Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 10802, for William New, North Carolina

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
N. l.
New, William Frances
W. 10802 B.S. Mt 52,779-160-55
CONTENTS

7530  West Tennessee  William Sew of Wilson Co in the State of Tenn who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Watkins of the Pk L commanded by Col Sewell in the W. C. time for 8 months
E. J. Goldiday Sep 21 1855 (farming 53 rent)
23 April 1839
Inscribed on the Roll of West Tennessee at the rate of 26 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 26 day of April 1833 and South D S  McClain Le Baron
Arrears to the 4th of March 1833 $ 53.32 Semi-ant. allowance ending Sept 13.33  $66.65
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Daniel Boyd Clerk, Book 6 Vol. 7 Page 90

5804
Det. W. J. Galtady. July. 20. 1858
Tennessee Nashville
Frances New, widow of Mc William New who served in the Revolutionary
Date of death not on AB
war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 26 dollars 66 cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued 5 th day of June 1856.
and sent to
E. J. Galtaday Lebanon, Tenn.
256833
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 184. Vol. 184

C. J. Butts
256. 833
Act Mar. 3. 74
Sept. 11. 76
Frances New. wid.
William New. -
Pa.
100. 60. 100, Jan. 22, 79 M. 15 July 53-5804
Ms. A. 9. 2. 29 100. 60. 100
Rev. war.
Pa. Act Feb. 3. 73 p. 186 p. 4.
[Faint signature]
E. J. Golladay Lebanon, Tenn.
Vol. N. 35.

Wm Brew.
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Declaration.
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7 th 1832 State of Tennessee } S. Wilson County } S.
On this 28 day of September A.D. 1832 personally appeared in open Court before the worshipful David C. Hibbell, Jas. M. Martin & Benj. H. Billings, Justices of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions for said County of Wilson now sitting, William Neff a resident of the County of Wilson and State of Tennessee of & aged 70 Years, the 21 st Nov. last past, who being 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 7 th June 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated.
About the 14 th of May 1780, being a citizen of Franklin County in the State of North Carolina, he volunteered his services in his country's cause belonged to the Company Commanded by Capt. McKim, Lieut. Richd. Ransom & Jones Ensign: The Regiment of Franklin County was Commanded by Col. Benjamin Seawell. They rendezvoused at the Court house of Wake County N.C. Carolina - Marched from thence to Rugely's Mills in South Carolina remained there four or five days, then joined the Southern Army under the Command of Genl. Gates was in the Battle at Camden where Gates was defeated, returned from the battle to Hillsborough found none of his officers or Company there returned home by the advice of Col. Dixon, remained there about two weeks, and then in pursuance of notice given went to Salisbury and was there attached to Capt. Johnsons Company, (in consequence of his Capt. & Lieut. having been made prisoners at Gates' defeat.)
Genl. Seawell Commanded the North Carolina Militia at Camden. From Salisbury they were Marched to Charlotte and not having a sufficient force to oppose the enemy who were embodied near that place we were Marched back to Salisbury, crossed over the River Yadkin, and there remained until they were discharged, which he thinks was some time in October 1780.
About the 1 st May 1781 as well as he can recollect he again volunteered his services for a tour of three months: he does not recollect the name of his Captain at present, but remembers that Robert Hight was the Lieutenant of the Company, H on Wm. Sinton Commanded the Regiment to which he was attached, the other field officers names not recollected: they were rendezvoused at Col. Burtons in Granville County North Carolina - remained there about ten or twelve days & saw a man hang there for having been suspected to be a tory: Marched from Col. Burtons to Halifax, remained there perhaps three weeks, then marched to Smithfield on Muse River, & stayed there about 10 days: then divided in Scouting parties, through that section of the Country, against the Tories, making many of them prisoners, but when they

