Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File [ILLEGIBLE], Thomas Grier, N.C.

Will, Susannah
CONTENTS

(62) North Carolina 121 Susannah Grier, dec'd widow of Thomas Grier re who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Commissary of issues Inc'd from $352.50 Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 536, Dollars 67.
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848. Paid 11th July 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued the 30th day of Jan'y. 1855 and sent to
A. S. Wallace Present.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 210. Vol. 1

State of North Carolina } Mecklenburg County } On this 18 th day of June A.D. 1853 personally appeared before me the undersigned one of the Justices of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions in and for the County of Mecklenburg in the State of N. Carolina Susanna Greer a resident of Steel Creek Congregation in the County and State aforesaid aged eighty three years past who being first 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 July 7 th 1838 - March 3 rd 1843 - July 1 st 1844 and July 29 th 1848 & February 3 rd 1853 - That She is the widow of Thomas Greer dec d who was a resident of said County and a soldier of the Revolutionary war and served in the American Army a considerable length of time (some two years and upwards) as commissary - Deponent well remembers that when she was a small girl during the latter part of the Revolutionary war a Slaughter pen was established at her father's house and she often saw Thomas Greer her late husband with his assistants at said Slaughter pen laying in a supply of beef for his division of the Army After Deponent's marriage with her said hus- band she often heard him talking of events that occurred during his services in the American Army one fact she remembers distinctly of that at the time Genl. Gates was retreating from Camden in S. Carolina her said husband who then had charge of the Baggage Wagons & provision wagons belonging to the Army, met him and was ordered by Gates to cut his horses loose from the wagons and run for his life. That the British were near at hand in hot pursuit

and would be upon him directly: but her husband refused to run and stayed with his wagons - Deponent has no recollection of the names of the officers under whom her said husband served, nor does she know of any one now living by whom she can prove the fact; - neither has she any documentary evidence in support of her claim - Deponent further states that her father lived about seven miles from Charlotte N.C., during the Revolution but was too old to take part in the war; owing however to his strong attachment to the American cause, his house was made a place of general resort for the whigs who came there to consult together and transact their business - That she remembers to have frequently seen at her said fathers house a young man by the name of Andrew Jackson, then a resident of the Waxhaw settlement about thirty miles distant; that she was told by the family that Jackson came there with his friends for the purpose of avoiding the British who were advancing upon that settlement. This was impressed upon Deponents mind from the fact that it was after her first acquaintance with young Andrew Jackson, that her acquaintance began with Commissary Thomas Greer, at her fathers house.
Deponents further states that her maiden name was Susanna Spratt; that she is the second wife of her said husband Thomas Greer, that she was married to him on the thirtieth day of April one thousand eight hundred and eighty nine (1789) by Gen Robt Irwin and who was then a justice of the Peace for Mecklenburg county S.C.

FAMILY RECORD.
MARRIAGES.
MARRIAGES.
A.
Thomas & Hannah Green was Married Apr 26 th 1781 Thomas & Susannah Green was Married Apr 13 th 1789
I M c H. Neal do hereby certify that this is the family register referred to in the disbursement of Susannah Green. This day passed before me and has been in her keeping since my first recollection. June 15 th 1853 M c H. Neal
100 14.963.
Susannah Green Mary Thomas N. Corolla July 1. 1835
A. S. Wallace Yankton S.D.

FAMILY RECORD.
BIRTHS.
BIRTHS.
Thomas Greer was born June 24 th 1744 Hannah Greer was born March 2 nd 1761 Susannah Greer was born January 13 th 1770  Margaret Greer was born March 13 th 1782 James Greer was born October 6 th 1783 Thomas Greer Junr was born Dec r 26 th 1785 Alexander Greer was born March 25 th 1788 Hannah Greer was born Sept 8 th 1790 John Spratt Greer was born March 8 th 1792 Samuel Greer was born Aug 8 th 1795 Andrew Greer was born Oct 9 th 1797 Catherine M c Knight Greer was born Dec r 11 th 1799 Mary Greer was born April 11 th 1802 William M c hee Greer was born Aug 20 1804

FAMILY RECORD.
BIRTHS.
BIRTHS.
Jenaz Green was born Nov. 11 th 1806 Susannah Green was born July 17 th 1810

FAMILY RECORD.
DEATHS.
DEATHS.
B.
Hannah Grier died Hannah Grier Junr died John Spratt Grier Mary B Grier Samuel Grier Thomas Grier Jun Katharine McKnight Susan A. Whyte James Grier Andrew Grier
March 22 nd 1788 February 5 th 1791 Sept. 8 th 1822 Sept. 5 th 1824 October 26 th 1824 January 27 th 1828 March 20 th 1828 December 6 th 1834 March 8 th 1845 August 16 th 1850

Deponent further states that her said husband Thomas Greer died on the 27 th day of January A D 1828. leaving surviving him this Declarant his widow who has not interviewed since the death of her husband the aforesaid Thomas Greer
That she now offers as evidence of her marriage to the said Thomas Greer her Family Register which is in the handwriting of Larkin Stowe of Gaston County N.C. who transcribed it from the original Family Register which was in the handwriting of her husband the aforesaid Thomas Greer which transcript was made some thirty five years ago. and that the original register is now lost and that the register referred to is herunto attached.
And for the purpose of prosecuting the claim I hereby constitute and appoint A. S. Wallace of York District S. Carolina & Wm. P. Davidson of Charlotte N. Carolina my true & lawful attorneys with full power to act in as full and ample manner as though I were personally present; To appoint one or more substitutes under them to examine all the papers and documents on file in the Department at Washington City or elsewhere hereby ratifying & confirming all that my said attorneys shall lawfully do in the premises.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal the day and year above written. Declarant further says that she was ignorant of the pension laws and did not know until a few years back that she was entitled to draw a pension for the services of her husband said Thomas Greer and being in easy circumstances she neglected

to present her claim
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written
W.H. Neal J.P.
Susanna Grier
Seal
I the said Justice certify that Susanna Grier who has sworn to and subscribed the above declaration before me is a lady with whom I have been acquaint- ed since my first recollection and a lady of the highest respectability and her statements entitled to full credit; that she lives at the distance of ten miles from the Court House and from extreme old age she is unable from bodily infirmity to attend court to make this declaration
Given under my hand the day and year above written
W.H. Neal J.P.
State of North Carolina Sullivan County
I John P. Rife one of the Judges of the County Court in and for the County and State aforesaid, do here- by certify that the declaration of Susanna Grier of said County has this day been laid before me and by me examined all of which is satisfactory, ordered that the Clerk of said Court certify the same
Given under my hand this 21 st day of June A.D. 1853
J.P. Rife
of the Judges of the County Court

May 17, 1939
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BA-J/MCS Thomas Grier, W.7567
Mr. Sylvester Greer Diziana Alabama
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your request for information relative to Thomas Grier, a Revolutionary War soldier who lived in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
The data which follow were taken from papers on file in the pension claim, W.7567, based on the military service of Thomas Grier.
Thomas Grier (the name also appears as Greir and Greer) was born June 24, 1744. The place of his birth and the names of his parents are not shown.
While residing in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, Thomas Grier entered the service in 1778 or 1779, and served at various times until the close of the war, about two years in all, as Commissary of Issues for the North Carolina Troops. His services took him all over the states of North and South Carolina, from the mountains to the sea coast, securing cattle for the army. He was at the battle of Gate's Defeat and managed to conduct his teams to a place of safety.
Thomas Grier died January 27, 1828, in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
This soldier married April 24, 1781, Hannah (her maiden name not given) who was born March 2, 1761. Hannah died March 22, 1788. On April 30, 1789, he married Susanna or Susannah (appears both ways) Spratt, the daughter of James Spratt who lived about seven miles from Charlotte, North Carolina. Susannah stated that there was a slaughter pen on her father's plantation where she had seen her husband frequently during the Revolution. She also stated that her father's house was a meeting place for the Whigs and that young Andrew Jackson of the Waxhaw Settlement was often a guest in her home. Said Susannah was born January 13, 1770.

