Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 16055, Charles Bowen, Va.

SERVICE
Va.
Bowen, Charles
NUMBER
S. 16055
carded
CONTENTS

21. Feby '34, trans. to Indiana, for 4th Sept. 1833 - Notice sent Major Hook, present -
Let J. Starn - Oct 12. '63
Indiana 3146 East Tennessee
Charles Bowen of Knox in the State of Tennessee who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Bowen of the Regt commanded by Col. Campbell in the Virginia line for 3 years -
Inscribed on the Roll of East Tennessee at the rate of 80 Dollars -- Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 15 th day of Dec r '32 and sent to Hon. J. D. Arnold. House of Reps.
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1832 -- 120- Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 th { March 1832 } 40-
$160-
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Nathan Rice Clerk, Book D Vol. 9 Page 96

N o 4,398
Declaration of Capt. Charles Borneo
In order to be placed on the pension List under the provision of the Act of Congress of the 4 th June 1832

Declaration - In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7 th 1832
State of Tennessee Knox County ss Circuit Court, August term 1832
On this 16 th day of August in the year 1832 personally appeared in court before the Honorable Samuel Powell, a judge of the Circuit Courts in said and State, once more presiding in the Circuit Court of said County, being a court of record having the power of fine & imprisonment - Charles Bowens, a resident of Blount County, in the State of Tennessee, aged eighty two years in September last, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declarations, in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7 th 1832, - That he entered the service of the United States, during the Revolutionary war, and served as follows - the particular time he is unable to say - but knows that he served under the command of Captain Bowens a brother of his father, under the command of Captain John Campbell, and was in the Battle of Kings Mountain, under the command of Captain William Edmundson who was then killed, that his brother Reuben Bowens, was also a Captain in the service at the time, and was likewise killed in the Battle of Kings Mountain, in this battle Col o William Campbell commanded - and Col o Cleveland also was a commander - during the action by some means, declarant obtained information that Reuben Bowens his brother was killed, and being much distressed and enspurred, proceeded in search of his brother, hoping that he was only wounded - in his search for his brother he discovered his Captain William Edmundson dead, or dying having heard that in the head - declarant adorned with a hat being sensible of his danger, till within fifteen or twenty paces of the enemy declarant, stopped looking a

he leveled his Gun and shot, the first man who hoisted the flag-announcing the enemy and immediately turned his back to the tree, to re- load his Gun, when Col o Cleveland ad- vanced, called an alertance for the counter-sign, which alertance did not immediately recollect nor could he give it, Col o Cleveland instantly leveled his rifle at Alexander's head and attempted to fire, but the Gun snapped. Alexander jumped at Cleveland seized him by the collar, drew his tom-hawk, and would have struck it in Cleveland's head if his Arm had not been crossed by a sol- dier by the name of Beckham, who knew the parties - Alexander immedi- ately recollects the counter-sign, which was "Blueford" named it, and Cleve- land dropped his gun, and clasped Alexander in his arms - The person who hoisted the flag was twice shot dead, besides the time this alertance shot, but by whom he knows not - The offi- cer received a discharge from Col o Mr Campbell but on at- tempting to make it answer him some valuable property he failed and he threw it away as he thinks - This Alex- ander, was afterwards Commissioned a Captain by Governor Randolph in the State of Virginia on the 20 th of July 1785, of the Company of the 2 nd Regiment of Militia of the County of Washington, which Commissi- on is herewith sent, That after receiving this Commission he was engaged in various service scouts as a spy after the Indians who were committing depredations on the Americans and with a detachment made a tour from his

Then residence through Markasin Gap through the Gap Cove, then on to the head of Sandy and down that river, near to the river and after some time he does not recollect now how long returned home, and was successively at periods, engaged in similar service, - that at the commencement of the Revolutionary war, he was living at a place called the Crab Orchard at the head of Holston, in Washington County, Virginia - was there about twenty five or several years, also having been there in the year 1749 - on 2 years River Virginia that his residence was in the same place, the Crab Orchard for several years after the date of his Commission, and during all that time he was very often in service in opposi- tion to the Indians, and in scouts after them and he very likely in all his service after his Commission as Captain in active service would exceed two years, he further be- lieves that during the Revolutionary war he was in active service for more than two years, altho' the different periods of ser- vice are not recollectable nor does he now believe he was in any other engagement or battle of consequence since the Battle of Kings Mountain - a portion of his service during the Revolution, was against the Tories, who were numerous in his section of Country - when he finished the service in the revolutionary war, he was drafted but was a volunteer 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 -
Given & subscribed, the day and year aforesaid being the 16th day of August 1832 -
his Charles Brown mark
Subscribed M c Mahan Clk

