Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 8671, for Robert Reed, North Carolina

SERVICE
NUMBER
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Reed, Robert.
R. 8571
Margaret
CONTENTS

No. 38380,
Robert Reed, co
N.C.
June 7, 1832,
(No 1)
his willow, and dependent mother, surviving him, none also died on the 25th day of October A.D. 1841, leaving son-

State of North Carolina } Superior Court
County of } Spring Term 1852
On this 20 th day of April — A.D. 1852, personally appeared in open Court before me John L. Baity — Judge of the Superior Court of Law and Equity in and for the County and State aforesaid, William Reed a resident of Gaston County, North Carolina, aged 66 — 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 acts of Congress passed June 7 th , 1832, and July 7 th 1838, That he is the son of Robert Reed de d who was a Soldier of the Revolution, and served his country faithfully upon divers occasions, That he had frequently heard his Father State that he belonged to the North Carolina Militia, and was under Genl. Rutherford in his march against the Tories at Ramsour's Mill in Lincoln County North Carolina June 1780. but the battle was over before they reached there, That he was also in the detachment of N. Carolina Militia commanded by Col Robert Irwin and Maj. David at the battle of the Hanging Rock August 1780. when he was badly wounded in the thigh, which rendered him unfit for service for some time, That he has none of his Father's discharges and does not know what became of them, nor does he know of any person living by whom he can prove the services of his said Father, he therefore relies upon the certificate of the Comptroller of the aforesaid State, which is herewith presented — He further declares that his Father the said Robert Reed and his Mother Margaret Reed were married on the day of about A.D. 1784 And that his Father the said Robert Reed died on the 3 d day of December A.D. 1838, leaving Margaret Reed his widow, and deponent's Mother, surviving him, who also died on the 25 th day of October A.D. 1841, leaving sur-

ving her the following named children, viz- William, James, George, Jane & Christian Reed, who are the only surviving children of the afore- said Robert and Margaret Reed -
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
J. L. Bailey Clerk
William Reed
We James D Hall a clergyman, residing in the County of Gaston, and Richard Rankin residing in the same County, hereby certify that we are well acquainted with William Reed who has subscribed and sworn to the above decla- ration, that we believe him to be 66 - years of age, that he is the son of Robert Reed dec d who was reputed and believed in the neighbourhood where he resided, to have been a soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion - and we further believe that the Robert Reed mentioned in the Comptroller's Certificate dated 27th January 1852 - is the identical Robert Reed named in the fore- going declaration -
Sworn and subscribed the day and year afore- said. The above interlineation made before signing -
James D Hall
R. Rankin
J. L. Bailey Clerk
And the said Court do hereby declare its opinion after the investigation of the matter, that the above nam- ed applicant is the son of Robert Reed dec d who was a Revolutionary soldier, and the Court further certifies, that it appears, that James D Hall who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in Gaston County N. Carolina and that Richard Rankin - is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit -
J. L. Bailey Clerk

I John G Lewis clerk of the Superior Court of Law for Gaston County in the State of North Carolina, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of William Reed for a pension—
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office This 20 th day of April
A. D. 1852,
John G Lewis Clerk

State of North Carolina Gaston County }
It is hereby certified that satisfactory proof has been exhibited before the undersigned Justices of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions in and for the County and State aforesaid, in open court, by the affidavits of Isaac Thompson, Jacob Rhym and Jas W Read who are persons entitled to credit, that William Read Jane Moore James Read George A Read Cristen, M o G u are the only surviving children of Robert Read deceased who was a soldier of the Revolution, in the United States Service, and we are also satisfied by the affida- vits of James W Read Jr
that the said Robert Read, died on the third day of December A.D. 1838 and that the widow of said Read Margaret Read died on the 25 th of October 1841 -
In testimony whereof we have hereunto subscribed our names this 31 st day of September A.D. 1852 -
Braham Mawney J.P. J. Holland J.P. J. G. Lewis J.P.
Isaac Thompson J.P. Jacob Rhym J.P. Jas W Read J.P.
I Wm H Roberts Clerk of Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions in and for the County of Gaston in the State of North Carolina, do hereby certify that the above, are the ori- ginal proceedings before said court, held this 31 st August September 1852, and I also certify that the above named A Mawney J Holland and J. G. Lewis are the Justices of said court, duly commissioned and qualified to hold the same and the above signatures pur- porting to be theirs are genuine -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of Office this 31 st day of August September A.D. 1852 - Wm H Roberts (666)

