Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 548, James Harrison, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Harrison, James Mary
N. 548
CONTENTS

2032
Tennessee James Mary Harrison, widow of James, Harrison
who served in the Revolutionary Ny war, as a private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 96 dollars 00 cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued 19 th day of Sept. 1853. and sent to
C. P. Baren, Mill Bend, Tenn
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 182 Vol. 14
1860 Dec 27. Pension agt 73 Bryant, W.H. 11/1/66
W.H. Bryant Mill Bend
Susp

20. 3d
Virginia
James Harrison
of Botetourt in the State of Virginia who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Thornton of the Regiment commanded by Colonel Mercer in the Virginia line, for the term of two years.
from 1776 to : 1777
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 27 th day of December 1838
Certificate of Pension issued the 12 of January 1832 and sent to H. C. Robert Craig H. C.
Arrears to 4th of March 1832 $ 10. 32 Semi-ann. all'ce ending
§ 10. 32
{ Revolutionary Claim, Acts March 18, 1818, and May 1, 1820. }
Rec: Book D. Vol: 7. fol: 101. 4 March 1832
Letter to J. Aug. 8 th Halsey 1839.
Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 6 th April 1838 from 4 Sept 1836 to 4 March 1838. Act Notified 14 March 1839.
Paid as above from 4 Sept 1838 to 4 March 1839. A/g notified 6 March 1840
Paid as above from 4 Sep 1839 to 4. Sep 1840. Agt notified 24 Sep 1841
Letter A Monday Apr 20 1844.
Del. to A. L. Parnum Sept 1. '47

Original Claim
Declaration in order to be placed on the Pension List under the act of the 18 th March 1818.
Virginia, County of Botetourt S ct .
At a Court held at the Court-house for the County of Botetourt on Monday the 13 th day of December 1831 personally appeared in open Court being a Court of Record for the said County of Botetourt James Harrison resident in said County aged Seventy six years. Who being first duly sworn according to Law doth on Oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the act of Congress on the 18 th March 1818 and the 1 st May 1820 that he the said James Harrison entitled for the term of two years on the day of in the year 1776 in the State of Virginia in the Company commanded by Captain John Norton in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Hugh Mercer in the line of the State of Virginia on the Continental establishment that he continued to serve in the said Corps until about 1777 when he was discharged from service at the Valley Forge in the State of New Jersey that he hereby relinquishes any Claim whatever to a pension except the present that his name is not on the roll of any State and that the following is the reason for not making earlier application for a pension. That until old age and infirmity compelled him he was not willing to become a burden to the Country by asking that assistance which he was able to render himself. And in pursuance of the act of the 1 st May 1820 I do solemnly swear that I was a resident Citizen of the United States on the 18 th day of March 1818 and that I have not since that time by gift Sale or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof which might thereby be to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress entitled an

est to provide for Certain persons engaged in the Land and Naval Services of the United States in the Revolutionary war passed on the 18 th day of March 1818 and that I have not nor has any person in trust for me any property or securities Contracts or debts due to me nor have I any income other than what is contained in the Schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed That since the 18 th of March 1818 no change have been made in my property Sworn to and declared on the 12 th day of December before the Court James Garrison John W. Bowerman Clerk
I James Garrison do declare that I own no property at this time my wearing apparel my Bedding and one Cow a Gun and two Cows specified altogether not worth forty Dollars James Garrison
I Henry W Bowerman Clerk of the County Court of Botetourt in the State of Virginia do hereby Certify that it appears to the satisfaction of the Court that the said James Garrison did serve in the Revolutionary War as stated in the proceeding declaration against the Common Enemy for the term of nine months under an engagement on the Continental Establishment. I also Certify that the foregoing Oath and the Schedule thereto annexed are true copies from the records of the said Court and I do further Certify that it is the opinion of the Court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule is not worth forty Dollars.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the said Court on this 12 th day of December 1831
22.000

State of Tennessee } Hawkins County } S.
On this 30 th day of May 1853 personally appeared before me, Mary Harrison a resident of the County and State aforesaid aged sixty three years, who first being duly sworn according to Law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress passed on the 3 rd February 1853. granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war - That she is the widow of James Harrison who was a soldier in said war. a pensioner who lived and died in the County of Botetourt State of Virginia. who rec d his pay of a private agent - (Ferdinand Wiley Esq.) residing at Fincastle in said State. and supposes he was paid at the nearest Government agency to that place. She further states that she has been informed that said Ferdinand Wiley has left Fincastle. That she is unable to obtain any information of him as to her husband's Certificate of Pension. which she supposes said Wiley had in his possession at the time of her husband's death.
She further declares. that she was married to the said James Harrison on the 12 th day of December eighteen hundred and twenty three that her said husband died on the — day of September 1844 1844  1845 that she was not married to him prior to the 2 nd of January eighteen hundred and but at the time above stated she further declares that she is now a widow
Sworn to and subscribed to on } her this day and year above written } Mary X Harrison Mark
And I certify that I have reasons to believe and do believe the foregoing declaration of the said Mary Harrison to be true and further certify that she is the age she

States, and that from bodily infirmity, she is unable to attend our Court, and further that I have no interest whatever in her receiving a pension
Witness my hand and official seal done at the house of the said Mary Hanson in the County and State of Vermont this 30 day of May A.D. 1853
J. M. Charles Seal J.P. for Franklin County
Jane Hanson has under seal to her re: a pension of $8 the month - and if any agency at Pincusville Vt. was paid there. A. L. Brown agent H.

State of Tennessee } We the under signed Citizens of the Hawkins County } County and state aforesaid do certify that we were well acquainted with James Harrison and his wife Mary in the County of Botetourt State of Virginia both before their marriage and afterwards and up to the time of said Harrison's death. and with said Mary till this day. and do swear from our own knowledge of the facts foregoing in said Mary's declaration that said facts as stated are true. and that we have no interest in said widow's pension.
This 1 st June 1853
Frances J. Miller Mark
Sworn to and subscribed before me and I certify that I am well acquainted with both these affiants. that they are respectable. and their statements are entitled to the fullest faith and credit. Given under my hand & Seal This 1 st day of June 1853
Branch Tucker Seal J.P. of Hawkins County
State of Tennessee } Hawkins County } ss I, James H. Vance Clerk of the County Court of said County do certify that J. P. Charles and Branch Tucker Esquires before whom the foregoing affidavits were made are now and were at the several dates thereof acting Justices of the Peace in and for said County legally commissioned and qualified and that their signatures thereto are genuine
Given under my hand and official seal at office in Rogersville the 2 nd day of June 1853
J. H. Vance Clerk

State of Virginia Botetourt County ss.
I Ferdinand Wolz Clerk of the County Court of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify, that James Garrison and Mary Stone were duly married in the County of Botetourt, by the Rev. Henry Walstine on the twelfth day of December in the year one thousand eight hundred and twenty three, as appears from the records of my Office.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of my said Office at Fincastle this 7 th day of May A.D. 1853. in the 77 th year of the Commonwealth.
F. Wolz Clerk

Dec, amended Original filed 1866 Burton Harrison Claims to errors of Pension due Mary Harrison.
Application made by wid. before death
Filed by A. L. Burson Bursons Store Tenn.

State of Tennessee S. S. Hawkins County
On this 17 th day of October A.D. 1872.
Personally appeared before me Joseph R. Armstrong Clerk of the County Court of the County in the State aforesaid which is a Court of Record having custody of its Seal and duly authorized by law to administer Oaths. Burum Harrison a resident of the County and State aforesaid aged 47 - years. Who being by me duly sworn deposes as follows. To Wit:
That his Mother Mary Harrison was pensioned under the act of Congress passed the 3rd February 1853. (second Section) in right of the services of his Father James Harrison a Revolutionary Soldier who was likewise a pensioner and who has since leaving his said Mother his Widow surviving. That she was regularly paid from the date of the passage of said act at the Jonesboro. Tennessee. Pension agency at the rate of eight dollars per month. up to the 11 th day of September 1860 since which time she was not paid. That her Certificate of Pension was handed to one N. J. Beal of said County in the

Year 1866 for the purpose to restore said Widow and pensioner to the rolls and to obtain a new Certificate. and if said Deal did not send the same to the Pension Department. in the application made by said Pensioner in that year affiant alleges the same to be lost or destroyed. and that he is unable to produce the said Original Certificate but herewith presents in his affidavit a copy of the same.
Cosby
Department of the Interior. Widow's Pension. I certify that in conformity with the 2 nd Section of the act of February 3. 1853. Mary Harrison Widow of James Harrison. who was a Private in the Revolutionary War. is inserted on the Pension list at the rate of ninety six dollars Per annum. commencing on the 3 rd of February 1853 and continuing for life unless she should again marry. in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage. Given at the Department of the Interior. This nineteenth day of September One thousand eight hundred and fifty three Examined and countersigned R. M c Clellan.
L. P. Waldo. Secretary of the Interior. Commissioner of Pensions "

