Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 9234, for Henry Porch, North Carolina

SERVICE
NUMBER
N.6.
Porch, Henry Porch, Rebecca
W 9234
B.L.W. 57777-160-55
CONTENTS

Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 6 April 1838 from 4 Sept 1837 to 4 Sept 1838. Age Notified 30 Oct 1839.
Paid as above from 4 Sept 1839 to 4 March 1840 the day of his death. Age Notified 30 Dec 1840
30 Dec 1840 14/56,
25172
Kentucky
Henry Porch
of Whitney Co in the State of Kentucky who was a private in the comd commanded by Captain Walton of the 10 th Reg t commanded by RC in the Continental line for 1 year and 6 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 60 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 2 day of Dec r 1833 and Andrew Gray Whitney Co Ky
Arrears to the 4 th of Sept r 13 000 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 March 3 000 $180
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Dan Boyd Clerk, Book E Vol. 7 Page 23

State of Kentucky Whitley County set
On the 4 day of April 1827 Personally appeared in open Court it being a court of record made so by act of assembly of Ky Possessed of unlimited jurisdiction and proceeding according to the course of the common law, it being the the 15 Judicial District Henry Porch, resident citizen of the county aforesaid (before the Hon. Joseph E. Russell Presiding Judge for said District) in open court aged sixty seven years in July last, who being first sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provisions made by acts of congress of the 18 of March 1818 and 1 st May 1820 that he the said Porch enlisted for the term of one year in the month of August before the Battle of at Guilford Court house in North Carolina

by the troops commanded by Genl. Nathaniel Green capt. the common enemy, that he enlisted in Franklin County at Lewisburg in the company commanded by Capt. John Sharp who enlisted him, and in Second Regiment (as he now believes) of the North line (the name of the Col. d he has forgotten) on the Continental establishment, that he continued to serve in said Corps untill near the close of his enlist- ment when he was detached under Capt. John Bush to guard the Country from the excursions of the British near the Sound and under whom he served out his term of enlistment when he was discharged by Capt. Bush at a place called the White house ten miles from Charleston in said S. Carolina the discharge he has since lost - that he hereby relinquishes any claim whatever to a pension except the present that his name is not on the roll of any State, except the roll of the Continental army. The following are the reasons not making application sooner

from a Russian, that until lately he has always been able to maintain himself by labour but about 12. months since a fellon rose in his right hand which so disabled it that it is almost useless to him and has so disabled him that he is almost un- able to support himself by labour
And in pursuance of the act of 1 st May 1820 I do solemn- ly swear that I was a resident Citizen of the U. States on the 18 th of March 1878 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 de- minish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act "Entitled An act to provide for Certain Persons engaged in the land and Naval service of the U. States in the Revolutionary War" passed the 18 March 1878 and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me any property or securities, contracts or debts due me nor have I any income other than

What is cont d in the schedule annexed. They me subscribed to wit, fifty acres of poor land worth $50 - no more, one horse worth $50. no more, cow & calf worth $10 no more, hogs worth about $10 no more Amounting in all to $120 - On the 18 th of March 1878 he owned the land and 8? horses ap d one Cow and Calf about the same value of hogs all amounting to about the sum of $120 - He does not recollect that he owed any thing or that he had any thing owing to him and that no changes have since that time taken place in his cattle or hogs except for family use - he at present owns nothing & nothing is owing to him: Henry T. Pritch
That he is by occupation a farmer a farmer but owing to the debili- -tated condition of his hand he is not able to do but little work - his family consists of himself & wife alone She is about fifty five years of age Very able to support herself

by work in consequence of of the almost entire loss of the use of his right arm his Henry P. Porch mark
Uriah Parks a reputable witness being first sworn in open Court States on his Oath, that he from his personal knowledge knows the state- ment ap d of his Henry Porch in relation to his & his wife's condition and the amt of his property is true and the valuation correct: The foregoing was sworn to and and delivered on the 5 th day of April 1827 in open court before the Hon ble Joseph Eve circuit Judge of said Court and I Andrew Craig Clerk of the said Whitney Court do here by certify that it appears to the satis- faction of the court that the s d Henry Porch did serve in the revo- lutionary war as stated in the pre- ceding declaration against the com- mon Enemy for the time of one year under one engagement on the continental establishment I do also certify the foregoing oath

