Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 41,923, for Francis Newby, North Carolina

SERVICE
NUMBER
NC
Newby, Francis
S. 41,923
CONTENTS

18,939. North Carolina.
Francis Newby.
of Perquimans Co. in the State of North Carolina , who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Yarbrough of the Regiment commanded by Colonel Nash in the N. Carolina line, for the term of 1 year from Feb: 1781-
Inscribed on the Roll of North Carolina , at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 1 st of March 1823.
Certificate of Pension issued the 3 of May 1823 , and sent to H. Potter, Esq m Raleigh, N. C.
Arrears to 4th of March 1823. $ 1 00 Semi ann. all'ce ending 4 Sept. 1823  48 00 4/31  $ 49 00
{ Revolutionary claim, Acts March 18, 1818, and May 1, 1820, & } 1 March 1823.

Francis Newby
Piquas County
North Carolina line
10 Regt
1781- 12 Mo
Returned, as it indispensably necessary in this case that the time of entering the service be distinctly stated, & proved.
15 June 1820
Transmitted again to the War Department, with additional evidence.
F. Cotten

District of North Carolina Gs.
On this second day of December 1819, before me the subscriber, one of the Judges of the United States for the district aforesaid, personally appeared Francis Newby, aged sixty five years or thereabout, resident in Perquimons County in the said district, who being by me first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the late act of Congress, entitled, "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land & naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war": That he the said Francis Newby, in the year 1781, & in or about the spring or summer of said year, being one of a class, turned out for said class, entered the service as a soldier, in Franklin County, in the State of North Carolina, for the term of twelve months, in the company commanded by Captain Garborough, of the tenth regiment, in the North Carolina line, on the continental establishment; that he continued to serve in the said company until the end of his said the battle of the Eutaw Springs, when he was wounded in said battle, & was carried to the hospital in Camden, South Carolina, where he remained until he was discharged, which was in or about the spring of the year 1782 as well as he can now recollect, which discharge is lost or destroyed; that he was in the battle of the Eutaw Springs; and that he is in reduced circumstances & stands in need of the assistance of his country for support. Sworn to & declared before me, the day & year first aforesaid.
A. Potter J. W. W. C.
I Henry Potter District Judge as aforesaid, do certify that it appears to my satisfaction, that the said Francis Newby did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy, for the term of nine months, on the continental establishment; and that he is in reduced circumstances & stands in need of the assistance of his country for support; and I now transmit the proceedings & testimony taken before me, to the Secretary for the Department of War, pursuant to the directions of the aforesaid act of Congress.
A. Potter J. W. W. C.
Raleigh 27 th Jan y 1820

Francis Shewbus. Schedule No. 11. copied from the records of Parf. Court

State of North Carolina Perguimans County 3 District of Edenton
Schedule
On this 12 th day of November 1822
Personally appeared in open court being at board of record for the S. County of Perguimans Francis Cheyney of the S. County aged sixty four years resident in the S. County of Perguimans who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath declare. That he served in the revolutionary war as follows: That he served in the Twelve months service. That he entered the service on the Twenty fifth of March 1781. and that he was wounded in an engagement at the Utaw Springs - and I do solemnly swear. That I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18 th day of March 1818. and that I have not since that time by gift sale or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress entitled an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war on the 18 th day of March 1818. and that I have not nor has any person in trust for me any property or securities contracts or debts due to me nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed
  1 plough valued at $2 Two mowing blades at 45 cents $2 45   1 saddle & bridle - 2.25 1 gun & shot belt $3 5 25   1 loom & gear $5 1 wheel $1 6 00   1 linen wheel 2 1 bed & furniture $25 27   1 lot Hoes - 30 3 large hogs - 1 5 1 35   1 pr cards - 30 Razor & 25 hogs - 5 0 60   2 axes & saw 75 drawing knife & pitcher 47 1 22   1 pr small steelyards $1 lot books $2 3 25   Bridle Bits 25 $47 92 
Perg. County Court signed. Francis Cheyney
Sworn to & declared. on the 12 th day of November 1822 in open court before us - William Moad. Josiah Jordan & William Goodwin Justices
J. John Moad clerk of Perg. County Court. do hereby certify that the foregoing oath and the schedule thereto annexed are truly copied from the records of the said court. and I do further certify that it is the opinion of the said court that the total amount in value of the property described in the said schedule is forty seven dollars ninety two cents
In testimony whereof I have hereunto sets my hand and affixed the seal of the said court at office 13 th Nov. 1822
John Moad clerk of Perg. County Court

