Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 25,274, George Brown, N.C.

SERVICE
N.C.
Brown, George Margaret
NUMBER
N. 25,274
CONTENTS
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3.371.
East Tennessee.
George Brown
of Washington in the State of Tennessee who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Montgomery of the ... commanded by ... in the N. Carolina line for 7 1/2 months
Inscribed on the Roll of East Tennessee at the rate of 25 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19 th day of Decr 1832 and sent to Hon J. Blair. Re of Rep.
  Arrears to the 14th of Sep. 1832.  $37.50    Semi-annual allowance ending March 1832.  12.50     $50.00  
{ Revolutionary Claim, { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Nathan Rice Clerk, Book D. Vol. 9. Page 96.
Paid at the Treasury under the Act of 6 April 1838, from 4 Sep 1841. to 4 Sep 1842. after noted on 12. April 1844
Sister to J. Daugherty 23. Nov. 1844.
Widow to Pm. Agt. 13. Oct 45.
Dead
Sister to J. Daugherty 28. Oct 46
This letter in Adair Clapp - #30937

5939
1857. July 30, Pension certificate returned and remitted to Agent Forestboro, Ill,
Illinois
Letter J Dougherty Dec 28/55
Margaret Brown, widow of George Brown who served in the Revolutionary
Date of widow's death, not on A.P.
war, as a Private.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 25 dollars cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued 10 th day of Oct r 1856.
and sent to
J. Dougherty Forestboro: Ills.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 242. Vol. M.

State of Tennessee Washington County
September Term 1882.
On this 12 th day of September 1882. personally appeared in Open Court before the Honorable Samuel Powell Judge of the Circuit Court of Law & Equity for Washington County now sitting George Brown of citizen of the County & State aforesaid, aged Seventy Seven years who being first duly sworn according to Law doth on his oath make the following affidavit in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1882, that he entered the Service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated, that in the fall of the year 1776, as well as now recollected he was a citizen of Roan County State of North Carolina was drafted in said County, to serve a three months term, in the mounted infantry, was enrolled in said County under Capt n Montgomery. Lieutenant James Conague (Cragg) was marched to Cragg Creek North Carolina, against the Tories, who had established at that place, the previous to the arrival of Capt n Montgomery's men the Tories had dispersed that he remained at that place and scouting through the neighborhood after the Tories for some length of time, when he was marched back to Salisbury, and (verbally) discharged after having served two months as before stated, He states that sometime in the summer of 1779, as well as now recollected, he was drafted in Roan County State of North Carolina, the term not recollected, and entered the service of the United States as a Mauser was placed under the Command of General Green, who immediately under that of Major Martin Gary, and was stationed in Salisbury North Carolina, and put to making Cartridges which employment, he followed for some months when he was taken with the small pox, and was confined, until after the British army marched through that place, and the American army retreated toward Camden, when he was

discharged either written or verbally by the P o Garberry - he was not now recalled further States. That between the time he performed his 2 nd and first Term of duty and the last, as above stated he hired substitutes to perform two Terms of duty for him, he States. That the last Term of service under the P o Garberry at Salisbury was five months and and half months. That in all in the war of the Revolution he served seven months and half as above stated. He States that there is no Minister of the Gospel in his neighborhood who can testify as to the facts required by the directions of the War Department. He States that he has no accom- panying testimony of his service. neither does he know of any person whose testimony he can procure, who can testify to his service - he hereby relinquishes any claim whatever to a pension and declares that his name is not on  the pension roll of the agency of any state. Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid in open court George Brown 2 nd Sgt Vt Anderson Btk
We the undersigned Sols. J. Nichols, Clerk of Washington County State of Tennessee hereby certify that we are well acquainted with George Brown who has subscribed and sworn to the above application, that we believe him to be seventy seven years of age. That he is respected 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 12 th day of September 1832 - in open court Henry Jotts 2 nd Sgt Vt Anderson Btk Nicholas Tucker

And the said Court do hereby certify that it is his opinion that after the investigation of the matter & after propounding the interrogatories prescribed by the Secretary of War that the foregoing applicant was a Revolutionary soldier, & served as he states, and the Court further certifies that Henry Stoll & Nicholas Sacker are resident citizens of said County of Washington, and are credible & their Statement entitled to credit.
S. Morris Judge of the Circuit Courts of the State of Tennessee
James T Anderson Clerk of the Circuit Court of Law & Equity for the County of Washington do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the Court in the matter of the application of George Brown for pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed my seal of office this 12th September 1832
James T Anderson Clk By Joseph B Anderson D.B.

