Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 26331, for John Powell, North Carolina

SERVICE
NUMBER
N. 6
Powell, John Mary
N. 26331
B.Y. Wt. 14673-160-55
CONTENTS

Restoration Increase
No. 4303
North Carolina
Mary Powell widow of John Powell who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Raleigh A. B. agency.
Rate 61 Dollars 66 cents per annum.
Commencing 4 March 1861 and "26 July 1868 Re-commencing 27 July 1868 at $96 per An n
Certificate dated 18 th October 1869 and sent to Claimant Lumberton Robeson Co N. Carolina
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act Feb- ry 3, 1853, Page 220 Vol. 06 July 27/68
Under signature

Declaration
To obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 7 th of June 1832 State of North Carolina
Robeson County } On this the 28 day of Feby 1853 personally appeared before the subscriber an acting Justice of the peace in & for said county Mrs Mary Powell resident of said county aged 75 years & widow of John Powell who having been duly sworn doth upon her oath make the following declaration. In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed the 7 th of June 1832. That she is the widow of John Powell who was a Revolutionary soldier that she heard her husband the said John Powell say that he was drafted that she believes he served under the command of Capt. Whithead Capt. Middleton Capt. Gillespy & others that she believes he was in the service 18 months. That her husband the said John Powell employed a young man in this county to prosecute his claim that after a considerable length of time this young man told him that nothing could be done for him, that she & her husband John Powell were married in the year 1816 that her maiden name was Mary Humphrey that her husband the said John Powell died 19 th of January 1857 aged about 90 years that she heard him say that others were getting Pensions & that he ought to get a pension too. But that the infirmities of old age had overtaken him & that he was not able to prosecute his claim she therefore makes this application for the whole amount of pension due her husband the said John Powell up to the day of his death for the service rendered by him in said war
Mary Powell mark

Sworn to & subscribed before me. The day & year above written. I also certify that I have no personal interest in the aforesaid claim whatever
Test John Moore J.P.
State of North Carolina }
Robeson County } We the undersigned acting Justices of the peace in & for said County do hereby certify that we have examined the foregoing declaration of Mrs. Mary Powell & believe the statements she has made are correct & true that she is a lady of strict truth & that full faith & credit are due to her statements whether on oath or otherwise. We further certify that we were acquai- nted with John Powell the husband of said Mrs. Mary Powell that we believe he was fully as old as stated & that it was known & believed that the said John Powell was a soldier of the revolutionary war & that the aforesaid Mrs. Mary Powell is his widow
We also certify that we have no personal interest in said claim whatever
In testimony of which we have hereunto set our hand & seals the 28 day of February 1853
John Moore J.P. (Seal) Elias Baley J.P. (Seal) Everett Phillips J.P. (Seal)

State of North Carolina
Robson County } I Shadrach Howell clerk of the Court of Pleas & quarter sessions held for the County of Robson aforesaid do hereby certify that John Moore, Elias Barely, & Esq Everett Phillips Esquires whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing certificate that each of them are acting Justices of the peace in & for said County of Robson duly commissioned & sworn & that each of their official acts as such are intitled to full faith & credit & that the aforesaid court is a court of record & that three Justices of the peace are sufficient to hold the same & transact common business necessary to be acted on in said Court. In testimony of which I hereunto subscribe my name, and affixed the County Seal of said Court, the 29 th day of March 1853
S. H. Howell Clerk Clk " " " " " "

118,882 { Total March 31/53 May 5/53
Mary Powell 5/6  Mary John Powell pm
Capt Reed 1843  Revolutionary War Act Chairman in a Pension Act of Feb
Private No. 200ps
Ms Nc Feb 53-4303
Ad. 160 a/c Jany 19/56
(Signature) Dodge
Geo B. Ames Present
Vol P. page 112

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section REL
The Revolutionary War records of June 6, 1930 do afford any information in regard to the soldier listed as Robert Craig, as described by you.
Honorable Ewin L. Davis House of Representatives Washington, D.C.
My dear Mr. Davis: W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.
In response to your letter of June 2, 1930, I have the honor to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W.26331 , it appears that John Powell , while residing in Duplin County, North Carolina, enlisted, date not stated, served about eighteen months as a private under Captains Whitehead, Middleton and Gillespie in the North Carolina Troops and was in the battle of Moore's Creek.
He died January 19, 1851, aged ninety or ninety-two years.
The soldier married in March, 1816, in Robeson County, North Carolina, Mary Humphry or Humphrey.
She was allowed pension on her application executed February 28, 1853, while residing in Robeson County, North Carolina, aged seventy-five years. In same year she stated that she was seventy years old; in 1855, that she was seventy-five; and in 1869, that she was eighty years old; no explanation made for these discrepancies in age.
She was She was also allowed bounty land on Warrant Number 14673, in full satisfaction for the service rendered by her husband, John Powell.
In 1869, she was residing in Robeson County, North Carolina, with her son, William W. Powell.
There are no further data as to family.

