Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 10,381, for William Nichols, North Carolina

SERVICE
NUMBER
N.C.
Nichols, William
N. 10,381
Barrett, Elizabeth
B.L. Mt. 80,033-160-55
Former widow
CONTENTS
Name also appears as Niccolo and Nicol
This Envelope Includes
HP FINAL PAYMENT VOUCHER
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Dead
Paid at the Treasury under the act of the 6 th April 1838 from 4 th March 1838 to 16 th May 1838, the day of his death. Aft Notified 24 th March 1839
Alabama 7/952
W m Nichols.
at Lawrence in the State of Alabama who was a Pte v Dragoon in the Company commanded by Captain Cox. of the Reg. t commanded by Maj r Green upon the line for 11 M os .
  8 m os . Cavalry.  33.33    3 " Infy.  10.00     43.33  
Inscribed on the Roll of Alabama at the rate of 43 Dollars 33. Cents per annum to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 23 rd day of April 1833 and sent to D r H. Hubbard. Moulton, Lawrence Co. Ala.
  Arrears to the 4 th of March 1833.  86.00    Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Sept r 33  21.66  
$108.32
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by W m T. Salmond Clerk.
Book E. Vol. 8. Page 48

The State of Alabama } Laurence County ss }
September 28 th 1832
On this day appeared in open court before John White Judge of the Circuit Court for Laurence County now sitting William Nichols a resident of the County of Laurence and State of Alabama aforesaid aged sixty, seven 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 act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832. That he entered the service of the United States, under the following named officers and served as herein stated. to wit.
I was born in the state of North Carolina Wilson County. have reached the age of sixty seven years of age. I entered the army of the Revolution the 15 th October 1780 as a volunteer for two months under Captain Ebene- zer Riggins in the State of North Carolina Major James Crump Command- ed the Battalion we were march about through the Country to guard against the British & Tories, from Wilmington had no battle - was discharged but received no discharge, I next volunteered with about sixty others under Capt John Cox Mounted Infantry for sixty days & marched about securing the Country in search of parties of Tories & for the purpose of keeping the Tories from raising in bodies & doing mischief in the upper Country & in this service I was discharged there was no army on our part. I left the company of Rangers to which I was attached & I need no discharge. I next volunteered in the foot service to go against the British & Tories, who had marched to Hillsborough & took the Governor & Council Prisoners & were carrying them to Wilmington we met with the enemy at Sitt- Lindley's Mill on Haw River N.C. Commanded by Col Keeton McNeil a Tory & Major Fanning a British Officer, we got in the bushes on the side of a long hill about fifty yards from the road as they came along the road we fired on them & completely routed & defeated & killed their Commander McNeil the Tories took a good many prisoners & took our Governor & Council. Genl Butler was Com- mander in Chief on our side & Col Mayben the Commander of the Regiment, I was out about one month or six weeks, & I joined this expedition without any officer I had no discharge but went home immediately.

by after the Battle had no discharge this happened the fall of Seventeen hundred eighty one (1781)
The next I volunteered under Captain Joseph Parsons of Montgomery County in a troop of Mounted Rangers, joined no Army but Ranged in Montgomery County & Moore County against the Tories We had a battle on "Little River" with the same Major Fanning British Officer Commanding Tories, we kept the ground after a sharp action of about thirty min- utes with muskets & rifles - Eight or ten of the enemy were killed & they killed three of ours & crippled several Others - I was discharged by Capt Parsons, from this service & have been the discharge we were out three months -
Capt Parsons then raised a Company of Volunteer Rangers during the War - Mounted men about July 1782 I joined them & we Ranged about through Montgomery & Moore Counties to keep the Tories down for about three months - we took several of the most notorious Tories & had them hung & I was discharged some time after peace was made & no Discharges were given - He hereby relinquishes every claim to whatever to a pension or annuity except the present & declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of the agency of any State from to subscribed the day & year aforesaid
William Vireols

The said William Nichols further makes oath that he lived in Montgomery County North Carolina until he was forty years of age moved from North Carolina to Powell Valley Virginia, lived there three years from there removed to Lincoln County Ten nessee & from there to Lawrence County Alabama where he now lives & has resided about ten years. Rev Eli Thompson a Clergyman & James Alexander a citizen neighbours is acquainted with my character & knows that in my neighbourhood that I am reputed & believed to have been a soldier of the Revolution.
William Nichols
the Rev Eli Thompson a Clergyman residing in the county of Lawrence & James Alexander residing in the same are well acquainted with William Nichols who has subscribed & sworn to the above declaration, that we believe him to be sixty seven years of age, that he is reputed & believed in the neighbourhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion.
Inorn do subscribe the day & year aforesaid
James Alexander
Eli Mark Thompson
and the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War department that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary soldier & served as he states and the Court further certifies that it appears to them that Eli Thompson who has signed the preceding Certificate is a Clergyman resident in the county of Lawrence and that James Alexander who has also signed the same is a resident in said county and is a credible person and that their certificate is entitled to credit
John Collier judge of the Superior Court of the State of Alabama

122577 122577 The aforesaid James Alexander further makes oath that he moved from Pennsylvania to North Carolina shortly after the War of the Revolution & settled in the neighborhood of where William Nichols above named lived. He knew Nichols then & from then until now the present time, he was always called a Soldier of the Revolution & a good thing. He knows Capt Parsons Joseph Parsons & Major Crump referred to by Nichols in his declaration as serving in the Revolution & understood from Parsons that Nichols had been out in service with him during the Revolution.
James Alexander
I Eli Thompson above named certify that I have known the above named William Nichols thirty five years & he was always said to be a Soldier of the Revolution & I have often heard my father speak of him as having been a Soldier of the Revolution.
Eli Thompson
I John Gallagher Clerk of the Circuit Court of Lawrence County Alabama, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said in the matter of the application of William Nichols for a pension: In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office at office this 28 th September 1832.
John Gallagher Clerk

y14 Let to P. D. S. and T. M. Peters
1868 Aug 16. Letter to Tucker & Bell
6367
Alabama Hunt
Elizabeth Barrett, formerly widow of William Nichols
who served in the Revolutionary N. C. war, as a Dragoon.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 43 dollars 33 cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued 8 th day of April 1858, and sent to
Chas. C. Tucker, Present,
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 444 Vol. H

Declaration of Mrs Elizabeth Barrott widow of Robert Barrott deceased formerly Elizabeth Stickel. For revolutionary Pension under the Act of Feb 3 rd 1833.
State of Alabama } County of Laurence } ss.
On this 13 th day of March 1858 personally appeared in Open Court before Chris- topher C. Gervon Judge of the Probate Court of the County and State above named Elizabeth Barrott a resident of the County of Laurence in the State of Alabama aged seventy four 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 provisions made by the Act of Congress passed granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War. That she is the widow of William Stickel who was a private of Dragoons of the North Carolina Militia in the War of the Revolution and a pensioner of the United States by reason of his services on the Alabama roll at forty three dollars & thirty three cents per year - under the act of June 7 th 1832.
She further states that she was married to said William Stickel on the 16 th day of October 1800 by one Thomas Butler a justice of the peace, that her name before her marriage to said William Stickel was Elizabeth Trent and that her husband the aforesaid William Stickel died the 16 th day of May 1838 and that she subsequently

re married one Robert Barnett who died on the 24 th day of December 1850 and that she has remained a widow since his death She further states that she was married to said William Nickol in Montgomery County in the State of North Carolina about the 1 st day of October 1800. & that she is informed & so believes there is no public or private family record of their said marriage & thereby cannot procure a copy of such she knows that said William Nickol kept no private or family record of their marriage as he was unlearned & unable to do so & does not believe any public record exist of their said marriage.
Elizabeth Jur B. Barnett marks
Sworn to & subscribed before me in open court the day & date above written
I, C. C. Grew, J. J. Know all men by these presents that I Eliza- beth Barnett of the County of Lawrence and State of Alabama do hereby constitute and appoint Chas. C. Tucker of Washington D.C., my true and lawful agent and attorney for me and in my name to prepare and prosecute my claim for Revolutionary Pension by reason of the services of my deceased husband; and I hereby empower my said attorney to examine all records and documents in reference to said claim on file in the departments at Washington to file additional evidence and arguments, and to do all lawful acts and things whatsoever touching the premises with full power of substitu- tion. Hereby revoking and countermanding all former powers of attorney that may have been given by me for the above specified purpose. Witness my hand & seal this 13 th day of March 1858.
Elizabeth Jur B. Barnett marks

