Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 1911, Samuel Handly, N.C. Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
N.C.
Handy, Samuel
S1911
Va.
Born in Penn.
CONTENTS
carded

6020 Tennessee
Samuel Handley
of Franklin in the State of Tennessee who was a Sgt. by & in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the Regt. commanded by Col. Blankenship in the N. Carolina line for 6 mos. a Private 3 " " Sergt. 4 5 " an Ensign Va and N.C. Line. Records corrected
Inscribed on the Roll of Tennessee Nov. 11 th at the rate of 85 Dollars — Cents per annum to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 1 st day of March 1833 — and sent to Mr. 26. Isaac
Arrears to the 14th of Sep. 1832 $127 50 Pemi-ant. allowance ending 4 th Mo. '33 42 50 $170 00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Isaac Stiles Clerk, Book 2 Vol. 9 Page 153
24 Nov 40 H. H. Hon. G. M. Jones 28 January 1831
D Nov. 24-1840

24 76  12 38  40 114  60 30  2 30  8 148  152
24 76 12 38 40 114 60 30 2 30 8 148 152
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6 mo private 3 mo sergt 5 - Ensign
20 15 50 85
Non P.C. Liacs
the

State of Tennessee Franklin County —
On this 7th day of Sept, 1832 personally appeared in Open Court before the Worshipful Court of Pleas and quarter Sessions now sitting — Samuel Handly a resident of Tennessee State in the County of Franklin aged eighty years — who being first duly sworn according to Law on his Oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7th 1832 (in W th County Virginia — Early in the service of the United States Volunteer under Captain John Campbell — at which time a successful battle was fought, with the Chirrokee Indians near the Long Island of Holston River — and served as herein stated that he continued that summer on the frontiers the Indians were very troublesome and times really distressing — people shut up in forts — your applicant served he thinks three months an orderly sergeant — your applicant, in the fall of the same year, went on a campaign against the Chirrokee Indians under the command of Col. Christian (one of the Col's Life guard) the length of time he cannot precisely know, but he thinks three months; after he returned he was still on the frontiers he went another campaign, an ensign against the Chickamauga Indians under the command of Col. Evan Shelby he thinks perhaps a four or three months — your applicant lived on the frontiers, he was employed in the service
an Indian Spy, perhaps three months (October in the year 1780 he went under the command of Col. John Sevier — in company with Col. Wm Campbell and Col. Isaac Shelby crossing over the Bald mountain into Burke County North Carolina, there joined Col. Cleveland Col. Williams and Col. Joseph McDowell in the whole six regts under the immediate command of Col. William Campbell, thence on through Rutherford County by the way of Gilbert Town and so on into South Carolina — at which time the battle was fought on Kings mountain — in the winter of the same year (about Christmas) he went on a campaign against the Chirrokee Indians under the command of Col. John Sevier when the battle was fought on Boyd's Creek near Bucing — name Boland on French Broad River which is now in the bounds of Sevier County Tennessee; In camped there eight days when Col. Arthur Campbell came on with the Virginia Troops — then struck the line of march on to the Indians Towns on Tennessee River — then on to Hiwassee Towns — killing some and burning there Towns and destroying their provisions and returned your applicant thinks these two last mentioned Towns perhaps might be two months each

Your applicant served another campaign under Col. Isserion a Lieut. he thinks perhaps two months - he afterwards ranked captain - but is not sure whether his services as such was before or after the close of the revolutionary war in as much as the Indian war still continued - Your applicant further states, that he rendered a great deal of service that he cannot bring into view he living on the frontiers and well equipped with a good horse and well armed, he held himself always in readiness at a minute's warning he thinks if he could condense all his service into one count it would amount to more than two years - but at the time he had no idea of compensation in fact it was never thought of - therefore keep no account and is at a material loss for dates - your applicant has no documentary evidence and has no better testimony he can offer only the certificate of George Sherel accompanying his declaration - he hereby relinquishes every claim to a pension or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state what ever sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid R. R. Russell Clerk Samuel Wandy
W. W. Wagnon D. L. We Robert Bangan a clergyman residing in the country of Franklin Tennessee and the  Ralph Crabbe residing in the same - do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Samuel Handly who has subscribed and sworn to the ab- ove declaration that we believe him to be about eighty years of age - that he is reputed and believed in the neighbour- hood where he resides to have been a soldier and officer of the Revolution and that we concur in that Opinion sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid -

George Sherrell, a resident citizen of Franklin County, Tennessee, aged about 70 years, being first duly sworn, says on oath, that he has been acquainted with Samuel Handley who has subscribed hereto the foregoing declaration, for the last 50 years - was in the service of the United States with him, at the battle of Kings Mountain; and also in the battle on Boyds Creek, near Buckingham Island on French Broad River as stated & described him, in the foregoing declaration - He has no doubt from his knowledge of Eng. Handley & his character that he served as stated in his declaration sworn to in open court                                     George Sherrell September the 5 th 1832
E Russell Clerk J. W. B. Wagner D.C.