and schedule thereto annexed and truly copied from the records of the said Court I further certify that it is the opinion of the said court that the total amount in value of the pro- perty exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is $120 and no more in testimony whereunto I have hereunto set my hand having no seal of office this 4 th day of April 1827
Andrew Craig Atty
I Joseph Eno Presiding Judge of the Whitley Circuit Court do hereby certify that Andrew Craig has is and was at the signing of the same Clerk of the said Whitley Circuit Court and that due faith & credit are due to his official acts as such Clerk under my this 11. of April 1827 Joseph Eno Circuit Judge

State of Kentucky
Whitley County Oct. 3
On the 21 st day of October 1838 personally appeared before the Whitley County Court Henry Poach a resident of Whitley County Kentucky aged Seventyfive years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June 19 th 1832
That he entered the service of the United States between the year 1776 and 1779 in Franklin County North Carolina under Capt. William Alston of the N Carolina Militia, and Lieut. Hopkins Was marched from the Cross Roads in said County to Tarberry, from thence to Cross Creek (Now Foyattville) above Camden from Tarberry to Cross Creek Was Commanded by Genl. Ashe (or Nash) from thence through S. Carolina to Brier Creek in the State of Georgia when he was in a battle with the enemy and defeated Many being drowned in the retreat in attempting to cross the River Savannah, he continued in the service until discharged the whole term or term of Actual Service being Six Months and None before got home. He shortly after Re-enlisted in Halifax County N Carolina under the Command of Maj. Hogg Marched from thence to Cross Creek (Now Foyattville) thence to head quarters at the high hills of Santee and joined Genl. Greene's Army thence to St Johns Island under the Command of Capt. Sharp, thence back to head quarters at the high hills of Santee completing a tour of twelve Months and of Much hardship. He Rec d a discharge for the last four of twelve Months

as well as the part of Sir Making in all Eighteen Months in which he served faithfully his discharge has been lost or destroyed being Causelence of No Value he has No documentary evidence by which he can prove the above Service Nor No Witness living that he knows but is Confident that he served full Eighteen Month as Man as above stated
He hereby relinquishes every Claim whatever to a pension or an annuity except the present and declares that his Name is Not on the pension roll of the agency of any State
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year afo.
Henry his Poarch Mark
The following interrogatories were propounded by the Court. Question 1 st When and in what Year Were you born Sir? I was born in Franklin County N Carolina the Year Not Recollected but I entered the Service in My 18 th or 19 th Year. Q 2 nd have you any Record of your Age Ans r No Q 3 rd When were you living when Called into Service Ans r in Franklin County N Carolina Q 4 th When have you lived Since the Revolutionary War & where do you Now live Ans r In Franklin County N Carolina except the last 20 Odd Years which is in Whitley County Ky where I now live Q 5 th how were you called into Service Ans r 1 st Drafted 2 nd a Volunteer Q 6 th State the Names of Some of the Regular officers with the troops where you Service Genl Ash Gens Green Capt Sharp Capt Allen Major Dugg 7 State the Circumstances of your Service Ans r I Cannot More than I have in My declaration without going into particulars which would fill Many pages if I could recollect them Sworn to and subscribed the day & year aforesaid Henry his Poarch Mark

h. 402 Kentucky Rebecca Porch, widow of Henry Porch. who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 60 Dollars 00.
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848. 3d " " April 1849
Certificate of Pension issued the 18th day of Nov. 1856. and sent to W. P. Ingram
Office Clerk of the House Representatives Present.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 253. Vol. 3.
266938

State of Kentucky Whitley County ss.
On this 29 th day of December 1849 personally appeared before the undersigned Gideon Gileath a Justice of the peace in and for Whitley County and State of Kentucky Rebecca Porech a resident of Kentucky in the County of Whitley aged about 70 years who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress passed on the 2 nd February 1848 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war. That she is the widow of Henry Porech, who was a private in the army of the Revolution, and who drew a pension at the rate of Sixty Dollars per year, on the Regimental Corps, in which he served. She refers to his original application, not knowing any thing personally herself. She further declares that she was married to the said Henry Porech her said husband on the day of in the 1 st parcel in the year 17 th in the County of Franklin State of North Carolina That her said husband Henry Porech departed this life in the County of Whitley State of Kentucky on the 3 rd day of April 1849, and that he drew his pension up to the 4 th of March 1849 That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service but the marriage took place previous to the first day of January 1794 at the time above stated -
She further declares that she is still a widow sworn and subscribed on the day and year above written.
Before me
Gideon Gileath J.P.
Rebecca her Porech mark

