Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 6714, Robert Brown, N.C.

SERVICE
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Brown, Robert
S. 6714
Carded
CONTENTS
Ms of P. ...

State of North Carolina § County of Wootenland § 5:51
At a term of the court of Pleas and quarter Sessions held for the county aforesaid at the court house thereof on the 11 th Monday of August in the year 1855. Satisfactory evidence was adduced before the said court that Robert Brown a soldier of the Revolution, and whose children are now applying for arrears of pension due him at the time of his death, died in said county and state on the 2 nd day of October 1844, leaving him surviving (his widow she being dead) but the following named children viz Robert and Margaret Brown , and that the said chil- -dren are still alive, and are the only surviving children and heirs at law in part of the said Robert Brown dec. viz the

Said Robert and Margaret And further certify that the said evidence consists of the following affidavits which are herewith annexed.
I William M. Ellington clerk of said Court do hereby certify that the above is taken from the records of said court
In testimony whereof I have set my hand and seal of office on this 27 th day of August 1855
W. M. Ellington Clerk

State of North Carolina } County of Rockingham } S.S.
On this 25 th day of August AD 1855. personally appeared before the Sub- -criber an acting justice of the peace in and for Said County, Richard Henderson, aged about Seventy three years, a related citizen of Said County, Who after being duly sworn according to law, States that he has resided in the immediate neighbourhood of the late Robert Brown, whose heir is apply- -ing for a pension, that he was - intimately acquainted with him and family for near thirty years, and that the Said Robert Brown was conceived and respected as a - Revolutionary soldier, and that he died on the 2 nd day of - October 1844. Leaving no widow (his wife having died some time before the Said Robert Brown but leaving the following named children surviving him, viz. Robert

and Margaret Brown, and that the said children and heirs at law of the said Robert Brown Dec d . are still alive, and reside in the County and State aforesaid Sworn to and subscribed before me This the day & year above Written W. M. Napier W. M. Napier Richard Henderson

State of North Carolina } County of Rockingham } ss
On this 25 th August 1855. Personally appeared before the subscriber an acting justice of the peace in and for the county aforesaid, Abraham Baker a respectable citizen of said county, after being duly sworn according to law, states that he has been intimately acquainted with the late Robert Brown of said county - from his earliest recollection, and also intimately acquainted with his family, and the said Robert Brown died on or about the 2 nd of October 1844, leaving no widow - (She being dead) but leaving the following named children and heirs at law, viz. Robert and Margaret Brown, who are still alive and reside in the county and state aforesaid, and this affiant further states that he is in the 58 th year of his age. Sworn to and subscribed before me, the day & year above written J. Baker W. W. Waples

State of North Carolina } County of Rockingham }
I William M. Ellington Clerk of the court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions of the County & State aforesaid. do hereby certify that Robert M. Napier before whom the foregoing affidavit was taken, was at the time of taking the same an acting Justice of the Peace within and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified, and that the foregoing is his genuine signature - In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my official seal This 27 th day of August 1855
W. M. Ellington Clerk

State of a Heard Rockingham County
On this 24 th day of
September 1852, personally appeared before the subscriber an acting Justice of the Peace in and said County, Robert Brown who having been duly sworn according to law, doth before his Oath make the following declarations
That he is the son of Robert Brown who was a Revolutionary Soldier, that his father said Robert Brown was in a Regiment he believes commanded by Colonel Abraham Shepherd that he entered the Continental army some time during the war, but the length of his services and at what time his said father entered the army he cannot distinctly state, nor neither can he state what battles his father was engaged but that he has frequently heard him speak of his services in said Revolutionary War, that subsequently he served in the Militia under Captain McAdoo and Colonel Paisley, he thinks in a Cavalry Company, but how long he served this declarant cannot state, that he does not state the foregoing services from his own knowledge, but from what he has heard from his father and from others.
That his father never made applications for a pension, not because he did

