Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 892, for Robert Osborne, North Carolina

SERVICE
NUMBER
Nb.
Osborne, Robert.
W 892.
or Osburn
or Ausburn.
CONTENTS
Jane.

19081 West Tennessee
Robert Asburn of Marshall in the State of Tennessee who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Houston of the Regt commanded by Col. Polk in the Guard line for 14. Months 15 Days
Inscribed on the Roll of West Tennessee at the rate of 48 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 31 day of July 1832 and Levitt M c L M c Service  Franklin
Arrears to the 4th of March  96 16 Semi-ant. allowance ending Sept  24. 16 $126.52
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by D. M. Boyd Clerk, Book E Vol. 7 Page 70
altered from Asburn to Asburn and G. notified of same 2 Oct 1833

3285.
Tennessee Nashville or Osborne
Jane Burn widow of Robert do or Ashbourne who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Private
et al, Line
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 48 Dollars 33 ,
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 23 day of May 1849 and sent to
Smith Hendrick Nashville Tenn
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under an Act of February 2, 1848, Page 300 Vol.
Republ
May 23/49

Robert Osborne and Jane his Wife were married the 26 th of August, A.D. 1785.
John Wesley Osborne their first Son was born the 9 th of June, 1786.
Noble Osborne their second Son was born the 24 th of November, 1787.
Jennet Osborne their Daughter was born the 5 th of Dec r . 1789.
Thomas Osborne was born the 25 th of May, 1792.
James Osborne was born the 4 th of April, 1795.
Martha Osborne was born the 15 th of September, 1797.
Jane Osborne Was Born the 16 th of January. 1800

34 So every man praised toward the heaven the glorious Lord, saying, Blessed be he that hath kept his own place undefiled.
35 He hanged also Nicanor's head upon the tower, a evident and manifest sign unto all of the help of the Lord.
36 And they ordained all with a common decree, and no case to let that day pass without solemnity, but to celebrate the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, which in the Syrian tongue is called Adar, the day before Mardocheus' day.
37 Thus went it with Nicanor: and from that time forth the Hebrews had the city in their power. And here I will make an end.
38 And if I have done well, and as is fitting the story, it is that which I desired; but, if slenderly and meanly, it is that which I could attain unto.
39 For as it is hurtful to drink wine or water alone, and as wine mingled with water is pleasant, and delighteth the taste; even so, speech finely framed delighteth the ears of them that read the story. And here shall be an end.
Before CHRIST cir. 161.
The End of the APOCRYPHA.

No 20057. Robert Auburn Williamson County Tennessee.
From 1775 prints 14 1/2 months. $48.33 100
Thos M. Scovel Thomas H. Scovel Clerk Williamson County Court Franklin Tennessee

BRIEF in the case of  Robert Austburn  County of Williamson  in the State of Tennessee  (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? 78  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 1775 Oct dismissed on 25 Dec — Private Capt Houston, Col Polk   " 1776 Jan 3 " " Austburn " "   " " July 7 3 " " Morrison " Alexander   " in Cavalry 3 " " Solary   Vol 1781 Sept month 3 " " Austburn " Corvin  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? None  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Wickhamburg Co NC  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Traditional evidence & living witness  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Correct 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Dyer Caston Examining Clerk.

