Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 9767, Alexander Caruth, N.C.

SERVICE
N. B.
Caruth, Alexander Lettia
NUMBER _____
N. 9767 B.L.W. 73541-160-55
CONTENTS

33.385
Tennessee.
Nash.
John Carruth decd,
of in the State of who was a Captain in the commanded by Captain of the commanded by in the Revolution line for 8 Mo. & 6 days. N.C.
Inscribed on the Roll of Nashville at the rate of 164 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831, and end 8 th October 1833.
Certificate of Pension issued the 13 th day of Jan'y.
1837 and sent to Querry & Walker.
Arrears to the 4th of Stock Hill
Semi-annual allowance ending Geo.
Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.
Recorded by G. J. Getty Clerk, Book H Vol. 1. Page 182.
Hon C. A. Smith Feb 3, 1857-
W. R. Querry & H. H. Walker March 3, 1857-
Thos. Lumpkin
June 18, 1857-

May 26 1874 Restored from March 4, 1870 to April 26, 1879, date of death W. J. M.
Hon J H Caldwell, H of R, informed of above action -  Cens & vouch to 2nd Comp.
Lucas No. 6208  Malama 6208  Delia Caruth widow of Alexander Caruth who served in the Revolutionary war, as a private
Washington D.C. agency.
Rate 20 Dollars 88 cents per annum.
commencing 4th March 1861 and ending July 26, 1868 and recommending  July 27th 1868 as after commencing (Draught payment made since)
Certificate dated May 25, 1869 and sent to Waiman - care of  Heater & Kinney  Jacksonville  Alabama
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act Feb- ruary 3, 1853, Page 444 Vol. 26  July 27, 1868

County North Carolina on or about the 30 th day of 1826, or 1827 That his widow Letitia Canuth who makes the foregoing declaration has been been married since the death of said Alexander Canuth - That the said Alexander Canuth in his life time was always reputed to be a Revolutionary soldier & was so regarded & believed to be by the community in which he lived and was so looked upon by persons who were also called & considered by the community as Revolutionary soldiers; The said Alexander Canuth was from appearance at his death in 1826 or 1827 64 or 65 years old, That he has heard said Alexander Canuth say that he was in the service twice - That he had served one "Tour" & was in the Army when peace was made He further states that he has no in- terest in this application of the said Letitia Canuth.
Sworn to & subscribed before me the day & year above written A. Wood's Judge of Probate
Wm Scott
The State of Alabama S. Alexander Wood Judge Benton County of the court of Probate in and for said county & State hereby certify that the foregoing affidavits were duly sworn to subscribed before me in open court by the applicant & witnesses respectively I further certify that said Probate Court is a court of record, I further certify that I have no interest in this claim & am not concerned in its prose- cution, and I further certify that claimant & witnesses are all personally known to me & that they are all credible persons, of which a undoubled veracity.
All of which I certify under my hand and the legal office of said Court at office in the town of Fulton -ville on the 11 th day of October A.D. 1836 A. Wood's Judge of Probate

All of which I certify under my hand and seal of said Court at office in the town of Fulton -ville on this 13 th day of October A.D. 1856 A. Wood, Clerk of Probate
State of Alabama Benton County
On this the 13 th day of October A.D. 1856 personally appeared in open Court, being the Probate Court for the County of Benton aforesaid, which is a Court of Record , Letitia Caruth a citizen of the County & State aforesaid, aged 74 seventy 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 the act of Congress passed June 7 1832 and all other acts passed by Congress prior to or since said date granting Pensions to the widows of Revolutionary Soldiers  particulars the acts of 1848 & March 3 1853: That she is the widow of Alexander Caruth late of Rutherford County State of North Carolina who was a soldier in the Revolutionary War belonging to the North Carolina Militia, that she does not with any certainty remember whether or not her said husband held any office - all she knows is what she has heard her husband say, & her best recollection is that he was a private that her husband the said Alexander Caruth, said  that he was engaged in the service for two "Tours" ten months at one time by the other time spent elsewhere the length of time - she her refers for the date & time that her husband was engaged to the Certificate of Gen. W. Brooks Comptroller of N.C. & Heights appended. That the said Alexander Caruth never as she remembered made any application to the Government for a Pension - but

