Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 463, William Harrison, N.C.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Harrison, William Elvira
W.463
O.L. Wt. 507-200
CONTENTS

West - Tennessee. 17-847 R William Harrison, Rutherford Co: W. Tenn ee
Lieut. in Col o Hogan's reg. N o Carolina line, 15 months.
In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War
Entered on the Roll of West - Tennessee , at the rate of 20 Dollars per month, to commence the 15 of May , 1820.
Certificate of Pension issued the 6 of Oct r 1820 and sent to S. R. Rucker, ag te Murfreesborough, East - Tenn ee .
Arrears to 4th of Sept r 1820. $: 73.61 . Semi-ann. all ce ending 4 March } 120 "
3 mo s  \frac{17}{31} } 1821. } $: 193.61 . \frac{4}{30} }
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818 } and 1 st May 1820. . . }

No 507.
William Harrison.
Lieut.
W. Carolina. —
Attested 14 th April 1810, del. to H. Mason Esq. m. c.

Let to Smith & Jones 10 April 1837
130
Tempest Washville
Eliza Harrison widow of William "
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Lieutenant met from $100
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 40 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March , 1848.
1 st of July
Certificate of Pension issued the 21 st day of March 1837 and sent to
Smith & Jones Washville Tenn.
Endy St. January 1837
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 291 . Vol. 3 .

William Harrison Lieut.
Col. Hogan's N. Carolina Regt 1776 - 10 Mo. 15 May 182.
Mr. Harrison Jasper Co. Tenn. Free John H. ... Nashville Tenn.
The Hon.ble John ... Secy of War Washington
Mass
Returned to original date of former publication to June 1820 John M c Clain Esq. Nashville Tennessee
Bradford Colf.

District of West Tennessee /.
On this 15 th of May 1820, before me the Subscriber, a judge of the courts of the United States, for the Districts of East & West Tennessee Personally appeared William Harrison aged seventy years, resident in the county of Bedford in the said District, who being by me first duly sworn, according to law, did, on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the late act of Congress entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the Land & Naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war," That he the said William Harrison was appointed and commissioned a Lieutenant of Captain John Macdon's com- pany of the continental army of the United States, during the revolutionary war, in November 1776, of the North Carolina continental line, in the south. Reg t commanded by Col. James Hogan and that he faithfully served his country until February 1778 at the Valley Forge, when he was placed as a supernumerary officer, subject to be called into service when called on, that he was

in the Battles of Brandywine and Germantown, and that he is in Reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support that he has no other evidence now in his power, than what now accompanies this, of his said services. That he hath long since lost his commission. Know to & declare before me the day of giving evidence
W m Harrison
John M c rae District Judge
I John M c rae judge as aforesaid certify that it appears, to my satisfaction that the said William Harrison did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy for the term of nine months & more at one time on the continental establishment. I am also satisfied that he needs the assistance of his country for support. And I now transmit the proceedings, & testimony taken & had before me, to the secretary for the department of War. Witness my hand the date above.
John M c rae District Judge

I have returned the applications former papers, that the date of her application may be known together with the proof of her deploring John Maccan
John Maccan Bristol Bridge
Mr. Calhoun. will please to send the Pension Certificate as soon as obtained to Wm. Harrison care of Edw Jones Murfreesboro. Tennessee — a speedy attention is requested as Mr. Harrison's little Furniture Beds. &c. is under Execution & he has got some stay until he can hear from the Pension whether obtained or not

William Harrison Rutherford Co. W. Tenn. 15. May, 1820.
Lieut. in Col o Hogan's regiment. N o Carol o . line, Novem r . 1776, to February, 1778.
The Secretary of State for the State of North- Carolina, is requested to certify from the rolls the period of this appli- cants' service in Col o . Hogan's regiment.
admitted. S. R. Rucker, ag t . Murfreesboro', En o Tenn e . 4. Oct r . 1820. worth 15 dollars.

State of Tennessee
Rutherford County - } Circuit court, August term 1820-
On this 26 th day of August 1820 personally appeared in open court (the same being a court of Records before the honorable Thomas Stuart one of the judges of the circuit courts of the State of Tennessee, now presiding in the County of Rutherford, William Harrison aged seventy one years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the acts of Congress of the 13 th of March 1818 & of the first of May 1820, that he the said William Harrison was appointed & commissioned a Lieutenant of Captain John Macons company, of the continental army of the United States, during the revolutionary war in November 1776, of the North Carolina Continental line, in the seventh regiment commanded by Col James Hogan, & that he faithfully served his country until February 1778, when he was placed as a supernumerary officer, subject to be called into service, when called on.
That he was in the battles of Brandywine & Germantown, & that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said services except by the accompanying certificate & oath of Captain J Macon - he having long ago lost his commission.
And in pursuance of the act of the first of May 1820, I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the eighteenth day of March one thousand eight hundred & eighteen & that I have not since that time, by gift sale or in any manner, disposed of my property or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land & naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary war, passed on the eighteenth day of March, one thousand eight hundred &

-eighteen; & that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts or debts due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the Schedule hereto annexed & by me subscribed Schedule of the real & personal property of William Harrison -
Two cows, seven pigs one Walnut table one pot five Chairs one Oven
William Harrison.
The occupation of the said William Harrison is that of a farmer, & owing to age & infirmity of body & mind, consequent thereon, he is not able to pursue the same with sufficient success to ensure a necessary maintenance, he has a wife who is old & infirm & three children living with him, one of whom is a boy ten years old - one of the girls twelve years old & the other fourteen years old, which children for the want of education, age of property are not competent to support themselves & family - the names of his children residing with him is Patsey Harrison, Rebecca Har- rison, & William Harrison
William Harrison
Sworn to & subscribed in open court this 26th Aug t 1828 -
W m Ledetter clk

State of Tennessee
I William Leabetter clerk of the circuit court of Rutherford County, do hereby certify that the foregoing oath & the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copies from the records of the said court; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said court, that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is fifteen Dollars. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & private seal (there being no seal of office) on this 28th day of August in the year of our Lord 1820.
W m Leabetter clerk of the Circuit Court of Rutherford County.

State of Tennessee Davidson County
On this 5 th day of March 1887, personally appeared before me William K Turner, Judge of the Criminal Court of Tennessee for Davidson County, (which is a Court of Record), William G Hight, Administrator of the estate of Elvira Harrison deceased, of Bedford County and State of Tennessee and made oath in due form of law that said Elvira Harrison was a Pensioner of the United States on the roll of the Nashville Tennessee Agency at the rate of One hundred and sixty dollars per annum on account of the Revolutionary services of her husband, the late William Harrison deceased, who was during his life a Pensioner on the Roll of the same Agency at the rate of Two hundred and forty Dollars per annum , that the aforesaid Elvira Harrison died in Bedford County Tennessee on the 31 st day of January 1887, and that previous to her death she was an applicant for an increase of Pension under the Joint Resolution of "July 1 st 1868" and that he makes this Declaration for the purpose of obtaining the increase of Pension to which said Elvira Harrison was entitled during her life time, that at the time of her death she left the following children by the aforesaid William Harrison and no others viz Martha Smith, a resident of Bedford County Tennessee, Rebecca Putnam, a resident of Christian County Kentucky, Nancy Culverhouse a resident of Bedford County Tennessee, John B Harrison a resident of Dyer County Tennessee, and Edward B Harrison, a resident of Bedford County Tennessee, all of whom are of lawful age, that he the above named William G Hight now claims the increase of Pension for the benefit of the above named children, and prays that it may be made payable to him as Administrator for that purpose. Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written, Before me
Wm G Hight Administrator
W K Turner In charge of the Criminal Court for Mr Carey of Davidson State of Tennessee

Pension Agency, Nashville Tennessee March 6 th 1851.
I certify that William G. Hight Administrator of Elvira Harrison deceased late a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States, has surrendered to me her Pension certif- icate issued to deceased under act of February 2 nd 1848, at rate of One Hundred and Sixty ($160) Dollars per annum, he having drawn the amt of Pension due her to day of her death 31 st January 1857.
F. M. Smith Pension Agent

