Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 8606, William Clark, S.C.

SERVICE
NUMBER
S.6.
Clark, William Sarah
W 8606 B.L.Wt 30697-160-55
CONTENTS

South Carolina 23295
William Clark - of York - in the State of S. Car who was a Pvt. in the commanded  Regt by Captain of the  Regt commanded by Col: Moffit in the S. Car line for 9 mo. & 3 days
Inscribed on the Roll of S. Carolina at the rate of 26 Dollars 99 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 24 th day of Dec r 33 and Subst: W.R. Clowney, H.R.
Arrears to the 4th of Sept 1833 67.47- Semi-ant. allowance ending Mar 34 13.49- $80.96
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Nath: Rice Clerk Book E Vol. 6 Page 64

order to pay June 16, 1838 Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 6 April 1838 from 4 March 1837 to 4 Sep 1837. Agent notified 15 th June 1838
Order to pay 25 Oct 1838. Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 6 th April 1838 from 4 Sept 1837 to the 4 Mar 1838. Agt notified 21 Dec 1838
Letter to Pension Agent at Charleston S.C. Sept 15 th 1842
Letter to Pension Ag t Charleston S.C. Oct 3 rd 1842.
53.98 13.49 67.47

5153 Reports South Carolina Sarah Clark widow of John Clark who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 26 Dollars 99 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 16 th day of Oct r 1849 and sent to G. W. Williams Yorkville S. Carolina
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 397 Vol. 2

186. 298
Act 3 Mar. 1855 7 th July 55
Sarah Clark wid. of William Clark
Bapt. John Henderson Col. Moffat & Watson
Ent d — — — Dis. — — —
Sear. Mile Rev d Clark Husband was a Pensioner under Ac. 7 th June 1832 — Has applied for a Pension
16 July 53 — 51 53 Ad: 160 Ac, fr. 7/56 R. D. W.
A. S. Wallace Yorkville S. Clark
Vol C = 1 = 153

State of South Carolina York District }
On this 16 th day of October 1832, personally appeared in open court before me, William D Martin, a Judge of the Court of Sessions and Common Pleas, now sitting - William Clark, of the State and district afore- said, aged seventy two years, who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832.
That he entered the service of the W. I. in the year 1778, then a resident of this district and when he has continued to reside and was employed as one of a scouting party under the command of Capt Robert Thompson and remained in service about three weeks - ranging in that time the districts of York and Chester - was a volunteer -
In the year '79 he was at the taking of Friars fort - The detachment being com- manded by Genl. Sumter and Col. Lee, that as well as he recollects he was in service on this occasion as a volunteer - about six weeks -
In the same year he served three months at Orangeburgh under the command of Col. Moffit and Capt John Henderson, on this occasion he was a volunteer -
In 1781 he served a three months tour in the forks of Edisto, S. C. under the command of Capt Henderson, the planters of Mr Young being the enemy, and was employed in providing cattle for General Greene's army - he was now also a volunteer
The next service was for three months -

He marched from York - passed Sheris ferry on Broad river - opposite Wincobank and went to Dennis's mill in Newberry - under the com- mand of Lieutenant and Capt John Cunningham. During this time there was a slight engage- ment with a scouting party of the British at the fish-dam ford - afterwards another skirmish at Blackstock's Newberry district, with the British where Genl. Skirton was wounded - was a volunteer -
He further states that he was born in N. L. - was born in March 25th 1760 - as shown by a record in his profession fur- nished by his father - never received a written discharge - and refers for his character to Gassaway Wilson and George Davis
He further relinquishes every claim to a pension except the present and states his name is not on the pension roll of any state.
Given & subscribed the day and year above - in open court William Clark
notary 666/56

South Carolina York District } ss.
On this the thirteenth day of April One thousand eight hundred & forty-eight, personally appeared in open court before the Hon ble John S Richardson one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas & General Sessions for the State aforesaid, Sarah Clarke a resident of said District, aged seventy-five years, who first being duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838, entitled "an act granting half pay & pensions to certain widows" and also of an act passed 2 d February, 1848 entitled "An act making further provision for surviving widows of the soldiers of the revolution" That she is the widow of William Clarke, who was a private in the War of the Revolution. That her said deceased husband William Clarke was a pensioner of the United States as appears by the certificate of the War Office granted to the said William Clarke, dated 24 th December 1833 & which said certificate is attached to this her declaration. This applicant cannot specify the services performed by her said husband in the war of the revolution, but refers, in relation to the same to the evidence on which the said William Clarke was pensioned & now on file in the War office of the United States. She declares that she is the widow of the said William Clarke, to whom the pension certificate above mentioned was issued - That she was married to the said William Clarke in the month of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & ninety-two - the precise day of the month.

