Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 6976, John Harrell, N.C.

SERVICE
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N.C.
Harrell John
5.6.976
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16.220 North Carolina
John Harrell
Anson in the State of North Carolina who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Jackson of the ... in the North Carolina for 12 months
Inscribed on the Roll of North Carolina at the rate of 45 Dollars and 62 1/2 Cents per annum. to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 22 nd day of July '33 and sent Wm DeMunkeo, Wadesboro N.C.
Arrears to the 4th of March '33 - 90 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Sept " - 22.50 $112.50
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Wm Miller Clerk Book 8 Vol. 6 Page 43
Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 6 April 1838 from 4 Sept 1837 to the 4 March 1838. - Agent notified 5 Dec 1838
Paid as above from 4 March 1838 to 4 Sept 1838 Age notified 19 July 1839
Set W.R. Griffith June 20. 1853
Same Octo 12 1854

State of North Carolina } Court of Pleas & Quarter Anson County } Sessions held on the 10 th of Sept 1832
On this the Tenth day of October 1832 personally appeared in open court before the acting President of the said court now sitting John Harrell a resident of Anson County & State of North Carolina aged Seventy one years who being first duly sworn according to Law doth on his oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress passed June 18 th 1832
I John Harrell was born in Bertie County North Carolina in the year 1761 or there about, and removed from said County in the year 1763 to the county of Anson, as I was informed by my parents, where I have resided ever since and the first of July 1778 as well as I now recollect at the age of Seventeen years I was drafted for a three months tour in the militia of the United States under the command of Captain Jonathan Jackson, who commanded the militia until the troops were placed under the

Command of Col. Thomas Wade whose army was stationed at Cheraw South Carolina where I remained until the first of October 1778, when I received a discharge from Captain Jonathan Jackson after having served my three months tour when I returned home to Anson County North Carolina which discharge I have lost or mistaid so that it is now out of my power to produce it, about the tenth of October 1778 as well as I now recollect I joined the Cavalry as a volunteer in the county of Anson and State of North Carolina which troops were commanded by Captain Patrick Bogan, Major John Rushing and Colonel Noah Rushing. which their Army was stationed at Mount Pleasant in in County of Anson from thence we marched to Baileys Ferry on Pee Dee River from thence we marched to Rockingham now in Richmond County North Carolina, from thence to Baileys Bridge on Drowning Creek where we had a skirmish with the enemy troops which was commanded by Hector M c Neil and Fannin at which time and place

The American troops were defeated, Captain James White kept the was killed, and several of the American troops taken prisoners, and many others killed whose names I now forget. The date of that engagement I do not recollect, I remained a volunteer in the Cavalry of the United States from the tenth of October 1778 until the declaration of peace was proclaimed making in the whole time that I served three years and six months as well as I now recollect, after returning from Bates Bridge to Anson County North Carolina intelligence of peace was received and I was discharged by Colonel Thomas Wade and General William Henry Harrington, I have resided in the County of Anson ever since and am now about seventy one  three years of age, I received no written discharge from Wade nor Harrington nor any of the above named officers, and I have no documentary evidence showing my discharge and I know of no person whose evidence I can procure who can testify to my service

in The Militia and Cavalry as above stated During which time we suffered much from Hunger & Famine
I hereby relinquish every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declare that my name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State.
John Brantley 18322
Q - Where and in what year were you born Ans. I was born in Bertie County North Carolina in the year 1761
Q 2. have you any record of your age - and if so where is it
Ans - My age was recorded in my Father's family Bible which took some of the family had taken to Tennessee or Mississippi
Q 3. - When were you living when called into service, when have you lived since the revolutionary war

and where do you now live
Ans. — When called into service I was living in Anson county North Carolina, where I have lived ever since and where I now live
Q 4 th — How were you called into service, were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute, and if a substitute for whom
Ans. — I was drafted and served three months, after receiving a discharge I volunteered and served in a company of Cavalry three years and three months, as well as I now recollect
Q 5 th — 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 service
Ans. — The names of the commanding officers and the general circumstances of my service is contained in my declaration.
Q 6 th — Did you ever receive a discharge from the service and if so by whom was it given and what has become of it
Ans. — I received a discharge for my first three months service which was given by Captain Jonathan Jackson, which discharge I have lost