Friday Prob 15-33 + 8-12 + 9-23 Loh - 22-29 Math 23-12 Luke 14-17
Prob 19-23 Feb 19

Sarah Harrison was born not May the 27th 1787 Elizabeth Harrison was born November 27th 1788 Mary Harrison was born November 26th 1790  Nancy Nancy Harrison was born May the 4th 1791  Casper  Casper Harrison was born March the 3th 1793 Joseph Harrison was born February the 14th 1795 Gideon Harrison was born March the 3th 1797 Edward Harrison was born December the 30th 1799 John Harrison was born September the 18th 1802 Martha Harrison was born July the 17 1804 Rebecca Harrison was born August the 13th 1806 William Harrison was born March the 8 1808 William Harrison according to the record of his age he was about 92 years old when he died he commenced his first brew March the 14th 1822 and continued til September 1832

State of Tennessee Rutherford County 3/4 to mile
On this eleventh day of May in the year eighteen hundred and forty and personally appeared before me Isaac L. Miller a Justice of the peace in & for said County, and one of the Justices of Rutherford County Court Elvira Harrison, a resident of Rutherford County in said State, aged seventy five years, who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 7. 1838 entitled, "An act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows." That she is the widow of William Harrison, who was a Lieutenant private in the army of the Revolution, & drew a pension in his lifetime perhaps under the act of 1818, commencing in 1822 and ending at his death. The amount of his pension was two hundred and forty dollars per annum. This declaration may be mistaken as to his rank, but believes he was a Lieutenant. For proof of these facts, she refers to the records now in the pension office on that subject. His pension certificate was taken by Samuel M c Griffin her attorney in fact to the pension agent in Nashville to draw a balance of pension after his death, and then filed with the agent. She further declares that she was married to the said William Harrison on the fourteenth day of February in the year seven -teen hundred and eighty six (1786.) That her

husband, the oforesaid William Harrison, died on the twenty second day of January in the year eighteen hundred and thirty three (1833); that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January seventeen hundred and ninety four viz at the time above stated. She further declares that she has no record evidence of her said marriage. She sends herewith a list of the ages of her children, from which it will appear that the oldest Sarah Harrison was born May 17th in the year seventeen hundred & eighty seven. The original record from which this list was taken was in an old Dictionary, which was sold to one Stephen Lynch, & the record afterwards destroyed. She refers the deponent to the deposition of Abigail Allen of Williamson County, who was present when she was married to the said William Harrison. She made an application similar to this some two years since, but she has been informed that her papers never reached the deponent at Washington. They were perhaps lost in the mail
Subscribed & sworn before me this day & year above mentioned, & I do certify that said Elvira Harrison by reason of age & infirmity is unable to appear in court.
Isaac L. Miller
Justice of the peace
her Elvira Harrison mark
attests H. York

March 9, 1940
BA-J/MCS Wm. Harrison, W.463
Lucile Stanley Beebe Arkansas
Dear Madam:
The data which follow were taken from papers on file in the pension claim, W.463, based on the Revolutionary War service of William Harrison.
William Harrison was commissioned lieutenant December 19, 1776, and served until January, 1778, in Captain John Macon's company in Colonel James Hogun's 7th North Carolina Regiment and was in the battles of Brandywine and Germantown. His residence at the time of entering the service is not shown.
In 1809 he was living in Franklin County, North Carolina.
He was allowed pension on his application executed May 15, 1820, at which time he was living in Bedford County, Tennessee, and stated that he was then seventy years of age. In August, 1820, he stated that he was seventy-one years of age.
He died January 22, 1833, in Bedford County, Tennessee.
William Harrison married February 14, 1786, in Warren County, North Carolina, Elvira Cooper, and the marriage took place at the home of "Kannon Cooper" (relationship not shown).
Elvira Harrison was allowed pension on her application executed May 11, 1841, while living in Bedford County, Tennessee, and she stated that she was then seventy-five years of age. In 1848 she stated she was about seventy-eight years of age and in 1849 she stated she was eighty-one years of age.

Elvira Harrison died January 31, 1851, in Bedford County, Tennessee.
William and Elvira Harrison had the following children:
Sarah born May 17, 1787, died prior to January 31, 1851. Elizabeth " November 27, 1788, " " " " " Mary " November 26, 1790, " " " " " Nancy " May 4, 1791, married --- Culverhouse and was living in Bedford County, Tennessee, in 1851. Canon " March 3, 1793, died prior to January 31, 1851. Joseph " February 14, 1795, " " " " " Gideon " March 3, 1797, " " " " " Edward C. " December 30, 1799, resident of Bedford County, Tennessee, in 1851. John B. " September 18, 1802, resident of Dyer County, Tennessee, in 1851. Martha " July 17, 1804, married --- Smith and was living in Bedford County, Tennessee, in 1851. Rebecca " August 13, 1806, married --- Putman and was living in Christian County, Tennessee, in 1851. William " March 8, 1808, died prior to January 31, 1851.
William G. Hight, grandson of William and Elvira Harrison, was twenty-four years of age in 1841 and he was living near Fostersville, Bedford County, Tennessee, in 1849, and the widow, Elvira, was then living with him.
One Edmd. Cooper was living in Shelbyville, Tennessee, in 1847, but it was not stated that he was related to the widow, Elvira.
In 1843, Hiram Putman and Amy G. Putman served as witnesses for the widow, Elvira, relationship not shown.
One Joseph Smith was acting justice of the peace in Rutherford County, Tennessee, in 1848, relationship not shown.
There are no further discernible family data.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

State of Tennessee } Maury County }
Then by certify that William Harrison was Appointed a Lieutenant of my Company of the Army of the United States, in Novem- ber 1776, Col. Sam. Huggins Reg t , and that he faithfully served his Country until the arrangement was made at Valley Forge when he was placed as a Supernumerary Officer, liable to be called into service when wanting the time the arrangement was made was in the Spring of 1778
Certified by me
Major on Capt 7th N Carolina Reg t transferred to the 3 d Reg t
AB
I give a Certificate to the same effect as this in April last & is supposed never got to hands,
Major 3 d
State Tennessee } Maury County }
sworn to & subscribed to before me this 14 th June 1820 by John Harrison.
J. M. Lewis J. P.

State of Tennessee I Joseph B Porter Clerk of Maury County the Court of pleas and quarter Sessions for said County do certify that James M Lucas Esqr whose Signature appears to the within probate is and was at the time the same appears to have been signed an acting Justice of the peace in and for said County and that full faith and Credit is and of right ought to be given to his official acts as such In Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the Seal of my office at office the 17th day of January 1820 Joseph B Porter
State of Tennessee I James M Lucas presiding Justice of the Court of pleas and quarter Sessions for said County do certify that Joseph B. Porter whose Signature and official Seal appears as above is and was at the time the same appears to have been signed acting Clerk of said Court and that full faith and Credit is and of right ought to be given to his official acts as such Given under my hand and seal the 17th day of January 1820
Seal presiding Justice

March 8, 1940
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BA-J/MHF:MLB
Lucile Stanley Beebe Arkansas
See Misc. File
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letters in which you request the Revolutionary War record of John Knight, in regard to whom you list several citations, one as surgeon in the Virginia line, of John Stanley of Virginia, William Stanley of Virginia, of Jason and Willis Reddick, both of Virginia, of William Harrison, of North Carolina, in regard to whom you list several citations, one being the names of children, John, Gidenn, Nancy, Rebecca, etc.
There are no claims for pension or bounty land on file based upon service in the Revolutionary War of a John or William Stanley of Virginia, nor of a Jason or Willis Reddick. Your citations in regard to land do not pertain to the records of this office.
The record has been found of a John Knight, a surgeon of Virginia, and of a William Harrison who had children named as above. Their records are furnished you herewith.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

