Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 5,483, for William Pafford, North Carolina

SERVICE
NUMBER
nc.
Pafford, William
N. 5,483
Haney
B.L.Wt. 2406-100
or Bethany
B.L.Wt. 169-60-55-
CONTENTS

19. 683
North Carolina
William Pafford
of Stokes Co in the State of N. Carolina who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Armstrong of the regiment commanded by Colonel J. Armstrong in the N. Carolina line, for the term of the war.
from 17 to 17
inscribed on the Roll of N. Carolina at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 13 day of September, 1826.
Certificate of Pension issued the 22 of Nov 1826 and sent to Nathl Boyden Esq Chestnut Ridge N.C.
Arrears to 4th of March 1827 $ 45.83 Semi-ann. all'ce ending
$ 45.83
{ Revolutionary claim, Acts March 18, 1818, and May 1, 1820. }

131.984
act March 3/55- May 14. 1855-
Francy Pafford widow of William Pafford Deed
Mexican
H.B. Line
War of Revolution
Pensions Act Feby 2. 1853
of C Feb 53 - 3310
Ad 4 60 acres Feb 13/56
Dodge
Wilson Fulton Danbury North Carolina

Restoration 3311 South Carolina
Joaney Gafford widow of William Gafford N.C. who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Raleigh Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 90 dollars 00 cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853. 4th March 1861 Terminating on 5th 1861, payable to John G. Mitchell, Administrator
Certificate of Pension issued 15th day of May 1867 and sent to R.W. Walker present
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 216 Vol. H , J. Smith

Warr! A o 2006 for 100 ac's W m Pafford. Musician A. G. Line, to himself delivered to Edmund F. Brown, his Atty, Nov r 23 d , 1846

Original Claim
Declaration, in order to be placed on the pension list under the act of the 18 th of March 1818. —
State of North-Carolina } ss County of Stokes —
On this 13 th day of September 1826, personally appeared in open court, being a court of record for the County of Stokes, William Pufford, resident in said County aged forty one years or thereabouts, who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the acts of Congress of the 18 th March 1818 and the 1 st of May 1820. That he the said William Pufford, enlisted for the term of the continuance of the war that the day and year of his enlistment, he does not know the recollection, but that he enlisted soon after the Battle of Guilford Court, that he enlisted at Hanesbury in the State of North-Carolina in the company commanded by Captain William Armstrong, in the regiment commanded by Colonel John Armstrong, in the line of the State of North-Carolina on the Continental establishment, that he continued in said service until the close of the war, when he was discharged from the service on some Island in the State of North-Carolina; that he hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension, except the present, that his name is not on the roll of any State except North-Carolina, and that the following are his reasons for not making earlier application for a pension, that he never learned that any provision was made for him, till about twelve months ago, when he was informed by a man of the name of Stockwell, that a provision had been made by Congress for all the poor

soliers of the revolution, that he then was delayed some months in consequence of his extreme poverty, not being able to get any person to transact the business without a compensation, that if he had been informed of the provision made by Congress, he would have made an earlier application, having always been in indigent circumstances, and for many years, in a good measure dependent upon the charity of his neighbours for a support - And in pursuance of the act of the 1st of May 1820. I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March 1818, and that I have not since that time by gift, sale or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof, with intent thereby to do diminish it, or to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States on the Revolutionary War" passed on the 18th day of March 1818, and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts or debts due to me, nor have I any income, other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed
Schedule
Twenty five cents due me from James Bryant Fifty cents due me from James Duncan One pocket knife One pair of cotton cards One ax One old pot One hoe Two old spoons and three old knives Two earthen plates and one earthen dish

The four last enumerated articles, purchased since the former declaration — William L. Pufford Mark
That My occupation is that of a day labour upon a farm, that I am frequently unable to labour in consequence, of a rheumatic affection and other bodily infirmities, that my family consists of myself and wife Betsey, aged thirtyfour years that she is a sickly and weakly woman, and able to contribute nothing towards my support. That I have no children no living — That since the 18 th of March 1818 the following changes have been made in my property — as near as I can recollect. That since the 18 th of March 1818. I have disposed of a small tract of land containing thirty one acres or thereabouts for the sum of $75.00 which was considered a very fair price, that this tract of land, together with all the property I have parted with since the 18 th of March 1818. does not exceed in value $100.00 — That it has all been expended for the support of my family. The following is a list of all I can recollect.
   Description of Property — Name of the person to whom disposed Time of sale Amount of money, or description of property received in return     One tract of land John Carr 1821-1822 $75 - $13.00 cash the balance of the $75.00 by payment of a debt to Mr Moore   One cow & calf John Carr 1823 $10.00 by discharge of a debt to William Moore   one two year old heifer Cashua Lawson 1824 $8.00 share by discharge of a debt due him the balance in Brandy or Molasses, the precise amount of each not recollected  

