Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 962, Absalom Hastin, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Hastin, Absalom. Martha.
N. 962
CONTENTS

29 May 55 16473
South Carolina
albot Nov 10/53
Malone Hester of Spartanburg in the State of Sth. Car. who was a P. in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the Regt commanded by Col. Dick in the _____ time for 12 mo: 24 days
Geo. W. T
Inscribed on the Roll of South Carolina at the rate of $43. Dollars _____ Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 27 th day of Aug. 1. 31 and sent to E. Bonner Spartanburg C.H. - 50 C a
Arrears to the 4th of March 1833 86 - Pensant. allowance ending 4 Sept - 21. 50
$107.57
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Nath. Rice Clerk, Book E Vol. 6 Page 69.

G W Talbot Aug 31/1852 Same Sep 6/1852 Gen. W. Talbot 1852 Feb 6/55-
6286 Tennessee Jackson Martha Hastings wid widow of Absalom Hastings who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private Virginia
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 43 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848. Ending 15 Aug 1849.
Certificate of Pension issued the 22 nd day of Aug 1854 and sent to
G. W. Talbot Spring Ck Madison Co. Tenn
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 291 Vol. 3.

+ South Carolina Spartanburg District
26040
Abraham Hastin's Application for a Pension. —
1775-1781

The State of South Carolina Spartanburg District.
Be it
known that on this 7 th day of
March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty three personally appeared in your court to wit the court of common pleas now sitting Absalom Hastie a resident of the district and State aforesaid aged 72 years, who being first duly sworn doth on his oath make the following dec- laration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed the 7 th day June 1832 That he was born in Amelia County in the State of Virginia on the 1 st day of May 1761 but was not exceeding five years of age when he was taken to Mecklenburgh County in the State of Virginia where he remained until he was near seventeen years of age when he was drafted & served under Captain Charles Clay Col Lewis Burwell Col David Mason & Genl Lincoln for a term of six months he marched from that place to Stone river South Carolina where he stayed until near the expiration of that term when he marched to Pine tree Shoal near Camden in the same State where he was regularly discharged & after about twelve months he was again called into service served under Capt Shoffler who was soon after promoted to Major & Col Alexander Dick and marched near Norfolk in the State of Virginia where he remained three months & was again discharged for six months when he again returned & served under Capt Richard Whittington in Genl Lawson's Brigade & Col James Irvine & marched up & down the river for three months (but has lost all of his discharges) He then re- turned at home near Twelve months when he returned & marched near Little York at which place he had no regular Commander & served about twenty four days when he returned home having marched about four hundred miles.

he was in no particular engagement except the battle at Stone River South Carolina though in several small skirmishes he has no documentary evidence of his services
The only thing he claims are claims whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any agency or State. Abraham his Mark Hastin before me in open Court. Warrant.
We William Rhodes a clergyman resident in said District and James Ford also Patrick Hoy residents of said District do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Absalom Hastin who has sworn to and subscribed the foregoing the foregoing declaration that we believe him to be seventy two years of age that he is repudiated and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution and we concur in that opinion sworn to and subscribed } C. P. Rhodes V.D.M. the day and year aforesaid } James Ford Wm. Primrose S.D. Exch. } P. Hoy

and the court does hereby declare its opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the inter- rogatories presented by the war de- partment that the before named Abraham Haskin was a soldier of the revolution and served as he states and the court further certifies that it appears to it that William Rhodes who has signed the foregoing certificate is a clergyman resident in the said District and that James Ford and also Patrick Hay- who have above signed the same are residents in the said District are creditable persons and their statements entitled to credit. Ngant
The State of South Carolina Spartanburg District — } I, Elisha Roman, Clerk of the Court of Sessions & Common Pleas in & for said District, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of Abraham Haskin for a pension. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office the 15th day of May 1833. — E. Roman Clerk.

