Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 853, Baylor Byrd, Va.

SERVICE
Va.
Byrd, Baylor Nancy
NUMBER
R. 853
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6586
Nancy Bird J. Baylor Jen.
act 7. July '38
853

State Of Tennessee } County Of Williamson }
On this 30th day
of November 1839 personally appeared before me an acting justice of the peace in the County and State aforesaid, Nancy Byrd a resident of said County and State aged 82 years , who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed July 7. 1838, entitled An act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows - That she is the widow of Baylor Byrd who was a soldier of cavalry in the Virginia State line, and from the best information she received from her husband in his life time he served two years - She further declares that she was married to the said Baylor Byrd on the 11th day of October 1785 , that her husband the aforesaid Baylor Byrd died on the 22nd day of April eighteen hundred and thirty ; that she was not married to him a prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January seventeen hundred and ninety four; viz at the time above stated, and that she has never since married since the death of her husband the aforesaid Baylor Byrd - Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written
Before me J. N. P.
Nancy Byrd
I hereby certify that Mrs Nancy Byrd in consequence of old age and infirmities cannot appear in open court - Given under my hand the day and year above written
J. N. P.

State of Tennessee County of Williamson
I hereby certify that the family Record containing the marriage of Baylor Byrd and Nancy his wife has been in my possession for nine years, and that it is in the hand writing of John Garrett by the request of, and in presence of said Baylor Byrd. And I was myself present when it was written by said Garrett which was upwards of thirty years ago copied from another old family Bible which was in the hand writing of said Baylor Byrd himself. Sworn to and subscribed the day and year within written Before me F. Ivey J.P. James Byrd
I hereby certify that James Byrd who hath made oath to the above affidavit is a man of respectability and strict veracity. Given under my hand this day and year within written F. Ivey J.P.
The State of Tennessee ss
I Samuel B. McConico clerk of the county court of Williamson county in the State of Tennessee aforesaid do certify that Frederick Roy whose signature appears to the foregoing affidavits of Nancy Byrd and James Byrd is now and was at the taking of said affidavits an acting Justice of the peace in and for the county of Williamson aforesaid duly commissioned and sworn and that full faith and credit are due his official acts and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said court at office this 3 rd day of December 1839 S. B. McConico

Baylor Byrd and Nancy was Married the 11 th 1725 Baylor Byrd died April 22 nd 1830
Caty Byrd was born July 9 th 1786
Temple Byrd was Born October 24 th 1787
Jenne Byrd was Born March 23 rd 1789
Richard Byrd was born July 25 th 1790
James Byrd was born April 5 th 1792
John Byrd was born February 9 th 1794
Willie Byrd was born September 25 th 1796
Sally Byrd was born February 8 th 1799

Blessings to those that fear God.
Before CHRIST cir. 397.
16 ¶ Then they that feared the LORD spake often one to another; and the LORD hearkened and heard it: and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the LORD, and that thought upon his name.
Or, special treasure.
17 And they shall be mine, saith the LORD of hosts, in that day when I make up my jewels; and I will spare them, as a man spareth his own son that serveth him.
18 Then shall ye return, and discern between the righteous and the wicked; between him that serveth God and him that serveth him not.
CHAP. IV.
1 God's judgment on the wicked, 2 and his blessing on the good. 4 He exhorteth to the study of the law, 5 and telleth of Elijah's coming and office.
FOR, behold, the day cometh that shall burn as an oven; and all the proud, yea, and all that do wickedly, shall be stubble: and the day that cometh
CHAP. IV.
The study of the law recommended!
Before CHRIST cir. 397.
shall burn them up, saith the LORD of hosts, that it shall leave them neither root nor branch.
2 ¶ But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves of the stall.
3 And ye shall tread down the wicked; for they shall be ashes under the soles of your feet in the day that I shall do this, saith the LORD of hosts.
4 ¶ Remember ye the law of Moses my servant, which I commanded unto him in Horeb for all Israel, with the statutes and judgments.
b Exodus 20, 3.
5 ¶ Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the LORD.
c Matthew 11, 14. Mark 9, 11. Luke 1, 17.
6 And he shall turn the heart of the fathers to the children, and the heart of the children to their fathers, lest I come and smite the earth with a curse.
Temple Byrd son of Mary for Byrd and and his wife Mary was born Oct 24 1784
The End of the OLD TESTAMENT.
William Broughton and Ann his wife was married the 11th day of June 1798

