Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 7,381, for John Reeves, North Carolina

SERVICE
NUMBER
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Reeves, John
S. 7381
CONTENTS
Carded.

21 April Jan. 7 1836 Letter to Wm. Montgomery July 9 1836 let to same Aug 13.36 at 1.20 a ft 23 1836 6 C T 9.2.6 1/2 July 20 1836
North Carolina 29,620
Thomas Rivers, Son and only surviving heir of John Rivers, dec. of Orange Co. in the State of N. Carolina who was a Private in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the _____ commanded by Col. _____ in the N. Carolina line for 6 months
Increase to $80 per annum & send as before
Inscribed on the Roll of N. Carolina at the rate of 20 Dollars _____ Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831. to 14th March 1834, the day of his death
Certificate of Pension issued the 7 th day of June 1838 and sent Wm. M. Montgomery, N.C.
Arrears to the 12th Nov. 1834 $ 60.88 Semi-annual allowance ending
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by L. Brown Clerk, Book 6 Vol. 67 Page 71 

State of North Carolina County of Orange
On this eighteenth day of February A.D. 1834 personally appeared before me James McBane & one of the Justices of the Peace for said County, John Rivers, at his own house. (he being in such an infirm state of health as not to be able to attend the court of this county) aged eighty seven years, who being first duly sworn according to law, deposeth, or saith, that he makes the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June the 7th 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers & served as herein stated, being at the commencement of the revolutionary war, a resident of the County & State in which he now lives, he with many others volunteered as private soldiers under the command of Capt. Archibald Lytle, or similar men to go against the Tories; and in a few days, was called on to march, & after remaining for some time about Hillsboro, where then General Green Butts, and marched to Fayetteville, from thence to Smith's Ferry on the Cape Fear river, where we took a number of prisoners I think four or five hundred, we then returned to Fayette- ville, at which place, I think we remained two or three weeks, we then marched to Hillsboro, where we were in service sometime, watching the Tories, after which General Butts ordered us to march the tory officers, which we had taken, at Smith's Ferry to Halifax, which we did according to orders, I then returned to Hillsboro, and being kept sometime about that place, in marching, I marched over Haw river after the Tories, under Capt. Lytle, in this trip we made some prisoners, Col. & Nicholas Holt were of the number, after leaving that place.

of the Country, for some time, especially the tory settlements. we returned to Hillsboro, some time after that I was ap- pointed by Col. Lyle, to take Stephen Holloway a tory captain to Halifax Jail; John Nelson, Robert Christian, John Nixie, William Riley, & others were in company. What was the length of time of these services I can not now recollect, but believe not less than six months. after that I served a three months tour for Thomas Fitch as a hired substitute, I think under Capt. Hughes Pierce, then I served a three months tour as a substitute for William Gortrib under Captain Hodge, after that I served a three months tour for Thomas Lynch, under Capt. Thomas Taylor, after that I served a tour of three months under Capt. George Hodge, we went to the Brushy mountains in the above named tours of duty we were generally in pursuit of the Tories, after that I served a tour for Thomas Hewett under Capt. Thomas Taylor in pursuit of the Tories, we passed through the Counties of Chatham, Randolph, Cabarrus and I returned to Hillsboro, after that I served a three months tour under Capt. Hodge for William Walker during the tour, then I served a tour as a volunteer under Col. William Brant in pursuit of the Tories. I also served a nine months tour for Solomon Turner, but under what officers I do not recollect, in this tour we marched to South Carolina.
I was two and a half or three years, employed as a deputy commissary under General Francis Marion. at one time I went over Dan River, to collect beef cattle for the army, when the British were in the town of Marion church, I was often called by that name afterwards. I was in the service of the United States

Throughout the whole history was
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity, except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension rolls of the agency of any State, I swear to & subscribe this day & year after said
James Nelson Jr
J. Andrews
We Thomas Lynch Clingman residing in the neighborhood of John Nevis, and James Forrest Jr residing in the same county certify that we are well acquainted with John Nevis, who has subscribed & sworn to the above declaration that we believe him to be eighty seven years of age, that he is respected & beloved by the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution & that we concur in the opinion
I swear to & subscribe
This date above written
Thos Lynch
James Nelson Jr
James Forrest
I James Nelson a Justice of the Peace in & for the county of said & hereby certify that Thomas Lynch whose name is above written is a clergyman, & James Forrest Justice of Peace in said county of Orange that they are both credible persons, & that their statement above written is entitled to credit. I further certify that I believe the declarant John Nevis was a Revolutionary soldier & served as stated in his declaration - Given under my hand at Hillsborough this 24 th of February 1804.
James Nelson Jr

State of North Carolina
I John Taylor Clerk of Granger County Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions do hereby certify that James M. Stewart esq. whose name is subscribed as a witness to the foregoing Declaration of John Reeves and the Certificate of Thomas Lynch & James M. Stewart and is also signed to the foregoing Certificate made by himself was at the several times of signing the same a duly qualified justice of the Peace and for each County of Granger
In Witness whereof I do hereunto set my hand & Seal of Office this 3 rd day of March 1834
J. T. Taylor

Pleasant Grove NC Dec 31 st
Dear William Montgomery
Washington City
Thomas Moore Esq.
Mr. Seeger, etc.

