Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 3,590, for William Pearce, North Carolina

SERVICE
NUMBER
N.C.
Pearce, William Nisey
N. 3,590
B.L.W. 19905-160-55
Born in N.C.
CONTENTS

1.170. North Carolina T.
Nicy Pearce widow of William Pearce who served in the Revolutionary N.C., war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 60 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
3 February 1853
Certificate of Pension issued the 5 day of Aug 1853 sent to
W. J. Baker Galesville N.C.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 9, 1848, Page 137 Vol. C
3 February 1853
Pay 3 mar 55-162258

1.170 North Carolina T.
Nicy Pearce widow of William Pearce who served in the Revolutionary N.C. war, as a private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 60 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
3 February 1853
Certificate of Pension issued the 5 day of Aug 1853 sent to
W. J. Dake Galesville N.C.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 9, 1848, Page 137 Vol. C
3 February 1853
Pey 3 mar 53-162258

order to pay 1 Aug. 1837
Paid at Treasury, under act of April, 1838, from 4th Sept. 1841 to 12th Jany. 1842. Agent notified 11th April, 1845.
12.125
North Carolina
William Scarce
of Galax - in the State of N.Car. who was a M c in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the Reg t commanded by Col. Armistead in the _____ line for 18 months -
Inscribed on the Roll of North Carolina at the rate of 60 - Dollars _____ Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 27 th day of March 1833 and sent to John H. Wheeler, Murfreesboro' N.C.
  Arrears to 4th of March 1833  120 -    Semi-ant. allowance ending Sept. -  30 -     150 -  
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Nathan Rice Clerk, Book 6 Vol. 6 Page 57

act mark 3 June 7 53
162 2.58
Nicey Pearce wid of William Pearce Pin
N. C. Co. L. line,
Nun
Da 19905
Pensioner
act July 3. 1853. - date. Aug 5 53 no 1170.
ADM 60000, Apr. 11 756 Blyth
Vol P. page 53,
W. J. Baker Norfolk Va

Declaration of Nancy Pearce for a Pension under the Act of the 3 rd February 1853, as the widow of William Pearce.
Presented by
W. J. Baker Gatesville N.C.

State of North Carolina County of Gates
Declaration.
In order to obtain the benefit of the second section of the act of Congress of the 3rd of February 1853 and other kindred acts.
On this 26 th day of February A.D. 1853 personally appeared before the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions held for the County of Gates and State aforesaid, Nancy Pearce a resident of said County of Gates and State aforesaid, aged Sixty years, who being duly sworn, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the act of Congress of the 3rd of March 1843; also the benefit of the act of June 17 th 1844; also the benefit of the act of February the 3rd 1848; and also of the 3rd section of the act of the 3rd of February 1853, entitled an act to continue half pay to certain widows and orphans: that she is the widow of William Pearce who was a Private in the Militia of North Carolina in the war of the Revolution, and a pensioner of the United States under the act of the 7 th of June 1830, and drew his pension at the rate of sixty dollars per annum ($60) from the 4 th of March 1831 up to the 4 th of September 1841.
She further declares that the said William Pearce was a resident of the state of North Carolina and that his pension was paid at the Agency of the United States for paying pensions at Fayetteville in the state aforesaid. She further declares that she

was married to the said William Pearce on or about the 2 nd day of December A.D. 1832. That her husband the aforesaid William Pearce, died on the 11 th day of January, (A.D. 1843) one thousand eight hundred and forty two, and that she has received the arrears of pension due her said husband from the 4 th of September 1843 to the 11 th of January 1843, the day of his death; and that she was married to him at the time above stated.
She further swears that she was a widow at the passage of the act of February the 3 rd 1853, and is still a widow and that she has never before made application for a pension except, for the arrears of pension due her said husband at the time of his death above mentioned. She therefore prays to be allowed a pension at the rate of sixty dollars per annum, from the 4 th of March 1843 for and during the term of her natural life.
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above her Nancy X Pearce mark
Test: A. S. Riddick, Clerk.
Justices present: J. M. Morrill S.P.
Mr. R. Walton J.P.
J. R. Riddick J.P.

