Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 8244, Ephraim Conyers, S.C.

SERVICE
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S. b
bonyers, or ephraim bongers
88244
CONTENTS
banded

North Carolina 23.166
Ephraim Congers ★ of Franklin in the State of N. Car. — who was a ★ in the — commanded by Captain — of the Regt commanded by Col: Neal — in the N. Car. ★ time for 13 months —
★ Ephraim Congers. S. Line. Records corrected Nov. 9, 1904.
Inscribed on the Roll of North Carolina — at the rate of $3. Dollars 33 — Cents per annum to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 21 st day of Nov: 33. and Supt S. Tatterson. Louisburg N. Car.
Arrears to the 14th of Sept 1843. 108.32 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Mar: 34 21.66
$129.98
{ Revolutionary Claim, by June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Nath. Price Clerk. Book E Vol. 6 1/2 Page 49

State of North Carolina on this 9 th day of September Franklin County A.D. 1833. Personally appeared in open court, before the Justices now sitting Ephraim Conyers—president of the county of Franklin and state of North Carolina aged Seventy Seven 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 the 4 th June 1832—
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated—
That being a resident at the time of the State of South Carolina he in the month of February 1779—volunteered his services for the space of Two months in the Militia of South Carolina in what is now called York District— in Col. Keas regiment name of the captain not now recollected and marched under John Wallace adjutant of the regiment to head quarters near Augus- ta and joined the army commanded by Genl Williamson then recd orders to march to Genl Ashes head quarters near Briar Creek—on our march we met the men retreating and recd information of the defeat of Genl Ash—We were then march back to Genl Williamsons head quarters but remained

there but a few days, from whence we marched with a detachment commanded by M aj rs Francis Ross and Col o Hammond against the Indians on the Frontier of Georgia to a fort on the Ogechee River. Joined Col o Pickins with about 300 men — but when we reached the Fort it had been Evacuated and fired by the Indians and was burning when we got there — but from the signs it appeared that the Indians had left the fort in two parties Col o Hammond being a lame man and M aj rs Ross a young and active man he gave the command to Ross and Ross and his men took one trail and Pickins and his men the other, and by forced marches we overtook the Indians the second day and gave them Battle in which M aj rs Ross was killed but the Indians were entirely routed and a number of them killed we then returned to head quarters near Augusta where we remained until we were discharged. — I have no recollection whether or not I received the discharge in writing and if I did I have no knowledge what ever became of it. — during this voluntary service I went as a soldier — in the state troops of South Carolina. — This was a two months tour and I served out that time accordingly.
In the months of May or June 1849. I again entered the service of the United States in the state of South Carolina for the space of Two months as a substitute for a

Drafted Matilda man by the name of Andrew Countryman, in Colo Peals regiment and company commanded by Lieut Little Joined the army at Bacoons Bridge and marched from thence to Charleston where we were besieged by the British for about two or three weeks after the siege was more that raised we pursued the enemy, to Ashly ferry and there encamped untill our time of service expired - which was about ten days before the Battle of Stono. - we were then again discharged but I do not believe we received any certificates. I went from what is called York District when I served this tour.
In the year 1780. - I was Drafted in Colo Brattons regiment in the Matilda of South Carolina in the month of _____ for the space of two months none of the capt not now recollected Joined the army at Orangeburg; - was marched from thence to Charleston or in the direction to Charleston but before we reached the Town we learnt that the Town was Besieged by the British and all communication cut off. - we were then marched a cross Santee river and encamped at Wrights Bluff where we recd the information of the surrender of Charleston. - and in a few days thereafter Govr Rutledge came into our Camp and ordered our discharge which was done accordingly but I took no written

discharge as I recollect of and if I did I have no knowledge what became of it. In this tour I also served out the whole two months I went from what is called York District this tour.
In the year 1781—as well as I can recollect the date—in the month of _____ soon after the Battle at Guilford North Carolina Genl Green having marched into South Carolina and issuing his Proclamation for all those who were well disposed as well effected to the cause of liberty to come forward and join him.—I immediately repaired to camp and joined his army at Waverley's ferry on Broad River and was employed in guarding the passes on said river—and in marching to and fro in the country to suppress the rising of the royalists and to check the movements of the enemy.— under the command of Colo Wynnne & Majr Pearson to the best of my knowledge and recollection I was I was out and in service on this tour three months In this tour I went from Chester District in South Carolina
I again in the year 1781 or 1782 and month not recollected entered the service of the United States in the state of South Carolina as a substitute for a man by the name of Thomas Mobly.—who was a drafted Militia man in Colo. Wynnns regiment commanded by Lieut James Thomas. I joined the army at Stone hole Bridge where we remained except when on scouting parties until we were discharged after a two months

