Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 32329, Michael Houk, N.C.

SERVICE
N.B.
Hook, Michael
NUMBER
S-32329
CONTENTS
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Alabama, Huntsville 19533 East Tennessee
Michael Work of Monroe Co in the State of Tennessee who was a prisoner in the com- cor- dict- by Captain Richardson of the regt commanded by Col M c Bowen the M.C. line for 1 year
Inscribed on the Roll of Capt. Linn's at the rate of 110 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 18 day of Sept r 1833 and Jacob H Grant Maryville Arrears to the 4th of Sept r 100.00 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Mar 20 00 $120.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Dan Boyd Clerk, Book 6 Vol. 7 Page 46
Letter to W. Gannett 15/4 Recd to Pen Agt 17 Aug 1837 To Huntsville Alabama 4 Sept 1838. — 12 Sept 1837. — cation sent to William Garri- White Plains Alabama Hon: J. S. Milburn, Peny: 15/58 u Same M c B. 23/58,

12471 East Michael Houli Monroe County - Tennessee
1216 for 1798 private pay $40.
last room not allowed
Jacob F Font Maryville - Blount County
mentioned.
8. Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above.
Examining Clerk
8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication, and if so, in what respect?
incidental evidence, or by the rolls;
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, or
6. Where did he reside when he entered the service?
5. In what battles was he engaged?
Period
Place
Date
Rank
Regt
4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.

BRIEF in the case of  Michael Houk  County of Monroe  in the State of  Tennessee  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 77  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     5500 - In 1778 vol 3 1 - 6 private Gen. Gwynn   May - 1779 disch Capt. Richardson   Aug - 1779 vol 1 - 3 Capt. Clark   March 1780 vol 3 Capt. Roberson   in fall 1780 vol from 5 to 8 weeks Col. McDowell   Gen. McDowell   Shenandoah  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? Brier Creek, Shenandoah  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Lincoln County, N.C.  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Traditional evidence  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? not authentic 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
John H. Ashton
Examining Clerk.

The State of Alabama } Personally ap- Talladega County } peared before me John J Ragan an acting Justice of the Peace for said County and State, Elisabeth R Blackburn who after being duly sworn deposeth and sayeth that Elisabeth Houk widow of Michael Houk Deed is dead & that she died the 15 th day of October (1852) eighteen hundred & fifty-two, and that Enoch Houk is the only child living of the said Michael Houk Deceased. The Deponent further sayeth that she was present at the death of Michael Houk who Departed this life in Benton County in the State of Alabama on the 22 nd day of February (1852) eighteen hundred & fifty-two. Elisabeth R Blackburn
Subscribed & sworn to Before me this the 9 th day of April 1858
John Ragan Justice of the Peace
The State of Alabama } Talladega County } I William H Thornton Judge of the probate Court of said County hereby certify that John J. Ragan whose genuine signature appears above is now, and was at the time of signing the same, a Justice of the peace in and

for said County duly elected, commissioned and qualified, that all his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit, and that the aforesaid probate Court, is a court of Record, having general Jurisdiction.
Given under My hand and seal of Office at Talladega, this the 12 th day of April 1858.
Wm H. Thornton Judge of Probate.
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12.4.71 Michael Houk Monroe County Tennessee
4 Years = 14 months.
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Address to Jac. F. Foute Maryville Blount County Tennessee

State of Tennessee & County Court September Monroe County Feb. 3 Session 1832.
On this 18 th day of September 1832. Person- ally appeared in Open Court before the County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions of Monroe County Tennessee, Now Sitting at the Courthouse in Madisonville Michael Heuck a resident of said County and State, aged Seventy Seven years, as he believes, who being first duly sworn according to Law doth on his Oath make the following declaration in order to attain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7. 1832.
That he was born in Bucks County Penns- ylvania in 1755. as he is informed and believes, that he has no record of his age other than the account given by his parents, that in Linnun County North Carolina where he then lived, in the month of November 1778 as well as he now recollects he volunteered for six months under Captain James Richardson, the other Company officers names forgotten, that he was mustered into Service, Marched to Wacklenburg North Carolina, placed under Command of Major Nelson, thence to Charleston South Carolina joined the Command of General Lincoln, lay there expecting the British to attack that place, but they