As the widow of Thomas Grier, Susannah Grier applied for pension on June 18, 1853, at which time she was residing in Steel Creek Congregation, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. The claim was allowed.
Susannah Grier died July 4, 1853.
Children of Thomas and Hannah Grier:
Margaret born March 13, 1782. James " October 6, 1783. died March 6, 1845. Thomas, Junior " December 26, 1785. Alexander " March 21, 1788.
Children of Thomas and Susannah Grier:
Hannah born September 8, 1790. died February 5, 1791. John Spratt " March 8, 1792. died September 6, 1822. Samuel " August 8, 1795. died October 26, 1824. Andrew " October 9, 1797. died August 16, 1850. Katharine McKnight " December 11, 1799. died March 20, 1828. Mary or Mary B. " April 11, 1802. died September 5, 1824. William McKee " August 20, 1804. Zenas or Zenas A. " November 14, 1806. Susannah or Susan W. Whyte " July 17, 1810. died December 6, 1834.
Two children of the first marriage, Thomas J. Grier, referred to as Colonel Grier, and Alexander Grier, and two of the last marriage, William M. and Zenas A. Grier, survived the widow, Susannah Grier.
There are no further family data.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

July 13, 1934
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BA-J/REL Thomas Grier-W.7567
Major J.R. Alfonte 3331 Garfield Street Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your request for the Revolutionary War record of Thomas Grier, W.7567.
The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, W.7567, based upon the military service in that war of Thomas Grier.
Thomas Grier(the name also appears as Greir and Greer) was born June 24, 1744. The place of his birth and the names of his parents are not shown in the papers in the pension claim.
While residing in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, Thomas Grier entered the service in 1778 or 1779, and served at various times until the close of the war, about two years in all, as Commissary of Issues for the North Carolina Troops. His services took him all over the states of North and South Carolina, from the mountains to the sea coast securing enttle for the army. He was at the battle of Gates' Defeat and managed to conduct his teams to a place of safety.
He died January 27, 1828, in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
The soldier married April 24, 1781, Hannah, her maiden name not given, who was born March 2, 1761. Hannah died March 22, 1788, and he married April 30, 1789, Susanna or Susannah Spratt. She was the daughter of James Spratt, who resided about seven miles from Charlotte, North Carolina. Susannah stated that there was a slaughter pen on her father's plantation where she had seen her husband frequently during the Revolution. She also stated that her father's house was a meeting place for the Whigs and that young Andrew Jackson of the Waxhaw Settlement was often a guest in her home.
Pension was allowed on the application of Susannah, widow of Thomas Grier, which application was executed June 16, 1853, at which
6 Jan 13, 1770

omit time she was aged eighty-three years and resided in Steel Creek Congregation, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
Susanna Grier died July 4, 1853.
Children of Thomas and Hannah Grier:
Margaret born March 13, 1782. James " October 6, 1783. died March 6, 1845. Thomas, Junior " December 26, 1785. Alexander " March 21, 1788.
Children of Thomas and Susanna Grier:
Hannah born September 8, 1790. died February 5, 1791. John Spratt " March 8, 1792. " September 6, 1823. Samuel " August 8, 1795. " October 26, 1824. Andrew " October 9, 1797. " August 16, 1850. Katharine McKnight " December 11, 1799. " March 20, 1828. Mary or Mary B. " April 11, 1802. " September 5, 1824. William McKee " August 20, 1804. Zenas or Zonas A. " November 14, 1806. Susannah or Susan N. Whyte " July 17, 1810. " December 6, 1834. then Susan M. Whyte
Two children of the first marriage, Thomas J. Grier, referred to as Colonel Grier and Alexander Grier, and two of the last marriage, William M. and Zonas A. Grier, survived the widow, Susanna Grier.
There are no further family data.
Very truly yours
A. D. MILLER Assistant to Administrator.

March 21, 1934
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BA-J/MHF/eel
Mrs. H.M. Rankin 416 East Street Washington Court House, Ohio
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of three pensioners of that war, James Greer, W.1595, Thomas Greer, W.7567, Thomas Greer, S.9553.
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 make a series of investigations and reports for one person. The records of James Grier (Gair, Greer) and Thomas Grier or Greir are given herewith as found in the respective claims for pension based upon their service in the Revolutionary War.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator.

March 21, 1934
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RA-J/REL Thomas Greer-W. 7567
Mrs. H.M. Rankin 416 East Street Washington Court House, Ohio.
Dear Madam:
The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, W.7567, based upon the military service in that war of Thomas Grier.
Thomas Grier (the name also appears as Greir and Greer) was born June 24, 1744. The place of his birth and the names of his parents are not shown in the papers in the pension claim.
While residing in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, Thomas Grier entered the service in 1778 or 1779, and served at various times until the close of the war, about two years in all, as Commissary of Issues for the North Carolina Troops. His services took him all over the states of North and South Carolina, from the mountains to the sea coast securing cattle for the army. He was at the battle of Gates' Defeat and managed to conduct his teams to a place of safety.
He died January 27, 1828, in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
The soldier married April 24, 1781, Hannah, her maiden name not given, who was born March 2, 1761. Hannah died March 22, 1788, and he married April 30, 1789, Susanna or Susannah Spratt. She was the daughter of James Spratt, who resided about seven miles from Charlotte, North Carolina. Susannah stated that there was a slaughter pen on her father's plantation where she had frequently seen her husband during the Revolution. She also stated that her father's house was a meeting place for the Whigs and that young Andrew Jackson of the Waxhaw Settlement was often a guest in her home.
Pension was allowed on the application of Susannah, widow of Thomas Grier, which application was executed June 18, 1853, at which time she was aged eighty-three years and resided in Steel Creek Congregation, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. She died July 4, 1853.