not think himself entitled to one, but because he was in good circumstances, and did not stand in need of it, and had some reluctance to applying for it, as it would require to argue he was a pauper, and required such aid for a support, and that he had frequently heard his said father, when solicited to apply for a pension, say that inasmuch, as the Government paid him nothing when he needed it, he should not apply when he did not need it, as This declarant further states, that his father, the said Robert Brown died on the 2 nd day of October 1844, leaving no widow, but the following named children (to wit,) the said Robert who is the declarant and one daughter named Margaret,
Sworn to, and subscribed on the 24 th day September 1852
Robt. Brown
J. M. Colburn J.P.

State of North Carolina Rockingham County,
We the undersigned justices of the peace in and for the County aforesaid - do certify that we have examined the foregoing declarations of Robert Brown son of Robert Brown dec d and that we approve of the same, and we further certify that we believe it is true and correct and that we believe that Robert Brown late of said County was a Revolutionary Soldier as stated; and that the declarant is a man of truth and full faith should be given to his statements,
Robt M. Napier
J. P. Ellington
Wm J Ellington

State of North Carolina Rockingham County
I Thomas B. Wheeler clerk of the courts of pleas and quarter sessions for the county aforesaid, do certify that S.D. McCollum Notary Public John W. Ellington and James D. Ellington whose names appears to the foregoing declaration affidavits and certificates are acting magistrates for said County, that their signatures are genuine and that full faith and credit are due to their official acts as such. And I do further certify that three justices of the Peace constituted a court of pleas & quarter sessions for the county & state aforesaid
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said courts at office in Martinsville the 4 th day of October 1882
T B Wheeler Clk. Seal

State of North Carolina } Wakeham County } ss
On this 4 th October AD 1852
Personally appeared before the undersigned a Justice of the peace within and for the County and State aforesaid. Miles D. King a Respectable Resident of said County. Who being duly sworn according to law, declare that he was acquainted for many years with Robert Brown who is named in the foregoing declaration as a Revolutionary- Soldier - that he was recognized as such in the neighbourhood in which he resided. That he has heard him, the said Robert Brown speak of his revolutionary services in said war, and that he was a man of respectability and in possession of a good estate at his death, and had been for many years sworn to and subscribed before me this 4 th day of October AD 1852
M. D. King
And I hereby certify that Miles D. King is a credible witness
Wm. D. Ellington J.P.

State of North Carolina } Rockingham County } ss
On this 2 nd day of October 1852 before the subscriber a justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid, personally appeared George Purnell Sn - a respectable resident of said County, Who after being duly sworn according to law doth upon his Oath, State that he was once acquainted with Robert Brown late of said County, Who is mentioned in the foregoing declara- -tion as a revolutionary soldier, that he knows of his own knowledge, that the said Robert Brown served as a soldier in said War, but the length of his services he cannot distinctly state, but he believes Twelve months or more, that he has resided in the said Robert Brown's immediate neighbourhood from his earliest recollection till he died in the fall of 1844, that he has conversed with him frequently in relation to his services in said War that he was recognized and reputed as a revolutionary soldier, and was then believes some eighty or ninety years of age when he died.
And further, this affiant states that he is in year of his age, that he cannot recollect the names of the officers the said Robert - Brown served under, but believes that it was mostly in the Southern division of the Continental army. that

he was in good Circumstances for many years previous to his death, and for that reason, would not make application for a pension, that he was always considered an orderly and correct citizen, and that his son, the declarant in the foregoing declaration is a man that full faith should be given to his statements.
G. Purrell
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day & date above mentioned Robt M. Napier
I Robt M. Napier do hereby certify that George Purrell, sw. who signed the foregoing affidavit, that his statements is entitled to full faith and credit. This 2 nd October 1852
Robt M. Napier