Absalom Hastin died July 29/35 Martha - widow died Aug 15, 1849
Surviving Children W m Hastin Margaret Wade Martha Warford Sarah H. Rhodes Absalom Hastin Rebecca B. Rhodes & Jacob H. Hastin
Ex c W m Rhodes

State of Tennessee,
County of Henderson } ss.
On this twenty-third day of September, A. D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty three, personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace within and for the county and State of said, William Rhodes, Administrator of the Estate of Martha Hester, deceased, who being first duly sworn, according to law, declares upon his oath, that he was the Executor to the will of Martha Hester, as will appear by her will recorded in Lexington, Henderson county, in the State of Tennessee, that the aforesaid Martha Hester died on the 15th day of August, A. D. 1849, leaving seven heirs, to wit: (William Hester, Margaret Wade, William Hester , Martha Warford, Sarah H. Rhodes, Absolum Hester, Rebecca B. Rhodes, Jacob H. Hester) John Hester, who died without heirs, He further declares that Absolum Hester, the husband of Martha Hester, was a Revolutionary soldier and drew a pension for his services until his death, in the State of South Carolina, that since his death his widow Martha Hester has not drawn a pension, He further declares that Martha Hester was married in Mecklenburg county, in the State of Virginia, and that her name before her marriage was Martha Wade, He further declares that Martha Hester remained a widow until her death.
He makes this declaration for the purpose of drawing the annuity or pension due the heirs of Martha Hester, for their

benefit, under the act of Congress passed July 7th 1832.
William Rhoads
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above written. And I hereby certify that the name of William Dr. Hester was entered in the above declaration of William Rhoads, before me, to administering the oath.
Edmond Gault for Henderson County
State of Tennessee, Henderson County.
I, Jesse Taylor Clerk of the County Court of said County do hereby certify that Edmond Gault was an acting Justice of the Peace of said County on the 23rd day of September, 1853, duly commissioned and qualified according to law that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine and that full confidence is and ought to be given to all his official acts as such.
Given under my hand and seal of office, at office, January 1854. See my seal of office above Jesse Taylor Clerk

William Wade Hastings was borne the 28 th October 1789.
Burnel Hastings was borne the 12 th September 1791.
Charles Washington Hastings was borne the 18 th day of May 1793.
Margaret Twitty Hastings was borne the 5 th May 1795.
John Hastings was borne the 9 th day of June 1798.
Sally H. Hastings was born February 28, 1803.
Absolom Hastings was born the 27 th day March 1805.
Rebecca H. Hastin was born 28 th of September 1808.
Jacob H. Hastin was born May 1 st day 1811— Jacob H. Hastings was born May 1 st day (18 th ?) date uncertain December the 9 th 1838.
Absolom (something) Hastin was born Nancy Hastin was born 10 day of February 1801.
Banaster was born the 28 day of March 1824.
Frank was born the 4 day of _____ 1826.
Nancy Nancy was born February 28 th 1828.
Harriet was born the 30 th day of May 1830.
Edith was born the 9 th day Dec. 1833.
A true copy from the Family Bible.
Edinburgh edition 1797- apparently old and authentic.
Bible returned to Geo W. Talbot, August 17. 1857

Return of Marriages -
David Hudson and Sarah Draper 5 th of December 1789 -
Samuel Hudson and Nancy White 11 th February 1790 -
James Turner and Lucy Elders 28 th February 1790 -
Absolem Housley and Patsey Wade 22 nd January 1789 -
The Clerk of Mecklenburg
Edw. Almand.
State of Virginia County of Mecklenburg Court
I, Richard B. Baptist, Clerk of the County Court of Mecklenburg said County, in the State of Virginia, do hereby certify, that the foregoing is a true transcript from the records, of the said Court -
In testimony whereof, I hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court, at Office, this 18 th day of October A.D. One Thousand Eight hundred and Fifty three -
R. B. Baptist Clerk of Mecklenburg County Court.
x cannot be the pension Absalom Housley

N o 26040
Abraham Hastings Spartanburg District South Carolina
Adm d as a private 12 mo. and 24 days
4300
E. Bonar Col n Office Depart. of State S. Carolina