she does not recollect, but her first child was born on the fourth day of July, 1793. That her husband the aforesaid William Clarke died on the 18 th day of December 1844. That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previously to the first of January, 1794 as at the time above stated. That she can obtain no record proof of her marriage to the said William Clarke - that there was a record of the same contained in the Family Bible, but that the same was accidentally wet with water & destroyed about four years after her marriage. She further states that since the death of said William Clarke she has not married again. Given to & subscribed on the day & year above written. Sarah her Clarke mark
South Carolina York Dist.
Personally appeared in open court Margaret Tomlinson & made oath that she is well acquainted with Sarah Clarke who has made the foregoing declaration - that her name was Sarah Boyles previously to her marriage with William Clarke who was a soldier in the war of the revolution - that she the deponent was present at the marriage of said William Clarke & Sarah Boyles & was the attendant of said Sarah - She cannot recollect now the precise day & time when said marriage took place, but she believes that she the witness was then about twenty years of age & she was born according to a record of her age on 27 th June 1772 - and she further states that said Sarah was about the

same age with herself. Sworn to & subscribed in open Court before Hon. Is Richardson Presiding Judge at April Term 1848 - April 13 th 1848 Margaret her Timlinson mark
Seth Lowden York District } Personally appeared Amzi Clarke & made oath that he is the son of William Clarke now deceased & Sarah Clarke who has made & signed the foregoing declaration - That the said William Clarke died on the 18 th day of December 1844 - Deponent was present at the time. He further states that it was always understood & believed amongst the members of his Father's family that said William & Sarah were married in 1792. That the oldest child of said William & Sarah Clarke is now about fifty-five years of age - That he this deponent is the fourth child & will be forty-eight years old in the latter part of this year, November he believes - He further states that said Sarah has never married since the death of William Clarke & is still a widow - and that her husband the aforesaid William Clarke in his life-time received a pension from the United States. Sworn to & April 13 th 1848 Amzi Clarke

On motion it is ordered that the clerk of the Court of General Sessions & Common Pleas for York District, certify the foregoing proceedings under his hand & the seal of said court. April 13 th 1848
F. J. Richardson
South Carolina York District
{ I Ja Kuykendal Clerk of the Court of the Common Pleas & Pleas & General Sessions for the District & State aforesaid, hereby certify that Sarah Clarke, Margaret Tomlinson, & Arny Clarke severally appeared in open court & took & subscribed the foregoing oaths and declaration, - and that said persons are entitled to credit & belief In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of my office at office in Yorkville this the 12 th day of July in the year of our Lord One Thousand eight hun- dred & forty-eight
Ja, Kuykendal 6,6,6/48

DECLARATION FOR WIDOW
Who has never received Bounty Land.
STATE OF South Carolina } ss. COUNTY OF York District }
On this 23rd day of June 18 55 , personally appeared before me, the subscriber, a Magistrate of the Peace, within and for the York District and State aforesaid, (duly authorized by law to administer oaths, Sarah Clarke , aged 82 years, a resident of York District in the State and State aforesaid, who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of William Clarke deceased, who was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States at the rate of $26.98 per annum , in the company commanded by Capt. John Henderson  Col. Neff's , in the Regiment of 26 Militia commanded by Col. Moffat's Watson in the war with  of the Revolution and would refer the support to the papers an fill in her said husband's claim under Act of 1832 But cannot give the particulars of his service
That her said husband entered the service of the United States at on or about the  day of  18  18  for the term of and continued in actual service in said war for the term of at least fourteen days, and was honorably discharged from said service as will appear by the Muster Rolls of said company, not having any knowledge of the manner of her said husband's discharge. She further states that she was married to the said William Clarke , in the York District State of South Carolina on or about the 10th day of October 18 92 , by Malcolm Henry Esqr and that her name before her said marriage was Sarah Boyls , that her said husband died at his residence in said district on the 18th day of December 18 44 , and that she is still a widow. not having intermarried since the death of her said husband, and would refer to her own papers now on file in which she was pensioned
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty Land to which she may be entitled under the Act approved March 3, 1855, never having received Bounty Land under this or any other act, nor made any other application for Bounty Land except the present. and that A. S. Wallace of York District S Carolina
is hereby authorized to prosecute this my claim and to receive any warrant that may be issued hereon. and also examine my Revolutionary claim for an increase  Sarah Clarke [SEAL.]
AFFIDAVIT OF TWO WITNESSES.
We Martha Clarke and Francis Clarke residents of the State and State aforesaid, upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by the above Sarah Clarke , 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.
And we further declare that we were well acquainted with the said William Clarke and Sarah Clarke his wife (now the widow) during the life time of the former, and knew them to live together as husband and wife, and to have been so generally reputed. That her said husband, the said William Clarke died at his residence in said district on the 18th day of December 18 44 , and that she is still a widow; and that they have no interest in this claim. and that the record of her family was sent to Washington in her application for a pension  Martha Clarke [SEAL.] Francis Clarke [SEAL.]
* If no public or private record of the marriage exists, or can be procured, state the fact in the declaration, after the word widow; and in such case, such other evidence, such as the testimony of persons who knew the parties in the lifetime of the husband, and knew them to live together as husband and wife, and to be so reputed, will be admissible. If a public or private record exist, an authenticated copy thereof must be furnished; if it be a private record, the authenticated copy thereof must be accompanied with the affidavit of some disinterested person, proving the genuineness of the original, and that the copy certified is a true and correct copy of it. A certificate from the clergyman or magistrate who solemnized the marriage is not competent evidence, unless the genuineness of the certificate be proved, and the person who gave it be shown to have been authorized to solemnize marriages.

