Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 9370, Samuel Brashears, N. C.

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Brashears, Samuel or Brashear,
B.L.Wt. 14,544-160-55
Margaret
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11.376
Kentucky Margaret Brashears
widow of Samuel 1829 who died on the
of in the State of who was a in the commanded by Captain of the commanded by in the
were for Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll of Louisville at the rate of 40 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 23 day of Augt 1832 and sent to
to the 4th of Hon. A. White Semi-annual allowance ending H. O. R.
Recorded by R. M. McRae Clerk. Book Vol. Act July 7, 1838. Page 263

117,003 Act March 3/55 May 4 "
Margaret Brashears Widow Samuel Brashears pr Margaret Brashears, Widow of Samuel Capt Thomas Vincennes  U.S. Army Capt Genl John S. Dyer  Col Act Adj Genl Dr.
145 Revolutionary War M argaret is a Prisoner of 1838 refers to evidence on file
AD:160 A Crer Jan 16/56 Colt M c
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John G. Sacey Hazard Ky Hazard Ky
Vol. B-60-5

N o 14. 589
Margaret Brashear wid of Saml. Ky.
Act 7 July 1838.
Set Jan 30/52. He died 1829. Married Feb. 25, 1786.
Hon A. White H of Reps.

State of Kentucky } ss Perry County } ss
In this 14 th day of October 1851 personally appeared before the undersigned and Probate Judge Margaret Brashears a resident of Perry County and State of Kentucky aged 89 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 4 th 1836
That she is the widow of Samuel Brashears who was a volunteer in the service of the United States as follows. He entered the service in the fall of 1780 a short time after the battle of Kings Mountain and he was Lieutenant under Capt Thomas Vincens and I never wash's Col and I think part his service was rendered under Col Martin. He was entirely engaged in all of his service in subduing the Cherokee Indians, and was in two battles the 1 st was fought on the river Chickamauga and John Sawyers in that battle was his Capt, and the second battle was fought on the Look out mountain and Thos Vincens in that battle was his Capt. In the 1 st battle Capt Jas Colliot was killed and in the second battle Capt Buller was shot through the heart and Colliot was shot through the head.
(over) Vincent (sometimes spelled)

At the time he entered the Service he lived in what was then called Squabble State and there was 3 different lives been before it was settled, it finally fell into the State of North Carolina and it is now Sullivan county Tennessee. My husband left the Service of the United States as a soldier and in the capacity of a Lieutenant x 4 or 5 days a short time before Christmas, in the year 1786. x He had his discharge for many years but is been mislaid was She further declares that she, married to the said Samuel Brashers the 25 th  February 1786.
And the aforesaid Samuel Brashers died on the 25 th of December eighteen hundred and twenty nine and that she has remained a widow ever since that period as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed. Margaret Brashers
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written. before. P. Brashers Probate Judge P.M. Co.
I do hereby certify that the above named Margaret Brashers is not in a situation to appear in open court owing to her infirm state of health, and I would further state that I am familiar with the history of my father Samuel Brashers and will say without any hesitation that The detail given by my mother has been known to the family and the country ever since I can recollect, and has been the universal reputation of my father, and I do further certify that I paid very strict attention to her statement so it would be right and according to the known facts.
J. Brashers Probate Judge P.M. Co.

I Jesse Combs clerk of the county and circuit court of Perry county and State of Kentucky do certify that Robt. J. Brashers is Probate Judge of Perry county and a man of fine reputation both as a man and Judge. And I further (before) certify that I am somewhat acquainted with the mother of the Judge she is a very respectable old lady. In testimony whereof I have signed my name and caused the seal of said office to be affixed this 14 th October 1851
Jesse Combs Clerk Perry county Court

117003 Bounty Land
Act of March 3 d 1855
Mrs Margaret Breshears
Widow of Samuel Breshears
Presented By John G Lacey City for Claimant