State of Tennessee ) S.S. Williamson County ) Personally Came before me Nathaniel R. Owen an acting Justice of the Peace for said County of Williamson & Nathaniel Borum, after having been sworn in due form of law, deposes and saith on oath, that he deposited in the Post Office at Nashville a declaration for a Pension in favour of Mrs Jane Osborn, on the 4 th day March last, and in that declaration was enclosed the Pension Certificate of Robert Osborn deceased specifying the amount to be paid annually, the payment made on, or by virtue of said Certificate was on the 4 th of March 1834. Said declaration and accompanying papers, were directed to J. S. Cawanas Esq. Com- -missioner of Pensions City of Washington & since the papers were deposited in the Post Office deponent has not seen them Sworn to and subscribed on the day and date last written, before the word last interlined before signing
Nathaniel Borum
Nathaniel R. Owen J.P. for Williamson County
State of Tennessee ) S.S. Williamson County ) I hereby Certify that I am acquainted with the above deponent Nathaniel Borum, and from my knowledge of his character, that full faith and Credit are due to his acts & doings, given from under my hand and seal the day and date last written
Nathaniel R. Owen J.P.
State of Tennessee ) S.S. Williamson County ) Personally Came before me Nathaniel R. Owen an acting Justice of the Peace for said County of Williamson Noble Osborn of said State and County, aged fifty three years the 21 st of November last, and after having been sworn in due form of law, deposes and saith on oath, that the inclosed page on which is written the marriage of his Father Robert Osborn deceased and Jane Osborn his mother together with the names and ages of their Children, was written by Parson Asy Barr, of North Carolina, with the exception of the last name, which was written by John Simm- -erson, and that the record as aforesaid is genuine, and has been kept in the family since the death of his Father as aforesaid which took place on the 8 th day of July 1834. Sworn to and subscribed on the day and date last written, before
Nathaniel R. Owen J.P. for Williamson County
Noble Osborn

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of July 7 th 1838. Entitled an act granting half pay and Pensions to certain Widows
State of Tennessee Williamson County } ss.
On this 4 th day of December 1840. Personally came before me Nathaniel Brown an acting Justice of the Peace for said County of Williamson Mrs. Jane Osborne originally of the State of North Carolina County of Mecklenburg now a resident of the County of Williamson State of Tennessee, aged seventy eighty 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 7 th 1838. Entitled an act granting half pay and Pensions to certain Widows, That she is the Widow of Robert Osborne originally of the State of North Carolina and County of Mecklenburg who was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States at the rate of Forty eight Dollars and 33 cents per annum. She further declares that she was married to the said Robert Osborne in the State of North Carolina and County of Mecklenburg on the 16 th day of August 1785. and that her husband the aforesaid Robert Osborne died in the State of Tennessee County of Williamson on the 8 th day of July 1834. That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place, previous to the first of January Nineteen hundred and Ninety four, at the time above stated.
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and date above written, before the word eighty and Mecklenburg interlined before affixing.
Attest Nathaniel Brown
Subscribed to before me this 4 th day of December
Jane Osborne mark
Nathaniel Brown J.P. Williamson County
State of Tennessee Williamson County } ss
I hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with the above deponent Mrs. Jane Osborne & from the character she sustains, for truth and honesty that implicit faith & credit are justly due to her acts and doings. Given from under my hand and seal the day & date last above written, and from old age and consequent infirmity, said deponent is unable to attend Court.
Nathaniel R. Brown J.P. E.B.

State of Tennessee 3 Court of pleas & quarter sessions Williamson County 3 October term 1832
In this 9 th day of October 1832 personally in open court now sitting before us Nicholas Perkins Wright Stanley and Justices of the Court of pleas & quarter sessions for Williamson County. Jabez Dovers , Robert Dovers a resident of Williamson County aged 78 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 provisions of an act of Congress passed 7 th June 1832. That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated.
first entered into Capt James Houston's company attached to Col Thomas Pickett's regiment whilst residing in Mecklenburgh County North Carolina and in the month of October 1775 Col Pickett about the time above named marched us from Mecklenburgh to the upper part of South Carolina against the Tories who were doing great damage to the country and people. After taking in our body 17 prisoners and defeating and dispersing the ballance we were marched home to Mecklenburgh where we arrived on Christmas day 1775: and I received a discharge signed by Capt Houston.
And in the next place I entered into Capt James Durbin, my brother's company attached to Col Pickett's regiment whilst residing in Mecklenburgh in the year 1776 and in the month of January. We were marched by Col Pickett about the time named above to Crooked Creek low down in North Carolina. This was an expedition against the Scots Tories. Col Galloway, I suppose commanding the South Carolina Militia, was out in this same expedition. After the Tories had been defeated and put down we were marched back to Mecklenburgh where we arrived sometime in April and I received a discharge for three months service signed by