38.573
Dec 14/52.
Robert Brown, dec?
N. C.
June 7 th th 1832.
George C. Ames, Present.

State of North Carolina Having examined the foregoing papers of Robt Brown made to obtain a pension due his father for his Revolutionary services and can state, that I was personally acquaint- ed with Robt Brown Sr. and know that he was a man in easy circumstances and bore a very respectable character. His son Robt Brown Jr is a man of respectable standing and I am satisfied his statement is true & correct. I am also well acquainted with Geo Purnell & Miles D. King, the former of whom is a very aged man, & both of very respectable standing and their statements are entitled to the fullest confidence - All the parties who have certified in behalf of the claimant are men of good character & truth. This 7 th Dec 1852. Geo. D. Boyd
State of North Carolina.
Office of Secretary of State
I William Hill Secretary of State in and for the State of North Carolina do hereby certify that Geo. D. Boyd who signed the above certificate is a Senator in the present Legislature of this State from the County of Rockingham Given under my hand this 8 th Dec r 1852 W m Hill Secy of State

A. H. Markland Present

State of North Carolina § County of Rockingham §
On this 2 nd day of January A.D. 1856. Personally appeared before me, a justice of the peace within and for the County and State aforesaid Robert Brown Jr. aged about Fifty Years, a respectable Resident of said County, who being duly sworn according to law, declares upon his oath, that when he made his declaration dated the 24 th of September 1852 for the purpose of obtaining a pension in right of his Father, Robert Brown Sr. Deceased, that he had no knowledge, that the Rolls of the Secretary of State, at Raleigh North Carolina Contained any evidence of the service of a man of his father's name, and that he has heard his father frequently speak of his services in the North Carolina line under Colonel Shepard and that the declaration filed in the Com., was prepared from what he had heard his father say when speaking of his Revolution services. —

The said Robert Brown for further states that the figures 24 and the word September, were written by himself or the Magistrate when he was qualified to the declaration, the declaration having been drawn some time before it was subscribed, or attested, the day and month was left blank. —
Sworn to and subscribed before me, the day and year before written
Robt. M. Napier Robt. Brown
I hereby certify that Mr Robt Brown whose name is appended to the foregoing affidavit is a respectable citizen of my said county and that full faith and credit is due to his statement as made above given under my hand this day the 2 nd AD 1856
Robt. M. Napier

State of North Carolina } County of Rockingham }
I William M. Ellington Clerk of the Court of Pleas and quarter Sessions for the County aforesaid do Certify That Robert M. Napier Esqr. Before whom the foregoing affidavit was made, was at the time a Justice of the peace in and for said County duly Commissioned and qualified by law to administer Oaths, and that the foregoing is his Genuine signature, and I further Certify, that Robert Brown fr- whose name appears subscribed to the foregoing affidavit is well known to me, and that he is a man of truth, and full faith and credit should be given to his statement
In Testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix my seal of Office On this 26 th day of January A.D. 1856. W. M. Ellington Clerk

Additional Endorsement.
Certificate of Court in regard to death, em- -bracing children &c of Robert Brown deceased of North Carolina D. Suspended Cense under act June 7 th 1832.
A. H. Markland
W. H. Fleming Esq.

State of North Carolina } Rockingham County }
Be it remembered that at a court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions began and held for the County of Rockingham, at the Court House in Went- worth on the 4 th Monday of November 1844, being the day of said month -
Present
John Harlin } Sam. A. Hobson } Esquires & George W. Garrett }
The last Will and Testament of Robert Brown Sr. being produced in open Court and offered for probate, and the execution of the same duly proved by the oaths of Thomas Carter and Jonathan Suits the subscribing witnesses thereto, and admitted to probate and ordered to be recorded -
When Robert Brown Jr. the executor therein ap- pointed came forward into open Court, and was duly qualified as such -
State of North Carolina } Rockingham County }
I William M. Ellington Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions of the County & State aforesaid, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and perfect copy as appears of record in this office -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my official seal - This 27 th day of August 1855 -
W. M. Ellington Clerk.