State of Kentucky S. S. Whitley County
I Gideon Gilbreath a Justice of the peace in and for Whitley County Ky do hereby certify that Rebecca Porch swore and subscribed to the foregoing Affidavit on this 29 day of December 1849 and to my personal knowledge she is the reputed wife of Henry Porch whom I know to be a pensioner and who departed this life in Whitley County Kentucky on the 3 rd day of April 1849 I also certify that according to all age and bodily infir- mity she is not in a condition to visit the Court House a distance of about four miles Given under my hand this 29 day of December 1849
State of Kentucky Whitley County Gideon Gilbreath J.P.
B.B. Creekmore aged about 66 years a resident Citizen of Whitley County Kentucky being first duly sworn before the undersigned a Justice of the peace in and for Whitley County Ky. States that for upwards of 35 years past he knew Henry Porch and his wife Rebecca and up to his death and from his first acquaintance and up to his death they lived together as man & wife and was so reputed by the Country and raised a family of children the said Porch was a revolutionary pensioner and lived in Whitley County Ky where he died on the 3 rd day of April 1849. The affiant said Rebecca Porch was the reputed wife of the said Henry Porch who is still living and has never married and is now a widow, sworn and subscribed this 29 th day of December 1849
Gideon Gilbreath J.P. 3
B.B. Creekmore

State of Kentucky Pulaski County } ss } J. P.
On this Twentieth day of July A.D. one thousand and eight hundred and fifty two. Personally appeared before me James D. Schaff a Justice of the Peace duly authorized to administer Oaths within and for the County and State aforesaid. Ezekiel A. Porch, who being duly sworn according to Law States: that he was the second child of Henry Porch. Nov. deceased. (who was a soldier in the Revolutionary War) and Rebecca Porch. now his widow. That affiant was born on the 22 nd day of July in the year 1788 (one thousand seven hundred and eighty eight) as appears from the Record of his birth. Made in a Bible now in his possession in the fall of the year 1800. This Record was made by affiant in his own hand writing by the direction of his Mother the said Rebecca Porch. his Mother, and he believes, from his age at that time, that his age was correctly represented by his Mother. Affiant recalls well the birth of his Youngest Sister which was in 1795. his Father and Mother was then recogn- ized and received in society as husband and wife and was still so recognized until his Father made sworn to & subscribed before me this 20 th day of July 1852 J. Schaff J. P.
E. A. Porch

State of Kentucky 2 County of Pulaski 3 Sc
I James D Allcorn Clerk of the County Court in and for the County and State aforesaid. do certify that James Dehoff whose genuine Signature appears to the foregoing declaration - is and was at the time of signing the same an Acting justice of the peace in and for the County and State above mentioned - duly commissioned and sworn - that all his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit - and that the aforesaid County Court is a Court of Record having General Jurisdiction Given under my hand and Seal of Office at office in the Town of Somerset this 21 st day of July 1892 Attest J D Allcorn Clerk

act Mar 3
266.978
Jan 13/57
Rebecca Pouch wid. of Henry Pouch, died Ref. 19/57 miv
5/7/77/8
Ad. 160 ac, Feb. 12/57
BD/for
Revolutionary War
Ky Feb 48-6402
John Crawford Somerset, Ky.
End P
Vol P. page 123,

Claim of Mrs Rebecca Pouch for Bounty Land act of March 3 rd 1855
No 266.978
filed
1855
By John Crawford Dover Ky

