Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 8639, William Craig, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va
Craig, William Mary
N 8639
CONTENTS

19137 Kentucky
William Craig
of Rockcastle in the State of Kentucky who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Byssent of the regt commanded by Col. ————— in the Virginia for 6 months from 1781
scribed on the Roll of Kentucky the rate of 20 Dollars — Cents per annum, commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 6 day of August 1833 and sent to H. R. N. Fletcher Lancaster.
arrears to the 4th of March 1833 40. semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Sep. 10 $ 50.
Recorded by { Revolutionary Claim, } Act June 7, 1832. Mrs Allison Clerk,
Book 8 Vol. 7 Page 6

M m Craig Ken.
from 1780 prints 6 nat. #20.
Result to I M m none M m none (Ky)
Ho R. P. Setcher, Laurente Ken

State of Kentucky
Rockcastle County Set
On this twenty-fourth day of Decem- ber 1832, personally appeared in open court, before the Justices of the Rockcastle County Court, being aloud of record, William Craig resident of the County and State aforesaid, aged 70 years 8 th Dec r next, who being sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following de- claration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, passed June the 7 th 1832.
That he entered the U. S. Service in the Revolutionary War. under Capt. James Kyport, in Wash- -ington Co. Va a and rendezvoused at what was then called the Town House about 15 miles above Abingdon Va a and Marched from there with

with Col. Campbell over the Mountains - through the Moraven Ferry, and into Gilford Co. North Carolina - there joined Col. Williams Regiment, and in a few days he had an engagement with the British & Tories at Haw River - the Americans lost but one man & it was said there were 17 of the enemy killed - some time after this we returned home, crossing Dan river at the mouth of Maho, & he was then discharged having been in actual service a little over three months as he believes, but how much he does not recollect the date he entered the service nor does he does not recollect. In the following Winter he volunteered in the same Co. State of Virginia, under Capt. Thos. English as a Foot Guard and was stationed at Mockingbird and remained there three months or upwards in actual service guarding & scouting on the frontiers and was discharged. He was again called out the fall after

to go after some Indians, and followed them to the head of Sandy River & down the same, but was not gone more than 10 or 15 days; this trip was under Robt Campbell. He states he was in actual service over six months to the best of his recollection but being old & frail in memory he cannot recollect the precise period of service but feels confident that it was not less than 6 months, and in addition thereto he was kept & held in readiness for the service 12 months. He knows of no person by whom he can prove his services except what he can prove by John B Klyns & Esq. (whose father was his first capt in the service) Andrew Corvin & Col. Chas. Beaman who will also speak of his character for veracity - In answer to interrogatories proposed by the court, he says - first he was born in the State of Pennsylvania. Cumberland
* but it was just before the battle of Gilford Rd.

County. He has no record of his age, only from tradition from his Parents. He never received any discharge. He volunteered every term & went for himself. He moved from Pennsylvania when he was born to Ft. Finestle Co. - lived there about 30 years moved from there to Blount Co. Tennessee - lived there about 5 years. & moved from there to Kentucky Rockcastle County, where he now lives. He was well acquainted with Genl Campbell, Majr. Dyer & Capt. L. P. Craig. who belonged to the regular service. He hereby relinquishes all claims to pensions or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the roll of the agency of any State whatever. Sworn to & subscribed the day & year of 18 th  William Craig
Richard Colyer (alleged son), John Blyant Esq. Andrew Colvin & Col. Chas. Gibson came into Court and stated upon oath that they lived in the neighborhood of the applicant and were acquainted with him for many years, and that they have no doubt his statements are true - that they believe him to be of the age he represents, & that it is rumored and believed in the neighborhood that he was a revolutionary soldier & that they are in that opinion. Andrew Colvin further stated that he knew of his own knowledge that the said applicant served one term under Capt. Blyant just before the battle at Gilford B.H., and that he has no doubt he served another term as he states, for he recollects to have heard of his services at the time & after. John Blyant further stated that he had often heard his mother (who was the wife of applicant's first Capt.) talk about said applicant's services in the old war.
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion that the said applicant was a revolutionary soldier & served as he states.
Kentucky Rockcastle County S.C.O. James Terrell Clerk of the Court

for the County of Rockcastle do hereby Certify that the foregoing contains the Original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of William Craig for a pension
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of Office this 31 st day of Janu- ary 1833
James L. D. Clark

9. 279 Kentucky
Mary Craig decd, widow of William who was a Private in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 20 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on, the 4th day of March, 1843.
Ordering 29 December 1841.
Certificate of Pension issued the 10th day of Sept, 1852 and sent to
Chas C. Tucker Present.
[Acts of March 3, 1843, & June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book Vol. 1
Page 179
R. M. Mac Ck.

