Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 4,054, for William Powell, North Carolina

SERVICE
Powell, William Rachel
NUMBER
W. 4.054
B.L. Mt. 28506-160-55
Rev. W.
CONTENTS

Dead-order to pay - Aug. 17. 1836 -
12.446 North Carolina
William Powell of Wilkes - in the State of N. Car who was a Pr. - in the commanded by Captain of the Regt commanded by Col. Jones in the N. Car line for 9 months
Inscribed on the Roll of N. Carolina at the rate of 30 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 20 th day of April 1833 and South S. F. Patterson, Wilkesboro
Arrears to the 4th of March 1830 60 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4th - 15
$75-
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Mathaniel Rice Clerk, Book 6 Vol. 6 Page 57

William Powell
18384
✓

State of North Carolina } County of Wilkes } p.
On this 29 th day of October 1832 personally appeared in open court before the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions of the County of Wilkes & State of North Carolina now sitting William Powell a resident of the County of Wilkes & State of North Carolina, aged seventy two 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 th 1832
That he was born on the 12 th day of May 1760 in the County of Prince Edward & State of Virginia, of which fact however he has no record, but received his information from his Mother - His father removed when this deponent was very small to the County of Pate (now Warren) in North Carolina, and where this deponent lived until he was drafted for a three months tour, and entered the service of the United States in the said County of Pate in the month of March 1780 under the command of Captain Thomas Christmas - As soon as the company was organized, they rendezvoused at Halifax C.H. N.C. where they were stationed for about two weeks, and then marched to Farboro', where they were also stationed for about two or three weeks - after leaving Farboro' they were marched about from place to place through the lower part of the State, until their

term of service expired - when they were discharged & returned home - After remaining at home about three or four months, this deponent was again drafted for a three months war, and marched under the command of Captain John Jones to the town of Tarboro' - which place he reached about the month of October - after being stationed at Tarboro' for a month or six weeks, they marched to Crooks Creek or Fayetteville where they were joined by another company of Militia, (the officers of which are not recollected) and where they were stationed about a month - when both Companies were marched to Peacock's Bridge on Great Contentnea Creek, where they were stationed until their term of service expired - when they were discharged & returned home - In these two wars the company to which this deponent belonged did not join nor was not attached to any particular regiment, but was marched from place to place in order to be in readiness to cooperate with other companies in a similar situation, organ to protect the low country from invasion by the British which at that time was apprehended -
In the month of July 1781 this deponent was again drafted for a three months war, and marched under the command of Captain William Turner to Kingston in North Carolina where they joined Col. William Jones & after being stationed there for five or six weeks, marched directly to Wilmington where they were stationed until

They heard of the Capture of Lord Cornwallis in the latter part of October - and after the rejoicings on that occasion had subsided, they were discharged and returned home.
This deponent has no documentary evidence to prove his services, although he is confident in the belief that he received written discharges from his Captain for each term of service, but cannot tell what has become of them - He continued to reside in the County of Warren until about the year 1792 when he removed to the County of Surry in N.C. and there resided for about four years, when he removed to Wilkes County, where he has resided ever since, and where he now resides - He further states that he knows of no person by whom he can prove his services but refers to the Rev. d Thomas Fletcher James Jennings and Thomas McNeill who are well acquainted with him, and who can testify as to his character for veracity and their belief of his services as a soldier of 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.
Severn h, Subscribed the day & year aforesaid.
William C. W. C. C.
William T. Powell mark
Thomas Fletcher Mr. James Jennings a clergyman, residing in the County of Wilkes, State of North Carolina, and Thomas McNeill

residing in the same, hereby certify that we are well acquainted with William Powell, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration - that we believe him to be seventy two years of age - 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 the day & year aforesaid Thomas Fletcher - Thomas McNeill
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states - And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them, that Thomas  Thomas Fletcher who has signed the preceding certificate, is a clergyman, resident in the County of Wilkes & State of North Carolina, and that Thomas McNeill who has also signed the same, is a resident in the County and State aforesaid, and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit -
R. D. Powell Esq.

I Robert Martin Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions of the County of Wilkes & State of North Carolina, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of William Powell for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand & Seal of Office this 30 th day of October - 1832
R Martin C. N. G. G.

S.S. Call, Mch. 22 d 75 c
149.467 } Act Mar. 3/55 May 26th/55
Rachel Powell Daughter of William Powell (Rev)
Revolutionary Pension
Widow has her pension
N.C. July 48-5884
Willson May 24/56 B.P.R.
Isaac S. Call Wilkesboro
Vol P. page 116,

149.467.

