Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 3668, for Micajah Pettaway, North Carolina

SERVICE
NUMBER
N.6
Pettaway, Micajah
S 3668
CONTENTS
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R. 575 North Carolina Micajah Pettaway a of Edgecombe in the State of N.C. who was a Pri's adjt in the Company commanded by Captain Byre of the Regt commanded by Col Patterson in the N.C. line for { 13. Months 2 days Private 10 " 28 " Adjutant
Inscribed on the Roll of Graysville at the rate of 262 Dollars 21 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831. & End of 12 th April 1834 when he died
Certificate of Pension issued the 4 th day of June 1837 and sent to G. H. Jones Esq Present
Arrears to the 4th of Semi-annual allowance ending Paid from $29:99
Recorded by { Revolutionary Claim, } Act June 7, 1832. Ee Vol. 6 1/2 Page 60

State of North Carolina } Court of Pleas and Quarter
Edgecombe County } Sessions August 28 th , 1832.
On this day personally appeared before the worshipful, the Justices of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Micajah Pettaway a resident of the County of Edgecombe, State of North Carolina, aged 72, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832.
That he enlisted in the army of the United States in the year 1776, April with Christopher Sackey 2 nd Lieutenant and served in the third regiment of the North Carolina line, under the following officers;— J. Sumner Colonel— Wm Austin Lieut. Colonel— — Sockhart Major— Wm Brinkly Captain— Isaac Purvat 1 st Lieutenant Christopher Sackey, 2 nd Lieutenant. He left the army in October 1778. He was discharged near West Point N.Y. and the discharge was signed by Capt. Williams and countersigned by Col. Patten. At the Valley Forge he was transferred to the 2 nd Regiment commanded by Col. Patten and attached to the company of Capt. Brinkley. At the time of his enlistment he resided in the County of Edgecombe and State of North Carolina. After leaving Edgecombe he was first ordered to Wilmington N.C. from thence to Charleston. After having remained for some time at Charleston under the command of Genl. Lee he went to Savannah, Georgia.

He was detained some months in Georgia, and sometime in the early part of the next year (1777) he returned to North Carolina. At Fayetteville he received a furlough for a few weeks, and in February in compliance with his order, he returned to the service at Halifax. The former Capt. Brinkley in the mean time, died or resigned and the company was put under the command of Capt. Sam Bradley. From Halifax, he went to Petersburg Va , thence thro' Richmond & Fredericksburg, to Georgetown, where he remained six or eight weeks. Leaving Geor- getown he passed thro' Maryland on to Wilmington Delaware: from Wilmington he went to Philadelphia thence to Trenton where he encamped for some weeks, and passing thro' Philadelphia again, went to Mud Island Fort. He was alternately in Delaware and Pennsylvania, and New Jersey, the movements of the army being irregular, until the Battle of Bran- dywine. He was present at that engagement. From Brandywine he accompanied the army and at Ger- mantown was placed in charge of the baggage wagons. After this battle the movements were irregular until he went into winter quarters at the Valley Forge. During this period he was attached to the life guard of Genl. Washington. In the spring of 1778 the army again commenced hostile operations, and follow- ing the movements of the enemy, he was in the

Battle of Monmouth. after the breaking up of winter quarters service to which he was assigned was such as is usually done by light infantry. After the battle at Monmouth he went into the State of New York and remained in the neigh- borhood of the White Plains some time and after having been removed to the orchard near West Point, he was discharged.
He hereby relinquishes every claim to whatever pen- sion or annuity, except the present he may have been entitled to and declares that his name is not on the pension role of any agency in any State.
Sworn to and subscribed the day & Micajah Brett 1832 and year aforesaid Nathaniel Belborn
The above statement made by the above applicant Micajah Pettibone being read to Nathaniel Belborn doth on his oath declare the same to be correct In testimony whereof he has hereunto set his hand & seal August 27th 1832 Nathaniel Belborn And the said court do hereby declare their opinion that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states.
I Michael Hearn Clerk of the court aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original pro- ceedings of said court in the matter of the application of Micajah Pettibone for a pension. In testimony where- of I hereunto set my hand & seal of office this 28 th day of August 1832. Michael Hearn

