Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W 3943, John Church, N.C.

SERVICE
NUMBER
N. 6
Church, John Nancy
W 3943 B.L. # 26751-160-55
CONTENTS

John Church was married to Nancy Nore on the 10 day of June in the year 1892

Adm March 3, 1885
77232
apl 11/5/85
Nancy Church with John Church M.
Rev. War
pp 26/87/8
Pensioner
N.C. Feb 28-5694
W. D. ... 17/5/86 B. ...
Adm
Vol. Ac. - 106. -
Gamewell way Wilkesboro N.C.

27.828 North Carolina
Copy furnished June 17, 1837.
John Church of Wilkes in the State of N.C. who was a ser in the Reg t commanded by Captain  of the Reg t commanded by Col. Cleveland in the N.C. Co. line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of North Carolina at the rate of 80 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 5 th day of June '36 and Andrew J. Wilborne Aikenboro' N.C.
Arrears to the 4th of Mar 36 24.60 — Semi-ant. allowance ending Sept. — 40 — $280.
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Catt. Price — Clerk, Book E Vol. 6 1/2 Page 49

Restoration
56911
North Carolina Nancy Church widow of John Church N.C. who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a private.
Raleigh Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848 . 1861 terminating May 26 th 1863, payable to Leonard Miller Administrator Certificate of Pension issued the 5 th day of February 1868 and sent to R.W. Walker
Present
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 186 Vol. X
J. S. Smith
Clerk
Sent

State of North Carolina } ss.
Wilkes County }
On the 19 th day of October in the year of our lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty three personally appeared before me James Willborn a Justice of the peace in and for the county of Wilkes and State of North Carolina John Church (Jus), resident in said county, who being sworn in due form of law (for the purpose of obtain- ing a pension under an act of congress passed Dec r the 7 th 1832) deposes and saith, that he has no written evidence of his age, but believes that he was born in the county of Rowan, State of North Carolina A.D. 1760. and is now seventy two or seventy three years of age - that before the commencement of the revolutionary and ever since he has resided and now does reside in the county of Wilkes aforesaid - That he served two years in the Amer- ican service under regular orders and one year as a minute man against the frontier Indians: That in the spring of the year 1778. He volunteered and was called into service for three months under the command of Colonel Benjamin Churland, Captain John Churland & Lieutenant Garnill, as a private that he marched from his resi- dence across the Blue ridge in pursuit of a company of Tories - after crossing the said ridge, the company was divided, and Lieutenant Garnill took command of the company to which this affiant belonged, and marched towards the Virginia line, and near a place called Coxe's settlement we captured a tory by the name of In- gram, who was executed during the rout, and captured seven Tories but had no engagement - that he returned home to Wilkes in about five weeks, and was regularly discharged, which discharge this affiant has long since lost. He further states that in the summer of 1778. he was drafted for three months and called into service under the com- mand of Col. Benjamin Churland, & Capt. Richard Allen, as a private, and marched in pursuit of a com- pany of Tories, who were embodied on the Catawba River near Edders Fort in the county of Burke, he was stationed for some time, frequently engaged on scouting parties, and at the end of his term of service he returned home to Wilkes and received no regular discharge. He further states that

in the month of October 1779 he volunteered, and was called into service for three months under the command of Col. Benjamin Cleveland, Capt. Reuben Stringer, Lieut. William Brown. That he marched across the Blue Ridge to Cove Creek, then across the Stone Mountain to the Watuga River in pursuit of a Tory Col. by the name of Roberts, we did not capture the said Roberts, and returned home to Wilkes after having served four or five months. This affiant received no discharge. He further states that in the months of July or August he served a short time under the Indians commanded by Benjamin Greer (Capt.) and William Stringer, (Lieut.) That in the month of August or September he volunteered, and was called into service for three months under the command of Col. Benj. Cleveland, Capt. George Morris, Lieut. John Sparkes, (he believes), marched to the Calloway settlement on New River in pursuit of Tories, & returned to Wilkes. This was in 1780 - this affiant received no discharge. He further states that in the month of December 1780 he volunteered, and was called into service for three months under the command of Capt. Andrew Barker (a clergyman) & Lieut. John Sparkes and marched in pursuit of a company of Tories, who had embodied in Grayson county Virginia, we found the Tories at one Wilson's in Grayson, fired upon them, they dispersed we captured none, we remained in the settlement for several days, then returned home to Wilkes, having served one month. This affiant received no discharge. He further states that in the spring of 1781 he was drafted and called into service for three months, under the command of Major Francis Hargrave, Capt. John Cleveland, and Lieut. Martin Gannill - we marched from Wilkes crossing the Yadkin at the Shallowford through the counties of Chatham, and Randolph down to Deep River, in search of a Tory Col. by the name of Hanning. That on this affiant's return home at Salem he got his discharge from his capt. for three months, which he has long since lost. He further states that in the summer of 1781 he was drafted and called into service for three months under the command of Col. Elijah Isbell & Lieut. Elijah Isbell, we marched across the Shallowford thro' the counties of Randolph, Chatham and Cumberland, in pursuit of a Tory col. by the name of Hanning.

we did not find Fanning either time before mentioned, on our return home I received at Salem a discharge from Capt. Johnson which has long since been lost: This affiant further states that in the fall of the year 1787. before the capture of Lord Cornwallis He was drafted and call'd into service for three months under the command of Col. Benjamin Cleveland, and Capt. John Cleveland marching down the country from Wilkes towards Fayetteville, or cross creek as it was then call'd, a distance of One hundred and sixty miles, owing to news having arrived, that the british army had retreated towards the lower end of North Carolina or Norfolk, we were march'd back thro the South part of North Carolina home to Wilkes, where this affiant received a discharge from his capt. for three months, which discharge has long since been lost. This affiant further states that he knows of but one living witness that can prove any part of his services by, that is his brother Amos Church who was with him in service at his house. -  Sworn to and subscribed the day & year above mentioned  John Church his mark
Nov 11/1833
State of North Carolina } ss. Wilkes County. - We Hugh Brown & Thomas Fletcher living a dory man do here depon, and say that we are acquainted with John Church (Jr), who lives in our immediate neighborhood that he has always been reputed to have been a whig & soldier of the revolutionary war, and we believe he was so, and that his veracity is unimpeached. - Sworn to and subscribed the 19 th day of October A.D. 1833 before me -  Hugh Brown
Nov 11/1833
State of North Carolina } ss. Wilkes County. - This day came before me James Wellborne a justice of the peace in and for the county of Wilkes and State of aforesaid Amos Church and made oath that he served in the revolutionary war with John Church (Jr) when he went to Cox's settlement, the Catawba River & Criders Fort, and to Cove creek and Watagua River. That the partial but he believes said church was frequently if not constantly in service to the close of the war. Sworn to & subscribed this 19 th day of October 1833.  Amos Church his mark
Nov 11/1833