38.380
Robert Reed dec?
N. Carolina
v. F. Davidson July 29 1852- same Octo 30 1852 - same 2 Sep 1853 - same Oct 12 1853 - John Y Bryant 18 Oct 1853 - W. F. Davidson Nov 5 1853 - Hon B. L. Craig 7 April 1854 - J. Y. Bryant 29 Apr 1853 - same Oct 5 1854 - same Oct 23 1855 - W. F. Davidson Jan 7 1856 - same March 15 1856 - Secy Interior May 7 1856 - Decision affirmed see let to J. Y. Bryant May 14 1856.
86.716
June 7 1837

38.380
Robert Reed dec d N. Carolina
W. F. Davidson July 29 1852. Same Octo 30 1852 - Same 2 d Sept 1853 - Same Octo 12 1853 - Ino. Y. Bryant 18 Octo 1853 - W. F. David- son Nov 5 1853 - Hon B Craige 7 th apl 1854 - J. Y. Bryant 29 apl 1854 - Same Octo 5 1854 - Same Octo 23 1855 - W. F. Da- vidson Jany 7 1856 - Same Mch. 15, 1856. Secy Int May 7 1856. Decis- ion affirmed in firm John Y Bryant May 14 1856 -
June 7 1852

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Written to Octo 30 1852
Mr add on line

Charlotte N.C. Oct. 16 th 1852
Hon. J. S. Heath
Sir
Enclosed I send you the additional widow required in the case of Mr. Reed in right of his Father Robert Reed, which I hope will be sufficient to pass the claim.
I have not employed agents in many of my cases, choosing rather to send them directly to you, with the hope that they will be attended to with the same promptness, as if an agent were employed.
Please send me the certificate in the case of Sam Davis widow of David Davis.
Very respectfully yours W. H. Garrison

Washington City
Dec. 29 th
1855,
Hon. J. Mcinot
Com. of Pen.
Dr Sir
I handed
to you a few days since, some additional testimony in the case of Margaret Reid widow of Robert, from N. Carolina.
Which I hope will justify you in issuing a certificate for the pension,
This case has been suspended for a long time upon a very small thread, and I do think that the affidavit filed as above stated, so nearly answers the requirements stated in your last letter, that you will allow the claim.
Very respectfully your
over the  at sent W. P. Davidson
630 841 109 2180 2180 4360

I leave for Charlotte N. C., this evening, when your communications will reach me - W.P.B.

(Nº 10)

State of North Carolina } Mecklenburg County }
On this 25 th day of October 1853 - Silas Todd a resident of said County personally appeared before the undersigned justice of the Peace and after being duly sworn according to law says - That he is about sixty years old now born and raised in said County and lived a near neighbor to Robert Reed whose son is now applying for a pension for his Revo- lutionary Services, That he has often heard said Reed talking of his services, and say that he was wounded at the Hanging Rock Battle by a ball passing through his thigh, and also that his brother-in-law _____ Montgomery was shot through the head and fell at his side, both falling about the same time - Deponent has also heard old W m Todd who died in 1829 - aged about ninety years, also Adam Todd who died about eight years since, aged about ninety three years, also old John McLean, Genl George Graham and many other aged persons of the Revolution ary recognize said Robert Reed as one of their compatriots, and when any two or three of those old men would meet together at any neighborhood gathering, they were sure to talk of their services in

The Revolution, and Deponent has often upon such occasions heard them talk- ing about the Hanging Rock Battle and about Robert Reed being wounded there and Montgomery being killed, & both falling about the same time and very near together — Deponent does not know from his personal knowledge that Robert Reed was in said war and was wounded, but he believes it as firmly as he believes any other event of the Revolution, that there can be no mistake about it, Robert Reed must have served in the Revolution, and faithfully too, or he never would have been recognized by these old men above named.
Given to and subscribed before me the day and year above named.
Fam. & Davis J.P.
Silas Fodd.
And I do hereby certify that Silas Fodd is a respectable citizen of this county & a credible — witness given under my hand the day & year above written.
Fam. & Davis J.P.

