Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 1,080, William Bowman, Va.

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Bowman, William Mary
R 1080
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VA R. 1080

Lezibeth Bowman was Born in the year Decm 1780 Nancy Bowman was Born 20 July - 1782 Asa Bowman was Born 20 Oct - 1783 Patsy Bowman was Born 26 June 1786 Leahy Bowman was Born 23 of March 1788 Aba Bowman was Born 28 Sept - 1790 Ladith Bowman was Born 21 Apr - 1792 Polly Bowman was Born 9 Jany - 1797 Catharine was born Nov 1800

Declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress of the 4 July 1836 passed in behalf of widows of Revolutionary Soldiers, and any other acts in relation to pensions now applicable
State of North Carolina } Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions, Rutherford County } May Term 1853.
On this 31 May 1853. personally appeared in open Court before the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions now opened and held at the Court House in Rutherfordton in and for the county of Rutherford & State aforesaid Ele Bowman, a son & heir at law of William Bowman & wife Mary both late deceased, a resident of the County & State aforesaid aged 63 years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provisions made by the act of Congress passed on the 4 July 1836. granting pensions to certain widows of Revolutionary Soldiers and any other acts in relation to pensions now applicable — That this declarant the aforesaid Ele Bowman in the behalf of himself & the other heirs of the said William & Mary Bowman, States, that the said William Bowman was a Soldier in the Army of the Revolution as the heirs do understand & as such he served the United States against the Common Enemy — That during the Revolution the said William Bowman resided in Goochland County, State of Virginia, and in the summer of 1778 he the s d William Bowman volunteered or Enlisted for the Term of 18 months into the Virginia Continental Line & served out the same and was honorably discharged — That soon after the said W m Bowman return home from the said 18 m Campaign and in December (1779) Seventeen hundred & seventy nine he married Mary Cosby, with whom he lived till his death — That Early in the year 1780 following his marriage he again volunteered for some — months and was in the service a part of the year 1780 & 1781. and for a number of Months, but for the precise length of time deponent cannot now say, but that during this last Campaign he distinctly

recollections of hearing his father often say that he was in the Battle of the Cowpens in South Carolina, under General Morgan - That during his first Campaign in Virginia the said W m Bowman served under General Washington, but to give the names of his capt. or other officers he cannot
This deponent further states that in Dec r 1779. his father the aforesaid William Bowman, married in the County of Goochland State of Va Mary Cosby and as husband they lived together till the death of said William Bowman which took place at his late residence in Rutherford County N.C. a on the 12 th January, 1808. and that his widow the aforesaid Mary departed this life within the last twelve months in the County of Lumpkin State of Georgia, to which place she had removed within the last 8 or nine years, and that Polly M c Han, Edy M c Han, Patsy Richardson, Catharine Richardson, Betsy Young, Cosby Bowman & El e Bowman, the declarant are now the only living Children of the aforesaid William and Mary Bowman dec d and all of lawful ages
This declarant also states that for some years before his said Mother's death, she made efforts to obtain her pension, and that he has now the affidavits of Thos s Edwards and W m Richards which have been taken & will be submitted in support of their said claim
Deponent further states that his father the said William Bowman first Enlisted for 18 months in the Va Line & served out the same under General Washington & other officers
That in the Early part of 1780 he volunteered for a second term of some months and was marched South through North Carolina & into So. Carolina & was in the battle of the Cowpens under General Morgan, That 40 odd years has past since his father died, & he cannot now recollect the particulars of his said service
Sworn to and subscribed on the day & year first above written before the Court E. L. Stevenson 1st Master Bearn.

