Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 4,047, for Joseph Parsons, North Carolina

SERVICE
NUMBER
N.C.
Parsons, Joseph Nancy
N. 4,047
Born in N.C.
CONTENTS

16162 North Carolina
Joseph Parsons of Montgomery in the State of North Carolina who was a pri: capt. in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the Regt. commanded by Col: Love in the North Carolina line for 11 months
Inscribed on the Roll of North Carolina: at the rate of 86 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 12 th day of July '33 and sent Edmund De Berry Laurensceville N.C.
Arrears to the 4th of March '33 - 173.32 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Sept " - 43.33 $216.65
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Wm. Miller Clerk, Book E. Vol. 6. Page 57
Dead
Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 1 st April 1834 from 4 th Sept 1831 to the 28 th 1837 the day of his death. age Notified 28 July 1839

1740 North Carolina Nancy Parsons widow of Jacob Parsons N.C. who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Sergeant & Captain
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 86 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 2nd day of Sept 48 and sent to
Edmund Deberry Lawrenceville N.C.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 230 Vol. 1

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 7 th July 1832
State of North Carolina Court of Common Pleas Montgomery County } and quarter Sessions October term 1832 On this the 1 st day of October 1832 Personally appeared in open court, before the Justices of said court now in Session Joseph Parsons a resident of the county of Montgomery in the state of North Carolina aged Seventy one 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 he entered the military service of the United States in the year 1776 and served two months under Capt. Cornelius Robinson in an expedition against the Cherokee Indians in the Regiment commanded by Col David Love of Surry County N.C. that he was then 16 years old and that he was duly discharged & returned home
He further states that in the year 1780. in June he again entered into the service as a volunteer under Capt James Brump of Montgomery and after serving and reconnoitering in the adjoining countries against the Tories some time he joined Gates' army and was in the Battle of Camden of the 16 th August 1780 and when the army was dispersed he returned home after having served two months and a half
He further states that about the last of July or the first of August 1781. he volunteered and served as a Lieutenant in the Militia under Capt Shadrach Hogan of Montgomery and was chiefly employed in collecting and driving beef cattle to the Troops commanded by Genl. Harrington near Glendon on the Pee Dee in which tour he served five weeks and returned home
He further states that he was commissioned a Captain by Genl Thomas Wade in October 1781. with instructions to raise thirty private soldiers to serve as horsemen for the term of three months that his commission is lost or mislaid that he served as a Captain during said three months in guarding and securing the Country against the Tories that he was in an engagement with the Tories on Little River Montgomery & returned home
Joseph Parsons 19 32

Sometime in the year 1781  He further states that he was ordered by Genl Wade to collect what Troops he could and join him which he did and marched with him to Betsy's Bridge on Draconing creek N.C. which  where he had a battle with the British and Tories and served two weeks in this tour. He further states that he volunteered under Capt. Ralston as a private, in the summer of 1782 Ralston was under Col. Lytle and that he served three weeks in reconnoitering in the counties of Randolph Chatham and Orange.  He further states that he found Major Douglass in August in 1782 and went on with him to Baileys ferry on Pee Dee and was there in the service two weeks and was taken sick and returned home. He further states that a few weeks after in 1782 he volunteered in the service under Capt. John Lopp of Rowan N.C. soon and was employed in reconnoitering the counties of Montgomery & Moore and had a fight with the Tories in Montgomery and served in this tour three weeks. He further states he was appointed by Genl Rutherford in 1782 to raise the militia in the county of Montgomery and to guard and protect the said county & surrounding country and served some time but don't recollect but believes as much as one month or twelve. Say three months as a captain and about as he served in all eleven months six months as a private as he  as he  can  thinks that he knows of no person whose testimony he can procure who can testify to his service except Henry Fraser and Joseph Deaton who can testify to a part of said service and whose testimony is herewith enclosed documentary or and that he has no other evidence than is herewith sent. He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a Pension or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the Pension roll of the agency of any state sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
Test
J. B. Martin
J. Parsons
N. Carolina Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas and Quarter Sessions April term 1833 Joseph Parsons the above Declarant came into open court and made oath to the above Declaration as amended by the several interlineations &c and also to the answer to the second Interrogatory as amended on last page
A. M. Aulay Chambers of P. C.
For answer to interrogatories see last page
N.B The small time Mr Parsons served as Lieutenant he charges for as a private