Know all men by these presents, that I James Wiggins administrator of Micajah Pettway decd. of the County of Edgecombe and State of North Carolina have this 29 th day of April 1857 Constituted and appointed and by these presents doth constitute & appoint Geo. H Jones of Washington City Dist. Columbia my true and lawful attorney in fact for the special purpose of prosecuting the claim of increase pension which may be due me or the administrator of said Micajah Pettway or the heirs of said Micajah Pettway and to receive the pension certificate, and in my name and on my behalf if necessary to receive for the same and to do all other things pertaining to the prosecuting said claim of increase pension that I could lawfully do were I personally present and all of said acts and doings when done shall be as binding on me and my heirs as if I had done them in proper person.
Inwitness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal, this day and year above written -
James Wiggins Seal

State of North Carolina Edgecombe County
This day James Bliggins administrator of Michael Pittaway personally appeared before me David Williams an acting Justice of the peace in and for the County of Edgecombe and duly acknow- ledged that he signed and sealed the fore- going instrument for the purposes expressed therein.
Given under my hand and seal this 29 th April 1857-
D. Williams
State of N th Carolina Edgecombe County
I, John Norfleet Clerk of the Court of pleas and quarter sessions of said County hereby certify that David Williams Esq. before whom the foregoing power of attorney was acknowledged and who has certified the same over his genuine signature as above appears, is now and was at the time of signing the same a lawful acting Justice of the peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and sworn. — I further certify that James Bliggins the holder of the foregoing power of attorney, is the Administrator of the late Michael Pittaway of said County; duly

appointed with good & sufficient bond, and duly sworn as such at May Term 1849 of Sandwich as officers of record in my office, the said bonds being a copy of record —
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed my seal of office, at Sandwich this 30 th day of April, A.D. 1851
J. N. Buffum

State of N. Carolina Eau Claire County
Be it known that at a term of the Court of pleas and quarter Sessions begun and held for said County at the Court House in Tarboro, on the first Monday of May A.D. 1857, (being a court of record) the following proceedings were had as appears of record - viz -
It is satisfactorily proved to the Court by the testimony of three witnesses, who are known to the Court, that Micajah Pettibone late of said County who was a soldier and officer in the Revolutionary War and a pensioner of the United States of the rate of One hundred and twenty nine dollars and ninety nine cents per annum, died on the twenty first day of April, one thousand eight hundred and forty nine leaving surviving him, the following named children viz - William C. Pettibone, John Pettibone, Robert Pettibone, William S. Pettibone, Micajah Pettibone, Joseph S. Pettibone, Elizabeth the wife of Enoch the wife of Aaron Eason, and Catherine Rhodes, the wife of Edmund H. Rhodes, - and it is ordered by the Court that the Clerk of this Court, certify these proceedings to the Commission of Pensions -
In testimony whereof I John Norfleet Clerk of said Court have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office, at Tarboro this the 26th day of May A.D. 1857
J. Norfleet Clerk

Messiah Pottawatomie North Dakota No 5967.
P. 307
Sp. letter 20 march Thos H. Hall Harbois N.C.

BRIEF in the case of Micajah Pettaway of Edgecombe County 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? 72 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 April In 1776 discharged Oct 1778 2 6 " Private Gen. Washington Col. Sumner Lt Col. William Austin Major Lockhart Capt. James Brantley 3 d Regiment North Carolina Line was transferred to Capt. Williams Company Col. Patton 2 d Regiment   August 1780 Enlisted as a Substitute served Commission as Adjutant 1 4 Adjutant Genl. Jones, Col. Hart Lt Col. Brantley Capt. James Brantley Col. John Shepherd Lt Col. Irvine Capt. Frederick Bell   1779 Volunteer as Ensign 14 Ensign Genl. Jones, Col. Hart Lt Col. Brantley Capt. James Brantley Col. John Shepherd Lt Col. Irvine Capt. Frederick Bell   in addition to above he served as Adjutant and as private Adjutant Private Genl. Jones, Col. Hart Lt Col. Brantley Capt. James Brantley Col. John Shepherd Lt Col. Irvine Capt. Frederick Bell   1781 or 2 as Substitute 3 Private Gov. Martin Commander Major Josiah Clift Capt. DeRane Comp y Cavalry  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? Brandywine, Germantown, Monmouth, and Siege of Charleston.  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Edgecombe County, North Carolina  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Traditional  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? four separate declarations Seal of Office affixed to one only  X  Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Examining Clerk.

