Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 8399, William Bradley, N.C.

SERVICE
NUMBER
No. 6
Bradley, William or. Bradly, Aspasia
No. 8399
BL Rej. 89048-1855-
CONTENTS

S. 914 So. Carolina Aspasia Bradley
widow of William Bradley who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 6 th day of May 32 and sent to
J. Lumpkin Present
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 304 Vol. 2

The State of South Carolina } The open Greenville District } Court
On this the twenty third day of March 1850 personally appeared in open court before John Watson, Judge of the Court of Ordinary for Greenville District South Carolina, now sitting, Aspasia Bradley, widow of William Bradley deceased, a resident of the District of Greenville & State of South Carolina, aged ninety five years, who being first duly sworn according to law, both on her oath, make the follow- ing declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress "granting pensions to certain widows" - That she is the widow of William Bradley deceased, who was a soldier in the Revolutionary War under the command of Major Carmuth, Col Morgan & other offi- cers. He lived in South Carolina, on Brasfield River, where Big Buffalo Creek empties into the River, now a part of Rutherford County, when he ent- ered the service of the United States.

The year he entered the army this informant cannot state, but to the best of her recollection it was towards the first of the war in the Southern States & he served several years & continued in the service some time or three years. He was wounded in the battle of Kings Mountain, in the right arm & never afterwards was able to return to the service. This informant resides in the same neighborhood with her husband before they were married but she does not remember distinctly his services - she knows that on one tour he came over into South Carolina against the Cherokee Indians - William Bradley always went out as a volunteer in all the service he performed. This informant does not remember that he ever had any documentary evidence of his services. She does not now know of any person by whom she can prove her husband's services.
This applicant further declares that she was born about the year Seventeen hundred & sixty fifty five, as she was eighteen years old when she was

married, & she well remembers that she was married the year peace was made with Great Britain in the year 1783 - Her husband William Brody died about forty years since in June 1810. He was killed by the running away of his team of horses returning from market - that she was not married to him until he had left the service in consequence of his wounds at the battle of Kings Mountain - but she was married the year peace was made which was long previous to January 1794 - She further swears that she is now a widow, & that she has never before made application for a Pension, & has never married since the death of her husband William Brody - She remembers that her first child was born two years after her marriage in 1785. Her husband was five or six years older than herself or her mother more - she has no record of their ages - they were married in Rutherford County North Carolina by a Baptist clergyman named Logan - they continued

to live there on Brod line until they moved in to Summerville District South Carolina where her husband died as above stated.
She hereby acknowledges every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and declares that her name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state - sworn to & subscribed the day & year aforesaid.
In Witness whereof the undersigned has hereunto set her hand the day & year aforesaid.
Aspasia P. Brody mark
We Jesse Center a clergyman residing in the District of Summerville and William Gofset residing in the same hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Aspasia Brody widow of William Brody, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration that we believe her to be ninety five years of age, that her husband William Brody is deceased & believed in the neigh- =borhood where he resided at his death & where his widow still resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion - Sworn & subscribed the day & year aforesaid.
In Witness whereof the undersigned has hereunto set his hand the day & year aforesaid.
William Gofset mark Jesse Center

89,048
M Taylor
Attorney
Mush Creek P.O.
Greenhorn District
So. Ca

State of South Carolina Greenville District } ss on this 5 th day of April A.D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty five Personally appeared before me a Magistrate within and for the district and State aforesaid Aspasia Bradley Aged about ninety seven years, a resident of Greenville District State of South Carolina who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of William Bradley deceased who was a private in the company commanded by Captain [blank] in the Regiment of [blank] commanded by [blank] in the Battle of Ranges Mountain and that her said husband was a volunteer and was honorably discharged at [blank] on the [blank] of [blank] A.D.
She further States that she was married to the said William Bradley in the State of North Carolina about the year 1785 by Rev Joseph Logan and that her name before her said marriage was Aspasia Sprigg, that her husband, at Greenville South Carolina on the 4 th day of June A.D. 1808 and that she is now a widow she makes this declaration for the purpose of obta- ining the Bounty land to which she may be intitled under the act approved March the 3. 1855 and she further States that there is no record of marriage Aspasia long Bradley mark
we Washington Nicoll and Henry B Brune assistants of Greenville District in the State of South Carolina upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Aspasia Bradley in our presence, and that we believe from the appe- arance and statements of the applicant that she is the identical person she represents herself to be Washington Nicoll Henry B. Brune

State of South Carolina Greenville District
I the undersigned Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas & General Sessions for Greenville District in the State of South Carolina do hereby certify that D. Stewart before whom the foregoing Declaration was made, is a law- ful & qualified magistrate for Green- ville District.
In testimony whereof I have here- unto set my hand and seal of office this 14th day of April 1855.
J. Noke C.C.Pd. G.D.

James L. Orr, M.C.
Thos. Lumpkin Esq. Inverness House Washington D.C.

House of Reps. 2 d July 1850.
Sir
I herewith enclose you a letter from Massence Taylor asking that the papers of his grandmother Aspasia Bradley praying a pension for services rendered by her husband William Bradley during the Revolutionary War, may now on file in the Pension office may be re-examined,
Allow me to request your attention to this matter at an early day. I am not authorized to make any contract with you or make you any allowance for your services in this case upon an examination of the papers if there is a prospect of realizing any thing therefrom I will write to Capt Taylor, and advise him to employ you. You will make the preliminary examination as a personal favor to me. I want to see you again before sending Mr Jackson on the Davis & Loftis cases.
Yours truly &c James L Orr

in case of Aspasia Bradley widows sum Certificate of Wm J Clark executor of N. Perkins ante of April 30. 1851
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State of North Carolina
Comptrollers Office April 30th 1857.
I William J. Clarke Comptroller of Public Accounts, in and for the State aforesaid do hereby certify that it appears of record in my office in the record of payments made to sundry persons on account of military services in the Revolutionary War, that the following payments were made to William Bradley to wit:
Book L. No. 2 page 17 £4 (four pounds) " L. No. 3 " 44. £2. 8. 2. (Two pounds, two shillings) " No. 10. " 23 £9. (Nine pounds) " C. No. 17 " 68 £4. 8. 9. 4. (Four pounds, nine shillings and four pence.)
Same book page 88 £6. 8. 5. (Six pounds, five shillings) Book No. 24 page 51. £2. (Two pounds) " G. No. 18. " 62 £3. 8. 4. (Three pounds, four shillings) " "Army E" " 27 £50. Novr. 1777. (Fifty pounds) " No. 28 " 15. £97. 8. 9. 5. (Ninety seven pounds, nine shillings five pence).
" No. 19 alphabetically arranged $243. 61.
Also Book "A M" No. 15. page fifty three William Brabley, £138 8. 19. 3. which I have no doubt was intended for William Bradley as no such name as Brabley can be found elsewhere though

I have diligently searched for it.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal of office the day and year first written
Wm. J. Clarke Compt'r.