November 8, 1935
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BA-J/MCS
James Bass, S.1745
William Harrison, W.463
Rebekah Jetton 337 East Main Street Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of Lieutenant William Harrison who died June 22, 1833, and Peter Jennings, colored, both of Rutherford County, Tennessee, and pensioners, also the record of James Bass whose will was recorded in Rutherford County, Tennessee, November 21, 1826, whose widow, Temperance Jordan Bass, a pensioner, died in 1832.
As previously stated, because of the great demand for Revolutionary War data and the limited clerical force available for furnishing such information, it has not been possible to comply with each request in full which requires so much time and research.
The record has been found of only one James Bass, also the record of a Lieutenant William Harrison of Tennessee who died June 22, 1833, has been found, which may be that of the officer in whom you are interested. These two records are furnished herewith, as found in the claims for pension based upon service in the Revolutionary War.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant to the Administrator

November 8, 1935
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Wm. Harrison, W.463
Rebekah Jetton 337 East Main Street Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Dear Madam:
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, W. 463, based upon the Revolutionary War service of William Harrison.
He was commissioned lieutenant on December 19, 1776, and served until January, 1778, in Captain John Macon's company in Colonel James Hogun's 7th North Carolina Regiment and was in the battles of Brandywine and Germantown. His residence at the time of entering the service is not shown.
In 1809 he was living in Franklin County, North Carolina.
He was allowed pension on his application executed May 15, 1820, at which time he was living in Bedford County, Tennessee, and stated that he was then seventy years of age. In August, 1820, he stated that he was seventy-one years of age.
He died January 22, 1833, in Bedford County, Tennessee.
The soldier married February 14, 1786, in Warren County, North Carolina, Elvira Cooper, and the marriage took place at the home of "Kannon Cooper" (relationship not shown).
Elvira Harrison was allowed pension on her application executed May 11, 1841, while living in Bedford County, Tennessee, and she stated that she was then seventy-five years of age. In 1848 she stated she was about seventy-eight years of age and in 1849 she stated she was eighty-one years of age.

She died January 31, 1851, in Bedford County, Tennessee.
William and Elvira Harrison had the following children:
Sarah born May 17, 1787, died prior to January 31, 1851. Elizabeth " November 27, 1788, " " " " " Mary " November 26, 1790, " " " " " Nancy " May 4, 1791, married --- Culverhouse and was living in Bedford County, Tennessee, in 1851. Canon " March 3, 1793, died prior to January 31, 1851. Joseph " February 14, 1795, " " " " " Gideon " March 3, 1797, " " " " " Edward C. " December 30, 1799, resident of Bedford County, Tennessee, in 1851. John B. " September 18, 1802, resident of Dyer County, Tennessee, in 1851. Martha " July 17, 1804, married --- Smith and was living in Bedford County, Tennessee, in 1851. Rebecca " August 13, 1806, married --- Putman and was living in Christian County, Tennessee, in 1851. William " March 8, 1808, died prior to January 31, 1851.
The soldier's grandson, William G. Hight, was twenty-four years of age in 1841 and he was living near Fostersville, Bedford County, Tennessee, in 1849, and the widow, Elvira, was then living with him.
One Edmd. Cooper was living in Shelbyville, Tennessee, in 1847, but it was not stated that he was related to the widow, Elvira.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

February 9, 1933
Mrs. John Henry Dean Shawnee Wood Knoxville Tennessee
Wm. Harrison, W. 463 BA-J/MCS
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your request for information in regard to William Harrison, a soldier of the Revolution.
The data furnished below were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, W. 463, based upon the Revolutionary War service of William Harrison.
He was commissioned lieutenant on December 19, 1776, and served until January, 1778, in Captain John Macon's Company in Colonel James Hogun's 7th North Carolina Regiment and was in the battles of Brandywine and Germantown. His residence at the time of entering the service is not shown.
In 1809 he was living in Franklin County, North Carolina.
He was allowed pension on his application executed May 15, 1820, at which time he was living in Bedford County, Tennessee, and stated that he was then seventy years of age. In August, 1820, he stated that he was seventy-one years of age.
He died January 22, 1833, in Bedford County, Tennessee.
The soldier married February 14, 1786, in Warren County, North Carolina, Elvira Cooper, and the marriage took place at the home of "Kannon Cooper" (relationship not designated).
She was allowed pension on her application executed May 11, 1841, while living in Bedford County, Tennessee, and she stated that she was then seventy-five years of age. In 1848 she stated

she was about seventy-eight years of age and in 1849 she stated she was eighty-one years of age.
She died January 31, 1851, in Bedford County, Tennessee.
William and Elvira Harrison had the following children:
Sarah born May 17, 1787, died prior to January 31, 1851. Elizabeth " November 27, 1788, " " " " " " Mary " November 26, 1790, " " " " " " Nancy " May 4, 1791, married --- Culverhouse and was living in Bedford County, Tennessee, in 1851. Canon " March 3, 1793, died prior to January 31, 1851. Joseph " February 14, 1795, " " " " " " Gideon " March 3, 1797, " " " " " " Edward C. " December 30, 1799, resident of Bedford County, Tennessee, in 1851. John B. " September 18, 1802, resident of Dyer County, Tennessee, in 1851. Martha " July 17, 1804, married --- Smith and was living in Bedford County, Tennessee, in 1851. Rebecca " August 13, 1806, married --- Putman and was living in Christian County, Tennessee, in 1851. William " March 8, 1808, died prior to January 31, 1851.
The soldier's grandson, William G. Hight, was twenty-four years of age in 1841 and he was living near Fostersville, Bedford County, Tennessee, in 1849, and the widow, Elvira, was then living with him.
One Edmd. Cooper was living in Shelbyville, Tennessee, in 1847, but it was not stated that he was related to the widow, Elvira.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

mm18 N. 463
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., July 30 , 192 3
In reply to your request of _____, for the history of William Harrison , a soldier of the Revolutionary War, the following is taken from the his and his widow's claim for pension.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Dec 19, 1776 to Jan. 1778 Lt. John Mason James Hogan, 7th Regt. N. C.                                            
Battles engaged in, Brandywine, Germantown Residence of soldier at enlistment, not stated. Date of application for pension, May 15, 1820. His C. was al. Residence at date of application, Bedford Co., Tenn. Age at date of application, 70 yrs.
Remarks: In 1809 he was a resident of Franklin Co., N.C. He died Jan. 22, 1833 in Bedford Co., Tenn. Soldier married Feb. 14, 1786 in Warren Co., N.C. Elvira Cooper who was al. pen. on her ab. 24. May 11, 1841 while a res. of Bedford Co., Tenn. aged 75 yrs. She died Jan. 31, 1851 in Bedford Co., Tenn. See supplement herewith for children
Respectfully,
Commissioner.
GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE  used, as Date of marriage given by widow in her first papers, "1786" instead of "1788" given later. 1st child born 1787-

Rev. War Section
mmh
July 30, 1923
Tunnel Floyd
Cor. Queen & Trenton Sts.,
Harriman, Tenn.
Sir:
In addition to the military history of the Revolutionary War pensioner William Harrison, W. 463, you are herewith furnished the following family data,
Children of William Harris son and his wife Elvira:
Sarah born May 17, 1787. Elizabeth " November 27, 1788. Mary " November 26, 1790. Nancy " May 4, 1791, married ..... Culverhouse and living in Bedford Co. Tenn, in 1851. Canon " March 3, 1793. Joseph " February 14, 1795. Gideon " March 3, 1797. Edward C. " December 30, 1799, resident of Bedford Co., Tenn, in 1851. John or John B. " September 18, 1802, resident of Dyer Co., Tenn. in 1851. Martha " July 17, 1804, married ..... Smith, and living in Bedford Co., Tenn. in 1851. Rebecca or Rebecca " August 13, 1806, married ..... Butman, and resident of Christian Co. Ky. in 1851.
Wm. ... Mar. 8. 1808

advised in 1841 A grandson, William G. Hight was living near Fosters- ville, Bedford County, Tennessee in 1849. of wid. David Hight
Respectfully, since in 1849
Acting Commissioner.
"Patsey" referred to by soldier not given in above list, as it must have been "Martha" - Mrs. Wilson decided this.