QWJ. S. 3668
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 192
In reply to your request of _____, for the history of Micajah Pettaway , a soldier of the Revolutionary War, the following is taken from the soldier's claim for pension.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Apr. 1776 Served Port Wm. Brinkley J. Sumner N.C.   at various Ensign James Bradley Patten   times Ben Williams Hart-   until Adjut. James Scarborough Rhodes   1782 Isaac Bell John Shephard   Goodwin Brickell   Wilkins Caswell  
Battles engaged in, Brandywine, Monmouth, Brandy Bridge, Siege of Charleston Residence of soldier at enlistment, Edgecombe Co. N.C. Date of application for pension, Aug. 28-1832- His l. al. Residence at date of application, Edgecombe Co. N.C. Age at date of application, 72 yrs.
Remarks: He died Apr 12-1849 leaving the following children: William D.; John; Robert; Willie J.; Micajah; Joseph L.; Elizabeth, wife of Abner Eason; Catharine, wife of Edmund H. Rhodes. The name of soldier's wife is not stated
Respectfully,

1923 July 2 - H. A. Smith's travel acct.
Perman ✓
3668. INVALID.
File No. 3668
Michael Petterson Dept. Rev War
Act: June 7 1832
Index: — Vol. A , Page 291
[Arrangement of 1870.]

North Carolina 12.575
Micajah Poteaway
of Edgecomb in the State of N o Car who was a pri. in the company commanded by Captain Bell of the Regt commanded by Col. Patton in the N o Car. line for 2 years
Enrolled on the Roll of North Carolina the rate of 80 Dollars _____ Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 10. day of May 33 J. M. Potts. and sent Rev. H. Hall Tarboro' N.C.
Arrears to the 4th of March 1833- 160 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Sept " 40
$200
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Not June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by William Miller Clerk, Book C. Vol. 6. Page 57

North Carolina 12.575
Nicajah Pettaway -
Ensign in the State of NC who was a privt adf. in the Comp comm by Captain Rue of the Regt command by Col Patton in the NC line for 2 years
Approved from 80 to $129.99 -
Inscribed on the Roll of NC Carolina at the rate of 129 - Dollars 99 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834 -
Certificate of Pension issued the 28 th day of Feb. 1834 and sent to Mr. Patton Turbro M
Arrears to the 4th of Sept. 1832 - $ 24,98 Semi-ant. allowance ending June 34 64.99 $ 389.97
{ Revolutionary Claim Act June 7, 1832 }
Recorded by Natl. Rice Clk Book E Vol. 6 Page 57
Colonel
Incurred 5 M 28 days as Ap
Act 28 Feb 34th Jan. in Regt. Fayetteville N.C.

28 days Aaf. 3 218.66 2 private 43.55 27 273.21
years as private. Mon 4 28 days Adpt.
$80 00 218 66 2/3  298 66.
272 21 124 49  142 22

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THIS SIDE OF CARD IS FOR ADDRESS
Pension Dept. Washington D.C.

17/1/23 Have you any information relating to Abraham Abraham Pehrson Pellman? He served in the war of His Rev + 1812 from N.C. born in 1757 died 1849. I am looking for the name of his first wife - I very sincerely May 14, 1923 Miss Isabella Daniel Halifax N Carolina Box 25

Micajah Pittaway A.6-32 S
Rev Cole
March. 26 1857.
Yrs Geo. H. Jones.
Ex by the above March 31-57

Micahab Pettibay and Pettibay.
Oct 32 at 6 Adm
I have seen the authority H. P. E.

John Edward Comrs of Pensions
John W. Potts Esq.
FREE
Raleigh Sabton
N. Car.

Department of War Pension Office Nov 6-1853.
Sir:
The additional evidence in the case of Micajah Pettaway has been examined and his pension increased to $129.99 per ann. being for all the service as adjutant that he has been able to prove. Before, however, a new certificate can be issued, he will be required to surrender his old one to this Office —
I am respectfully Your obedt Servant J L Edwards
Genl. M. Potts Esq. Parkers A.C.

Cam of Smoot Tillamook - for increase
12575 Aamt. 23 Adoptant Smo 116 66 Duvato 19 13 33 129 99
Under caliper
In Co. Potts Eq Tarboro N.C.