Capt Sushburn my Brother
I next volunteered in the same year and in the month of July while living in the same county into Capt M c Morison's company attached to Col o Alexander's reg t = ment. We soon marched in July of 1776, I think on the 17 th of July, on towards the Cherokee Towns on the Indian expedition. We marched to White Fort where Col o Alexander continued us some time. From there we were marched to the head of the Catawby where we found Gen l Rutherford and his troops. Gen l Rutherford then marched us to the Indian village which we destroyed in a great measure. We were then marched back to Mecklenburgh where we arrived in the month of October 1776 and I received a discharge for 3 months service signed by my capt.
When Cornwallis came up about Charlotte there was a call for troops to oppose him, and I volunteered into Capt Lowry's company for a three month tour. These were horse troops. In this tour I served under three different Capt s (1777) Lowry, Graham, and H ar ris. In consequence of the British being defeated at Kings Mountain Cornwallis soon after this tour commenced returned towards Camden. After marching about in several expeditions, I was discharged for 3 months service signed by Capt H ar ris.
I next while living in the same county volunteered into Capt James Sushburn's company again and into Col o P er vin's reg t ment. We were marched under P er vin in Sept 1781 to Wilmington then in the possession of the British. We encamped near the town and was prevented from attacking them in consequence of their

sudden flight, caused I suppose by the news of Cornwallis' surrender. After this, we were marched to Mecklenburgh where we arrived a short time before my three months term was expired I received a discharge and think for 3 months Service signed by my capt. All my discharges are lost, as I never supposed them of any value I was born in Pennsylvania York county in the year 1755, but settled with my father in Mecklenburgh North Carolina, before the war I lived in Mecklenburgh county till 1803 when I moved to Bucks county and after living there two years I came to Williamson county Tennessee where I have been living ever since and now live. I have no record of my age I have no documentation of my services. I am acquainted with Thomas D Porter John Scarrett and Robert Scarrett years who can testify as to their belief of my services and as to my veracity I hereby relinquish every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and declare my name is not on the pension roll of any agency in any state. I recollect of no officers except those named  Sworn to in open court. Robert D. Furburne Oct. 9th 1832 Mark Thomas D Porter a clergyman resident in Williamson county Tennessee and John Scarrett Robert Scarrett and Richard Wailes residents of the same county & state do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Robert Furburne who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, that we believe him to be 78 years of age, that he is respected & beloved in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution and that we concur in that opinion this the day and year aforesaid.  turn over

Sworn to in open court Oct. 9 th 1832 Thos. Darden
Thomas D. Porter Nich. Peale
John Deere
And the said court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter, and after the putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a soldier of the revolution and served a full term, and the court further certifies that it appears to them that Thomas D. Porter, who signed the foregoing certificate, is a clergyman resident in Williamson county, and that John Deere, Robert Sawyer and Nicholas Peale, who have also signed the same are credible persons, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
Robert Sawyer
Nicholas Peale Wright Stanley
I, Thomas Darden, Clerk of the court of pleas and quarter sessions held at Franklin for Williamson county do hereby certify that the foregoing contain the original proceedings in the matter of the application of Robert Sawyer for a pension. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 9 th October 1832.
Thos. Darden

An amended declaration of Robert Asburn for a pension under the act of Congress of 7th June A D 1832
State of Tennessee } On this 8 day of May Williamson County } A.D. 1833 personally appear- ed before me the undersigned a justice of the peace for said county of Williamson Robert Asburn who being duly sworn deposes and saith that by reason of old age and consequ- ent 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.
In the first tour mentioned in my original decl- declaration For three months I served as a private volunteer.
Second tour mentioned in my declaration, For three months I served as a private volunteer
Third tour For three months I served as a private volunteer
Fourth tour; For three months I served as a private volunteer
Fifth and last tour; For three months as a private volunteer, making in all fifteen months and for such service I claim a pension
Robert Asburn mark
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
Given under my hand and seal this 15 day of May A.D. 1833 Nich. Patey