Ques. 7. th State the names of persons to whom you are known in your neighbourhood and who can testify to as to your character for veracity and good behaviour, your service as a Soldier of the Revolution.
As I am known to the Reverend John John  Fuller I gladly recommende him  to  you  as  a  man  of  good  character and  integrity  and  good  behavior but  not  as  to  my  services as  a  soldier  of  the  Revolution , only from  reputation  and  belief
John his T. Hurrell mark
Sworn to and subscribed) in open Court The day and year aforesaid
H. H. Munsey ak
We John Culpeper Chapman residing in the county and State aforesaid and Colonel David H. Covington residing in the county of Inverness and State aforesaid, hereby certify that we are well acquainted with John Harrell who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, that we believe him to be

Seventy three years of age that he is reputed and believed in the neighbourhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution, and that we concur in that opinion
J. Fulpeper David A. Covington
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid J. Fulpeper C.K.
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 John Fulpeper who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman President in the county of Anson and State of North Carolina and that Colonel David A. Covington who has also signed the same is a resident in the county and state aforesaid and are credible persons and that their testimony is entitled to credit
Wm Johnson Chairman of the Court of Anson Geo. Penland S.P. J. Lockhart S.P.

I William Dismuke Clerk of the Court of Pleas and quarter Sessions held for the County of Anson and State of North Carolina October Sessions 1832 do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings in the matter of the application of John Harrell for a Pension in testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office. This the 1 st day of October A. D. 1832
W. Dismuke Clerk

State of Alabama Sumpter County
Be it known that on the day 17 th of February A.D. 1853 before me Stephen Jackson a Justice of the Peace in and for said County. Personally appeared Rosannah Pushing and made oath according to law that she is the child of John Harrell of Anson County North Caro- lina who was a Soldier of the Revolution and a pensioner of the United States at the rate of $ per annum that he left North Carolina and emigrated to State and County aforesaid about the 22 nd of January  year of 1839 and there resided until the time of his death and that she has reason to believe that the said pension ought to be increased and that she is directly interested in the same and makes this affida- -vit to be filed by her attorney, with any additional evidence or arguments he may deem necessary in the prosecution of said claim
Rosannah Pushing
Sworn and Subscribed the day and year first above mentioned before me
Stephen Jackson J. P.

State of Alabama Sumter County
Be it known that before me Stephen Jackson a Justice of the Peace in and for said County personally appeared Rosannah Pushing who being duly sworn according to law doth depose and say that she is the child of John Harrell deceased who was a prisoner of the United States, at the rate of $ per annum that she now makes this declaration to recover the money due to her Father, and any increase and arrears of pension that may be due, on account of the services of John Harrell as aforesaid for the benefit of said Rosannah Pushing under any acts or resolutions of Congress applica- -ble to the case February 17 th day of A D 1853 Sworn and subscribed before me Rosannah Pushing Stephen Jackson C. P.
State of Alabama Sumter County
On this 17 th day of February A D 1853 before me Stephen Jackson a Justice of the Peace in and for said County personally appeared Jesse Duren and James Duren two disinterested and respectable witnesses and made Oath, according to law that they were well acquainted with John Harrell (deceased) spoken of as aforesaid who was a prisoner of the United States, and that Rosannah Pushing is his only surviving child so far as we know or believe and that he the said John Harrell departed this life 22 nd day of July May A D 1840 Sworn and subscribed before me Jesse Duren James Duren Stephen Jackson C. P.