State of Kentucky County of Pulaski S.S.
On this 4 th day of December A.D. One thousand eight hundred and fifty six personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace within and for the County and State aforesaid Rebecca Porch aged about 100 years a resident of the County and State aforesaid. (Having recently removed from Whitley County to said County of Pulaski).
Who being duly sworn according to Law declares that she is the Widow of Henry Porch dec d who was a private in the Company Commanded by Captain in the Regiment of Commanded by in the War of the Revolution that her said husband enlisted at Franklin County North Carolina On or about the day of A.D. for the term of and continued in actual service in said war for the term of more than 40 days and was honorably discharged at on the day of A.D.
She further states that she was married to the said Henry Porch in the County of Franklin in the State of North Carolina on the day of A.D. by Am Britton Harris a Justice of the Peace Minister of the Gospel. And that her name before her said marriage was Rebecca Denton and that her said husband died at home in Whitley County Kentucky on the day of April A.D. 1845 and that she is now a Widow.
She here refers to the proof on file

in her application for a Pension by virtue of which she was placed on the Pension Rolls of the United States and obtained a certificate of Pension bearing date the 18 th day of November 1856.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the act approved March 3 rd 1855 and the act or acts amenditory thereto. Never having received bounty land under any act of Congress whatever or made any previous application therefor.
Rebecca her F Forch mark
We John M Perkins and M V Lovitt residents of Pulaski County in the State of Kentucky upon our Oaths declare that we saw Rebecca Forch make her Crop mark to the foregoing declaration in our presence presently acknowledged the same - And that we believe from the appearances and statements of the applicant, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be. And that she is now a Widow.
J. M. Perkins M. V. Lovitt
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written; And I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons; that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim.
Jno W Adams J.P.

State of Kentucky County of Pulaski B Set.
I William M Fox Clerk of the County Court within and for the County and State aforesaid do certify that Jn o . W. Adams Esq r whose genuine sign- ature appears to the foregoing Certificate is now and was at the time of signing the same an acting justice of the Peace within and for the County and State aforesaid duly Commissioned and sworn: do certify and that all his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and Credit
Given under my hand and seal of Office at Office in the Town of Somerset this 3 rd day of January 1857 M c Mill M Fox

Ky.
Additional Evidence.
Reuben Porch died 29 July 1828.
Revolutionary
1786
W. P. Ingram Present.
W. P. Ingram U. S. B.

State of North Carolina } Franklin County }
Know all men by these Presents, That we Henry Porch and Thomas Brown are held and firmly bound unto his Excellency Richard Caswell Esq; Governor, Captain-General, and Commander in Chief, and his Successors, in the sum of Five Hundred Pounds. For the True payment whereof, we bind ourselves, and each of our heirs, executors and administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. Sealed with our seals, and dated this 12 th day of December Anno. Dom. 1786.
The condition of this Obligation is such, That if the above bound Henry Porch hath, the day and date of these presents, prayed and obtained a license to solemnize the rites of matrimony between him and Rebecca Denton. Now if there shall not hereafter appear any lawful cause to obstruct the marriage, then this Obligation to be void, or else to remain in full force and virtue.
Signed, sealed, and } delivered in the } presence of } Thomas Stokes }
Henry Porch Seal Thomas Brown Seal
State of North Carolina } Franklin County }
I, Young Patterson, Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the County aforesaid, certify that the above is a True copy of the Marriage Bond of Henry Porch to Rebecca Denton, as appears on file in my office.
Given under my hand and seal of office at office this 1 st day of November A.D. 1856. Y. Patterson C.C.

Conneret Ky 1 st April 1853
How L Adams
Dear Sir About the lost of March 1853 I forwarded to the department at Washington City a copy of the marriage bond of Henry & Rebecca Porch.
Enclosed you will see Mr Paterson's note to me (the copy above spoken of I suppose is in file at the department) - I need not suggest the propriety of hastening this matter as you know that she is very old nor need I call your attention to the late act of congress for the benefit soldiers & their widows -
Very Respectfully
Your obedient
servant
E A Porch

8334 (20. 317)
Henry Pache of Rockcastle County Kentucky Act 18 March 1818
Rejected per letter 28 May 1827 to E Smith Esq & Nov. 1. 1828.