Conner Williamson County
I Thomas Hardeman Clerk of the court of pleas and quarter sessions held for Williamson County and state aforesaid do hereby certify that Nicholas Seals was a justice of the Peace for the county of William- son, at the time of making the foregoing certificate and that the foregoing signature appears to be in his proper hand writing
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 10 th day of May A D 1833
Thomas Hardeman

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section EEL
October 7, 1929
Mrs. J.H. Travis Greenville Illinois
Dear Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W.892, it appears that Robert Osborne (the name also appears as Ausburn, Osborn and Ozburn) was born in 1755, in York County, Pennsylvania, and moved, with his father, to Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, before the Revolution.
While residing in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, he enlisted in October, 1775, and served until December 25, 1775, as a private in Captain James Houston's Company in Colonel Thomas Polk's North Carolina Regiment.
He enlisted in January, 1776, and served three months as a private in Captain James Ausburn's (soldier's brother) Company, Colonel Polk's North Carolina Regiment, and went on an expedition against the Scotch Tories.
He enlisted in July, 1776, and served three months as a private in Captain Neal Morisson's Company in Colonel Adam Alexander's North Carolina Regiment, and went on an

expedition against the Cherokee Indians.
When Cornwallis came up about Charlotte, he volunteered as a private in Captain Lowry's Company of Horse and served a three months tour, was also under Captains Graham and Harris while on this tour.
He enlisted in September, 1781, and served three months under Captain James Ausburn and Colonel Ervin.
After the war, he lived in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, until 1803, then moved to Bucks County, state not given, and after living there two years, moved to Williamson County, Tennessee.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 9, 1832, while residing in Williamson County, Tennessee.
He died July 8, 1834.
He married August 16, 1785, in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, Jane, her maiden name not given. She was allowed pension on her application executed December 4, 1840, at which time she was aged eighty years, and a resident of Williamson County, Tennessee.

The following appears on the family record:
John Wylie Osborn, their first son, born June 9, 1786. Noble Osborne, their second son, " November 21, 1787. Jennet Osborne, their daughter " December 5, 1789. Thomas Osborne " May 25, 1792. James Osborn " April 4, 1795. Martha Osborne " September 15, 1797. Jane Osborne " January 16, 1800.
Very truly yours,
EARL D. CHURCH Commissioner.
File of widow's death not on AD

Jan 8 th 1902
Miss Susie Gentry Austin Tenn
1929 Oct 8 - Hist. to Mrs J. H. Travis.
Rev.
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 892
Jane Osborn or Osburn Widow of Robert Osborn Priv. Rev. War.
Act: Feb. 2, 1848.
Index: Vol. A , Page 66
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Tennessee 6000
Jane Osborne , widow of Robert Osborne or Tusborne deceased, who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832, and who died on the 8 July 1834, of Williamson Co in the State of Tennessee who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Houston of the regt commanded by Col. Polk in the N. Carolina line for 14 1/2 months.
Inscribed on the Roll of Nashville at the rate of 48 Dollars 33 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 27 th day of January 1841, sent to Hon. N. F. Gentry House of Reps.
Arrears to the 4th of March 1841 $ 241.66 Semi-annual allowance ending
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by D. McCurdy, Clerk, Book A, Vol. 2, Page 209.

4756 Tennessee Nashville
Robert
Vane Agburn widow of Robert Agburn or a. Agburn who was a Private in the Revolution
et c sine
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 48 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 30th day of Jan y 1844 and sent to Miss Vane Nashville Tenn.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book c Vol. / Page 221.

7551 Jane Osborne of Robert Osborne & daughter Tennessee
admitted
for n. 14 p.m. $48.33 Capt Houston & Polk n.e.
died 8 July 1834
Act 7 July 1838.
Hon: M. P. Gent. 3. A.R.