The Revolutionary War records of this bureau fail to afford any information in regard to either David or Robert Craig, as described by you.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.

State of North Carolina
Robson County } on this the 27 th day of February 1854 Personally appeared before me the undersigned one of the acting Justices of the peace in & for said county Mr. William W. Powell a resident of said county who being duly sworn deposeth & saith that he was well acquainted with Mr. John Powell who he believes was a Revolutionary Soldier & that he often heard him say that he lived in Duplin County in time of said Revolutionary war & that & that he came from Duplin to Robson County & that he lived in Robson County until he died about three (3) years ago. He further says that he is well acquainted with Mrs. Mary Powell widow of said John Powell & that she is living
William W. Powell
Sworn to & subscribed before me the date above written
No. of Affirmant J.P.
State of North Carolina Robson County The undersigned one of the acting Justices of the peace in & for said county do hereby certify that Mr. William W. Powell who made the foregoing affidavit is a man of strict trust & that his statements are entitled to full faith & credit whether on oath or otherwise. I also certify that I have no personal interest in said claim whatever
No. of Affirmant J.P. (Seal)

State of North Carolina Robison County } I Shadrach Howell Clerk of the courts of pleas & quarter sessions held for the County of Robison aforesaid do hereby certify that Thomas A Worment Esq o whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing certificate that the said Thomas A Worment is the Chairman of the County Court of of Robison aforesaid that he was duly commissioned & sworn & that all his official acts as such are entitled to full faith & credit in testimony of which I hereunto subscribe my name & affixed my seal of office the 1 st day of March 1854
Shd Howell clk 66 " " " "

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the 8 section of the act of Congress of 3 rd of March 1855 State of North Carolina
Robison County } on this the 14 day of April 1855 personally appeared before me an acting Justice of the peace in and for said County & & State Mrs Mary Powell aged about 75 years a resident of said County in the state aforesaid who being duly sworn according to law declares that she is the widow of John Powell deceased who was a private in the Revolutionary war that his said husband's services are already proven & on file in the pension office amongst the papers made out by this declarant to obtain a pension under the act of the 3 rd of February 1853. which has been allowed her as the widow of John Powell. She further states she was married to the said John Powell in the year 1816 the date of which marriage is already proven by her in the application for the pension aforesaid as well as the time of the death of the said John Powell & that she is still a widow. She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled to under the act approved March 3 rd 1855
Her mark Mary Powell
We William W. Powell & Alfred Biggs residents of Robison County & State of North Carolina upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed & acknowledged by Mrs Mary Powell in our presence & that we believe from the appearance & statements of the applicant she is the identical person she represents her- self to be
William W. Powell
Alfred Biggs — mark

State of North Carolina Robeson County
The foregoing declaration & affidavits were sworn to & subscribed before me on the day & year above written & I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons and that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be & that I have no interest in this claim
Jos Smith, P. Seal
State of North Carolina
Robeson County I Shadrach Howell Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions held for the County of Robeson aforesaid do hereby certify that Joseph Smith Esquire whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing declaration and affidavit was at the time of signing the same April the 14 th 1855 and now is an acting Justice of the peace in and for the said County of Robeson duly commissioned and sworn and that his official acts as such is entitled to full faith and credit Intestimony of which I hereunto set my hand and affixed the County Seal of said Court at Office the 14 th day of April 1855.
Shd Howell Clk C.C. " " " "

Reyp
WIDOW, &c.
1930-June 6, Heat. To Hon. Edwin L. Davis EEL
File No. 26,331
Mary Powell Wid of John Powell Pri New Mar
Act Feb 3 d 58
Index: Vol _____, Page _____
[Arrangement of 1870.]

No 38,617.
John Powell, deceased, N.C.
Set Geo. Amos Sept 30. 1853
Act June 7. 1832

Mr. Boynton will examine the case of Mary Powell widow of John, for a pension on the act of 1853. I conducted the two files her dis- bursement with the passing of some months and years.
J. M.

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Her Ans

John Powell N o 4,816 June 29 th 1854
Mary Powell. Wid: of John. Robeson Co.
W.L.
Act 153 $61. 66 / 100 per An. Com: Frby: 3.7853.
Pay
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Pension Office, Official Business.
Geo. L. Ames.
Commissioner
Reser

33 2574 North Carolina Fayetteville
John Powell dec. of _____ in the State of _____ who was a private in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the _____ commanded by _____ in the _____ time for Revolution 18 1/2 months.
Inscribed on the Roll of Fayetteville at the rate of 61, Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831. End 19 th January 1851 —
Certificate of Pension issued the 28 th day of June 1854, and sent to
Arrears to the 4th of Geo. C. Ames Pension allowance ending Present.
{ Revolutionary Claim. } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by G. J. Getty, Clerk. Book E. Vol. 6 1/2 Page 69

