Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 8273, James Cuningham, S.C.

SERVICE
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S. b.
bunningham, James bunningham or
S. 82 73
CONTENTS
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South Carolina 27.883
1881 Jan 12 C L Hunter giving military history for historical purposes
James Cunningham of Laurens in the State of S.C. who was a pvt in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the _____ commanded by Col Williams in the _____ line for 9 months S.C.
S.C. Line. James Cunningham Record corrected Nov 26, 1904
Inscribed on the Roll of South Carolina at the rate of 30 - Dollars _____ Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 20 th day of March 1832 and Supt H.C. Young Laurens C.H. S.C.
Arrears to the 4th of Mar: 34 90- Semi-ann. allowance ending 4 Sept - 15- $105.-
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Nath Price Clerk, Book e Vol. 6 Page 66

State of South Carolina Laurens District } In the Common pleas. Laurens
on this Twentieth day of October personally appeared in open court before Richard Gant one of the judges of the court of common pleas now sitting. James Cunningham a resident of Laurens District South Carolina aged 79 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 the 7th 1832. That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers & services as herein stated. He entered the service as a volunteer in the year 1776 under Capt. Percy & Maj. Down. Col James Williams & Genl Williamson & went on an expedition against the Cherokee Indians & was absent upon duty No. 1. at least  about 5 months - then returned home but received no written discharge.
In 1778 he again volunteered & acted as Captain under Col. Williams & Genl Williamson & marched to Liberty Hill near Augusta (head quarters). From that point was frequently out upon scouting parties; remained there in that kind of warfare No. 2. at least  about 4 months service was then discharged after coming up to Trinity Site.
He again volunteered joined Green's Army & was at the siege of Trinity Site: during the siege was under diff. officers not recollecting - When Green retreated, he returned home. He has no documentary evidence but Zachariah Forrester will testify to my services in the Indian expeditions & Robert Hannah will testify as to my services in expeditions to Liberty Hill - Joseph Babb & will testify as to my character for veracity & good behavior I was residing in Laurens County now Laurens District when I entered the service.

I hereby acknowledge my claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and declare that my name is not in the pension roll of the agency of any state
I was born in Bedford County Virginia in the year 1753 I have a copy taken from the original record of my age as made by my father
I was living in Green County now Larue District when I entered the service & have lived here ever since
I performed all my Revolutionary services as a volunteer I have no recollection of the names of the regular except Genl Green -
I never received a discharge or commission The Revd Joseph Babb and H. C. Young are persons acquainted with me in my neighbourhood and can testify as to my character for morality & good behaviour and Zachariah Bailey & Robert Harnack will testify as to services -
Sworn to & subscribed the day & year aforesaid John Garlington John L. Disd. J. L. Cunningham
We Joseph Babb a clergyman residing in Larue District Kentucky and H. C. Young residing in the same hereby certify that we are acquainted with James Cunningham who has subscribed & sworn to the above declaration: and that we believe him to be about 79 years of age, that he is respected and in the neighbourhood where he resides to have been a man of the revolution & that we concur in that opinion
Sworn to & subscribed the day & year aforesaid Joseph Babb
H. C. Young

And the Court jury do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter & after putting the questions prescribed by the War department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier & Service as he states. Further that it appears to them that Joseph Babb is a Christian residing in Laurens District S.C. who has signed the preceding certificate and that H. C. Young who has signed the same is a resident of Laurens District and is a credible person and that their opinion statement is entitled to credit.
Richard Gault
State of South Carolina Laurens District } Personally appeared in open Court Robert Hannah being duly sworn according to law. on his oath saith that he is well acquainted with the applicant James Cunningham, and well knows that he was on the expedition to Liberty Hill near Augusta in 1779. under Col Williams & Gen Williams. This deponent knows this from the fact that he himself was to have gone on the same expedition, but being quite young his father procured a substitute to take his place.
Robert Hanna
Sworn to & subscribed the day & date aforesaid.
James Cunningham
John L. D. (circled)

State of South Carolina Lawrence District
Personally appeared in open court Zachariah Bailey being duly sworn under his oath saith that he was acquainted with the applicant James Cunningham. during  in the Revolution war , & well knows that the applicant was on the Indian expedition in 1776 under Maj. DOWNS Col Williams & Genl Williamson as this deponent was on the same expedition at the same time sworn to & subscribed the day & Zachariah Bailey date aforesaid
John Garington Clerk Dist.
Admiral Fleet
James Cunningham Aff. for Pension (Civ. War)
10482
J. C. Brantley Lawrence Dist.
I John Garington clerk of the court of Laurens District do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of James Cunningham for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this twentieth day of October 1832
John Garington Clerk Dist.

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
M.94 C...
July 27, 1925.
Mrs.W.P.Blevins, Quitman, Georgia.
8293
Madam:
I have to advise you, that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S-2873 , it appears that James Cuningham or Cunningham was born in Bedford, County, Virginia in 1753.
While residing in Cravens County (later called Laurens District) South Carolina he enlisted in 1776 and served five months as a private in Captain Kilgore's Company, Colonel James Williams' South Carolina Regiment and was on an expedition against the Cherokee Indians.
He enlisted in 1779 and served four months as a Captain in Colonel Williams' South Carolina Regiment.
He was also in the service at the siege of Ninety-six, names of officers not stated.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 17, 1832 while residing in Laurens District, South Carolina.
There is no family data on file.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner

Rev. War
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INVALID.
1918 Apl. 9 - Brief note to Mrs. H. M. Hipkind letter in S. 21723 James Cunningham. P 1925 July 27. (let to Mrs W. P. Blevins - m.S.Y.
File No. 82 73
James Cunningham ★ Rev War
Act: June 1 th 32
Index: - Vol. 102 , Page 84
[Arrangement of 1870.]
James Cunningham ★ Records corrected.  Nov 26/04

Seitman, Ga
May, 27, 1926.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C. Sir,
Please give me the information contained in the application for pension of James Cunningham, who died in Laurens Co. S. C. Dec. 11, 1835.
This is needed to prove eligibility to Daughters of American Revolution & will be gratefully received. Very Truly, Mrs. H. P. Fleming

South Carolina } I do hereby certify that I Laurens District } am well acquainted with Robert Hanna whose certificate is attached to the within application of James Cunningham for a Pension and that he is a respectable man and entitled to credit Robert Cunningham Esq May 5 th 1834
South Carolina } I do hereby certify that I am Laurens District } well acquainted with Richard Bailey whose certificate certificate is attached to the within application of James Cunningham for a Pension and that he is a respectable man and entitled to credit Chas. Allen Esq May 5 th 1834
So. Carolina } John Gadsden, Clerk of said Laurens Dist. } Dist. do hereby certify that Charles Allen & Robert Cunningham Esqrs. (who have signed the above certificates) are acting Justices at above for the aforesaid District & that all due faith & credit to be given to their official acts at such. Given under my hand and Seal of Office this 5 th May 1834 John Gadsden Clerk Laurens Dist.

Personally came before me James Cunningham herein, the person who makes the foregoing declaration to obtain a pension and made oath that the amendments marked A 1 (at least) and No 2 (at least) are true and that he made as is stated in his foregoing declaration during the Revolutionary war. Given to me this 25 th of October 1833
James Cunningham South Carolina Laurens District I John Garlington clerk of Laurens District do hereby certify that James Cunningham in this day appeared before me and was duly qualified to the above probate as an amendment to his original declaration for a pension Given under my hand Seal of office at Laurens Court House this twenty fifth day of October 1833 John Garlington Clerk L Dist.