Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 18356, Joseph Cosnahan, N.C.

SERVICE
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Cosnahan, Joseph
NUMBER _____
S. 18356
CONTENTS
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South Carolina 1355
Joseph Cosnahan of Barnwell in the State of S.C. who was a Pirate in the Cinquiens comm'd by Captain Punsun of the H.G.B. commanded by Col. Farmer in the M.C.A. time for 15 months
Inscribed on the Roll of S.C. at the rate of 50 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1834.
Certificate & Pension issued the 11 th day of March 1838 and Sept. 21. 1840. Not by Col. Littleton P.O. S.C.
Arrears to the 14th of Sept 1837 $325.00 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4. Mar 38. 25.00 $350.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by M. Addison Clerk, Book 6 Vol. 6 Page 66

The Declaration of Joseph Cosnahan a Citizen of Barnwell District S. Carolina made to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed 2d of June 1832.
The said Joseph Cosnahan being first duly sworn according to Law testifies and says - That he was born in the County of Granville N. Ca. on the 25th day of March 1758 - That he performed the following Tours of duty in the War of the Revolution, as will more fully appear by reference to the annexed Certificates and discharges.
In the year 1779 he was called into service, under the command of Capt. Micajah Bullock, and marched to Eno's Creek and there served for the space of Three months. as will appear by the annexed discharge. marked A. His next service was at Charleston for the space of Six months in a Company commanded by Capt. Richard Ransom - as will more fully appear by the annexed Discharge signed by John Lowry Lieut. Col. of the 2d North Ca. Reg: of Militia - dated Charleston. (Marked B.) His third Tour of duty was under the command of Col. Thomas Harmer as will appear by reference to the annexed Discharge signed by him and dated November 18th: 1781. His fourth Tour of duty was under the command of Col. Thomas Owen, as will appear by the annexed Discharge (Marked C.) dated Novr 16th 1781.

In addition to the service specified in the annexed dis- charges he declares that he rendered other service which his memory will not allow him to detail - In conclusion he prays that the annexed dis- charges may be taken as evidence of his services in the Revolution - and that he may have the benefit of the act of the 20 th of June 1832 extended to him -
Joseph Cosnahan  Cosnahan
South Carolina Barnwell District
This person personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace Joseph Cosnahan a very old and respectable citizen of Barnwell District who subscribed and swore to the foregoing declaration in due form of law. I also certify that Mr. Cosnahan is a man of respectability and I have no doubt that the annexed certificates of his Revolutionary services are genuine. I also certify that his age and infirmities have deprived him of the power of writing as will appear by the effort he has made to sign his name to this his declaration.
Given under my hand and seal this 28 th day of December 1837
A. P. Aldrich J.P.

South Carolina Barnwell District } I do hereby certify that Alfred P. Aldrich who hath subscribed the foregoing Certificate is a Justice of the Peace for the District aforesaid; and that all due faith and credit are and ought to be given to his attestation, as such.
Given under my hand and the Seal of the Court at Barnwell Court House, the 30 th day of December 1837.
Osman D. Allen, Clerk of Barnwell District

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., 8-31 , 19 22
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Wm. Coomahan 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. 818356
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     ending June 23, 1779 3 Mos. Pvt. Micajah Bullock ✓ NC   ending April 1780 6 Mos. Rich'd. Ransom Lt. Col. Geo. Lacey   ending Mar. 12, 1781 3 Mos. ✓ Thos. Farmer   ending Nov. 16, 1781 ✓ ✓ Thos. Owen  
Battles engaged in, None stated Residence of soldier at enlistment, Not stated Date of application for pension, Dec. 28, 1837- al. Residence at date of application, Barnwell Dist. D. C. Age at date of application, 6 Mar. 25, 1758 in Granville Co., NC. Remarks: No fam. data
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

Charles Town Garrison - This may certify that Joseph Copleham has faithfully served his Master J. G. in the Expedition to the Southward in the Second Carolina Reg't of Artillery Battery North Barnes's Battery - Henceforth the said Copleham is discharged this day of April 1788 John Lowry Major Carolina Artillery Battery

Joseph Crenshaw
S. H. 18306 N. C.
Merlin B

State of South Carolina Granville County
that Joseph Grubbs have served under me as a substitute soldier at Cross Creek three months some letter given under my hand this 20th Day of June 1863
This may Certify
that Joseph Grubbs have served under me as a substitute soldier at Cross Creek three months some letter given under my hand this
20th Day of June 1863 Maj. J. B. Butts Col.

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March the 12 th 1781
High Rockford
This may certify Joseph Brooksham hath served his time of three months in the Militia Service under the Command of Col. Thos. Farmer hereby Discharged
Chas. Gurney

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Joseph Levensham S. J. 18.356 N. 6.
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Compe Racah hint November 16th 1781 This is to certify that Joseph Coonahan has saved no power of attorney in the matter of the with the general Buttle giving him under his hand. Wm. Owen

Joseph Coonan
S. S. 1836
R. C.
W. N. H.
D.