185.298
Act of 1855.
DECLARATION FOR WIDOW. Who has never received Bounty Land.
Claim of Deborah Clark
Widow of William Clark for Bounty Land, act of March 3 rd 1855. War of the Revolution
FILED BY A. S. Wallace
MAGISTRATE'S CERTIFICATE.
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, and that I have no interest in this claim.
A. S. Wallace (Pract.)
COUNTY CLERK'S CERTIFICATE.
STATE OF South Carolina District of York } ss.
I hereby certify that A. S. Wallace Esq.
before whom the foregoing declaration and affidavit were made, is and was, at the time of taking the same, an acting Justice of the Peace within and for the District and State aforesaid, duly commissioned and qualified, and that his signature above is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office, this 2 nd day of July 1855
John G. Enloe Clerk.

May 1842
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Joseph Clark born the 5 th of June 1793
Thomas Clark was born 15 of October 1795
Benjamin Clark born 28 of May 1797
Abigail Clark born the 6 of November 1799
Mary D Clark born the 12 of July 1802
Eliezer Clark born the 22 of May 1805
Willi Clark born the 4 of May 1808
J hn Frankinton Clark born the 10 of October
Francis Clark born the 5 of June 1811
James Clark born the 8 of July 1814

20. 86 B
William Clarke York Dist te S Carolina
Adm ty in provalo 8 mo 2 3/4 days $26.99
2.1-
Hon W. K. Clowey
28/12 96 3/4

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
May 20 1833
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. These points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, shewing the Service of William Clark
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and Rank of the Company officers under whom he served. Names and Rank of the General and Field officers. Battles in which the applicant was engaged. Country through which he marched. Place of abode when he entered the service, and age at the present period. Evidence by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     1778 0 21 Private Capt. Thompson Genl. Saml. Clarke Taking Prisoners Fort Scouting through the country 72 years By 2 Living witnesses   1779 1 12 Capt. Henderson Capt. Moffit years Tracing of evidence   1779 9 Capt. Henderson Capt. Moffit District of Columbia It is not stated by the picture that the living witnesses are credible persons   1781 0 3 2 Capt. Henderson Genl. Clarke 80 years in Amendment one living witness, is stated by the Magistrate to be a credible person   3 Capt. Cunningham Genl. Clarke   7 12  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS, Commissioner of Pensions.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c. Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of Private Armed Vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons, claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }
On this _____ day of _____ personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of _____ in the county of _____ and State, Territory or District of _____ aged (c) _____ years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) _____, with _____ and served in the _____ (e) regiment of the _____ line, under the following named officers:
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of _____
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I, _____ of the Court of _____ do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this _____ day of _____ &c.
If, on examination of the proper record the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the _____ and C. D. residing in (the same) _____ hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with _____, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be _____ years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A. B. who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the _____ and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the _____ and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, _____ Clerk of the Court of _____ do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office,—this _____ day of _____ &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person

will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County, in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.  6. { To a Soldier. } Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given and what has become of it? { To an Officer. } Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?  7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution. 
The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons -one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify, to the character and standing of other persons, giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, with precision, the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the Department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service; but, according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades:—For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____; For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."
It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months , is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
Proof of Service.
[j] In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimant's entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
[k] The notes from [a] to [i] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule [j] applies to continental troops only.
[l] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[m] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[n] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of William Clark a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     1778 3 weeks Pvt. Robert Thompson ✓ S.C.   1779 6 weeks Lee   1779 3 mos. John Henderson Moffet   1780 3 mos. John Cunningham Sumter   1781 3 mos. Henderson ✓  
Battles engaged in, Fridays Fork, Fish Dam Ford and Blackstock
Residence of soldier at enlistment, York District S.C.
Date of application for pension, Oct. 16, 1832 His el. al.
Residence at date of application, York Dist. S.C.
Age at date of application, born Feb. 25, 1760 in North Carolina
Remarks:
died Dec. 18, 1844 in York Dist. S.C. Soldier was the son of Joseph Clark. He married Oct. 10, 1792, in York Dist. S.C. Sarah Bayles. She was al. pension on an app. of Apr. 19, 1848 with a rev. of York Dist. S.C. aged 76 years. See supplement herewith for names of children.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

V. L. M. IN REPLY REFER TO
Rev. War Section.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
BUREAU OF PENSIONS
WASHINGTON
January 26, 1920.
Miss Lillian Thurman,
Box 490 Fitzgerald,
Georgia.
Madam:
In response to your letter dated the 11" instant, you are advised that in addition to the military history of William Clark, Wid. File No. 8,606 Revolutionary War you are furnished the following data as to his family.
Children
Joseph born June 5, or July 4 or 5, 1793. Thomas " October 15, 1795. Benjamin " May 28, 1797. Amzi " November 6, 1799. Mary D. " July 12, 1802. Eliezer " May 22, 1805. Willi " May 4, 1808. John Franklin " October 10, ---- Francis " June 5, 18-- James " July 8, --
Very respectfully,
J. M. Fitzgerald Commissioner.