State of North Carolina County of Wilkes
On the 9 th day of May 1853 personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace within and for the County of Wilkes, in the State aforesaid Rachel Powell aged seventy nine years a resident of the County of Wilkes and State of North Carolina who after being duly sworn according to Law declares that she is the widow of William Powell deceased who was a pensioner of the United States at the rate of about Thirty three dollars per annum and who was a private in the Revolutionary War and that she is a pensioner at the rate of Thirty dollars per ann- um. She also declares that she was married to the said William Powell in the County of Wilkes and State of North Carolina on the 9 th day of February 1794 by one Roland Budd a Justice of the Peace and that her said Husban- d. died in the County of Wilkes and State aforesaid on the 27 th day of May 1834 for the facts & proofs of the above Statements she refers to her declarative and proofs thereto annexed, filed in the Pension department for pension, &c. She makes this declarative for the pur- -pose of obtaining the bounty Land to which, she may be entitled under the act passed 3 rd March 1853. She

also declare that she has not applied for nor received any Bounty Land Warrant under this nor any other act of Congress, except the one above stated
Rachael her Powell mark
We James Whiting and George Parsons upon our Oaths declare that the forgoing declaration was signed and acknowledged in our presence by Rachael Powell And that we believe from the appearance & statements of the applicant that she is the person she represents herself to be
James Whiting George Parsons
The foregoing declaration and affidavit was sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above written & I certify that I believe from the appearance & statements of the Claimant that she is the individual person she represents herself to be
Samuel Walsh J.P.

State of North Carolina Wilkes County
I W Mastin clerk of the court of Pleas and quarter Sessions do certify that Samuel Walsh is a magis- trate as above that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine
Given under my hand at office this the 21 st day of May 1855
1855
W Mastin CLK

July 10/72. Deed of Gift must be shown that the is acting at request of maintaining him
Wachovia
Sept 28/72. Real Act. (Acting as such for part of an year to deceased child Vandermark.
Increase No 5,884 North Carolina
Rachel Powell widow of William Powell N.C. who served in the Revolutionary (died July 3. 1871 war, as a Private
Raleigh
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 130 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
30 th Sept 1865 Decl. from mother
Certificate of Pension issued the 23 day of Sept 1869 and sent to R. W. Walker Present.
John B. Taylor 18/7867
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 194 Vol. 16.
J. N. Smith Clerk

State of North Carolina Walker County
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
On the 22 nd day of November 1857 personally appears before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace Rachael Powell a resident of Walker County in the State aforesaid aged sixty seven years who being duly sworn according to Law, doth on her Oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838 entitled an act granting half pay and pensions to Certain Widows That she is the widow of William Powell who was a prisoner of the United States under the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832 allowing pensions to Certain Officers and Soldiers of the Revolution. She further states that she was married to the said W m Powell on the 9 th day of January 1793 and that her husband the aforesaid W m Powell died on the 28 th day of May 1834, that she was not married to him prior to leaving the service but that the marriage took place prior to the first day of January 1793 at the time above stated
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me
Lamus C. Raynor J.P.
Rachel Powell her mark

State of North Carolina County of Wilkes
On this 22 nd day of Nov r 1857 personally appeared before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace within and for the County of Wilkes in the State aforesaid George Wyatt and Presley Brown both resident in the County of Wilkes in the State aforesaid who being duly sworn according to Law state that they have been acquainted with Rachael Powell for the last thirty years and also that they now will acquainted with Mr Powell in his life time, and that the said Rachael Powell is the surviving Widow of the aforesaid Mr Powell deceased who was a pensioner of the United States, and that the said Mr Powell died on or about the date stated by the said Rachael Powell in her declaration.
Sworn to before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace the day and date above written James E Reynolds Pres.      George Wyatt Presley Brown
I know all men by these presents That I Rachael Powell of Wilkes County State of North Carolina Widow of Mr Powell deceased who was a private in the War of the Revolution and was a pensioner of the United States, do hereby constitute and appoint Mr Master of Wilkes County State of North Carolina my true and lawful attorney for me and in my name to prosecute my claim for arrear or pension that may due me on account of my husband Mr Powell as aforesaid and I do hereby authorize my said attorney to file my declaration and any additional evidence

he may think proper, to secure the recovery of of the same
Witness my hand and seal this 22 o day of Nov r 1857
Sealed & delivered in the presence of Rachael her Powell Mark James E Reynolds
Witness William Jennings
State of North Carolina S Walter County } ss
On the 22 o day of November A.D. 1857 before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and aforesaid personally appeared Rachael Powell and acknowledged the foregoing power of attorney to be her act and deed. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand the day and year above written
James E Reynolds J.P.

State of North Carolina Walter County
I W. Mashaw Clerk of the County Court of Walter County in the State aforesaid do Certify that Jas E. Reynolds is a magis- trate as above duly sworn and commissioned and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine
I further Certify that George Wyatt & Presley Brown who has made the foregoing affidavits are men of good standing for truth
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand affixed the seal of said Court at office February 28 th 1852
W. Mashaw Clerk

No 14. 51.5.
Rachel Powell widow of William Declaration
N.C.
Act 7 July 1838.
Married 1793
Hus d decd 1834
Olda g mo th per $30 per annum.
Accts
38
113844
48
Miss Nash Wilkesboro N.C.