Washington Decr 19 52 James E Heath Esq Sir.
You will find herewith the declaration and evidence of service in the Case of Robert Brown Recd of North Carolina under the act of 7 June 1832.
The alleged service in the Continental Line is sustained by the Certificates of Secretary State. And Brown's good character and revolu- tionary reputation is established clearly by the testimony of witnesses of the highest respectability. His failure to apply for a pension in his lifetime is also accounted for.
Some service in the Militia is also claimed but the evidence to establish it has not as yet been found Should any be discovered before the Case comes up for action I will retain it and file it at that time.
Very respectfully Your obedient Servt. J. M. [?]

Additional Enclosure enc
Robert Brown N C 1832 Sept 5
A. H. Markland

Washington DC September 4th 1853
Hon J. Minot Commissioner of Pensions,
I enclose herewith, additional Evidence case Robert Brown, of North Carolina, Act 1852, Suspended. On the 24th September 1852, the son of said Robert Brown made a declaration for pension in right of his father, he then stated that his father served in a regiment commanded by Col Abraham Shepherd, his information of that fact being based on the statements of his father during his life, the declaration was sustained by the affidavits of Miles O'King, & G. Russell, the latter person having a positive knowledge of said Brown's service in the war, on the 8th day of the following December, the Comptroller of State fur- nishes a certificate corroborating fully the statements made by Mr Brown and his witnesses, in the year 1852 month of November, J. Holden further sustains the affidavit. The Hon David S. Reid, testifies to the high character & respectability of the applicant, there can be no reason why the case should not be allowed,
I am very Respectfully, J. Holden
A. H. Markland

Executive Office, Raleigh, June 21, 1853.
I certify that I am personally acquainted with Robert Brown, junr., of Rockingham County in this State, and that he bears a good character. My acquaintance with him commenced many years ago. I also knew his father Robert Brown, Senr., now deceased, and my recollection is that I always heard him spoken of as a man of character and truth. I was raised in Rockingham County.
David S. Reid.

Washington City Feb 11th 1856
Hon. Josiah Minot Committee of Pensions
I enclose herewith additional evidence case of Robert Brown North Carolina suspended act 7th June 1832. I respectfully ask a re-examination of the case and request that the same may be reported to me.
I am Sir Very Respectfully Yours Obediently
A. H. Markland

Brief in the case of Robert Brown decd Rockingham County and State of N.C. act June 7 1832
Claim, ("original," not for increase )
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Service proved by Record in accordance with a description given before Search made, and by a witness who swears that he knows he did serve and by a general reputation of service -
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
He left no widow, It is proved by competent testimony that he left 2 children who are now alive - Evidence of Record, showing that Robert Brown Jr is the Executor in his estate,
Name and residence of Agent A. H. Warland Esq Present
Thornton D. [unintelligible] Examining Clerk.

Washington June 24. 1853
Hon S. P. Waldo Sir,
In your report to me of the 17 th ulto. in the Case of Robert Brown of N.C. act 7 June 1842. you raise four Objections to its allowance
1 st That the declaration was not made before a court of Record 2 o That there was no evidence of the Marriage of Robert and the Mother of Claimant 3 o Want of evidence to identify Claimant's Father with the Robert Brown referred to in the Certificate of the Secretary of State of North Carolina 4 th Not sufficient evidence of Brown's death.
With regard to the first Objection upon a re-examination of the papers I think it will be found that the rule has been fully complied with. The declaration was made before a Justice of the Peace, who, is under the decision of Mr Ewing, in North Carolina a judge of a court of record. Besides the declaration has been subsequently acknowledged before three other Justices, which is a sufficient number to constitute a court.