Orange County N Carolina 26 Decr 1835
Dear Sir
As the last will, and only Heir of John Pierce (my Father) Died by the favor of you as the Representative from this District to examine to examine into certain matters in the Pension Office in which I am interested, for which Service you will have my gratefull acknowledgements. In order for you to have some necessary Information of the claims of my father for Revolutionary Services, with a little sketch of history how the matter has been going on for several years I will observe that
In January 1833 by the Intreaties of my old father conjured, and obtained depositions, which, with his own declaration, sent to Washington City to Judge Mangum for the purpose of obtaining a pension. They went no not where - In February 1834 conjured again in the same thing, and obtained a new set which sent on to Genl. Barringer then in Congress, a communication was kept up between the Genl. and myself - until a few days before he left the city of Washington - In consequence of a suit in the Circuit Court of the United States for the District of Kentucky - Claims for pensions were suspended until a very short time before Mr. Barringer left the City, a few days before he left Washington he informed by letter what he had done & also sent on to me the explanation of the Office of pensions from a careful examination of my father's declaration & deposition going to support the declaration he the pension Officer has lost sets in some way - of a long time of coverage, which if you will please to have recourse to the papers you will discover my father's declaration taken at his own house bearing date Feb'y 18 th 1834 - William Cumming - David Melane - Andrew Walker - John Munn - William Cantrell - Thomas Fitch - John Melane deponents - I will now transcribe a part of Mr. Barringer's letter to me, bearing date, Washington City Feb'y 16 th 1835 - papers
and upon going the papers dated to the January was the first notice I had of the attention of the Pension Office to the case in the Supreme court - upon which the action of the Department was suspended was soon after decided & I immediately called at the Office

to pass for a decision - and in a short time had sent to me a Certificate for pension for 20 dollars a year from March 4 th 1831 up to the death of your venerable Father - I could not but feel Indignant at this outrage upon the justice of your claims and immediately call d at the Office and returned the Certifi- cate, and requested written reasons for calling down your just claim to such a pittance - and the paper dated the 30 th January is the reply -
After some remarks respecting the papers sent on to Lady Mangan Mr. Banbury goes on to state "The Twenty dollar certificate can be got at any time if we fail in making out a better case. So I have ventured in a friendly manner to act for you as I would for myself - I refer it to you to determine whether you would like to _____ and avoid further further trouble - or do what in justice you ought for yourself - I hope to see you shortly - and be instrumental in procuring something more adequate to your fathers hard services _____
You will find the certificates of James Maban and John Forrest (likely) with the papers. Taken at Nov r Term 1834 stating that Thomas Rivers is the only heir at Law of John Rivers. Also the Clerk of our Court Certificate
I have been thought to believe when Testimony has been overlooked in cases of the present kind that Resolutions have been brought before Congress for a reexamination - I hope Sir you will find it convenient to call at the pension Office and see the papers for yourself and take what course you may think proper in the case you will discover at once that a long term of service (of my father) have not been considered at all - I would send on to you the captioned copy of the pension Office if I conceived it to be necessary I have a copy of all the papers, consequently no the contents - If you can do nothing more for a reex- amination, of the Testimony already in the Office

please find me the certificate already obtained. I had as well have that as nothing
please Sir answer this letter as soon as convenient myself and family are in good health Thank God
I am yours Respectfully
Thomas Davis
Direct your letter to Pleasant Grove post office
Sir as I am the Executor of my old neighbor Thomas Ward Deed - who I am instructed to say - lost his papers to the Officer of pensions, please to examine what has been the result of the same I understand the old man lost on his discharge and heard nothing about his claim until his death
Thomas Davis

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of John Reeves a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     1801 1801 Private John [?] William [?] Pa.   1802 1802 Private John [?] William [?] Pa.   1803 1803 Private John [?] William [?] Pa.   1804 1804 Private John [?] William [?] Pa.   1805 1805 Private John [?] William [?] Pa.   1806 1806 Private John [?] William [?] Pa.   1807 1807 Private John [?] William [?] Pa.   1808 1808 Private John [?] William [?] Pa.   1809 1809 Private John [?] William [?] Pa.   1810 1810 Private John [?] William [?] Pa.  
Battles engaged in, _____
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Orange Co. Pa.
Date of application for pension, 1891
Residence at date of application, 1891
Age at date of application, 1891
Remarks: He was a son of John Reeves who served in the Revolutionary War. He was born in 1801 and died in 1891. He was buried in the family plot in Orange Co. Pa. His widow, Sarah, was born in 1805 and died in 1891. She was buried in the family plot in Orange Co. Pa.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

Record of the with general Merly has been paid by me this month the day of February 12 1885
Record of the within John H. Davis Ten pounds signed with John H. Davis December 12th 1792

We or either of us promise to pay or cause to be Paid unto John Meeves or his assigns the just and full sum of fifty pounds in gold or silver On or before the first Day of April next it Being for Value Rec d of him Whereunto We Have set Our hands & seals this 12 th Day of September 1702
Salomon A. L. Seal John Meeves Seal A. L. Seal

Winn River NC June 29
Free
July 5
NC
James L Edwards Esq.
War Department Pen: office Washington City