Know all men by these presents that we William Powell and Nathaniel Sudds both of Wilkes County, North Carolina are held and firmly bound unto Richard Dobbs Spaight Esquire Governor of the State, in the just and full sum of five hundred pounds Current Money of the State to be paid to him the said Rich- ard Dobbs Spaight Esquire Governor or his Successors in Office, to which payment not being duly made our heirs executors and administrators jointly and severally firmly by these presents sealed with our seals and dated and dated this 8 th day of January 1793
The Condition of the above Obliga- -tion is such whereas William Powell the above bound has made application for a Mar- -riage License to be granted between him the W m . Powell and Rachael Smith, now if there is no just Cause to Obstacle said Marriage but if it be in every respect according to Law Then the above obligation to be void otherwise To remain in full force & effect
Signed sealed & dated } In presence of }
his W m  x Powell (L) mark
Ch s Gordon Clerk
Nath d Sudds (L)

State of North Carolina } Walter County } ss
I William Clark of the County Court of Walter County in the State aforementioned do certify that the within is a true Copy of a Bond granted by Mrs Powell & Nathaniel Ludd for a Marriage License between said Mrs Powell and Richard - C Smith On file in my office In witness whereof I have hereunto affixed the Seal of said Court at office February 28 th 1832
W. Clark Clerk

18584 William Powell Wilkes co N.C.
Alma as a pupil - 9 mo - $30.
S. F. Patterson Wilkesboro' N.C.

BRIEF in the case of William Powell of Wilkes co. in the State of North Carolina (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 72  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     Drafted In 17 80 3 Private Gen. Col. William Jones   do 3 do   do 1781 3  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? None mentioned  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Waverly co. N.C.  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? traditional  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Perfect 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
J.E. Bradford Examining Clerk.

VETERANS ADMINISTRATION
WASHINGTON
October 10, 1932
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX William Powell-W.4054
BA-J/REL Qu
Honorable Tom Connally United States Senate Washington, D.C.
My dear Senator:
Reference is made to your letter of October 6, in behalf of Judge Oscar C. Dancy, who desires the Revolutionary War records of Edward Dancy, Luke Jennings and William Powell.
Revolutionary War data furnished by this office are obtained from claims made to the United States for pension and bounty land based upon military service of soldiers of that war.
A careful search of the Revolutionary War records has been made and no record found of such claims having been made on account of the services of any soldiers with names Edward Dancy and Luke Jennings.
The data given below in regard to William Powell were obtained from papers on file in pension claim, W. 4054, based upon his military service in the Revolutionary War.
William Powell was born May 12, 1760, in Prince Edward County, Virginia, and when a small child, moved with his father to Bute (later Warren) County, North Carolina; the names of his parents are not given.
While residing in Bute County, North Carolina, he enlisted in March, 1780, and served three months in Captain Thomas Christman's North Carolina Company; in about three or four months after the termination of the above noted service, he enlisted and served three months in Captain John Jones' North Carolina Company; and in July, 1781, enlisted and served three months in Captain William Turner's Company, Colonel William Jones' North Carolina Regiment.
After the Revolution, he resided in Warren County, North Carolina, until 1792; then moved to Surry County, North Carolina, where he lived for four years; then moved to Wilkes County, North Carolina.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 29, 1832,

while residing in Wilkes County, North Carolina.
He died May 28 or 29(both dates appear in the claim), 1834, in Wilkes County, North Carolina.
The soldier married January 9, 1793, in Wilkes County, North Carolina, Rachel Smith. The marriage bond was dated January 8, 1793, in Wilkes County, North Carolina.
Soldier's widow, Rachel(the name is spelled Rachal, Rachael, Rachall and Rachel) was allowed pension on her application executed November 22, 1851, while residing in Wilkes County, North Carolina, and aged seventy-seven years; in 1855, she stated that she was aged seventy-nine years and in 1869, that she was aged ninety-seven years.
She died July 3, 1871.
There is no reference to children.
In 1866, John Powell was residing on Lewis Fork, Wilkes County, North Carolina; and in 1869, one John M. Powell was a resident of Wilkes County, North Carolina; no relationship of either of the above named persons with surname Powell to the soldier and his wife shown.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator.

9. 183. North Carolina
Rachel Powell widow of William who was a Private in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 30 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 11 th day of March 52 and sent to
W m Martin Wilkesboro N.C.
[Acts of March 3, 1843, & June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book 89 Vol. 2 — Page 159.

Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 41054
Rachel Powell
Wid.
William Powell
B. 1810 D. 1881
Act: Feb. 1898
Index: —Vol. M. , Page 135
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1932 Oct 19 - Skirt to Hon Tom Connally for Judge Oscar Dancy - Elect

1858 Dec. 24 Duplicate sent to Isaac S. Gant, Wilkesboro N.C. Henry Walker pms 27.66, 3. Audt. Aug. 17. 66.
5.884
North Carolina Rachel Powell widow of William who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 30 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 11 th day of March 52 and sent to
William Martin Wilkesboro N. C.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 230 Vol. 1

149.467
FREE
Co
J. P. Waldo Esq. Commission of Pensions Washington City D.C.

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28,506
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Pension 5884
North Carolina (Raleigh) Rachel Powell
widow of William Powell who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a
Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 30 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1861 1861
Certificate of Pension issued the 28 th day of August 1866 and sent to
Henry V Walker Present
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 194 Vol. H
Sent