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. Those points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, showing the Service of Absalom Nester  Spartanburg District South Carolina
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and rank of the Field officers under whom he served. Age at present, and place of abode when he entered the service. Proof by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     Draft 1777 — 6 — private Capt Clay, Col Burrell { Col Atkinson, G t Lincoln 72 years County of Traditionary evidence papers   Called — 3 — " Capt Thoffler, Col Dick Mecklenburg Correct   Served — 3 — " Capt Whitten, G t Lawson Virginia   Vol. — — 24 " " " " " Battle of Stone  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS, Commissioner of Pensions.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c, Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of private armed vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval Service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will, in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }
On this day of personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of in the county of and State, Territory or District of aged (c) years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) , with and served in the (e) regiment of the line, under the following named officers :
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I of the Court of do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this day of &c.
If, on examination of the proper record, the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the and C. D. residing in (the same) hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with , who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the days and year aforesaid. [And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A. B. who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, Clerk of the Court of do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this day of &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration, (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his

alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services. 
 6. { To a Soldier. { Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it? To an Officer. { Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it? 
 7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution. 
The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons—one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify to the character and standing of other persons giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the inquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court, by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the Peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served. ?
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, with precision, the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the Department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service; but, according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades:—For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____ For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."
It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months , is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years, in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must fix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
Proof of Service.
[j] In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimant's entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
[k] The notes from [a] to [i] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[l] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[m] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact. ?
[n] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration. ?

Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 962  Gratuitous Martha Martin die Widow Absalom Martin Priv. Riv. War.
Act: Feb 2, 1848.
Index: —Vol. M. , Page 1
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Henry Beckman June 8th
1864
Martha Haskin Jun 24 58
Colo Wm. L. Haskin
University of Oregon Albany O. R.
Wash 1864

Spring Creek Ten June 8 th
J. H. G.
Martha Martin Ten res 38
Wm. L. P. Waldo Commission of Pensions Washington City D. C.
Washington

Absalom HASTON J 6 D 32
Springvale
Aug 12
Rev. J. P. Prather
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City
D.C.

Springhouse Rd Day 12
10/11/61
Absalom Heston Y 6 32
L. P. Waldo, Commissioner of Pensions, Washington City & Co.

Pension Office
Aug 16. 1854
Sir Please give date of death of Absalom Hastin within named. Very Respectfully
21 July 35
J. Cale Acting Commissioner
For Part Esq. 3 d Auditor
He died 21 July 1835.
W. Taylor
Actg. 3 d Auditor

No 15.196
Martha Hastin dec. Widow of Absolon Tenn
G.W. Talbot Jny 25 1854
Same Mch 31 1854
G. W. Talbot 24 th March 1854.
G. W. Talbot 23 rd June 1854.
Same July 20 1854
ad July 7 1838

Martha Hastin
Jan 2nd 58
Young Smith 4000 Springhill Rd
Greenville, S.C.
Commissioner of Pensions
free
Washington D.C.
P.G.

Martha Hasten Sun Jan 38
Spring Creek Yes April 6
free
L. P. Waldo,
Commissioner of Pensions.
Washington City
D. C.

Springvale In Feb 21
W and L. P. Wald! Washington City

11.703
Tennessee Jack Martha Hartin decd. widow of Absalom who died on the 1835 of in the State of who was a in the commanded by Captain of the commanded by in the line for
Inscribed on the Roll of at the rate of 43 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 22 day of Aug. 1854 and sent to
Arrears to the 4th of Geo. W. Talbot Spring Cr Semi-annual allowance ending Madison Co. Tenn.
Revolutionary Claim, Act July 7, 1838. A. M. Lee Clerk, Recorded by Book D Vol. 1 Page 347

Springbrook Ga Augt 4
HA
Mr. L. P. Waldo Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington City,

Phu

Martha Hastin
Absalom
Wed 2 nd Feb 48

Spring Creek, Tenn. Jan 22 nd 1855
Sir:
Mr. William Rhoads, Executor of Martha Hester, informs me that much dissatisfaction exist among the heirs for an account of the small amount due her. They contend that Solomon Hester drew $96 per annum. I wish you to cause the matter to be investigated and inform me of the result.
Yours obedt Servt, George W. Talbot
Hon L. P. Wall, Washington D. C.

Spring Creek June 7 th 1854
Dear S r Waldo Sir
Please find transcript of the Court Records of Henderson County Tennessee having reference to the application of Martha Hastings deceased for pension.
Yours most obedient
J. Jayne
for G. W. Saltonstall.