Wool or raw hogs } John Barr } 1825 $5 25 part in Cash the rest in trade amount of cash and the articles of trade not recollected
Sworn to in open court Matt P. Moore
William T. Pofford North Carolina Stokes County } Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions September Term 1826
William Moore made oath, that some time in the year 1819, he opened a store in the county of Stokes, and continued to trade until the present year, that during this time William Pofford has been one of his regular customers and he refused to credit him, that during the time of his continuing in trade, he sold William Pofford, various articles of merchandise, as near as he can recollect, to the amount of $15.00 in all, among which articles, were Sugar, Coffee, Salt, Spirits and various other articles of merchandise, which the deponent can not now recollect. This deponent, states that he has for many years been acquainted with William Pofford, that he has known him ever since the year 1818, and that he believes that all the property said Pofford has owned since that time, would not amount to more than $100 dollars; he further states that said Pofford is a man worthy of belief upon oath.
Sworn to and declared on the 13 th day of September, aforesaid
State of North Carolina } Sept 13 th Session 1826 Stokes County
I, Matthew P. Moore, Clerk of the court for the county aforesaid, do hereby certify, that it appears to the satisfaction of the court, that the said William Pofford, did serve in the Revolutionary War, as stated in the proceeding declaration against the common enemy, for the term of nine months under one engagement, on the continental establishment. I also certify that the foregoing oath, and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the records of the said court; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said court, that the total amount in value of property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is five dollars.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and of set the seal of said court, at office this 13 th day of September 1826.
Matt P. Moore Clerk By Th. J. Wood

State of North Carolina Stokes County
On this the 4 day of June 1846, the Person affidavit before the undersigned one of the acting Justices of the Peace in and for said County, William Pofford a United States Pensioner at No 46. Solitary for many years aged 80 years and who with mode the following Declaration; In order to obtain a Bounty of Land which he claims from the General Government for his services in the Revolutionary War that he Enlisted at Salisbury, Rowan County North Carolina; under one Captain Carter in Colonel Armstrong Regiment, which he believes was the Tenth Regiment; and in the year Seventeen hundred & Eighty two (1782) that he Enlisted as a Drummer for during the War; and was then issued a bounty of Land when he Enlisted; which he never ob- tained; That he marched from Salisbury to the Hatteras Springs and was there at a Battle; and from thence he marched to Charleston and from Charleston to James Island; at which Place he was Honorably Discharged; and Owing to the Frailty of his Body and impaired Memory he further saith not.
Sworn to & subscribed this 4 day of June 1846. Before me
John Lofgren - J. P. William Pofford his mark
The said Justice of the Peace do certify that the above De- clared William Pofford is a United States Pensioner Residing in Stokes County North Carolina. Also certify that from old age, infirmity of Body, and Pain, he is unable to attend Court to make his said Declaration; and that he is a man of truth and I believe his Statements are true.
Given under my hand this 4 day of June 1846. John Lofgren J. P.
Pensioner under the Act of 1818, and on the N. Carolina Roll - in commutation of his Pension papers he is identified as of during the War, etc.

State of North Carolina Stokes County
I John Hill Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions for Stokes County (now in session) do hereby certify that the foregoing Declaration of William Pappas a United States Penitentiary Residing in said County of Stokes application for a Bount was examined and approved by the said Court; and the Court ordered that the Clerk certify the same to the Department of War; Also certify that John P. Pappas 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 at Germanton North Carolina on this the 13 th day of June 1849.
William Pappas No 2406
Mr. Edw. H. Brown Washington D.C.
2406

Address . Elisha Smith Salem N.C.

State of North Carolina } County of Stokes }
On this 15 th day of September A.D. One Thousand Eight hundred and fifty three. before me W m A Mitchell a Justice of the peace within and for the County and State aforesaid, duly authorized by law to administer oaths - personally appeared Harney Pafford a resident of said County, aged fifty years, who being duly sworn, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the act of Congress passed 3 rd February 1853. That she is the widow of William Pafford who was pensioned at the rate of eight dollars per month under the law of 1818 or 1826 - as her certificate will show, and payable at the agency, in Fayetteville North Carolina, and that her said husband was a resident of the County of Stokes previous to his death. -
She further declares that she was married to the said William Pafford on the 3 rd day of March Eighteen hundred and thirty nine. That her husband the aforesaid William Pafford died on the day of 1848 and that she was married to him at the time above stated by one William Ward, an acting Justice of the peace for the County of Stokes, as will more fully appear by reference to a copy of her said husband's marriage bond, which is annexed, and she further swears that she was a widow at the passage of the act, and is still a widow, and that she has never before made application for a pension. -
Harney her Pafford mark
Sworn to and subscribed before me, on the day & year of its date, and I certify that I well know the said declarant Harney Pafford, and have no doubt as to the truth of the representations in her declaration, and I further certify that she is from bodily infirmity unable to attend court.
W. A. Mitchell S.P.

State of North Carolina
County of Stokes
I John Hill clerk of the court of pleas and quarter sessions for Stokes County, do hereby certify, that I have the custody of the publick records of the County court aforesaid, and that the following is a true copy of a marriage bond executed by Wm Pafford, and found on file in my office - "State of North Carolina, Stokes County, Know all men by these presents, that we William Pafford and John Mabe in the State aforesaid are held and firmly bound unto the State of North Carolina in the just and full sum of five hundred pounds current money, of the State to be paid to said State of North Carolina for the payment of which well and truly to be made, and done we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, and administrators, jointly and severally and firmly, by these presents, sealed with our seals, and dated this 3rd (Third) day of March A D 1839 (Eighteen hundred & thirty nine) The condition of the above obligation is such, that whereas the above bounden William Pafford hath made application for a license for Marriage to be celebrated between him and Hancy Bulling of the County aforesaid - Now in case it shall not hereafter appear that there is any lawfull excuse or impediment to obstruct said marriage then the above obligation to be void otherwise to remain in full force & virtue.
Test
William Ward
William Pafford
John Mabe
With the exception of the date, which being fully expressed in figures, I have expressed the same in letters - I further certify that William Ward was at the time of the date of the above marriage bond was an acting Justice of the peace within and for our County of Stokes - I further certify that William A Mitchell whose name appears to the foregoing declaration of Hancy Pafford, is and was at the time of signing the same, a duly qualified Commissioner and acting Justice of the peace within and for the County and State aforesaid