Rev. War Section
AWF/MLB
June 2, 1930
Mr. J. A. Hanley 1461 Girard Street Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
I advise you from the papers in Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 1911, it appears that Samuel Handly was born in Pennsylvania in 1752 and when young moved to Augusta County, Virginia, that part which was later Rockbridge County, Virginia.
While residing in Wythe County, Virginia, he served with the Virginia Troops as follows:-
In the summer of 1776, three months, as orderly sergeant, in Captain John Campbell's Company and was in the battle of Long Island on Holstein River; in the fall of 1776, three months, in Colonel Christidis Regiment; three months as ensign in Captain Evan Shelby's Regiment, no dates of service given; three months as Indian Spy on the frontiers, officers' names not given, nor dates of service.
He enlisted in October, 1780 and served four months in Colonel John Sevier's North Carolina Regiment and was in the battles of King's Mountain, Boyd's Creek on French Broad River and at the burning of Hiwassee Towns. He served two months as captain in Colonel John Sevier's North Carolina Regiment, no dates of this service given.
After the Revolution, he lived in Washington County, North Carolina, and then moved to Blount County, Tennessee. 1809 to Franklin Co. Tenn.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 7, 1832, at which time he was living in Franklin County, Tennessee.
In 1835 it is stated that soldier was one of the members in the Convention who formed "the present Constitution for the State of Tennessee."
He died November 25, 1840.
There are no data as to his family.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner

House of Reps Jany 27. 1853 Hon L. P. Waldo
Sir.
You will do me the favor to inform me, when Samuel Handly a Revolutionary Pensioner in the Sennequa (Nashville) agency was last paid and the date of his death, if in your power.
Respectfully
G. M. Davis

Pension Office January 28, 1834
Sir,
In reply to your letter of the 27 th inst. I have to state that it appears Samuel Handly, late of Franklin Co Tennessee, died on the 24 November 1840, and that his Pension has been paid to that date
Hon Geo. W. Jones N O G R
Geo

Sanl. Andres 20,015

Edmond Russell clerk of the Court of pleas & quarters Sessions of Franklin County in the State of Tennessee do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the origin- =al proceedings in the matter of the application of Samuel Neandy for a pension
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office this 7 th day of September A D 1832
E Russell Clerk of Franklin County Court J W " " Billagner D. C.

The applicant Samuel Handly further states on his oath that he has no record of his age it being lost - but from the best information he has - he was born in the state of Pennsylvania in the year 1752 - that he was removed from that state at a very early period of life to the state of Virginia Augusta County - afterwards Rockbridge County which was taken off Augusta where he was reared; then in Wythe County where he entered the service as before stated; thence afterwards remained in Washington County East Tennessee which was then North Carolina he afterwards lived in Blount County East Tennessee, he moved in 1809 to Franklin County where he now lives and has resided ever since
Samuel Handly
sworn to & subscribed in open Court Sept 7 th 1832
E. Ruple clerk
J. W. B. Wagnon D. C.

I have knew Samuel Handly the within named applicant for a pension upwards of thirty five years, and to the truth can say, that he always sustain- ed a good character. He was one of the members in convention who formed the present constitution for the state of Tennessee Andrew Jackson
I have known James Handly the within named applicant for a long series of years and cheerfully write with the present in adding my testimony of his character as a man of worth and veracity. I have often heard him speak of his revolutionary services, particularly of being in the battle of Kings Mountain, as within relates, when he had no idea of ever claiming a pension from the United States. H. Isacks 25 th Feb 1839

Same as undley —
alleges - 3 mo. Sergt. 3 — Ind n Sp y .
Thinks 3 — private perhaps 4 — in two campaigns as Ensign " 2 " one " " "
15. mo.
May be admitted for
6 mo. private & Ind n Sp y .
3 — Sergt.
5 mo. Ensign
14
I consent that the service in Mr. Handy's declaration may be estimated agreeably to the memorandum above July 26. 1833.
J. C. Isaks

