Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 14663, for Adam Terrence, North Carolina

SERVICE
NUMBER
Al.
Terrence, Adam "Torrence"
S 14663
boarded
CONTENTS

Increase to $8 p Month 6 th May 1828, commencing 23 rd April 1828. A new certif- icate issued & sent to F. Dr. Alexander Mt. Mourne, N. C.
No 1101
North Carolina
Adams Terrence, who was a Private in
Captain — — — company of the North Carolina Militia in Revol y Wars.
Ratio of disability, two thirds
Date of discharge,
Time of closing testimony, 5 th October, 1825
Inscribed on the Roll of North Carolina, at 5, 33\frac{1}{3} dollars per month, to commence on the 5 th October, 1824,
Certificate of pension issued the 17 th of Dec r 1824 and sent to Hon. L. Williams Pa. Reps.
Arrears to 4th
Semi-ann. all ce ending 4 March 1825 $ 25.97
25.97
Act of the 4 February 1822.

United States of America
North Carolina District
Greene County October 5 th 1824
In pursuance to a Commission to me directed by the Honorable Henry Potter District Judge of the United States for the District aforesaid to take the Examination of Adam Larrence of Greene County in the District aforesaid as an applicant for a Pension from the United States for Disability the effect of known wound received as a Soldier in the Revolutionary War - Having convened at the house of the said Adam Larrence in the County aforesaid on the day & date above written & Doct s Charles Harris & D r Templeton the examining Physicians, Surgeons & Adam Brevard and Gilbreath Seal Witnesses being present & sworn.
Adam Brevard. Deposeth & saith that himself & Adam Larrence this applicant was at the Battle of Ramsour's Mill in the County of Lincoln & District aforesaid in the Summer of 1780 - as Volunteers under Col. Lock in which Action fought against the Tories the Applicant he understood received a wound from a Ball & he saw the applicant bleeding & he saw the wound sometime afterwards - The ball had entered his left hip - that he did not understand how or when the ball was extracted - The deponent further states that the applicant Adam Larrence served in that expedition until regularly discharged & that the applicant's occupation in life is a Blacksmith

A farmer - & that the said applicant has been a citizen of the County & State aforesaid for upward of Fifty Years has raised a large family by the sweat of his brow - Four Sons & Six Daughters - two of the former & one of the latter have left his family - The said applicant's mode of life has been - Moral - industrious & economical - & his circumstances have always been straitened but his living as good as common in this part of the country. W D Anderson Comr? H. Beman
Gilbreath Neal Deposeth & saith that he was at the Battle of Ramsour's Mill fought against the Tories & served as a Lieutenant of a company in a Regiment commanded by Colonel Lock in the Summer of 1780 in which Battle or action Adam Lorraine the applicant was a private soldier & was wounded which wound the Deponent saw one or two hours after the action - The ball had entered the left hip of the applicant - Gilbreath Neal further Deposeth that the applicant served in that expedition until regularly discharged - The applicant's occupation is a Blacksmith farmer & has been a citizen of the County & State aforesaid for upward of Fifty Years & raised a large family by the sweat of his brow - Four sons & six Daughters - two of the former & one of the latter have left his family - The said applicant's mode of life has been - Moral - industrious & economical - & his circumstances have always been straitened but his living as good as common in this part of the country. W D Anderson Comr Gilbreath Neal

The Honble John Lewis Williams
Member of Congress from North Carolina. Washington City

Mount Vernon N o 6 th 30 Nov. 1824
Dear Sir
Enclosed you will find my paper relation to my application for a pension - I am now old & broken out a small matter of gratitude from my Country for a very little space of time would help me much being much disabled from the effects of a wound received during the revolutionary at the Battle of Rainsboro' Lincoln County where I saw my Father fall on the field of Battle being shot dead through the head by a ball & a few moments afterwards I was shot in the hip & which hurt me all my life since, but so long as I held power to labour I declined asking - now forced by entire disability to labour in my shop or else where (being bred a Blacksmith) & having a large family of females (size all grown) & but one small son now living with me you must see that my situation would thankfully receive that assistance that is due to a soldier & for the cause of Liberty & National Independence lest that pension which would have still enabled me in some degree to have worked for the support of my family as heretofore - although it is admitted that at my period in life 67 years my nerves would be soon decayed -

yet my nation Constitution would have still held me out in some degree of labour - But as it is they burn for the last three years I am barely able to cripple about & see my need of exertion as heretofore but no power to do - For the last 12 years I have worked but little at my trade owing to the pain that would thereby be created precisely where I was that in the hip & for the last three years I have not been able to work any or in any way whatever
If I was as I was when my Father & myself ascended the hill where he was slain by the enemies of America's Liberty I would not now be an applicant for help - I have my calm with you & my Country - When a man has seen better days & a large family around him - he feels as I do -
If the papers or power of Attorney are wrong in any way - will you be so good as to make them right! I have had a great degree of trouble about them & little able to undergo it I do hope the present papers will do
Your well wisher
Sam Perren