State of Kentucky } County of Rockcastle }
on the 28 day of June 1853 Personally appeared before me the undersigned, an acting Justice of the Peace within and for the County and State above mentioned, Joseph Craig aged 38 years a resident of the County and State aforesaid, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth declare on oath and subscribe to the following declaration on behalf of the children and heirs of William Craig and Mary Craig dec'd, in order to obtain the Benefit of the Provision made by the act of Congress Passed 7 th July 1838 - Granting Pensions to widows of Persons who served in the War of the Revolution against Great Britain, or the Benefit of the Provision of such acts of Congress as will apply to the following same case.
Doth declare on oath that he is the administrator of the estate of Mary Craig dec'd, the aforesaid. That the said William Craig dec'd, was the husband of the aforesaid widow. and was a Revolutionary Pensioner. That he is the identical man whose name was placed upon the Kentucky Pension Agency. While he was a resident of the County of Rockcastle and State aforesaid about the year 1832 or 1833 - at the rate of $ per annum during his natural life, not knowing under what act he was awarded his pension, on account of services he rendered in the War of the Revolution and continued to draw his pension up to his death - the said William Craig's Pension Certificate has long since been lost, so it cannot be found.
He further declares the said William Craig was married to his said widow the year 1790 which took place in the County of Washington State of Virginia, and that in the aforesaid widow's name was Mary Carson before her said marriage. That her said husband, the aforesaid

William Craig deceased, died in the County of Rockcastle and State of Kentucky. The 25 th day of March 1835 - leaving his wife Mary a widow and some children who survive him, and his said widow and some of their children the aforesaid shortly after his death, emigrated to Macon County State of Missouri - and remained a widow from the death of her said husband - and remained ignorant of her rights to a Pension up to her death never claiming one which happened in said County and State Mo, the 29 th of December 1844 - leaving then following and only children who survive the said William & Mary Craig deceased, viz.
Mary Tinsley late Mary Craig - Elizabeth Guille aged 60 years - late Elizabeth Craig late John Elder - late John Craig aged 43 years - Margaret Barnes late Margaret Craig aged 40 years - Joseph Craig aged 38 years -
Declar. the aforesaid William and Mary Craig deceased, are the Identical Persons mentioned in the annexed Marriage Bond Certificate and at their death left the only children the aforesaid, and their right to a Pension will more fully appear by reference to the Declaration & Proof on file of the said William Craig at the department of the United States, at Washington City and the Proof herewith is respectfully submitted - J. D. [unclear] [unclear]
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above written I do certify that Joseph Craig - whose genuine signature appears attached to the foregoing declaration, is personally known to me, and that he is reputable, and his estate is entitled to full faith and credit, and that all matters mentioned herein was made before the execution of the same and that I have the most reliable confidence his statements are true -
J. S. [unclear] [unclear]

Know all men by these presents that we William Craig and Andrew Russell of the county of Washington are held and firmly bound unto Beverley Randolph esq r Governor of Virginia and to his successors in the penal sum of fifty pounds current money of Virginia; To which payment well and truly to be made to our said Governor, and to his successors for the use of the Commonwealth, we bind ourselves and each of us, our heirs, executors and administrators, jointly and severally firmly by these presents. Sealed with our seals and dated the 8 th day of April 1790, in the 14 th year of the Commonwealth.
The Condition of the above obligation is such that, whereas there is a marriage intended to be had and solemnized between the above bound William Craig and Mary Carson daughter of David Carson of the county aforesaid. If therefore there be no lawful cause to obstruct the same then this obligation to be void, else to remain in full force and virtue.
Test
W m Carson
W m Craig A Russell
Extract from the record of the return of marriages celebrated in the county of Washington, by the Rev d Charles Cummings for the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety. "William Craig and Mary Carson. April 8 th 1790" signed Chas s Cummings.
The foregoing is a true copy of the bond executed by William Craig on obtaining license for the marriage of himself & Mary Carson, and also a true extract from the record of the return of said marriage. — In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the said court. This first day of June in the year 1852.
Jacob Lynch Clk