State of North Carolina } Clerk of Pleas & Quarters Sessions County of Hates } February Term 1853.
It appearing to the satisfaction of the Court now in session, it is ordered to be certified that Nancy Pearce is the widow of William Pearce deceased, who was a Revolutionary Pensioner under the Act of the 7th June 1835, and a resident of Hates County in the state of North Carolina, and that the said Nancy is the identical person who has applied for a Pension as the widow of the said William Pearce, deceased.
It is further ordered to be certified that the said William Pearce died on the 11th day of January A. D. 1842, and that the said Nancy has not intermarried since the period of the death of her said husband, but that she is now and has remained a widow.
It is further ordered to be certified that the said Nancy Pearce, whose maiden name was Gray, intermarried with the said William Pearce on or about the 11th day of December A. D. 1822, and that she is now about sixty years of age.
State of North Carolina.
I Nathaniel S. Presdick, Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarters Sessions of the County of Hates in the state aforesaid, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and perfect transcript and exemplification of the proceedings

in relation to the declaration of Henry Pease before said Court, in order to obtain a license under the Act of 3rd Feb. 1853, taken from the records of the Court aforesaid. I further certify that I have no interest whatever in the application.
Given under my hand and seal of said Court, at Office in Dartmouth the 23rd day of April A.D. 1853.
C. S. Riddick, Clerk.
Declaration of Henry Pease for a license under the Act of 3rd Feb 1853 as the owner of William Pease.
Printed by
W. J. Baker
Dartmouth H. B.

102258
Application of Nancy Pearce Widow of William Pearce a Resolu- tionary Soldier for Fronty Land
Presented by W. J. Baker of Norfolk Va.

State of South Carolina County of Gates -
On this 16 th day of April Anno Domini One Thousand eight Hundred and fifty five per- sonally appeared before me John R. Walton an acting justice of the peace in and for the County of Gates and State aforesaid, and duly authorized to administer oaths within said County, Nicy Pearce aged sixty three years, a resident of Gates County aforesaid, who being duly sworn, declares that she is the widow of William Pearce deceased "who was a private in the Revolution- ary war", and that as the widow of said William Pearce, she "is "inscribed on the pension list "at the rate of sixty dollars and "— cents per annum commencing "on the 3 d of February, 1853, and con- "tinuing for life, unless she should "again marry" &c - All of which will more fully appear by reference to her said pension certificate "given at the Department of the Interior Aug st 5 th 1853. by James Campbell acting sec- retary of the Interior" and is numbered "1170"
She further states that evidence of her marriage with the said William Pearce is on file in the Pension office with her applica- tion for a pension as his widow and that says that reference may be had thereto — She

further declared that the said Wil- iam Pearce died on the 11 th day of February A D 1842, and that she has remained a widow ever since his death, and is now a widow.
She makes this declara- tion for the purpose of obtain- ing the Bounty land to which she may be entitled under the act approved March 3 rd 1855, never having received a Bounty land, or knowing that she is en- titled except for the above service, and she believes that no bounty land was ever received by her said husband.
She hereby nominates and appoints William H Baker her true and lawful attorney to present the above mentioned claim and to receive for her benefit the Bounty land warrant to which she may be entitled —
her Nancy X Pearce. (seal) mark
Sworn to and subscribed to before me the day and year above writ- ten, and I certify that I know from my own personal knowledge the claimant to be the identical person she represents herself to be, and that I have no inter- est in the said claim and that she is still a widow.
Geo. R. Walton J.P. (seal)