Dear Sir
Jan. 25 th / 1933.
I am writing to ask if you will kindly send me pension statement of William Harrison. Rutherford County Tennessee. Lt. in North Carolina Line. Pension began 18 th of Aug. 1818. He died July 28 - 1831.
Sincerely Mrs. John Henry Dean. Shawnee Wood. Knoxville. Tenn.

1933 July 20 - Hist. to Samuel Floyd. See letter in CL 8/4/620 of Jesse Harrison - MM485. 1933 Feb. 9 Hist. to Mrs. John Henry Dean 1935 Nov. 8. Hist. to Rebekah Jettson See cores. in gas. B. 1745 M.C.S. 1940 Mar. 9 Hist. to Lucile Stanley M.C.S. See letters in Miss. File
WIDOW, &c.
Rev
463
Elvira Harrison Widow
William Harrison, Lut. Rev. War.
Act: Feb 2, 1848.
File: - Vol. A, Page 30
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Nashville Tennessee (Decr 21, 1850)
James E. Heath Esq Sir
In the year 1848 I presented the claim of Mrs Eliza Harrison of Bedford Co Tenn widow of Lieut William Harrison for an increase of pension under the Joint resolution of Congress of 12 th Feb y January 1848 which authorized the Commissioners to allow to the widow of a Revolutionary Soldier or officer the same amount of pension that their husband received in his life time in this case Lieut Harrison drew a pension of $320.00 a year and his widow is only allowed $160.00 the papers is all on file in your office and which I desire you if you please to examine a report on as I think it is clear that the old Lady is intitled to the increase as asked for
Very Respectfully I am yours obt Servt Wm E Jones

1507 or 3255
Washington City Feb 9 1851
I & Heart Esq Sir
you will please have the case of the appropriation of Mrs Elvira Harrison widow of Lieut Wm Harrison for increase of pension called up and reported on the papers in this case was also presented in 1849 under Joint resolution of Congress of 1 st July 1848 and in support of this case I respect- fully refer you to the action of the act of Congress Feb y June 26 1848 making appropriations for the payment of Revolutionary & other pension
Respectfully W. E. Jones Nashville Tenn

Newburyport June 1843
Sept 8. 1843
Hon James S. Edmands
Sir
In the matter of the declaration of Mrs. Eliza Harrison, I have obtained the certificate of the justice, stating that the declarant was personally known to him.
I hope it will be sufficient
Very Resp y
Yr. ob t serv.
H. Cookman

Nashville 4th May 1848.
Sir
We herewith enclose you the Declarations (under Act of Congress of 2 nd February 1848) of Mrs Eliza Harrison, and Rosanna Stephenson, who have heretofore drawn Pensions at the Nashville Agency under Act of 17 June 1844 & whose Pensions have expired by limitation. They desire to have their Pensions renewed.
Very Resp y Yr obt Servt Smith Kendrick

Near Fostersville Bedford Co Tennessee
February 24th 1849
Mr J. S. Edwards Dr sir Some time previous I employed Mr Wm E. Jones of Carthage Tennessee to prosecute and if possible recover for me an in- crease of my pension from $160 a year to the amount allowed to my Husband the late Wm Harrison deceased being $240 since which time to wit in Oct. or November last a young man by the name of Grabue called on me & prevailed on me to let him prosecute my claim saying to that that Mr Jones had abandon the prosecution of my claim and and accordingly he drew up my papers which I suppose he has pres- ented to you Before this if so I write you this to request that you will not deliver my pension Certificate to Mr Grabue but will please forward them to Mr Wm E Jones at Carthage Tenn Who I first employed to attend not only to this but other business for me Mr Grabue is a stranger to me and lives as I am in- formed Frankfort Kentucky nor should I have suffered him to have had any thing

to do with my business if he had not told me that Mr Jones had declined doing thing without Mr Jones called on me a day or two ago and arranged my papers and will in due time present them to you to whom to I request you will deliver my pension certificate as soon as allowed and not to Mr Drabue I am very Respectfully your Elvira her Harrison mark
J. L. Edwards Dr sir the above Elvira Harrison is my grand mother and is living with us and I do hope you will comply with the request she has made as she is acquainted with Mr Jones and Mr Drabue is entire stranger to us nor would she put the matter in to his hands if he had not misrepresented the facts to her I am yours Respectfully Wm. G. Hight

7496 Eliza Harrison of William Tennessee.
Admitted.
Lieutenant 1 st yr. $160. Capt. Macon Col. Hogan.
died 22 Jany. 1833.
Act 7 th July 1838.
H. Yoakum, Murfreesboro', Tennessee

Nashville 5 th Sept r . 1848.
J. L. Edwards Esq Comm r . of Pensions Washington City Sir
By request of Mrs Elvira Harrison (a Pensioner on the Roll of the Nashville Agency under act of 2 o Feby 1848) I write in order to ascertain whether her case is embraced under act of July 29 th 1848 1 entitled "An Act for the relief of certain surviving Widows of Officers & Soldiers of the Revolutionary Army"
Her Husband William Harrison drew a Pension as Lieutenant of $320 per annum, but His widow above named only draws $160 per annum.
We would be glad to hear from you in relation to the above.
With Respect, Yr obt Servts Smith & Hendrick

Carthage Tennessee. March 28 th 1849.
Dear Sir
I herewith enclose to you the declaration of Mrs. Eliza Harrison widow of Lieut. William Harrison Dec d of Bedford County Tennessee claiming an increase of pension under resolution of 1 st July 1848 this claim I suppose has been presented to you previous to this by a Young Mr. Trabue of Kentucky the prosecution of which he procured as Mrs. Harrison informs me by representing to her that I had abandoned any further attention to her business she also informs me that she had written a letter to you requesting that her business should be entrusted to me and not to Mr. Trabue; I therefore request that you will allow to her the increase of pension under the above resolution up to the act of 2 d February 1848 and send me her certificate for the same Mrs. Harrison has also sent me her present pension certificate for $160. pr. annum in order that I might surrender it to you if required so that she may be allowed a new certificate embracing the increase under the act of 2 d February 1848 for life which certificate if you require to be returned to the office before a new one will issue you will please inform me. I hope you will report to me on this case as soon as possible. I am Very Respectfully yr. obed Servant
W m E. Gann

Hon. Richard Rush Secy. of Treasury

House of Reps.
Decr 8 th 1828
Sir
Enclosed are the enclosures submitted by Will. Garrison of La. in support of his claim to the benefit of the provisions of the late act of Congress for the relief of the officers &c of the army of the revolution.
Should his claim be allowed I will present a petition of atty. in the usual form to receive the amt. which may be due him.
Respectfully
J. D. Delle
Hon. Richard Rush
Secy of Treasury

I wish to see the papers in the cases of Lieut. Wm. Harrison act 1818
Also Lt Sam Hogg act 1818 - Both on Zemskaya agency account
Also
Mrs Lucy Ford widow of Jas Ford act 1836 now pend- ing
G. H. Frazar
As Frazar says the letters & papers of attorney are with his papers.
Ex Wm Cabot Jan 27/45

Revolutionary Claims.
Under the act, entitled "An act for the relief of certain surviving Officers and Soldiers of the Army of the Revolution," approved 15th May, 1828.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, 17 Dec 1828
The annexed paper, relating to the claim of William Harrison - under the abovementioned act, is respectfully referred to the Secretary of War, with a request that he will be pleased to cause me to be informed whether a commission, and, if so, what commission, was received at the War Department, from the claimant, on an application stated to have been heretofore made by him for a pension.
R. Rush.
The Hon. the SECRETARY OF WAR.
Letter from the War Department 18 Dec 1828.