Children of Thomas and Hannah Grier:
   Margaret  born March  12, 1782.     James  " October  6, 1783,  died March 6, 1845.    Thomas, Junior  " December  26, 1785.     Alexander  " March  21, 1788.    
Children of Thomas and Susanna Grier:
   Hannah  born September  8, 1790,  died February 5, 1791.    John Spratt  " March  8, 1792,  " September 6, 1822.    Samuel  " August  8, 1795,  " October 26, 1834.    Andrew  " October  9, 1797,  " August 16, 1850.    Katharine McKnight  " December  11, 1799,  " March 20, 1838.    Mary or Mary B.  " April  11, 1802,  " September 5, 1824.    William McKee  " August  20, 1804.     Zenas or Zenas A.  " November  14, 1806.     Susannah or Susan N. Whyte  " July  17, 1810,  " December 6, 1834.   
Two children of the first marriage, Thomas J. Grier, referred to as Colonel and Alexander Grier, and two of the last marriage, William M., and Zenas A. Grier, survived the widow, Susannah Grier.
There are no further family data.
Very truly yours
A. D. MILLER Assistant to Administrator.

sign on file in this Bu
DATE OF ESTABLISHMENT OF APPOINTMENT
Rev. 1812 War Section. MHRF
September 13, 1929.
Mrs. H. P. Grier, 923 Davie Avenue, Statesville, North Carolina.
Dear Madam:
I advise you that the Revolutionary War records of this bureau show that one Thomas Grier (#.7567) of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina served as Commissary of Issues; also, that one Thomas Grear (S.8553) enlisted in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania and later enlisted in Guilford County, North Carolina and served as a private. Said records fail to afford any information in regard to Moses Linster, (Lenster etc.).
The War of 1812 records of this bureau fail to show that pension was ever claimed on account of the services of Jozadak Roberts.
Your letter which also contained request for Mexican War data relative to Wyatt Linster, has been referred to the proper division for reply.
Very truly yours,
E. W. MORGAN, Acting Commissioner.
She wanted Col. Thos. Grier of Penn., A. 7567, as ab she was so confused I wrote this explanation

1778 or 1779 Telugu Commissary of Issues  1778 or 1779 N. File 7567
UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED.
   CAPTAIN. COLONEL. STATE.     1778 or 1779 Telugu Commissary of Issues N.C.                                               
Battles engaged in,  Residence of soldier at enlistment, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.  Date of application for pension, June 18, 1853. Her d. was d.  Residence at date of application, Steel Creek Congregational, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.  Age at date of application, b. Jan. 13, 1770. d. July 4, 1853.  Remarks: Soldier was born June 24, 1744 - d. Jan. 27, 1828. m. Apr. 24, 1781 Hannah —, b. Mar. 2, 1761 - d. Mar. 22, 1788. On Apr. 30, 1789 he married Susanah Spratt, who survived him.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

September 30, 1910.
Mr. W. W. Watt,
Charlotte, N. C.
Sir:
In addition to the military history of Thomas Grier or Greer, Wid. File No. 7,567, you are furnished the following family data found in the papers in said claim:
Thomas Greir married Hannah ---- April 24, 1781.
Thomas Greir married Susannah Spratt April 30, 1789.
Births:
Thomas Greir, born June 24, 1744. Hannah, born March 2, 1761. Susannah, born January 13, 1770. Margaret, born March 13, 1782. James, born October 6, 1783. Died Thomas, Junr. born December 26, 1785. Died Alexander, born March 21, 1788. Hannah, born September 8, 1790. Died John Spratt, born March 8, 1792. // Samuel, born August 8, 1795. // Andrew, born October 9, 1797. // Katharine McKnight, born December 11, 1799. // Mary, Mary B born April 11, 1802. // William McKee, born August 20, 1804. Zenas, born November 14, 1806. Susannah, born July 17, 1810. //
Susan M. Flyte

Deaths:
Hannah, died March 22, 1788. Hannah, Jun. died February 5, 1791. John Spratt, died September 6, 1822. Mary B. died September 5, 1824. Samuel, died October 26, 1824. ✓ Thomas, Sen. Jun. died January 27, 1828. ✓ Katharine McKnight, died March 20, 1828. Susan N. Whyte, died December 6, 1834. James, died March 6, 1845. Andrew, died August 18, 1850.
Very respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.

Request copy of pension record of
THOMAS GRIER
NORTH CAROLINA
W. 7567
Resolution
July 12, '34
May J R Alfonte 3231 Garfield St. Washington, D. C.

Dixiana, Ala., March 27, 1939.
Veterans Administration, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen,
Thomas Grier of Mecklenburg County, N. C., served in the Revolutionary War. At sometime he was placed on the pension rolls. I think that he was then living in Mecklenburg County, N. C. I would like to have his Revolutionary War record.
Trusting that you will furnish me this information in due time, I am
Yours truly,
Sylvester Greer Sylvester Greer

Not
3-871.
RECORD DIVISION.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Briefed by A. Mace 8. 14/7/10
Claim No. _____
Certificate No. _____
Claimant _____
Soldier Thos. Grier
Service N. C.
Additional Service Rev.
No _____ claim, State records _____, 191_____
No claim, combination records _____, 191_____
REMARKS:
Wid. F. 7567 (N.C) No other Wid. " Rej.

Fort Mill, S.C.
Sept 24 - 1910
Commissaire of Pensions Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir,
Have you any official record that the following men served during the Revolutionary War?
1 st  Sion Harrington , negative from Moore Co. North Carolina. His parents were Charles Harrington and Agnes Hill. Family tradition says he was in the Com- missary department & was twice captured, once by Fanning.
2 nd  Daniel Bingham  negative of Salisbury Conn. who married Esther Willard of the same place in 1774.

3 rd  negative  John Kirkpatrick from Meck- lenburg Co, North Carolina born 1741 died 1808.
4 th  Thomas Irier of Mecklenburg born 1744, died 1828 - son of James & Margaret Irier - Family Tradition history says his widow received a pension.
I would appreciate any infor- mation you could send me regarding these four men -
Very Sincerely
Mrs. H. B. Ardrey
Fort Mill
York Co.
South Carolina

9/10/10.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington D.C. Sir :-
Thos. Grier, presumably of Mecklenburg Co. served with the North Carolina Troops in the Revolutionary War. He died about 1820 and in or near 1835 a pension was granted to his widow. Will you kindly give me a transcript of the records in your office bearing on the services of said Thos. Grier?
Yours Truly, W.W. Watt

Levy WIDOW, &c.
File No. 7567 Susannah Grier Wid. Thos Grier Commissary of Issues Rev. War.
Act: Febry. 21 st 48
Index:—Vol. 4 , Page 286
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Mrs St.
13-MW N.P. Green adv. rel- + rel. of Thos Priest, also Chas. E. Beard 8553-AMJ/H
Mar 21 - Visit to Mrs Franklin. Letter in James Green N1595
July 13 - Visit to Mrs J. A. Alford. E. Est
May 17. Visited Mrs. Esther Green N. 140