Absalom Hastin, Act 1832, $43 per Annum, died 29 July 1835, paid
F. Burt Auditor
157686

Pension Office Jany 23 1854
Sir
Absalom Harkin, South Carolina Roll, act June 7 1832, at $43 per annum, Please state to what time paid.
Very Respectfully
Samuel J. May Comm d of Pensions
F. Burleigh Their Auditor

Spring Creek, Madison county Iowa, April 6th 1854.
Sir,
You have enclosed additional testimony in the case of Martha Hester. Mr. Rhoder's official bond is seven hundred dollars. I requested him to give an additional bond, which will be done on today, and the certificate forwarded to your office. The marriage certificate furnished by the Clerk of Buchanan county Pa., alludes to the parties above, as Abraham Hester was frequently called Abraham Hester. Mr. Hester said on her death bed that she was married by Simon. It is very evident that she is the Patty Wade mentioned in the certificate.
Mr. Rhoder has the record of the death of Martha Hester in his own family record. He is her son-in-law and she died at his house.
Your obedient servant, George M. Fulford.
Dear L. J. Waldo Washington City

Isabel Grider
Martha Hastin
Both Ten - nos 58
L
G. W. Talbot
Pen

Spring Creek, Tenn, July 20th '54,
Sir,
Will you inform me if the family record of Israel and John Grider has reached you. It was to have been sent from Kentucky, by a son of the partner, James Grider. If it has not reached you and you will inform me, I will have it attended to. I wish you to examine the papers in this case and inform me what is needed. I am satisfied that I have complied with all the requirements in such cases.
I sent you sometime in February the family record of Abraham and Patsey (Margaret) Heath, and I wish to know if you have received it. It was mailed at the same time with the Bible containing the record of Silas Grider's family which you have received. I think I have complied with all the requirements in this case, and the heirs are anxious to receive the amount due them.
Yours obedient servt,
George W. Talbot,
J. P. Waldo Esqr., Washington City D. C.

Isabel Grider Martha Hastin Both - Mus 38 - Ten
Waltham City S.C.
Code

Spring Creek, July 9th, 1854.
Sir, In reply to your letter of the 23 d inst., informing me that it was necessary in the cases of Martha Hestlin and Israel Grider that the family record in each of these cases should be sent to your office. Now, Sir, I have to inform you that the family record of Gilas Grider, the son of John and Israel Grider was mailed at this office, and its reception acknowledged by you on the 24 th March, 1854. The family record of Abraham Hestlin was mailed at the same time, and if it is not in your office it has been stolen. I wish you to investigate this matter. The Hestlin children would not lose the old record for the money due them, as badly as some of them need money, and they were very reluctant to let it go, and if it has not reached you, will you have the kindness to have an examination made among the old rubbish of dead matter in the P. O. Dep., for it. The record was made in the Bible (one of the old style) and covered with thick cloth. If it is lost we can furnish you with the copy we retained. In regard to the case of Martha Hestlin, I can say that every requirement you have made has been fulfilled and the paper sent you. The date of the death of the parties and the amount of Rhoder bond as Executor, and if there is any thing more needed let me know, and it shall be forthcoming. In an examination you should find the family record of Abraham Hestlin. I wish you

to inform me as I pledged my honor to the heirs that I would return it to them, and if it is lost they will censure me.
Very Respectfully, Your obedt servt George W. Saltonstall
Hon L. P. Waldo Washington City, D. C.
ver him Sen

State of Tennessee, County of Henderson } ss.
On This Seventeenth day of February, A. D. one Thousand eight hundred and fifty-four personally appeared before me, an acting Justice of The Peace within and for the county and State aforesaid, William Rhoades, a resident of Henderson county, in the State of Tennessee, who being duly sworn according to law declares, That The Bible, containing the family record of Abraham Hastin, was the property of said Abraham Hastin, and it has been in his possession since the death of Martha Hastin, the widow of Abraham Hastin, He further declares that he does not know in whose hand-writing the record was made, but that it was made previous to its coming into his possession, and which is now forwarded to the pension office for inspection
Wm Rhoades
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above written. And I hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with William Rhoades, and that he is a good and creditable witness.
B. C. Wilkinson J.P.