March 13, 1917
Mrs. Mary F. Rodes, E. High Street, Lexington, Kentucky.
Madam:
In response to your letter of the twenty-sixth ultimo, you are advised that from the papers in the claim Wid. File No 8,639 , Rev. War, it appears that William Craig was allowed pension on his application executed December 24, 1832, while a resident of Rockcastle County, Kentucky.
He stated that he was born December 8, 1763, in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, and that he volunteered in Washington County, Virginia, just before the battle of Guilford Court House, under Captain James Dysart, Colonel Williams' regiment, and served a little over three months, during which he was in an engagement at Haw River; that in the following Winter, he served under Captain Thomas English, three months. In the following Fall, he went under Robert Campbell against the Indians; ten or fifteen days.
Soldier married in Washington County, Virginia, April 8, 1790, Mary, daughter of David Carson, and died in Rockcastle County, Kentucky, March 25, 1835. She died in Macon County, Missouri, December 29, 1844. The following children were alive in 1852: Mary Tinsley(?), Elizabeth Guillis, aged sixty years, Jane Elder, aged forty-three years, Margaret Barnes, aged forty years, and Joseph Craig, aged thirty-eight years.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

Mr Craig died 25 March 1835 Wife (Mary) " 29 Dec 1846 } Court's Cert
Mary Tinsley, Elizabeth Gullis Jane Elder, Margaret Baines } Court's Cert, and Joseph Craig adm. } Law children
Married 1790, Clerk's Certificate
Pensioner at 20$ act '32 6 mo pri-
Triflett

State of Kentucky
County of Rockcastle
I Milton J. Miller Clerk of the County Court of the County of Rockcastle and State above mentioned do Certify that Thomas J. Smith
Whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing affi- davit Certificate is and was at the time of signing the same an acting Justice of the Peace, within and for the County and State aforesaid, duly com- missioned and sworn, and that all his official acts as such is entitled to full faith and credit. and that the aforesaid County Court is a court of Record having General Jurisdiction. I do certify that Joseph Craig whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing declaration is personally known to me, and that he did at the June Term of the Rockcastle County Court and State aforesaid - 1852 or late in session. Take out letters of administration on the estate of Mary Craig (decd), mentioned in the aforesaid declaration, for the purpose therein- mentioned - and entered into Bonds and Security as the law directs, which was approved by said County Court -
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed the seal of said County Court and subscribed My name Clerk of said Court the 28 th day of June 1852
M. J. Miller Clerk Rockcastle County Court

State of Kentucky County of Rockcastle 3
I Milton J Miller Clerk of the county court of the county of Rockcastle and State above mentioned do certify that it is hereby ordered to be certified to the Commissioner of Pensions at Washington City, D.C. By the county court of the county and State aforesaid While in session on the 28 day of June 1852 that satisfactory evidence appeared in said court, that William Gray deceased the aforesaid was a revolutionary soldier that his name was placed upon the Kentucky pension agency on account of said service in the war of the Revolution that he continued to draw his pension to the time of his death which happened in the county and State aforesaid the 25 th day of March 1835 leaving his wife Mary the aforesaid a widow and some children, who surviving the said Gray, said that his said widow and some of her children shortly after his death emigrated to Macon County state of Missouri and remained a widow ignorant of her rights to a pension never claimed one up to her death which happened in said County & State (Mo) the 29 th day of December 1844 leaving three daughters and only children who survive the said William and Mary Gray deceased viz - Mary Tinsley late Mary Gray - Margaret Barnes late Margaret Gray - Jane Elder late Jane Gray Elizabeth Guffey late Elizabeth Gray - Joseph Gray
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the seal of said county court and subscribed my name Clerk of said court The 28 day of June 1852
M c Millen Clerk Rockcastle County Court

