Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 19,554, Willis Gray, N.C.

SERVICE
NUMBER
NC
Gray, Willis Elizabeth
N. 19,554
CONTENTS

5.374 Carolina 1 h Gray, dec'd. Willis, Gray
in the State of _____ who was a private in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the _____ commanded by _____ in the Revolution, time for 15 Mos. & 5 days.
Inscribed on the Roll of Payetteville at the rate of 50 Dollars 55 Cts per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1831, and end 13 th February, 1849.
Certificate of Pension issued the 25 th day of April 1857 and sent to
W. B. Ames. Semi-annual allowance ending Present.
Revolutionary Claim. Act July 4, 1836, Section the
Act July 4, 1836, Section the J. V. Getty Clerk, Vol. 1, Page 116

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the 3 rd Section of the act of Congress of the 4 th July - 1836.
State of North Carolina } Johnston County }
On the 14 th day of Sept 1843 personally appeared before the subscribed one of the Justices of the peace in and for said County Elizabeth Gray resident of Johnston County aged 84 years who being first duly sworn according to law doth upon her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the 3 rd Section of the act of Congress Passed the 4 th July 1836 That she is the widow of Willis Gray De d who was a soldier of the war of the revolution that her husband the aforesaid Willis Gray enlisted in the army of the revolution in the year 1780 and served 18 months under Capt Griffith M c Rae that he left home in the Spring of that year and was absent the time above mentioned as some of her neighbours who are now living can well recollect and testify and that he was in the Army and served as he stated she has no doubt whatever. She further declares she was legally married in Johnston County to her husband the said

Willis Gray deceased in month of April 17 74 by the Rev d Reuben Hays who was a Minister of the gospel that her maiden name was Elizabeth Odum and that she resided at that time and has ever since in Johnston County - That she has no record of her marriage nor the ages of her children nor does she believe any was ever made. that her husband the aforesaid Willis Gray died in Johnston County on the 4 th day of Oct. 1830 aged 89 years - and that she has remained a widow ever since as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereunto afforded
Elizabeth Gray
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me
J. G. Gulliford

Revolutionary War Elizabeth Gray widow Willis Gray North Carolina
Suspended act. July 4, 1836,
Filed 24 Feb. 1837 by F. E. Hassler Washington
Ms. B. 1. 6 v. 10 p. 10
July 25/37

POWER OF ATTORNEY
For ascertaining whether any increase or arrears of Pension are due the Widow or heirs of Revolutionary Pensioners, &c.*
STATE OF North Carolina
COUNTY OF Johnston
John P. Cook
a Justice of the Peace
Be it known that before me
personally appeared
Jasiah Gray
aged 49
years, who being duly cautioned and
then sworn in due form of law, states that he
is the son
of Willis Gray
who was a revolutionary soldier
in the State of North Carolina
and that he died on the
day of
18
and that his mother, named
Elizabeth Gray
died on the
13th
day of
February 1849
and that they were
married on the
day of
in the year 17
and that they were residents of Johnston
in the State of North Carolina
and that they resided there
60
years, and that
resides in
and that furthermore
BY THESE
PRESENTS , constitutes, appoints, and fully empowers and authorizes, irrevocably and with powers of substitution, F. E. HASSLER, of Washington city, D. C., as my true and lawful Attorney for him and in his name and stead, to examine into, to prosecute, to demand, and to receive from the U. S. Government and State officers my rights in all and in any manner of claim for increase or arrears of Pension or Land that may be due me as son of Elizabeth Gray who died leaving the same undrawn, as in right of law he may be entitled.
In witness whereof,
I
has on this
first
day
February 1853
1853
hereunto signed my name, and affixed my seal.
Josiah Gray
Witness: Henderson Wood
Witness: James Wood
Signed, sealed, acknowledged, and sworn to before me; and I further certify, that Jasiah Gray has always by the community been known as the son of Willis & Elizabeth Gray
Dated on this
day of
February
1853.
John P. Cook J. P.
STATE of North Carolina
COUNTY of Johnston
to wit:
I hereby certify, That
John P. Cook
Esq.,
before whom the foregoing affidavits and acknowledgment were made, and who has thereunto subscribed his name, was at the time of so doing, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, duly commissioned and sworn, and that his signature above written is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of
Johnston
County Court, this
first
day of
Feby
one thousand eight
hundred and fifty three
John H. Pendley Clerk.
* If a Widow applies, state "the date of marriage, and date of death of her husband."
† State under what act pensioned, or when pension commenced, if a pensioner—and amount of pension.