Pay  WIDOW, &c.
File No. 8399
Aspasia Bradley
Wid"
William Bradley
Print Rev. War.
Act: February 2 nd  1848
Index:—Vol. 1 , Page 84
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Name of Commanding Officer must be given before the service can be ascertained.
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89,048 3/4 Act March 3, April 23 "
Aspasia Bradley Mid Mrs Bradley Br.
Capt of Battle of Kings Col of Mountain
Name of Commanding Officer must be given before the service can be given -
3rd off (Feb 20/56 for John And
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Mr Taylor Marsh Creek P.O. Greenville Dist - So. La

Anderson
as per  Brantley all over  d.p. under act of July 38

Correspondence in the case of Aspasia Bradley

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Atspasia Bradburn and William
S. C.
Let T. Lumpkin July 29/51 Let Hon J. L. Orr. Feb 27/57. " " " " March 4/51. " G. A. Downey, Aug 1/51.
July 7. 1838

Evidence Case of Aspasia Bradley

14.151.
May 24/50
Declaration of
Aspasia Bradley widow of William
July 1, 1838
J. S. Stuart Esquire The Department Washington City D. C.
FREE
the olina Bro.

Greenville S.C.
May 17 th 1830
Dear Sir
Enclosed I send you the declaration of Aspinia Brady the widow of William Brady deceased in order to obtain a Pension
You will likewise find enclosed the certificate of the Secretary of State of North Carolina as to the services of William Brady in the Revolutionary War -
There are also enclosed the certificates of various persons as to the marriage & the certificate of the Clerk of Rutherford County N.C.
Also the affidavits of Daniel Bailey & William Goforth as to the services of William Brady
With great respect Yours &c
W. H. Perry

FREE
Hon Jas L Orr M.C. Washington City D.C.
From J. H. Lewis J. L. Orr Esq. of the Columbia Brady

2 Greenville Jan'y 18 - 1857
Dr Br.
I write to you to bespeak your friendly agency in procuring the pension of Mrs Asphavia Bradley.
A great many questions of difficulty have been suggested by the Department and I must think that they are now all met by the evidence which has been furnished. The first question presented was that Mrs Bradley did not set forth in her declaration all the service which it appears by official documents her husband performed. That matter has been fully explained by the testimony of witnesses which show the great age and imperfect memory of the applicant who though of sound mind, has failed in her recollection of events. It could not be expected that she should recite all the particulars of his service. The question of identity has I think been most fully established showing that that also the marriage, and as to the reputation which which Mrs Bradley's husband possessed. There exists the most perfect conviction among the people in her neighborhood of the justness and equity of the claim.

and a long reputation of Revolutionary services connected with the husband of the deceased of long standing several in fact with the last recollections of the oldest age quintance is worth much in such a case, and taken in connection with the clear documentary & other testimony it seems to my humble capacity to place the claim on high ground. I am sure the Department cannot fail to be satisfied on examining the whole testimony.
I am sorry to trouble you in the this matter, but I know your obliging disposition and I think you could not under a letter service to some of your friends than in procuring the pension for my Brother. Please let me hear from you as soon as possible on the subject.
Politics are quiet with us now, we are waiting developments. I would like to hear from you the signs of the times at Washington, with great respect yours
Hon J S Orr
B. F. Jones
My Brother being of extreme age and needing the assistance of her pension is an argument for a speedy procurement of it. The case has been long on hand B. F. Jones

2 Jany. 25 th 57. Mr J. L. Orr informing me that he sent the additional evidence in this case to the Pension Office five weeks ago. Please report to me
Th. Dampson Hon. J. E. Heath
Thomas Jefferson Esq. In haste I have the hon. S r . J. C. - Heath Cotton
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Respecting letter of Nov. 5 th day for forward ing bills etc. to the 5 th of Apr. - in case of interest bearing notes. Capt. Triplett
Jan 25 - 1857

Granville C. Me. Jany. 15. 1857 S. C.
Thos. Lumpkin Esq.
Some time since I forwarded a bundle of papers to the Hon. J. L. Orr to give you, as my agent in the Pension Claim of William Bradleys widow, Aspasia Bradley. You will please call on Col. Orr, & get them & give the Claim your early attention.
You will please examine the Claim, and see what proof is lacking and send me the regular form and I will use all exertions to obtain it. Please write me when this comes to hand.
In haste
Yours etc
Thos. Lumpkin Esq. M. Taylor
P. S. This is sufficient for you to act as agent in the Claim as I am acting for my Bradley, if not write me as I will make it all right. M. Taylor

Aspasia Bradley
SL - no 38
M Cole
March 24 1831
L
M Lumpkin

Dear Sir,
You will perceive upon examining the papers of Mrs. Aspasia Bradley, of S.C. last 7th July, 1835, that I am duly authorized to prosecute this claim. I will thank you to allow me to see the papers. I am, Sir,
Very respectfully, W. D. Cummins.
March 24th 1857.
Hon. J. E. Heath,
Commr. of Pensions

