Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 7930, for John Parish, North Carolina

SERVICE
N.C.
Parish John Elizabeth
R. 7930
CONTENTS

555 Elizabeth Parish
N. G.
act 4 July 36
m 72
7930

Declaration
In Order to obtain the benefit of the third section of the act of Congress of the 4 th July 1836.
State of North Carolina } ss. Warren County — }
On This 22 nd day of May 18 hundred Forty three, (1843) personally appeared before the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions in & for. said County & State of N. Carolina, Elizabeth Parish, a resident of. said County, & State aged eighty-six Years, who, being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on her Oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed July 4 th 1836: That she is the widow of John Parish, who was a private in the Army of the Revolution, and served as such for. three years, that her said Husband enlisted and served in Capt. Leaswee's Company, in the Month of Sept. 1776 — That, in a very short time after his said service expired he again went into the army, but, remained, but, a short time, after which he never returned
She further declared that she was married to the said John Parish, on the 23 rd day of January 17 hundred & seventy five; that her husband, the aforesaid John Parish, died on the 8 th day of March 18 hundred and twenty eight (1828.) and that she has remained a Widow ever since that period, as will more fully appear by reference to the Proof hereto annexed — Sworn to, and subscribed, on the day and year above written, before
M c J. Montgomery Clk,
By Jn. W. White D.C.

North Carolina } Warren County } " " " " "
Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions
May term 1843
I. Marcellus J. Montgomery, Clerk of said Court. Certify that the foregoing declaration of Elizabeth Parrish was this day read in open Court, and the Court are of Opinion that all the facts therein set forth are true, in as much as Evidence has been shown to them, that she was the widow of John Parrish, & was Lawfully married to him at the time within stated, and that the said John Parrish was always reputed to have been a Soldier of the Revolution. Wherefore it is ordered by the Court, that the Clerk Certify the same to the War. Department. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed
My Seal of Office at Office in the Town of Warrenton this 22 nd day of May A.D. 1843.
M. J. Montgomery Clk By J. W. White S.C.
(Copy)
North Carolina } Butte County } " " " " "
Know all men by these presents that we John Parrish and
Edmond Harris are held & firmly bound unto Josiah Martin, Esq. Gov. &c in the sum of Five Hundred Pounds, to which payment well and truly to be made to the said Governor and his successors, in office, we bind our selves, our heirs Exrs & Admrs Jointly & severally firmly by these presents. Sealed and dated this Twenty second day of January A.D. Seventeen hundred & Seventy five
The condition of the above Obligation

is such that whereas there is a marriage shortly to be solemnized and had between the above bound John Parish and Elizabeth Parish — Now Know Ye that if there be no lawful cause to obstruct the said marriage, then the above obligation to be void otherwise to remain in full force and virtue
Signed Sealed & delivered in presence of Thos Machen Clk
Jno. Parish Seal Edmond his mark his mark Seal
State of North Carolina } ss. J. Marcellus J. Montgomery Warren County — — } Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions in & for said County in said State. Certify, that the foregoing is a true & exact copy of the Marriage Bond of John Parish, to marry Elizabeth Parish, found on file in my Office, with the exception of the dates which is written in the copy, but in the Original is expressed in legible figures as the 22 nd day of Jan y . 1775.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of Office, at Office this 23 rd day May A.D. 1843.
M. J. Montgomery Clk By J. W. White D.C.

North Carolina } ss. Warren County }
Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions

Revolutionary
Power of atty from the heirs of John Parish
Virginia Elizabeth Parish abt 1838-
Filed 30 ap r 1833
F. E. Wasson
Washington
Resuspended

State of North Carolina
Warren County March 29 th 1853
Know all men by these presents, that I Robin N. Harris of the County of Warren and State of North Carolina in behalf of myself and the other heirs of John Parish have made, constituted and appointed and by these presents to do make, constitute, and appoint F. E. Hassler of Washington city, D.C. our true and lawful Attorney for us and in our names and stead, to examine into, to prosecute, to demand and to receive from the U.S. Government and State Officers our rights in all and in any manner of claim for increase or arrears of Pensions or Land that may be due us as the heirs of John Parish a Revolutionary soldier from the State of Virginia who died leaving the same undrawn as in right of law we may be entitled
And we also hereby agree to allow to F. E. Hassler of Washington city D.C. the one half of all money or land that may be recovered from the U.S. Government on account of the Revolutionary services of John Parish
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and date above written. Robin N. Harris Seal
Test
Edward W. Bash
W. Rayn offic
Signed, sealed and acknowledged before me the day and date above written
Henry P. Beacom F.P. Seal