11. 291
North Carolina Rachel Powell widow of William Powell - who died on the of _____ in the State of _____ who was a Private commanded by Captain _____ of the _____ commanded by _____ in the Revolution line for _____
Inscribed on the Roll of Fayetteville at the rate of 30 Dollars 50 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 11 day of March 1852 and sent to William Martin Wilkesborough N.C. Arrears to the 4th of _____ Semi-annual allowance ending _____
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act July 7, 1838. }
Recorded by Book D Vol. 1
K. M. Mac Clerk, Page 297

WILLIAM E. BORAH, IDAHO, CHAIRMAN HIRAM W. JOHNSON, CALIF. CLAUDE A. SWANSON, VA. GEORGE H. MOSES, N. H. KEY PITTMAN, NEV. ARTHUR CAPPER, KANS. JOSEPH T. ROBINSON, ARK. DAVID A. REED, PA. THOMAS J. WALSH, MONT. SIMEON D. FESS, OHIO PAT HARRISON, MISS. ROBERT M. LA FOLLETTE, JR., WIS. WALTER F. GEORGE, GA. ARTHUR H. VANDENBERG, MICH. HUGO L. BLACK, ALA. ARTHUR R. ROBINSON, IND. ROBERT F. WAGNER, N. Y. OTIS F. GLENN, ILL. TOM CONNALLY, TEX. BRONSON CUTTING, N. MEX. J. HAMILTON LEWIS, ILL. HENRIK SHIPSTEAD, MINN.
CORA RUBIN, CLERK
United States Senate
COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS October 6, 1932.
Director of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
Herewith I hand you copy of communication which I have received from the Adjutant General in order that you may note the suggestion he makes of the possibility of your records disclosing something of the service of Luke Jennings. I also hand you copy of letter from Judge Oscar C. Dancy, setting forth what is known of the record of this soldier. Kindly advise me in the matter, returning the enclosures with your reply.
Sincerely,
TC/3c

(COPY)
CHB
WAR DEPARTMENT THE ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE WASHINGTON
A. G. 201 Powell, William (10-3-32) ORD
October 5, 1932.
Honorable Tom Connally,
United States Senate.
My dear Senator Connally:
I have your letter of October 3, 1932, in which you inclosed a letter from Honorable Oscar C. Dancy, County Judge, Cameron County, Brownsville, Texas who requested information relative to the military service of William Powell, Luke Jennings and Edward Dancy, said to have served in the Revolutionary War.
The records show that William Powell served in the Revolutionary War in Captain Benjamin Williams' Company, 2nd North Carolina Battalion, commanded by Colonel John Patten. His name appears on the company muster roll for the month of January, 1778, which shows that he joined, having enlisted for three years. The date of his enlistment, or further record of his service has not been found.
The name Luke Jennings, has not been found on the records of any Virginia organization in the Revolutionary War, nor has the name Edward Dancy been found on the records of any Revolutionary War organization.
There are no records on file in this Department of the organizations that participated in the battle at Kings Mountain.
The collection of Revolutionary War records on file in this Department is incomplete and it is suggested as a possibility that additional information relative to William Powell and Edward Dancy may be obtained from the North Carolina Historical Society, Raleigh, North Carolina and in the case of Luke Jennings information may be obtained from the Librarian, Virginia State Library, Richmond, Virginia, or from the Director of Pensions, Veterans Administration, Washington, D. C.
Very respectfully,
1 Inclosure: Letter.
C. H. Bridges Major General, The Adjutant General.

September 29, 1932.
Hon. Tom Connally, United States Senator, Washington, D. C.
Dear Senator Connally:
I want to impose upon your good nature. I desire to get the record, if any, of three parties who, my information indicates, served their country during the Revolutionary War, to-wit:
1st. William Powell.
My best information is that he was born near Shows Cross Roads in what is now the State of Tennessee. I do not know the exact date of his birth, but he is supposed to have died about April, 1835. His widow, Rachel Powell, died about February 1st, 1869, and drew a pension from either the State or the United States Government at the time of her death; drew this pension by reason of the fact that she was the widow of a soldier of the Revolutionary War. I do not know Mr. Powell's rank nor to what branch of the service he belonged, but think it likely that he served under Col. Ben Cleveland of Wilkes County, North Carolina.
2nd. Luke Jennings.  o
Luke Jennings is supposed to have served as a master waggoner. I think it likely that he enlisted from Virginia, as the Jennings family first settled in Virginia, perhaps in about Tazwell County. I cannot give you any information as to Company, Regiment, or anything. So far as I know, his widow never drew a pension.
3rd. Edward Dancy.  o
It is generally understood that he was a soldier in the American Army during the Revolutionary War. I don't know his rank nor the branch of service to which he belonged, but he is supposed to have fought under Col. Cleveland at Kings Mountain. I rather think he was born in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, but enlisted from Kings Mountain, most likely in the place of enlistment having been what is known as the Old Mulberry Field, in Wilkes County. That is where a number of the men there enlisted.