14151.
The Declaration of Aspasina Brody widow of William Brody deceased. At July 7. 1838. J. C.
A
J. Lumpkin. J. C.

And the said Court do here- by declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the Interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above applicant is the widow of a Revolutionary Soldier who served as the States - And the Court further certifies that it appears to them that Saphie Cantu who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergy- man resident in the District of Columbia and that William Gofset who has also signed the same is a resident in the District of Columbia and is a credible man and that their statement is entitled to credit
I John Watson Judge & Clerk of the Court of ordinary do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Saphie Cantu for a pension - In testimony whereof
I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 23 day of March 1850 at Columbia D.C.
Jno. Watson judge & Clerk of the Court of ordinary

Sir,
Washington 24 th Decr. 1857,
I have the honor to enclose herewith supplemental testimony in the case of Aspasia Bradley widow of William Bradley a Revolutionary soldier, consisting of the several affidavits of Ambrose Williams, & William Gassett,
I hope that the testimony now submitted will complete the proof - there can be no doubt that the old lady is entitled to a pension for the services of her husband,
I have the honor to be very respectfully, Your ob t . serv t James L Orr.

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Washington
July 15/50
James L Orr
Relative to the claim of Mrs Aspasia Bradley for pension A.S.C.
July 15/50 A.S.C.
Letter to the Hon J. L. Orr July 18. 1850
[Faint text, likely bleed-through from the reverse side] the papers in the herewith charged
Rept to Bureau of Pensions Dep Interior July 18 1850

Washing ton 15 th July 1858
Sir,
I handed over to Mr. Lumpkin some time since for investigation the claim of Mrs Aspasia Brady of S. C. which has heretofore been suspended. Mr. L. informs me that he has had the case called up through your Department but has failed in having the case examined. If I had had the time I would have examined the case myself believing that the applicant is eminently meritorious, as I should not however I asked Mr. L to attend to it for me. and I hope that the case may be promptly considered. & passed if confirmable to the rules of your department.
I have the honor to be very respectfully your ob d . Serv t James D Orr

p. 82 Washington July 2/50 Th Lupton
Enclosing letter from Hon J L Orr & Mr Taylor asking a review of the case of Mrs Aspasia Bradley.
Ref d to case of Persian Dept Interior July 9. 1852

Washington D.C. July 2nd, 1850
Sir,
I have the honor to enclose herewith Hon. J. D. Orr's letter to me, also a letter from Mr. Taylor to Mr. Orr, asking that the case of Mrs. Aspasia Bradley, widow of William Bradley, of S.C. may be re-viewed. This case is supposed to have been made out correctly and ought to be allowed. I trust upon a re-examination of the same, it may be allowed, or if not, that the objection may be pointed out to you upon appeal.
I have the honor to be, Sir, Very respectfully, Your Obedt. Servt. W. L. Randolph.
Hon. Thomas Cving, Secretary of the Dept. of the Interior.

Greenville C. S. June 18 th 1850.
Hon. J. L. Orr,
Dear Sir, Please, if not too much trouble to you, go to the Com te Office of Pensions, at Washington, and get the Com te of Pensions, Mr Edwards to examine the papers of, or petition of Aspasia Bradley who has applied for a Pension due her for the services of her husband William Bradby in the American Revolutionary War. She is my Grandmother, and is very old & infirm and very anxious to hear from the case. If not attended to sometimes they ly over a long time, as there are a great many & give the Com te great trouble.
I am very much obliged to you for your different documents. etc. and particularly the speech of the Hon J. L. Orr, I was much pleased with.
I am yours with great esteem O. S. please give my respects to Capt Mathena Taylor Choice & Lady, if in Washington The people are all quiet, except on the Slavery question. They all go strong against the Compromise Bill. Including California Texas &c. reported by the Committee. M. T.

Brief Case of Aspasia Bradley act July 7 th 1838

Chief
Case of Aspasia Bradley widow of William for Revolutionary Services; act July 7 th 1838. —
Evidence.
1 st : Widows declaration dated March 3 rd 1850, setting forth the services of her husband William Bradley (who died in the year 1810.) in which she states that he served as a volunteer at different towns for 2 or 3 years; that he was wounded at the battle of Kings Mountain & never returned to the service afterwards (that battle occurred Decr Oct. 9. 1780 per Hildreth His td W. S.) and that she was married prior to the year 1794 — (See paper marked "A") 2 rd : Certificate from Secretary of State of North Carolina that William Bradley was allowed in 1786. the sum of £97.9.8 for his services as a soldier in the Con- -tinental line of that state — (See paper marked "B") 3 rd : William Gopetts affidavit dated May 6 th 1850. Makes his statements from hearsay that Bradley was in the service & knows that Bradley was wounded and was told by him that it happened at Kings Mountain. (See paper marked "C") In Gopetts Second affidavit dated Nov. 16. 1850. (See paper marked "G") he states

that he served with William Bradley, who was the husband of the Claimant at the Red House in North Carolina in guarding the Magazine & public Stores of the Army altho in his first affidavit he stated that he had never served with Bradley —
4 th Lt. Barley's Affidavit, dated May 5 th 1830. who states that he served with Bradley at Kings Mountain that Bradley was badly wounded in the arm, and that he the deponent understood from the information of others that Mr Bradley was for a considerable period of time in the American army before the battle in which he was wounded &c see paper marked "D"
5 th Affidavit of several persons, stating the reputation of Bradley as a Revolutionary soldier — and also proving his marriage to the Claimant prior to 1794. See "E"
6 th Clerk of the Court of Rutherford Co N.C. stating that no marriage bond is on record or file — See "F"
7 th Affidavits of Ambrose Williams & others proving marriage and reputation as a Revolutionary soldier. See "H & I"
8 th Comptroller Certificate of amt. paid W. Bradley for services in Revolution as Nav ( See "J")
8 th Affidavits of Abner Adams & Abner Camp who prove the fact of William Bradley having rec

a wound at the battle of Kings Mountain, see PK The above embraces all the evidence in this case and does not show any precise length of service unless the Comptroller's certificates be deemed sufficient to identify the party claiming as the one on his rolls. — Respectfully Submitted Mr. Cleary