State of South Carolina County of Horry -
On this 16 th day of April A D 1855 personally appeared before me an acting justice of the peace within and for the Coun- ty and State aforesaid John M c Felton and Jacob Pearce residents of the State of South Carolina and County of Horry who being duly sworn according to Law declare that they are per- sonally acquainted with Mrs Nancy Pearce who saw her sign her name make her mark to the foregoing declaration, that they know her to be the identi- cal person therein represented and that she is now a wi- dow; and they swear they are disinterested witnesses -
J. M c Felton
his
Jacob Pearce mark
Sworn and subscribed before me this 16 th day of April A D 1855; and I certify that the said John M c Felton and Jacob Pearce are respectable citizens
Jno. R. Walton J.P.
State of South Carolina
J. Henry L Care clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions of Horry County in the State aforesaid

do hereby certify that John R Wal- ton is an acting justice of the peace within and for said County, and that the signa- tures purporting to be his are genuine —
In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal the 23 d day of May 1855 —
Henry L Eam att
162258
Application of Henry Lence Widow of William Lence a Justice of the Peace for County Limerick
Presented by M c Partlin Shanliffe Esq

3 William Purie
1778
1st capt. 1778 7/11/78
Adm't for 18 months as a private from 1777— Col. Armistead N.C. $10000
John H. Wheeler of Microfoboro. N.C. Present

State of North Carolina
Gates County ss on this 25 th day of Augt 1832 personally appeared in open Court before the court of Pleas & Quarter sessions now sitting William Pierce resident of North Carolina & in county of Gates aged 78 years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress passed June the 7 th 1832 that he was drafted at the town of Hertford in the county of Perquimans in the spring of 1861 that he marched from thence under Lieutenant Colonel William B. Bean thru' Graysville. Martin & crossed the river at the old bank ferry from thence to headquarters Savannah on the Savine river when he was commanded by Lieut Colonel William Good man Cook. Armistead General Langhorn Col. Langhorn from thence he marched to Augusta Georg. in thence to Stone where they encamped to prepare for battle that the enemy were posted in a hill where they attacked the enemy & had a severe battle that the battle commenced about 2 hours by sun A.M. & contd 4 hours that the American had about 3000 killed & mostly wounded & that the enemy lost as many or more at this place he was just in the 5 th Regiment of Regulars to make up the Reg- ment they being most killed left Colonel Cole Arm- strong General Langhorn Colonel Langhorn that before this he was in the battle at Savannah saw officers that he was at Savannah at the time of Gates defeat & that he fled in South Carolina & Georgia until he was discharged which was 18 months that he was regularly discharged but when this discharge it is or by whom it was signed he cannot recollect when but received it in Char South Carolina
sworn to & subscribed the day & year aforesaid Where & in what year were you born ans I was born in the County of Perquimans near Gates the 9 day December 1752 Where were you living when called into service when have you lived since the Revolutionary war and where do you now live

Ans. When cal d into the service & lived in Purgatory & during the war now in Galt City
Have you any record of your age & if so when is it Ans 2. have a record of my age & can prove it at any time
You were then you called into the service were you drafted? did you volunteer or were you a substitute and if a substitute for whom?
Ans 2. was drafted then when called from some of the principal officers Col. or Gen. Montrey Gen. Williamson was then but did not command
William H Pearce
Abraham Harrell being duly sworn deponeth & sayeth that he hath known the sd William Pearce ever since he was a boy & went to school with him that he recollects when he was drafted & went into the service that he thinks he was gone about 15 months that he saw the sd Pearce soon after he came home & recollects of seeing him discharged but does not recollect by what officer it was signed known to me in open court
Abraham Harrell
Isaac Pearce being also sworn saith that he was in the service with the sd William Pearce in South Carolina that when he arrived at Home he found the sd William there that he stayed 3 months in South Carolina that he was discharged at Home when he came away he left the sd William there Isaac Pearce known to me in open court
We Reuben Harrell - Clergyman residing in the State of N Carolina & County of Gales and Capt. Lethro H Read Colo Pro D Piptin residing in the same hereby certify that we are well acquainted with William Pearce who has subscribed to the above declaration that we believe him to be 78 years of age that he is reputed & believed to be