State of North Carolina Robeson County
At a Court held in the Court house in Smithfield in the County aforesaid On the 20 th day of April 1837 One thousand eight hundred and fifty seven it was proven to the Satisfaction of said Court by the Testimony of William Ralff and John B Johnson Two unsworn and disinterested and Respectable Citizens of said County that Elizabeth Gray was the widow of Willis Gray who was a Soldier in the war of the Rebellion and that his said husband Willis Gray died on the 12 th day of October 1830 On the fourth day of October One thousand eight hundred and thirty and that she the said Elizabeth lived his widow until the Thirteenth day of February One thousand eight hundred and forty nine (1849) when she died leaving the following named Children her Surviving and who are now Living William, Charity, Winney Rutha, Isaiah, Willis Jr and Betty and further

Also I certify that Isaiah Gray has been appointed Administrator of his Mother Elizabeth Gray and has given bond in the sum of two thousand dollars with two good and sufficient sureties to said Court.
Given under my hand and the seal of my office and said Court at Smithfield this 20 th day of April 1837 J. H. Kennedy clk

Elizabeth Bay nr. of Niles N.C.
Niles
G. G. Smith Dunbar

State of North Carolina Soberton County
On this 18 th day of February 1857 personally appeared before me the undersigned a Justice of the Peace for said County Henry Vance a resident of said County aged 94 years and after having been duly sworn according to law
I testify that he was at the Marriage of Willis Gray to Elizabeth Adam I was a boy my Mother lived near them and was invited and I went with the rest of the family I Recollect hearing Willis Gray say he was going in the Civil War to get money to pay for a piece of land that he had but he went off in the War and didn't find it six years after his Marriage I know he was married by Rev. Rubeus Hays he was a Baptist preacher for many years before and after the Revolution I am in the Baptist Church and have been for many years old Willis Gray has three sons William is about 81 years old Isaiah & Willis for he had four daughters I know the family well ever since I know my thing

the old man Willis Grays younger children has the children grown up old Willis and Elizabeth lived together as man & wife until his death some few years since old Elizabeth his widow was a mid wife and went to a great many women when they had their children
Henry Stone
Sworn to and subscribed on the day & year above Written Nedham Bryan Bk
State of North Carolina Cobbs Creek County
I hereby certify I am personally acquainted with Henry Stone he is a aged and respectable man and his statement may be relied upon as true and correct
Given under my hand this 18 th day of February 1857 Nedham Bryan Bk

State of North Carolina }
Johnston County } I John H Kennedy clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the County of Johnston aforesaid do hereby certify that Nedham Ingram whose name appears to the foregoing Certificate was at the time of the date thereof an acting Justice of the Peace duly Commissioned and Sworn and that his signature thereto is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the Seal of said Court at office in Smithfield the 9 th day of March 1857
J. H. Kennedy clk

July 8 1844 Elizabeth Gray NC North Carolina Adop't of Elizabeth Gray
H. Randolph -

State of North Carolina
Office of Secretary of State
I William Hill Secretary of State in and for the State of North Carolina, do hereby certify, that it appears from a Book of settlements of the accounts of the Officers and soldiers of the Continental line of this State in the revolutionary war, that Willis Gray a soldier in said line was allowed the sum of Forty pounds ten shillings and four pence (£40.10.4) for his services in said line, by a Board of commissioners which sat at Halifax in 1784 & 85.
Given under my hand this 7 th day of May 1844
W m Hill Secretary of State
$101.25/£40.10.4 15 mo 5 days

Mrs Gray makes her declaration in 1843 and states that she was married to William Gray in the month of April 1774 by the Rev Reuben Hays who was a Minister of the Gospel. That her husband entered the house in 1840 in 1780
William Rotting, teacher, to the same fact. Rev Richard Pankhurst, Samuel Crockett
Mrs Gally, an old and respected lady and a friend of mine acquainted with William and Elizabeth Gray, age their children William Gray born oldest son is now living and is about 79 years old - their second son Joseph lives in about 3 miles of Millers and is about the age of my daughter Gally, who is 79 years old
Mrs Ballou says she is 88 years old knows that the oldest son William is about 79 or 80 years old knows the fact to her son James, age 41, one hand close together
Mrs Gray makes her 81 years old Her Mother Will was 80