State of Alabama, County of Lawrence } On this 13 th day of March 1858 personally appeared in Open Court before me C. C. Hearn Judge of the Probate Court; Elizabeth Barnett acknowledged the foregoing power of attorney to be her act and deed for the purposes therein mentioned. C. C. Hearn P. J.
William Alexander also appeared this day in Open Court and testified as follows in respect to William Mitchell being a revolutionary pensioner and Elizabeth Barnett formerly Mitchell being the wife of said William Mitchell during his life time & his widow at his death.
Witness states that he knew the said William Mitchell & his said wife Elizabeth Mitchell now Elizabeth Barnett personally & intimately for twenty years previous to the death of said William Mitchell, that they lived a near neighbor to him during his entire acquaintance where he saw said Mitchell & his said wife Elizabeth frequently once a day and that some time before the death of said Mitchell he knew that the said Mitchell drew a pension of fifty three dollars & thirty three cents per year from the funds that he saw his certificate frequently & that he frequently received a part of the money

from said Mikel immediately after he died the same for necessaries to line etc. Witness states that the said Elizabeth Barnett formerly Elizabeth Mikel was the wife of the said William Mikel deceased who was a revolutionary pensioner of Laurence County. She became at the time of his death and that the said Elizabeth had raised a number of children reported to be by the said William Mikel that they were reputed & treated as man & wife up to the death of said William Mikel & were very well reputed as such man & wife. Witness states that said William Mikel died about the 16 th day of May 1838 and that he assisted in burying said Mikel. Witness further states that not many years thereafter the said Elizabeth Mikel married one Robert Barnett and that they were treated and lived together as man & wife up to the death of said Barnett which was on or about the 24 th day of December 1850. Witness knows that said Barnett since on or about said time set forth from the fact that he saw said Barnett just before he was taken sick & died & did not see him any more afterwards notwithstanding he was a near neighbor of said Barnett and that persons who were present at the burial & saw said Barnett on said frequent day told him that said Barnett died on the 24 th day of December 1850. Witness states that that the said Elizabeth is now a widow & has lived near him since the death of said Barnett & has never married since the death of said Barnett & is still his widow.
Sworn to & subscribed before me in open court This the day & date above written
Wm. Alexander
C. C. Gwin P. J.

Wiley Galloway personally appeared this day in Open Court where upon the said Galloway testified as follows after being duly sworn according to law respecting his knowledge of Mrs Elizabeth Barrott formerly Elizabeth Beckel being the identical person who lived with said Beckel during his life time as his wife & who was left his widow at the death of said William Beckel to wit on or about the 16 th day of May 1838 & who subsequently married one Robert Barrott who died on or about the 2 nd day of December 1850. Said Witness Galloway states that he has been resident of said County of Lawrence for twenty years & that he was personally & intimately acquainted with the said William Beckel & his said wife Elizabeth during the life time of said William Beckel and since the death of said William Beckel & since the death of said Robert Barrott. Said Witness states that he was clerk of the County Court for said County some eight or ten years & during his said clerkship he wrote out & prepared a number of applications for said William Beckel's annual pension of forty three dollars & thirty three cents per year under the act of June the 7 th 1832 & that he had every opportunity to know the said William Beckel as a resident of Lawrence County Alabama and his said wife Elizabeth that the most intimate neighbor could have had. Witness states that Elizabeth Barrott lived with said William Beckel as his wife during his whole acquaintance

Wiley Gallaway personally appeared this day in Open Court where upon the said Gallaway testified as follows after being duly sworn according to law respecting his knowledge of Mrs Elizabeth Barrott formerly Elizabeth Beckel being the identical person who lived with said Beckel during his life time as his wife & who was left his widow at the death of said William Beckel to wit on or about the 16 th day of May 1838 & who subsequently married one Robert Barrott who died on or about the 2 nd day of December 1850. Said Witness Gallaway states that he has been resident of said County of Lawrence for twenty years & that he was personally & intimately acquainted with the said William Beckel & his said wife Elizabeth during the life time of said William Beckel and since the death of said William Beckel & since the death of said Robert Barrott. Said Witness states that he was clerk of the County Court for said County some eight or ten years & during his said clerkship he wrote out & prepared a number of applications for said William Beckel's annual pension of forty three dollars & thirty three cents per year under the act of June the 7 th 1832 & that he had every opportunity to know the said William Beckel as a resident of Lawrence County Alabama and his said wife Elizabeth that the most intimate neighbor could have had. Witness states that Elizabeth Barrott lived with said William Beckel as his wife during his whole acquaintance

with the said William Mckel up to the time of his death on or about the 16 th day of May 1838 & that the said Elizabeth had some right in ten children who were reported to be by the said Mckel during his life time & she was always treated & reputed to be the said William Mckel wife by all the neighbors & citizens who knew them & were highly respected. Witness states that the said William Mckel died on or about the 16 th day of May 1838 which fact he knows by being a near neighbor & learning that said William Mckel died about that time from persons who saw him die & asserted in his hearing & that he saw said Mckel just before he was reported to have taken sick & died & has never seen him since & that his estate was insolvent. Said Witness further states that the said Elizabeth Mckel widow of said William Mckel deceased married one Robert Barrott on or about the 24 th day of June 1841 & said Witness states that he knew the said Robert Barrott intimately & that he lived a neighbor to him at the time of his death and that he knows said Robert Barrott died on or about the 24 th day of December 1850 from the fact that it was reported that he died at a certain time & that he saw him shortly before his death & has never seen him since and that highly credible persons who saw said Barrott die & buried have frequently told him that he died on or about the 24 th day of December 1850 & that said Elizabeth Barrott is still his widow & has never married since the death of said Robert Barrott which fact he knows personally.
sworn to & subscribed before me this day personally appeared W. C. G. Gervase P.S.
Wiley Galloway

288.450
Act March 3/55
March 23/58
Elizabeth Barrett by her widg Barrett.
William Nichols priv Nichols.
Capt Col 800334 Wm
n 6 Mil
Two Pensions
Ala 4022-7952 " " 53-6367
Ad: 160 acs Apr 23, 58.
Sped. B.
McTucker & Lloyd
Present
Ex 9
Vol N page 92.

288.450
Bounty land Claim
Act 3 d March 1855
Original Claim
Eliz th Barrett
widow of
Wm Nichols, dec d ?
U. S. Pensioned
Becker & Loya
Atty
Present

State of Alabama, On this 19 th day of February Laurence County } 1858 before me a justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, personally appeared Elizabeth Bannett seventy- four years of age, a resident of Laurence County, State aforesaid, who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of William Vickel who was a Revolutionary pensioner by reason of his services in the North Carolina Militia in the Alabama roll at $43 \frac{33}{100} per year.
She further states that she was married to said William Vickel in Montgomery County North Carolina on the 14 th day of October 1800 by one Thomas Butler a justice of the Peace, that her name before her said marriage was Elizabeth Grub- that her said husband died near Poughkeepsie in said County & State aforesaid on the 16 th day of May 1858 and that she is now a widow, that after the death of the said William Vickel she married one Robert Bannett who died on the 24 th day of December 1857. She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty lands to which she is entitled under the act of March 3 rd 1855, never having received bounty land or knowing that she is entitled except for the above services. She further states that she has been unable to procure a copy of the marriage license & she is informed & so believes that no public or private record of the same exists. She states that she does not believe any public or private record of her said marriage to said William Vickel exists; she knows that there was no private record kept by said William Vickel of their marriage.
Elizabeth Bannett Mark

Sworn to subscribed, and acknowledged before me the day first above written; and on the same day personally came before me William Alexander a resident of Laurens County in the State above named and Darius Lynch a resident of Laurens County in said State, who being duly sworn, declare that they are personally familiarly acquainted with Elizabeth Barnett widow of said Robert Barnett form- ally a widow of William Nichol deceased who has made and subscribed the foregoing affidavit; that they were personally & intimately acquainted with said William Nichol during his life time and know that said Elizabeth & said William Nichol lived together for more than twenty years as man & wife, & are so reported & after said Nichol's death said Elizabeth married said Barnett who died on the 24 th day of December 1858, and that they believe that said William Nichol former husband of said Elizabeth was the identical person who performed the services for which he drew said pension during his life time. Said witnesses state that they know said Nichol is dead as they saw him buried & that said Barnett is dead from the fact that they saw him just before he was reported to have died & have never seen him since & that his sons who saw him did have told them that said Barnett was dead, and that said Elizabeth is now a widow & is unmarried.
Wm Alexander D Lynch

