Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 4,182, William Graham, N.C.

SERVICE
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Graham William -
P 4182
CONTENTS

11477 William Grayham affidavit
certified

State of Kentucky Green County 4/6
On this 21 st day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty two personally appeared before the Circuit Court held for Green County in the State of Kentucky in Open Court William Graham a resident citizen of Green County in the State of Kentucky aged 80 years on the 10 th day of June 1832 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 of the 7 th June 1832. That he enlisted in the army of the United States, on continental establishments as an orderly sergeant for the term of three years on the 1 st in the year 1778 in the month of January in the county of Caswell and State of North Carolina in the company commanded by Capt. Ezekiel Rice in the 9 th Regiment of North Carolina troops commanded by Col. John Williams. That shortly after his enlistment he marched with said troops from Caswell County to Halifax County and State of North Carolina on the Roanoke river. That shortly after the arrival of said troops in the county of Halifax and State of North Carolina he was taken sick and compelled to return home having served in said corps a period some where between 9 and 12 months he avows not be positive as to the exact passing time. He further states that on his return home he procured a man by the name of William

Wabbs to serve the residue of the time of his enlistment, that on said Wabbs reaching the army he the said William Graham received a regular muster discharge but from the protracted period of time which has since elapsed he has by some means lost it so that he cannot now exhibit as evidence of his services. He further states that he has no documentary evidence of his service.
The said William Graham states that in the month of March in the year 1777 he volunteered and served for three months in a company called minute men resided in the county of Caswell and state of North Carolina which company was commanded by Capt Waddy Tate. He states that he has no mention testimony whatsoever going to establish his services last mentioned; nor is there any living witness so far as he knows by whom said services can be established.
The said William Graham hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to any pension or annuity except the present; and he declares that his name is not on the pension rolls of any agency of any state whatever.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
William Graham
We a clergyman residing in the County of Green and state of Kentucky and residing in the said county, hereby certify that we are well acquainted with William Graham who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, that we believe him to be 80 years of age or thereabouts 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 the opinion
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
At a circuit court continued and held for the Green circuit at the courthouse in Greensburgh on the 31 st day of August 1832.
On the application of William Grayham to be placed on the Pension List Roll under the act of Congress of the 7 th of June 1832. who filed his declaration for that purpose and made oath to the same - which together with the oaths of Nathan Blevins and Elias Barbee and others that said Grayham was a man of veracity and respectability and that the said Grayham is reputed in his neighbourhood to have been a soldier in the revolutionary war and it is ordered to be certified as the opinion of the court that that above named applicant was a Revolutionary soldier as stated in his declaration - which is ordered to be certified to the Secretary of the war department -
I John Barnt clerk of the Green circuit court do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of William Grayham for a Pension -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of my said office this 5 th day of Sept r 1832 -
John Barnt C. C.

October 25, 1933
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This letter in Mr. Robert E. Goldsby General Investment Corporation 11 Commerce Street Newark, New Jersey
our William Graham, R. 4182 William Hobbs, S. 7034 Edmond Palmer, S. 7295
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Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request further information in regard to William Graham (R. 4182), also, photostatic copies of papers on file in pension claims of Edmond Palmer who served in the North Carolina or Virginia troops, John Anthony who served in the 10" Continental Virginia Regiment under Captain Thomas West, also, of the William Hobbs who served as a substitute for the William Graham named above.
There is no claim for pension on file based upon service of a John Anthony who served in the Virginia troops or who applied for pension while living in that state, nor do the records show a claim for pension on file based upon service of a William Hobbs who alleged service as described by William Graham (R. 4182).
There is on file, however, a claim for pension based upon service in the North Carolina troops of a William Hobbs who served under Captains Clinton and Page; he was of Duplin County (which was later Sampson County), North Carolina, also, a claim for pension of one Edmond Palmer in the Virginia troops.
In regard to Captains Cook (whose given name is not shown) and Hezekiah Rice, whose names are recorded in pension claim of William Graham (R. 4182), this office is unable to state whether or not they commanded the same company.
The rejection of the claim for pension of William Graham was based upon the record evidence of a William Graham as sergeant of the 9" North Carolina Regiment (the service he alleged) being a supposed deserter. There are no other papers on file in his claim for pension than those of which you have photostatic copies. He presented no further evidence of his service to

substantiate his claim.
In regard to your further inquiry, it has been noted that many soldiers of the Revolutionary War were granted furloughs to return home because of illness. This office is unable to give you a definite statement in regard to regulations which governed separations from the service when substitutes were supplied to serve out unexpired terms of enlistment, it is believed, however, that in such instances, the soldier who hired the substitute did not receive a discharge for the unexpired term.
Photostatic copies of papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claims of William Hobbs, S. 7034, and Edmond Palmer, S. 7295, will be furnished you at the rate of twenty-five cents a page.
The number of pages to be copied in claim, S. 7034, is eight, and the number to be copied in claim, S. 7295, is six.
Remittance should be made by money order drawn to the order of the Treasurer of the United States.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