Hon. Tom Connally -- 9/29/32 -2-
I am handing you three copies of this letter, that you may take the matter up with the Adjutant General. I regret very much that I am unable to give more definite information.
I am Thanking you for this favor, and with very best wishes,
Yours very truly,
Oscar C. Dancy OSCAR C. DANCY, COUNTY JUDGE.
OCD:P
Enc.

149.467.

Wilkesboro N.C. May 21 st 1855
Mr J. P. Waldo
Dear Sir
Enclosed I send three declarations as follows Rachel Fowles, W. L. Horton & W. Brantley for boundary lands you will please issue the warrants as soon as you can and you will much oblige your will forward the warrants to my address
Yours Respectfull Isaac S. Hall

State of North Carolina Wilkes County
On this 9 th day of June A D 1866 Personally appeared before me George H Brown Clerk of a Court of Record in and for said County and State Harrison Church and Peter Allen whom I certify are men of Credit and entitled to be believed who being duly sworn according to Law saith on their oath that from their own personal knowledge they know that Rachell Powell is still a widow and has not married since her original Pension Certificate issue
Harrison Church Peter Allen
Sworn and subscribed before me this 9 th day of June A D 1866 George H Brown, L.L.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR GEOLOGICAL SURVEY PENSION OFFICE

Treasury Department,
Third Auditor's Office,
Aug 18 th , 1866.
Sir,
In reply to your inquiry of the 17 th inst. I have to inform you that the pension of Mrs Rachel Powell, (on the roll of North Carolina Agency, under act 2 nd Feby 1848,) appears by the books of this Office to have been last paid to 4 March 1861.
Very Respectfully A. M. Gange acting Auditor
Hon. Jos. H. Barrett Com'r of Pensions
JSH.
1
H. B. R.

agent 94 had in June 1866
Payment to be made at Raleigh by
Jesse W. Page Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of
Raleigh M.C.
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 2d, 1848, Page 194 Vol. H.
E.D. Collier Clerk. E.D. Collier
agent 94 in June 1866 Received in Witness 49 from Col 8th 1866 there in direct (further)

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
WIDOW'S PENSION.
5884
Astoria
I certify that, in conformity with the act of February 2, 1848, Rachel Powell widow of William Powell who was a Private in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of — Thirty dollars and _____ cents per annum, commencing on the 4th of March, 1860  1861 , and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the Department of the Interior this Twenty Eighth day of August one thousand eight hundred and Sixty Six.
H. T. Otto
Acting Secretary of the Interior.
Examined and Countersigned.
DeWitt Barnett
Commissioner of Pensions.

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims , of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of William Powell, Wilkes co. N.C. which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? yes II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? yes III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? yes V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? yes VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? yes VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? yes VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? yes IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? yes X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? yes

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? Yes
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it?
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had?
XIV. † If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service?
If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses?
Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct?
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service?
XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct?
No — the clerk's certificate is on a separate sheet from the evidence, but his signature is in the evidence as a witness.
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? 7
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades; For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____ For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must in every case be clearly shewn under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.

Brief in the case of Rachel Ponder midw of William Miles — County and State of North Carolina act February 2 nd 1848.
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.") for duplicate Certificate
Proof exhibited, (if original )
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
That the original was destroyed by fire.
(If for increase)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Name and residence of Agent
Isaac S. Galt, Esq. Wilmington N.C.
A. G. Foster Examining Clerk.

Recd? Aug 17 1836
M.L.
12446
100 1/2
of
100 1/2
James L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington.

Public Office
Dayton Ohio August 13 1836
S. L. Edwards Esq.
Commission of Pensions
Sir,
William Powell a pensioner under the Act of 1832, was paid to the 4 th March 1834. and on the 29 th May 1834 - due him $7.16. This Balance has been applied for. please spend the money in true love
very respectfully your Obedient
John H. Noble Agent

Brief in the Case of Rachel Powell, wid: of William. For Restoration. Wilkes County and State of N. Carolina. Act Feby: 2 d 1848.
CLAIM FOR NEW PENSION CERTIFICATE,
PROOF EXHIBITED,
Claimant was pensioned on the N.C. roll. at the rate of $30. per An: Her widowhood, identity, and loyalty is shown by two credible witnesses. The Original Cert: of pension is surrendered.
The Third Auditor reports that her pension was paid to the 4 th of March 1861.
Claim is allowed at the rate of $30. per An: Commencing March 4 th 1861 and to continue during her widowhood.
Aug: 25 th 1861.
Name and residence of Agents Messrs. Henry & Walker, Attorneys Present,
B. F. Taylor, Examining Clerk.

Increase 5884 Brief in the Case of Rachel Powell Widow of Wm Powell Private Regt War Wilkesboro Wilkes County and State of North Carolina Raleigh Act Feb 2, 1845
CLAIM FOR NEW PENSION CERTIFICATE, Joint Res of Dec 18, 1867
PROOF EXHIBITED,
Pension at $30 pr Annum Certificate returned
Claim increased Pension. Granted in 1793.
Identity and Continued Widowhood Shown
Admitted Sep 17, 1869 to pension at $130.00 pr ann, to commence Sep 30, 1865 deducting pay since
Name and residence of Agent,
W. H. Walker Present, G. A. M.
W. E. Trask Examining Clerk.