State of North Carolina Court of Common Pleas and Montgomery County 4th Session October term 1832 Personally appeared in open court Henry Fraser and Joseph Deaton both of the County of Mont- gomery who being duly sworn Deposeth and sayeth that they were acquainted with Joseph Parsons in time of the Revolution who has made the above declaration and that he the said Parsons served then as captain in the militia and that they both served under him a tour of three months each sworn to and subscribed in open court. Test J B Martin Henry Fraser Joseph Deaton
We William Branton a Clergyman in the county of Mont- gomery and Edmund Debury residing in the same hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Joseph Parsons who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration that we believe him to be seventy one years old that he is re- -puted and believed in the neighbourhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid Test J B Martin William Branton Edmund Debury
And the said court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states and the court further certifies that it appears to them that Mr Branton who has signed the preceding certificate is a Clergyman resident in the County of Montgomery and that Edmund Debury who has also signed the same is a resident in the County of Montgomery and is a credible person and that their statement is entitled to credit
I Aulay McCaulay do hereby certify that Henry Fraser and Jos Deaton who made the above affidavit are credible persons This certificate made in open court April term 1833 Chairman of said court Aulay McCaulay Chairman of said court

North Carolina } Court of Common Pleas and quarter Montgomery County } Sessions October term 1832
On this 1 st day of October 1832 Joseph Parsons came into open court and after being duly sworn Deposeth and answereth to the several interrogatories as are prescribed by the Department of War in the following manner (Viz!) In answer to the 1 st interrogatory He says He was born in that part of Person County now called Montgomery N.C. in the year 1760 as he believes
In answer to the 2 nd Interrogatory he says He has no record of his age and have no a verbal account only from his parents of his age In answer to the third interrogatory He says he was living in the same county now called Montgomery when he entered the service and has lived in the same ever since the Revolution and now lives in the same county In answer to the fourth interrogatory He says
He was on one hour a substitute for John Nichols and that he served as volunteer in all the rest In answer to the fifth interrogatory He says he served under no officers of the Regular troops but under Capt James Grump, Col's Love & Lytle Major Douglass & Genl. Wade & Rutherford
In answer to the Sixth interrogatory He says He received verbal discharges but no written discharges
In answer to the seventh interrogatory He says William Britton Edmund Deberry Benjamin Bell Benjamin Deberry and James M. Butler are acquainted with me him Sworn to and subscribed in open court the day above mentioned
A. M. Sulay Chairman of the Court
Jo. Parsons
I John B. Martin clerk of the county court aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of Joseph Parsons for a Pension In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 2 nd day of October 1832
J. B. Martin C.K. By Exll: Collins D.C.

No. 19352 Joseph Parsons Montgomery County North Carolina
Admit as private 8 mo — 26.66 Capt 3 mo 60 $86.66
5 14 17
Edmund De Berry Laurens County NC
J B Martin CLK Montgomery County N 6

BRIEF in the case of  Joseph Parsons  County of Montgomery in the State of North Carolina  (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? 71 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.     Enlisted In 1776 - 2 - private Gen. Gates   Vol - 1780 - 2 15 " Capt Robinson Col Gov   1781 - 1 24 Lieutenant Capt Crump   " - 3 - Captain Capt Morgan   " - - 14 " Gen Wade   Vol - - 20 private Col Lytle   " - - 13 " Maj Leon glass  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? Camden - 1 st Battle on Little River Mont. County at E. & at Hanging Creek etc.  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Montgomery Co. North Carolina  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? traditional and living witness for a part  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? blank not defective 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
# We have aff d John Hanley to say that he was a son as stated, born
J. H. [Signature] Examining Clerk.

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 7 th of July 1838. entitled an Act. granting half pay and Pensions to certain widows
State of North Carolina } Montgomery County } ss
On this the 4. day of July 1839
Personally appeared before Nancy Parsons a resident of the county aforesaid in the said county of Montgomery aged about sixty five years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838. entitled an act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows That she is the widow of the Joseph Parsons late a Pensioner who was a private and a captain of Militia in the Revolutionary war as will appear by his Declaration and papers on file in the office of the commissioner of Pensions in the City of Washington She further declares that she was married to the said Joseph Parsons some time in the summer of the year 1790 or 1791 or before but which of those years she cannot speak with certainty that she has no record of her marriage nor can she specify the month nor day of the month on which she was married precisely That her husband the aforesaid Joseph Parsons died on the 28. day of November 1837 1837 That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service but the marriage took place previous to the first of January seventeen hundred and and ninety four viz about the time above specified
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me an acting Justice of the peace of said county Nancy her Parsons mark Daniel M c Curley J.P.

State of North Carolina
Montgomery County.
385.
Came personally before me this day  William Britton Daniel McAuley an acting Justice of the peace William Britton of said County, aged seventy years who after being duly sworn deposeth and sayeth that he was well acquainted with Joseph Parsons late a Pensioner of the United States and with Nancy Parsons his wife who has sworn to the within declaration from the time of their marriage and that he has lived with in a few miles of them until Joseph Parsons died and he further deposes and sayeth that they were married as he believes though he did not see them married some time about the year seventeen hundred and eighty ninety that he has no doubt nor has he ever heard any expressed but that they were lawfully married at or about that time. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 4 th day of July 1839.
Daniel McAuley J.P.
Wm Britton
State of North Carolina
Montgomery County
385
This day came personally before me Daniel McAuley an acting Justice of the peace for said County Thomas Butler of said County aged eighty nine years who after being duly sworn deposeth and sayeth that he was well acquainted with Joseph Parsons late a Pensioner and with his wife Nancy Parsons and that he lived within a few miles of them during the life time of said Parsons That they were married to the best of his knowledge about the year 1790 and that they lived together as as man and wife until his death and that though he did not see them married he never heard any doubt expressed of their lawful marriage and the deponent further sayeth that the said Nancy Parsons is still a widow. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 4 th July 1839.
Daniel McAuley J.P.
Thos Butler

