Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 4,553, George Hammond, N.C.

SERVICE
Nb.
Hammond, George
NUMBER
R 4553
Born in Va.
CONTENTS

State of North Carolina } Declaration of Anson County } George Hammond
on this 14 day of November 1834. I James Gordon one of the acting Justices of the peace of Anson County at the house of George Hammond he being very infirm aged 84 years. he being duly sworn 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 was a volunteer and served in behalf of the United States. Called out by the authority of the State of North Carolina. marched under Col. Thomas Wade. of Anson County in Capt. Patrick Boggs's Company to keep under the Tories in Anson County & the adjoining County. he was a private and served with the horse troop the month or year not recollected. he also served a tour under Col. Wade. in Capt. Boggs's Company of lite horse march to South Carolina near Camden. there had a skirmish with the British & Tories. that part fled. we then joined Gen. Gates army a day or two before the battle in Camden. was in the Battle at Gates's defeat. and thinks he was in Gen. Crowell's Ridgement. but is not certain. also was in service and served a tour in Capt. John Deberry's Company. march to Little P. D. River. then to Court house Cheswold in pursuit of British & Tories the month or year not recollected. he 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 six months. in actual service. I have no papers to prove my service. nor do I know of any person now living by whom I could.
Qt. 1. Where and in what year were you born
As. in the State of Virginia Richmond County February 25 th 1750
Qt. 2 have you any record of your age if so where is it
As. yes in a family bible kept by my father of his childrens ages
Qt. 3. where were you living when called into service. and where have you lived ever since the revolutionary war and where do you now live. As. I lived in Anson County North Carolina when called into service. and has continued to live there yet
Qt. 4. how were you called into service. were you drafted did you volunteer and for whom. As. a volunteer
Qt. 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. & the general circum- stances of your service
As. Gen. Pates Green Col. Williams. Col. Wade. Major Hair Capt Boggan. Capt DeJarnett. and Capt Ginnerson these were militia officers at the time of my service Gen. Pates Green was a continental officer
Qt. 6. did you ever receive a discharge from the service & if so by whom was it given and what has become of it.
As. I dont recollect ever receiving a discharge
Qt. 7 State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighbourhood. & who can testify as to your correctness for veracity & their belief of your service as a soldier of the revolution

Am. Rev. Joel Gulledge. Burrel Horn. Benjamin D Henry He hereby relinquishes ever claim to a pension what ever or annuity. except the present & declare his name is not on the pension role of the agency of any State The reason for not making application sooner being in aday circumstances & not certain he was entitled to a pension . Sworn to and subscribed the day & year above
Gordon D
his George Hammond mark
We Joel Gulledge Clergyman residing in the same county and neighbourhood. And. Burrel Horn residing in the same herby certify that we are well acquainted with George Hammond the applicant. who has subscribed & sworn to the above declaration that we believe him to be of the age therein stated. that he is reputed & believed in the neighbourhood where he resides to have bin a soldier of the revolution. on that we concur in that opinion Sworn & subscribed the day & year aforesaid
Gordon D
Joel Gulledge Sent his Burrel Horn mark
I James Gordon do hereby declare my opinion after the investigation of the matter & after putting the interrogatories, prescribed by the war department. that the above named applicant was a soldier of the revolution & serve as he states. I do further

Certify that it appears to me that Joel Galledge who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman residing in the County of Anson & State of N Carolina and that Burrel Horn who has also signed the same is a resident in the County of Anson & State of N Carolina and is a credible person and that their statement is entitled to credit
Gordon B
State of North Carolina Anson County
I William Dismukes Clerk of the Court for the County of Anson aforesaid hereby certify that James Gordon whose name appears to the above certificate was and at the time are of the acting Justices of the peace for said County duly commissioned and qualified to act as such in and for said County and that due faith & credit is due to his official acts and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine
Given under my hand and seal at office at Wadesborough this 18 th day of Novr A.D. 1834
W Dismukes Clerk

State of North Carolina } Certificate of William Ashe County } Vaughan
personally appeared Before me the undersigned a Justice of the peace. William Vaughan & made oath that George Hammond was a Soldier in the revolutionary war. and that the said Hammond was a friend to his country. & that I remember being with him in the Service in two or three Tours. but how long the tours was I do not know. the troops at that time was commanded by Col. Wade as well as I remember. and we were in pursuit of British & Tories. The year not recollected - a volunteer was the Service rendered by the said Hammond. Sworn too & subscribed this 12 th day of November. 1834
32.493
J. Gordon
William Vaughan his mark
I also certify that William Vaughan who has sworn to the above is a pensioner of the United States and that his statement is entitled to credit
Gordon

State of North Carolina Anson County I William Dismukes Clerk of the Court for the County of Anson aforesaid hereby certify that James Gordon whose name appears to the within certificate was and at the time are of the acting Justices of the peace for said County duly commissioned and qualified to act as such in and for said County and that due faith & credit is due to his official acts and that the Signature purporting to be his is genuine
Given under my hand and seal at office at Radnorburg the 18 th day of November 1834
W Dismukes Clerk

