Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 19808, Elisha Hogg, N.C.

SERVICE
NUMBER
N 6
Hogg, Elisha Patty
W. 19808
CONTENTS

4037 North Carolina
Patty Hogg
widow of Elisha Hogg
who died on the month of January 1829 of Salisbury in the State of N.C. who was a Bree in the Co commanded by Captain Coleman of the reg commanded by in the Rev. War time for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of N Carolina at the rate of 80 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 13 day of June 1841 and sent to Her R. M. Saunders H Reps.
Arrears to the 4th of Semi-annual allowance ending
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the 3 }
Recorded by H. G. Swann Clerk, Book C Vol. 1 Page 183
rep 13 June
Letter to 3 d Auditor Nov. 20, 1848.
1837 Acc 12 kept from roll

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the 3 d Section of the Act of Congress passed the 4 th July 1836 -
State of North Carolina Johnston County
On this 14 th day of September 1843 personally appeared before the subscriber one of the Justices of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions in and for said County Patty Hogg resident of Johnston County aged 88 years who being first duly sworn according to law doth upon her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the 3 d Section of the Act of Congress passed the 4 th day of July 1836, That she is the widow of Elisha Hogg who was a Soldier of the Revolutionary war that her husband the said Elisha Hogg deceased, enlisted in the year 1778 for 3 years and served in Captain Benjamin Calemans Company in the Continental army for that Period of time that she well recollects the time when her husband left home to join the Army, in the Spring of the year, in the commencement of the planting season and he did not return home until the termination of his tour of enlistment she recollects the time of his return from another circumstance which was about the time Lord Cornwallis passed through the Country not very far from where they lived that her husband the said Elisha Hogg stated to her he served under Captain Benjamin Coleman and that he performed the

Service he stated, she is well convinced as are all her neighbours who were acquainted with him she further declares She was legally married to her husband the said Elisha Hogg in the month of August 1776 by the Rev. d James Heflin a minister of the gospel in the County of Johnston That her maiden name was Patty Taylor and she resided in the County where she was married that she has no Record of her marriage nor the ages of her Children; the oldest of whom, Larry Hogg was borne in the year 1777 and is now 66 years old to the best of her knowledge having bin borne about twelve months after we were married, and sometime before my husband left home to join the army; that my husband the said Elisha Hogg died in the month of January in the year 1829 aged 86 years and that she has remained a widow ever since as will more fully appear by reference to the prop o herunto annexed
Patty Hogg mark
Sworn to and Subscribed the day and year above written Joseph Clifton

6114
Sally Hogg
H. C.
Act 4 July 36.
adm
2 yrs pri
$80.
Adm: R. M. Saunders. H. R.

State of North Carolina Johnston County
I hereby certify I am well acquainted with Mrs. Patsey Hogg as above widow of Elisha Hogg deceased that she is one of the oldest persons living in this part of the country of sound mind but from bodily infirmity she is unable to attend at the Court house of the County living at some distance from it that she is a very respectable Lady and - whatsoever Statement she makes may be relied upon as true, I further certify I was well acquainted with her husband Elisha Hogg deceased who died about the time stated by Mrs. Hogg that he was always esteemed and reputed a soldier of the revolutionary war and indeed I never heard it questioned by any person who was acquainted with him
Given under my hand this 14 th day of September 1843 Joseph Clifton

State of North Carolina Johnston County
On this 4 th day of December 1843 personally appeared before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for said County James Odum a pensioner of the Revolutionary War aged 90 years who being first duly sworn according to Law doth upon his Oath make the following affidavit
This affiant Testifies and says that he was well acquainted with Elisha Hagg (deed) and with Mrs Patsy Hagg his widow who is now applying for a pension that the said Elisha Hagg served with me in the Revolutionary War that I found him in the Service when I ordered it and left him in the Service when I left it as he was a Regular Soldier
This affiant has a perfect recollection of the aforesaid Elisha Hagg and of his Services at different places
his James R Odum Mark
Sworn to before me the day and year above written
Joseph Clifton J.P.
State of North Carolina I hereby certify I am acquainted Johnston County with James Odum that his statement may Relied upon as true & correct
Joseph Clifton J.P.