State of Alabama Sumter County
I know all men by these presents that I Rosannah Rushing is the child of John Hance who was a prisoner of these united States do hereby constitute and appoint W. R. Griffith my true and lawful attorney for me and in my name to prosecute my claim to any income and arrears of pension that may be found due on account of the services of John Hance as aforesaid and I hereby authorize my said attorney to examine all papers and documents touching my claim on file in the departments at Washington or elsewhere and file any additional evidence or arguments he may think proper to insure the recovery of the same Witness my hand and seal this 17 th day of February 1853
Signed and sealed in the presence of } Rosannah Rushing Witnesses Armistead his G. G. G. Wood } Witnesses John H. Duke }
State of Alabama Sumter County
On this day 17 th day of February 1853 before the subscriber a Justice of the peace in and for said County personally appeared Rosannah Rushing and acknowledged the foregoing power of attorney to be her act and deed in testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand seal the day and year last above mentioned
Stephen Jackson C. P. J. D.

The State of Alabama ) I Benjamin H Sumter County ) Gaines Judge of Probate for said County do hereby Cer- tify that Stephen Jackson is now a the 17 th day of February 1853 a legally acting Justice of the Peace in & for said County duly Commissioned & qualified to all his official acts in that Capacity are entitled to full faith & credit his signature thereto is genuine
Given under my Hand & the Seal of the Probate Court at Livingston this 18 th day of February A.D. 1853
attest
B. H. Gaines
J. G. C.

WASHINGTON
October 23, 1931
BA-J/AWF AWF
Mr. Lloyd W. Gardner Shelby, Lock Box 709 North Carolina.
Dear Sir:
The data furnished herein are obtained from the papers on file in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 8976, based upon the military service of John Harrell in that war.
John Harrell was born in 1761 in Bertie County, North Carolina, and moved in 1763 to Anson County, North Carolina.
While residing in said Anson County, he enlisted and served as private in the North Carolina troops, as follows- from July 1, 1778, three months in Captain Jonathan Jackson's company, Colonel Thomas Wade's regiment; from October 10, 1778, three months in Captain Patrick Bogan's company, Colonel Noah Rushing's cavalry regiment; and was in a skirmish at Bailey's Bridge; in 1780, three months in Captain Bogan's company; and again three months in Captain Bogan's company, no dates of this service given.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 10, 1832, then a resident of Anson County, North Carolina.
His wife, Jane, died about 1828. Her maiden name is not given, nor are there any details on file as to their marriage.
He died May 23, 1840 in Sumter County, Alabama.
A daughter, Rosannah Rushing, was living in

1854 in Sumter County, Alabama.
There are no further data as to his family.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
July 15 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," John Havel, ————— a Pensioner on the Roll of the North Carolina Agency, at the rate of Forty five Dollars and  Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June, 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of March, 1838, to the 4 th Sept. 1838.
Respectfully, yours,
W. B. Passig Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.

Treasury Department,
Second Comptroller's Office,
Nov. 28. 1838.
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," John Harrell a Pensioner on the Roll of the North Carolina Agency, at the rate of Forty five Dollars and                      Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832 has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of Sept. 1837 to the 4 th March 1838:
Respectfully, yours,
Wilson B. Parise Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions, Present.

Black Rock Oct 3
Pa. 3
John Harrell N.C. Oct 32
Col
Commissioner of Inland Revenue U.S.

October 2 nd 1854
Bluff Port Ala.
Dear Sir
I merely drop a few lines to the Pension Office to know what have been done with the case of Boppanah Rushing as a Claimant on account of her d ce . Father John Hascall Thompson was acting for her it appears that he is doing nothing towards closing the business he writes the Govt an sufficient and also states he did draw up to a certain time I would like for the matter to be closed if any moneys are due the lady and if not due let her have a final decision
Yours Most Respectfully
M c Griffith
To Com. of Pensions Washington City D. C.