State of Illinois } Union County }
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On this, third day of December in the year of our Lord one thou- sand eight hundred and fifty five, personally appeared before the County Court of Union County in the State of Illinois. Margaret Brown a resident of Pulaski County and State of Illinois aged 54 years who being first duly sworn accor- ding to law doth on this oath make the follow- ing declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the laws of the United States for pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War States passed 3rd February 1833; that she is the widow of George Brown who was a private in the service of the Revolutionary War to which regiment, he belonged, or whether to the regular volunteers or militia she does not know, but she knows and so states the fact that Certificate No 3374 dated, at the War Office of the United States 19th day of December 1832 was opened to her and which Certificate was by this Officer through her attorney surrendered to the General Government claiming the arrears of pension due her deceased husband, and she prays that the same together with her declaration & the proofs thereof on file in Washing- ton City may be taken as a part of her her application for a pension. That she was married to the said George Brown on the 4th day of May in the year eighteen hundred and forty three That her husband the aforesaid - George Brown died on the 10th day of December 1846 at the house of her daughter  at her house in Alexander County Illinois in consequence of old age and that she is now a widow and has remained a widow ever since his death as will more fully appear by reference (over)

11  to the proofs hereto annexed That she was real married to him prior to the time of January eighteenth and has at the time above stated, been to and still is the on the day and year above written Margaret Brown before me in open Court. Thomas J. Kinney C.M. Co. Court
State of Illinois Pulaski County ss
We Edmund Davis and Joseph Essex, residents of Mellen and Pulaski Counties and Edmund Davis of Mellen and Essex of Pulaski County do hereby certify that we are person- ally acquainted with Margaret Brown and know her to be the same, identical Margaret Brown who drew the articles of opposition of her deceased husband George Brown in the year 1847 or 8 and who was and now is the widow of the said George Brown deceased and to whom Certificate of Transfer No 3371, dated 18 th Decr 1832 signed See last paragraph of War report, in his life time, That said George Brown died at or near Stokes in Alexander County Illinois sometime in the month of December about the year 1846 at an advanced age. That, she is now his widow and has received her widow's share since his death. That we are disinterested persons touching this matter. That she now resides in Pulaski County State of Illinois known to and subscribed before me this 3 rd day of December AD 1855 Witness the seal of said Court Thomas J. Kinney Clerk  Edmund Davis Joseph Essex

State of Illinois } Set. Union County } I Simeon Dilday do hereby Certify that I solemnized the rites of marriage between Mr. George Brown Sr & Mrs. Margaret. Sowers on this fourth (4) day of May, one thousand eight hundred and forty three (1843).
Given under my hand and seal Simeon Dilday Minister of the Gospel
Recorded & filed June twenty third (23). one thous and eight hundred and forty three (1843). Andrew Dearduff CLK
State of Illinois } ss County of Union } I Thomas J. Finley Clerk of the County Court, of the County and State aforesaid, do Certify that the above and foregoing Certificate of the Marriage of George Brown Sr, and Mrs Margaret Sowers, is a true and correct copy of the Record, with the exception of the date, which is expressed on the Record in fair legible figures.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said County Court at office in Jonesboro. The 11 th day of February AD 1856. Thomas J. Finley Co CLK
State of Illinois } ss County of Union } I Thomas J. Finley above named, depose and say that I hold the office of Clerk of the County Court in the County and State aforesaid, and that the above is a true extract from the records of said Court, with the exception above named, as Certified by me.
Sworn before me, this 11 th day of Feb Thomas J. Finley Clerk of the February 11 th 1856 County Court of Union County Illinois Thomas Wilson Judge Court

State of Illinois Union County ss
On this the Eleventh day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty six personally appeared before the undersigned judge of the County Court in and for said County and State Thomas J. Kinley & Wright C. Pender who are residents of said County and State and entitled to execute an oath who after being duly sworn according to law depose and say that they have been personally acquainted with Margaret Brown formerly Margaret Summers That they have respectfully known her for the period of fifteen years past, That she is the identical Margaret Brown who was married to George Brown on the fourth day of May 1843 and that said George Brown is dead and that she the said Margaret remains his widow and further they say not, &c
Thomas J. Kinley
W. C. Pender
Subscribed and sworn to before me on the day and year first aforesaid
Thomas Hickman judge of the County Court Union Co Ill.