Know all men by these presents that we Joseph Parsons and George Taylor both of Montgomery county and state of North Carolina are held and firmly bound to Alexander Martin Esqr. Governor &c and his successors in office in the full and just sum of Five hundred pounds current money of said state to the which payment well and truly to be made we bind ourselves our heirs executors and administrators jointly and severally firmly by these presents sealed with our seals and dated this 12 th February 1790
The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the above bound Joseph Parsons hath the day the date hereof applied for and obtained a licence to celebrate the rites of matrimony between himself and Nancy Jordans now if there be no just cause to obstruct the marriage for which the licence was granted for them the above obligation to be void or else remain in full force and virtue Sealed Signed and delivered To Parsons his seal
in presence of Samuel Parsons
his George Taylor his seal mark
State of North Carolina } Montgomery county } I John B Martin clerk of the court of Pleas & quarter Sessions for Montgomery county certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the original bond filed in my office for obtaining licence by Joseph Parsons for his marriage with Nancy Jordan
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of office and subscribed my name at office the 6 th July 1839 Jno B Martin Clerk M.C.C.

1812 Wars Section
MCS/HMM Am
February 10, 1930.
Miss Georgia Kirkman 312 South Pierce Street Amarillo Texas.
Dear Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 4047 , it appears that Joseph Parsons was born in Anson County, North Carolina, in 1760.
While living in Montgomery (formerly a part of Anson) County, North Carolina, he enlisted and served in the North Carolina Troops as follows:
In 1776, two months as private in Captain Cornelius Robinson's Company, Colonel David Love's Regiment.
From June 1780, two and one half months in Captain James Crump's Company, was in the battle of Camden.
From July or August 1781, five weeks as Lieutenant in Captain Shadrack Hogan's Company.
From October 1781, three months as Captain under General Wade, was in an engagement with the Tories on the "Little River Montgomery".
In 1781, two weeks under General Wade, was in a battle at Betty's Bridge on Drowning Creek.
In the summer of 1782, three weeks as private in Captain Raiford's Company, Colonel Lytle's Regiment.
In August 1782, two weeks as private under Major Douglass.
In 1782, three weeks as private in Captain John Lopp's Company.

In 1782, one month on guard duty under General Rutherford.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 1, 1832, while residing in Montgomery County, North Carolina.
He died November 28, 1837.
He married in the summer of 1790 or 1791, Nancy Jordon. She was allowed pension on her application executed July 4, 1839, while residing in Montgomery County, North Carolina, aged sixty-five years.
In 1851 it was stated that the widow was dead and had left several children who were all of age and married, no names stated. One daughter married James Bruton.
The Revolutionary War records of this Bureau fail to afford any information in regard to Thomas, Robert or George Mendenhall.
Very truly yours,
EARL D. CHURCH Commissioner.

Nancy Parsons's
Declaration
N. C.
Act 7. July 38
86.06 from March 36 to 28 Nov.
37-
Hon. E. Deberry Lawrenceville N. C.

Declaration
In order to obtain arrears of Pension due from the 4 th March 1836. under the act of July 7. 1838.
On this 8 th day of July 1843 personally appeared before me James Roper one of the Justices of the peace for the county of Montgomery and state of North Carolina Nancy Parsons a resident of the county of Montgomery in the state of North Carolina aged sixty nine years who being duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the amount of Pension which she claims from the 4 th of March 1836. to the 28 November 1837. from which period she has been already paid under the act of the 7 th July 1838. and the declarant further alleges that she is still the widow of Joseph Parsons who was a private soldier and a Captain during the Revolutionary war that her pension was allowed at the rate of Eighty six Dollars and forty six cents per annum and was paid to her at the agency in Fayetteville in the state of North Carolina and further she saith not.
Nancy Parsons her mark
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before
J. C. Roper
I also certify that Nancy Parsons the above declarant from age and infirmity cannot conveniently attend a court of record to make her Declaration July 8. 1843.
J. C. Roper
State of North Carolina } I David R. Cochran Montgomery County } Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions do hereby certify that J. C. Roper is one of the acting Justices of the Peace in and for said County that the signature is genuine and that due faith and credit is due to his official acts as such In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my private seal there being no seal of office This the 25 th day of July A. D. 1843 D. R. Cochran Clerk By F. W. Woolly D. Clerk