✓ 14663 INVALID.
File No. 14663
Adam Terrence
Briv. Rev. War.
Act: Feb. 7 th 1822
Index:—Vol. 1 , Page 371
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Respecting ap n for increase, see letter to F.M. Alexandria, March 27. 1823.
No 1101.
North Carolina.
Adam Lawrence, who was a Private in
Captain _____ company of the North Carolina militia, during Rev y
Ratio of disability, two thirds,
Date of discharge
Inscribed on the roll of North Carolina at 5 \frac{33\frac{1}{3}}{100} dollars per month, to commence on the 5 th October, 1824,
Certificate of pension issued the 17 th of Dec r 1824, and sent to Rev. Lewis Williams, House of Representatives,
Arrears to 4 th part of Semi-ann. all ce ending 4 th March, 1825, $25.91,
(Act 4 th Feby 1822 )

State of North Carolina, Know all men by these presents Sealed Coercely & That I Adam Forrester of the county and State aforesaid, do hereby Nominate, Constitut and Appoint Simon Williams Esquire, of the State aforesaid now a member in Congress, my True and lawfull Attorney for me and in my name to act in and concerning the papers that I the said Forrester has made application to the General Government for a pension , and to do all such other acts and things in the premises as I myself could do were I personally present. Hereby Ratifying and confirming whatsoever my said Attorney may do for me in the premises. In Witness whereof I have here unto set my hand and Seal. this 25 th November 1821
In the presence of A. Norton
Adam Forrester

Adam Terrence
Jenny L Edmonds Esq.
Revolutionary pension office (act 4 Feb. 1822)
hen. com. 5 Oct. 1824
Washington
$5.33 1 / 3 2/3 rd disabled
Ch. C. Roll
Hon. L. Williams

Washington Dec 15 th 1824
Sir.
I return to you the papers in the case of Mr Adam Lawrence -
I have known Mr Lawrence by character for some time - My personal acquaintance with him has been of shorter duration - There can be no doubt of his having served in the revolution and of his having rec d a wound as stated - Doctor Harris one of the examining physicians is from of the most distinguished medical character in the U.S.A.; certainly among the first, if not the first in North Carolina - The claim I think from the evidence ought to be allowed -
I am your obedt Servt.
Lewis Williams
James L Edmonds Esq.

Mt. Mourne Ala Jan. 28 th
Rev. Office
12. Shelby
War. Office
Free
Washington City
Mail
D. C.

By virtue of the Commission herunto attached, We the subscribing Physicians of the County of Calhoun & State of S. Carolina Do hereby certify, that after a careful exa- mination in the case of Adam Forrester (late) of Irwin County, who is now on the Pension Roll, we are of opinion that his disability does still continue & hath increased from a wound in the Hip by a bayonet And further that his disability is such that he is unable to support himself by manual labour & that he should draw full pay (orig) $8 pr Month Sworn & subscribed to before me this 6 th day of January 1828 before me James Allison W.P. Wm Houston Sam l Harris
I certify that the deponents are credible persons James Allison W.P.

Warrants of Pension
It is hereby certified that Adam Ferriss formerly a private in Capt James Houston's Company Francis Locke Col n of the Reg't North Carolina Militia who it appears by the accom- panying Certificate was placed on the pension roll at the rate of $5.33 not per month on account of his dates of having received a wound by a ball in the hip which which in the line of his duty and in the line service on or about the 20th of June - 1780 in the Battle at Ramsour's in Lincoln County North Carolina is not only still disabled in consequence of the said injury but in our opinion is entitled to more than he already receives as a pensioner being disabled for a degree amounting to total disability
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 23 d of April 1828
James Allison W.P.
Wm Houston Sam l Harris } Surgeons
I do certify that the above Surgeons are reputable in their profession James Allison W.P.

