Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 7020, James Dillard, N.C.

SERVICE
NUMBER
No. _____
Dillard, James Sarah
No. 7020
CONTENTS
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16,100
- Georgia
James Dillard
of Elbert Co. in the State of Georgia who was a private in the [blank] commanded by Captain [blank] of the Reg't commanded by Colonel Armstrong in the N. Carolina line, for the term of one year - from 17 October 1781 to [blank] 1782
Inscribed on the Roll of Georgia at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 15 th day of October 1819.
Certificate of Pension issued the 3 rd of December 1819 and sent to John M. Seely Esq. Elberton Elbert Co.
Restored to the Roll on the 18 th day of March 1825 and notification sent to Hon. W. Thompson at House of Representatives Pension commencing on the 20 th of February 1825
Amount due on 4th of September 1825. } $ 51. 88
{ Revolutionary Claim, Acts March 18, 1818, and May 1, 1820. }

Date of death not on AB
John [unclear] of [unclear] who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a private
Michael [unclear] Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 90 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
By July Certificate of Pension issued the 17 th day of July 1851 and sent to
R. W. Young Plaintiff
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 9, 1848, Page 209 Vol. 3
209

Georgia } James Dillard of said State and Dooly County } County came personally before me and being duly sworn saith that he enlisted as a private soldier in the Army of the United States, in the Continental Establishment on or about the Twentieth day of October Seventeen Hundred & Eighty One, in which Capacity he served for & during the term of Twelve months; That he was a private in a Company Com- =manded by Capt Alexander Prevard and attach- =ed to the Regiment Commanded by Colonel John Armstrong of the North Carolina Line: That he was regularly discharged in the State of South Carolina not far from the City of Charleston, at the expiration of Twelve months from the time he entered the service That in the lapse of intervening years his dis- charge was lost or destroyed - That he is now old infirm & poor, and is induced by his reduced circumstances to apply to his Coun- =try for relief it being necessary to his sup- =port —
Sworn to before me this 18 th Oct. 1889
James Dillard mark
W. M. Dooly S.S. 6.

Georgia      I John M Boody Judge of the Elliott County Superior Court of the Western District of Said State do hereby certify that sufficient Evidence has been ad- =duced in Support of the foregoing ap- =plication to satisfy my mind that Sam Dillard (the applicant) did serve his Country and is needy as alleged in his affidavit —
In Testimony whereof I have caused the Seal of the aforesaid County to be annexed this 18 th day of Oct. 1819
John M Boody (S. S. 6)

State of Georgia } On the Eleventh day of September Elbert County } Eighteen hundred & Twenty person- ally appeared in Open Court (being a Court of record for said State & County) James Dillard aged about Sixty years resident in said Coun- ty & State aforesaid who being first duly sworn accor- ding to law, doth on his oath declare, that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows, to wit, as a pri- vate in a Company commanded by Captain Alexander Record attached to the Regiment commanded by Colonel John Armstrong of the North Carolina Line as appears by his Original disch n dated the Eighteenth day of October Eighteen hundred & Nineteen that he has received a Pension Certificate Shewing a number 16.100, but has not yet received any money as a pension. And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident Citizen of the United States On the 18 th day of March 1818 And that I have not since that time by gift Sale or in any manner dis- posed of my property or any part thereof with intent thereby to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress entitled an act to provide for Certain persons engaged in the Land & Naval Service of the United States in the Revolution- ary War passed on 18 th day of March 1818 And that I have not nor has any person in Trust for me any property or securities. Contracts, or debts due to me, nor have I any income other than what is contained in the Schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed

  Viz 200 Acres of Land 3 rd Quality $ 400.00   50 acres of the above Land in dispute which is forest land & the most Valuable. worth $100.-   1 Horn 60.00   1 Colt 20.00   3 Cows & Calves 36.00   5 small Cattles 25.00   12 Sheep 24.00   32 Hogs all sizes 50.00   1 Old Waggou 80.00   3 Small Potts & oven & Skillet much injured 4.00   3 Old axes 4 weeding hoes & one Mattock much worn 8.00   4 Old ploughs & pl o gear much injured 6.00   1 Old Saw & drawing knife 1.10   1 Iron wedge & old cotton wheels & pl o cards 5.00   1 Loom 3 old pine Tables & chairs & old chests 18.00   1 good & 1 old cupboard 16.50   4 Dishes & doz Plates Earthen 2.75   1 Set knives & forks & 1 set cups & saucers 3.50   1 old coffe Pot 1 Tea Pot 1 Sugar dish 1 Salt Stand & pepper box 1.25   1 old Tea Kettle 1 Ladle & Eathen bowls & Pewter Plates 2.00   4 Bottles 2 Decanters 2 Glass Tumblers 1 wine Glass 2.37 \frac{1}{2}   1 Tin Sugar Box 1 Small Tea canister 1 Crewet 93 \frac{3}{4}   1 Saddle & Bridle & 1 Grater 8.00 
James his Dillard mark
I do further solemnly swear that my occupation is agriculture & that I am entirely unable (rendered so by long affliction & consequent infirmity) to pursue it. that the number of my Family residing with me is Eight (a wife & seven children, to wit, James a son was born the 25 th August 1799 receives part of the Crops made on my farm