6648.
Nancy Parsons
Pearson papers

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress of the 3 rd March 1843. Granting Pensions for one year to certain widows who have received Pensions under the act of July 7. 1838.
State of North Carolina Montgomery County } ss.
On this 19 th day of August. 1844. personally appeared before me James B. Roper - a Justice of the peace for the county aforesaid Nancy Parsons a resident of the county of Montgomery and state of North Carolina aged seventy one or thereabouts years, who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress passed on the 3 rd of March 1843. granting Pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war That she is the widow of Joseph Parsons who was a private and a captain of the Militia in the Revolutionary war and lately a Pensioner of the united states She further declares that she is still a widow
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before
Attest J. B. Roper J. P.
Nancy her + Parsons mark
I also certify that I am well acquainted with Nancy Parsons the above affiant and that she is the widow of Joseph Parsons late a Pensioner of the united states as above referred to Oct 26. 1844
J. B. Roper J. P.

State of North Carolina } I William H. McRae Montgomery County } Clerk of the court of pleas and quarter sessions, for said county do hereby certify that Samuel A. Christian is an acting Justice of the peace in and for said county and that he was duly commissioned and qualified and that the above signature purporting to be his is genuine - In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said court at office - This the 18 th October 1844
W m H. McRae b6b
State of North Carolina } I William H. McRae clerk Montgomery County } of the court of pleas and quarter sessions, for said county do hereby certify that James E. Roper is an acting Justice of the peace in and for said county and that he was duly commissioned and qualified - And that the above or within signature purporting to be his is genuine - In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said court at office
This the 18 th October 1844
W m H. McRae b6b

Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 8 th April 1938 from 4 Sep 1839 to 4 March 1840. Agt notified 8 Dec 1840
Paid as above from 4 Sep 1840 to 4 March 1841. Agt notified 25 Feby 1842.
Let to Hm. E. Sebery June 18. 1842. " " " " Decr. 20. 1842 " " Same Feb 25. 1843.
3518 North Carolina
Nancy Parsons n n n widow of Joseph Parsons, deceased.
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832 and who died on the 28 Novr 1837 , of Montgomery in the State of N. Carolina who was a priv & Corp. in the commanded by Captain of the Regt commanded by Col Love in the N. C. line for 11 mos.
Inscribed on the Roll of N Carolina at the rate of 86 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 28th day of Nov, 1837 .
Certificate of Pension issued the Hon. Edmund 1839 of sent to 23 day of July Edward Sebery, Lawrenceville, and N Carolina
Arrears to the 4th of Mar 1839 $259.98 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sep '39 43.33 $303.31
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by J. M. Cundy, Clerk, Book A. Vol. 9 page 189.

J. Parsons N. H. At June 7 1832 $84. 44 due Nov 1837 when paid Due 28 th Nov 1837 for that period JH H. H. S.

Dec 20. '42
W.L.
Elaine
W. Parish
Edwards Esq. Pension office Washington
Debney H. R. Q12

House of Reps Dec. 19. 1842
Sir
I am requested to inquire of you whether the Pension claim & papers of Euphemia Campbell widow of John Campbell a soldier etc have been received at your Department and to ask what disposition has been made of them
I am also requested by Nancy Parsons widow of Joseph Parsons to whom a Pension was allowed & has been suspended under the late decision of the attorney general to say that there was something due to her which had not been drawn and was returned from the N.E. Pension agency prior to the decision of the attorney general which she thinks she is entitled to Please tell me what to say to her
Respectfully
E. D. Dury

House of Rep s Feb. 23. 1843.
W. Edwards
You informed me some weeks ago that some money was yet due to Nancy Parsons widow of Joseph Parsons a late Pensioner and sent me a blank form of an affidavit for her to swear to. I enclosed it to her by mail and it seems to have failed to reach her may I ask that you would send me another form for her to make her affidavit
I have also to request that you would inform me whether the widow of William Jenkins (whose case is stated on the paper enclosed) can get any thing more
Respectfully
E. Deberry

Lawrenceville N.C. } July 18
Fre E. Deberry
5638 July Imat N.C. 1838 7 July
J. L. Edwards Esq.
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City
Joseph Dunlop Mast & Co. Mt.

Lawrenceville N.C. July 6. 1839.
W. Edwards
At the request of Mrs Parsons (the widow of Joseph Parsons) a late Pensioner and who is a neighbor of mine I enclose her papers as an applicant for a Pension.
Will you be kind enough to inform me of the determination on her case as soon as may be convenient.
Respectfully
Edmund Deberry
Mrs Parsons made her declaration on a 4. inst and the affidavits were also made in behalf on the same day without any knowledge of the existence of any record or marriage bond. I have to day found the original bond for the licence and have enclosed a copy with the seal & certificate of the clerk etc.
E Deberry

Rep d .
255
6412
North Carolina
Nancy Parsons widow of Joseph Parsons who was a Private & Capt. in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 86 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 26. day of Nov. 1844 and sent to Hon. E. Deberry Present
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A, 7 June 17. 1844 Vol. 2, Page 159.

