Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 9133, William Carter, N.C. Va.

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barter, William
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12.339 Virginia
William Carter — of Monroe in the State of Vir who was a P s — in the — commanded by Captain — of the Reg t commanded by Col. Boyer — in the Va — ★ time for 1.0 new units —
★ Records completed Dec. 6 1902
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 33 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 22 d day of Ap r 33 and Smith John Hutchinson (cl) Union — 1 00
Bears to the 4th of March 1833 66.66 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Sept — 16.66
83.32
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded, by Nathaniel Rice Clerk, Book E Vol. 6 Page 4
Lib. Agent drop'd Oct. 21 1835 " Mr. Matelchier " " " Col. A. Shanklin Jan 21 1836 " Secretary of War
Dec 19 1837 to Mr. W. Kelly Jan 31 1838 " P er Ag t . payl. when co d to H. A. Pierce 14 March 1838 sum age 30 1838
Letter to 3 d Auditor 20. July 1838 do to J. J. Gray 30 " " P er Ag t 30 July 1838
Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 6 th April 1838 from 4 Sept 1835 to 4 Sept 1837. Agent notified 1. Aug 1838.
Letter to J. W. Kelly & Pension Ag t 14 Dec 1838
Letter to Ag t Oct 21 1835 in case Robt Nicholson 86433

At Monroe February Court 1883
State of Virginia Monroe County ss.
On this 28 th day of February 1883 personally appeared in open Court before the County Court of Monroe now sitting William Carter a resident in the County of Monroe and State of Virginia aged seventy, three years who being first duly sworn according to law took an oath and 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 United States under the following named officers and served as here in stated; He enlisted in Albemarle County, Va in the month of September 1778 in a Company commanded by Capt. John Grayson of said County and State aforesaid who marched him to Staunton Virginia City where he was put under the Command of Capt. Alexander Henderson and Col. Dyer. After about ten days delay at Staunton he was marched from there under the officers just named direct to old Fort Red Stone and from there he was taken to Fort McIntosh where he remained about a month and then he was marched to Fort St. Lawrence on the Ohio. At Fort St. Lawrence he was put under Col. Gibson the Commandant of the fort. After staying at Fort St. Lawrence about two months he was marched back to Fort McIntosh under the command of Capt. Henderson where he continued until the five months expired the time he enlisted for. When he received a written discharge from Capt. Henderson which discharge was burnt several years ago when he had the misfortune to have his house burnt. After his discharge from the army he returned to Albemarle City and in the year 1780 he moved to Burke County in North Carolina and about the first of June 1780 he volunteered his services in a Company of Mounted Riflemen commanded by Capt. Moore. He went to go against the Tories who had assembled at Ramsour's Mills. He was marched by Capt. Moore to Ramsour's Mills where they arrived the morning after the Tories had been defeated. The next morning he was marched to different parts of the state wherever

they could hear of the Tories, being upon a road. Capt. Hess' Company was under the command of Col. Cleveland of Wilks County, North Carolina. They were kept scouring the country until about the first of September when they were encamped near the Court House of Wilks County, N.C. Then here they were marched on towards Kings Mountain in South Carolina on the waters of Broad river they met with a detachment of about 400 men commanded by Col. William Campbell who took the command of Col. Cleveland and his own forces and marched them on direct for Kings Mountain where it was reported the British and Tories were collected to the number of twelve hundred or upwards under the command of General Ferguson. Then Col. Campbell arrived (about 3 o'clock) in the evening of the 24 th September with all his force and immediately gave the enemy battle. After an engagement of upwards of three hours, the Americans succeeded in killing about a hundred and taking eight or nine hundred prisoners. The Commander of the Tories (British General Ferguson) was killed in the engagement. The morning after the battle he was marched back to Burke County, N. Carolina, where he again received a written discharge from Capt. James Shepherd under whose command he had been placed a few days previous to the battle of Kings Mountain.
This discharge was burnt at the same time that his first discharge above named was burnt. The whole time that he was in the revolutionary war engaged in the service of his country was about ten months. Five months he served as an enlisted soldier in a Company of Riflemen, and five months he served as a volunteer in a Company of mounted riflemen. He has no documentary evidence nor does he know of any person whose testimony he can procure, who can testify to his services. He was born in Albemarle County, Va. on the 2 nd day of April 1760 but has no record of his age. He lived since the revolutionary war ten or eleven years in Burke County, N. Carolina. He then moved