Elvira Harrison, do
In d to $2210 per annum, de d y $1160, Comig 1 July 1848 & ending 31 Jany 1851. payall
H Martha Smith
Rebecca Batman
Nancy Culverhouse
John B. Harrison
Edward Harrison, only
sons, children, or
to Wm. H. Hight, Adm r
Smith & Jones Nashville Tenn

Nashville Tennessee March 6 th 1887.
Sir
We enclose William G. Knight's application (as admin r of Elvira Harrison dec d .) for increase of Pension due dec d . under Joint Resolution "July 1 st 1848."
Please enclose certificate to us
Yrs S ly . Smith Jones Attorney

State of Tennessee. Bedford County
On this the 23 rd day of February 1849. Personally appeared before the undersigned an acting Justice of the peace for Said County Mrs. Eliza Harrison a resident of Said County aged Eighty one years. who being duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the acts of Congress passed on the 7 th day of July 1838. March 3 rd 1843 June 17 th 1844. and Joint resolution of 1 st January 1848. that she is the Widow of Lieutenant William Harrison who was a pensioner of the United States at the rate of Two hundred & forty Dollars per annum and drew his pension in Nashville Tennessee for services rendered during the war of the Revolution. She further declares that she was married to the said William Harrison on the 14 th day of February 1788 as stated in her first declaration that her husband the said William Harrison died on the 22 nd day of January 1833. that since his death she has not intermarried but still remains his Widow. She further declares that after the death of her said husband she did apply for and was allowed a pension at the rate of one hundred & sixty Dollars per annum under act of 7 th July 1838 which amount she has regularly received under the various extension acts, and that she now makes

State of Tennessee. Bedford County
On this the 23 rd day of February 1849. Personally appeared before the undersigned an acting Justice of the peace for said county Mrs. Elvira Harrison a resident of said county aged Eighty one years. who being duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the acts of Congress passed on the 7 th day of July 1838. March 3 rd 1843 June 17 th 1844. and Joint resolution of 1 st January 1848. that she is the widow of Lieutenant William Harrison who was a pensioner of the United States at the rate of Two hundred & forty Dollars per annum and drew his pension in Nashville Tennessee for services rendered during the war of the Revolution. She further declares that she was married to the said William Harrison on the 14 th day of February 1788 as stated in her first declaration that her husband the said William Harrison died on the 22 nd day of January 1833. that since his death she has not intermarried but still remains his widow. she further declares that after the death of her said husband she did apply for and was allowed a pension at the rate of one hundred & sixty Dollars per annum under act of 7 th July 1838 which amount she has regularly received under the various extension acts, and that she now makes

This declaration in order to recover the benefit of the said joint resolution of the 1 st January 1848 by which she claims the difference between the amount originally allowed to her husband $240 per annum and the amount allowed to her under act of 7 th July 1838 being $160 per annum from the 4 th March 1836 to 4 th March 1841. and from the 4 th March 1843 to 4 th March 1844. and from 4 th March 1844. to 4 th March 1848. and also to be allowed a pension at the rate of $240 per annum under act of 3 rd February 1848. during life one hundred and sixty dollars per annum of which she is now in the receipt of Sworn to and subscribed the date above James Foster Eliza Warren  Warren  mother
State of Tennessee Bedford County ss I James Foster a justice of the peace in and for said county do hereby certify that I am well acquainted with Mrs Eliza Warren whose name is signed to the above declaration and who was duly sworn to the same that she is a woman of truth and veracity that full faith and credit is due and of right ought to be given to her statements I also certify that from old age and bodily infirmity she is not able to to attend at the court house of her county in order to make this declaration in open court witness my hand this 23 rd day of February 1849 James Foster

State of Tennessee Bedford County. ss I Andrew Vannoy Clerk of the county court of said county hereby certify that James Hoston whose name is signed officially to within declaration and certifi- cate is and was an acting justice of the peace at the time the same bears in and for said county duly commissioned and qualified and that the signatures thereto purporting to be his are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office at office this 27 th day of Feb: 4 1849.
Andrew Vannoy clk

Washington D.C. Spec March 29, 1851.
Sir,
We recd by last night's mail a Certificate of Pension issued to Heir of Eliza Harrison dec'd at rate of $240 per ann under act of Feb'y 2 d 1848 deducting former payments at rate of $160 per ann. commencing 1 July 1848 & terminating 31 Jan'y 1851. We would respectfully ask whether the Joint Resolution of March 3 d 1851 explanatory of act of July 7, 1838, &c does not authorize the issue of certificates in this case from 4 March 1836. Your early attention is respectfully solicited.
Your Resp't Servants Smith & Jones
Rev J. E. Heath Annex of Cassin Washington

Elvira Harrison, De d
Adm d 15 months Lieut, Suc d to $200 per annum, ded d former pay at $100 per annu C 100
38
43 44 4
48 Ending 30 June 1848 payable to Wm. Hight, Administrator, for the benefit of Edward G. Harrison, John B. Harrison, Martha Smith, Rebecca Buchanan & Nancy Calverhouse, only surviving children
Smith & Jones care of J. Bryan of Alabama P. 1218

Murfreesboro' Tennessee
May 12. 1841
Hon James L. Edmonds
Some time years, I mailed for your department, the papers of Mr Eliza Harrison. They miscarried I suppose; and I now send another set. I hope you will find them conformable to your rules.
By reference to your records, you will find that Mr Harrison drew his first time in March 1822, & his last in September 1832. And his widow drew the balance due him at his death in June 1833.
Hon H. M. Watterson can give you any information you desire as to the claimant
Very Resp y
J. H. S. Smith H. G. G. G.

Shelbyville Tennessee 4 th Nov 1847.
Dear Sir,
I have in my possession a certificate issued by Hon d J. Bell Secretary of War 25 th day of May 1841. by which it seems that Selvina Harrison, of the State of Tennessee, widow of William Harrison who was a lieutenant in the war of the Revolution, and who died on the 22 nd day of January 1833, is entitled to receive five years pension from the 4 th day of March 1836, according to the act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838 -
By the terms of that act she was entitled to receive whatever amount William Harrison would have received by virtue of the act passed the 7 th day of June 1832 entitled an "Act supplementary to the act for the relief of certain surviving Officers &c." Now Mrs Harrison is labouring under the impression that her husband by virtue of that act received whilst living $240.00 per annum? while she only received during the five years at the rate of $160.00 per annum - How much was her husband entitled to under said act? and how much was she entitled to by the act of 7 th July 1838. She received at the rate of $160 - for the five years. Was she entitled to $240.00 per annum for said time?
I admit myself ignorant of the provisions of

the pension law of 7 th June 1832, and at the urgent request of Mrs. Hoarison, who thinks that she is entitled to about four hundred dollars more. I write to you.
If the act of 1832, entitled William Harris low to receive his full pay as a lieutenant as long as he lived, it would seem that the same amount is conferred upon the widow for the five years - If so, would she not be entitled to $2400, per year, instead of only $160. - ?
Respectfully G. H. S. S. S. Edw. Cooper
To,
J. S. Edwards,
Commission of Pensions
Washington City

State of Tennessee
Bedford County
Whereas it appears to the Court here that Elvira Harrison late of said County departed this life in said County on the 31 st day of January 1851. as appears from Satisfactory Testimony produced to the Court - And she having made no Will or Testament - and application being made by William G. Hight to have letters of Administration Granted to him on the Estate of the said Elvira Harrison deceased.
He having given Bond & Security - as by law in such case is required - The Court, therefore orders that he have letters accordingly - These are therefore to Authorise and empower you the said William G. Hight to enter into and upon all and singular the good & chattels, rights & credits of the said deceased, and the same into your Possession take, wheresoever to be found in this State - And a true and perfect inventory thereof make and Return into our County Court on Oath within the time prescribed by law & all the just debts of the intestate pay, so far as the said Estate will amount or extend - the residue thereof deliver to those who have a right thereto by law - herein fail not.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand as clerk of said Court and affixed the seal of office at office in Shelbyville this 3 rd day of February 1851
Andrew Vanroy Clerk