No 3518.
North Carolina.
Repd 31 85 Aug 3/43 Let to Hon E. Deberry Feb 1. 1844
Nancy Parsons widow of Joseph Parsons who was a pensioner under the Act of 1831- and who died on the 28th: November, 1837 of Montg. Co in the State of N. Carolina who was a private &c in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the Regt - commanded by Col. Lovd - in the N. Carolina line for 8 mos: privately 3 - - Captain
Inscribed on the Roll of North Carolina at the rate of 86 - Dollars 66 - Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836. Ending 28th: November, 1837
Certificate of Pension issued the - 30th : - day of August , 1843 and sent to Hon: E. De- berry, Laurenceville, N. C.
Whole amount due . . . . . $150.44
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by Stewart Clerk.
Book A Vol. 2 Page 189 -

Lawrenceville N.6 July 14. 1848.
W. Edwards
Inclosed I send you the affidavit of Nancy Parsons widow of Joseph Parsons a soldier of the Revolution for her Pension under the act of Feb. 1848.
Will you please send the blanks that will enable her to draw her Pension if passed favorably on as I presume it must be as she has drawn as such under all the late acts of Congress.
Respectfully
Edmund Debury
J. L. Edwards Esq.

Lawrenceville N.C. Apr 7 —
3
Fra
N.C. Oct.
J. L. Edwards
Pension office
War Department Washington

Lawrenceville N.J. April 6. 1833
Sir
As agent of Joseph Parsons and Richard Bell applicants for a Pension and whose papers were returned from your office for certain corrections
They have corrected their papers and amended their Declarations in open court we thought it advisable to amend the Declarations and make the old ones answer as the witnesses could not be got to court to make out new ones from their age and infirmity. The certificates of the court and the magistrates of the credibility of the witnesses proving the service are inserted. When you have acted on these please inform me of the result direct to this Port office.
Edmund DeBerry

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress of the 2 d February 1848. entitled "An act making further provision for surviving widows and soldiers of the Revolution"
State of North Carolina } ss Montgomery County }
On this 13 th day of July 1848. personally appeared before me Archibald Graham acting Justice of the peace for the county aforesaid Nancy Parsons a resident of said County of Montgomery aged Seventy seven years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress passed on the 2 d February 1848. granting Pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war That she is the widow of Joseph Parsons who was a private and a Captain of the Militia as his pension papers on file in the Pension office will show and that she received Eighty six Dollars and sixty six cents per annum under the act of the 17 th June 1844.
She further declares that she is still a widow Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before her Archibald Graham Jp Nancy Parsons Mark
I certify that I am personally acquainted with Nancy Parsons the above declarant and that I know her to be the widow of Joseph Parsons referred to in the above declaration a private & Captain in the war of the Revolution and that she remains a widow
Archibald Graham Jp

State of North Carolina } Montgomery County }
I Nathaniel Knight Clerk of the court of pleas and quarter sessions in and for the county aforesaid hereby certify that Archibald Graham before whom the foregoing affidavit was made (is and was) at the time at which said affidavit was made an acting Justice of the peace in and for the county of Montgomery in the State aforesaid duly commissioned and qualified and that the signature purporting to be his is in his own proper hand writing
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal of office at Troy in said county of Montgomery the 14 th day of July 1 st of American Indepen- -dence the 7 th
Nath l Knight Clerk of Montgomery County

Nancy Parsons N 6-48 Mr Cole March 10 1857
J. S. Jones Chas Pension Office
Mr Young March 57

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
Jan'y 18 th 1842.
Sir:
Under the date of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," Nancy Parsons ————— a Pensioner on the Roll of the N. Carolina Agency, at the rate of Eighty six Dollars and 66 Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th July 1838, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of Sept. 1840, to the 4 th March 1841.
Respectfully, yours,
Wood B. Parsons
Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.

Nancy Parsons
$86:66 per an
acts 437
444
Hon. E. Deberry Present

Lawrenceville N. Oct 26. 1844
W Edwards. I send you the Declaration of Nancy Parsons widow of Joseph Parsons a Pensioner - claiming the benefit of the act of 1843.
E. Deberg

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
December 18 th 1840.
Sir :
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," Nancy Parsons, — a Pensioner on the Roll of the N. Carolina Agency, at the rate of eighty Six - Dollars and 66 Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th July 1838, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of Sept. 1839, to the 2 nd March 1840.
Respectfully yours,
Almon B. Parsons
Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions, Present.

