Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 7328, for George Poplin, North Carolina

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Poplin, George
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North Carolina
George Poplin of Burke Co in the State of N o Carolina who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Beck of the Reg t commanded by Col Little in the  line for 14 mos.
★ M c Line July 19/44 Records completed
Inscribed on the Roll of North Carolina at the rate of 46 Dollars 66 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 11 day of Oct r 1833 and sent to Hon. S. P. Carson
Arrears to the 4th of Sept 1833 $116.66 Semi-ant. allowance ending March 34. 23.33
$140.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by W. L. Williams Clerk Book  Vol. 6 1 / 2 Page 69

State of North Carolina } On the 22 nd day of Burke County } October 1832
personally appeared in open court before the Justices of the court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions now sitting George Poplin a resident of said county & state, was born according to what his parents told him on the 15 th day of December 1752 and he believes he was 79 years old last December. Who after being 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 7 th June 1832. That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers & served as herein stated. He volunteered for nine months in the year (don't recollect) he believes in the month of Sept r under Col o John Lit- =trel Capt n Jacob Duck, we were stationed at the Hickory Mountain Barracks in Chatham County in this state. I assume This was our head quarters we were frequently sent on short expeditions against the Indians & would then return to the Barracks. We were upon this duty about 7 months we were then marched up to Yadkin River we then had a dual engagement with some of Col n Wallins troops. Col o Littleton was defeated at that place. Capt n Col o Littleton got separated from us & we retreated under Capt n Duck

back to Chatham where we were dis- =charged. a little before my nine months was out. My discharge was (a written one, was given to me by Capt. Duck
I next volunteered under Majr. John Knalls or Knalls his Brother Nicholas was Capt. in the I cannot state the year but it was a little before Hillsborough was taken by Col. Fanning & M c Veal Scotch Lorries - we were marched from Chatham to Hillsborough came creek at Lulys Mill where we had met Fanning & M c Veal returning from taking Hillsborough we had a severe engagement with them. The battle lasted about three hours - we tried to retake Gov t Burke & other Prisoners that was taken at Hillsborough but could not do it - Col. Litchfield 2 Majr. Knalls were both killed at that battle Col. Golson & Col. Cheatham & some other officers commanded at that battle. I remained under Capt. Nicholas Knalls about three months. till he was taken with the small pox & had to leave the country on account of the Lorries. There was nineteen of his Co. Then went under Majr. Rossen & Col. Golson down into South Carolina

& I remained there till we heard that Col. Wallace was taken. during my service in South Carolina I was in two skirmishes one on Anderson Creek & one on Shae. hill swamps. There were with the Series & we were kept constantly scouting about after the Series & guarding against them during the whole time I was in South Carolina
I was discharged by Major Rossen soon after we heard that Col. Wallace was taken. The date I don't recollect nor cannot find it upon oath. My discharges are all lost I know not what became of them
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 or of any state
Sworn to & subscribed day & year aforesaid test I know not George Tophin
North Carolina } Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions Burke County } October 1832.
Personally appeared in open court now sitting Isaac Stewart and after being duly sworn does on oath certify that he has known George Tophin who signed & swore to the above declaration for upwards of sixteen years

George Poplein now lives in Burke County but he first knew S d Poplein in Anson County & have heard it said that he was a soldier in the Revolution and from report he concurs in that opinion said Poplein & him now resides in the same County
Given to in open Court this 22 d Octob 1832
Isaac Stewart M er
Asst J Enron Clk
State of North Carolina Burke County
I James Reid presiding Justice of the Court of pleas and Quarter Sessions for the County and State aforesaid do hereby declare that after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories presented by the war department that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states and I further certify that it appears Isaac Stewart who has made his mark to the foregoing certificate is a resident of Burke County and is a credible person and that his statement is entitled to credit. Given under my hand and seal this 23 d day of October AD 1832
James Reid Pres Justice
State of North Carolina Burke County
I James Enron Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the County and State aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original of the proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of George Poplein for a pension In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office done at Morganton this 23 d day of October AD 1832
Asst J Enron Clk

Rev War
7328
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File No. 7328
George Poplin
Briv Rev War
Act: June 7 th 1832
Index:—Vol. 1 , Page 299
[Arrangement of 1870.]

George Poplar
Almshouse Private Home 44 111
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6, BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims , of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of George Poplin 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? NO
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? NO
Claimants relying upon traditional evidence alone are required to give "a very full account of their service".
VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? The period, term, grade - name, rank, officers at least should be distinctly stated.
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? no XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? none 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? no XIV. † If the applicant has produced a witness or witnesses as to his service, has the magistrate who administered the oath certified that he, she, or they are persons of credibility? Has the official character and signature of the magistrate been certified by the proper officer under his seal of office? 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? Yes XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? no
 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 the 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.
† 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 authenticated 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 end 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.

State of N o Carolina } September 3 rd Bunke County } 1833
This day personally appeared before me the undersigned Justice of the peace in & for said County George Popley, who being duly sworn, deponeth and sayeth 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, in the grade of a soldier - My first tour of service was as a volunteer under Col o John Littrell & Capt n Jacob Duck as set forth in my Declaration - The length of time I served in that tour was seven months & 12 or fourteen days. I can not recollect the year - I was discharged by Capt n Duck but have lost my discharge. I next volunteered under Maj r John Knowles & his brother Nicholas Knowles.

and served somewhere between three & four months (say 3 months) during the time May's Knave was killed at Lingley Mills in Chatham County. Govt Burke was taken prisoner the day before at Hillsborough. This will enable you to ascertain the period of the war & the year but I can't recollect the date. My first service was as a volunteer under Maj r Ross & Col o Goldstone. The term he was in service four months & some days can't precisely recollect the number. we heard of Genl Wallce being taken just before I was discharged & this ended my services and for when
Recapitulation     months days     1 st tour 7 - 12   2 do - 3 - - ..   3 do - 4 - - ..     14 12  
known to a subscriber of date above before me
Levi Pung
George Pop. kin.

I certify that Lesser Bangin is an acting Justice of the in & for the county (Pike) and that he swore George Pophin to the foregoing amendment of his declaration for a pension
Jam P. Carlson
To J. L. Edwards Esq. Pension Agent
2 serva I claim a pension