always when questioned on that point refused. Saying at the same time he knew he was entitled She further declares that she was married to the said Alexander Caruth on the 12 th day of May 1818 that her husband the aforesaid Alexander Caruth died on 30 th of August 1827. And that she has remained a widow ever since that period as will more fully appear by reference to the prop- hereto annexed
Sworn to and subscribed in Open Court on the day & year above written before {  her Lititia X Caruth Mark
State of Alabama In Probate Court Benton Co. Benton County { On this the 13 th day of October 1856 - personally appeared in open Court. Aaron Cantrell a citizen of Benton County & State aforesaid who is a credible witness, who being duly sworn on oath saith that he was acquainted with Alexander Caruth of Rutherford Coun- ty State of North Carolina, that he never knew but one  any other person of that name in Rutherford County, that the said Alexander Caruth and Mrs Lititia Caruth who is now in Court & made the foregoing declaration was always regarded by the entire Commu- nity as man & wife, they lived together as such & acknowledged each other as such

That he was acquainted with them for several years
That the said Alexander Corath was reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he lived, to have been a revolutionary soldier, that affiant has heard old men who were regarded and considered to be Revolutionary soldiers speak of Alexander Corath as a soldier of the Revolution. That he saw Alexander Corath as late as the year 1826 and from appearances he must have then been about 65 years old. That the said Alexander Corath has departed this life a number of years ago. That the said Letitia Corath is still a widow. He further states he has no interest in the application of Mrs Corath directly or indirectly.
Aaron Cantrell
Sworn to & subscribed day & year above written in Open Court before me A. Woodruff Judge of Probate
State of Alabama } In Probate Court Benton Co. Ala. Benton County } On this the 13 th day of October 1886 } personally appeared in open court William Scott a citizen of Benton Co. aforesaid, a credible witness, who being duly sworn swears that he was present and witnessed the marriage of Letitia Scott & Alexander Corath - that the said Marriage took place on or about the 12 th May 1818 in Pittsylvania County, North Carolina - That the said Alexander Corath departed this life in the Reg. Heaven

County North Carolina on or about the 30 th day of 1826, or 1827 That his widow Letitia Canuth who makes the foregoing declaration has never been married since the death of said Alexander Canuth - That the said Alexander Canuth in his life time was always reputed to be a Revolutionary soldier & was so regarded & believed to be by the community in which he lived and was so looked upon by persons who were also called & considered by the community as Revolutionary soldiers; the said Alexander Canuth was from appearance at his death in 1826 or 1827, 64 or 65 years old, That he has heard said Alexander Canuth say that he has in the service twice - That he had served one "Tour" & was in the Army when peace was made He further states that he has no inter- est in this application of the said Letitia Canuth.
Sworn to & subscribed before me the day & year above written A. Woods Judge of Probate
The State of Alabama, I Alexander Woods Judge Benton County of the Court of Probate in and for said county & State hereby certify that the foregoing affidavits were duly sworn to & subscribed before me in open court by the applicant & witnesses respectively I further certify that said Probate Court is a court of record, I further certify that I have no interest in this claim & am not concerned in its prosecu- tion, and I further certify that claimant & witnesses are all personally known to me & that they are all credible persons, of truth and undoubted veracity.
All of which I certify under my hand and the seal of said Court at office in the town of Jacksonville on this 13 th day of October A.D. 1856 A. Woods Judge of

The above names are hereunto subscribed do acknowledge ourselves indebted to his Excellency the Governor for time being & his successors in office in the just and full sum of five hundred pounds to be void on condition that whereas Mr Alexander Carruth hath this day applied to the clerks office for marriage licence and obtained the same to celebrated and solemnized between him and Miss Letty Scott. Now if there should appear hereafter any lawful reasons to obstruct said marriage then this obligation to remain in full force and virtue in law. Given under our hands and seals this 12 th day of April 1818 Alex. Carruth Read John Larkford Read
State of North Carolina
I, R. L. Gilkey clerk of the bank of Pleas & Quarters Sepians for Rutherford County, hereby certify that the foregoing writing is a true and perfect copy of a bond filed in my office.
In Testimony whereof I hereunto subscribe my name and affix the seal of said bank at office at Rutherfordton this 14 th day of November 1856 R. L. Gilkey (clk)