State of Tennessee Humboldt County I Jesse Taylor Clerk of the County Court of said County do hereby certify that B C. Wilkinson whose name appears to the within affidavit is an acting Justice of the Peace in for said County duly Commissioned since & qualified. That his signature to the within is genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County Court at Office this 17 th day of February A. D. 1857. 27 th Year of American Independence
Jesse Taylor Clerk A. Wright D. Clerk

Spring Creek, Madison co. Tenn August 3rd 1834.
Sir:—
I wish you to inform me what is now needed to complete the testimony in the case of Martha Hastings. The record failing to reach you, I presume that the contents of the record being established will be sufficient. I copied the record and left it with William Rhodes, the Executor of her estate, and in whose possession it has been since her death.
It is to be regretted that there are so many thieves in the various Post Offices, and that there is no security to any thing passing through the mails.
I intend writing to the P. M. at Louisville and Nashville in regard to the Hastings Bible, not that I can not establish the period of the marriage of the parties without it but because the family would not separate with it for money.
If you will examine the papers in the case of Mrs. Hastings you will find a certificate from the clerk of the court of McLenburg county of her marriage. During her lifetime this certificate was procured for the purpose of making application and she stated when she saw it, that it was correct that she was married by Allmond, as stated in the certificate.

This was on her death-bed, and the facts can be established by William Rhodes and lady.
Yours about sent, Rev. N. Talbot
C. P. Waldo Esq. Washington City, D. C.

Spring Creek, Tenn., Feb. 19th 1854.
Dear S. P. Waldo,
Sir:
I have in my possession the family bible of Silas Gride, son of Israel and John Gride, which together with the affidavit of said Silas, will be forwarded to your office, as soon as I can hear from you. I have the bible of Abraham Keating, containing the family record, &c. There is a difficulty in transmitting them through the mails. The post master will not regard them as mailable matter and if you insist on them being sent up for inspection give detailed directions , in order to pass them by the way office. I sent you from Bolivar, a short time since, the family bible of Ben Murrell, containing a record of his marriage, &c. Have you received it? Has the law of 1819, in regard to bounties and due regular soldiers been extended? If so, furnish me with a copy?
I have recently received a communication from you, informing me that Nathaniel McAlister's name is not found on the roll of Capt. Branton, and that proof of services would have to be made. Mrs. McAlister says her husband served in Capt. John McFaddin's company, — it is not contended that he done any service under Branton, therefore you can not expect us to prove any such service. If you will examine her declaration you will see that she distinctly states the service. The error was made by old man White, who swore, innocently, that

The service was performed in Brandan's company.
Will you furnish the Com. of Gen'l Land office with the number of Land Warrant or Treasury Scrip, issued to W. O. Grinstead, a private in Capt. L. P. Jones company, 2nd Tennessee Regiment,?
I dislike being troublesome, and if it is not contrary to the Rules of your office I would like to have a copy of the declaration of G. P. Murrell and accompanying papers. There is something wrong in that matter.
I enclose you a copy of the will of Abraham Hester. You will see that he called his wife Patsey, which accords with the record found in the clerks office in Rockbridge county Virginia.
Yours obed't Servt Geo. W. Walbot

Spring Creek, Tenn., Aug. 4 th 1854
Sir:
This morning received the certificate of Mr. Craine. What is wanting in the case of Isahel Ginder?
I think all the testimony has been furnished that you required.
I have been waiting impatiently to learn the name of the administrator of John Doods estate.
Yours obedient servt W. D. Talbot
Waldo, Washington Co. Tenn.

Spring Creek, Madison county, Tenn. Jan. 10th 1853.
Dear L. P. Waldo,
Enclosed I send you the declaration of William Rhodes, adm'r of the Estate of Martha Hastin deceased, widow of Abraham Hastin, I forwarded the certificate of marriage to your office sometime since and you informed that it had been filed with the papers of Abraham Hastin of T. C.
Yours obed't Servt, George W. Salbott,
Dear L. P. Waldo,

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I kindly embrace this opportunity to inform you all in the same state of health. I have nothing particular to write. Crops in general are tolerable good small grain in particular is said to be better than it has been in some years although we have had a very wet season there has more rainfall in two months than ever was known to fall in the same length of time in south Carolina our friends are all well and health in general is tolerably good. By your request I give you a copy of the wills. In the Name of God amen, I Absalom Hastin of the State of South Carolina and Spartanburg District being of strong mind and memory I leave this as my last will, wish and desire, I leave to my beloved wife Patty Hastin my Land where I now live together with all my Stock of all kinds only one horse excepted, and I leave her all my working tools household and kitchen furniture I also leave her one Negro Boy Bannister during her natural life, these then to be divided equally between all my eight Children. I also leave to my eight Children four Negroes Jimmy Mary Harriet Edy, and one horse all to be sold at my death, and equally divided among them all William Hastin, Margaret Wade, John Hastin, Absalom Hastin, Patty Wofford Sarah Rhoads Rebecca Rhoads and Jacob H Hastin and lastly I do hereby appoint my youngest son Jacob H Hastin my sole and full Executor of this my last will and Testament, signed sealed in the presence of the 8th September 1834
of Isaac Wofford William H Vaughn Wade H Wofford This is a true Copy so nothing more but remains your &c Christopher Rhoads William Rhoads Esq
Absalom H Hastin mark Jacob H Hastin