Verilla Harrison Act 7 July 1838. 3rd March 1843 & 17 June 1844.
C. S. Morhead

State of Tennessee Rutherford County Set
On this the 25 th day of September 1848
Before me Joseph Smith an acting Justice of the Peace (in and for the County and State aforesaid) Personally appeared Mrs. Harrison a resident of the County of Bedford & near the Rutherford Bedford County Line a g.d. about Seventy Eight Years who after being first duly sworn according to law doth on her Oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain allowances as Pensions under the acts 7 July 1838, 3rd March 1843, 17 June 1844 and the Comt Reso- lution of Cont. passed or approved 1 st July 1848. I assert That She is the widow of Wm Harrison deceased late of the County and State aforesaid who was at the time being a Lieutenant in the North Carolina Line in the Army of the Revolution and in consequence of his service therein was allowed a Pension under the act of Cont. passed in 1818 at the rate of $240. The amount which he continued to receive until his death. She further declares That she was allowed pensions under the acts of Cont. passed 7 July 1838, 3rd March 1843 & 17 June 1844 But which were allowed her only at the rate of $160 per ann. She further declares that she was married to her said husband previous to the first day of January Seventeen hundred & ninety for for the full proof of which she refers to the evidence now on file in the Office of the Hon Commi

Issue of Pensions upon which the aforesaid allowan- ces were made. She further declares that she is still a widow. She further declares that she believes that she is entitled to a pension at the rate of $240 per annum deducting therefrom the amou- nts already received under the acts 7 July 1838 3rd March 1843 & 17 June 1844 & prays that allowances may be made under the last mentioned acts for said balances, And that Certificate may issue for same as for the same and be enclosed to her attorney C. H. Frazier Esq of Frankfort Ky and with him only & such others as he may direct does she wish Correspondence holden in reference to her said Claim
Sworn to the above on me the day & year aforesaid Joseph Smith
Eliza her X Harrison mark
I the last Subscribed Magistrate Certify that the foregoing declarant is personally known to me to be the widow of Wm Harrison decd. who was a pensioner

under act 1818 at the rate of $240. per Annum. That she has been allowed Pensions under acts 7 July 1838, 3rd March 1843 & 17 June 1844 & also under acts 2 nd February 1848 at the rate of 160 per annum & that the Certificate Cote which is now before me (being now before me) the 16 June 1848, & is signed by W L Many Secretary of War & countersigned J L Edwards Commissioner of Pensions By T S Evans - In testimony whereof I humbly subscribe my name — Joseph Smith
State of Tennessee Rutherford County } I John Woods clerk of the County Court of said County do hereby certify that the Joseph Smith whose official signature appears attached to the foregoing declaration is now and was at the date thereof an acting Justice of the in and for said County duly elected commissioned and qualified as such and that his signature is genuine
Witness my hand and Seal of office at office this 25th day of September 1848. John Woods clk.

Corvallis Harrison
Act 2 February 1848.
B. S. Morehead

State of Tennessee
Rutherford County Set
On this the 25 th day
of September 1848 Before me Joseph Smith an acting Justice of the Peace in & for the Coun- ty and State aforesaid personally appeared Devilla Harrison a resident of the County of Bedford & near the Rutherford & Bedford Line aged about 78 years who after being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the fol- lowing Declaration in order to obtain an allow- ance as a Pension under the act of Congress passed 2 nd February 1848 & the Joint Resolution of 1 st July 1848 That she is the widow of William Harrison deceased late of the County and State aforesaid who was as she verily believes a Lieutenant in the Army of the Revolution and in consequence of his service therein was allow- ed a Pension under the act of Congress passed in March 1818 at the rate of $240. per Annum which he continued to receive during his life. That she has been allowed pensions under the acts 7 July 1838, 3rd March 1843 & 17 June 1844 and also under the act of February 1848 But which have been allowed her only at the rate of $160. per annum. That she now being She is entitled to a pension under the Joint

Resolution of Congress of 1st July 1848 & the act 2 nd February 1848 during her life at the rate of $240 per ann num & now prays that an allowance may be made for the same & the Certificate enclosed to her Attorney C. H. Walker Esq of Frankfort Ky & with him only such others as he may di- rect does she wish Correspondence had and reference to her said Claim
Severally subscribed before me on the day and year aforesaid Joseph Smith Eliza his X Harrison mark
I the last subscribed Magistrate Certify that the foregoing Declarant is person- ally known to me and known to be the widow of Wm Harrison deceased who drew a pension under the act of March 1818 at the rate of $240 per annum and that she

has been allowed pension under the acts 7 July 1835, 2nd March 1843 & the 17 June 1844 at the rate of $160 per annum - and that she has been allowed a pension under the act 2 nd February 1848 at the rate of 160 per annum & that the Certificate which is now in her hands is now before me bearing date the 14 th June 1848, signed by W.B. Marcy Secretary of War - & J.S. Edwards Com- missioner of Pensions By F.S. Evans In testimony Wherefor I hereunto subscribe my name
Joseph Smith
State of Tennessee Rutherford County } I John Woods Clerk of the County Court of said County do hereby certify that Joseph Smith whose official signature appeared to the foregoing declaration was at the date thereof an acting Justice of the Peace in said County duly elected commissioned and qualified as such and that the sig- nature purporting to be his is genuine Witness my hand & seal of office at office this 25 th day of September 1848. John Woods Clerk.

150. Smelke (Nashville) Elvira Harrison widow of William Harrison who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Lieut.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 100 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 14. day of June 1848 and sent to
Smith Hendrick Nashville Tenn.
added on Roll of Pensioners under act January 2, 1848, Page 291 Vol. 3
Reported Set to Hon. C. S. Morehead Nov. 4th 48. Set to Mrs. E. Jones, Apd 9 Smith H Hendrick Nov 7, 1849 Set to Mrs. Jones March 5, 1853

Tennessee 2905
Elvira Harrison
widow of William Harrison who was a Lieutenant
in the N. Carolina line
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 1/2 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 25 day of Nov 1843 and sent to
A. Yoakum Murfreesboro, Tenn.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book L Vol. 1 - Page 219-
Set to 100% Jones Oct. 22 '46
to same Oct 28 '46 do. to same Dec. 9. 1846
to Edward Cooke Nov. 23, 1847

150 Tennessee War.
Eliza Harr. in widow of William Harr.
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Lieutenant
Died from 1860
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of
200 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
30 June 1848
Certificate of Pension issued
9 th day of June and sent to
Senator Smith & Co. Care of J. Bryan of Alabama
Present
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 291 Vol. 3
for increase under J. Bryan all in sealed envelope

L. 905 Annuna Ralsville Elvira Harrison widow of William who was a Lieutenant in the Revolution And from $160 Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 200 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 9 th day of July 1837 and sent to
Smith & Jones Care of H. Bryan of Ala Present
[Acts of March 3, 1843, & June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 2, Page 79
a 1. 219

6203
Nashville, Tennessee
Elvira Harrison
widow of William Harrison
who was a pensioner under the Act of March 1818 and who died on the 22. January 1833 of Bedford Co. in the State of Tennessee who was a Lieutenant in the company commanded by Captain Bacon of the Reg't. commanded by Col. Hogan in the N. Carolina line for 1 year
Inscribed on the Roll of Nashville, Ten. at the rate of 160 Dollars ————— Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 25. day of May 1841 and sent to H. Yoakum Nuefreesboro'. Ten.
Arrears to the 4th of March 1841 $800 ————— Pemi-annual allowance ending
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by D. Brown Book A. Vol. 2.
Clerk, Page 208