4.303 North Carolina.
Mary Powell widow of John,
who served in the Revolutiona-
ry war, as a private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 61 Dollars 66.
Cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued
30 th day of June, 1854. and sent to
George B. Ames Present.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 137 Vol. CC
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State of North Carolina } County of Robeson }
On this 4 th day of August A D one thousand eight hundred and Sixty nine personally appeared before me John C. Moore Clerk of the Superior court in said State and county, the same being a court of record. Mary Powell aged about Eighty years, a resident of Robeson County in the State of North Carolina who, being duly sworn according to law declares that she is the identical Mary Powell who was a pensioner on the roll of the Agency at Fayetteville, North Carolina and whose pension certificate is herewith returned; that she has resided since the first day of January A D 1861 as follows at her son W m Powell's in the county of Robeson and State of North Carolina that during this period her means of subsistence were provided for her by her son W m Powell that she has not in any manner aided or abetted the rebellion or those prosecuting the said rebellion or manifested a sympathy with their cause but on the contrary did during the said rebellion earnestly desire its suppression by force of arms.

and that she was last paid her pension On the fourth day of March A.D. One thousand eight hundred and Sixty Nine.
This application is made for the purpose of secur- -ing a restoration of her name to the pension rolls and of obtaining a new pension certificate such as she may be entitled to under existing laws.
reference being made to the evidence heretofore filed in the pension Office to substantiate her original claim. (Post office)
Sumberton North Carolina
Mary X Powell mark
Also personally appeared David McArthur. Alexander Humphrey residents of the county of Robeson and State of North Carolina persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit and who being by me duly sworn say that they were present and saw Mary Powell sign her name or make her mark to the foregoing declaration and they further swear that they have every reason to believe from the appearance of the applicant and their acquaintance with her that she is the identical person she represents herself to be. And they further swear that they have no interest in the prosecution of this claim. They also swear that she has

continued and still continues in her widowhood.
David M c Arthur
Alexander Humphrey
Sworn to and subscribed to before me by Mary Powell the applicant: and also by the said witnesses. In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and Seal of office: I have no interest direct or in direct } John B. Moore C.S.O. In the prosecution of this Claim }

State of North Carolina } County of Robeson }
On this 5 th day of October A D One thousand eight hundred and sixty nine personally appeared before me John C. Moore Clerk of the Superior Court in said state and county the same being a court of record in said state and county. Mary Powell about eighty years of age a resident of Robeson County in the state of North Carolina who being duly sworn according to law declares that she is the identical Mary Powell who was a pensioner on the roll of the agency at Fayetteville North Carolina and whose pension certificate herewith returned that she has resided since the first day of January A D 1861 as follows at the residence of her son W m W Powell in the county of Robeson and state of North Carolina that during this period her means of subsistence have been provided by her son W m W Powell and that she has not in any manner aided or abetted the rebellion or those prosecuting the said rebellion or manifested a sympathy with their cause but on the contrary did during said rebellion earnestly desire its suppression by force of arms and she was last paid her

pension on the fourth day of March AD 1864 1867 This application is made for the purpose of securing a restoration of her name to the pension rolls and of obtaining a new pension certificate such as she may be entitled to under existing laws reference being made to the evidence heretofore filed in the pension office to substantiate her original claim.
The contents of this paper were made known to Mary Powell when she signed her name (made her mark 'X') in my presence - John C. Moore
Mary her Powell mark Sumberton Robeson County North Carolina N.C.
Clerk of Sup o Court Robeson County N.C. Also personally appeared James Oxendine and James M. Baxley residents of Robeson County North Carolina persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit and who being by me duly sworn and say that they were present and saw Mary Powell make her mark to the foregoing declaration and they further swear that they have every reason to believe from the appearance of the applicant and their acquaintance with her that she is the identical person she represents herself to be,

and they further swear that they have no interest in the prosecution of this claim and they further swear that Mary Powell has continued and still continues in her widowhood and they further swear that their means of knowledge of the loyalty of Claimant - is that she is a strictly moral woman whom we have no doubt in as to her veracity on oath even when interested. further her association with her son. W m H Powell with whom she resides he was opposed to Secession & rebellion from its commencement to its termination voting against it first on every occasion giving no voluntary aid or abetting it in any manner that when he was conscripted he did not fight with the enemies of his government but kept out of the way in hopes that rebellion might be suppressed by force of arms speedily, that said W m H Powell has since the suppression of the rebellion been an active coworker with those who are reconstructing and trying to restore the government to its former greatness.
James Hendren
James M. Baxley

I sworn to and subscribed before me, this 5 th day of October A.D., 1869: and I hereby certify that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim
John C. Moore B.S.C.
Robeson County
South Carolina
I, Mary Powell, do solemnly swear in the presence of Almighty God, that I will henceforth faithfully support, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States and the union of the states thereunder: and I will, in like manner, abide by and faithfully support all laws and proclamations which have been made with- reference to the emancipation of slaves: so help me God
Sworn & subscribed her Mary Powell Jonah
in presence of
John C. Moore B.S.C.
Robeson County N.C.
The old Pension certificate was enclosed in a former application made in August last and has not been returned to Mary Powell