Nov. 4, 1853.
Advt. co. in
case of War.
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aco., with
of the a com.
Geo. W. Talbot, Spring Creek, Madison Co. Tenn.
Spring Creek Oct 23
Post Office Spring Creek
Madison Co. Tenn.

Spring Creek, Madison county, Tenn. Oct 26th, 1853.
Hon L. P. Walls,
Sir:
I forwarded to you a few weeks since the declaration of William Rhades, administrator of the estate of Martha Hasting, widow of Absolum Hasting, accompanied with a copy of the will of said Martha Hasting, to prove the heirs, I now send you a certificate of marriage from the clerk of the court of Mecklenburg county of Virginia, as additional proof. If you should need any more proof of the heirs of Absolum Hasting, I will forward a certified copy of his will. Absolum Hasting drew his pension in the State of South Carolina, but the Pension Agency is not known to the heirs, if it is necessary to prove this, furnish me with a list of the offices in that State and I will endeavor to make the proof.
Your obedt serv't
Geo. W. Talbot,

Isabel Ginder
Ren ad. 2 nd Feb '48
Martha Hastun
Ren ad 2 nd Feb 48
Albury Court Rd, Rye Sussex
Rev. J. G. Watts
St. Andrew's Church
Washington, E. Sussex

Isabel Gideon Jan 25, 2 o Feb 48
Martha Hasten Eng as 2 o Feb 48
Springbrook Inn Aug 25 Hon. L. P. Waldo Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D. C.

Spring Creek, Madison county, Tenn August 23rd 1854
Sir:
I received to day the original family record of Abraham and Martha Hester which I presume was returned from your office, as it contained the frank of J. Bales acting commissioner. No letter accompanied the record informing me that it was satisfactory. I hope, as you have examined the record and the certificate of the clerk of the Hickman county court that you are fully satisfied that Abraham and Martha Hester were married previous to 1799. The original family record of the parties gives the date of the birth of the first child on the 28th October 1789. - The second child 12th September 1791. - The third child the 18th day of May 1793. - The fourth child on the 5th of May 1795. The fifth child would be sufficient to establish the marriage previous to 1799, as it was born in the fifth month and the first of the month at that. If you have not examined the record I will enclose it to you. It is conclusive testimony to me, at least, that the marriage transpired previous to 1799.
I wish you to inform me what is needed in this case.
On the 4th of August 1854, the original family record of Gabriel and John Ginder was sent to you through the mails. You have not acknowledged its reception and if you have received it please inform

me, and also, what is now needed to complete her care, I wish to get the amount due her as early as possible, as the old lady is very feeble and can not live long.
Very Respectfully,
Your obedt Servt George W. Talbot,
Hon. L. P. Waldo, Washington City, D.C.

Elizabeth Goider
Murtha Hakin
W.C.
William T. Goider
W. P. Haines
W. H. Hakin Mrs. H. Hakin
W. Goider

Elizabeth Boider
Washington 10 June 3- Nov 26
Dear L. P. Mason,
Mrs. [unclear]
Washington City.
D. C.

