Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 21,704, William Cox, S.C.

SERVICE
NUMBER
SC
Cox, William
5,21,704
CONTENTS

Order to pay. 26 th Sept. 1838
South Carolina 23.017
William Cade of Marlboro. in the State of S o Car: who was a pr. — in the commands by Captain of the Reg t commander by Col. Sumner in the S o Car: time for 17 months —
Inscribed on the Roll of S o Carolina at the rate of 56 Dollars 66. Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 26 day of Oct 33. and S ir C.H. Dudley. Marlborough C o S o Car
Arrears to the 4 th of Sept 1833 141.65 Semest. allowance ending Mar: 34 28.33
$169.98
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { As of June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Nath. Rice Clerk Book E Vol. 6 Page 64
Date of death not on file

South Carolina 23 017
William Cave of Marlboro' in the State of S c Car o : who was a pr t — in the by Captain of the Reg t commanded by Col. Sumner in the S c Car o : line for 17 months —
Inscribed on the Roll of S c Carolina at the rate of 56 Dollars 66. Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 26 day of Oct r 33. and Sub t C.W. Dudley. Marlborough Co ty S c Car o
Arrears to the 4th of Sept r 1833 141.65 Semi-ant. allowance ending Mar: 34 28.33 $169.98
113.32 28.33 141.65
{ Revolutionary Claim, { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Nath l Rice Clerk Book E Vol. 6 Page 64

Declaration of William Cox
23773

State of South Carolina Court of Common Pleas Marlborough District } Fall Term 1832.
On this the first day of October A.D. 1832 personally appeared in open Court of Common Pleas now sitting before the Judge thereof William Cox a resident of the State & District aforesaid, aged sixty nine years who being first duly sworn according to Law doth on his oath make the following declarations in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June 7th 1832. That he was born on the 4th day of February A.D. 1763 in Marlborough District & State aforesaid; that his age is recorded in a family Bible which is now at the house of Samuel Cox in the same State & District. He was living when called into service in the same State & District where he now lives & where he has lived ever since the Revolutionary War. He was drafted at the age of sixteen & served three months under Capt. Friston Thomas. During that time he went from Marlborough to Orangeburg District So. Car. from thence to Black Swamp on the Savannah River, Georgia where one Col. Simmons, he thought was the Commanding officer; from thence he went to Purysburg (fifteen miles North of Savannah, Georgia). News came that the British were crossing the River above and below Purysburg; upon which the Americans, travelled night & day until they reached Charleston So. Car. where this deponent stayed until the British removed their forces, when he returned to Marlborough. Not long afterwards (he does not recollect the time) he was drafted again & under the command of Capt. Morris Murphy, marched on to the High hills of Santee; Singletons Mills. He stayed there about a week & then went on down the River to Beauforts or Bluffs plantation which was at that time Genl. Marion's Camp. at which place he stayed his time out & returned to Marlborough. — He was drafted again shortly afterwards & under the same Capt. marched down to Georgetown to rejoin Marion. At this place he stayed two or three weeks when he was discharged & again returned to Marlborough. He volunteered afterwards & went to Marion's Camp which was at that time in Marion District So. Car. & was with Marion at the time when the Tories who had been under the Command of Major Gaineys surrendered themselves to Marion.
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B
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He then came back to Marlinton & was stationed at Brown's mills in that District under Lieut John Lee with eighteen men. At this place, a party of Tories who had just moved off from Col. Kobb's house which they had burned as well as murdered Col. Kobb himself, came suddenly, Lieut Lee's men took them all prisoners except this deponent who escaped by springing into the Swamp although three guns were fired at him. These are all the circumstances which he can at present recollect. He feels it impossible to recur to dates with that precision which he would desire. When he was young he paid but little attention to them, which may in some measure account for his indistinct recollection at this day of events so long past. He served in the war nearly all the time from the year 1779 until peace was made. He got a discharge but does not recollect from whom which he has lost by time or accident. He has no documentary evidence of his services, but that Sam l Cox his neighbour & brother, was with him part of the time & can testify to his services. He hereby relinquishes all claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present & declares that his name is not on the pension Roll of the Agency of any State.
Sworn to & Subscribed the day & year aforesaid.
B. J. Earle Presiding Judge of the Court of Common Pleas & Sessions in open Court at Marlinton C.H. in the State & District aforesaid.
James C. Thomas. We Robert B. Campbell & John Campbell residing in Marlinton District So. Car do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with William Cox who has Subscribed & sworn to the above Declaration; that we believe him to be sixty nine years of age; that he is respected & believed in the neighbourhood in which he resides to have been a Soldier of the Revolution & that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn to & Subscribed the day & year aforesaid.
B. J. Earle
Robert B. Campbell James C. Thomas
Presiding Judge in open Court