State of North Carolina Anson County
Personally appeared before me the undersigned a Justice of the peace in for the County of State African John Harrell a Resident citizen of the County of State aforesaid who being duly sworn deposes & says that by reason of old age & the consequent loss of memory he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service but according to the best of his recall- -ection he served not less than the periods mentioned below & in the following grades First I was drafted in the Militia of North Carolina and placed under the command of Captain Jackson in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Wade I served in this four three months Secondly I volunteered as a private in the Militia of North Carolina & was placed under the command of Captain Ragan in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Rushing in this four I served three months
Thirdly I served under the command of Captain Ragan in a party of skirmishers against the French in the counties of Anson Richmond & Robeson in these several engagements I served three months Fourthly I was called out repeatedly & placed under the command of Captain Ragan as a private say in the year 1780 I served in these several engagements three months in the whole I served as a private twelve months for such service I claim a pension
Sworn to & subscribed to before me This the 7 day of May 1853 Geo Duren J.P. John H. Harrell Mark

I William Simmons Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for Mason County certify that George Sherwin is a Magistrate as above and that He has the foregoing signature, (purporting to be his, as aforesaid.) -
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my seal of Office, and subscribed my name this 17th day of June in the year 1833.
William Simmons Clerk of Mason County
Admitted as perusal Last time $25- First time 20- 45-

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section.
Ans
September 23, 1927
Mrs. R. C. Woodbery 627 E. Robinson Ave Orlando, Fla.
Madam:
I have to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 6976, it appears that John Harrell was born in 1761 in Bertie County, North Carolina.
While residing in Anson County, married about 1763 North Carolina, he enlisted and served as a private in the North Carolina Troops, as follows-
From July 1, 1778, three months in Cap- tain Jonathan Jackson's Company, Colonel Thomas Wade's Regiment; from October 10, 1778, three months in Captain Patrick Bogan's Company, Colo- near W. P. Bailey's Pen Drowning Creek nel Rushing's Regiment; in 1780, three months carried in Captain Bogan's Company; and again three months in Captain Bogan's Company, no dates stated.
He was allowed pension on his application

executed October 10, 1832, while a resident of Anson County, North Carolina.
Soldier's wife, Jane died about 1828. Her maiden name is not given, nor are there any details on file as to their marriage.
He died May 23, 1840 in Sumter County, Alabama.
A daughter, Rosannah Rushing was living in 1854 in Sumter County, Alabama. There are no further data as to family.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

Rev. and 1812 War Section.
awz
March 29, 1936
Honorable William C. Hammer House of Representatives.
My dear Mr. Hammer:
In response to your letter of the twenty-sixth instant, I have the honor to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S.6976, it appears that John Harrell was born in 1761 in Bertie County, North Carolina.
While residing in Anson County, North Carolina, he enlisted and served as a private in the North Carolina Troops, as follows-
From July 1, 1778, three months in Captain Jonathan Jackson's Company, Colonel Thomas Wade's Regiment.
From October 10, 1778, three months in Captain Patrick Bogan's Company, Colonel Noah Rushing's Regiment.
In 1780, three months in Captain Bogan's Company; and again three months in Captain Bogan's Company, dates not stated.
He was allowed pension on his application executed

October 10, 1832, while a resident of Anson County, North Carolina.
Soldier's wife, Jane died about 1828. Her maiden name is not given, nor are there any details on file as to their marriage.
He died May 22, 1840 in Sumter County, Alabama.
A daughter, Rosannah Rushing, was living in 1854 in Sumter County, Alabama. There is no further data on file as to family.
The remainder of the letter in George Miller W. 4293

your request of _____, received _____ of the military history of John Harrell a _____ of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his ( or his widow's ) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau.
S. File 6,976
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     July 1, 1778 3 mos. Pri. Jonathan Jackson Thomas Wade N.C.   Oct. 10, 1778 3 mos. " Patrick Bogan Noah Rushing   ✓ 3 mos. " Bogan ✓   1780 3 mos. " Bogan ✓   to close of war  
Battles engaged in, ✓
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Anson Co., N.C.
Date of application for pension, Oct. 10, 1832 . Allowed.
Residence at date of application, Anson Co., N.C.
Age at date of application, to 1761 Bertie Co., N.C.
Remarks: Soldier's wife Jane — died about 1828, he died May 22, 1840 in Sumter Co., Ala., daughter Rossannah Rushing survived in 1854 Sumter Co. Ala
Very respectfully,