for his services. Sarah a daughter born March the 22 nd 1801 not more than able by her labour to support herself. Cindy a Daughter born September the 23 rd 1802 not more than able to support herself. Nehemiah a Son born September 4 th 1805 Very Small to his age & uniformly unhealthy. Isaac a Son born March the 27 th 1807 has been sick for near two years & expected to die for several months past an entire charge. Martha a Daughter born October the 27 th 1808 Scarcely healthy & Very small to her age. Thomas a Son born May the 30 th 1811 Very small to his age last the three unable entirely to support themselves by their labour. My wife about Fifty six years of age Capable of doing the Business that persons of her age & sex are Ordinarily able to do. And I do further Solemnly swear that I am in debt necessarily for the support of my Family & have no other means of extricating myself therefrom other than as exhibited above. Sworn to & Subscribed in Open Court
James his Dillard mark
Attest
William Bowen clk
In M Dooley S.S.C.
Georgia } I William A Bowen Clerk of Elbert County } the Superior Court of said County do hereby certify that the foregoing Oath & the Schedule thereto annexed are truly Copied from the record of the said Court. And I do further certify that it is the Opinion of the said Court that the total amount in value of the property

exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is Seven Hundred & Twenty Four Dollars, Thirty One to a quarter Cents —
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the said Court on this 14 th day of September 1820
Wm W Brown clk
James Williams
16. 1820
Dec 2 1819
Richd E. 10
Wm 11. 1820

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 7 July 1838 Entitled an act granting half pay and pensions to certain Widows
State of Georgia      (Powers-Attorney) Jan 1843 Ellen County      Dec 1843
On this 12th day of December 1843 personally appeared before me the Honorable the Superior Court sitting as a Court of Ordinary in and for the County and State aforesaid the same being a Court of Record. Sarah Dillard a resident of said County and State aged seventy eight years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the act of Congress passed 7 July 1838 Entitled an act granting half pay and pensions to certain Widows. That she is the widow of James Dillard of the County & State aforesaid who was a pensioner of the United States pursuant to the act of 18th March 1818 at the rate of $96.00 in Ellen County Georgia. That the said James Dillard was a private in the North Carolina Continental line and served in the war of the Revolution and for proof of his services she refers to the evidence on which he drew his pension. And this Deponent further states that the said James Dillard died on the 14th day of April Eighteen hundred and thirty nine in Ellen County Georgia. And this Deponent further declares that she was married to the said James Dillard on the 14th day of January Seventeen hundred and eighty eight. By the Rev John Stevenson a regular ordained Minister of the Gospel of the Baptist order in the state of North Carolina Surry County where they resided for the space of 7 or 8 years and removed to Georgia Ellen County where her husband died on the day aforesaid. That she has no Documentary evidence of their marriage. That the Banns were published in terms of the law. Consequently there was no record of the Marriage. That she has no record in their Family Bible before the date of her husband's death. That the only Family Record they ever had is a family account which contains the names of their Children and the date they were born in the order of their Births. That there is no person living within her knowledge who could testify to the fact of their having been married as aforesaid -