No 174 act Feb. 2 '48 775 No 1460 act July 29/48
Rebecca Porch Kentucky
Hon D Breck 11 Sep 1850-
Same 19 1851- Hon
A White 5 June 1852-
E. a. Porch Dec 21 1852-
Hon J. M. Elliott Ap. 6 1854-
Green Adams May 10 /55-
W. P. Ingram Ap. 17 1856-
Green Adams Sep 10 1856-
3 rd Ind. Apr. 14/56
July 29 1848-

Acts of July 14, 1862, and March 9, 1873.
8336
P. O.
Henry Porch
Service:
REJECTED
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18

Kentucky Rolls
Rebecca Powell  Thomas , widow of Henry, who was a private N. Carolina troops,
See Act 20 Feb. 1848
$60 per Annum
On April 3 d 1849, when he died,
W. T. Ingram, Office Clerk of the House of Reps.

FREE
Hon Geo. C. Whiting
Com r of Pensions
Washington

Mr. E. A. Porch,
Louisburg Feb 23 rd 1853
I have enclosed you a true copy of the marriage Bond you wished, with the seal annexed. Remit me $2.00 for my services.
Very Respectfully Your obedt servant Henry Pattinson
Direct To
Louisburg
Franklin Co
N. Carolina

Feby. 6, 1904 - His to E. L. Porch - Galveston Texas
1906 Apr 28 History to Miss Ella Porch. M.B.H.
Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 9234
Rebecca Porch Wid. of Henry Porch Post-Rev. War
Act: Feby. 27/48
Index: — Vol. 66 , Page 136
[Arrangement of 1870.]

House Peps June 1 st 1852
Sir
Enclosed I send you several letters from Mr Minns Mr Williams, and Wm B. Creekmore, to which I wish you would give your earliest attention and much oblige Y s @ Yours Radison White
+ taken out

Secretary's Office No. 6 a Raleigh May 22 d 1829.
Sir,
The name of Henry Forch, whose declaration has been forwarded to this Office for proof of his Service, and which is herewith returned, does not appear on the Muster Rolls of North Carolina; nor am I able to give any opinion in regard to his Service.
I am respectfully your ob t Serv t J. B. Mann, for W. Hill.
J. L. Edwards Esq r

Somersby August 15 th 1852
Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D C
Dear Sir
Please find enclosed my affidavit in addition to the papers now on file in your office in the case of Rebecca Poreh - If any additional proof is required please inform me immediately.
Respectfully &c
E. A. Poreh

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
December 18 th , 1840.
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," Henry Porch, ————— a Pensioner on the Roll of the Kentucky 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. 1839, to the 4 th March 1840.
Respectfully yours,
William H. Harrison
Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions, Present.

27642
Henry Rocks Whitley County, Ken.
from 1778 private 18 months. $60
And r Craj blk

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 muster rolls of the continental line of this State in the revolutionary war, that Henry Porch a private in Capt. Walton's Company of the 10 th Regiment was mustered in 1781, and left the service 2 nd June 1782. That it appears from a book containing a list of allowances made by a board of commissioners to the officers and soldiers of the revolutionary army, in 1783 & 1784, that Henry Porch was allowed the sum of twenty pounds eight shillings and eight pence (£20.8.8.)
Given under my hand this 16 th November 1833.
W. Hill

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
October 18 th , 1839.
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," Henry Porch, ————— a Pensioner on the Roll of the Kentucky 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., 1837, to the 4 th Sept. 1838,
Respectfully, yours,
Edward B. Parsons Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.

Treasury Department Third Auditor's Office Nov r 15. 1836.
Sir,
I return herewith the papers in the case of Henry Porch, Kentucky Roll, Act June 7. 1832, at $60. per annum, enclosed in your letter of the 14 th inst. & have to inform you that his pension appears to have been paid to March 4. 1839.
Very Respectfully Yours Off ce Serv t Walter Forman Auditor
Geo. C. Whiting Esq r . Comm r of Pensions.

W. P. Ingram,
✓

Brief in the case of Rebecca Forch , widow of Henry Whiteley — County and State of Kentucky , act Feb. 2 d 1848.
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
The husband was a pensioner. Set Jan 7, 1832, at $60 per annum, and died Apr 5 1848. Satisfactory evidence of identity and Record proof 1884. Under name of 1844 1884.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Name and residence of Agent
W. P. Ingsam, Esq. Present.
Examining Clerk.
O. C. Sulz

Brief in the case of Rebecca Porch, widow of Henry, Whitley County and State of Kentucky, at February 2. 1848.
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Her husband was a pensioner under act of June 7. 1832, at $60. per annum, and died April 3. 1849. Satisfactory evidence of identity and record proof of marriage prior to 1794.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Name and residence of Agent
W. P. Ingram, Present.
W. Ogden Niles, Examining Clerk.