William Graham June 6 27

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims , of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of William Graham which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? yes II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? yes III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? yes V. * Has he mentioned 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? no VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? yes VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? yes VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? yes IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? yes X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? yes

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? yes XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had? yes XIV. † If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service? If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses? Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct? XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service? XVI. † Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? yes XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? 1, 2, 7
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. 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 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 shewn 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.
†QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
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 claimants 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.
‡QUERE XVI. 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 paper 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.
□ In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, 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.

Acts of July 14, 1862, and March 3, 1873.
1933 Apr. 19 - Host to Olive B. Miles - M L B
1933 - June 27 - Mrs. Olive B. Miles advised regarding service to this soldier - MMH 3/222. 1933 July 28. Photos mailed to Robert E. Goldsby at account. Adv. mtfd. $2.00 to be refunded.
1933 - Oct 25 - Robt. E. Goldsby furnished further info. His letter to Alpin at Edmund & Calcutt $7.295 + debit Sept. 11 - 1933 - MMH 3/222.
P. O. William Graham
Service: _____
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: REJECTED _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges: Printed list of 1852, Ref. 7 Suspended Claims, gives
Re-enlisted: Cause of rejection: "Desertion"
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract.
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18

Wm Graham Kentucky
Rejected
It appears that Mr Evans wrote the letter in this edition
4182

State of North Carolina
Secretary of State's Office
I William Hill Secretary of State in and for the State aforesaid, do certify that it appears from the Muster rolls of the Continental line of this State in the revolutionary war, that William Graham a serg t in Cap t Book's Company of the 9 th Regim t enlisted in 1777 for the term of three years, and that the following remark stands opposite his name on said rolls. "Supposed Des d Nov r 1777" and that nothing more is said of him on said rolls.
Given under my hand this 6 th April 1833.
W. Hill

Act of June 1832
Letter to Claimant June 17, 33 not found M.W.
Upon examining the Rolls for N. C. Wm Graham appears as a Deserter The Claim was therefore re- jected and the Claimant informed thereof June 17 th 1833 Copy of Letter to Clerk of Court City filed

Rev. 4/18/22 Ward No. 175.
July 26, 1933.
Rev.&1812 Wars Section.
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Rev. War claim for pension of William Graham, R.4182.
Actual 1 of each page.
U N C E R T I F I E D .
$1.00.....4 pages
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Kindly leave margin of 1 1/2 in. at top of each page and return papers in each case in folder with corresponding name and number. The word "omit" written in pencil on those pages which are not to be copied.
Chief, Rev.&1812 Wars Section.
all papers for pension of William Graham Rev. War claim No. 4182

July 26, 1933.
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BA-J/MMHF/ADY William Graham R.4182
Mr. Robert E. Goldsby, 123 Washington Street, Toms River, New Jersey.
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you enclosed check for $3.00 to cover cost of photostatic copies of original papers on file in Revolutionary War claim for pension of William Graham who served in the North Carolina troops and applied for pension from Green County, Kentucky.
Photostatic copies of such papers are furnished at the rate of twenty-five cents a page. The number of pages to be copied in this claim (R.4182), is four, making the cost $1.00.
The copies are being made and will be mailed to you when finished, and to the address you designate according to date of mailing. The $2.00 overpaid will be refunded in due time.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator.

METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH TOMS RIVER, NEW JERSEY
Pastor, Minister
July 25, 1933.
Bureau of Pensions Washington, D.C.
Attn: Mrs. Finch.
Dear Mrs. Finch,
I am anxious to get a complete set of negative photostat pages of the papers on file in the records of your bureau in connection with the claim made for a pension by William Graham who served in the Revolutionary War from North Carolina. I understand that he made his claim when an old man, when living in Green County, Kentucky.
If it is possible to send me these records in the next ten days, mail them to me please at 123 Washington St., Toms River, N.J. If they cannot be sent that soon please mail to me at 30 ✓ Euclid Avenue, Maplewood, N.J.
I enclose my check for $3. 00 , and

if this should be too much or not enough it can be adjusted in accordance with your advice in this regard.
Thanking you for your prompt attention, I am,
Sincerely yours, Robert E. Goldsby