That she has remained a widow ever since the period of her husband's death That she was not married prior to her husband's last service But was married prior to the 20 th day of January 1896 by at the time above stated all of which will more fully appear by reference to proof herunto annexed
Sarah Dillard mark
Sworn to and subscribed in Open Court
Attest Wm B. Nelson C.C.
Personally appeared in Open Court William Falkner a resident of the County and State aforesaid aged seventy one years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following statement That he was acquainted with the aforesaid James Dillard and Sarah Dillard before they were married And that he believes they were legally married the year Seventeen hundred and eighty eight That he said James Dillard was living with his this deponent's Father and went from his Father's house to get married That his Father gave them a marriage dinner the next day after they were married And he this deponent saw James Dillard and Sarah Dillard the next day after they were married at his this deponent's Father's house and was eventually informed that they were legally married By the Rev. John Newman That they have lived peacefully as man and wife from the date aforesaid to the date of James Dillard's death and were always reputed and believed in their neighborhood-traced when they have formerly resided to have been legally married So far as this deponent knows That Elizabeth Dillard was their eldest Child That the last known to annexed contains the names of their Children in the order of their Births And from his acquaintance he believes the same to be a true record of their ages And this deponent further states that the aforesaid James Dillard died on the 4 day of April 1889 in Elbert County Georgia leaving Sarah Dillard the above declarant as his widow
Sworn to & subscribed in Open Court Wm Falkner
4 Dec 1895
Attest Wm B. Nelson C.C.

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September 3, 1935
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SA-J/ENL Qu James Dillard-W.7030
Mrs. J. S. Placee 937 Hickman Road Augusta, Georgia
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to James Dillard, who drew a pension in Elbert County, Georgia, on account of his services in the Revolutionary War.
The data which follow are obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, W.7030, based upon the military service of James Dillard in that war.
The date and place of birth and the names of the parents of James Dillard are not shown.
James Dillard enlisted, place not shown, October 17, 1781, served as a private in Captain Alexander Brevard's Company, Colonel John Armstrong's North Carolina Regiment, and was discharged May 9, 1783.
The soldier married January 14, 1787 or 1788, in Surry County, North Carolina, Sarah. Her maiden name, date and place of her birth and names of her parents are not stated. After their marriage, they resided for seven or eight years in said Surry County, then moved to Elbert County, Georgia.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 18, 1819, while residing in Elbert County, Georgia, and aged about fifty-nine years.
James Dillard died in said Elbert County, April 4, 1839.
Soldier's widow, Sarah, was allowed pension on her application executed December 4, 1843, while residing in Elbert County, Georgia, at that time she gave her age as seventy-eighty years; in 1848, she

stated that she was then aged eighty-six years.
The names of the following children of James and Sarah Dillard are shown:
Elizabeth Emily Dillard . . . . . born October 14, 1788. Mary Dillard . . . . . " July 28, 1790. Mary Vernon Dillard . . . . . " October 3, 1795. James Dillard . . . . . " August 25, 1797. James Dillard, Jr. . . . . " July 13, 1799. Sarah Julia Dillard . . . . . " March 28, 1801. Sidney or Lindy(a daughter) . . . . . " September 23, 1802. Ebenezer Vernon Dillard . . . . . " " 4, 1805. Isaac Dillard . . . . . " March 27, 1807. Martha Matilda Dillard . . . . . " October 27, 1808. Thomas Mercer Dillard . . . . . " May 30, 1811.
There are no further family data.
Very truly yours
A. D. MILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
W. H. 7020
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of James Dillard a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Oct 20. 1781 May 9. 1782 Pvt Alexander Bravard John Armstrong Pa.          
Battles engaged in, _____
Residence of soldier at enlistment, _____
Date of application for pension, _____
Residence at date of application, _____
Age at date of application, _____
Remarks: He married Mary in 1787 or 1788 Sarah and died in Elbert Co. Ga. Apr. 4. 1839. He was at Penn. on an application executed Dec. 4. 1843 while a resident of Elbert Co. Ga. aged 78 years. See Supplement herewith for names of children.
Respectfully,
married in Rutherford Co. N.C.
Commissioner.

April 27, 1914.
Mrs. T. S. Lowry, Jr. Olinby Place, Macon, Ga.
Madam:
In addition to the military history of James Dillard. W. N. No. 7020. Rev. War, you are furnished the following data as to his children:
Elizabeth Smaly born October 14, 1788. Nancy - - - - - " July 28, 1793. Mary Varnon - - - - " October 3, 1795. Jinse - - - - - " August 25, 1797. James - - - - - " July 13, 1799. Sarah Joice - - - - " March 22, 1801. Sidney - - - - - " September 23, 1802. Nehemiah Varnon - - " September 4, 1805. Isaac - - - - - " March 27, 1807. Martha Matilda - - - " October 27, 1808. Thomas Messer - - - " May 30, 1811.
Very respectfully,
J. M. [Signature] Commissioner.