State of Illinois Union County
Be it known that on this the Eleventh day of February A D 1836 personally came before the undersigned
in and for said County and State aforesaid, who are Credible witnesses and related to Credit on oath and residents of Union County State of Illinois, who after being duly sworn according to law depose and say that they are well acquainted with Margaret Brown, widow of George Brown and that they have known

State of Illinois
County of Union I Thomas J. Kinley Clerk of the County Court in and for the County in and for said County, & State, do certify that Thomas H. Hickman whose genuine signature appears subscribed to an affidavit on this sheet of paper, is, and was at the time the same bears date Presiding Judge of the said County Court, duly elected Commissioner and qualified as such,
Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and the seal of said County Court at office in Jonesboro, the 11th day of February one thousand eight hundred & fifty six (1856) Thomas J. Kinley Clerk
State of Illinois
Union County I Thomas H. Hickman Presiding Judge of the County Court, in and for the County and State aforesaid, do certify that Thomas J. Kinley whose genuine signature appears signed to the above and foregoing Certificate was on the day the same bears date, Clerk of said Court, duly elected Commissioner and qualified, and that his attestation is in due form.
Given under my hand and seal. This Eleventh day of February 1856. Thomas H. Hickman Judge

7313
George Brown
from 1776 private 7½ months. $ 25. -
P. Parsons

7313
BRIEF in the case of  George Brown County of Washington in the State of Tennessee (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity? None  3. How old is he? 77  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     Drafted In 1776 Fall — 2 — Private Gen. Montgomery, Gen. Craig   Drafted 1779 Summer — 5 1/2 — Private Dr. Master Garberry, Gen. Green  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? None  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Roan City N.C.  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Traditionary  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Correct 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
J. Waugh
Examining Clerk.

December 15, 1936
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Mrs. William A. Meyer 2618 L Street Sacramento, California
GEORGE BROWN W. 25274 BA-J/MLB aw
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of George Brown who served in that war from Rowan County, North Carolina, under Colonel Locke.
The record of George Brown follows as found in the papers on file in pension claim, W. 25274, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
The date and place of birth and names of the parents of George Brown are not given.
While a resident of Rowan County, North Carolina, George Brown enlisted in the fall of 1776 and served two or three months as private in Captain Montgomery's company of mounted infantry, Colonel Locke's North Carolina regiment. He enlisted in the summer of 1779 and served five and one half months as mechanic under Quartermaster Yarberry in the North Carolina troops.
The soldier was allowed pension on his application executed September 12, 1832, at which time he was seventy-seven years of age and a resident of Washington County, Tennessee.
In 1838 he moved from Tennessee to Union County, Illinois. In 1845 he resided in Alexander County, Illinois, with his son, David. The soldier then stated that all his children were grown and married as well as many of his grandchildren, and that the greater number of them resided in the State of Illinois, some in Union County. The only name given was that of his son, David, as above stated. George Brown died December 10, 1846, in or near Thebes, Alexander County, Illinois.
The name of soldier's first wife and the date of their marriage are not shown. He married May 4, 1843, in Union County, Illinois, Mrs. Margaret Sowers.

Soldier's widow, Margaret Brown, was allowed pension on her application executed December 3, 1855, at which time she was aged fifty-four years and a resident of Pulaski County, Illinois.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

11 3371  East Tennessee
George Brown of Washington in the State of Tennessee who was a Private in the Compy. commanded by Captain Montgomery of the --- commanded by --- in the Ala. line for 1 1/2 months from 1775
Inscribed on the Roll of East Tennessee at the rate of 25- Dollars --- Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19 th day of Dec r 32 and sent to Hon. J.  Blair. House of Reps.
  Arrears to 4th of Sep r 1832  37.50    Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 th March 1832  12.50     $50.00  
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Nathan Rice Clerk, Book D Vol. 9 Page 96-
Letter to M c Dougerty 29 March 1839. C o to Pen Agt 30 May 1839. Same 20 June "
Letter to J. Dougerty 9 July 1839. do to same S d Auditor 9 th Nov. 1840.
Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 6 th April 1838 from 4 Sep r 1838 to 4 th Sep r 1839. Agt Notified 3 rd Dec r 1840
Paid as above from 4. Sep r 1839 to 4. Sep r 1840. Agt notified 5 June 1841.
Letter to Jonesboro. Pen Agent 24 th June 1841.
Paid as above from 4 th Sept r 1840 to March 4 th 1841. Agent notified April 25 th 1842
Letter to A Brown Esq r Auditor 24 th June 1841  Sept r 29 th 1842
Letter to M c Dougerty Esq r Jonesboro' Illinois. Sept r 29 th 1842.
Letter to M c Dougerty S d Auditor 22 nd April 1843
Paid as above from 4 March to 4 th Sep r 1841. Agt notified 23 May 1843. Letter to Hon. R. Smith S d Auditor 8 Dec r 1843.