Sworn to and subscribed before me and I certify that I am not interested in the claim or concerned in its prosecution and I further certify that I know the above affiant William Alexander to be the person described in and who is entitled to be the person who represents herself to be.
David L. Dinsmore J.D.
The State of Alabama, (I, Christopher A. Gervie Lawrence County, ss.) Judge of the Probate Court of said County, and also Clerk of said Court, certify, that Gervie L. Dinsmore whose name is subscribed to the foregoing Declaration, is an acting Judge of the Probate Court within and for said County, duly Com- missioned and qualified, that full faith and cre- dit and credit ought to be given to all his official acts as such and the signature purporting to be his so genuine.
Given under my hand with the Official Seal of said Probate Court at Office the 13 th day of March 1888, and the 82 nd year of American Independence. C. A. Gervie P. J.

Declaration
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The State of Alabama, Lawrence County } ss.
On this 2 o day of March A.D. 1867 before me, James H. McDonald judge of Probate of Lawrence County in the State of Alabama aforesaid, the same being a Court of Record, personally appeared King Nichols aged about fifty three years, a resident of the County & State aforesaid who being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is the administrator of the Estate of Elizabeth Barrett formerly the widow of William Nichols, which said Elizabeth was the identical person, who was a pensioner on the Rolls of the Army at Huntsville in the said State of Alabama & whose pension Certificate is herewith returned: that the said Elizabeth is now dead; that she died unmarried & that she remained a widow after the death of her second husband said Barrett until her death in said County & State aforesaid on or about the 12 th day of October 1865: that said Elizabeth resided in said County & State aforesaid since the first day of January 1861 until her death: that during this period her means of subsistence was her daily labor; and that she during her life nor said King Nichols administrator as aforesaid (this affiant) did not bear arms & have not at any time borne arms against the government of the United States in the late Rebellion or manifest any sympathy with their cause: That said Elizabeth (pensioner as aforesaid) was last paid her pension on or the 4 th day of September 1859 A.D. That,

This application is made for the purpose of securing a Restoration of the name of said Elizabeth to the pension Roll, & for payment of all arrears of pension due her up to her death, under existing laws, reference being made to the evidence heretofore filed in the pension Office to substantiate the claim of said Elizabeth, & I the said King Nichol, as administrator as aforesaid hereby constitute and appoint Tucker & Sells of Washington D.C. my attorneys to prosecute this claim & procure, receive & receipt for any and all sums of money and arrears of pension that may be due said Elizabeth, with power of substitution, & revoke & countermand all former authorities that may have been given for the above specified purpose. And the said King Nichol (affiant), here with subjoins a regularly certified copy of the record of his appointment as administrator as aforesaid. His Kings Nichol mark Wm McDonald D L Dinmore
Sworn, subscribed & acknowledged before me the day and year first above written: and on the same day before me personally appeared David L. Dinmore & William McDonald residents of said County & State aforesaid persons known to me, & whom I certify to be respectable persons & entitled to credit & who

being by me duly sworn declare that they were personally acquainted with the said Elizabeth Barrett in her life time and are acquainted with said King Nichols, above said, now in this presence who made the subscribed the foregoing declaration in their pres- ence & that they know that the said Elizabeth is dead & that she was the identical person who was a prisoner of the United States, above said herein & that the other allegations in said decla- ration to her loyalty & the loyalty of said King Nichols, their residence & means of subsistence are true, & they further state that they are not interested in this claim for restoration of pension or arrears of pension.
D. S. Simmons Wm McDonald
Sworn & subscribed before me. In testimony whereof I have hereunto signed my name and affixed my official seal this 2nd day of March 1867. J. H. McDonald J.P.

PAID PARENT VOUCHER
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Mr Thomas Will forward the order you sent to the Post Office
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Capt Jesse G Thomas
Mobile
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State of Alabama } ss. Be it known, that before me, Arlette McDonald, a justice of the Lawrence County } ss. peace in and for the County aforesaid, personally appeared Elizabeth Nichols, and made oath, in due form of law, that she is the widow of William Nichols, the identical person, who was a pensioner, and is now dead, and to whom a certificate of pension was issued, of which the following is a true copy:
WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7th June, 1832, William Nichols of the State of Alabama, who was a private in the Army of the Revolution is entitled to receive Forty three dollars and Thirty Three cents per annum during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March 1831, and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March, and 4th of September, in every year.
Given at the War office of the United States, this 23 rd day of April one thousand eight hundred and thirty three.
(L.S.)
Examined and countersigned.
J. L. Edwards
John C. Calhoun Secretary of War.
Commissioner of Pensions.
That the deceased pensioner resided in Lawrence County, in the State of Alabama for the space of sixteen years, before his death, and that previous thereto he resided in Lincoln County State of Tennessee.
Sworn and subscribed this 14 th day of December 1838, before me,
her Elizabeth Nichols mark
Notary Public O. N. W. Clance
Know all men by these presents, that I, Elizabeth Nichols of Pinhook, in the County of Lawrence, and State of Alabama, widow of William Nichols revolutionary pensioner of the United States, do hereby constitute and appoint Jesse G. Thomas my true and lawful attorney, for me and in my name to receive from the agent of the United States for paying pensions in Mobile, State of Alabama, the balance of said pension from the 4th of March 1837 to the 18 th day of May 1838. being the day of his death. Witness my hand and seal this 14 th day of December 1838.
Sealed & delivered in the presence of
her Elizabeth Nichols mark
O. N. W. Clance
State of Alabama } ss. Be it known, that on the 14 th day of December 1838, before Lawrence County } ss. me, a justice of the peace in and for said County per- sonally appeared the above named, and acknowledged the foregoing power of attorney to be her act & deed. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand the day & year last above mentioned.
+ Interlaced before me Notary Public
Notary Public
The State of Alabama } ss. I, Wiley Galloway Clerk of the County Court of Lawrence County } ss. Lawrence County, Certify that Arlette McDonald is a Magistrate as above, and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his are genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my seal of office, and subscribed my name, this 18 th day of December 1838.
Wiley Galloway Clerk

State of Alabama } Mobile County } ss.
Be it known, That on the ninth day of February, 1830, before the Subscriber a justice of the peace in and for said county personally appeared Jesse G. Thomas, the attorney named in the forgoing power of attorney, & made oath that the same was not given him by reason of any sale, transfer or mortgage of the pension or arrears of pension therein authorized to be received by him.
Sworn & subscribed the day and year last above mentioned, before me.
J. G. Thomas
J. M. Blount
The State of Alabama } Lawrence County } ss.
I, Wiley Gallaway, Clerk of the County Court of the County of Lawrence aforesaid, holden at the Courthouse in the Town of Moulton transacting Orphan's business in & for said County, do hereby certify that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited to said Court that William Nichols was a pensioner of the United States at the rate of Forty three dollars and thirty three cents per annum; was a resident of the County of Lawrence, in the State of Alabama, and died in the County of Lawrence in the State of Alabama in the year 1838 on the 16 th day of May. That he left a widow whose name is Elizabeth Nichols.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand & affixed my seal of office at Moulton this 18 th day of December, in the year of our Lord 1838.
Wiley Gallaway Clerk
FINAL PAYMENT VOUCHER
Received from GAO