And I further certify that William A Mitchell is by virtue of his appointment as a Justice of the peace a member of our said County Court and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal of office at office in Danbury this 17 th day of September A.D. 1853.
W m Hill By Sam l H. Taylor D.C.
And I further certify under my seal as above that it appears of record in my office that William Pafford a Revolutionary soldier of this County died prior to the year 1849 as it appears of record that his Guardian settled with the Court as final at March Term 1849. This the 26 th day of September 1853.
W m Hill By Sam l H. Taylor D.C.

The foregoing declaration and affidavit were
151-984 Claim of Nancy Pafford for lodging land act 3rd March 1855-
1855 Held By Wilson Hutton of Danbury, etc.

State of North Carolina Stokes County
on this the 21st day of April one Thousand Eight Hundred and fifty five personally appeared before me the Subscriber, a Justice of the peace within and for the County and State aforesaid (duly authorized by law to administer oaths) Hannah Pafford aged 52 years a resident of Stokes County and State aforesaid who being duly sworn according to law declares that she is the widow of William Pafford deceased who was a private in the Revolutionary war as will more fully appear by reference to the rolls now in the pension office at Washington City D.C. and was honorably discharged. She further states that she was married to the said William Pafford in the County of Stokes Co. on or about the 3rd day of March AD 1839 by one William Ward a Magistrate and that her name before her said marriage was Hannah Walking . That her said Husband died in the month of September AD 1848 and that she is still a widow and is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Ninety Six dollars per annum commencing on the 3rd of February 1853 Record of same to be found in the pen- sion office at Washington D.C. on the Roll of pensioners under act of February 3rd 1853 and page 137 Vol a. She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land

to which she may be entitled under the act of Congress approved March 3rd 1855 never having received bounty land under this or any other act nor made any other application for bounty land except the present
Heancy husb Pufford mark  Seal
We James Davis and Jesse J. Davis Residents of the County and State aforesaid upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged in our presence by the above Heancy Pufford and that we believe from the appearance and statements of the applicant that she is the identical person she represents her self to be and we further declare that we were well acquainted with the said William Pufford and knew him and Heancy Pufford his wife (now the widow) during the lifetime of the former and knew them to live together as husband and wife and to have been so generally reputed that her said husband the said William Pufford died in Stokes County North Carolina in the month of September One thousand eight hundred and forty eight and that she is still a widow and that we have no interest in this claim
James Davis Seal Jesse J. Davis Seal

The foregoing declaration and affidavit were subscribed and sworn to before me on the day and year above written and I certify that I know the affiant to be credible person that the claimant is the person she represents her self to be I have known her for a long time her maiden name was Hane Elizabeth and her name before her marriage to the above mentioned William Pafford was Hane Bulling and I have no interest in this claim W. A. Mitchell SP (Seal)
State of North Carolina. Stokes County I John Heill clerk of the County Court in and for the County and State aforesaid do hereby certify that W. A. Mitchell whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing declaration and affidavit is and was at the time of signing the same a Magistrate in and for the County and State aforesaid duly commissioned and sworn that all his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit and that the aforesaid County Court is a court of record having general jurisdiction given under my hand and seal this 11 th day of May A.D. 1855 J. H. Miller By Saml H. Taylor D.C.

State of North Carolina Stokes County
This day personally appeared before
me
who being by me duly sworn according to law, depose and say that they have been well acquainted with Politha Duggins who is the only surviving daughter of William Pafford deceased who was a soldier in the revolutionary war, and who was the husband of Nancy Pafford, late widow of said Wm Pafford who was on the Pension rolls of the United States, and that the said Politha Duggins did not give aid comfort or encouragement to the rebels in the late rebellion against the United States government, and that she is yet entirely loyal.
Sworn to & subscribed before me H. I. Duggins Wm Durlap This 27 th day of April 1867
(seal) (seal) (seal)
Test S. B. Taylor
I, Joel F. Hill clerk of Stokes County Court do hereby certify that Spotswood B. Taylor whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing certificate & affidavit was at the time of signing the same a justice of the peace for the county and State aforesaid duly qualified and commissioned as such, and had full authority to administer oaths.
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix my official seal at office in Danbury This 27 th day of April 1867
Joel F. Hill Clerk of Stokes County Court

December 14, 1931.
BA-J/ILL
Mrs. C. M. Whitt Box 1795 Williamson, West Virginia.
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter relative to William Pafford, a Revolutionary War pensioner.
The data furnished herein are obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, W. 5483, based upon his service in the Revolution.
William Pafford enlisted in Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina, soon after the battle of Guilford, served as drummer in Captains William Armstrong's and Carter's Companies, Colonel John Armstrong's North Carolina Regiment, was in the battle of Eutaw Springs and was discharged at the close of the war.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 13, 1826, while a resident of Stokes County, North Carolina. He was then sixty-one years of age.
He died between September 20 and 23, 1848, in Stokes County, North Carolina.
At the time the soldier made application for pension, he referred to his wife, Betsey, aged thirty-four years, and stated that he had no children living. There are no further data relative to this wife.
The soldier married March 3, 1839, Bethany or Haney Bulling, of Stokes County, North Carolina; her maiden name was Mabe. The marriage bond was witnessed by one John Mabe in Stokes County, North Carolina, no relationship to above mentioned Bethany or Haney Bulling shown. There is no further information in regard to her former marriage.
Soldier's widow, Haney Pafford, was allowed pension on her application executed September 15, 1853, while a resident of Stokes County,

