Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 13322, Joseph Hardin, N.C.

SERVICE
NUMBER
No. _____
Hardin, Joseph
S 13322
CONTENTS
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Alabama 22-416
Joseph Hardin
who was a Private in the 5th Regt. commanded by Captain Scott of the Regt. commanded by Col. Putnam in the War of 1812.
Enrolled on the Roll of Alabama at the rate of 286 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 29 day of Oct. 1833 and sent to E. Norridge Tuscaloosa Ala.
Arrears to the 4th of Sept. 1833. - 66.66 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Mar 34. 13.33
$ 80.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Wm. P. Palmer Clerk Book S Vol. 8 Page 46
Date of Cash - recd on 93 -

State of Alabama } On this 16 th day of July in the Tuscaloosa County. } year one thousand eight hundred and thirty three personally appeared in open County Court for the county aforesaid before the Hon- =able Marmaduke Williams Judge of the said court Joseph Bardin a resident of the said County of Tuscaloosa and state aforesaid aged seventy three years this the third of this July, who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832 - That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated - That he turned out as a volunteer in the United States service in the early part of the Revolutionary war from the County of Rutherford in the State of North Carolina the year (not now remembered) but that it was the same year ^ and about the time of Saratoga's defeat, an event of some notoriety in the history of the Revolution - That he served in the Company commanded by Hugh Beatty, in the Battalion commanded by Richard Singleton in the Regiment commanded by Colonel William Porter - That he continued in the said service under the officers aforesaid in active service against the Indians ^ and Tories for the space eight months at least, that is from the last of the month of February until the last of the month of October following, and until he was furloughed to go home; and there to await further orders by his officers when his services might again be wanted; but on account of the dispersion of the Indians he was soon again called into service - That during the time of his service his headquarters were at White Oak fort at Capshaw's Mill in Rutherford County North Carolina from which he and his associates in arms ranged the whole country round about in quest of the Indian Enemy. In addition to the services above detailed, he served an expedition against the Indians as a Volunteer Ranger on the under the command of Capt William Smith. The Petitioner was now engaged in

any actual Battle, the the enemy would never be brought into action - but retreat before them as they advanced upon them. That the furlough granted to him referred to above, although presented by him for forty years, has been lost or mislaid - and from the the length of time that has elapsed since the performance of his service, his comrades in arms are all dead as he believes, that he has no documentary evidence, nor any discharge in writing that he knows of, having lost it, if he ever had any, and that he knows of no person whose testimony he could procure, who can testify to his service. He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of the in agency of any state.
Joseph in Bardin Mark
Sworn to & subscribed in open court the 16 th of July AD 1833.
Attest - Moley W m Ginn Clerk
In answer to the questions required to be answered by the War Department to the first he answers.
1 st . He was born in Chatham County North Carolina in the year 1760 July the 3 rd .
2 nd He has no other record of his age except one that he has transcribed into his own Bible from his father, the latter of which is now in possession of a relation in North Carolina.
3 rd He was living in Rutherford County of North Carolina until about sixteen years since, he lived in the above mentioned County and state and then removed to the County of Anderson East Tennessee and there in about a year to Franklin County West Tennessee and after having there resided four years he came to Lauderdale County our since when he has ever since lived.
4 th He was a volunteer
5 th He thinks in his general statement that perhaps he has been full enough, but he adds, that he was acquainted personally with Generals Sumpter and Marion, whilst he was in service.

6 th If he ever received a written discharge he does not neglect it, unless a furlough should be so considered; one of which he ever did receive but which is now lost.
7 th He gives the names of James Holloway and James Martin both clergy men, and his own brother Elijah Hardin all of whom he believes will testify to their belief that he was a revolutionary soldier, and his character for veracity.
James Holloway in kind
We James Holloway and James Martin, clergy men, the former residing in the County of Fayette though in the neighborhood of the applicant and the latter in the County of Linn and Elijah Hardin residing in the County of Linn hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Joseph Hardin, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, that we believe him to be 73 years of age this July, that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood in which he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution; and that we concur in that opinion. James Holloway James Martin Elijah Hardin Sworn to & subscribed in open court the 18 th July 1833 Attest Moses McGuire clerk
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter and after having put the interrogatories presented by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary soldier; and so far as he states, and the Court further certifies that it appears to them that James Holloway, and James Martin are clergy men who have signed the preceding certificate, resident the former in Fayette County, the latter in Linn County, and that Elijah Hardin who has also signed the same is a resident

