Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 21035, for Sion Odom, North Carolina

SERVICE
NUMBER
N. C.
Odom, Sion
S. 21035
S. C.
carded
CONTENTS

Dead
Paid at the Treasury under Act of the 6 th April 1838 from 4 Sept 1839 to 23 rd Feby 1840 the day of his death. Cgt Notice 16 th March 1841.
12.632 South Carolina
Sion Odom
of Marlborough the State of South Carolina who was a Spani. in the company commanded by Captain Smith of the Regt. commanded by Col. Thompson in the South Carolina line for 2 years & N.C.
Inscribed on the Roll of South Carolina.
at the rate of 80 Dollars ————— Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 16. day of May '33 and sent C.W. Judg Marlborough C.H. S.C.
Arrears to the 4 th of March '33 — 160 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Sept. — 40
$200
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Wm Miller Clerk, Book E. Vol. 6. Page 76

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
January 16 th , 1841.
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," Hechildey J. Sison Oldm , a Pensioner on the Roll of the S. Carolina Agency , at the rate of Eighty - Dollars and  Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832 , has been paid at this Department, from the 1 st of Sept. 1839 , to the 23 rd Feb'y 1840 , the day of his death.
Respectfully yours,
Alston B. Carris
Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.

Declaration
of
Sion Odono
23769

Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832. —
South Carolina } Court of Common Pleas Fall Term 1832 Marlborough District }
On this the 2 nd day of October A D 1832. Simon Adams of the District & State aforesaid appeared before me, Bayle P. Earle Judge of the said Court, 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 in Halifax County N o Car on the Roanoke River 22 nd day of April 1755. & was moved into South Carolina Marlborough District by his father in the year 1779 where he has lived ever since to the present time. He enlisted in March 1776 in the service of the United States under Capt Samuel Wise of the United States army & marched down to the Ten Mile House north of Charleston S o Car which was made Head Quarters until the men rec d further orders. The regiment stationed there was under the command of Col. William Thompson. Lieut. Col. James Mason Samuel Wise was there promoted to the office of major & the command of deponents Company devolved on Capt John Carr Smith. The Regt he was in, was styled the 3 d Regt. It was stationed at the Ten mile House about a month. Orders here reached Col. Thompson to march to Charleston forthwith as news had arrived that the British fleet under the command of the British Admiral Sir Peter Parker was sailing to that place. They reached Charleston between day light & sunrise in the morning; went aboard of a Schooner & landed at Fort- Moultrie. A few days after they landed, the British fleet under the command of Sir Peter Parker came in sight. Genl. Clinton landed his forces on Sullivan's Island & threw up some intrenchments

1 under the Command of the British Admirals Sir Peter Parker was sailing to that place. They reached Charleston between day light & sunrise in the morning; went aboard of a Schooner & landed at Fort- Moultrie. A few days after they landed, the British fleet under the Command of Sir Peter Parker came in sight. Genl. Clinton landed his forces on Long island & threw up a bank of sand on the point of that island to ward of the balls of the Americans, whilst the latter did the same on Sullivan's island. The 3 d Regt being that in which Deponent served, was detached to repel the land forces of the British under Genl. Clinton. The British Generals made two or three attempts to drive the Americans from their fortifications - He drew out his men from behind their embankment & marched them in Platoons towards the Americans but they were so mowed down that Clinton had to retire discom- fited. The British fleet suffered severely. The main-mast of the Admirals fleet was cut down - It was either an eighty or an hundred gun ship & lay in front of the Battle. After the Battle was over, the Admiral sent over to Charleston for a main mast. This was refused him, but they sent him a supply of fresh meat for the wounded Soldiers, with an answer that if he wanted a mast he should go to England for it. The fleet lay there, out of the reach of Guns for about two weeks. Whilst there, de- ponent heard them firing over their heads, seven or eight times a day. One of the British ships was sunk, but not over the Guns. In this Sit- uation she was fired on by the Fort & returned a broadside. After that the men left her. Some of the American Soldiers were prowling to

2 plunder this vessel, when one of the American officers, seeing a smoke rising from it, said "Boys, don't you go for the vessel is on fire near the magazine." This proved to be the fact, for on the morning of that day, her magazine caught fire, & she blew to pieces. Clinton moved round between the Island & the Shore. At least a part of his forces did so. & whilst there the American floating Battery took one of his ships commanded by a Tory Capt whose name was Cunningham. Deponent knew at Fort Moultrie about the time of that engagement the following named officers in the United States Army, Generals, Moultrie, Marion, (who commanded Col. William Thompson, Lieut Col James Mason. Major Samuel Wise. Capts John Donaldson, John Carr Smith, Uriah Goodwin, & Capt Perryman. The Battle at Fort Moultrie was fought by the 2 nd & 3 rd Regts. — After the British left the neighbourhood of Fort Moultrie, there was an order for half of the 3 rd Regt. to march on to storm the fort at St Augustine. Deponent was in the half which marched on for that purpose. They were to be joined by the Georgians. The Americans had proceeded as far as Savannah. When they rec d orders to march up to Savannah Augusta. The detachment was under the command of Lieut Col James Mason; stayed there about ten days. the men then got a furlough for twenty days with orders to meet at Fridays Ferry on the Congaree River S.C. — They did so. & about a month afterwards were ordered to march to Eutaw Springs. The other half of the 3 rd Regt met them at Fridays Ferry, & the whole under the command of Col Wm Thompson marched up five miles above the Eutaw Springs a little above Nelsons Ferry on the Santee River. At this place they remained about nine months. They then marched to Charleston. & half of the regt was sent to the Pensylvania. 2