For the time the said Mobly was drawn for and took his place for and served it out accordingly - have no recollection of receiving a discharge in writing. In this tour I went from Chester District in South Carolina. —
I again in the year 1782 A.D. and month of entered the service of the United States in the state of South Carolina as a substitute for one John Humphreys a Drafted Militiaman under Capt Loyle in Col. Hopkins Regiment this Regiment was was raised for the purpose of Reinforcing General Greene's army a short time before the battle of the Eutaw Springs. — two or three days after we left home on our march an express was sent to Col. Hopkins informing him that the Tories had raised a party, and was doing mischief in the District. Col. Hopkins then immediately ordered a patrol of about forty men as well as I now can rec- lect to be detached from the Regiment. — to return to the District and gave the command to Capt Anderson Thomas and Capt Mainus Loyle I fell on that Patrol and performed active duty during my time of service which was two months. — At the time Humphreys was Drafted for and served in his place While we were on this Patrol the balance of our Regiment was engaged in the Battle at the Eutaw Springs. I also went from Chester District South Carolina in this tour —

I again in the year 1782 3 entered the service as a Volunteer under Capt Lyle in a company com- manded by Maj r Pearson in the state of South Caro- lina with fifty or sixty others to go in a tour or Pursuit of some Tories or disaffected men who were concealed in the swamps doing mischief We were out on this Tour about three or four weeks and no more the date not now exactly recollected. I went from Chester District when I started this Tour also
The said Ephraim Conyers further swears that he was Born in the County of Halifax in the state of North Carolina that when about ten or twelve years of age his Parents moved to the County of Bute now Franklin in the state of North Carolina where he remained with them until he grew up to manhood the date of his birth as put down in his fathers Bap ty Book is the 10 th December 1756. which he has no doubt is correct. — which Book is now in the possession of Jonas Cook Esq r of Franklin one of my Neighbours. — That when he first grew up he went to the state of South Carolina and lived with a sister and Brother in law who then lived in what is now called York District. — That he con- tinued to live and reside in the state of South Carolina about five years during which

time the above stated services were performed all of which was two months Tens Except the fourth and Seventh the fourth being three months and the Seventh one only three or four weeks making in all thirteen months and three weeks or fourteen months. — That he cannot recollect the exact dates of all the Tens but has put them as well as he can be being now old and forgetful. —
That about the close of the Revolution he moved back to the County of (Bute now Franklin) in the state of North Carolina and settled and have lived in the said County of Franklin in the said state of North Carolina ever since — and do now live there —
That he was called into service as above set forth being the first time as a volunteer the 2 nd as a substitute for Andrew Countryman — the 3 rd as a Drafted Militiaman the 4 th as a volunteer under Genl Green's Proclamation commanded by Col Wynn & Maj Pearson — the 5 th a substitute for Thomas Mobly. Col Wynn commanded the 6 th as a substitute for John Humphreys in the regiment of Col Hopkins commanded by Capt Lyle — the 7 th a three or four weeks tour against the Tories as a volunteer company commanded by Capt Lyle & Maj Pearson the other other General Circumstances above set forth — That he has no recollection of ever receiving any other discharge

Except by word of mouth If he ever read one in writing, he has no knowledge or recollection what ever became of it. —
That he has no documentary evidence, and that he knows of no Person whose testimony he can procure who can who can testify, to his service. —
Thereby relinquish every claim whatsoever to a pension or annuity, except the present and declares that my name is not on the Pension Roll of the agency of any state or (if any) only on that of the agency of the state of North Carolina
I am acquainted with the following Persons in my neighborhood who can testify to my character for loyalty, and good behavior. — Sons book Col Colo. Jeremiah Perry Lewis Bridges — and the Reed Thomas Crocker Clergyman. —
The whole of the services herein expressed was done within the five years I lived in South Carolina and between the year 1779. — and the end of the revolution. they commencing in the month of February A.D. 1779 —
September 1833.
E. Conyers
Sworn to and subscribed in open court
Dist. S. Patterson Clk.

information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau. Ephraim Congers Sur. Feb 8 24 4
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     * Feb 1779 2 mos. Pvt Teal Hammond Pickens S.C.   May or June 1779 2 mos. Lieut. Little Teal   1780 2 mos. Crutton   1781 3 mos. Moore   1781 or 1782 2 mos. Lieut. James Thomas Moore   1782 or 1783 2 mos. Harris Lyle Hodges   1782 or 1783 3 or 4 mos. Anderson Thomas Lyle  
Battles engaged in, * battle with Indians
Residence of soldier at enlistment, in York Dist South Carolina
Date of application for pension, Sept 9 1833 Filed was ok
Residence at date of application, Franklin Co. S.C.
Age at date of application, 77, born in Halifax Co. S.C. Dec. 10. 1756
Remarks:
(Widow's brother-in-law referred to, no names stated James Cook reported lived in Franklin Co. S.C. in 1833)

1909 Apr. 15 Mrs. Ephraim W. Hendrick, V.I.M.
Revtran
8244
INVALID.
File No. 8244
Ephraim Conyers ★ Rev War
Act: June 7th 1832
Index:—Vol. 1st , Page 75
[Arrangement of 1870.]
★ Ephraim Conyers Records corrected Nov. 10, 1904. R.

