Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 4052, for Abraham Reed, North Carolina

SERVICE
NUMBER
766
Reed, Abraham
S. 4052
Carded.
CONTENTS

East Tennessee 19073
Abraham Weed of Monroe Co in the State of Tennessee who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Dacey of the 203 rd commanded by Col Campbell in the N.C. line for 17 months and 23 days
Entered on the Roll of East Tennessee at the rate of 59 Dollars 10 Cents per annum. commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 2 day of Aug st and South Name Stephen Madermuth
Arrears to the 4th of March 118.40 Fem-ant. allowance ending Sept er 29.60 $148.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Dan Boyd Clerk, Book 8 Vol. 7 Page 59

Pension declaration of Abraham Reed
Plan direct to James H. Leoffin Madisonville Monroe County 13.546 E. P.
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Declaration to obtain a pension under act of Congress passed June, 1832.
State of Pennsylvania
Monroe County 3 On the 18 th day of September 1832 personally appeared Abraham Reel in open Court before the Justices of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions now sitting, said Reel being a resident of said County of Monroe Penna & aged 77 years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7. 1832.
That in the year 1777 he moved from Campbell County Va to which state he was in 1778 (he thinks) he was drafted for one year by order of Col. Arthur (Campbell, he thinks) and marched with about 600 men in company under the command of Thoms Quick (a Lieutenant of Applicant's unit in his right) to the main Army under the command of Genl. Geo. Washington stationed on Schuylkill in Penna. The company he was in joined the 14 th Virginia Regiment on its arrival at the Army. After remaining with the Army some time and being compelled to eat principally cod-fish and herrings, articles of food to which he was unaccustomed, and which he did not relish, he was taken with the camp fever, and after being confined with it four or five weeks and greatly reduced he was taken to the

Yellow Springs hospital, where, after being confined until his dinner turned to the yellow jaun- dice; and by which dinner he was not only greatly reduced, but, as he learned, he lost his reason for some time. He was confined at the hospital two or three or four months, but his memory was so much weakened by his severe illness, which all thought would be fatal, that he does not recollect what transpired as well as he should, after which he was able to do. When he was able to march he and several others who had recovered from sickness, under — Park marched to and joined the army, which was stationed a considerable distance from the hos- pital, at, as he thinks, White Plains, where he stayed some length of time, and was then if he recollects, marched to near  some place in New-Jersey. He went there, he recollects there, but cannot recollect their names. He was there marching with the army up the North River and the army were engaged some time (he thinks) in making batteries on the North River, and there were also floating batteries on the River. After being some time towards the last of the winter of 1868 on the North River, (where he re- collects seeing Genl. Paterson once,) and at some other place, which he cannot recollect, there was some occasion for him to go into active service, but his knee was so affected as to ren- der him unable to march, and he was sent

to a hospital where his leg  arm was restored and after some weeks he became able to walk about this time being in the spring of 1779 his term of service (12 months) expired, he obtained his discharge and returned home. Applicant thinks he was confined with sickness more than half the time for which he was drafted, which, together with the circumstance of his mind being for some time deranged, has greatly  has rendered him unable to state facts as partic- ularly as he otherwise might.
On the 24 th day of May 1780 (on this date he is certain because he was planting corn and he thinks asking it for would be then so late) Applicant together with 60 or 70 other volunteers to go to the south to fight Col. Ferguson's Army. He was in no engagement till the battle of Kings Mountain there, where he fought in Capt. Daisys Com- pany (the one in which he volunteered) under the command of which of the Col. he dis- members, but he recollects that he marched up to the engagement in front between the two armies and fired after three or four rounds, and then he choked his gun and went back to get another along the mountain from where the enemy had retreated. By the time he returned with a gun the enemy were stacking their arms and Ferguson was killed.

He saw them surrounded and we took them from them. After buying the killed, he concluded with the Army, having the prisoners and a guard. Applicant from a wagon, indicating the wounded for some distance, the balance of the way, provided to guard the prisoners. At what place the prisoners were captured he discerned. He then returned home for the campaign he was engaged at least four months and three quarters.
About the last of February 1781 Applicant then living on the south fork of Holston River Volunteer, under what Captain he discerned was under the Command of Col. Wm. Campbell and was marched to Newbern Army which he saw there with him James  before expected to join. At Appomattox Mills Col. Campbell with his men met with the British - Col. Campbell having some hundred, and the British far more numerous. They met in an old field below the mill where Col. Campbell was wounded, in which Applicant was engaged on the morning of the day of his engagement Col. Campbell's men were running his men into the lines of the British, and Applicant believes they were only saved by the intervention of a Company of light horse, belonging to the British to Newbern Army. After the British were interred Col. Campbell's army