I John Seerst do hereby certify that I have been acquainted with Robert Burns for 40 years and saw him while in the service. I served in the Wilmington campaign with him and when I was under Col Smith I saw him in the service. I know him to be a man of veracity and that he faithfully fought for his country. Sworn to and subscribed this the day and year aforesaid
John Seerst
Sworn to in open court Oct 9 th 1832. The Clerk

I certify that on the Register of Pensioners for West Tennessee payable at Nashville by the late Office of the Bank of the United States - there is registered a pensioner whose name was written in the register sent to that Office of Pensioners to be paid thereat, " Robert Ausburn " private at the rate of forty eight dollars & thirty three cents per annum who was paid at said Office up to 11 th March 1834 under the name of Robert Ausburn - who is supposed to have died in December of 1834 -
Dr. John McWilliams late Cashier of the Office Bank of the United States at Nashville
Nashville 8 Dec r 1834

Nashville Sept 8 th 1848
Sir,
Enclosed please find the declaration of Jane Osburn who drew a pension at this agency under act of 17 th June 1844. She wishes her name placed on the same agency under the late act of 22 nd July 1848.
Please forward the certificate of pension to us at this place. We are very Respectfully Yours All Serts!
Smith & Kennard their agents
J. Edwards Esq Clerk of Pension Washington city

Jany 10 1844
Term
J. Ozburn
March 1843
X48 33 per a
Mr. Smith Nashville
Tenn.
Edward Egan
Sumner County Tenn.
Washington City

Pension Office Nashville 2 nd January 1844
Sir
At the request of Mrs. Jane Osburn, I enclose you her declaration for a Pension under Act of 3 rd March 1843.
Very Respectfully J. M. Smith Pw: agent
J. L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington City

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Robert Ausburn 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?
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it?
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?
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.

no 7537 Jan 25 1841
osborne Kun
July 7 1838
J. L. G. G. G.
membership of
Hon. M. P. Gentry H. O. R. Washington City D. C.

Thomson of Rife June 22 d 1841
Sir
Permit me your decision upon the Claim set forth in the enclosed paper at as soon as may be convenient
I am
Very Respectfully yrs M c Hugh
J d Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions

DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress, of 2d February, 1848, entitled "An Act making further provision for surviving Widows and Soldiers of the Revolution."
STATE OF Tennessee } ss. Williamson COUNTY. }
On this 4 th day of September 1848, personally appeared before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for the State and County aforesaid, Jane Ozburn — a resident of _____ in the County of Williamson aged eighty eight years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed on the 2d February, 1848, granting pensions to Widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War:—That she is the widow of Robert Ozburn who was a Private in the _____ Regiment, commanded by Col. _____ and that she drew a Pension of Forty eight \frac{33}{100} dollars per annum, under the Act of 17th June, 1844. She further declares that she is still a widow.
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me,
James G. Owen
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
Jane Ozburn mark Attest, J. H. Runnall
STATE OF Tennessee Williamson COUNTY:—Set.
I, James G. Owen a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, do hereby certify that Jane Ozburn, the above declarant, is personally known to me. Given under my hand, this 4 th day of September 1848
James G. Owen
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
STATE OF Tennessee } Williamson COUNTY. }
I, Samuel R. McCormick Clerk of the County Court of said Williamson County, hereby certify that James G. Owen whose name appears signed to the foregoing affidavit and certificate is, and was at the time of signing the same, an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, duly commissioned and qualified as such according to law, and that the foregoing signatures, purporting to be his, are genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed my seal of office, at office, in the Town of Franklin this 5 th day of September 1848
Samuel R. McCormick
Clerk of Williamson County.