910 Sept. 20. Hist. to Mr. W. W. Watt Vol. Oct. 3 Hist. to W. B. Ordway P. L. my record also lost

Washington City
18th Jany 1855,
Hon L. P. Waldo,
My Sir &c.
I herewith inclose the Certificate of the Comptroller Gener- al of N.C. to sustain the claim of Susannah Greer, Widow of Thos Greer late of Wake 克林伯里 County N.C. decd. for an increase under act of 7th July, 1836, which has been admitted at the rate of $362 per annum in April last, at which time three accounts No 1. 2. & 3. for over one hundred pounds sterling were not computed in the al- lowance then made, as they were re- garded as duplicates of other payments made to Thomas Greer, as Commissary of the Militia of N.C. since which time with great care and labor we have found an additional payment of £220 for the same service, allowed the 8th June 1781, anterior to the above mentioned accounts which were allowed in July and August 1781, which at sixty dollars

pen with the amount paid a Com- missary, or serving commissary of the Militia , in N.C. (For the fees they mean the same office) will cover over two Years service, as set out, and proved, in the declaration and testimony submitted in this application, for one of the most meritorious claims ever presented for your consideration, and I hope is now made clear, I have no doubt that by a careful examination other payments may yet be found such was the opinion of the deputy Comptroller, who is well acquaint- ed with the books, and papers of the office,
The Hon Commissary of Pensions, will see the magnitude and consequent importance of this claim, and will please take such measures as will give it a speedy adjustment, and give to the children of this excellent old Lady, the Rich boon she so justly deserved in life, as a small com- pensation for the services of her gallant husband in war of insur- rection, who dared for his country good to disobey General Gates,

who ordered Thomas Green her late Husband to set loose the Horses and leave the wagons and rapidly ride off while Green with indom- itable courage brought off 17 wag- ons and teams a distance of near eighty miles. before a victorious army. San Jacinto was defeated near Clinton S.C. the 16 th day of August 1780, which is a matter of history. The incidents shew he was in service in August 1783. The amount at paid her hus- band even at $5 per month, will cover over two years service, and give her the highest allowance, to wit $600, dollars per annum, which was fifteen dollars per month more than he received, which item alone, would have made a handsome allowance in the adjudication of her claim.
You will please report this claim to me at your earliest convenience, as I will remain some days in the City.
With the highest esteem I remain dear Sir Your sincere & de- voted friend
A. S. Wallau

State of North Carolina Gaston County } }
Be it known That on this 9 th day of March A. D. 1858 - personally appeared before me the undersigned Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, Thomas M c Clain, a resident of Gaston County N.C. aged eighty nine years, who first being duly sworn accord- ing to law deposeth and saith that he now lives upon the same plantation that he did during the Revolution, that he had four brothers older than himself, all of whom served in the war, and that he himself stood his draft but was not drawn, that his brother John was killed in Benton's bridge, that his brother William M c Clain served in the Army, as Sergeant after which service he drew a pension. Deponent further states he remembers very well that Thomas Grier served as Commissary in the American Army, for a considerable length of time

but how long deponent does not remember, That he has often heard his brother say that he was well acquainted with Thomas Grier while he served as commissary in the Army - and knew the fact that he did serve as such -
deponent remembers that a report was current during the Revolution that a waggon load of salt was taken from the British by the Ameri- ans and placed in charge of Thomas Grier as commissary to be distributed among the soldiers, and that Thomas Grier distributed salt all day and got man- -ned at night - That soon after the close of the war deponent went with Thomas Grier and joked him about dealing out salt all day to the soldiers and getting maned at night, and asked him if it was true, to which

Grier assented, and remarked that deponent had a good memory,
That deponent heard his brother say that they served with Thomas Grier under General Rutherford in his expedition against the Tories at Ransom's Mills, that army to which they belonged reached within a short distance of the battle ground when they learned the battle was over, they dis- tinctly heard the report of the guns but did not reach the battle ground until the conflict was over -
That deponent knows that the said Thomas Grier was recognized thro- ughout all this county, by all the old soldiers of the Revolution, as commissary in the American Army, and was recog- nized by the community at large as a man of high standing, and most excellent character -
Deponent further states that he was not at the marriage of Thomas Grier with Susannah Sprott, but he remembers

That he was at Steel Creek Church the Sunday after said marriage took place and saw Thomas Grier with his bride and suit make their debut, - Deponent thinks, that has been between sixty and seventy years since. Thomas Grier and Saseanna Sprott were married and that they lived together as man and wife until the death of Thomas Grier which occurred upwards of twenty years ago. Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written -
M c W and J B Bro. Maclean
And I Moses H. Hand a Magistrate as above do hereby certify that I am well ac- -quainted with Thomas M c Clain and know him to be a disinterested witness a respectable citizen, and a credible witness - March 9 th 1853 M c W and J B

State of North Carolina Mecklenburg County }
Personally appeared before me James Porter a highly respectable citizen of the County & State above written who after being duly sworn depose & saith that he was well acquainted with Thomas Grier whose widow Susanah Grier was an applicant for a Pension & who died on the 4 th day of July last, and from my first Recollection I knew said Thomas Grier and always understood & believe he was a commissary in the Revolutionary war & I never heard of him serving in any other capacity. I have heard my Father Alexander Porter & other Revolutionary officers & Soldiers speak of said Thomas Grier serving in said Rank to wit commissary & I always understood said Thomas Grier had a daughter Per at James Spratley & Hugh Porter a Cousin of my Father has often told me that he was a Butcher & Packer of Meats under said Thomas Grier and his services as commissary was well known & duly appreciated in the community where he lived & died which opinion was General & I never heard call into question & I further say I am not interested in the Issue of the matter
Sworn to & subscribed this 13 th day of February 1854
Alex Cooper J.P.
James Porter
I Alex Cooper Justice of the Peace of Mecklenburg County certify that I am well acquainted with James Porter the above deponent who is a highly respectable citizen & that he is seventy seven years of age next March & I further certify that I am not interested in the Issue of this matter Alex Cooper J.P.

State of North Carolina Mecklenburg County
I W. H. Reid Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions in and for the County aforesaid do hereby certify that Alex Cooper whose signature appears to the foregoing affidavit is and was at the time of signing the same, an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and sworn, and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine. — I further certify that I am personally acquainted with James Porter and that he is a highly Respectable Citizen of the County aforesaid, and that he is one of the Oldest Citizens in the County in which he lives.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name and affixed the seal of said Court at office this 28 th day of Feby A.D. 1854
W. H. Reid C.C.P.
State of North Carolina Mecklenburg County
I H. M. Skip Chairman of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the County aforesaid do hereby certify that W. H. Reid whose signature appears to the foregoing Certificate, is and was at the time of making the same Clerk of said Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for said County and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine. And that full faith and credit are due and ought to be given to all his official acts as such — In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my private seal, having made seal of office this 28 th day of Feby 1854
H. M. Skip Chairman

6239 Nelle Arthria Fayetteville Shamuel Grier, decd., widow of Thomas who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Army of Essus
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 352 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848 & on in July 1853
Certificate of Pension issued the 14th day of April 1854 and sent to
A. S. Wallace Present
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 210, Vol. 1
210

9509 North Carolina  II Susannah Grier, decd., widow of Thomas.
who was a Commissary of Issues in the Revolution
Increased from $352.50.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 536 Dollars 67 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 30 th day of Jan y . 1855. and sent to
A. J. Wallace Present.
[Acts of March 3, 1843, and June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book a Vol. 2 . Page 155 .