North Carolina. She was then fifty years of age.
She died April 8, 1864 in Stokes County, North Carolina.
In 1866, Politha, wife of A. J. Duggins, was the only surviving child of the soldier and his wife, Haney. One H. D. Duggins made affidavit in Stokes County, North Carolina, in 1867, no relationship to the family shown.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Assistant to Administrator.

1931- Dec 14- Hist. to Mrs. C.M. Whitt. JLR.
Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 5483
Harvey Pafford
Widow
William Pafford
Print Rev War
Act: Feb 3 d  1855
Index:—Vol. 16 , Page 109
[Arrangement of 1870.]

131.984 Danbury Ms May 9
True
L P Waldo Esq
Commission of Pensions Washington City
D. C. —

Pension Office Oct 19. 1858
Sir Please report time of last payment, to or death of William named pensioner
Respectfully &c
H. Hart Esqr
3 and
Present
J. Gale Jr Commr
William Pufford, act 18 th March 1818 $8.00 p. month. — Paid to 4 th Sept. 1848. — no date of death on our Books.
L. Burch Auditor.

No 3297
Hancy Pafford of William Let to Elisha Smith Oct 21/53 Gray

169 Coacrey

William Pafford, Pensioned under the act of 1818. N. Carolina Roll. States that he enlisted soon soon after the battle of Guilford, in Capt. W m Armstrongs Company in the Reg t . comm d . by Col o Jas s Armstrong of the N. Carolina line, for "during the war", and continued to serve to the end thereof in 1783 —
The above, taken from the Pension papers of Mrs d Pafford, is deemed satisfactory, in regard to his identity —) Land bounty is still due to this soldier

✓ 3310
North Carolina Fayetteville Mary Pafford, widow of William who served in the Revolutionary war, as a private
J. H. Smith, July 27/44 H. N. - Apr 4 - 1869
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 96 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued the 22 nd day of Decr 1853 and sent to
Elisha Smith Salem N. Carolina
March 4. 1853
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 137 Vol. 1

recd 12 Aug. 1876 20.060.
William Pafford or Payford.

State of North Carolina, Office of Secretary of State.
I William H. Surratt Secretary of State in & for the State aforesaid, do hereby certify, that it appears from the musterrolls of the Continental line of said State in the revolutionary war, that William Payford a musician in Capt. Carter's Company of the 10th Regiment was mustered in the year 1782 for the War. A Warrant for the full amount, or quantity of land allowed by law to War Soldiers, was issued to W m Pafford on the 30 th April 1784, from which it is believed he served out the time for which he enlisted, and that his name is mis-spelt on the Rolls, where it is written "Payford" instead of Pafford.
Given under my hand at Office this 8 th day of Aug t 1826.
W m H. Surratt

20,061
Dear Pafford, Stokes 6 o N. 6.
Nath l Boyden Chestnut Ridge N.C.
Rec d 22 Nov. 1826.
15 th Nov r Chestnut Ridge
Admitted War Department Pension Office
No. 22 Nov. 1826

Stokes County. Snow Creek Chesnut Ridge Post Office
Sir,
I enclose to you the declaration of William Clappard together with some other evidence of his claim to a pension on account of Revolutionary services. I thought proper to make up the declaration in full and according to the form received from the War Department notwithstanding the information contained in your letter of the 25 th of August that there was sufficient evidence in the pension office of his having served.
It is impossible for this applicant at this time to give a perfectly accurate account of every article of property disposed of since 1818, nor is it in his power to state with accuracy than he has done in his declaration the application of the money received for the property transferred. But you will perceive that every thing necessary is stated; for from the small amount of property owned by this applicant in 1818, and since that time, I should suppose that if he were in possession of it all at this time he would still unquestionably be entitled to be placed on the pension list. I take it that where whole amount of

of property disposed of is so small that if the applicant had it all in possession, he would still be entitled to be placed on the pension roll, it can not be necessary to have the evidence of creditors showing the amount of money received by them, and the property given in exchange. This applicant William Raffael is so extraordinarily indigent, that if he were now in possession of every article of property he has owned since the Revolution he would still be entitled to be placed on the pension roll. I enclose a regularly attested copy of conveyance of the only land this applicant has ever owned, a very small tract worth little or but very little, which you will perceive he was obliged to sell to pay debts already contracted. If he is placed on the pension list, or if declaration is still defective, I should be glad to have the earliest information of it.
With great respect Your obedient servant
Nathaniel Baylies
J. L. Edwards Esq.
War-Department
Pension Office