State of Tennessee Williamson County
On this the 7 day of July 1846 personally appeared before me J. G. Byrd, a justice of the peace for and in the county and State aforesaid Mrs Nancy Byrd, who being duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following Declaration as an amendment to a Declaration previously made by her, and now on file in the Office of Commr. of Pensions at Washington City as a Suspended case. That she is still the widow of Baylor Byrd late a private of cavalry in the Virginia State Line, and from the best information imparted to her by her husband in his life time, he served two years under a French officer by the name of Arming, as to the grade of this officer, she does not know that is, whether he was a captain or colonel and as to the Regiment, he belonged to, she does not know. Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written
Before me J. G. Byrd J.P.
Nancy Byrd
I hereby certify that in consequence of old age and bodily infirmities Mrs Nancy Byrd who has subscribed her name to the above Declaration is unable to appear in open court. Given under my hand the day and year above written
J. G. Byrd J.P.
State of Tennessee Williamson County
Larkin Burch & Sarah Burch personally appeared before me Wm J. Burch one of the justices of the peace, in and for the county and state aforesaid who being duly sworn according to law doth on their oaths declare that Mrs Nancy Byrd who

hath subscribed her name to the within Declaration is the identical widow of Bayler Byrd deceased late a private of Company in the Virginia State  Line , and that we have been personally acquainted with the said Mrs Byrd more than thirty years - Sworn to and subscribed this the 13 th day of July 1840
Before me
Wm Johnson Jp
Larkin Burkh her Sarah Burkh Mark
I hereby certify that Larkin Burkh & Sarah Burkh who hath certified to the above are persons of Respectability and strict veracity - Given under my hand the day and year above written
Wm Johnson Jp
State of Tennessee Williamson County
I am James Byrd Personally appeared before me Wm Johnson a justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, James Byrd who doth in his oath certify that he administered on the Estate of Bayler Byrd Deceased, and that Mrs Nancy Byrd, who hath subscribed her name to the within Declaration is the identical widow of said Bayler Byrd - Sworn to and subscribed this the 13 th day of July 1840
Before me
Wm Johnson Jp
James Byrd
I hereby certify that James Byrd who hath made oath and subscribed his name to the above certificate is a man of Respectability and strict veracity - Given under my hand the day and year above written
Wm Johnson Jp

State Of Tennessee 3
Williamson County 3
Larkin Burch Sarah Burch Personally appeared before me James Byrd James Byrd one of the justices of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid
who doth on
their oaths certify that Mrs. Nancy Byrd who hath subscribed her name to the within Declaration has never been married since the death of Baylor Byrd her husband; but that she continues to be the widow of said Baylor Byrd deceased. Sworn to and subscribed this the 13 th day of July 1840
Before me
Wm Johnson J.P.
Larkin Burch
Sarah Burch Nancy Byrd
James Byrd
The State of Tennessee
I Samuel B. McConico clerk of the county court of Williamson county in the State of Tennessee aforesaid do certify that William Johnson whose signature appears to the foregoing affidavits of Larkin Burch, Sarah Burch and James Byrd and that Frederick Drey whose signature appears to the foregoing affidavits of Nancy Byrd are now and were at the taking of said affidavits acting Justices of the peace in and for the county of Williamson aforesaid duly commissioned and sworn, that full faith and credit are due their official acts and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be theirs are genuine. I also certify that James Byrd is the administrator of Baylor Byrd as appears from the records in my office
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said court at office this 13 day of July A.D. 1840
S. B. McConico
WILLIAMSON COUNTY