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA
Aug 21-1955
Pension Dept.
Dear Sir:
I am seeking information about James Hillard who drew a pension in Elbert Co. Ga, in the Rev. war. Will appreciate any kindness you may show me in regard to this matter.
Sincerely,
Mrs. J. S. Plaxco 937 Hickman Rd.
I think he was from S. C.

Commission of Pension - Washington D. C.
Dear Sir: Please record in the record of service and all family data to be found in the papers of my ancestor, the Rev. Percy May Passmore James Hillard of Elbert- on, Ga in 1879 and

Isaac Taylor Carter lev. Tenn 18 B 2-78 years old.
Thanking you in ad- -vance for an early reply I am
Yours respectfully Gen. T. S. Lowry Jr. 6 Liberty Place Savannah, Ga.

1914 Apr. 27 Hist. Soc. W. S. Cowley Jr. V. 1935-Sept 3-Hist Mrs J. B. Plaxco
Pay  WIDOW, &c.
File No. 720
Sarah Dillard Widow Jas. Dillard Put. Rev. W.
Act: Feb. 29/48
Index:—Vol. A , Page 183
[Arrangement of 1870.]

St of P March 18 th 1828
Sir
In immediately on receiving your advice relative to the application of the unfortunate old soldier, James Dillard, for a pension, I wrote to my agent Mr Houghton who is Clerk of the Superior Court of the County in which I reside and who is a man of unquestionable integrity, request- ing him to aid the old man in the exhi- bition of his claim to a pension. I have this moment received a letter from Mr Houghton accompanied by the old soldier's declaration, both of which I send enclosed to you. I again state (in my my place) that I have been acquainted with Mr Dillard from the time I was a small boy, and that he has always sustained an unblemished character.

and that I know no man, on whose inflexible honesty I could more im- plicitly rely. Permit me to add, that whether his present application is in due form or not, I am fully persuaded that he is justly entitled to a pension, and that if the necessities of any possible case ought to induce the Department to deviate some what from rules of form, while it adheres to those of substance, this case is one -
I hope this application will be found to be in due form - I know it is that it will afford you pleasure to relieve the worthy & unfortunate old man from wretchedness if you can do so consid- erately
I have the honor to be Respectfully of S t Wiley Thompson
Hon ble J Barbour

State of Georgia Elbert County ss.
On this fourth day of July 1852 before me Joseph T. Smith a Justice of the Peace in & for said County, personally appeared Sarah Dillard, who being duly sworn according to law, did de- pose and say, that she is the widow of James Dillard deceased, who was a pensioner of the United States under act 18 th March 1818 at the rate of ninety six dollars per Annum; that she is now drawing a pension on account of her said husband's services under act and February 1848 at the rate of Forty Dollars per Annum That she makes this declaration for an issue of Pension under any acts or resolutions of Congress applicable to her case.
Sworn & subscribed to the day & year above mentioned, before me Joseph T. Smith J.P.
} Sarah her Dillard mark
State of Georgia Elbert County ss.
I Williams B Helms Clerk of the Inferior

Count. of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby Certify that Joseph T. Smith is a justice of the Peace, in and for said County, duly commissioned & qualified; that his Commission was dated on the first 27 th day of January 1849, and will expire on the first Sunday of January 1850, and that his signature to the foregoing Certificate is genuine.
Given under my hand and the seal of said County, this 4 th day of July 1850. William B. Nelson Clerk
Joseph T. Smith Justice of the Peace County of Shelby, Tenn.
R. M. Fleming Precept

Payment to be made at
Savannah
by
James S. Smith
Agent - for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of Georgia .
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 2d, 1848, Page 209 Vol. 3.
Geo. H. King Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT. WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that in conformity with the act of February 2d, 1848, Sarah Dillard widow of James Dillard who was a Private in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Forty dollars and _____ cents per annum, commencing on the 4th of March, 1848, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the War Office of the United States this 11th day of January one thousand eight hundred and Forty nine .
W. L. Marcy.
Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned.
J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions.

Kansas
Missouri Sarah Dillard widow of James Dillard who was a Private in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 40 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 30th day of Jan'y 1844 and sent to Mrs. Green
Present
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book 8 Vol. 1 Page 212

the sum of _____ Dollars _____ Cents
to commence on the _____ day of _____ 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the _____ day of _____ 1848 and sent to _____
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 209 Vol. 3.