to N o and rolled in Greenbrier County, that part of which now forms the County of Monroe where he has lived since since. He is known in his present neighborhood to Patrick Connolly Andrew Miller George Nickell James Boyd and Robert Campbell who can testify as to his character for veracity and their belief of his services as a soldier of the Revolution. He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity, except the present and declares his name is not on the pension roll of the Agency of any State. Given to and Subscribed his William Mark Carles the day & year aforesaid.
We William Adair a Clergyman residing in the County of Monroe, and Patrick Connolly residing in same County hereby certify that we are well acquainted with William Carles who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be seventy three years of age; that he is reputed & believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion.
Given to and Subscribed
William Adair Patrick Connolly
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 William Adair who signed the preceding certificate is a Clergyman resident in the said County and that Patrick Connolly who has also signed the same is a resident in the said County, (Monroe) and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I John Hutchinson Jr Clerk of the court of Monroe do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of William Carles for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office this 27 th day of February 1833 for the 57 th year of the Common wealth.
John Hutchinson Jr Clerk

No 229.49 William Carter W.
Admiral as a pirate 10 months — $3383
Boyer
John Hutchinson Clerk Monroe Co Court. W. Union

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
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. Those 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 Carter Moore over County
   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.     Enlisted Sept 1778. 3 Private Capt Grayson Col Boyer None N.C. Aged 73. Burke County, N.C. Traditionary   June 1780 N.C. Burke County, N.C.   Volunteer afterman 5 Sgt Cleveland Kings Mountain S.C. N.C.  
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 and State, Territory or District A. B. a resident (b) of in the county of 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 A. B. Sworn to 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 (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, if it 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 subject.
If the original discharge or commission cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration (l) and he will endeavor to procure other evidence or non-proved to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the determination of the 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 he 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 declarant must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every declarant 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 [j] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [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. }
Dyer Castor Exam Clerk

H. G. ance
Rev. H. G.
9/33 INVALID.
Apl. 1, 1903 - His Martha Gilbert Prin Keokuk Iowa card catalogue 1913 Sept. 10 Hict. to Mrs. H. J. McDonald, letter in file 16,757 George Darden &
No. 9/33
William Bates
Pi Beta Phi
Act: June 1 st 32
Vol. 1 et Page 59
[Arrangement of 1870.]

William Gault.
Stearns County -
There is an error in the one. whether intention or or not I cant say - the man seems honest and such I understand to be his character.
- Mr. Putnam's troops can be discharged and left Fort McIntosh in December about the 20 th but it is the fact as derived from a German like I have seen and who served in their campaign.
W. G. Gault

15-555-00410 William Garton — (10th Reg. Va. Troops.) I the undersigned William Garton, make this, following, re- declaration of my Revolutionary services to wit,
I am in my 75 th yr. of age - am a native of Albemarle county in during the United States. I moved with my father to Rock county North Carolina
In the year 1778, I enlisted in Albemarle county Va. for five months, or during Mr. McIntosh's expedition. - I was enlisted by Capt. Grayson, and marched with him to Staunton Va. my self with him or for other reason of Capt. Grayson's company was left by him at Staunton & then Capt. McIntosh's company was from Staunton - on a Friday, Capt. McIntosh came on to Staunton - I marched with his company across the Alleghany Mountains by Red Stone old Fort. to Fort Pitt McIntosh's. I joined Genl. McIntosh's army and marched with it to Fort Laurens, and then back to Fort McIntosh. We started about the first of Sept. 1778, but I can't say positively when we were discharged, but I think about the last of February or first of March - three companies went out at the same time -
I think it was in the year 1780, and after moving to North Carolina as before stated - (in June.) I volunteered as a private man - joined Capt. Lee's company of Cavalry, we went from Rock county to Ramsour's Mills, then about and through the country where we were constantly engaged collecting together, was at least five months in the service -
W. Kelly wrote my declaration - Sept. 13, 1835 W. Kelly William Garton mark

No Exam July 31.

Treasury Department,
Second Comptroller's Office,
July 28. 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 Carter a Pensioner on the Roll of the Richmond, Va Agency, at the rate of thirty three Dollars and thirty three Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832 has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of Sept. 1835 to the 4 th Sept. 1837
Respectfully, yours,
William E. Parrish Comptroller
To the Commissioner of Pensions, Present.