Haw River, N.C. 21 st June, 1836.
Sir: I received a communication from Mr. Montgomery Rep. of this district enclosing a pension Certificate for the heir of John Reeves (De d ), allowing $20. p.a. Old Mr. Reeves made his Declaration for pension some two years ago, but it was informal ; only six months of the Service being proved in due form - on the 20 th January 1835, you made a Communication to the Hon: D. L. Barringer, stating that a Certificate would be allowed Mr. Reeves for $20: p.a. but that the rest of the Service 18 months he claimed compensation for, would still remain suspended for further evidence to wit 9 months tour in South Carolina and three 3 months tours in the North Carolina Militia - Since the date of your letter above mentioned Thomas Reeves (the heir) has been at no small pains to procure evidence for the above 18 months, (and thinks during the last Spring succeeded this 18 with the six months previously proven & admitted will make an aggregate of 24 months. This last evidence containing the Depositions for the 18 months, was sent to Hon: Mr. Montgomery from Hillsboro' 18 th March last. as you have made out the Certificate for but $20: per ann: I think it probable the last evidence has never been handed to your department - I have to day written Mr. Montgomery on this Com ce to know if he saw it? this last proof.
I have hon d . to be your
Most Obedient
James A. Craig
James L. Edwards esq. War Dept. pen. off: Washington City

H. B. July 2. 36.
Sir
Inclosed is a letter from Mr. Gray, Cannon Station & send the base to which it relates, to you, by writing you, I hope you will examine it and transmit the answer to me, at 8 Wright's p.o. inb. I have returned the certificate to the Doctor, the latter to the Hon. D. B. Boring. you will please return with the answer the person spoken of in the letter, as witness an Shep. and Entitled to benefit,
With great
regard yours,
W. Montgomery
J. L. Edwards } Cousin of pensioner }

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War Department.
Pension Office.
July. 5. 1834.
Sir.
The papers in the case of John Reeves, dec., are herewith returned. - The children must show by evidence taken before a Court of Record the time when he died, and prove also that they are the children of the deceased. -
The certificate of the Clerk of the Court, under his seal of office, as to the facts proved, should be sent to this office with the accompanying papers. -
I have the honor to be very respectfully. your M. N. J. L. Edwards
Hon. D. L. Barringer. Raleigh. N. Carolina.

War Department: Pension Office. March 12. 1834.
Sir:
The declaration of John Reeve, is herewith returned, that the applicant may make some explanation deemed necessary by the Department. As the applicant rests his claim principally upon his alleged services in the capacity of deputy commissary, he will be required to state whether he was in the Continental or State troops, and by whom he was commissioned;—when he entered the service, and when he left it as near as he can: and whether General Alexander Neibane was of the continental, State troops, or militia. No such name appears on the North Carolina list of officers, in either of the first two corps. I will observe, however, that no such officer as commissary or deputy was known in the militia service.
I have the honor to be:
Very Respectfully,
Your Obedient Servant,
J. L. Edwards
Hon. D. L. Barringer. House of Representatives,

Payment to be made at Fayetteville by the F r W. S. Br Banks. Agent for paying Pension- ers in the Agency of F r Ca.
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book E Vol. 6/ Page 71 by C t Price. Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I certify that in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7th June, 1832, John Beavers — of the State of North Carolina — who was a Private in the Continental Service is entitled to receive Twenty — — — dollars and — — — cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually, on the 4th of March and 4th of September, in every year.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this 23 day of January one thousand eight hundred and thirty-five.
Merriam Patterson Acting Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned. }
J. Sedgwick
Commissioner of Pensions.

John Reves. dec:
Suspended
Chgo Jan: 1835
Hon. D. L. Baunger
Hon Wm Montgomery
Feb 29 P.C. do 22 March
Feb 27 - same
Gen. cit. to the Recvrs
for share of Mr. Reaves P.
$20 per share
Hon W. Montgomery
Apr 13. 1836
" 19. 1836 to same
Hon Wm Montgomery H. O. R.

North Carolina 29.620-
John Reeves - of Orange in the State of N. Car. who was a Priv. in the Regt. commanded by Captain ... of the ... commanded by ... ... in the ... time for ...
Inscribed on the Roll of North Carolina at the rate of 20 Dollars 50 Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 25 day of Jan.  35 - and in the ... ... - ...
Arrears to the 14th of March  34 70- Semi-ant. allowance ending Jan 35 10- 80-
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Chas. Rice Clerk, Book E Vol. 64 Page 71
all 31 Jan: 1835 Hon. E. L. Bannan?
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N. Carolina 29.620  John Reaves, Jr. surviving heir of John Reaves late in the State of N.C. was a Private in the Captain of the 1st in the for 2 years
Oct 14 Jan 1837 to Pension Agent, Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 6 th April 1838, from 4 th March to 6 th July 1841. Agents Notified 31. March 1843.
Inscribed on the Roll of N. Carolina at the rate of 50 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 25 th day of Aug t 1836 and Sept 18 th 1836 Montgomery the 25 th of Sept 1833 $200.00 Arrears to the 4 th of Sept 1833 $200.00 Commant. allowance ending 12 th March 1834 the day of her death $42.22 $242.22
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7. 1832. }
Recorded by W. H. W. Clerk. Book 2 Vol. 2 Page 71 