9.210 S. Carolina Aspasia Bradley widow of William who was a Private in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80  Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 6th  day of May '42 and sent to J. Lumpkin Pres.
[Acts of March 3, 1843, & June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book  ct Vol. 2  Page  168

11. 319.
South Carolina
Aspasia Bradley
widow of William Bradley 1810 who died on the
of _____ in the State of _____ who was a Priv. in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the _____ commanded by _____ in the Revolution line for
Inscribed on the Roll of Charleston at the rate of 80 Dollars _____ Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 6 day of May 1852 and sent to J. Lumpkin Arrears to the 4th of _____ Semi-annual allowance ending Next .
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act July 7, 1838. }
R. M. McRae Clerk, Page 305
Recorded by Book D Vol. _____

Secretary of State North Carolina
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March 5/40

State of North Carolina
Office of Secretary of State
I William Hill Secretary of State in and for the State of North Carolina do hereby certify, that it appears from a book of settlements of the accounts of the officers and soldiers of the continental line of this State in the revolutionary war, that William Bradley was allowed by a board of Commissioners at Warrenton in 1786, the sum of ninetyseven pounds, nine shillings and five pence (£97. 9. 5) for his services as a soldier in said line, which was drawn by John Garland, Junr. Given under my hand this 5 th day of March 1850.
W m Hill Secretary of State —

Washington March 16 th 1832
Sir
I have this moment received a letter under date, of the 10 th Inst., from Col G. F. Towns, of the Village of Greenville S.C. who is an attorney of Law of great respectability, in which he requests me to call your attention, to the Revolutionary Pension claim of Mrs Aspasia Bradley, a Widow Lady of Greenville District S.C., which Pension Claim, he has been sometime prosecuting, & the evidence in regard to which, he thinks is fully made out.
I have respectfully to request, that the condition of the Claim be reported to me.
I have the honor to be Your Ob t Serv t R Wallace
Hon J. E. Heath

Commissioner of Pensions

Department of the Interior Washington May 4 th 1852.
Sir,
Having carefully examined the testimony in the case of Aspasia Bradley widow of William Bradley dec d . I am of opinion that it clearly establishes the service of William Bradley - There is no distinct testimony as to the precise length of his service but still there appears to be sufficient evidence on this point to justify the allowance to the widow of a pension for two years service. You will therefore please issue a certificate to the claimant accordingly. The papers are herewith returned. I am very Respectfully Your obedient Servant Alex H. H. Stuart Secretary.
James E. Heath Esq. Commissioner of Pensions

Washington, D.C. March 22 nd , 1852
Sir,
I have the honor to state that I have read the letter of the Hon J. E. Heath refusing to grant the pension of Mrs. Asperian Bradley of S. C. Act 1838, widow of W m Bradley, upon which I appealed, and also again examined the voluminous testimony touching service , marriage and identity , and am willing to submit the case to your honor without an argument believing that you will be convinced of its justice and real merits and so allow it. I desire only to call your particular attention to the last letter from Mr. G. F. Townes and the certificate of the Hon. W. J. Clarke Comptroller of N. C. sent with  him . The numerous affidavits touching identity I deem perfectly conclusive on this point. Some allowance ought to be made as to defects in memory and necessarily growing out of the assertion of its claims like this and I doubt not will be by you properly appreciated. The case is respectfully submitted by.
In Sir, yr. very ob t . Serv t . Th. D. Dunskin Hon. A. W. H. Stuart, Secretary of War.

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47.
Washington
Dec. 4. 1851.
Aspasia Bradley, widow of William
S. Carolina
Act 7 July 1848.
Th: Sumpter
Appeals from the decision of the Comr of Pensions in the case of Aspasia Bradley —
Maria 1783 Husband 1810.
Adm d 2 yrs for $80 per annum, Court 11 March 1836.
Acts
38.
1137444
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Triplets
J. Sumpter Present.
Ref d to the Comr of Pensions for report Sept 2nd. Dec. 5/51.

Washington, D.C. Dec. 4th, 1857.
Sir,
Mrs Aspasia Bradley, of S. C. widow of William Bradley, asserted her claim under the Act of 4th July, 1838, and my authority to examine said case is among the papers in her attor- ney. This claim has been before the Pension Office for years, and important additional evidence has been filed, but refused has been ineffectual to secure for it a favorable decision. The case is one of great merit and ought long since to have been allowed. I am instructed to ask for it another examination, and if not allowed, that an appeal shall be taken from the decision of the Commissioner of Pensions to your Department. The Hon. J. L. Orr of S. C. the friend of the parties interested, has sanctioned and prompted me to use every possible means to ob- tain this case. He has testified his belief in the justice and merits of the case. Therefore sub- mit it to your consideration.
I have the honor to be, Sir, Very Resp'y, Yours B'tly Serv't Th. D. Dampkin.
Mem
St. Ne. H. Stuart
Sec'y of the Dept' of the Interior

State of South Carolina } Greenville District } personally appeared before me the subscribing Magistrate Mary Jackson Julia McPhee. Robert Compton Thomas Langfull who being duly sworn says that they have severally been acquainted with Mrs Aspasia Bradley widow of William Bradley formerly of this district. That said Mrs Bradley though still of sound mind so far as they know or believe yet from age her memory is somewhat defective and has been becoming so for a few years past - She has long been regarded as one among the oldest females in this country, and is now estimated to be more than ninety years of age.
They said Mrs Aspasia Bradley lives in the mountain part of Greenville district about twenty miles from Greenville village. She is not able to read or write never having been able as we understand. Her memory is defective Her memory is defective Her memory is defective In the section of country where she resides there are very few postoffices, and a very limited circulation of newspapers, and their acquaint- ances well acquainted with said Aspasia Bradley are not aware that she knew until a recent period that widows of Revolutionary Soldiers were entitled to pensions. Their acquaint- ances further state that the said Aspasia Bradley has sustained from their first knowledge of her (which dates back many years) to the present time, a good character, as a truthful and

honest-woman. These Deponents further say that they always understood that Mrs. Sophia Bradley and her husband (William Bradley deceased) came from the State of North Carolina to this State and that her husband lived and died with the reputation of having been a soldier in the war of the revolution. This report these Deponents heard of said William Bradley before hearing of the widows pension acts some of which, they are told, before long up 15 years ago Sworn to and subscribed before me May 16 1857
Mary her Jackson mark
Julia her McKinney mark Scott Compton
Thomas Langford
M. Taylor Notary Public & Mag. & Official