Know all men by these Presents, that I, William Tofford, of Stokes County, North Carolina, a Revolutionary Pensioner under the act of 1818, do hereby constitute and appoint Edmund F. Brown, of Washington City, to be my true and lawful attorney, for me and in my name to demand and receive from the Secretary of War of the United States a Warrant for the quantity of land due to me for my services in the Revolutionary War, for which I suppose I have sent to my said attorney my Declaration dated the 4th day of June 1846, to Relinquish to the commissioner of the General Land Office the said Warrant and receive therefor such land scrip as the law provides, and to sell, assign and transfer the said scrip in such manner as he may judge expedient, and my said attorney is hereby fully authorized and empowered to constitute and appoint one or more substitutes or attorneys under him, for the special purpose above expressed.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 5 th day of Octr 1846.
Witness - M c Intosh his William T Tofford his Witness - J. T. ... mark
State of North Carolina ss: County of Stokes
On this 5 th day of Octr 1846, before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, personally appeared the above

Wm Pofford
named William Pofford, and acknowledged the foregoing Power of attorney to be his act and deed for the purposes therein set forth,
Wm Pofford + Justice of the Peace
State of North Carolina Stokes County
I John Hill cler of the court of Pleas and quarter sessions in and for said county do certify that John I Terry is a Magistrate as above and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his are genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of off- ice and subscribed my name
This 6 th day of November 1846
John Hill C.C.C By C.H. Nelson D.C

Stokes county March Session 1825.
The Execution of the within deed was duly proven in Open Court by the Oath of George Priddy & ordered to be registered
Walter R. Moore Clerk
State of North Carolina Stokes county } to wit.
I Jeremiah Gibson Public Register of the county & State aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of a deed of conveyance registered in my office Book N o 8. Page 277. from William Pofford to John Carr.
In witness whereof I do hereby set my hand & affix my private seal in Germanton this 18 th October A.D. 1826.
J. Gibson P.R. Seal

This Indenture made this twelfth day of March one thousand eight hundred & twenty three, between William Pofford of the County of Stokes & State of North Carolina of the one part, & John Barr of the same County & State of the other part, Witnesseth that for an inconsideration of the sum of seventy five dollars to the said William Pofford in hand paid the receipt whereof is hereby fully acknowledged hath given granted, bargain & sold, and doth by these presents give grant bargain sell enfeoff alienate & confirm unto the aforesaid John Barr a certain tract or parcel of land, situated lying and being in the County & State aforesaid on the waters of Snow breek and bounded as follows (to wit) Beginning at a Double Dogwood at said Barrs corner post thence North with Asa Cummins forty poles to pointers - West with Malone McCaleb line sixty eight poles to a sower- -wood - South sixty poles to a hickory in the old line - thence East Twenty seven poles to the beginning, containing twenty Eight & a half be the same more or less. To have and to hold the aforesaid twenty eight & a half acres of land with the appurtenances, and all rights privileges & improvements to the same in anywise or appertaining to him the said John Barr & the said William Pofford doth by these presents bind himself his heirs Executors & administrators to & defend the aforesaid granted land & premises against the lawful claim of all persons to him the said John Barr his heirs & assigns forever. in Witness whereof the the said William Pofford hath set his hand & seal the day and date above written Signed sealed & delivered in the presence of
Test
George Priddy Davis & Bell
his William Pofford Seal mark

Application for Restoration to the Pension Rolls.
bro. G. H. Mitchell administ r of Mrs. Nancy Safford widow of W m Safford. Rev d War.
Fayetteville N.C. Agency.
Rec d by us from bro. G. H. Mitchell Danbury, N.C.
Filed by Henny & Walker, Washington, D.C. Sept. 29 th 66.

Application for Restoration to the Pension Rolls Whose name, have been dropped under the act of Feb'y 4 th 1862.
State of North Carolina, County of Stokes, ff.
On this 17 th day of September A D 1866, personally appeared before me Benjamin F. Wilson a Justice of the peace and Chairman of the County Court in said State and County, the same being a Court of Record John G. Mitchell aged Twenty Six years a resident of Stokes County and State of North Carolina who being duly sworn according to law declares that he is the Administrator of the the identical Mrs. Haney Pafford who was a pensioner on the roll of the agency at Fayetteville in the State of North Carolina and whose pension certificate is herewith returned; That she did reside since the first day of January A D 1861, as follows; viz in Stokes County seven miles east of the C.H.; and That said Mrs. Haney Pafford died in the County of Stokes in North Carolina on the 8 th day of April in the year Eighteen hundred and sixty four (1864) leaving but one child her survivor of last marriage with W m Pafford soldier, viz Mrs. Politha Duggins now married to A. Duggins and the only surviving heir at law. That during this period her means of subsistence were help of children and public charity, and that she did not bear arms against the Government of the United States, or she did not in any manner encourage the rebels or manifest a sympathy with their cause; and That she was last paid her pension on the fourth day of March 1861. This application is made for the purpose of securing a restoration of her name to the pension rolls and of obtaining a new pension certificate, such as she would have been entitled to under existing laws, reference being made to the evidence

hitherto filed in the Pension Office to substantiate her original claim. And I hereby appoint Messrs Henry & Walker of Washington City D.C. my attorneys to present this my application, and perform all that is necessary therein without revocation, as well as to receive the Certificate when issued. Test B H Wilson J.P. John G. H. Mitchell.
Also personally appeared W m A Estes and W m H Reid both residents of Stokes County, North Carolina, persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit, and who being by me duly sworn say that they were present and saw John G. H. Mitchell sign his name to the foregoing declaration and they further swear that they have every reason to believe from the appearance of the applicant and their acquaintance with him that he is the Administrator of Mrs. Mary Bufford the identical person represented to be; and they further swear that they have no interest in the prosecution of this claim.
Ch t V. C. (L) W. D. Gibson
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 17 th day of September A.D. 1866: and I hereby certify that I have no interest direct or indirect in the prosecution of this claim.
B H Wilson & Chairman County Court