Moulton Ala Decr 1838
The State of Alabama, } SCT. Lawrence County. }
I, Wiley Galloway, Clerk of the County Court of the County & State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Crockett McDonald is a justice of the peace in & for said County duly Commissioned & qualified; That his Commission was dated on the 30 th day of March 1838 and will expire on the 30 th day of March 1841 and That his signature above written is genuine.
Given under my hand and the seal of the said County Court this 18 th day of December 1838.
Wiley Galloway Clerk
FINAL PAYMENT VOUCHER
Received from GAO
Moulton Ala Decr 1838
Capt J. G. Thomas My Dear Sir -
You will please do Mrs Nicholls the kindness to present again the inclosed Vouchers, to Mr Gaines, and if they are sufficient draw the amt due her & remit it to me at Moulton - I fear, I am giving you some trouble in this matter, but when you consider that it is bestowed upon the widow of an old revolutionary Soldier, however humble the part he may have acted in that great & to us important struggle, I feel assured that you will not regard whatever vexation it may occasion - It is her miliaiding enough to compare the scant & paltry pittances paid these worthy old veterans, whose skill & courage & personal sacrifices laid the foundation of our present prosperity, to the vast sums lavished upon the tools & minions of the administration - but more especially so, when we witness the extreme jealousy with which the government seems to regard the honesty of the claims of the former, & the pitiful vexations & delays which they are forced to encounter, in obtaining the crumbs that have been reluctantly afforded them, & the wasteful prodigality encouraged & allowed towards the favorites of the present hour. The one receives alms as a mendicant, while the other is made rich by perulation under the eye & with the full knowledge of the government.
You will see that I had you made Mrs Nicholls' agent to draw her pension & send you the certificate to surrender up - You had better get the pension agent (Gaines) to look over the vouchers before you attempt to present them & get instructions how to proceed if all is right - give my regards to all friends as well
Thos M. Peters

Ent No 5305
Elizabeth Nicholls Widow of
William Nicholls late a Pensioner Per Act of June 1802, on the Decatur ala Roll —
Act of 6 th April 1838 $8.71
4 th March 1839.
6 April 1838
Consolidated Files Section Recd 4372 dated 5 th Inst for one cent one cent to be remitted to Leje G. Thomas Esq. at Mobile, Alabama
$8.71 sent to Treasury 6 March '39
FINAL PAYMENT VOUCHER Received from GAO
FINAL PAYMENT VOUCHER Received from GAO

106
The United States
To Elizabeth Nichols the Widow of William Nichols a Revolutionary Pensioner Rev Act 7 th June 1832 on the Veteran Ala. Roll, now Huntsville Roll —
For her Pension from 4 th day of March 1838 to the 16 th day of May 1838. both days inclusive being 74 days at 13 \frac{33}{100} per annum as per vouchers filed herewith — 8.71
Treasury Department 3 d Auditor Office Second Comptrollers Office March 4 th 1839. Examined by J L Calhoun By Charles M. Ward M c 4 th March 1839
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Certificate of Mr. Barro Marriage Leeds

No 1327
The State of Alabama, Morgan County To any of the Judges of said State any Justice of the Peace of said County or any other Person Legally authorized - These are to authorize you or either of you to Solemnize the Rites of Matrimony between Robert Barnett and Elizabeth Nichols of said County agreeably to the Statutes in such cases made and provided - Given at the Office of the Clerk of the County Court of said County this 23 rd day of June 1841 - Thos. Price Clerk, C. C.
Solemnized on the 24 th day of June 1841 by
W. B. Shurill, C. Peace.
The State of Alabama, William H. Campbell Judge Morgan County - of the Court of Probate of said County and by virtue of said Office also Clerk of said Court Do hereby certify that the foregoing is a correct Transcript of the Marriage License together with the Certificate of Solemniza- tion thereof of Robert Barnett and Elizabeth Nichols as appears from the records of my Office -
In Testimony of which I have hereunto set my Name and affixed the Seal of said Court at my Office in Somerville this the 25 th day of February 1858.
W. H. Campbell Judge P.C.

No. 22506 7952
William Nichols
Lawrence County
State of Alabama
Adm. for 11. Months from 1780. — 8 Months Cavalry
Print { 8. Cavalry = 3 Inf'y =
David Hubbard Agent
Moulton.
Lawrence County
State of Alabama

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. Those points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, shewing the Service of William Nichols Laurence County Alabama
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and Rank of the Company officers under whom he served. Names and Rank of the General and Field officers. Battles in which the applicant was engaged. Country through which he marched. Place of abode when he entered the service, and age at the present period. Evidence by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     Vol 1780 2 Private Capt. Olin May. Col Linda's Creek Through 67 years Documentary   Vol 1780 60 (Mounted Ranger) Jer Riggins Brumf Little River the State of Montgomery Traditionary   Vol 1781 about 10 12 Private Capt. John Genl. Butler McCarroll's Country   Vol 1781 3 Ranger Capt. Parsons Col. Mayben Securing the Nor. Carolina   Vol 1782 about 3 Infantry country to   Hillsborough   Wilmington   Sunderly 90 miles   on Haws River   W. B. Ranged   through the Coun-   try  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS,
Commissioner of Pensions.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c. Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of Private Armed Vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons, claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }
On this _____ day of _____ personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of _____ in the county of _____ and State, Territory or District of _____ aged (c) _____ years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) _____, with _____ and served in the _____ (e) regiment of the _____ line, under the following named officers:
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. [This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of _____
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid. A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I _____ of the Court of _____ do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this _____ day of _____ &c.
If, on examination of the proper record the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the _____ and C. D. residing in (the same) _____ hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with _____, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be _____ years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A. B.
who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the _____ and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the _____ and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, _____ Clerk of the Court of _____ do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this _____ day of _____ &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person

will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County, in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.  6. { To a Soldier. } Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given and what has become of it? { To an Officer. } Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it? 
7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution.
The Court will see that he answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons -one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify, to the character and standing of other persons, giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance. [b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule. [c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned. [d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served. [e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, 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. 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 that 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 shown 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. [f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable. [g] The opinion of the Court is always required. [h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case. [i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he 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.
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 papers 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.
Proof of Service.
[j] 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 claimant's 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. [k] The notes from [a] to [j] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only. [l] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases. [m] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact. [n] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.

Rev. and 1812 War Section.
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February 20, 1925.
Margaret Woll, Hawesville, P. O. Box 15, Ky.
Madam;
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 10881, it appears that William Niccols or Neccols, pensioned Nichols, was born in Montgomery County, North Carolina, date not stated.
While residing in said county, he served in the North Carolina Troops as follows-
From October 15, 1780, two months in Captain Ebenezer Riggins' Company, under Major James Crump.
Sixty days under Captain John Cox, no dates given.
From in the fall of 1781, six weeks under Colonel Mayben and was in the battle of Lindley's Mill.
From in July 1782, three months in Captain Joseph Parson's Company, and three months in same company, was

in the skirmish on "Little River" and was discharged June 1, 1783.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 28, 1832, while a resident of Lawrence County, Alabama, aged sixty-seven years.
Soldier married October 4, 1800 in Montgomery County, North Carolina, Elizabeth Trent. He died May 16, 1838 and she married June 24, 1841, Robert Barrett, who died December 24, 1850 and she was allowed pension on account of the services of William Nichols, on her application executed March 13, 1858, while living in Lawrence County, Alabama, aged seventy-four years. She died October 12, 1865 in Lawrence County, Alabama.
It is stated there were eight or ten children of William and Elizabeth Nichols, only names given being- Edward, Elijah, James and Emanuel King, who was fifty-three years old in 1867.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.
Asst by miss Wilson

Rev. War. Widows' Division.
Number of pending claim, 6367
Nature of pending claim, Restoration
Soldier, William Nichols
Pensioner, Elizabeth Barrett
Certificate No. 6990.
Last Agency, Huntsville Ala.
Cause of termination, Dropped.
Date of termination, Feb 14/62
Widow died Oct. 12/65
Lewis C. White
Examiner.
April 20, 1876 Room No. 140
FINANCE REPORT.
Accounts examined up to
Pensioner paid to Mar. 4, 1859
Objections,
, 187 .
Reporting Clerk.

3 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
William Nichols N. 10, 381 N.C.

This is to Certify that William Lucas has served three months longer in the Light horse Service and has Behaved himself as a Good and faithful Soldier and is hereby Discharged - By me Jos Parsons Col.
June 1 st 1780

80,035
160 aers

To Mr White
Widow (deceased) Claim
No. Rev. War
Soldier Tom Nichols
Widow
Board of Review Sept 20, 1876.
I would require further proof of loyalty of the widow and Administrator, and the Character and loyalty of witnesses certified by the P.M. Please have brief show when the last husband (Barnett) died.
Merrifield
MM

W. H. Webster Esq Chief Med. Dir.
Three Rev War Andovers Restoration claims.
689

8
William Nichols
Ala - 0-1832 -
See 1000000
Hon. Geo. C. Netting Commr. of Pensions Washington D.C.

Elizabeth Bennett for and of
William Nichols No. 10-1832
Debt 1133
Hon. Geo. C. Huntington Court of Pleasants Washington Pa.