Nicholas C. H. ... Jan. 13th ...
12 1/2
John M. Kelley Esqr
Postmaster of ...
Leesburg Greenbrier Va
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Summersville Jan. 12th 1838
I received the letter of Sec M c Crumple A Pennett secretary of War, stating that my name is not found on Captain Moses Guest's list And also your note appended to it requesting me to give you a Statement of all my services in the Revolution "under what officers I served and at what times" In compliance with your request. I herewith send you the following Statements:
In the first place. I enlisted in September, 1778, in Captain John Grayson's company of Virginia Militia said company rendezvoused in Staunton Augusta County Virginia and marched to the River Ohio under the command of said Captain Grayson and Col William Bowyer and camped, assisted to build fort McIntosh, staid at said fort, about two or three weeks, and then marched to fort Laurence, about 70 miles further on: at at the latter place we were com- manded by Col Gibson from the last mentioned place then came back to fort McIntosh and were discharged some time in the month of Feb y following. embracing a period of about five Months.
In the second place. In, 1780, about the first of June I volunteered into Captain Moses Guest's company of cavalry, of North Carolina and went on to Ramsey's Mills, in the edge of South Carolina and continued under the command of said Guest until about the first of September, at which time I was transferred, with several others, to Captain James Shappard's company of cavalry and with him to the Battle of Kings Mountain, and returned

with some prisoners (say about 900) to the Moravian town, then we separated the tory from the British prisoners and took the latter to the Virginia line or thereabouts, at which time the Virginia troops took charge of them. And Captain Sheppard's company were discharged and consequently I was with the rest of them. Being at least seventy miles from home.
In consequence of my being transferred from Guest's company, to Captain Sheppard's. It is probable my name appears on Sheppard's roll of men to King's Mountain, Instead of on Guest's roll there I think my name will only found if Capt Sheppard's roll of Light Horsemen to King's Mountain can be found by the Secretary of War
N.B.
The officers in command at the Battle of King's Mountain were the following
 Genl Campbell Com d in chief  Col Cleveland  Capt James Sheppard  with several others whom I cannot now recollect 
Sir
I expect you will do your best, to procure my pension for me, and for your endeavors accept my grateful thanks
I remain your old friend
William Cartwright

Nicholas C. Murray Feb 24th
12 1/2
per mail John M Kelly Esq Levisburg vac

Nicholas Court house Va February 22 nd 1838
Dear Sir I do hereby certify that I served during the Revolutionary War, under Captain Moses Guest which Company formed a part of the Regiment commanded by Colonel William Campbell from North Carolina and Colonel Cleveland also commanded the said Regiment a part of the time we marched from Wilkes County North Carolina to Ramsows Mill from thence we were marched to Kings Mountain during which march I was transferred to a Company Command- ed by Captain James Shepherd on whose Roll perhaps my name may appear. I was in the Battle of Kings Mountain and fought under Captain Shepherd I served under both these Captains in all five months or upwards - from Kings Mountain I was detailed to guard the prisoners taken in that Battle to the Virginia Line at which place I was discharged by the officer in Command which discharge was consumed by fire - while under the Command of Cap t Guest  Thomas Ferguson was the Lieutenant of Guest - Thompson  Epperson was orderly Sergeant - Michael Israel  C. Ross  James Ferguson James Sailor - were my Mesmates in part - when transferred to Cap t James Shepherd - Williams was our Lieutenant - Richard Sorrels was orderly Sergeant - Richard Sorrels George Carter Joel Kirby - who are all that I now recollect of my Mesmates I enlisted under General McIntosh or rather John Grayson for five months against the Indians on whose Roll my name will be found
The names understood, are after Capt. Spence's roll. W.H.S.

14555_00410 we marched from the County of Albemarle in Virginia we Randevouzed at Staunton Virginia and marched from thence under Capt. upward Grayson to within ten Miles of Pittsburg Pennaylvania where we found head Quarters under General McIntosh from thence we marched to the Suscarawa River where we built a fort at which place we staid during the Winter and treated with the Indians at which place I received my discharge which was consumed by fire. This Service was performed in the year 1778 - The last Service was performed in the year 1780 as to Service I would refer you to my former declaration. I am unable to procure any additional Testimony as it is probable at so distant a period all those under whom I served - and those whom I served with, are now numbered with the Dead.
I am very Respectfully Your O bt Serv t .
William Carter
To
John M Kelly Esq r

Virginia: Nicholas County to wit:
Personally appeared William Carter senr late of Monroe County V a before me a justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid, and made oath that he had been placed on the pension roll in the year 1831 or 1832 and regularly drew a Pension of $ 333. per year from the Government of the United States until the 4 th day of September 1834 when his Pension was suspended - that James A. Shaulin Esq of Union Monroe County V a was his agent at the time his pension was suspended. Given under my hand this 7 th April 1838.
Teste
R. Hamilton
Nathan Hanna
J V
State of Virginia. Monroe County ss:
Personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid James A. Shaulin and made oath that he acted as agent for William Carter a part of the time for which he drew a pension and that the amount of pay allowed him was Thirty Three Dollars and Thirty Three Cents by Certificate bearing date at the War Office of the United States the 23 rd day of April 1833 commencing on the 4 th March 1831 that he regularly drew this amt. per Annum until some short time after the 4 th of March 1835. when he was stricken from the Pension list Roll given under my hand this 16 th day of April 1838
James A. Dunlop S. P.