State of North Carolina County of Stokes ss.
I Joel F Hill, Clerk of The County Court of Stokes County do hereby certify Benjamin F. Wilson Esq, before whom the foregoing declaration affidavits and acknowledgements were made was at the time of taking the same and still is an acting Justice of the peace and Presiding Justice of the County Court within and for said County duly commissioned and sworn, and that the several signatures purporting to be his, which are appended to said declaration affidavits and acknowledgements are his genuine signatures.
In Testimony Whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of our said Court at Danbury this 17 th day of September A.D. 1866.
Joel F. Hill C.C.C.

State of North Carolina, } Sc. Stokes County. }
At a county court of pleas and quarter sessions begun and held for the county aforesaid at the court house in Danbury on the 3rd Monday of September A. D. 1866
Whereas it appears to this court that Harry Dafford late of this county died without will: This is therefore to certify that administration on the estate of the said Harry Dafford is granted unto John G. H. Mitchell who has given bond accordingly. The administrator aforesaid is hereby authorized to take into his possession the goods, chattels, rights and credits of the said deceased, wherever to be found in the and a true inventory thereof return into this court agreeable to law. Witness Jack F. Hill clerk of our said court, at office, this 13th day of September A. D. 1866
Jack F. Hill C.C.C.
this twenty second day of December in one thousand eight hundred and fifty three since
N. M. McLellan
Secretary of the Interior.
Examined and Countersigned.
L. M. Alao Commissioner of Pensions

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that in conformity with the 2d section of the act of Feb- ruary 2, 1858,
Caney Papparo widow of William Papparo who was a Private in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Ninety-Six dollars and 66 cents per annum, commencing on the 3d of February, 1858, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the Department of the Interior, this Twenty Second day of December one thousand eight hundred and fifty three
N. P. McClelland
Secretary of the Interior.
Examined and Countersigned.
L. M. Walsh Commissioner of Pensions

PROOF OF LOYALTY.
Gen. Orders No. 35 and 38--Q. M. C. O., 1864.
OATH OF ALLEGIANCE.
"I, John G. H. Mitchell do solemnly swear that I will support, protect, and defend the Constitution and Government of the United States, and the Union of the States thereunder, against all enemies, whether domestic or foreign; that I will bear true faith, allegiance, and loyalty to said Constitution and Government; that I will faithfully support and abide by all acts of Congress passed and all proclamations of the President made during the existing rebellion with reference to slaves, so long and so far as not modified or held void by Congress or by decision of the Supreme Court of the United States; that I will faithfully perform all the duties which may be required of me by law; and further, that I do this with a full determination, pledge and promise, without any mental reservation or evasion whatsoever: So help me God."
John G. H. Mitchell Claimant.
STATE OF North Carolina } ss COUNTY OF Stokes }
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 17 th day of September , A D. 1866 at Danbury  B. F. Wilson , J. P.
Sept 17 th , 1866
I HEREBY CERTIFY, That J. G. H. Mitchell , the above named claimant, was, at the time the foregoing account originated, and has been ever since, loyal to the United States, and that he is respectable and entitled to credit; and that I have no interest, either direct or indirect, in any account which the Claimant has against the United States.
W. W. Canalep  J. P. Trustee at Danbury, Stokes Co. N.C.
Two Witnesses. { W. H. Reid W. H. Reid
Clerk's Certificate.
STATE OF North Carolina } ss. COUNTY OF Stokes }
I, Joel F. Hill , Clerk of the County Court within and for the said County, certify that John G. H. Mitchell is respectable and entitled to credit. I also certify that B. F. Wilson , Esq., whose genuine signature appear to the foregoing acknowledgment, was at the time of subscribing the same, and still is, an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and sworn, and that his official acts are entitled to full faith and credit; and that the above is the genuine signature of Dr. W. W. Canalep who is Post Master at Danbury, Stokes Co., N.C.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County, at Danbury , on this 17 th day of September , A. D. 1866
TES CENT STAMP.
be signed by a United States officer, either civil or military.

PROOF OF LOYALTY
OF
John G. H. Mitchell, Admr. of Mrs Nancy Dafford etc.
FILED BY

State of North Carolina Stokes County I ss
On this 17 th day of September 1866, personally appeared before me Benjamin F. Wilson an acting Justice of the peace and presiding Justice of the County Court in and for said County, W m A Estes and W m H Reid
who being by me duly sworn, depose and say that they were well acquainted with Mrs. Nancy Pafford of said County, who was a pensioner before the late war, and that said Mrs. Nancy Pafford did not aid or encourage the rebels nor manifest any sympathy with their cause; and they further state that Mrs. Pafford was supported by her children and charitable neigh- bors during the late war up to the time of her death, (April 8 th 1864), and that she continued a widow up to her death.
W m A. Estes W m H. Reid
Sworn to & subscribed before me this 17 th day of September 1866, and I certify that both affiants are credible persons -
D. F. Williams F. Williams Stokes County Court

State of North Carolina Stokes County 3 ff.
I Joel F. Hill Clerk of Stokes County Court do hereby certify that Benjamin F. Wilson Esq. before whom the foregoing affidavit was made is now was at the time of signing the same a duly Commission- ed and sworn Justice of the Peace and Presiding Justice of our County Court of said County.
In Testimony Whereof I hereto set my hand and affix the seal of said Court at Danbury this 17 th day of September 1866.
Joel F. Hill C.C.