John Carolina 29.620  John  Reverend surviving heir of John Ware of Orange in the State of N.C. who was a Private in the commanded by Captain of the 1st by the in the for 24 years
Oct 14 Jan 1837 to Pension Agent, Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 16 th April 1838 H, from 4 th March to 6 th July 1841. Agents Notified 31. March 1843.
Inscribed on the Roll of N. Carolina at the rate of 5 Dollars 00 Cents per annum. to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 25 th day of Aug 1836 and sent to Montgomery Ala Arrears to the 4 th of Sept 1833 $200.00 Pensions allowance ending 12 th March 1834 one day of her death $42.22 $242.22
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Clerk. Book Vol. Page

Payment to be made at Fayetteville by John Huske, Esq. Agent for paying Pension- ers, in the Agency of N. C.
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book E. Vol. 67~ Page 71 by D. Brown Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States, of the 7th June, 1832, John Reeves, dec d . late of the State of North Carolina who was a Private in the War of the Revolution was entitled to receive — Twenty — dollars and — cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and that having died on the 12 th day of March — 1834, the amount due up to the day of his death is payable to Thomas Reeves, son and only surviving heir — — — — —
of said deceased.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this — 7 th day of June one thousand eight hundred and thirty-six.
Loe Colp
Secretary of War.
Examined and } Countersigned. }
J L Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.

Pleasant Grove N.C. (February 16 1836) F. Thorne / printer Mail
Free
For William Montgomery Washington City

South Carolina Young County Feb 13th 1836 My dear Sir
This was to certify that your letter bearing date 19th Janr. I have also recd several letters & papers which I think were I believe the contents of your letter and also the letter of Mr. Edwards from the Pension Office - I have been abundantly indebted to the Pension Office for the last four years. No man alive contends more as I have claimed for the General Govt more papers than as I have been trying to secure them in a letter from Genl. A. L. Poinsett previous to our County Court (November Term 1834) I was assured as my Father was ready to obtain certificates of the proper facts who says the Genl. Govt at Law as my Father John Dickey. I am sure at that time and since then petitioned to the Genl. which certificate thereby is presented to the Genl. of Pension which now give you a certificate of the certificates to James McRae and John Robert President of Orange County in the State of North Carolina, where we have resided many years, being called upon for their services as Colonel Duvall. That we knew the late John Duvall of Orange County for many years. That Thomas Duvall is the only Heir at Law & distributee of the late John Duvall who died some time in March last, and that John was estimated at the value of the Pension and entitled as it is believed by us, to a pension as such.
Subscribed to us in open court James McRae John Robert
This day came into open court at the County of Orange now in Session James McRae & John Robert who were duly qualified to the foregoing Affidavit and it is thereupon ordered by said Court that a record be made of the same and that the Clerk of said Court do afterwards certify the same to this affidavit - Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions Nov. 24th 1834
State of North Carolina John Taylor Clerk of Orange County Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions do certify that at a

Court held for said County, at the Court House in Hills- borough on the 4 th Monday in November 1832 James McBane & John Forster appeared in open court in due form of Law Made Oath that the contents of the above Affidavits are just and true In witness whereof - I have hereunto set my Hand & Seal of Office 24 th Nov 1832 John Taylor Clerk
I then had the chairman of the Court to certify that John Taylor was Clerk etc
I was brought to believe the above certificate was all false and to prove who was the Power or Power at Law of John Pierce
In Mr Edwards letter of bearing date 27 th Jan y 1836 It states that in respect the nine months due to South Carolina and the four three months years as being wages due proven the sum of money to Myrtleville, Mrs. the same - at the taking a number of prisoners, and to Hall's - there is no mention made of Mr Edwards application to go on This is a matter I wish you to examine into
Mr Edwards also states that in January 1835 a certificate was issued to him for $20 dollars prammum which was returned to this Office you will be saying recourse to my letter to you dated 16 th Dec r observe that I requested you to obtain the certificate for $20 the money could get no more at the present
Mr Edwards again states that if his widow be yet alive she may have a certificate for the $20 prammum then he goes on to state that if there is no widow the certificate will be paid to the children etc probably you may have some recollection of the death of my Mother which took place the 9 th of Jan y 1832
and the correct copy of certificate above will evidence to you who are the lawful heir
The certificate for $20 was but already issued and probably returned to the Office by Genl. Woringer

hear what the Genl. says for his letter to me dated Washington Feb 16 th 1835 and in a short time had sent to me a certificate for a pension for 20 dollars a year from March 4 th 1831 up to the death of your father. Then Mr. Banenger goes on to state that and undecity said at the office returned the certificate and requested another reasoning for cutting down the
The paper sent on to me by Mr. Banenger which he obtained from the office shows that I have a claim on the Government & I would be glad to get it without troubling my friends much longer on the subject. I wish you to examine the testimony of Col. John Melan of Chatham & the certificate of John Melan (Hawkins) my paternity has been sworn and will may those of my friends be so also The year of communications I have had on this subject reminds me of the old saying about later shearing the Hogs Great cry and little wool I request of you Sir to call at the Pennsylvania office and obtain the certificate for $20 Direct your communications to Mr. Pleasant Grove & Post Office
With the due Respect I am Sir yours &c
N.B. I have copies of all the papers from first to last of my Father's declaration for States services for the Revolutionary War the papers of the Hon. Mr. Edwards has not returned
Thos. M c Clusky
Hon. J. S. Edwards
Sir please hand over to the Hon. William Montgomery (House of Representatives) the Twenty Dollars Certificate of Pension from the office of Pensions to John Reeves
Feb 13 th 1836 Yours &c
Thomas Reeves

28.419 30.046
Jan 15
John Reeves
N. Ca.
Jan 15
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Hon. D. L. Bannigan H. R.
Hon. D. L. Bannigan H. R.