August 27, 1938
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our 2A-3/ERL Robert Guthrie-W.293 Samuel Handly-S.1911
Mr. Calvert Hicklin P.O.Box 547 Chattanooga, Tennessee
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of Samuel Handly, of Franklin County, Tennessee; Robert Bell, of Guilford County, North Carolina, later of Tennessee; and Robert Guthrie, of Williamson County, Tennessee.
There is no claim for pension or bounty land on file based upon the service of a Robert Bell, as described by you. Such claims are the source of the data furnished by this office. You are furnished herein the records of Robert Guthrie and Samuel Handly.
Robert Guthrie W.293
The data which follow were obtained from the papers in the pension claims filed under W.293, based upon the military service of Robert Guthrie in the Revolutionary War.
Robert Guthrie was born October 24, 1757, place of birth and names of his parents not shown.
While residing in the Waxhaw Settlement in South Carolina, Robert Guthrie enlisted in 1776, and served three months on a tour against the Indians in Captain James Adams' South Carolina Company; he enlisted in 1778, served three months in Captain Montgomery's Company, Colonel Joseph Kershaw's South Carolina Regiment; he enlisted May 11, 1780, and served until August 15, 1780, in Captain Coffee's Company, Colonel Kershaw's South Carolina Regiment and was in the battle of Rocky Mount; after the termination of this tour,

Robert Guthrie was frequently called out on scouting parties under Captains Coffee and Kimbrel in the South Carolina troops, length of this service at least six months.
After the Revolution, Robert Guthrie lived in Camden District, South Carolina, until 1788, then moved to Kentucky, lived two years in Lincoln County, that state, and eight or nine years in Mercer County, same state, then moved to Williamson County, Tennessee, where he was living when he was allowed pension on his application executed September 1, 1832.
He died in said Williamson County, April 13, 1838. While living in the Waxhaw Settlement, South Carolina, soldier and his wife were members of "the congregation" at that place and Robert Guthrie was for a number of years a ruling elder.
The soldier married March 9, 1780, Mary Taylor, born December 2, 1760, place of birth, names of her parents and place of her marriage to Robert Guthrie not shown.
Soldier's widow, Mary, was allowed pension on her application executed August 1, 1842, while residing in Henry County, Tennessee. She died January 5, 1845, place not stated.
The following names of their children are shown
Elizabeth Guthrie. . . . . born February 20, 1783. William Ferguson Guthrie. . . . . " September 14, 1785, in 1838, living in Henry County, Tennessee.
James Guthrie. . . . . " December 4, 1787. Robert Guthrie. . . . . " March 2, 1790. Samuel Taylor Guthrie. . . . . " June 3, 1793. David Houston Guthrie. . . . . " October 19, 1796. Jacob Finley Guthrie . . . . . " September 15, 1803.
Adam Guthrie . . . . . " October 1, 1769, his relationship not shown. * * * * *
Samuel Handly S. 1911
Copied from a W. F.
The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file

in pension claim, S.1911, based on the service of Samuel Handly in the Revolutionary War.
Samuel Handly was born in the year 1752 in Pennsylvania, and when young moved to Augusta County, that part which was later Rockbridge County, Virginia. The names of his parents were not stated.
While residing in Wythe County, Virginia, Samuel Handly served as follows-
In the summer of 1776, three months as orderly sergeant in Captain John Campbell's Virginia Company, was in the battle of Long Island on Neotom River; in the fall of 1776, three months in Colonel Christian's Virginia Regiment, against the Cherokee Indians; three months as ensign against the Chickamauga Indians, in Colonel Evan Shelby's Virginia Regiment, no dates of this service given; three months as Indian Spy on the frontier, names of officers and dates of service not shown; from sometime in October, 1780, four months as lieutenant in Colonel John Sevier's North Carolina Regiment, was in the battles of King's Mountain, Boyd's Creek on French Broad River, and at the burning of the Hiawasee Towns; two months as captain in Colonel John Sevier's Regiment, dates of this service not given.
After the close of the Revolutionary War, he moved to Washington County, North Carolina, which was later Tennessee, then to Blount County, Tennessee, and in 1809, moved to Franklin County, Tennessee.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 7, 1832, then a resident of Franklin County, Tennessee.
It was stated in 1833 that Samuel Handly was one of the members "in convention who formed the present Constitution for the State of Tennessee." Samuel Handly died November 24, 1840.
The papers on file in this claim contain no discernable data in regard to family.
In order to obtain the name and address of the person who received the last payment of this pension, you should address The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division,