17.1.2. THE MONTICELLO NEWS
Established 1881
Published Every Friday Morning
Penn Brothers, Editors
MONTICELLO, GEORGIA
November 29, 1921.
The Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Sir:
Will you let me know what your records show concerning the Revolutionary service of William Clark, Pensioner, in York County, South Carolina, in 1840?
Respectfully,
Mrs. F. L. Penn.

Fitzgerald, Georgia
Jan. 11, 1920.
Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D. C.
Sir:
Please send me the Pension Record of William Clark, a Revolutionary Pensioner, of York County South Carolina in 1833.
Also the record of William Shumate of York County.
Thanking you, I am, Very truly yours, (Miss) Lillian Thurman.
Box 490 Fitzgerald, Ga.

1920 Jan 26 Hist. to Lillian Tharmon 1921 Dec. 13 Hist. to Miss F. L. Penn.
Revolutionary South Carolina WIDOW, &c.
File No.
8606
Sarah Clark
Wid
William Clark
Print Rev. War
Act:
Febry 2 d
1848.
Index:—Vol.
A
Page
135
[Arrangement of 1870.]

W13775
Sarah Clark
LC
How D. Wallin
March 10, 49
act - 7 May 1838

✓ 30.697
5- Ms Am

FREE
Hon ble Daniel Wallace, M.P. Washington City

Worthing S. 6 Jan 16 th 1849
Dear Sir
Will you be good enough to call at the Pension Office & enquire as to the case of Sarah Blake the widow of William Blake a revolutionary soldier who has applied for a Pension - Her husband was a Pensioner and when I forwarded to the Department her application I sent with it the certificate granted to her husband - It has been a considerable time since the papers were forwarded & I have received no information concerning them. By enquiring & letting me soon know how the matter is, you will much oblige Yours Respectfully G. M. Williams.

5 Sept 1848
Am Anna
for Mr. Williams
cont. J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D.C.
FREE

Yorkville S. C. Augt 28 th 1848
Hon ble J. L. Edwards Esqr. Comr of Pensions
Sir.
Enclosed I send papers of Sarah Clarke, applicant for Pension. Any communication you may desire to make in relation to said claim, you will please forward to me. Yours Respect ly G. M. Williams.

William Clark, S C act 7 June 1832 $2629 p. Ann.
To what time was he last paid
Pension Office Oct 15 th 1849
P. a to 4 th Sept. 1844. 66. A
B. J. B.

10/6/52
Mr. Ed L. Edwards

Washington City Dec r 16 th 1833
Gen. Armstrong
The amended declaration of William Clarke specifies eleven months of service as a private soldier in the Revolution — In support of his declaration he furnishes the affidavit of three living witnesses viz William Carson David Patton, & Edward Studman — Ed. Studman served 3 months with applicant under Sumpter — David Patton served 3 months with applicant under Capt Henderson — Wm Carson served with applicant 3 months service under Capt Moffett — Here are 9 months positively proved by living witnesses in due form & the remaining 2 months depends for proof on the oath of the applicant — If any thing be wanting to entitle this applicant (of whom I know nothing personally) to his pay for 11 months services as a private soldier please inform me of the same & I am your ob t Serv t Wm t Clowney

And...
FREE
Sarah Bliss - ad 2/10/78 S.C. = 5153 - ad 2/10/78
Hon J. Minot.
Comm of Pensions Washington City. D.C.

South Western Rail Road Bank Charleston S.C. 30 th September 1842
Sir
I herewith forwards for Authority to pay, the Vouchers of William Clarke a pensioner under Act 7 th June 1832.
These Vouchers were forwarded to your Office for examination on the 12 th September, and returned on the 15 th with the following answer, which will account for my troubling you with the question contained in my letter of the 28 th Inst.
"Sir - In answer to your letter of the 12 th Instant, I have "to state that under the Third section of an Act passed "August 23 rd 1842, a copy of which is herewith enclosed; "The pension of William Clarke whose vouchers are herewith "returned is payable at the Agency," signed J.W. Crump Chf. C.
I am Sir Respectfully,
Your Obedt.
M. H. Johnson
Pension agent
J. L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.

Charleston 12 September 1842
Sir
I herewith forward for Authority to pay. the Voucher of William Clarke —
I am Sir respectfully Your observ t M c C. Cochran Pension Agent
J. S. Edwards Esq r Commission of Pensions Washington D.C.