Admitted.
Smith & Kendrick Nashville Tennessee

DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress, of 2d February, 1848, entitled "An Act making further provision for surviving Widows and Soldiers of the Revolution."
STATE OF Greene } SS. Beaufort COUNTY. }
On this 1 st day of May 1848 personally appeared before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for the State and County aforesaid, Eliza Harrison a resident of Greene in the County of Beaufort aged 50 years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed on the 2d February, 1848, granting pensions to Widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War:—That she is the widow of William Harrison Deane who was a Lieutenant in the _____ Regiment, commanded by Col. _____ and that she drew a Pension of One Hundred and Fifty dollars per annum, under the Act of 17th June, 1844. She further declares that she is still a widow.
Sworn to and subscribed on the day) and year above written before me,
James Foster
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
Eliza Harrison mark
Peter William Wall
STATE OF Greene  Beaufort COUNTY:—Set.
I, James Foster a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, do hereby certify that Eliza Harrison , the above declarant, is personally known to me. Given under my hand, this 1 st day of May - 1848
James Foster
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
STATE OF Greene } Beaufort COUNTY. }
I, Andrew Vannoy
Clerk of the County Court of said
Beaufort County, hereby certify that James Foster whose name appears signed to the foregoing affidavit and certificate is, and was at the time of signing the same, an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, duly commissioned and qualified as such according to law that the foregoing signatures, purporting to be his, are genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed my seal of office, at office, in the Town of Shelbyville this 1 st day of May 1848
Andrew Vannoy
Clerk of Beaufort County.
By his deputy. Greene W. Hurst

Revolutionary Claims.
[ A. ]
Form of a Declaration to be made by the Officers.
For the purpose of obtaining the benefits of an act, entitled "An act for the relief of certain surviving Officers and Soldiers of the Army of the Revolution," approved on the 15th of May, 1828, I, William Garrison of
Bedford , in the county of Bedford , in the State of Tennessee , do hereby declare that I was an officer in the Continental Line of the Army of the Revolution, and served as such* to the time when the arrangement of the Army provided by the resolve of Congress of the 3rd and 21st of October 1780 was carried into effect and that I was reduced under that arrangement at which period I was a Lieutenant in the 7th regiment of the North Carolina line.
And I also declare, that I afterwards received certificates (commonly called commutation certificates) for a sum equal to the amount of five years' full pay; which sum was offered by the resolve of Congress, of the 22d of March, 1783, instead of the half pay for life, to which I was entitled under the resolve of the 21st of October, 1780.
And I do further declare, that I have received of the United States as a pensioner since the 3d day of March, 1826,† Five hundred dollars paid to me by the Agent for paying pensions in West Tennessee
Witness my hand, this 24 day of October , in the year 1828 Jas H. White  J. H. Garrison
Before me,‡ Jas H. White and of the particulars of the person in the county of Bedford , in the State of Tennessee , personally appeared, this day, John B. Harrington and William Garrison , of the said county, who did severally make oath that he said William Garrison , by whom the foregoing declaration was subscribed, is generally reputed and believed to have been an officer in the Army of the Revolution, in manner as therein stated.
Witness my hand, this 24 day of October in the year 1828 Jas H. White
I, _____, Clerk of the Court of the county of Bedford , in the State of Tennessee , do hereby certify, that the foregoing affidavits were sworn, was, at the time, a _____, and duly empowered to administer oaths.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, this _____ day of _____ [L. S.]
* Here insert, To the end of the war, or, (as the case may be,) to the time when the arrangement of the Army provided by the resolve of Congress of the 3rd and 21st of October, 1780, was carried into effect; and that I was reduced under that arrangement.
† Here insert, The sum of _____ dollars, paid to me by the agent for paying pensions in the State of _____ If the claimant has not been a pensioner, this part of the declaration may be omitted.
‡ A Justice of the Peace, or other magistrate duly empowered to administer oaths, as the case may be.

REVOLUTIONARY CLAIMS.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
9 Dec 1828.
William Harrison of in the County of Bedford in the State of Tennessee has applied to the Secretary of the Treasury for the benefits of the act, entitled "An Act for the relief of certain surviving officers and soldiers of the army of the Revolution," approved on the 15th of May, 1828. He states that he was as an officer on the Continental line, and served as such until the reduction under the resolves of 1780,
at which period he was a Lieutenant in the — regiment of the N Carolina line; and that he received commutation certificates for the five years full pay granted by the resolve of 22 March, 1783; and, further, that he has received as a pensioner since the 3d of March, 1826, the sum of Six hundred — dollars, paid to him by the agent in the State of Tennessee.
The Third Auditor is requested to report how far these several statements are corroborated by the records in his office.
By Order of the Secretary. J. H. Dickinson.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
THIRD AUDITOR'S OFFICE,
11 - December 1828
It appears by the records in this office, that final settlement certificates have been issued for the commutation of five years full pay to William Harrison. Lieut. in the North Carolina line, according to dollars.
It further appears that William Harrison is now on the pension list of the West Tennessee agency, and has been since the 3 d March 1826 at the rate of Twenty Dollars per month.
The Revolutionary records in this office furnish no information whatever in relation to the services of Lieutenant William Harrison -
John Hagan And

620.3
Tennessee. Nashville
Eliza Harrison widow of William Harrison who died on the 22 nd Jany 1853 of Bedford Co the State of Tennessee who was a Lieut in the Comp y commanded by Captain Mason of the Reg t commanded by Col Hogan in the N. C. line for
Inscribed on the Roll of Nashville at the rate of 200 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 9 th day of July 1857 and sent to Smith & Jones
Arrears to the 4 th of Care of J. Bryan Semi-annual allowance ending of Alabama
Present One hundred and 60
{ Revolutionary Claim, }
{ Act July 7, 1838. }
D. A. Weightman Clerk, Book Vol. 1. Page 347
A. 2, 208

Declaration
for the purpose of obtaining the benefit of an act entitled an act for the relief of certain surviving officers & soldiers of the army of the revolution approved on the 15 of May 1828 I William Harrison of Bedford County in the state of Tennessee do here by declare that I was an officer in the continental line of the army of the revolution and served as such to the time when the arrangement of the army provided by the resolve of congress of the 3 & 21 October 1780 was carried into effect & that I was reduced under that arrangement at which period I was a Lieutenant in the 7 Regiment of the north Carolina line and I also declare that I after wards received certificates commonly called commutation certificates for a sum equal to the amount of five years full pay which sum was offered by the resolve of congress of the 22 of March 1783 in stead of half pay for life to which I was entitled under the resolve of the 21 of October 1780 & I do further declare that I have received of the united states as a pension since the 3 day of March 1826 six hundred dollars paid to me by the agent for paying pensions in west Tennessee witness my hand & this 24 of October in year 1838 I as H Lile Jr W. Harrison
Sworn before me J. H. Lile one of the justices of the peace in the county of Bedford in the state of Tennessee personally appeared this day before me John Harrison and Josiah T. McLean of the said county who did severally make oath that the said William Harrison by whom the fore going declaration was subscribed

is generally reputed & believed to have been officer in the army of the revolution as manner therein stated witness my hand this 24 th day of October in the year 1828
Yas H. Lill Jr
State of Pennsylvania
I James McKisick clerk of the court of the county of Bradford in the state of Pennsylvania do hereby certify that James H. Lill before whom the foregoing affidavits were sworn was at the time an acting Justice of the Peace for said county and duly empowered to administer oaths.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said court this 14 th day of
November 1828
J. McKisick Clerk

Loaned by Mr. Macon Dec. 5 th 1804.
Wath e Macon

State of North Carolina
We hereby certify that William Harrison of Franklin County & State aforesaid a Lieutenant in the 7 th Regiment. Commanded by Col. James Hogan (after Gen. Hogan) left Valley Forge where the Army of the U. S. was quartered in the year 1778, as a Supernumerary Officer, of said Regiment in the service of the United U. S. aforesaid. Given under our hands & seals this 27 th of October 1809
in presence of.
Leffeward
James M c Ewen on Capt. of Reg t (Seal) Dandridge

Depositions of Chas. Allen Sutt and Abigail Allen

The State of Tennessee Williamson County
I Jonathan Rotherick Chairman of the County Court of Williamson County in the State of Tennessee Certify that Lemuel B McCormick whose signature appears to the foregoing Certificate is now and was at the making of the same Clerk of the County Court of Williamson County aforesaid that full faith and credit are due all his official acts that the signature purporting to be his is genuine and that said Certificate is in due form of law Witness my hand and seal this 8 day of February 1841
J Rotherick Chairman Pres.