State of Kentucky County of Perry
On the 7 th day of April A.D. One Thousand Eight Hundred and fifty five personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace within and for the County and State aforesaid Margaret Brashears aged 93 years - a resident of Perry County in the State of Kentucky who being duly sworn according to Law declares that she is the Widow of Samuel Brashears deceased who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Thomas Vincens in the Regiment commanded by General John Severe in the Revolutionary war with Great Britain declared by the United States on -
That her husband volunteered for and during the war and served 6 years and was honorably discharged
She further states that she was married to the said Samuel Brashears in North Carolina on the 25 th day of February A.D. 1786. By One John Sawyers - a Justice of the Peace and that her name before her said marriage was Margaret Eakin - that her said husband died in Sullivan County in the State of Tennessee on the 25 day of December A.D. 1819. and that she is now a widow -
That she now draws a pension at the rate of forty dollars per annum for the services of her husband in the Revolutionary war and she refers and makes the proof in that case part of this in order that her marriage and his service can be established. She was a pensioner under the act of 1838. She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty Land to which she may be entitled under the act approved March 3 rd 1855.
Margaret her Brashears Mark
We James W Overmillin and Joseph S Larchfield Presidents of Perry County in the State of Kentucky upon Our

Oaths declares that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Margaret Brashears in Our Presence and that we believe from the appearance and statements of the applicant that she is the identical person she represents her self to be
James W Vermillion
Joseph S Hanchill
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be and that I have no interest in this claim
Josh Morgan J.P.P.C
Know all men by these presents that I Margaret Brashears of Perry County in the State of Kentucky do hereby constitute and appoint John G Lacy Esq of Lexington by my true and lawful Attorney Irrevocably for me and in my name to prosecute and receive from the United States the Bounty Lands Certificate or Warrant due me by virtue of my deceased husband's service in the United States under existing laws granting Bounty Lands to the officers and soldiers or their widows and minor heirs for services rendered in the different wars.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 7 day of April 1855
Margaret her Brashears mark
Acknowledged and subscribed before me a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Perry and State of Kentucky this 7 th day of April 1855
Josh Morgan J.P.P.C

State of Kentucky } 85 County of Perry } 3
I Jesse Lamb Clerk of the County Court in and for the County and State above mentioned do hereby Certify that each Morgan whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing declaration affidavit and power of attorney is and was at the time of signing the same a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid duly Commissioned and Sworn that all his Official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit and that the aforesaid County Court is a Court of Record having General Jurisdiction
Given under My Hand and Seal of Office at Hazard Perry County in State of Kentucky this 23 rd day of April 1855
Jesse Lamb Clerk of Perry County Ky

State of Kentucky } ss Perry County } I do hereby certify that the foregoing is
a true copy of my father's family record, which has been in my possession for the last thirty years, and I further state that  my mother has remained a widow ever since his death. Samuel Brashers, the Proprietor of this sacred volume, was born August 6 th 1763.
Margaret Brashers his wife was "born August 17 th 1767.
"Samuel Brashers died The 25 th December "1829
"Samuel Brashers and Margaret was "married 25 th February 1786 -
Given under my hand this 14 th October 1851.
Robt S Brashers P. Sayer
I Green Adams Circuit Judge of the 12 th Judicial District do certify that Judge Robt S Brashers personally appeared before me and produced the above statement & made oath to the same as being true. I also certify that I have the utmost confidence in any statement he might make. Given under my hand this 14 th October 1851.
Green Adams
I James Leonidas Clarke of the county, and circuit court of Perry county Kentucky do certify that I own

Green Adams is Judge of the 12 th Judicial district of Kentucky. In testimony whereof I have set my hand and affixed the seal of this office. This date above
written
By the County Clerk of and for the Power County Court

FAMILY RECORD.
MARRIAGES.
MARRIAGES.
Samuel Brashear, was married to Marga- ret Eaken, February 25 th 1786.
Samuel Brashear died 25 Decm 1829.

FAMILY RECORD.
BIRTHS.
Samuel Brashear, the proprietor of this sacred Volume, was born
August 6 th 1763.
Margaret Brashear, wife of Samuel, was born August 18 th 1762.
Issue of Sam l & Marg t
Margaret Brashear, was born December 9 th 1786.
Sampson Brashear, was born December 21 st 1788.
BIRTHS.
Robert S. Brashear, was born April 13 th 1793.
Isaac Brashear, was born January 1 st 1796.
James Brashear, was born May 25 th 1800. 1800.
Phoebe Brashear, was born March 2 th 1803.
John Brashear, was born March 3 rd 1805.
Ezekiel Brashear, was born June 21 st 1807.
Dei Gloria.