That said Mary Harrison resided at the time of her said last payment in the county of Hawkins State of Tennessee and had resided there ever since the year 1834 And that she continued to reside there till her death which took place on the 15 th day of February 1868. and that previous to the year 1834 she resided in Botetourt County Virginia that at no time since the death of her said husband the said James Harrison did she ever again marry but died a widow That at the date aforesaid to wit in the year 1866. affiant as the son and agent of said Widow at the instance of said W. S. Beal to whom he handed said Certificate employed said Beal to make out the necessary papers, to restore said Widow to the roll of Pensioners. The said Widow did make affidavit. and obtain that of witnesses under the advice of said Beal in order for application therefor. but the allowance has never been made.
Affiant further states that the said Mary Harrison Widow and Pensioner aforesaid. during the late rebellion neither voluntarily aided or sympathised with the enemies of the government. but at

all times during its continuance was in sympathy with the United States government
That at the April term of the County Court of the County aforesaid, affiant was sworn and bound as Executor of the last Will and Testament of said Mary Harrison having been so appointed by said decedent in the instrument. And that such has been the condition of the estate that a final settlement of said trust has as yet not been made nor affiant cleared therefrom.
To his knowledge affiant sets up his right under said Will to the entire arrears of Pension and said Testatrix at her death. Yet he reports the following as the surviving heirs at law of said decedent, to wit: Sibby Hertz (a female), Sally Miller (widow) both residing in the County of Hawkins State of Tennessee. Alexander Armstrong and his wife Betsey residing in the state of Illinois. And the heirs of Polly Parrish wife of John deceased the said Polly being also dead where different residences are unknown.
That during the late rebellion against the authority of the United States. at no time

+ did affiant voluntarily as shown to the cause of the enemies of the Government giving them aid or comfort. or exercise the functions of any Office whatever. under any authority or pretended authority in hostility to the United States. And that he will support the Constitution of the United States.
Affiant further states that the said James Harrison the Revolutionary Soldier and Pensioner aforesaid. and in right of whose services his said Mother was pensioned as aforesaid was his father that his said father and mother were married in Botetourt County Virginia about the year 1823 and that affiant is the only issue of said marriage and that he was born on the 11 th day of December 1824 That both his said father and said mother had before been married and they each had children as the issue of such prior marriage.
Affiant therefore alleges.
1 st That his said mother the said Mary Harrison was rightfully and legally allowed a pension under said 2 nd Section of said act of 3 rd Feb y 1853. And for proof in the premises he refers to the testimony filed upon which her said Certificate issued.

2 nd That the withholding said pension from payment to her. From the date of her said last payment to her the 4 th day of September 1860 to the day of her death on the 11 th Feby 1868 was erroneous and that she was entitled to have received the same. Because she was not obnoxious to the act of Feby 4. 1862 directing to the Secretary of Interior. Nor to any like statute.
3 rd . Because the relation makes a suspension of said Pension the said Widow so soon thereafter as practicable made application for payment by and through her lawfully constituted agent the said A. T. Brab. and because the pension was not paid to said Widow in her lifetime the same is rightfully due to her representatives. and heirs.
4 th Because. Affiant herewith shows himself the lawful executor of the estate of said deceased. He insists most respectfully for payment on account of the pensions. And makes the foregoing statement on oath and allegations therewith. in order to obtain the money due said Mary Harrison

at her death, and in support of the Claims respectfully presents to the Pension Bureau at Washington City D.C. the accom- panying proofs in the case.
And for the prosecution of this Claim Affiant hereby constitutes and appoints A. L. Burum of Burum's Store Post Office Hawkins County Tennessee, his sole attorney. The address of affiant being the same as that of his attorney aforesaid.
Attest
A. L. Burum Harrison Executor He
1 Branch Tucker
John Cunningham,
Also Personally appeared Edward J. Ball and Branch Tucker residing in the County of Hawkins State of Tennessee. Post Office address Burum's Store. Persons whom I Certify are well known to me to be respectable and entitled to credit, and who being by me duly sworn say, they were present and saw Burum Harrison the Claimant for signing sign his name above and to his foregoing affidavit. That they knew affiant have been acquainted with him since he was a small boy and know he is the person he represents himself
They further state that they were well acquainted with Mary Harrison the Mother of Claimant and neighbor

to her ever since she had resided in the County of Hawkins State of Tennessee knows that she was a Pensioner and draw a Pension from the United States prior to the late rebellion. And knew that she survived until the Eleventh day of February A D one thousand eight hundred and sixty eight when she at her home in said County died. They likewise say they knew most of her children left surviving. They have heard read the forgoing affidavit of said Burum Harrison and they know the material facts therein set forth from their own personal knowledge to be true. And they swear. They are not in any way related to the claimant or interested in the claim he sets up of representations attest = Edward T. Ball = Branch Tucker
Sworn to and subscribed before me. And I hereby certify. That I know Burum Harrison the claimant. he is the person he represents himself to be. he is as is shown by the records of this court the xx

x x duly appointed executor in the last Will and Testament of his Mother the said Mary Harrison. And that said Will was duly proven and recorded without Contest. at the April term of this Court in the year 1868. and at the same term the said Burven Clivison was lawfully sworn in and bound as such executor. And that the estate is still held open for final settlement.
I further certify that the foregoing named witnesses are intelligent persons fully competent to understand the contents of the affidavit subscribed by them.
And I have no interest direct or indirect in the prosecution of this Claim.
All done and executed on the day and year stated in the Caption to wit the 17 th day of October A.D. 1872. And given under my hand and the Seal of said County Court at office in Rogersville the day and year aforesaid.
J. R. Montgomery, Clerk,

39 40 1840 p. 2
Mary Gray Adm x
James Harrison (1818) lived in Botetourt Co 3 mos d previous to his death & previous thereto in Mason Co — died Sept 20. 1842 Who's Relation Atty for Adm st He was widowed but 8 children — Certificate Surrendered —
) Jas Harrison d. 1832 — 30 — lived in Amherst Co for 70 years last & previous thereto in Orange Co — John N Gordon Atty p te to Sept 1839 last p st ayt.
Solo Thornburgh Atty in 1840 for JH at 96 p. 2 1839 says resided for 3 years in Mason Co previously in Botetourt Co.

State of Tennessee } Hawkins County } Before me James Lackey Clerk of the Court of the County and State above named Mrs Sarah Miller, Sibby Haunce, George Miller, and Edward T. Ball each citizens of the County and State aforesaid and makes oath in due form of Law, that they are well acquainted with Mrs Mary Harrison and know her to be the Widow of the Identical James Harrison who was a Pensioner in Botetourt Co. Virginia under the act of the 18 th March 1818, in 1832 at the rate of $96 per annum, and that her Maiden name was Mary Haunce and that she resided when her said Husband died in Hawkins County Tennessee. She was married in Dec. 1823, by Rev. Henry Holston of the M. E. Church. Her Husband resided in Botetourt Co Va. and Hawkins Co. Tenn. the only places of Residence to time of death. Mrs Mary Harrison is the 2 nd Wife & Widow of James Harrison Dec d and she one child by said James Harrison his name is Buren Harrison, and He had six Children 2 are dead and 4 are now living, all lived in Hawkins Co. Tenn at time of their Father's death 1842. We know that Mrs Mary Harrison is the Widow of James Harrison

Dec d aforesaid as we saw them married and seen them live, together as man & wife. and she is undoubtedly the second wife of James Harrison Dec d aforesaid and she has drawn his Pension as his Widow to our personal knowledge. Witness our hands & seal this 4 th day of June
A. D. 1866.
Witnesses: A. S. Beal
E. B. Lee
Sally X Miller
(Seal)
Sibby X Haimce
(Seal)
Geo Miller
(Seal)
Edward G. Bell
(Seal)
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed to before me on the date first above written. (June 4 th 1866) and I certify that the affiants are credible persons & citizens of the County & State above named Witness my hand at Office in Rogersville this June 4 th 1866.
Clerk
May Harrison (Seal)
Mary Harrison (Seal)

Copy Certified Letter to Family Bureau Harrison Mary Johnson etc.