The Commissioner of Pensions at Washington City will forward my Pension Certificate to Alfred Smith of Mt Vernon Rockcastle County Kentucky and he my agent will have the same over to me.
Mr Charles L Tucker of Washington City. Will Take charge of the enclosed Pension case - at the Department of the U.S. at Washington City D.C. - and attend to the same as attorney and remit Certificate of Pension to me, Alfred Smith
S
Mt Vernon Kentucky

State of Kentucky } County of Rockcastle }
Be it known that on the 28 day of June 1852 personally appeared Before me the undersigned an acting Justice of the peace within and for the county and state above mentioned - Charles G. Lawson Aged 65 years, a resident of the county and state aforesaid and known to me to be reputable, who being first duly sworn as the law directs, doth state on oath upon a Petition of Joseph Craig of the county and state aforesaid - on behalf of the Children of William Craig and Mary Craig deceased - to the department of the United States at Washington City - for an issue of Pension deposit states that he has known the said William & Mary Craig since ever since his first recollection - while they lived in Washington County State of Virginia - and up to the death of the said William Craig - in the County of Rockcastle and State of Kentucky - which happened the 25 th day of March 1835 - deposit states that in the year 1832 or 1833 - he thinks about that time the said William Craig's name was placed upon the prison list - on the Kentucky prison agency - at the rate of $ per annum - the prison agent allowed him by the U.S. Government he does not remember - but now will the said William Craig dress, is the Identical man whose name was placed upon the Kentucky - prison agency - at the time when he was a resident of the place aforesaid - On account of services rendered by him in the War of the Revolution - and continued to draw his pension up to his death - which happened at the time and place aforesaid - at his death the said William Craig left his wife Mary a widow - and some children - and that - the said Mary Craig and William Craig is the Identical persons mentioned in the annexed - Pension Certificate - and that the said William & Mary Craig - marriage has never been doubted and they said

Widow - remained a widow up to her death - and at her death left her only children who survive her Sons Mary and Willie Gray (deceased) deponent states they are the intact children mentioned in the Petition of the said Joseph Gray on the part of the heirs of said deceased - vs - who appointed now Will - Mary Tombs late Mary Gray I am Elder late John Gray Margaret Barnes late Margaret Gray Joseph Gray - and that the said Mary Gray never made any application for her Pension Before her death - deponent further states on oath that he is a disinterested witness Charles B. Carson
Sworn to and subscribed to in my presence the day and year above written - I do certify that Charles B. Carson whom his signature appears to the foregoing deposition is personally known to me and that he is reputable and of undoubted respectability - and his oath is entitled to full faith and credit - and that all his assertions in this the was made before the execution of the same and that in all the age stated - and that I have the most reliable confidence his statements are true -
J. P. Smith Rackham the W. H. G.

State of Kentucky } County of Rockcastle }
I William I Miller Clerk of the County Court of the County of Rockcastle and State aforesaid do hereby certify that Thomas J Smith whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing affidavit is and was at the time of signing the same an acting Justice of the peace within and for the County and State aforesaid duly commissioned and sworn that all his official acts as such is entitled to full faith and credit and that the aforesaid County Court is a court of record having general jurisdiction. I do hereby certify that Charles B Leese whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing application is personally known to me and that his oath is entitled to full faith and credit.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the seal of said County Court and subscribed my name as clerk of said Court the 29 th day of June 1852
Wm Miller Clerk Rockcastle County Court

State of Kentucky 5
County of Rockcastle 3
Be it known that on the 29 day of June 1852 personally appeared Before me the undersigned an acting Justice of the peace within and for the county and State above mentioned - John Elder age 37 years a resident of the county and State aforesaid and known to me to be the reputable, and first duly sworn according to law - doth State upon oath upon a Petition of the administration, of the Estate of Mary Craig deceased, of the county of Rockcastle and State aforesaid - on behalf of the Heirs, Children of William Craig deceased, and the said Mary Craig deceased, to the Pension Office department of the United States at Washington City for a Pension, on account of the services of their ancestor the said William Craig in the War of the Revolution - and for the same he drew a pension - from 1832 or 3 - up to his death - deponent was well acquainted with the said William & Mary Craig up to their death - from the time they moved from Washington County State of Virginia to this Rockcastle County Ky - and deponent well knew that the said Mrs. Craig drew a pension in Ky - up to her death - and that he died in Rockcastle Co Ky - in March 1835 - leaving his wife Mary a widow - and some children with whom deponent now well - and shortly after the death of the said Craig his widow and some of their children emigrated to Macon County Missouri with deponent - and there lived together up to her death - which happened - the 29 th day of December 1844 - deponent was at her burying - and that she remained a widow ignorant of her rights to a pension never claimed one up to her death - leaving her following and only children who survived the said William &