Turborough ct 26 a October 14. 1833.
Hon. J. L. Edwards
Dr Sir.
Enclosed I send you proofs relative to the service of Micajah Peteray as an officer. Peteray's claim as a private in the Continental line has already been allowed. Having served a considerable length of time as an officer he is desirous of availing himself of the provisions of the law entitling him to increased pay.
I return you the declaration of Abraham Brinkley — You say in your letter which I enclose that it is clear that Brinkley did not serve twelve months. By referring to the declaration of Brinkley you will discover that he is explicit in stating that he entered the service in Sept. 1779 and was discharged in Nov. 1780. This embraces a period of 14 months — the period for which he claims a pension & I must be permitted to say that I cannot see upon what construction of the law his claim is to be excluded. —
The claims of Henry Lancaster & John Bryan are still undetermined Respectfully &c
John W Potts.

Payments to be made at Fayetteville by the Presd. U.S. Br. Bank Agent for paying Pension- ers, in the Agency of Virginia
Recorded in the Pension Of- fice, in Book E. Vol. 6 Page 57 by Mr. Miller Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7th June, 1832, Micajah Pettaway of the State of North Carolina who was a private in the war of the revolution
is entitled to receive — Eighty — dollars and _____ cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March, and 4th of September, in every year.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this 10th day of May one thousand eight hundred and thirty-three
L. W. Cox
Secretary of War.
Examined and } Countersigned. }
J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.

State of North Carolina
Secretary of State's Office
I William Hill Secretary of State in and for the State aforesaid, do certify, that it appears from the musterrolls of the Continental line of this State in the revolutionary war, that Micajah Potaway a private soldier in Capt. Gruberry's Company of the 3 rd Regiment enlisted on the 20 th day of April 1776, for two and a half years, and was discharged in October 1778.
Given under my hand this 5 th April 1833.
W. Hill

Micajah Pettaway, Dec d N.C
Act 7 June 1832.
Adm 10 mos 28 days ledg $218.66 13 " 2, " m th 43.55 Ind to $262.21
ledg $129.99 per ann
Comg 4 March 1831
& endg 12 April 1849,
Payable to James Wiggins, Administrator for the benefit of
Willie S. Pettaway, John Pettaway, Robert Pettaway, Joseph L. Pettaway, Elizabeth Eason & Catharine Rhodes, only surviving children
G. W. Jones Present

I may certify that we have known Micajah Pettway of Edgecombe County North-Carolina for many years and from our acquaintance with him we believe him to be of the age he represents that is seventy two or three years old - And he is generally believed in the neighborhood to have been a revolutionary soldier, and we concur in the same opinion.
Given under our hands and seals this 18 th of August A.D 1832 -
Isaac Sherrill
Thomas Dupree

to the State of North Carolina Edgecombe County
Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions
On this day of August personally appeared in open Court before the Justices of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions now sitting, Micajah Pettaway a resident of the County of Edgecombe, State of North Carolina, aged 72, who first being duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath, make the following declaration.
That in the capacity of substitute he entered the service in Augt 1780. in a company commanded by Captain James Scarborough which company was attached to a regiment under command of Col. Hart. Lieut Col. Branch. The first Lieut of the company was Luke Howard and Randolph Hancock Ensign. The regiment rendezvoused in Wake County N.C. and when it was organized he received an Adjutants commission. He marched under command of Genl. Allen Jones to Hillsboro' near Charlotte New Providence and remained a month or two moving irregularly in the neighborhood. He was discharged in January 1781
He resided in Edgecombe when he entered the service and having no documentary evidence in his possession he adds to this declaration the testimony of James Scarborough.
Sworn to and subscribed the 5 th day and year aforesaid Micajah Pettaway

And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter that the above mentioned applicant was a Revolutionary soldier and served as his states, and that James Scarborough whose certificate is appended is a credible person and his statement entitled to belief.
Abby C. P. V.
I Michael Hearn Clerk of the court do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of said court in the matter of the application of Micajah Pettaway for a pension.
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 28 th day of Augt. 1832.
Mich c Hearn
I, James Scarborough do hereby certify that in the service of the United States I was associated with Micajah Pettaway and that I believe the facts set forth in his declaration to be true to the best of my knowledge and belief. —
James Scarborough
August 1832.
Sworn to Sworn to.