281,617
Act March 3/55 Sept 22/57
Setina Carnth widow of Alexr Carnth - priv
73.541 Oct 15th/57 Col Revol Pensioner Ala 55-6208 Rev: War
Sheet 13.
ad: 160 m. Oct 14/57 B. P. M.
Wm H. Forney Jacksonville Ala
Ex 4 Bull
Vol 61. page 44.

281.617
Hon. Geo. C. Whiting Counsel of Pensions.
Will please forward to the camp W. H. Forney Jacksonville Ala.

State of Alabama } On this the 15 th day of County of Benton } September 1857 personally appeared before me the un- dersigned a Justice of the Peace in and for said County Letitia Caruth aged 76 — years a resident of the County & State aforesaid who be- ing duly sworn says on oath that she is the widow of Alexander Caruth who was a Rev- olutionary Soldier. That she is the iden- tical Letitia Caruth mentioned in the Pen- sion Certificate now in her possession of which I certify the following is a copy —
Department of Interior — Widow's Pension — I certify that in conformity with the 2 nd Section of the act of Feb'y 3, 1853 — Letitia Caruth widow of Alexander Caruth who was a private in the Revolutionary War is inscribed on the Pension List Roll at the rate of Twenty dollars & Eighty Eight Cents per Annum, commencing on the 3 rd of February 1853 and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage Given at the Department of the Interior this 2 nd day of September 1857 — J Thompson N o 6208. Secretary of Interior
Examined & Concurring
Genl. Whiting — Commissioner of Pensions
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensions under act Feb'y 3 1853 Page 444 Vol H — S T Gilt Clerk
She further states that she was married to the said Alexander Caruth in Rutherford County N.C. on the 17 day of May 1818 by Saml Young and Justice of the Peace and that her name before her marriage

was Letitia Scott - The time of loss of marriage is more accurately shown by proxy now on file in the Pension Office, - to which she refers She further states she is still a widow - that she has not received a land warrant under any act of Congress and that she makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty paid to which she may be entitled under the act approved March 3 1855.
Letitia her Caruth mark.
We William Scott and Henry F. Vernon residents of Benton County in the State of Alabama upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Letitia Caruth in our presence; and that we believe from the appearance and statements of the applicant, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be - We further state we have been acquainted with Mrs Caruth for a number of years, and that she is the identical person named in the Original Certificate of Pension, which is now shown us & which is copied in her declaration on foregoing page - We further state that we have no interest in this application directly or indirectly - Wm Scott H. F. Vernon
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written; and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons; that the Claimant is the person she represents herself to be - That the Original Certificate mentioned in her declaration is No 6208. & is signed by J. Thompson

Security of the interest & Exained & Counter- signed by Geo O'Whitty & bears date the 2 nd Sept 1857- I further state that I have no interest in this claim-
J W Cannon S.P.
The State of Alabama
Benton County (In Alexander Woods Judge of the Probate court in & for the county & State aforesaid hereby certify that J.W. Cannon whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing certificate is & was at the time of certifying and attesting the same an acting Justice of the Peace in & for Benton County and State of Alabama duly elected commissioned and sworn according to Law and all his offi- cial acts as such are and ought to be entitled to full faith and credit- I further certify that the aforesaid Probate court is a court of Record & that certificate is in due form of Law & that I have no interest in the result of this claim & am not con- cerned in its prosecution.
Given under my hand and the Seal of Said court at office in the Town of Jacksonville on this the 15 th day of September A.D. 1857 J. Woods, Judge of Probate

April 26, 70 diva
Mar 70 94.
WIDOW, &c. Rev D. C. Roll
9767
File No. _____
Letitia Caruth
Wid
Alexander Caruth
Print Rev. War
Act: Feby 3 d 1853
Index:—Vol. A , Page 176
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Letitia Garuth, widow of Alexander Benton County - Alabama
Admitted, Act February 3. 1883, at rate of $20.88 3/4 per annum, commencing at date of said act.
Husband was a private of Infantry 6 months and 8 days
" Pay widow
Certificate to
Mrs A. Gorney Esq. Jacksonville, Alabama.