17112.
Rev. Ansonville N. C.
16 Feb. 1923
Commissioner of Pensions,
My dear sir,
Would you please send to me two records of the data contained in the pension papers of Joseph Parsons & Anson Co. N.C. 1760 and died in Montgomery Co. N.C. 28 Nov. 1837 and what served under Capt. James Brumf

Montgomery Co. I am ask- ing for two copies please, as I want one to use as proof of Rev. war service of Capt. James Crump who was prominent in this section and who we knew served in the Rev. but could not prove it until finding this service. Also we want one copy to prove

The service of Joseph Parsons. Thank you very much in- deed for the kindness in sending two copies.
Yours most sincerely Lily Doyle Draper

MISS ANNIE BOGGS OXFORD MISSISSIPPI
April, 13, 24,
To The Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
My dear Sir,
From the "Census of Pensioners for Revolutionary and Military Services" of 1835 I earlier please give me the record, age, county, with whom residing etc, of Isaac Alexander and Joseph Parsons of North Carolina. In list of North Carolina Pensioners in 1835 Vol. 22, N. C. State Records I find both the above names, Isaac

MISS ANNIE BOGGS OXFORD MISSISSIPPI
Alexander, Private and Sergeant, p. 61, Joseph Parson, Private and Captain p. 60. This list does not give Co, age etc., as does the "Census of Pensioners" items which I particularly desire.
I have access to the Census of 1870 (pub. by the Government) these parties evidently died between 1835 and 1840. On p. 139 of 1870 Census I find Nancy Parson residing in Montgomery Co. with James Branton, drew pension. Was she not allowed this pension on account of service of her husband Joseph Parson.
Thanking you, I am,
Very sincerely yours, Annie Boggs State Librarian, Miss. D. A. R.

Bainbridge, Ga.
Sept.29:1924.
Commissioner of Pensions. Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir :-
Will you kindly send me copy of the application for pension of Joseph Parsons, b 1760, enlisted from N.C. Montgomery Co. wife was Nancy Jordan, he was placed on the Pension Roll 1832- his wife survived his death and drew his pension for Revolutionary service in N.C.-
also that of
William Gragg, or Grigg, or Gregg, spelled several ways -- born 1759, died after 1833, served as a private in Virginia troops under Capt.Wallace- Col Taylor, he recieved a pension in Burke Co.N.C. - He was born in Va. and died in N.C.
Thanking you , I am yours truly
Mrs Annie G.Rudisill,
114 Shotwell St. Bainbridge, Georgia.

Amarillo, Texas, Dec. 30, 1929.
Commissioner, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
My dear Sir:-
Will you kindly look on your pension rolls and see if you have the name. Capt. Joseph or Joe Parsons, as having drawn a pension in 1832 from Montgomery County, North Carolina, for his services in the Revolutionary War, and kindly give his service, Regiment, and any data you may have as to his Revolutionary service.
Thanking you most kindly, I am,
Respectfully,
(Miss) Georgia Kirkman
312 So. Pierce
Also I would be very glad if you could give me the Revolutionary service of Thomas, Robert or Geo. Mendenhall of North Carolina.      o      o      o

Joseph or Joe Parsons entered N.C. Militia 1776: Served with Capt. Cornelius Robison in Col. David Love's Regiment.
June 1780 he enlisted under Capt James Crump of Montgomery Co., N.C. served against the Tories. Later joined Gen. Gates army and was in the battle of Camden.
In July or Aug. 1780 he was Lieut. under Capt. Shadrock Hogan of Montgomery County, N.C. Employed in collecting beef cattle for Gen. Harrington's troops situated on the Pee Dee River near Cherow, S.C. Oct. 1781 he was commissioned a Captain by Gen. Thomas Wade to raise thirty men to serve on horse for three months. With these he joined Gen. Wade and marched to Betty's Bridge, Drowning Creek, where a battle was fought with the British and Tories. In 1782 Capt. Joseph or Joe Parsons served variously under Capt. Radford, Col. Lyth, Maj. Douglas and in Capt. John Rapp's Company; also in this year he was appointed by Gen. Rutherford to raise militia for guard duty.

Letter ans. Feb 10, 1930
Amarillo, Texas, Jan. 13, 1930.
Commissioner, Bureau of Pensions, War Department,
Washington, D.C.
My dear Sir:-
Would you kindly look on your records and see if any of the enclosed data as to Joseph or Joe Parsons service in the Revolutionary War can be verified from your records. If not on records in your department, would you kindly hand to the department most likely to have it.
Thanking you most kindly, I am,
Respectfully,
(Miss) Georgia Kirkman
312 So. Pierce St., Amarillo, Texas.