gave up their parols or the evidences of protection from the British, and swore allegiance to their Country, they were dismissed & permitted to return home; we continued in the service against the Tories until our term of service expired, and was then regularly discharged. Whilst in the service he knew Baron De Kalb, who was killed at Gats, defeat - also knew Genl. Stevens & Morgan & Col. Porterfield as officers of the army.
He saw two Tories shot at Smithfield & two others at New River by order of Col. Sinton. He resided in Franklin County North Carolina about 8 years after the war was ended, then moved to Big Pee Dee in Anson County North Carolina - from that moved to Montgomery County lived there about seven years - then removed to Elbert County, Georgia. Resided there about ten years - then removed to Wilson County, Tennessee, where he has resided about twenty three years.
He has no documentary evidence, for when he lived in the State of Georgia he burnt them with many papers he had brought from N. Carolina believing them entirely useless; but he can prove his services in the first Campaign by Martin Hancock who served in the same Company with him.
He is well acquainted with Wm Seawell Esq. John Maholland & Joseph Johnson Esq. Beside many of the old & respectable Citizens of this County by some of whom he expects he can establish his character for veracity, and can testify their belief of his services.
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 & year aforesaid.
William New
Joseph M c Clain Clerk
of Wilson County Court
I Martin Hancock of Wilson County Tennessee do hereby certify that I am intimately acquainted with William New the applicant who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that I know him well as a soldier of the Revolutionary War, and was his fellow soldier in the Campaign including Gats defeat, & that his statement of his services up to the time of the battle at Camden are true to my knowledge - I did not return as soon as he did after Gats defeat, but I know he returned according to his statement - I saw him in the service the last Campaign stated by him - I have known him long & believe that no person who has been well acquainted with Wm New doubts his veracity, or his services in the Revolutionary War - Sworn the day & year aforesaid.
Martin Hancock
Joseph M c Clain Clerk
We John Parrott a clergyman residing in Wilson County Tennessee & William Seawell - Residing in the same County do hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with William New

who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration - That we believe him to be seventy years of age: that he is reputed and believed, in the neighbourhood where he resides, to have been a Soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion. Martin Hancock was his fellow soldier in the Campaign at Yorktown, 1781 to which he subscribed the day of year aforesaid. Wm Searrell states that he recollects seeing Wm Sear, in the service of the United States, whilst encamped at his father's, who commanded the Reg't.  John Garratt Wm Searrell Martin Hancock  Josiah P. McClain Clerk of Wilson County Court
And the said Court do hereby certify 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 the Rev. John Garratt who has signed the above preceding Certificate is a clergyman, resident in the County of Wilson and that Martin Hancock who has certified his knowledge of the services of the applicant and also Wm Searrell who has signed the preceding Certificate are residents of said County of Wilson and are credible persons and that their statements are entitled to credit.
The Court also certifies that Martin Hancock is a respectable Citizen of this County & that he also is entitled to full credit.
D.C. Hill Clerk P.R. Wm Martin Deputy Clerk
I Josiah P. McClain Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter sessions in Wilson County, Tennessee, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of said Court in the matter of the application of William Sear for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of said Court at office this 2nd day of October A.D. 1832
Josiah P. McClain Clerk

State Tennessee
Wilson County On this the first day of October in the year of our Lord One thousand Eighty hundred & fifty five personally appeared before me a justice of the Peace in & for the County & State aforesaid, and also one of the justices or judges of the Quorum Court of the County of Wilson County & State aforesaid, which Court is now of record — Francis New a resident of said County & State, aged Eighty two years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the Provisions made by different acts of Congress, passed at different dates for the benefits of widows &c of revolutionary soldiers & pensioners. Among particularly the act passed 3. February 1853. granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the revolutionary war — and she declares that she is the widow of William New who was a Private in the revolutionary war, — and that he was pensioned by the General Government under the act passed the 7. June 1832. at twenty five dollars & 66 cents Per annum during his natural life, commencing on the 4 th March 1831. Payable semi-annually on the 4 th March & 4 th September in every year — and that his Pension Certificate was given at the War office of the United States on the 26. April 1833. and was signed by Lewis Cass Secretary of war, and Examined and countersigned by J. B. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions and that the said William New drew said pension during his life at the Pension Agency at Nashville Tennessee — which said Pension Certificate is now lost or destroyed & can not now be produced or returned, & applicant has only a certified copy thereof in possession, embraced in a Power of attorney made by said William New on the 9 th September 1837. — and for a more particular description and statement of time when said William New entered & left service; and for the names & ranks of the officers