Washington J Apr 1886
Enclosed I hand you letter from E A Porch. on subject of Marri- -age bond &c
Please give me such information as he asks for
Respectfully W P Ingram
Hon J Miner Commissioner of Pensions
Address W P Ingram Office clerk A. R. U S

Pension Dept OW & Navy Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:-
Will kindly send me a copy of a letter written to Mr. E. L. Poch, Galveston, Texas, on Feb. 6th 1904. I am anxious to know volume and page of book that tells of Henry Poch enlisting in Revolutionary War. Also please

inform me the maiden sur name of the wife of Ezekiel a Porch Please tell vol. and page that gives claim allowed and death. Thank- you very much for trouble these question will give you.
Sincerely Miss Ella Porch. Fulton, Ill.
April 18th. 1906.

MEMBERS:
NEW YORK COTTON EXCHANGE. NEW ORLEANS COTTON EXCHANGE. GALVESTON COTTON EXCHANGE. ASSOCIATE MEMBERS LIVERPOOL COTTON ASSOCIATION.
WELLS & PORCH,  BROKERS,  2107 STRAND.
Leased Private Wires:
NEW YORK, CHICAGO, NEW ORLEANS.
Galveston, Texas, Jan'y 16 1904
Chief of Records Pension Bureau Washington D.C.
Dear Sir.
I wish to join the Sons of the American Revolution and write you for assistance in looking up my ancestry on the Porch side.
I have the following fragments to go on my great grandfather was Henry Porch, he with two brothers William and Richard fought in the Revolutionary war under General Greene. Richard was killed during the war - and William died in Virginia, but Henry Porch my ancestor moved to Whitley County, Kentucky, and died about 1843 his widow Rebecca Denton Porch died also in Whitley County in 1863 at 116 years of age. I think they joined Greene's army from North Carolina. One anecdote of Henry Porch is that he with a comrade named Abbott swam across together with the money of the army to keep it from being captured.
If you can send me any confirmation of Henry Porch's services it will greatly oblige
Yours truly E. L. Porch Galveston Texas

Rec. March 25 th 1899 20. 219
Henry Porche N 16 th & 10 th N. 11100
Free
Mr Secretary of Washington City (Pension Office) Washington City

Rockcastle County Ky July 22. 1828
Sir,
Enclosed I send you an additional Piv. of Henry Pach - The former one that was rejected you never ret. to me, but said it would remain on file - I beg of you to give his claim an other examination - if re- jected I request the Secy of War will give them a personal an examination - To me it seems his claim is embraced by the Acts of Congress - Please inform me of the result as soon as convenient.
Yrs R.
J. S. Edwards Esq. J. E. Smith

20.317
H. Porch
Peo: H Schoult
M. Varnas Rockcastle County Ky E. Smith

Henry Parkh. City of Washington 11th St S.W. Nov 82
27. 64 2 Henry Parkh Benton ag. of Dec. Government
Mr Hill will please to give a certificate in this case. Nov 11, 1883
Andrew Craig Clerk

We William Hays a Clergyman residing in the Neighbourhood of Henry Poach in Whitley County and John Rofs residing in the same do hereby Certify that We are well acquainted with Henry Poach who has subscribed and sworn to the forego- -ing declaration and Interrogatories, That We believe him to be upwards of Seventy five years of Age & that he is reputed and believed in the Neighbour- hood where he resides to have been a Soldier of the Revolution; And that We concur in that Opinion Wm Hays John Rofs
And the 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 applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier and served as he states, and do further Certify that it appears that William Hays who has signed the preceding Certificate is a Clergyman Resident of Whitley County Ky and that John Rofs who also has signed the same is a Resident of Whitley County Ky and an Creditable Person & their Statements are entitled to Credit James R Gallian
Trustee of the plan for Whitley County Kentucky.
State of Kentucky Whitley County 8t.
I Andrew Clegg Clerk of the County Court for the County aforesaid do Certify that the foregoing three pages contain the original proceedings of said Court in the Matter of the application of Henry Poach for a pension
In testimony whereof I hereunto affix the seal of said Court & subscribe my name
this 27 day of October 1833
Andrew Clegg Clerk of the Whitley County Court Ky