9209 North Carolina, Fayetteville Susannah Grier, decd. widow of Thomas who was a Company of Coenra in the Regiment
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 352 Dollars 50 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 14 th day of April 1843 and sent to
A. S. Wallace Present
[Acts of March 3, 1843, & June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 2 Page 155
155

Know all men by these presents, that We Wm Mc Ginn and Tomas A Ginn do hereby constitute and appoint A S Wallace of York District S. C. Our true and lawful Attorney, for us and in Our Names, to prosecute the Claim of Our Mother, Susannah Ginn for a Revolutionary Pension, to examine all papers, and documents, on file at (Washington) City, or elsewhere, to file additional Evidence, and arguments, and also to appoint one or more substitutes under him, for the purposes herein expressed, for the use and purposes therein mentioned, bestowing all former powers of attorney, which power now given is irrevocable, and do all other acts, and deeds that We Our selves could lawfully do, were We person- ally present, hereby Ratifying and Confirming all that Our said attorney, shall lawfully do in the premises, Given under Our hands and seal, this 1 st day of June A D 1855
Wm Mc Ginn T A Ginn
State of North Carolina Mecklenburg County
3 3 3 W. H. Reid Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, for the County aforesaid, do certify, that Wm Mc Ginn and Tomas A Ginn, whose signatures appear to the foregoing power of Attorney, with whom I am personally ac- quainted, came before Me, and acknowledged the execution thereof to be their free act and deed.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name, and affixed the seal of said Court at office in Charlotte this 1 st day of June A D 1855
W. H. Reid Clerk of Mecklenburg County Court

State of North Carolina Mecklenburg County
E. J. F. M. Ropke Chairman of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the County aforesaid do Certify that W. K. Reid whose signature appears to the foregoing Certificate is and was at the time of signing the same Clerk of our Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for said County, that said signature purporting to be his is genuine, and that full faith and Credit are due and ought to be given to all his official acts as such.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name and affixed my private seal. Having no Seal of Office. this 11 th day of June 1885
F. M. Ropke

State of North Carolina Comptroller's Office
J. George W. Brooks Comptroller of Public accounts in and for the State aforesaid do hereby certify that it appears of record in said Office among the payments made to sundry persons for Military services in the Revolutionary war as follows to wit, "Thomas Greer"
1) Army certificate No. 444 £220.18.8 Specie June 8 th 1781. Salisbury District
2) Army certificate No. 3780 £38.15.8. Specie Aug. 9 th 1783
3) Army certificate No. 3797 £35.04. do Specie July 14 th 1783 Salisbury District, also No. 2 was in Salisbury District.
Army certificate No. 3792. £29.017.74 Specie July 14 th 1781 Salisbury District
Vol. A. Entry 8177 £149.115.6. Specie
Book (Vol. 1.) Book 1 Page 21 £4.012. Specie June 28 th 1782
" 3 " 19 £38.15.8 Specie Aug. 9 th 1783
" " " £29.17.4 Specie do. do.
Army certificate No. 784. £158.017.76 Specie June 27 th 1782 Salisbury District. Army certificate No. 2825
£4.00.00. Specie July 14 th 1781. Salisbury District
I further certify that the payments £38.15.8. £29.017.74 and £35.04.74 are are not duplicate copies of any other payments as appears from Records, and that no other grade appears to the name of Thomas Greer except Issuing Commissary
New Certif. 20. Jan'y 88.
In testimony whereof

I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said Office this January 15 th 1855
Geo. W. Brooks.
Comptroller N.C.

State of North Carolina Comptroller's Office.
I, William S. Clarke, Comptroller of public accounts in and for the State aforesaid do hereby certify that it appears of record in my Office, among the payments made by said State to sundry persons for Military services in the Revolutionary War, as follows, to wit:
Thomas Greer
Vol. A. entry 11332 £ 38 15 08 1/2 pence for services as J.C.
Spring commentary —
Spring commensary — Same Vol. 113 47 £35 14s special "for services &c"
Ditto " 4348 £ 29 S 17. 04 specie "for ditto"
The above allowed by the Auditors of Salisbury District in July and August 1781—
Vol. A. entry 8177 £149 8s 11d, specie, allowed by Auditors of Salisbury District in 1782.
Book No. 1 page 21 £ 6 S 12 specie June 28th. 1782
19 £38 15 8 August 9th. 1783
" " 4 " 42 1/2 12 1/2
" " 5 " 24 £158 8 17 6 d . June 27th. 1782
7 " 17 th — species June 1783
The Indents or Army Certificates, on which the foregoing entries were made are partly lost as are some of the record books, but I find the following Indents issued by the Board of Auditors for Salisbury District in the name of Thomas Greer
✓ No. 2825 (date destroyed by cancelling/punching) L4/Spica "for Militia services" ✓
No. 784 £158 8/6 specie June 27th. 1782
✓ " 3527 £8 8s. specie v. July 31st. 1783-
x1 ✓ " 3780 238 S W D 8 " ✓ August 9th 1783 ✓
x3 ✓ " 3798 £29 8/7 1/4 " ✓ same date ✓
X2 ✓ " 3797 £35 d 4. — " v same date. ✓
The foregoing payments were undoubtedly made for sur-
9658 00  5687.57 13 mo. 22 days

rices and not for supplies. The entries in this book, are all for military services, those for supplies, &c. being on other books, and the Indents for supplies are of an entirely different character from those before stated.
The pound species was two dollars and fifty cents. I further certify that no other rank or grade is attached to the name of Thomas Greer but that of Spring Company.
In testimony whereof I have hereto subscribed my name and affixed my seal of office this 27th. day of March 1854.
Wm. Clarke, Compt.

Yorkville S.C. 26th December 1853
Col. W. Ogden Niles,
My Sir &c.
I herewith enclose you the Certificate of the County Court showing the death of Mrs. Fleet of Mecklenburg County N.C. Will you be kind enough dear Sir to Re-exam- ine that Claim. It has been exam- ined by some one of your clerks without your knowledge as I sent the evidence that I under- stood you to say would be satis- factory and I regret that any other man but yourself had made the examination and hope you will do me the favor to look over it carefully as I am fully satisfied the case is clearly made out
I am authorized by his ex- cellency the Governor of this state to procure from the war department a copy of the S.C. Line

I will want your assistance when I return to Washington in relation to the S.C. Line
I will pay Raleigh an any way if necessary of which please in- form me immediately.
With the highest esteem I remain dear sir Yours sincerely and devoted friend.
A.S. Wallau
P.S. I will be at Washington in course of two months Yours.
A.S.W.

Yorkville, S.C.
23 Nov 1853.
My Dr Col,
Will you be kind enough to inform me in whose company Joel Owens served he enlisted or volunteered in the state of Georgia as well as I can learn in the 11 or 12 Regiment of Infantry and during service please let me know where he died and where his mother is a poor widow and has requested me to assist her
Let me also know if the name of Daniel Sparks is found on the S.C. Rolls in your office
I may be asking too much if so please forgive as I do not wish to trespass on any rule of yours or place or subject you to any inconvenience as I feel under great obligation to you for past favors , which I shall always recollect with the kindest

feelings of regard. My friend Dr Batchford that I told you was sick when in Washington has since dis- leaving me his Excelsior which has prevented me not from writing in relation to my business before the department.
I did not come by Raleigh on my way home as I heard Dr Batchford was not expected to live. I have written to the Compt- roller but have not yet got an answer.
I leave on Saturday for Columbia S.C. our State Legislature meets on Monday next please write to me at that place I will be at the American Hotel
With the highest esteem I remain dear friend your sincere and devoted friend A.S. Wallace
Col. W. Ogden Niles, Washington City. D.C.