State of North Carolina Mecklenburg County
I W. H. Reid Clerk of the County Court for said County do hereby certify that Sam- uel A. Davis before whom the foregoing affidavit was made was at the time and is now an acting Justice of the Peace for said County duly commissioned and sworn and that full faith and cred- it are due to his official acts.
And that the foregoing signatures pur- porting to be his are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of Office.
This 26 th day of October A.D. 1853
W. H. Reid W.H.R.

State of North Carolina Mecklenburg County
Be it known that on this 19 th day of October A. D. 1853 personally appeared before me David Henderson one of the Justices of the Peace in and for said County. John Hipp a citizen of said County aged eighty one years who being first duly sworn according to law deposeth and saith. That he was well acquainted with Robert Reed , the father of William and knows that he was a Revolutionary Soldier. I have met him frequently at shooting matches in the nei- ghborhood, and he always upon such occasions used an old rifle which he said he carried in the Revolutionary war, and lay many a night with it between his legs. Deponent's Father Stephen Hipp, served with said Robert Reed in the Revolu- tion and deponent has often heard his said Father speak of serving in the said war with Robert Reed. Deponent does not pretend to say he saw said Robert Reed in the service, nor did he ever see the Colonel Brig Polk in the service yet he was ac- quainted with both the men and knows that both served in said war, and both were recognized by the same community as compatriots, deponent knows many Revolutionary Soldiers who served in the war with Robert Reed who could

prove his services if they were now living but they are all dead, and I do not know of a single Revolutionary Soldier now living. I have never heard of any other Robert Rice living in the Revolution and I has no doubt he is the same man whose name appears upon the Revolutionary War Pills of North Carolina.
I have read and subscribed this 19 th day of October 1853 before me
David Henderson JP
J. C. [unclear] John Clapp
and I the said David Henderson magistrates as above sent by that I am well acquainted with John Clapp who since the above affidavit and no him to be a man of respectability and good character I have no doubt that the statements he has made in the foregoing affidavit are true
Given under my hand and seal this 19 th of October 1853
David Henderson JP

State of North Carolina Macon County
I Braly Bates Clerk of the County Court for Macon County, certify that David Henderson before whom the foregoing Affidavit was made, was at the date then - of and is now an acting justice of the Peace for said County duly commissioned and sworn, and that full faith and credit be due to his official acts, and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his are genuine —
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of Office this 22 nd day of October A.D. 1863
B. Bates B.C.C. "

Acts of July 14, 1862, and March 3, 1863.
8671.
P. O. Robert Ream ,
Service: _____
REJECTED
Enlisted: _____, 18 .
Discharged: _____, 18 .
Application filed: _____, 18 .
Alleges: _____
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract.
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18 .

State of North Carolina Gaston County
Be it known, that on this 20 th day of September A.D. 1853 - personally appeared before the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid William Rankin a resident of Gustin County, Ill. aged 92 years, who after being first duly sworn according to law, deposeth and saith, that he was a soldier of the Revolution for which service he now draws a pension from the United States, That he was not acquainted with Robert Reed during the Revolution, but became acquainted with him some time after the close of the war, and resided not far distant from him until his death - That he has had frequent conversations with him about his services in the war, he was always recognized by the community as a Revolutionary soldier, and deponent believes that said Reed did serve his country in said war -
That deponent never heard of any other Robert Rea having served in the Revolutionary War, and he only believes that the Robert Rea whose name appears on the Books of the Comptroller of N.C. as having received certain payments for Revolutionary Services, was the identical Robert Rea herein referred to, and that said Robert Rea was the Father of the present applicant, William Rea,
Sworn to and subscribed the day & year above written Before me. W. M. D. his Clerk.
his William of Rankin mark
P. M. Hanna (98)

And I J. M. Hanna a justice as above stated hereby certify that I know old W m William Rankin to be a man of good standing and veracity, and from the general repute of the county, I believe the facts above stated to be true given under my hand this 20 th day of September A.D. 1853-
J. M. Hanna (J p )
State of North Carolina Gaston County
I James M. Hanna J. G. Hays Clerk of the County Court for Gaston County do hereby certify that James M. Hanna before whom the foregoing affidavit was made was at the date thereof and is now an acting justice of the Peace duly commissioned and sworn - and the foregoing signatures purporting to be his are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office this 29 th day of September A.D. 1853-
J. G. Hays 666