Application for a Transfer
That of Illinois is ... St. Lawrence County. On this the 20th day of August. A.D. 1874 before me Thomas Mansfield the subscriber a Justice of the peace for said County of St. Lawrence appeared George Portner a Revolutionary Pensioner who in his oath declares, that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the Company commanded by him in Montgomery. In the Regiment Com- manded by Col. Lockwood in the service of the United States. That his name was placed on the pension roll of the state of Tennessee from which he has lately received. That he now resides in the state of Illinois. He leaving where he intends to remain and continue his pension; to be there payable in future. (The following are his reasons for removing from the state of Tennessee to the state of Illinois is Because he is old and infirm all his children are grown and moved off, as well as many of his grand children and the greater number of them reside in the state of Illinois. One of his sons David now residing in St. Lawrence County Illinois. with whom he now resides, and takes care of him. He also has children and grand children in Marion County Illinois.

where he has been residing for the past few years. And further knows that this document is the true copy
of the original and subscribed to before me this day the 15th of day and year aforesaid
Given under my hand and seal this 15th day of September 1826 at the County of ... State of ... I, John ... Clerk of the County Court ... do hereby certify that Thomas ... has been ... appears to the above ... George ... is and was at the time of signing the same an acting Justice of the peace in and for said County. The signature purporting to be his is genuine and full faith & credit are there unto all his official acts as such Justice of the peace. Seal of Affix this first day of September 1826 at ... J. Freeman, Clerk

Copied from M.E.E. hist. 9/14/29.
April 7, 1934.
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Miss Bertha Brown 2207 Pine Street Cairo, Illinois
BA-J/ady George Brown W.25274
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter relative to one George Brown, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.
The data contained herein are obtained from the papers on file in the Revolutionary War claim for pension, W.25274, based upon his military service in that war.
While a resident of Rowan County, North Carolina, George Brown enlisted in the fall of 1776 and served two or three months in Captain Montgomery's Company of Mounted Infantry, Colonel Locke's North Carolina Regiment. He enlisted in the summer of 1779 and served five and served five and one half months as mechanic under Quartermaster Yarberry, North Carolina Troops.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 12, 1832, at which time he was seventy-seven years of age and resided in Washington County, Tennessee.
In 1838 he moved from Tennessee to Union County, Illinois. In 1845 he resided in Alexander County, Illinois, with his son, David. The soldier then stated that all his children were grown and married as well as many of his grandchildren, and that the greater number of them resided in the State of Illinois, some in Union County. The only name given was that of his son, David, as above stated.
George Brown died December 10, 1846 at or near Thebes, Alexander County, Illinois.
The name of soldier's first wife and the date of their marriage are not shown. He married May 4, 1843 in Union County, Illinois, Mrs. Margaret Sowers.
She was allowed pension on her application executed

December 3, 1855 at which time she was aged fifty-four years and resided in Pulaski County, Illinois.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator.

W 25274
1812 Pension Section
MLB
July 2, 1930
Mrs. R. E. Matthews
Mc Clure, Illinois
Dear Madam:
I advise you that in order to obtain the date of last payment of pension of Margaret Brown, widow of George Brown, the name and address of the person to whom the pension was paid and possibly the date of death of the widow, it is suggested that you address The General Accounting Office, Records Division, Washington, D. C., citing the following data: - Margaret, widow of George Brown, Certificate 5929, issued October 10, 1856, rate $25 per annum to commence February 3, 1853, Act of February 3, 1853, Illinois Agency.
The Revolutionary War records of this bureau contain no further family data pertaining to George Brown and his widow Margaret, other than that which was furnished you September 14, 1929.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
M. E. E.
September 14, 1929
Mrs. R. E. Matthews McClure, Illinois
Dear Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 25274, it appears that George Brown, while residing in Rowan County, North Carolina, enlisted in the fall of 1776 and served two or three months in Captain Montgomery's Company of mounted infantry, Colonel Locke's North Carolina Regiment. He enlisted in the summer of 1779 and served five and one-half months as mechanic under Quartermaster Yarberry, North Carolina Troops.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 12, 1832, at which time he was seventy-seven years of age and resided in Washington County, Tennessee.
In 1838 he moved from Tennessee to Union County, Illinois. In 1845 he resided in Alexander County, Illinois, with his son, David. The soldier then stated that all his children were grown and married as well as many of his grand children, and that the greater number of them resided in the State of Illinois, some in Union County. The only name given was that of his son, David, as above stated.
George Brown died December 10, 1846 at or near Thebes, Alexander