Samuel Cox also swears that he served a part of time during the war with Wm Cox via from the time he went to Orangeburg until he returned home from Charleston That he knows the said William Cox to have been a soldier of the Revolution & that he believes the facts stated in his declaration should be accredited Sworn to & subscribed the day & year above written
B. J. Earle
Presiding Judge
as aforesaid in open court
Samuel Cox
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter & after putting the Interrogatories presented by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary soldier and served as he states. And the Court further certifies that it appears to them, that Robt B. & John Campbell James C. Mayhew are residents in Marlborough district & that their statement is entitled to credit
B. J. Earle
Presiding Judge
in open court
South Carolina Marlborough District
I, James C. Thomas, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for Marlborough District do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of William Cox for a pension
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & Seal of office this 1st day of Octr. 1832.
James C. Thomas C. C. C. S. Pr.
A. R. Brown Deputy C. C. C. S.

South Carolina Marlborough District
This Deponent amends his Declaration by stating that he is known to Colonels Robert P. & John Hamphell, Col. Benjamin Rogers, George Hodges, Light Townsend, Dr. Kinnagan & many other gentlemen of respectability, who can testify as to his character for veracity & their belief of his services as a Soldier of the revolution.
Sworn to & signed Octr 1 st 1832

South Carolina - Marlborough District
At a Special Court of Common Pleas held by his Honour, Judge Evans
On the first Monday in July October A.D. 1833 appeared before me Refugee Rank Isaac Evans one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas for the State aforesaid, William Cox, who made the following affidavits as an amendment to his declaration for a Pension under the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832. That by reason of old age & 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, under the officers & at the times & places there stated.
1. In the year 1779 - served three months as a private in the militia service as marked (A) in original declaration 2. In the same year served one month as marked (B) on declaration 3. In the year 1780 one month in the militia service as marked (C) 4. In the year 1780 one month in the militia service (drafted) marched under Capt Daniel Sparks in Genl Marion's Camp in & about Santee So. Ca 5. In the same year one month under Capt John Brockenbrough, drafted - in the militia service, - with Marion as last above mentioned 6. In the same year one month under Capt Moses Pearson with Genl Marion as above 7. In the year 1781. four months - 1 st under Capt Thomas Ellerbe - one month 2 nd Capt John Hackhouse one month 3 d Morris Murphy (Capt) one month & under Capt Daniel Sparks, one month; & all the time with Genl Marion in & about Santee River in that desultory mode of warfare already described

8. In the year 1782. four months, One, under Capt. Christian Thomas. — One, under Capt. John Brackenlow — One, under Capt. Moses Pearson & One, under & one under Capt. Thomas Ellerbe — at each time with Marion as above mentioned.
9. In the year 1783 One month under Capt. John Stark — house with Genl. Marion.
He served as a private in the militia at all these different periods & was invariably with Marion wherever his Camps might be at the time of his draft. This was usually on Santee River & the country thereabout. Changing however, with the exigencies of the times — & rendering it too great a task for the deponent at this time to point out particularly the different places.
10. He also served six months at home; during the intervals between his drafts, repelling the Tories in & about Marlborough District — He served this time under Capt. Windom. — making an aggregate of
Total — Twenty three months as a Revolutionary Soldier.
And the said William Cox on oath further says that for the periods already mentioned he served with an embodied Corps, called into service as he believes by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison, for the time during which the service was performed he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
Sworn to & subscribed } the day & year aforesaid }
William Cox
in open Court. James C. Thomas CCHts N.L.

We, Campbell Stubbs, a Clergyman residing in the District of Marlborough & State of So. Car. & James C. Thomas residing in the same State & District do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with William Cox who has subscribed & sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be sixty nine years of age; that he is reported & believed in the neighbourhood in which he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution & that we concur in that opinion
Sworn & subscribed the day & year aforesaid A. N. Brown Depty C. C. of P.
Campbell Stubbs James C Thomas
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter & after putting the Interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, & served as he states. And the Court further certifies that it appears to them that Campbell Stubbs who has signed the above certificate is a Clergyman resident in the District of Marlborough & State of So. Car., that James C Thomas who has also signed the same is a resident in the same State & District is a credible person & that their statement is entitled to credit. Also that Samuel Cox, a witness in behalf of applicant is a credible person.
Richd. Gantt
Marlborough District South Carolina
I James C Thomas Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the District & State aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the Original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Mrs Cox for a pension (also the amendments) In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & Seal of Office this 15 th day of July 1833.
James C Thomas for A. N. Brown Depty C. C. of P.

