Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 4039, for David Montgomery, North Carolina

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Montgomery, David Margaret
N. 4039
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1853. March 8. Duplicate notification sent to Pension Agt.
9. 281
North Carolina - ct
Margaret Montgomery dead widow of David Montgomery NC who was a Private in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 21 Dollars 63 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843. Ending 18 July 1845.
Certificate of Pension issued the 21 day of Feb, 1852 and sent to
Hon T. L. Clingman Asheville N.C.
[Acts of March 3, 1843, & June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 2 - Page 157

7152
North Carolina
David Montgomery
of Burke Co in the State of N. Carolina who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Alexander of the Regt. commanded by Col Polk in the N.C. mnt. for 7 mos. 12 days.
Inscribed on the Roll of North Carolina at the rate of 24 Dollars 63 Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 7 day of March 1833 and sent to William Roane Morganton N.C.
Arrears to the 14th of March 1833 $40.21 Semi-ann. allowance ending 4 Sept. 1833 12.31
$52.52
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by W. L. Williams Clerk Book E Vol. 6 Page 48

State of North Carolina, ss Court of Pleas and Quarter Burke County } Sessions May Term, 1852
On this 14 th day of May, 1852, personally appeared in open court and before the court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions now opened and held in Morganton in and for the County aforesaid William Bradshaw a resident of the said County aged 60 years, and a son in Law of David & Margaret Montgomery both deceased, who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838. Entitled an act granting pensions to certain widows of Revolutionary soldiers, That this declarant the aforesaid William Bradshaw in the behalf of himself and the other heirs of the said David Montgomery, States, that the said David Montgomery was a Soldier in the Army of the Revolution as the heirs do understand and as such he served the the United States against the common enemy for which service he drew a Pension under the act of 7 June, 1832. at the rate of $24-63 per annum
Furthermore, that the said David Montgomery was married, as he only believes, about the close of the Revolution (about) in 1783 or 1784, to one Margaret Allen in the County of Mecklenburg N.C and as husband and wife they lived together till the death of the said David Montgomery which took place at his late residence in the County of Burke on the — day of April, 1834. and that his widow the aforesaid Margaret departed this life in the County of Cherokee on or about the 15 th day of July, 1845. as this declarant understands & believes, at an advanced age, not having intermarried since the death of her said husband leaving surviving the 5 following named Children

Jane Montgomery, Ann Bradshaw, (wife of declarant) Polly Montgomery, Martha England and Allen Montgomery who are the only living children of the said Margaret Montgomery deceased living in this country or known to be living. That there was other children that removed to foreign parts that have not been heard of for many years and are supposed to be dead
This declarant also states that he has now in his possession an old family Bible that belonged to the aforesaid David & Margaret Montgomery, in which there is a Record of some of their childrens ages. This record shows that Martha Montgomery was born in December 1789, Allen Montgomery on the 28 th February 1794, and Polly Montgomery in January 1797, which record he believes to be correct since so far as it shows the ages of the above named children. That he has always understood & believes that Martha Montgomery, above named, was their fourth child after marriage and that Polly born in 1797 is the youngest of their family of seven children, and that the record herein spoken of is herewith appended for the inspection of the war department
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year first above written before the court
W. S. Sudderth, Clk
William Bradshaw
And the Court doth hereby certify, that it has been shown to the satisfaction of the court that William Bradshaw, the above declarant, is a person of intelligence & respectability and that his statements in the above case are entitled to full faith and credit. Also that he is a son in law of David & Margaret Montgomery, deceased. That the said David Montgomery was a Revolutionary Pensioner and died at his late residence in the County of Burke in April 1834- leaving a widow by the name of Margaret who removed

to the County of Cherokee North Carolina where she died some years after the death of her said husband leaving surviving the following children (viz) Jane Montgomery, Ann Bradshaw, Polly Westmoreland, Martha England and Allen Montgomery who are the only surviving children of said dec d & all of lawful age
B. Mc. Avery Chmn of P. T.
State of North Carolina
I William S. Sudderth clerk of the court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the County of Burke and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of our said court in the matter of the application of the heirs of Margaret Montgomery for a Pension
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office, at Office in Morganton this 14th day of May, 1852.
William S. Sudderth Clk. Co. Co.

State of North Carolina Mecklenburg County } }
I Braly Dats Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions held for the County and State aforesaid do hereby Certify that upon application to me I have made a Careful & diligent search for a Marriage Bond of David Montgomery to Margaret Allen, and have failed to find any such Bond on file, in my Office - I further Certify that the files of Marriage Bonds have formerly been kept in a very irregular manner and I have no doubt that many of them have been lost.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name and affixed my seal of Office at Charlotte this 19 th day of May A. D. 1852.
B. Dats Clerk of Mecklenburg Co. Court

THE NEW TESTAMENT Of our LORD and SAVIOUR JESUS CHRIST,
Translated out of the ORIGINAL GREEK; And with the former TRANSLATIONS Diligently Compared and Revised, By His MAJESTY's Special Command
Appointed to be Read in Churches.