Withdrew and went towards Savannah, we were then Marched towards the latter place & halted at a place called Burenburg as he thinks; remained there some time the British then Marched to Augusta, we Marched up the Savannah River on the South Carolina side to Augusta Under Genl. Ashe as declarant thinks and perhaps some other general officers, not remembered, remained there oppo- site Augusta several weeks; The British they left there and returned toward Savannah, we then crossed Savannah River at Augusta and pursued them to Brian Creek, where we fought them on or about the 1 st day of March 1779. and were defeated, and retreated, lost many killed & wounded, some cannon and our Alagers etc. crossed the Savannah River, and about the middle of May 1779. declarant was honorably discharged at the White Horse or Two Sides in South Carolina having served out his term of service. In the fall following, perhaps last of August or first of September declarant volunteered for three months as a Ranger to keep the Tories & refugees in order & harass them, entered that service under Captain Mordacai Clark, John Eslinger Lieutenant

and George Leitman Ensign. Served out that engagement and was honorably discharged at the expiration of the term by Lieut. Eslinger, Capt Clark being absent, the same Lieut Eslinger was afterwards killed at the Battle of Custer Springs, during this service had many skirmishes with the Tories and refugees. Next Spring perhaps in March declarant volunteered under Capt James Wilson for three months, the other company officers names forgotten, joined, Command of Colonel Joseph McDowell and Major Singleton and marched against the Cherokee Indians, crossed French Broad River near where Asheville now is, thence up Hominy Creek to Ridgeway River crossed it, thence to Tuckasegee there killed five Indians, thence to Little Tennessee River down it on the south side and through the country destroying corn &c and other property, returned home, and were discharged at Davis Fort on the head of Catawba River - The same fall volunteered under General Charles McDowell to gather and drive cattle from upper parts of North Carolina to the American Army in the South, was employed from June to Saven Creek, as well as he

Comencely, got no discharge, General McDowell told declarant he would give him a Certificate or discharge at any time, and it should go as a token of duty - declarant removed from Lincoln County Tenn. about 1782. Came to what is now Burke County Tenn. lived there about twenty years Then removed to Bun- combe County Tenn. lived there about two years Then removed to Haywood County Tenn. lived there seven or eight years, then removed to Blount County Tennessee in Oct. 1874. Remained there until 1879. Then removed into what is now Monroe County Tennessee where he has resided ever since, & does now reside. He has no discharge or other documentary evidence now in his power, nor does he know of any person by whom he can prove the services as above stated -
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State -
Given to subscribed this day and year first above Michael his  Heath written - Mark J. H. Callaway Clerk

We Thomas Henderson, Samuel Jamieson Preston Starrett, Justices of the peace, in and for Monroe County, & John Smith a resident hereby Certify that we are well acquainted with Michael Houk, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, that we believe him to be seventy seven years of age that he is respected and beloved in the Neighbourhood where he resides to have been a Soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that Opinion - and that there is no resident Clergyman in his own neighbourhood in Neighbourhood - Open Court the 18 th day of September 1832 Thos Henderson Preston Starrett Samuel Jamieson John Smith M c Callaway Clerk
And the said Court do hereby declare their Opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interroga- -tories prescribed by the War department that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier and served as he states; and the Court further Certifies that it appears to them that Thomas Henderson, Samuel Jamieson and Preston Starrett Esqrs are justices of the peace in and for Monroe County Tennessee, and that John Smith a resident citizen of the same County & State, all of whom have signed the preceding certificate are residents in said County and State and are