Nancy Bird
Seuniper Surfender
Exh. 111's adg
March 20-52

Know all Men by these Presents: That I, Edmund Burch a party interested in the claim herein mentioned, do hereby constitute and appoint VESPASIAN ELLIS, of Washington City, my true and lawful Agent and Attorney, to prosecute the claim of Nancy Bird  dec d for any amount of Revolutionary Pension, or increase of Pension, that may be due; and I hereby authorize my said Agent and Attorney to examine all the papers and documents in relation to said claim, on file in the Departments at Washington City, or elsewhere; to file additional evidence or arguments; and to receive the Certificate which may be issued for said Claim, and to do all things that I might or could do, were I personally present, hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said Attorney and Agent shall lawfully do in the premises.
WITNESS my hand and Seal, this 3 rd day of March A. D., 185 2 .
Edmund Burch 
Signed and Sealed in presence of Jno G Boyd
STATE OF Tennessee COUNTY OF Williamson } SS.
On this 3 rd day of March A. D., 185 2 , before me, the subscriber, personally appeared, Edmund Burch and acknowledged the foregoing Power of Attorney to be his act and deed, for the purposes therein mentioned, and also made oath that he is a party directly interested in the claim above mentioned, as a claimant.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand, } the day and year aforesaid.
Jno G Boyd J. P.
I L. B. McCormico Clerk of the County Court in the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that John G Boyd Esqr before whom the foregoing paper was executed, was, at the date of the same, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly authorised by law to administer oaths; and that the name thereunto subscribed, is his signature.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my official Seal, this 3 rd day of March A. D., 185 2 .
L. B. McCormico Clerk.

_____ Ex'r.
INVALID.
RECEIVED
Acts of July 14, 1862, and March 3, 1873.
Nancy Pira
P. O. wid of Baylor Byrd.
Service: _____
Enlisted: _____, 18____
Discharged: _____, 18____
Application filed: _____, 18____
Alleges: _____ _____
Re-enlisted: _____ _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____

6.506, Nancy Bird mid. of Baylor Tennessee Suspended
Act. 26 March 1840 E. Holstead, do, 7 Sep. 1840 let. to do, Apr 9. 1841 let. 2 July 41 Hon M. P. Gentry. Wm Mathiot March 23 rd 1842 jdo to Hon. J.C. Bates, 17 Feb. 1843 to Hon. E.H. Foster 3 Decm 1843
Ambrone Cap. 20 A 1821 See case

Wheaton Grove Tenn, Decr. 9 th 1839
J. L. Edwards Esq.
Dear Sir
Enclosed you will receive the Declaration of Mrs Nancy Byrd for a pension, annexed is the proof of service of her husband Baylor Byrd, and the family Record containing their marriage. Please let me know the result of her application by directing a few lines to me to Wheaton Grove Post Office Davidson County Tennessee and oblige
Your O bt servant Ezra Hotston

J. L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington City

Worm of Reps July 1 st 1841
Sir
Please cause the enclosed communication to be examined and the information asked for, furnished and oblige Respectfully Yours M G Henry
L L Edwards Esq Commissioner of Revenue

Aug 3 1840
Term:
Good proof
Nancy Byrd,
J. P. P. J. P. Edwards Esqr. Commr. of Pensions Washington City

South Harpeth Ten. July 22 nd 1840
J. L. Edwards Esqr
Dear Sir Enclosed you will receive the Declaration of Mrs Nancy Byra as an amendment to the one now on file in your Office, as a suspended case - When you decide on her case please direct me a few lines to South Harpeth P.O. Davidson County Tennessee, and you will much oblige
Your Obt Servt Agda Holstea
The name of the French officer alluded to in her Declaration may not be spelled correctly viz Armong - Should it not be, it is for the want of a better knowledge of French orthography
E. H.

Mr Edwards,
This case of Nancy Boyd ought to be looked at by your expert - viewed eye. What effect ought to be given to the 1 st certificate? Is there reason enough to doubt that her husband is the person to whom the certificate was given?
Your conviction was confirmed never, am, Friday.
or friend
J. V. Bates
Feb 10 '43