State of North Carolina }
Robson County } on this the 28 day of March 1853 Personally appeared before me one of the acting Justices of the peace in & for said County Mr. Charles Ivy aged 88 years who being duly sworn deposeth & saith that he was well acquainted with John Powell that he often heard him say he was a revolutionary soldier that he served under the command of Capt. Gillespy Capt. Whithed and others that he was in a Battle at Moores creek that the said John Powell remained in the service about 2 years that he was always reputed & recognized a soldier of said revolution war and further that he never heard or knew of any other man of the name that was he also says that he is well acquainted with Mrs Mary Powell widow of said John Powell & that he has heard she intends to apply for the pension due her husband and the said John Powell
his Charles Ivy mark
Sworn to & subscribed before me the date above writing
Jos Smith J.P.
State of North Carolina Robson County I Joseph Smith an acting Justice of the peace in & for said County do hereby certify that Mr Charles Ivy who made the foregoing certificate is a man of strict thought

and that full faith & credit are due to his statements whether on oath or otherwise I further certify that I have no personal interest in said claim whatever
Jos Smith J P (Seal)
State of North Carolina } Robeson County } I Shadrach Howell Clerk of the Court of Pleas & quarter sessions held for the county of Robeson aforesaid do hereby certify that Joseph Smith Esq whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing certificate that the said Joseph Smith was at the time of signing the same and now is an acting Justice of the peace in & for said of Robeson duly commissioned & sworn & that each of his official acts as such are intitled to full faith & credit in testimony of which I hereunto subscribe my name and affixed the County Seal of said Court the 29 th day of March 1853
Shd Howell Clk C.C " " " "

State of North Carolina
Robeson County }
on this the 28 day
of March 1853 Personally appeared before me one of the acting Justices of the Peace in & for said County Mr John W. Powell aged about 65 years & no kin to John Powell who being duly sworn deposeth & saith that he was well acquainted with John Powell about forty years & lived in Lumberton with him for many years & from what he has heard him say that he was always reputed & recognized as a soldier of the  rebellion war & further that he married a woman by the name of Mary Humphrey that now lives in this county & that he has reason to believe she intends to make application for the pension due her husband the said John Powell & also that he never heard or knew of any other man of the name that was a soldier of said war, sworn to & subscribed before me J. W. Powell the date above written
H. Bullock J.P.
State of North Carolina Robeson County I H. Bullock
one of the acting Justices of the peace in & for said County do hereby certify that John W. Powell who made the foregoing affidavit is a gentleman highly respected & of strict truth & that full faith & credit are due to his statements whether on oath or otherwise
I further certify that I have no personal interest in said claim whatever H. Bullock J.P. Seal

State of North Carolina } Robison County }
I Shadrach Howell Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions Held for the County of Robison aforesaid do hereby certify that H Bullock Esqr who signed genuine Signature appears to the foregoing certificate that the said Henry Bullock was at the time of signing the same & now is an acting Justice of the peace in & for said County of Robison duly commissioned & sworn & that each of his official acts as such are entitled to full faith & credit in testimony of which I hereunto subscribe my name and affixed the County Seal of said Court the 29 th day of March 1858
S. H. Howell Clerk " " " "

State of North Carolina } Robeson County } on this the 27 th day Feby 1854 Personally appeared before me the undersigned one of the acting Justices of the peace in & for said County Mr. John W. Powell a resident of said County who being duly sworn deposeth & saith that he was well acquainted with John Powell who he believes was a Revolutionary soldier that he frequently heard him say that he lived in Duplin County in time of the old Revolutionary war & that he moved from Duplin to Robeson County & lived there till he died about three (3) years ago he further says that he has seen Mrs. Mary Powell widow of said John Powell & that he believes she is living Sworn to & subscribed before me } J. W. Powell the date above written }
Who Affirmed J. P.
State of North Carolina Robeson County. I Thomas A Cromart one of the acting Justices of the peace in & for said County do hereby certify that John W. Powell who made the foregoing certificate was a member of the Convention that amended the Constitution of North Carolina from the County of Robeson aforesaid in the year eighteen hundred & thirty five (1835) that he is a man highly respected & of strict truth that his statements are entitled to full faith & credit

whether on oath or otherwise I further certify, that I have no personal interest in said claim whatever
Thos A Norment J. P. Seal
State of North Carolina
Robeson County } I Thadrick Howell Clerk of the court of pleas & quarter sessions, held for the County of Robeson aforesaid do hereby certify that Thomas A Norment Esq. whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing the certificate that the said Thomas A Norment is an acting Justice of the Peace and is the Chairman of the County Court of Robeson aforesaid that he was duly sworn & commissioned that his official acts as such are entitled to full faith & credit in testimony of which I hereunto subscribe my name & affixed the seal of my office the
1st day of March 1854
Thadrick Howell Clerk " " " "