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Nov 16, 1880

South Carolina Granville District
Previously came before me the subscribing magistrate in and for the District of Granville. William Goforth a Revolutionary Soldier and being duly sworn makes oath, that while serving in the war of the Revolution he saw William Bradley of North Carolina, who was also at the same time a Soldier of the Revolutionary War, and that he was the husband of Mrs Aspasia Bradley who is now making application for a Pension from Granville District South Carolina - This deponent served with the said William Bradley, at the Red Bank, in North Carolina in guarding the Magazine & public stores for the Army - He knows that the said William Bradley was some time in the service of his country during the Revolution, but he can not state the different tours of service & the length of time served - This deponent knew William Bradley after he moved to Greenville South Carolina, & they frequently spoke of their service to each other
Subscribed before me November 16 th 1850 J. C. Good H. B. S.
William Goforth Judge

I, H. Good a magistrate in & for the District of Greenville South Carolina and before whom the above affidavit was made do hereby certify that William Gossett the deponent is a Revolutionary Pensioner now drawing a pension, & that he is a credible & respectable witness - Given under my hand this November 16 th 1850 - H. Good M.P.
State of South Carolina } Greenville District } Clerk's Office
I the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas and General Sessions in the District and State aforesaid do hereby certify that the Hon. before whom the foregoing affidavits were made is now at the date thereof a Magistrate in the District of Greenville whereby appointed and qualified and signed the seal here according to law in my office and the signature purporting to be his is genuine and all his official acts are entitled to full faith and credit
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of Office at Greenville South Carolina this 17 th day of December 1850
J. H. Caire 64949.1

Care of Brantley Alphania Brantley
W. J. E. Heath Esq. Commr of Pensions Washington City

Greenville Oct. 1 st C May 12 th 1858
Sir
I enclose four additional affidavits - strengthening the Claim of Mrs. Aspasia Bradley to her pension. I have been shown by a previous agent of Mr. Bradley, sundry responses of the Department stating the chief difficulty to be as to the identity of William Bradley the husband of the Applicant. This doubt- was founded on the want of correspondence between the Certificate of the payment of the £97.99 6 and a petition of the Service (at Kings Mountain) alluded to in the Declaration of Mrs. Bradley, under which  suggestion etc. The Department now perceives that the services of William Bradley are very amply established by the additional Certificate of the Comptroller General of North Carolina, and it is respectfully suggested that the additional evidence as to identity and the circumstances stated as well as the enclosed Certificates recently obtained from the Comptroller of North Carolina must remove all the reasonable doubts as to the truthfulness and reality of the Claim. The remote situation of the Applicant, and her ignorance of her rights under the acts of Congress have doubtless prevented an earlier application.

for the pension, and whilst there were yet living Cotemporaries of William Bradley in the service
The County of Rutlandshire is situated in the East Midlands from whence William Bradley emigrated to Australia in 1842
It will be perceived that the evidence encl. or plain why Mrs Bradley will not undertake to state more fully the term of service in which her husband was engaged, her memory having failed in much from extreme age The record evidence encl. it is respectfully submitted must be satisfactory on this head
An early and if practicable immediate attention to this case is earnestly solicited by the Department, and I feel free to urge it. as regards as it is supposed that Elders of this kind when their genuineness satisfactorily appears are treated with favor by the Department as to non-stop of attention in view of their peculiar nature
With great Respect
J E Heath
G. F. Towers
Commr of Pensions

Oct 25-1857
Adel. Evi: in case of Aspaasia Bradley's will of Greenville
Geo. F. Townes Greenville S.C.
Rev. Mr. Richardson Washington City D.C.
See also the Will of the Testator
Will
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Greenville S Carolina October 15 th 1857
To the Commissioner of Pensions
Sir
I have the pleasure to enclose additional Evidence as to the identity of William Bradley late of this district and State with the William Bradley who was a Soldier in the Revolutionary War in the State of North Carolina - Evidence obtained in North Carolina from persons who knew him personally and who speak positively as to his identity. his having moved to Greenville S Carolina as to his marriage with Aspasia Spriggs The married name of Aspasia Bradley now his Widow applying for a pension as such.
It is respectfully submitted that the Evidence fully corroborates a statement in the declaration of Mrs Aspasia Bradley as to a wound received in the service. It seems that this was received in the battle of Kings mountain and must have occurred when the said William Bradley was on his return home from some tour of service, when it is presumed he joined for the occasion the militia engaged in that battle as would be most natural for a Soldier residing in the vicinity. I should here state a fact or rather call attention to a fact known doubtless

to the Department that Kings Mountain was formerly included in the bounds of Rutherford County N.C. and now Cleveland County formed out of a section of Rutherford, Cleveland is the County of the witnesses Abner Shams and Abner Camp whose testimony is now and Rutherford County was the home of William Bradley for war aid. It is respectfully insisted that the fact of being present at the battle of Kings Mountain does not show that William Bradley could not have been in other service, and imperfect, as the declaration of Mrs Bradley necessarily goes to the extent and nature of the services rendered by her husband before marriage, she does state that he was engaged in different tours of service besides, and a service of many years in the army, was no doubt performed by William Bradley, (as the certificate from the State of North Carolina shows) prior to the battle of Kings Mountain which occurred it is presumed, either whilst said William Bradley was on furlough or discharged from the regular service.
It is also respectfully submitted that the proof of identity (the only point which according to a late report considered uncertain by the department in the application of Mrs Bradley) is, by the additional evidence now sent in connection with that previously forwarded sufficiently, or at least satisfactorily clear. I may in concluding this letter to the Department be allowed to state

that the claim is urged on behalf of Mrs Aspasia Brubaker under the fullest conviction 57 of its justice and genuineness. She is a most respectable and truthful old lady as has been stated by diverse witnesses, and no doubt exists in the community as to the character and revolutionary services of her deceased husband. It would be an act of great- kindness to the Applicant for the opportunity to examine the claim again as soon as practicable in connection with the additional evidence now enclosed, which taken altogether the whole it is presumed will lead to a favorable result.
With Great Respect - E. J. Towne wid viage life
Dr Heath Esq. Commissioner of Pensions

Brief in the case of Aspasia Bradley Greenville County and State of South Carolina act 7 July 1838 etc
Claim, ("original," or "for increase." )
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Allowed by Secretary of the Interior
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Name and residence of Agent
J. Lumpkin Present
J. Cole Examining Clerk.