N.C.
William Nichols
N. 10, 381
Disch. Cq.

PENSION OFFICE.

These cases come under Ruling
110. Revolutionary War Areas
July 1976
Penfield - Please hold until decision is rendered MW

PENSION OFFICE.
Rejected

no 6990.
Elizabeth Barrett, for: wife of W m Nichols.
Ala,
Allower for $43. \frac{33}{100} per An: under the 2 d . Sec: act of Feb: 3, 1853. Plea to Commence at the value of the property of said Act.
Cert: to Chas: C. Tucker, Reverts,

F. Moore Esq.
Chief Reviewer
Room H 5.
one Rev. Wm. Reston widow's claim.

Payments to be made at Mobile by R. W. B. Barker Agent for paying Pension- ers, in the Agency of Alabama.
Recorded in the Pension Of- fice, in Book E. Vol. 8. Page 48 By M. H. Palmer Clerk.
FINAL
Recd. ... and
FINAL PAYMENT VOUCHER
Received from GAO

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7th June, 1832, William Nichols of the State of Alabama, who was a Private in the Army of the Revolution , is entitled to receive _____ Forty three dollars and thirty-three cents per annum , during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March, and 4th of September, in every year.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this _____ 23 d day of _____ April , one thousand eight hundred and thirty- three .
Lee Crisp
Secretary of War.
Coun. 12 1. 8
J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.

No. 2.
Claim No. Restoration
Widow of _____
William Nichols
White , Ex'r.
Room No. _____
Certificate No. 6367
issued 23 May , 187 6 ,
sent _____ , 187 7 ,
to Pension Agent.
Washington D.C.
Head of Certificate Room.

Rev..& 1812 Wars Section WAS
March 29, 1927
Mrs. Martha T. Woll Hawesville Hancock County, Ky.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim of William Niccols, Neccols or Nichols, W. 10381, it does not appear that he served in the War of 1812.
The War of 1812 records of this bureau fail to afford any information in regard to pension having been claimed on account of service of the above mentioned soldier in the War of 1812.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner

P.O Box 157 Hawesville, Ky.
January 20 1925
Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
My dear Sirs:-
Please give me the following information:
Was William Nickol who is listed as a "pensioner from Lawrence Co. Alabama" as a private in N. Carolina Militia, and pensioned at age of 69 years - during Congress of 1833-34 the same William Nickols, who fought in War of 1812 from Alabama?
Did his wife receive his pension? What was her name if it is on your records any place.
Did Moses Holmes, born in North Carolina and moved to Kentucky, dying in 1830 in Jefferson Co. at age 70 years, fight in the Revolution or receive a pension?
Sincerely,
(Miss) Margaret Wolf Hawesville, Ky.

Hawesville, Kentucky.
February 2, 1927.
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C. Dear Sir,
Please tell me if William Nichols of Alabama received a pension as a soldier in the War of 1812, he received one as soldier in the Revolutionary War. I will greatly appreciate your kindness in answering.
address.
Mrs Martha J. Woll, Hawesville, Hancock Co. Kentucky.

Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 10381
Elizabeth Barrett formerly Wife of William Nichols Dray Rev War
Act: Febry 3 rd  1853.
Index:—Vol. B. , Page 22.
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Mar 2/76
Sept 2/76
Oct 1/76
Nov 1/76
Dec 1/76
Jan 1/77
Feb 1/77
Mar 1/77
Apr 1/77
May 1/77
Jun 1/77
Letter to Peter for of modern and claim. white
6 Letter to 3 rd and for ask payment. white
App. for areas rejected under order of Com. 27/76. Atty notified 1925 Feb. 20 - Hettie Margaret Wolf 1927 Mar. 29 Martha Wolf adv. as to service in war of 1812. U.S.

Union No. 6367 V Alabama Elizabeth Barrett Deceased — formerly Widow of William Nichols Rank Dragoon Company Revolutionary Regiment War.
Rate per month $ 43. 33 / 100 Commencing 4 March 1859 Ending 12 Oct. 1865 date of Claimants death Certificate dated 23 May Newton 1876 and sent _____ 18 Payable at Washington Agency. Tucker & Bishop Attorney.
Act 14th July, 1862.
Book _____ Vol. _____ Page _____ Emwald Clerk.

Pension Agency
Huntsville, Ala. 5 May 1858
Hon. Thos M. Peters,
Moulton,
Dear Sir,
Your letter of 3rd inst. to my brother Wm H. has, in his absence been handed to me.
The pension of Mrs Elizabeth Barrite cannot now be paid - Pensions are payable on the 4th day of March & the 4th day of September, and on the first of those days after the issuance of the Pension Certificate - Mrs Barrite's Pension Certificate was issued on the 8th April 1858 and consequently is not payable until the 4th of September next, according to my understanding of the law and of the instruc- tions from the proper Department. Mr Nathan Wm B. who is the Pension Agent at this place is absent, but I do and will at any time, in his absence, attend to his business.
Yours respectfully &c
B. F. Moore

THE STATE OF ALABAMA, { Lawrence County---ss: }
I, J. H. McDONALD, Judge of the Probate Court of said County, certify that Letters
of Administration on the Estate of Elizabeth Barrett were, on the 19 th day of January 1867, granted to Hirng Nichols who has duly qualified and given Bond as such, and is authorized to act accordingly
Dated this 19 th day of Jan'y 1867.
J. H. McDonald.
Judge of the Probate Court.

Payment to be made at Guntersville, by
M m M c Moore, Esq.,
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of
Alabama
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 3d, 1853, Page 1144 Vol. 16.
G. T. Getty, Clerk.

Ex 2 L.H.R.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that, in conformity with the 2d section of the act of February 3, 1853.
Elizabeth Barrett, formerly,
widow of William Nichols, who was a Dragoon, is inscribed on the Pension List, at the rate of Forty-three dollars and thirty three 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.
Amount on this certificate from 3d February 1853 to 3d March 1858 inclusive, per Pension Office
Given at the Department of the Interior, this eighth day of April, one thousand eight hundred and fiftyeight.
J. Mounger
Secretary of the Interior.
Examined and countersigned.
Geo. A. Whiting Commissioner of Pensions.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
Second Comptroller's Office.
March 5 th , 1839.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1833 entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," the Widow of William Nicholls, — a Pensioner on the Roll of the Huntsville, Ala., Agency, at the rate of Forty three Dollars and Thirty three Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June, 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 1 st of March, 1838, to the 16 th May 1838, the day of his death.
Respectfully yours,
Wilson B. Parris Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions, Present.

Loyalty. Barnett widow of Nichols. Rev. War.

The State of Alabama } J. A. Brown a United Laurence County } States Commissioner for the Northern District of Ala- bama hereby certify that I am acquainted with Jas. H. McBride & Samuel C. Alexander whose affidavit is above set forth proving the loyalty of Mrs Elizabeth Barrett They are Citizens of Laurence County Alabama are Credable witnesses & persons worthy of belief Given under my hand this 10 th day of April 1876
J. A. Brown U. S. Commissioner
N.B. Mr Brown U. S. Com r did not know Mr Powell & does not certify as to his Credibility, but he is equally credible with Mr Alexander & Mr McBride. Beside, any reasonable number of other reliable & credible persons who knew her would certify to Mrs Barrett's loyalty. J. M. Peters

L691.40 K
Department of the Interior PENSION OFFICE
Washington D.C. March 8 th 1876
Sir:
In the claim for arrears of pension due Elizabeth Barrett widow of William Nichols, Revolutionary war, the loyalty of the widow and claimant should be shown by the testimony of credible witnesses whose standing is shown by the certificate of some U.S. officer.
Please attend to this at once and return this letter with your answer.
Very respectfully Chas. Hill Commissioner
Thomas M. Peters Esq. Moulton, Ala. }
Moulton Ala Thill 1876.
Sir. Herewith find returned your letter above and affidavits of Mrs Barrett's Loyalty as by your instructions. Very truly
To Chas R Hill commr
Thos M. Peters