State of North Carolina.
Office of Secretary of State.
I William Hill, Secretary of State, in and for the State of North Carolina, do hereby certify, that it appears of record in this Office, that John W. Powell Esq. was a member of the Convention for revising the Laws of this State, which Convention met in Raleigh in the year 1835, from the County of Robison. Given under my hand this 14 th day of June 1854.
W. Hill Secretary of State

Supplemental.
To and in support of a declaration heretofore made by Mrs Mary Powell
State of North Carolina } Robison County } on this the 27 day of February 1854 Personally appeared before me the undersigned one of the acting Justices of the peace in & for said County Mrs Mary Powell widow of John Powell who being duly sworn deposeth & saith that her said husband was a Revolutionary soldier & that he lived in duplin Duplin County in time of the old Revolutionary war that he then moved from Duplin County to Robison County & lived there until he died
Her Mary X Powell mark
Sworn to & subscribed before me the date above written
Elias Bayley J.P.
State of North Carolina } Robison County } I Elias Bayley one of the acting Justices of the peace in & for said County do here by certify that Mrs Mary Powell who made the foregoing affidavit is a lady of strict trust and

that her statements are entitled to full faith and credit whether on oath or otherwise I also certify that I have no personal interest in said claim whatever
Elias Bayley J.P. Seal
State of North Carolina } Robeson County } I Shadrach Howell clerk of the Court of pleas & quarter sessions held for the County of Robeson aforesaid do hereby certify that Elias Bayley Esq. whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing certificate that then Elias Bayley was at the time of signing the same & now is an acting Justice of the peace in & for said County of Robeson duly sworn & commissioned & that each of his official acts as such are entitled to full faith & credit in testimony of which I hereunto subscribe my name & affixed my seal of office the 1 st day of March 1854
S. H. Howell Clerk " " " "

N o 38, 617
John Powell deed A. B.
Act June 7, 1832
Geo. Ames Present

I, Mary Powell do solemnly swear in the presence of Almighty God that I wife henceforth faithfully support protect and defend the Constitution of the United States and the union of the States thereunder that I will in like manner abide by and faithfully support the laws and proclamations which have been made during the existing rebellion with reference to the emancipation of slaves So help me God
Sworn to & Subscribed.
Mary his Powell marks
before me John C. Moore BSc for Robeson County North Carolina

State of North Carolina
Robison County } On this the 11 day of March 1853 Personally appeared before the undersigned an acting Justice of the peace in & for said County Mr. W. W. Jones who being duly sworn deposeth & saith that he was acquain- -ted with John Powell that he heard him say that he was a Revolutionary Soldier that he believes he served under Capt. Gillaspie & others he further says that he heard several old men say that John Powell ought to have been paid for his services, & likewise he was allways recognized and reputed by them as a revolutionary soldier & further that he never heard or knew of any other man of the name that was a revolutionary soldier & further that he is acquainted with Mrs. Mary Powell widow of John Powell & that he believes that she is living & that he heard she intends to make applica- -tion for the pension due her husband the said John Powell.
W. W. Jones
Sworn to & subscribed before me the date above written
Angus M c Donald J.P.
State of North Carolina Robison County I Angus M c Donald an acting Justice of the peace in & for said County do hereby certify that Mr. W. W. Jones who made the foregoing affidavit is a gentleman highly respected

and of strict truth & that full faith and credit are due to his statements whether on oath or otherwise. I further certify that I have no personal interest in said claim whatever
Angus M c Donald J.P. (seal)
State of North Carolina
Robison County
} I Shadrach Howell Clerk of the Court of pleas & quarter sessions held for the County of Robison aforesaid do hereby certify that Angus M c Donald Esq. whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing Certificate that the said Angus M c Donald is an acting Justice of peace in & for said County of Robison duly commissioned & sworn & that each of his official acts as such are entitled to full faith & credit in testimony of which thereunto Subscribe my name and affixed the County seal of said Court the 29 th day of March 1853
Shd Howell Clk C.C. C" " " "

State of North Carolina Roberson County } on this the 28 day of February 1853 Personally appeared before the undersigned an acting Justice of the peace in & for said County Mr Alfred Biggs who being duly sworn deponeth & saith that he was well acquainted with John Powell that he frequently heard him say that he was a soldier of the Revolutionary war that he was off in companies in the service that he was known & recognized as a revolutionary soldier that he never heard of any other man that was of the name that was. He further states that he is well acquainted with Mrs Mary Powell widow of John Powell that she is still living & that he heard that she intends to make application for the pension due her husband the said John Powell Alfred Biggs
Sworn to & subscribed the day & year above written before me
Elias Bayley J.P. (seal) State of North Carolina Roberson County I Elias Bayley an acting Justice of the peace in & for said County do hereby certify that Mr Alfred Biggs who made the foregoing affidavit is a man of strict truth & that full faith & credit are due his statements I further certify that I have no personal interest in the foregoing claim Elias Bayley J.P. (seal)