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of congress of the second of February 1848, entitled "an act making further provision for surviving widows and soldiers of the Revolution."
State of Georgia } S.S.
County of Elbert } on this twenty Seventh day of October
Eighteen Hundred and Forty Eight. Personally appeared before the subscriber William Mills a Justice of the Inferior Court of the County and State aforesaid. Sarah Dillard a resident of the State of Georgia in the County of Elbert, aged Eighty Six 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 on the 2 d February 1848, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War. That she is the widow of James Dillard who was a private in Revolutionary war and he drew a pension at the rate of Ninety six dollars per annum and that the said Sarah Dillard drew a pension under the act of the 17 th June 1844 of Forty dollars per annum she further declares that she is still a widow. Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before
William Mills Justice Inferior Court
Sarah Dillard mark
I do hereby certify that Sarah Dillard is known to me, and I have known her for Fifty years or upwards given under my hand this 26 th day of October 1848. William Mills Justice Inferior Court

State of Georgia } S. William B Nelms. Clerk Elbert County } of the Inferior Court of the } county and State aforesaid do hereby certify that William Mills is a Justice of the Inferior Court in and for said county duly commissioned and qualified that his commission was dated on the fifteenth day of January 1845. and will expire on the first Monday in January 1849 and that his signatures within and before written are genuine. Given under my hand and seal of said Court this twenty seventh day of October one thousand Eight Hundred and Forty Eight William B. Nelms. Clerk Inferior Court Elbert County Georgia

10 P.M.
J. S. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D. C.
Mr. H. 41 Frank P. Miller with 4 pennies due, 60 cts. per lb. 4759 aa 492

Report
8055.
Georgia
Sarah Dillard
widow of James Dillard who was a pensioner under the Act of 1818 and who died on the 4th April, 1839, of Elbert Co in the State of Georgia who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Isaac of the Regt commanded by Col Armstrong in the N. A. line for one year
Inscribed on the Roll of Georgia at the rate of 40 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 30th day of Jan y 1844 and Dept 6 Thos Green Esq Thos Green Esq
Total amount, $ 200.00
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by Thos Cumpston Clerk, Book D Vol. 1 Page 317

See letter of Dec. 1825 to Hon. Nancy Thompson H. R. before Oct. 20 th Dec 1825 for the M ts etc. see letter 31 Jan. 1828 to Hon. W. Thompson, H. R. W. H. C. M. Nancy Thompson
Notification sent Nov 2nd 1820 to William Mr Bower at No. 15 Sherborn Street Boston.
16, 1111 Georgia. R
James Dillard.
of Albert Co. in the state of Georgia who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Armstrong of the Ho. Co. line, for the term of One year .
scribed on the roll of — Georgia — at the rate of 8. Dollars per month, to commence on the 18 th of Oct r 1861.
Certificate of Pension issued the 3 rd of Dec. 1810 and sent to John M. Dooley Esq. Elberton, Albert Co.
Arrears to 4th of March 1820. $ 36. 14 Cashed all or ending
Leino 18/30.
Dollars 36. 64.
{ Revolutionary claim, { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Not entitled

State of Georgia } On this twentieth day of February 1828. 8th County }
Personally appear in open court being a court of Record in & for the County State aforesaid, James Dillard resident in said County aged sixty eight years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath, making the following declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the acts of the 18th March 1818, and the 1st of May 1820 that he the said James Dillard enlisted as a private soldier & served for the term of one year, in the State of North Carolina in the Company Commanded by Captain Alexander Preward, in the Regiment Commanded by Colonel John Armstrong in the line of the State of North Carolina on the Continental establishment, that he continued to serve in said Corps for and during the term of one year, (the date not recollected) it was but a very short time before the close of the War, when he was discharged from the service, near Charlestown in the State of South Carolina, that his name has been placed on the Pension list, and dropped therefrom on account of his property.
And in pursuance of the act of the 1st May 1820, I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March 1818, and that I have not, since that time by gift, sale, or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof, with intent thereby to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the Land & Naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War" passed on the 18th day of March 1818; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me any property, or securities, contracts, or debts due to me, nor have I any income, other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed.
to wit, 200 acres of Land 3 rd quality principally $150.00 Cattle & Horses & mules 50 acres of which is in dispute 1 Bay mare about 20 years old } 00. 00 1 Sorrel mare about 13 years old } 25. 00 1 Colt } 10. 00 $185.00