State of North Carolina Edgecombe County. } Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions.
On this day August 1832 personally appeared in open Court before the Justices of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions now sitting, Micajah Pettaway resident of Edgecombe County, State of North Carolina, aged 72 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 17th 1832.
That he volunteered in the service of the United States in December 1779 and was attached to a company commanded by Capt. Fred. Bell. 1 st Lieut. John Batts. Ensign Shadrach Ensign Scarbrough. This company belonged to a regiment commanded by Col. John Shephard. Lieut. Col. Lowrie. He was ordered to Charleston and on the route the regiment was reorganized and, other changes having been made, he was appointed Ensign. He was at Charleston during a part of the Siege and was discharged in April 1780. He has no documentary evidence of these facts but appends to his declaration the testimony of Nathl. Bilbary & Lewis Todd who served with him.
Sworn to and subscribed the day Micajah Pettaway and year aforesaid.

And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after investigation of the matter that the above mentioned applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier and served as he states, and that Nath l Bilbry and Lewis Toda whom certificate is attached are credible persons and worthy of credit.
I, Michael Hearn, Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Micajah Pettaway for a pension.
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand & seal of office the 28 th day August 1832. —
Mich l Hearn Clk
We, Nath l Bilbry and Lewis Toda, were associated with Micajah Pettaway in the service of the United States and that we believe the facts set forth in his declaration to be true to the best of our knowledge and belief.
August 27 th 1832 Sworn to.
Nathaniel Bilbry Lewis Toda

State of North Carolina Edgecombe County. } Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions.
On the day of August personally appeared before the Justices of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions now sitting Micajah Pettibone, a resident of the County of Edgecombe State of North Carolina aged 72 - who first being duly sworn doth on his oath make the following declaration
That in the capacity of Substitute he served three terms of three months in addition to those already specified. In two of these he served as Adjutant - in the other as a private while acting as Adjutant the Regiment was commanded by Col. Brickell & the company by Capt. Goodman - He was stationed at Halifax and performed services such as the general situation of the times & Country required. His term of service was three months in the second. He belonged to a Regiment which was commanded temporarily by Major Jos. Rhode, a continental officer, and the movements of the troops were mostly about Wilmington - during the time an engagement occurred at Blueford's Bridge at which he was present. His term of service was three months.
In the last he was a private and served in S.C. under command of Genl. Lincoln - between three and four months. The service was arduous and irregular tho' no engagement occurred.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pen-

sion or annuity except the present and declare that his name is not on the pension roll of any agency in any State
Sworn to and subscribed Micajah Pettaway the day and date aforesaid. To these three last terms of service he has no living to establish the same within his knowledge
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion that after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department that the above named Micajah Pettaway was a revolu- tionary soldier and served as he states. And the said Court further certify that Thos Dapree Sherrod who has signed the following certificate and Clergyman an resident in the County of Edgecombe and are entitled to the fullest credit. Rely C.P.P.
I. Michael Hearn Clerk of said Court do hereby certify the foregoing to contain the original proceedings in the matter of the application of Micajah Pettaway for a pension.
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 28. day of Aug 5 Michl Hearn

We the undersigned are well acquainted with the deponent and from his known character for veracity and upright-ness should fully confide in the truth of what he states.
Thomas H. Hall John W. Potts. Peter Hines
And the said Court doth certify that after investigating the matter they are of opinion that Micajah Peterway did serve as an officer as he states — and that James Scarbrough, Gilead Shipherd and Abner Eason & James Barron and John Mercer are credible persons and their statements are entitled to the fullest credit — and that Isaac P. Pate who as Magistrate has signed the foregoing certificate as a justice in, and for the county of Edgecombe — and that Thomas H. Hall, John W. Potts — and Peter Hines who names are attached to the above listed certificate are also credible persons and entitled to credit.
In witness whereof I Michael Hearn Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions have hereunto set my hand and seal of office August 27- Michael Hearn

10 J. Louis Wilson Chairman of the said Court do hereby certify that the foregoing proceedings of the Court as certified at the Clerk are entitled to full credit and that the applicant Macayab Pettway and the witnesses who have testified in his behalf are respectable citizens of this county and worthy of the most entire confidence In testimony whereof I have hereunto sign my name
Louis J. Wilson Chairman