in the neighbourhood when he resides to have been a soldier in the revolution and that we concur in that opinion.
Approved & subscribed the day & year aforesaid J. Sumner Clerk
Reuben Harnell Luther A. Redick John D. Pipton
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter & after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War department that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary soldier & served as he states. And the court further certifies that it appears to them that who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergy man residing in the County of Gates and that Deacons H. Redick who has also signed and D. Pipton who has signed the same and a minister in the County of Gates & an honorable person & that their statements is entitled to credit
J. DeWitt Sumner Clerk of the Court. Pleas & grants unions do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of William Pierce for a pension
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office this 25 th of August A D 1832
J. Sumner Clerk By J. DeWitt Sumner

A copy of the Record in reference to the marriage of William Pearce and Nancy his wife.

State of North Carolina.
Know all men by these presents, That we William Prince & H. Blanch. are held and firmly bound unto his Excellency Gabriel Holmes, Esquire, Governor, Captain General and Commander in Chief of the state aforesaid, in the just and full sum of Five Hundred Pounds, current money of the State aforesaid, to be paid to his said Excellency the Governor, his successors or assigns: To the which payment well and truly to be made, we do bind ourselves, and each of us, our and each of our heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, jointly and severally firmly by these presents. —
Sealed with our seals, and dated this second day of December, An Thousand Eight Hundred and twenty two. —
The Condition of this obligation is such, That whereas the above bound William Prince hath made application for a License for a marriage to be celebrated between him and Nancy Gray of the County of
Now in case it shall not appear hereafter that there is any lawful cause to obstruct the said Marriage, then this obligation to be void, otherwise to remain in full force and virtue. —
Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of H. William
William Prince (Seal) H. Blanchard (Seal)

State of North Carolina Gates County } 3
I, A. S. Riddick, Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the record found in my Office in relation to the marriage of William Pease and Nancy Gray with the exception of the date, which is expressed on the record in fair legible fig- ures as follows
"and dated this 2nd day of December One Thousand Eight Hundred and 22".
April 26 th 1853.
A. S. Riddick Clerk
I, A. S. Riddick above named, depose and say that I hold the office of Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions in the County and State aforesaid, and that the foregoing is a true extract from the records of said Office with the exception above named as certified by me.
Sworn to before me this 26 th April 1853.
A. S. Riddick.
Mr. R. Waller J.P.
State of North Carolina Gates County } 3
I, A. S. Riddick Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions of the County and State aforesaid

do hereby certify that John R. Walton is a justice of the Peace in and for said County and state, duly Commissioned & qualified, and that the foregoing sig- -nature purporting to be his is genuine. -
For witness whereof I hereunto subscribe my name and affix the seal of my said office at Gatineau This 21 st day of April 1853.
H. J. Riddeick Clerk

Deposition of John Walton and copy of the last Will and Testament of William Pearce.
Presented by

State of North Carolina Gates County -
Personally appeared before me J. W. Norrell one of the Justices of the Peace in and for the County and State afore- said, John Wallen a resident of said County, who having been first duly sworn deposes and says, that he is very acquaint- ed with Nancy Pearce, who has made an ap- plication for a Pension as the widow of William Pearce a Revolutionary Pension- er late of said County -
He further states that her maiden name was Gray, and that she was married to the said William Pearce about thirty years ago - and that she lived with said Pearce, as his wife, un- til the period of his death which occurred about the year 1822 -
He further swears that he has no interest in the result of the appli- cation of the said Nancy Pearce for a Pension -
John Wallen
Sworn to and Subscribed before me Me - And I certify hereby that the said John Wallen is a gentleman of high character & that his rank is entitled to full credit - May 6 th 1853.
J. W. Norrell J.P.