When Montgomery was born January the 2 d 1792 When Montgomery was born January the 2 d 1780 Martha ore Montgomery Born December the 20 th in the year 1789 When Montgomery was born January the 2 d 1791 Martha Montgomery was born 30 th of May 1791 When Montgomery was born the year of our Lord 1791 December the 30 th day

State of North Carolina } Court of Pleas and Quarter Burke County } Sessions October Court 1832
On this 20 th day of October 1832 personally appeared in open Court before the Justices holding said Court David Montgomery a resident Citizen of the County of Burke State of North Carolina aged about 77 years, who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of an act of Congress passed 9 th June 1832
That he entered the service of the U States under the following officers and served as follows.
1 st He went as a volunteer under Captain James Alexander of the Mecklenburgh N Carolina Militia Commanded by Col Thomas Polk against the Tories across Broad River into what is now Rutherford County known to be the upper part of South Carolina. defeated the Tories & drove them off the prisoners we took were sent to Salisbury. — we were out for 8 weeks about the year 1776.
2 nd he went under the same officers in the same service to a place called Crops Creek against the Scotch Tories got there after they were defeated went as far as Cannbleton & the enemy being defeated & scattered we returned home. he thinks this was in in the Spring of 1776 or perhaps 1777. we were out or in other words called on to serve a three months tour & when we got home the were disbanded. as having served the 3 months tour.
3 rd the next expedition was up into Lincoln that now is under Captain William Alexander Col. he cannot recollect only out a few weeks.
5 th the next regular tour was for 3 months to Charleston under Captain James By born in Regiment of Col Livingston. in the year 1780 or 1781 He knows with certainty that it was at the time Charleston was when

Charleston was besieged by the British army under General Clinton: we were in the town when it was taken & made prisoners of war: I was paroled and never served a regular tour again although I often went out as a volunteer against the Tories for a short time. I was drafted this 3 months tour for the Charleston expedition. I have no documentary evidence of my services, and I hereby relinquish every claim whatever to a claim for a pension or annuity except the present and declare that my name is not on the pension list roll of the agency of any State.
Questions by the Court.
1 st When and where were you born? answer I was born in Pennsylvania Lancaster County in the year 1754 or 1755.
2 nd Have you any record of your age? answer I have not.
3 rd Where were you living when called into service? answer I lived in the County of Mecklenburgh N. Carolina where have you lived since the revolutionary war and where do you now live? I lived in Mecklenburgh N.C. from the time of the Revolutionary war until 1800. then moved to this County & lived here ever since.
4 th How were you called into service: were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? answer I was a volunteer all the service except the tour to Charleston & then I was drafted.
5 th State the names of some of the regular officers you served with or who were with the troops, where you served such Continental and Militia regiments as you can recollect and the general circumstances of your service.
answer, In my first & second & third tours of duty I do not recollect any Continental  Regular officers or regiments with us except Genl

Re. the said & I think that he ever was a Militia officer but cannot say with certainty - He was in the expedition to Cape Breton. When we reached Charleston it was besieged on the Land by the British & we got into the City by water down Coopers River General Lincoln was the Continental officer in command of Charleston but I cannot say what regular or militia forces were there for I have forgotten all of their names but our own Commanders as before stated. When the City was surrendered to the British I was paroled & then I took the best way I could home. After that I several times served against the Tories but it was only for a short time & never again was out on a three months tour.
6. I do not recollect I ever received a written discharge from the service for when our tour was out the officers in command regularly disbanded us & left us to get home the best way we could -
7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood who can testify to your general character for truth and veracity, and good behavior and your services in the revolution. In answer to this question I can only say that my neighbors are not here except James Kincaid whose affidavit is attached. & that I have no direct other testimony of my services but the affidavit of Conrad Brump herewith offered marked (A)
David & Mary G. ...
Sworn to in open court. 26 Oct. 1832
Sub J. E. ...