We Peter Waggoner, a clergyman, residing in Knox County, James Monroe, in the same place hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Charles Rowen, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declarations; that we believe him to be eighty two years of age in September last, that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion -
Known to and subscribed in Open Court the 16 th day of August 1887.
Peter Waggoner
A. J. Morris
Sub-Mrs. Snow Elk
And the said Court, do hereby declare its 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 for the certificate, that it appears to it that Peter Waggoner who has signed the preceding affi- davit certificate is a clergyman residing in the County of Knox, adjoining Blount County, and that James Monroe, who has also signed the same is a resident in the same county, and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit =
S. Morris, Jr. of the Committee of the State of Tennessee
State of Tennessee
Knox County
D. William Irone Clerk of the Circuit Court for the county and state aforesaid do hereby certify, that the foregoing con-

Taken the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of Charles Darrow, for a pension—
Seal
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my private seal, having no seal of Office, at Office in Knoxville The 16 th day of August 1832,
William Stram
I, Thomas D. Arnold one of the Members of the Congress of the United States, in the house of Representatives, from the State of Tennessee do hereby state that William Stram is Clerk of the Circuit Court of Knox County, in said State of Tennessee. And that the signature of said Stram to the foregoing certificate as Clerk are genuine.
Given under my hand at Knoxville the 12 th Nov - 1832
Thos. D. Arnold

- Amended Declaration -
State of Tennessee
Union County
Charles Bowen - an applicant for a pension under the provisions of an Act of Congress passed June 7th 1831. Makes oath that the reason why his application was made in the County of Knox and not in the County of Blount when he resided at the time his application was made was that his former residence had been in Knox County, and in that County his reputation and character was best known - and in addition to this the Court house in Knox County was nearer to his residence than was the Court house in Blount County, that if his application had been made in Blount he is not sure that he could have there produced as satisfactory and credible testimony of his character and reputation as a soldier of the Revolution as he could and did produce in the Circuit Court of Knox County - Further he intended shortly after his declaration was made to remove to, and has now removed to, and is residing in Knox County, with the widow of his deceased son William Bowen - And hopes the reason will be satisfactory the deficiencys as his residence in Blount had been but for a very short period -
Sworn to and subscribed
before me this 12th day of November 1832
S
dis Charles Bowen marks -
For J. P. North J. P. Peck
State of Tennessee
Union County
Personally appeared before me the undersigned a justice of

The plea for the County of Union in the State of Tennessee, Charles Brown, who being duly sworn deponeth 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 recollections he served not less than the periods mentioned below and in the following grades - For Three Months, as a private soldier drafted - That he then volunteered for Six Months, as a private soldier, he afterwards volunteered for Three Months, and served as a private soldier, he again volunteered for Six Months and served as a private soldier, and again for the period of Three Months he volunteered and served as a private soldier - and was again in the service as a volunteer for Three Months, as a private soldier, and was in the Battle of Kings Mountain as stated in his declarations, he served some other short terms as a volunteer after the town was The period he does not precisely recollect, so as give any definite time to them - he further after obtaining his commission as Captain was out in service, he feels as sure as a Captain for more than two years adding the different periods together -
Sworn to and subscribed before his Charles Brown Mark - May the 12 th Nov 1832. J. A. C. P. of the D. P.

Application for a transfer
State of Indiana } ss County of Putnam }
On this third day of
February 1834 before me the subscriber a justice of the peace for the said county of Putnam personally appeared Charles Bowen, who on his oath declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the Company commanded by Captain William Edmiston in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Campbell in the service of the United States that his name was placed on the Pension roll of the East Tennessee Agency in the State of Tennessee from whence he has lately removed that he now resides in the State of Indiana where he intends to remain and wishes his pension to be there payable in future The following are his reasons for removing from Tennessee to Indiana (town), for the purpose of living in Indiana with his son who had previously emigrated to said State of Indiana sworn and subscribed to } Charles Bowen before me this day of year } aforesaid Isaac Nathan - Justice
State of Indiana } ss Putnam County }
Be it known that on this 3rd day of February 1834 Lewis Shell and Charles Bowen Jr personally appeared before me a justice