Treasury Department,
Second Comptroller's Office,
(December 13 th , 1838.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," William Clark, ————— a Pensioner on the Roll of the Charleston, S.C. Agency, at the rate of Twenty six Dollars and Ninety nine Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June, 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 1 st of Sept. 1837 to the 14 th March, 1838.
Respectfully, yours,
Meigs E. Parris
Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions, Present.

13775
Payments to be made at Charleston - S. Ca - by the T. N. S. M. Bank Agent for paying Pension- ers, in the Agency of S. Ca:
Recorded in the Pension Of- fice, in Book E Vol. 1 Page 64 by A. Rice - Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7th June, 1832, William Clark — of the State of South Carolina — who was a private in the War of the Revolution —
is entitled to receive Twenty Five — dollars and Ninety Nine — cents per annum, during his natural life, com- mencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi- annually on the 4th of March, and 4th of September in every y
Given at the War Office of the United States, this 24 th day of December one thousand eight hundred and thirty-Three
John B. Calhoun Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned. }
J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.

Planting & Mechanics Bank
Charleston 17 Oct 1838
J. P. Howard, Esq Commissaire of Russia Washington
Sir I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of the sum of William Clark. I am Respectfully Your Obedient Servant A. Spears Russian Agent

Treasury Department,
SECOND COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE,
June 12. 1838.
Sir.
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States;" William Clarke a Pensioner on the Roll of the S. Carolina Agency, at the rate of twenty six Dollars and ninety nine Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832 has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of March 1837 to the 4 th September 1837
Respectfully, yours,
Alvin E. Parrish Comptroller
To the COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS, Present.

No 13775 Sarah Clark wid of William Se act 7 May 1848 Married 1792 Inst. and 18 Decm 1844 Reported Adm 17 June 44 $2699 p.m. Am p.m. 18 Decm 44 to 4 March 1848 Adm act 2 Feb 48 $2699 p.m. to 4 March 1848 G.W. Williams Bullville Se

House of Reps as Washington Jany 30 1829
Sir
In reply to your note of the 29 th Inst, I have to inform you that the Papers upon which the Claim of Sarah Clarke is founded were sent to you by G. W. Williams of Rockville S.C.
Sarah Clarke is the Widow of William Clarke a Revolutionary Soldier - & who was a Pensioner (I suppose) under the act of 1832 - His Certificate of Pension is filed with the Evidence upon which his Widow forms her Claim -
I suppose Sarah Clarke claims a pension for the Revolutionary Services of her Husband - The Papers on file however will shew the nature of her Claim - I have

Never seen the paper & do not know under what act she claims -
I inclose for your examination the Letter of G. W. Williams to me upon the subject - If you cannot report upon the claim without further information , I have to request that you will inform me what other information you want & I will write to Mr Williams upon the subject -
It seems to me that I have now very nearly complied with what is required in the 2 o paragraph of the printed paper which you forwarded to me with your note just above referred to.
I have the Honor to be Your Obt Servt D. Wallace
Hon. J. L. Edwards War Department

Power of attorney to Sarah Elvins

South Carolina York District.
Before me personally appeared Sarah Clark a resident-citizen of said District and revolutionary pensioner of the United States, at the rate of $24.10 per annum, who being first duly sworn according to law, on oath says that she is the identical person who drew a pension as above as the widow of William Clark who was also a pensioner at the same rate, act of June 7 th 1832, and now makes appli- cation for arrear claimed by her husband Will- iam Clark deceased, as well as the difference be- tween Infantry and Cavalry pay, and would refer the Department for the proof on file, as she always understood that her said husband was a horseman in time of the war, and hereby con- stitutes J. J. Coon as of Washington City D. C. my true and lawful attorney, for me and in my name to prosecute this my said claim for an increase as well as the claim of my said husband William Clark, to examine all papers and documents on file, at Washington City or elsewhere, to file additional evidence and arguments and receive the certificate when issued with full power of substitution which power is irrevocable and do all other acts and deeds that I, myself might or could do were

personally present thereby ratifying, and confirming all that my said attorney and agent should or may lawfully do in the premises, sworn to and subscribed this 2 nd day of August A.D. 1856 In presence of Angie Clark her Sarah Clark R.M. Wallace.                      Mark.
South Carolina First District 3 Be it known that before me A notary Public and Magistrate in officio, in and for the district aforesaid duly qualified by law to administer oaths Personal- ly appeared Sarah Clark to me well known, and acknowledged the foregoing power of attorney to be her act and deed.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand. The day, and Year, above written. A. J. Wallace Not. Public & Mag. Escoff.