State of North Carolina } Robison County } I Thaddeus Howell Clerk of the court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions held for the County of Robison aforesaid do hereby certify that Elias Barclay Esq r whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing certificate that the said Elias Barclay was at the time of signing the same & now is an acting Justice of the peace in & for said County of Robison duly commissioned & sworn & that each of his official acts as such are entitled to full faith & credit in testimony of which I hereunto subscribe my name and affixed the County Seal of said Court, at the 29 th day of March. — 1853.
S. Howell  Clerk  66 " " " "

State of North Carolina } Robson County } on this the 22 of
July 1853 Personally appeared before me, the undersigned an acting Justice of the peace in & for said County of Robson Mr. Elias Carlisle resident of said County, who being duly sworn, deposeth & saith that he was well acquainted with John Powell & Mary Humphry some years before they were married & that he believes the said John Powell & Mary Humphry were married in the year 1816 in the County of Robson aforesaid & that he believes they were lawfully married & that their marriage never was disputed, & that they lived together as man & wife until they were separated by death about two years & a half ago. And further that the said Mrs Mary Powell widow of said John Down Powell is living
Elias Carlisle
Sworn to & subscribed before me the date above written
Elias Bapery J.P.

State of North Carolina
Robson County } I Elias Bayley
one of the acting Justices of the peace in & for said County do hereby certify that Mr Elias Carlisle who made the foregoing affidavit is a man of strict truth & that full faith & credit are due to his statements whether on oath or otherwise
Elias Bayley J.P. Seal
State of North Carolina
Robson County } I Thaddeus Howell Clerk of the
Court of pleas & quarter sessions held for the County of Robson aforesaid do hereby certify that Elias Bayley Esqr whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing certificate that the said Elias Bayley Esqr was at the time of signing the same & now is an acting Justice of the peace in & for said County of Robson duly sworn & commissioned that each of his official acts as such are entitled to full faith & credit in testimony of which I herunto subscribe my
name & affixed the seal of my office the 17 th day of September A.D. 1853
Thos Howell Clerk " "

Washington June 22 '54 Hon S P Waldo Sir
Enclosed you will find additional evidence in support of the case of John Powell of North Carolina act 7 June 1832.
You state in your letter to me of the 30 Sept last, that the widow does not state the place of her husband's residence at the time he entered the service, and that he "is not identified as the person who performed the service certified by the Comptroller"
She now makes a statement showing that her husband resided in Du- -plin County, which she proves as well as that of his having been generally recog- -nised by his friends and neighbors as as a Revolutionary Soldier by persons of the highest respectability, one of whom Mr John W Powell was, a member of the Committee for revising the laws of the State.
The Comptroller's Certificate shows that the Payments to John Powell were made by the Auditor of the Wilmington District. And that the Officers under whom

he served belonged to that District. The evidence which I now present shows that Mr Powell husband lived in Duplin County, which is in that District. It is shown clearly to the histo- rians of a number of the most respectable Witnesses, that Powell was beloved by his friends and neighbors, who have rendered much service in the war of the Revolution, which I deem entirely satisfactory, to identify him with the Document referred to in the Comptroller, Certificate
Very Respectfully Very Obediently Geo. L. Ames
PS The payment to John Powell covers about 20 mrs sum

Brief in the case of Mary Powell, widow of John Robeson County and State of North Carolina, act 3 d Feby: 1853.
Claim, ("original," or "for increase." )
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband was a pensioner under the act of 7 th Jan. 1832.
Two Witnesses testify to general reputation of marriage & Cohabitation.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Geo. C. Ames, Esq. Name and residence of Agent Present,
H. B. B. Examining Clerk.

John Powell, deed North Carolina
Act June 7, 1832-
Admitted 18 \frac{1}{2} mos Private, at $6 \frac{66}{100} per annum, from March 4, 1831 to January 19, 1851, when he died.
Certificate payable to Mary Powell, his widow
Atty
Geob. Amos
Present.

Writ in the case of John Powell, deceased. Robeson County and State of North Carolina act June 7, 1832
Claim, ("original," or "for increase." )
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Service - Records of N. C. - and Traditionary Death & Marriage - Parole
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Name and residence of Agent
Geo. Ames Present
J. G. Dreyer
Examining Clerk.