County, Illinois.
The name of the soldier's first wife and the date of their marriage are not shown. He married May 4, 1843, in Union County, Illinois, Mrs. Margaret Sowers. She was allowed pension on her application executed December 3, 1855, at which time she was aged fifty-four years and resided in Pulaski County, Illinois.
Your letter requesting information concerning Mailan Manes, a soldier of the Black Hawk War, has been referred to the proper division for reply.
Very truly yours,
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner

Re War
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of George Brown a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his and (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau. W. F. 2,5274.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Fall, 1776 2 mos. Pvt. Montgomery Locke N.C.   Summer, 1779. 5 1/2 " Under Quartermaster Yarbrough.        
Battles engaged in, ✓ Residence of soldier at enlistment, Rowan Co., N.C. Date of application for pension, Sept. 12, 1832. Hisch. was al. Residence at date of application, Washington Co., Tenn. Age at date of application, 77 yrs. He died Dec 10 1846 in Alexander Co. Ill.
Remarks: There is no data relative to soldier's first marriage, but in 1845 he referred to his children, the only name stated being that of Daniel, and to his grandchildren. He mar. May 4, 1843, in Union Co., Ills. Mrs. Margaret Sowers. She was al. pen. on her ap. ex Dec 3, 1855, while a res. of Union Co., Ills., aged 34 years. Respectfully,
Commissioner.
54 - all 5's in papers distinct, no 5's com- plete.

Mrs. Wm. A. Meyer 2618 L Street Sacramento, California
Nov. 30, 1936.
Veterans' Administration, "Old Records" Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir,
For genealogical purposes will you kindly send me a copy of the record of one George Brown , who served in the Rev. war from Nov. 1860. N. C. under Col. Locke. Will you kindly include any family data?
Thanking you in advance I am Very truly yours, Ruby H. Meyer.

Cairo, Illinois, March 26, 1934.
Director of Pensions, Veterans Administration, Washington, D.C.
My dear Sir:
I should like to know what record your office has of George Brown, revolutionary soldier, who was a pensioner and living in 1840 in Union County, Illinois. Any records of his service with his rank, place of residence at time of enlistment, battles in which he participated, relatives or any other data will be greatly appreciated. Would also like to know the date of his death and whether or not his widow or other dependents were granted pension.
If there is a charge for the above, please let me know the amount and The same will be forwarded to you.
Yours truly,
(miss) Bertha Brown
2207 Pine Street.

1305 Ingraham St. Rev Soc Los Angeles, Calif. Prince Rupert Apartments May 16 th 1917
To Commission of Pensions
My dear Sir:-
I beg much desire the military service of one George Brown, a soldier of the American Revolution who, I think, came from the Carolinas

to Union County Illinois where he drew a pension - I thank you in advance for the information
Truly yours - (Mrs.) S. E. Brown -

1917. May 28. History to Mrs. S. E. Brown. Fr.
1929-Sept. 14, Hist to Mrs. R. E. Matthews, M.E.E. Her letter sent to Records Div. File No. for info rel to Black Hawk War Sol.
1930 July 7. Mrs. R. E. Matthews adv. as to date of last payment to Mrs.
1934 Apr. 7. Hist. to Bertha Brown.
1936, Dec. 15. Hist. to Mrs. Wm. A. Meyer - M.A.R.
R WIDOW, &c.
25274
Mary Brown Widow of George Brown Brn. Rev. War
Act: Feb. 5 1855
Index:--Vol. 9 , Page 92
[Arrangement of 1870.]

McClure Ill. April 16-1930.
Commissioner of Pensions - Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir -
I wish to know what the records show with reference to the widow of George Brown who was a soldier of the Revolution. George Brown enlisted in 1776 while residing in Rowan County North Carolina. He was allowed a pension on an application made in Washington County Tennessee in 1832 - his claim being W. 25274. He moved to Union County, Illinois in 1838. In 1845 he resided in Alexander County with his son David and died Dec 10. 1846 at or near Thebes, Alexander County, Illinois. He married May 4-1843 in Union County Illinois Mrs. Margaret Sawere. She was allowed pension on her application executed December 3, 1855 at which time she was 54 years of age and resided in Pulaski County Illinois. I wish to know the date of her death and names of her children or relatives, and her place of residence as shown by your records.
Very truly,
Mrs R E Matthews

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims , of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of George Brown which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides?
yes
II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides?
yes
III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so?
IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served?
yes
V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled?
yes
VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations?
yes
VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832?
yes
VIII. Has the Court given their opinion?
yes
IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate?
yes
X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal?
yes

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? two Citizens
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? yes
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had? yes
XIV. † If the applicant has produced a witness or witnesses as to his service, has the magistrate who administered the oath certified that he, she, or they are persons of credibility? _____
Has the official character and signature of the magistrate been certified by the proper officer under his seal of office? _____
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service? _____
XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? yes
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? 1 2 7 
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
“Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades: For _____ year _____ months and _____ days. I served as a _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension.”