State of Tennessee, Hawkins County, To all persons - Greeting:
Whereas, at our County Court, held for the County of Hawkins, at the Court house in Rogersville on the first Monday of April 1868, it appeared to the Court, that Polly Harrison of said County, had died, having first made her last will and testament, in Buram Harrison is appointed Executor, and the said will having been proved and admitted to record, and the said Buram Harrison, qualified as Executor, It was Ordered, that Letters Testamentary issue to him. We therefore empower the said Buram Harrison, to take into his possession, all and singular, the Goods and Chattels, rights and Credits, of the said Testator, and all the legacies, specified in said will, well and truly to pay, so far as the Goods and Chattels, rights and Credits, may extend, and in all things to administer said Goods and Chattels, rights and Credits, according to the tenor of said will and the laws of the land.
Witness James Sackey, Clerk of said Court, at Office, in Rogersville, the first Monday of April 1868,
James Sackey, Clerk, By J. B. Armstrong, Clerk,
State of Tennessee } Hawkins County } J. B. Armstrong, Clerk of the County Court -said. do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Copy of the Letters Testamentary issued to Buram Har- rison Executor of the last will and Testament, Polly Harrison died in testamentary whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Seal of Office, at Office in Rogersville this 17 th day of October, A.D. 1872.
J. B. Armstrong, Clerk,

Depo. of Billy Hartz & Billy Milan M. Harrison M. S. Davis.
Mr Webster

(1) State of Tennessee On this 29 th day of October Hawkins County A. D. 1872. Personally came before me. Sibley Hertz a resident of the County and State aforesaid. Who being by me only sworn makes oath the following state- ment of facts. given in support of the Claim of Burum Harrison Executor of Mary Harrison dec d late of said County to arrears of Pensions due from the United States to said decedent at her death.
Affiant states. That she is the daugh- ter of said Mary Harrison deceased That she was born in the County of Botetourt State of Virginia on the 18 day of January 1813 on 1814 That her father Jacob Hertz died there on the day of June 1817 That her said Mother remained a widow until the day of December 1823 When she intermarried in the County of Botetourt and State of Virginia with one James Harrison and was married by one Henry Holston a Methodist Preacher affiant was present and saw and heard the rites of matrimony solemnized between said Mary and said James. The said James had before been married and had affiant knows the following children then living and

living in Botetourt County V a to wit Polly Gray wife of James Gray & James Darnwood and Polly Darnwood his wife and Polly Dantz affiants sister who is now dead were all at the marriage. Affiant has been informed and believes that every one of the persons named as being present at said marriage are dead and she does not believe that any body else was present to the best of her recollection The said James Harrison had by his said former marriage other living children living both in Virginia and also in the state of Ohio. At the time said Mary was married to said James as aforesaid the said Mary was living upon the land assigned her as dower in her said deceased husband's estate to wit The said Jacob Hertz, lying on Craig's Creek in the County of Botetourt V a as aforesaid and at the time of said marriage the said James kept no house of his own but lived amongst his children aforesaid and after the marriage aforesaid the said James Harrison came to the home of affiant's said

Mother and made his home there, and the issue of said marriage was the said Burren Harrison aforesaid. The said Mary and the said James continued to live together as man and wife at the place afore- named until the month of Dec r 1831. When the said Mary having a legacy falling to her in the County of Hawkins and State of Tennessee, came out there to look after it, leaving the said James in Virginia in care of the property there. The said Mary remained in Tennessee until the month of March in the year 1833 when she again after receiv- ing her legacy aforesaid which she invested in land returned to Botetourt County Va a and re-joined her husband the said James Harrison there. The said Mary and the said James continued to live and cohabit together as man and wife until the month of November in the year 1834 when the said Mary again returned to Tennessee to look after her property. When she parted with the said James in

Said Botetourt County V a in the said month of November 1834 affiant was present, and knows that the following understanding was made and had between the the two old people aforesaid The said James was to visit his son John Harrison in Ohio, and after he should return he should come to Tennessee to visit the said Mary's property there and if he could get his pension paid here then instead of in Virginia he was to remain and the said Mary and kind her to make their home in Tennessee instead of Virginia. Affiant knows they parted with expectation to there- after live together as man and wife either in Virginia or Tennessee and there never was any occurrence to affiant's knowledge or information to absolve the bond of marriage of the two in life. But it so turned out that the said Mary, with her two children then in care the said Burns, and affiant came to Tennessee, and found it all- together impracticable to leave the property and returned to Virginia where and was not the understanding

The understanding being as before stated that said James was to come to Tennessee: In from three to four years and under expectation on the part of said Mary of affiants and his said son the said Burrow the said Mary received the sad intelligence of the death of said James Harrison in Virginia leaving the said Mary his lawful wife and widow residing in the County of Hawkins State of Tennessee Affiant visited Virginia afterwards perhaps in 1846 and affiant knows certainly all the states. Further says that about the year 1853 the said Mary was pensioned and paid in right of the services of said James Harrison in the Revolutionary war who had been himself a pensioner.  she was regularly paid until the 4 th Sept r 1860 and after that she never was paid during her life. She survived until the 11 th February 1868 when she at her said property in Tennessee died. after the death of said James Harrison said Mary never again married but died his widow. Further states.

in the year 1866. and during the life- time of the said Mary. Affiant was called on and she gave her testimony in behalf of said Mary for a renewal of her pension. one N. J. Buel being the attorney. affiant was informed and believes that the Certificate of Pension then in the possession of said Mary was handit to said Buel to go with the papers in said application since which time affiant has never saw said Certificate nor does she know that it is in existence. affiant further states that she does not claim any part of the money claimed by said executors as arrears of pension due said Mary Harrison at her death and therefore she has no interest whatever in the allowance of the same. Affiant further states that she gave evidence in support of the claim of said Mary to Pension under the act of February 1853 and presumes the same is on file in the Pension Office and she refers to the same. as part of this affi- -davit. further states that she knows most certainly that there was no

Malice or corruption existing between the said Mary and James at their paring in Virginia as she before has stated, but that affiant confidently believes the two old people would have been continuously together but for the conditions, situation and unsettled state of their little property as she has detailed. She further states, that she kept no notes of her said former testimony relying alone on memory, which she believes to be good. Yet affiant would explain that if there should happen to be any difference in any material fact between this affiant and the one referred to in file affiant would rely more on the first statement on account of lapse of time. She further states the reason she cannot give the exact year of her birth is that the record of the same in the Bible was destroyed and the same is traditional but she has always understood and believed that her father which affiant was at the battle was gone to the war of 1812 so called. The Post Office of affiant is Burrows Store Hankins County Tennessee. She further states, that she knew Francis Miller and a resident of Pickett County

State of Virginia and who died in Hawkins County Tennessee in the year 1865 whilst a resident of Virginia as aforesaid him neighbor to said Mary, and said James and said Miller most probably knew said Mary and said James to live together as man and wife and that after said Mary came to Tennessee as aforesaid said Miller removed from Virginia and settled a neighbor to said Mary in Tennessee and that he had opportunity to know and state facts in corroboration of what affiant here states. She is informed that it is likely said Miller give testimony in the claim of said Mary to Pension under said act of 1853. She further states that Sally Miller the surviving widow of said Francis now a resident of this vicinity and likewise once a resident of Pulaski County W h has had opportunity to know. The history of said Mary and said James from the time of their said marriage, to the death of said Mary. Affiant does not believe that said Mary ever kept a record of her said marriage to said James. nor does affiant know of

any writing giving the date of said marriage. Affiant further states that she was well acquainted with the said Henry Holston knew him to be a Minister had heard him preach in Va from his 30th age affiant believes him to be now dead.
Finally affiant states that from her birth she never left the house and home of her said mother never married. always kind with her in Va and Tenn. nursed her in her last illness and attended her remains to the grave. was as well and perhaps better acquainted with her business and history than any other person could be. and affiant never in the course of the lifetime of said Mary heard that any mortal doubted her said marriage with said James Harrison nor that any act was committed or thing done to sever the bonds of matrimony until the death of said James in Virginia the precise date of which affiant cannot now give but to the best of her recollection it was not longer than from till the spring of 1841 xxxx after the kind parting

of the two old people as stated in Virginia under the circumstances stated and in the bonds of affection and regard due between husband and wife until affiant and said Mary heard of the death of said James. Affiant knows that said Mary died without any knowledge that any body doubted her being the widow of said James Harrison or of her rights as such. This 29 th day of Dec. 1872
attest.
B. H. White, Happy Jeffers
Sibby Henry
The foregoing affidavit was signed by Sibby Henry and sworn to in due form of law on the day stated in the Caption and was attested by B. H. White and Happy Jeffers - in my presence and I Certify that I have been acquainted with said Sibby Henry the affiant for twenty years live neighbor

to her she is a person of unout good character for truth and veracity and. The contents of her affidavit were read over and explained to her in my presence before swearing. I also knew Mary Harrison for several years before her death she was always reported to be the widow of James Harrison who died in Virginia. and I have every reason to believe and do believe the foregoing affidavit to be true and entitled to the fullest of confidence and I have no interest in the claim of said Burum Harrison to a pension of Pensions in right of his said mother. I also am well acquainted with said Burum Harrison and certify that any statement he makes should be fully believed. The foregoing attesting witnesses are also well known to me and are respectable persons residing in my locality. All done and executed before me. and given under my hand this said 29 day of October A.D. 1872.
B Peppers J P for Hawkins County Tenn