William Pearce's Last Will & Testament
In the name of God amen. I William Pearce of Giles County in the State of North Carolina, being sick and weak of body, but of sound mind and understanding, blessed be God, do make, ordain and publish this my last will and Testament in form and manner following viz:
First, I give and bequeath unto my lawful wife  Nancy Pearce her thirds, in the lands upon which I now live during her natural life or widowhood - being the land which I purchased of Miles Davis. I also give her a bed of the first choice, two cows 1 st choice; all the poultry, the trunk , the sow now with pigs; all the property about the house during her natural life.
Secondly, I give my son  son  Jacob Pearce the land aforesaid on which I live, subject to the thirds before mentioned to his mother, also eleven acres of the land purchased of Timothy Walton adjoining before-mentioned tract; also one sow and pigs, the largest neck  neck steer to him and his heirs forever.
Thirdly. I give to my son James one hundred acres of land purchased of Timothy Walton; one neck  neck steer; one neck  neck filly; I give one bed between my sons Jacob & James .
I give Nancy  my wife , four sheep. I give my sons Jacob & James a cow a piece and one sheep each. I also give my wife the loom and gear.
Fourthly. I give my daughter Sophia one feather-bed and furniture second choice; one heifer; one sheep to her and her

his former. All other articles not enumerated I give to my beloved wife forever. I want it, understood. That my other children not now mentioned having had already a full share of my property, it is my wish for them not to get any thing further.
I also appoint Timothy Walton my lawful executor to carry these things into effect. In testimony of the above being my last will and testament I hereunto affix my seal & signature this 6 th of Decr. 1841.
alters: his William X Pearce Mark Robt. H. McCauley Miles Brown.
State of N. Carolina } August County Gates County. } March 1842.
The last will and testament of William Pearce decd, was exhibited in open court, and proved in due form of law, by the oath of Robert H. McCauley.
Teste
W. G. Daugherty. Clk.
State of North Carolina } Gates County. } A. S. L. Biddick, Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that the foregoing paper purporting to be the last will and testament of William Pearce decd. is a true copy and exemplification of the last will and testament of the said William Pearce deceased, taken from the records of the Court aforesaid.

I further certify that S. H. Hambl is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, and that the signature on the first page of this sheet purporting to be his is genuine. I further certify that I have no interest whatever in the result of the application of the said William
to a Justice. In Testimony whereof I hereunto subscribe my name and affix the seal of said Court, at office in Batesville this 7th day of May Anno Domini 1853.
D. S. Pristich, Clerk,
Sebastian H. John Norton and copy of the said Will and Testament to William Pearce.
Sebastian H.

August 9, 1930
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section MCS:MLB Am
Mrs. Nell Elkins Pearce Lone Holly Plantation Proctor, Arkansas
Dear Madam:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 3590 , that William Pearce was born December 9, 1752, in Perquimans County, North Carolina.
While a resident of that county, he enlisted at Hertford, in the spring of 1779 (soldier stated that he enlisted in the spring of 1780, but he could not have enlisted then and participated in the battle of Stono June 20, 1779). He served eighteen months as private in Captain William Goodman's Company, Colonel Armstead's North Carolina Regiment; was in the battles of Stono and Savannah.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 25, 1832, at which time he was a resident of Gates County, North Carolina.
He died January 11, or 12, 1842.
The soldier married about December 2, 1822, Nicey Gray.
She was allowed pension on her application executed February 26, 1853, at which time she was sixty years of age and a resident of Gates County, North Carolina.
Their children, Sophia, Jacob and James were living in 1841, and reference was made to other children, but their names are not given.
The above noted is the history of the only soldier by the name of William Pearce, who served with the North Carolina troops, that is found on the Revolutionary War records of this bureau.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner

State of North Carolina
Secretary of State's Office
I William Hill Secretary of State in and for the State aforesaid, do certify that it appears from the Musterrolls of the Continental line of this State in the revolutionary war, that William Pierce a private in Capt. Williams's Company of the 5 th Regiment enlisted in 1777 for 2½ years, and was omitted in Feby 1778, that nothing more is said of him on the rolls - There are others of the same name on the rolls, but not of Capt. Williams's Company.
Given under my hand this 3 rd day of January 1833.
W. Hill
Prof. asked for Capt. Williams's Co. instead of William Woodson's Co.