State of North Carolina } Court of Pleas and (A) Wake County } Quarter Sessions October Court 1832
Conrad Brump swears that at the time the British besieged Charleston in the year 1780 he was in the Company of Gabriel Enox Captain under Lington Col of the Militia who served under General Lincoln in the defence of Charleston that at that time he knew David Montgomery a private in said regiment well and that said Montgomery then served in the Militia under Col Lington in the defence of Charleston and knows well that said Montgomery was taken a prisoner by the British he Montgomery being in the American Service. — Conrad Brump Amen
Sworn to in open Court this 23 rd October 1832
Test J E M in let
James Kincaid swears that he was well acquainted with David Montgomery in the war of the revolution that he never served with him but that he knows of his being off in the Service & knowing of that it was generally reported & believed then as well as now that he was a Soldier of the revolution him to in present James Kincaid the 26 October 1832 mark
Test J E M in let

And the Court do certify hereby declare their opinion that after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the war department, that the above named applicant David Montgomery was a revolutionary soldier and served as he has stated and the Court further certifies that it appears to them that Conrad Grump and James Kincaid, who have sworn to the foregoing affidavits were also revolutionary soldiers and are both inhabitants of this County and are credible persons and entitled to Credit.
James Ewing Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings in the matter of the application of David Montgomery for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hands and Seal of said Court at this 7th day of October 1832.
Test
J Ewing
Private David M c Henry 77
19411

No 19411
David Montgomery Pike County North Carolina
from 1776 private 7 months 12 days.
$ 24. \frac{63}{100}
William Stone Morganton North Carolina

BRIEF in the case of David Montgomery  of Burke County in the State of North Carolina  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? a Court.  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 77.  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years. Months. Days.     Vol — In 1776 42 Private Capt Alexander Col Polk   1776 or 77 3 " " " " "   "few weeks" " " " " "   Drafted 1780 or 81 3 " " Osborn Col Lington  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? at the capture of Charleston  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Mecklenburg Co N.C.  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Living Witnesses - Traditional evid.  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? The certificate of the certifying officer is not attached to the sheet of paper which contains the affidavit by a piece of tape the ends of which are — 
X Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Dyer Castor
Examining Clerk.

May 14, 1964
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BA-J/HEL
David Montgomery-W.4039
Miss Danie Hall 940 Faxon Avenue Memphis, Tennessee
Dear Madam:
The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, W.4039, based upon the military service of David Montgomery in that war.
David Montgomery was born in 1754 or 1755, in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The names of his parents are not shown in the papers in the pension claim.
While residing in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, he volunteered and served as a private with the North Carolina Troops, as follows: in 1776, six weeks in Captain James Alexander's Company, Colonel Thomas Polk's Regiment and went out against the Tories; again in 1776, or in the spring of 1777, three months under same officers; later, date not given, a few weeks in Captain William Alexander's Company; in 1780, three months in Captain James Osborn's Company, Colonel Lillington's Regiment, was at the siege of Charleston where he was taken prisoner and paroled; length of time held in captivity not shown; afterward, he served on several short tours against the Tories, dates and officers' names not shown.
Could not identify Capt Jas. Alexander as of 1761 & could not find any Capt Jas Osborn
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 26, 1832, while residing in Burke County, North Carolina, to which county he had moved from Mecklenburg County in 1800.
He died at his residence in Burke County, North Carolina, in April, 1834.
The soldier married in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, in 1783 or 1784, Margaret Allen. She died in Cherokee County, North Carolina, July 15, 1845.

It was stated that David and Margaret Montgomery had seven children. The names of only five are shown, all of whom survived their mother. They were:
Jane Montgomery date of birth not given. Ann Montgomery " " " " " , married William Bradshaw, who, in 1852, was aged sixty years and resided in Burke County, North Carolina. Martha England born December 30, 1789. Allen Montgomery " February 28, 1794. Polly Westmoreland(the youngest) " January 21, 1797.
The following is also shown.
Margaret Montgomery " December 30, 1754.
One Allen Montgomery resided in Cherokee County, North Carolina, in 1852. No relationship to the family was shown.
There are no further family data.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator.

11. 393
North Carolina - A Margaret Montgomery deed widow of David who died on the of in the State of who was a Private in the commanded by Captain of the commanded by in the time for Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll of Asheville at the rate of 24 Dollars 63 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 24 day of Sept: 1852 and sent to Hon T. S. Pungman Asheville N.C. Arrears to the 4th of Semi-annual allowance ending
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act July 7, 1838. } R. M. Rae Clerk. Recorded by Vol. 1 - Page 301 Book D

Counts & Calyptra
David Montgomery died 1834
Margaret " " 15 July 1845-
Left following children - Jane Montgomery - Ann Bradshaw, Polly Westmoreland - Martha England, and Allen Montgomery Marries in '83 - Family Record
David Montgomery was a pensioner under Act June 7 1832 - at $24.63 c - 7 months & 12 days pri - J. Riplett

1921 Feb. 21 Hist. to Joseph Mont- gomery
1934 May 14 - Hist to Miss Danie Hall. Letter in case John Metlock- A. 4723 - 8 Oct.
Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 4039
Margt Montgomery Wid.
David Montgomery Br. Rev. Wm
Act: Feb. 23, 1833 June 11/44
Index: -Vol. M. , Page 59
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Morgantown N. C. June the 26 1852
Sir
Enclosed you will receive the evidence in support of a claim supposed to be due the heirs of Margaret Montgomery dec d apportioned under the act of 7 July 1838. which you will please to examine at your earliest convenience and advise me of the result through our member the Hon T. L. Clingman and oblige
Yours Respectfully J. A. Bellus
Hon J. E. North Comm r of Pensions Washington City DC

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims , of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of David Montgomery — which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? No VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal?