State of North Carolina Chatham County
This day came before me Col. John Mcbane before me William W. Garland one of the acting Justices of the peace for said County and maketh oath that he was acquainted with John Rivers of Craven County and that he was an active Colonel in the Revolutionary war that he well recollects that he was in the service with himself in an expedition against the Tories under the command of Genl. John Bullar to Hatteras and then from there to Smiths Ferry on the Cape fear where we made a number of prisoners and also recollects the said Rivers was in company with myself in taking prisoners to Halifax County he also recollects that they were both together at Granville Old Court House under the command of Genl. Bullar at the time Col. Wallis was at Hillsborough & it is also the deponent's belief that the said John Rivers was generally in the the service during the war a good & zealous Whig this deponent say that he himself sworn to & subscribed in the twenty eighth year of his age before me this 12th of July 1834
Wm. W. Garland J.P.
J. Mcbane
I hereby Certify that John Mcbane whose name is subscribed to the above deposition is a man of high and respectable standing who is to be believed when upon oath and the reason why the above subscribing Justice of the peace did not certify that fact is not knowing it to be necessary Certified this 27th day of Febry 1834
Wm. W. Garland J.P.

State of North Carolina Wake County I Thomas Ragland Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the County of Wake, do hereby certify that William Ragland, whose name appears as a witness to the annexed Disposition, was, at the time of attesting the same an acting Justice of the peace for the County aforesaid, and that due faith and credit ought to be given to his official acts as such.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Seal of Office at Pittsborough the 12 th day of February A D 1834.
Thos. Ragland, Clerk. G. J. Ramsey, Dep. Clerk.
State of North Carolina John Taylor Clerk of Orange County Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions do hereby certify that William Bolton who signed the Certificate on the preceding page was at the time a duly qualified Justice of the peace in & for Orange County. I do further certify that I have known internally for the last thirty years John Arbane who signed the affidavit on the preceding page, that he is now & has been for the last thirty years a man of high respectability and entitled to credit in all his dealings.
In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & Seal of Office 3 rd March 1834 John Taylor Clerk

State of North Carolina Orange County
This day came David Melbarn Esq. before me Samuel N. Tate One of the Acting Justices of the Peace for said County and maketh Oath. that he was acquainted with John Reves of the aforesaid County. That during the Revolutionary war with Great Britain I was in Company with the said John Reves on the west side of Haw River. who was engaged in collecting Beef Cattle for the use of the Army. And it is my belief that the said John Reves was acting under the Authority of Genl. Alex. Melbarn. This deponent further states that he believes said Reves was an active & zealous Whig throughout the War. Sworn to and subscribed David Melbarn before me this 14 th Feb y 1834
Sam d . N. Tate Esq.
And the said Justice do hereby certify that David Melbarn who has subscribed and sworn to the above affidavit this day before me is a man of truth and veracity and his statement is entitled to credit.
Sam d . N. Tate Esq.

State of North Carolina
I John Corbett Clerk of Bragg County Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions do certify that Samuel H. Cato Esq. who witnessed the foregoing Affidavit of David Melton & signed the Certificate below the same was at that time a duly qualified Justice of the peace in & for said County of Bragg
In Witness whereof I do subscribe at my hand & seal of office this 3 rd day of March A.D. 1834
J. Corbett

State of North Carolina Orange County
This day came David Melbarn Esq. before me Samuel V. Tate One of the Acting Justices of the Peace for said County and maketh Oath that he was acquainted with John Reeves of the aforesaid County. That during the Revolutionary war with Great Britain I was in Company with the said John Reeves On the west side of Haw River, who was engaged in collecting Beef Cattle for the use of the Army And it is my belief that the said John Reeves was acting under the Authority of Genl. Alex. Melbarn. This deponent further States that he believes said Reeves was an active & Zelum Whig throughout the War Sworne to and subscribed David Melbarn before me this 14 th Feby. 1834
Sam l . V. Tate Esq
And the said Justice do hereby certify that David Melbarn who has subscribed and sworn to the above affidavit this day before me as a man of truth and veracity and his statement is entitled to credit
Sam l . V. Tate Esq

State of North Carolina
I John Forster Clerk of Orange County Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions do certify that Samuel H. Bates Esq. who witnessed the foregoing Affidavit of David Melbame & signed the Certificate below the same was at that time a duly qualified Justice of the peace in & for said County of Orange
In Witness whereof I do hereunto set my hand & seal of office this 3rd day of March A.D. 1834
J. B. Taylor Clk.