State of Tennessee } On this 29 day of Octo. Hawkins County } A.D. 1872. Personally came before the under signed a justice of the peace within and for the County aforesaid Sally Miller a resident of the County and State aforesaid. Who being by me duly sworn says - on oath. That she is the daughter of Mary Harrison late of said County deo- That affiant was born in the County of Botetourt State of Virginia on the 19 day of May 1806 That her father Jacob Kintz died there in the year 1817. That her said Mother remained his widow until the month of December 1823 when she was married in said County and at her home to one James Harrison by one Henry Holston a Methodist Minister. affiant was not at home at the time nor was she present at the marriage but affiant knows that after the day of the aforesaid marriage of said Mary and said James. They Continued to live and cohabit together in that neighborhood as man and wife were so respected and regarded by people of respectability and were so received in good society. and the issue of said marriage was the afore- -named Burn Harrison who was,

born on the 11 th day of December 1824 affiant was well acquainted with said James Harrison. He had before been married and had a family of surviving children with whom he resided keeping no house of his own until  his said after the death of his former wife until his marriage with the said Mary when he made said Mary's residence his home. The two continued together until the month of December 1831. When the said Mary came on a visit to her relations in Hawkins County Tennessee where her father had died leaving her a legacy in money. said Mary leaving said James to look after the property in Virginia was not able to get back on account of her business in Tennessee until March 1833 at which time the said Mary came back to Virginia and re-joined her said husband. The parties lived together as man and wife as aforesaid until the month of November 1834 when said Mary again went to see after her property in Tennessee affiant was not present at this parting but she was shortly thereafter

informed and believes that said James stayed in Virginia at said parting in order to have the payment of his pension to Tennessee and was probably to go on a visit to a son in the State of Ohio. But that any disagreement malice or other cause existed then or ever afterwards that brought the separation was never known or talked of affiant had a daughter to said Mary in Tennessee after she came or went there in 1834 up to the time of her death, and as a daughter having married and left home knew much about her business and affiant knows that said Mary always spoke of said James during his life as an affectionate husband affiant knows and is satisfied that the only cause of said parting was on account of the said Mary's property in Tennessee and the difficulty she had in obtaining and finally getting her right thereto. Which looks necessarily the time stated beside the consolation of her presence there. affiant knows that said Mary and affiant first heard of the death of said James in Virginia in the

year 1841 Affiant visited Botetourt County V a the neighborhood where she was born in the year 1846 and the circumstances detailed was talked of by the family of James then and no other phase was put upon the relationship of the two parties as man and wife than that set forth by affiant Affiant knows that after the death of said James the said Mary was pensioned and it was said was paid at Jamesburg. For a long affiant was informed and believes that she the said Mary was paid in right of the services of said James in the Revolutionary war up to the year 1860. after which time she was no longer paid. She was further informed and believes that said Mary in the year 1866 did make application for re-newal of her pension, but she believes never obtained the same. Affiant knows that said Mary Harrison at her home in Hawkins County Tennessee on the 11 th day (Sunday) of February one thou- -sand eight hundred and sixty eighth (1868) departed this life, leaving a written Will to the provisions of which affiant as a legatee fully, and she assents to and

claims no interest whatever in the arms of deceased and her at her death. Consequently has no interest in the claims of Beyond Harrison her executor thereto. Affiant states that she knew Henry Holston a Methodist preacher who lived in Pittsylvania County Virginia and she has every reason to believe and does believe that said Holston performed the marital rites between the said Mary and said James as stated. Affiant believes in consequence of nature that said Holston is no longer living. Affiant knows that after the death of said James Harrison the said Mary Harrison never again married but died his widow. Further states that her sister Betty Huntz now living in Hawkins County Tennessee never married but always lived with her said Mother and had opportunities to know all about the business affairs of said Mary. Remained with her mother till her death and was with affiant and others at her burial. Affiant and her husband Francis Miller who died in 1865. lived in the same neighborhood of said Mary in Tennessee from her coming there until

The time of her death as was her in the County of Botetourt State of Va. at the time of the reported marriage of said Mary and James and was well acquainted with the family of said James that resided there and never whilst of iant kind in Va did she ever hear any thing to the contrary that said James and said Mary were lawfully married. be this as it may affiant knows the facts of their cohabitation as before stated of her own personal knowledge. And affiant knows that said Mary did without any knowledge of any information on the part of any party at any time or place that such marriage was not lawfully had and entered upon by said parties religiously till the death of said James as stated. given the bonds. and affiant knows and states further that any different statement is not only without foundation but to the best of her knowledge, information, and belief is slanderous. that her Post office is Burris Stone Hawkins Co. Tenn. and her residence has been given. The further

States that the said Mary Harrison lived neighbor to her during the late rebellion. She knows that the said Mary was a Virginian lady and was indifferent as to most things outside of her household. But affiant believes she heard said Mary say she was opposed to the war and secession. She was in sympathy with the United States, and opposed to the rebellion. Sworn to and subscribed on the days stated in the captions and before me, and in our presence. Test
B. F. White
Happy Jeffers
Sally Miller

State of Tennessee On the day stated in Hawkins County } the Caption. The fore- going affidavit of Sally Miller was signed witnessed and sworn to before me in due form of law. And I certify that I am acquainted with affiant has lived and live now within one Mile of her and that for the last twenty years last past. Know her husband Francis Miller dead in his lifetime. She said Sally is a person of untroubled good character for truth and veracity. and the contents of her foregoing affidavit was carefully read and explained to her before swearing. I also know B. F. White and Happy Jeffers The attesting witnesses they are respectable parties residing here. And I have had opportunity to know what affiant states and the same I have every reason to believe true. And I have no interest in the claims of Burine Harrison to arrears of Pension in right of his Mother Mary Harrison, all done on the day 29 th Octo. 1872 Before me.
B Jeffers V P for Hawkins County Tenn

State of Tennessee ) S.C. Hawkins County ) I Joseph H. Armstrong Clerk of the County Court in and for the County and State aforesaid do hereby Certify that B. Guffey is now and was at the date of his attestation of the foregoing affidavits of Sibby Kenty and Sally Miller, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly Commissioned and sworn, and that his several signatures hereunto thereunto are genuine.
Given under my hand and the seal of said County at Office in Rogersville this 22 nd day of November A.D. 1872.
J. H. Armstrong Clerk

Mill Bend Tenn 29 Apr
Official Business Holl
To the Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C.

Post office Milo Bend Tennessee 29 Ap. 1853
To the Commissioners of Pensions Washington D.C.
Dear Sir -
I most respectfully ask to be informed. If there is any thing due to the widows and heirs of James Harrison, who was a Revolutionary Pensioner and who lived and died in the County of Botetourt State of Virginia, it is thought that at the time of said Harrison's death there was something due him which was never obtained.
Milo Bend
I ask further that you be pleased to furnish me with such regulations as has been made in your department (if any) with respect to carrying out the provisions of the act of 3 rd Feby. 1853. respecting the widows of Revolutionary Pensioners married since 1850 - and whether in the application of a widow where the Certificate of Pension to the soldier has been lost proof of service must again be made by the widow.
I ask most respectfully that the records be examined and you inform me what proof is requisite in the case of the widow of said James Harrison now living in this County who is still a widow that she may be placed upon the roll of pensioners under said act.
Having some time since asked information as to the claims of Elizabeth Russell Dary Bass. William Huggins, and Nathan Vernon, to Bounty land, and of Anna Leonard for a Certificate of Pension as widow of Joel Leonard a Revolutionary soldier. May I again do so as

nothing has ever reached me from your department concerning these cases.
The case of John Jones, filed by me was by your predecessor suspended for additional proof as well as the case too of Hudson Morrison. No report has reached me definitely as to them. I ask that the papers be examined and information furnished me of the case, as the additional proof in both cases was I believe forwarded.
May I then hope at your earliest convenience to hear.
I am with great respect Your very obedient servant Abraham L. Burdine, Mill Bend Tenn.