The State of South Carolina
York District } I John G. Earle Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas & General Sessions for the District aforesaid do hereby certify that W S Wallace as above and and that the name thereinunto subscribed purporting to be his signature is genuine
Given under my hand and seal of office at York Court House this eleventh day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty six
John G. Earle Clerk of Court

July 20/97
Ad. end. cl.
Sarah Black
Hon. Commissioner of Pensions War Dept.artment Washington 65.
FREE

Yorkville S.C. July 11 th 1849
Commissioner of Pensions Washington City } Sir.
The application of Mrs. Sarah Clarke widow of William Clarke a deceased pensioner, is on file in your office, for a Pension. Genl Wallace, representative from this Congressional District has been informed by the Department, that the proof was sufficient as to the services of claimant's husband, but that additional proof was required as to the time of her marriage. I send the enclosed affidavits proving from circumstances the time when the marriage took place & hope they will be satisfactory. So soon as action is had in relation to the claim, please inform
Your obed Servant G. M. Williams

State of South Carolina York District
Personally appeared before me David Patton and being duly sworn saith - that in the year 1781, he served a three months tour in the forks of Edisto in the State of So. Ca. under the command of Captain Henderson and the plantation of a Mr Young was Head Quarters, and that he was employed in procuring cattle for Genl. Greene's army - and that during the above period of service, William Clark was engaged as a soldier with him in the same service.
Sworn to before me June 14 th 1833
David Patton
J. M. Rep 20
South Carolina } York District } I J. M. Rep 20 a justice of the Inferior do hereby certify that the above named David Patton is a man of good character and is entitled to due faith and credit June 14 th 1833
J. M. Rep 20
State of South Carolina } York District }
I Andrew M c Whorter Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the District aforesaid do certify that J. M. Rep 20 whose attestation & certificate appears above is now at the time of attesting and certifying an Acting Justice of the Inferior in the District aforesaid and full faith & credit is due & ought to be given to his Official acts as such. I further that David Patton whose signature appears above is a man of veracity & entitled to good credit given under my hand & seal of Office at York Court House
Andrew M c Whorter 666/86
June 24 th 1833

State of South Carolina
York District
Personally came William Barron and made oath that in the year 1779, he was a soldier in company with William Clark under the command of Col. Moffett and Capt John Henderson at Orangeburg State of South Carolina in this tour he the said Clark served as a volunteer three months sworn to and subscribed this 13 th day of November 1833 - before me
his William Barron Mark
J. M. Martin
J. M. Ex Officio
I Julius M. Martin A Justice of the Peace Ex Officio in the District aforesaid do certify that William Barron whose Affidavit appears above is a creditable person and his Affidavit is entitled to full credit. Given under my hand this 15 th day of November 1833.
J. M. Martin
J. M. Ex Officio
State of South Carolina
York District
I Andrew M c Whorter Clerk
of the Court of Common Pleas for the District aforesaid do certify that Julius M. Martin whose Certificate and Attestation appears above is and was at the time of certifying and attesting the same an Acting Justice of the Peace Ex Officio in the District aforesaid & full faith and credit is due & ought to be given to his Official Acts as such. Given under my hand & Seal of Office at York Court House this 15 th day of November 1833.
Andrew M c Whorter 66,6/86

State of South Carolina
York District } I Alexander Akin a Justice of the Peace in the District aforesaid do certify that Edward Studman whose Affidavit appears attached to the Declaration of William Clark for a Pension is a credible person and his Affidavit is entitled to Credit. Given under my hand Nov 13 th 1833 A Akin Jp
State of South Carolina York District }
I Andrew McWhorter Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the District aforesaid do certify that A. Akin whose Certificate appears above is and was at the time of certifying an Acting Justice of the Peace in the District aforesaid and full faith and Credit is due and ought to be given to his Official Act as such
Given under my hand and Seal of Office at York Court House This 15 th day of November 1833.
McWhorter 666/106
State of South Carolina York District }
Personally came William Clark and made Oath that when he states in his declaration that he served about three months and in another place about six weeks that the time served at each time was not less than is therein stated. Sworn to & Subscribed Nov 15 th 1833.
J. M. Martin Qua Ex officio
William Clark

We George Davis and Gassany Wilson residing in York District S.C. hereby certify that we are well acquainted with William Clarke who has subscribed and sworn to the within declaration, that we believe him to be sixty two years of age, that he is resided and believed in the neighborhood where he renders to have been a soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the day and date as above.
George Davis
G. Wilson
G. Wilson
J. Williams & Martin, One of the Associate Judges for the State aforesaid do hereby declare my opinion, after full investigation, and after putting the interrogatory prescribed by the War department, that the above named Applicant was a Revolutionary soldier and served as he states. I further certify that George Davis & Gassany Wilson who have signed the above certificates are residents of the district and State aforesaid and that their statement is entitled to credit.
Given under my hand this 16 Oct. 1832
W. D. Martin
Presiding Judge
I Andrew W. Whorter clerk of the Court of Common Pleas do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of William Clarke for a pension. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal of Office this 24 th day of October in the year of our Lord one Thousand eight Hundred and thirty two and in the fifty seventh year of the Independence of the United States of America.
Whorter 666/56