under whom the service was performed, & the place in which he resided when he entered the Army - Reference is hereby made to the papers & proofs on file entitled & forwarded by the said William New, upon which was issued his Pension Cer- tificate aforesaid.
And affiant further declares that she was mar- ried to the said William New on the 23 rd day of June Eighteen hundred & thirtythree and that he said husband died on the 23 rd day of April Eighteen hundred & thirtynine, - that she was not married to him previous to the second of January Eighteen hundred, but at the time above stated. She further declares that she is now a widow. And affiant further declares that owing to her advanced age & great bodily infirmity for seven months past she is unable to go to Court - living at such a distance from the County Seat as she dares
Frances New
Sworn to & subscribed & acknowledged before me on the day & date above written - And I certify that I am personally acquainted with Francis New and that owing to her advanced age and bodily infirmity she is unable to attend Court
William Swann J. P. of Wilson County Tenn.
To the Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City. Sir. I request that my Pension Cer- tificate & draft for moneys allowed me as the widow of William New be sent to E. J. Golladay atty. at Lebanon Tennessee
Acknowledged & subscribed
Frances New
before me 1 st October 1853
William Swann J. P. of Wilson Co. Tenn.

State of Tennessee
Wilson County On this the first day of October AD 1855 appeared before me Thomas Turner with whom I am personally acquainted, whom I do hereby certify is entitled to full faith & credit upon oath, and made oath in due form of law that Francis New the foregoing affiant is the widow of William New and that she is the identical person she represents herself to be and that William New is dead as he well knows, & that said Francis is still a widow - and that she was lawfully married to him, & lived for years & years with him as his wife up to his death in 1839. and that there is no public record of marriage of the parties (the law not requiring such at the date of their marriage) and that the subjoined is a true & exact copy of the original entry in the family bible (which is in his possession) to wit - "William & Francis New was married June 23 d 1813". William died in 1839. In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed day & date above written
William Turner, P. of Wilson County.
On this the 11 th day of Oct 1855 appeared before me William Turner who under oath in due form of law that he has examined the Bible record above set forth in Thos. Turner's declaration & that the same is correctly set forth & that the original bears the appearance of age - and that he is acquainted with Francis New & knew her said husband. William New who died as above stated as he now remembers. - and I certify that William Turner is entitled to full faith & credit on his oath.
William Turner
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed day & date above written J. W. Robertson J. P. of Wilson County

Francis New. (widow of William New deceased). Application for Pension of $26.66 pr. year Back pay
E. J. Golladay atty Lebanon Tennessee

State of Tennessee
Wilson County
I Josiah D. McClain clerk of the County Court of said County, do hereby certify that William Swan, Esq. and L. W. Robertson Esq. whose signatures appear to the foregoing affidavits and acknowledgements, are and were at the time of signing the same acting Justices of the Peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified, and that the signatures purporting to be theirs are genuine, and that the said William Swan and L. W. Robertson are Justices or judges of the County Court of Wilson County, which said Court is now of record.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office in Lebanon Tennessee on this the 20 th day of October A.D. 1855.
J. D. McClain clerk, said County Court
Francis Scott (brother of William Swan deceased). Application for Pension $21.66 per year Stock pay
E. J. Speth clerk Lebanon Tennessee

Application of Francis Wm. County Land
216.853
E. J. Goldaday Lebanon Tenn.atty.

State of Tennessee — Wilson County. On this the 19 day of August 1856 personally appeared before me Francis Kerr and made oath in due form of law that she is the widow of William Kerr deceased, that she intermarried with him on the 33 d day of June 1813 in the County of Wilson, that she lived with him until the period of his death in the year 1839. and that she is now & has continued to be his widow from that period until now and is still the widow of the said Kerr and that she is now in her eighty fourth year of age. — And she deposes farther and says that her husband served in the Revolution any war, and was pensioned by the General Government & continued to draw his pension up to the period of his death. — And she farther shows that she as his widow was pensioned on the 5 th day of June 1856 under the act of February 28 th 1853. at the rate of $26. 26 — that her certificate is recorded on page 184 in Vol A. and the payment to be made at the Nashville, Tennessee Agency. — And she farther declares that she is entitled to receive Bounty Land under the acts of Congress and that she has never received any — and that her said husband served for more than fourteen days. — And she makes reference for the proof necessary in this application to the papers & proof on file in the Pension office in the case of William Kerr, and to the papers & proof on file in her own