U.S. assessor N.T. Beals off.
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Clerks Certificate W. Harrison's Claim Aman of Prison

State of Tennessee } S.S.
Hawkins County } C. James Lachey Deputy Internal Revenue first district in said State. in said State.
Do hereby Certify that E. T. Ball. B. Tucker, Sibby Hertz and Sally Miller Citizens of the County aforesaid and who have each deposed in the Cause of Burrow Harrison Executor of Mary Harrison decd. to account of Pension, are personally known to me to be persons of undoubted good Character for Truth and Veracity and each residing in the County aforesaid.
I further Certify that N. T. Beal Esq 2 who has deposed in the same Cause is deputy Revenue assessor of U. S. Internal Revenue for the first district in said State and is personally known to me and full credit is due his statements.
Given under my hand and Private Seal having no other Seal of Office, at office in Rogersville this 22 nd day of November 1872. I am Not interested
James Lachey

State of Tennessee S. S. Dawkins County 3 J. Joseph R Armstrong Clerk of the County Court within and for the County aforesaid Do. Certify that William H. Arnes is now and was at the foregoing date of his attestation to the affidavit of N. S. Breal and is now a Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly Commissioned and sworn. and that his signature thereunto is genuine.
I further Certify that said N. S. Breal is personally known to me to be the United States Revenue assessor for the first district in this State and his signature is genuine
I further Certify that James Larky Esquire is personally known to me to be Deputy Internal Revenue Coll. 1 st Dist Tennessee for the first Internal Revenue district in said State. and his foregoing signature is also in his own proper hand

Witting and genuine. All done before me and,
Given under my hand and the seal of said County at office in Rogersville This 22 nd day of November A.D. 1872.
J. W. Armstrong, Clerk.

I N. J. Beal of the County of Hawkins state of Tennessee. hereby state that in the year 1866 Buron Harrison of this County handed me the pension Certificate of his Mother Mary Harrison. Who was then living for the purpose of application for her restoration to the roll of Pensioners I sent said Certificate with papers in application as stated and the receipt of the same was duly acknowledged by the Commissioner of Pensions at Washington D. C. But before said claim was allowed said Mary departed this life.
I have no interest in the claim of Buron Harrison to arrears of Pensions due his Mother now am I concerned in its prosecution N. J. Beal

State of Tennessee } Personally appeared Hawkins County } N. J. Beal. Before me, and made oath that the facts stated in his within affidavit are true to the best of his knowledge, recollection and belief, and signed the same on this 21 st day of Oct. 1872. Before me. Wm. Lewis J. P. for Hawkins County Tenn.
N. J. Beal

Remarks of Council. Mr. Harrison claim to Annam -

Barum Harrison Court of Claims To vs United States. 3) against of 3) Pension due to Mary Harrison a pensioner under 2 nd section act 3 rd Feb y 1853 at her death. To the Honorable Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C. Sir:
The undersigned counsel for claimant in the above case herewith respectfully presents amended declaration and proofs in support of the claim and begs leave to submit a few remarks.
It will appear by records in your office that Mary Harrison claimant's testatrix was pensioned under said act as the widow of James Harrison, who had been a Rev. pensioner. Beside this record, reference is given to the proofs on file upon which the widow was pensioned. It may appear that I prosecuted the claim.
It is alleged that after 4 th Sept r 1860 said Mary was not paid: and on account of suspension generally resulting from the rebellion no application was made soon indeed could be made , until 1866, after peace. When it is alleged and shown. (See the affidavit of N. J. Beal herewith) that said

Widow applied in 1866. died in 1868 without receipt of payment.
The undersigned believes the proofs in the annex presented will be conclusive in claimants behalf. And will here confidently await the action of your Department.
I have the honor to be With much respect Your Obedient Servant A. L. Burrows Bureau Street Pus.

Rogersville Tenn
June 4 th 1866
Hon. Joseph H. Barrett Comm. of Pensions
Sir
Yours of April 4 th asking additional evidence in the case of Mrs Mary Harrison Widow of James Harrison Sec d . The affidavit of four persons is herewith transmitted.
Respy Yours N. S. Deal Atty.

Bureau Store Jan. Feb. 8. 1873 Hon. Sir.
On the 23rd Nov. 1872 I mailed to your address from this Office, the declaration and proofs in support of the claim of Bureau Harrison Co. of the estate of Mary Harrison a Rev. pensioner and with the papers was included the original pension certificate of said deceased.
I have as yet not had the honor of acknowledgement of receipt of the claim.
I have to again to ask most respectfully your official action, and have the honor to be informed of the result. With much respect Yrs. obed. Servant A. L. Burrows Bureau Store Jan Mrs. J. N. Baker Comm. of Pensions Washington D.C.

Milo B. Bond Sun recessed 15 July 1857
Sir:
You have already been informed that I retain the pension certificate of Mary Harrison a pensioner under 2 sec. act 1853. that before her pay day in Septm. 1856. I refused to surrender the paper to her. for two reasons - one was as you have been informed that I had become doubtful of the validity of the claim - Another was I could see nothing in the law itself that would deny to me its retention for my fees. It being a maxim of equity that "Attorneys have a lien upon all papers of clients in their hands for fees". Although former analogous acts forbids legal or equitable lien for fees.
Thus acting she drew her money in person without the certificate in Septm. 1856. - And has now brought suit against me here for the recovery of the paper.
I am disinclined to stand out against the rule of your office. in this case however different I might think our Courts of justice would decide - and however much I might be injured thereby. I therefore am under the necessity of respectfully asking instructions Yours Geo. C. Whiting Commr of Pensions Washington D.C. With profound regard Your servant Abraham L. Bussem Milo Bond Sun

(Private)
Mill Bend Tennessee 24 April 1857.
Sir:
In reply to your letter 3 rd Inst. I state that from late discovery it is very probable that Mary Harrison a Revolutionary pensioner act 3 Febry 1853. is not legally entitled to payment.
The disease for which Hudson Harrison was pensioned under act 13 May 1846. does not now exist. The relation I have had with these parties seem to me to make a moral duty to say this much.
I believe from personal knowledge that there are others who draw pensions at Jonesboro beside these, and some at Knoxville who should not but decline further statement.
If your office should be inclined to favor and honor me with official service. It will afford me pleasure to present testimonials if required. And unless it were more my duty than at present would I be willing to have these intimations go outside your office.
Very Respectfully Your Servant
Hon. Geo. C. Whiting Comm r of Pensions Washington D.C.
Abraham L. Duren Mill Bend Tenn.

Bureau Chief Jan'y 4. 1873 Dear Sir,
On the 23 rd Nov. last I mailed your papers in support of the claims of Buron Harrison Esq. of Mary Harrison wid. of James who was a Rev. pensioner. The claims will be forwarded as just and as I have not as yet been favored with any response I think the same is in course of adjustment. The claim is for arrear due at the death of the widow.
With my much respect I am yr. servant A. L. Burrows
Rev. W. Baker Commt. of Pensions Washington D.C.

Pension Office 24 Aug 53
This case is respectfully referred to Zeb. Root for date of death of Pensioner & of last payment
Very Respectfully
J. D. Cole Chief Clerk Doll, C. (see other side.)
James Harrison, No. 152, $20.00 p. m. - Dies 12 th Dec. 1839. Dies in his death.
F. Birch Quarterm.

June 14..
App. of Mary N o 2544 Harrison widow of James. Hawkins, Co
Tenn 26500
Act 3 d Febry 1853 Amtd. $96 per annum Commencing 3 d Febry 1853 Rev:
Jan 24. Aug 53 for Mrs. Mary H. Cook
Abalom S. Buren P.M. Mill Bend Hawkins Co. Tenn
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Pension Office, Official Business
Eliz. ... M. ...

Pension Office Sept. 15. 1853
Sir,
Please certify the time to which the within named pension was paid; and, if is your power, the date of his death.
Very respectfully
Your Obedt Servt
F Burt Esqr 3d Auditor, Present } H. Cole } His Commis. James Harrison, at 1818. $8. p. month. — Died 20 th Sept. 1842, Paid to his death.
F Burt Auditor

3 d Auditor's Office Oct 29. 1851
Sir, James Harrison, Richmond Co. Oregon, abt 1811, a full pension died about Nov. 1848, & his pension has been paid in full to the date.
There was no will by Rep. N. Johnson Aid.
Ex. C. Army Ex. P. Pension Papers

Pension Office, December 24. 1857
The Third Auditor will please state to whom the arrear due James  Livingston  Harrison (the pension whose papers are herewith transmitted, together with those of his widow) may be paid.
Very respectfully,
W. C. Calhoun For Commissioner.
Yodder

18. Informed per annum dying as to the claim can be paid R. D. D. L. in full arrears can be total.
Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 548  Abner Harrison,  Widow,  James Harrison,  Prio. Rev. War.
Act: Feb. 3. 1853.
Index:—Vol. A , Page 500
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1873 Ap ally that without re arrears
May 26/80 Her that no allowed.