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which the applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable.
QUERE XIV.  Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
QUERE XVI.  Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticated the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the end 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.

10. A. 100
Honesboro' Tn. Dec. 1 st
Free
Commissioner of Pensions Washington City.
Care of Mail B. A. B. A. N. W. Snider
Feb. 16. 1839

Lancaster Jan. 30 th 1839.
Dear Sir,
Enclosed I send you what is intended for an application to remain the name of George Brown a pensioner from the Agency of E. Tennessee to the Agency of Illinois in drafting which I was at a loss for a form if in substance it is correct I wish you would make the change required. & if it is too defective you will please return the same or file it in the Office and enclose to me or him (Mr Brown) the necessary form to enable him to draw in this state.
Yours Most-Obedient Servt
J. L. Edwards
John Daugherty.
Com d Pensions,
P.S. please direct your communication to Lancaster Ills.
J. L.

Saverborough Septm 15 th 1832
Dr Lin
I herewith transmit your claims for pensions of Jacob Brown James Harvey and George Brown and hope when they shall have been inspected you will have the goodness to advise me of the result at Rogersville
As to the claim of Col. Jacob Brown and those who certify for him in relation to their characters permit me to refer you to Judge Anderson of the city as he knows Col. Brown and Mr. Levier if he does not know Mr. Gan will
I have the honor to be Sir Yours Obediently &c P. Parsons Hon Lewis Cass Secy of War
Sent to Hon. J. Blair by his request

Oct 13. 1845.
House No. 210 Sept. 21st
Appr of the Bricks & Masonry
paid to
James L. [?] Washington City Duties of Columbian.

Michael Brown
Miss (Carmen) Terceras Washington City
St. C.
Dec 1855
Express in care of Messrs Brown and Son 45 George Street and for a pension. Subscription soldier

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George Brown deck Ills
Pension
General Edward Brant  Brant  Brant  Brant Cannon Fire of Washington D.C.

No 6166.
Margaret Brown widow of George Illinois
Lt. I Dougherty Dec 28/55
Act. Feb 3. 1853

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
SECOND COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE,
Dec. 16 th , 1843.
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, George Brown , a Pensioner on the Roll of the Jonesborough, Tenn. Agency, at the rate of Twenty five Dollars and 62 1/2 Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th Jan y 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of Sept. 1841, to the 4 th Sept. 1842,
Respectfully, yours,
 Comptroller.
To the COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS, Present.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
SECOND COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE,
April 26, 1843.
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 3d section of the Act of August 23, 1842, extending the time within which pensioners may receive their pensions from the pension agents, George Brown , a Pensioner on the Roll of the Jonesborough, Tenn. Agency, at the rate of Twenty five Dollars and 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. 1841.  Respectfully, yours,
J. Wood Comptroller.
To the COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS, Present.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
SECOND COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE,
April 13 th 1842.
Sir:
Under the date 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," George Brown, _____ a Pensioner on the Roll of the Jonesborough, Tennessee Agency, at the rate of Twenty five Dollars and _____ Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 1 st of Sept. 1840 to the 1 st March 1841.
Respectfully, yours,
Edward L. Bates
COMPTROLLER.
To the COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS, Present.

Lowestboro. April 21 st 1839.
Mr Edwards (has my most sincere thanks for sending me the form for a change of Pension as I was aware the application I had heretofore sent to the Department was defective herewith enclosed I send a formal one and desire to be notified of the change as soon as convenient at the age. Pensioner will have in all Newman probably but a few more if any benefits from his Gov- ernment.
Yours. Respectfully.
J. (Doughty)
Edwards Can. Pensioner.
Washington City.

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June 24 '44
FRE
W. W. L.
James L. Edwards Esqr Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D. C.

Hanover Agency June 15 th 1841
J. L. Edwards
Dear Sir
the within named pensioner Geo. Brown. was transferred from this Agency to that of the Illinois on the 20 th day of June 1839. I therefore return this, that you may instruct the pension Agent at Illinois as to the time he was last paid &c
Respectfully
Your O bt Servant.
W. H. Blair
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
May 26 th 1841.
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," George Brown, — a Pensioner on the Roll of the Jonesborough Agency, at the rate of Twenty five Dollars and  Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of Sept. 1839, to the 4 th Sept. 1840.
Respectfully yours,
Wilson B. Larrig
Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
November 24 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," George Brown, ————— a Pensioner on the Roll of the Jonesborough Agency, at the rate of Twenty five Dollars and  Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 6 th of Sept. 1838. to the 4 th Sept. 1839.
Respectfully yours,
Wilson S. Parrish
Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions, Present.