Brief in the case of Margaret Booshears Perig — County and State of Kentucky act July 7, 1838. V. 70
Claim, (“original,” or “for increase.”)
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Record evidence of same and marriage.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Name and residence of Agent
Horatio Nelson White, HTB
Examining Clerk.
Orde M c L

Washington June 12 th 1852
Dear Sir
Enclosed you will find the additional evidence in the case of Margaret Brashears required by you before the claim could be allowed. I hope you will have the matter attended to as soon as possible
And much oblige
Yours &c
Adison White

J. P. Waldo.
Washington DO
117003

Newbern Ky April 23 1855-
Dear Sir
I send you the Declaration of Mrs Margaret Brashears Widow of Samuel Brashears and the declaration of Lewis Milam for Bounty Land I hope you will be able to send me the warrant & shortly - and oblige yours Hon L P Waldo Commissioner of Pensions } Washington D.C. -
John G Laury

✓ 14,574
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Mrs. Aunt

Kentucky Agency
Margaret Brashear, widow of Samuel, who has a joint in Coeur d'Alene tract.
Deed Oct July 7, 1838.
March 3 rd 1843
June 17, 1844
Feb 2 nd 1848
1 yr a joint $40 per share.
Co March 4, 1836
He Alderson White,
Heard

No 14.519
Margt Brashears wid: of Samuel
Ky:
Act 7 th July 1838
Hon: A. e. White Jan 30/52 H. B. Edmond Grey, May 6/52 " Sam June 22/52 Sam June 25/52 H. A. White, Aug 23/52.
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9265 Kentucky Margaret Brashear widow of Samuel who was a Private in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 10 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued, the 23 rd day of Aug t 52 and sent to Hon. A. White A of R
[Acts of March 3, 1843, & June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book CH Vol. 2 — Page 178

Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 9370  our
Margaret Brashears Wid. of Samuel Brashears Port Rev. War
Act: Feby. 3 rd 48
Index:—Vol. 4 , Page 85
[Arrangement of 1870.]

5976 Kentucky Margaret Brashears widow of Samuel Brashears NC who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private.
To M. T. ... July 14, 1853
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 40 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 23 d day of Aug t 1852 and sent to
Howell White N. of R.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1818, Page 22 Vol. 3.

Room Adison White Washington City D. Columbia

Proctor 1st June 1852 } Owens Co Kentucky }
Dear Sir. I herewith enclosed to you what the commissioner desired and required of the applicant Mrs. Brashers; that is the original family record and the record of testimony at Raleigh N.C. if any. I had intended to have selected counsel at Washington in behalf of Mrs. Brashers, Judge Breck is here and by the way of advice told me that the attention of the representatives in Congress could do more than any counsel could do especially if he had knowledge of the parties. I do hope and trust then you will not consider me asking too much of you when I ask your aid in this case. I will not forget the favor! The Judge also told me it was indispensably necessary for the person that attended to it, to go in person to the most business clerk in the pension office, and call his attention directly to the evidence and direct his mind to the main points and to impress it upon his mind, for said he, it is very frequently that papers of that character are over looked entirely, and indeed I have already come to the conclusion that the evidence already in was, and has been over-looked, for the commissioner writes to me on the 30 th Jan 1852 "there is no evidence whatever of the alleged service, and on the 6 th May '52 he re-adopts the same letter."
The proof then on file
John Hacker swears that he was about 15 years old when Samuel Brashers entered the army, and at that time he was too young to be a soldier - that he afterwards saw S d Brashers mustering his men, that he left his neighbourhood with his company and while Brashers was gone the citizens had to fortify in what was then called Selby's forte, and he was in the forte and he was in the forte when Brashers returned. He then proves the reputation of him