Burns Street Dec 28. 1872 Dear Sir.
A few weeks since I sent to you with papers claiming Arrears of Pension due Mary Harrison widow of James a Rev. Soldier, asserted by Burn Harrison Recd. of the State Contracts with said Recd for aged of $25. under the impression that the same was in conformity with law if it should be otherwise in this. Please allow me to withdraw the Contracts, and oblige me to advise me thereof
With very high regard
I am yr. Servant
A. L. Burns
Hon. A. Baker
Comr of Pensions
Washington
D.C.

Hannah Co Temper Justice of the peace
Marriage given by public Record on 12 Decr 1823
2 Witnesses Establish the the facts set forth in Declaration from their personal knowledge
Death Sept 1841. Star—
2 Witnesses Establish all the facts set forth in her Declaration —

Deputy Office
Jonesboro December 30 th 1860
Sir,
In answer to yours of 21 st inst relative to Mary Harrison of Jones at $6.00 pr. under 2 nd Section act of July 3 rd 1853 has been paid at this office up to 4 th September 1860.
Respectfully yours
W. H. Blair agt
Genl. W. H. Blair Command of P. M. Div.
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44 MS
Department of the Interior PENSION OFFICE.
Washington, D.C. April 22, 1873
Sir:
Madam of
In relation to Mary Harrison, deceased, you are informed that when pensions were stopped under Act of February 4, 1862, and the pensioners have died without reestablishing their claim, no arrears can be paid to the children of such persons under the decision of this office.
Certificate No 2032 Act 2 d Sec Feb 3 - 1853
A L Barrow Parents Store Hawkins Co Tenn

Copy of Polly Harris's Will.
Iss. 10 th day of June 1868, J. R. Christman, Clerk.

I, Polly Harrison of the County of Hawkins State of Tennessee, Know- ing the uncertainty of life and the certainty of death, and be- ing weak of body but Sound of Mind and Memory do hereby Make and Constitute the following my last will and testament,
Item 1 st My will and desire is, that at my death my body may be decently buried, in a plain manner, and the expenses be paid out of any monies I may have on hand, I also want my just debt paid in like manner, Should I owe any at my death,
Item 2 nd I give and bequeath to my three daughters, Elizabeth Huntman, Julia Miller, and Polly Parrish, Five dollars each, to be paid as hereinafter provided, I having heretofore provided for them,
Item 3 rd I give and bequeath to my son Buraw Harrison, and his daughters, I being the owner of the tract of land then, the tract of land, I bought of P. H. Buraw and his co the South Side of Nolens River joining W. Charles, A. S. Buraw & others said to contain 460. Acres, that I do because he has provided for me in my old age,
Item 4 th I give and bequeath to my daughter Sibby Harrison on account of her attention to me in my old age, the just and full sum of Four hundred dollars which sum is to be paid to her as hereinafter provided

Item 3 rd I give and bequeath all the residue of my property to my son Buraw Harrison, of all and every kind whatever, less and except so much as is claimed by my daughter Sibby Harrison, which I design her to have, with the further understanding that he said Buraw Harrison is to pay the several bequests herein provided, and that he pay to my said daughter Sibby Harrison, the sum of four hundred dollars, when she may claim for the same it being what I designed for her, in room and stead of a portion of the land. And I do hereby nominate and appoint, my son Buraw Harrison, executor of this my last will and testament, In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 12 th day of September 1855, Signed, Sealed and delivered
in presence of us, these above
Polly Harrison
Jacob Miller,
W.B. Charles,
C.A. Charles,
State of Tennessee } I, J. A. Armstrong, deputy clerk of the court Nawhatch County } by court for said county. Do certify that the foregoing copy of the will of Polly Har- rison now of Record and on file in my office. This 10 th day of June 1868.
Marius Lachy Clerk, By J. A. Armstrong.

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Rogersville-Tennessee
October. 4 th 1866
Hon Joseph H Barrett
Comissioner of Pensions
Washington D.C.
Dear Sir
Please inform me if there is any Evidence required in the case of Mrs. Mary Harrison Restoration Application. Please inform me so that I can get the Evidence of the case. The Widow needs her Pension if in your judgment she is entitled w't.
I have the honor to be
Very Respectfully
Your Obedt Servant
A. S. Beal
Attorney.

Application for Restoration to the Pension Rolls
Mary Harrison Applicant for Jonesborough Asylum
Newton J. Beal Atty Rogersville Tenn.

Application for Restoration to the Pension Rolls.
State of Tennessee 3. On this 11 th day of February Hawkins County 3. A.D. One thousand eight hundred and sixty six Personally appeared before me a Clerk of the County Court in said State and County the same being a Court of Record Mary Harrison aged 90 years a resident of 4 th civil District of Hawkins County in the State of Ten- nessee who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the identical Mary Harrison who was a Pensioner on the Roll of the agency at Jonesborough State of Tennessee whose Pension Certificate is herewith returned; that she has resided since the 1 st day of January 1861. at her house in the 4 th civil District Hawkins County Tennessee. That during this period her means of subsistence have been by the Charity of her Neighbors in giving her something to live upon, being too aged and infirm to earn a support, and that she has not borne arms against the United States Government, or in any manner encouraged the Rebels, or manifested a sym- pathy with  for their cause and that she was last paid her Pension on the 4 th day of September 1860. This Application is made for the Purpose of securing a Restoration of her name to the Pension Rolls, and of obtain- ing a new Pension Certificate such as she may be entitled to under existing laws, reference being made to the evidence heretofore filed in the Pension Office to substantiate her original claim. Countermanding all other Authority that may have been given. She hereby constitutes and appoints with full power of substitution and revocation Newton T. Beal of the Town of Rogersville County of Hawkins State of Tennessee her true and lawful attorney irrevocable to prosecute her claim and obtain the Pension Certificate that may be issued. Witnesses — Mary Harrison

Witnesses Affidavit.
Also personally appeared Jas F Jones and David Luster residents of 4 th civil District County of Hawkins State of Tennessee. Persons whom I certify to be loyal, respectable and entitled to credit, and who, being by me duly sworn say they were present and saw Mary Harrison sign her name to the foregoing Declaration; and they further swear that they have every reason to believe, from the appearance of the Applicant and their acquaintance with her that she is the identical person she represents herself to be and they further swear that they have no interest in the Prosecution of this claim.
Jas F Jones David Luster
Oath of Allegiance
I Mary Harrison do solemnly swear in the presence of Almighty God, that I will henceforth faithfully support, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Union of the States thereunder; that I will in like manner abide by and faithfully support all laws and Proclamations which have been made during the existing Rebellion with reference to the Emancipation of slaves. So help me God.
Mary Harrison
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 4 th day February 1866; and I hereby certify that I have no interest, direct or indirect in the Prosecution of this claim
James Pacey Clerk of County Court Hawkins County

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
February 22 d , 1839.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," James Harrison, — a Pensioner on the Roll of the Richmond, Va. Agency, at the rate of eight Dollars and  Cents per annum  month , under the law of the 11 th March 1818, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of Sept., 1838, to the 4 th March 1839.
Respectfully, yours,
William H. Parris Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
September 11 th 1841.
Sir :
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," James Harrison — a Pensioner on the Roll of the Richmond, Va. Agency, at the rate of Eight — Dollars and  Cents per month  annum , under the law of the 18 th March 1818, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of Sept. 1839, to the 4 th Sept. 1840.
Respectfully yours,
William B. Harris
Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.

Mill Bend Tennessee Sept. 7 th 1853
Hon. and dear Sir -
Enclosed please find the proof in support of the claim of Mary Harrison to a pension under the late rule of my dept, recently furnish d me - which I hope may be found satisfactory - But in explanation of the facts they have to say - that her former declaration having been filed before the rule requiring proof in open court was made she had right to expect that in her case the rule should have been relaxed - with great difficulty and expense however the enclosed is a gain made according to rule and most respectfully submitted One thing I want borne in mind that the first declaration was made without any record being made out from the old woman's memory alone which I observe is much blunted and unfortunately I kept no notes of the dates or facts stated therein - This is made out a gain from the widow's memory - and it is hoped that if any discrepancy should appear not very material to the issue that it may be only charged to my inattention as alluded to - and to her bluntness of memory - and not to any wicked design - I hope therefore that her case being understood such reference to the record -

already on file as may be necessary may be examined and the result of your decision as early as convenient reported to me, as above.
With much respect I have the honor to be your very obedient servant -
A. G. Adams L. P. Burleigh Miss Bind Lin -
Yours affec L. P. Burleigh
Com. of Pms Washington D.C.