1845
A. Williams - Clerk
No 775 Rebecca Perch mo. of Henry By act 29 July 1845
Subscribed by S. Brant H. Page

State of Kentucky } set Whitley County }
Simon Jones aged about 58 years a resident citizen of Whitley County Kentucky being first duly sworn before the undersigned justice of the peace in and for Whitley County Ky states that for upwards of 38 years past he knew Henry Pouch his wife Rebecca and up to his death they lived together as man and wife and was so reported by the County and raised a family of children the said Pouch was a Revolutionary pensioner and lived in Whitley County Kentucky where he died on the 3rd day of April 1849 the afore said Rebecca Pouch was the reputed wife of the said Henry Pouch who is still living and has never married and is now a widow sworn and subscribed to this the 29th day of December 1849 his mark Simon Jones Gideon Gilbreath J.P.
State of Kentucky } set Whitley County }
I Gideon Gilbreath an Active Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid do hereby certify that B.B. Creekman and Simon Jones subscribers to the foregoing deposition is men been known to me of many years & is men of good character & men to be depended upon given under my hand & seal this December the 29th day 1849 Gideon Gilbreath J.P.

State of Kentucky County of Whitley
I Addison Williams Clerk of the Whitley County Court do hereby certify that the aforesaid Scire Facias Gilreath before whom the foregoing affidavits were made was at the time of so doing an acting Justice of the peace for said County duly commissioned and sworn and his above signature is genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Whitley County Court, at office in the town of Woodlawn- burg this 3 rd January 1850
A. Williams. Clerk

H. Puch
Rev Schoenfeld
File 1. copy of July Nov 1828

I Andrew Leraig, Clerk of the Whitby Circuit Court do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the additional Rec. of Henry Orchard as appears to me of Record.
I further certify it as the opinion of the court, that this Rec. is true. Given under my hand (having no seal of office) this 19th 8 th of July 1828
Andrew Leraig. CLERK.
I Joseph Eac, Presiding and Sole Judge of the Whitby Circuit Court do hereby certify that Andrew Leraig, whose name is subscribed as above as Clerk of the Court at the time of signing of the same Clerk of said Court. That his Certificate is in due form & that full faith and credit are due to his official acts as such. July 8. 1828 Jos Eac

Feb 12 th 1857
Rebecca Porch widow of Henry Porch —
Additional proof
29 July 48
Hon W. D. Breck H of Reps —

State of Kentucky } Whitley County } ss.
On this 21 st day of October 1880 personally appeared before the undersigned an acting justice of the peace in and for the county aforesaid, Simon Jones and Cornelius Taylor two respectable witnesses who being first duly sworn according to law did each and severally depose and say that they were well acquainted with Henry Porch late a pensioner of the United States during his lifetime as well as his widow Rebecca Porch whom they are still well acquainted, and knew them as man and wife previous to the year 1800 and they further state that the said Henry Porch and Rebecca Porch lived as husband and wife from that period up to the time of the death of said Henry Porch, and that they are in no manner interested in the claim or application of said Rebecca Porch for a pension.
And I certify that the said witnesses are of good character and entitled to credit.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written before me
John Smith J.P.
Simon Jones his Mark Cornelius Taylor his Mark

State of Kentucky } ss. Whitley County } 3
I hereby certify that John Smith before whom the foregoing affidavits were made and who has therunto subscribed his name, was at the time of so doing, a justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid duly commissioned and sworn.
In testimony whereof, I hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of the Whitley County Court this 22 nd day of October 1852.
J. Williams Clerk W. C. C.