Washington City October 5th. 1853.
Sir
Please inform me what progress has been made in the case of William Reed, Son of Robert Reed of North Carolina for a Revolutionary Pension, filed October 1852.
Very respectfully Your obdt. Servt. John M. Bryant per William H. Dietz
To Hon. L. P. Waldo Comm. of Pensions

Charlotte N.C. Aug t 5 th 1852
Sir
I have received your communication in relation to the application of Robert Reed's heirs, and I am sorry to learn that their claim is looked upon with suspicion, in consequence of the length of time that has intervened between the death of Rob t Reed and the application. This seeming apathy on the part of the heirs originated from the fact that they did not know that the act of 1832 embraced or extended to the heirs of a deceased soldier. And they were not apprised of their rights under said act, until Mr. Reed, one of the heirs, applied to me some time since. Upon examining him, I found that he did not know of any of his Father's comrades then living, and he had nothing but traditional evidence to rely upon, that it was a notorious fact his Father did serve in the Revolution. I then told him it was useless to apply for a pension upon that testimony , unless his Father's name could be found upon the Comptroller's books, that I would immediately write to the Comptroller and obtain his certificate, if his Father's name was thereon recorded. And if I obtained such a certificate I would then draw up his declaration. I did write to the Comptroller and obtained his certificate, after which I drew up Reed's declaration, and went over to Gaston County, during the session of their

Superior Court, then I met Reid by appointment, accompanied by the Rev d Mr Hall a Presbyterian minister residing in, and being and the Pastor of the congregation and Church to which Reid (Mr Reid) belonged, and when his Father Rob t Reid lived and died, he was also accompanied by a very respectable neighbour of his, whom I know very well, Col l Rankin, being thus prepared we went into open court before his Honor Judge Baily; the parties were examined as seen in conformity to the rules of the Department, as the circumstances would admit, the Comptroller Certificate was exhibited before Court - His Honor Judge Baily stated that he was satisfied from the examination, that Rob t Reid was a soldier of the Revolution and served as stated in that Declaration - And the witnesses were qualified to the fact, that they had no doubt, but that the same Rob t Reid whose name appeared in the Comptroller's Certificate, was the Father of Mr Reid & the other sons therein mentioned - and that they believed he was the identical Rob t Reid referred to in that Declaration - Precisely the same identity upon which the Commission the Hon. J. E. Heath passed the claim of Susannah Reid - How otherwise can any name on the Comptroller's book be identified - If even there was a just claim before the Pension Department, this is one, and about which there is no sort of fraud or deception attempted to be practised, the fact, that old Robert Reid was a Revolutionary soldier is too well known in this country to be doubted at this late day -
I was under the impression that the date of Rob t Reid's death, number and names of his children now living - was proven in open court -

But from the time of your letter I presume I am mistaken - There is no difficulty about it, the testimony can easily be supplied so far as the date of Rob t Reed's death, and the number of his children are concerned -
But as to the testimony of comrades who served with him in the Revolution, I suppose that can not be done - And if the Department insists upon that testimony as the only kind that will be available - it will amount to a complete denial of justice as well in this as a great many other cases - I think the Department ought only require testimony in such cases - sufficient to satisfy them that the claim is a meritorious one - And that no imposition is attempted to be practised upon the Office -
Very respectfully Your Ob d Serv t
W. F. Davidson
Rev. J. E. Heath J. B. G. Grafton Act. Com. of Pen.
P. S. Whenever the Department finds W. F. Davidson manufacturing testimony for any purpose, and particularly for the purpose of making out a claim that does not come within the provisions of the Pension laws - You may then look upon any case in which I am concerned with suspicion,
My friend Dr. J. B. Blake of Washington City W. F. Davidson will give you any information in relation my standing your may desire - W. F. D.