in the county of Tuscaloosa and is a credible person and that their statement is entitled to credit.
July 16 1833
M. D. Williams Judge of the County Court of Tuscaloosa
I Moses McGuire clerk of the court of the county of Tuscaloosa do hereby certify that the foregoing con- tains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of Joseph Wardin for a Pension.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this the 16th day of July 1833.
Moses McGuire Clerk
Joseph Wardin
Application
for
Pension
26 908

February 9, 1934
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Joseph Hardin-S.13322 BA-J/AWP
Mary P. Bingham Angleton Texas
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Joseph Hardin of North Carolina.
The data furnished herein were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S. 13322, based upon the Revolutionary War service of Joseph Hardin.
He was born July 3, 1760 in Chatham County, North Carolina, names of parents not given.
While residing in Rutherford County, North Carolina, Joseph Hardin enlisted in February "about the time of Terleton's Defeat" and served eight months as private in Captain Hugh Beaty's company, Colonel William Porter's North Carolina regiment. He also served as a ranger under Captain William Smith in an expedition against the Indians, length of this service not stated.
He moved about 1817 to Anderson County, Tennessee and in about one year moved to Franklin County, Tennessee, where he lived four years and then moved to Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. He was allowed pension on his application executed, July 16, 1833, then a resident of said Tuscaloosa County.
Elijah Hardin brother of the soldier, Joseph Hardin, was a resident of Tuscaloosa County, Alabama in 1833. There are no further data in this claim con-

cerning the family of Joseph Hardin.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name and address to whom sent and possibly the date of death of this pensioner, you should apply to the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, Washington, D. C., citing the following data-
Joseph Hardin Certificate No. 22416 Issued October 29, 1833 Rate $26.66 per annum Commenced March 4, 1831 Act of June 7, 1832 Alabama Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

26.908
TO BUREAU
Ala. — J. L. Carards Mail S Commisioner of Pensions Washington City

Tuscaloosa July 15 th 1833.
Sir Enclosed I send you the application of South Hardin. The information of the action upon it may be addressed to me.
Yours respectfully
Ed. O'Brady
N. B. Some applications amended have been sent by me - so long ago, that I fear they have been mislaid. E. S.
J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions

216. 908 22.416
Joseph Hardin Alabama
Adv 8. Months
$ 216. 116 5-1-32 27
E Shortridge Tuscaloosa Alabama

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.
Statement, showing the Service of
Table with 6 columns: Period when the service was rendered, Duration of the claimant's service (Years, Months, Days), 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.
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. E. 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 the 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 affix 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 (j) are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule 1d. 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.

October 14, 1932.
Mrs. G. I. Vaughn Gilbert Arizona.
BA-J/ANT/ILL Joseph Hardin S. 13322
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter of September 30, 1932, with further information relative to Colonel Joseph Hardin and his sons, John and Joseph, soldiers of the Revolutionary War.
A search of the Revolutionary War records of this office fails to show claims for pension or bounty land on file based upon service of Colonel Joseph Hardin or his son, John, who was killed in 1788.
You are furnished herewith the record of the only soldier named Joseph Hardin, under any spelling of that surname, found on the Revolutionary War records of this office, from claim S. 13322.
in feu. cl-S. 13322, based upon his serv. in that war. as shown in the papers on file
Joseph Hardin was born July 3, 1760 in Chatham County, North Carolina, names of his parents not stated.
While residing in Rutherford County, North Carolina, he enlisted in February, 1781 and served eight months as private in Captain Hugh Beaty's Company, Colonel William Porter's North Carolina Regiment. He also served as a ranger under Captain William Smith in an Indian Expedition, dates not stated.
He was allowed pension on his application executed July 16, 1833, while a resident of Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.
It is not stated that the soldier was married.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name of the person paid and possibly the date of death of the above

named pensioner, you should apply to The Records Division, General Accounting Office, this city, citing all of the following:
Joseph Hardin Certificate # 22416 Issued October 29, 1833 Rate $26.66 per annum Commenced March 4, 1831 Act of June 7, 1832. Alabama Agency.
The land to which you refer was probably granted by the state of North Carolina.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Assistant to Administrator.