Spring Creek, Tenn., Nov. 25 th , 1853.
Hon. L. P. Waldo,
Sir:
I forwarded to you, some two months since, the declaration of William Rhodes of Henderson county, Tennessee, for the benefit of the heirs of Martha Hestlin. Mr. Rhodes was the Executor to the will of Martha Hestlin, and shortly after I forwarded the certificate of the clerk of Maclenburg county Virginia that the said Martha Hestlin was legally married in said county, you have acknowledged the receipt of said certificate, but inform me that no other papers have reached you. The declaration of Mr. Rhodes, was mailed at Lexington, Tenn., and enclosed was the will of Martha Hestlin which showed that William Rhodes was the Executor and that the heirs of Abraham Hestlin were fully recognized.
The same letter enclosed the declaration of Elizabeth Grider, widow of John Grider, and if you have not received them, I will arrange the papers and forward them.
In regard to the application of John M. Pirtle, for his sister, who is a minor, nothing is known. His father served in the war with the Cherokee or Creek Indians, and went into service in Davidson county, in the State of Tennessee, and must have been a member of some one of the companies raised in that county, and as far as I can learn there were three companies organized in that county, one commanded by Richard Boyd, one by Patterson, and one by William Connell, but I am of the opinion that the latter gentleman was a Colonel.
The heirs of Wendell Whitworth, desire to know if any application has been made, within the last six months, for the pension of said Whitworth. They suspect that application has been made by one of the heirs who has been influenced by unprincipled men, and if this has been done, they are anxious to know the nature of the application, as they were not consulted in the matter.

I have made application to the Federal Judge of this State for commissioners to take the affidavits of physicians in insolid cases, and they are not familiar with the form employed in such cases, therefore, I would be pleased to be furnished with a copy.
Yours ob't serv't, George W. Talbot,

Martha Hasten, died widow of Absalom Tennlee.
Act July 7. 1838 & Subsequent
Admitted at $43. 00 per annum from March 4, 1836 to Aug 15, 1849, when she died - excepting 2 years -
Certificate payable to William Rhodes, her Exx for benefit of
William Hasten Margaret Wade Martha Warford Sarah H. Rhodes Absalom Hasten Rebecca B. Rhodes & Jacob H. Hasten, her only surviving children.
Atty Geo. W. Talbot Spring Creek Madison Co Tennlee.

Martha Hastin dec d
Widow of Absalom - Tennessee - act 1838-39
Absalom Hastin was pensioned under the act of 1832 at $43 per annum.
As it is proved that the widow survived until Aug 15, 1849 - the joint Resolution of July 1, 1848, entitled her to the same rate of pension - and to have the evidence of his service received as conclusive.
The date and fact of marriage - are proved by County and family records.
The widow's identity and that of the children, her death and widowhood, are proved by a copy of her husband's will and a transcript of the record of probate of her will; which record also shows that W m Rhodes is her acting Executor and has given a special bond in the penalty of $2000.
Date of Absalom's death and that of his widow, and names & number of only surviving children, and identity, certified by the County Court to have been proved by the testimony of 2 witnesses, whose names, residence & credibility are certified. S. G. Dodge

Breif in the case of Martha Hastin, deceased, widow of Absalom Henderson County and State of Tennessee act July 7, 1838- &c
Claim, ("original," or "for increase")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Absalom was pensioned under act of 1832 at $43- & died in July 1835 marriage - Proved by Parcel and Family record Death of Absalom - widowhood & death of widow - identity - surviving Children - Parcel, &c. Adverse Executor - certified
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Name and residence of Agent
George W. Talbot Spring Creek Tennessee.
S. G. Dodge Examining Clerk.

9.559 Tennessee Jack Martha Hastin widow of Absalom who was a Private in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 43 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 22 d day of Augt. 54 and sent to
G. W. Talbot Spring C.R. Madison Co. Te
[Acts of March 3, 1843, and June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book: 18 Vol. 2 Page 192.

State of Tennessee, } ss. County of Henderson, }
On this sixth day of March, A. D. one thousand eight hundred eight hundred and fifty-four personally appeared before the court of the county of Henderson, William Rhades, aged 58, a resident of Henderson county, in the State of Tennessee, who being first duly sworn, accordingly to law, doth on his oath, make make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed July 7 th 1838, entitled "An act granting half-pay, and pensions to certain widows." That Martha Hastin is the widow of Abraham Hastin who was a private in the Revolutionary war and drew a pension for his service, that he was enrolled on the Pension Agency in the State of South Carolina.
He further declares, that agreeable to the recorded evidence, that Martha Hastin was married to the said Abraham Hastin on the twenty-second day of January, in the year seven hundred and eighty-nine, that her husband the aforesaid, Abraham Hastin died on the twenty-ninth day of July, 1835, that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January