2 a motion after which were ordered to march to Eutaw Springs. The remainder of the 3 d Regt met them at Friday's Ferry, & the whole under the Command of Col. Wm Thompson marched up five miles above the Eutaw Springs a little above Nelson's Ferry on the Santee River. At this place they re- mained about nine months. They then marched to Charleston, & half of the 3 d Regt was ordered to guard a number of Waggons to the Cherokee nation to make a treaty of peace with them. This detachment was that Deponent They conducted the Waggons to Seneca Creek in the Upper part of Georgia Tugaloo River on the Boundary of South Carolina & Georgia. They were met by about six hundred & sixty six Indians & after having concluded the Treaty they marched back to Nelson's Ferry, & from there to Charleston with the other half of the Regt. - They stayed at Charleston until the time they were enlisted had expired. Deponent rec d his discharge signed by James Mason & quit the United States Service on the 16 th of June 1779. Having served alto- gether upwards of three years. Deponent returned to Marlborough. He now corrects a mistake made in the first part of his Declaration as to his residence. When he rec d his discharge at Charleston he returned to Marlborough & found that his Father had moved to Richmond County N o Ca. to which place Deponent went. He was there authorized by Col. Charles Medlock & Col. J. P. Nicholas Grew in catching deserters & those who were drafted in the Militia & would not serve. He thinks he spent about six months in this business. He then volunteered in a Regiment of Light Horse commanded by Col. Wade & spent his time in pursuing the Tories in Richmond County, N o Ca. About this time, either Genl. Cornwallis or some part of his army came to Cheraw

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the officers Commanding the Reg t of Light Horse gave up their Command & the men went where they pleased. After this he never was in any regular Service, but from that time until the close of the war, turned out whenever called upon to suppress the Tories who were plundering & murdering all over the Country. At one time, he was obliged, together with his brother Richard Odom to hide himself in the Swamps of Crooked Creek in Marlborough District. He came out one morning very early to get some provisions which were to be brought to him at the Cowpen by his Sisters. When before he knew it he was surrounded by the Tories under one Capt Matthew Serry & taken prisoner. They carried him over Swamp Gen l in Richmond County - One of the Tories, named John Turner, who had had a previous quarrel declared he would kill him. He however appeared them by promising to be their guide in a Scout they intended making to plunder the Whig houses. He started with them & as they were marching along on a very dark night - he lagged behind them & before they knew it made his escape. The Deponent recollects nothing else worth mentioning. As to his age, it was written down by his father but was lost with his other papers after the death of his father. He thinks his discharge is now in now in Washington City. It was carried there by Col. John Campbell who represented the Congressional District of which Marlborough is a part, about two years ago. It was used there by him as the basis of a petition of the Deponent to Congress for a pension  pension . He has been informed that it passed the House of Representatives but was rejected in the Senate. He has not seen his discharge since & believes it is now somewhere among the Public Records in Washington. He is known to Robert B. Campbell, John Campbell, George Bristow, James C. Thomas & other gentlemen of respectability who can testify as to his character for veracity & their belief of his services as a soldier of the Revolution. He hereby relinquishes all claim whatsoever to any pension or annuity except the present & declares that his name is not on the pension Roll of any agency in any State. Joshua Anonymous, who is now alive & served in the same Reg t with Deponent can testify to his services as a Revolutionary Soldier.
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Sworn to & subscribed the Day & year aforesaid
Baylis J. Carter, Presiding Judge of the Court of Sessions & Common Pleas at Marlborough Court house in the State District. Aforesaid in open Court.
How & Odom (mark)

South Carolina — 5 Marlborough District 3
I, Joshua David, late Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the District & State aforesaid do hereby certify that Simon Adorn of the same State & District in the month of April 1829. lodged a paper for record in my office. which paper purported to be a discharge as a revolution soldier from the Service. That at said Adorn's request I sent on this discharge to Washington City accompanying said Adorn's petition for a Pension & that I have not seen it since. Sworn to & signed 2nd Oct 1832
Jos. David
B J Earle, presiding Judge in open court.
And the said Court do hereby declare that the said Adorn in their opinion was a Revolutionary Soldier & served as he states.
South Carolina 5 Marlborough District 3
B J Earle Presiding Judge in open court
I, James C. Thomas Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for Marlborough District, State aforesaid do hereby certify that I find on the Public Records in my Office a Record of which the following is a Copy.
"State of South Carolina.
Simon Adorn of the third Regiment of the said State in the Service of the United States of America Commanded by Col. Wm Thompson is hereby discharged, the same having fulfilled the Term of his enlistment & discharged himself like a good honourable Soldier
this 18th June 1779.
Given under my hand at Charleston
Ja. Mason Lieut Col.
James C. Thomas C. C. Clerk
I do likewise certify that the foregoing contains the original left proceedings of the Court in the matter of the application of Simon Adorn for a pension. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office this Oct 2nd 1832