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section.
January 22, 1927.
O. C. Bruton, Mount Gilead, N. C.
Sir:
I have to advise you, that for a government headstone for the grave of the Revolutionary War pensioner Joseph Parsons, W. 4047, you should apply to the Cemeterial Branch of the Office of the Quartermaster General, U. S. Army, Washington, D. C. forwarding with your request, the copy of the letter of this bureau dated May 21, 1924, herewith returned to you, as requested; or the original of that letter.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT, Commissioner.
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1/20/27

Note attached letter May 21- 1924 to Miss Bage. Oxford. Miss which gives the information wanted in your attached
We  had  Miss  Bage  Copy Volumes  &  ask  that  same be  returned .
returned Jan. 22. 1927
We want to know if any provision to defray cost of erecting marker at the grave of Mrs Parsons
O.C. Britton
Mr. Glead ne 1/20/27

Div. Rec. 81812 War Sect. Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C. Jan 17, 1927
The attached letter is respectfully returned with the information that the data furnished is not sufficient to enable this Bureau to make intelligent answer to the queries therein contained.
Please fill out such of the blank spaces below as the information in your possession will permit, and return to this Bureau.
No. of claim, _____
Name of soldier, _____
P. O. address of claimant, Soldier at enlistment & after service
Company _____
Regiment _____
State where enlisted _____
Date of enlistment birth
Date of discharge death
If unable to furnish company and regiment give names of commanding officers.
Return attached letter with reply.
Winfield Scott WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

Mt. Gilead, N. C. Jan. 15, 1927.
Department of the Interior Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
In Re:Rev.& 1812 War Section: Joseph Parsons:
Opinion is wanted on the above subject as to whether the Government will erect a monument to the grave of the deceased and what steps is necessary to put same across:
Wish to advise that it is known the exact spot where the said Joseph Parsons is buried.
Yours very truly.
O.C.Bruton.

WAR DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF THE QUARTERMASTER GENERAL WASHINGTON
IN REPLY REFER TO QM 293 A-C Parson, Joseph
April 16, 1927.
The Commissioner of Pensions, Department of the Interior, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
In order that a headstone may be provided for the grave of the decedent named below, The Quartermaster General requests that this office be furnished with information as to the correct military service, and the correct spelling of the name, of that soldier, as shown by the records of the Pension Office:
Captain Joseph Parson, North Carolina Regiment, Revolutionary War, Died on the 28th of November, 1837.
Very truly yours,
[Signature] K. S. HAMPTON, Lt. Col., Q.M.C., Assistant.
File 7/20/27

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section. . 4047.
April 20, 1927.
K. J. Hampton, Lt. Col. Q. M. C. Office of Quartermaster General, U. S. A. Washington, D. C.
Sir:
I have to advise you, that the Revolutionary War pensioner Joseph Parsons was born in Anson County, North Carolina in 1760, day and month not stated. He died November 28, 1837, place not stated.
He was allowed pension on account of his services between the years 1776 and 1782, as a private for eight months and as a Captain for three months in the North Carolina Troops.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT, Commissioner.
see Bureau letter of Jan 22, 1927 relating Mr. Burton to forward Bureau data to G.F.
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4/20/27

MS
October 24, 1924
Mrs. Annie C. Rudisill 114 Shotwell St. Bainbridge, Ga.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W.4047, it appears that Joseph Parsons was born in Anson County, North Carolina, in 1760.
While living in Montgomery (formerly a part of Anson) County, North Carolina, he enlisted and served in the North Carolina Troops as follows:
In 1776, two months as private in Captain Cornelius Robinson's Company, Colonel David Love's Regiment.
From June 1780, two and one half months in Captain James Crump's Company, was in the battle of Camden.
From July or August 1781, five weeks as Lieutenant in Captain Shadrack Hogan's Company.
From October 1781, three months as Captain under General Wade, was in an engagement with the Tories on the "Little River Montgomery".
In 1781, two weeks under General Wade, was in a battle at Betty's Bridge on Drowning Creek.
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In the summer of 1782, three weeks as private in Captain Ral- ford's Company, Colonel Lytle's Regiment.
In August 1782, two weeks as private under Major Douglass.
In 1782, three weeks as private in Captain John Lopp's Com- pany.
In 1782, one month on guard duty under General Rutherford.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 1, 1832, while residing in Montgomery County, North Carolina. He died November 28, 1837.
He married in the summer of 1790 or 1791, Nancy Jordon. She was allowed pension on her application executed July 4, 1839, while residing in Montgomery County, North Carolina, aged 65 years.
In 1851 it was stated that the widow was dead and had left several children who were all of age and married, no names stated.
One daughter married James Bruton.
Respectfully,
From July or August 1781, three weeks as private in Captain Blackstock's Company.
From October 1781, three weeks as private in Captain Hoke's Company. He was in an engagement with the British at Guilford Court House.
In 1781, two weeks under General Greene, was in a battle at Guilford Court House.
Commissioner

May 21, 1924
In the summer of 1782, three weeks as private in Captain Ford's Company, Colonel Lytle's Regiment.
Miss Annie Beggs 1888, two weeks as private in Captain Oxford Miss. In 1783, three weeks as private in Captain In 1782, two weeks as private in Captain
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolution- ary War pension claim, W.4047, it appears that Joseph Parsons was born in Anson County, North Carolina, in 1760.
While living in Montgomery (formerly a part of Anson) County, North Carolina, He enlisted and served in the North Carolina Troops as follows:
In 1776, two months as private in Captain Cornelius Robinson's Company, Colonel David Love's Regiment.
From June 1780, two and one half months in Captain James Crump's Company, was in the battle of Camden.
From July or August 1781, five weeks as Lieutenant in Captain Shadrack Hogan's Company.
From October 1781, three months as Captain under General Wade, was in an engagement with the Tories on the "Little River Montgomery".
In 1781, two weeks under General Wade, was in a battle at Betty's Bridge on Drowning Creek.