and 1812 War Section.
March 25, 1926.
Mrs. John L. Neely Franklin, Box 85, Tenn.
Madam:
I have to advise you that you were furnished October 11, 1924, the history of the only Joseph Hardin (all spellings of that name searched) found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau.
You were informed also at this time that it was not stated whether soldier was married.
There is no further data in said records relative to Joseph Hardin, and no data as to whether he left a widow, no such person having applied for pension, on account of his services.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

and 1812 Section.
Ans
October 11, 1934.
Mrs. J. L. Neely, Franklin, Tenn.
Madam;
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 13322, it appears that Joseph Hardin was born July 3, 1760 in Chatham County, North Carolina.
While residing in Rutherford County, North Carolina, he enlisted in February 1781 and served eight months as a private in Captain Hugh Beaty's Company, Colonel William Porter's North Carolina Regiment.
He also served as a Ranger, under Captain William Smith in an Indian Expedition, dates not stated.
He was allowed pension on his application executed July 16, 1833, while a resident of Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.
It is not stated whether soldier was married.
The above noted Joseph Hardin (all spellings searched) is the only soldier by that name found on the Revolutionary

War records of this Bureau.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name of person paid and possibly the date of death, of the Revolutionary War pensioner, Joseph Hardin, S. 13322, you should apply to the Pension Section, Civil Division, General Accounting Office, 1800 E St. N. W. Washington, D. C., citing all of the following data- Joseph Hardin, certificate No. 23416, issued October 29, 1833, rate $26.66 per annum, commenced March 4, 1831, Act of June 7, 1832, Alabama Agency.
For information relative to land that may have been granted by the state of North Carolina, you should consult the state archives at Raleigh, North Carolina.
In order to make a proper search of the War of 1812 records of this Bureau for a soldier named James Hardin, you should furnish as much as possible of the following data- approximate dates of birth and death, places of residence at enlistment and after service , given name of widow.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

S. 13022
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 Joseph Hardin a soldier 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.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Feb 1781 8 mos Priv Hugh Beaty Wm Porter N C   ✓ ✓ Ranger Wm Smith in an Indian Expedition        
Battles engaged in, none stated
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Rutherford Co. N.C.
Date of application for pension, July 16, 1833. His claim was al
Residence at date of application, Tuscaloosa Co. Ala.
Age at date of application, b. July 3, 1760 in Chatham Co. N.C.
Remarks: After the Rev. he lived in Rutherford Co. N.C. Anderson Co. East Tenn. Franklin Co. West Tenn. and Tuscaloosa Co. Ala. There is no data on file as to his family.
The above noted is the only Joseph Hardin found on the Rev. War records of this Bureau Respectfully,
Commissioner.

Angleton, Texas. Jan. 26 1934.
Bureau of Pensions. Washington D. C.
Dear Sirs:
Please send me any data you may have on Joseph Hardin or Harding res. of Tuscaloosa Co. Ala.
Private N. C. Malitia, enrolled Oct 29,
1833. Rev. Pension Roll.
Vol XIV. Sen. Doc. 5-14, 23 rd Cong. 1 st Sess. 1833-34.
Thanking you Sirs Cordially
Mary P. Bingham.

