Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S 39348, Thomas Cole, N.C.

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cole, Thomas
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151252 P
South Carolina
Thomas Cole
of _____ in the state of South Carolina who was a Sergt in the regiment commanded by Colonel Sumner of the N. Carolina line, for the term of 3 years
Inscribed on the roll of South Carolina at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 12 th of May 1819.
Certificate of Pension issued the 5 th of Octo 1819 and sent to James L. Guignard Clk of common pleas Columbia S.C.
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1819 $ 30. 22 Semi-ann. all'ce ending Janu: 1820 $ 48 $ 78. 22
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued
1822  Columbia South Carolina Resolution sent to Miss Buckelle Esq 20 May

South Carolina Richland District
Personally appeared before me Henry W. DeSaussure, one of the judges Senior Judge of the Court of Equity ————— for the State of said Thomas Cole who made oath that he was a soldier during the Rev- olutionary War, in the Company of Capt. William Caswell, He enlisted in the said Company, the first Company in the fifth Regiment North Carolina, com- manded by Col. Buncombe, he believes enlisted in the year 1776 and that he continued in the said Regiment until they were removed to South Carolina at Haddrell's Point, was then removed to the Northern States and was under the Command of Gen. Washington at Trenton and continued under the same until the 1780 - In which last year he was again removed to  to  wards Charleston S. Carolina and at Burn Coat Neck River, in South Carolina was discharged in term of enlistment being offered and that he fought in the battles of Mon- mouth, Brandy Wine, Germantown and several smaller fights - Also that after his said discharge he again served under Col. Abram Sheppard, then of

North Carolina, but now residing in the aforesaid District of Columbia, S. Carolina. and was under his command in the Company of Capt Harper, in North Carolina at the battle of Muscle Shell bridge. That he is now very poor and indigent, and has no a family of four children to support and no one to assist him. And that he is much in need of assistance from his country for a support, as he is unable to support himself.
Sworn before me } the 12 th May 1819 } Henry M c Desautour
Thomas Cole
I do hereby Certify that Thomas Cole, above- mentioned, who appeared before me, & swore to the above statement of facts, was an aged man, and upon a full examination, I am satisfied that the truth is substantially told in his affidavit; and I do myself give credit to his statement, & think that the Government may place reliance on it: and that said Thomas Cole, is in reduced circumstances, & in need of the support of Government. Henry M c Desautour Columbia, S. Carolina. } May 12 th 1819. — } Junior Judge of the Supreme Court of Equity in S. Carolina

South Carolina Columbia District
On this first day of March 1822 personally appeared in open Court, being a Court of Record for the said District, Thomas Cole, aged seventy nine years, resident in said District, who being first duly sworn according to law, Wrote on his oath declare that the ser- vice in the Revolutionary war was as follows: viz: That he enlisted in the 1776, in the first company (Capt. William Canwell) of the fifth regiment North Carolina Troops, commanded by Colonel Bur- roughs: that he served in said Regiment according to the terms of his enlistment for one year: that he afterwards en- listed in the same Regiment and served in the same for the space of eighteen months: at the expiration of which time (immediately after the battle of Sullivan's Island) the said Regiment was reduced and divided into two Regiments, and he this declarant was drafted into Capt. Robert Fenner's company in the second Regiment, Colonel Patten, that

company and that he served in said Regiment until the 8 th February 1780, at which time he obtained his discharge: That he afterwards volunteered his services and joined a militia company com- manded by Captain John Granger, in a Regiment then commanded by Colonel Abraham Sheppard in the State of North Carolina; and served therein until the end of the war in That he was at the battles of Moore's Creek, the battle at the head of Elk, at the battle of the Welsh track meeting house, at the battle of Whitey Creek, there at the battle of Redy creek, at the battle of Brandy wine: afterwards at the battle of Germantown; after- wards at the battle of Red Bank, and in various skirmishes. That he applied for, and obtained a pension certificate of eight dollars per month up to the 4 th March 1820. And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18 th day of March 1818: and that I have not since that time, by gift, sale, or in any other manner, disposed of my pro- perty or any part thereof, with in-

tent so to administer it as to bring myself within the provisions of an Act of Colo- gress entitled an "Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary war" passed on the 18 th day of March 1818: - and that I have not had nor had any one in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts or debts due me, nor have I any in- come other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed viz:
  1 Bed ~~~~~  valued at - $15: -    1 Baw saw & other tools ~~~~~  10: -    Household and kitchen furniture ~  5: -     30: -  
And this declarant further states, that he is a house carpenter by trade, but is unable to work at his trade on account of his age and infirmities: - that he has two children alive, both daughters one about 20 years old: the other 18 years old: the eldest is married but is poor: that he lives with her and is maintain- ed from their small income: -
Sworn to before me and declared in open Court this 1 st March 1822 Henry W m DePauw Judge in Equity  Thomas Cole