Case under which her own certificate issued - E. Holladay of Lebanon her atty Sworn to & Subscribed J. X. New before me 19 th August 1856 mark J. Organd (S)
Thomas Turner and James McHearn appear before me & say on oath that the said Francis New is the widow of William New and that she is the identical person she represents herself to be & that they believe the facts as set forth in the foregoing petition are true.
Sworn to this the 19 August 1856 J. Organd (S)
Thos. Turner James W. Hearn
Seal of Tennessee Wilson County I, Sarah McElvain Clerk of the County Court of said County of Wilson certify that John Organd Esq. whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing declaration and affidavit was at the time of signing the same an acting Justice of the Peace within and for the County and State aforesaid duly commissioned and qualified. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of my office at office in Lebanon this 20 th day of August 1856
S. McElvain Clerk

14, 309
Wm New
Wilson West
from 1780 private 8 months,
$26 \frac{66}{100}
J. S. McLellan Lebanon June

14, 309
BRIEF in the case of Wm New of M c in the State of Tenn
Wm New (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? a Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 70  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.     about 4 May '80 - discharged he thinks 2 nd Oct. 80 } 5 Private Gen. Sewell Capt McKin , Col Sewell Capt Johnson   about 1 May '81 3 " dist. united Capt Sewell Col Linton  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? Cameron  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Franklin Co. Tenn.  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? one living witness  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Right D. G. E. Earl Examining Clerk. 18. Feb 1833

December 27, 1938
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Mr. Spencer D. Skeen 138 Logan Street Denver, Colorado
WILLIAM NEW W. 10802 BA-J/MLB
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the record of William New who served in the Revolution from North Carolina, and was pensioned in 1832 in Wilson County, Tennessee, also the record of Mathew Skeen who served in 1742 as ensign in the Augusta County, Virginia, militia.
This office has no record of military service rendered in the Colonies prior to the Revolutionary War, hence, no record of the service rendered by Mathew Skeen in 1742. The Revolutionary War records were searched in the event that Mathew Skeen might have served in the Revolutionary War, also, and no claim for pension or bounty land was found based upon service during that period. for a soldier of that name.
The record of William New follows as found in the claims for pension and bounty land under File No. W. 10802, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
William New was born November 21, 1761. The place of his birth and names of his parents are not shown.
While residing in Franklin County, North Carolina, William New volunteered May 4, 1780, served as private in Captain Meekins' company, Colonel Benjamin Sewell's North Carolina regiment, was at the battle of Gates' Defeat at Camden and was discharged in October, 1780. He again volunteered about May 1, 1781, served three months under Lieutenant Robert Hight and Colonel William Linton in the North Carolina troops and went out scouting against the Tories.
After the Revolution, the soldier lived in Franklin County, North Carolina about eight years, then moved to Pee Dee River in Anson County, same state; from there moved to Montgomery County, state not designated,

where he lived seven years, thence to Elbert County, Georgia, where he resided about ten years, then moved to Wilson County, Tennessee.
William New was allowed pension on his application executed September 28, 1832, while residing in Wilson County, Tennessee, which had been his place of residence about twenty-three years. He died April 23, 1839, place not designated.
The soldier married June 23, 1813, in Wilson County, Tennessee, Frances ____; maiden name, date and place of her birth and names of parents not shown.
Frances New was allowed pension on account of the Revolutionary War service of her husband, William, on her application executed October 1, 1855, at which time she was aged eighty-two years and a resident of Wilson County, Tennessee.
Soldier's widow, Frances, while still living in Wilson County, Tennessee, applied August 19, 1856, for bounty land which was due her on account of the service of her husband, William, and was granted one hundred sixty acres of bounty land on Warrant No. 52779, under the Act of March 3, 1855.
No reference was made in the claims to children.
In order to obtain date of last payment of pension, the name and address of the person paid and possibly the date of death of soldier's widow, Frances, you should write to the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following data: Frances New, widow of William, certificate No. 5804, issued June 5, 1856, rate $26.66 per annum, commenced February 3, 1853, Act of February 3, 1853, Tennessee (Nashville) Agency.
If you desire information in regard to location of the land which was granted soldier's widow, Frances New, you should apply to the Commissioner of the General Land Office, Interior Department, this city, and furnish that official the number of the warrant, the acreage and date of the act under which issued.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

1935-Jan 4 - Visit To Chas. E. Arew - Letter in case Chas. Arew - S 38258 Ech
1938, Dec. 27 - Visit to Denver D. Skeen OK
Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 10802
Frances Rev Wid of William Rev. Print Rev War
Act: Febr 38  1853
Index: - Vol. Om , Page 80
[Arrangement of 1870.]

