Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 8174, John Cason, N.C.

SERVICE
NUMBER
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Cason, John
88174
carded
CONTENTS

Pen. Agent, May 19, 1837.
North Carolina 16.918
John Wason of Brunswick Co. in the State of North Carolina who was a Pr. in the Company commanded by Captain Payler of the Regt commanded by Col. Rutherford in the North Carolina line for
15 mo Pr - $50.00
Enscribed on the Roll of North Carolina at the rate of 50 Dollars - Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 13 th day of Oct 1833 - and sent to Dear B. Baker, Smithville Brunswick Co. N.C.
Arrears to the 14th of Sept 1833 - 125.00 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Mch 1834. 25. - 150. -
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by John J. Springer Clerk, Book E Vol. 8 1/2 Page 49

State of North Carolina Brunswick County
On this 3 rd day of September A.D. 1833. personally appeared in open Court, before the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions, for the County of Brunswick, State of North Carolina, now sitting, John Gason, a resident in the County of Brunswick aforesaid and State of North Carolina aged Eighty one 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 Act of Congress passed June 7, 1832. That he entered the service of the United States A.D. 1778, (what month he cannot recollect) in the County of Duplin, State of North Carolina, under Capt Taylor of said County. That he was drafted, and served under Capt Taylor three months. That upon entering the service as a private soldier in the Militia as above stated under Capt Taylor, he was immediately, marched down with the Company to Wilmington in New Hanover County, State of North Carolina where he remained in garrison the greater part of the time. That there were at that time - several other Companies all under in Wilmington all under the command of General Lillington. That he recollects during this term of service, Capt Taylor's Company (this Declarant being in it) with others were sent down on the opposite side of the River from Wilmington to Old Brunswick, to watch the movements of a British Mass of war, lying at anchor

there, The companies that went down were under the command of Col. Rutledge. That no men were landed from the man of war, and in a few days after being down there, she set sail and went out to sea. That at the expiration of three months he was discharged and went home to Duplin County having served out the term for which he was drafted. That the next year 1779, he was again drafted in Duplin County under Capt. Hardy Holmes. That the Company was marched by Capt. Holmes down to Wilmington, where they remained part of the time in garrison and occasionally were taken out on scouting parties. That he served at this time six months as a private soldier in the militia - and during this term of service - nothing of much importance occurred that he can recollects. That at the expiration of six months, Captain Holmes & his company returned home. That not long after he returned home, he turned out as a volunteer and served under Colonel Clanton. That there were about seventy of them as volunteers under Col. Clanton, that they - were all marched down to head quarters, being at that time, the Big Bridge in New Hanover County. That Col. Reuan was there at the time who ordered Col. Clanton and his volunteer company out on a scouting party. That the company was marched down to the house of a Mr. Rouse on the sound in New Hanover County. That they remained there but few days not being supplied sufficiently with provisions. That the day after they left there, they heard that Capt. Lorne & most of his men had been killed.

in that neighborhood by the British. That having been marched back to the Big Bridge, they - remained there keeping guards until they left for home. That he served on this tour under Col. Clinton, Three months. That not long after this Genl. Carwell with his army from about the Neuse River came along through the neighbor- hood of the declarant, on their way to Moore's Creek bridge To head the Scotch army, that - was supposed to be on their way from the back country; - that he, the declarant, went along with Genl. Carwell's army, for his own diversion and was - with them about a week - That he then returned home and he with several other men in his county started with cattle to carry to Genl. Carwell's army, expect- +ing to meet with them at Moore's creek; but before they reached there they were taken prisoners by the Scotch dragoons - the light Horse, and all their cattle taken - That they continued on down to Moore's Creek bridge, but left the declarant with other prisoners they had six miles from the Bridge when they reached the Bridge a Battle was fought and the enemy defeated - That the next time he entered the service, he thinks, was in the year 1782. That he was then drafted and served under Col. Heman, James Moore Lieut. Col. and Hardy Holmes Captain - That he was stationed at Duplin Court house and remained there keeping guard most of this term of service, which continued Three months - for which he was drafted - This term of service was at the close of the war, for he recollects while at Duplin Court house they had news that peace was proclaimed. During these several

term of service, making in the whole One year and three months the declarant served as a private soldier in the militia, and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit; but faithfully attended to his duties as a soldier. That he was not engaged in any battle. That he has no documentary evidence of his service, and that he knows of no person, whose testimony he can procure, who can testify to his service. He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension except the present, and declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of the Agency of any State.
To the several Interrogatories propounded by the Department he makes the following replies. To the first Interrogatory, he saith.
I was born in Duplin County, State of North Carolina in the year 1752.
To the second Interrogatory he saith.
I have no record of my age in my proposition. I think my brother was in Sampson County.
To the third Interrogatory he saith.
I was living in Duplin County, State of North Carolina since the Revolutionary war I have lived a part of my time in South Carolina, the remainder in Brunswick County, State of North Carolina. I now live in Brunswick County, North Carolina.
To the fourth Interrogatory he saith.
I was drafted three times and once a volunteer.
To the fifth Interrogatory he saith.
He cannot recollect the names of any other officers than those already mentioned or any other circumstances attending his service.
To the sixth Interrogatory he saith.

He never did receive a written discharge from the service.
To the Seventh Interrogatory he saith.
All my neighbors can make the statement. The Rev d Edward Fitz Gerald and Nathaniel Potter can testify for me -
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
John his Gason mark
We Edward Fitz Gerald, a Clergyman, residing in the County of Brunswick State of South Carolina and Nathaniel Potter residing in the same hereby certify that we are well acquainted with John Gason, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be Eighty one 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 & subscribed the day & year aforesaid.
Edw d Fitz Gerald
Nath l Potter
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 Edward Fitz Gerald who has signed the preceding Certificate is a clergyman resident in the County of Brunswick, State of North Carolina and that Nathl. Potter who has also signed the same is a resident in the County of Brunswick, State of North Carolina and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
M. Moore J.P.
N Moses Hewett J.P.
J. B. Smith J.P.
J. Smith J.P.
I Nathl. Potter Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Inferior Sessions for the County of Brunswick, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court. in the matter of the application of John Cason for a pension. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office this 3 rd day of September A.D. 1833.
Nathl. Potter Clerk

18840
John Gaxon Brunswick County NC
Return Committed Ph 15 mo $50=
4.5-
X

ABSTRACT in the case of John Carson County of Brunswick in the State of North Carolina (Act 7th June, 1832.)
1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Open Court 2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity? 3. How old is he? 80 4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.
    Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     He thinks In 1776 Vol in service when the War ended As a private Gen. Lee Capt Taylor , Col Chilton Col Thos Rutledge Capt Welles & Capt Hardy Col Kenyon   
5. In what battles was he engaged? none 6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Sampson County NC 7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? tradition 8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? in due form
I certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Chas. Forest Examining Clerk.

Rev. Wm.
8174
INVALID
File No. 8174
John Cason Brvt Rev. Wm.
Act: June 7 th 1832
Index:—Vol. 102 , Page 58
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Dr. Shville Sept. 6. th 1833
Hon. J. L. Edwards
Dear Sir:
Enclosed you will receive the Declaration of John Hanson for pension - An early attention to the same, will oblige Your Obedt Servt.
Hon J. L. Edwards
Danl. B. Baker