And the Court do hereby certify that it has been satisfactorily proven that El Bowman the declarant is the son of one William Bowman who died in Rutherford County many years ago and whose widow Mary an old and aged woman left this County some eight years ago it was said for Lumpkin County Georgia — That the declarant is a person to whom statements in due full faith and credit. Martia Beane Chr
State of North Carolina Rutherford County } I W. L. Gilkey clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quorum Sessions for said County do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the Court in the matter of the application of the heirs of Mary Bowman for a pension. In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the seal of said Court at office & subscribed my name the 31 st of May 1853 W. L. Gilkey (Clerk)

Declaration
In Order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of the 7 th July 1838, Entitled an Act granting half pay to Certain Widows
State of Georgia } Dempkin County }
On the Sixth day of October 1857 Personally Appeared before us Judges of the Superior Court for the County aforesaid. And in Open Court, Mary Bowman a resident of Dempkin County and State of Georgia, Aged 91. Years, Who first being duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in Order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838, Entitled an Act granting half pay and Pension to Certain Widows. That She is the Widow of William Bowman, who was a private in the Revolutionary War, and who first Volunteered in defence of his Country about the middle of the year 1778 in the State of Virginia, but at what particular place She cannot now state, That he had served a term of 18 months before their marriage, which took place in the latter part of the month of December 1779 the particular day She has forgotten. That the greater part of his services were rendered in the State of Georgia in which State he drew a Land Bounty which he sold after they immigrated to North Carolina some 12 or 15 years after the war, That She does not recollect the names of any of the Officers under whom he served but Gen l Washington and Morgan, That she has often heard her husband speak of the engagements he was in, but that it had been so long since his death a period of over 40 years and that too of trouble and affliction her memory having become impaired, Consequently She is unable on her oath to give as accurate an account of his services as she once could have done. That since his death all his papers together with his Discharges have been Carefully

Scattered and destroyed, and only very recently had she learned that they ought to have been preserved. She also further declares that after their Marriage early in the year 1780. Her Husband Volunteered in the Militia Service, which Service was alternate and in which he could not have been less than 8 months, as he was absent for two or three months several times. She therefore asks as her Husband never drew a Pension a historical of a Pension on her in her old age. She further declares that she was Married to the Said William Bowman in the latter part of the Month of December 1779. in Goochland County Virginia. By the Rev. Mr. Douglass in which County they lived during his Military Service, after which they emigrated to Rutherford County State of North Carolina, where Her husband died on the 12 th day of January 1808. That she was married to him prior to his leaving the Service. but The Marriage took place previous to the first of January Nineteen hundred and Twenty four at the time above stated. Sworn to and Subscribed on the 12 th day and year above written before
Wm. Burt. J.S.C Isaac J. Cade J.S.C Enos Burns J.S.C
Cher Mary X Bowman Mark

Ex'r.
INVALID.
Acts of July 14, 1862, and March 3, 1873.
11180
REJECTED
0. Mary Bowman
Service: _____
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges: _____
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____

State of North Carolina
Rutherford County D 98
On this 6 th August 1850. Personally appeared before me an acting Jus- tice of the Peace for the County of Rutherford and State of North Carolina Thomas Edwards junior a resident of the County and State aforesaid who on his o- ath declares. That he is personally acquainted with Mary Purnan form- erly a resident of this County now of Lumpkin County State of Georgia that they lived Neighbors for upwards of thirty odd years in this County. That she is the Widow of one William Purnan who he knew well and who lived a Neighbor for several years and who died not far from where he lived, and where the Widow con- tinued to live until she emigrated to Lumpkin County State of Georgia a few years ago. That both William and Mary Purnan were persons of most excellent Character and fair standing in Society. That William Purnan had frequently in his life time talked much to him being an intimate and that he often heard speak of giving the Episcopalian Minister fifty dollars for Marrying them. That he often related the many privations and hardships he had passed through while a Soldier in the Revolutionary War of his having served two tours in the War. but under whom and how long he don't recollect that a few weeks before his death they were together for some hours and he conversed freely and about his service in the Revolutionary War. That he believes without doubt that William Purnan was a Soldier in the Revolu- tionary War. That William Purnan the husband of Mary Purnan died On the 13 th of January 1808 in Rutherford County State of North Carolina. That Mary Purnan his Widow has never married again but continues the Widow of William Purnan. Sworn to and subscribed On the day and year above written before
John B Sloan
Thomas Edwards

Certify that Thomas Edwards junior whose dec- larations appear on the other side is a man of veracity and truth and worthy to be believed
Joseph B. Mountjoy