Credible persons, and that their statements are entitled to Credit - and that we are satisfied there is no resident Clergyman in the neighbourhood of the said Michael Houk.
Thos. H. Baldwin Samuel Jameson William Winston M c ayles Presiding Justice
State of Tennessee fct. I William S. Galloway Clerk of the Court of pleas and quarter Sessions of Maury County do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Michael Houk for a pension. Given under my hand and private (having no official) seal at office in Madisonville the 19 th day of September 1832. W. S. Galloway Clerk
State of Tennessee fct. On this 18 th day of June 1833 personally appeared the above named Applicant Michael Houk aged Seventy eight years, as he believes, in open Court, before the Court of pleas and quarter Sessions of Maury County, now sitting being a Court of Record, and being first duly sworn makes the following declaration Amending of his original declaration, That there is no

Resident Clergyman in his neighbourhood, but that he is acquainted and known to the Rev. d. Josiah Whoton a clergyman residing in Madisonville in said Monroe County, and is also known to James Smith, Phillip Smith and others who can certify as to his character for veracity and their belief of my service, as a soldier of the Revolution.
Sworn to subscribed in open court M c Callaway Clerk
Michael his Houch mark
I Josiah Whoton a clergyman resident in Madisonville in Monroe County do hereby certify that I am now acquainted with Michael Houch who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration original amended that I believe him to be seventy eight years of age that he is reputed and believed in the neigh- -bourhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that I concur in that opinion.
Sworn to subscribed in open court 18 th June 1833 M c Callaway Clerk
We the undersigned Justices of the peace in and for Monroe County, Louisiana now holding the Court of pleas and quarter sessions in and for said County Certify that the above proceedings in amend- ment of the application of Michael Houch for a pension, were had in open court, that Whoton, who has signed the preceding certificate is a Clergyman resident in Madisonville in

Monroe County Tennessee, and is entitled to Credit given under our hands this 18 th day of June 1833.
Jeremiah Frazer
William James
Joseph Broce

State of Tennessee set.
I William S. Callaway Clerk of the Court of pleas and quarter Sessions of McMinn County Certify That the foregoing contains the original recorded proceedings of said Court in the matter of the Application of Michael Honk for a pension given under my hand & private (having no public) Seal of Office this 19 th June 1833.
Wm S Callaway clerk
State of Tennessee set.
I Hugh L. White Senator in Congress from Tennessee hereby Certify that William S. Callaway is the Clerk of the Court of pleas and quarter Sessions of McMinn County Tennessee, and that the above signature is in his proper hand. Writing as I verily believe and entitled to full faith and Credit - Given under my hand this 22 nd day of June 1833.
Hugh L. White

No. 8128. Ent.
ap
Michael Houk (child of)
Huntsville, Ala. (June 7. 1832)
$19.01
Rep'd June 8. 1838 Rec'd " 10.
Reg. No. 5.832, dated the 14 th & sent to Treasur the 16 th June 1858
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STATEMENT.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
THIRD AUDITOR'S OFFICE,
The United States,
To Enoch Houk only child of Michael Houk, deceased, late a pensioner of the Huntsville Agency, per Act of Congress of June 1832. Dr. For his pension from Sept. 4. 1851, to Feby 22. 1852, at $40.- per annum $19.00
Stated June 8 1858, by Ed. T. Mathews Clerk.
Treasury Department, SECOND COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE
Examined June 10 1858 by Jos. D. Adams Clerk
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OATH OF IDENTITY FOR THE WIDOW OR CHILD OF A DECEASED PENSIONER.
STATE OF Alabama Talladega COUNTY, }
BE IT KNOWN, That before me, John N. Sawyer  Joseph N Sawyer a Justice of the Peace, in and for the County aforesaid, personally appeared Enoch Hawk and made oath in due form of law, that she (or he, as the case may be) is the widow (or son, or daughter, as the case may be) of Michael Hawk the identical person who was a pensioner, and is now dead, and to whom a certificate of pension was issued, which is herewith surrendered, (or if lost or mislaid, state the fact.)
That the deceased pensioner resided in Benton County in the State of Alabama for the space of 12 or 15 years before his death; and that previous thereto he resided in Monroe County Tennessee  Enoch Hawk
Sworn and subscribed, this 21 day of May 1858, before me,
Joseph N Sawyer J. P.
NOTE.—The above deposition must be signed by the deponent. Where the pension has been increased, since the certificate has been given, the magistrate will note the fact.
POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR THE WIDOW OR CHILD OF A DECEASED PENSIONER.
Know all men by these presents, That I, Enoch Hawk son of Michael Hawk deed, in the county of Talladega and State of Ala. (a) Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States, do hereby constitute and appoint James Bell (Quinn) my true and lawful Attorney, for me, and in my name, to receive from the Agent of the United States for paying pensions in State of the balance of said pension from the 4 th day of September 1851, to the 22 nd day of February 1852, being the day of his death.
Witness my hand and seal, this 21 day of May 1858. Sealed and delivered } Enoch Hawk [SEAL.] in presence of } Geo. T. Sawyer Joseph N Sawyer
Note.—This affidavit must be signed by the Attorney. (a) In this blank insert the word Invalid, or Revolutionary, as the case may be. Note.—Any other officer duly authorized to administer oaths, may be substituted for a Justice of the Peace.