Samuel Bailey
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May 5 th 1820

South Carolina
Summerville District } Remembrance came before me the subscribing magistrate, Daniel Bailey, and being duly sworn makes oath that he knew Mr William Bradley during the Revolutionary war, and was with him, in the Battle of Kings Mountain. Mr Bradley was wounded in the arm during the engagement. This deponent was near him at the time, & remembers seeing him after the battle was over - The blood was clotted in the shirt sleeve, & was cut open and hooked out - The wound was a bad one & Mr Bradley had to quit the service -
This deponent further states that he knows & understood from the information of others, at the time, that Mr William Bradley was for a considerable period of time in the American service before he was wounded at Kings Mountain.

Brody then lived in Rutherford County North Carolina, where he was married to Aspasia Spriggs about the close of the war. This deponent knew Brody for many years after his removal to South Carolina. & they have frequently conversed about the scenes of the Revolution, & the Battle of Kings Mountain - Mr. Brody died many years ago, & left a widow Aspasia Brody, & a number of children. Some of his children are upwards of sixty years old, or nearly seventy - His widow is still living, & this deponent understands is making application for a Pension has to & subscribed before me this May 4 th 1850 - Daniel his X Bailey mark N. C. Pickens N. H. C.
To the undersigned Magistrate before whom the above affidavit was made, do hereby certify that Daniel Bailey is a credible witness - Given under my hand this May 4 th 1850 - N. C. Pickens N. H. C.

The State of South Carolina } J. H. Clarke Clerk of the Granville District } Court of Common Pleas and General Sessions for Granville District in the State aforesaid We hereby certify that Mr. D. P. Dickhy Esquire before whom the preceding affidavit was made as appears by his name in his cross-bill writing attesting the same was at the date thereof a Magistrate in said District who has been duly qualified and here signed the roll kept according to law in this Office
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal of Office at Granville Court House on the 11th day of May in the year of our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and fifty and in the Seventy Fourth year of the Independence of the United States of America
J. H. Clarke Clerk P. G. S.

Clerk of the court Rutherford N.C.
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Wapena Taylor Esq r Greenville Dist. Ga. bar,
May 9. 1850
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State of North Carolina p.
I R. L. Gilkey Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the County of Rutherford, do hereby certify, that I have carefully examined the Records in my office, and can find no bond on file for a Marriage to be celebrated bet- ween William Bradley and Aspasia Spriggs.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the seal of said Court at office and subscribed my name this 9 th day of May AD 1850
R. L. Gilkey clk

Rutherford N.C.
May 9 th 50
Dear Sir
Enclosed I send you my certificate, which is 25 th I should have sent it sooner, but I have been absent a few days.
Respectfully Yours
W. L. Hickey

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State of North Carolina } personally appeared Before Cleaveland County } me James Roberts, one of the acting Justices of the peace in said County and State aforesaid: Abideneza Adams, aged Eighty two years, and after being first duly Sworn according to law, saith on his oath - that he and his father, moved from the State of Virginia to Rutherford County in the State of North Carolina, in the time of the Revolutionary war, about the year 1781, for about the second or third night after his father landed, where he settled, and lived for many years, the British army, commanded, by Lord Cornwallis Camp, within a half mile of his fathers house, and This Deponent, sum few days afterwards, became ac- =quainted with William Bradley who came home from the Service, and came to his Brother-in-law, who lived a near neighbour to Deponents father, and Deponent saw said Bradley, directly after, he came home, and he heard the said Bradley say, that he was in the Battle which had just been fought, at Kings Mountain, and there got wounded in his arm which wound Deponent saw himself, before it was well, that he has good reason from the above facts, to believe and has, before, that the said William Bradley, was a Soldier in the Revolutionary war, and that he was

at the Battle of Kingsmountain, and there Received said wound, in his arme. That Aspasia Bradley who is now applying for a pension, for the services of her late husband, William Bradley, is the legal widow of the said William Bradley: Sworn to and subscribed this 16 th Day of September 1851 Before me
James Roberts J.P.
A.B. Adams
State of North Carolina } James Roberts the Cleveland County } Magistrate before whom the above and foregoing Affidavit was made Do. hereby certify that Abner Adams whose name appears to the above Affidavit is a man of good character and of Respectability. Whose Veracity is indisputable this 16 th Day of September 1851.
James Roberts J.P.

State of North Carolina } personally appeared before Gilesburg County } me James Roberts one of the acting Justices of the peace. in said County. and State aforesaid. Abner Camp. aged Seventy Eight years. and after being first Duly sworn according to law. saith on his oath. that he was personally well acquainted with William Bradley from his Earliest Recollection. for the said William Bradley was a near Neighbour. to Deponants father; before. and after. he was in the service in the Revolutionary war: and that he Deponant well Remembers the British army Camping near his fathers House a few Days before the Battle at Kingsmountain. which Battle. Deponant. well Recollects. for his father lived only some seven or eight miles. from said Battle ground. and Deponant Remembers well of hearing the firing of the guns. at said Battle at Kingsmountain. that Deponant well Remembers William Bradley Coming Home from the service. a few Days after the aforesaid Battle. and Come to Deponants fathers House. Joseph Camp. to git his father the said Joseph Camp. to Examine and Dress a wound. that he the said William Bradley had Received in his arme at or in said Battle. at Kings mountain. that Deponant father Joseph Camp was a Doctor. and that his father Did Examine and Dress