Restoration Inc
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Brief in the Case of
Mary Powell Widow of John who was a
Raleigh
Private in Re War.
Lumberton
Robeson
County and State of
North Carolina
Act
2 Sec Feb. 3. 1853.
CLAIM FOR NEW PENSION CERTIFICATE,
Sec 11. Act July 27. 1868.
PROOF EXHIBITED,
Last pension roll of Fayetteville N.C. at $61.66 pr ann & paid to March 4. 1861. Certificate surrendered.
Qualify, loyalty & continued widowhood shown.
She declares she has been loyal and desired the suppression of the rebellion by force of arms. Her declarations are sustained by the affidavits of witnesses who are entitled to be credible.
Admitted Oct 13. 1869 to pension at $61.66 pr ann to commence March 4. 1869 & terminate July 26. 1868 & also at $96. pr ann to commence July 27. 1868.
W. E. Trask Examining Clerk.
Name and residence of Agent.
Claimant
Lumberton
Robeson Co
N. Carolina.
Ed.

Payment to be made at Fayetteville by James Huske Esq
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of
North Carolina
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 28, 1853, Page 137. Vol. C
G. J. Gentry Clerk.

Department of the Interior.
WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that in conformity with the 2d section of the act of Feb- uary 3, 1853.
Mary Powell, , , , widow of John Powell, , , , who was a private in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Sixty one, dollars and Sixty Six, cents per annum, commencing on the 3d of February, 1853, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the Department of the Interior, this Thirtieth day of June, one thousand eight hundred and fifty four.
W. McLellan Secretary of the Interior.
Examined and Countersigned.
S. P. Hildreth Commissioner of Pensions.

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State of North Carolina
Robeson County } I Shadrach Howell Clerk of the Court of Pleas and quarter Sessions held for the County of Robeson aforesaid do hereby certify that I have diligently searched amongst the file and Records of in the County Court Clerk's office of said County for the Marriage License Bond of John Powell who it is said was married to Mary Humphrey of said County in the year of one thousand eight hundred and sixteen (1816) In testimony of which there and that I have failed to find said Bond in said office or any where else In testimony of which I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the County Seal of said Court at office the 17 th day of September 1853
S. H. Howell Clerk

State of North Carolina,
Robeson County } on this the 9 day of Sept.
1853 Personally appeared before me the undersigned subscriber one of the acting Justices of the peace in & for said County Mr Samuel Humphry aged about 68 years who being duly sworn deponeth & saith that he was well acquainted with John Powell & Mary Humphry long before they were married, that he believes they were married in Oct March 1816 that he was present. That they were lawfully married & that they lived together as man & wife till they were separated by death about 20 years & a half ago & further that the said Mrs Mary Powell is still living
His
Samuel H Humphry, mark.
Sworn to & subscribed before me the date above written
Jos Smith J.P.
State of North Carolina Robeson County } I Joseph Smith one of the acting Justices of the peace in & for said County do hereby certify that Samuel Humphry who made the foregoing affidavit is man of strict truth and that his statements are entitled to full faith and credit whether on oath or otherwise & further certify that I have no interest in said claim whatever
Jos. Smith J.P. Seal

State of North Carolina
Robson County } I Shadrach Howell Clerk of the court of pleas & quarter sessions held for the County of Robson afore said do hereby certify that Jos Smith Esqr whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing certificate that the said Jos Smith was at the time of signing the same & now is an acting Justice of the peace in & for said County of Robson duly commissioned & sworn & that each of his official acts as such are entitled to full faith & credit in testimony of which I hereunto subscribe my name and affixed the seal of my office the 17 th day of Sep r 1853
Shd Howell Clerk
" " " "

State of North Carolina Robson County } on this the 27 day of February 1854 Personally appeared before me the undersigned one of the acting Justices of the peace in & for said County Mr Samuel Humphry a resident of said County who being duly sworn deposeth & saith that he was well acquainted with Mr John Powell who he believes was a Revolutionary soldier & that he heard him say that he lived in Duplin County in time of the Revolutionary war & that he moved from Duplin County to Robson County and lived in Robson County until he died about three (3) years ago & further that he is well acquainted with Mrs Mary Powell & that she lives
his Samuel + Humphry sworn to & subscribed before me } mand the date above written }
Elias Bayley S.P.
State of North Carolina Robson County. I Elias Bayley one of the acting Justices of the peace in & for said County do hereby certify that Mr Samuel Humphry who made the foregoing affidavit is a man of strict trust & that his statements are entitled to full faith & credit whether on oath otherwise. I also certify that I have no personal interest in said claim whatever
Elias Bayley S.P. Seal

State of North Carolina
Robison County
I Shadrach Howell Clerk of the Court of pleas & quarter sessions held for the County of Robison aforesaid do hereby certify that Elias Barclay Esqr whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing certificate that the said Elias Barclay was at the time of signing the same & now is an acting Justice of the peace in & for said County of Robison duly sworn & commissioned & that each of his official acts as such are intitled to full faith & credit in testimony of which I hereunto subscribe my name & affixed my seal of office the 1 st day of March AD 1854
S. H. Howell Clk C.C. " " " "

Washington May 4. 1855 Hon L P Wallace Sir
I enclose herewith the application of Mary Powell widow of John and of Susan Langley widow of William for Bounty Land under the act of March 1855
These widows are both receiving Pensions under the act of 3 Feb 1855 on account of the Rev- =olutionary Services of their husbands Reference is made to their papers now on file for evidence of Service and of their marriage
Very Respectfully Your obed Servt Geo L Adams

