Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 7,281, for William Mitchell, North Carolina

SERVICE
Mitchell William Rachel
NUMBER
R. 7281
CONTENTS

6016
Rachel Mitchell
N.C.
abt 4 July 36.
7281

State of North Carolina } Rutherford County. } ss.
On this 19 th day of Augt. 1843 person- ally appeared the subscribed  before me Court of Pleas & Sessions for the County of Rutherford afore- said Rachel Mitchell a widow of said County estate, aged about 77 years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the ben- fit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 4 th 1836 that she is the Widow of William Mitchell who was a private in the War of the Revolu- tion. She further declares that she was married to the said Wm. Mitchell the (between in 1783) that her husband and the aforesaid William Mitchell died the 13 day of Augt. 1823. and that she has remained a widow ever since that period as will more fully appear by ref- erence to the proof here annexed.
Sworn to & subscribed on the day and year above written before the said Court in open Court
this 19 Augt 1843
Low at Lyles Clk
Rachel X Mitchell mark

State of North Carolina Bertie County
I James R. Royster Chairman of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the County of Bertie in the State of North Carolina do hereby certify that Jonathan S. Taylor Clerk of said Court and that he is the Keeper of the seal thereof.
Witness my hand & private seal having no seal of office this 19 th day of August 1843
J. R. Royster
State of North Carolina
Bertie County -
I Jonathan S. Taylor Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the County of Bertie do hereby certify that the foregoing affidavit of Rachel Mitchell was made in open Court and was signed in my presence. Given under my hand and seal Court at Windsor this 15 th day of July 1843
Jonathan S. Taylor Clerk

Power of attorney William Mitchell North Carolina Rachel Mitchell Suspended North Carolina
Filed 2 nd Sept
J. E. Hassler Present

POWER OF ATTORNEY
For ascertaining whether any increase or arrears of Pension are due the Widow or heirs of Revolutionary Pensioners, &c.*
STATE OF South Carolina } COUNTY OF Berite }
Be it known that before me
Kintchun D. Pruden a Justice of the Peace personally appeared Sarah Jennings aged 64 years, and Rachel Leonard aged 58 years , who being duly cautioned and then sworn in due form of law, states that they are the children of William Mitchell who was a revolutionary† in the State of
and that he died on the _____ day of _____ 18_____ and that our mother, named  Rachel Mitchell died on the 8th day of May 18 47 and that they were married on the _____ day of _____ in the year 17_____ and that they were residents of Berite County in the State of South Carolina and that they resided there all their life, years, and that we reside in Berite County, S.C. , and that furthermore we BY THESE PRESENTS , constitutes, appoints, and fully empowers and authorizes, irrevocably and with powers of substitution, F. E. HASSLER, of Washington city, D. C., as our true and lawful Attorney for us and in our name and stead, to examine into, to prosecute, to demand, and to receive from the U. S. Government and State officers our rights in all and in any manner of claim for increase or arrears of Pension or Land that may be due us as the children of Wm Mitchell who died leaving the same undrawn, as in right of law we may be entitled.
In witness whereof, we have on this 22 day September 1852, hereunto signed our names and affixed our seal.
Witness: Levi Harden Witness: Gaven H. Mitchell  Sarah Jennings (seal) Rachel Leonard (seal)
Signed, sealed, acknowledged, and sworn to before me; and I further certify, that Sarah Jennings & Rachel Leonard has always by the community been known as the children of William Mitchell
Dated on this 22 day of September 1852.
K. D. Pruden J. P.
STATE OF South Carolina } to wit: COUNTY OF Berite }
I hereby certify, That Kintchun D. Pruden Esq., before whom the foregoing affidavits and acknowledgment were made, and who has thereunto subscribed his name, was at the time of so doing, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, duly commissioned and sworn, and that his signature above written is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of office of Berite County Court , this 22nd day of September one thousand eight hundred and fifty two
Wm P. Gurney Clerk.
* If a Widow applies, state "the date of marriage, and date of death of her husband." † State under what act pensioned, or when pension commenced, if a pensioner—and amount of pension.