State of North Carolina } Y. John Church swears that his name is Wilkes County } not upon the pension roll of any State and that he relinquishes all pension claims whatsoever save that stated in his foregoing decla- ration, sworn to and subscribed before me a Justice of the peace for Wilkes county & State aforesaid this 19 th day of October 1833. his John Church mark
State of North Carolina } Y. Wilkes County } I James Willborne an acting Justice of the peace for the county of Wilkes and State aforesaid do certify that John Church, Amos Church, Hugh Brown, Thomas Fisher and Declarant, witnesses to the foregoing proceedings are entitled to full credit according to their several declarations in testimony whereof I have set my name & seal this 19 th day of Oct 1833 James Willborne J.P.
John Church Oct 19 1833 State of North Carolina } Y. Wm. H. Martin. Wilkes County } I Robert Martin Clerk of the court of pleas and quarter Sessions for the county of Wilkes and State aforesaid do hereby certify that James Willborne whose name is subscribed as witness and magistrate to the fore- going proceedings is and was at the time of his signature and attestation an acting Justice of the peace in and for the County of Wilkes and State aforesaid, and that full faith and credit should and ought to be given to his official acts as such. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name and affixed the seal of office this 17 th day of November A.D. 1833. — W. H. Martin C.C.

Exh. 1968
Nancy Church widow of John Church The 16 th  North Carolina
Act of July 1838.

State of North Carolina Wilkes County } On this 7 th day of August 1841 Nancy Church personally appeared before Open Court, aged about 68 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 July 7, 1838, entitled "An act granting half pay pensions to Certain Widows." That she is the widow of John Church who was a soldier in the revolutionary war, who was a pensioner at the time of his death. The said Nancy Church has no means by which she can prove the time her husband John Church, entered the service and length of service, only an reference to the declaration of her husband John Church, which is on file in the Pension Office at Washington City - She further declares that she was married to the said John Church in June 1793 in the Wilkes County State North Carolina, where she has remained ever since. That her husband aforesaid John Church, died in the month of January AD 1838, that she was not married to the said John Church prior to his leaving the

The service, but that the marriage took place previous to the first of January, seventeen hundred and ninety four. —
Sworn to and subscribed, on the day & year above written, before
Sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and date above mentioned in Open court. for Church Work
Wm C Emmet J.P. and Chairman of the County Court
North Carolina Wilkes County
I William Masten Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the County of Wilkes in the state aforesaid do Certify that Wm C Emmet is a Magistrate as above and that his signature purporting to be his is genuine — I further Certify that satisfa- -ctory evidence was produced in Open Court that John Church & Nancy Church lived together as man & wife and that the said Nancy remains the widow of the said John deceased
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of Office at Wilkesboro the 7 th day of August 1841
Wm Masten Clerk

State of North Carolina Wilkes County
I Certify that William Martin is the Clerk of the Court of Pleas & quarter sessions for the County & State aforesaid, that the seal & signature affixed to the foregoing Certificate purporting to be the Clerk's, are genuine. —
August 12, 1841 Wm. L. Smith Chairman, C. C.

79232 Declaration for Bounty Land Act. 1855.
Nancy Church. Widow of John Church.
Resident in
Presented by James Galloway Wilkesburg N.C. -

State of North Carolina County of Wilkes.
On this 15 th day of March, A.D. 1855. a Justice of the peace within and for the County of Wilkes Presumably appeared before me, Nancy Church, who after being duly sworn according to law declares that she is 80 years of age - That she is the widow of John Church, Deceased, late of said County and State - who was a Soldier of the War of the Revolution - and who was a prisoner of the United States on account of his Revolutionary Services, and she states that she is herself now in the receipt of the same pension allowed to her said husband from the United States - she states that she resides in the County of Wilkes, State of North Carolina, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be that she has remained a widow ever since the death of her said husband and is still a widow, that for proof of her said husband's services in the War of the Revolution - she refers to the papers and Books of the Pension office - in case of his, the said John Church. Application for a pension, and that for proof of his death - and of her marriage to him the said John Church she refers to the papers and Books - in the case of her own application for a pension - She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled - under the "Act, passed March 3 rd A.D. 1855,"
Nancy Church mark.
State of North Carolina County of Wilkes.
Presumably came, Adam Milam - and Gabriel Church - Residents of the County and State aforesaid. Persons whom I certify to be suffi-

Table, and entitled to credit. And who being duly sworn say that they were present and saw Nancy Church, make her mark - to the foregoing declaration. And they further swear, that they have every reason to believe from the appear- ance of the applicant - and from their per- sonal knowledge of her, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be. And that they deponents, do reside in the county of Wilkes, and State of North Carolina.
Adarn Milton
his Gabriel Church mark.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 10 th day of March, A.D. 1855, and I certify that the affiant is an credible person - and that I have no doubt in this claim. Amos Church J. P.
State of North Carolina } Wilkes County }
I W Mastin clerk of the court of Pleas and quarter Sessions for the county of Wilkes, in the State aforesaid do certify that Amos Church is a Magistrate as above and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine
Given under my hand and seal of office April 12 th 1833 -
W Mastin CLK

Application for Restoration to the Pension Roll, Whose name, have been dropped under the Act of Sept 16 1862
State of North Carolina } Wickes County }
On this 21 st day of November
A.D. 1866 personally appeared before me George H. Brown. Clerk of the Superior Court of Law in said State and County the same being a Court of Record Leonard Miller aged 64 years a resident of Wickes County in the State of North Carolina who being duly sworn according to Law Declares that he is the Administrator of the Antioch Baptist Church who was a Pensioner on the Roll of the agency at Morganton State of North Carolina and whose pension certificate is herewith returned. that she did reside since the 1 st day of January A.D. 1861. as follows at her home in Law, William Holder in Wickes County State of North Carolina and that said Pensioner died in the County of Wickes State of North Carolina on the 26 th day of May A.D. 1862 leaving the following named Children who are the only heirs at Law viz Gabriel Church 7 th Elder and Charity his wife Leonard Miller & Elizabeth his wife and John Church
that during this period her means of subsistence was as follows was the charity of her friends and relatives and that she did not bear arms against the Government of the United States or she did not in any manner encourage the rebels or manifest a sympathy with their cause and that she was last on her pension on the 4 th day of March A.D. 1861.
This application is made for purpose of securing a restoration of the aforesaid Nancy Church, name to the pension rolls and of obtaining a new pension