of the peace in and for said county of Putnam who being duly sworn state on oath that Charles Bowen who has taken the above oath is the identical person described in the above affidavit signed by him
sworn to and subscribed before me the date above written Isaac Mahan Justice
Lewis Shell Charles Bowen
State of Indiana } Putnam county } I Isaac Mahan a justice of the peace in and for said county certify that Charles Bowen and Lewis Shell who have subscribed and sworn to the foregoing affidavit are persons of veracity Given under my hand seal this 3 rd February 1834 Isaac Mahan Justice
State of Indiana } Putnam county } I Arthur M c Gaushey clerk of the county of Putnam aforesaid certify that Isaac Mahan Esquire whose name appears to the three foregoing certificate, is now and was at the time of signing the same a duly authorized and acting Justice of the peace in and for said county of Putnam and that the signatures purporting to be his are genuine Given under my hand and seal of Office this 3 rd day of February 1834 A. M c Gaushey Clerk

November 4, 1939.
Mrs. R. T. Bowen P. O. Box 95 Bluefield, West Virginia.
BA-J/ILL one Charles Bowen S. 16055
Dear Madam:
The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S. 16055, based upon service of Charles Bowen in the Revolutionary War.
Charles Bowen was born in September 1749 on a farm on the James River, in Virginia; the names of his parents were not given.
While residing at Crab Orchard, at the head of Holston River, Washington County, Virginia, he enlisted and served as private on different tours of three and six months, amounting in all to two years, in Captain Bowen's (his brother's) company, in Captain John Campbell's company and in Captain William Edmonson's company, Colonel William Campbell's Virginia regiment, during which service he was in the battle of King's Mountain in which his brother, Reese Bowen, also a captain, was killed. Charles Bowen stated that, being much distressed at the information regarding his brother, Reese, he "proceeded to search for his brother, hoping that he was only wounded: in his search for his brother, he discovered his captain, William Edmonson, dead or dying, having been shot in the head; declarant, (Charles Bowen) advanced without being sensible of his danger, till within fifteen or twenty paces of the enemy, stepped behind a tree, levelled his gun and shot at the first man who hoisted the flag among the enemy. and immediately turned his back to the tree to reload his gun, when Colonel Cleveland advanced and called on declarant for the countersign, which declarant did not immediately recollect, nor could he give; Colonel Cleveland instantly levelled his rifle at declarant's breast and attempted to fire, but the gun snapped; declarant jumped at Colonel Cleveland, seized his tomahawk and would have sunk it in Cleveland's head if his arm had not been arrested by a soldier by the name of Beauhannon, who knew both parties. Declarant immediately recollected the countersign, which was "Bluford," named it and Colonel Cleveland dropped

dropped his gun, and clasped declarant in his arms."
After the Revolutionary War, Charles Bowen resided in Washington County, Virginia. He was commissioned there July 20, 1785, Captain of the 2 nd company, 2 nd regiment of Washington County Virginia Militia and served on frequent tours against the Indians, at one time through Moccasin Gap, and at another time at the head of Sandy River. These services amounted in all to two years.
Charles Bowen was allowed pension on his application executed August 16, 1832, at which time he resided in Blount County, Tennessee, to which county he had moved from Knox County, in that same state. In November 1832, he returned to Knox County and lived there at the home of the widow of his deceased son, William; the name of William's widow and the date of his death are not shown. In 1834, the soldier was living with his son, Charles Bowen, in Putnam County, Indiana.
The name of the wife of the soldier, Charles Bowen, and the date and place of their marriage were not given.
In 1863, reference was made to grandchildren of Charles Bowen, the soldier, but their names were not designated; one of them lived then in Bainbridge, Indiana, others in "rebel states".
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name and address of person paid and, possible, the date of death of this pensioner, you should apply to The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, this city, and furnish the following data:
Charles Bowen Certificate #3146 Issued December 15, 1832 Rate $80 per annum Commenced March 4, 1831 Act of June 7, 1832 Indiana Agency.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

Charles Bowen Commission Sworn to in Court 16 th Aug. 1735
John Campbell C.W.C.
Charles Bowen S.F. 16055. Va.