William Gray believes that he is about 80 or 81 years old — Has no record of his age
Mr Hill, certifies that it appears from the Books of Settlement of accounts of the officers and soldiers of the Continental Line of this State in the Revolutionary War that William Gray a soldier in the said Line was allowed the sum of $40.00 for his services in the said Line by a Board of Commissioners, which sat at Halifax in 1784 & 85 — dated May 7 1840

Fayettville (R. E. Johnson)
Elizabeth Gray, as she was, the widow of Willis, who was a private h. b. troops
She died July 4, 1836
15 mo 5 days private $50: 55 cts per dm
On March 4, 1831,
She died July 13, 1848, when she was
To Joseph Gray, administrator he, with the aid of William Gray, Charles Gray, Winny Gray, Rutha Gray, Willis Gray & Betsey Gray, all children
G. C. Smith Herat. 3

Brief in the case of Elizabeth Gray, dead, who was the wid. of Willis. Johnston County and State of North Carolina. act July 4. 1836.
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited; (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Record evidence of fifteen months and five days' service from the books in the office of the Secretary of the State of North Carolina; and satisfactory parole proof, there being no record, that the marriage took place prior to the expiration of his service. He died Oct. 4. 1830 - she died Feb. 13. 1849. An Administrator has been appointed, and the requirements of the office complied with.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Name and residence of Agent
J. C. Ames, Esq., Present.
W. Ogden Kilby, Examining Clerk.

State of North Carolina Johnston County } 3
On the 19 th day of October 1856 personally appeared Josiah Gray a Resident of the County aforesaid before the undersigned a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid and made Oath in due form of Law that he is the son and youngest son of Willis Gray de d and Elisabeth Gray who was a Soldier in the Revolutionary war he swears from the best account he can get he is Fifty One Years Old and his brother William is about Eighty Years Old I had a sister named Charity one named Winy one named Ruthy one named Betsy and a brother named Willis all Older than me from the best Information of Old persons we have no family Record nor do I believe any ever was kept as my Father Willis Gray and my Mother Elisabeth was both unlearned persons and could neither Read nor Write nor can any of the family I can Write my name and that is all I can Write
Josiah Gray

Sworn to and Subscribed on the day and year written before me.
Dwight C. Wellons Jr
State of North Carolina } Johnston County }
I hereby certify I am personally well acquainted with Josiah Gray his Statement I think correct as I know the Family to be persons of truth and Josiah is a strict religious man and a man of good character with them under my hand. the 19 th October 1856. Dwight C. Wellons Jr

State of North Carolina Johnston County } I John H Kennedy Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the County of Johnston aforesaid do hereby certify that Dwight C. Mellom whose name appears to the foregoing certificate, was at the time of the date thereof an acting Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid duly Commissioned and sworn and that his signature thereto is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court at office in Smithfield the 25 th of October A D 1856
J. H. Kennedy Clerk

11053
Elizabeth Gray
N. C.
4 July 1836 R
Nb.
July 4. 1836
Eliz Gray
Richard Randolph
Octa. 1836

State of North Carolina Johnston County
I hereby certify I am personally acquainted with Mrs. Elizabeth Gray as above widow of Willis Gray. that she is one of the oldest persons living in this part of the country. of sound mind but from bodily infirmity she is unable to attend at the Court house of the County living at some distance from it. That she is a very respectable lady and whatsoever statement she makes may be relied upon as true I further certify I was well acquainted with her husband Willis Gray dec d who died about the time stated by Mrs. Gray that he was always esteemed and reputed a Soldier of the revolutionary war and in deed I never heard it questioned by any person who was acquainted with him
Given under my hand this 14 th day of September 1843
J. G. Gurney