Certificates such as she claimed have been entitled to under existing laws, reference being made to the evidence heretofore filed in the Pension Office to substantiate her original claim. And I hereby appoint Henry and Walter of Washington City to my Attorneys to present this my application and perform all that is necessary therein without revocation as well as to receive the certificates when issued.
Witness Leonard Miller Administrator of Nancy Church deceased R. F. Parker
Also personally appeared Thomas H. Foster and Rufus M. Foster residents of Wake County State of North Carolina personally well known to me whom I certify to be persons of veracity and credibility and who after being duly sworn by me say they were present and saw Leonard Miller sign his name to the foregoing declaration and they further swear that they have every reason to believe from the appearance of the applicant and their acquaintance with him that he is the Administrator the identical person represented to be they further swear that they were well acquainted with Nancy Church who was a Pensioner of the United States and knew her well up to her death and know she never bore arms against the United States and that she never voluntarily gave or aided continued counsel or encouragement to persons engaged in armed hostility thereto and that she did not yield a voluntary support to any pretended Government actually forming or Constitution established within the United States hostile or inimical thereto they further swear that the facts as to the facts above stated are as follows that they lived near neighbors to Nancy Church as aforesaid and

I knew her for the last 30 years past previous to her death. They further swear that they have never been arms against the united States that they have voluntarily given no aid Countenance Counsel or encouragement to persons engaged in arms hostile thereto that they have never sought nor accepted nor attempted to exercise the functions of any Office whatever under any authority or Pretended authority in hostility to the united States that they have not rendered a voluntary support to any pretended Government authority power or Constitution within the united States hostile or inimical thereto. They further swear that they will support & defend the Constitution of the united States against all Enemies foreign and domestic that they will bear true faith and allegiance to the same that they take this obligation freely without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion They further swear that the foregoing Statements made by Leonard Miller the Adm or as aforesaid are true as they know of their own personal knowledge and they have no reserve in the prosecution of this claim
Witness
J. S. Caco
R. J. Parker
Stephen H. Foster
Rufus M. Foster
Sworn and Subscribed before me this the 21 st day of November A. D. 1866 and I hereby certify that I made the contents of the foregoing Declaration known to Leonard Miller the Administrator before signing the same by reading it in his presence and also made known to Thomas H. Foster and Rufus M. Foster the affiants to the contents of the above Affidavit before

For Restoration to Pension Rolls. Rev'y War.
Leonard Miller administrator of Nancy Church widow of John Church, Private Rev'y War.
Rec'd by us from J. S. Call, Wilkesboro, N. C.
Filed by Henry Walker, Washington, D. C., Dec 10/86.

signing the same by reading it in their presence and they fully understood the same and that I have no undue duress or inducement in the procurement of this Claim
Given under my hand and seal of said Court at Office in Wilkesboro the day and date above recited
George W. Brown
Clerk of the Superior Court of Law for Wilkes County N Carolina
For Restoration to Pension Rolls. Mary War.
Edward Miller - administrator of Nancy Schuch widow of John Schuch. Estate Mary War.
Rec'd by me from J. S. Call, Wilkensboro, N.C.
Friendship Henry Walker, Washington, D.C. See note!

26,757
25 Herb. Am.

John Church -
N.Ca.
No 21.196
Admitted as a 27 yearly - private $80 -
James Welborne Esq. Wilkesboro N.Ca

State of North Carolina, County of Pines and Wilkes County } quarter Sessions May Term 1834.
This 6 th day of May A.D. 1834 came in to open court John C Church (Sen t ) and made oath that the foregoing declaration made by him as a revolutionary soldier is true, that he served as a private in the army of the revolution, always, and being old, and his memory not very good, the terms mentioned in a subsequent declaration had occurred to him after this his original declaration and are also true
Sworn to in open court May 6 th 1834
John C Church his marks
Mr. Norton Clerk
And the said court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories, presented by the war department, that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states. And the court further certify, that it appears to them that Thomas Fletcher who has signed the proceedings certificate is a clergyman resident in Wilkes County, and that Hugh Brown, who has also signed the same is a resident in Wilkes County and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit -
J. Williams (Clerk)
I William Norton clerk of the county court of Wilkes County State of North Carolina do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the proceedings originally had, now produced and hereunto appended of the magistrates, here tofore acting and this court in the matter of the application of John Church (Sen t ) for a pension. In testimony whereof

I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the County Court of Wilkes this 6 th day of May A D 1854.
Wm Roastin Clerk

Rs. Encl 1. 168.

Restoration Brief in the Case of Nancy Church, Widow of John  Raleigh 5694
Wilkes County and State of North Carolina
Act 2 o Feb. 1848
CLAIM FOR NEW PENSION CERTIFICATE,
PROOF EXHIBITED,
A Supt Pension roll of Morganton N.C. at $80. per annum paid to March 4. 1861. Certificate returned.
Pensioner died. May 26. 1862. It is shown that she remained a widow & was loyal to date of death.
Claim is made by an ad l legally app d with proof of loyalty of the heirs - properly certified
Returned. Feb 1. 1868 to a pension at $88.00 per annum commencing March 4. 1861 & terminating May 26. 1862. payable to Leonard Miller. Adm r for legal heirs.
Name and residence of Agent.
R. W. Walker
Present
W. E. Trask Examining Clerk.

State of North Carolina } Superior court of law Wilkes County } March Term 1834.
Be it known That at a Superior Court of law and Equity began and held for the County of Wilkes & State aforesaid, on the second Monday of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty four John Church, Senior, resident in said County, being sworn in open court in due form of law, for the purpose of availing himself of the pension act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832. deposes and saith that he has no written evidence of his age but to his knowledge that he was born in the county of Rowan State of North Carolina A.D. 1760 and is now seventy three or seventy four years of age, that before the commencement of the Revolutionary war and ever since he has resided, and does now reside in the county of Wilkes aforesaid that he served two years in the American service under regular orders and one year as a minuteman against the frontier Indians, that in the spring of the year 1778. He volunteered and was called into service for three months under the command of Colonel Benjamin Cleveland, Captain John Cleveland, and Lieutenant Gambill, as a private that he marched from his residence across the Blue Ridge, in pursuit of a company of Tories, after crossing the said Ridge the company was divided, and Lieutenant Gambill took command of the company to which this affiant belonged and marched towards the Virginia line, and near a place called Cox's settlement, was captured a Tory by the name of Ingram, who was executed during the route, and also captured seven Tories that had no engagement. That he returned home to Wilkes in about five weeks, and was regularly discharged, which discharge this affiant has long since lost. He further states that in the summer of 1778. He was drafted for three months and called into service under the command of Col: Benjamin Cleveland, and Capt: Richard Allen as a private and marched in pursuit of a company of Tories, who