John Fields proves, that he lived in what was then called Sycamore  Hale  Ala. the same place that Brashers lived - that Brashers entered the army before he did, but a short time afterwards, he joined Brashers' company. Fields gives all the officers and proves that he served under Col. Brashers (and as Lieutenant) over 2 years. Yet the commission on the 30 th Jan & 6 May says there is no evidence whatever of service. I also prove that Fields is a man of unquestioned veracity and he has also made out and filed his declaration in the Perry county court, for military services in the revolutionary war, and to prove that old Fields testimony can be and ought to be relied on I herewith enclose to you W m I. Belknap's letter showing that his name is on the muster rolls, therefore he had the knowledge of the fact.
Jampson Brashers' testimony is all circumstantial, but goes to corroborate the whole case, and aid very much in the investigation of it. The extent and nature of it - The law requires to prove the common repute of the applicant, that is of the person that rendered the service, and to dispense with so many depositions I thought it would be more satisfactory to have an order of court made, to that effect, which is in the papers. When you read Fields' statement there see Belknap's letter showing that Fields' name is on the muster rolls at Raleigh - this looks like his evidence can be relied on - Mr. J. L. Edwards in the case of Samuel Pleasner allowed his claim entirely upon common repute, that is I proved nothing more than he always claimed to have been an old soldier. Mr. Edwards remarked that when ever the evidence of any case was legal and by the force of reasoning, and the circumstances convinced his mind of the fact set up, he felt bound to allow the claim, and that it was reasonable to allow some liberality in giving place to living testimony instead of record, because in these trying times, the records were so imperfectly kept, and in fact but very few of them have been preserved. !! And he further

decided in the case of Peter S Schuyler that it commissioned in all cases was not indispensable to entitle an officer to a pension, and the Atty General Mr Leass so decided, and sustained the decision.
Then what is the nature of evidence? "Evidence is well defined to be that which elucidates, and enables the mind to see truth, proof arising from our own perceptions by the senses, or from the testimony of others, or from inferences of reason."
Then Sir, I can not doubt for one moment but what Samuel Brasher served in the old war , as set up by his wife, and so far as I have ever had anything to do with old pension claims I never have had a case that I was more thoroughly convinced of its justness, and when you see all the papers I am very certain you will come to the same conclusion. I beg of you to attend to the case in person, call the attention of the chief clerk to the papers, and you can make a statement to him about the parties, I mean the Brasher family. I am positive that the requisitions of the law have been complied with, and the case is full and complete, and your aid in this matter will not be forgotten by me, and I know cannot be by the numerous friends of Mrs Brasher. All communications send to me! and urge immediate action as some are impatient.
I am your
very obedient
servant
W M Fulkerson
To Hon Adison White Washington City
PS In case you cant find Mr Berret give the letter to Mr Lewis Phelps Jr. Mr Berret was once chief clerk in the pension office. I have forgotten his given name.

Procto, (Continued remarks)
As to the certificate of the Comptroller Mr Clark. you will see from the reading of his statement that it only goes to show that there  was was an agreement between the State of N Carolina and those persons who undertook to aid in the revolution for which the State agreed to pay them for their services, and it seems that the grade of the officer, or the even the person who received money upon that contract nothing more has been said than such a person has received so much for military services rendered in the revolution, without giving grade, place or any other circumstance more the amount that he received for services in the old war! Mrs Boakers when I prepared her papers told me that her husband had at one time in his life prepared his claim against claims the State of N Carolina but was informed that it would be proper to present the same to the general government instead of presenting it to the State. She could not recollect the amount but it was considerable for she said he in his lifetime often told her that he had received but little. She also told me that his claim had been in his old papers for some time, but at the drawing of her papers she was unable to find it. Let's calculate. The last payment last payment seemed to have been paid on the 15 August 1783.
  1st  £ 21 S 6 D 0  } £ 33 S 0 D 1  Reduce this amount to Pounds Sterling and you $ 4,444.44    2nd  £ 3 S 16 D 6    3  £ 7 S 17 D 6     £ 33 S 0 D 1   Then reduce this to dollars in specie and    $ 156.66 you have $ 156.66 etc, a reduce this account to Sterling  money of Great Britain which amount he received at different times, and at different times , Now Sir, if he was but a private he received at one time more than what he was entitled to upon the first draw, that is more than a soldiers pay, showing to my mind that he was receiving more