Pension Agency Inghilterra C. Tremaine J. L. Edwards Esq. July 1 st 1839 Chair of Pensions Sir
Agreeable to instructions contained in your letter of 31 st May. I have to inform you that George Bunn has never been paid at this office (he having been transferred to Genistown to take effect from the 22 nd March 1831)
I am very respectfully Your obt servt
Robt King for Mr. Johansen

Shawboro, June 29 th 1839. J. L. Edwards Esq r Sir
Yours of the 20 th inst has been received requesting to know to what time George Brown's Revolutionary Pension, at the rate of twenty five dollars per annum was last paid. - he has been paid in full at this Agency to the fourth day of September, 1838 as appears from Books and papers on file I have the honor to remain Respectfully Your ob t Servant
Wm H Blair By Wm H Blair
J. L. Edwards Esq r Commissioner of Pensions Washington City
LLB

Jamestown Illa Sept. 22 nd No 856
Yours Sir Yours favor of the 13 th Inst is just received and I have to state to you that the addition- al proof in the case of Margaret Brown widow of George Brown died a Revolutionary Soldier, for a pension, did not in the return from the department favor me with a number I her give you a full copy. Very
"Pension office December 28 1855 Sir I have examined the papers transmitted by you in support of a claim for pension of Margaret Brown widow of George
The marriage should have been proved by record evidence, and the claimant identi- fied as the widow of the pensioner by persons certified to by credible witnesses
The claim is suspended until the additional proof indicated is adduced
Respectfully
R M Hoe
for Commissioner
I faithfully Esqr Jamestown Illiana

I made out and forwarded soon after the receipt of the within Copied letter the proof indicated and your favor of the 13 th Inst is the first I have heard from it. in Bannaty Land claims it is usual to remember the Claims but, I suppose that this being for a pension did not cause another the same rule I suppose that Mrs Brown will also be entitled to Bannaty land as well as a pension but I have not made out her application for that. The pension is what she needs she being very old if it is not soon allowed to her it must be of no avail. I hope that this letter will enable you to send her papers and order her pension to be forwarded soon.
Yours truly
J Mearns Carnegie Museum
J Bayhurst

Brief in the case of Margaret Brown widow George County and State of Illinois act 3 Feb 1853
Claim, ("original," or " for increase ")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Her husband was pensioned under the Act of June 7 1832 at $25 a year and died in 1843.
Record of marriage,
( If for increase )
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Cohabitation, general reputation of marriage, her identity as the pensioner's widow, his death and her present widowhood proved by credible witnesses
Name and residence of Agent John Dougherty Esq Jonesboro' Tex
Sharon D. D. D. Examining Clerk.

Jamesstown 2nd Dec. 8 th 1855-
General Fitzsimons
Sir I humbly place before the application of Margaret Brown widow of George Brown died a Kilkenny man I desire for pension under the act 3 rd July 1855 please to assist and if she is entitled to a pension please remit Certificate to me for her, she does not know the Regiment & C under which her husband served I acted for her in drawing the arrears of his pension after his death & obtained a copy of his pension Certificate from the War Office

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State of Illinois Clay County May'sville P... To Mr Wm... Albany

State of Illinois Union County January the 29 th 1839
Mr Aldbridge Sir I again take my pen in hand to inform you that your money is now collected and I have got three dollars and 6 1/4 cen that Austin's debt and I would have sent it to you before this time but the rest is collected and I have applied for it and the constable says that he will not pay it over to me until I bring him his receipt I want you to send his receipt to me as soon as you can and I will send it all to you to gether if you think it to be best I want you to write to me as soon as you can and let me know how you would have me to proceed and I will follow your directions and do any thing that I can to get you your money I would have sent you your money long ago if it had not been contraryness of the constable so no more at this time but remain yours James E Cochran

Simsbury Dec 12 th 1821
Mr Jas L d Edwards Com d
Sir herewith enclosed
I send you the pension Certificate of George Brown Deed a Rev d Father and the application of Margaret Brown his widow for arrears of pension from the 24 th Sept-1821 to the 16 th of Jan y last- being a term of 5 years 4 Months & 12 days please favour them and inform me the result of your examination & if found correct- please forward the amount to me at Springfield. Also as I shall be there after the 1 st of Dec r . Mr. H. And greatly favor her
Mr J d Edwards Com d of Pension
Your Most Obedient Serv t John Doughty