State of North Carolina } On this 19 th day of September 1843 Johnston County } Personally appeared before the Subscriber a Justice of the peace in and for said County William Batten aged 86 years who being duly sworn according to law, doth upon his oath make the follow- ing affidavit.
This affiant testifies and says that he was well acquainted with Willis Gray dec d late of Johnston County who was a Soldier in the revolutionary war that he was married to Elizabeth Adams in the month of April 1774 by the Rev d Reuben Hays and they lived together as man and wife upto the 4 th day of October 1830 when Willis Gray died and Elizabeth has lived a widow ever since
This affiant has a perfect Recollection of the aforesaid Willis Gray and of his Service, marriage, and death as set forth by his widow sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written William Batten
State of North Carolina } I hereby certify I am well acquainted Johnston County } with William Batten above that he is a
Very aged and respectable citizen and a man of strict truth and veracity given under my hand and Seal this 19 th day of September 1843 William Gaffin

State of North Carolina } On this 18 th day of September 1843 Johnston County } Personally appeared before the Subscriber a Justice of the peace in and for said County Richards Pilkinton a pensioner as a Soldier of the revolu- tionary war aged 90 years who being duly sworn according to law doth upon his oath make the following affidavit
This affiant testifies and says That he was well acquainted with Willis Gray du- rate a Soldier of the revolutionary war that he served with him that he was married to Elizabeth Odan- the month of April 1774 and lived together as man and wife up to the 4 th day of October 1830. When Willis Gray died and she has lived a widow ever since
This affiant has a perfect recollection of the aforesaid Willis Gray and of his services and of his marriage and death as set forth by his widow
Given under my hand the day and
year above written
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above
Richard his Pilkinton mark
+ Mrs. pensioned for some time - 1775 & 1780.
State of North Carolina } I hereby certify I am well acquainted Johnston County } with Richards Pilkinton above that he is a very aged and respectable citizen a pensioner and a man of strict truth and veracity Given under my hand and seal this 18 th September 1843
J. G. Gully

State of North Carolina on this 28 th day of September 1843 personally appeared before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for said County Samuel Crocker aged 89 years who being first duly sworn under to law, oath upon his oath on the following affidavit
This affidavit Testifies and says that he was well acquainted with Willis Gray deceased of Johnston County who was a Soldier in the Revolutionary War that he was married to Elizabeth Odum in the month of April 1774 by the Rev. Ruler Hays and they lived to- gether as man and wife up to the 4 th day of October 1830 when Willis Gray died and Elizabeth has lived a widow ever since his death.
This affidavit has a perfect recollection of the aforesaid Willis Gray and of his marriage and death as let forth by Elizabeth his widow sworn to and subscribed on the day & year above
Written
Samuel Crocker
State of North Carolina I hereby certify I am well acquainted with Samuel Crocker that he is a very aged & respectable citizen and a man of strict truth and his statement I believe is true Given under my hand 28 th September 1843
J. G. Gully J.P.

State of North Carolina Johnston County } 3
I William Henry Guy Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions for Johnston County Certify that John B. Gully whose signature appears above was an acting Justice of the Pleas for said County at the time of signing the same and that said signature is genuine - Witness William H. Guy Clerk of our said Court at Office the 29 th of September 1843. Wm Henry Gully

Gullys Station 2nd March 1857
George C. Ames Esqr
Enclosed you will find the transcript required I got it as soon as our Clerk got able to attend to it Yours respectfully
J. H. Gullis

Gully's Store N. E. 6 Feb 1857.
Geo. Amos Esq.
Dear Sir.
Enclosed!
Send you two affidavits, and I will send the others soon.
Yours truly J. G. Gully

Washington March 31 1857 J. G. Gully Esq Dear Sir
I have at length succeeded in getting the Commissioner of Pensions to allow the Claim of old Mrs Gray. But before he issues a Certificate he requires the Certificate of the Court showing the date of Mrs G. death and the names and number of her children now living. The Certificate of the Court must be based upon the Affidavits of two respectable witnesses who have no interest in the case.

