Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 21,674, John Butler, N.C.

SERVICE
NUMBER
NC
Butler, John
S. 21,674
CONTENTS

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Mr Evans
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A. D. Sims. S. C. 11/2

APPLICATION FOR A TRANSFER.
State of South Carolina } County of Horry District } ss.
On this nineteenth day of March 18 46 , before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace for the said District  County of Horry personally appeared John Butler who, on his oath, declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the Company commanded by Captain John King — in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Bryan — in the service of the United States; that his name was placed on the pension roll of the State of North Carolina from whence he has lately removed; that he now resides in the State (Dis- trict, or territory,) of South Carolina where he intends to remain, and wishes his pension to be there payable, in future. The fol- lowing are his reasons for removing from North Carolina to South Carolina — that he was living with his son James Butler , who exchanged his plantation in North Carolina for one in South Carolina in the district aforesaid and that he removed and lived with him the said James Butler
Sworn and subscribed to before me, } the day and year aforesaid. }
William Galtier, Mag.
his John X Butler Mark
§ The oath to be taken before a duly qualified Magistrate, whose official character and signature must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office. The County Clerk, Secretary of State, or some other officer, must certify, under his seal of office, that the officer who administered the oath is a Justice of the Peace, Judge, Mayor, Alderman, or Notary Public, as the case may be, and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine.
§ The oath must be supported by the testimony of some respectable person, as to the pensioner's identity. He must swear that the person who has taken the above oath, is the person described in the affidavit. The Magistrate must certify that the witness is a person of veracity; and the affidavit must also be authenticated in the manner above directed.
§ In every case where the Clerk of the Court or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should be sent with the papers.
§ Mode of authenticating papers.—In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or small ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.

South Carolina } Harry District } Sworn to before me } March 23 d 1846 } James Potter } Majst.
Personally appeared William Chalker, who being duly sworn on the Holy Bible, deposeth and saith, that he is well acquainted with John Butler, and that the said John Butler, whose name is attached to the within affidavit, is the identical person named in the affidavit — William Chalker
I do here by Certify that William Chalker is a man of veracity, and the utmost confidence placed in his word. Given under my hand this 23 March 1846.
James Potter Majst.

South Carolina Horry District
I James Beatty Clerk of the Court for said district do certify that William Chalkley and James Potter are acting magistrates for the district aforesaid
Given under my hand and seal of office at Office March 23 1846
James Beatty Clerk

Let to Pm. age Sept. 15. 1836 order to pay Nov. 5. 1836
Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 15 th April 1838 from 4 Sept 1836 to 4 March 1837 and from 4 th Sept 1837 to 4 March 1838. Age notified 12 Jan 1839
Paid as above from 4 Sept 1838 to 4 th March 1839. Agent notified 3 April 1840
Order to pay 12 th March 1841 Same 29 th " 1843.
Paid as above from 4 March to 4 Sept 1843. Age notified 11 Dec 1844
Letter to H. A. D. Sims. 13 Feb 1846. Cen to Pm age 31. March 1846
To South Carolina, from 4 th Sep 1844. 7 April 1846. Notification to H. A. D. Sims. H. R.
Letter to Pm Age. 8 Dec 1846
South Carolina 23.151- STATE Carolina
John Butler of Columbia in the State of S.C. who was a P. --- in the by Captain of the Regt commanded by Col. Young in the S.C. Ar. time for 8 months -
Inscribed on the Roll of S.C. Carolina at the rate of 26 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 16 day of Nov. 33 and 11 th Dec. 33 Elizabeth ---
Arrears to the 4 th of Sept 1833 66.65 Semi-ant. allowance ending Mar 34 13.33 80.98
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Nath: Rice Clerk, Book E. Vol. 6 1/2 Page 46