Copy this
N o 16055
Chas. Bowen
THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA.
To
Charles Bowen Esq r
Greeting :
KNOW you, that from the special trust and confidence which is reposed in your fidelity, courage, activity, and good conduct, our GOVERNOR, with the advice of the Council of State, doth appoint you the said
Captain
of the 2 d Company of
the 2 d
Regiment of Militia of the County of Washington to take rank as such agreeable to the date and number of this Commission. IN testimony whereof, these our Letters are made patent. Witness, his Excellency PATRICK HENRY, Esquire, our
said Governor, at Richmond, this
20 th
day of
July
1785.
(REGISTERD.)
Tho s Meriwether
By W l By Randolph
N o 2

R
16055 INVALID.
File No. 16,055
Charles Bowen
See New War
Act: June 7" 32
Index:—Vol. / , Page 45
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1908 May 9 Hist. to Charles Bowen, N.C.M. 1912 Dec 3 Hist. to Mrs. A.S. Bowen N.C.M. 1936 - June 8 - Hist. to Mrs. J.B. Flennex-ILL. 1936 - Oct. 15 - Hist. to Harry L. Mills - ILL. 1939 - Jan. 13 - Hist. to Mrs. B.F. Hughes - ILL. 1939 - Nov. 4 - Hist. to Mrs. R. Bowen - ILL. See letter in Rev - N.Y. Waken. S. 7800 - ILL.

November 4, 1939.
Mrs. R. T. Bowen P. O. Box 95 Bluefield, West Virginia.
BA-J/ILL Charles Bowen S. 16055 William Walker = See letter in this claim. S. 7800
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of Charles Bowen who served from Virginia and William Walker who received pension in Darke County, Ohio.
The records of Charles Bowen, pension claim, S. 16055, and William Walker, pension claim, S. 7800, are furnished you herewith.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

January 21, 1939
Mrs. J. T. Bowen 1616 Linden Memphis, Tennessee.
BA-J/ILL Charles Bowen S. 16055
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Charles Bowen, a pensioner of Blount County, Tennessee, also, information in regard to Captain Arthur Bowen and William Poston, both of Washington County, Virginia.
A search of the Revolutionary War records of this office has been made and no claim for pension or bounty land found which was made to the United States based upon service of an Arthur Bowen or William Poston. The record of Charles Bowen is furnished you herein, as found in his claim for pension, S. 16055, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
Charles Bowen was born in September 1749, on a farm on the James River, in Virginia; the names of his parents are not shown.
the other mother's name While residing at Crab Orchard, at the head of the Holston River, Washington County, Virginia, he enlisted and served as private on different tours of three and six months, amounting in all to two years, in Captain Bowen's (his brother's) company, in Captain John Campbell's company, and in Captain William Edmonson's company, Colonel William Campbell's Virginia regiment, during which service he was in the battle of King's Mountain; Reese Bowen, also a captain, was killed there. Charles Bowen stated that, being much distressed at the information regarding his brother, Reese Bowen, he "proceeded to search for said brother, hoping that he was only wounded; in his search for his brother, he discovered his Captain, William Edmonson, dead or dying, having been shot in the head: declarant (Charles Bowen) advanced without being sensible of his danger, till within fifteen or twenty paces of the enemy, stepped behind a tree to reload his gun, when Colonel Cleveland advanced and called on declarant for the countersign, which declarant did not immediately recollect, nor could he give; Colonel Cleveland instantly levelled his rifle at declarant's breast and

attempted to fire, but the gun snapped: declarant jumped at Colonel Cleveland, seized him by the collar, drew his tomahawk and would have sunk it in Cleveland's head if his arm had not been arrested by a soldier by the name of Beauhannon, who knew both parties. Declarant immediately recollected the countersign, which was Blueford, named it, and Colonel Cleveland dropped his gun, and clasped declarant in his arms".
After the Revolutionary War, Charles Bowen resided in Washington County, Virginia. He was commissioned there July 2 d , 1785, Captain, 2 d company, 2 d regiment, Washington County, Virginia militia and served on frequent tours against the Indians, at one time through Moccasin Gap, another time at the head of Sandy River: these services amounted in all to two years.
Charles Bowen was allowed pension on his application executed August 16, 1832, at which time he resided in Blount County, Tennessee, having moved there from Knox County, Tennessee. In November 1832, he returned to said Knox County and resided at the home of the widow of his deceased son, William: the name of William's widow and the date of his death are not shown. In 1834 (February), the soldier was living with his son, Charles Bowen, in Putnam County, Indiana.
The name of the wife of the soldier, Charles Bowen, is not shown, nor the date and place of their marriage.
In 1863, reference was made to grandchildren of the soldier, Charles Bowen, one of whom lived in Bainbridge, Indiana, others in "rebel states", but the names of said grandchildren were not stated.
Very truly yours,
A. D. MILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