GENERAL ATTORNEYS,
Office, No. 10 Federal Block, cor. 7th and F Streets.
They have associated themselves together for the purpose of prosecuting business of all kinds before any and all the Departments: they Buy and Sell Real Estate, and now have for sale a vast amount of rich COTTON, TOBACCO, and MINERAL Lands in the South. Particular information given if addressed on the subject of Lands.
Washington, D. C., _____ 1866.
and County, duly commissioned and sworn, and that his official acts are entitled to full faith and credit; and that the above is the genuine signature of D. H. H. McCanle

Wm. Pafford Rev. Pensioner N. B. Halls. Ad. 1815 - Power of Att y by Will - for Examining Papers and obtaining  the land - in favor of B. B. True
Presented by S. B. True att y June 12th 1852

I know all men by these presents that I Bethany Pafford of the County of Stokes and State of North Carolina and the widow of William Pafford deceased who was a Revolutionary Soldier and a pensioner of the Government of the United States, do hereby irrevocably constitute and appoint _____ L Blanchard True of Washington city D.C. My true and lawful attorney for me and in my name to examine into and prosecute any claim I may have against the Government of the United States for benefit  benefit or full any balance of pension which may be due, or found to be due me by virtue of my deceased husband's services in the Revolutionary war, and the several acts of Congress in relation thereto - and I hereby authorize my said agent or attorney to do all things that I might or could do if personally present, and I hereby ratify and confirm whatsoever my said attorney may do or cause to be legally done in the premises. - Witness my hand & seal this 15 th day of May 1852
Witnesses, Susan Mark mark
Bethany Pafford mark
State of North Carolina } County of Stokes }
On this 15 th day of May 1852 personally appeared before me Bethany Pafford and acknowledged the foregoing power of attorney to be her act and deed, and I certify that I well knew the said Bethany Pafford and that she is the person now present and who executed the foregoing power of attorney J. G. Ross J.P.

State of North Carolina
County of Stokes } Be it known that on this 15 th day of May 1852 before the undersigned an Justice of the peace in and for said County per- sonally appeared Bethany Pafford a resident of said County and made oath according to law that she is the widow of William Pafford who was a Revolutionary Soldier - That her husband was a prisoner of the Government of the United States in virtue of services rendered by him in the Revolutionary war, and the several acts of Con- gress in relation thereto - That she is at the present time entitled to bounty land and any balance of pension which may be due her said hus- band William Pafford. That her said husband is now dead, and that she makes this affidavit to be filed with such papers as additional evidence as my said agent may use in prosecution of said claim.
Bethany Pafford Mark
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me
G. E. Moore J.P.
I G. E. Moore Justice of the peace in and for the County of Stokes and State of North Carolina do hereby certify that Bethany Pafford who executed the foregoing paper is a respectable citizen of said County and as I believe dis- -tly interested in said claim as herein set forth. — G. E. Moore J.P.

State of North Carolina } County of Stokes }
I John Hill clerk of the court of pleas and quarter sessions for the County of Stokes do hereby certify that Gideon E Moore whose signature appears as a notary to the foregoing power of attorney and the annexed certificate is a duly commissioned qualified and acting Justice of the peace in and for the said County of Stokes and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his are genuine. -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of office and subscribed my name this 20 th day of May 1852
W m O Hill. c.c.c.

Pafford

Brief in the case of Heaney Pafford widow of William Stokes County and State of North Carolina act of February 3 1853
Claim. ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited. (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Headland a private in N Ga. line during war and pensioner under act of 1818 at $96 per annum
Allowed $96 per annum, commencing Feb. 3 1853 (If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Marriage proved by public record
Death of husband proved by credible witnesses
Identity & Widowhood proved by Cr. witnesses
Name and residence of Agent
Elisha Smith Salem N. Ga.
Examining Clerk.
J. L. Gray

Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
Salem N.H.
December 15 th 1855
Sir
I send you herewith additional evidence in the case of Mary Jofford widow of William act of Feb 3 rd 1853. The case was suspended some month or two ago for the want of this proof. as I was informed by the Dept I hope to hear from you as soon as hereafter is reached
Address. Elisha Smith Salem N.H.
I am Sir Respectfully yours
Elisha Smith

State of North Carolina County of Stokes
On this the 12 th day of December A.D. Eighteen hundred and fifty three. Before me a justice of the peace, in and for the County and State aforesaid personally appeared Samuel H. Taylor and James Davis both residents of said County and State. Who being duly sworn according to Law, clothed on their oath declared that they well knew William Pafford a revolutionary pensioner, and his wife Harney, in the life time of the said William Pafford, and that they lived together as man and wife and were so reputed to be up to the day of the death of said Pafford - said William Pafford, and that the legality of their marriage was never questioned.
Sam d H. Taylor
Elizur Smith Thomas Nallin
James Davis
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written before me. And I certify that the above affidavits are persons of trust & entitled to credit.
G. E. Moore J.P.
State of North Carolina County of Stokes
I, John Hill Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for Stokes County aforesaid, certify that G. E. Moore whose name appears to the foregoing affidavits, was at the time of signing the same an acting Justice of the peace for said County duly commissioned and qualified to administer oaths, and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine.
Evidencing whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said Court at office in Danbury the 12 th day of December 1853.
Jno Hill. Clerk By Sam d H. Taylor S.C.