Washington City October 4 th 1862.
Sir.
At the request of W m F. Davidson Esq. of Charlotte N. Carolina, I respectfully ask a re examination of the claim of Robert Reid of N. Carolina for Revolutionary pension, the Comptroller of that State, having informed Mr Davidson, that the Certificate heretofore given by him, is all the evidence relative to Reids services, to be found in his Office.
As every effort has been used, to comply with the requirements of your Office, it is now hoped that a favorable decision of the case may be made.
Very respectfully Your obed Servt. John G. Bryant
Hon: J. P. Waldo Commr. of Pensions.

Charlotte N.C. Oct 26 th
1858-
Hon. S. P. Hildreth.
Com. of Pensions
Sir
I have recd your communication of the 12 th inst, in which you state that "the affidavits filed in support of the case of Robert Reed die d of N.C. do not add any strength to the claim" - And then you go on and say "I admit that he (Rob t Reed) had the reputation of having served in the war of the Revolution, and I also admit that a man of his name did serve, but before I can admit that the man who did serve and the man who had the reputation of having served are identical, the testimony of some one who knows of his services must be adduced"
This reminds me very much of the Fishman on his trial for some offence, when asked by the Judge, are you guilty or not guilty? replied, I am guilty your Honor, but you must prove it, - So you admit that there was a Robert Reed from N.C. who did serve in the Revolution, and you also admit that the Rob t Reed for whose services I am now applying for a pension, had the reputation of

Having served in said war -
Now my dear Sir, by your own admission I have made out the case, or at least I have thrown the burthen of proof upon you, and according to the rules of evidence, if you deny the identity of Robt Reed, after your admission
It is incumbent upon you as the agent of the Government, to show there was another Robert Reed answering the description of the one mentioned in my evidence -
But I hope the within affidavits, will remove any doubt you may still entertain upon the question of Identity , as that is the only question to be decided. If however the proof does not satisfy you, you will please file all the papers together, as I intend to submit the whole case, together, with your last communication to another Tribunal. By this, I mean do disrespect to the Com. of Pensions, but in so doing I am prompted by an honest conviction that the claim is a meritorious one, fully sustained by proof, and ought in justice to be allowed.
You will observe that one of the certificates or affidavits is signed by W m K Reed who is now the clerk of our County Court. Mr B. Bates' term having expired on Monday last, the 24 th Inst.
Very respectfully Your O b t Serv t
Hon. S. B. Waldo
Com. Pen.
W. T. Davidson

Charlotte Sept r 23 rd 1853
Hon. S. P. Waldo.
Sir
Enclosed I send you some additional evidence in the case of Robert Reed. Which I think will be amply sufficient to satisfy you of the identity of the said Robert Reed according to your last communication.
The fact that the said Robert Reed did serve in the war of the Revolution is too well known in this community to admit of any doubt.
Your O be Serv t
W. P. Garrison
Hon S P Waldo.
Com. of Pen.

Charlotte N. C. April 21 st 1852
Sir
I send you herewith the papers in the case of W m Reid who applies for a pension in right of his Father Robert Reid You will please file them and notify me of the fact,
Very respectfully Your Ob dt Serv t
W. P. Davidson
J. E. Heath Com. Pensions.
Washington City

Washington City Oct. 10/55.
Sir:
Herewith you will receive the Certificate of the Comptroller of N. Carolina, setting forth the several payments made to "Robert Reed," of said State, ("Salisbury & Hillsboro Lists") for service in the Revolutionary War. This appears to be conclusive as to the length of service, and all the other facts being already established, I request that the Pension Certificate may at once be sent to me.
Very respectfully Your Old Servt. John Y. Bryan
Hon: S. Cole Comr: of Pensions. Present.

Charlotte June 15 th 1853-
Hon. S. P. Waldo
Sir
Enclosed you will find some additional proof in the case of Robert Reid del d Which I hope will remove any doubts you may entertain as to Robert Reid being a Revolutionary Soldier -
Very respectfully your obed t Serv t
W. F. Garrison
P.S. I think the original papers in the case of Robert Reid were filed in Sept r in 1852 W.F.G.

Decision of the Secretary of the Interior refusing to allow the lease.