January 13, 1939.
Mrs. B. F. Hughes Route #3 Versailles, Kentucky.
BA-J/ILL Charles Bowen S. 16055
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Charles Bowen, a brother of Lieutenant Rees Bowen and Colonel William Bowen.
The data which follow are found in the papers on file in pension claim, S. 16055, based upon service in the Revolutionary War of Charles Bowen.
Charles Bowen was born in September 1749, on a farm on the James River, in Virginia; the names of his parents are not shown.
While residing at Crab Orchard, at the head of the Holston River, Washington County, Virginia, he enlisted, served as private on different tours of three and six months, amounting in all to two years, in Captain Reese Bowen's (his brother's) company, in Captain John Campbell's company, and in Captain William Edmonson's company, Colonel William Campbell's Virginia regiment, during which service he was in the battle of King's Mountain, in which his brother, Reese Bowen, also a captain, was killed. Charles Bowen stated that, being much distressed at the information regarding his brother, Reese, he "proceeded to search for his brother, hoping that he was only wounded; in his search for his brother, he discovered his captain, William Edmonson, dead or dying, having been shot in the head: declarant (Charles Bowen) advanced without being sensible of his danger, til within fifteen or twenty paces of the enemy, stepped behind a tree to reload his gun, when Colonel Cleveland advanced and called on declarant for the countersign, which declarant did not immediately recollect, nor could he give it; Colonel Cleveland instantly levelled his rifle at declarant's breast and attempted to fire, but the gun snapped: declarant jumped at Colonel Cleveland, seized him by the collar, drew his tomahawk and would have sunk it in Cleveland's head if his arm had not been arrested by a soldier by the name of Beauhannan, who knew both parties. Declarant immediately recollected the countersign,

which was "Blueford", named it, and Colonel Cleveland dropped his gun, and clasped declarant in his arms".
After the Revolutionary War, Charles Bowen resided in Washington County, Virginia. He was commissioned there July 20, 1785, Captain, 2 d company, 2 d regiment, Washington County Virginia Militia and served on frequent tours against the Indians, at one time through Moccasin Gap, another time at the head of Sandy River; these services amounted in all to two years.
Charles Bowen was allowed pension on his application executed August 16, 1832, at which time he resided in Blount County, Tennessee, having moved there from Knox County, Tennessee. In November 1832, he returned to said Knox County and resided there at the home of the widow of his deceased son, William; the name of William's widow and the date of his death are now shown. In February 1834, the soldier was living with his son, Charles Bowen, in Putnam County, Indiana.
The name of the wife of the soldier, Charles Bowen, is not shown nor the date and place of their marriage.
In 1863, reference was made to grandchildren of of the soldier, one of whom lived in Bainbridge, Indiana, others in "rebel states", but the names of said grandchildren were not stated.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

October 15, 1936.
Mrs. Harry L. Wells W. Walnut Road Greencastle, Indiana.
BA-J/ILL Charles Bowen S. 16055
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Charles Bowen who served from Virginia, a pensioner in 1831.
The data which follow were found in pension claim, S. 16055, based upon service of Charles Bowen in that war.
Charles Bowen was born in September 1749, on a farm on the James River, in Virginia; the names of his parents were not given.
While residing at Crab Orchard, at the head of the Holston River, Washington County, Virginia, he enlisted, served as private on different tours of three and six months, amounting in all to two years, in Captain Bowen's (his brother's) company, in Captain John Campbell's company, and in Captain William Edmonson's company, Colonel William Campbell's Virginia regiment, during which service he was in the battle of King's Mountain in which his brother, Reese Bowen, also a Captain, was killed. Charles Bowen stated that, being much distressed at the information regarding his brother, Reese, he "proceeded to search for his brother, hoping that he was only wounded; in his search for his brother, he discovered his Captain, William Edmonson, dead or dying, having been shot in the head: declarant (Charles Bowen) advanced without being sensible of his danger, till within fifteen or twenty paces of the enemy, stopped behind a tree, levelled his gun and shot at the first man who hoisted the flag among the enemy, and immediately turned his back to the tree to reload his gun, when Colonel Cleveland advanced and called on declarant for the countersign, which declarant did not immediately recollect, nor could he give it; Colonel Cleveland instantly levelled his rifle at declarant's breast, and attempted to fire, but the gun snapped; declarant jumped at Colonel