State of Tennessee
Williamson County I hereby Certify that I am personally acquainted with Noble Osborn of said State & County and from my knowledge of his General Character for probity & honesty, that full faith and Credit are due to his acts & doings, Given from under My hand and Seal this 4 th day of December 1840.
Nathaniel Brown J.P.
State of Tennessee
Williamson County Personally came before me Nathaniel Brown an acting Justice of the Peace for said County of Williamson, Phillip Owen and Thomas Webster and after having been sworn in due form of law, deposited and said on oath, that they were acquainted with Robert Osborn deceased, for the term of ten twelve years preceding his death, which took place on the 9 th day of July 1839, and also with Jane Osborne now the Widow of said Robert Osborn, and they lived together as Man and Wife in the utmost harmony and peace, and that the aforesaid Jane Osborne is at this time a Widow and has been such since the death of her husband Robert Osborn as aforesaid, Sworn to and subscribed this 4 th day of December 1840. before me, The word twelve interlined before assigned.
Phillip Owen Thomas Webster
N. Brown J.P. for Williamson County
State of Tennessee
Williamson County I hereby Certify that I am acquainted with Phillip Owen & Thomas Webster the above deponents residing in the County & State aforesaid, and from their general character for truth and honesty, that they are justly entitled to full faith and Credit, Given from under My hand and Seal this day of date last above written
Nathaniel Brown J.P.

The State of Tennessee
I Samuel B. McComie clerk of the county court of Williamson county in the State of Tennessee aforesaid do certify that Nathaniel R. Dunn whose signatures appears to the foregoing affidavits of Sam Osborne, Nathaniel Roman, Noble Osborne, Philip Dunn and Thomas Webster and to the certificates thereto annexed is now and was at the making of said affidavits and the making of said certificates an acting justice of the peace in and for the county of Williamson aforesaid duly commissioned and sworn and that full faith and credit are due his official acts and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his are genuine.
Hon. Mr. P. Gentry, H.R.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said court at office this 11 th day of January AD 1841
Sam B. McComie
State of Tennessee } I Jonathan Rothrock Chairman of Williamson County } the County Court of Williamson County do hereby certify that Samuel B. McComie whose signature appears to the foregoing certificate is now and was at the making thereof Clerk of the County Court of Williamson County, after resigning that full faith and credit are due his official acts that the foregoing signature purporting to be genuine his is genuine and that the foregoing certificate is in due form of law. Witness my hand and seal this 11 th day of January 1841. J. Rothrock Chairman Pres.

5207
Jane Osburn

DECLARATION
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress, of the 3d March 1843, granting Pensions for one year to certain Widows who have received Pensions under the Act of July 7, 1838.
STATE OF Tennessee Williamson COUNTY. } SS.
On this 27 th day of December 1843 personally appeared before the Subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for the State and county aforesaid, Jane Ozburn a resident of Tennessee in the county of Williamson aged Eighty Three years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed on the 3d March, 1843, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War:—That she is the widow of Robert Ozburn who was a private in the Army of the Revolution, but under what officer she does not recollect
She further declares that she is still a widow.
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me, }
Jane Ozburn Mark W. G. Ditchett
Charles M. Payne JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
State of Tennessee  Williamson County:—Set.
I, Charles M. Payne a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, do hereby certify that Jane Ozburn the above declarant is personally known to me.
Given under my hand this 27 th day of December 1843
Charles M. Payne JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
STATE OF Tennessee Williamson COUNTY. }
I, Levi B. McConico Clerk of the County Court of said Williamson county, hereby certify that Charles M. Payne whose name appears signed to the foregoing affidavit and certificate is, and was at the time of signing the same, an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, duly commissioned and qualified as such according to law, and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his are genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed my seal of office, at office in the Town of Franklin this 1 day of January 1844
Levi B. McConico CLERK OF Williamson COUNTY.

Greenville Ill.
July 23 - 1929
Pension Bureau.
Washington, D. C.
As a decendent of Robert Osborn I would like to have his record as a Revolutionary soldier who served with the S. Carolina and N. Carolina troops and resided for a time after the Rev. in Mecklenburg Co N. C. moved from there to Tenn. Maury Co. - 1810 & settled on Fountain Creek. Sold his property to two sons, Jas. & Alex, and went to Lincoln Co. Tenn. left Lincoln and went to Williamson Co. Tenn. where he died after 1815.
Think he received a pension. But have no proof.
If you have anything concerning him, please let me know
Yours Truly
Mrs. J. H. Trans