Copy,
Department of the Interior Washington May 13 1835
Sir
Your decision in the case of Robert Reed dec d , as reported on the 7 th instant, upon the appeal of John Y. Bryant Esq, has been fully affirmed, and the papers therein are herewith returned to your Office,
I am very Respectfully Your obed t Servt R. M c Collum Secretary
Hon d J. Smith Commissioner of Pensions
Original in the possession of the Commissioner

Washington City April 27 th 1854.
Sir.
In the case of William Reed claiming under the Act of June 1832, a pension for the services of his father Robert Reed, it is alleged that said Robert Reed belonged to the N. Carolina Militia under Genl. Rutherford, in June 1780, and was in a detachment under Col. Robert Irwin & Major Davie at the Battle of "Hanging Rock" in August 1780 at which latter he was wounded.
This service is proved by the payments shown Comptrollers Cert. of £48. 7s. 2d; by John Kipp 81 years old, who knew Robt. Reed and of his reputation as a Revo. Soldier; - Same by Col. N. Todd whose Grandfather was with Robt. Reed and saw him wounded & removed from the Battle ground. Hon. W m Davidson testifies that Robt. Reed was always regarded as a Revo. Soldier, and in all 4 th July celebrations was classed with the other Revo. Soldiers of the neighborhood, in the procession formed on such occasions. W m Rankin a Revo. Pensioner, also identified Robt. Reed as a Revo. Soldier, and as the person referred to in the Comptrollers Cert. Silas Todd 60 years old, was a near neighbor of Robt. Reed, and has known Revo. Soldiers to recognize Reed as having been wounded at "Hanging Rock", and is otherwise satisfied of Reed's services in the Revolution.
The Marriage of Robt. & Margaret Reed is proved

by four witnesses, Gasten, Jenkins, Davenport & Rankin. Robert Reed died 3 rd Dec r . 1838, and Margaret his widow, on 25 th Oct. 1841.
Very respectfully Your Obed t Serv t . John G. Bryant for Wm. H. Davidson Attorney
How: L. P. Waldo Comm d  offensive .
Robt. Reed

State of North Carolina Comptroller's Department
I Geo. W. Brooks Comptroller of Public Accounts in and for the State aforesaid do hereby Certify that it appears of record in my office among the payments by said State to sundry persons for Military service in the Revolution as follows viz
Robert Reed Book 24 Page 112 $11-5-0 " " " 73 7-0-0 " 10 " 7 11-16 Salisbury District " C 1645 " 1-4- Holliston " " " " 2-6 " " Indent 687 " 4-2-0 " " " 3795 " 9-0-0 Morgan "
The foregoing were all to one and the same man - at least the Books & Indents show nothing to the contrary
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said office in Raleigh this the 6th day of October 1833 -
Geo. W. Brooks Compt.

Comptroller's Certificate Robert Reed
100

State of North Carolina Comptroller's Office
I, William S. Clarke, Comptroller of public Accounts, in and for the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that it appears of record in my office, among the payments made by said State to sundry persons for Military services in the Revolutionary War as follows, to wit:
Robert Reed
Book D. Ac 18 page 63 S 13 S 6 D 8 specie
" A " 11 " 10 S 11 S 2 D 6 "
" — " 10 " 7 S 1 S 10. — "
" C " 17 " 90 S 9 S 2 — "
" — " 24 " 93 S 9. — "
" — " — " 112 S 11. — "
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal of office this 27th day of January 1852.
Wm. S. Clarke Compt.
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State of N. Carolina Mecklenburg county } Charlotte Sept. 23 d . 1855
I William Davidson, of the County & State aforesaid do hereby certify as I have heretofore done on the application of William Reed, surviving son of Robert Reed seems a soldier of the Revolutionary war with Great Britain. In my former certificate I stated as I thought all I knew about Rob t . Reed. his character & services. I do not include whether I spoke of his identity.
I will now & do hereby again state that I knew Rob t . Reed over fifty years ago and up to his death, he lived & raised a family in this neighborhood, which together with himself was of respectable standing & the survivors are still so.
Rob t . Reed no doubt was a soldier of the Revolution, was always so reported. I never knew of any other Rob t . Reed being in the United States since during the revolution, and from my knowledge of the man & common fame I have no hesitation in saying & believing that the aforesaid Rob t . Reed is & must be the identical Rob t . Reed, mentioned on the comptroller's books given under my hand the date above mentioned.
H Davidson