I certify that from the evidence pro- duced to me, I am of opinion that the value of the property of the above named de- ceased Thomas Cole, in the above schedule annexed is thirty dollars and no more; and that he stands in need of assistance from his coun- try.
Henry W. De Saussure
1 st March 1822.
In regard to Equity
South Carolina Columbia Dist.
J. Thomas T. Willison
Commissioner of the Court of Equity, of said District, do hereby certify that the foregoing oaths and the schedule thereto annexed are truly copied from the original schedule, filed in my office as a record: And I do further certify that it is the opinion of the said Court that the total amount in value of the pro- perty exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is thirty dollars and no more.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court this second day of March 1822.
Thomas T. Willison
C.E.C.D.

information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau: Thomas Cole Sur. File 39,348
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     1776 Nov. 26, 1776 was in the Fiby 8, 1780 corpl William Gassell Robert Fenner Harper John Granger Edward Bancroft Patton Abraham Shephard N. H. " "   Afterwards and served to end of war  
Battles engaged in, Head of Elk, Mesh Track Meeting House, White's Creek, Ridley Creek, Brandywine, Germantown, Monmouth, Red Bank, Shell Bridge
Residence of soldier at enlistment, ✓
Date of application for pension, May 12, 1819. His S. was al.
Residence at date of application, Richland Dist. S.C.
Age at date of application, 76 years. Date + place of birth not stated (added July 26/11)
Remarks: In 1822 soldier states he has two children living: one a daughter 20 yrs. old + married with whom he lives and the other a daughter 18 years old. There were two others living in 1819 no names are stated nor is there any reference to his wife added July 3, 1911

South Carolina 3905 ✓ Richland Dist.
The Judge must certify to the indi- gent Circumstances of the applicant. The Clerk of the Court must certify to the Official Capa- city of the Judge
Affidavit of H. S. Cole a Rev. Soldier
Henry Wm. De Saufsure, Judge Columbia, S.C. rec. May 19. 1819. ; Remark within,
Thomas Cole North Carolina line 5 th Regt Col d Buncombe 1776 - 1780
Proof of service granted the testimony of two disinterested Credible witnesses duly taken & Authenticated. (thru own)

South Carolina Richland Dist
Personally appeared before me Stephen Trubitt and makes oath that he became acquainted with Thomas Cole, during the Revolutionary War of the United States of America, at Valley Forge, above Philadelphia, that he then belonged to Captain Caswell's Company (the same that he belonged to) of the fifth North Carolina Regiment commanded by Col. Burkine Bunchem, and they fought together in the battles of Monmouth, and that he came on with the said Thomas Cole to the South, until they arrived at Burncoat in North Carolina after which saw him no more, but believes he was honorably discharged there and that they served together in the United States service upwards of two years.
Sworn to before me
This 4 th day of August 1818
Stephen T. Trubitt his Mark
James S. Guignard Clerk of the Court

The State of South Carolina } Richland District }
I James S. Guignard Clerk of the Honorable Court of Common Pleas in and for the District aforesaid do hereby certify That the Honble Henry William Desaussure who hath signed the foregoing Attestation and Certificate, is one of the Judges of the Court of Equity in this State
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and affixed my Seal of Office at Columbia the Seventh day of September in the Year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and Nineteen and in the forty fourth year of the Sovereignty and Independence of the United States of America
James S.
Guignard
Clerk of
the Court
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   Names & Rank  Companies  Dates of Commission & Enlistment  Period of Service  Occurrences   
   5 th Regiment  Edward Buncomb  Colonel      Thomas Cole forpl.  Griswold  26 th Nov. 76 34 y  pt.  June 78. Dischd. 8 th Feb y 1780   
N o Carolina Secretary's Office 9 th Octo r 1818.
I hereby Certify that the above is a true abstract from the Musterroll of the North Carolina Continental line in the Revolutionary war
Given under my hand at Office in Raleigh the date above W m Hill Secretary of State