FREE
Pay
Frances New Belle Hon. Garrison H. Wells. Com r of Pension Washington City D.C.

716.133
Free
Cornelius of Russia Washington City

No. 6077.
Francis New Widow of William Wilson Co., Tenn.
E. J. Goldiday Octo 12/1855
3 Feby 1853

Pen off June 2 1830
Sir
Please inform me when William New of Lee was last paid at $26 66 a year under the act of 1832
R D Atkinson Esq Third Auditor
Triflett
Very Respectfully D. Cole Act Commissioner
3 rd Auditor's Office June 2, 1836 Sir: William New, Deed Tenn, act 1832, at $26.66 per annum, due 23 rd April 1839. The pension has been paid in full to that date J. Morris Esq. General of Pensions Very Respectfully D. Cole Act Commissioner

3 d Auditor's Office June 4, 1836.
Sir:
William New. West Tenn, act 1832, at $26.66 per annum, died 23 d April 1839. & his pension has been paid in full to that date
J. Minor Esq. Comm te of Pensions
Very Resp ly Nathan Davis auditor
Rev. Off June 2/1830 Dear Sir Please inform me when William New got his withdrawal at $26.66 a year until the July 1832 R. H. Atkinson Esq Shaw-Watson Esq J. Minor Very Respectfully W. L. Galt Col. Commissioner

✓ -52779
S Neo Amub

ED. J. GOLLADAY, ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW, LEBANON, TENN.
Will Practice in the Counties of Wilson, Smith, Sumner, and Rutherford, and in the Supreme Court at Nashville.
Collections made in the above and adjoining Counties.
Am S. Cole.
Lebanon, Tenn., July 10 1856
Acting Com d of Pensions Dear Sir
On the 5 th day of June 1856. there issued to Francis New, widow of William New. a pension certificate, 5.8024. for 26. 66 and she is further entitled to a land warrant. She is now extremely old & feeble, and absolutely needy in things of this world. It is a matter of impossibility for her to set out the particular service of her husband, usually required in a declaration. Indeed if so done before the Warrant was issued, she would doubtless be an inhabitant of another world. It would seem to me, that the evidence upon which her pension certificate issued, would be enough to authorize the issuance of her warrant. She is very needy if it be at all possible, I hope you will forward her warrant. If not, it would be a favor to look to the declaration of W m New when he applied for his pension & furnish her the data upon which to found an application.
I feel anxious for this old lady to get her government bounty, as it would enable her to close the

The few remaining days she has for this earth more comfortably than she can in the absence of the fund.
Her case has addressed itself to my sympathies & this effort is not made from the hope of any reward I expect to receive at her hands, - for she has my service free. She is the widow of an old revolutionary soldier. All I imagine that the Dept. desire, is to be fully informed of the truth of her case, fully shown in her application for a pension.
For the truth of any statements I make you please be referred to our Representative Hon Charles Ready, who will speak for me. Also if necessary to Genl. Folliotoff of the neighbouring district, who will doubtless do the same.
Very truly. Yr. Obedt. Servt. &c. E. J. Golladay

ED. J. GOLLADAY, ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW, LEBANON, TENN.
Will Practice in the Counties of Wilson, Smith, Sumner, and Rutherford, and in the Supreme Court at Nashville.
Collections made in the above and adjoining Counties.
Hon Lorian P. Waldo Secy of War May 2 d 1835
Lebanon, Tenn. 12 Sept 1835
On the 26 th Ap r 1833 a Pension Certificate was granted to William Hew for 26. 66 / 100 daily which he drew upon up to the period of his death 1839. His widow is still surviving him. She was married in 1812. His pension was granted under the 7 th June 1832 act of Congress. I wish to be informed if Francis Hew is entitled to a pension, if so, will she be entitled to receive from the period of his death or only to commence at this date. If convenient I desire to be thankful to you for a copy of the Pension list of 1835. In giving this matter your early attention confer a favor
Very Respectfully
E. J. Golladay