23773
William Cox
Marlborough District
South Carolina
adm R as private
Amended
17mo
d.e.j. $56.66
C. M. Dudley Marlborough Dist South Carolina

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. Those points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, shewing the Service of William Con. Starbrough Carolina
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and Rank of the Company officers under whom he served. Names and Rank of the General and Field officers. Battles in which the applicant was engaged. Country through which he marched. Place of abode when he entered the service, and age at the present period. Evidence by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     Drafts 1779 3 private Capt Thomas Colonel Simmon Aug. 2nd 69   Drafts 1 Capt Mearle Santa Marlborough Dist tradition   2 or 3 w George town SL   1 Witness proves that applicant was in service and enlists his belief of what he has said in his declaration.   1   1   4   4  
Nearly all the time from 1779 until peace in service.
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS, Commissioner of Pensions.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c. Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of Private Armed Vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in, guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons, claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }
On this _____ day of _____ personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of _____ in the county of _____ and State, Territory or District of _____ aged (c) _____ years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) _____, with _____ and served in the _____ (e) regiment of the _____ line, under the following named officers:
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. [This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of _____
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I _____ of the Court of do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this day of _____ &c.
If, on examination of the proper record the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the _____ and C. D. residing in (the same) _____, who has hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with _____, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be _____ years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A. B. _____ who has signed the preceding certificate, is a clergyman, resident in the _____ and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the _____ and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, _____ Clerk of the Court of _____ do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this _____ day of _____ &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person

will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County, in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.  6. { To a Soldier. } Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given and what has become of it? { To an Officer. } Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?  7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood; and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution. 
The Court will see that he answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons -one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify, to the character and standing of other persons, giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, 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. 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 each 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. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or place-where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends 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.
Proof of Service.
[j] 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 claimant's 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.
The notes from [a] to [i] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[k] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[l] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[m] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.
J. G. Howard

July 29, 1931
Mrs. W.G. Williams 704 Park Drive, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section REL aw
Dear Madam:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S.21704, that William Cox was born February 4, 1763, in Marlborough District, South Carolina.
While residing in Marlborough District, South Carolina, he enlisted in 1779, and served at various times on short tours until in 1783, about twenty-three months in all, as a private under Captains Tristan Thomas, Maurice Murphy, Daniel Sparks, John Brockenton, Moses Pearson, Thomas Ellerbe and John Stackhouse and Colonel Simons in the South Carolina Troops. He also served at home in the intervals between tours under Captain Winson, length of this service six months and was also stationed at Brown's Mills in Marlborough District under Lieutenant John Lee, length of this service not given.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 1, 1832, while residing in Marlborough District, South Carolina.
It is not stated that soldier was ever married.
Due to the large number of requests similar to yours and the lack of a clerical force available for the purpose, only two histories are furnished each inquirer.
Very truly yours
A. D. MILLER Assistant to Administrator.
Sol's mother Samuel Cox served with him

I. 81,704. Rev. War.
August 15, 1904.
Madam:-
In reply to your inquiry you are advised that William Cox, who was born in Marlborough District, S. C., February 4, 1763, made application for pension October 1, 1832, at which time he was a resident of the same place.
He stated that he enlisted in the District aforesaid, and served as follows: In 1779, as Private under Capt. Tristan Thomas, Col. Simon's regt. of Militia, three months; and under Capt. Morris Murphy, one month. In 1780, under Capt. Morris Murphy, Daniel Sparks, John Brockenton, and Moses Pearson, one month each. In 1781, under Capt. Thomas Ellerbe, John Stackhouse, Morris Murphy and Daniel Sparks, one month each. In 1782, under Capt. Tristan Thomas, John Brockenton, Moses Pearson, and Thomas Ellerbe, one month each. In 1783, under Capt. Stackhouse, one month; and under Capt. Winson, six months (no dates given).
His claim was allowed.
The records of this Bureau fail to show any claim filed for the service of James Jett or Eli Baldwin.
Very respectfully,
Mrs. F. M. Todd,
Acting Commissioner.
Clinton, S. C.

Coy William
I 21,704
Marlborough Dist. S.C.
Feb. 4, 1763, Marlborough Dist. S.C. at enl.
Oct. 1, 1832
1779.
Capt. Lister Thomas
Col. Simmons. Mil. 3 mos.
1779.
Capt. Morris Murphy 1 mo.
1780
Same capt. 2 mos. 1 mo.
1780
Capt. Daniel Sparks 1 mo.
1780
Capt. John Brockenton 1 mo.
1780
Capt. Moses Pearson 1 mo.
1781
Capt. Thos. Ellerbe, John Blackhouse, Morris Murphy, Danl. Sparks 4 mos.
1782
Capt. Lister Thomas Capt. John Brockenton

Mrs. Pearson, 18 mos. Ellerbe, 4 mos.
1783, Capt. John Stackhouse, 1 mo.
Capt. Wilson, 6 mos.