June 27, 1933.
Mrs. Olive B. Miles 1139 Lake Avenue Pueblo Colorado.
BA-J/MCHF/ILL William Graham R. 4182
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in regard to the Revolutionary War record of William Graham of Green County, Kentucky.
The record of William Graham (R. 4182) which was furnished you on April 19, 1933, was obtained from the original papers filed at the time of the adjudication of his claim in 1832.
The soldier's sworn statement in regard to his illness was stated in the office report to you, also, cause of rejection of his claim for pension as "supposed deserter".
This office has no way to determine whether or not William Graham actually deserted. It can be understood, however, that because of long distances and no facilities of transmitting messages, absence from line of duty at that time could have been recorded as desertion when, in fact, a soldier was detained by circumstances over which he had no control and isolated from any possible means of reporting absence.
William Graham stated that he procured a substitute to serve the remainder of his term of enlistment of three years, that the name of the substitute was William Hobbs, and that when said William Hobbs reached the army, he (Graham) received a "regular written discharge" which, at the time of his application for pension, had been lost and that he had no documentary evidence of his service. The rejection of the soldier's claim was based upon the record evidence of a William Graham as sergeant of the 9 th North Carolina regiment (the service he alleged) being a supposed deserter.
If you have reason to believe that the record furnished you was

not that of your ancestor, a further search of the records will be made for you if you will furnish approximate dates of birth and death, places of residence at enlistment and after service and given name of widow of your own ancestor, as the name William Graham appears many times on the Revolutionary War records of this office.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Assistant to Administrator.

April 19, 1933
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Clive B. Niles (or Miles) 1139 Lake Avenue Pueblo, Colorado
WILLIAM GRAHAM R. 4182 BA-J/MLB
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the record of William Graham, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.
The data contained herein were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, R. 4182, based upon the Revolutionary War service of William Graham.
William Graham He was born June 10, 1752; place of soldier's birth and names of his parents are not shown.
William Graham applied for pension August 21, 1832, while residing in Green County, Kentucky, and stated that in 1777 he was a volunteer minuteman for three months in Captain Waddy Tate's company of Caswell County, North Carolina; that in January, 1778, he enlisted for three years in Caswell County, North Carolina, as orderly sergeant in Captain Hezekiah Rice's company, Colonel John Williams' 9" North Carolina Regiment; that after serving between nine and twelve months he became ill and was compelled to return home, where he procured a substitute to serve the remainder of his term of enlistment.
His claim for pension was not allowed, because upon examination of the muster rolls, the name of William Graham, a sergeant, was borne on the 9" North Carolina Regiment as "supposed deserted".
The date of the soldier's death is not shown, nor is there any reference to his family.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

Pueblo Colo. Fairch
May 6th - 1931
Mr A. D. Hiller - Washington D. C.
My Dear Mr Hiller. I am in receipt of your letter with reference to the war record of my ancestor William Graham, recorded in our library as "supposed dead in 1778," on your file as "supposed deserted," & in reality living in Greene County Kentucky, in 1832 - from where he applied for a Pension while living in the home of his son Jonathan Graham, a pioneer Baptist preacher in that state. - His explanation of illness seems a fair one, & of his sending another to take his place in the army. From this old soldier, have come some of the very flower of Americas manhood. and in the name of the following grandsons who have given their very best to our country and our dear flag. I ask if this stain on our

grandfather's record cannot be removed. William Jennings Price - Georgetown University school of law - Washington D.C.
Hon Robert Graham - Ky legislator, Banker & Philanthropist - Hon J. Hal Graham - Ky Judge - Mentor Graham - - civil war veteran & Scottish School master of Abraham Lincoln, Colonel Robert (World war) Goldsby - Columbia U. law school - & formerly on the staff of the office of The legislative Council, House of Reps - - Samuel Brewer - only man killed in the battle of Sacramento, Mexican war - & above all in the name of my dear mother Mary Graham - who taught me to count honor above life itself. Feeling sure a mistake that can be rectified has stood on record long enough. I await your decision.
Most humbly & Respectfully
Mrs Olive B. Miles.
1139 Lake Ave Pueblo Colo.

Pueblo Colo -
March 16 - 1933.
Revolutionary Soldiers Pension Dept Washington D C
Sir - I wonder if you can tell me if my ancestor, whom I shall describe below was a Revolutionary Soldier.
William Graham - (wife Elisabeth Lynn) moved from North Carolina to Green Co Kentucky about 1795 - first child Johnson born in 1772 - 2nd child Robert - third child Jeremiah (who was my great grandfather.) 4th child Nancy + fifth child Elisabeth born June 13 - 1785 - my record shows that William Graham died in Kentucky at a very old age - I find two or three William Grahams were in the war, but can't link them up just right -
Thanking you now. I am
Sincerely
Oliver B. Miles 1139 Lake Ave Pueblo, Colo