State of North Carolina On this 2 nd day of January 1844 I, Johnston County personally appeared before the Subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for said County William Batten a Soldier of the revolutionary War and President of said County aged 93 years who being duly sworn according to law doth upon his Oath make the following affidavit. This affiant testifies and says That he was well acquainted with Elisha Hagg deceased late of Johnston County who was a Soldier during the revolutionary War that he served with him for 3 months & found him in the Service and left him in the Service he was a regular and I was a Mili- tia man I know he was legally married to Patsy Taylor in the month of August 1776 by the Revd James Heflin
This affiant has a perfect Recollection of Elisha Hagg and knows he served during the War and I know they have Children Larry Hagg is about 70 years old and Richard about 60 years old I know Elisha Hagg died in January 1829
William Batten sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me Joseph Grafton

State of North Carolina Johnston County 3
I hereby certify I am personally acquainted with William Battle that he is a very good man and a very respectable man and entitled to full credit as respects truth
Given under my hand and seal this 2nd day of January 1844
Joseph Clifton Spence

State of North Carolina } Johnston County }
I William H Guy Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions do hereby Certify that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited at the office of said Court to prove that Elisha Hogg was a Soldier of the United States & was a resident of Johnston County and died in January 1829 that he left a widow whose name is Patsy Hogg I further Certify that Joseph Clifton is an acting Justice of the Peace
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office Wm H Guy All January 16th 1864 by Thos. Bagley D.C.R.

Hon. R. M. Saunders Member Congress Washington City

State of North Carolina Johnston County
Know all men by these presents that Elisha Hogg and Martin Hall are held and firmly bound unto Richard Gascuell Esq Governor in the sum of five hundred Pounds sterling to which payment well and truly to be made we bind ourselves our heirs Executrix Administrators and assigns jointly and severally firmly by these presents sealed with our seals and dated this 1 st day of August 1776
The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the above bound Elisha Hogg both on the day and date above mentioned obtained a License for a marriage to be celebrated between him and Patsey Taylor now if there doth not hereafter appear any lawful cause to obstruct the said marriage then the above obligation to be void otherwise to remain in full force and virtue
Seal
Elisha Hogg Seal
W Ward
Martin Hall Seal
State of North Carolina
Johnston County
I Thomas Bagley Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions do hereby certify that the above is a true copy from the original filed in this office herein under my hand and Seal
April 29 th 1844
Thos. Bagley Clerk

As your only objection to the application of Patty Wagg - her husband's desertion being proven - I am pleased to be able to remove that objec- tion - As I have reason to believe she is justly entitled to our mother's aid -
Yrs. R. M. Lawrence

Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 19808
Patty Hogg Widow of Elisha Hogg Prin. Rev. Dr.
Act: July 1 st 1836
Index:—Vol. 64 , Page 348
[Arrangement of 1870.]

V. S. H. R. R. P. 16 Apr '44 " 6 " 26 Apr '44

4 March 1844
Patty Hogg
4 July 1836
N. C.
Washington St. Columbia
Home of Hyrum Smith
Genl R. M. Saunders
Genl R. M.
Saunders N. C.

James H. R.
Hon. R. A.
Hon. R. M. Saunders
House of Representatives N.C.
Washington City Dt. Columbia
A. B.
4 July 1836
Cathy Hoag
4 March 1824

State of North Carolina
Office of Secretary of State
I William Hill Secretary of State in and for the State of North Carolina, do hereby certify, that it appears from a book of settlements of the accounts of the Officers and Soldiers of the Continental line of this State in the revolutionary War, reported in this Office, that Elisha Hogg a soldier in said line, was allowed by a Board of commissioners at Warrenton in 1786, the sum of one hundred and eighty six pounds, twelve shillings and eight pence (£186.12.8) for his services as a soldier aforesaid, in said line.
Given under my hand this 1 st day of March 1844
W. Hill Secretary of State — — —

affidavit in Canby
Patty Kasser-
helen
before filed
by
R. M. Lawrence

State of North Carolina Johnston County
On this 14 th day of February 1844 personally appeared before the Subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for said County Richard Pilkinton a pensioner as a soldier of the Revolutionary War who being duly sworn according to Law doth upon his Oath make the following affidavit — This affiant testifies and says — That he was personally acquainted with Elisha Hagg deceased late of Johnston County who was a soldier in the Revolutionary War three years that I served with him six months and know he was absent from home and I know he was in the service for three years or longer This affiant has a perfect recollection of the deceased Elisha Hagg and of his serving in the War of the Revolution he enlisted in Johnston County where he resided at that time and when he always lived and (died) I am also acquainted with Mrs. Patty Hagg his widow who is now applying for a pension and know she is the widow of Elisha Hagg deceased
his Richard R Pilkinton mark
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written
Joseph Cleton J.P.
State of North Carolina Johnston County
I hereby certify I am well acquainted with Richard Pilkinton above that he is a very aged and respectable citizen a pensioner and a man of strict truth and veracity
Given under my hand and seal this 14 th day of February 1844
Joseph Cleton J.P.

State of North Carolina Johnston County
I Thomas Bagley Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions for Johnston County do hereby certify that Joseph Clifton whose name appears to the afforsaid Affidavit and Certificate is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County & that his signature is genuine
Given under my hand and Seal of office the 7th of March 1844
Thos. Bagley C.C.C.