  out Brood sow 185.00   3 cows & calves & 4 yearling calves $28.00   2 cows & pigs 10.00   6 sheep 9.00   2 steers 20.00   2 pots 1 oven & 1 spider 3.00   1 old car 1 old weeding hoe 1.00   3 old plows & 2 p. gear 2.50   3 old tables & 6 chairs 3.00   4 dishes & 6 plates & 1 set knives & forks 2.00   1 saddle 2.00   soon to in open count 2.00   Total $265.50 
Det. Francis W. [unclear]
James his Dillard mark
And I do further solemnly swear, that since the exhibition of my first schedule the following changes have been made in my property to wit:
  1 Horse  dead     1 Colt  to James Dillard for in consideration of work plow     both hogs & sheep  some have died & others killed for the use of the family     1 old wagon worn out and of no value  The other articles contained in my first schedule & not in this, except what I have above stated are broke and worn out. My occupation is Agriculture, and that I am entirely unable to pursue it, rendered so by long affliction bodily infirmity and also by having been crippled in one leg and having but little use of one of my hands, my family consists of a wife about sixty six years old - two daughters Fanny about twenty two years old & Martha about nineteen years old, two sons Isaac about twenty one years old & Thomas about fourteen years old, my two daughters are not more than able to support themselves, they have to attend and wait on their mother who is diseased and totally unable to do any thing not even to wait on herself at this time in the smallest degree, my son Isaac is a cripple & his arm is withered away and is unable to support himself, is generally unhealthy and almost an entire charge, my son Thomas is small to his age, and naturally weakly

not more than able to support himself.
And I do further solemnly swear that I am in debt, necessarily for the support of my family and doctors Bills to the amount of between one hundred fifty dollars, five dollars, and that I have no means of extricating myself therefrom, or of supporting myself or family other than what is contained in exhibit in the foregoing declaration & schedule
Sworn to and declared on the 20 th day of February in the year of our Lord 1828 in open court
James Dillard mark
Joseph Blackwell J.P.
Jurors at the court in J.P.
Benjamin Smith J.P.
Test Francis W. King Clerk
Georgia, Elbert county, I Francis W. King Clerk of the Inferior Court of said county of Elbert, do hereby certify that it appears to the satisfaction of the court that the said James Dillard did serve in the Revolutionary War as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy for the term of twelve months under one engagement, on the Continental establishment, I also certify, that the foregoing debt and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the records of the said court. And I do further certify that it is the opinion of said court, that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is two hundred dollars fifty cents. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Inferior Court of said county, the twentieth day of February Eighteen hundred & twenty eight
Francis W. King Clerk of court E.B. Gay

not more than able to support himself.
And I do further solemnly swear that I am in debt, necessarily for the support of my family and doctors Bills to the amount of between one hundred fifty dollars, five dollars, and that I have no means of extricating myself therefrom, or of supporting myself or family other than what is contained or exhibited in the foregoing declaration & schedule
Sworn to and declared on the 20 th day of February in the year of our Lord 1828 in open court
James Dillard mark
Joseph Blackwell J.P.
James W. Sherwood J.P.
Benjamin Smith J.P.
Test Francis W. King Clerk
Georgia, Elbert county, I Francis W. King Clerk of the Inferior Court of said county of Elbert, do hereby certify that it appears to the satisfaction of the court that the said James Dillard did serve in the Revolutionary War as stated in the preceding declaration, against the Common enemy for the term of twelve months under one engagement, on the Continental establishment, I also certify, that the foregoing oath and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the records of the said court. And I do further certify that it is the opinion of said court, that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is two hundred sixty five dollars fifty cents. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Inferior court of said county the twentieth day of February Eighteen hundred & twenty eight
Francis W. King Clerk E.C. Ga

Georgia } I Gains Thompson Clerk of Elliott County } the Superior Court of said County do hereby certify that the Honorable John M Dooley whose Name is sub- scribed to the foregoing affidavit & certificate (as also to an indorsement of affidavit) is a sitting Judge of the Superior Court of the Western Di- strict of said State, and that all faith & credit is due to his signa- ture as such —
In Testimony whereof, and in Obedience to the Order of said Judge I have hereunto annexed the Seal of said Coun- ty this 18 th day of October 1879
Gains Thompson Clerk S.C.E. 6

State of North Carolina Secretary's Office 23 d Novr 1879. J William Hill Secretary of State in & for the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that it appears from the musterroll of the Continental line of this State in the Revolutionary war, that James Pilliard a private in Capt. Brewards Company of the 10 th Reg. was mustered in 1781 for twelve months and that he left the service the 9 th May 1782. —
Given under my hands the date above
W m Hill

James Dillard
Sent to W. Hill Esq. for proof of service 18 Nov 1805.