Shelby, N.C. September 30th, 1931.
The Veterans Administration, Washington, D.C.
IN RE- John Harrill, and Benjamin Magness, Rev. War Service.
My dear Sirs:
I want to get a marker from the government to erect at the graves of the two soldiers listed above, both of whom served in the Rev. War, and wish to procure the name of Company and Regiment of organization in which they served. Following is the names of soldiers, and data I have collected, to-wit:
JOHN HARRILL, Pvt. Name is also spelled Harrell. He was a private, Cavalry & Infantry, N.C. Rev. Pensioner. See: State Records of N.C. Vol. 22 Page 69. " " " " 17 " 221 " " " " 16 " 1072
BENJAMIN MAGNESS; This name is also spelled "Magnis." See: The N.C. State Records, Vol. 10 page 493. " " " " " " 26 " 717.
Tryon County, N.C., was organized in 1768 and abolished in 1779, and the territory formerly included in Tryon County was divided into two counties named Lincoln and Rutherford; and Cleveland County was organized in 1841 from taking a strip of territory a way from Lincoln and Rutherford. Therefore, you will find that these two soldiers at time of service or soon thereafter, and at time of pension, resided in one of the three following counties, to-wit:
Lincoln County, N.C. Cleveland County, N.C. Rutherford County, N.C.
I shall be very glad to have you give me as full and complete data as possible on these two soldiers. Thanking you, I am
Respectfully,
Lloyd W. Gardner Lloyd W. Gardner, Shelby, North Carolina, Lock Box 709.

Ex A.W.
Div. Rev & 1812 Sect.
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions,
Washington D.C. May. 9-1927.
First name of widow Sarah (Sarah.)
Full name of soldier John John Harrell
P.O. address of soldier at enlistment & after service - Bertie Co. N.C.
State where enlisted North North Carolina.
Date of Birth about 1740
" " death, 1827. 1827.
Served 2 1/2 yrs but do not know name of Co.
Winfield Scott
Commissioner -

Ex AW  Di Rev 9/19/27 sent.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C. May 3, 1927
The attached letter is respectfully returned with the information that the data furnished is not sufficient to enable this Bureau to make intelligent answer to the queries therein contained.
Please fill out such of the blank spaces below as the information in your possession will permit, and return to this Bureau.
First name of widow  Patience . No. of claim, _____ Full Name of soldier  Francis Whittington
P. O. address of claimant, soldier at enlistment & after service Bennettsville, S.C. Company _____
Regiment _____ State where enlisted South Carolina
Date of birth  X Date of death  1817
If unable to furnish company and regiment give names of commanding officers. Owing to lack of a clerical force available for the purpose not more than two reports are made for each inquirer.
Return attached letter with reply. Winfield Scott WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

Part of the Bureau of Pensions Department of the Interior
Chapter B. A. R. Orlando, Florida
Dept. of The Interior Bureau of Pensions Washington D.C.
Dear Sir -
Inclosed find two blanks filled out as per your request. (You stated I might send in two names but only inclosed one blank, so I made out another.)
Thanking you in advance for this information -
I am Sincerely
M r R. E. Woodbury 627 E. Robinson Ave., Orlando, Fla.

Valdosta, Ga. Charlotte USK
Aug. 24-12
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C. Rev
My dear Sir -
Please give me the information contained in the application for pen- sion of John Harrell of North Carolina, who served as a private in Cavalry and Infantry during the

Revolutionary War.
This information is need- ed to verify application for membership in the Society of Daughters American Rev- olution. Thanking you for your kindness. I am
Yours truly
Mrs. Frank S. Harrell 102 E. Adams Street,
Valdosta, Ga.