State of North Carolina } Warren County }
I John W White Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions for the County of Warren aforesaid, hereby certify that Henry S. Macon whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing Certificate, is now, and was at the time of signing the same one of the acting Justices of the Peace for said County of Warren, duly Commissioned and quali- fied, and that full faith are due to all his official acts —
In Testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix my seal of office at office in Warrenton this 30 th day of March A.D. 1833 —
J. W. White Clk

7930 P.O. Elizabeth Parish Service: _____
REJECTED
Enlisted: _____, 18 .
Discharged: _____, 18 .
Application filed: _____, 18 .
Alleges: _____ _____ _____
Re-enlisted: _____ _____ _____
Attorney: _____
P.O. _____ _____ _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract.
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18 .

5835
Elizabeth Parish AC
Rev R. M. Saunders
Letter to Rev R. M. Saunders
the 11 Jany. 1844
J. E. Habler Apr 28 1853
Oct 14 July 1836
R. W. Jones Jan 23/55

Rev. Pension Elizabeth Parrish widow John - North Carolina suspended 1836-
Cole
filed 26 April 1855, F. E. Hassler Attorney
Applicant of Rev. Pension

State of North Carolina Warren County }
Personally came before me William Shumner one of the acting Justices of the Peace for the County aforesaid) Colonel John C Green aged about seventy eight years Who being duly sworn according to law did upon his oath make the following affidavit- to-wit- that he was born and raised in the County of Warren aforesaid about four or five Miles from where the town of Warrenton now stands-, That he was acquainted with John Parish who lived in the county of Warren to his knowledge many years as many as he can remember- That he (John Parish) lived in the county aforesaid up to the day of his death say twenty years or more ago- That the said John Parish was a man of good character and was reputed and considered of good character and name by all the neighbors, That from his knowledge of the character of the said John Parish that any declaration made by him might be relied on as true- and that they have met often and had conversed upon Revolutionary matters frequently and that he always understood that he was in the service and often heard him say as best as to particulars he cannot now recollect what tours or campaigns he was in but has

no doubt but he served his Country and faithfully This belief is founded upon his knowledge of his good character & good name and from the con- versations had with him as aforesaid
John G. Green
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 21 st day of March 1855- and I certify that Colonel Green the above affiant is well known to me and is a gentleman of the highest character and credibility
Wm Plummer J.P. (Seal)
State of N o Carolina, } Warren County, }
I M c Whorter Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions for the County of Warren aforesaid, hereby certify that W m Plummer whose genuine signature appears to the above af- fiant is one of the acting Justices of the Peace in & for said County duly commissioned & qualified, & that full faith & credit are due to all his official acts - given under my hand & seal of office at office in Warrenton The 21 st day of March A D 1855- M c Whorter Clk

Raleigh May 3d. 1853
Sir
I have been unable to attend to your letter of inquiry respecting John Parish, alleged to have been a Revolutionary, until the present time.
I find that there was a Continental soldier of that name and the payments to him cover about three years' service, but I cannot inform you in what company or regt he served as the rolls have been lost. If you wish a certificate please inform me and enclose the usual fee in such cases, five dollars
Very respectfully
Your ob't Serv't.
Wm. Clarke, Compt.

Mo. Parish
Secy of State 3
Hn R M Saunders H 2

State of North Carolina Secretary's Office
I William Hill Secretary of State in and for the State of North Carolina, do hereby certify, that it appears from the Warrant book, that John Parrish a private in the Continental line of this State in the revolutionary war, was allowed and obtained a land Warrant for thirtyseven months service as a private soldier of said line, which warrant is N o 1290 for 280 Acres of land, issued the 1 st day of November 1784.
W m Hill
Given under my hand this 13 th day of August 1842
W m Hill