Post Office Mills Bend Tenn.
1853.
Hon. L. P. Waldo. Censo. of Penn
Washington D.C.
Sir.
Enclosed please find papers in proof of the claim of Mary Harrison widow of James Harrison dec d to a pension under act 3. Feby 1853. Some delay has been made to obtain s d Harrison's Certificate of Pension without success. It may be returned to the proper department. The proof is thought to be sufficient and if so you will be pleased to issue convey to the secretary of war the request, that her Certificate of Pension be made payable to her at Knoxville in the state of Tennessee and be forwarded to the under signed as above
If not satisfactory be pleased at your earliest convenience to specify the points of deficiency
With great Respect-
I have the honor to be your Very ob t Servant-
Absalom. L. Buren Mills Bend Tennessee.

Mill Bend Ind. 26 August 1883
Hon. and Dear Sir.
It has been several months since I just sent to you papers in proof of the claim of Mary Harrison (widow of James Harrison ex? a revolutionary pensioner) to a pension under the late act of Congress granting widows pensions who have been married subsequent to 1800. I have written heretofore to know your decision of the case and up to the present have not been favored with a report, I again ask it most respectfully.
I beg to be informed whether if it is the custom of your department to grant bounty land to a widow for her first husband's service she being a widow at the time of application.
May I hope to hear at your earliest convenience. While I have the honor to be most respectfully yr. obedt Servant.
A. L. Burdine
Hon L. P. Waldo.
Mill Bend Ind.
Com. of Pensions.
Washington
Del.

The Hon.
Secretary of State

Washington
Decr 26 th 1831
The Hon. Secretary of War will, please, give the accompanying declaration its proper destination, in his Department
Very respectfully yours &c.
Robt Craig

Mill Pond No. 5 March 1858
Sir:
I have heretofore informed you that I had my doubts of the validity of the claim of Mary Hearnson to a pension under 2 Sec act 3 July 1853 enrolled at New Bedford. That these doubts arose after the claim had been prosecuted to effect by myself twice has she obtained payment at the agency, alleging the illegal withholding of her certificate by me - which allegation I say is groundless but that the facts are different. And I have duly informed your office of all my action in the matter - Still the office allows payments to be made. I am willing that it shall continue but that if at any time it shall be found wrong I claim to be exonerated from all blame or any liability whatever therefor.
Very Respectfully your servant A. L. Burrows
Hon. Geo. C. Whiting Commr of Pensions Washington D.C.

Payment to be made at
Lowesboro by Wm. Blair Esq.
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of
Tennessee
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 3d, 1853, Page 182 Vol. A.
Clerk.
A. R. Weightman
Filed 4 th June 1853
J. A. H. Gordon
has resided in Ind. (1853) for 78 years past previously in Belmont County Ohio State.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that in conformity with the 2d section of the act of February 8, 1853,
Mary Harrison widow of James Harrison who was a Private in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Ninety Six dollars and cents per annum, commencing on the 3d of February, 1853, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the Department of the Interior, this Nineteenth day of September one thousand eight hundred and fifty three
W. L. C. Claflin Secretary of the Interior.
Examined and Countersigned.
S. P. Hildreth Commissioner of Pensions.

Pension Office
July 27th. 1857.
Sir.
Your letter of the 15th. inst. respecting the case of Mary Harris widow of James, has been received.
In reply thereto you are informed that under the provisions of our pension laws, any pledge, mortgage, sale, assignment, or transfer of any right, claim, or interest in any pension granted, is utterly void and of no effect, but in all cases must inure wholly to the personal benefit of the pensioner.
You will, therefore, perceive that you can have no claim upon Mrs Harris' certificate and it should be surrendered to her.
I am respectfully Your Obdt Servt. L. Cole for Commissioner.
W. L. Burum Esq., Mill Bend, Tennessee.

Miss Bond Inn. Dec 3. 1857
Sir:
Prior to receiving this letter I think you had been informed that Mary Harrison (nee Harris) had been placed on the pension roll of the Lewisboro. De agency as the widow of James Harrison of Putnam Co. V o . And that I had prosecuted her claim. And that I had become doubtful the claim to pension had been wrongfully allowed and that on that ground withheld the artificials And that she had brought suit for the recovery of the paper and damages against me in our Court here - Upon receipt of this allegation I feared I had not made you fully understand me. I tendered to her through her attorney. The paper which was refused . This was done prior to her Sept r 1857 payment into the agency at Lewisboro.
Now I need not tell you that if Mary Harrison in question is the lawful widow of the James Harrison in question and is entitled to the benefit of the 2 nd Sec. act 3 July 1853. that she is also entitled to have received from the 3 rd Auditor of the Treasury the amount of annuity

due James Harrison of Bulletant Co.  at  at  his death - which my information from her is that  she never rec d and from the auditor that the same has been paid in full without I believe (the letter being mislaid) saying to whom If therefore the 3 d auditor is found to have acted upon proof from Bulletant V te that James Harrison left no widows surviving and is found to have to her paid these next entitled and Mary Harrison in Hawkins Co. Domiciled is his lawful widow - I respectfully ask is she not entitled to said arrears. things  things  wrongfully paid to others if such be so found.
I contend that I have had good ground for my former action. And would if instructed transmit to you her certificate which would probably breaken the force of her prosecution against me. together with the reading of the letter you might send in answer to this.
I have went upon the ground assumed from the act of 19. June 1840. that the 3 d aud r could not have legally paid Harrison's representations. only on the proof that he left no widows . If I be wrong in this

I shall thank Corrado. I am somewhat confident that you will (if I have been able to convey here a full understanding of this matter) give me the countenance of your office at least for my aims at correct action and if I deserve it send aid from you to relieve me from the wicked prosecution of the party against me - I anxiously await reply
With great respect
Yours -
Abraham L. Burnham
Mill Bend Tenn
Rev Geo. C. Whiting
Comm of Pensions
Washington
D.C.
P.S. Her prosecution rests only upon detention of her certificate - in the face of her refusal to stay her stipend has been fully paid and receipts for. A. L. B.

John Shields, Rogersville, Dec. 21. 1860.
States that A. L. Buren has said that he fraud- ulently obtained a pension for his sister, Mary Har- rison.
Respectfully referred to Comm. Pensions.
J. A. Williamson Int. Dept. Ady Cl. A. T. Dec 26/60.
Look into this at once - G. C. W. 26 Dec 1860
Rec Dec 25/60 Mr Lister

Forrestville December 21 st 1860 Secretary of The Interior.
Dear Sir We have a man residing in Hawkins County Tennessee by the name of Bureau by A. L. Bureau who has acknowledged in presence of divers men of the first standing in said County that he had obtained a pension for his half sister Mary Harrison and that she had no right to have the same this with many other acts he is guilty of I refer you to David Bailey Esq. Colonel Jacob Miller Jacob Charles Esq. Branch Tucker Esq. Miss Libby Harrison & a number of others for the truth & what I say all of this Co. ought to be shamed by all honest men if ever a pension agents conduct merited investigation I think Bureaus case stands preeminent to all others. I respectfully yours. John Shields

Mary Harrison
Ans. this post was Ans. in Dec. 60  Apl. 2:66 - B -
Wide nos - Original Clp for pa -
Apl. 29/66

Rogersville Tenn 4 th February 1886.
Hon. Joseph H. Barrett Com of Pensions Washington D.C.
Sir I send Application of Mary Harrison for Restoration to the Pension Rolls. She is a Revolutionary Pensioner. Please notify of the receipt & number of Application.
I am very Respectful Your Obedient Servant Newton D. Bial Attorney.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
Second Comptroller's Office,
February 9 th 1839.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838 entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," James Harrison, — a Pensioner on the Roll of the Richmond, Va. , Agency, at the rate of eight — Dollars and — Cents per month  annum , under the law of the 18 th March, 1818, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of Sept. 1836, to the 4 th March, 1838.
Respectfully, yours,
Wilson S. Parrish Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions, Present.

Brief in the case of Mary Harrison, widow of James Hawkins County and State of Tennessee act 3d February 1853
Claim, ("original," or " for increase. ")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband was a pensioner under the act of 18th March 1818
Marriage proved by certified copy of County Court Records
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Absalom L. Burroughs Esq. Mill Bend Hawkins Co Tennessee Name and residence of Agent
[Signature] Examining Clerk.