Now Adone (P) to to the  of Lowndes of  city
Under the Ex A. 7. L. 44 1

Power of Attorney from Simon Odom to
Marlborough District South Carolina E. W. Dudley
Be it known unto all whom it may concern that, I, Simon Odom, of the District and State aforesaid, have constituted and appointed & I do by these presents consti- tute & appoint E. W. Dudley of the same State & District my lawful Attorney to act for me in corresponding with the War Department in relation to an appli- cation for a pension under an Act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832. Also to draw the money & to do all other acts connected with the same as fully as I myself could do.
Given under my hand & Seal this the tenth day of Nov r 1832.
In presence of Philip Odom
His Simon + Odom Seal mark

23769
23764
Sion Odom Marlborough District South Carolina
Admit as a private in the S.C. line for 2 years
$80.00
on the rolls S.C.
E. W. Dudley Marlborough C.H. South Carolina

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. Those points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, shewing the Service of Simon Odom, Marlboroughs South Carolina
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and Rank of the Company officers under whom he served. Names and Rank of the General and Field officers. Battles in which the applicant was engaged. Country through which he marched. Place of abode when he entered the service, and age at the present period. Evidence by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     1776 to 1779 upwards 3 private Col Thompson 3rd Reg Lieut. Col Mason Maj Wirt 10 mile House Charleston Conyers Santee Nelson's Ferry 78 Marlborough District S.C. Nothing, except the certificate of the court.   Hunting and catching Tories Capt Smith   Volunteer cavalry  
Discharge among the public records of Washington: probably in the archives of the senate
I am, respectfully, Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS, Commissioner of Pensions.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c. Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of Private Armed Vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons, claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }
On this day of personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of in the county of and State, Territory or District of aged (c) 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 provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) , with and served in the (e) regiment of the line, under the following named officers:
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. [This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I of the Court of do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this day of &c.
If, on examination of the proper record the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the and C. D. residing in (the same) hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with , who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
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 A. B.
who has signed the preceding certificate, is a clergyman, resident in the and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, Clerk of the Court of do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this day of &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person

will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County, in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services. 
 6. { To a Soldier. } Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given and what has become of it?  { To an Officer. } Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it? 
 7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution. 
The Court will see that he answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons -one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify, to the character and standing of other persons, giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served. /
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, 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. 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 that 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 shown 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.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he 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.
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 papers 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.
Proof of Service.
[j] 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 claimant's 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.
[k] The notes from [a] to [i] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[l] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[m] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[n] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.
J. G. Brasfield

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Simon Odom 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.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Mar 76 to June 11 1779 Pvt. Samuel Wise Wm Thompson S.C.   John Carr Smith   6 mos. John Medlock N.C.   Nicholas Brawley   Wade N.C.  
Battles engaged in, Fort Moultrie Residence of soldier at enlistment, Marlborough District S.C. Date of application for pension, Oct. 2, 1832 His ch. was at - Residence at date of application, Marlborough District S.C. Age at date of application, born Apr 22, 1755 in Halifax Co. N.C. on Roanoke River Remarks: Soldier died Feb 23, 1820 leaving children whose names and that of wife are not stated.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

Revolution
21.035 INVALID.
1916 Feb. 2. History to Lena Harris. aw
File No. 21.035
Sion Adom
Pri Rev War
Act: June 7 th 89 o
Index:—Vol. 9 , Page 8
[Arrangement of 1870.]

College Park, Ga., Jan 24 th 1912 Commissioner of Pensions War Bureau of Pensions, War Department, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:-
On the S.C. Pension Roll of Rev. Sol. there appears the name of Sion Odum private in S.C. South Line, Marlboro ugh  last page 44. age 79- 1833-31.
Also I find the name of really Champe  Charles Taylor pt- S.C. Mil 1833-31 age 70- Packens  Orange- burgh Dist. , S.C. page 47 - no such person on S.C. Agency book 1832
The above names appear in the Senate Document-(514) of the 1 st session of the 23 rd Congress - 1833-34. I will be very much helped to get all information given by these soldiers when they made application for pension and when they died.
Respectfully,
Lena Harris
See carbon attached relative to Champe Taylor.
one also placed in music. files under H.

Rev. War Section,
February 2, 1918.
Lena Harris, College Park, Georgia.
Madam:
In reply to your letter of the 24" instant, you are advised that a careful search of the records of this Bureau fails to show any Revolutionary War soldier named Charles Taylor (under any spelling of the name) who received pension while a resident of South Carolina.
The Charles Taylor recorded on page 47 of the South Carolina pension list of 1835, quoted by you, should have been reported as Champa Taylor, the word Charles being an error in the printing.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.