28.021
John Butler
AD
8 mo:
2666
Wm S. Bowen Elizabethtown

State of North Carolina Columbus County
Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions. August Term 1833.
On this the twelfth day of August A.D. 1833, personally appeared in open Court, before the Worshipful J. G. Bellamy, Bythel (Agnes & Ephraim Branton) Justices of the Peace for the County of Columbus holding the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for said County now sitting:— John Butler a resident of the County of Columbus, and State of North Carolina, aged seventy four Years July 26 th 1833; who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7 th 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States, under the following named Officers, and served as herein stated.
1. In the month of October 1778 (as well as he can now recollect,) he volunteered as a private for a service of five Months, then residing in Onslow County, North Carolina, in a Company of Onslow Militia, of which J. King was Captain, and James Ballard, Lieutenant, (the Ensign not recollected). The Company marched to Elizabethtown, Bladen County, and remained there until about 2200 men had collected under General Ashe, and Genl. Bryan. There were several Militia Regiments, but he has forgotten the names of the Officers, except that a Colonel Young commanded the Regiment to which the Company he was in, was attached. From Elizabethtown, the Troops under General Ashe, marched by Georgetown, S C and within ten miles of Charleston, to the Salt Ketches, crossed that River, at the Twin Sister Ferry, thence up the Savannah to Augusta. The British were in Augusta, when the Americans arrived on the opposite side of the River, but immediately thereafter evacuated that place, and marched down the River—pursued by the Americans, General Ashe, at length, encamped at Brier Creek, in the Fork near the River, where he was surprised and defeated by the Enemy. No preparations were made against an attack, altho' the American Light horse, who had been sent on a reconnoitering expedition, the day before, came in, & gave it as their opinion that an attack might be apprehended that night. accordingly, about breakfast time next morning the attack was made in the rear of the American Encampment. The Americans fired but once. in consequence of their guns being of different Calibres, and thro' neglect, their Cartridges were all mixed up together in the Ammunition Waggons. General Ashe being among the first to leave the ground. Orders were given to the men to make their escape—some swam the River, and many were taken prisoners—killed, and drowned. In a few days about 400 men of General Ashe's Command collected at Purisburgh, on the other side of the Savannah, and nearly opposite to the scene of action, and while there, their term of service having expired, they were discharged. He received a discharge in writing from Genl. Ballard, but has long since lost it. He does not recollect the names of any of the Continental Officers, except Genl. Lincoln, who was stationed with the Continental Army, at Purisburgh, at the time he received his discharge.

2. About twelve months afterwards, he again volunteered as a Private in a Company of Onslow Militia, of which one Col Atkinson was Captain, and Nathan Murray, Lieutenant, for a service of three months. The Company rendezvoused at the Richlands on New River, and marched thence to Long Creek near Wilmington, at which place the Militia were collecting from the adjoining Counties, until they amounted to about 1000 in number, under the command of Genl. Lillington. The British, who were then in possession of Wilmington after a while marched up to the opposite or Wilmington side of the Creek. Cols Brown & Young, who were on a reconnoitering expedition below on the sound, received orders from Lillington to march up on the lower side, and charge the enemy, while he (Lillington) with his force would march upon and sustain them. Accordingly, General Lillington called on the Troops under his command for a sufficient number of Volunteers, under one Colonel Avery to go to the assistance of Colonel Brown, and out of the whole number, only forty men, of which he was one, volunteered. Col Brown, in obedience to his orders, made the attack as soon as the firing was heard, the men who had volunteered proceeded as rapidly as possible to the Bridge, but before they arrived there, about three quarters of a mile distant, it was ascertained that Colonel Brown, overwhelmed by superior numbers, had retreated having had his arm broken in the engagement. Upon which they returned to the place of encampment - where having remained until their term of service had expired, they were discharged. He has no recollection of having received a written discharge and thinks that he received nothing but a verbal discharge - if he ever received any written discharge, he has lost it - He does not recollect any Continental Officers - or any other Militia officers, than those already mentioned.
3. He next entered the service, not very long after the expedition above detailed, on board of a Galley belonging to the United States called the "Black Joke" mounting 5 three pounders, of which G. Harrison was Captain, and one Braddeick, Lieutenant - & manned with 50 men: He shipped on board, at the Mouth of New River, Onslow County. The Galley sailed thence to Savannah, Georgia, thence to St. Augustine, East Florida; and at Sunbury in Georgia, she had a sharp conflict with a British Brig - but after a few fires, she was hauled off - having sustained no loss. She then sailed round to Newbern, North Carolina, where, his term of engagement (two months) having expired - he was discharged - He received no written discharge -
He has no documentary evidence, nor does he know of any person, whose testimony he can procure, who can testify to his service.
He hereby relinquishes every claim, whatever to a pension or annuity, except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension Roll of the Agency of any State.
Sworn to and subscribed the day & year above said
J. H. B. Burk