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College Park, Ga 8/14/11. Secretary of the Interior, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
In the Register of Hart- ford Co. N. C., at General muster of Field return of Militia, May 2/1772 among the Commission- ed Officers Lieut. John Harrell, can you tell me if this John Harrell was a Revolu- tionary Soldier and received a pension, please give particulars.
Also I find in the list of "drafts and volunteers sent to Gov. Abner Nash, by Kenneth McRae Esq. Mertin Co., N. C. among the drafts one John Harrell, private, raised 4 th 1780." will you give me the

2/ Record on these two John Harrell's, if pensions were granted and all informa- tion given when applications were made. also when pensions ceased, whether his widow was the applicant &c.
Trusting to hear favorably and thanking you in advance, I am, Very respectfully, Mrs. Minnie E. Hogan
In the Army account of N. C. at Warrenton, N. C., John Harrell was paid off £ 49-85-28

March 20-1900 Miss Nina Kornady Atlanta Ga. 1911 Aug 21. To Mrs Minnie E. Hogen 1922 Sept 23. Sent to Mrs. F. S. Harrell 1926-Mch. 29-Hist to Hon. Wm. C. Hammer. See letter in Benge Miller W# 293aws. 1927-Sept. 23-Hist to Mrs. R. C. Woodbury aw5. 1931-Oct 28. Hist to Lloyd W. Gardner aw5.
Seeking
6976  INVALID
File No. 6976
John H. ... Pres. B.W. ...
Act: June 7th 1882
Index: Vol. 15 , Page 165
[Arrangement of 1890.]

Power of Atty. of the heir of John Harrell dec: a pensioner of Alabama.
Col Anderson
Papers
L.W.
Genl Harrell
Ill Su
Col M. Thompson Present.

Power of Attorney Revolutionary Pension Claims
State of Alabama Sumpter County I know all men by these presents that I Rosannah Rushing of State and County aforesaid the daughter of John and Jane Harrell do hereby irrevocably constitute and appoint Mr Thompson Day of Washington City D. C. my true and lawful agent and Attorney to prosecute the Claim of John and Jane Harrell (dec) for any amount of Revolutionary Pension or Increase of Pension that may be due and I hereby Authorize my said agent to examine all papers and documents in relation to said claim on file in the departments at Washington City or elsewhere to file additional evidence or arguments and to receive the Certificate which may be used for said claim and to appoint one or more substitutes under him for the purpose herein expressed and to do all things that I might or could do were I personally present. Hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said Attorney and Agent shall lawfully do in the premises and confirming all former powers.
Witness my hand and seal this 24 th day of March A D 1853
Signed and sealed in the presence of Stephen Jackson George Morris
Rosannah Rushing
State of Alabama Sumpter County
On this 24 th day of March A D 1853 before me the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid personally appeared Rosannah Rushing and acknowledged the foregoing Power of Attorney to be her act and deed for the purpose therein mentioned.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand the day and year aforesaid Thos. R. Lewis J.P.

Claim of Resannah Rosannah Rushing (2) Act of
State of Alabama Sumpter County
Be it known that on this 24 th day of March A.D. Eighteen hundred and fifty three before the under- signed a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid Personally appeared Rosannah Rushing a resident of State aforesaid in said County and made Oath according to law that she is the Identical Person who executed the foregoing Power of Attorney and that she is directly interested in said Claim and makes this affidavit to be filed with such additional evidence or arguments as said agent may use in prosecuting said Claim
Sworn to and Subscribed the 24 th day of March 1853 Rosannah Rushing day and year aforesaid before me
Thos B Lewis J.P.
I Thos B Lewis Justice of the peace in and for said County do hereby certify that Rosannah Rushing who executed the foregoing paper is a res- pectable resident of this County and is I believe directly interested in said Claim as therein set forth
Thos B Lewis J.P.

I Thos B Lewis Justice of the Peace in and for said County do hereby Certify that Stephen Dackoon (v George Morris) — who executed the above affidavit is to the best of my knowledge a respectable Citizen of said County and is no way interested in said Claim March 24 th 1868 Thos B Lewis J P

The State of Alabama } I Benjamin H. Sumter County } Gaines Judge of Probate for said County do hereby Certify that Thomas R. Lewis whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing Certificate is & was on the 24 th day of March A.D. 1853 a legally acting jus- tice of the Peace in & for said County given under my hand & the Seal of the Probate Court at Livingston this 25 th day of March 1853 attest.
B. H. Gaines J.P.C.