STATE OF Alabama Talladega COUNTY, } ss.
Be it known, That on the 21 st of May 18 58 , before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, personally appeared Enoch Hook above named, and acknowledged the foregoing power of attorney to be his (or her, as the case may be) act and deed. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand the day and year last above mentioned.
W. S. Hanes , J. Peace.
STATE OF Ala COUNTY, } ss.
Be it known, That on _____ day of _____ 18 _____, before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, personally appeared the attorney named in the foregoing power of attorney, and made oath that the same was not given him by reason of any sale, transfer, or mortgage of the pension, or arrears of pension, therein authorized to be received by him.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year last above mentioned, before me.
J. P.
CERTIFICATE OF THE COURT AS TO THE DEATH OF A PENSIONER.
STATE OF Alabama COUNTY OF Talladega } ss.
I, Wm H Thornton Clerk of the Court of Probate holden at Talladega , in and for Talladega County State of Alabama do hereby certify that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited to said Court that Michael Hook dec'd was a pensioner of the United States at the rate of Forty dollars per annum ; was a resident of the County of Benton in the State of Ala. and died in the County of Benton in the State of Alabama , in the year 18 52 on the 22 nd day of July 18 52 ; that he left a widow, or a widow  who is now dead , and a son Enoch Hook  who who makes  (or child or children, as the case may be) whose name is (or are, as the case may be.) application for the balance of the pension due to his father the said Michael Hook dec'd. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my
[Seal of the Court.]
seal of office, at Talladega this Twenty fourth day of May in the year of our Lord 18 58 .
Wm H Thornton
Clerk of the Judge of Probate of Talladega Co Ala
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32 329 Rev INVALID.
File No. 32, 329
Michael Houk
Rev Rev War
Act: June 2 nd 32 nd
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 194
[Arrangement of 1870.]
June. 24. 1897- Hist. to Mrs. L. C. Houk, 1017- K st. N. W. City-
Jan. 28/98- as above

3. Auditor's Office Jan'y 5. 1837.
Sir: Michael Houk, act 1832, Alabama, appears to have been paid to 4 Septem. in 1831.
Very Resp'y Wm Johnston Auditor
Genl. C. Whiting Esq. Commr. of Pensions
412 50

Pension Office, Jan'y. 4. 1858.
The Third Auditor will please certify the date to which the within named pensioner was paid, and date of his death and to whom the arrear were paid, if in his power.
Very respectfully J. Cole, Chief Clerk
Notes

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Washington D. C.
18 April/58
Sir:
I enclose affidavit, properly authenticated, proving the death of the widow of Michael Houk, late a Pensioner, so as to entitle Represen-tatives to the allowances due -
I have had previous correspondence with the office on the subject, and if nothing further is needed, I can take the money due, when I return home -
Respectfully
J. S. McHenry
Hon. G. C. Whiting

Washington D.C. Sept 18 th /58.
Hon.
J. A. McCurry.
Recd. Sept 24 th /58.
Ansawit " " "
Respectfully referred
to the Third Auditor and Hon. Mr. Curry so informed.
D. Coa C. C.
Gen. Office, Sept. 23/58.
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Mr. Randall.
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Washington D.C. Sept 18 th /58.
Hon.
J. A. McCurry.
Recd. Sept 24 th /58.
Archil. " " "
Respectfully referred
to the Third Auditor and Hon. Mr. Curry so informed.
D. Coa
C. C.
Pen. Office Sept 23/58.
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Mr. Randall.