which, and as was said over seven miles, and are much fatigued when the engagement is the morning service is - Affliction was not at the battle of Guilford. As this am- bassador's affliction does not know how long he was engaged, but it could not have been of three or four hours, - (he is 17 1/2 years old) - He has lost the knowledge of the value of the education of his mother's service, and has no knowledge or interest of any of his services; but he knows of his services by which he has proven any service by him suggested.
The family distinguishes many of them whalemen to a person or persons except the present and as declared that his tone is not in the business hall of the agency of any state.
I hope to hear of the success of the day as you promised. Also know that Mr. Callaway is
Also know that Mr. Callaway is an actor in the business of the present time and is not only busy, but that we are well acquainted with him and who has succeeded and won the above discus- sion. That we believe him to be happy years of age, that he is respected and beloved

in the neighborhood of the residence, to have been a officer of the Revolution, and that the owner is that officer.
Seem to all subscribed this day, and I trust all there your affections.
M rs J. Galloway att J. B. H. etc.
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 ap- plicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states in the said further certifies, that it appears to them that such Mr. Moore who has signed the preceding cer- tificate, is a clergyman, resident in the County of Monroe Tenn. and that James Moore who has also signed the same is a resident in said County of Monroe, and is a credi- ble person and that their is entitled to credit.
Thos. H. Caldwell J. M. Brayle William P. Tipton

I William S. Callaway, Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, for Monroe County do certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of Abraham Reed for a pension.
The testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and private Seal having no seal of Office in allusion to date Sept. 18 th 1832
Wm Callaway Clerk
State of Tennessee Monroe County
Personally appeared this 18 th May 1833 before the subscriber, an acting Justice of the peace for Monroe County in Abraham Reed who being first duly sworn according to law, deposes and saith that he is the identical Abraham Reed who made the foregoing declaration before the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions on Sept 18 th 1832, to which he makes the following
Amendments.
That he was born in Bedford County Virginia in August 1755. He has no record of his age and never had one.
The first time he went into service - being drafted - he hired on Clinch River in Va. The second time - when he volunteered he hired on Holston in Virginia.
He remained on Holston in Va one year after the battle of Kings Mountain, when he moved farther to Knoxville, where he lived till 8 years ago, when he moved to this county where he now resides.
He rec d a discharge for the first term of service - he forgets by whom signed - which is lost. For the 2 nd term he rec d none.
The following persons are at present his neighbors and can testify as to his merit and their belief in his services as a soldier of the Revolution - Enoch Moore - Francis Jack - William Mason - James Mason & Mr Rogers. None to be interviewed before me the day and year above last written
Preston Standiford Justice of the peace
Abraham Reed

I W. S. Callaway, Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarters Superior for Monroe County, Tennessee, do certify that Preston Starnett, before whom the foregoing amended declaration was made in now, and was, when he subscribed the same as acting justice of the peace for said Monroe County, and that his name as subscribed is his genuine signature.
Without my signature and private seal (having none official,) this 25th May 1833. W. S. Callaway Clerk
I, H. S. White, Senator in Congress from the State of Tennessee, do hereby certify that W. S. Callaway, who has officially made a certificate to the foregoing declaration, and also to the foregoing amended declaration, is now and was at the date of the said certificate, the Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarters Superior for Monroe County, and that his name as subscribed to the same, is his genuine signature as I verily believe.
H. S. White June 8 th 1833.
Passion Cheekman of Abraham Peak Please direct to James H. Hopkins Madisonville 13.546 Monroe Court P. M.

No 13.540
Abraham Reed
from 1778. private 1 yr 5 mo 22 days
$59.20
for Reed
Ja. A. Coffin
Madisonville
E. Tex.

BRIEF in the case of  Abraham Reed of the County of Monroe  in the State of Tenn.  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 77 years  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.     In 1778 1 — — As a drafted Gen. 14 Va. Regt. Col. Campbell, Left Dixie   "80 May 14 — 4 23 Volun d Capt. Lacey, forgot the Col.   "81 Feby — 1 — d! Col. Campbell (Capt. name forgotten)  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? King's Mountain, Pensenhower's Mill  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? not stated  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Tradition  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Regular 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Levin Belt Examining Clerk.

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File No. 4052
Graham Reed Put. N.Y. line
Act: June 7/83
Index:—Vol. A , Page 311
[Arrangement of 1870.]

No 13,546
Abraham Reeve
Ja. A. Loffin Esq.
Madisonville E. Lon

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Abraham Reed which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? yes II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? yes 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? yes 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? yes VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? yes VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? yes VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? yes IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? yes 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? yes 10

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? yes
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? yes
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? yes
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? yes
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? Ans. 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.