The widow of John White
Questions to Mr White.
You receive a pension from the United States for Revolutionary service? I received $8 per month under the act of Congress of 1818. Did you know William Mitchell when widow now before you is an applicant for a pension for her late husband's service in the Revolution? I did. - What service did he perform in the Revolution? He was a private and served with me for the space of three years or more, under various officers & Regiments, a part of the time he was in the 10th Regiment & when we got our discharge we belonged to Capt John Baker's company. Do you know when he entered the service? I do not, I have an imperfect memory. He first I think volunteered and afterwards enlisted and served a considerable time.
Where were you during the war? We were at Red Bank, Trenton Philadelphia & many other places. How old are you? I am about 85. Do you know Rachel Mitchell? I do & that she is the widow of said William Mitchell and has never since the death of her husband been married. You have always resided in this County? I have -
Witness William H. Clary J.P. John T. Woodson J.P.
John X White mark

It is the ununsigned, certify that John white whose affidavit is on the preceding page is a prisoner of the United States and his oath is worthy of credit.
Willie G. Clary (S) Wm S Pruden (S)
State of North Carolina
I Jonathan L. Taylor Clerk of the Court of Pleas and quarter Sessions for Bertie County Certify that Willie G. Clary & Wm S Pruden are Magistrates as above, and that the foregoing signatures, purporting to be theirs are genuine In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my seal of office, and sub- scribed my name this 28 day of March in the year 1823
Jonathan L. Taylor Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Sessions -
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The application of Mrs. Rachel Mitchell for a pension for the Revolutionary services per- formed by her deceased husband, Mr. Mitchell Ingraham to Henry Cobb. July 23 d 1843.
How old are you? I am about eighty did you know Mr. Mitchell, the husband of Rachel? - I knew him very well. When was William Mitchell & Rachel Mitchell were married? - I can't say in what year they were married, but I think soon after the Revolution. By whom were they married? They were married by David Stone Esq., the father of the late Judge Stone. Did you know that the said William Mitchell served as a soldier in the revolu- tion? I didn't know it of my own knowledge, I have always understood that he did. You have always lived in this county? I was born in this county and have ever since resided in the same. Do you know that Rachel Mitchell now before you is the widow widow of Mr. Mitchell? I do, and that she has never been mar- ried since the death of said husband Mr. Mitch- ell.
Witness Willie Gladys S.P. Mrs S. Presden F.P.
Henry X Cobb mark

In the unsworn certify that Simon Kobb whom affidavit is on the preceding page is a respectable man -
William G. Clancy (J.P.) Simon S. Pruden (J.P.)
State of South Carolina
I Jonathan S. Taylor Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for Berkeley County, Certify that William G. Clancy & Simon S. Pruden are Magistrates as above, and that the foregoing signature, purporting to be theirs are genuine In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my Seal of office, and subscribed my name this 28 day of March in the year 1843
Jonathan S. Taylor Clerk of the Court of Berkeley County

In the unassigned custody that Henry Cobb whose affidavit is on the preceding page is a respectable man -
William G. Clary (J.P.) Wm S Pruden (J.P.)
State of South Carolina
I Jonathan S Taylor Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for Berkeley County, Certify that William G. Clary & Wm S Pruden are Magistrates as above, and that the foregoing signatures, purporting to be theirs are genuine In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my Seal of office, and subscribed my name this 28 day of March in the year 1843
Jonathan Taylor Clerk of the Court of Berkeley County

St. Reps. - Washington June 7 - 1844. -
J. L. Edwards Esq. Sir
I have received a letter from L. S. Wells the agent of old Mrs. Mitchell of Battle Co. No. 6. making inquiry as to the fate of her application for a pension for her husband's services in the revolution. I laid the papers in her case before you early in the session.
Your answer was forwarded to Mr. Wells by mail but it seems has been miscarried. You will please inform me upon what grounds Mrs. Mitchell's application was rejected - and also send me the rules and regulations on the subject, that I may forward them, and that additional testimony may be obtained if possible. -
Yours respectfully K. Raynes

60116
Jan 20 1844
ms July 4 1836 Rachel Mitchell
Edwards Esq.
Commr. of Pensions
Washington
Frank K. Rayner H.R.

Mr. Reps. Jan'y: 19 th 1844—
J. L. Edwards Esq—
Sir,
Enclosed you will find the papers in the case of the applica- -tion of Mrs Rachel Mitchell of the county of Berks Nob le for a pension.—
You will please examine them as soon as possible, and let me know your decision.—
Very respectfully
R. Raynes

Acts of July 14, 1862, and March 3, 1873.
REJECTED
7281
P. O.
Rachel Mitchell
Service: _____
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges: _____
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18

Washington City D.C.
July 24 1854
Hon L. P. Waldo.
Sir. Commissioner of Pensions
I respectfully ask a reexamination of the claim of Rachel widow of William Mitchell North Carolina suspended. and that the rolls of the 10th Regiment N.C. Troops on file in your office, may be examined in connection therewith the same may be examined for the name of his witness. John White.
Yours &c
F. C. Hassler

Revolutionary Rachel Mitchell N/A Suspended act 1836
Colo
filed 24 July 1854
F. E. Hassler