Washington D.C. and furnish the following data:
Samuel Headly Certificate No. 6520 Issued March 1, 1833 Rate $25.00 per annum Commenced March 4, 1831 Act of June 7, 1833 Tennessee Agency.
• • • • •
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

August 6, 1938
BA-J/AWF
Mrs. H. G. Groom Box 234, Brownsville Texas
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Joseph Hill who served from South Carolina and about 1800, moved to Warren County, Kentucky; the Revolutionary War record of Samuel Handly who was living in September, 1832 in Winchester, Tennessee; the War of 1812 record of Robert Handly from Tennessee or Mississippi.
The Revolutionary War records of this office have been searched and no claim for pension found based on the service of a Joseph Hill as described by you.
As a possible means of securing information in regard to the military record of Joseph Hill, it is suggested that you address The Adjutant General, War Department, Washington, D. C.
The Revolutionary War record of Samuel Handly, and the War of 1812 record of Robert C. Handly are furnished herewith.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILGER Executive Assistant to the Administrator
Her letter in her claim.

August 6, 1938
Mrs. H. C. Groom Box 284, Brownsville Texas
BA-3/ATF Samuel Handly S. 1911 Robert C. Handly W. O. 25401
Dear Madam:
The data furnished herein concerning Samuel Handly were obtained from papers on file in pension claim, S. 1911, based on his service in the Revolutionary War.
Samuel Handly was born in the year 1752 in Pennsylvania, and when young moved to Augusta County, that part which was later Rockbridge County, Virginia. The names of his parents were not stated.
While residing in Wythe County, Virginia, Samuel Handly served as follows-
In the summer of 1778, three months as orderly sergeant in Captain John Campbell's Virginia company, was in the battle of Long Island on Holston River; in the fall of 1778, three months in Colonel Christian's Virginia regiment, against the Cherokee Indians; three months as ensign, against the Chickamauga Indians in Colonel Evan Shelby's Virginia regiment, no dates of this service given; three months as Indian Spy on the frontier, names of officers and dates of service not shown; from sometime in October, 1780, four months as lieutenant in Colonel John Sevier's North Carolina regiment, was in the battles of King's Mountain, Boyd's Creek on French Broad River, and at the burning of the Hiwassee Towns; two months as captain in Colonel John Sevier's regiment, dates of

this service not given.
Samuel Handly moved after the close of the Revolution to Washington County, North Carolina, which was later Tennessee, then to Blount County, Tennessee, and in 1809, moved to Franklin County, Tennessee.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 7, 1832, then a resident of Franklin County, Tennessee.
It was stated in 1833 that Samuel Handly was one of the members "in convention who formed the present Constitution for the State of Tennessee".
Samuel Handly died November 24, 1840.
The papers on file in this claim contain no discernible data in regard to family.
received the last payment of this In order to obtain the name and address of the person who received the last payment of this pension, you should address The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, Washington, D. C., and furnish the following data:
Samuel Handly Certificate #6530 Issued March 1, 1833 Rate $85.00 per annum Commenced March 4, 1831 Act of June 7, 1832 Tennessee Agency.
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Robert C. Handly-W.O.25401
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in claims for pension and bounty land under

W. G. 25401, based on service of Robert G. Handly in the War of 1812.
The date and place of birth of Robert G. Handly were not given, nor were the names of his parents stated.
While a resident of Franklin County, Tennessee, Robert G. Handly enlisted in Winchester, Tennessee, served as a private in Captain James Cowan's company of Tennessee militia, from November 11, 1813 to March 19, 1814, and in same company, from September 28, 1814 to March 27, 1815. It was stated that he served in a "Spy Company", commanded by Captain William Russell, under General Jackson, and was in the battle of Horse Shoe.
Robert G. Handly married August 26, 1817 in Franklin County, Tennessee, Elizabeth Bell; they moved from Tennessee to "Cottongin", Mississippi, and in 1835, moved to Pontotoc County, Mississippi. He died in Pontotoc County, August 27, 1841.
The widow, Elizabeth Handly, was allowed one hundred acres of bounty land on her application executed September 10, 1851, at which time she was fifty-two years of age, and a resident of Pontotoc County, Mississippi. She was allowed pension on her application executed April 11, 1878, still a resident of Pontotoc County.
Reference was made to their children, but no names were stated.
Robert Bell, brother of the widow, Elizabeth Handly, was referred to in 1878, as "long since deceased".
One John Bell in 1851 and 1853 was of Pontotoc