In the summer of 1782, three weeks as private in Captain Ral- ford's Company, Colonel Lytle's Regiment.
In August 1782, two weeks as private under Major Douglass.
In 1782, three weeks as private in Captain John Lopp's Company.
In 1782, one month on guard duty under General Rutherford.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 1, 1832, while residing in Montgomery County, North Carolina. He died November 28, 1837.
He married in the summer of 1790 or 1791, Nancy Jordon. She was allowed pension on her application executed July 4, 1839, while residing in Montgomery County, North Carolina, aged 65 years.
In 1851 it was stated that the widow was dead and had left several children who were all of age and married, no names stated. One daughter married James Bruton
Respectfully,
Commissioner

Recy WIDOW, &c.
File No. 40417 Nancy Parsons Wid. Joseph Parsons Prv. Rev. War Act: Feb. 28/48 Index: —Vol. 11 , Page 109
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1923. Apl. 24 2 copies of hist. sent. Lily Doyle Dunlap — Ev. 1924. May 21. Hist. to Miss Annie Boggs. Miss 1924 Oct. 24. Hist. to Mrs. Annie G. Rudisill Miss 1927. Jan. 22. B.O. Britton infd. as to headstone 1927 Apr. 20. Tombstone data to Q.M. Gen. Ar 1930 Feb. 10. Hist. to Miss Georgia Kirk- man. Miss

Joseph Parsons
Lawrenceville Chenango Co. N.Y.
J.B. Martin Esq. Dear Sir,

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Joseph Parsons 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? Not distinctly V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? No VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? 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

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? witness to a part XIV. † If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service? If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses? no, the court have not 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? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? 2
 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.

5638
Nancy Parsons, widow of Joseph. N. C.
Ad July 7 1838
Mama 1790
deed Nov 28 1837
Allec a $ 84.11.6 per
ann
Edw Deberry Lawrenceville N.C.

State of North Carolina } Montgomery County } ss.
This day came personally before me Daniel M c aulay a Justice of the peace for said county Thomas Parsons of said county aged about years about fifty seven, who after being duly sworn deposeth and sayeth that he was a brother to Joseph Parsons a Pensioner whose widow has made the within the declaration that though he was young when Joseph Parsons and Nancy Parsons were married he believes and now believes they were married on or about the year 1790 and that he lived with them seven or eight years shortly after they were married that they lived together until the time of Joseph Parsons's death that he never heard a doubt expressed about their being lawfully married sworn to and subscribed before me this 4 th day of July 1839.
Daniel M c Auley J.P.
Thomas Parsons
State of North Carolina Montgomery County I Daniel M c aulay after acting Justice of the peace for said county before whom the above affidavits were made do certify that all the above persons namely William Branton Thomas Butler and Thomas Parsons are credible and respectable men and that their testimony is entitled to full credit & belief I also certify that Nancy Parsons who has sworn to and signed the within declaration has for some time been in such bad health as to make it impracticable for her to attend any court of record to make her declaration July 4 th 1839
Daniel M c Auley J.P.

I John B Martin clerk of the court of Pleas and quarter sessions for Montgomery county certify that Daniel M c Aulay is a Magistrate as above and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of office and subscri- bed my name This 6 th day of July in the year 1839
John B Martin clerk of the court of Montgomery County.

James Bruton in reference to the Claim of Mary Par- sons. on the M.C. Roll. the widow of Joseph.
R. W. Young Present

Montgomery County Mo. July 27 1857.
R. W. Young Esq. Sir
I have recd a letter from you directed to Mrs. Nancy Parsons concerning raising her pension to a larger amount. I write to inform you that she is dead and has left several children who are all of age & married. If under these circumstances you can do anything for her children (one of which is my wife) you will write to me and I will then make such arrangements as will be necessary to obtain such pensions - by giving any further information that may be in my power.
Respectfully Yours James Burton

TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
Second Comptroller's Office,
January 30 th , 1839.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838 entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," Joseph Parsons, _____ a Pensioner on the Roll of the North Carolina Agency, at the rate of Eighty six Dollars and sixty six Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June, 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of Sept., 1837, to the 28 th November, 1837, the day of his death.
Respectfully, yours,
Wilson H. Parris Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.