White John - 10 Bldg 1842 9-82 18 mos
Same - Baker Co (Mar 77) 3 yrs omitted
John White - of Bertie Co. was admitted under act of 1818 - for this service - in John Baker's Co McBane's Regt. (19th) N o 7053.
155 4 78 6
185 4 78 6 175 3 177 6 17

Revolutionary act 1838
Rachel Mitchell M ca suspended
refers to admitted John White M ca 1818 John Butler " 1818 Ezekiel White " 1818
Col
filed 27 Oct 1834 F. E. Haesler

State of North Carolina County of Bertie
Be it known that on this the 18 th day of September A.D. 1854, personally appeared before me Wm. J. Cherry who is one of the acting judges of Bertie County Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions, (at the Court House in Windsor) Sarah Irrigan aged Eighty Seventy years and Rachel Coward aged Sixty three years, who being first duly sworn according to law doth on their oaths make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed June 1832, that we, Sarah Irrigan and Rachel Mitchell are the only surviving children of Wm Mitchell who was a Revolutionary Soldier and who applied for a pension during his life from the state of North Carolina, Bertie County. They further declare that their Father William Mitchell died on the 13 th day of August 1793 which death is recorded in the family Testament, and that Rachel Mitchell the widow of Wm Mitchell who was their mother died the 8 th May 1847, - as will more fully appear by reference to the proof herunto annexed.
Wm D Young Robert Arbawand
Sarah Wm Irrigan Rachel Wm Coward
Sworn to before me this day 18 th September 1854
Wm J. Cherry

State of North Carolina (Bute County)
Be it known that on this the 18 th day of September 1834 personally appeared before me W m J. Cherry one of the acting judges of Bute County Court, Milly Hoggard aged 78 years resident of Bute County & State of North Carolina, who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration, That she was well acquainted with William Mitchell and Rachel Mitchell and knows that they lived together as man and wife for three years or more, and was generally considered as man & wife and that she was present the morning after the birth of one of their children (Rachel Mitchell now Rachel Coward) who is now one of the only two surviving children, the other surviving child being Sarah Jennings. She furthermore declares that William Mitchell died about the year 1793 and that she attended the sale of the property belonging to the estate of the said William Mitchell about the said year 1793 and that Rachel Mitchell his widow died about the year 1847. She furthermore declares that the said Sarah Jennings is about sixty seven years of age and that Rachel Coward is about sixty thirty three years of age and that they are the only surviving children of the said William Mitchell. She furthermore declares that William Mitchell was always considered a Revolutionary soldier by his neighbors, and there is no doubt but that he was in the service —
Robert A. Coward
Milly H. Hoggard
W m D. W m sworn to before me this day September 18 th 1834 W m J. Cherry

State of North Carolina } (Bertie County)
(Be it known that on this the 18 th day of September A D 1854, personally appeared before me, (Wm J Cherry) one of the acting judges of Bertie County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, David White, aged 73 years a resident of Bertie County and State of North Carolina who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration that he was acquainted with William Mitchell and his Wife Rachel Mitchell, that they lived together as man and wife, and were considered by all their neighbors as man & wife, he further states that Wm Mitchell died about the year 1793 and that he saw him buried being present at the time, he further declares that Sarah Jennings aged sixty seven years and Rachel Coward aged about sixty three years, are the only surviving children of the said William Mitchell deceased, he further declares declares that he has heard John Butler and Ezekiel White who were Revolutionary soldiers declare that the said Wm Mitchell was in the Revolutionary Service at the same time they were, and it is generally believed that he was a revolutionary soldier.
Witness Robert Stewart      David White Wm D Wiggins
Sworn to before me this day September 18 th 1854 Wm J Cherry

State of North Carolina } Bertie County } ss.
I William P. Gandy Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions (which is a court of Record) of Bertie County and State of North Carolina do hereby certify that William J. Clancy Esq. before whom the forgoing affidavits were made and who has therunto subscribed his name was at the time of so doing a duly qualified Judge of said Court of Record of the State and County aforesaid duly authorized to take affidavits, and that the signature is genuine. His signature and the other signature to said affidavits, having been signed at the Court House in Windsor and in my presence, I further certify that I am well acquainted with the said parties viz Sarah Jennings Rachel Coward, Milly Hoggard, and David White, whose names are signed to the forgoing affidavits, and think their affidavits are entitled to credit.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said Court at the Court House in Windsor this the 18 th day of September A.D. 1854.
Wm P Gandy Clerk