Cleveland, seized him by the collar, drew his tomahawk and would have sunk it in Cleveland's head if his arm had not been arrested by a soldier by the name of Beauhannon, who knew both parties. Declarant immediately recollected the countersign, which was "Blueford", named it, and Colonel Cleveland dropped his gun, and clasped declarant in his arms."
After the Revolutionary War, Charles Bowen resided in Washington County, Virginia. He was commissioned there July 2, 1785, Captain, 2 d company, 2 d regiment, Washington County Virginia militia and served on frequent tours against the Indians, at one time through Moccasin Gap, another time at the head of Sandy River; these services amounted in all to two years.
Charles Bowen was allowed pension on his application executed August 16, 1832, at which time he resided in Blount County, Tennessee, having moved there from Knox County, Tennessee. In November 1832, he returned to said Knox County, and resided there with the widow of his deceased son, William; the name of William's widow and the date of his death were not given. In February 1834, the soldier was living with his son, Charles Bowen, Jr., in Putnam County, Indiana. The name of the soldier's wife and the place of their marriage were not stated.
In 1863, reference was made to grandchildren of the soldier, one of whom lived in Bainbridge, Indiana, others in "rebel states", but the names of said grandchildren were not stated.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

June 8, 1936.
Mrs. J. B. Fleener 5222 Broadway Terrace Oakland, California.
BA-J/ILL Charles Bowen S. 16055
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you state that the record of John Brown, R. 1277, which was furnished you May 2, 1936, is not the one in whom you are interested, that you desire the records of John Brown and his father, James Brown, of North Carolina, John having married Sally Bowen, also, records of Charles Bowen, in regard to whom you gave more information, and John Francum of North Carolina, Samuel Harkness, John Barnett of Maryland, and of soldiers with surnames Harrison and Alexander.
There are no claims for pension on file based upon service in the Revolutionary War of John Barnett of Maryland, John Francum or Samuel Harkness. No records could be identified as those of the John and James Brown in whom you are interested. The surnames Alexander and Harrison are borne many times on the Revolutionary War records, and in order to undertake a search of those records, the full name of a soldier is essential in addition to all available data for identification of any particular record. All spellings of these surnames were used in the search of the records.
The record of Charles Bowen is given herein as found in the papers on file in his claim for pension, S. 16055.
Charles Bowen was born in September 1749, on a farm on the James River, in Virginia; the names of his parents were not given.
While residing at Crab Orchard, at the head of the Holston River, Washington County, Virginia, he enlisted, served as a private on different tours of three and six months, amounting in all to two

years, in Captain Bowen's (his brother's) company, in Captain John Campbell's company, and in Captain William Edmonson's company, Colonel William Campbell's Virginia regiment, during which service he was in the battle of Kings' Mountain in which his brother, Reese Bowen, also a Captain, was killed. Charles Bowen stated that, being much distressed at the information regarding said brother, Reese, he "proceeded to search for his brother, hoping that he was only wounded; in his search for his brother, he discovered his Captain, William Edmonson, dead or dying, having been shot in the head. Declarant (Charles Bowen) advanced without being sensible of his danger, till within fifteen or twenty paces of the enemy declarant stopped behind a tree, levelled his gun and shot at the first man who hoisted the flag among the enemy, and immediately turned his back to the tree to reload his gun, when Colonel Cleveland advanced, called on declarant for the countersign, which declarant did not immediately recollect, nor could he give it; Colonel Cleveland instantly levelled his rifle at declarant's breast, and attempted to fire, but the gun snapped; declarant jumped at Colonel Cleveland, seized him by the collar, drew his tomahawk and would have sunk it in Cleveland's head if his arm had not been arrested by a soldier by the name of Beauhannon, who knew the parties. Declarant immediately recollected the countersign, which was "Blueford", named it, and Cleveland dropped his gun, and clasped declarant in his arms.
After the Revolutionary War, Charles Bowen resided in Washington County, Virginia. He was commissioned there July 2, 1785, Captain, 2 d company, 2 d regiment, Washington County Virginia militia, and served on frequent tours against the Indians, at one time through Moccasin Gap, another time at the head of Sandy River; these services amounted in all to two years.
Charles Bowen was allowed pension on his application executed August 16, 1832, at which time he resided in Blount County, Tennessee, having moved there from Knox County, in that state. In November 1832, he returned to Knox County, Tennessee, and resided there with the widow of his deceased son, William; he did not state the name of William's widow, nor give the date of his death. In February 1834, the soldier

was a resident of Putnam County, Indiana, where he lived with his son, Charles Bowen, Jr.
Charles Bowen, the soldier, did not state the name of his wife, nor give the date and place of their marriage.
In 1863, reference was made to grandchildren of the soldier, one of whom lived in Bainbridge, Indiana, others in "rebel states", but the names of said grandchildren were not stated.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