Duplicate - Articles for J. M. - B. Harrison.
Since as his free act and deed before me I am not interested in the claim. Yours under my hands and seal of office this 22 day of November 1872.
St. P. Hunsberger Clerk

Whereas I Burum Harrison Executor of the estate of Mary Harrison late a Pensioner under 2 nd Sec. act Feby 3. 1853. Having made application for arrear of Pension due said Mary at her death.
Now this agreement Witnesseth that for and in consideration for services done and to be done in the premises I hereby agree to allow my Attorney A. L. Burum of Burns Store Tenn the fee of Twenty five dollars. or such sum as the Commissioners of Pensions may direct. which shall include all amounts to be paid for any services in furtherance of said Claims. And said fee shall not be demanded by or payable to my said Attorney. or others in whole or in part except in case of the payment of said Claims. and then the same shall be paid to him in accordance with the provisions of the act of Congress passed July 8. 1870. 1. James Lackey 2. William M. Piper Burum Harrison
State of Tennessee } Be it known that on Hawkins County } This 22 day of November A. D. 1872. Personally appeared the above named Burum Harrison before me Clerk of the County Court within and for the County and State.

aforesaid, who after having read over the the contents of the foregoing articles of agreement, in the presence of the two subscribing witnesses there, voluntarily signed and acknowledged the same to be his free act and deed. Witness my hand and Official Seal at Office in P. I. on the day and year first stated.
J. R. Huntington, Clerk,
And now to wit this 22 day of November 1872 I accept the provisions of the foregoing Articles of Agreement. And will to the best my ability en- deavor faithfully to represent the interest of the Claimants in the premises. Witness my hand the day and year first above written.
A. L. Burford
State of Tennessee } Personally appeared Hawkins County } A. L. Burford and who having signed the above acceptance of agreement acknowledged the same as his free act and deed before me. I am not interested in the Claims. Given under my hand and Seal of Office This 22 day of November 1872
J. R. Huntington Clerk,

Whereas I. Burum Harrison executrix of the estate of Mary Harrison, late a pensioner under 2 nd Sec. Act July 3. 1853. having made application for arrear of Pension due said Mary at her death.
Now This Agreement Witnesseth, that for and in consideration of services done and to be done in the premises I hereby agree to allow my attorney A. L. Burum for Burum's Shire Tero. The fee of twenty five dollars or such sum as the Commissioner of Pensions may direct. Which shall include all amounts to be paid for any services in furtherance of said Claim, and said fee shall not be demanded by or payable to my said Attorney or others in whole or in part except in case of the payment of said claim, and then the same shall be paid to him in accordance with the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 8. 1870. Burum Harrison
1. James Lockey 2. William M. Piper.
State of Tennessee } Be it known that on this Hawkins County } 22 day of November A.D. 1872 Personally appeared the above named Burum Harrison before me. Clerk of the County Court within and for the County and State aforesaid who after having read over the contents of the foregoing Articles of Agreement in the presence of the subscribing witnesses thereto.

Voluntarily signed and acknowledged the same to be his free act and deed. Witness my hand and Official Seal at Office in Piqua Ohio this day and year first stated.
J. R. Armstrong Clerk
And now to wit this 22 nd day of November 1872 I accept the provisions of the foregoing Articles of Agree- ment. And will to the best of my ability endeavor faithfully to represent the interest of the Claimant in the premises Witness my hand this day and year first above written
D. L. Burand
State of Tennessee, Personally appeared D. L. Burand Hawkins County, and who having signed the above acceptance of agreement, acknowledged the same as his free act and deed before me. I am not interested in the claim. Given under my hand and seal of office this 22 nd day of November 1872.
J. R. Armstrong Clerk
Duplicate - Articles for J. M. O. B. Harrison.

Newcastle Va. Apr 11/44
Alex Hendley
Areas of pension & bounty land for him of James Harrison.
17384. Decap 1904
Pension Office
Jas Harrison over
12 Jan '32

direct to Mrs. Rachel Harrison, Belvoir, Va.
To the secretary of the war department at Washington City the object of this inquiry is to no what is coming to a certain James Harrison a Revolutionary Soldier who had never drawn any pension for the first 10 or 12 years after the pension law passed but drew the last part of his lifetime the reason he did not draw for the first 10 or 12 years was because he was not back the necessary oath required in that case, that was he was not aware he could not depart without it therefore all that time is yet back and his daughter Mary Gray his hole and sole Executor wishes to no if she is not entitled to this Balance and also his land which devends to him for his service in s. war you will confer a particular favor to answer this in particular to me no as his agent whether any thing can be got and how much and what way it is cancellable and also his land where it is and how much and what way I can obtain that and all coming to him. I request you if you please to send me an answer as soon as possible and very much obliged
Alex d Humbly

State of Tennessee
Hawkins County S. S.
On this 5 th day of September A.D. 1853. Personally appeared before the Hawkins County Court of the State of Tennessee Mary Harrison, a resident of the County and State aforesaid aged (without record) about seventy one years. Who first being duly sworn according to Law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed on the 3 rd February 1853. granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war. That she is the widow of James Harrison (alias Harrison) who was a pensioner under the act of Congress passed on the - day of - granting pensions to private soldiers who served in the Revolutionary war. That he lived at the time of his application and reception of said pension in Botetourt County State of Virginia and drew his pay through the hands of Jeremiah Wible Esq. now residing near Lexington Va. who informs her that said pension was paid in Richmond Va. at the rate of eight dollars the month - all of which will be more satisfactorily explained by reference to the papers in evidence of his claim.
She further declares that she was married to the said James Harrison on or about the - day of December eighteen hundred and twenty three that

(Which will fully appear by a copy of the record of their marriage now on file in the pension office from the Clerk of the County Court of Botetourt County Virginia) that her said husband died on the day of eighteen hundred and forty (The time of his death is stated from recollection alone as no record of it was made by the widow and she refers to the pension rolls for the exact time) that she was not married to him prior to the second of January eighteen hundred, but at the time above stated. She further declares that she is now a widow.
Her Mary T Harrison Mark
Sworn to and subscribed on this day and year above written before
J. B. Gallaith Chairman of the County Court of Hawkins County Tennessee
State of Tennessee
Hawkins County) On this 5 th day of September A.D. 1853 personally appeared before the Hawkins County Court of the State of Tennessee. Francis Miller and Sibby Hooner — both of whom reside in the County and State aforesaid and who upon their Oath declared that they lived in the County of Botetourt State of Virginia at the time James Harrison and Mary Hooner, were married was well acquainted with both, their and her kind neighbors to the said

Mary Harrison for many years past in the County and State of Virginia since the death of her said husband James Harrison and therefore from their own knowledge of all the material facts set forth in said many decl- arations foregoing attest to and bear proof of the same and further declare that the said Mary Harrison whose signature appears to this foregoing declaration is the identical Mary Harrison who was the wife of and is now the widow of the identical James Harrison pensioner alluded to in her foregoing declaration
Francis J. his Miller mark
Sibby her Hoonas mark
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before the undersigned and I certify that from my own personal knowledge the statements of affiants Francis J. Miller and Sibby Hoonas whose genuine signatures appear foregoing are entitled to credibility and good faith and belief -
Witness my hand and seal
J. B. Galtaithe Chairman of the County Court of Hawk- ins County & State of Tennessee

State of Tennessee } County Court September Hawkins County } June 1853
I James H. Vance clerk of the County Court for the County and State aforesaid do certify that Joseph B. Galbraith whose genuine signature appears to the within affidavit is chairman of our said Court duly commissioned and qualified and unto all his official acts as such and faith and credit ought to be given. and further certify that said testimony was verified in open Court. Witness my hand & seal of office done at Rogersville this 5 th day of September 1853.
J. H. Vance Clerk

2032 Tennessee, Jonesboro, Mary Harrison widow of James
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a pirate
scribed on the Roll at the rate of 96 Dollars 00
ments per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
30 Febuary 1853 Certificate of Pension issued the 19th day of Sept 1853 and sent to
Abalom L. Buren P.M. Mill Bend Hawkins Co. Tenn.
recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act Page 182 Vol. A
30/53
4818
Em. A. L. Buren May 2, 1853 Same May 27, 1853 July 27

August 19 th
August 19 th James M. Smith M.D.
Miss Bessie Lee
Miss Bessie Lee
Miss J. P. Edwards
Dear Friend
Washington
D.C.

Post office Mill Bend La. August 9. 47
Sir.
To settle the conflict of a variety of opinions respecting the pension of Mary Harrison, widow of James Harrison late of Pittsburg Co. Va., said James was a regular pensioner up to his death, he married Mary in 1823. Whether the widow is entitled to draw under the late acts of Congress is most respectfully asked, if time allow will you inform me by letter upon the subject knowing that it is most likely that from your thorough correct information would be had, for which favor I shall always be ready to satisfy you.
I have the pleasure to be Sir your most Obedient Humble Servant A. L. Banam Post. Mill Bend La.
Rev J. L. Edward Washington D.C.