Pension Bureau
Washington D.C.
March. 21 st 1909
Head Official,
To the list of soldiers pensioned of the War of the Revolution 1776 kept in the Pension Bureau? If so can you tell me of the names of Ephraim, Jael & William Conyers of Franklin Co. North Carolina and among them. If there is any data connected with the application of the issuing of these pensions will

You please have it copied & sent me & I will pay you whatever it cost, or if you will send me word what the amount will be I will send you the money beforehand - Very sincerely
Mrs. Calvin W. Hendrick 8 Field Point Road Greenwich Conn.

28.060 Ephraim Conyers
Admit as a pro rata 13 mo. $43.33
S Patterson Louisburg N.C.

State of North Carolina September Session AD 1833 Franklin County
Col. Jeremiah Perry aged seventy one years. Came into open court and makes oath that he has been acquainted with Ephraim Conyers from his youth, that in the time of the revolution the said Conyers removed as it was understood in the neighbourhood to the state of South Carolina he was absent several years and about the close of the revolution he moved back again to Franklin where this affiant then and still lives. Where the said Conyers has lived ever since. That he from the time he returned he has frequently heard him talk of his services in South Carolina during the time he was out there in the revolution and have never heard them doubted by any one - that he is a man of good character and has always borne the name of a good man and a good citizen in the neighbourhood where he lives - and that he should put as much confidence in whatever he might swear as he should in that of any man - sworn to and subscribed in open court this 9 th day of September AD 1833.
Test
J. Perry
J. Patten Crk

State of North Carolina      September Session of D 1833 Franklin County.
Lewis Bridges aged Seventy six years states that he is a close neighbour of Ephraim Congers who he believes to be as old or older than himself - that he has been well acquainted with the said Congers between forty and fifty years and during that long acquaintance has frequently heard him speak of his Revolutionary services in the State of South Carolina and he has always believed that he performed them as he stated, never heard them doubted that he is a man of good character has always been a good name in the neighbourhood and that he should put full confidence in any thing he would state on his oath. - sworn to and subscribed in open court this 9 th day of September AD 1833.
W. T. Patterson Clerk      Lewis B Bridges mark
Jones Cook Esq aged forty Seven years states on oath that he is well acquainted with Ephraim Congers of Franklin and has been from his infancy that he believes him to be Seventy Seven years of age that he is his uncle, that he has always understood that he was engaged in the service in the state of South Carolina in the revolution - and that he believes he was, he further states that he has frequently heard his mother speak of firing

him off in the service frequently she then living in the State of South Carolina during in the time of the Revolution as he has often heard her say and which he has no doubt about.
He further states that although Ephraim Congers is his uncle he can state with certainty that he is a man of good character and to be implicitly relied on as a man of truth and veracity when on oath or otherwise — sworn to and subscribed this 9 th day of September 1833. — J. Patterson C.R. Jones Cook
The Revd Thomas Crocker a clergyman of the County of Franklin in the state of South Carolina states on oath that he is forty seven years old or thereabouts that he has been acquainted with Ephraim Congers from his youth and believes him to be about seventy eight years of age has frequently heard him talk of his services in the Revolution in the state of South Carolina and believed it, as he should any statement the said Congers might make on oath or otherwise as being a man of good character. He further states that he is well acquainted with Jeremiah Perry, Lewis Bridges and Jones Cook Esq and concurs in the belief that the said Congers was a soldier in the Revolution as he states in his Declaration. — sworn to and subscribed in open court this 9 th day of Sept 1833. — Sep. Court 1833. Super Com Franklin. Dist. S. Patterson C.R. Thos Crocker

State of North Carolina September Session 1833 Franklin County
We the undersigned Justices of the Peace Residing on the bench at the time when Ephraim Congers came into open court do declare our 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 Thomas Brocket who has signed the preceding certificate is a Clergiman resident in the said County of Franklin. And that Colo Jeremiah Perry Lucius Bridges and Jones Cook Esq and who has also signed the same is all residents in the County of Franklin and are credible Persons and that their statements is entitled to to credit. And also that Ephraim Congers the applicant is a man entitled to credit Given under our hands this 9 th day of September A D 1833.
J. D. BARNHILL JP
J. P. FLANN JP
D. M. LEWIS JP

State of North Carolina Franklin County }
I Smith Patterson clerk of the Court of pleas and quarter Sessions for the County of Franklin aforesaid, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings in the matter of the application of Ephraim Gowens for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of my office at Lumberton 10 th day of September 1833.
S. Patterson Clk.