Washington April 11. 1833
Sir
Enclosed you will please find the declaration and other papers in support of the claim of John Powell of North Carolina to a pension under the act of 7 June 1832
Very Respectfully Your obedt Servt G. B. Lee
Hon L. P. Waldo Commr of Pensions

State of North Carolina Comptroller's Office.
I, William J. 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:
John Powell
Book W. No. 1, page 4 £7. 8 specie private in Capt. John Whitehead's Company, Wilmington District.
Book No. 14 page 76 £8. 14. 8 specie.
" " " " 87 £1. 8. — "
" " " " 114 £7. 12. — "
" " 23 " 4, £25. 8. — "
" " 26 " 39 £3. 15. — "
" " " " 84 £2. 10. — "
49, 7, 8 In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of Office this 18th. day of June 1853.
Wm. J. Clarke, Compt'r.
I further certify that Captains Gillespie and Middleton had their accounts allowed by the auditors of Wilmington District.
Wm. J. Clarke, Compt'r.

EWING L. DAVIS FIFTH DISTRICT TENNESSEE
Congress of the United States House of Representatives Washington, D. C.
June 2, 1930.
The Commissioner, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Mr. Commissioner:
Please advise me whether a pension was ever granted to John W. Powell on account of his service in the Revolutionary War, and any other information relative to his service which your records may show. He is supposed to have served in Virginia, although he may have drawn his pension from North Carolina, South Carolina or Georgia.
Awaiting your advices, for which I thank you, I am
Yours very sincerely,
Ewing L. Davis.

Congress of the United States House of Representatives Washington, D. C.
June 2, 1930.
The Commissioner, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Mr. Commissioner:
Please advise me whether pensions were ever granted to David Craig and Robert Craig by the Federal Government on account of their service in the Revolutionary War, together with any other information relative to their service which your files show.
I am advised that David Craig, a native of Pennsylvania, was a citizen of the State of Franklin in 1785 and built one of the two Craig Forts in Blount County, Tennessee. He was the Father of Robert Craig, who was also born in Pennsylvania, and it is understood that both of them served in the Revolutionary War.
Awaiting your advices, for which I thank you,
I am
Yours very sincerely,
Alvin R. Davis,

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the 2 nd section of the act of the 3 rd of February 1853 State of North Carolina
Robson County } on this the 9 day of Sept 1853 Personally appeared before the subscriber an acting Justice of the peace in & for said County Mrs Mary Powell resident of said County & state aforesaid aged about 70 years who being 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 3 rd of February 1853 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war. that she is the widow of John Powell who was a soldier of the Revolutionary war. that she often heard her said husband say that he was drafted that she believes he served under the command of Capt Whithed Capt Middleton Capt Gellaspy & others. that she believes he was in the service 18 months or more &c. She further declares that she was married to the said John Powell in the year 1816. that her said husband died on the 19 of January 1857 aged 92 that she was not married to him prior to the 2 nd day of January 1800 but at the time above stated. She further declares that she is now a widow Further she would refer you to a declaration heretofore made by her & sent to the department & also to depositions already sent sworn to & subscribed before me the date above written
Mary Powell mar/s
Jos Smith J.P.
I certify that this applicant from her situation appearance and bodily infirmity is unable to attend court.
Jos Smith J.P. (Seal)

State State of North Carolina of Robeson County } 3
We the undersigned acting Justices of the peace in & for said County of Robeson do hereby certify that we have examined the foregoing declaration of Mrs Mary Powell & believe the statements she has made are correct & true that she is a lady of strict truth & that full faith & credit are due to her statements whether on oath or otherwise we further certify that we were acquainted with the said John Powell the husband of said Mrs Mary Powell & that we believe that he was fully a old as stated & that it was known to that we believe he was a soldier of the Revolutionary war & that the aforesaid Mrs Mary Powell is his widow In testimony of which we have hereunto set our hands and seal. We also certify that we have no personal interest in said claim whatever
Jos Smith J.P. (Seal) C. Staten J.P. (Seal) J.P. (Seal) John H. Dean

State of North Carolina Robison County } I Thaddeus Howell Clerk of the Court of pleas & quarter sessions held for the County of Robison aforesaid do hereby certify that Jos Smith Charles Staten & John G. McLean Esqrs whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing certificate that the said Jos. Smith Charles Staten & John G. McLean are acting Justices of the peace in & for said County of Robison duly commissioned & sworn sworn & that each of their official acts as such are entitled to full faith & credit. that the said Court is a court of record & that three Justices of the peace are sufficient to hold the same & transact common business necessary to be acted on in said Court In testimony of which I hereunto subscribe my name & affixed my seal of office the 17 th day of Sept AD 1853
Thad Howell Clerk