✓ P 521
160 Acres

No 6,609
Letitia Caruth widow of Alexander Caruth Alabama
Let Mrs. Hornby Jan 7/57
This case may be admitted Chas Feb 1857
Not Feb 3. 1853.

6208
Alabama Mo: Letitia Canuth, widow of Alexander,
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 20 dollars 88 cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued 2d day of Sept. 1857 and sent to
M. H. Farney Jacksonville Ala:
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 444 , Vol. 36 .
281617

Enter below
L. C. Roll
Lettitia Canuth
Resided in-
Mch 4 '70 to
April 26, 90
died
OK.

Jacksonville Ala March 14 1869 Hon. C. C. Box. Pension office Department of Int. Sir,
We enclose herewith additional proof in the matter of Letitia Carruth, applicant for the restoration of her name upon the Pension Roll - as widow of Alex Carruth, soldier of the Revolution.
We are Very Resp't Your Obed't Serv't
Hester & Forney

Additional proof called for
July 15. 1864

Sir: In the case of Letitia Smith for insertion of her name to the pension rolls of Alabama. Additional proof as to loyalty - continued widowhood is required. - She signs by making her mark has also omitted to take the required oath. Public Res. No 27 - Prohibits p g of. r
Claims are required to furnish proof strictly in accordance with the resolution. Witnesses are required to give their means of knowledge as to the loyalty of claimant
Aug 15. 1869

Jacksonville Ala Dec 14/68 Hon. C. C. Box Comm ee of Pensions Washington City Sir
I have the honor to enclose to you, the application of Mrs Letitia Caruth for the restoration of her name on the Pension Roll - as the widow of Alexander Caruth a private in the Revolutionary War -
You will please inform me of the reception of the applica- tion - I am Sir,
Very Resp t ly Your obed t Serv t Wm H. Forney

State of North Carolina
Comptroller's Department
Geo. W. Brooks Comptroller of the Public Accounts in and for the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that it appears of record in my Office among the Payments made to sundry Persons for Military Service in the Revolutionary War as follows -
Alexander Corveth Book N-7. Page 16. £ 3. 12. 6. Salisbury District June 1783. " " 14 - 9. 11. 2. 9. Certificate returned by Entry Taker of Rutherford for 6 months N.C.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of my Office at Raleigh N.C. this 1 st day of September 1856
Geo. W. Brooks Comptroller

State of Alabama
Benton County
Personally appeared before me the undersigned an acting Justice of the Peace in & for said county Mrs. Malinda Sloan who is well known to me - who being duly sworn on oath saith that she is now about 76 years old - That she formerly resided in the state of North Carolina - That she was well ac- quainted with Alexander Garroth, and his wife Letitia Garroth who she is informed has made an application for a Pension, that she knew knew Alexander Garroth from her infancy that she knew him when he lived in Ruther- ford County N. Carolina - that she also knew him when he lived in Rowan County N.C. that the said Alexander Garroth died in Rutherford County N.C. that he died as well as she now recollects in the year 1826 or 7 that prior to his death he had lived in Rutherford Rutherford County for a number of years; That she during the life of said Alexander Garroth heard him and other persons speaking of the Revo- lutionary war - that she frequently heard Alexander Garroth say he was in the Revolutionary War - That the said Alex- ander Garroth was always regarded & reputed by the entire community - to have been a soldier in the Revolu- tionary war, that he was the only Alexan- der Garroth that she knew in in Ruther- ford County or ever heard of as being in Rutherford County - That she the said