than a private, and if he was only a private he served more than one year, but if you will observe he received at least one years service at one draw, and then he has received £ 3 S 16. D 6 at one time and at the other time he received £ 7. S 17. D 6. I suppose I need not trouble you further on this part, but will say one more thing in regard to old John Fields. I forget distinctly what he swore, I want you to find his statement and notice of particulars. Here is what he will swear, and if it is not satisfactory to the Commissioners, I will retake it. He will prove that he served over 2 years under Samuel Brashers the husband of eloquent Brashers who had filed her declaration for a pension, and that S d Brashers acted as Lieutenant of his company, that they were raised bays together, and that he knit the same up until he died. He will also swear that his best impression is that he Fields joined Brashers company in the Spring of 1781. and states that he Brashers was out before he was, a short time.
I am your obedient Servant
To Hon. D r White Washington City D r Columbia
W. M. Fulkerson

Frankfort 17 th Nov 1851
DSir
I send you the papers of Margaret Brasher the widow of Samuel Brasher. I would be glad that you will give me a detail how I shall proceed, and what proof yet is necessary to establish the claim, however I am aware that she must produce the best that she can. As to the marriage of her and her husband, I am doubtful whether the record of the marriage could be produced or not, as I learn from her that they lived in Squabble State at the time of their marriage and she thinks it altogether probable that the record (if any), is not kept, but the high standing of the parties together with the copy of the family record kept by the Judge would do, or be satisfactory to the Department that they was married.

at the time set forth in her statement. I must ask of you to instruct me in the case by giving me a detail as to the evidence yet to come that will establish. I have all the laws in my possession respecting pensions so I will not be entirely at a loss how to proceed. I must further request of you to answer this immediately, or as soon as convenient and time will permit. Address
Mr Frankfort Kentucky To James E. Heath Esq, Commissioner Pensions
Your obedient servant Wm M. Fulkerson

State of Kentucky Perry County 388
The deposition of John Haecker taken in behalf of the widow of Samuel Brashers, of sound mind after being sworn states that he is a resident of Perry County Kentucky and is now in his 88 th year. That I have known Samuel Brashers ever since I was a small boy and at the time he enlisted to go to war I was too young to serve as a soldier but I recollect very well about the time that Samuel Brashers entered the service I was then about 13 years old. I think he was a volunteer and was always known as Lieutenant Brashers. The precise time he entered I am unable to say but I know he did go out against the Cherokee Indians and at that time every person was fighting against the Cherokees. At one time about  that period I was posted with the widow, or she was in the same fort about the time she was married and she was then looking for her husband to come. The fort was called General Shelby's fort. He was out 3 or 4 times and to say how long I can't but as well as I recollect it was 4 or 5 years but all of his time and service was in fighting against the Cherokee Indians. (over)

I have known the family of Brashers, am both Samuel Brashers and Margaret his wife and at all times they have stood high in society and their neighbourhoods, and I have the utmost confidence in the statements made out by Margaret Samuel's widow.
John Harker
I do hereby certify that John Harker personally appeared before me Probate judge of Perry Co and made oath to the above statement and I further certify that the sd Harker is an extreme old man and no doubt as to his age as stated and I further certify that he is a man of undoubted veracity and good standing in his neighbourhood. Given under my hand this 12 th October 1851
R. Brashers Probate judge P.K.
I Isaac Combs clerk of the circuit and county court do hereby certify that Robert Brashers is Probate judge of Perry county, state of Kentucky and is a man of good reputation. So is Harker the above deponent. In testimony whereof I signed the same and caused the seal of sd office to be affixed this day above written. { Jesse Combs Clerk of Perry County Court }

Ph. act 2. 7. 11. 18. 19.
12. 13. 14.

Station Office, January, 15 th 1856,
Sir: The

State of North Carolina Comptroller's Office
I, William S. Clarke, Comptroller of public Accounts in and for the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that it appears of record in my office, among the payments made by said State to sundry persons for Military services in the Revolutionary War, as follows, to wit: Samuel Brasher.
Indent or Army Certificate issued by Auditor of the Counties of Washington & Sullivan No. 4173 August 18th. 1783. £21 16 specie.
Book No. 2 page 16 £3 16 D 6 specie
" 24 " 110 £7 17 D 6 "
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal of office this 17th May 1852.
Wm. Clarke Compt.