State of North Carolina Mecklenburg County
J. Braly Dats Clerk of the County Court for Mecklenburg County, Certify that the foregoing Certificate is in the handwriting of Wm Davidson, who is an old and Respectable Citizen of this County is a justice of the Peace and his Statements entitled to full Credit.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office at Charlotte, this the 23 rd day of September A.D. 1853
J. Braly Clerk. By W. N. Reid
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State of N. Carolina Mecklenburg County } Charlotte Sept. 23 d 1855
I William Davidson, of the County & State aforesaid do hereby certify as I have heretofore done on the application of William Reed. Surviving Son of Robert Reed seems a Soldier of the Revolutionary war with Great Britain. In my former certificate I stated as I thought all I knew about Rob t Reed. his character & services, I do not include whether I spoke of his identity.
I will now & do hereby again state that I knew Rob t Reed over fifty years ago and up to his death, he lived & raised a family in this neighbourhood, which together with himself was of Respectable Standing & The survivors are still so.
Rob t Reed no doubt was a Soldier of the Revolutionary war , was always so reported. I never knew of any other Rob t Reed being in the United States known during the Revolution. And from my knowledge of the man & Common fame I have No hesitation in saying & believing that the aforesaid Rob t Reed is & must be the identical Rob t Reed. Mentioned on the Comptroller Books Given under my hand The date above mentioned
W Davidson

I William Davidson, a native of the County of Mecklenburg & State of N. Carolina, Now in the Seventy fifth year of my age
As hereby certify that I was well acquainted with Robert Reed, a Soldier for the Revolutionary War with Great Britain. My knowledge of his services is derived from tradition and personal information from said Reed & other Surviving Soldiers at the time.
Some fifty years ago & onwards In our 4 th of July Celebrations, a general invitation was always given to the Surviving Soldiers of the Revolution to attend as invited guests, & they generally did attend from considerable distances. Around, and at that time formed a pretty large company in the procession & designated with badges marked 76. Robert Reed was generally one of the number.
They have all gradually left, - There is not now a single survivor that I know of.
There are very few in this County that did not render more or less service to their Country during the Revolution, but they are now all gone.
Given under my hand in Charlotte N.C. June 14 th . 1853
W Davidson.

I certify that I am well acquainted with William Davidson, that he is a man of truth and integrity.
G. M. Caldwell Left. Br. Mint
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State of North Carolina Mecklenburg County
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C. Newman J.P.
State of North Carolina Mecklenburg County
I, W. N. Reid Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions held for said County do Certify that C. Newman Whose signature appears to the foregoing affidavit and Certificate, is and Was at the date of signing the Same an acting Justice of the Peace in and for Said County, duly Commissioned and sworn and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine, In Witness Whereof I have hereunto Set my name and affixed the Seal of said Court at office in Charlotte, this 5 day of December 1855,
W. N. Reid Clerk of Mecklenburg County Court, Dec. 5th 1855 Robert Reed
Respectful Servt A. B. Alston Dec 5 1855

Mary Hudson —
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Mary Phelps

North Carolina Mecklenburg County
Lucas Anna Alexander of Mecklenburg County, N.C. aged Ninety Six years, maketh oath that she was well acquainted with Robert Reed who was a soldier of the Revolution. She remembers very well when the said Robert Reed entered the service the first time, she was at his Father's house in which he was about to leave home for the war, a younger brother of his named David Reed, also desired to go with him, but his father David (the respondent's Grandfather) refused to let him go. And Robert Reed went alone. He was not gone a great while before he was brought back to Charlotte wounded, having been shot through the thigh.
She further states that when called before for her affidavit in this case, she was taken by surprise, and had no time to reflect. And the above facts did not occur to her at the time.
Sworn and subscribed this 25 th day of February 12/1856.
before me J. M. R. P. Jr.
Lucas A. Alexander
My Grand Mother signed the above With her own hand
Scott W. Paire
And I certify that Lucas Anna Alexander is an old lady of irreproachable character and altho' she is nearly a hundred years old the faculties of her mind are very little impaired and her physical strength remarkable for one of her age.
J. M. R. P. Jr.