State of North Carolina Orange County
This day came John Minnis before me Sam l . A Tote One of the Justices of the Peace for the said County and maketh Oath that he was well acquainted with John Reeves of the aforesaid County in time of the Revolutionary war. That he well recollects of going with said Reeves who was Officer of the Guard in taking Captain McWilliams who was a Royal Officer to Wallasey Jail. John McWilliams Robert Christmas William Riley others were in company with us This deponent further states that he believes the said John Reeves in the course of the war served as Deputy Commissary under Gen l . Alexander Arbane but how long he does not recollect. He also states that he believes that the said Reeves was an active and zealous soldier in supporting the Independence of the United States throughout the Revolutionary war.
Sworne to before me { John Minnis This 14 th Feby 1834 { mark
Sam l . A Tote JP
And I the said Justice hereby certify that John Minnis who has subscribed and sworne to the above Affidavit this day before me is a man of truth and veracity and his statement is entitled to credit Sam l . A Tote JP

State of North Carolina
I, John Candler Clerk of Orange County Board of pleas & Quarter Sessions do hereby certify that Richard St. Clair was at that time the Affiant of John Mearns on the proceedings for age and signed the Certificate below the same was at that time a duly qualified Justice of the Peace in & for said County of Orange
With these presents I do hereby let my hand & Seal of Office 22nd March A.D. 1834.
J. A. Mason Clerk

State of North Carolina Granby County
This day came Andrew Walker before me James Forrester one of the acting Justices of the Peace for the said County and maketh oath that he was well acquainted with John Reeves of the aforesaid County in the time of the Revolutionary War and that he the said Reeves acted as deputy Commissary for some considerable time under General Alexander Melham and recollects that he the said deponent served a three months term under the said John Reeves in collecting beef cattle and provisions for the use of the army of the United States and he further states that he recollects that John Reeves was in the army in Granville County Commanded by Genl. Bullas this deponent further states that he believes that John Reeves was a zealous Whig through- hout the war of the Revolution
Sworn to before me this 11th day of February 1834
Andrew Walker mark James Forrester J.P.

And I the said Justice do hereby certify that Andrew Walker who has subscribed and sworn to the above affidavit this day before me is a man of truth and veracity and his statement is entitled to credit.
James Garrett Jr.
State of North Carolina I, John Taylor Clerk of Orange County Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions do hereby certify that Andrew Walker who subscribed the affidavit of Andrew Walker on the preceding page & beyond the above certificate was at the time of doing so an duly qualified Justice of the Peace within said County of Orange
In witness whereof I do hereunto set my hand & seal of office 3rd March A D 1834.
J. Taylor Clk

State of North Carolina Orange County
This day came William Cantrell before me John H. Shaw one of the acting Justices of the peace for the said County and maketh oath that he was acquainted with John Reames in the aforesaid County in the time of the Revolutionary war, and and that he will recollect of hiring the said John Reames to serve a three months tour as a substitute sworn to before me. William Cantrell This 20 th February 1834
John H. Shaw J.P. I John H. Shaw one of the Justices of the peace for Orange County do hereby certify that I have been acquainted with William Cantrell the affiant who has subscribed & sworn to the above affidavit before me and believe that he is a man of truth and veracity and his statement is in all to credit & I further believe that he is 75 years of age February 21 st 1834 John H. Shaw J.P.

State of North Carolina
I the undersigned Clerk of Craven County Court do hereby certify that John W. Sharpe was holding the office of William Cantrell on the day preceding the signing the certificate below it was at that time a duly qualified justice of the peace in & for said county of Craven.
Witness whereof I do hereunto set my hand & seal this 3 rd day of March A D 1834.
J. A. Taylor

State of North Carolina Orange County
This day came Wm Cumming before me Thomas Clancy one of the Justices of the peace for said County, and made oath. That he has been acquainted with John Reeves from his earliest recollection that he well remembers that he served under Alexander Melbome as deputy commissary in the revolutionary War - but for what length of time he does not recollect, but is of opinion that Mr Reeves was active in support of the cause throughout the war
Wm Cumming
Sworn to & subscribed before me this 10th Feby 1834
Thos Clancy J.P.
I Thomas Clancy one of the Justices of the peace for Orange County N.C. do hereby certify that I have long been acquainted with William Cumming the affiant that I have no reason to disbelieve him on oath - and believe that he is about 75 years of age
Thos Clancy J.P.

State of North Carolina I, John Taylor Clerk of Craven County Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions do hereby certify that Richard Blaney Esq. who subscribed the affidavit of William Jennings on the preceding page & signed the Certificate under the same was at that time a duly qualified justice of the Peace in & for said County of Craven to all intents & purposes as if he had been my hand & seal of office 3rd day of March A.D. 1834
J. Taylor
affidavit J. Taylor

So Carolina Orange County
February 20 th th day A.D. 1834
This day came Thomas Fitch before me Chasly n Harett one of the Justices of the Peace in and for said County who after being first duly sworn deposeth and saith that he has been acquainted with John Burrs since he was a boy and that he well recollects that during the Revolutionary war he hired the said John Burrs to serve a three months tour for him and in his place as a substitute and that he himself is in his seventy fourth year of age
Sworn to and subscribed before me this the date above written
Test Chasly n Harett
I Chasly n Harett one of the acting Justices of the Peace in and for Orange County do hereby certify that I have long been acquainted with Thomas Fitch the affiant who has sworn to and subscribed the above affidavit and that he is a man of good moral character and veracity, and entitled to belief in his statement and that I further certify that I believe him to be of the age that he sets forth in the above affidavit
Given under my hand and seal this 26 day of February 1834
Chasly n Harett

State of North Carolina John Taylor Clerk of Orange County Court of Pleas (Quarter Sessions) do hereby certify that Charles F. Farnsworth was at that time the affiant of James Fitch on the preceding page and during the Certificate below the same was at that time a duly qualified Justice of the Peace and for said county of Orange
Witness whereof I do hereunto set my hand Seal of Office the 13 th March A.D. 1824
J. F. Taylor