who were embodied on the Gauley River in Bride's Fort in the county of Burke, he was there for some time frequently engaged on several times, and at the end of his term of service, he returned home to Wilkes, received a discharge which he lost. He further states that in the month of October 1779. he volunteered and was called into service for three months under the command of Col: Benjamin Cleveland & Capt. Reuben Stringer, Lieut. William Brown, that he marched across the Blue Ridge to Cane Creek then across the Stone Mountain to the Watagan River in pursuit of a Tory Colonel by the name of Roberts, we did not capture the said Roberts; and returned home to Wilkes after having served a term of one month; this affiant received no discharge. He further states that in the months of July or August he served a short term after the Indians commanded by Capt. Benjamin Furr and William Stringer, Lieut. Brown, That in the months of August or September he volunteered and was called into service for three months, under the command of Col: Benjamin Cleveland, Capt. Furr, the Morris, Lieut. John Sparks (he believes) marched to the Calloway settlement on New River, in pursuit of Tories and returned to Wilkes, this was in 1780. This affiant received no discharge. He further states that in the month of December 1780. He volunteered and was called into service for three months, under the command of Capt. Andrew Baker (a clergyman) and Lieut. John Sparks, and marched in pursuit of a company of Tories, who had embodied in Grayson county, Virginia we found the Tories at one Gibson's in Grayson, fired upon them they dispersed; we captured none; we remained in the settlement for several days; then returned home to Wilkes having served one month; this affiant received no discharge. He further states that in the Spring of 1787. He was drafted and called into service for three months under the command of Major Francis Hargrave, Capt. John Cleveland & Lieut. Martin Lambill. we marched from Wilkes crossing the Yadkin at the Shallow Ford, through the counties of Randolph & Chatham down to Deep River in search of a Tory Col. by the name of

Fanning that on this affiant's return home, he got his discharge at Salem, from his Captain for three months which he has long since lost. He further states that in the summer of the year 1787. He was drafted and called into service for three months, under the command of Col. Elijah Isaacks, & Capt. Samuel Johnson, we marched across the shallow ford through the counties of Randolph, Chatham and Cumberland in pursuit of a tory Col. by the name of Fanning; we did not find Fanning either of the times before mentioned. on our return home I received at Salem a discharge from Capt. Johnson, which has long since been lost. This affiant further states that in the fall of the year 1787. before the capture of Lord Cornwallis, He was drafted and called into the service for three months under the command of Col. Benjamin Cleveland, & Capt. John Cleveland marching down the country from Wilkes towards Fayetteville or crop creek as it was then called a distance of one hundred & sixty miles. Owing to news having arrived, that the British army had retreated towards the lower end of North Carolina or Norfolk, we were marched back through the south part of North Carolina, home to Wilkes, where this affiant received a discharge from his Captain for three months, which discharge he has long since lost. This affiant further states that he knows of but one living witness, that can prove any part of his services by, that is his brother-in-law Church who was with him in several of his tours. — Sworn to in open Court? John J Church his mark This 14 th day of March 1834.
J. P. Patterson C. C.
State of North Carolina } 60 Wilkes County — } We Joseph Brown and Thomas Fletcher, the last being a clergyman do hereby depose and say that we are acquainted with John Church (Jew) who lives in our neighborhood. That he has always been reputed a whig & soldier of the Revolutionary war, and we believe he was so, and that his veracity is unimpeached. Sworn to and subscribed in open court, this 14 th day of March in the

year of our lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty for
Hugh Bice for Bice
State of North Carolina } ss. Wilkes County.
Amos Glance, Jr., swear and the
he is aged about twenty five years, that he served in the Revolutionary war, with John Glance (his) above named when he went to Genl. settlement, the Catawba River and on his fort, and to Cove creek and Watauga River; they then parted, but he believes said Mr. Glance was frequently if not constantly in service to the close of the war.
Sworn to in open court the 14 th day of March 1834.
Amos his Glance marks
J. F. Patterson Clk
State of North Carolina } ss. Wilkes County.
John Glance (his) swear that
his name is not upon the pension Roll of any State, and that he relinquishes all pension claims whatsoever except that stated in his foregoing declaration. —
John his Glance marks
Sworn to in open court the 14 th day of March 1834.
J. F. Patterson Clk
State of North Carolina } ss. Wilkes County.
an acting magistrate for Wilkes county Lance Willborn, swear that John
Glance, Amos Glance, Hugh Brown, and Thomas Fletcher, clergymen, declarant and witnesses to the foregoing proceedings are entitled to full credit according to their several oaths & declarations.
W. H. H. H. H.
Sworn to in open court March 14 th 1834.
J. F. Patterson Clk
State of North Carolina } ss. Wilkes County.
Robert Strong one of
the Judges of the Superior courts of law and Equity in and for the county of Wilkes and State aforesaid do hereby certify that Samuel F. Patterson whose signature hereby certify that Samuel F. Patterson whose signature as clerk is attached to the foregoing proceedings as clerk of Wilkes Superior Court of law is, at the time of his said signature clerk as aforesaid. In testimony whereof
I have set my name & seal March 14 th 1834.
R. Strong

11. 130
North Carolina
Widow of John Church who died on the 22 d Jany 1838 of Milks Co. in the State of N.C. who was a Private in the Coys commanded by Captain _____ of the Regt commanded by Col Cleveland in the N.C. line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Hayesville at the rate of 80 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th 22 d day of March, 1836. January 1838 when killed
Certificate of Pension issued the 16 th day of June 1851 and sent to S. Graham Esq
Arrears to the 4 th of Present Semi-annual allowance ending
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act July 7, 1838. }
Recorded by J. B. Wightman Clerk. Book 2 , Vol. 1 , Page 287

Nancy Church widow of John, N. 6.
Act of 7 July 1838 H. 6.
Adm? 2 yrs pri - $80.00 per An. from the 22 o . Jan y 1838 when he died.
Payable to her.
J. Godwin, Present.

State of North Carolina On this the 16 th day Wilkes County, 3 d of June 1850, person- ally appeared before the undersigned a Justice of a court of Record in and for the county and state heretofore mentioned, Nancy Church a resident of Adkin valley in the county of Wilkes and state as mentioned aged eighty four 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 an Act of Congress passed July the 7 th 1838 entitled an Act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows; that she is the widow of John Church who was a private in Captain Johnson's Company of foot troops; militia from the state of N- orth Carolina in a Regiment commanded by Colonel Benjamin Cleveland who raised the troops that were generally raised in this county (Wilkes). She testifies that when he volunteered it was for doing the war, or at least while it should last in the Carolinas, that he was under more officers than these mentioned, but from loss of memory cannot tell them many But she swears positively that she knows of the said John Church being in the service about three years; But that her husband was pensioned under the act of the 4 June 1836, and the proof on which he was pensioned was made by the said John Church when things were fresh in his memory.