Comptroller's Office N.C. March 19th. 1852.
Sir
Your letter requesting that I should search the records of this office for evidence of the service, of Saml Brashers, and John & Saml Fields, in the Revolutionary War, has been received and attended to.
I have not made a thoro search, being pressed for time, but I find the names, of Brasher and John Fields, and payments to a considerable amount made to them.
The records are very voluminous and each search generally occupies a day, on receiving the usual fee ($5) five dollars in each case I will complete the search, and promptly forward a certificate to you.
Very respectfully
Your ob't Serv't
Wm. J. Clarke
(Comptlr)
P.S. Give all the particulars you are in possession of respecting each, grade, term of service, where he lived when entering service &c. &c.

No. of Rec. 24 May 1852
Hon Mr Keatinge, Comr of Revenue,
Please give me replies to the queries in the enclosed letter
Yours very faithfully
John R. [?]
Rev. Erasmus [?]

Hon. Jas. E. Heath Commissioner P. Washington City D.C.

Procter Bewsley County Ky. 13 th Feb. 1852
Dear Sir I enclosed to the Hon Ben Edwards Gray the paper of Mrs Brashers, and those I sent you from Frankfort Ky, and these completes her case. I could take and abundance of circumstantial proof, but I did not deem it necessary. you have the affidavits of John Hucker and John Fields who prove his service, and they are men that are respectable, and you have circumstantial proof of the highest order, together with the order of the county court of Perry county certifying to the representation of the parties. I send you also the declaration of Mary Carmitt wife of William Carmitt deceased, and in the certificate of judge Brashers he states she is the wife of Mr Carmitt a pensioner living in Perry co at his death, and that he drew the money for the same Carmitt at Lexington and Mary is the wife of the same soldier or pensioner. Should there be anything lacking in either case you will inform me by addressing me to the above place.
I do hope you will take action in both cases just as soon as circumstances will permit, as the parties are anxious, and are old and feeble. All papers, relating to these cases will be directed to me as I have the control of both; certificates and all, I am yours
Obedient Servant
To Hon James E. Heath Commissioner P. Washington City
William M. Fulkerson
My adress (as above) —

Affidavit of Sampson Boasher's Son
[Faint, illegible handwriting]
1825
1825

The deposition of Sampson Brashers Sen of Perry county Kentucky - taken in behalf of his mother Margaret Brashers who has applied for a pension. After being duly sworn according to law, States that he is 64 years old, and is a resident of said county. Ever since I can recollect I have always understood from my father that he was a standing soldier in the old war for six or seven years, and often times told me about his routes and his exploits. He has always been called Sgt Brashers, and during his life time he has been known as a revolutionary soldier, and that he served under Capt Thomas Vincens and col. Service. He has often told me that he acted as capt. in taking the celebrated half blood Bongo, and that he was one of the selected men that were chosen for the purpose of retaking Livingston's wife. The fight came off in the little Stony gap. Bongo always styled himself col. Bongo, and Bongo in that fight was shot through the head by Hobbs a soldier, and Henry Livingston then a small boy when the fight commenced was tomahawked by the Indians, and has to my own knowledge still has a piece of silver in his skull where he was tomahawked. Henry Livingston is now living! and in the battle of the Stony gap Mrs. Livingston was retaken. My father also gave me a description of the battle of the Look out mountain. He states that he and his company lay on the opposite side of the river from the Indians and on the bank of Tennessee river, and on the following morning the whole of the soldiers crossed to the Look out side and commenced the fight. He also describes the ground, that they fought on and the rocks, cliffs, and crags that they had selected to secure themselves against the whites, and when I was going on as a soldier in the late war, I crossed