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of _____ a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     1779 6 mos. Private William Moulton William Moulton Pa.   1779 6 mos. Private William Moulton William Moulton Pa.   1779 6 mos. Private William Moulton William Moulton Pa.   1779 6 mos. Private William Moulton William Moulton Pa.   1779 6 mos. Private William Moulton William Moulton Pa.   1779 6 mos. Private William Moulton William Moulton Pa.   1779 6 mos. Private William Moulton William Moulton Pa.   1779 6 mos. Private William Moulton William Moulton Pa.   1779 6 mos. Private William Moulton William Moulton Pa.   1779 6 mos. Private William Moulton William Moulton Pa.  
X Service sent out in this envelope May 17, 1915.
X don't use in this form
Battles engaged in, _____ Residence of soldier at enlistment, _____ Date of application for pension, _____ Residence at date of application, _____ Age at date of application, _____
Remarks: _____ He was William Moulton, a Revolutionary War soldier. He was a resident of Orange, Pa. He was on the list of Revolutionary War soldiers. He was a resident of Orange, Pa. He was on the list of Revolutionary War soldiers.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.
He was William Moulton, a Revolutionary War soldier. He was a resident of Orange, Pa. He was on the list of Revolutionary War soldiers. He was a resident of Orange, Pa. He was on the list of Revolutionary War soldiers.

Aurora, N. C., Feb. 10, 1916.
1 Tues Rev Lee
DEPARTMENT of the Interior,
BUREAU of PENSIONS,
Washington,
Gentlemen:-
Please send me the military history of JOHN REEVES of N. C. who was on the pension list in 1835 for services in the Revolution.
Yours truly,
Eugenia Reals

Aurora, N. C., May 12, 1915.
Rev Ser
Department of the Interior, Washington,
Gentlemen:-
Please send me a statement of the military history of JOHN REEVES who was on the N. C. pension list in 1835.
Yours truly,
Mrs. A. B. Litchfield
Aurora, N. C.
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File No. 7381
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State of North Carolina Cohabham County } ss.
On this the 1 st day of September, 1836, personally appeared before the undersigned an acting Justice of the peace in and for the county aforesaid, Johnson Webb, a resident of Cohabham County, (and an United States pensioner) who being first duly qualified according to Law, deposed and said as follows (to wit) That in the early part of 1776, he volunteered as a private of Dragoons in the United States service in Capt. Adair's Company, a three Months tour - and in this tour he became acquainted with John Reeves & Young (P.C.) who was with us as privates in said tour - Which was  was called the "Scotch Camp" - This affiant further states upon his oath that, some time in the summer or fall of 1778, he again volunteered in the United States Service for the period of Nine months . Moore was Capt. and Lytle Col. - Rendezvous at Moore's Creek in Coosaw County, and remembers that at this rendezvous, John Reeves appeared, joined us as a nine months volunteer - and recollects of said Young being a soldier with us all of said period - Remembers distinctly of an incident that took place in Camp near Augusta by which said Reeves and some other soldiers narrowly escaped their lives - were discharged at the expiration of my nine months tour (in the town of Hillsboro the Rink) and that said John Reeves was also with us and received his discharge from our Col. having served with us as private the nine months period .
Sworn and subscribed the day and date here above written, before me.
His Johnson Webb mark
WM. Linnell J.P.
And the said justice do hereby certify that Johnson Webb who has this day appeared before me, and qualified to and signed the above certificate as a man of truth and veracity.
WM. Linnell J.P.

State of North Carolina, I Thomas Raylan Clerk of the Court of Chatham County do hereby certify that William Lindley is a Magistrate as above and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my hand and seal and subscribed my name this 25 th day of November A D 1836.
Test Thomas Raylan Clerk of the Court of Chatham County T. Raylan

M rs Reeves da N.C. (Adm st a) $20.
Adm st a private 6 mo. $20 per ann. from Mar 4. 1831 to Mar 12 1834
Upward to Thomas Reeves for & only heir of M rs Reeves da r Out due $10.45
H. Montgomery 1834

State of North Carolina } N. Orange County }
I John Taylor Clerk of the Court of pleas and quarter sessions for the County of Orange aforesaid, Certify that it has been given in evidence to the Satisfaction of said Court, that John Reeves a pensioner of the United States, died on the 12 th day of March, 1834, leaving no widow him Surviving & that Thomas Reeves is his only Surviving child, and that the said Thomas Reeves is of lawful age.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my seal of office & subscribed my name the the 24 th day of May 1836.
J. Taylor Clerk

State
Will Montgomery NY 2

State of North Carolina } Orange County }
On this 15 th day of March, 1836, personally appeared before the undersigned an acting Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid John Dalley a Resident Citizen of the County aforesaid made the oath that now in the 82 nd year of his Age. Who being first duly qualified in the War of the Revolution, remembers of John Reavey D.P. of said County, and that said John Reavey as a Substitute served a three months tour of duty in the Revolution in 1781, under Captain Taylor, for Thomas Lynch —
This affiant in conclusion says he was much bound to said John Reavey D.P. in the War of the Revolution that said Reavey was and is a man of truth & veracity. and served faithfully the United States in the Revolutionary War.
Sworn and subscribed this 15 th day of March, 1836, before me
his John Dalley mark
James McRae J.P.
And I the said Justice do hereby certify that John Dalley who has subscribed and sworn to the above affidavit is a man of truth and veracity.
James McRae J.P.
State of North Carolina.
I John Taylor, Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for Orange County, hereby certify that James McRae is a magistrate as above and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my seal of office and subscribed my name this 15 th day of March, 1836.
J. Taylor