knew the said Alexander Garrow as a citizen of Rutherford County N.C. as far back as the year 1784 - That the said Alexander Garrow as well as the now deceased Maria the aforesaid Letitia Garrow who was Letitia Scott in the year 1818 or 1819 - That she has no interest in the application of Mrs. Leti- tia Garrow for a Pension either directly or indirectly -  Sworn to & subscribed before me this the 29 day of July AD 1857  In Mahardy Sloan Clerk  Bartlett Owen J.P.
The State of Alabama Benton County } I Alexander Woods Judge of the Court of Probate in and for said County do hereby certify that Bartlett Owen whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing affidavit is now, & was at the time of certifying and attesting the same a Justice of the peace in and for the County of Benton in the State of Alabama duly Commission- -ed and sworn according to Law and all his official acts are and ought to be entitled to full faith and credit.
Given under my hand & the seal of said Court at office on this 7 th day of August 1857 A. Woods Judge of Probate

10. I am well return from N. O. in a few days & will be at the store at the same time as the other
Left by Mr. Donney N. H. & Co. 19 Aug. 189

Caliph. Jan'y 28th 1857
William Scott Esq
Jacksonville Ala.
Sir I have received yours informing me that the case of the widow of Alexander Coraugh, had been suspended by the Commissioner of Pensions for the want of proof of identity, and other explanations of my Certificate in said case, which explanations you ask me to give.
The two payments to Alexander Coraugh are thus. Book 7. Page 16. $5.12.6 Specie. Salisbury District allowed June 1783, and Book 14 Page 9. $11.2.0 Specie, Army Certificate rendered to the Treasury by David Miller Entry Taker of Rutherford County in the Salisbury District. Making the sum of the two payments $16.14.6 Specie

It is not for me to identify the husband of the claimant. You state in your letter to me that Coruth was of Rutherford county, and enrolled at Salisburg which corresponds with the records here. If you can make it appear that Coruth did live there, I suppose it will be taken as sufficient proof of the identity required.
I am surprised to know that these facts were not all stated in my former cer- tificate. They are all on my memoran- da, from which the certificate was made.
This letter you can submit to the Department of Pensions as additional evidence.
Respectfully
Your obt Servt W. W. Brooks

State of Alabama. } County of Calhoun }
On this the 10 th day of December A D One Thousand Eight Hundred and Sixty-Eight personally appeared before me Alexander Woods Judge of the Probate Court in said State and Coun- ty, the same being a court of records, Letitia Caruth aged the 15 th of August last 90 years a resident of Calhoun County in the State of Alabama, who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the iden- tical Letitia Caruth who was a pension- er on the roll of the agency at Mobile Ala- bama and whose pension certificate is herewith returned, that she has resided since the first day of January A D 1861 as follows at the residence of her son William Scott in Calhoun County aforesaid that during this period her means of subsistence have been dependent upon the bounty of her said son William he furnishing her with a livelihood & that she has not borne arms against the Government of the United States or in any manner encouraged the rebels or manifested a sympathy with their cause.

That she has remained and still is the widow of Alexander Coruth who was a private in the Revolutionary War. And that she was last paid her pen- sion on the 4 th March 1861
This application is made for the purpose of securing a restoration of her name to the Pension rolls and of obtaining a new Pension Certificate, such as she may be entitled to under existing law, reference being made to the evidence heretofore filed in the Pension office to substantiate her Original Claim.
her Letitia + Coruth marks
Also personally appeared Mary Blackwood and Henry H Vernon residents of Calhoun County persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit, and who being by me duly sworn, say they were present and saw Letitia Ca- ruth make her marks 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 her that she is the identical person she

represent herself to be. And they further swear that they have no interest in the prosecution of this Claim. Mr Blackwell mark
Henry H. Venable Sworn to and subscribed before me this the 10 th day of December A.D. 1868 and I hereby certify that I have no inter- est direct or indirect in the prosecu- tion of this Claim. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and af- fixed the seal of my office as Judge of the Probate Court of Calhoun County State of Alabama at office in Jacksonville Alabama - day & date last above written. Alexander Wood, Judge of Probate