Brief in the case of Rachel Powell, widow of Wm, Wilkes County and State of North Carolina act 7 July 1838 etc
Claim, ("original," or "for increase." )
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband was a Pensioner Record proof of marriage
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Name and residence of Agent
Wm Mastin Wilkesboro. N.C.
J. C. Cope Examining Clerk.

State of North Carolina Wilkes County
86
For the Master of Claims for Increase of Pension under Act of June 13 and July 27 th 1868 of Mrs Rachel Pruell Widow of William Pruell of Company _____ Regiment _____ Volunteers Personally came before me a Clerk of a Court of Records in and for our County aforesaid Wilson M Parsons and J. H. Powell Citizens of the County of Wilkes State of North Carolina respectable and entitled to credit and who being duly sworn declared in relation to aforesaid Claim as follows: That they have for twenty years acquaintance with Mrs Rachel Pruell and know that she is the identical Mrs Rachel Pruell who is the widow of William Pruell and that she still remains the Widow of the aforesaid William Pruell
They further declare that they have no interest in said Claim and are not concerned in its prosecution
June 18 th 1869
Wilson M. Parsons J. H. Powell
Sworn to and Subscribed before me this 18 th day of June A.D. 1869
Geo. H. Brown, Clerk of the Superior Wilkes Co. N.C.

Additional Evidence.
Application for Rest n to Pension Rolls, Rev'y War.
Rachel Powell widow of William
Revolutionary War.
Filed by Henry & Walker Present. Aug. 11 th 1863

State of North Carolina Wilkes County
On this the 31 th day July 1866. Personally Came before me George H Brown Clerk of the Superior Court of Law and for the County and State fore said Henry Lendermand and Robert Yates whom I certify are Persons of Credibility and are Entitled to be believed who being duly Sworn according to Law declares on their Oath that they have been for the last 25 years Personally well acquainted with Rachel Powell who is now applying for a Restoration to the Pension Rolls and know that she has in no manner given any aid Countenance Counsel or encourage- ment to Persons engaged in the Late Rebellion against the United States that she has neither sought nor attempted to exercise the functions of any office whatever under any authority or pretended authority, in hostility to the United States and also that she has been Loyal to the United States during the whole time of Rebellion of some of the States and they further swear that they wholly disinterested in the matter
Witnesses L G Yates H S Bunnell Henry Lenderman Robert Yates
Sworn to and subscribed before me this day and year first above written
George H Brown Clerk of the Superior Court of Law for Wilkes Co. N.C.

State of North Carolina Wilkes County
George H. Brown Clerk of the Superior Court of Law in and for the County and State aforesaid before whom the Declaration of Mrs Rachels Powell for a Restoration to the Pension Rolls was taken do Certify that the said Declaration was read over in her hearing by me and that she fully understood it before signing the same and further Certify the affidavit of the subscribing witnesses was read in their hearing and they fully understood it before subscribing to the same
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix my official seal this the 1 st day August A.D. 1866
George H. Brown Clerk Superior Court of Law for Wilkes County N Carolina

Application for Restoration to the Pension Rolls
Rachel Powell widow of W m Powell, Private-Revolutionary War.
Her address
Lewis Fork Wilkes County, North Carolina.
Received by us from J. S. Galt Wilkesboro, N.C.
Filed by Henry Walker, Washington D.C. June 19 th 1866. 3

INSTRUCTIONS
FIGURE (1)—Judge, Justice of the Peace, or Clerk having seal. [NOTE—If a Judge or Justice of the Peace, authenticate the papers, the signature must be attested in usual form by the Clerk of the Court.]
(2) He or She; Name of Applicant; His or Her; Him or Her; Himself or Herself, as the fact may be. (3) Name the place or places at which claimant has resided since last paid, and during the time for which original Pension has not been drawn. (4) Here name the employment or other means by which a livelihood has been gained. (4½) Means of subsistence. (5) Signature of Applicant. If X is made, two witnesses must sign their names opposite the same, and who can write. (6) Names of Witnesses in full. (7) State name of residences, City, Village, County, and State. (8) Signatures of Witnesses.
NOTES TO BE PARTICULARLY OBSERVED.
If the declarant, or any witness, signs by mark, the officer must certify, that the contents of the paper were made known to the affiant and witnesses before signing.
In every case, the declaration or affidavit must be either signed by the affiant's own hand or else by mark, [X.] Signing by another hand, when the party is able to write, or without a mark when the party is unable to write, is wholly inadmissible .
The allegations made in the applicant's declaration, must be sustained by the testimony of two credible and disinterested witnesses, to be certified as such by the officer before whom the testimony is taken. If the applicant be an Invalid Pensioner , he must be examined by an Army Surgeon, or by a Surgeon duly appointed by the Pensions Office, as to the continuance of the disability.
If a widow , she must prove, by two credible witnesses, (certified to in the usual manner, and under seal,) her continued widowhood.
If remarried, the minor children, (under 16,) through their guardian can apply for the Suspended Pension, and if the guardian of a minor child be newly appointed, he or she must file the proper evidence of his or her appointment as such.
In all cases, the original Pension Certificate must be surrendered.