Information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau. Charles Bosren S.F. 16055
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     ✓ Served at various times more than 2 yrs. Pvt. Reese Brown John Campbell William Edmondson ✓ John Campbell Va. 6.   July 20 1785- 2 yrs. Capt. 2 nd Co. 2 nd Regt. militia Va.   *Soldier's brother killed at Kings Mountain  
Battles engaged in, Kings Mountain Residence of soldier at enlistment, Great Orchard, Wash Co. Va. Date of application for pension, Aug. 16, 1832 Residence at date of application, Blount Co. Tenn. Age at date of application, Born Sept 1749 in Farnes Parish Remarks: In 1832 he was living with the widow of his deceased son Wm in Knox Co. Tenn. had in 1834 with his son re-named Shadrach. Date of last payment of pension & probable date of death etc. Unfortunate Purposes.
Very respectfully, (Son Wm was dead in 1832)

Mrs. J. T. Bowen Memphis, Tenn. Dec. 6, '38 1616 Linden
Veterans Administration, Washington, W. C.
Gentlemen: Do you have the Revolutionary War pension record of Chas. Bowen of Blount Co. Tenn. He received his pension in 1832, but I believe he enlisted in Washington Co. Va.
I should also like to know whether or not you have any record of land grants made to Capt. Arthur Bowen or William Poston of Washington Co. Va.
Any assistance you can give will be most appreciated.
Very sincerely yours. (Mrs. J. T.) May C. Bowen

R.3. Versailles, Ky.,
Dec. 1. 1938.
181 v
U. S. Commissioner of Pensions, Pension Bureau, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sirs:
I am enclosing a self addressed, stamped envelop and would greatly appreciate any information you might be able to give me about Charles Bowen in the Revolutionary War. He was brother to Lieut Rees Bowen, and Col. William Bowen.
Did Charles or his family ever receive a pension?
And from what state? was his application? (Some of the books at Frankfort, Ky. say he moved to South Carolina and some say to Tennessee.)
Do you have the name of his wife and children? if so please name them for me.
Did he or his family ever have the pension sent to him or them into the state of Kentucky?
I am trying to find out if this Charles was the father of my great, great grand father, Frederick Bowen, who married Patsey Morton.
Thank you very, very, much for any information you can give me.
yours sincerely,
Mrs. B. F. Hughes R.3. Versailles Ky.

VETERANS ADMINISTRATION
WASHINGTON
December 3, 1938.
YOUR FILE REFERENCE:
Mrs. B.F. Hughes, R#3, Versailles, Kentucky.
IN REPLY REFER TO: BA-G BOWEN, Charles
Dear Madam:
The postage enclosed with your letter of recent date is herewith returned. No postage is required on replies to official inquiries.
Your communication is being given attention.
By direction,
W. C. BLACK, Chief Clerk.
Enclosure: (1) stamped envelope
Veterans Administration Form 3158 Return of Postage

to me Oct 15
Greencastle, Ind.
Sept. 21, 1936.
Veterans Administration, Rev. War Records Division, Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen;—
Do you have record of Chas. Bowen , Private in Virginia Militia, pensioned in 1831.?
Would appreciate any information you can give me.
Respt.
Mrs. Harry L. Wells.
Greencastle,
Ind.
W. Walnut Road