Washington City D.C. Oct. 26. 1857
Hon. L.P. Waldo Commissioner of Pensions Sir.
Enclosed please find the proof of heirship in the application of the heirs of Rachel widow of W m Mitchell H a ck 1838. suspended, & would to the papers of John White H a admitted Act 1818 & John Butler do do do as corroborative of this claim, & hope that a certificate for their heirs may issue under. 1838. July. 7 th
Yours respectfully
F. E. Hassler
P.S. I notice Ezekiel White was pensioned 1818. H a it might be proper to have reference also to his papers

State of South Carolina } Bulie County } 3
I Harry White, a minister of the Gospel hereby certify, that I have always known Mrs. Rachel Mitchell an applicant for a pension for Revolutionary services, performed by her deceased husband William Mitchell, that I have always understood, she was the lawful wife of said Mitchell who died some forty seven years since, that the said Mitchell did perform such service, and that she has not married since the death of her said husband Mitchell, that I have always lived near the said Mrs. Rachel Mitchell and that I am fifty seven years of age & have been a Preacher of the Baptist Denomination twenty years.
Sworn to & Subscribed:
before me this 15 th day of August, 1833 in open court
John L. Laylar Clk
Harry White

State of North Carolina
Bertie County
I Jonathan S Taylor Clerk of Bertie County Court do hereby Certify that the foregoing affidavit of Henry White was made in my presence and was signed in my presence. I have known him some years as a Baptist Preacher and have always regarded him as a man of good moral character
Given under my hand and seal of said Court at Windsor this 15 th day of August 1843
Jon. S. Taylor Clerk
I James R Rayne Chairman of the Court of pleas & quarter sessions do hereby certify that Jonathan S Taylor is clerk of said Court and full faith and credit should be given to all his acts as such given under my hand and seal This 15 August 1843
J. R. Rayne Chairman.

State of North Carolina } Butte County }
October 20 th 1832 }
I William J. Cherry one of the judges of Butte County, County Court do hereby certify that the words interlined in the affidavit of Milly Hoggard by (and that Rachel Mitchell his widow died about the year 1841) was written before the signing of the said affidavit by the said Milly Hoggard, Witness my hand & seal.
W. J. Cherry (J.)

Revolutionary Pension
Rachel Widow
Wm Mitchell
W a
Suspended
1836
filed 29 Nov 1837
P. C. Hassler
Attorney

State of North Carolina, Bertie County
I William P. Gurley. Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the County of Bertie and State of North Carolina do hereby certify that no record of Marriages were kept in this County previous to the year 1850, consequently no record exist s of the Marriage of William Mitchell and his wife Rachel Mitchell - I furthermore certify that there is no record of deaths kept in the said County and State aforesaid; I furthermore certify that it appears from the records of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions of Bertie County, and State aforesaid that at November Term 1793 Letters of administration on the Estate of William Mitchell, deceased, were granted to Stephen Outerbridge, and that at the same Term of said Court the said Stephen Outerbridge returned an Inventory of the property, belong- -ing to the Estate of the said William Mitchell and at February Term 1794, of said Court, the said Stephen Outerbridge returned an account of Sale of the property, belonging to the Estate of the said William Mitchell deceased, which Inventory and account of Sale is recorded in the books of said Court, now in the Clerk's office and as it is a general rule with our said Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions to grant letters of Administration, on deceased persons estate, the

first Session of Court after the death of said person. (When proper application is made for the same) the said William Mitchell must have died or most probably did die between August Term 1793 and November Term 1793.-
I furthermore certify that no record is made of any administration being granted to any person for the Estate of any other William Mitchell for three years previous or for three years after the said November Term 1793 consequently this is probably the only William Mitchell that died about that time.
In Witness whereof I have hereunto signed my name and affixed the seal of my office at the Court House in Windsor on this the 13 th day of November A D 1854
William P. Gurney Clerk
State of North Carolina
Bertie County
November 13 th 1854
J. Humphrey H Hardy chairman of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions of Bertie County and State of North Carolina, do hereby certify that William P Gurney whose signature appears to the foregoing certificate is clerk of the said Court and that full faith and credit may be given to his official acts.
H. Hardy Chairman

Washington City D.C. Nov 29. 1854.
Hon. J. P. Waldo Commissioner of Pensions Sir:
In regard please find additional evidence in the Revolutionary Pension of Rachel, widow of William Mitchell N.C. suspended, -
I regret that all my endeavors to procure a certificate of service from the Comptroller's office Raleigh have proved futile, not that the service is not found, but that I cannot receive any replies to my enquiries or letters. in this view of the case, I submit whether the case does not come within the rule, & that the best evidence that can be produced has been.
Yours Resp'tly J. E. Vassler

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Mitchell, William GRADE Drummer LINE Pennsylvania
WARRANT NUMBER 9946 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED June 20, 1789 TO not shown
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.