Moulton Ala. May. 6. 1858
Dear Sir
On yesterday Mr John N. Hodges, as the attorney of Elizabeth Barrett the widow of William Nichols deceased revolutionary Pensioner of the United States applied at the City of Huntsville Alabama to get the amount of Pension due her from 3 rd Feb. 1855 to 5 th March 1858 (say $220.26) as by the Pension Certificate issued to her on the 8 th day of April 1858, N o . 6367, Widow's Pension, and it seems to be the opinion of the U. States' Pension Agent then, that the Pension cannot be paid at Huntsville, and Mrs Barrett's atty returned without it.
On the face of the Certificate issued to Mrs Barrett is this memorandum,

viz, "Amount due on this Certificate " from 3 d February 1853 to 3 rd March 1858 " inclusive per pension office calculation " $220.26."
On the back of the same Certificate is the following endorsement, viz.
" Payment to be made at Huntsville " by the Hon. Moore Esq. Agent for " paying Pensions in the Agency of " Alabama. Payable on the 4 th Sept. " under a 4 th March. Recorded in " the Pension Office on the Roll of " Pensions under act February " 1853. page 444 vol 26" " G. T. Getty Clerk"
Herewith inclosed you will find Judge Moore's note to me giving the information above alluded to. No complaint is intended against the excellent officers of the Government

at Huntsville, but we wish to know what is to be done next. and where Mrs Barritt is to apply to get money.
Very respectfully
Thos M. Peters for Peters & Hodges attys for Mrs Barritt
Hon George N. Whiting Comm r of Pensions Washington D.C.

Washington D.C. March, 22 nd 1888,
Hon. Geo. C. Whiting Comm r of Pensions
Sir
We enclose herewith the claim of Eliz th Barrett former widow of Am m Nichols, dec d . For half pay pension, under Act of July 3. 1883.
Your early attention is respectfully solicited
Very respectfully Your Obed t Servant Crockett & Lloyd.

TUCKER & SELLS, Attorneys for Claimants,
Agents for procuring Bounties, Pensions, Arrears of Pay, Prize-money, Compensation for Horses, Boats and other Property lost or destroyed while in the service of the United States. Government Vouchers of all kinds, and Claims of Quartermasters, Contractors, Sutlers and others collected. Officers' Ordnance and Quartermasters' Accounts adjusted, Stoppages of Pay removed and Certificates of Non-Indebtedness procured.
Washington, D. C., March 13 th , 1867.
Hon Jos. H. Barnett. Comm. of Pensions. Sir.
We send herewith claim for the restoration of the Revolutionary Pension under Act of Feb 3. 1853. of Elizabeth Barnett formerly widow of William Nichols - of Huntsville Ala. Agency. -
Very respectfully Your Obt. Servt.
Tucker & Sells.

Department of the Interior PENSION OFFICE.
Washington, D.C. January 16 1868
Gentlemen:
The evidence filed in the case of Elizabeth Barrett for arrears of pension due to date of death does not satisfactorily show that she was loyal or that she left legal loyal heirs entitled to receive the pension, if allowed.
Satisfactory proof must be filed. claim is suspended.
Respectfully
Pickens & Sells Present
Jos. H. Barnett Comd.
COV. T. R 46

Revolutionary War
[Certificate Division.]
[A A.]
Department of the Interior,
Restoration
PENSION OFFICE,
Washington, D. C., May 23 rd , 1876.
Sir:
I have the honor to inform you that Pension Certificate No. 6,367 has been issued in favor of Elizabeth Barrett - deceased formerly widow of William Nichols who was a Dragoon Revolutionary War Rate of pension $43 33 / 100 per month  annum , commencing March 4 th 1859 Pension ending October 12 th 1865 on account of claimant's death. Act of February 3 rd 1853. Payable at the Pension Agency in Washington D. C.
Very respectfully,
J. A. Bentley Commissioner. J. P. [unclear]
To the 3 rd AUDITOR OF THE U. S. TREASURY.

Department of the Interior,
PENSION OFFICE,
Washington, D. C., May 23 d 1876.
Sir:
Herewith you will receive Restoration pension certificate of widow of William Nichols, No. 6367 upon which ten dollars. attorney's fees, are due, no contract being filed a Tucker and Bishop Washington D.C.
Respectfully,
J. A. Bentley Commissioner. J. H. Thomas
David C. Cox, Esq.,
U. S. Pension Agent,
Washington
D. C.

ORDER TO INSCRIBE.
Certificate No. .....
Dated .....
Commencing .....
Rate, $ ..... per Month.

(Certificate Division.)
Revolutionary War
[A.]
ORDER TO INSCRIBE.
Cert. No. 6367
Restoration
Department of the Interior,
PENSION OFFICE,
Washington, D. C., May 23 d , 1876.
Sir:
Be pleased to inscribe on your roll the name of Elizabeth Barrett deceased formerly widow of William Nichols , who was a Dragoon Revolutionary War volunteers, at the rate of forty three and 33/100 dollars per month  annum , commencing on the fourth day of March , 1859, Pension ending October 12 th 1865 on account of husband's death in accordance with the accompanying certificate.
Act of February 23 rd 1853
Post office address, Woulton (are of Thomas W. Peters), county of Lawrence ; State of Alabama
CERTIFICATE SIGNED BY—
Respectfully,
Secretary of the Interior.
J. W. Foster Commissioner,
Commissioner of Pensions.
Gen. Hays
David C. Cox
U. S. Pension Agent,
Washington
D. C.

No. 6367 PENSION CERTIFICATE OF Elizabeth Barrett-deceased.
Payable Quarterly on the 4 th of March, June, September & December, of each year, by the U. S. Pension Agent at Washington D. C.
TRANSFERRED TO
Agency. from Commissioner.
TRANSFERRED TO
Agency. from Commissioner.
NOTE -No sale, or transfer of any kind, of the whole or any part of the Pension payable by virtue of this Certificate is of any legal or binding force against either the Pensioner or the United States.
Newton, Clerk.

Ms. A. 9. 2. 23
Revolutionary War.
Ms. A. 9. 2. 23
No 6367
UNITED STATES AMERICA
DEPARTMENT
of the INTERIOR
Bureau, Engraving & Printing.
PENSION BUREAU
It is hereby certified That in conformity with the laws of the United States Elizabeth Barrett formerly Widow of William Nichols who was a Dragoon, Revolutionary War is entitled to a pension at the rate of Forty five and 33 1/3 dollars per month, to commence on the fourth day of March 1857 and to continue during her widowhood.
Pension ending October 12th 1865 in account of claimant's death. Act of February 3rd 1853.
Given at the Department of the Interior this Seventy third day of May one thousand eight hundred and seventy six and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundredth.
Countersigned
Secretary of the Interior.
Commissioner of Pensions.

CHAS. C. TUCKER, Attorney for Claimants,
Agent for Procuring Bounties, Pensions, Arrears of Pay, Prize-money, Compensation for Horses, Boats, and other Property lost or destroyed while in the service of the United States. Government Vouchers of all kinds, and Claims of Quartermasters, Contractors, Sutlers, and others collected. Officers' Ordnance and Quartermasters' Accounts adjusted, Stoppages of Pay removed and Certificates of Non-Indebtedness procured.
Washington, D. C., May 17 1869
Hon Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C. Sir
Please inform me the Condition of the claim for Arrears of Pension of King Nichols Administrator of "Elizabeth Barnett" deceased State of Alabama - filed March 13/67. Last evidence filed Dec. 11. 68.
Respectfully C. C. Tucker L.

Payment.

L. 6. 97. 40
Miss
Department of the Interior. PENSION OFFICE.
Washington, D.C. April 20 th 1876.
Sir:
You are requested to inform this office to what date pension has been paid to Elizabeth Barrett former widow of William Nichols, Revolutionary war, on the roll of Huntsville, Alabama.
Please return this letter with your answer.
Very respectfully,
J. A. Maltby Commissioner.
Hon Third Auditor, Present.

Brief in the case of Elizabeth Barrett, formerly widow of Wm Nichols. / Lawrence County and State of Alabama, act 3 rd Feb: 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 pensioned under the Act of 7 th June 1832, at the rate of $43.33 per An. Two witnesses testify they knew the parties to live together twenty years, that they raised a family of children were generally reputed husband & wife. She solorei died  May 16 th 1838 as appears from affidavits upon file & the reports of the Ins rs Auditor.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Identity established by two Credible Affiants.
Chas. C. Tucker, Esq. Present,
Name and residence of Agent
A. C. McLaughlin, Examining Clerk.