which fact must have been overlooked by the Clerk who examined the Case.
As no Claim has been set up for the Widow of Robert Brown, I cannot see the object in requiring evidence to show that he was married to the Mother of Claimant unless some ground for supposing that they had not been legally married exist - which I cannot myself see. But to meet this requisition unusual and uncalled for as it appears to me to be. I present herewith, in addition to the testimony on file showing the Certificate of Rev. Reid who was well acquainted with both Father and Son, showing that they were persons of good character and standing in the community in which they resided, and also the Certificate of the Clerk of the Court of Roanoke County, showing clearly that Robert Brown Jr. was recognized by his father in his last Will and Testament as his lawful son which I presume will remove the second Objection.
The proof of the identity of the Father of Claimant with the Robert Brown of the North Carolina line, and also the date of his death will I think upon a more careful examination be found sufficient.
In the declaration it is alleged that a part of the Service was performed in the Continental Line under Col. Shepherd.

The Certificate of the Secretary of State obtained subsequently to the date of the declaration clearly sustains Claimant's statement that Certificate shows that Robert Brown did serve under Col. Shepherd for more than 12 months. His reputation as a Revolutionary soldier - the reasons assigned for his refusing to apply for a pension. His good character and the date of his death are all, also shown by the testimony of respectable witnesses (including the three Magistrates before whom the declaration was made) now on file.
Some service in the Militia was also claimed in the declaration but as yet I have been unable to find any record evidence to support it. I ask, therefore that the Claim may be allowed for the service rendered by Robert Brown in the Continental Line the proof of which I hope will upon a reexamination together with that now presented will be found sufficient to justify such an allowance.
Very Respectfully, Your Ob't Serv't Geo L. Shuy,

Robt Brown dec? Rockingham County - N Ga
adm June 7/1832
12 mos Noo's pri $41.10
a year from Dec 1831 to 2 Octo 1844 when he died , Pay to Robert Brown, Ex r for himself & Marga- ret Brown - or any others of Robt Brown's children who may be alive,
Cert to All marklandly Execut

Robert Brown d 2 Octo 1844,
Robert Brown - Margaret Brown
Robert Brown Jr Executor
 40.10 13 1/2  123 30  411 0 3  20 53  55 4, 8 5   At Markland Gent
12 months to day June 1846

A. H. Markland Present

State of North Carolina } County of Rockingham }
On this 26 th day of January AD 1856, personally appeared before me, a justice of the peace within and for the County & State aforesaid, Melancthon King aged fifty five years, a respectable resident of said County, after being duly sworn according to law, declares upon his oath, that he is the person that drawed the declaration of Robert Brown Jr. filed in the case of Robert Brown (Dece d ), and that said declaration was drawed according to the information received from the said Robert Brown Jr. in relation to his father's services in the Revolutionary War, and the said King further states, that he left the day and month blank to be filled by the Magistrate when he qualified

said Robert Brown J.P. to the same.
He the said King also states that he was intimately acquainted with the said Robert Brown J.P. for about thirty years, and that he has heard said Brown relate incidents connected with his revolutionary services, and that said Brown was recognized as a revolutionary soldier in the years of 1836 and 40 by the citizens of Rockingham County, as he was publicly invited to attend celebrations held in said County in the dates above mentioned as such, sworn to and subscribed before me on the day & year above written. W. M. Keen J.P. A. D. King
I hereby certify, that I know the affiant, to be a creditable person in all to confidence. W. M. Keen J.P.

State of North Carolina County of Rockingham
I William M Ellington Clerk of the Court of Pleas & quarters, Superior for the County aforesaid to certify that J. W. Hare before whom the foregoing affidavit were made, was at the time a justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid, duly commissioned and qualified as such, by law to administer Oaths, And the foregoing is his genuine Signature, And I further certify that the affiant whose name is subscribed to the foregoing affidavit is well- known to me, and that he is a reliable person,
In Testimony Whereof I have Set My hand and affix My Seal of Office on this 26 th day of January A.D. 1856 W. M. Ellington Clerk,