I am by occupation a Farmer and endeavour to get my living in the pursuit of it. my family consists of my wife aged 45 years my son Jordan Newby 23 years my daughter Charity 26 years. who is married and lives to her self - Having no permanent - Residence of my own - my self & wife live with my son Jordan Newby who is unmarried and I have no other property but what is - contained In the schedule annexed
Signed Francis Newby
I John Wood clerk of Pery County Court further certify the above to be copied from the Records of the said Court
That John Wood clerk

St. Caroline Franklin County
I certify that I was acquainted with Francis Harvey, and that he entered the service about the last of March or first of April in the year One thousand seven hundred & eighty one, and was at the Battle of the Custer Springs & there he was wounded and returned home sworn to and subscribed this 12th Dec r 1822.
Test
Mark White
J. Plummer
D. Foster
Walt of South Carolina Franklin County
I Smith Patterson Clerk of the Court of pleas and quarters sessions for the County of Franklin do hereby certify that Garrison Glenn & Peter Paterson Esq s whose names appear officially attested to the foregoing affidavit are and were at the time of signing the same acting Justices of the peace in and for the County aforesaid What full faith & credit is to be had to their official acts as such Justices.

Given under my hand & seal of the County, at office the 12 th day of Dec. 1822
J. Patterson
State of North Carolina Franklin County
I John D. Hawkins Chairman of the county court above. I do hereby certify that Smith Patterson who has been the above certificate is the Clerk of the County Court of Franklin aforesaid that his attestation is in due form and that due faith and credit are due to his official acts. Given under my hand this 8 th day of January 1823
John D. Hawkins Chairman

41923
INVALID.
Rev
File No. 41923
Francis Newby Dr. Newby
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 8, Page 863
[Arrangement of 1870.]

State of North Carolina
Secretary's Office 2 nd Dec r 1879.
I William Hill Secretary of State in and for the State aforesaid do hereby Certify that it appears from the Musterroll of the Continental line of this State in the revolutionary war, that Francis Kenbe a private in Capt. Yarboroughs Company of the 10 th Reg t was mustered in 1781 for 12 months and was discharged on the 25 th February 1782.
Given under my hand the date above
W. Hill

State of North Carolina Franklin County
Came before us (Robert D. Wynne & Joel King two of the Justices of the peace for the County aforesaid) Temperance Young of said County and after being sworn on the holy evangelist of Almighty God deponeth & saith that she has been well acquainted with Francis Newby from the New Seven hundred & fifty, and that he entered the service of the United States as a regular soldier about the last of March or first of April in the year nineteen hundred & fifty one and while in the said service the said Newby had his leg broke This deponent was told by many who were in the service with the said Newby, & she firmly believing it to be a fact that it was broke in an action fought at Custer Springs in the State of South Carolina Sworn & subscribed to the 2 nd day of Nov. 1822 before us
Temperance her Young mark
Robert D. Wynne J.P.
Joel King J.P.

State of North Carolina Franklin County. §
I Smith Patterson clerk of the Court of the Court of pleas and quarter sessions for the County of Franklin, do hereby certify that Robert H. Wiggins & Lord King Gaskins whose official signatures appear attached to the within Affidavit are and were at the time of signing the same acting Justices of the peace in and for the County aforesaid and that full faith and credit is to be paid to their official acts as such
Given under my hand seal of said city, at Office the 12 th day of December A.D. 1822
J Patterson
State of North Carolina
Franklin County
I John D. Hawkins chairman of the county court aforesaid do certify that the within Return which has given the above certification is true to the best of the County Court of Franklin aforesaid that this attestation is in due form and that since the 8 th of January 1822 that due faith and credit are due to his official acts. Given under my hand the 8 th day of January 1823.
J. D. Hawkins
Chairman