William Price Delaware H

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
SECOND COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE,
December 13 th , 1845.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An Act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," and the third section of the Act of August 23, 1842, extending the time within which pensioners may receive their pensions from the pension agents, The widow of William Pearce, decd., a Pensioner on the Roll of the North Carolina Agency, at the rate of Sixty ————— Dollars and ————— Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of Sept. 1841, to the 12 th January 1842.
Respectfully, yours,
Edward G. L. Davis
Comptroller.
To the COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS, Present.

March 15 th , 1860
Byrd

May 12. 1853
No. 1724
App t of Nancy Pearce widow of William
N. 6. 82
12125
Act 3 d Feby: 1853
Allowed 4 th Feby 1853 at $60.00 per annum from 3 d Feby 1853 Rev D. M. Cook Ex. blank
Rev. J. Baker Gatesville N.C.
Very good Evidence full
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Pension Office, Official Business

Nancy Pearce Wid of William Pearce $60.00
Died 11 Jany 1843-
Wm S. Baker Esq Gatesville N.C.

Brief in the case of Vicy Pearce Wid of William Pearce of Gates County and State of North Carolina under the act of 3 rd Feby 1853
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
William Pearce was a Rev Pensioner of the U. States, under the Act of 7 th June 1832 - at 60 0 per annum - and who died on the 11 th Jany 1843 -
His Widow Vicy Pearce in the County and State aforesaid made application for a pension under the Act 3 rd Feby 1853 - Marriage proven by Cert of Court, and witnesses of living acquaintance -
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Death by Certificate of Court, Probate of Will, identity of Widow and continued Widowhood by witnesses in Court -
Pension allowed at the rate of 60 0 per annum, from the 3 rd Feby 1853
August 4 th 1853
Name and residence of Agent Wm S. Baker Esquire Gatesville No. Ca,
Amiel A. Cook Examining Clerk.

Disposition of Mrs. Hill.

State of North Carolina Gates County.
Personally appeared before me S. H. Warren, a Justice of the Peace in and for the county and State aforesaid, Asa Hill a resident of said County, of Gates, who having been first duly sworn deposes and says, that he was acquainted with William Pearce in his life time & also with his wife Nicy Pearce who is now his widow - That he then lived in their immediate neighborhood - and has been often at their house - that they lived together and co-habited as man and wife - and he believes they were truly so - as he has never heard any thing to the contrary -
He further swears that the said William Pearce was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States, and that Nicy Pearce who has applied for a Pension as his widow, is the identical person who was reported to be the wife of the said Pearce in his life time -
He further states that he has no interest whatever in the result of this application for a Pension -
J. H. Pearce
Asa Hill

State of North Carolina Gates County.
I S. W. Mornell a Justice of the Peace as aforesaid, do hereby certify that  that S. W. Mornell has been sworn to the foregoing state- ment before me. I further certify that he is a man of character & that his oath is entitled to full credit. I further certify that he is the person in & for said County.
Gatesville N.C.
May 7 th 1853
S. W. Mornell J.P.
State of North Carolina.
I S. S. Riddick, Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions of the County of Gates, in the state aforesaid, do hereby certify that S. W. Mornell is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, duly commissioned and qualified; and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony of which, I hereunto subscribe my name, and affix the seal of my Office, at Gatesville the 9th day of May 1853.
S. S. Riddick, Clerk