State of North Carolina Rutherford County ss
On this 6 th day of August 1850 Personally appeared before me for a sitting Justice of the Peace for the County of Rutherford and State of North Carolina William Richardson formerly of this County. Born of Murray County State of Georgia who On his Oath declared that he is personally acquainted with Mary Borman formerly of this County born of Joseph Borman family Georgia that he has known her for upwards of forty odd years. That she is the Widow of the William Borman formerly of this County. Who he was once acquainted with said who he found an apprentice to for those years at the Brickmasons Trade. That he had time and time again heard him talk about serving as a Soldier in the Revolutionary War and of having served two tours in the Revolutionary War before he was married but under what officers though he had heard him say he has forgotten and also the length of each tour. That he was a Soldier in the Revolutionary War after his marriage but for long a term he has also forgotten but recollects of having heard him speak of being in the Battle of Cowpens On the 17 th January 1781 Under General Morgan that he died in Rutherford County North Carolina On the 12 th January 1808 leaving Mary Borman a Widow and that she still continues the Widow of the said William Borman Sworn to and subscribed On the day and Year above written before the word may say and long interlined before assigned William Richardson Jesse B Sloan (S) Seal

I certify that William Richardson whose declaration appears on the other side is a man of honesty and truth and worthy to be believed Jesse B. Sloan J.P.
State of North Carolina
I, W. L. Gilkey Clerk of the Court of Pleas & quarter sessions for the county of Rutherford & State aforesaid do hereby certify that Jesse B. Sloan, Esq. before whom the foregoing affidavits have been sworn was at the time of signing the same an acting magistrate in & for said county and that the foregoing signatures pur- porting to be his are genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed my seal of office this 31 st May 1853 W. L. Gilkey (Clerk)

North Carolina Rutherford County
This day appeared Eli Boman in person before the undersigned an acting justice of the peace in and for the County of Rutherford in the state aforesaid, and made oath in due form of law that there is now in his possession a family record of Wm & Mary Boman whom he is at law are making application for the Pension due, which said family record is in the following words, to wit, "Elizabeth Boman was born in yr Decm 9 th 1780 Nancy Boman was born 20 th July 1782 Asa Boman was born 20 th Oct 1783. Patsey Boman was born 26 th June 1786. Cossy Boman was born 23 rd of March 1788. Eli Boman was born 28 th  Sept 1790 Cadeth Boman was born 21 st Apr 1792 Wm Boman jr was born 31 st March 1794 Polly Boman was born 9 th Jany 1799. Catherine was born 22 nd March 1800." The original of which is herunto annexed. That he has known said family record as long as he can remember, and the book from which the said record was taken has never in that time been out of the possession of the family from the time he first knew it until it was placed in the hands of Wm & Wallin for the purpose of making it Evidence in this case, & that the same

has not in any way been altered.
Swanton and Subscribed before me this 25 th day of November 1853
Let J. V. Gray J. B.
Earl Warren
North Carolina Rutherford County }
This day appeared Thomas Edwards Sw in person before the undersigned as ac- ting magistrate for said County, and made Oath in due form of law that he knew William Boman Sw in his life time & that he and Mary Boman were regarded and received in the community in which they lived as man & wife. They lived together and had children, whose names are correctly set forth in the family record her- unto attached. He became acquainted with him in 1806, & knew him well from that time to the date of his death. Entertained before signed Swanton and Subscribed before me the 25 th day of November 1853 Let J. V. Gray J. B. Thomas Edwards master

I J. V. Gay do hereby certify that Ede Bowman & Thomas Gannard are both to me well known to be men of excellent character. Given under my hand & seal this 28 th Nov 1853.
J. V. Gay
State of North Carolina Rutherford County
I W. L. Gilroy clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions for said County certify that J. V. Gay is an acting Justice of the Peace for said County, & his signature is genuine.
Given under my hand and seal of office the 19 th day of Dec 1853
W. L. Gilroy (clk)

No 8001
Mary Bowman widow of William Ga
F. Moulton Octo 24 1822 To Same Febj 3/54
1080
act July 4 1836

Mary Boman's Declaration

State of Georgia } I Allen Barnes Clerk of Lincoln County } The Superior Court of the County & state aforesaid do hereby certify that William Burt Louie Wood & Ezra Barnes whose names appear to the foregoing declaration are duly Commissioned & qualified as Justices of the Superior Court of said County and state that their official acts as such are entitled to full faith & credit and that their signatures to the foregoing are genuine
Given under my hand & seal of office this 7th day of October A.D 1857
Allen Barnes CLK

Lock Donmond Decr 25 th 1882
10
Mr W. H. Walton.
Rutherfordton, N. C.