Mary Craig (decd), with whom deponent is well acquainted - as follows to wit -
Mary Tinsley, late Mary Craig, Elizabeth Bullis, late Elizabeth Craig, Jane Eder, late Jane Craig, Margaret Barnes, late Margaret Craig, Joseph Craig -
That they are the only and legitimate children who survive the said Mary Craig deceased, deponent further states that he is disinterested -
John Eder
Sworn to and subscribed in my presence the day and date herein written - I do hereby certify that John Eder whose genuine signature appears to the aforesaid deposition is personally known to me to be reputable - and his oath is entitled to credit - and that I have the most reliable confidence his statements are true - and that all orasm-intimation there was made before the execution of the same -
J. J. Smith Rockcastle Co Ky

State of Kentucky County of Rockcastle
I Milton J Miller clerk of the County court of the County and State above mentioned - do certify that That J Smith whose genuine signature appears to the forgoing affidavit certificate is and was at the time of signing the same an acting Justice of the peace within and for the County and State aforesaid duly commissioned and sworn and that all his official acts as such is entitled to full faith and credit - and that the aforesaid County Court is a court of record having general jurisdiction I do certify that John Elam whose genuine signature appears attached to the forgoing application is reputable - and his oath is entitled to full faith and credit and In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the seal of said court and subscribed my name as clerk of said court. The 29 th day of June 1852
M c J Miller Cld Rockcastle County Court

Oct. 8, 1903. Histy to Mrs. F. C. N. Einhorn Winona Minn.
May 2, 1905 - To same at Boston Mass. No add. info.
Aug. 31-1905 Letter to above, from Commissioners room.
Sept. 17, 1914. Hist. to Hon. H. A. Barnhart Jr.
1917, Mch. 13. Hist. to Mary F. Rodes
Revolution Virginia
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 8639
Mary Craig Wid. of William Craig Prov. Rev. War
Act: March 3 rd 1888 June 17/1888
Index:—Vol. A , Page 153
[Arrangement of 1870.]

11. 391
Kentucky Mary Craig decd
widow of William who died on the
in the State of who was a Private in the Company Captain of the in the
commanded commanded
Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll of Louisville at the rate of 20 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 20 day of Sept 52 and sent to - Chas. C. Tucker Present
Arrears to the 4th of Semi-annual allowance ending
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act July 7, 1838. }
Recorded by R. M. Hae Clerk Book D Vol. 1 Page 365

No 14.722
Mary Craig dec widow of William Hy
Act 7 July 1838

No. 14.722 Mary Craigdie Widow of W m By Adm d July 7 1838 6 mos pri 208 per annum from 4 March 1836 to 29 Decr 1844 when she died
Payable to Mary Tinsley - Same Elder Elizabeth Gillis Margaret Barnes & Joseph Craig - Payable to Joseph Craig Adm d for benefit of the above heirs -
Certs to Chas C. Tucker Present

Brief in the case of Mary Craigdoe widow of William County and State of Kentucky act 7 July 1838
Claim, ("original," or for increase. )
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband was a pensioner, act June 7 1832 at 20 $ per annum
Proof Marriage Record
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Name and residence of Agent Chas. C. Tucker Present
Thornton Triplett
Examining Clerk.

Pension Office Sep 13 1852
Kentucky Rolls } Mr Craig, Pri. Pen June 7 1832 } Do of Per annum } To what time paid?
Triplet J. H. Gallagher Esq } Died 25 th March 1835 3 Auditor } 82 d to his death. W. L. P.