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House of Reps. June 1/58. Hon.
J. B. Ellis Survey. Recd. June 19/58.
Herbert Miller, rec Act 7 June '52 Pay the only ch. the sum of $1000 to 22 July 52. the date of the death of the deceased Case of the the J. B. Ellis 40.51 22.75 52 Mr. Randolph
the amount of the sum of the sum of the sum of the sum of

Treasury Department Third Auditor's Office April 24. 1838.
Sir:
Your letter of the 18 th inst: addressed to the Commissioner of Pensions, enclosing an affidavit relative to the arrears of pension due in the case of Michael Houk, decd, has been referred to this Office.
In reply I have the honor to state, that the widow being dead, the claim for the arrears should be made by the child, or children, of the deceased pensioner. I therefore enclose the forms of such vouchers as will be required for the payment through this office of the amount that may be due.
Very Respectfully Yours ob t . Serv t L. V. P. auditor
Hon: } J. L. M. Curry } House of Reps. }

Pension Office East-Tennessee Agency Knoxville Aug 26 1839
Sir
In answer to your inquiry in an account of 17 and have to inform you that Michael Hook has been paid at this office to 1 Sept 1838
I am very respectfully
Your obt Serv
Robt King
For Wm Gornuch
J. L. Edwards Esq Comr of Pensions Washington D. C.

Application for a Transfer
Alabama: County of Benton S.S.
On this the 5 th day of August, 1839, before me, the Subscriber, a Justice of the peace for the said County of Benton; personally appeared Michael Hook, who, on his oath, declares that he is the same person, who formerly belonged to the Company commanded by Captain Richardson in the Regiment commanded by Colonel or Major Nelson in the service of the United States; that his name was placed on the pension roll of the State of Tennessee, from whence he has lately removed; that he now resides in the State of Alabama where he intends to remain, and wishes his pension to be there payable, in future - The following are his reasons for removing from Tennessee to Alabama - to wit - He is getting old and decriped, as is also his wife who is likewise unhealthy - his Children had mostly moved to Alabama, and it was important that he should in removing enjoy their protection in his old age, and also enjoy for himself & wife the more temperate climate of the South.
Sworn & Subscribed to before me the day and year aforesaid
Michael his Hook mark
William Garnto
Justice of the peace for said County

Alabama, Benton County-
On this the 5 th day of August 1839, before me, the Subscribed justice of the peace for said County of Benton personally appeared Phillip J. Smith, who on his oath, declares, that Michael Heouk, who has just made the foregoing declaration, on application for a Transfer, is the identical person of that name, who has heretofore drawn and now draws a pension at Knoxville in the State of Tennessee. and further, that the said Michael Heouk, the person who has taken the above oath, is the person described in the affidavit.
Sworn and Subscribed before me the day and year aforesaid.
Phillip J. Smith
William Garrett
Justice of the peace for said County
I William Garrett, an acting justice of the peace for and for the County of Benton, and State of Alabama, Certify that Phillip J. Smith whose name appears to the foregoing affidavit - as a witness on the application of Michael Heouk for a Transfer - is a man of veracity, and entitled to full Credit - and this upon an acquaintance of some time - given under my hand Seal 5 th August 1839-
William Garrett
Justice of the peace for said County
The State of Alabama
Benton County
§ § §
I Matthew M. Houston Clerk of the County Court of said County of Benton, Certify that

William Gannett Esquire, whose name appears as a justice of the peace, and before whom as such, the foregoing affidavits were made, and proceedings were had, is, and was at the date thereof, to wit on the 5 th day of August 1839 - an acting justice of the peace, in and for said County of Benton, duly commissioned and qualified: and that full faith and credit are due due and ought to be given to all his official acts as such - I further certify that the signature purporting to be that of said William Gannett, justice of the peace as aforesaid, is genuine -
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed my seal of office, at office in Jacksonville in said County the sixth day of August A. D. 1839 - and of the Independence of the United States of America the 64 th year.
M. M. Houston, C. & K.