Reeves
papers
Hn. 10. Montgomery CHR

State of South Carolina This Twentyfourth day of March 1836 I George Brantley came before me Thomas Lynch one of the acting Justices of the peace for Darlington County and State William Farnett and David Bradford both of the County and State affirmed, and after being duly sworn according to Law, sayeth that they have been for a long time acquainted with the late John Reeves of the County and State aforesaid, who departed this life the Twelfth day of March One Thousand Eight hundred & thirty four, We the deponents further sayeth, that the said John Reeves was reputed in the neighborhood where he resided to have been a Soldier in the War of the Revolution and we the deponents further State, that we believe that Thomas Reeves of the aforesaid State and County is, in fact at Law, of the said John Reeves given under our hands the day and year above written  Witness Thomas Lynch  William Farnett David Bradford
State of South Carolina I do certify that the above named William Farnett and David Bradford are men of truth and full faith should be given as testimony - given under my hand this 21 st day of March 1836 Thomas Lynch
State of North Carolina I John Taylor Clerk of Orange County Court at Pleas & Quarter Sessions certify that Thomas Lynch esq. who signed the above Certificate was at that time a State is a duly qualified Justice of the Peace & that his signature is genuine Witness my hand & seal of Office 8 th Apr 1836 J. C. Taylor CC

State of North Carolina
At a Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions begun & held for the County of Orange at the Court house in Hillsborough on the 4 th Monday in May 1834.
Present the worshipful Justices of said Court
The Execution of the last Will & Testament of John Reavy De d was duly proved in open Court & Ordered to be recorded and Thomas Reavy the Executor therein named took the Oath necessary to his Qualification -
These are therefore to authorise & impower the said Thomas Reavy as Executor to enter into possession the Estate of said John Reavy De d . & to dispose of the same according to the Will & according to Law
Wit up John Taylor Clerk of said Court 28 th May 1834.
J. C. Taylor Clerk

An Montgomery FR

State of North Carolina } S.S. Chatham County }
On this the 8 th day of March 1836, personally appeared before the undersigned an acting Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid John Melbarn Senior, a resident of said County (and an eligible State Pensioner) now in the 80 th year of his age. Who being first duly qualified maketh oath that in the war of the Revolution and  when he was a acquaintance with John Reeves of Orange (D r ?) that said Reeves with himself, served a tour together & were privates in Captain Williams Company all under Command of Butler - the length of this tour I do not recollect the precisely the length of this tour - but would say it was three months - this was in the Spring of 1776 & called "the Patriot Camp"
This declarant says he was in a second similar tour in the Militia & on said tour, John Reeves was private with us - time not recollection.
This affiant says he was in a third tour with said Reeves as private in the Militia in Capt. George Hodges Company in the Spring of 1781 & the length of this tour as far as this affiant now remembers was three months . Genl. Butler was our Commanding Officer.
And this affiant in conclusion says that he served three three several tours in the Militia with the said John Reeves (D r ?) that Reeves was always considered a good Whig & man of truth and veracity.
Sworn and Subscribed the day & year first above written before me {
Thomas Rogers J.P.
John Melbarn
And I the said Justice do hereby certify that John Melbarn, who has this day subscribed on, sworn to the above affidavit, is a man of truth and veracity.
Thos. Rogers J.P.

State of North Carolina Chatham County } S.S.
On this the 10 th day of March, 1836, personally appeared before the undersigned an acting Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid Johnson Webb, a resident of said County, about Ninety years of age - who being first duly qualified with the oath, that he was a Soldier in the Service of the United States in the war of the Revolution, and served a Nine months tour in Col. Archibald Lytle's Regiment; in 1778-79 - was at Purygburg - Augusta, in Georgia, and at Brier Creek - In this tour of Service, the declarant, remembers that John Reeves, then of Orange County, now (D.C.?) was a private with us in said Nine months Service - and we were all discharged he thinks in the Town of Hillsboro' in Orange County - and rec d . our discharges from Lytle. (He thinks)
This declarant further says he was a private in a three months tour in the Spring of 1776, vs. the Tories near Fayetteville, in what was called "the Scotch Camp" - in this tour he recollects that said Reeves was private with us in said tour -
Sworn and subscribed this 10 th day of March, 1836, before me Jacob Hadley D.P.
Johnson Webb his mark
And I the said Justice do hereby certify that Johnson Webb, who has subscribed and sworn to the above affidavit, is a man of truth & veracity.
Chatham County, March, 10 th 1836
Jacob Hadley D.P.
State of North Carolina
I Thomas Ragland Clerk of the Court of pleas and quarter Sessions for Chatham County, hereby certify that Thomas Rogers and Jacob Hadley, are magistrates as above, and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be theirs are genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my Seal of office & subscribed my name this the 11 th day of March, in the year 1836.
Thos. Ragland C. C. C.