Washington D.C. March 22. '89
Hon. Geo. B. Whiting Chairman of Pensions
Sir
Wm. Nichols
was a U.S. Pensioner, under Act of June 1882. on the Lawrence County, Alabama roll at the rate of $43. 33 / 100 per annum.
He served as a private of Dragoons in the N. C. Militia, war of the Revolution, and it is believed was entitled to a larger pension. - We respectfully request an examination of the papers of his claim now on file, on which his pension was granted, believing that his right to a larger pension, will thus be shown.
Very respectfully
Your Obat. Servant
ucher & Glazd.

All Official Letters to this Office must be addressed to the "Third Auditor of the Treasury," and in replying to Letters from this Office the initials on the upper left-hand corner should be referred to.
Treasury Department,
THIRD AUDITOR'S OFFICE,
Washington, D. C., May 1 st , 1876.
Sir:
In reply to your letter of the 20 th ult. herewith returned, relative to the last payment to Elizabeth Barrett, widow of William Nichols, Revolutionary war, I would state that the records of this Office show that she was last paid to 4 th Mch. 1859 in June 1859 at Huntsville, Ala.
Very respectfully, Horace Austin Auditor.
Hon. Comm'r of Pensions,

Probate Court Lawrence County Alabama January Term 1867
On the application of King Nichols and he having entered into bond with Howard Roberts and J H Roberts as his securities in the sum of Four Hundred Dollars conditioned as the law directs It is ordered by the court that he be appointed Administrator of the Estate of Elizabeth Barret late of said County deceased and that letters issue to him accordingly Jany 19. 1867 J H McDonald J.P.C.
State of Alabama } I J H McDonald Judge of Probate Lawrence County } in and for said County and state certify that the foregoing is a correct transcript of the order appointing an administrator upon the Estate of Elizabeth Barret deceased as the same appears of record in my office and that Letters of Administration were duly issued to said King Nichols in accordance thereto
Given under my hand with the seal of office at fixed at office in Moulton this 2 nd day of March 1867 J H McDonald J.P.C.

Half Pay Pension As of July 3. 1863.
Elizabeth Barrett, widow of Wm. Nichols decd. Rev. Pensioned
Quackenbush & Gloyd Attorneys Present

The State of Alabama, } I Christopher C. Lawrence County } Governor Judge of the Court of Probate of said County of Lawrence in said State of Alabama and by virtue of said office also clerk of said Court certify that the said Court is a court of Record & that the matters and statements on the three preceding pages in the matter of Mrs Elizabeth Barrott's application for pension is a correct & true transcript of the proceedings & statements this day had in open Court by Mrs Elizabeth Barrott as applicant for pension together with the sworn statements of two highly credible witnesses to wit William Alexander & Wiley Gallaway. I further certify that the foregoing power of attorney was also made & executed by Mrs Elizabeth Barrott in open Court and that the above & foregoing is a correct transcript of all the proceedings this day had in open Court in said application of said Mrs Elizabeth Barrott.
In testimony whereof which I have hereunto set my name & affixed the seal of said Court this 13 th day of March 1858. W. B. Person J. P.

The State of Alabama Lawrence County }
This day personally came John K. McBride a resident citizen of the County and State aforesaid personally before me James H. McDonald Judge of Probate of said County, who is authorized to administer oaths, and being duly sworn by me, upon his oath says that he is about forty nine years of age, and that he knew Mrs Elizabeth Barrett widow of William Nichols a Revolutionary pensioner, from his earliest years up to her death shortly after the late war. That she lived near his father's and he knew her well. She was thoroughly loyal to the government of the United States all her life up to her death. She was opposed to the late war and denounced it throughout. She had four sons, none of these were in the late war except James Nichols, who was conscripted into the Confederate Army. The other sons were loyal Union men & kept out of the Rebellion. Mrs Barrett was thoroughly loyal to the Government of the United States all her life. This I personally know.
J. K. McBride
Sworn to & subscribe? before me, April 5:1876 }
J. H. McDonald J. P. C

The State of Alabama, Lawrence County, } }
This day personally came Samuel C. Alexander before me James H. McDonald the Judge of Probate of Lawrence County in the State of Alabama, who being by me first duly sworn according to law upon his oath deposes & says, That I, said Alexander, am and have been a citizen of the said County of Lawrence since I was about ten years of age, I am now about 46 years of age, and I knew Mrs Elizabeth Barrett widow of William Nichols deceased a Revolutionary Pensioner intimately & well for above twenty years next before her death. I lived near her during that time. I know that she was thoroughly & constantly loyal to the Government of the United States all her life. She was a woman of active & masculine temper and bitter, & vigorously opposed the late war to break up the Union. She was full of the old revolutionary zeal for the Union & her children went with her. I

was a Union man myself and know what I say of her to be true. She lived and died loyal to the Government of the United States. This I know of my own knowledge.
Sworn & Subscribed
before me this 8 th day of June 1876 } S C Alexander J H M Wounded J.P.C
The State of Alabama Lawrence County } ss
This day personally came Frederick G Powell a resident citizen of Lawrence Co Alabama before me James H McDonald the judge of Probate of Lawrence County, of whom who is authorized to administer oaths, and being by me first duly sworn according to law upon his oath deposes and says that he is about 58 years of age that he knew Mrs Elizabeth Barrett widow of late William Nichols deceased a Revolutionary Pensioner, well & intimately from the year 1842 up to her death since the late war of Rebellion, she was a pensioner of the United States in right of her said husband said William Nichols deceased, I knew her during the late war of the Rebellion. She was thoroughly loyal

to the Government of the United States all her life up to her death. Her love for the Union and her faith in it never abated. She was an active, energetic, union woman all the war & before. She never faltered in her loyalty to the Government of the United States. This I personally know. She was my near neighbor.
Sworn & subscribed before me the 8th day of April 1876 J. H. McDonald A. P. C.
The state of Alabama } J. A. J. Brown United Lawrence County } State Commissioner hereby testify, that I am acquainted with Mrs K. McBride, Samuel O. Alexander & Frank C. Powell whose affidavits are above set forth proving the loyalty of Mrs Elizabeth Barrett above said. They are citizens of Lawrence Co Alabama are credible witnesses & persons worthy of belief. Given under my hand this                      day of April 1876.

Rev. War.
INCREASE BRIEF.
Restoration
Certificate No. _____
Soldier, William Nichols Lewis C. White , Ex'r.
Room No. 20 1/2
Dec. 9 1876
Submitted August 31/76
Admitted

Revolution WAR OF THE REBELLION.
Act July 3 7853, Sec. 4743 R.S.
Acts of July 25, 1866, and subsequent acts.
Restoration
INCREASE OF WIDOWS PENSION.
4718 R.S.
AGENCY, Huntsville Ala.
Elizabeth Barrett Deceased former widow of William Nichols
Rank, Dragoon Company Regiment, Rev. War.
Present Guardian, (alleged) E. King Nichols
Residence, Laurence County, and State of Ala. Post Office, Moulton, Laurence Co. Ala. See E. King Nichols. Attorney, Tucker and Bishop, Present. Fee, $ 10 as per law.
No contract, and no material evidence filed since July 8, 1870.
Rate of pension, $ 43 33 / 100 per month annum, commencing March 4 th , 1859, the date of last payment ending Oct. 12 1865 date of widows death. at which the original pension commenced, and two dollars per month for each of the following children:
  By former marriage. None { Born, _____, 18 } { Commencing , 18   { Sixteen, _____, 18 }   { Born, _____, 18 } { " " " " " " " " " " , 18   { Sixteen, _____, 18 }   By last marriage. None { Born, _____, 18 }   { Sixteen, _____, 18 }   { Born, _____, 18 }   { Sixteen, _____, 18 }   { Born, _____, 18 }   { Sixteen, _____, 18 }   { Born, _____, 18 }   { Sixteen, _____, 18 } 
Former Guardian,
Payments on all former certificates covering any portion of the same time to be deducted.
ADMITTED, August 31 Dec 9 1876 Lewis C. White Examiner. APPROVED, Dec. 12 1876. Merrifield Reviewer. , Chief of Division.
DATES SHOWN BY PAPERS.
Restoration application filed, May 14 1867 Marriage of soldier to 1st wife, about Oct. 1868. Death of the soldier, May 16 1838. Marriage of soldier to 2d wife, _____ 18____. Widow paid to March 4 1859. Remarriage of widow, June 24 1841. Cert. surrendered. _____ 18____ Death of widow, Oct. 12 1865. No objections. Death of 2d Husband Dec. 24 1850.