Oct. 1, 1853. Appl. of Hanes Pafford, widow of William Stokes
Danbury, Ct. Oct. 26
Oct. 6.
Oct. 15.
Rev. John Smith, Salem
Oct. 6.
Washington City
Pa

Valen N. G.
September 19 th 1853
Dear Sir
I have received the papers you fixed and am sorry to say they are not right. There were some blanks you filled filled up and done it wrong. and I must send them back. I have written both in one. I want these fixed. Just as you fixed the others. only don't fill write any thing
My Dear Cousin
There before you face are not right, and they must be fixed over. Among the things you do on them is not right. I have written both in one. I want you to encourage me." Let me the her write to her mother, and all the rest you have to do so to put down the day of the month and the year. Thus 19 day  of  September and done your business  like  well  and  soon you see  her  son  then  the  early  day must be put  on  paper of any  paper  for  this  note . But if there is one word wrong it will not pass. It is trouble to you and very and  to  me . Perhaps you can find it to Graham
Dear Sir,
Sept 19 th 1855
Palmer St. H.

State of North Carolina Stokes County
I James Davis a resident of said County hereby certify that I was appointed by the County Court of said County Guardian for the late Wm Pafford a Revolutionary Soldier & pensioner of the Government of the United States at the rate of ninety six dollars per annum. That I was acting as such at the time of his death That I made a report of the state of the business of my ward after his death to the County Court of said County at the March term for the year 1849 and that the death of my said ward occurred between the 20 th and 23 rd days of September of the preceding year (say 1848) I have not been able to find any record of the date of his death, but am perfectly certain that my said ward (Wm Pafford) departed this life within the dates above specified. This 15 day of June 1853
James Davis
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above written
Joel F. Hill

State of North Carolina County of Stokes
I John Hill clerk of the court of pleas and quarter sessions for the County of Stokes do hereby certify that Joel T Hill whose name appears to the foregoing certificate was at the time of subscribing the same a duly commissioned qualified and acting Justice of the peace within and for our said County of Stokes, and the signature purporting to be his is genuine — and I further certify that James Davis who gave the within certificate was as he represents the guardian of W m Pafford and duly appointed and acting as such as appears from the records of my office
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of our said Court at office this 15 th day of June A D 1853
Jno Hill, ex By Saml H Taylor D.C.
Mrs. Young

Vanbury, Stokes Co N.C. July 2 d 1866
Mr Barrett
Dear Sir:
I wish to get a pension due to Hancy Pafford widow of W m Pafford a revolutionary soldier. She was drawing $96 a year when the late war commenced. The said widow Hancy Pafford died April the 8 th 1864 leaving an only daughter, who according to law is entitled to a pension, she wishes to empower me to attend to getting said pension for her, and I have been instructed by our tax Assessor Dr Johnson to apply to you for instructions how to proceed. The lady to whom the pension is due is very poor & needy and deserving, and is and has been entirely loyal, never having done anything to aid the rebellion. I therefore ask that you will give me an answer soon with full directions how to proceed in the matter

By a compliance with this request you will greatly oblige me.
Very Respectfully J. G. H. Mitchell
Danbury Stokes Co
N.C.

Entered
May 11

Raleigh 2.310 Restoration Brief in the Case of Nancy Pafford Widow of William Pafford. Who was a Regt Soldier. Danbury Stokes County and State of North Carolina. 2 d Rec Act Feby 3. 1852
CLAIM FOR NEW PENSION CERTIFICATE,
PROOF EXHIBITED,
A pensioner on the Roll of North Carolina at $96. per Annum is paid to March 4. 1861 certificate returned & claim made by the Administrator for arrear of Pension due to date of death of pensioner which is shown to have taken place April 8. 1864. Proof has been furnished that the was loyal & remained a Widow.
Restored May 10. 1865 to a pension at $96.00 per Annum commencing March 4. 1861 terminating April 8. 1864. Payable to John G. H. Mitchell Administrator for legal heirs.
Name and residence of Agent.
R. W. Walker Present
W. E. Mack Examining Clerk.

Additional Evidence Claim for Restoration to pension Roll, Act Feb'y 5 th 1865.
Jno. G. H. Mitchell Administrator of Mrs. Nancy Pafford
Address. Danbury N. C.
Received from J. G. H. Mitchell Danbury N. C.
Filed by R. W. Walker Washington D. C. May 9 th /67

✓ Department of the Interior.
Pension Office.
April 24 1867
Gentlemen,
The claim for arrears of pension due the heirs of Henry Rappard is suspended as there is no proof of loyalty of her surviving daughter.
Respectfully
Henry Walker Present
Jos. H. Barrett. Commissioner
W. R. N 46

Henry Safford Apr. 4 '67

CASSIUS M. WHITT ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW WILLIAMSON, WEST VIRGINIA
Nov. 16 1931
U.S. Pension Bureau Washington, D.C. Gentlemen:-
Please kindly give me a copy of the pension of William Pafford , Private, N.C. Cont'l line. When placed on pension roll Nov. 22, 1826 Commencement of pension Sept. 13- 1826. age 69 yrs. Stokes County, N.C. Pension Roll Vol. #3 Page 52.
Yours truly Box 1795- Mrs C.M. Whitt