Deed in the case of Letitia Caruth, widow of Alexander Caruth =
Boston ~ County and State of Alabama.
act February 3. 1833.
Claim, ("original," or for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
"Alexander Caruth" is shown by the certificate of the Comptroller of South Carolina to have received for his military services as private in the revolutionary war the sum of £16. 14. 6 d , which would have entitled him to a pension of $20. 88 c . per annum under act of June 7, 1832. The said certificate also shows that this soldier entered the army from Rutherford County . The identity of claimant (If for increase.) as his widow is established by the testimony of
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
several very respectable witnesses, who prove that her husband ("Alexander Caruth") resided in Rutherford County about the time of the war, and up to the date of his death, which is shown to have occurred in the year 1826, - that he was universally reputed and regarded, as having been a soldier in said war, and that no other man of the same name resided in said county at the time specified.
Marriage, in Rutherford County , in 1818, proved by record evidence certified by Clerk of the Court of said County. Allowance - accordingly.
Name and residence of Agent
W m N. Horney Esq., Jacksonville, Alabama.
R. Gibbs Examining Clerk.

Packanville Ala Nov 18 1856.
Dear Geo. C. Whitney Counsel of Pension Washington City D.C.
Sir,
I enclose herewith the Application for Mrs. Letitia Carmuth of this County for a Pension in right of her husband Alex. Carmuth, Revolutionary War - Please forward certificate to my address if granted - & reject - notify me of the deficiency of proof.
Respectfully
Yours & A. Smith Myrt Torney

Payment to be made at Mobile ,
by
L. B. Powers Esq.
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of
Alabama
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 3d, 1853, Page 444 Vol. 86
G. T. Getty Clerk.

Q. 43 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that, in conformity with the 2d section of the act of February 3, 1853,
Letitia Caruth, widow of Alexander Caruth, who was a private _____ in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the Pension List, at the rate of Twenty— dollars and eighty eight 8 cents per annum, commencing on the 3d of February, 1853, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the Department of the Interior, this Second day of September one thousand eight hundred and fifty Seven
J. Thompson
Secretary of the Interior.
Examined and countersigned.
W. W. W. W.
Commissioner of Pensions.

Restoration Brief in the Case of
6208
Letitia (Carroll) Widow of Alexander Private Rev War
W. A.
Calhoun County and State of Alabama Act 2 d Sec 10.3. 1853
CLAIM FOR NEW PENSION CERTIFICATE,
PROOF EXHIBITED,
Pension at $20.88 pr Annum Paid 4 March 4. 1861 Original Certificate Surrendered.
Personal identity and continued widowhood shown.
Loyalty of claimant not fully established in accordance with the rules Age of claimant 90 years. (Interest weakened by age)
Admitted May 17. 1869 to pension at $20.88 pr Annum. to commence March 4. 1861 terminating July 26. 1868 & at $96. pr. ann. to commence July 27. 1868.
W. E. Trask Examining Clerk.
Name and residence of Agent. Claimant Care Foster & Forney Sackville Alabama
LL

Additional Proof
Letitia Carruth
Widow of Alexander Carruth. Revolutionary Soldier
Application to be restored to Pension Roll

Additional Proof
Letitia Carruth
Widow of Alexander Carruth. Recruiting soldier
Application to be restored to Pension Roll

Additional proof in the case of Letitia Barruth for the restora- tion to the Pension rolls whose name was dropped under Act Febry 4. 1863.
State of Alabama County of Calhoun
On this the 13 th day of March A.D. 1869 per- sonally appeared before me A. Woods Judge of the Probate Court of Calhoun in & for said County & State aforesaid the same being a court of record Letitia Bar- ruth aged Ninety one years, a resident of Calhoun County in the State of Alabama who being duly sworn according to law declares that she is the identical Le- titia Barruth (Widow of Alexander Bar- ruth who was a private in the Revolutionary War) who was a pensioner on the roll of the Agency at Mobile Alabama and whose Pension Certificate was No. 6.208 & bore date 2 nd Sept. 1847 and was re- turned with her application for restora- tion & is now on file in Pension Depart- ment. That she has resided since the 1 st day of January 1861 as follows with her son Scott four miles North of Lock-