Said Bradleys wound. Then, and frequently afterwards, that the said William Bradley, was always Reported and Recognised, To have been a faithfull Soldier, and a true patriot in the war of the Revolution. That Deponant heard the said William Bradley say Repeatedly, that he Received, the aforesaid wound in his arme at the Battle at Kingsmountian — Deponant further saith, that his father Joseph Camp was a Baptist Minister, and that he well Remembers being present, when his father married the said William Bradley, and a Miss. Aspasia Spriggs, whither whom he was also well acquainted, which Marriage took place shortly after the Close of the Revolutionary War, all of which fact Deponant well knows, took place while he yet lived with his father, and that the said William Bradley and Aspasia his wife, lived together as husband and wife, near where they was married, for sum Eight years, and had two or three Children, and that they then mooved from that Section of Country to greenvill District in South Carolina, That the said William Bradley and Aspasia his wife had mooved from this Section of Country, before Deponant himself, was married, and he Deponant, was married on the fifteenth Day of July 1795 — that Aspasia Bradley who is now a Resident of greenvill District in South Carolina, who is now applying for a

pension. for the services of her late husband said William Bradley. is the identical widow of the said William Bradley. Sworn to and subscribed This 2 d Day of October 1851
Before me James Roberts J.P.
Abner Camp his mark
State of North Carolina } Cleaveland County } Magistrate before whom the above and foregoing Affidavit of Abner Camp was made. Do Hereby Certify that Abner Camp. whose name appears to the above affidavit is a man of good Character. and highly Respectable. whose veracity cannot be disputed This 2 d Day of October 1851 James Roberts J.P.
State of North Carolina } Cleaveland County } I Gileas Williams Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions for said County hereby certify that James Roberts whose name appears to the fore going affidavits of Alcedezus Adams & Abner Camp is an acting Magistrate & duly qualified for said County Testimony whereof I have hereunto Subscribed my name & affixed the seal of office at Office the 4 th day of October 1851 Gileas Williams Clerk

William Soper
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May 5 th 1850.

The State of South Carolina Granville District } Personally came before me the subscribing Justice, William Goforth and being duly sworn depose & saith that he knew Mr William Brody in his life time well, & knows also that he was a soldier in the Revolution- ary War, though they were not together in the service. His knowledge of Mr Brody's services, obtained from the information of others, and from Mr Brody him- self, in conversation about the scenes of the war & incidents of battles, is as correct & as reliable as if he had been with him - He knows that Brody was wound- ed in the Arm, in the battle of Kings Mountain whilst in the American Service - He knows like well that Brody bore through life the character of having done good service in the course of his country in the Revolution
This deponent further

State, that he always understood & knows from reputation — the information of others, that William Brody was married to Aspasia Spragg — about the close of the Revolutionary war, in the State of North Carolina, Rutherford County, where he resided for some years, before his removal to South Carolina — His widow is still alive — Brody left a family of children, some of whom are now far advanced in age —
This deponent is him- self drawing a penman & has been for many years past
Sworn to and subscribed before me — This May 5 th 1850 — William G. Goble mark M. Stokes U.S.D.
I the undersigned Magistrate before whom the above affidavit was made, do hereby certify that William Goble the deponent is a credible witness — given under my hand this May 5 th 1850 — M. Stokes U.S.D.

The State of South Carolina } J. P. Hecke Clerk of the Court of Greenville District } Common Pleas and General Sessions
In Greenville District in the State aforesaid do hereby certify that John N. Stokes, Esquire before whom the preceding affidavit was made (as appears by his name in his own hand writing) was at the date thereof a Magistrate in the District aforesaid who had been duly appointed and qualified and had signed the roll kept according to law in my office.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office at Greenville Court House on the fourteenth day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty and in the seventh, fourth year of the Sovereignty and Independence of the United States of America.
J. Hecke C. C. P.

Henry Purvis
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May 5. 1850.

The State of South Carolina Summerville District } Personal come before me the subscribing Magis- trate the undersigned deponents who being duly sworn make oath that they are acquainted with the character borne by William Brody in his life time - That he always had the reputation of having been a soldier in the American Revolution and of serving his country in some of her hardest fought battles. He died many years since in Greenville District a white widow in Greenville District & left a widow Esperanza Brody & a family of sons & daughters, who are now old men & women & from the ages of his children we have no doubt he was married to his present widow Esperanza Brody about the close of the American Revolution. They were married as these deponents have understood in North Carolina, where they resided previous to their arrival

to South Carolina - They were always upstanding men - wife, kind family of children, & were most worthy and respectable persons.
Sworn to & subscribed
Mar. May 5 th 1850 - William X Gosset
M. Stokes M.G.D.
M.C. Pirkle M.G.D.
his mark his mark Daniel X Bailey
Margaret X Loftis
his mark Irene X Davis
his mark Elizabeth X Calloway
his mark Carcus X Calloway
The above is a true copy of the original affidavit now made to hereby certify that the foregoing are credible witnesses & their statements, which for credit -
Given under my hand - May 5 th 1850 -
M. Stokes M.G.D.
M.C. Pirkle M.G.D.

The State of South Carolina } I, J. H. one of the Clerks Greenville District } of the Court of Common Pleas and General Sessions for Greenville District in the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that John W. Stokes and A. A. Vining before whom the preceding affidavits was made as appear by their names in their own hands writing attesting the same was at the date thereof Magistrate in the District aforesaid who had been duly qualified and had signed the roll kept according to law in my office
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office at Greenville Court House on the Fourteenth day of May in the year of our Lord one Thousand Eight hundred and Fifty and in the Seventy Fourth year of the Sovereignty and Independence of the United States of America
J. Hooke W. C. P. S. A. S.