Old Lane
Mail
Lee John B. Colhoun Esq. Secretary at War Philadelphia Washington City

Columbia S.C. a 20 Sept r 1819
D. Sir
Enclosed are the Papers respecting Thomas Cole an Applicant for Pension — The Judge has amended his Certificate, and I have given one — also enclosed is a Certificate from the Secretary of State, of North Carolina which it is presumed will supply the place of a second Affidavit which it appears Mr Cole is not now able to procure
I am D. Sir
With respectful esteem
Yours
James I. Guignard
P.S. accept my thanks for your friendly Communication respecting the Military Academy at West Point

839348
3-397. (Old No. 3-399.)
Record Division. Sur File No. 39348 Thomas Cole Revolution
aw, Ex'r.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
Washington, D. C., July 20, 1901.
SIR:
For use in the above-entitled claim for pension, you are requested to furnish this Bureau with a report in the case of_____
Thomas Cole pensioned under the Act Mar. 18, 1878 by certificate No. 15252, issued Oct. 5, 1879 at South Carolina Agency, showing date of last payment of pension and name of person paid and date of soldier's death
Very respectfully,
L. Stillwell Acting Commissioner.
THE AUDITOR FOR THE INTERIOR DEPARTMENT,
Treasury Department.

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TREASURY DEPARTMENT
WASHINGTON, July 21, 1911.
OFFICE OF AUDITOR FOR INTERIOR DEPARTMENT IN REPLYING QUOTE INITIALS
The Commissioner of Pensions.
Sir:
In reply to your letter of 20th instant (Record Division), you are informed that, according to the latest account rendered by the U. S. Pension Agent, at Charleston, S. C., the records of this office show last payment to have been made to Thomas Cole, War of the Revolution , certificate No. 15252 , at $ 8.00 per month, to September 4, 1831, to William Swift, attorney for the pensioner. The date of his death is not shown.
Letter herewith returned.
Respectfully,
P. E. Northrup Acting Auditor. P R
By
Deputy Auditor.

June 27 th 1911
Gaffney, South Carolina.
Pension Bureau -
Washington D.C.
Records show that James Carroll and his father, William 1764-40 Carroll, were pensioned in 1833 - for service in the Revolutionary War. Both men were from Lincoln County, N.C. and served in the N.C. Militia. Will you kindly write me if the names of the wives and any children, are mentioned

in any records you have, of these two men.
Also, Thos. Cole served in Caswell's Co., N.C. - was pensioned 1819 and died in 1831 - I should like to know the name of his wife, if your records show it.
Thanking you in advance for information. I am
Yours very truly Mrs. Geo. A. Byers!

Galney, South Carolina.
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C.
Will you kindly inform me if the pension records show where John Humphries (private in Capt. David Hopkins Co. 3rd P. C., commanded by Col. Wm Thompson) was born. SC
also Thos. Cole (private and Corp'l under Wm Caswell and Edward Bancroft , in North Carolina). I have proof of the service of both of these men, but no record of where they were born.

Thanking you, in advance for information, I am
yours truly
Mrs. A. C. Cree
Box H. Gaffney S.C.
July 12 th 1911

Hon. Chief Pension Commissioner Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir,
Please send me all genealogical data on the papers of Thomas Cole, a private of the R. C. line, who was living in Richland District, S. C. in 1819. Also of William Taylor, Sergt of the S. C. line who was in the same Dist & died 1828.
Address as following

Mrs. A. S. Penick, 1114 Hamilton Terrace Shreveport. La.
Dec 12. 09.

RECORD DIVISION
Department of the Interior BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Briefed by J. S. C.
Claim No. _____
Certificate No. _____
Claimant Pens. 1819. D. 1831.
Soldier Thomas Cole
Service N. C.  Reo.
Additional Service _____
No _____ claim, State records _____, 191
No claim, combination records _____, 191
REMARKS:
No adm. or rej. pens. claim as above except S. File 39348

V.S.M.
39348
Rev INVALID.
File No. 39348
Thomas Cole Pr. Rev. [illegible]
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 3 , Page 93
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1909 Dec. 29 Hist. To Mrs. W. S. Penick
1911 July 5 Hist. To Mrs. Geo. G. Byers.
1911 July 20. Aud. Int. V.S.M. for date of last payment. aw
1911 July 26. Hist. To Mrs. A.C. Cree