South Carolina } York District }
Personally appeared Mr. Clark within a declaration before me & made oath that by reason of old age and the enfeeblement of memory he cannot recollect positively as to the the precise length of his service but according to the best of his recollection his service was not less than the period mentioned below and in the following grades, for eleven months as a private militia soldier in 1778 for three weeks under the command of Capt. Robert Thompson, in 1779 for six weeks under the command of Genl. Sumpter & Col. Lee, the last mentioned year three months under the command of Col. [blank] & Capt. John Hunderwood. In 1781 three months under the command of Capt. Hunderwood at Eutaw. In 1780 for three months under Genl. Sumpter & Capt. John Cunningham and in the last mentioned service was in the battle at the Fish Dam Ford and at Black Stock that he has no documentary evidence of any of his service nor can he prove it by any living witness except by the affidavits hereto attached that he could not produce in fact a discharge to testify to his being nonpayment sworn to by me and acquainted with him.
June 14th 1833 } J. M. Ross
William Clark
William Clark Spencer for Pension
State of South Carolina } York District }
I Andrew M c Whorter Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the District aforesaid do certify that J. M. Ross, whose attestation appears to the above Affidavit is & was at the time of attesting the same an Acting Justice of the Peace in the District aforesaid and full faith & credit is due & ought to be given to his Official acts as such Given under my hand & Seal of Office at York Court House the 15 th day of June 1833.
Andrew M c Whorter 666/36

State of South Carolina York District }
Personally appeared before me Edward Steadman and being duly swor- n saith that he was a soldier of the Revolution and well recollects William Clarke as such. that they did duty together about three months un- der Genl Sumter - passed from York to Sumter Mile in Newberry, where they were discharged, finally in York
R. Davidson
his Edward D Steadman mark
South Carolina York District } G. M. Ross a justice of the Quorum do hereby certify that R. Davidson, before whom the above affidavit was made is since dead and that Edward Steadman who made the same is not residing in this neighborhood and is unknown to me & therefore cannot certify as to his credibility June 14 th 1833
G. M. Ross

South Carolina York District I, Andrew M c Whorter Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the District aforesaid do certify that R Davison whose attestation appears to the within affidavit was at the time of attesting the same an acting Justice of the peace in the District aforesaid and full faith and credit is due and ought to be given to his Official Acts as such Justice under my hand and Seal of Office Feb 24 th A.D. 1832
Andrew M c Whorter Clerk
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A. N. Y.

624 South Carolina Sarah Clark widow of W m Clark who was a Private in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 26 Dollars 99 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1844. 18 Dec r .
Certificate of Pension issued the 16 th day of October 1849 and sent to
G. M. Williams Yorkville S C Carolina.
[Act of JUNE 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 2 Page 164 3

This Indenture Made this 10 th Day of March one thousand seven Hundred and Ninety four Between James Thomson of the State of Georgia Oglethorpe County of the one part & W m Clark of the State of South Carolina York County of the Other part Witnesseth that the S d James Thomson for & in Consideration of the sum of twenty five pounds Sterling Money to him in hand paid by the S d W m Clark the receipt Whereof the S d James Thomson doth hereby acknowledge he the S d James Thomson hath granted Bargained & Sold Aliened & Con- =firmed & by these presents doth grant Bargain and Sell Alien and Confirm unto the S d W m Clark his heirs and assigns for ever all that Messuage tenement & plantation tract or parcel of land situate lying & being in the County of York & State of South Carolina on the Waters of Alligsons Creek beginning at Black oak Joseph Clarks corner on the side of a branch & running With his line N 3 West crossing the branch 152 poles to White oak the  the corner thence with his other line N 45 E 120 poles to hickory about 2 poles from John Rees corner thence S 45 E 94 poles to two hickorys on S d  other line thence With S d line E 130 pole to hickory then by a direct course to the beginning — Containing by Computation 150 acres be the same more or less Being a tract of land granted by Patent to Archibald Thomson Being Date one thousand seven hundred sixty eight the twenty Eight of April and and also all trees under Woods Sticks Commons pastures profits commodities advantages heredita- ments Ways Waters & appurtenances whatsoever to the S d mes- suage & Lands above mentioned belonging or any Wise appertaining & also the Reversion & Remainders Reversions & Remainders Bequests & services of the S d premises & of every part thereof & all the estate right title interest claim & demand whatsoever of him the S d James Thomson of in & to the S d messuage tenement plantation & premises aforesaid & every part thereof To have and to hold the S d Messuage or tenement and all & singular the premises above mentioned & every part thereof with the Appurtenances unto the S d W m Clark his heirs and assigns to the only proper use & behoof of the S d W m Clark his heirs & assigns for ever & the S d James Thomson for him and his heirs and assigns the S d Messuage or tenement and premises and every part thereof Against him and his heirs

And against all & every Other person & persons whatsoever to the said Wm Clark his heirs & assigns shall & will warrant and for ever defend by these Presents In Witness Whereof the Said James Thompson have hereunto set his hand & Affixed his Seal the day and year at first written
Signed Sealed & Delivered James Thompson Esq.
In Presence of Joseph Clark
Andrew Carr Garret Freeland
II