Com d of Pensions. Washington City

Lebanon Tennessee 2 nd Oct r 1855.
Com te of Pensions
S r Sir Enclosed please find the application of Mrs. J ane New for a Pension.
It is submitted that she is entitled to a Pension from the date of W m New's death (1839) to the back pay which remained unpaid at his death. The various acts giving the Pensions to Widows created in them vested rights, according to the various opinions of Atty s Gen l s, delivered upon those acts. - and if vested rights, each act extended & renewed the the vested right, to the act of 1853.
Conferred upon the class of widows, of whom of them, the same rights, as upon all others. Look to the opinion of Atty s Gen l . Butler 24 Oct r 1836. for a fair construction of the acts applicable to the series of acts applicable to this case - besides other opinions upon the same point. Be clear

investigation will I think establish the views herein advanced. The object of Government is reward, & whilst she adopts system in the dispensation of her Bounty, she would not measure out her gifts with a miser hand, but with relaxed grasp - still governed by Law in her acts towards her soldiers & their Reliques
Hoping for an Early reply & allowance of Pension Certificate & Draft for back pay from 1839. I am H. Ott. H. M. Col. C. L. Golladay

216. 853
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ED. J. GOLLADAY, Jr., ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW, LEBANON, TENN.
Will Practice in the Counties of Wilson, Smith, Sumner, and Rutherford, and in the Supreme Court at Nashville.
— Collections made in the above and adjoining Counties. —
Comm. Cousin J. S. in
Lebanon, Tenn.
Sept 1 1856
Onslow I heard you the application of Frances Allen for Land Warrant. There is no earthly doubt of her being entitled. She is old & stricken with disease, & is in want — which consideration I hope may cause an early issuance of the script.
Yrs. Truly E. J. Golladay

January 4, 1935
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Mr. Charles E. New 1638 Highland Avenue Knoxville, Tennessee
BA-J/EEI Thomas New - S.38258 William New - W.10802
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of a large number of soldiers with the surname New for the purpose of tracing ancestors, also, record of Richard New who received a land grant in 1655 in James City County, Virginia.
This office has no record of land granted prior to the Revolutionary War, hence no record of the grant cited by you.
Because of the great demand for Revolutionary War data and the limited clerical force available for furnishing such information, it has not been possible to comply with each request which requires such an amount of time and research. The records of Thomas New and William New are given herein as found in the claims for pension based upon their services in the Revolutionary War.
Thomas New S.38258
The date and place of birth and the names of the parents of Thomas New are not shown.
Thomas New enlisted in King William County, Virginia, October 6, 1776, served as a private in Captain Benjamin Temple's Company, Colonel Theodorick Bland's Regiment of Continental Dragoons, was in the battles of Somerset Court House, Brandywine and Germantown and was discharged November 25, 1778.
He was allowed pension on his application executed May 25, 1818, at which time he was aged sixty-five years. Said application was made in King William County, Virginia.
There are no data as to soldier's family.

In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name and address of person paid and possibly the date of death of the Revolutionary War pensioner, Thomas New(S.38258), you should address The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following data:
Thomas New, Certificate No. 14727, issued September 6, 1819, rate $8 per month, commenced May 25, 1818, Act of March 18, 1818, Virginia Agency.
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William New W.10802
William New was born November 21, 1761. The place of his birth and the names of his parents are not shown.
While residing in Franklin County, North Carolina, William New volunteered May 4, 1780, served as a private in Captain Meekins' Company, Colonel Benjamin Sewell's North Carolina Regiment, was at the battle of Gates' Defeat at Camden and was discharged in October, 1780; he again volunteered about May 1, 1781, served three months under Lieutenant Robert Hight and Colonel William Linton in the North Carolina Troops and went out scouting against the Tories.
After the Revolution, soldier lived in Franklin County, North Carolina, for about eight years; then moved to the Peedee River in Anson County, North Carolina; from there moved to Montgomery County, state not shown, where he lived for seven years; thence to Elbert County, Georgia, resided there about ten years; thence to Wilson County, Tennessee.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 28, 1832, while a resident of Wilson County, Tennessee, where he had then resided for about twenty-three years.
He died April 23, 1839, place not shown.
The soldier married June 23, 1813, in Wilson County, Tennessee, Frances, maiden name not shown.