State N.C. Edgecomb County 23 rd August 1833 Personally appeared before me L. P. Pitt one of the justice of peace for said county Gilead Thigpen being duly sworn deponeth & sayeth as follows That I don't recollect being in the service with Micajah Petway but I have been acquainted with him about forty-three years in this period I have been at Muster & have been Mustered frequently by him as Adjutant, from his manner of disciplin I have no doubt he did serve as an Adjutant in the service; this I believe & did believe before I ever heard of any pensions or pensions for years past; I have been well acquainted with P. Petway & both living in the above county for the above stated time that he has served as he states which full faith & credit ought to be given to him in his affidavit there Subscribed & sworn to L. P. Pitt D Gilead Thigpen mark
State N.C. Edgecomb County 23 rd August 1833 Personally appeared before me L. P. Pitt one of the justice of peace for said county Abner Eason being duly sworn deponeth & sayeth as follows I have heard my father say in his lifetime that he should always have respect for Micajah Petway because he serv d in the army with him as adjutant & further because he serv d & acted so clever & faithful in the regiment to which he belonged I have heard my father say he serv d in the army with Mr. Petway in the lower part of the State & further stated that his father said that he was an officer in the army at the same time when Mr. Petway acted as adjutant for P. regiment  through his advice I further know no harm of Micajah Petway being acquainted with him for years full faith & credit ought to be given to P. Petway's affidavit Subscribed & sworn to L. P. Pitt D Abner Eason

State North Carolina and County of Edgecombe.
I, Mark Bennett, Minister of the Gospel, of the Baptist denomination, of the aforesaid State & County, do hereby certify, that Micajah P. Stewart of the above County & State, is supposed to be 73 years of age. - that he is generally in this County reported to have served in the War of the Revolution, & acted as adjutant. He is a man of up- right deportment, & strict veracity.
27th Augt 1833.
Mark Bennett.

5967.

I a clergyman residing in county of Edgecombe do hereby certify that I am well acquainted with Micajah Pettibone who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration. That he is reputed and believed to have been a soldier of the revolution in the neighborhood where he resides.
Sworn to and subscribed my hand and date aforesaid.
Wm

State of North Carolina } Edgecombe County } Court of Pleas, Quarter Sessions,
On this 29th day of August personally appeared in open court before the Justices of the Court of Pleas, Quarter Sessions, now sitting, Micajah Pettaway a resident of the County of Edgecombe, State of North Carolina, aged 72, who first being duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration.
That in the capacity of a substitute he entered the service in 1781 or 82 in a company of cavalry commanded by Captain DeKine and Major Joseph Klinech. We were organized in Tarborough and then marched to Cape Fear near Fayetteville where the company was divided, when Governor Martin commanded the one part and Major Klinech the other part. I was placed under Klinech with whom I marched upon Deep River, Han River and was in constant service between Hillsborough & Charlotte in pursuit of Tories. We met with no regular engagement at the end of our service (three months) I was then discharged. I have no evidence except the testimony of Lewis Jodd with whom I served until the division of the company at Cape Fear.
Micajah Pettaway
The above statement made by Micajah Pettaway I believe to be correct to the best of my knowledge & recollection.
Lewis Jodd

State of North Carolina } Edgecombe County }
On this 27 th day of August, 1833 personally appeared before me the justices of the court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions for the County aforesaid, Micajah Petway who being duly sworn deponeth and saith. —
That on the first day of September 1780 being then a Volunteer in Capt. Scarborough's Compa- ny in a Regiment commanded by Col. Hart & Col. Branch & he was appointed adjutant of the said Regiment near Wake Court House, he received a commission from Genl. Jones, which he lost long since. He marched with said regiment through Hillsborough & by Charlotte into the upper part of South Carolina and joined the main body of Troops under the command of Genl. Smallwood, at a place then called New Providence. During five months he continued to discharge the said duties as an adjutant, and the Army was engaged in irregular move- ments, expecting frequently to engage the enemy: but in this they were disappointed. — After being discharged he came home.
These facts he proves by the Oath of James Scarborough.
Towards the close of the February of the following year he joined a company at Trenton North Carolina commanded by Capt. Yates and after marching about forty miles into Onslow County at a place called Moose Hill he joined the Regiment. About four days after he marched from Trenton he was appointed Adjutant of the regiment to which said com- pany belonged: of which Regiment Maj. Rhodes & Col. Caswell was commandant. He then marched to