She further declares that she was married to the said John Church on the 10 th day of June in the year seventeen hundred and ninety two, that her husband the afore said John Church died on the 12 th day of January in the year eighteen hundred and thirty eight; that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but that the marriage took place previous to the first of January seventeen hundred and ninety four viz at the time above stated. She further declares that the said John Church was gotten on the pension roll by one William Masten of Wilkes County or perhaps one David Gray assisted him some; that the said John Church drew annually $96, and that for the last two years of his life he never drew a cent, and Masten his Attorney says that he has not nor never did draw for the last two years that the said John Church lived.
Nancy per Church Sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written. Saml Walsh J.P.
State of Kentucky I Saml Walsh a Justice County of Wilkes in the county and state as above mentioned, do hereby certify that Nancy Church who has made the above declar- ation has been the reputed wife of John Church to my knowledge for the last fifty years. Nothing has ever been known to

the contrary, I also test certify that she is of good character and her evidence may be relied upon. In testimony of which I have hereunto set my hand and seal. I also certify that the declarant in this case is from bodily infirmity unable to attend on a court of record; being unable to get about in any way. In testimony of which I have set my hand and seal.
Saml. Welch J.B.R. Esq.
State of North Carolina County of Wilkes } On this the 16 th day of June 1850 personally appeared before me the undersigned San acting Justice Staney Church who by first duty sworn according to law say that the family re- cord which accompanies this declaration is in the hand writing of William Cham- bers and has been in her possession from the death of John Church to this time. Staney Church Sworn to and subscribed day and year over above written Saml. Welch J.B.R. Esq.
State of North Carolina County of Wilkes }
I know all men by these presents that I Staney Church of Wilkes County and state above mentioned do constitute and appoint John B. Woodfin my true and lawful Attorney for me and in my name to receive from the agents for paying pensions in the State of No

who was appointed by the United States my pension when they  may become due under the act of 1838, vesting in him as full power as I would have here at present and acting. Nancy per Church mark
Acknowledged and subscribed before me an acting justice this the 16th day of June 1850
Saml. Walsh J.P.
State of North Carolina On this the 16th day of June 1850 personally appeared before me the under- signed John B. Woodfin who being duly swor- n according to law says on his oath that he has no interest in the above claim either by mortgage sale transfer or assignment nor does he know of it being so disposed of John B. Woodfin
Sworn to and subscribed day and year above written
Saml. Walsh J.P.
I W. Martin Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the County of Wake and State of North Carolina do certify that Samuel Walsh is an acting justice in and for the County and State aforesaid and was duly commissioned as such and I believe this to be his signature given under my hand and seal at office this
20th day of June 1850
W. Martin Clerk
by J. S. Waugh D.C.

Bunnille, Yancey Co. N Carolina July 5 th 1857
Dear Sir
By lost comings mail I received the Certificate for Mrs N. Church's Pension. It appears to me that it is wrong in some way as they all say that I no Church drew $96 per annum, and if so you know by act of Congress the widow is entitled to the same amount. It may be that they (the widow and family) are mistaken as to the amount. I mention this, that you may have it corrected if wrong. I am very glad that it is through as it had become a doubtful case owing to her swearing to so many declarations. It is strong that the money papers never come to Washington. In April I had them all prepared in open Court, a record made of it & C on the Court Docket. Next week is again our County Court week and I will have the work done over and send it direct to you. I will get the evidence in the Fairchild's case ere long - it is 120 miles from here. John Shoop is living in Buncombe Co. Mr Arthur McFall, drew a a Pension up to thirty nine, died and this is the first

officer his widow has made, so it never was suspended. Strange that they can't find the Hanah Green papers, they have wrote to me half a dozen times about it. They wrote to me in the winter that they had made a report on the Betlich claim to you (I believe) in October last. The Hanah Green claim I sent. Copy of Marriage bond and discharge from service and also the testimony of good and sufficient witness. You say Milly Summerlin got all she was entitled to, Her children who are highly respected say that she never got any thing at all. But that they always suspected a man of forging the papers. There is some thing strange about this claim. I have now sent to Holigh for evidence in the Webb case. Could get along better if I knew his officers, but his widow can not give their names. I send you Officers  their certification in Fox's case. Fairchild is dead but the widow is entitled under act 1836 or 38 I am not certain which, I will attend to this right off.
I am Sir yours Obedient Jno B Woodfin

North Carolina } Witts County }
On this the 26 th day of August 1858 personally appeared before me one of the acting Justices of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid Nancy Church aged years a resident of Witts County North Carolina who after being duly sworn according to Law States that she is a Prisoner of the United States, at the rate of eighty Dollars per annum that she was imprisoned under the act 2 d July 1848 She also states that her Pension Certificate is destroyed by fire as she had it deposited with her Agent for safe keeping who got his store destroyed by fire on the 12 th of March 1858 She makes this affidavit for the purpose of obtaining a duplicate Pension Certificate
Nancy Church mark
Subscribed & sworn to before me on the day and year above written Amos Church J.P.
North Carolina } Witts County }
I Amos Church one of the acting Justices of the Peace in and for the County and

State of Georgia do Certify I am well acquainted with Nancy Church who made the foregoing affidavit and that I know her to be the identical Nancy Church who is a pensioner of the United States at the rate of eighty Dollars per ann under the act of July 2 d 1848 and that she has got her pension certificate burnt as she had it deposited with her agent who got his Store House burnt on the 12 th of March 1858 in Middleboro Wilkes County North Carolina I further Certify that she is not married but remains the Widow of John Church
Given under my hand and seal this 26 th day of August 1858
Amos Church (Seal)

North Carolina } Wittes County }
on this the 28 th day of August 1858 personally appeared before me one of the acting Justices of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid Isaac Hall a native of Wittes County North Carolina who after being duly sworn according to Law States he was acting as agent for Vance Church who is a pensioner of the United States at the rate of eighty Dollars per annum and that he is a partner of the firm of Cannickard & Hall who got the Stone House consumed by fire on the 12 th of March 1858 and that he had Vance Church's Pension certificate in the Stone House and that it got burnt by the burning of the Stone House in the Town of Wallaseboro Wittes County North Carolina
Isaac Hall
Subscribed and sworn to before me on the day and year above written
Amos Church JP

Application of Amos Church for Replevin Pursuant to the Tennessee Act of Pardon Washington City D.C.
North Carolina Wilkes County
I W. Maslin Clerk of the court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the County and State aforesaid do Certify that Amos Church is and was an acting Justice of the Peace at the time of taking the foregoing affidavits duly commissioned and sworn according to Law to do the same and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine
Given under my hand & seal of office 30 th of August W Maslin Clk By Isaac S. Gales