Sauvagesse Pa 6
May 9 th 1858.
Sir:
You will find herewith enclosed the declaration of Nancy Pearce in order to obtain a Pension under the act of the 9 th of Feb. 1853. She is the widow of William Pearce, who was a Revolutionary Pensioner under the act of the 7 th of June 1832. Having intermarried with the said Pearce since the year 1850, she did not come within the provision of the former laws.
In proof of her identity, and of her marriage, you will find an exemplification of the proceedings of the Court of Pleas and Quarters Sessions of this County of Gates, in relation thereto. A copy of the Marriage Bond, which is held here as evidence of marriage; and the depositions of John Walton and Asa Hill neighbors of the said Nancy, who prove the general reputation and cohabitation of the parties which are also, in this State, evidence of marriage in cases except in actions

of Brian Co. I have in addition filed the last will and testament of her husband William Pearce. In that you will see, that he bequeaths a share of his estate to his lawful wife Mary Pearce . This of course passes beyond all doubt, even there was any, the relation which subsisted between them.
I will thank you to cause the receipt of the file of papers to be acknowledged -
I am Very Respectfully Yours W. L. South
W. J. Baker
to the Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City
W. L. South

2 19.905
J New Am

Pension Office
29 July 53
This case is respectfully referred to the S t Minister for date of death of Pensioner and of last payment
Yours Respectfully
J. Cole Chief Clerk
D. M. C. (see other side.)

William Pearce, b. 7 th June '32. Died 12 th January 1842, Paid to his death. S. Bush.
As a Pastor.

War good - 26 Feby 1853 -
Gales Co N.C. Pleas & quarter Sessions
Marr d Decr 1822 N.C. Out of Court - Marriage Bonds on file -
Died 11 Jany 1842 by Out of Court Cont, Widowhood proven

221 E. Jones St., Savannah Ga
May 16 - 1918-
Com. of Pensions, Rev Sec War Dept.
My dear Sir:-
Will
you kindly give me a copy of the pension of William Pierce of A. Co. Is he the same William Pierce who was aide de camp to Genl. Nath. Green in A. Co. With great appreciation, I am Very sincerely yours (Mrs) Carrie D. Wilson

1915 May. 22. Hist. to Mrs. Carrie P. Wilson. & 1930 Aug. 9. Hist. to Mrs. Nell Elkins Pearce mcs
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 3590
Nancy Pearce Widow William Pearce Prvt. Regt. Wash
Act: Feby. 3. 1853
Index:—Vol. M. Page 119.
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Lone Holly Plantation,
Proctor, Ark. June, 16-1930.
Bureau Of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:-
Will you kindly let me have a copy of Revolutionary War data pertaining to pension of William Pearce from North Carolina.
I am not positive about place, but I think it was Craven County.
Thanking you for this courtesy, I am,
Very Sincerely,
Mrs. Nell Elkins Pearce

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of William Pearce  Only N.C. a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau.
N. 3,590
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Spring 1778 1779 18 mos. Private William Goodman also served in the 5 th N.C. regiment. Armstead N.C. Joint                                     
Battles engaged in, Hobkirk and Savannah.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Perquimans Co. N.C. Dft. Hertford.
Date of application for pension, Aug. 25, 1832. His claim was allowed.
Residence at date of application, Gates Co. N.C.
Age at date of application, born Dec. 9, 1752. Perquimans Co. N.C.
Remarks: Soldier married Dec. 3 1822 Nancy Gray.  He died Jan'y. 12, 1842 & she was allowed pens. on her application executed July 26, 1853 while a resident of Gates Co. N.C. and sixty years of age. Only children referred to: Sophia, Jacob & James, alias in 1841.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

Ans 8/9/30
Lone Holly Plantation, Proctor, Ark. July 13-1930.
Pension Department, Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen;-
Will you kindly let me have data on Revolutionary pension papers of William Pearce, of Craven County, N.C.
Very Sincerely,
Mrs. M. C. Pearce