The neighbourhood of Wilmington and at Bladford's bridge had a severe action with the British. and subsequently was employed in irregular movements endeavouring to annoy  some British troops in the neighbourhood who were commanded by Col. or Maj. Craig. He was discharged in Jones County N.C. after having served three months. He received his commission from Col. Cowan.
He has no positive evidence of this service. and believes those that served with him to be dead or so far from him that it is impossible to obtain their evidence. -
After remaining at home a short time he volunteered in a company raised in Edgecombe County - Capt. John Goodman. - He marched with said company to Halifax and was put under Col. Brinkley (August 1781) after the regiments were organized Genl. Jones appointed him adjutant for the Regiment. the duties of which office he discharged for two months and twenty eight days, the Regiment being disbanded a few days before the time for which they turned out (three months) expired. - During this term he was in Camp at Halifax. - He received his commission from Genl. Jones.
He has no positive evidence by which he can prove these facts set forth in the last clause of this deposition: and for the admission of his claim for pay as Adjutant as stated must rely upon the confidence the Dept. can place in him sustained as he is by men of credit and respectability. - His two last commissions have been sworn to and subscribed.
Micajah Pettaway
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State of North Carolina Edgecombe County
Personally appeared before me Robert P Pitt one of the Justices of the peace in and for the County aforesaid James Scarbrough who being duly sworn deponeth and saith That he was a Captain during the war of the Rev- olution and that Micajah Pettaway marched with me as a private until my Company was attached to a regiment Commanded by Genl Allen Jones and Col Henry Hart- which regiment was formed near Wake Court House N.C. After the regiment was formed a man by the name of Crawford was appointed Adjutant who very soon deserted us and stole his horse. Micajah Pettaway then acted as Adjutant and I believe he was Commissioned by Genl Jones in which office he served faithfully for five months when he was discharged in company with myself. This term was employed in active service in North Car- olina and marched to S. Carolina and joined the regular service under Genl Smallwood until the term of service above named expired. The regiment was formed in September 1780 as well as my memory serves me
We have both lived in the same County and State from the Commencement of the Revolutionary War and I have been well acquainted with him ever since that time and he has always been a good upright Charac- ter and I have always understood that he served as an officer in the Revolutionary war and I have every reason to believe that he served as he states
In presence I subscribed
as Robert P Pitt
James Scarbrough

State of North-Carolina Edgecombe County } Personally appeared before me Joab D. Pitt, Esq. one of the Justices of the Peace in and for the County of Edgecombe, John Little serv. plan- ter, of the County of Greene and State aforesaid who after being duly sworn, deposeth and saith. That so near as he can now recollect that about the month of February about the year 1819, he was present at a conversation which took place at Onslow Court House in the state aforesaid between Ensign George White, of the Regiment commanded by Col. Joseph Rhodes, during the Revolutionary War, and that upon the meeting and Adjutant Micaiah Pettway of the County and State as aforesaid, he heard the said Ensign White, who is now dead, say that the said Adjt. Pettway was in the service under the said Col. Rhodes, and that he therein held the rank of Adjutant. - The said Deponent further saith that he will recollect that in the said conversation, both parties appeared very cordially to recognize each other, and from the tenor of their con- versation he has no doubt that they must both have served together in the said Re- giment. - The said Deponent further saith that he has no doubt from general report

That the said Petway held the said appointment of adjutant at different times during the War, and from his long and intimate acquaintance with him does not hesitate to say that he is a man of good moral and character and worthy of all credit and confidence
John Little
Sworn to & subscribed J. P. Pitt (A)
State of Edgecumbe County 17 th August 1833 Personally appeared before me J. P. Pitt one of the justices of peace for said county — James Barron & John Mercer Esq. both being duly sworn deponeth & saith (as follows) That we both have been acquainted with Micajah Petway for 30 or 40 years or longer ever since our youth to the present we have generally understood that the aforesaid Petway did serve in the revolution as a officer in the Military Army of the united States of America nor never have we understood to the contrary & are fully of the opinion that he did serve as an officer or an adjutant — We further say that ever since we have been acquainted with him he has been a good character and we have always understood that he served as an officer in the Revolutionary war and we have every reason to believe that he served as he states —
James Barron John Mercer
J. P. Pitt (B)