34.370
Joseph Cornahaw NC
Allau 2 1/2 m pm $ 50 per am.
R W Mosby Esq Littleton P.O NC

State of South Carolina } Barnwell District }
This day personally appeared before me William W. Williams Esqr and made oath in due form of law that he has long known Joseph Cosnahan now applying for a Pension. That he has seen the Discharges annexed to his declaration long since in his possession and he is firmly persuaded that they are genuine. He also testifies that Joseph Cosnahan is an old and very respectable Citizen of Barnwell District and that his statements are entitled to full credit.
Given under my hand and seal this 28 th Day of Decr 1837.
Wm W Williams
South Carolina } Barnwell District }
This day personally appeared before me A. P. Aldrich a Justice of the Peace William W. Williams a Citizen of Barnwell District & made oath in due form of law to the above affidavit. I also certify that Mr Williams is a gentleman of the highest respect- ability and that due faith & credit is and should be given to his statements.
Given under my hand & seal this 28 day of December 1837.
A. P. Aldrich Q. J.

South Carolina Barnwell District
I do hereby certify unto all whom it may concern that Alfred P. Aldrich Esq. who hath subscribed the foregoing affidavit and Certificate of Mr. Wm. H. Williams, and the following one of the Reverend Mr. John Galloway, is a Justice of the Peace for the district aforesaid, and that all due faith and credit are and ought to be given to his att- estations as such.
In it in further Testimony of the truth hereof, I have signed my name and affixed my Seal of Office at Barnwell Court House
The 30 th day of December 1837
Osman D. Allen, Clerk of Barnwell District

State of South Carolina } Barnwell District }
The affidavit of the Reverend John Galloway a resident minister of The Gospel residing in Barnwell District, who being duly sworn testafies and says that he has known Mr Joseph Cosnahan for a series of years. That he is a very old and respectable citizen, and any statement made by him is intitled in the belief of this affiant to full credence.
Given under my hand and seal this 28 th day of December 1837. John Galloway
from before me this 28. Dec r 1837 A. S. Albrichs L. G.
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War Department Pension Office Feb. 2. 1838
Sir,
I herewith return the papers in the case of Joseph Cosnahan, with my letter of the 30 th ult o . The Secy of War, to whom I referred the matter, made an endorsement on the letter of the Hon. Mr. Elmore in the following words:
"No doubt is entertained of the character of Mr. Alitick, nor of the fact that the manner of taking the testimony was as fair as if it had been taken before the Court. But the certificate does not conform to the rule, and it would be a dangerous precedent to depart from it in any case. If Mr. Alitick, who certifies that the applicant can with difficulty write his name, from his age and infirmities, had certified that from the same causes he could not attend the Court, there would have been no difficulty, and the regulation, which is well known to the parties acting for the claimant, would have been complied with."
No other objection appears to exist in this case. All the papers must be returned to this Office when the amendment shall have been made.
I am respectfully
Your Obek. Servt.
J. L. Edwards
R. H. Mosby, Esq. Present

R. H. Mosby Littleton P.O N.C

State of South Carolina Barnwell District
The affidavit of William W. Williams of Barnwell District, who being duly sworn according to law, testifies and says, that he has known for many years Mr. Cromahan now applying for a Pension. This deponent is fully impressed from his knowledge of the mental as well as physical infirmity of Mr. Cromahan that a journey of 33 miles to Barnwell Court House would not only be attended with great difficulty to him, but evidently endanger his health if not his life. This deponent also knows that Mr. Cromahan is subject to fits and is constantly attended by some person to take care of him.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 14th day of February 1838
W. W. Williams

State of South Carolina Barnwell District
Be it known that on the 14th day of February 1838, before the undersigned a Justice of the Peace in and for the said District, personally appeared the Wm W. Williams signer of the affidavit in the foregoing page and made oath that the facts therein stated are true and correct. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year above mentioned.
A. P. Aldrich
South Carolina Barnwell District
Esq.
I do hereby certify, unto all whom it may concern, that Alfred P. Aldrich Esq. who hath subscribed the above Certificate is a Justice of the Peace for the District and State aforesaid, and that all due faith and credit are and ought to be given to his attestation as such.
Given under my hand and the seal of the Court at Barnwell C t House, the 15 th day of February in the year of our Lord 1838.
Osmond D. Allen Clerk of Barnwell District.

R. H. Mosby Littleton P.O N.C

Augusta, Isa 21 st Aug. 1923
Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C. Gentlemen:
Will you please give me all the informa- tion you can concerning the War record (Revolutionary War) of Joseph Cosnahan, who enlisted from North Carolina, under Capt. Micajah Bullock. He applied for his pension Dec. 28 th 1837, from Barn- well District

He was born Mar 25-175-8 in Granville Co., North Carolina.
Respt.
(Miss) Bertha Knight. 513 Telfair St Augusta Ga.

Department of The Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:-
Please write me all information you have of Joseph Cosnahan of Barnwell District, South Carolina.
He died at what is

now known as Aiken, South Carolina.
Will appreciate same very much.
Sincerely, Mrs. J. E. Watson Blackville, S. C.
He served his country in the Revolutionary War.
July 26, 1922.

P 18356
INVALID.
1922, Aug. 31 knit to Mrs. J. E. Watson -- En.
1923 Oct. 8. Knit. Alice B. Wright. aw.
File No. 18,336
Joseph Brennan
Pin Rev. Mrs
Act: June 7 th '32
Index: — Vol. 1 , Page 445
[Arrangement of 1870.]