United States — North Carolina District Gs.
To Doctors William Houston & Starhope Harris, of Cabarrus County — in the said District of North Carolina.
Pursuant to an Act of Congress of the United States, passed the 25 th of April 1872, entitled "An Act to revive & continue in force an act to provide for persons who were disabled by known wounds received in the Revolutionary War, and for other purposes". You are hereby appointed & authorized to examine Adam Forrence Sen d , of Linn County, who is inscribed on the Pension List of the United States, and is claimant for an increase of pension, conformably to the 5 th Section of the Act of the 10 th of April 1806, revived as aforesaid; and you are to report in writing both as to affirmation your opinion of the nature of his disability & in what degree it prevents him from obtaining a subsistence by manual labour; and in your proceedings in the premises you are to be regulated & governed by said act.
Given under my hand & seal at Fayetteville, this 2 nd day of January A. D. 1828.
H. Foster J. H. D. M. C.
Your Report is to be made to the War Department.

State of North Carolina Cabarrus County
I James G. Spears Clerk of the Court Pleas & Sessions for said County do hereby certify that James Allison Esqr before whom the within affidavit was taken is an acting Jus- tice of the peace in & for said County duly qualif- ied in & for said County duly qualified and faith & credit is & ought to be due his official acts as such -
In testimony whereof I have here- unto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office at Concord on this 23 rd day of April 1828
James G. Spears

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Mr. Adam Torrence Esq. Mount Mourn Riddell County N.C.

Pension Office
6 May.
Adam Torrence
for increase of pension
more after 28th Nov 1823 230 46 3/4 1823
To Mr. Alexander Esdaile
Mr. Mounes
ME

Mount Mourne. April 28. 1828 Hon Sam Barbour
I here with transmit agreeable to the instructions from your office the original certificate of the Sec. War with the D.S. Judg of N. Carolina bonds for Dr Houston & Harris to examine Adam Forner's ability and there report on the same - Also the correspondence between the war dept. and myself, which I hope will be agreeable to law.
Ever direct your correspondence to the Office Very respectfully
J. M. Alexander for Adam Forner

Mount Morven N.C. 3 Free 28. April
War Office

We Charles Harris of the County of Calhoun and district of North Carolina & David G. Templeton of the County of South Carolina & district aforesaid - practicing Physicians & Surgeons being called upon to examine Adam Larrauer an applicant for a pension the effect of a wound received in the left hip during the revolutionary war - Hereby certify that after a careful examination of the said Adam Larrauer that the wound which he received in his left hip at the Battle of Ramsour's the scar of which we have this day examined & witnessed on his oath administered to him by William L Davidson commissioner declaring said scar to have been caused by said wound which was a gun shot wound We believe that a wound inflicted in such a part of the body and in such a manner might impair the use of the limb so as to disable him from following the active pursuits of life necessary to acquire a livelihood by manual labour and we do believe in part of the opinion from the Statement of the applicant on oath that the degree of disability is two thirds to and subscribed this 5 th day of October 1824 - Charles Harris David G. Templeton

State of Maryland & Robert, Esquire Indico County - Black or Indico County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions are hereby certified that Darius Charles Harris 88 Davis Glenelton are both Justices and highly respected Questions the things we have of peace - both by reason and law of office this 24th November 1824
Edward G. [?]
1874

October 5 th 1824
I do certify that the said Adam Loorence is not on the pension list of any other state W D Alexander Esq
The applicant deposes that the reason why he did not apply for a pension sooner is that he did not feel the effects of said wound so possibly until a few years past & if he had not thereby become almost entirely disabled from doing business or labour of every kind which is necessary to the support of a poor man with a large female family he never would have applied for a pension W D Alexander Esq
I do further certify that Gilbreath Neil & Adam Howard the within deponents are men of honest character & their oaths are entitled to full credit W D Alexander Esq

State of Massachusetts To Robert Symonds Esq Judge of the Superior Court of the Commonwealth in and for the County of Suffolk whereas the within petition of the said Robert Symonds respecting the within matter is now before you and the said Robert Symonds has been for many years and still is one of the respected citizens
For which reason I have felt my hand and see it fit this 24th November 1824
John D. Sleeper
2402

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Wm L. Davidson Esquire
Mount Mourn Postoffice Iredell County North Carolina

United States — North Carolina District.
I Henry Potter, District Judge of the United States for the District aforesaid, do by these presents Commission & empower William L Davidson Esq. of Mecklenburg County, to take the examination & testimony in the case of Adam Terrene, an applicant for a pension under the acts of Congress providing for persons who were disabled by known wounds received in the revolutionary war; and to do & perform all acts required by the said acts of Congress touching the premises, as Commissioner aforesaid.
Seal
Given under my hand & Seal, at Raleigh, the 4 th day of September 1824.
H. Potter
I gave a Commission in the above case to the same gentleman, some time ago — I think about the first of December 1822; but he now informs me that that Commission is lost or mislaid, & desires me to send him another. In compliance with that request this Commission is transmitted, and may either sanction the proceedings already had, or authorize the Commissioner to begin anew, according to instructions from the War Department.
H. Potter