South Carolina } York District }
Before me personally appeared Capt Isaac A Campbell a resident of said District aged eighty four years past who being first duly sworn according to law says that he was personally and intimately acquainted with Thomas Grier of Mecklenburg county North Carolina whose widow Susannah is now applicant for a pension; and always understood and believes that he was a commissary in the Revolution that he bought cattle from Detachments of the American Army during the Revolutionary war; and that his reputation was good. Sworn to and subscribed to before me this the seventeenth day of June 1853
I Leander Adams
Magt. J. A. Campbell
I the said Magt do hereby certify that I am well acquainted with Capt J. A. Campbell who has sworn and subscribed to the above now before me that he is a man of sound mind and memory and a gentleman of high respectability and the ages he represents himself to be grown under my hand the day and year above written
I Leander Adams Magt.
South Carolina } York District } I John G. Enloe Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas & General Sessions for York District certify that I Leander Adams

is a magistrate as above and that the foregoing signature purporting his is genuine
On testimony wherein I have hereunto affixed my Seal of Office and subscribed my name this 23 rd day of June A.D. 1853
John G. Enloe Ch. Clerk P.O. G.S.
I certify that the witness O. A. Campbell, whose affidavit appears within, is a man of undoubted credibility & veracity & his testimony is entitled to full faith & credit. I know these facts from my own personal knowledge
D Wallace June 30 th 1853

State of North Carolina Mecklenburg County
I W. W. Reid Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for said County. Certify that I have the most satisfactory evidence (viz) my own personal knowledge that Susannah Grier (Widow of Thomas Grier) died on the 4 th day of July A.D. 1853 — leaving Mrs. M c Grier and Lucas A. Grier, her only surviv- ing Children. And I further Certify that said Thomas Grier left surviving him — several Children by a former marriage of whom Thomas & Grier and Alexander Grier are supposed to be the only survivors — and that all of said family are amongst the most respectable citizens of this County.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name and affixed my Seal of Office at Charlotte this 1 st day of December A.D. 1853
W. W. Reid Clerk of Mecklenburg County Court

State of North Carolina
Gaston County
I John H Roberts Clerk of the court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions in and for said County hereby certify that all the Hand whose signature appears to the annexed affidavit is and was at the time of signing the same an acting Justice of the peace in and for said County and that his official acts are worthy of all faith and credit Given under my hand and seal at Edgemoor this 16 th day of May 1853
John H Roberts C.C.

State of North Carolina Comptroller's Office.
I, William J. Clarke, Comptroller of Public Accounts in and for the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that it appears of record in my office, among the payments made by said State to sundry persons for Military services in the Revolutionary War, as follows, to wit:
Thomas Greer
  1  Vol. A. entry 4332  £38 S15 D8  specie  } allowed July & Augt 1781    2  " " " 4347  £35 S4  "    3  " " " 4348  £29 S17 D4  "    4  " " " 8177  £149 S15 D6  "  allowed in Spring of 1782     Book No. 1 page 21  £6 S12  "  June 28th. 1782     " 3 "  19 £38 S15 D8  "  } august 9th. 1783     " 4 "  " £29 S17 D4  "     " 5 "  42 £1 S12  "  " 22d. 1783     " 7 "  24 £158 S17 D6  "  June 27th. 1782     " 7 "  17 £4  "  June 1783.  
The payments numbered 1, 2, and 3 were for services as Spying Commissary to the Militia, so expressed, I have no doubt but No. 4 was for similar service tho' it is not so expressed, and I am of opinion that the other payments were.
In testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand and affixed my seal of office this 17th day of October November 1853.
Wm. J. Clarke, Compt'r.
The commencement and termination of the different tours of service, or whether it was, continuous & uninterrupted service is not shown by the records.
Wm. J. Clarke, Compt'r.

Myrtleville S.C.
28 th May 1853
Hon S. P. Waldo
Dr Sir
I herewith in
close the Claim of Susanna Grier for a pension under the Act of July 1838 and all sub- sequent Acts, for the service of her husband in the Revolution who served as a commissary for two or three years.
The Claim is sustained by the Evidence of Thomas Ma- clellan Thomas Grier and Isaac Campbell, who are witnesses of high credibility certified for by Hon Green Caldwell which certificate is along with the papers herewith presented.
We offer in support of the

marriage of the aforesaid Thomas and Susan Greer Their Family Register showing the date of Their Marriage as well as the births of Their Children which Record is hereunto appended and is in the hand writing of Larkin whose evidence is herewith inclosed all of which I know will meet Your highest expectations
The Marriage license bond cannot be found and if desirable the Clerk of the Court will certify that fact.
I have written to Beale for evidence to sustain the service of Thomas Greer which will be forwarded as soon as ob- tained if found
You will please exam- ine and report this Claim as soon as soon as convenient to me at Yorkville. - I will be in Washington in course of one month and will do my- self the honor to call on you

in relation to this and other Claims.
Very Respectfully Yours. A. S. Wallace.
PS - I have not sent the Evidence of Capt Isaac A Campbell he lives in York District S.C. I want his credibil- ity and high standing certified by a member of Congress Respectfully A.S.W.

State of North Carolina Comptroller's Office
I, William J. Clarke, Comptroller of Public Accounts, in and for the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that it appears of record in my office among the payments made by said State to sundry persons for Military services in the Revolutionary War as follows, to wit: $60 pr mo.
Thomas Greer
Vol. A. entry 4332 £38 S15 D8 specie, for services as Issuing Commissary
" " " 4347 £35 S4 " for ditto $260
" " " 4348 £29 S17 D4 " ditto
" " " 8177 £149 S15 D6 " _____
Book No. 1 page 21 £6 S12 " _____
" " 3 " 19 £38 S15 D8 " _____
" " 4 " 42 £1 S12 " _____
" " 5 " 24 £158 S17 D6 " _____
" " 7 " 17 £4 " _____
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal of office this 12th. day of August 1853.
Wm J. Clarke, Compt'r.

State of North Carolina Mecklenburg County
Be it known that on this 17 th day of November A.D. 1853, personally appeared before the undersigned a justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid Gent W m H. Neal a resident Mecklenburg County aged 53, years who, after being duly sworn according to law doth on his oath say that he was born and raised in said County, that his acquaint- -ance is quite extensive throughout the surrounding country, and that he is not acquainted with any man ex- -cept old Thomas McLean who is old enough to recollect any thing about the Revolutionary war, the soldiers of said war having all died -
That he had always understood and believed that Thomas Grier served as a companion in the Revolution, and that this was his reputation whenever he was known - Deponent further states that Susanah Grier died on the 4 th day of July A.D. 1853 - leaving W m McGrier and Zenas H. Grier her only surviving chil- -dren - Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written before me -
W.H. Neal
William Reid J.P.

And I William Reid — a justice of the Peace as aforesaid do hereby Certify that I know Genl W m H. Neal who signed the foregoing affi- davit is a man of high standing and respectability whose statements are entitled to full credit —
Given under my hand and seal this 17 th day of November 1853, William Reid J.P.
State of North Carolina Mecklenburg County
Be it known that on this 22 nd day of November A.D. 1853 — before the undersigned justice of the Peace for the County aforesaid personally ap- peared Thomas N. Alexander High Sheriff of the County of Mecklenburg who after being duly sworn according to law doth on his oath say that he has been Sheriff of said County fifteen years and is well acquainted with the people, but he does not know any man in said County old enough to have wit- nessed any part of the Revolution, he further state that all the Revolutionary Soldiers of this County are dead — sworn to and subscribed this 17 th day of November 1853,
H. W. Krop J.P. T. N. Alexander Sheriff

State of North Carolina Mecklenburg County
I W. H. Reid, Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions in and for the County and State aforesaid do hereby certify that William Reid before whom the foregoing affidavit was made is and was at the time an acting justice of the Peace for said County and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine. And I further certify that the said Certificate or affidavit was made before F. M. Raper who is an acting justice in and for the County aforesaid and was at the time of signing the same, duly authorized by law to administer oaths, and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name and affixed my seal of Office at Charlotte this 23 rd day of November
1833
W. H. Reid Clerk.