State of Maryland This day came before us James Franklin County S. Garrison & James H. Hill, two of the Justices of Franklin Co. State above; the Subscriber Benjamin Morgan of County & State aforesaid, and made oath that he was personally acquainted with Francis now of Piqua in our County Newby before he went into the service, during the Revolutionary war was in service with him at the Battle of the Cattle Springs, when he received a wound in the left leg; and saw him taken off by one of the Hessian on his back with his leg very bloody. He said Morgan being a soldier in the said battle under the command of General Gethro Sumner of the North Carolina Line. I am of an opinion we belonged to the Regiment commanded by Col. Ashe. Sworn & sub- scribed this the eleventh of December 1819
In presence of J. H. Garrison James H. Hill
Benj. Morgan

State of North Carolina This day came before us James Harrison Franklin County and James J Hile two of the Justices for said County; the Subscriber, Harwood Pope and made oath that he was in the Revolutionary Service with Francis Newby of Piquant County of State of Pa and was intimately acquainted with him & also served with him, and was in the Battle of the Brandywine when he Newby rec d a wound in the left leg or Ankle and have known him & seen him since & am intimately acquainted with him being wounded. he served under Genl. Nathaniel Sumner of the North Carolina line. Col. Ashe Command the Brigade = must be belonged to. Subscribed this the eleventh of December 1819 H. Pope
In presence of James Harrison (JH) James J Hile (JH)
We James Harrison & James J Hile two of the acting Justices of Franklin Co. North Carolina do certify that Benj. Morgan & H. Pope are the subscribers of the two certificates herein contained are men of Character & standing amongst their acquaint- =tances; and should be believed in any situation given under our hands As this 11 th of Decem r 1819 James J Hile (JH) James Harrison (JH)

State of North Carolina Franklin County E
I Smith Patterson Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the County aforesaid do hereby Certify that James Barron & James T. Dill Esquires whose official Signatures appear to the foregoing affidavits and certificates are and were at the time of signing the same acting Justices of the Peace in and for the County of Franklin and State aforesaid, and that full faith & credit is and ought to be paid their official acts in such
Given under my hand Seal of the County, at office the 13 th day of December A.D. 1819
J Patterson Clerk
State of North Carolina Franklin County E
I William Moore one of the Justices of peace for the County of Franklin. do hereby Certify that Smith Patterson Esquire whose official Signature appears to the foregoing Certificate is and was at the time of signing the same like acting Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions for the County aforesaid and that his Certificate is in due form of Law - Given under my hand Seal this 13 th day of Dec r 1819
Louisburg the December 13 1819
W Moore Justice

State of North Carolina Franklin County
I Smith Patterson Clerk of the Court of pleas & Quarter Sessions for the County aforesaid do hereby certify that William Moore Esquire is and was at the time of signing the same an acting Justice of the peace for the County of Franklin, to that full faith and credit is and ought to be paid his official acts as such
Given under my hand at above the 13 th day of December 1819
J Patterson

Hon. d
Paid 18 3/4
Henry Potter Esq. d
Raleigh

State N o Carolina } Whereas Francis Newby of the place aforesaid Percyuman County } has made the necessary proof that he was in the revolutionary War with Great Britain which documents have already been attested to as a further requisite this day came before me William Jones one of the acting Justices in and for s d County John Clary Esq r and Myles Elliott sheriff of s d County and being duly qualif- =ed deponeth and saith that they are well assured and fully convinced that the s d Francis Newby is both him and his family at this time in very needy circum- =stances and likely to remain so or worse without he can obtain the aid granted to revolutionary soldiers by the General Government and they also state that owing to numerous demands now against him that he cannot without difficulty obtain necessary for support &c
I William Jones hereby certify that the above mentioned John Clary Esq r one of the witnesses has for many years been an acting Justice in this County and in high standing and his testimony never doubted, the other witness Myles Elliott is and has been some years sheriff of this County and his testimony always received without hesitation in or out of Court &c Given under my hand and seal this 31 st day of December 1819
State of N o Carolina
I John Wood Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Gr. Sessions in & for the County of Percyumans. certify that William Jones Esq r is an acting Justice of the peace for said County and that due faith & credit is & ought to be given to his acts & deeds as such
William Jones (seal)
Given under my hand and seal of office at Grafton the 31 st of December 1819
John Wood Clerk