5 Janesboro' Illinois Sept 25 th 1845.
Mr James L Edinards
Sir enclosed herewith send you the application of George Boorum for a transfer of his pension. I think unless he soon gets it: he will not be able to enjoy it: as his extreme old age and infirmity of body & mind indicate a near approach to his long home by examining this application, and informing me of the result you will confer a lasting favor on me
I also desire to know from you what should be done in the following case. Elizabeth Roach or Roach of Williamson County in this state has filed her declaration in your Office for a Pension (her husband John Roach a Revolutionary soldier died) and in her declaration she states her marriage with John Roach to have been in 1785. The record in Amelia Co. Virgin a shows it to have been in 1792 will the record varying in this particular support the declaration or should I with draw the Pension and make another?
J. L. E.
J. G.

Margaret Brown Wid of George Brown and
Ills
Circular Sept 12/84 McCook
John Daugherty Johnsboro Ills

Jonestown Ills July 11 th 1834
Sir your favor of the 28 th Decr last has been received for some time past and I forward the second additional proof in the case of Margaret Brown nee Clark of George Brown. died for a pension
1 Record proof of the marriage 2 proof by two credible witnesses of identification of Margaret
You will please
return the proofs as she is entitled to a pension forward the Certificate to her at this place Yours truly
Sarah Daugherty
James Clark
Ills
I Minias
Capt. Tuscans Washington City D.C.

Jamesboro Ills Nov 5 th 1844
Dear Sir
Herewith enclosed I send the power of attorney of George Brown a Revolutionary Soldier for arrears of his pension from the year 1821. to such time as by act of Congress he may be paid out Washington, inclusive to the present 2 nd of Sept - last. You will please examine the same and remit to me at Springfield Illinois as I shall remain at that place during the winter or Spring of next. I hope you will see erasures of the words Sept. under and an alteration of the date of the month and December inserted. I should nat. have sent this paper with these erasures but having written them at that date & expecting them to be sent then I inserted as you see originally 28 th Septembris and on the day of the President- ial election Mr Brown came in and being too much engaged to write at once I have sent this showing the same altered as you will see to render the true date. I know that great particularity is required by the departments, but this is not in a material part of the paper & I presume will not vitiate them. Yours truly John Daugherty Mr James Edwards Comt.

State of Illinois } ss. Union County }
Be it known that on this the 30 th day of January 1839 personally appeared before me an acting Justice of the peace in and for the County of D George Brown personally known by me to be the identical person named in an original certificate in his pension having date at the War Office of the United States 19 th Decr 1832. and Number 3371. and of which I certify the following is a true Copy.
War Department. Revolu- tionary Claim. I certify that in conformity with the law of the Unit- ed States of the 7 th June 1832 George Brown of the State of Tennessee, East- ern Agency who was a private in the Army of the Revolution is entitled to receive Twenty five dollars and - cents per annum during his natural life Com- mencing on the 4 th of March 1831 and pay- able semi annually on the 4 th of Mar- ch and 4 th of September in every year
Given at the War Office of the United States this 19 th day of December, an thousand eight hundred and thirty three
Examined and Countersigned
Saml. Clegg Secretary of War.
J. L. Edwards,
who after being duly

I am according to law deposed and says that he is the identical person named in the foregoing said original Original Certificate in his possession and (of which the foregoing is a true copy.
That on the about the 10 th day of November last. He removed from the State of Tennessee Washington County the same being in the East-Tenn. agency of said State, and settled in Union County in the State of Illinois where he expects to reside,
That he desires to be removed from the Agency of East-Tennessee to the United States agency at Carmi in the State of Illinois where it will be more convenient for him to receive his pension.
That he has regularly drawn his pension at the Agency of East Tennessee up to the 4 th day of September 1838. from which time he wishes to be enabled to draw his pension at Carmi Illinois, or at such other Agency in the State of Illinois as may be appointed by the Authority of the United States.
Subscribed George Brown and sworn to before me this day & year aforesaid.
A. G. Williams JP

State of Illinois County of Union This is to certify that W. G. Venable Esq. whose signature appears hereto is now and was at the time of signing the above attestation an acting justice of the peace within this County duly elected commissioned and qualified to office and that full faith and credit is due and of right ought to be given all his official acts as such In Witness Whereof I have hereunto set my hand & the seal of the County Circuit Court at office in Jefferson This 29 th Jan y 1849 Winfield Davis