ESPERANZA CHAPTER Oakland, California
5222 Broadway Terrace, Oakland, California. May 31, 1936.
Veterans Administration, Washington, D. C.
Attention - Mr. A. D. Hiller, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.
Dear Sir:
Please accept my thanks for your letter of May 2, 1936. The JOHN BROWN mentioned in your letter is not the relative whom our applicant is seeking.
A John Brown - son of James Brown - Revolutionary soldier in North Carolina Militia - Brown massacred near Lookout Mountain. The John Brown I am looking for married SALLY BOWEN. Charles Bowen was in King Mountain battle under his brother Captain William Bowen. Would you let me have the service data of both JAMES BROWN & John Brown - Charles Bowen - as I may be able to get data on their families that would establish the ancestry of the applicant I am working on.
My grandfather's name was George Francum (Frankham- Frankhum) son of Major John Francum (or other name spelling) of North Carolina. The Census of 1790 shows father and son as having been of Burke County, N. C. Major John Francum married Caroline..... George Francum married Emily Ward - presumably in Indiana in 1830-31. May I have any data you may have on this named.
My great grandfather - Samuel Harkness was born in Ireland Jan. 1, 1763 and came to America in his 18th year and settled in Washington, D. C. died April 25, 1830 in Washington, D. C. and married Susanna Alexander Mar. 13, 1798. She was supposed to be from Cecil County, Maryland but I believe is of the Virginia Alexanders. She died when her daughter was born - Susannah Alexander Harkness - Jan. 17, 1800, and her daughter (Susanna Alexander Harkness) married Robert M. Harrison of Kent County, Maryland. She was born Jan. 17, 1800 - died April 5, 1859. Harrison was born October 10, 1793. Was Samuel Harkness a Revolutionary Soldier. Have you a Harrison of Kent County and an Alexander of Cecil County that were Revolutionary Soldiers that would be of this family. Susannah Alexander Harrison and Robert M. Harrison named their first child John Barnett Harrison. John Barnett was a Revolutionary soldier. Maryland Records - Kilby Laws. Rev. War. Pensions Page 319... Robert Barnett - Private Rev. Army of Frederick Co. (U.S. Pension Rolls 1835 - Page 13.) Oath of Fidelity Maryland Records - Harford Co. Page 239 - John Barnett.
Will it be too much trouble to let me have data on - John Brown and his father James Brown -- Charles Bowen --- Major John Francum -- Samuel Harkness -- ....Alexander -- .....Harrison --- John Barnett.
Rev. James Alexander Harkness
John Barnett

I am inclosing an Airmail stamp for reply.
Thanking you for your courtesy, I am
Respectfully,
Jessie Boudinot Flenner
Jessie Boudinot Flenner, Genealogical Chairman, Esperanza Chapter, D.A.R.
Mrs. Jesse Blair Flenner.
Airmail Stamp & Envr. att. S.

930 Tenth St.
Chattanooga Tenn.
U.S. Com. of Pensions.
Washington D.C.
Dear Sir,
I am anxious to obtain some information of our Virginia Ancestors who served in the Revolutionary war, and wish to know if Pensions or Lands were given to any of the following names, for services rendered.
Rice Babin, Charles Babin, several John Babin, also

Edward West, Reece Bowen and J. Edward West were Officers in the war, probably Lieutenants, all lived in Virginia.
Respectfully
Mrs A. S. Bowen.

Barnbridge Vind Oct- the 3- 68
Mr Barrett Com Pensions Washington City
Sir
Some time ago there was a letter Recd here enquiring after the heirs of Charles Baver a Revolutionary soldier a pensioner transferred from Tennessee to this Putnam County Indiana stating that there was pension money due him or his heirs please inform me how much there is and who can draw it and the court to be per- to obtain it as there is no heirs living but grand

Children and they are all in The Rebel States but one he lives here and is loyal Can he draw the money and if so to whom and how should application be made
Do you pay Pensions to widows of Deceased Soldiers of the U S Army who enlisted for six months and have died in the Service
An answer to the above inquiries will be Thankful Received
Very Respectfully
John Mear

Washington City & Decr 10 th 1832 District of Columbia
I do hereby certify that Zachariah Booth whom offend legitimation is hereunto offered in an acting justice of the peace for the county of Knox and state of Tennessee and that I have exam- ined the said legitimation and believe it to be genuine.
Wm D. Foxworth
Charles G. H. Thompson for a. P. Lewis
B. 4.328
3 Dec 1832

State of Tennessee Knox County
I Charles McElroy Clerk of The Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the County and State aforesaid do hereby certify that William Irwin County Clerk before whom the foregoing amended declaration was sworn to and subscribed by Charles Bowers & before whom the foregoing affidavit was sworn to and subscribed by the said Charles Bowers is now and was at the time of signing his name to said declaration under affidavit in all things true to the best of his knowledge and belief and his signature thereunto is genuine.
Given under my hand and seal of office at office in Knox ville the 12th Nov 1832
Chas McElroy By his Dep J. Irwin
State of Tennessee
I James Park Chairman of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for Knox County Certify that Charles McElroy is clerk of said Court that William Irwin is his Deputy and that the foregoing Certificate of the Clerk is in all particulars true.
Given under my hand at Knoxville 12th Nov 1832 -
James Park Chairman Knox County Court