State of South Carolina Wilkes County
I Leonard Miller Administrator of Nancy Church deceased late of Wilkes County and the State of South Carolina who was a Prisoner of the United States and inscribed on the Prisoner Roll, at 80¢ per annum at the agency at Morganton State of South Carolina and whose Prisoner Certificate is herewith returned do solemnly swear that I have never been arms against the United States since I have been a Citizen thereof since I have voluntarily given no aid Countenance Counsel or encouragement to persons Engaged in armed hostility thereto, that I have neither sought nor accepted nor attempted to exercise the functions of any Office whatever under any unlawful or Pretended authority in hostility to the United States to any Pretended Government without law or Constitution within the United States hostile or inimical thereto. And I do further swear that to the best of my knowledge & ability I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all Enemies foreign and domestic that I will bear true faith & allegiance to the same, that I take this obligation freely without any mental reservation or purpose

of Evasium this oath to be filed in the Department of the Interior with my application for the Restoration to the Pension Rolls of Army Church as a Pension of the united States as aforesaid
Witness
J. S. Coats
R. L. Parker
Leonard Miller Administrator and one of the heirs & legal heirs of of Army Church deceased Late of Wilkes County N.C.
Sworn and subscribed before me this 21 st day of November A.D. 1866
George H. Bingham
Clerk of the Superior Court of Law for Wilkes County N.C.

State of South Carolina Wickes County
I R. W. Smith Clerk of the Court of Pleas and quarter Sessions for the County and State aforesaid do hereby certify that Leonard Miller was duly appointed Administrator on the Estate of Nancy Church deceased who was a Resident of the United States and filed Bond and was duly qualified according to Law at November Term A.D. 1866 of the Worshippul Court and therefore he is the Administrator of the aforesaid Nancy Church late of Wickes, County S.C. and is duly authorized to collect any and all monies due the Estate of the said deceased
Given under my hands and seal of said Court at office in Wickesburg S.C. Nov 27 th 1866
R.W. Smith C.R.
J. H. Baele S.C.

State of North Carolina Wilkes County
Personally appeared before me George H. Brown Clerk of the Superior Court of Law
In said State and County it being a civil of Records Thomas H. Foster and Rufus M. Foster Citizens of the County and State aforesaid well known to me and whom I certify to be good loyal Citizens and men of truth and respectability and entitled to full faith and credit as such who after being sworn according to Law states upon their oaths that they were well acquainted with Nancy Church who was a Pensioner of the United States and inscribed on the Pension Rolls at the rate of $10 per annum as the Widow of John Church who was a Private in the Revolutionary War that the said Nancy Church did not marry but continued the Widow of the above named John Church up to the time of her death on the 26 th day of May
A.D. 1862. our reason for knowing the facts above stated are these to Wit that we lived near neighbors to the aforesaid Nancy Church for many years before her death and up to the time of her death and that we know that the aforesaid Nancy Church is dead as above stated we further state we are the affiants in the Declaration of Leonard Miller Administrator of the aforesaid Nancy Church and that we have no interest in this claim this 21 st day of November A.D. 1866
Witnesses J. Scott R. H. Parker
Thos H. Foster Rufus M. Foster

Sworn & Subscribed before me this 21 st day of November A D 1866 I certify that I read the contents of this Affidavit to the affiant before signing the same and that I have no interest in the prosecution of this claim
George H. Howard Clerk of the Supreme Court of Iowa for Dallas County W B

81 years
Payment to be made at Worganton by Pension Agent
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of North Carolina
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 2d, 1848, Page 204 Vol. 1
Clerk.

3.0 exh.
(Duplicate)
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify, that in conformity with the act of February 2d, 1848, Nancy Church, widow of John Church, who was a private _____ in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Eighty _____ 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. This certificate is issued in lieu of one dated June 14 th 1850.
Given at the Department of the Interior this ninth day of September one thousand eight hundred and fifty- eight.
L. Thompson
Secretary of the Interior.
Examined and Countersigned,
W. A. Clarke
Commissioner of Pensions.

Wilkesboro NC Augt 30/58
Dear Sir enclosed I send affidavit for the Nancy Church to obtain a duplicate Pension Certificate as I got the original burnt in the burning of our store Hence please attend to this at your earliest convenience Yours Respectfully Isaac S. Bell

John Church, Wilkes Co. N. C. Act June 7. 1832 at $80. per Annum. To what time paid?
Died 22 d January 1838, Pd to his death.
J. S. B.
F. F. Kirby. Pension Office June 12, '51
F. A. W.

Yates, Church and bryal

Washington Aug 19 th 1841
Sir
I send you the declarations of many church; many beyond and further yet - I ask that they may be examined as soon as convenient -
Your obed Servt
Lewis Williams
James Monroe Esq.

N° 21195 21195

State of North Carolina } of _____
Wilkes County } J
William Maston clerk of the county court of Wilkes & State aforesaid do hereby certify that James Willborn whose signature as a magistrate and witness is affixed to the foregoing proceedings, is and was, at the time of his said signature and sitting, Justice of the peace for said county. —
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name and affixed the seal of office.
The 14 th day of March A.D. 1834
Wm. Maston Clerk

Church case

Burnsville Jan y 26 1850
Sir
I send you the case of Nancy Church widow of John Church deceased who was on the pension list till the year 1838 when he died. She claims a pension under the Act of 1838 and has (as thinks) complied with the rules & regulations of that act for those whose husbands were in the receipt of a pension. Her husband drew $96 per year, and the last 2 years of his life did not draw, at least he never received any thing for that time. If the former Attorney did not draw it  or will keep it, it is therefore the widow. This we should know as it is of importance to the old lady
I am Sir your humble &
And obedient Servant James L Edwards Esq. John R Woodfin Barnesville, Of Pensions

McKinney Ave N.E.
Stm
June 25
to
the Lane 20000
Amort Church
he. etc
27028
89
Edwards Ely
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City
J. L.