State of North Carolina Mecklenburg County
I, W. H. Reid, Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions held for Said County, do certify that H. M. Ross Esqr before whom the foregoing affidavit was made, and whose signature appears to the foregoing Certificate is an acting Justice of the Peace, in and for said County, duly Commissioned and Sworn, And that the signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name, and affixed the Seal of Said Court, at Office in Charlotte, this 27 th day of February A D 1876
W. H. Reid, Clerk of Mecklenburg County Court.
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State of North Carolina Mecklenburg County
Be it known that on this 31 st day of May 1853. personally appeared before the Subscriber a justice of the Peace in and for the county and State aforesaid. James N. Todd a resident of Mecklenburg County and after being duly sworn according to law, deposeth and saith That he is now fifty five years of age that he was born and raised in said county within four or five miles of the residence of Robert Reed with whom he was well acquainted from his earliest recollection until said Reed's death. That he has often heard Robert Reed talk of his services in the Revolutionary War. has heard him say he was in the battle of Hanging Rock in S. Carolina and was shot through the thigh in said battle, which disabled him for some time. That deponent has often heard said Robert Reed and other old revolutionaries talking of the Revolution and saw him and other old soldiers. That deponent has often heard his grand father Mr. Todd say that he was in the battle with said Robert Reed when he was wounded and saw him fall, and saw him taken from the battle ground. Deponent further states that he has often heard different in- dividuals talking of the Revolutionary soldiers and always heard said Robert Reed spoken of as one of them. And he said Robert Reed generally reported in the neighbourhood to have been a soldier of the Revolution. Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written.
Test H. Davidson P.P. Jas N. Todd
I hereby certify that same

James W. Todd who swore to & signed his name to the foregoing statement is a credible witness.
Given under my hand
W. Davidson
State of North Carolina Mecklenburg County
No 6
I Braly Oates Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions in and for the County of Mecklenburg in the State of North Carolina, do hereby certi- fy that William Davidson before whom the foregoing affidavit was made, was at the date thereof and is now an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly commissioned and sworn - And the foregoing signatures purporting to be his are genuine -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office This 14 th day June 1853 -
B. Oates Clerk of Mecklenburg Co. Court

Dallas No 6 March 22
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M rs H. Davidson Charlotte N o Ca

We certify that we have been acquainted with Wm Reid, son of Robert Reid and have known him for a number of years. We are about the same age and we have been Master free for 18 or 20 years sworn to before me this 10th day of March 1852 Robt Gaston Hugh Jenkins Wm Davenport
We further certify that we were well acquainted with Robert Reid and his wife Margaret Reid who were highly respected in their neighborhood. They were always reported to be happily married and we know that they lived together as man and wife until the death of Robert Reid.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 1 st day March 1852 Robt Gaston Hugh Jenkins Wm Davenport A W Davenport (seal)
North Carolina Gaston County
J. D. Rankin
I certify that Robert Reid died on the 3 rd day of December 1838 and that Margaret Reid wife of Robert Reid died on the 25 th October 1841.
Sworn to & subscribed before me this 5 th day March 1852 Jas. W. Reid D. F. Razan

We the undersigned citizens of Gaston County certify that we were well acquainted with Robt. Reid and his wife Margaret Reid and know that they lived together as man and wife and raised a family of children the oldest five children the oldest of which is about five five or six years old. Sixty A. W. Davenport Robt. Gaston
J. D. Rankin Wm. Davenport Hugh Sinkins
Be it known that I Isaac Holland a justice of the Peace in and for the county of Gaston in the State of North Carolina, do hereby certify that I am personally ac- quainted with the individuals who signed all the foregoing affidavits, and I know them to be men of high respectability, and entitled to full credit,
Given under my hand this 10 th day of March A. D. 1852.
I. Holland J.P.
State of North Carolina } Gaston County }
I John W. Siler, Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for Gaston County, certify that A. W. Davenport and D. F. Rague before whom the foregoing affidavits were executed

and J Holland who signed the above certificate are magistrates of this county duly commissioned and qualified; and the foregoing signatures, purporting to be theirs, are genuine -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of office, and subscribed my name this 20 day of March A. D. 1852,
John H. Roberts, Clerk
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Robert Reed, decd
Letters, &c.