Power of Atty from Michael Hawke of ala to Geo H Jones - Ex
March 6 - 1852

The State of Alabama Beaufort County
3/ Know all men by these presents That I Michael Hawk of said County and State do hereby constitute and appoint George H. Jones of Washington City my true and lawful Attorney for me and in my name & for my benefit to examine into the Declaration & other papers on file in the Pension Office of the U.S. Which Decla- =ration & other papers I caused to be put on file in said office for the purpose of obtaining a Pension for my services as a soldier in the Revolutionary War, Which Pension I did obtain at the rate of $40. = per annum, and have continued to draw said sum of $40. = per annum since the year 1833 up to this time as will more fully appear by the records of said office, and ever having believed that I was entitled to more than said sum of $40. = per annum, in as much as I served therein for six Months as a footman, and nine Months as a horseman, in said War, and now the better to enable my said Attorney, (the premises considered,) to examine into, and fully ascertain, Whether, or not I am entitled to more than said sum of $40. = per annum, I hereby authorize, and empower my said Attorney to examine the aforesaid Declaration & other papers put on file by

me as afore said, for the purposes as aforesaid, and to do, and perform all other acts and things touching the premises as fully and absolutely as though I was personally present acting and doing for myself, Hereby ratifying all that my said attorney may lawfully do by virtue of these presents,
Given Under my hand and seal This the day of February A.D.
Test his 1852 Enoch H. Hook
his Michael H. Hook marks
mark W. C. Price Justice of the Peace
The State of Alabama Benton County 3 Before me an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said county & state person- ally appeared Michael Hook who acknow- ledged the above power to be his act and deed, and I further certify that I am well acquainted with the said Michael Hook and that he is the same person described in said Power of Attorney and who executed the same. Given under my hand and seal This the 17 th day of February A.D. 1852
W. C. Price Justice of the Peace

The State of Alabama, Benton County
State of Delaware } Benton County } I Alexander Woods Judge of the Court of Probate H. of the County and State aforesaid do hereby Certify That W th e Price Esq r Whose name appears to the within and foregoing Certificate of Acknowledgment is now and was at the time of making the same an Acting Justice of the peace in & for said County of Benton duly commissioned and qualified according to Law That his Official Acts are entitled to full faith and Credit Given under my hand
Given under my hand and seal of office at Jacksonville this 23 rd day of February A D 1852
S. Woods Judge Ombati

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WAR DEPARTMENT.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7th June, 1832, Michael Houk of the State of Tennessee who was a Private in the Army of the Revolution is entitled to receive Forty dollars and  cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March, and 4th of September, in every year.
Given at the War Office of the United States this 19 th day of September one thousand eight hundred and thirty-three
L. S. Hop
Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned. }
J. L. Edward
Commissioner of Pensions.

White Plains at 25th July
Free
Mr. Ennis July
Department of War
Pension Office Washington City D.C.

White Plains Benton Co. Ala. 3 rd July 1839.
Sir
Mr Michael Keonk, who is a pensioner at $40 per annum, and has heretofore drawn his pension at Knoxville East Tennessee, (Robt King agnt) has removed to this County (Benton) & at present resides in my neighborhood.
In consequence of old age, and the distance to Knoxville (235 miles) also the expense of performing the trip - which in his present situation he is poorly able to bear - he would like to change the point of drawing from Knoxville Tennessee to Huntsville Ala - at which place he is informed is an agency, not more than 110 miles from his residence.
As he was induced to remove to this Country to enjoy the protection & receive in the support of his children in his old age, hope the dept will indulge him in ordering the change - and wish to be informed of any steps necessary to be taken on his part, to secure this object. You will please inform him or myself
respectfully
Yr obed Servt
Will. Garrison J. D. Martin White Plains Al

White Plains at the True Aug 1 st Aug
Mr. Evans
Department of War (Pension office) Washington City D.C.