County, Mississippi; it was not stated that he was related to the family of the widow, Elisabeth Handly.
The papers on file in these claims contain no further discernible data relative to family.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of this pension, name and address of person paid, and possibly the date of death of the widow, Elisabeth Handly, you should address The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, Washington, D. C., and furnish the following data:
Elizabeth Handly, widow of Robert C. Handly Certificate #25401 Issued July 7, 1878 Rate $8.00 per month Commenced March 9, 1878 Act of March 9, 1878 Mississippi Agency.
If you desire information relative to location of the land referred to herein, you should address The Commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington, D. C., and furnish the following data:
Warrant #23530- 160 acres- Act of 1850.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

April 14, 1934
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Samuel Handly-S.1911 BA-J/AWF
Miss Kate K. White 1718 W. Cumberland Avenue Knoxville, Tennessee
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Samuel Handly, a pensioner of Franklin County, Tennessee.
The data furnished herein were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S. 1911, based upon the Revolutionary War service of Samuel Handly.
He was born in 1752 in the state of Pennsylvania, and when young moved to Augusta County, that part which was later Rockbridge County, Virginia.
no dates of this While residing in Wythe County, Virginia, he served as follows: in the summer of 1776, three months as orderly sergeant in Captain John Campbell's Virginia company, was in the battle of Long Island on Holston River; in the fall of 1776, three months in Colonel Christian's Virginia regiment against the Cherokee Indians; three months as ensign, against the Chickamauga Indians in Colonel Evan Shelby's Virginia regiment; from October, 1778 service given; three months as Indian Spy on the frontier, names of officers and dates of service not given; from October, 1780 four months as lieutenant in Colonel John Sevier's North Carolina regiment, was in the battles of King's Mountain, Boyd's Creek on French Broad River, and at the burning of Hiawassee Towns; served two months as captain in Colonel John Sevier's regiment, dates of this service not given.
Samuel Handly moved after the Revolution to Washington County, North Carolina (later Tennessee), then to

Blount County, Tennessee and in 1809, moved to Franklin County, Tennessee. He was allowed pension on his application executed, September 7, 1832, then living in said Franklin County.
It is stated in 1833 that this soldier, Samuel Handly, was one of the members in the Convention, who formed "the present Constitution for the State of Tennessee".
Samuel Handly died November 24, 1840.
There are no data in this claim concerning the family of Samuel Handly.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

S. 1971
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Samuel Gandy a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Summer 1776 3 mos Ordly Sgt John Campbell ✓ Va   Fall 76 3 " ✓ Christian "   Late 3 " Ensign ✓ Evans Shelby "   3 " Ind Spv on frontier   Oct 1780 4 " ✓ John Sevier NC   1780 2 " Capt. ✓ John Sevier NC  
Battles engaged in: Saratoga, Kings Mt, Boyd's Creek, French Broad River, and burning of Haverassie Towns Residence of soldier at enlistment, X Wythe Co Va.
Date of application for pension, Sept. 7, 1832 . His ch. was at - after her lived in Washington D.C. then in Blount Co Tenn. Residence at date of application, Franklin Co Tenn.
Age at date of application, 80 . born in Penn in 1752.
Remarks: There is no data as to family on file
When young moved to Augusta Co Va West part which was later Rockbridge Co Va. then Ga. + had. Nov 25 - 1840 A.B.
Respectfully,
It is stated in 1833. death
Commissioner.
The sol. was one of the members in Convention who formed the present Constitution for the State of Tenn.

L. W. B. I. 1911.
This Bureau can furnish the military record of only such Revolutionary soldiers as were pensioned or whose widows were pensioned for their services.
Such of the original muster and pay rolls of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 as are now in the possession of the Government are on file in the Record and Pension Office, War Department. Original rolls and other records pertaining to service in the Revolutionary War may also be found on file in the archives of many of the original States.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C.,
O. W. & N. DIV.
REVOLUTIONARY,
April 26th, 1899.
Sir:-
In response to your recent communication you are advised that Samuel Handley made an application for pension on September 7th, 1832, at which time he was 80 years of age and residing in Franklin County, Tenn., and his pension was allowed for fourteen months' actual service as a private, sergeant and ensign in the North Carolina troops, Revolutionary war. He enlisted in Wythe County, Virginia, and served under Col. Campbell. He participated in the battle of King's Mountain.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Mr. A. E. Handley,
Loudon, Tenn.