Frances, widow of William New, was allowed pension on her application executed October 1, 1855, at which time she was aged eighty-two years and resided in Wilson County, Tennessee.
No reference is made to children.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name and address of person paid and possibly the date of death of the Revolutionary War pensioner, Frances New, widow of William New(W.10902), you should address The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following data:
Frances New, widow of William New, Certificate No.5804, issued June 5, 1856, rate $26.00 per annum, commenced February 3, 1853, Act of February 3, 1853, Tennessee(Nashville) Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

SPENCER DAVID SKEEN 138 LOGAN STREET DENVER, COLORADO
Nov. 8 1938.
Veterans Administration Bureau of Pensions Washington D.C. Gentlemen;
Wm. New served in the North Carolina militia during the Revolutionary war and applied for a pension in 1832. He drew this pension in Wilson County Tenn. Can You give me the names of his wife and children and the date of his death? 70990
Mathew Skeen, ensign, served in the militia in Augusta Co. Va. in 1742. Did he receive a pension? If so please give me what information You can about his family and date of his death.
Yours very truly
Spencer D. Skeen

Brief in the case of Frances Drew widow of William Wilson \ County and State of Tenn act 3 Febry 1833
Claim, ("original," or "increased." )
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Her husband was pensioned under the Act of June 7, 1832 at $25 00 and died 1839 Marriage proved by an eye witness to the
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Cohabitation, general reputation of marriage, her identity as the pensioner's widow; his death and her present widowhood proved by credible witnesses.
Name and residence of Agent E. G. Holliday Esq Lebanon Tenn
Thornton M. Plitt Examining Clerk.

Frances New, Widow of William Wilson Esq Tenn
adm 3 d Feby 1853
$26 00 a year from the proceeds of the act.
bequeath E. G. Holliday Esq Lebanon Tenn

Lebanon Tennessee April 30 1856
Com. of Pensions
Dear Sir
I made application sometime since for a pension for Mrs. Rev. & was informed that the fact of her marriage did not sufficiently appear, & that I must produce the witness of the marriage, or the family record, a copy of which I forwarded duly proven. The parties are un- willing to part with the original as it is valuable. I now send the proof of Mr Ellis who was present at the wedding.
I supposed this proof was forwarded but find it by some strange mishap among my papers. It was taken in January last. There is no doubt of the fairness & honesty of this case. Please look to my former letter accompanying the application & have action on this case

as early as possible, as Mrs. Reu is very old, & I wish her to get the benefit of the matter if possible before she goes hence to another world.
By giving Early attention you will oblige all parties & certainly fill one of the chairs designed by the Government
Hon. Mr. H. M. Smith Ed. M. L. Day

14,309 Ym New

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

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 ? Yes XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had ? Yes XIV. †If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service ? If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses ? Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct ? Yes 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 ? Yes 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 ? Yes
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.

Shaver, Miss Pension application Proof
E. J. Gallagher Lebanon Tenn

State of Tennessee ) On this the 8 day of Fe Wilson County ) 1856 came before me Justice of the Peace in & for the County of State and duly Empowered & authorized to administer to me - Mrs. Ellis to me well known aged 66 on the 26 November 1855, and whom duly certify is fully entitled to credit on and altogether veracious, who being due deposes & says - I was well acquainted on Francis & William Star - my acquaintance commenced as far back as the year 1811 - I was present at the marriage of said William and Francis Star, which occurred sometime in the year 1812 or 1813 - the month not remembered but it was during crop season, or the latter portion of the Spring. I know the fact that they lived together through many years, and that William Star is now dead. The old lady is now very far advanced in years. My information has always been her husband was a physician. I have been applied to for this deposition sometime ago, but it was never entirely convenient to give the same before this period.
Elizabeth Ellis
Sworn to and Subscribed this 8 day 1856
J. H. Hooker J.P.
State of Tennessee County of Wilson I, Frank J. McBlain clerk of the County court of said Co of Wilson certify that J. H. Hooker Esq. all his genuine nature appears to the foregoing affidavit was at the of signing the same an acting Justice of the Peace and and for the County of State of said duly Commissioned & qualified In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my and affixed the seal of my office at office Sewan. This 21st day of January A.D. 1856 J. H. McBlain Co