INCIDENTAL MATTER.
Affidavit of two witnesses whose loyalty and standing is shown by the certificate of a U.S. Officer shows that the widow and all her sons were loyal and never gave aid or comfort to the Rebels. One son was conscripted into the Rebel Army. Dropped under Act of Feb'y 4 th 1862. Cert. surrendered.
Third Auditor reports payment to March 4 th 1859.
SUMMARY OF PROOF.
No DATES OF BIRTH OF CHILDREN.
No DATES OF DEATH OF CHILDREN.
No CUSTODY OF CHILDREN BY FORMER MARRIAGE.
Record.
REMARRIAGE OF WIDOW. June 1841 Shown by
DEATH OF WIDOW. October 12 th 1865 Shown by credible witnesses.

Rev. War.
INCREASE BRIEF.
Certificate No. _____
Soldier William Nichols Levis C. White , Ex'r.
Room No. 20/2
Submitted May 10/76
Rejected July 10/76
Rejected
White

INCREASE OF Widows PENSION.
Restoration
AGENCY, Huntsville Ala.
Elizabeth Barrett Deceased former widow of William Nichols Rank, Dragoon Company, Rev. War. Regiment,
Present Guardian, (alleged) Heir. E. King Nichols
Residence, Laurence County, and State of Ala.
Post Office, Moulton, Laurence Co. Ala. Care of Thomas M. Peles
Attorney, Tucker & Bishop. Present.
Fee, $ 10 as per law.
No contract, and no material evidence filed since July 8, 1870.
Rate of pension, $ 43 33 / 100 per month, commencing March 4 th , 1859, the date of last payment ending October 12 1865 date of widow's death at which the original pension commenced, at two dollars per month for each of the following children:
  By former marriage. None. { Born, , 18 } { Commencing , 18 }   { Sixteen, , 18 }   { Born, , 18 } { " , 18 }   { Sixteen, , 18 }   By last marriage. None. { Born, , 18 } { " , 18 }   { Sixteen, , 18 }   { Born, , 18 } { " , 18 }   { Sixteen, , 18 }   { Born, , 18 } { " , 18 }   { Sixteen, , 18 }   { Born, , 18 } { " , 18 }   { Sixteen, , 18 } 
Former Guardian,
Payments on all former certificates covering any portion of the same time to be deducted.
Rejected July 1876 Lewis C. White, Examiner. May 11 1876 Merrifield, Reviewer. And Rejected July 11 76, Chief of Division. Under decision of Comt. Merrifield
DATES SHOWN BY PAPERS.
Restoration application filed, Mar. 14 1867 Marriage of soldier to 1st wife, about 1818. Death of the soldier, May 16 1838 Marriage of soldier to 2d wife, June 24 1841. Widow paid to Mar. 14 1859 Remarriage of widow, 18. Cert. surrendered, 18 Death of widow, October 12 1865. No objection.

INCIDENTAL MATTER.
Affidavit of two witnesses whose loyalty and standing is shown by certificate of a U.S. officer, shows that the widow and all her sons were loyal and never gave aid or comfort to the Rebels. One son was conscripted into the Rebel army.
Dropped under act of Feb 4 1862.
Cert. surrendered.
Third Auditor reports payment to March 4 1859.
Rejected as there is no law allowing arrears to other than the widow or child of an invalid pensioner. Atty. notified.
SUMMARY OF PROOF.
DATES OF BIRTH OF CHILDREN.
None.
None DATES OF DEATH OF CHILDREN.
CUSTODY OF CHILDREN BY FORMER MARRIAGE.
No
REMARRIAGE OF WIDOW. in June 1841 Shown by Record.
DEATH OF WIDOW. Oct. 12 1865. Shown by credible witnesses.

Moulton Ala
March 1. 1876.
Sir
Mrs Elizabeth Barrett of Lawrence Co Alabama, was a United States Pensioner before the Rebellion; but payment of her pension was suspended during the late war. In the mean time she has died, and her son, his, Distributee & Administrator of her estate desires to know how he can collect the arrears of Pension due his mother at her death. His name is Emanuel King Nichols. Will you please do him the favor to advise me how he shall proceed, & what is due his mother, at her death & if it will be paid. All the parties were and are loyal Citizens of the United States in the late Rebellion. Very truly
Thos M. Peters
Hon Com d of Pensions Washington, D.C.

The State of Alabama Lawrence County
This day personally came Thos J Alexander of the County & State aforesaid before me, James F. McDonald judge of Probate for said County & State aforesaid who being by me first sworn according to law upon his said oath deposes and says as follows.
That he knew Elizabeth Barrett a pensioner of the United States up to her death for about thirty years; That he was raised in the same neighborhood in which she lived in the County & State aforesaid. She resided in Lawrence County Ala. during the whole time he knew her & she died in said County of Lawrence in the year 1865. She was thoroughly loyal all her life to the Government of the United States. She left surviving her at her death the following children by her first husband, Viz: Edward Nichols, Elijah Nichols, and King Nichols all of whom are above the age of Twenty-one years, And they were and are all loyal men, loyal to the Government of the United States, None of them were in the Confederate army or service and they denounced the Rebellion all the way through and were unconditional Union men. I knew them all well and have known them for the past thirty years. These facts I state upon my own personal knowledge and not upon report or hearsay, And I have no interest in the claim for Mrs. Barrett's arrear of Pension whatever.
Witness W. C. Patten
Sworn & subscribed before me This 4th Decr 1868
Thos. J. Alexander
J. F. McDonald S.P.C.

The State of Alabama } Lawrence County }
This day personally came W. W. Parker of the County & State above said before me James F. McDonald judge of Probate of said County & State aforesaid who being by me first duly sworn according to law, upon his said oath deposes & says as follows, viz:
That he is intimately acquainted with King Nichols above- said, has known him for the past fifteen years & that they both are Citizens of Lawrence County Ala., that said King Nichols is a son of the late Mrs. Elizabeth Barrett now dec d a pensioner of the United States, that said King Nichols is and was an unconditional Union man during the late Rebellion, and is and was most loyal to the Government of the United States, and was not in the service of the Confederate Government during said Rebellion, these facts are stated of my own knowledge and not on report or hearsay, and I have no interest in his claim.
Sworn to & subscribed before me
W. W. Parker
Decr 14th 1868 J F McDonald J.P.C.
Witness
W. L. Patten

The State of Alabama } I James H M c Donald Judge Lawrence County } of Probate of Lawrence County in the State of Alabama and as such judge, also clerk ex officio of the Court of Probate of said county and State aforesaid do hereby certify that Thomas J Alexander and W W Parker the above named affiants whose names are sev- erally signed to the foregoing affidavits, actu- ally swore to and signed the same as they now appear, before me as such judge as aforesaid on the day of the date of the same in the man- ner required by law & that said signatures are genuine and said affidavits are just as they were sworn & signed before me & are truly what they purport to be. I further certify that neither the said Alexander nor the said Parker have any interest in said claim of said Eliza- beth Barrett for said arrears of Pension hereby sought to be recovered. And I also certify that I have no interest in said claim and that said af- fiants are loyal men and always have been
Witness my hand and public seal of office hereto signed & attached this 5th day of December in the year A D 1868
James H M c Donald Judge & Ex officio clerk of the Court of Probate of said County

Free
Peter Wagner Esqr. Washington City D.C.
Monday 9th July 39 before Thomas Percy
THAT PAYMENT VOUCHER Received from GAO

Mobile Febry 9 th 1839
Peter Wagner Esqr Washington
Dear Sir
I am instructed by the Agent for paying Pensions in Ala to forward to you for payment the inclosed papers. Will you have the kindness to forward to me the amount after deducting Postages =
I am
Dear Sir
Yrs Truly Levi S. Thomas
FINAL PAYMENT VOUCHER
Received from GAO