Answers to the interrogatories prescribed the War Department, as propounded to the applicant, by the Court.
1. I was born, in Onslow County, July 26 th 1739. 2. I have no record of my age. It was recorded in a Family Bible belonging to one Joseph Jenkins, in Onslow County, and was destroyed when the house of said Jenkins was consumed by fire. 3 I resided in Onslow County during the Revolutionary War, and until he came to this County, about forty years ago , where he has resided ever since. 4. I was a volunteer in every instance. 5. I have no recollection of any Continental, or Militia Officers, or Regiments other than those mentioned in my declaration; and to which I also beg leave to refer, for the general circumstances of my service. 6. For answer - I beg leave to refer to the body of my declaration. 7. Isaac Ethridge, Luke R Simmons, Thomas Frink, John Simmons, Joseph Long, Gab t Long.
We Thomas Frink & Luke R Simmons
hereby certify that we are well acquainted with John Butler who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be seventy four years of age; 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.
Sworn to and subscribed & the Day & Year aforesaid
Thos Frink L R Simmons
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after an 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. The Court further certifies, that it appears to them that Thomas Frink & Luke R Simmons are residents of the Columbus County of Columbia, and are credible persons, and that their statement is entitled to Credit - They fur th certify that the above it appears to them that the Applicant could not procure the attendance of a Clergyman without too much inconvenience.
J. B. Bellamy J. D. By the V th Haynes J. D. Ephraim Branton
I, Charles Baldwin, Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the County of Columbus, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said

Count in the matter of the application of John Butler for a Pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand & Seal of Office, this the 12 th day of August 1833.
Ph. Baldwin Clk

Revolution
21674 INVALID.
File No. 21,674
John Butler Br Rev War
Act: June 7 th 82 nd
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 57
[Arrangement of 1870.]

aply '46
Saml D Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions Washington.
Mr Evans

Post Office
Daytonville. April 3 rd 1846
James L. Edmund. Esq. Commissioner of Pensions
Sir
Your Brother a pension under the Act of June 7 th 1832. at the rate of 26. 66. per Annum was paid at this Office to the 4 th of September 1844 —
I am Sir respectfully
Your Obedt.
Em. Smith J. H.

✓ Oct 22
Mr Butler N.B. 100
Jamies & Edwards Express Concord, N.H. N.H. Express
FREE

Pension Office
Washington Oct. 17 1836
J. L. Edwards Esq.
Commissioner of Pensions
Sir.
Since then the papers in the case of John Butler of Columbus County who was paid to the 4 th March 1834.
The Sec who presented the paper study as a reason for the delay in the application, the extreme old age & infirmity of his Mother: I have directed him to return you an account in ten days.
Very respectfully your Assistant.
John Russell
acting
It is 90 miles to the residence of the Pensioner. -- 3

Sept 12
Mr Butler North
James L. Emery Esq. Commission Merchant No 100 State St.

Junior Office
Kingston. Sept. 7. 1836
James L. Edwards Esqre.
Campion of Prisoners
Sir
John Buller's former was under the act of 1832. prior to the 4 March 1834 - was applied for the release and free from that time to the 4 Sept 1836.
Very respectfully
Sir
Yours obedient.
Frank Austin
Agnt
Washington

TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
Second Comptroller's Office,
December 31 st , 1838.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1833 entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," John Butler, — a Pensioner on the Roll of the Fayetteville, N.C. Agency, at the rate of Twenty six — Dollars and sixty six Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June, 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of Sept., 1836, to the 4 th March, 1837; and from the 4 th Sept. 1837, to the 4 th March, 1838.
Respectfully, yours,
Wilson N. Parrish Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
SECOND COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE,
14 th Nov r 1844.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An Act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," and the third section of the Act of August 23, 1842, extending the time within which pensioners may receive their pensions from the pension agents, John Butler a Pensioner on the Roll of the North Carolina Agency, at the rate of Twenty-Six Dollars and Eighty six Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832 has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of March to the 4 th Sept r 1843 .
Respectfully, yours,
William L. Parris
Comptroller.
To the COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS,
Present.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
March 11 th 1840.
Sir :
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," John Butler, ————— a Pensioner on the Roll of the North Carolina Agency, at the rate of Twenty Six Dollars and Sixty Six Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 1 st of Sept. 1838, to the 4 th March 1839.
Respectfully, yours,
William B. Parrish Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.