Winona, Minnesota
October, 1 st 1903
Pension Office, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir -
I have been told that you would give me information as to the service of the daughters of the American Revolution. My great - great - grandfather William Craig was a soldier in a Virginia regiment during the War. Will you please send me the number of the regiment and blanks for application and oblige yours truly, Mrs. F. C. N. Eichorn.

To Chf Clerk Action AUG 30 1905 COMMISSIONER please reply through desk
109 Pinney Street Boston, Mass.
Warner - Sec. of the Interior. Sir.
Action AUG 30 1905 COMMISSIONER
There was a man who served in the Revolutionary War, who according to the record sent by Mr. Ainsworth served under Lieutenant Colonel Campbell and Colonel John Gibson, and that his name is on various muster roll from June 1779 to June 1783 I have reason to believe that

his place of residence prior to enlistment was in Greenbrier County Virginia. More than this I cannot tell you. It is for you to supply me with such information. I have had many and various records from you concerning this one name, tho I have been repeatedly assured that only one William is on record.
What I wish to know, having supplied you with, his full name; where I believe he entered service; and officer under

whom he served; - is the remainder of the data, you as Commissioner, request of me; that is, place of residence after service; date of death; name of widow.
I am enclosing you a record which I consider an exemplary model useful to me, of course, for it is a case of the wrong man. But in its way it is complete.
I hope that this letter will end this correspondence and that you will now be able to supply me with this information.

I know it is there and it has been obtained by others. Why it takes such a long course of correspondence is an enigma. To make it perfectly clear I shall repeat what I wish you to send me - knowing you Mrs. Kate of residence Greenbrier Co. Va.; his officers Col. Campbell and Col. Gibson; his time of service 1779 to June 1783. With the above data I want you to see if you can find - place of birth and after service; date of death, name of widow or record of marriage. Thank you most gratefully for any effort you may make. Very truly - Yours. F. H. Eichorn
69 Pinney Street Boston Mass.
Colonel J. P. [?] Q.M. [?] The Interior.
There was a man who served in the Pennsylvania Reserves sent by Mr. [?] [?], who according to the record sent by Mr. [?] served under Lieutenant Colonel Campbell and Colonel John Gibson, and that his name is on various muster rolls from June 1779 to June 1783. I have seen a [?]

CONGRESSIONAL.
No. _____
NAME OF CLAIMANT:
P. O. { _____ _____
NAME OF SOLDIER:
Revolutionary War Soldiers,
Co. _____, Reg't _____
The above-named claimant is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, a bona fide resident of the District which I represent; and this inquiry is not made at the request of any pension attorney or claim agent.
I desire to be advised as to record of Revolutionary War Soldiers on per request in letter attached, which please return with reply.
Henry A. Barnhart M. C.
Sept 15, 1914
These slips are exclusively for the use of Representatives in Congress, and when used by any other person will not receive consideration.
Representatives will greatly aid the Bureau of Pensions in giving them an early answer, if they will fill and use these slips in making calls in pension cases.
G. M. Fitzgibbon
Commissioner.

HN (Part of letter addressed to Hon. Henry A. Barnhart, in answer to his personal request of Sept. 15, 1914, asking information for Miss Frances E. Emerson of Plymouth, Ind.)
From the papers in the claim. Wid. File No. 8,639. Rev. War, it appears that William Craig was allowed pension on his application executed December 24, 1832, while a resident of Rockcastle County, Kentucky.
He stated that he was born December 8, 1763, in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, and that he volunteered in Washington County, Virginia, just before the battle of Guilford Court House; under Captain James Dysart, Colonel Williams' regiment, and served a little over three months, during which he was in an engagement at Haw River; that in the following Winter, he served under Captain Thomas English; three months. In the following Fall, he went under Robert Campbell against the Indians; ten or fifteen days.
Soldier married in Washington County, Virginia, April 8, 1790, Mary, daughter of David Carson. He died in Rockcastle County, Kentucky, March 25, 1835, and she died in Macon County, Missouri, December 29, 1844, leaving the following children who were all alive in 1852: Mary Tinsley(?), Elizabeth Guillis, aged sixty years, Jane Elder, aged forty-three years, Margaret Barnes, aged forty years, and Joseph Craig, aged thirty-eight years.
Very truly yours,
Blow the
E. C. Lienan, Deputy Commissioner.