Reference only
Pemberton P.O. Goochland Co.
23 rd Dec: 1850.
Sir:
A communication from you dated 8 th Augst last, & directed "to any Episcopalian Minister", was handed me two days ago, & being the only Minister of that denomination in the county, I suppose I may consider it as addressed to myself.
The record of marriages so kept by the Rev: Mr s Douglass, & which of right belonged to the Parish, I understand fell into the hands of some of his family, who refused to give it up. I have been told that it was a short time ago in the possession of a Mr s Merriwether of Albemarle County, who married a daughter of Mr s Douglass, & is now dead. I would advise you to write to the Clerk of Albemarle on the subject. He can no doubt tell you which of Mr s Merriwether's family now has the book.
I am sorry that I am unable to give you no more definite & satisfactory information. Respectfully yr obdt.
servt:
Francis M. Whittle

Washington City Oct 12 th
Sir
I enclose the papers in the case of the son of William Bowman a revolutionary soldier. Mary Bowman, the widow of the deceased soldier made a declaration in 1857 setting forth her husband's services, but she delayed filing it at the Pension Office until she could obtain the record evidence of her marriage. Not long after making her declaration, she died & application for annuity is now made by the son. The widow's declaration with affidavits & a letter in reference to the marriage record are enclosed. By referring to your Bowman need Virginia Depreciation Lists you will find sufficient pay to establish several years services - We shall endeavour to obtain some further evidence in reference to the marriage identity re should this be deemed necessary.
Very Resp y Yrs & F. Moulton
Cover of Pensions

THIS IS TO CERTIFY, That it appears from a list in this office of such Officers and Soldiers of the Virginia Continental  Line as settled their accounts and received certificates for the balance of their Full Pay, according to an act of assembly, passed the November session 1781, directing the Auditors of Public Accounts to settle and adjust the pay and accounts of the said Officers and Soldiers from the 1st January 1777 to 31st December 1781, (see Hening's Statutes at Large, vol. 10, p. 462,) that a settlement was made on the 16 th day of March 1782 in the name of William Bowman as Soldier of Infantry and evidence of the indebtedness of the State to him for £ 36. 0. 0 delivered to himself but as the original settlements or copies thereof are not to be found in this office, the term of service embraced therein cannot be stated.
Given under my hand at the First Auditor's Office, Richmond, this 30 th day of Nov r 1853.
[No Seal of Office.]
H. H. Houston A. P. Scott
7 THIS IS TO CERTIFY, That it appears from a list in this office of such Officers and Soldiers of the Virginia Continental  Line as settled their accounts and received certificates for the balance of their Full Pay, according to an act of assembly, passed the November session 1781, directing the Auditors of Public Accounts to settle and adjust the pay and accounts of the said Officers and Soldiers from the 1st January 1777 to 31st December 1781, (see Hening's Statutes at Large, vol. 10, p. 462,) that a settlement was made on the 16 th day of April 1783 in the name of William Bosomaw as Soldier of Infantry and evidence of the indebtedness of the State to him for £ 34. 16. 11 delivered to Genl. Morgan but as the original settlements or copies thereof are not to be found in this office, the term of service embraced therein cannot be stated.
Given under my hand at the First Auditor's Office, Richmond, this 30 th day of Nov r 1853.
[No Seal of Office.]
H. H. Houston A. P. Scott
1 Trans. Boston and Ruth Cramb/ly

Washington Jan'y 31 st
Sir
I enclose additional evidence in support of the claim of Mary Bowman which I hope may be considered sufficient to justify its allowance.
Hopeing it may be taken up at as early a day as practicable I
am
To Comm ee of Pensions }
Yours Respectfully Thos. H. Nelson F. H. Norton {at Millards Hotel}