Seventeen hundred and ninety-four, viz: at the time above stated. She further declares that she remained a widow until her death, and that she made an application for the amount of pension money due her husband Absolum Hastings at the time of his death and received the same.
Sworn to and subscribed before W. H. H. H. An Acting Justice in and for the County Court March 1852.
W. H. H. H. Chairman of preceding Magistrate of said County
It is hereby certified that satisfactory proof has been exhibited before the County Court for the County of Henderson in the State of Tennessee by the Affidavits of Betty C. Wilkinson & Nicholas Gornett who are persons entitled to credits and whose residence is in the County of Henderson Tennessee that Margaret Wade, Martha Darford, Sarah Rhoads Absalom Rhoads Hastings, William Rhoads Hastings, Rebecca Rhoads, Jacob Hastings, are the only surviving children of Absalom Hastings, who was reputed to be a private

in the Revolutionary War, that he departed this life on or about the — day of July 1835 in Hen- derson County Tennessee and that his widow Martha Austin died in Henderson County in the State of Tennessee on or about the day of August 1849
State of Tennessee Henderson County I Jesse Taylor Clerk of the County Court of said County, do hereby certify that the foregoing declaration of Mr Rhodes was duly sworn to a subscriber that F. W. Henry is Chairman & Presiding Magistrate of said County in open Court, at the March term 1854 That Nicholas Garrett & Bartly C McKinon were duly sworn in open Court at the same term, & that the- foregoing contains the substance of their testimony as they deposed In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said Court at office this 18 th day of April 1854 Jesse Taylor CLERK H. H. H. B. CLERK

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William Rhoads
Executor of
Martha Hastings Dean
Francis P. Dean

State of Tennessee
Henderson County } October Term County Court 1849
Be it remembered that at a County Court began and held for said County of Henderson at the least House in the Town of Lexington on the first Monday in October, it being the 1 st day of said Month, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty nine and of American Independence the 74 th year. Present Presiding and holding said Court the Worshipful Filer W. Hance, Chairman and Presiding Justice of said Court and the following named Justices of the Peace of said County, duly commissioned and qualified according to Law. to wit, David Wilson. A. T. Johnson. K. T. Harrison. Eli Traylor. A. D. Dornburg. Jno. D. Smith. S. Massingill. Jno. S. Priddy. Wm. Layman. J. M. Lawler. Isham Lucas. James McLeikin. W. H. McKinney. A. McCallum. Edmund Garp. Charles Austin. J. Dock. Henry Fawers. W. D. Berry. Samuel Hayes. and John B. Davis. Jesse Taylor Clerk of said Court and W. H. Gullett Sheriff of said County.
And be it further remembered that the following further proceedings were had at the above Term of said Court.
This day a paper writing purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of Martha Hastings deceased which was produced in open Court at the last Term of this Court and proven by the oath of Geo. M. Arnold one of the subscribing witnesses thereto. Was this day duly proven by the

oaths of J. S. Hubbard the other subscribing witness thereto. who upon his oath saith that he was personally acquainted with Martha Hastings the Testatrix. that she was of sound & disposing mind and memory at the time of signing, sealing, and proclaiming said paper writing to be her last will and Testament, that he signed the same as a witness thereto in her presence and at her request and in the presence of the other subscribing witness. Whereupon said Last will & Testament was admitted to probate and ordered to be recorded. Whereupon William Rhodes Jr & C. H. Rhodes the Executors appointed in said last will and Testament came into court and took upon themselves the burdens and execution of said last will and Testament and entered into bond of one thousand dollars conditioned as the Law directs with James Rhodes & Isaac Grissoms as their sureties, which bond was received by the court and ordered to be filed, whereupon said Executors took the oaths prescribed by Law.
And as it further appeared that at the April Term of said court 1854 the following further proceedings were had in the premises.
William Rhodes one of the Executors of the Last will and Testament of Martha Hastings deceased this day entered into new bond and security for the faithful accounting for and payment over of all the monies and means which may hereafter fall into his hands by virtue of his appointment, which bond is for Two thousand Dollars conditioned

as the Law directs with John W. Rhodes & Alcan F. Lance as his Securities, which bond was received by the Court, and thereupon the said William Rhodes took the oaths prescribed by Law.
State of Tennessee Henderson County }
I, Jesse Taylor clerk of the County court Court of said County do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and perfect transcript transcript of the Records of my office in the foregoing cause. Given under my hand and Seal of office at office this 3rd day of April 1834 Jesse Taylor clerk
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