Application for Restoration TO THE PENSION ROLLS, Under Act of February 4, 1865.
APPLICANT'S ADDRESS:
Rachel Powell Applicant.
Wilkesboro
Wilkes County N.C.
FILED BY

Free Rachel Powell Helen
Geo C Whiting Esq. Counselor at Law Washington City D.C.

Wilkesboro N C Mar 18 th 1858
Mr. Geo. C. Whiting
Dear Sir
inclosed I send affidavit of Mrs. Rachel Pound to get a official Pension certificate which I wish you to examine as soon as you can and forward to me
Yours Respectfully Isaac Hall

Application of Rachael Powell for Duplicate Pension Certificate
To the Commission of Pensions Washington City D.C.

North Carolina } Wake County }
on this the 8 day of November - 1858 personally appeared before me one of the acting Justices of the Peace in and for the county and State aforesaid Rachael Powell aged 85 years a resident of Wake County North Carolina who after being duly sworn according to Law states she is the identical Rachael Rachael Powell who is a Pensioner of the United States at the rate of thirty Dollars per annum that she was pensioned under the act of July 1848 she also states that her Pension Certificate is destroyed by fire as she had it deposited with her agent for Safe keeping who got his Store House destroy- ed by fire on the 12 th of March 1858 she makes this affidavit for the purpose of obtaining a duplicate Pension Certificate G. G. Powell Rachael her Powell John Sansons mark
Subscribed and sworn to before me on the day and year above written Saml Walsh JP
North Carolina } Wake County }
November 8 1858 I Saml Walsh one of the acting Justices of the Peace in and for the county and State

affidavit do Curbey I am well acquainted with Rachael Powell who made the foregoing affidavit & that I know her to be the identical Rachael Powell who is a Pensioner of the United States at the rate of thirty Dollars per annum under the act 2 d July 1848 and that she has got her original Pension Curbey Cale burnt as she had it deposited with her agent who got his store House burnt on the 12 th of March 1858 in Wilkesboro Wilkes County North Carolina I further certify she is not married but remains the identical widow of Wm Powell.
Given under my hand & seal of office this
The 8 day of November 1858.
Saml Walke J P
North Carolina Wilkes County
on this 18 th day of November 1858 personally appeared before me one of the acting Justices of the Peace in and for the County and state aforesaid Isaac Hall a resident of Wilkes County North Carolina who after being duly sworn according to Law states he was acting as agent for Rachael Powell who is a Pensioner of the United States at the rate of thirty Dollars per annum

and that he is a partner of the firm of Carmichael Hall who got their Store House consumed by fire on the 12 th of March 1858 and that he had Rachael Powell Pension Certificate in the Store House & that it got burnt by the burning of the Store House in Wilkesboro Wilkes County North Carolina
Isaac S. Hall
Subscribed and sworn to before me on the day and year above mentioned J. B. Gordon JP
North Carolina Wilkes County }
I W Martin Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the County and State aforesaid do certify that Samuel Walsh and J B Gordon whose signa- tures here appear to the above is and was acting Justices of the Peace in and for the County & State aforesaid duly commissioned & sworn according to Law to do the same & that the above signatures purporting to be there is James  James  James  James hand & seal of office Nov 18 th 1858 W Martin Clerk By Isaac S Hall DC

20 ENK. — Duplicate —
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify, that, in conformity with the act of February 2, 1848, Rachel Powell, widow of William Powell, ————— who was a private, ————— in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Thirty, ————— dollars and ————— cents per annum, commencing on the 4th of March, 1848, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case, the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage. This certificate is issued in lieu of one dated March 11 th 1852. Given at the Department of the Interior this Seventh day of December one thousand eight hundred and fifty-eight
J. Thompson
Secretary of the Interior.
Examined and Countersigned.
Macfarlane
Commissioner of Pensions.
this my application, and perform all that is necessary therein, without revocation, as well as to receive my Certificate when issued.

Payment to be made at Warganton, by R. G. Pearson, Esq.
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of
South Carolina.
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 2d, 1848, Page 230 Vol. 1.
Clerk.
George H. Mitchell John A. Little
Heathfield X. Powell merit