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Nov 10. 30

South Carolina ss Personally came before me the Greenville District ss subscribing Magistrate in and (and being duly sworn makes oath) for the District of Greenville, Ambrose Williams, and states that he knew William Bradley and Aspasia Bradley his wife, and he further states that he knows that William Bradley & Aspasia Bradley lived together as husband and wife, and was always looked on & recognised in the community in which they lived, as husband & wife, he further states that William Bradley & Aspasia Bradley raised a family of respectable children, and some of their children are upwards of sixty years old I know so from several circumstances, but one in particular is, that my wife, and their daughters, Elizabeth, & Susan, were playmates and near the same age, & my wife was born in the year A.D. 1783.
I further know that William Bradley & Aspasia Bradley came from North Carolina I don't recollect what county now, some sixty years ago as husband & wife and lived as such until the death of the said William Bradley which occurred some forty years ago, in Greenville District, by a wagon & team being away. I have often heard William Bradley and my Father conversing about the battles & scenes of the Revolutionary War, they spoke of being at the Battle of Kings Mountain together. I know that the said William Bradley always had the reputation of being a Revolutionary Soldier.
And his widow Aspasia Bradley is still living in Greenville District and is now applying for a Pension as I understand.
Sworn to and subscribed before me. This 10 th December 1850.
John Neuner M.G.D.
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Chas. O. Williams

I, John Weaver a Magistrate in and for the district of Greenville, South Carolina and before whom the above affidavit was taken, do hereby certify that Ambrose Williams is a credible and respectable witness. Given under my hand and Seal this December 10 th 1850. John Weaver M. G. D.
State of South Carolina Greenville District } Clerk's Office I J Hecke Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas and General Sessions do hereby certify that John Weaver Esquire before whom the foregoing affidavits were made was an acting Magistrate for the District and State aforesaid, appointed and duly qualified and had signed the roll kept according to law in my office and the signature purporting to be his is genuine and all his official acts are entitled to full faith and credit.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office at Greenville Court House the 17 th day of December 1850
J Hecke Clerk

Testimony for the Cause of Aspasias Brady Revolutionary Claims
Her Widows Pension
16. May 10 - 1851
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State of South Carolina } Greenville District
personally appear before me Thos Langford, Mary Jackson, Julia McKinnon, Robert Compton witness being duly sworn say that they were acquainted with William Bradley in his life time, and that he has the reputation of having been a soldier in the Revolution he came from Rutherford County North Carolina and settled in this District his death occurred about forty or more years ago he left a widow Mrs. Sophia Bradley still living whose age they believe to be about ninety years or upwards, that she has not married since the death of said William Bradley, that they always had the reputation of being lawful husband and wife, one child child of said William Bradley & Sophia Bradley now living in Greenville District SC is well known to these deponents and judging from her appearance and age at the time of the first acquaintance of the deponents with her they are their said daughter (Mrs Elizabeth Payne) is now about the age of sixty seven years. The age of deponents about twenty years and have been acquainted with said Mrs Elizabeth Payne for about fifty six years past, and are satisfied that her age can not be less than above stated sworn to and subscribed
Before me May 10. 1851
M. Taylor Notary Public in and for the District of Greenville, S.C.
Thos Langford
Mary Jackson her mark Julia McKinnon her mark Robert Compton

State of South Carolina § I M Taylor Notary Greenville District § Public & Ex officio Magistrate § for Greenville District and the State aforesaid, before
whom the foregoing affidavits, (No 12.374) when taken do certify that I am well acquainted with the deponents, Robt. Compton, Tho. Langford Mary Jackson and Julia McKinney, that they are all old persons of good character and veracity living in the immediate neighborhood of Mrs. Alphasia Bradley and having the same opportunities of information have sworn to the same statement of facts
Given under my hand May 12 th 1851.
M. Taylor
Notary Public & Mag. Ex Off.

South Carolina } I D. Heake Clerk of the Greenville District } Court of Common Pleas and General Sessions in and for
the district and State above mentioned, do hereby certify that M. Taylor whose genuine signature appears above is and was at the time of signing the same a Notary Public and Magistrate Ex officio in and for the district and State aforesaid, duly appointed and sworn and that all his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit.
Given under my hand and seal of office at Greenville Court House, S.C. this the twelfth day of May A.D. 1851.
C. Heake
NOTARY PUBLIC

State of South Carolina } Greenville District } personally appear before me the subscribing magistrate. Mary Jackson, Julia M c Kinney Robt Compton and Thomas Langford and being duly sworn says that they are well acquainted with Mrs Sophia Bradley widow of William Bradley decd, and that her husband was reputed to be a soldier of the Revolution and that he moved from North Carolina to this state where his widow said Mrs Sophia Bradley now lives. Said Mrs Bradley remains unmarried, her age is very advanced, and the ability of her mind and strength of memory has failed very much for several years past though she is still rational. Mrs Bradley (said Sophia) has resided ever since the recollection of the deponent in the upper part or mountain part of Greenville district at a considerable distance about 20 miles from the Court House in a section of country where very little public information is circulated owing to the want of mail facilities and neglect of Education among the people
Sworn and subscribed before me May 10 th 1837
U. Taylor Notary Public & Mag. Official
Mary her Jackson mark
Julia her M c Kinney mark
Robt Compton Thomas Langford

State of South Carolina } personally appears Greenville District } before the subscribing Magistrate Robert Compton. Mary Jackson Julia McKinney Thos Langford and being duly sworn say that they perfectly remember William Bradley whose widow Mrs Aspasia Bradley is now living in this district. They have heard him speak of the revolutionary war and of his services as a soldier & he had the character of having done service in the Revolutionary war. He spoke of a wound he received in battle and showed the scar corresponding to his account of the wound on his arm Said William Bradley came from North Carolina to this district, and at the time of his death lived with Mrs Aspasia Bradley as her lawful husband and no doubt ever existed as to their lawful marriage. Sworn to and subscribed before me May 10 1851
her Mary Jackson mark Julia her McKinney mark Robt. Langford Thomas Langford
M. Taylor Notary Public & Magistrate

State of South Carolina Greenville District
I M Paylor Notary Public & Magistrate in office for Greenville District & State aforesaid, before whom the foregoing affidavits were taken (Nos 1, 2, 3 & 4) do certify that I am well acquainted with the deponents, that they are old persons of good character and veracity living in the immediate neighborhood of Mrs Aspasia Bradley, and being the