Charleston 28 th Feby 1828
Dear Genl.
Your last last mail was rec d and I was glad to hear from you. Enclosed is James Dillard's disputation, as well as I know how to prepare it, if any thing more is wanting or the enclosed is not right let me know it immediately but in this I have done all I can do from my present understanding aided with the blank form you sent, do try and do something for the poor old man if you can, his neighbors together with myself have cut that him wood and water for his family all this Winter, and have raised a subscription to get money to hire a negro woman to attend on his distressed family, and he is now that has been ever since October entirely thrown upon the Charity of his neighbours, and if there ever was a case which called for assistance it is his — your family is well, the citizens of the Village are generally enjoying good health, nothing new of importance, I shall expect to hear from you on the rest of the enclosed I should write more but return (day) to our Supr. Court is near at hand (And) I hope not time
Your Friend
D. H. [unintelligible]

Georgia      Before me John M. Cooley one of Elliott County      The Judges of the Superior Court of said State, personally appeared William Faulkner, who being duly sworn saith James Billard of said State & County enlisted in the war of the Revolution on the Conti- nental Establishment for the term of five months & that he swore his country for & during that term - And further this deponent saith that the said James Billard is now Old & infirm & incapable of laboring for the support of himself & family & that a knowledge of his re- duced circumstances has frequently induced this deponent with others of the neighbors & friends of the said James Billard, to contri- bute to his (the said James') support -
Wm Faulkner
Sworn to & subscribed before me 18 th Oct 1819
J. M. Cooley J.S.C.

Mr. Geo. Pierce J. L. Edwards Conv. of Pennies Washington
Decem. 20 1843 By Sarah D. Edwards 7 July 1844
Sarah D. Edwards at July 7. 1838 $40 per mo or 98 cts 2 certificates

Sarah Dillard act July 7. 1858
$40 per ann
13 Issue 2 certificates
The Green Present J. L. Dillard Lous. J. Dillard Washington
9947 Dec 20 1843 By Sarah Dillard 7 July 1858

Col. J. L. Edwards Washington.
Richmond 18 Decr. 1843.
Sir. Enclosed is the application of Mrs. Sarah Dollard (widow of James Dollard of Elbert Co. Ga. who was a pensioner and died 4 April 1839) for a pension under the act of 7 July 1838. —
I am Yr. Obt servt Thomas Green

Richmond 18 Decr. 1843
Col J. L. Edwards Washington.
Sir
Mrs Sarah Dillard the 6 th year pension, Her application of 7 July 1838 & your Opin.
Enclosed is the application of widow of James Dillard, for under act 3 March 1843. for the Pension under act having been this day sent Yours V. Obedient Thos Green

60 years Pension
Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress of the 3rd March 1843 granting pensions to widows of persons who have received pensions under the act of July 1830.
State of Georgia Clayton County ss
We the undersigned of (Deed in 1843) formerly of the county of Clayton in the State of Georgia do hereby certify that William Mills is a true copy of the instrument for the said State of Georgia that Sarah Dillard is now the widow of the late William Dillard and that she is the only surviving child of the said William Dillard and that she is the only surviving child of the said William Dillard and that she is the only surviving child of the said William Dillard. (The text repeats many times in the original document, likely due to the legal nature of the declaration). That she was married to the said William Dillard on the 14th day of January 1818 at the rate of $746.00 in Clayton County Georgia. That she was married to the said William Dillard on the 14th day of January 1818 at the rate of $746.00 in Clayton County Georgia. That she was married to the said William Dillard on the 14th day of January 1818 at the rate of $746.00 in Clayton County Georgia. That she was married to the said William Dillard on the 14th day of January 1818 at the rate of $746.00 in Clayton County Georgia. That she was married to the said William Dillard on the 14th day of January 1818 at the rate of $746.00 in Clayton County Georgia. That she was married to the said William Dillard on the 14th day of January 1818 at the rate of $746.00 in Clayton County Georgia. That she was married to the said William Dillard on the 14th day of January 1818 at the rate of $746.00 in Clayton County Georgia. That she was married to the said William Dillard on the 14th day of January 1818 at the rate of $746.00 in Clayton County Georgia. That she was married to the said William Dillard on the 14th day of January 1818 at the rate of $746.00 in Clayton County Georgia. That she was married to the said William Dillard on the 14th day of January 1818 at the rate of $746.00 in Clayton County Georgia.
Sarah Dillard
Given to me this 4th day of December 1843 in the presence of me William Mills J.P.C.
William Mills J.P.C.
State of Georgia Clayton County ss
William B Nelson Clerk of the Superior Court for the County and State of Georgia do hereby certify that William Mills is a true copy of the instrument for the said State of Georgia that William Mills is a true copy of the instrument for the said State of Georgia that William Mills is a true copy of the instrument for the said State of Georgia.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office this 4th day of December 1843
Wm B. Nelson. Clerk Clayton County State of Georgia