Application for Restoration to the Pension Rolls
WHOSE
Names have been Dropped under the Act of February 4, 1862.
State of North Carolina County of Wilkes } ss.
On this Second day of June , A. D. one thousand eight hundred and Sixty Six , personally appeared before me, (1)  George H. Brown Clerk , of the Superior Court in said State and County, the same being a Court of Record, (2)  Rachel Powell aged on or about ninety Six years, a resident of Wilkes County in the State of North Carolina , who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that (2)  She is the identical (2)  Rachel Powell who was a pensioner on the roll of the agency at Morganton North Carolina , and whose pension certificate is herewith returned; that (2)  She has resided since the first day of January, A. D. 1861, as follows: at John Powell on Lewis Fork Wilkes County State of North Carolina that during this period (2)  her means of subsistence have been (4)  not any but gifts of her friends and that (2)  She has not borne arms against the Government of the United States, or (2)  She has not in any manner encouraged the rebels, or manifested a sympathy with their cause; and that (2)  She was last paid (2)  her pension on the fourth day of March , A. D. 1861
This application is made for the purpose of securing a restoration of (2)  her name to the pension rolls, and of obtaining a new pension certificate, such as (2)  She may be entitled to under existing laws, reference being made to the evidence heretofore filed in the Pension Office to substantiate (2)  her original claim. And I hereby appoint Henry Walker of Washington City D.C. , my Attorney to present this my application, and perform all that is necessary therein, without revocation, as well as to receive my Certificate when issued.
George F. McNeil John A. Miller } (5)  Rachel Powell Also personally appeared (6)  George F. McNeil , a resident of (7)  Wilkes County North Carolina and (6)  John Powell a resident of (7)  Wilkes County North Carolina persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit, and who, being by me duly sworn, say that they were present and saw (5)  Rachel Powell , make her mark to the foregoing declaration; and they further swear that they have every reason to believe, from the appearance of the applicant and their acquaintance with (2)  her that (2)  She is the iden-

tical person (2) She represents herself to be; and they further swear that they have no interest in the prosecution of this claim.
Witness to John Powell's signature
J. T. Finley as to John Powell John P. Powell
(8) George T. Merrill
(8) John P. Powell mark
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this Second day of June A. D. 186 6 ; and I hereby certify that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim.
George H. Brown Clerk Sup Court Wilkes County N.C.
Oath of Allegiance.
I, Rachell Powell , do solemnly swear, (or affirm,) in the presence of Almighty God, that I will henceforth faithfully support, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Union of the States thereunder; that I will in like manner, abide by and faithfully support all laws and proclamations which have been made during the late rebellion with reference to the emancipation of Slaves: So help me God.
James H. Daney J. Addison, Commissioner
{ (2) Rachell Powell mark
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this Second day of June A. D. 186 6
George H. Brown Clerk
The State of _____ County of _____, ss.
I, _____ Clerk of the _____ Court within and for said County, do certify that _____ Esq., before whom the foregoing declaration, affidavits and acknowledgement were made, was, at the time of taking the same, and still is an acting _____ within and for said County, duly commissioned and sworn, and that the several signatures, purporting to be his, which are appended to said declaration, affidavits and acknowledgement, are his genuine signatures.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I hereto set my hand and affix the Seal of our said Court, at _____ this _____ day of _____ A. D. 186_____

DECLARATION
OF
Rachael Powell of North Carolina. FOR Increase of Pension.
(Under section 3, act July 27, 1868.)
Pearson, Printer, corner 9th and D sts.
FILED BY
R. W. WALKER, ATTORNEY,
Washington, D. C.
Sept. 11 "69,

DECLARATION FOR INCREASE OF PENSION.
(Under section 13, act of July 27, 1868.)
STATE OF North Carolina COUNTY OF Wilkes } ss.
On this 18 th day of June , A. D. one thousand eight hundred and Sixty Nine , personally appeared before me 1  Rachel Powell within and for the county and State aforesaid, aged 97 years, a resident of Wilkes County , in the State of North Carolina , who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the identical person to whom was granted pension certificate No. 2884 , payable at Raleigh N.C. , at the rate of Two 30/100 dollars per month, issued under the act of Febry 2 nd , 1848; that she makes this declaration in order to secure the increase of her pension to which she is entitled under the thirteenth section of the act of July 27, 1868.
My post office address is as follows: Wilketboro Wilkes County North Carolina
And she hereby constitutes and appoints R. W. WALKER, of Washington, D. C., attorney to present and prosecute this claim, and authorizes him to receive and receipt for any certificate, check or draft that may be issued for the same to his order, and to do any other act or thing necessary or that she might do if personally present, with full power of substitution and revocation, hereby countermanding all former authority that may have been given for the above specified purpose.
Two witnesses who write must sign here.
Wilson M. Parsons J. H. Powell }
Rachel Powell Signature of Claimant.
Also personally appeared Wilson M. Parsons and John M. Powell , residents of Wilkes County , persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit, and who, being by me duly sworn, say that they were present and saw Rachel Powell sign her name (or make her mark) to the foregoing declaration; and they further swear that they have every reason to believe, from the appearance of the applicant and their acquaintance with her that she is the identical person she represents her self to be, and that they have no interest in the prosecution of this claim.
Wilson M. Parsons J. H. Powell
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 18 day of June , A. D. 186 9 ; and I hereby certify that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim. 2
And I further certify that the foregoing affidavits were read over and fully explained to affiants before signing.
Geo. H. Brown Clerk of the Superior Court Wilkesboro
1. Here state the official character of the person administering the oath. 2. This declaration must be executed before a JUDGE or CLERK of a court of record.