Robert Bruns
10
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Adenauer

State of South Carolina } Rockingham County } 88
On this 6 th day of April 1853. Personally appeared before the subscrib- an, acting justice of the peace in and for the county aforesaid, George Purcell who having been duly sworn according to law, doth upon his oath, state that he is informed that in his deposition given by him on the 2 nd day of October 1852 in the claim of Robert Brown for a pension, that he admitted to state his age, and that he gives this deposition to supply that omission, that he is now about eighty years old, having been born in the year 1773. He further states, that he recollects the Guilford battle that he heard the guns firing distinctly, during the engagement, living about twenty miles from the scene of action. He also states, that the said Robert Brown was a soldier in the War of the Revolution, that he lived with his parents in the said Browns immediate neighbourhood, and fully believes, the said Brown was a soldier in the Revolutionary War. He will recollects at the time or about the close of said War, that the said Brown was then, and always was recognized and respected as a Revolutionary soldier sworn to and subscribed } G Purcell before me this day & year above writing
Robt W. Napier

State North Carolina Rockingham County } S S
On this 6 th day of April 1853 Personally appeared before subscriber an acting justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid Robt. M. Napier being sworn according to law. Declarer, that he has known Robert Brown and George Purnell who are mentioned in the foregoing deposition for near thirty years, and that the said Robert Brown was a very old man when he died, and that he believes the said George Purnell is of the age as stated in his deposition he has the appearance of being a very old man, & that he is a reliable man sworn to & subscribed before me, the day & date } above written
Moise B. Spier
Robt. M. Napier

State of North Carolina Rockingham County
S'S
I hereby Certify that Robert M. Stapier Esq before whom the foregoing affidavits were made, and who has hereunto subscribed his name, was at the time of so doing a justice of the peace in and for the county aforesaid, duly commissioned and sworn, and that his signature thereto is Genuine, and I do further certify that George Purcell and Moses C. Stapier who signed the foregoing affidavits are reliable Men,
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the court at my office in Winterville, in the county aforesaid, this 7 th April 1853
T. B. Wheeler Clerk.

State of North Carolina } County of Rockingham }
On this 29 th day of November in the year 1884, personally appeared before me, James P. Ellington, one of the acting Justices of the peace within and for the County aforesaid. Joseph Holderby, who after being duly sworn, states that some twenty-two years ago he became acquainted with Robert Brown, Jr. that he well remembers he, the said Brown, was looked upon and regarded as a soldier of the Revolution, and from his appearance was evidently of sufficient age in the Revolution to have taken a part in that struggle, and he has no doubt, from the character which he bore through life, he was a soldier of the Revolution, and verily believes that he was entitled to a pension.
J. Holderby
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and date above written.
J. P. Ellington J.P.
State of North Carolina } Rockingham County }
I William M. Ellington Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions of the County and State aforesaid do hereby certify that James

W. Ellington Esquire before whom the foregoing Affidavit was taken is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County of Rockingham duly commissioned and qualified and that his signature thereto is genuine, and that J. Holdaby is a man of good character
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of our said court at office in Wentworth the 29 th day of November 1854
W. M. Ellington Clerk
I, Senate of Notaries hereby certify I am personally acquainted with Joseph Holdaby who has signed the foregoing affidavit and with great pleasure state he is gentleman of high character and respectability and full faith and credit may be given to his statements.
John Myers

State of North Carolina.
Office of Secretary of State.
I William Hill, Secretary of State, in and for the State of North Carolina, do hereby certify, that George D. Boyd Esq. whose name appears to the foregoing Certificate is a member of the Legislature of this State, now in session
Given under my hand this 30th day of January 1855
W. Hill Secretary of State