Sept. 30. 32.
Dear Sir: Here are the dates you ask for:
Col. Joseph Hardin first enlisted in Rev War - in North Carolina, found "The Lost State of Franklin" at close of war, moved to Washington county, now Green co. Tenn.
He + his two sons, John + Joseph served in Rev. War. all fought in "Battle of the Kings". Col. Joseph was granted about 8500 acres of land for his services.
Joseph 2000 acres + John 1000 acres, these land grants are recorded in the land office Nashville - Tennessee. John Hardin was killed on Lookout Mt - 1788.
Col. Joseph Hardin was born near Richmond Va. Apr 18 - 1734. He died in Knox county, Tenn (July 4 1818.) buried in graveyard of Hickory Creek Baptist church - in Knox co. He married - Jane Gibson. 1760 first child - Jane married Alexander Hardin 1784.
He was capt in Dec (Locke) battallion of Gen. Allen Jones' Brigade - He was capt of a comp. of light horse in service under Gen. Griffith Rutherford on Cherokee expedition -
He represented Fyon county in assemblies of N.C. in 1778-79 his election being overrun by the British + Tories. He fled the mts + settled at first on the waters of Lick Creek in Wash co now Green co.
II John Hardin Jr. born son of John Hardin Sr. born 1788. died - Dec 25 - 1844. married Feb 3. 1808. wife - Claudia Newman.
III John Hardin Sr - son of Col. Joseph Hardin - born Oct 1 - 1762 - (D) Sept 22 1784 married 1782 - to Betty Carter. she married Ross after he was killed. Hope this is what you need. Yrs G. I. Vaughn

VETERANS ADMINISTRATION
WASHINGTON September 20, 1932.
YOUR FILE REFERENCE:
IN REPLY REFER TO:
Mrs. G. I. Vaughn Gilbert Arizona.
BA-J/ILL
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your request for information relative to Colonel Joseph Hardin and his sons, Captains John and Joseph Hardin, soldiers of the Revolutionary War.
The data furnished by you are not sufficient to enable this office to identify the records of the particular soldiers with surname Hardin in whom you are interested, should they be on file. Kindly furnish as much as possible of the following information in regard to each of the above named soldiers and a further search will be made in your behalf: approximate dates of birth and death, places of residence at enlistment and after service and given name of widow.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Assistant to Administrator.

COURT CALENDAR
Williamson County
First Monday in January
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Lewis County
First Monday in February
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Cheatham County
Third Monday in February
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Hickman County
First Monday in March
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Second Monday in December
Perry County
Third Monday in March
Third Monday in July
First Monday in November
JOHN L. NEELY ATTORNEY GENERAL SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
FRANKLIN, TENNESSEE
2/11/26
Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
Please send me a copy of the pension claim of the widow of Joseph Hardin for services in the Revolutionary war.
Thanking you for the courtesy, I am,
Very respectfully
Mrs Jno L Neely Mrs Jno L Neely. Box 85 Franklin, Tennessee.

COURT CALENDAR Williamson County First Monday in January First Monday in April First Monday in September Lewis County First Monday in February First Monday in May First Monday in October Cheatham County Third Monday in February Third Monday in May Third Monday in October Hickman County First Monday in March First Monday in August Second Monday in December Perry County Third Monday in March Third Monday in July First Monday in November
JOHN L. NEELY ATTORNEY GENERAL SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT FRANKLIN, TENNESSEE
Sept. 24, 1927
Commission Pension:-
Please furnish me revolutionary war  record of
Col. Joseph Hardin
He held Land Grant no. 5-8, from North Carolina. I would like a copy of the warrant for said grant, as well a dates of his birth and death.
also the record of
James Hardin , more info asked who served in the war of 1812, with Jackson
Very sincerely
Mrs. John L. Neely Franklin
Box 85
Tenn

Rev. M. H. Monroe Ga.
5- 24- 1920
Commissioner of Pensions.
Dear Sir,
Washington D.C.
send S 13322 I say the only one he was in Tenn. for a while
Please send me the record of one Col Joseph Hardin who was in the Revolutionary War. for which service he was given a Grant of Land (2000 acres) in Tennessee: Hardin county. he surveyed the grant of land about the year of 1815. The county was named for him. I have no other means to seek the information and will esteem it a great favor if you will furnish me the request I ask for.
Yours Respect.
Mrs. M. P. Royal.

1920 June 16. History to Mrs. Mr P. Royal. apr 1924 Oct. 18. Hist. to Mrs. J. L. Neely also adv. how to obtain date of last pay etc. 1926 Mar. 25. letter to Mrs. J. L. Neely 1932 Oct. 14. Hist. to Mrs. J. L. Neely 1934 Oct. 9. Hist. to Mrs. P. Bingham
Reborn
✓ 13322  INVALID.
File No. 13322
Joseph H. Bingham  Prin. Rev. un
Act: James T. 13322
Index: Vol. 1, Page 435
[Arrangement of 1870.]