Mar 20
Mail N.S. add
Geo. Hammond,
Postmaster of Pension
St. Edward Co.
Washington City
FREE

Amended Declaration of George Hammond a Soldier of the revolution in order to obtain the benefit of the act of congress passed June 7 th 1832.
Personally appeared before the undersigned a Justice of the peace. George Hammond a resident of Anson County State of Carolina aged 87 years 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 that he served nine months in actual service, called out by the authority of the State of Carolina. Served in Capt Boggans Company of horse in Col, 88ades Regiment. I served nine months under Capt Boggan in Col 88ades Regiment. I done other service under other officers, but the lapse of time prevents me from making a statement thereof as may be seen by my former declaration made in 1832 as well as now recollecting, he does not recollect the dates in which the service was rendered, but it was between the years 1777. and 80. for which service I claim a pension
The reason for not making application sooner after the declaration made in 1832. I was discouraged by being rejected, and had almost concluded not to apply any more but believing it is my right, have come to a conclusion to make application again. I am not able by reason of bodily infirmary to travel to the court house not having been there in several years, neither have I been off my own farm but one for four years past
Sworn to and subscribed this 5 day of march 1838 Gordon D
George Hammond mark

I Reuben Phillips one of the acting Justices of the peace in and for the County of Anson State of North Carolina do certify that I have been personally acquainted with George Hammond whose name appears on this Sheet claiming a pension for fifty five years past. That he is a very worthy old citizen & ever has been. That he is reputed & believed to have been a Soldier of the revolution and served as he has stated this 5 th day of march 1838 R. Phillips (Seal)
North Carolina Anson County I John Hill Clergyman do certify that I have been well acquainted with George Hammond for forty years past. That he is 87 years of age and is a respectable member of the church and is reputed and believed to have been a Soldier of the revolution and served as he has stated. Sworn to and subscribed this 9 th day of march 1838 Gordon H. John Hill clergy
I James Gordon do further certify that John Hill as above is a clergyman and is a resident in the county and State aforesaid and that his statement is entitled to credit
I further certify that George Hammond is 87 years of age is reputed and believed to have been a Soldier of the Revolution and served as he has stated and cannot by reason of bodily infirmity attend a court of record. Given under my hand and seal this the day & date above Gordon H. (Seal)
I Norfleet D Baggan Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for Anson County certify that James Gordon and Reuben Phillips whose names appear on these two papers is magistrates as above and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be theirs are genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my Seal of office and subscribed my name this 14 th day of March in the year 1838
N. D. Baggan Clerk

Wadsworth Carolina 14th March 1838
J. L. Edwards Esq
Sir
I have enclosed to you the Amended declaration of Mr George Hammond, and ss m Vaughan certificate hereunto annexed
your obed t Servant Neely M c Hubbard Agent

N. M. Hubbard
Dec 31 - 1834
QC
MS 1. 1. 692

Department of War
Pension Office.
Dec. 31. 1871
Sir
The papers of Geo. Samuel have been examined, and his claim rejected.
It does not appear from the declaration of the claimant that he is able to give but a very unprofitable account of his revolutionary services.
The admiral that he does not know the year of his service; nor under what officer he served nor the length of his service; - has not attempted to specify it, but thinks it was "not less than 6 mo." This however, seems to be mere conjecture, as he evidently has no data by which to come at this conclusion. The papers are placed on file.
Yours &
Healy M. Hubbard Wadsworth Wadsworth. M

I William Vaughan of Anson County S Carolina a pensioner of the United States. do certify that I have been well acquainted with George Hammond ever since and before the Revolutionary war. That he was a Soldier we both served together, in Capt Boggans Company of horse. in Col. Wade Regiment. was a volunteer. but to say how long we served together, I cannot, owing to the lapse of time & loss of memory. but he served six months in actual service and I think that is fair short of his real service rendered to the United States. This service was rendered about the years 1777. and 1780 as well as now recollect
Sworn to and subscribed this 9 th day of March 1838 Reuben Phillips JP
his William Vaughan mark
I further certify that I have known William Vaughan who has subscribed & sworn to the above for fifty years past certificate that he is a pensioner of the United States that he is a credable person and that his statement is entitled to to credit. Given under my hand & Seal this the day & date above. Reuben Phillips JP

Acts of July 14, 1862, and March 3, 1873.
REJECTED
4053
P. O.
George Hammond
Service:
1852 Printed List of Rejected 5 Rejected Claims shows
Enlisted: following cause of , 18 rejection :
Discharged: _____ , 18 "Did not serve six months."
Application filed: _____ , 18
Alleges: _____
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract.
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____ , 18

32,455
George Hammonds. North-Carolina
Rejected Suspended
Letter 31 Decr 1834/ —
Neally M. Hubbard same July 16 31 do do collected July 18. 1838 gued
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