John Hutchinson Jr, Clerk of the County Court of Monroe do hereby certify that James A Bunlap is a Justice of the peace as within, and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his, is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and Seal of Office at Union this 17 th day of April 1838 and in the 62 nd year of the Commonwealth J. Hutchinson Jr. Clerk

Mr M c ab Dec 14 Mr Evan
J. J. Evans Esq r
our Pensions
Washington City D. C.

Lewisburg Decr 8 th 1838
Dear Sir;
Enclosed is a Pension claim of Mrs. Carter of Nicholas County Va. I perceive it has been rejected by the Agent at Richmond. This is the 4 th one that has been sent back for the same claim as defective. I have supplied the omission of a Witness by signing it as it was done in my presence and I neglected witnessing it. The other defect in the enclosed is the appearance of the date altered in power of Attorney. It seems to me to be too slight an objection to merit a serious notice. There are two more dates in the same instrument corresponding and having no marks of alteration.
The reason why I am desirous of the present claim passing, is the exceedingly great distance the old man lives from here, his poverty, & inability to attend before justice, the frequent charges that he has paid, and his great want of aid now. It will not be possible to form another claim & power of Atty. before spring, in the mean time he must suffer. It is no possible interest to me and it is only in consequence of his deplorable condition that I ask that you will receive this and allow it. In reference to myself & my standing I refer you to the Hon. And. Berne now in Congress.
Yours respectfully
John W. Kelly

154555_00425 National
Free
Hon Joel R. Poinsett Secretary of War Washington City D.C.
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No 236 Jan 27 38
Pension Office
Mr. Sir:
Mr. Syl:
Louisburg Jan 22 1/38

14555-00425 Lewisburg Va Jany 22 d 1888
Sir;
I received of 29 th Ult stating that the name of Wm. Carter would not be found on Capt. Guests list of Cavalry at the Battle of King's Mountain. I immediately forwarded your letter to Mr. Carter, which would put him in possession of the principle obstacle to his obtaining a pension and I requested him to recapitulate his services in order to ascertain how it happened his name was not on Capt. Guests list. His letter I take the liberty of enclosing you, trusting that you will give it a perusal. It will be perceived, that Mr. Carter was transferred with others from Capt. Guests company of Cavalry to Capt. Jas. Sheppards company of Cavalry prior to the battle of King's Mountain. This accounts for his name not being found on Guests roll at that time.
I trust, Sir, you will have his case re-examined and, if possible and compatible with the rules and regulations of your Department, grant this old and very indigent Man a small pittance to support himself and wife. No man who knows him doubts, but that he served as he declares; and he is too destitute to travel to Georgia to see Capt. Guest and obtain his evidence.
In relation to the character of Wm. Carter Sr. I refer you to the Hon. Andrew Beirne of the House of Representatives of the U. S.
Yours respectfully
John W. Kelly.

Alleged to have been in Capt. Mungo Grant's Company in 1750. He has served with Battle of Rappahannock — out of service 5 mo — The original roll of Capt. Grant's Company (now of Lee) filed with his papers shows a term of 60 days in the Rappahannock expedition, and 76 days in that to Williamsburg. But the name of William Carter is not found under either head. Says he joined Capt. Grayson's Co. in McIntosh's Regt. in Sept. & served 5 mo — 1/2 This Exp n was about 20 yrs Dec 1775

Keokuk Ia, Mar. 14 th 1903 Department of the Interior; Pensions;
Under date of Feb. 6-1902 I inquired if land warrants were issued to Jacob Keithly et al. hoping to learn in this way if they served in the Rev. War.
Apr. 4 th 1902 received reply asking for the company and regiment in which they served, and for what purpose the inquiry is made.
I desire to become a D. A. R. and am also endeavoring to compile a correct record of the Gilbert family.
The following men are either paternal or maternal grandfathers and if possible I wish to learn who, if any served in the War of the Revolution - the War of 1812 - and the Mexican War and their company and regiment.

2 William Rossen Gilbert, born 1794. Logan Co Ky - believed to have served in 1812 also Mexican War.
His father, Samuel Gilbert, Logan Co. Ky. believed to have served in Rev. War.
Wm Carter of Spotsylvania Va. Rev. War.
Kenyon Carter his son, Bourbon Co. Ky.
War of 1812 under Gen. Harrison or Gen. Clay.
John Combs Bourbon Co. Ky. Rev. War.
Abner Barnard Ky. Rev. War.
Jacob Kettly and Casper Rowland of Penn. believed to have served in Rev. War.
Any information will be most thankfully received.
Very Respectfully Martha Gilbert Price 913 Concert St Keokuk Iowa.
Q.M and H. Div. 87390-120,55 No Samuel Gilbert.