State of Tennessee } This day personally appeared before Williamson County } Mr. J. S. Bingham a Justice of the peace for said County of Williamson. Charles Allen aged about Eighty three years who being first sworn deposeth that he was well acquainted with William Harrison and Elvira Cooper before they were married They were married in North Carolina sometime between the years seventeen hundred and eighty four and seventeen hundred and eighty seven. Deponent did not see them married but it was so understood at the time, and were afterwards. They were persons of respectability in that country, and so continued after they moved to Tennessee Subscribed & sworn to before Charles Allen Sen r Me This 6 th day of February 1841 and I do certify that said Deponent is worthy of credit and that he could not well attend court on account of old age and bodily infirmity.
J. S. Bingham J. P.
For said Williamson County
And before me also personally appeared Abigail Allen aged about Seventy Three years. Who first being sworn deposeth and sayeth that she is acquainted with the facts above set forth in the depositions of Charles Allen and she further states that she saw the marriage ceremony performed by which the said William Harrison and Elvira Cooper were married she cannot remember the exact time but she knows it to have been between the close of the Revolutionary war and the year seventeen hundred and eighty seven (1787). They were married as she believes in Warren County North Carolina - Deponent who was well acq- uainted with said Elvira both before and since her marriage believes her to be some

Seventy five years of age The said William and Elvira were married by a Baptist preacher whose name was Jacob Crocker They were married at the house of Harmon Cooper and one thing that makes deponent remembers the ceremony particularly was that said Elvira was married with her bonnet on her head and that the Preacher made a very long Prayer which induced deponent to say to him that if she were married she would not get him to perform the ceremony
Sworn to and subscribed by Abigail Allen her mark This 6 th day of February
1841
And I do certify that said witness is a lady of respectability and worthy of credit and that the foregoing account of being sworn to appear in open court is true to the best of my knowledge Dingram H. Allen Justice of the peace
The State of Tennessee
I Lemuel B. McQuice clerk of Williamson county in the State of Tennessee aforesaid do certify that James P. Bingham whose signatures appear to the foregoing affidavits of Charles Allen Senior and Abigail Allen is now and was at the taking of said affidavits an acting Justice of the peace in and for the county of Williamson aforesaid duly commissioned and sworn and that full faith and credit are due his official acts and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his are genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said court at office this 8 th day of February A.D. 1841 Lemuel B. McQuice

State of Tennessee } Bedford Butterfield County } ss.
On this eighteenth day of April 1843, personally appeared before me James Foster a justice of the peace in and for the County of Bedford aforesaid Elvira Harrison a resident in the County of Bedford and state of Tennessee, aged near eighty, though she cannot exactly remember her age, who being first duly sworn, according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress passed on the 3rd March 1843, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the revolutionary war, that she is the widow of William Harrison who was a lieutenant in the Army of the Revolution. She remembers that John Meekins was his captain, He served under Gen Washington, she does not remember any of the other officers. This declarant thinks she received about one hundred and sixty dollars per annum under the act of July 7. 1838, her husband in his lifetime, she thinks drew two hundred & forty dollars per annum. Her son Edward C. Harrison drew her pension under the act of 1838. Subscribed & sworn before
Elvira Harrison her mark
James Foster Justice of the peace

Signed and acknowledged by declarant Olivia Harrison and read over to her in our presence 18 April 1843
Hiram Putnam
Henry G. Putnam
State of Tennessee } To wit } I, Robert Hurst Bedford County } I William H. H. clerk of the County Court of Bedford County, aforesaid do certify that James Foster who has attested the foregoing declaration of Olivia Harrison, is and was at the time of attesting the same a justice of the peace for our said County duly elected and qualified, and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office at office in Shelbyville, this 20 th day of April 1843 Robert Hurst clerk of Bedford County Court
State of Tennessee, Bedford County, To wit I Thomas Davis Chairman of the County Court of Bedford County aforesaid do certify that William H. H.  Robert Hurst who has made the above certificate, is and was at the time of making the same, clerk of our said Court duly elected and qualified, that said certificate of said Robert Hurst is in due form, & sealed with the seal of our said Court. Given under my hand and seal, this 20 th day of April 1843 Thomas Davis Chairman of Bedford County Court

State of Tennessee } I James Foster a justice of Bedford County } the peace for Bedford County do certify that I am and was personally acquainted with Elvira Harrison at the time she signed the foregoing declaration for a pension under the act of March 3 - 1843 - and that she is the person she purports to be in said declaration Given under my hand & seal this 28 th day of August 1843 James Foster Esq. Justice of the peace

State of Tennessee      3 Rutherford County      3      I do hereby
Before me Isaac S. Miller a justice of the peace in and for said County of Rutherford This eleventh day of May 1841 personally appeared William G. Height aged twenty four years, and Edward C. Harrison aged forty one years, who after being first duly sworn depose and say that they were well acquainted with William Harrison the husband of Elvira Harrison, that at the time of his death he resided in Rutherford County, Tennessee, where his widow the said Elvira Harrison still resides, The said William G. was present when he died, & the said Edward C. was at his burial; he departed this life on the twenty second day of January a few minutes after midnight in the year eighteen hundred and thirty three (22 Jan 1833) His widow has not married since his death; he was in the receipt of a pension when he died Subscribed & sworn before me Edward C. Harrison this 11th May 1841, and I do      Wm G Height certify that said deponents are persons of credit & respectability
Isaac S. Miller (Seal)
Justice of the peace

State of Tennessee 3 S
Rutherford County 3
I Robt S. Morris Clerk of the County Court of Rutherford County aforesaid, do certify that Isaac L. Miller who has attested the foregoing declaration of Elvira Harrison and the deposition of Edward C. Harrison & William G. Hight, is now near at the time of attesting the same a justice of the peace for our said county & one of the Justices of our said County Court duly elected & qualified & that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his are genuine.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office at my office in the City of Murfreesboro.
This 10th day of May
A.D. eighteen hundred and forty one
Robt S Morris Clerk of Rutherford County Court
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State of Tennessee
Rutherford County
Witness , I William Vinson Chairman of the County Court of said Rutherford County do certify that Robert S. Morris who has made the above certificate is & was at the date of making the same Clerk of our said Court duly elected and qualified, that said certificate is in due form of law, & sealed with our County Seal. Given under my hand and seal, this twelfth day of May A.D. 1841.
W m Vinson
Chairman of Rutherford County Court

Power of Attorney
Know all men by these presents that I Wm Garrison of Bedford County in the state of Tennessee do hereby constitute and appoint John Bell my true & lawful attorney with a power of substitution for me & in my name to receive from the united states the amount of pay now due to me under the act, entitled "an act for the relief of certain surviving officers & soldiers of the revolution" approved the 15 day of May 1828 as a lieutenant in the 7 regiment of the South Carolina line of the army of the revolution army witness my hand & seal this 24 of October in year 1828 realised delivered in the presence of me J Wm Garrison I as to file copy
Came before me James H. Siler a justice of the peace in the county of Bedford in the county of Bedford in the state of Tennessee personally appeared this day Wm Garrison whose name is subscribed to the foregoing power of attorney and acknowledged the same to be his act and deed & also declare that the same was not given by reason of any transfer or of any attachment levy or seizure by any legal process whatever of the pay therein or thereundered to be received but that the said pay is intended to inure wholly to his personal benefit witness my hand & seal this 24 of October 1828 J Wm Garrison I as to file copy

I James M c Kisicki clerk of the court of the county aforesaid of Bedford in the state of Pennsylvania do hereby certify that James W. Lile Esquire before whom the foregoing Power of attorney was acknowledged, is a justice of the Peace for Bedford County
In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said court this 16 th day of November 1828 J. M c Kisicki Clerk