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? No XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? No XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had? XIV. † If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service? If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses? Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct? XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service? XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? No XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered?
 EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words: "Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades; For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____ For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must in every case be clearly shewn under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
‡QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
‡QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
¶ In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.

Pension Office Sept 18 1852
North C. Rolls 3 June 7 1832 3 Dan d Montgomery pri $24 63 / 100 per an 3 to what time paid?
Tristult
J. S. Gallagher Esq (There is no Daniel Montgomery 3 auditor in the North Carolina Roll. There is a David Montgomery of the above rate, Paid to H r March 1834, if he is your man W. P. P.

July 19 - 52
Adm l p o ij: case of Margaret Mont- gomery. deed
Hon. K. Klingman A. Rep o
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. Pension Office, Official Business.
Commissioner

Margaret Montgom- ery dec? - widow of David A.C.
adm? July 7 1838
pri 7 mo. & 12 d. $24.63 per annum from 4th March 1836 to 15 th July 1848- when she died
except 2 yrs.
Payable to Jane Montgomery - Ann Bradshaw - Betsy Westmoreland Martha England & Allen Montgomery only surviving children
Cost to Hon. T. L. Clingman Asheville N.C.

Hon. J. E. Heath Comm. of Pensions Washington City D.C.

Asheville N.C. Feby 28-1853
Sir,
I rec d a few weeks since a pension Certificate under Act of 7 July 1838 due Margaret Montgomery dec d and pay able to her Children Application has been made at the Agency at Asheville for payment and the Agent Mr. Hardy says that he has rec d no instruction from your Department to pay said claim, and refused payt.
Your early attention to this business will oblige all parties interested
Yours very Truly S. A. Bellis, AG for Claimants
Hon. J. E. Heath Comm r of Pensions Washington City DC

Brief in the case of Margaret Montgomery widow of David County and State of North Carolina act July 7 1838
Claim, ("original," or "for increase." )
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband was a Pensioner, act June 7 1832 at $24, 63 o
Proof of marriage: Documentary
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Name and residence of Agent Hon T. L. Clingman Asheville N.C.
Thornton Fripette Examining Clerk.

Rev War Rev. War Section.
University Club of Harrisburg
February 11, 1921.
U. S. Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
Will you kindly give me an abstract of the pension statements, or service, if you have any on file of
James Montgomery, a resident of Mecklenburg county, North Carolina, during and after the Revolutionary War.
also of
David Montgomery, a resident of the same county & State.
Thanking you for any information you may be able to furnish. I am
Very truly yours,
Joseph Montgomery 2 nd
309 Chestnut Street, Harrisburg, Pa.

July 10/52
Heirs of Margaret Montgomery
bet 7 July 1838
May Kirby
How. K. Chapman H. R. P.

No. 14.725 Margaret Montgomery dec widow of David N. R.
3 rd and last 18/52 ad July 7 1838

May 14, 1934
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BA-J/EEI.
Miss Danie Hall 940 Faxon Avenue Memphis, Tennessee
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to John Matlock, David, John and William Montgomery, all of Caswell County, North Carolina, soldiers of the Revolutionary War.
Due to the great demand for Revolutionary War data and the limited clerical force available for furnishing such data, it has not been possible to make a series of investigations and reports for one person or organization. You are furnished herewith the histories of John Matlock and David Montgomery, the data for which were obtained from the respective claims for pension based upon their military service in the Revolutionary War.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of David Montgomery a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     1776 6 weeks Pol. James Alexander Thomas Polk N.C.   1776 or 1777 3 mos. James Alexander Thomas Polk   ✓ a few weeks William Alexander   1780 3 mos. James Osborn Gillington   Taken prisoner at Charleston and paroled, date not stated  
Battles engaged in, Siege of Charleston
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Merkleburg Co. N.C.
Date of application for pension, Oct 26 1832 The claim was allowed.
Residence at date of application, Burke Co. N.C. since 1800
Age at date of application, b. in 1752 or 1753 in Lancaster County Penn.
Remarks: He was in 1783 or 1784 in Mecklenburg County N.C. Margaret Allan  She died July 15 1845 in Linn County Iowa. They had children:  Jane, Ann wife of Wm Bradshaw. Martha England b. in Dec. 1789  Allen Montgomery b. Feb 28 1794 and Polly Westmoreland b. Jan 1797  are the only ones whose names are stated
Respectfully,
Commissioner.