White Plains Al 8 th Augt 1839
Sir,
Enclosed you will find the declaration of Michael Keonk, for the application for a transfer of his place of payment from Knoxville Tenn. to Huntsville Ala.
Mr. Keonk's pension is payable Semi annually on the 4 th of March & Sept. and the application is made such a short time before the latter period that he is anxious the Dept. will expedite the transfer so that he may draw next at Huntsville (or by draft) without having to visit Knoxville, or run the risk of being rejected for failure - on account of the distance he has not for sometime, drawn only on the 4 th Sept. at which time he draws for that & the previous preceding -
Respectfully Yr. aft Servt Will. Garrison
+ Hence you will observe that a whole years pension will be due the 4 th Sept next

Claim of Michael Houk . Act of
STATE OF Alabama COUNTY of Benton } ss.
Be it known, That on this Second day of June A. D., eighteen hundred and fifty one , before the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, personally appeared Michael Houk a resident of Shoal Creek in said County, and made oath according to law that he is the identical Michael Houk
who was a Revolutionary Pensioner
at the rate of forty (40$) Dollars per annum; that he has been informed that the said Pension ought to be increased; that he is directly interested as a claimant in said Pension, and makes this affidavit to be filed with such additional evidence or arguments as my Agent may use in prosecuting said claim.
Sworn to and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid, before me. Wm D. Carithers J. Peace.
Enoch Houk mark
I, Wm D. Carithers Justice of the Peace, in and for said County do hereby certify that Enoch Houk who executed the foregoing paper is a respectable resident of this County, and is, I believe, directly interested in said claim as therein set forth.
Wm D. Carithers J. Peace.
I, A. Woods Judge of the Probate Court  ex officio clerk of the same Clerk of the Probate Court, in the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Wm D. Carithers before whom the foregoing papers were executed, was, at the date of the same, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly authorized by law to administer oaths; and the name thereunto subscribed, is his signature.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my official Seal, this 16 th day of June A. D. 1851.
A. Woods Judge of Probate Clerk

POWER OF ATTORNEY—Revolutionary Pension Claims.
Know all Men by these Presents, That I, Michael Houch
hereby constitute and appoint M. Thompson my true and lawful Agent and Attorney, to prosecute the Claim of Michael Houch for any amount of Revolutionary Pension, or Increase of Pension, that may be due; and I hereby author- ize my said Agent to examine all the papers and documents in relation to said claim, on file in the Depart- ments at Washington City, or elsewhere; to file additional evidence or arguments; and to receive the Cer- tificate which may be issued for said Claim, which Certificate I wish made payable to myself or Elijah Seague of White Plains, Benton Co. Ala. to appoint one or more substitutes under him for the purposes herein expressed; and to do all things that I might or could do were I personally present. Hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said Attorney and Agent shall lawfully do in the premises.
WITNESS my hand and Seal this 2 day of June A. D., 185 1 .
Michael Houch Mark
Signed and Sealed in the presence of } }
STATE OF Alabama } COUNTY OF Benton } ss:
On this second day of June A. D. 185 1 before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, personally appeared the above - named Michael Houch and acknowledged the foregoing Power, of Attorney to be his act and deed, for the purposes therein mentioned.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand, } the day and year aforesaid. }
Wm. D. Canby Justice of the Peace.

May 30. 1897.
Hon Commissioner of Pensions.
Dear Sir.
Will you kindly inform me whether the name of Houk can be found on the pension rolls of your office, for service rendered during the Revolutionary War? Also of the wars of Mexico and of 1812.
I have been referred to your Dept by

Leah Amsworth, in order to establish a genealogical connection with
John Jacob Houch who served in the Continental Army. A full statement of any such service will greatly oblige -
Mrs. L. C. Houch 1017 H St. N.W. Washington, D.C.