Wilkesboro N. May 29
Mr Edmards -
Yours of the 22 nd is before me in which you request me to say for what purpose, I wish the copies of same & church declaration — It is for the purpose of procuring the land bounties, which appear due them & some of these persons are dead and some have left the country, & in which the description of persons they of those persons they are not able to make full declarations, and a procuration of copy of each will answer all purposes &
In attending to the above request you oblige
Yours &
W. W. Peden

State of North Carolina } ss Wilkes County }
Know all men by these Presents, That I Nancy Church of the county of Wilkes County and state of North Carolina, have and by these presents do constitute and appoint Mrs B Woodfin of Bensville Alexandria and Shimmie Goodwin of the city of Washington my true and lawful Attorneys, irrevocably for me and in my name to receive from the United States, through the hands of the Commissioners of Pensions, the Secretary of War, or any of the Auditors my Pension Certificate or the Pension due me as the widow of John Church deceased who was a soldier in the Revolutionary War, and generally to do all lawful acts and things whatsoever touching the premises, and an attorney or attorneys under them for the purposes aforesaid, to make and at their pleasure to revoke hereby confirming all and whatsoever my said attorneys shall in my name lawfully and legally do or cause to be done in and about the Premises & hereby delegating and granting unto the said Mrs B Woodfin and Shimmie Goodwin all the Power which I have to prosecute said claim unto judgement, and debarring myself of any control over said claim, until they shall signify that they are Eternally done
} Witnesses
Nancy her Church mark

State of North Carolina, County of Wilkes
Be it known that on this 23 d day of May A D 1857 personally appeared before me Samuel Walsh an acting Justice in said County and State Nancy Church widow of John Church deceased and acknowledged the foregoing Power of Attorney to be her own act and deed for the purposes therein mentioned In testimony of which I have set my hand and seal.
Samuel Walsh Justice P.D.
John Church Nancy Church Present
John Church Nancy Church June 3 1857
State of North Carolina County of Wilkes
I William Clarke of the
County Court of Wilkes in the State aforesaid do Certify that Samuel Walsh is a magistrate as above, and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine, and I further certify that I have examined the Clerk's office of said County diligently and find no records proof of the marriage of John Church and Nancy Crane
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court at office May 24 th 1857
William Clarke

FREE
79232
Gen. L. S. Baldo, Committee of Persians Washington D.C.

Brief in the case of
Wilkes
Nancy Church,
County and State of N.C.
act 2 Feb. 1848,
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Duplicate - issued in lieu of one dated 14 th June 1850, which has been lost.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Isaac S. Call
Name and residence of Agent
Wilkesboro'
N.C.
S. Call
Examining Clerk.

1858. 1. 10. Duplicate issued in name of Isaac S. Call Westboro' Mass.
J. Gooch Oct 28/51
Let H. W. Hunter Jan 18/52
Let 20th of May Hunter 1 mile to Sept 18/52
5694
Nath Carolina Mary Church widow of John
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a
Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 14th day of June 1851 and sent to
J. Gooch Present
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 204 Vol. 1

77232
Nancy Church
Boynton

Wilkes-Barre Pa. May 11-1886.
Rev. J. Minton, Com. of Pension
Sir.
In- The case of Mrs. Mary Church Widow of John Church D r . Revolutionary Pension. Appli- cation for Dower land Act. 1855. Your letter of the date - March 31-86 - informing that her Pension Papers - in the Military - has been made known to her - she is much troubled about the matter - and wants to know - what is to be done in the matter - please inform us of how the matter now is - and what to do. He and oblige the old lady - &c
case No. 77.232- ) Most Respectfully &c James Callaway

Additional.
Application for Restoration to Pension Rolls, Act of Feb. 4 th 1865.
Leonard Miller Administ n of Nancy Church widow of John Church who was a Pensioner on the Rolls of the North Carolina Agency.
Filed by Henry Walker Present. Dec. 8/66.
Appl n for information in regard to the case.

R. W. WALKER,
(Late of the Navy and War Departments.)
General Claim Agent and Attorney,
P. O. BOX, 559.
OFFICE, No. 10, COR. SEVENTH AND F STREETS,
Washington, D. C., Aug. 9 th 1867.
Hon. J. D. N. Garrett } Commr. of Pensions } Sir: }
I filed on December the 8 th 1866, the claim of Leonard Miller Administrator of Nancy Church, the widow of John Church, who was a pensioner on the rolls at Morgantown, W. C. for Restoration to the pension rolls. No additional evidence having been called for in the case, and so long a time having elapsed since filing, I respectfully ask for a report in the case.
Very Respectfully & R. W. Walker.
Successor to Wm. Walker.

Additional Evidence.
Appl n for Restoration to Pension Rolls
Leonard Miller Adm n of Nancy Church dec'd Pensioner.
Recd by me from J. S. Call Wilksboro, N.C.
Filed by A. W. Walker, Washington, D.C. Jan 30/68.

Leahy
Department of the Interior Pension Office. Washington, D.C. Nov. 8 th 1867.
Sir:
The claim of the Adm rs of Nancy Church will be considered on proof that her heirs who are to receive the arrears of pension, if allowed, have been loyal & did not give aid or support to the late rebellion. The date of death of Rebecca Pilgrim of S. M. must be given as there is a difference in statement of witnesses.
R. W. Walker } Present }
(Signed)
Respectfully Jos. H. Harnett Commissioned.
The above is a copy of circular sent in cases of Nancy Church & Rebecca Pilgrim, requiring additional evidence. I retained the circular to accompany the evidence required in Mrs Pilgrim's case, when obtained.
Respectfully R. W. Walker

South Carolina Wickes County
We Leonard Miller Admin- -trator of Nancy Church deceased who was a Prisoner of the United States and Elizabeth Miller his wife Heirs and Legatees of the said deceased do solemnly declare that we have never voluntary been arms against the United States since we have been Citizens thereby that we have voluntary given our aid Countenance Counsel or encouragement to persons engaged in armed hostility thereto. That we have never sought nor accepted, nor attempted to exercise the functions of any official whatsoever under any authority or pretended authority in hostility to the United States that we have not yielded a voluntary support to any preten- -ded governments formed or Constitution within the United States hostile or inimical thereto and we do further declare that to the best of our knowledge & belief we will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies foreign and domestic wherein we have been true faith and allegiance to the same that we take this obligation freely without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion so help us God. December 5 th 1867.
Test L. A. Mills John Stone Senior
Leonard Miller Elizabeth Miller (widow)
Subscribed and sworn to before me this the 5 th day of December 1867. R. M. Smith Clerk of S. C. Court
B. D. Lowry
Mark

with Carolina William Cuny
I Gabriel Church one of the Heirs and Legatees of Nancy Church who was a Pensioner of the United States do solemnly swear that I have never voluntarily borne arms against the United States since I have been a citizen thereof that I have voluntarily given no aid or countenance or encouragement to persons engaged in armed hostility thereto. That I have never sought nor accepted, nor attempted to exercise the functions of any official employment under any authority or pretended authority in hostility to the United States. That I have not yielded a voluntary support to any pretended government power or Constitution within the United States hostile or inimical thereto and I do further swear that to the best of my knowledge and ability I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same that I take this obligation freely without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion so help me God.
December the 5 th 1867.
Gabriel his Church mark
Teste J. H. Mills
John Stone. Seamer
Subscribed and sworn to before me this the 5 th day of December 1867. H. M. Smith Clerk y S. S. Wall Pro
B. D. Grewes
Henry Mark