This Bureau can furnish the military record of only such Revolutionary soldiers as were pensioned or whose widows were pensioned for their services.
Such of the original muster and pay rolls of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 as are now in the possession of the Government are on file in the Record and Pension Office, War Department. Original rolls and other records pertaining to service in the Revolutionary War may also be found on file in the archives of many of the original States.
L. W. B. I. 1911.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C.,
O. W. & N. DIV.
REVOLUTIONARY.
September 13th, 1898.
Madam:-
In compliance with a request on the part of Mr. Joseph E. Washington I have the honor to advise you that Samuel Handly, a soldier of the Revolutionary war, made an application for pension on September 7th, 1832, at which time he was 80 years of age and residing in Franklin County, Tenn., and his pension was allowed for fourteen months' actual service as a private, sergeant and ensign in the North Carolina troops, Revolutionary war. He participated in the Battle of King's Mountain and was then serving under Col. Campbell. He first enlisted in the Summer of 1776 in Wythe County, Virginia.
Very respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.
Miss Maggie L. H. Hicks,
Nashville, Tenn.
19 Lindsley Avenue.

Brownsville, Texas.
July 11, 1938
Bureau of Pensions (Res. War)
Washington D. C.
Dear Sir:-
Please send me the pension record of Joseph Hill from S. C. but late of Warren Co. Ky. He moved to Ky about 1800 so may have applied for a pension from Ky. -
Also send me the information on pension record of Samuel Handly on Sept. 7, 1832 at which time he was living in Winchester Tenn. -
Where can I find information regard Robt. Handley Capt. in war of 1812 from Tenn. or Miss.
Respectfully,
Mrs. H. C. Groom
Box 294

Tennessee Women's Press and Author's Club
STATE OFFICERS
1ST. VICE-PRESIDENT MRS. HENRY LUPTON CLARKSVILLE
2ND. VICE-PRESIDENT MRS. MARY BRABSON LITTLETON CHATTANOOGA
PRESIDENT MISS KATE K. WHITE 1718 W. CUMBERLAND AVE. KNOXVILLE
TREASURER MISS MARIA SLEMMONS NASHVILLE
RECORDING SECRETARY MISS JESSIE TURNER CHATTANOOGA
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY MRS. FREDERICK W. MILLSPAUGH NASHVILLE
HOUSE MRS. RUTLEDGE SMITH NASHVILLE
CHAIRMEN LEGISLATIVE MISS SARAH FRAZIER CHATTANOOGA
MEMBERSHIP MRS. EDNA LYNN SIMMS KNOXVILLE
LIBRARIAN MRS. ARMSTRONG ALLEN NASHVILLE
CONSTITUTION MISS ZELLA ARMSTRONG CHATTANOOGA
Hopeful H 2 N 30
Pension Bureau Washington D.C.
Mr. Sir; I am organizing Capt Samuel Handly Chapter. D. A. R., am asking for his pension statement, gotten in Franklin Co. Tennessee Winchester was the near village, where he is buried. He obtained pension Sept. 27/1883, age 71. You will hear from me often, in forming this chapter I hope I will not be a nuisance. Thank you for your kindness sincerely
Kate K. White
1718 W Cumberland Ave Knoxville Tenn

Rev. Sec N.Y.
West End, Birmingham Ala. Aug 9 4th 1916
Chief Bureau of Pensions Washington D.C.
Dear Sir,
I desire all the information I can get from the Pension department about - Samuel Handley a Revolutionary Soldier. He was a pensioner who died in 1840 near Winchester, Tennessee. He was 92 years old at time of his death.
Please give all the facts and description of person and any history touching his life Bell Regiment Company and his enlistment and oblige
Yours most obedient
A. E. Handley

Chancery Court of Loudon Co.,
Courts, 3d Monday of May and November.
R. S. Henderson, Clerk and Master
H. B. Lindsay, Chancellor.
Loudon, Tenn. Feb'y 18, 1899.
Hon. H. Clay Smith, Clerk of Pension, Washington, D.C.
No Record
Dear sir:
I desire to know if James Hester's name has ever been on the Pension Rolls. He was a soldier in 1775, and belonged to Capt. Shelby's Company. He was a soldier during the Revolutionary War and afterwards. He died in 1805, and was 85 years old and was a Tennesseean.
Thanking you in advance,
I remain, Sir, very truly,
A. E. Handley Prin High School.
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