Quady Branch Branch Two hundred Thumb Screw
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Yorks ville S.C.
24th Nov. 1853.
Rev W m Ogden Niles.
My Dr. sr.
I herewith enclose the the Certificate of the Comptroller General of North Carolina which I hope will meet meet every objection in yours of the 5th of September last in claim Sissannah Greer widow of Col Thomas Greer late of Mecklenburg County deceased There can be no possible doubt but the whole of the account is for Military service as issuing Commissary covering a period of over two years.
You will please our recollect that when you examined the claim that al- though you alleged some minor objections to the admission of this claim that you were willing to admit the claim if the Comptroller would certify or give it as his opinion it was for Military service this he has now done with which I hope the depart- ment will be satisfied.
Mrs Greer died on 4th July last leaving two children her surviving

There is some of the children of the first marriage of Thomas Greer still living. We will send you an a certificate in a few days showing the time of her death and who are her surviving children.
Please answer me in Columbia ( American Hotel , Columbia S.C.) as I will be there during the session which commences on Monday next.
Heartily my best wishes for your health and prosperity.
I remain very dear sir Your sincere and devoted friend
A. H. Wallace
P.S. Please answer this legal enquiry as the children of Col Thomas Greer's first marriage entitled to any share of the pension should it be allowed which I hope is no longer doubtful.
Very truly your friend
A. H. W.

I have just received the Evidence of General Neal, on T. N. Alexander who are gentlemen with whom I am well acquainted and of the highest Respectability and neither have any interest in the Claim
With the highest esteem I remain dear Sir Your sincere friend A. S. Wallace

United States House No 67 Washington City D.C.
Dear L. P. Waldo,
May I be so as in answer to Yours of the 14th Jany last in claim of Susanna Greer, widow of Thomas Greer, late of Mecklenburg County, N. Carolina dec'd. I now offer another copy from the Comptroller General of N. Carolina showing that all the pay- ments made to Thomas Greer, was for mili- tary service and no other Bank's assign- ed him than that of Issuing currency. I also enclose the evidence of Capt James Porter of Mecklenburg County N.C. showing his reputation as com- missary of N.C. which is only making affirmance, doubly shared, as his reputa- tion was well established by testimony previously submitted, in this important case. - In regard to your remarks in relation to Col. Niles there is no one who has a higher opin- ion of Col. Niles ability, and in- tegrity, than I have, but in his letter

of the 6 th Sept last he makes require- ments that are now entirely out of the question, which facts has been since shown by the evidence of General W m M c Neil, and Col Alexanders, and it is now my manifest, that I have offered the best testimony the nature of the case will admit, and consequently met the law in the case, of which The Commissioner will be well satisfied, by a careful examina- tion of this claim, which if again suspended, by the Examining Clerk, I most Respectfully respect may be afforded me, and as I am anxious to have a decision in this claim before I leave the City, would be very desirable your early attentions will very much oblige Your very humble, servant and sincere friend A. S. Wallace.

Yorkville S.C.
4th July 1855.
Hon. L. P. Waldo
My Sir or,
There with inclose a Letter from M rs M rs M rs Greer, infor- ming you that no one has power of authority to act in claim of Mrs. Susan M rs Greer widow of Thomas Greer for an increase of her claim, which is procured when last at Washington with- out the assistance of any one but Col. W ll ms Greer himself.
I have not heard from Davidson since you were kind enough to favor me with your letter showing the manner I obtained the increase together with the letter of Mr. Rhetts who adjudicated the claim, for which please accept my warmest thanks , as I have no doubt it will prevent my being harassed by an inexperienced, grasping man, who

Who never done any thing in the Claim first or last, I am dison- estly thrust himself into it.
I also in close power of attorney, and want the letter and power of attorney, both filed with the papers, as I expect to call up the claim at some future time.
With my best wishes for yourself, and family,
I remain dear sir,
Your sincere and devoted friend,
A. S. Waller,

L. P. Wallace Esq. Secretary of the Interior Ralph Stead Esq.
After the first warrant in favor of myself & the Other Heirs of Mrs. Susannah Green dec d was paid. of. I being appointed by Esq. A. S. Wallace have attended to the business of the pension Claims of said Susannah Green dec d I am her Executor & have never employed any one but himself to attend to said matter. he has a power of attorney from myself. It has been the only way of said dec d .
My thanks to you for past favors - Yours truly W. M. Green June 29 th 1855-

July & Aug. 1781.
£ 35. 4. 0 { ct o 1 v 29. 17. 4 { ct o 2 v 38. 15. 8. } ct o 3 v
£ 103. 17. 0 @ $2.50. to this date.
1781
1782. June 28. 1784. " 27. 1782. " 27 - 1782
£ 149. 15. 10 { 6. 12. 0. { 158. 17. 6 { ct o 4 v 158. 17. 6 } ct o 4 P
£ 149. 15. 10 v 6. 12. 0. v 158. 17. 6 v
June 1783. July 31. 1783. Aug. 9 1783. " " 1783. " " 1783. " " 1783.
£ 4. 0. 0. { 8. 8. 0 { ct o 5 v 38. 15. 8 { ct o 3 d 8. 8. 0 { ct o 5 p 29. 17. 4 { ct o 2 v R 35. 4. 0 { ct o 1 v R 1. 12. 0 { ct o 6 (omitted above)
£ 4. 0. 0. 8. 8. 0. = £ 430. 9. 4 $1075.00 $537.50
Rejects.
50 3 = $125 6.25 $543.75
14 mos 1 day at $75 per month.

Thos. Grier's services estimated by Certifi- cates of Comptroller of N. Carolina.
[Faint, mirrored handwritten text, likely bleed-through from the reverse side of the page. It appears to be a list of entries with dates and amounts, but is mostly illegible.]

Savannah Green de d and Thomas, of N. Carolina.
By former Certificate presented to this of- fice, it was shown that Thomas Green re- ceived $430.9.4 s for his service as Com- missary. Equal to $1075.- or 14 mos. & 1 days service at $75.- per month.
A new Certificate is now presented, indi- cating a payment of $220.18.8 s Specie - or $552.25.- Equal to an additional ser- vice of 7 mos. 13 days service.
Summary -
14 mo. 1 day
7 " 13 days.
21 " 14 "

Great in the case of Susannah Greer or Gries die? wid: of Thomas. Mecklenburg County and State of North Carolina. act 7 th July 1838.
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Thomas served as a Commissary of Issues for seventeen  fourteen months and twenty seven  one and a half days - proved by Certificate of the Comptroller of N. Carolina, James Porten, and W.H. Neal. Thomas and Susannah married 30 th April 1789 - proved by family Record.
Thomas died 27 th Jany. 1828. - as applicant asserts.
Susannah died 4 th July 1853. - as by order of Mecklenburg County Court.
William M. Greer and Zenas A. Greer only surviving children - as by order said Court.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what? The Commissioner is satisfied with above proof, and waives the taking of Administration.
Name and residence of Agent
A. S. Wallace Esqr. of S. C.
Present.
Chas. H. Rhetts.
Examining Clerk.