State of North Carolina Wake County
Personally appeared before me R. M. Smith clerk of the Court of pleas and quarter sessions

State of South Carolina Winton County
December 12 th 1867
We William Holder and Charity L. Holder his wife, Lawful heirs and legatees of Nancy Church and who may be possessors of the United States of America, Citizens of the County and State of said Winton, Post office address is Wintonburg N.C. do solemnly swear that we have never voluntarily borne arms against the United States since we have been Citizens thereof; that we have voluntarily given no aid Countenance Counsel, or encouragement to persons engaged in armed hostility thereto; that we have neither sought nor accepted nor attempted to exercise the functions of any Office whatever under any authority or pretended authority in hostility to the United States; that we have not yielded a voluntary support to any pretended government Authority power or jurisdiction within the United States hostile or inimical thereto. And we do further swear that to the best of our knowledge and ability we will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic that we will bear true faith and allegiance to the same that we take this obligation freely without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion and that we will well and faithfully discharge the obligations which we have entered into without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion so help us God.
William Holder Mark
Charity Holder Mark
Witness J. S. Bell C. D. Cowles

Subscribed and sworn to before me this the 12 th day of December 1867.
Robert F. Hackett J. P.
North Carolina Wickes County
I R. M. Smith Clerk of the Court of Pleas and quarter sessions in and for the County and State aforesaid do certify that Robert F. Hackett is and was an acting Justice of the Peace at the time of calling the foregoing oath duly Commissioned and sworn according to law to do the same and that the above signature purporting to be his is true
Given under my hand and the seal of said Court at office this the 12 th day of Decr 1867
R. M. Smith Clerk by S. S. Beasly

South Carolina Wickes County
Personally appeared before me R. M. Smith Clerk of the Court of Pleas and quarter Sessions in and for the County and State aforesaid James H. Hasler and Joseph Martin Clegg of the County and State aforesaid personally and known to me to be persons of Credibility and Credibility who after being duly sworn according to Law depose and say they are personally well acquainted with Gabriel Church, Leonard Miller, Elizabeth Miller his wife, William Holder and Sarah Holder his wife and Heirs and legatees of Samuel Church who who was a Pensioner of the United States Affiants further State that they know the aforesaid named Heirs & legatees are truly Loyal to the Government of the United States that they the aforesaid named Heirs never voluntarily borne arms against the United States. Voluntary given no aid Countenance, Counsel or encouragement to persons engaged in armed hostility thereto that they never sought nor accepted nor attempted to exercise the functions of any official position under any authority or pretended authority in hostility to the United States that they never yielded any voluntary aid to any pretended Government now or authority within the United States hostile or in aid thereto Affiants further State that their reasons for knowing the facts above stated are that they being near neighbors to the above named Heirs & legatees before and during

the late War and now live near to them and that affiants have no interest in this claim December the 5 th 1867.
Test J. H. Mills Jany. W. Foster mark
John Stone, Senior Jope his Mark Mark
Subscribed and sworn to before me and I Certify that I read and explained the foregoing Affidavits to the affiants before signing and that they fully understood the same Given under my hand and the Seal of said Court at Office in Winchester Pa December the 5 th 1867
R. M. Smith Clerk Y. S. Bower

No. 7968 Nancy Church widow of John Church Wilkes County North Carolina be to How L. Williams Aug 23. 1841 " J. B. Worden, Nov 19/50
Act July 7. 1838

1929 June 5. Photo to Viola M. Cannon & in her mtd. apg.
Rev  WIDOW, &c.
File No. 3943
Nancy Church Wid.
John Church Port. Rev. War
Act: Feb. 2 nd /48
Index:—Vol. A , Page 128
[Arrangement of 1870.]

May 27, 1838. Pension Office Washington. Sir: Please furnish me with a copy of the act for the relief of the soldiers of the Revolutionary War who are entitled to pensions under the act entitled "An act to provide for the relief of the soldiers of the Revolutionary War who are entitled to pensions under the act entitled..."
Soldier's decl - Mch - 14 - 1834 - 4p
Received payment May 27, 1838.

32560
All inquiries regarding this job should refer to Requisition No. _____
Requisition for Duplicating, Addressograph, Photostat, and Blue Print Work.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR WASHINGTON
CHIEF, Division of Publications, Room G 137.
May 27, 1929.
Please furnish work specified below.
Bureau ordering Pension Deliver to Room No. 5033
(ALL COPY FOR DUPLICATING WORK SHOULD BE PLAIN AND WRITTEN IN ELITE TYPE, EXACTLY LINE FOR LINE AS IT IS TO APPEAR ON FINISHED JOB.)
Title and description of job. photostatic copies of 4 pages from Revolutionary War pension claim of John Church, N.C. Troops, W. 3943.
No. of copies 1 of each Shall form be kept standing? _____ days
For further information see Mrs. M. M. H. Finch Room No. 5033 Phone No. 541
Approved: Adw. S. Wilson Chief Clerk of Bureau.
Margaret M. H. Finch Chief of Branch XXXXXX
NOTE: No order made "SPECIAL" unless statement showing necessity is written below and approved by Chief Clerk of Bureau ordering
CHECK WORK DESIRED
Duplicate
Multigraph _____ single or double space? _____ Facsimile signature? _____
Mimeograph _____ one side or both sides? _____ Facsimile signature? _____
Folding _____ once or twice? _____
Assembling _____ Once? _____ Twice? _____ Side? _____ End? _____
Stapling _____
Electric typewriter _____ Fill in addresses? _____ Dated? _____
Addressograph from lists _____
  Envelopes, size _____ _____ Cards, size _____ _____   Proof list _____ _____ Pay rolls _____ _____   Labels (submit sample) _____ _____ Corrections _____ _____   Fill in letters _____ _____ Tabulation sheets _____ _____ 
Photostat Size actual Official use? _____ Repay?  yes $ .60 Blue Print _____ Size _____ Official use? _____ Repay? _____ $ _____
Remarks _____
Rev. 1/18/12
Handwritten initials

May 27, 1929.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Sir:
Please furnish me photostatic copies of four pages from Revolutionary War pension claim of John Church, North Caro- lina Troops, W. 3943, uncertified.
Respectfully,
John Church The Willard, Wash. D.C.
Received payment 60¢ May 27, 1929.
Margaret M. H. Finch Rev.&1812 Wars Section.

9024 North Carolina
Nancy Church widow of John
who was a Private in the Resolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 14 th day of June 1837 and sent to
S. Godwin Present
[Acts of March 3, 1843, & June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 2, Page 253

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Church, John GRADE Private LINE Virginia
WARRANT NUMBER 12003 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED May 29, 1797 To Robert Means, assignee.
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.