704 Park Drive, N.E. Atlanta, Ga. June 18th, 1931.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir,
Please advise me what data you may have on all parties mentioned in the enclosed two letters.
Thanking you in advance for this information and for the past prompt and xxxxxxx courteous service from your department in the past.
Yours truly,
Mrs. Wyllemette G. Williams 704 Park Drive, N.E., Atlanta, Ga.

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704 Park Drive, N.E. June 7th, 1931.
Adjutant General's Office, War Department, Washington, D.C.
J.A.W. - O.R.D.
Dear Sir, -
"Pensioners of 1840" give Bartlette Cox - 74 years of age - Eastern Div. Mecklenburg Co., Va. Bartlett Cox - 85yrs. - Cumberland Co., Va.
----- William Coxe- age 77 yrs.- Marlboro Dist., S.C. -----
O Cary Cox, Sr. of Virginia, who married Mary Horn and had children as follows: William Cox, born 1764; Jesse Cox, b-1766; Ichabod Cox, b-1769; Asa Cox, b-1773; Rev. Carey Cox, Jr., b-Oct. 1, 1778 (probably Halifax, N.C.); James Cox; and Clara Cox. or Halifax Co., Va.
This Cary Cox is not on the 1840 list, but know he had service in the Revolutionary War. He died March 1814. (D.C. or Ga.) - Probably born Halifax Co., Va., 1746. -----
Service and family Please let me have any data you may have on all the above Coxs.
Thanking you in advance.
Yours truly,
Myrtle G. Williams
Mrs. W.G. Williams 704 Park Drive, N.E. Atlanta, Ga.
Received A. G. O. JUN 10 1931 June 18, 1931
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir, Please supply me with whatever data you may have on the above.
Mrs. Myrtle G. Williams

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ATLANTA, GA.
704 Park Drive, N.E., June 7th, 1931.
War Department, Adjutant General's Office, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir, -
I am seeking data and service records of
David White, said to have come from Virginia to Jones Co., Ga., in 1819. (I find him in "Land Lottery" of 1827 in Henry County, Ga., but no information whether he drew for service.). He died in Alabama in 1841. His wife was Mary Smith Billingslea.
David White was Commissioner of Jones Co. (Ga.) Academy in 1810, and in the House of Representatives from same county in 1814.
Thanking you in advance for this data, and for the past courteous and prompt service from your department.
Sincerely yours,
Mrs. W.G. Williams 704 Park Drive, N.E. Atlanta, Ga.
David White -
Living in Henry Co., Ga., 1827 - Bryant's Dist.
Drew in Lottery of 1827, May 19th - 64th days receiving. No. 127 - Wt. 12 - Sec. 5 (Carroll Co., Ga.) -
Received A. G. O. JUN 10 1931

Directors: F. D. HUNTER, H. L. TODD, F. M. TODD.
Clinton Oil and Manufacturing Co., Manufacturers of Crude Cotton Seed Oil, Meal Cake, Hulls and Linters.
F. M. TODD President & Treas., H. L. TODD Secretary.
Clinton, S. C., Aug 8 1904
Mr. C. E. Ware,
Comm. of Pensions
Washington D.C.
Dear Sir,
I am making an effort to join the R.A.R. and would like to know if you can give me any information that will help me. Can you tell me did either of the names following draw a pension, namely, goats
Eli Baldwin, James Jett William Cox, they were from Greenville County, S. C.

Directors:
F. D. HUNTER, H. L. TODD, F. M. TODD.
Clinton Oil and Manufacturing Co.,
Manufacturers of
Crude Cotton Seed Oil, Meal Cake, Hulls and Linters.
F. M. TODD President & Treas.,
H. L. TODD Secretary.
Clinton, S. C.,.....190
I will appreciate any information you may give me.
Yours Truly Mrs. F. M. Todd. Clinton S. C.

F. M. XW
Recollections
21704 INVALID.
Aug. 15, 1904. Hist. to Mrs. Todd, Clinton, S.C.
1931-July 29. Hist to Mrs. L. G. Williams. E.H.
File No. 21,704
William Cox
Rev. Rev. Rev.
Act: June 7 th 39 th
Index: Vol. 1 , Page 77
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Planters & Mechanics Bank Charleston 17 Sep 1838
J. L. Edwards Esq Commissioners of Pensions Washington
Sir
Forward herewith for authority to pay, Vouchers of William Poe and Lewis Steele
I am Respectfully Yours O. H. Smith
A. Spears Pension Agent

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
Division of Veterans' Administration Archives
NAME Boy, William GRADE Private LINE Virginia
WARRANT NUMBER 12043 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED April 12, 1792 to Robert Means, assignee
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.