South Carolina
York District personally appeared Amzi Clark & made oath that he is the son of William Clark & Sarah Clark, formerly Sarah Boyles - that said William Clark is now dead and the said Sarah is an applicant to the United States for a Pension as the widow of said William Clark - Deponent further states that he is acquainted with the hand-writing of said William Clark - and that the paper hereto attached marked A, B, Y, is in the hand-writing of said William the whole of it, dates & figures, except the letters A, B, Y marked on the back of it - he further states that said William Clark made the entries on said papers, as a memorandum of the births & ages of the children of him & said Sarah - and that said memorandum was made more than twenty years ago - deponent recollects distinctly of having seen it as far back as twenty years or more, and he further states that he has seen it frequently since - Deponent further states that even since he was capable of understanding the nature of such papers, he has seen among the land-papers of said William Clark, the paper hereto attached marked J. - he has seen it repeatedly and has no doubt it bears the true date. Sworn to & subscribed before me July, 11 th 1849.
James Jefferys Magistrate
Amzi Clark

South Carolina } York District }
I James Key Kendal Esq. of the Court of Common Pleas for the District aforesaid hereby certify that James Jeffery whose signature appears to the foregoing affidavit is true at the time of his taking the same an acting magistrate for the District and that full faith & credit are due to his official acts as such - in testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of my office at office in Yorkville this 11 th day of July 1849.
James Key Kendal Esq. Esq. Esq.
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State of South Carolina,
York District } Personally appeared Catherine Date Widow of James Date deceased, before me James Jefferys one of the Magistrates in and for the said District, and made oath before me, that she is personally acquainted with Sarah Clark Widow of William Clark late of the said District deceased, and has been acquainted with her the said Sarah Clark before her marriage to the said William Clark, and that after this deponent was married to her late husband James Date th she lived in the same neigh- -hood and within three miles of the residence of the said William and Sarah Clark for a number of years cannot say how long, Deponent says that her second child was born on the sixth day of January one thousand seven hundred and ninety four, and that she has a distinct recollection that the said William and Sarah Clark's first child named Joseph was born about the same time, Deponent further says that she recollects the time when the said William and Sarah Clark were married, she was not at the marriage, she heard it spoken of at the time, says that the said William and Sarah Clark lived together as man and wife and was recognized as such, and that they the said William and Sarah Clark raised a large family of children, Deponent further says that she has resided during the last thirty one years within about four miles from the residence of the said Sarah Clark.
Sworn to and subscribed
July 7th 1829
Before me James Jefferys Magistrate
Catherine her  to Date mark

South Carolina
York District
} Personally appeared Sarah Clark, widow of William Clark dec and made oath that she has a distinct recollection that she was married to said William Clark in the year 1792 - and she recollects it from the fact that in the following year her oldest child Joseph Clark was born - She has always believed that said Joseph Clark was born on 4 th or 5 th July 1793 - he being born on the night of the said 4 th or morning of said 5 th between dark & day light - But more than twenty years ago, her husband, the said William Clark set down the ages of their children on a loose piece of paper which is now in existence, and on that memorandum he enters the birth of Joseph the eldest child as 5 June 1793 - she believes that her husband by mistake put June for July - but in this she may be mistaken - Deposition further says that she was married in the Fall of the year & she remembers well that she & her husband did not move to themselves until the following Spring, when they moved to a house which had been built by one James Thompson - Said Thompson had a grant from the State for a part of the land claimed by him, but for that part on which the house was built, he had none - he had entered it as vacant land, but had not perfected the proceedings so as

secures a Grant - Thomson lived in the State of Georgia, and Joseph Clark the Father of deponent's husband was the agent of Thomson to sell said land - William Clark contracted to buy Thomson's claims to said lands & went into possession the Spring after his marriage as aforesaid - his deed was then executed, but his husband procured a Grant for the land which had never been granted - and in the following year, just about a year from the time they moved on the land as above stated, Thomson came from Georgia & executed a deed for the balance of the land. Said deed is in existence, she has examined it and finds the date of its execution to be 10 th March 1794 - she is certain distinctly remembers that her oldest child Joseph Clark was born after the purchase by her husband of Thomson's lands and before Thomson made the deed already mentioned. She further states that her oldest child was born about nine months after her marriage - She further states that there is no record of the births of her children, but that made on a loose slip of paper by her husband as already stated, and that he made said memorandum between Twenty & thirty years ago - and she so recollects because her husband made it for the purpose of having a similar memorandum printed at a printing office then in existence at Yorkville being the first printing office ever

established at Yorkville so far as she is informed - Sworn to & subscribed July 11 th 1849 Before me James  James  Jefferys  James  magistrate  magistrate
James Jefferys  James  magistrate  magistrate
South Carolina York District
I James Key Kendal Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for York District. South Carolina hereby certify that James Jefferys before whom the foregoing affidavits were made is true at the time of his taking the same an acting magistrate for the District aforesaid and that full faith & credit are due to his official acts as such - and I further certify that the two signatures purporting to be his is genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of my office at Yorkville 11 th July 1849.
J. Key Kendal 6/6/49