Susannah Green died. widow of Thomas. N. C.
Admitted.
Act 7 July 1838.
14 mos. & 1 day as Commis- sary of Irsu at $352.50 per annum from 4 th March 1836 to 4 th July 1838. (when she died) excepting two years.
Pay
William M. Green & Zenas A. Green, only surviving children.
Certificates to,
A. S. Waller Esq.
Present.

Incurse.
Susannah Grier deceased widow of Thomas. N. 6.
Admitted.
Act 7 th July 1838 &c.
21 mos. 14 days Commifary of Issue at $536. 67 per an- num from 4 th March 1836, to 4 th July 1853, (when she died), excepting two years, and deducting former pay- ments at the rate of $352. 50 per annum.
Pay,
William M c . Grier and. Zenas M c . Grier; only sur- viving children.
Certificate to,
A. S. Wallace Esqr.
Present.

Grant in the case of Susannah Gries dec d widow of Thomas. Mecklenburg. County and State of North Carolina. act 7 th July 1838.
Claim, (" original " or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Thomas served as a commissary of Issuer for fourteen months and one day, and for this his children were allowed the pension under act 7 th July 1838. It is now shown that he served in addition seven months and thirteen days in the same rank - proved by Certificate of Comptroller of North Carolina &c. &c.
Thomas & Susannah married 30 th April 1789. - proved by family record.
Thomas died 27 Jan y . 1828. as applicant asserts.
Susannah died 4 th July 1853. proved by order of Mecklenburg County Court.
William M. Gries and Fanny A. Gries, only surviving children - as by order of said Court.
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
The Commissioner is satisfied with above proof; and issues administration, &c.
Name and residence of Agent
A. S. Wallace Esq. Present.
Charles H. Rhetts.
Examining Clerk.

State of North Carolina Mecklenburg County
I Braly Oates Clerk of the County Court in and for the County and State aforesaid do hereby certify that William H. Neal is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County and the foregoing sig- nature purporting to be his is genuine - And I further certify that John P. Rife is one of the Justices of the County Court for said County duly commissioned and sworn to hold the same. And his name signed to the accompanying Certificate is written in his own proper hand writing -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office this 23 d day of June A.D. 1858 -
B. Oates Clerk of Mecklenburg Co. Court

State of North Carolina
Gaston County } Before me personally appeared Sarkin Stowe a highly credible Citizen of said County aged Sixty four years past who being first duly sworn according to law says that he was personally and intimately acquainted Thomas Susanna Greer of Mecklenburg County N.C. whose widow Susanna is now an applicant for a pension for 43 years before his death That he taught School in the neighborhood of the said Thomas Greer in the year one thousand eight hundred and 10, 11, 12, & 13. And that he was often in the family of said Thomas Greer who was one of his employers. That at the request of the said Thomas Greer he made a transcript of his family register showing the births of his children together with his marriages to his two wives Hannah & Susannah into a new Scotts Family Bible which transcript was in strict conformity with the original And from his acquaintance with the family he believes the same to be correct which family register is now before him; and that it is in his own handwriting down to Hannah Greer's death on 4 th page which entry was made by himself. and that the register is herewith surrendered. marked A. & B.
Sworn to and subscribed this 20 th day of June A.D. 1853
Jasper Stowe J.P.
Sarkin Stowe

State of North Carolina Gaston County } I John H. Stockard Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions hereby certify that Jasper Howe before whom the foregoing affidavit was made is and was at the time an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County of Gaston and that his signature is genuine in witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the court at office 24 June 1853 John H. Stockard Clerk

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North Carolina J1
Susannah Grier, decd.
widow of Thomas,
who died on the _____ of _____ in the State of N.C. who was a _____ of the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the _____ commanded by _____ in the Revolution
line for Increased from $352,50
Inscribed on the Roll of Fayetteville at the rate of 536 Dollars 67 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 30 th day of Jan y 1855 and sent to
A. S. Wallace
Arrears to the 4th of _____ Semi-annual allowance ending Present.
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act July 7, 1838. }
J. D. Getty
Clerk.
Recorded by Book _____
Vol. 1
Page 291

11642 North Carolina Fayetteville Mannah Grier nee widow of Thomas who died on the of for the State of N.C. who was a Company in the commanded by Captain of the commanded by in the Revolution time for 14 Mos 10 Days
Inscribed on the Roll of Fayetteville at the rate of 352 Dollars 50 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 14th day of April 1834 and sent to As. Wallace
Arrears to the 4th of Present Semi-annual allowance ending
Recorded by { Revolutionary Claim, } Book { Act July 7, 1838. } Vol. 1. Page 291 J. H. Weightman Clerk.

State of North Carolina } Mecklenburg County } Before me personally appeared Col. Thomas Greer aged sixty seven years who being first duly sworn, on oath says that he is the son of Thomas Greer late of Mecklenburg County deceased, whose widow Susanna Greer is now an applicant for a pension, and that he has always understood and believes that his father the said Thomas Greer was a commissary in the army of the Revolution and such he served the United States against the common enemy, from the time he entered the service in the year 1778 or 1779 until the close of the war, but to give the particulars of his fathers said service deponent cannot, but has often heard his father and other soldiers of the Revolution who resided in deponents neighborhood in said county speak of his fathers service in the Revolution as a commissary, viz James Knox Capt William Houchison & others, and that he served under Colonel Irwin afterwards General Irwin who commanded the militia of Mecklenburg County North Carolina, in which county the said Thomas Greer lived, and was with General Gates at his defeat at Camden, but was not in the battle, but met Gates on his retreat who ordered him to cut the horses from the wagons and retreat as the British were in hot pursuit, and immediately galloped off - Deponents father then ordered a retreat of the baggage and with a small guard kept in the rear brought off seventeen wagons & teams to Charlotte North Carolina a distance of some thirty miles from the scene of action He also furnished General Smallwood's army

and adopted his plan of saving beef by hanging it up in a dark room, a practice he always kept up until his death. Said that Gen. Sanderwood preserved his beef in a wire screen hung up in the open air. And that his father was generally engaged in service from the mountains to the seaboard in North & South Carolina, one tour of which was performed at the City of Charleston S.C. Neither can he say what Battles he was in as his services were long and arduous, and always duly appreciated by the community. Since deponent's first recollection - Deponent further says that the family register which is now surrendered in support of the marriage of the said Thomas and Susanna Greer the present claimant was transcribed from his father's original family record some thirty six years ago by a Gentleman by the name of Larker Stone now of Gaston County N.C. who was teaching school in the vicinity of his said father and that he knows the said transcript to be correct by frequent comparison with the original family register which is now lost. and that the births of their children as well as the date of their marriage he believes to be strictly correct. Given to and subscribed this 18 th day of June 1883
W. H. Neal J.P.
Pho J Greer
I do hereby certify that Col. Pho J Greer is a highly respectable witness and resident of said county with whom I am well acquainted and is as well as myself disinterested. Given under my hand and seal this day and date above written.
W. H. Neal J.P.