the river at the same place as described by my father and I recollects perfectly well what my father had told me about the place, and it all corresponded precisely to what he told me. There was at that time. (I mean when I crossed) markers of the battle and of the Indians, and called by the citizens Lookout mountain and pointed out the precise place of battle, and he further told me when the battle was all over it was ascertained that Capt James Elliot had been killed, when his brother-in-law. (I do not now recollect name his,) heard of it, he became very much enraged, and commenced hunting all around and through the huts for Indians so he might get revenge. They had all fled, and killed, but he found in a hut, an extreme old squaw, and immediately tomahawked her, and after long time, in that circumstance the soldiers of my father's company would plague Capt Elliot's brother-in-law, and ask him "Who killed gramma?"
I also heard my father frequently tell about the battle that was fought on the Chickamauga creek waters of Tennessee river, and heard him very frequently speak of Capt Buller being killed in that battle.
It was always understood by our family, and my mother and father told the family so, and so understood in all the neighbourhoods we ever lived in that father was had been a soldier in the old war and as left, and that he always told me, and so understood amongst his neighbours that from the age of sixteen years, he had been a standing soldier, and officer to guard the frontiers, and so acted until the close of the old war, with Great Britain, and until the Indian

hostilities had ceased, and that he was the person that built the first house on the north fork of the Holston river, and was first occupied by the Yarris family, and shortly afterwards was all killed by the Indians - my father told me he raised a company, and pursued them.
Sampson Brasher
I do hereby certify that the foregoing deposition was sworn and subscribed by Sampson Brasher to, before me Probate judge of Perry Co and State of Kentucky, and the 7 th Feb 1852. Given under my hand and seal.
Robt S Brasher Probate J. P.
I Isaac Lewis clerk of the county and circuit courts of Perry county and state of Kentucky do hereby certify that Robt S Brasher is Probate Judge of Perry county. and further certify that the deponent Sampson Brasher is a man of good reputation and undoubted veracity. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of my office this 9 th of Feb 1852
Isaac Lewis, clerk

Family Record To Commissioner
[Faint, mirrored bleed-through text from the reverse side of the page]

I Robt Bruns has probate Judge of Perry County do Certify that is the original family Record taken out of the family Bible of Samuel Bruns & Margaret as I have known the Record for number of years & seen it cut out from under my hand this 1 st of April 1852
Robt Bruns Robert J. Bruns

The deposition of John Fields of Perry county and state of Kentucky, taken in behalf of Margaret Brashers wife of Samuel Brashers deceased, and has applied for a pension. After being duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath state, that he was born in the year seventeen hundred and sixty five, and in the state of North Carolina, and removed to Tennessee. I further state that I have known Samuel Brashers ever since I was a very young man, up until he died. I was a soldier under Brashers, and was in the Look out mountain battle, and said Brashers was in that battle. Thos Vincennes was my capt, and he commanded our company in that engagement. Col Sever was the col commanding our Regiment on that day, and Joseph Martin was the acting General, Capt Hardin, and Capt Elliot were both killed, and when they found Hardin dead, the Indians thought that they had killed chucky Jack . Hardin had on a red jacket and so had chucky Jack . The Indians called Col Sever chucky Jack ! Samuel Brashers was at home often to my knowledge engaged in the old war, and to day that he was in the battle of Kings mountain I cannot, but a short time after that battle, he entered the service as an officer. The reason I know is this. I lived in the same neighbourhood that Brashers lived in, but Brashers entered the service before I did, but I was knowing to his leave, and his return. The battle of Chickamauga was fought before the battle of the Look out mountain battle, I was not in that battle but I understand that Brashers was in the same, and was a Sgt of his company, and commanded on that