I personally appeared in open Court Rebecca Shunter aged 70 years a resident of Rich County and after being first duly sworn according to law on her oath made the following statement That she has been acquainted with the deceased James Dillard and Sarah Dillard before and ever since they were married That they have been living together presently as man and wife fifty years or more past up to the date of the said James Dillard's death And were always respected and beloved in their neighborhood when they have formerly resided to have been long married and she concurs in that opinion She further states that James Dillard died on the 4 th day of April 1839. Rebecca Shunter Deceased Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 14 th day of Dec r 1842
Attest W. B. Kelso C. C.

And the said Court do hereby declare in their opinion after the investigation of the matter. That Mrs Sarah Dillard is the lawful widow of James Dillard who was a pensioner of the United States and died on the 14 th day of April 1839 And that they were married before the 1 st day of January 1794 viz at the time by her stated in her declaration in Perry County North Carolina And the said Court do hereby certify that the foregoing named Containing the names of their Children and the date of their Births is the truth before signed to and from out of a Book titled Whelpley's Common and known to and used in said Court And that William Falkner & Rebecca Thornton are respectable persons and credible witnesses And that there never has been any doubts but what the aforesaid James Dillard and Sarah Dillard was legally married there has come to the knowledge of said Court
Jeremiah J. Morrow J.P. William Mills J.P. William H. Edwards J.P.
State of Georgia Elbert County } I William B. Nelson Clerk of the Superior Court when sitting for Ordinary has hereunto the foregoing are the original proceedings in the matter of Mrs Sarah Dillard the applicant for a pension under the act of 7 July 1838
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of Office and subscribed my name this 4 th day of December 1843
W. B. Nelson Clerk Court of ordinary Elbert County Georgia

Georgia } On the Eleventh day of September in the Etowah County } year 1820 personally appeared in Open Court being a Court of Record for said State and Richard H. Hinton County, who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath declare that he is acquainted with James Dillard (of said County) and with the number situation & ability to labour for a support. That from infirmary induced by age & long affliction he believes James Dillard (the Father) to be incapable of pursuing any occupation by which he can support himself. he has a wife & seven children with him his wife is able to attend to that kind of business in housewifery that females of her age are ordinarily capable of per- forming the Eldest Son (who resides with the family) is there in character of a cropper or hiring & he is induced to believe much by affection & compassion to his parents to remain Sarah is not more than able by her labour to sup- port herself. Tindy is not more than able by her labour to support herself. Nehemiah is as nearly small a boy to his age as I ever saw & seems to be unhealthy. I do not think he is able to support himself. Isaac I think a considerable change, always unhealthy & has been for a long time expected to die. Martha is scarce healthy & very small not able to support herself Thomas is very small to his age not able to support himself. I do solemnly swear that I do not be- lieve the family capable by labour of supporting itself much less to contribute to the support of

of James Dillard (The Father of the Family).
I further declare that I made an inventory of the on the thirty first day of August of the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty five property of the said James Dillard, which appear by the Subjoined Schedule viz
  200 acres 3 rd quality land $400.00   1 Horse 60.00   3 Cows & Calves 36.00   2 Small cattle 10.00   12 Sheep 24.00   16 Hogs different sizes 25.00   1 Old Carriage 80.00   635.00 
Fifty acres of the above land (the most valuable part) is in dispute; if it should be lost by the said James Dillard, I think it will lessen the value of the whole tract at least One hundred fifty Dollars. Mr Dillard informed me that he had a cote a few small cattle with household objects & some hogs, which I did not see. I further declare that I have been for many years acquainted with the said James Dillard & that I believe him to be (as he has uniformly appeared to be) a man of strict integrity -
Sworn to & Subscribed Richd Forster. in Open Court Jno M Bowen "M"