State of North Carolina Rockingham County
On this the 4 th day of January A.D. 1836 personally appeared before me Maj. Mr. Napier a Justice of the peace for the County and State aforesaid and maketh Mr. Richard Henderson aged about seventy three years a respectable citizen of said County, after being duly sworn according to law declares upon his oath that he was personally and well acquaint- ed with the late Robert Brown deceased of said County from his earliest recollection and that he has frequently and repeatedly heard the said Robert Brown relate inci- dents connected with his services in the Revolutionary war or war of independence

and in thus narrating his services he has frequently heard him the said Brown speak or make mention of having served with my Father the late Richard Henderson deceased also of one John Cunningham with whom he also served and he further states that he has heard his Father the late Richard Henderson frequently speak of having served with the said Robert Brown deceased in the said revolutionary war, but as to the length of time he so served he does not now remember and he further states that he has heard the said Brown make mention of the names of the officers under whom he served but whose names he does not now recollect except that of Captain McLeod under whom he the said Robert Brown deceased served during some

period of the war.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this the day and year first above written
Richard Henderson
Robt. W. Waples
I hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with Mr. Richard Henderson whose signature appears above appended to the foregoing affidavit, and that I have every confidence in his being entitled to full faith and credit given under my hand this Jan'y the 4 th A.D. 1856
Robt. W. Waples

State of North Carolina Rockingham County
3 I well am well.
- Ellington Clerk of - the Court of Pleas Quarter Sessions for the County aforesaid to certify that Robert M. Stapier Esq. before whom the foregoing affidavit was made, was at the time a justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid. duly commi- -ssioned and qualified by law to administer oaths, and the foregoing is his genuine signature. and I further certify that Richard Henderson whose name appears to the foregoing affidavit is well known to me, and that he is considered a man of truth.
In testimony whereof I have set my hand and affixed my seal of office. On this 26 th day of January 1856
W. M. Ellington Clerk

Hon L. P. Wailes Sir
Washington March 11. 1856
I enclose herewith the Affidavit of Joseph Halduly in support of the case of Robert Brum of North Carolina, act 7 June 1832
This Affidavit coming from such a respectable source together with that of Garrison Reed and the other gentle- men of equal high standing now on file will I think be sufficient to satisfy you that the soldier for whom Mr Clains was the Statistical Robert Brum of Col. Shepherd Regiment of the North Carolina Line, as certified to by Mr Secretary Wile as having served 12 mos as a private
Very Respectfully, Yours Ob d Serv t G. B. D. Ames

State of North Carolina
Rockingham County } Thomas W. Wheeler clerk
of the Court of Pleas and quarter Sessions, for the County aforesaid, hereby certify that Robert Brown Jr. who made application for his father's pension (late Robert Brown deceased) and that the said Robert Brown Jr. was a legatee and heir of his father's estate, mentioned and described as such, in his father's will, and also was the only executor mentioned in said will, which appears of record in my office, And I further certify that I was acquainted with Robert Brown Sr. and that I never heard of his character being questioned, and that he stood fair and honorable, and much respected by his acquaintances, and that his son Robert Brown Jr. is a reliable gentleman and full faith and credit is due to his statements, In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at office in Martinsville, the 16 day of June 1853
T. B. Wheeler Clerk

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE.
I, WILLIAM HILL, Secretary of State, in and for the State of North Carolina, do hereby certify, that it appears from the muster-rolls of the Continental line of this State, in the Revolutionary War, that Robert Brown a private soldier in Capt. Company of the tenth Regiment , entered the service on the 30 th day of August 1777 . for the term of three years, and discharged on the 10 th of September 1778. Abraham Shepard was Colo. on said Regiment.
Given under my hand this 8 th day of December 1852. 1859
W. Hill Sec'y of State

38,503
Robert Brown
dec d . N. Carolina
G.C. Ames 17 May 1853 185.
same 1 Sept 2 1853
same April 2 1853
A.H. Markland Sep 7 1853 185.
June 7 1832

Rekwan
67/4 INVALID.
Our
File No. 67/4
Robert Brown
Prio Rev. War
Act: June 7th 1832.
Index:—Vol. 67 , Page 44
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