Barbourville, Knox Co. Ky.
April 21 1880
Dear Sir,
Enclosed find money
My Dear Sir
Enclosed I sent you the additional proof of Rebecca Pouch
As the old lady is quite old and really in need of some assistance I would be glad she could get her certificate as early as convenient
Very Respectfully
Your old Servt
Green Adams

Whitney Court House Ky August 27 th 1856
My Dear Sir
In 1849 or 50 the application of Rebecca Pouch widow of Henry Pouch for a pension was filed in your office by Hon. Daniel Breck, since that time additional proof has been sent on and I presume filed, - I have written several times to your office & to the Hon. John M. Elliott the member in the House from this District, to ascertain something about the matter & have received no answer,
Mrs Pouch is very old, & in necessitous condition, is certainly entitled to a pension, - her husband having drawn a pension for many years as a Revolutionary Pension prior to his death, - I am confident sufficient proof has been filed to entitle her to a certificate
Please take the trouble to look to this case, & let me know its condition, - forward the old lady a certificate or let me know why it cannot issue, - humanity & right demands that she should have the money she is entitled to
Please write to me or William B. Creemore at this place & the favor will be duly acknowledged & appreciated
Yours Truly
Hon. Josiah Minott Comm. of Pensions
Green Adams

State of Kentucky } County of Pulaski } Set.
On this 29 th day of March 1855. personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace within and for the County and State aforesaid. Ezekiel A. Porch who being first duly sworn states that he now has before him the record of his age in the Family Bible kept by his parents from which it appears he was born on the 22 nd day of July in the Year 1788. that said record has existed unchanged in any respect whatever ever since his earliest recollection and that he has every reason to believe and does believe it is a true and correct record of his age - he states he is the identical Ezekiel A Porch whose affidavit was taken in the County and State aforesaid to be filed in the application of his Mother Rebecca Porch widow of Henry Porch dec d for a pension - and states that he is a disinterested Witness - E. A. Porch
Sworn to and subscribed before me by Ezekiel A Porch the day and year aforesaid and I certify that I am well acquainted with the said Ezekiel A Porch and that he is a credible Witness - and I further certify that I believe the account above given of his age is true from his appearance and the ancient appearance of the record in the Bible referred to by him
J. Dehoff J.P.
I John Crawford of the County of Pulaski and State of Kentucky upon my Oath declare that I have examined the record in the Bible referred to in the foregoing affidavit and that I have no hesitancy in saying that I have no

doubt at all but that it is the true family record of the age of the affiant. I form my opinion from the ancient appearance and style of the record. I further state that the time mentioned in his affidavit is the time of his birth according to that record. And that I am a disinterested Witness
John Crawford
Sworn to by John Crawford before me this 29 th Day, of March 1855.
J. Dehoff J.P.
State of Kentucky
County of Pulaski
Anothr I William M Fox Clerk of the County Court in and for the County and State aforesaid do hereby certify that J (alias) James Dehoff whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing declara- -tion and affidavit is and was at the time of signing the same an acting Justice of the peace in and for said County duly Commissioned and Sworn, that all his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and Credit. and that the aforesaid County Court is a court of record having general jurisdiction
Given under my hand and the Seal of my Office at Office in the Town of Somerset this 29 th Day of March 1855
William M Fox CLO

Henry Porch came in to court, it being a Court of Record, (it being the same Court in which he formerly filed his original Pleadings to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 18 March 1888. & the 1. May 1820.) On the 7 th July 1828, before the Hon. Joseph Eve Circuit Judge, and made Oath in due form of law to the following facts in addition to his original Pleadings. School - He is by entirely illiterate as to dates he may be mistaken. but about nine or ten months after the battle of Guilford C. house in the state of N. C. between the American forces under Genl. N. Green & Lord Cornwallis he enlisted for the term of 12 months at Halifax Court house, N. C. ordered by Maj. Hogg and as he believes his given name was John, and as he believes in the first Regt. N. Carolina line on Continental establishment his Col. s name he don't recollect, but uses the last roll of the first

to be examined for his name Asp. ap? - After Hays enlisted him he was put under Capt. John Bush who belonged to Hays Bat- talion, after serving a while under Bush, he (Bush) assigned him was put under Capt. Walton - He served out his time and was discharged at the two sister in the State of St. Cor- olina by his Capt. who commanded him after Walton, but his name he has forgotten - his discharge he has very since lost.
his Henry Pack mark
Thomas Cox, area Levi Cox, and (whom the Court Antipus as reputable witnesses) and after being sworn, declare they have long known the ap. Henry Pack, and from them his general good character as a man of truth they have no doubt his statement is true as contained in his original & this additional Rev. L Schedule.
Thos. Cox
Levi Cox