In Charles Harris of the County of Cabarrus and District of North Carolina and David G. Compton of the County of Iredell and District of our said practicing Physicians and Surgeons being called upon to examine William Terrence an applicant for a pension the effect of a wound received during the revolutionary war, hereby certify that after a careful examination of the said Terrence that the wound which he received in his left hip at the Battle of Ramsour's the scar of which we have this day examined and satisfied on his oath Administered by to him by the said Commissioners declaring said scar to have been caused by said wound which was a gunshot wound we believe that a wound inflicted in such a part of the body and in such a manner might impair the use of the limb so as to disable him from following the active pursuits of life necessary to acquire a livelihood by manual labour, and we do believe and are of opinion from the statements of the applicant on oath that the degree of disability is two thirds disabled to and established this 14 th of June 1824
Chas Harris
D. G. Compton
David G. Compton

June 10 th 1824
I do hereby certify that Charles Harris and David G. Templeton Physicians are a Physicians whose names are affixed to the within Certificate as respectable in their professions. Davidson Conn 24
State of North Carolina } Robert Simonton Clerk of the Medea County } Court of pleas and quarter Sessions of said County do hereby certify that David G. Templeton is a practicing Physician and respectable citizen of said County and that the above the affixed names of said County In witness whereof have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of my Office at Stony Point this 5 th day of July 1824
R Simonton Clk
Physician Certificate
128
State of North Carolina Medea County ss. I James Thompson Chairman of the Court of pleas and quarter Sessions of said County do hereby certify that Robert Simonton Esquire is Clerk of said Court and that due faith and credit ought to be had and given to his attestation as such. Given under my hand &c. July 5 th 1824.
J Thompson Chairman

(1228)
Adam Terrence, app d . under not W. J. H. 1823 suspended. In att n to Wm L. Davidson, Esq r . care of Hon. A. Potter, Raleigh, North Ca- rolina - May 28 th 1823 -

United States of America
North Carolina District
Isle of Wight County Decm 6 th 1822
In pursuance of a Commission to me directed by the honorable Henry Potter District Judge of the United States for the District aforesaid to take the Examination of Adam Ferrance of Isle of Wight County in the District aforesaid as an applicant for a Pension from the United States for Personal Disability the effect of known wounds received as a Soldier in the Revolutionary War, having convened at the house of the said Adam Ferrance in the County aforesaid on this Day & Date above written & Doctor of Templeton the Examining Physicians & Surgeon & Adam Burward & Gittens the Trial witnesses being present & sworn Adam Burward Deposeth & saith that himself & Adam Ferrance the applicant was at the Battle of Ramsour's Mill in the County of Lincoln & District aforesaid in the Summer of 1780 as volunteers under Colonel Lock in which action fought against the Patriots the applicant he understood received a wound from a Ball & he saw the applicant Bleeding & he saw the wound sometime after wards the Ball had entered his left hip that he did not understand how or When the Ball was extracted the Deponent further states that the applicant Adam Ferrance served in that Expedition served in that Expedition until regularly discharged that the applicant's occupation in life is a Blacksmith & farmer & that his common place of residence has been & is now in Isle of Wight County N Carolina seem to be on this Dec 24 th 1822 W. D. P. Dec 6 th 1822

Gilbreth Neil Deposeth & Saith that he was at the Battle of Newbern Will fought against the Rebels & served as a Lieutenant of a Company in a Regiment commanded by Colonel Lock in the Summer of 1860 in which action I am surrendered the applicant was a private soldier & was wounded which wound the Deponent saw one or two hours after the action the Ball had entered the left hip of the applicant Gilbreth Neil further Deposeth that the applicant served in that Regiment until regularly discharged that the applicant's occupation is a Blacksmith & I know that his common place of residence has been & now is an Indle County North Carolina Gilbreth Neil  W Davidson
I do hereby that the said Adam Beard is not on the pension list of any of the State  W Davidson Com
The applicant Deposeth that the reason why he did not apply for a pension sooner is that he never felt the effects of the wound so sensible until the latter part of his life  W Davidson Com
I do further Certify that Gilbreth Neil & Adam Beard the within Deponents are Men of Honest Character they oath & are entitled to credit  W Davidson Com