That day, however I know that Brashers was out in the army at that time. I recollect when the battle of Chickamauga was fought, and my impression now is that it was fought in the year of 1781, or 82. I repeat the officers of the look out mountain battle, General Martin, Col. Sever. Left Brashers and Ensign Andrew Hanna
When the battle of Chickamauga was fought I think I was about 14 or 15 years old, and about that time I recollect frequently of seeing Brashers of mustering his men, and preparing to leave. He was always understood, and looked to in those times as one very active in defending the frontiers. I always understood from Brashers that he was about 2 years older than I was. Further I aveth not.
his John X Fields mark
State of Kentucky } ss Perry county } 3
I, Robert J Brashers Probate Judge of Perry county, and state of Kentucky do certify that I went to house of John Fields, and the foregoing deposition was carefully prepared according to his own direction, and after being read over to him, he there was qualified to the same, and made his mark as above. I have known the said Fields ever since I can recollect, and how often have heard him relate the difficulties of the first settlers of the west, and I state further I have the utmost confidence in all his acts, either on oath or otherwise. Given under my hand this 8 th Feb 1852
Robert J Brashers Probate Judge
State of Kentucky } ss Perry county } 3
I Jesse Coombs clerk of the county and circuit courts of Perry co. do hereby certify that
Robt J Brashers is Probate Judge of Perry county, and further certify that the deponent John Fields is an extreme old man, and undoubted veracity. In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of my office
Jesse Coombs, Clerk
This 9 th Feb 1852

State of Kentucky } Perry county } ss
Personally appeared before me John Hacket and made oath to the following deposition, That he was born in October 24 th 1768. and raised within about 4 miles from Samuel Brasher, and recollect very well about the troubles that the settlers underwent in that day. I recollect when I was 13 or 14 years old that Samuel Brasher was out and engaged in the war, and I always, and at that time knew to him be acting as captain and lieutenant That is I was not in the war myself but I have often knew him to prepare and leave the neighbourhood with his men and very frequently saw him mustering his men, and a great part of our time was in forte, and while we were in the forte I became very well acquainted with Col. Simon Girtin, Col. Christian, and Capt James Shelby and Capt Elliot, Thos. Vincins, we were then in Shelby's or Shelby's forte. All these operations were on the Holston river. The emigrants and neighbours all fortified until after peace was declared, and after the news of peace. Samuel Brasher and Margaret Eaten was married, and at this time I can't say that it was in the year 1786. but it was not far from that time, but I lived close by when they were married and I have close lived by them from that day until the present time, and they always lived as man and wife up until his death, and even after they were married there was much trouble again in the neighbourhood and along the valley of Holston river

with the Indians. The time that I speak of must have been in the year 1780, 81, 82, or 83. I was at the marriage ————— This 20 th July 1852, John Hacker
State of Kentucky 3 d ss Perry county 3 d
The undersigned Probate Judge of Perry county and state aforesaid certify that John Hacker made oath to the foregoing statement, and signed the same with his own hand, I also certify that he is of the age stated and in good reputation, and a man of undoubted veracity
R. B. Brashear Probate J. P. C.
State of Kentucky 3 d ss Perry county 3 d
I Isaac Leombs clerk of the county and circuit courts of Perry co. and state aforesaid certify that Robert S Brashear is Probate Judge of Perry co. and that I also certify that John Hacker is a man of undoubted veracity and good standing. In testimony whereof I have set my hand and caused the seal of office to be affixed this 21 st July 1852
Isaac Leombs, clerk of the Perry county court

1881 Oct 14 1881 Oct 14
to the regular circuit court of state of Kentucky SS  ss  ss  ss  ss  ss  ss  ss  ss  ss the court being called for their opinion in the case of Margaret Brasher It is hereby ordered to be spread on record that this court has known Samuel Brasher deceased for many years before his death, and would state that Brasher was always known and recognized as a revolutionary soldier, and as an officer. He was always called Sgt Brasher, and he was known to this court of being a man of high of undoubted veracity, - a high sense of honor and reliability, and in behalf of Margaret Brasher his wife, she is of high standing, good repute, and this court has the utmost confidence in any statement she might make, and this court would unhesitatingly state that all the old men and women of their acquaintance are familiar with the exploits of Samuel Brasher in the old war, as he loved to dwell on the past events of his life - and this court has no doubt but what he served the time in the old war as alleged by his wife Margaret Brasher and that he was a brave & good man!

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I Leasa Combs clerk of the county and circuit courts of Perry county do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy this day ordered to be spread on the record of the county court of said co. which was done unanimously. In testimony whereof I have signed my name and affixed the seal of my office on this 9 th Feb 1852
Leasa Combs 646
Order of court of Perry county Ky In behalf of Margaret Brothers —