Sauville Alabama That during this period her means of subsistence have been de- pendent upon the bounty of said Mrs Scott & That she has not borne arms against the Government of the United States or in any manner encouraged the rebels or manifested a sympathy with their cause and that she is still the widow of Alexander Can- ruth & has remained so from his death and that she was last paid up to 4 th Sept 1860 or 4 th March 1861 is not positive which date thinks it was 4 th March 1861 - This application is made for the purpose of securing a restora- tion of her name to the Pension rolls and of obtaining a new pension Certifi- cate, such as she may be entitled to under existing Laws, reference being made to the evidence heretofore filed in the Pension Office to substantiate her original claim and also her original application for the restoration of her name to the Pension Rolls.
Sworn to and subscribed } Letitia Carruth before me this 13 th day } her of March 1869 - and I hereby certify that the contents of the foregoing application

were made to me to affirm before signing - that I correctly & audibly read the same over to her - I further certify that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim A. Wood, Judge of Probate
State of Alabama } Calhoun County } L. Letitia Cannella do solemnly swear in the presence of Almighty God, that I will henceforth faithfully support, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Union of the States thereunder; that I will in like manner, abide by and faithfully sup- port all Laws and proclamations which have been made during the existing rebellion with reference to the emancipation of slaves; So help me God L. Letitia Cannella Sworn to & subscribed mark
before me this 13 th day of March 1869 & I hereby certify that the contents of the foregoing oath were made known to her, the official before signing A. Wood, Judge of Probate

State of Alabama Calhoun County
Personally appeared be- fore me H. Woods Judge of Probate for the County & State aforesaid William Scott & J. G. Vernon residents of the County aforesaid persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to cred- it, and who being duly sworn say that they were present and saw Letitia Bar- nett make her mark 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 her, which has been for a number of years from her infancy . That she is the identical person she represents her- self to be - They further swear that they saw her frequently during the war - That they heard her talk - That on ac- count of her extreme age, her mind has become weaker, and she did not really know the causes which brought about the war - That she frequently expressed herself opposed to the war - That it was bad to be fighting - That it ought to be stopped and that she hoped it

would & matters go on as before — That she is quite feeble - very old, over ninety years and during the late rebellion on account of her extreme age & feeble health rarely ever left her home - and They do not remember to ever have heard the causes of the war discussed before her, They frequently heard her use expressions, which tended to show that she was opposed to the war, that cannot say which side if she had understood the question she would have been — They do not re- member to have ever heard her say any thing disloyal to the Government of the United States - Nor do they remember to have heard her say anything that tended to show she was Loyal except the ex- pression the war ought to be stopped — it was bad to be fighting — she wanted peace & all get on as before —
They further state together they have no in- terest in the prosecution of this claim and that the said Letitia Carruth is still the widow of said Alexander Carruth — Sworn to and subscd H. M. Scott before me this 13 th day of March 1869 L. P. Vernon A. Wood, Judge of Probate

State of Alabama Calhoun County
J. H. S. and Wood
Judge of the Probate Court of Calhoun state aforesaid & ex officio Clerk of said Court do hereby certify that I saw Letitia Carruth make her marks to the foregoing Application & Oath, that before signing the same I carefully, audibly & correctly read the same over to her and fully advised and informed her of the contents of the same. I further certify that I have been personally acquainted with the said Letitia Carruth for over twenty years - and believe her to be the identical person she represents herself to be - I further certify that the said Witness, Mr. Scott & J. G. Vernon signed the foregoing affidavit in my presence, that I have known them personally for a number of years, that they are entitled to credit, and stand fair in the community - I further certify I have no interest directly or indirectly in the prosecution of this claim - as witness
that all engraving & interpolation was made before signing

my hand & seal of office given at Jacksonville on this the 13 th day of March A D 1869 A. Moot. Judge of Probate