No respectable Citizen, of said County, that Elizabeth Gray was the widow of Miles Gray, who was a Justice in the Court of the Newburgh that her said husband Miles Gray died on 14 Oct 1830, that she the said Elizabeth lived his widow until 13 Feb 1849 when she did become the following named Children her surviving who are now living vizt (Here name all the children now living)
And the undersigned certifies that Sarah Gray has been appointed Administratrix of the said Elizabeth Gray and given bond with two sure and suff

Anders Street 13 th Apr 1857
Dear Friend Camp
enclosed I send you the proof required please send the Certificate as soon as possible as your know such persons is always impatient when you send it. let me know what will satisfy you for your trouble I will get by now Yours truly J. H. Gulliver Check as I did before

Washington D.C.
30 May 1833
D. G. Gulliford Esq. Gulliford's Store N. C.
Dr. Sir:
Yours of the 23 d making inquiry in the case of heirs of Willis & Elizabeth Gray, is received. On the 8 th of March last, I wrote you requesting to be furnished with proof of marriage of the parents, which has not been yet sent me. You will please procure this necessary evidence according to the mode indicated on the "notes" on the enclosed form.
Yours &c &c J. C. Hassler per GOTT

Washington, D.C.
8 th March 1853
J. G. Gully Esq. Gully's Store, N.C. Dr. Sir
In the case of Josiah Gray proof of identity is wanting. You will please procure evidence that he is the son of Willis Gray who served in the revolution. The marriage of the Father & Mother must also be proved - by record evidence if any such exists, if not, the fact must be so stated and the family bible produced; if this cannot be done, parol evidence must be had of their marriage; failing this, evidence of their having lived together as man and wife, as long time as possible; must be had, and the number and ages of their children, if they had any.
Yrs Very Respectfully F. B. Hassler for G.D.S.

Filed Sept 10/56

Hon. J. Minor Sir
Washington June 12 1856
I send herewith additional evidence in support of the Claims of Elizabeth Gray widow of Willis Gray of North Carolina act 4 July 1836.
The Certificate of the Secretary of State, Mr. Still, on file in this case shows that Willis Gray was a soldier in the Continental Line and was allowed by the Auditors of the State Dist. for his services $40.10.4. The Crumwell Certificate now presented shows that that soldier was from Johnston Co. This together with the testimony of the Rev. Mr. Withers, proving that Mrs. Gray's husband was a Revolutionary soldier and the only one by that name in that County establishes clearly his identity with that soldier.
No record evidence of the marriage can be found, but the testimony of the witnesses proves that they lived together as husband and wife more than 80 years ago which is all that can be required upon this point.
Very Respectfully Yours obedt Servt Geo. L. Ames

Washington Sept. 23 rd 1856 Hon. J. Minot Sir
I transmit herewith the Certificate of the Comptroller of North Carolina showing that Willis Gray of Johnston Co to whom Certificate of Payment of $40.5.10.24, Specie as appears on book 5 A 17, page 211 was a Continental Soldier, which furnishes evidence the proof required by your letter to me of 15 of this Month in the Case of Elizabeth Gray, widow of Willis, act 14 July 1834 as to her husband's identity.
As to the Marriage no record proof can be procured showing the date on which it took place. A number of Witnesses testify that it took place before the commencement of the war. And it is known also that they have a child now living between 79 & 80 years old. The service of Willis Gray did not commence until 1780, their oldest child must have been at that time three or four years old which is certainly sufficient to prove that the marriage of his parents took place prior to the termination of his father's service, which is all that can be required to substantiate this claim.

Very Respectfully Yours obed Servt Geo H. Ames

Washington Sept 23 rd 1856
Hon J. Minot Sir,
Enclosed you will find the Certificate of the Comptroller of North Carolina, showing that Willis Gray, to whom Certificate of payment for Military service, of $40.810.64 specie as appears in book G. No 17. page 41, "was a Continental Soldier , which furnishes clearly the proof of identity required by your letter of 15 th  Oct Feb y March in the case of Elizabeth Gray widow of Willis, of North Carolina act 4 th July 1836
With regard to the marriage An record proof showing when it took place can be found. But the testimony of several respectable witnesses, show that they have son William who is now living, is between 79 & 80 years old. This would establish the marriage prior to 1780 when Gray entered the service - And upon review of this testimony will be deemed sufficient
56 79 77 160

Washington June 12 1836
Hon J Minot Sir
Enclosed you will find additional evidence in support of the claim of Elizabeth Gray widow of Miles Gray of North Carolina, act 4 July 1836
The Certificate of the Comptroller of North Carolina, shows that Miles Gray to whom Mr Hill in his Certificate filed in this case refers belonged to Iredell County, and the testimony of the several witnesses presented shows that Mrs Grays husband was a soldier in the war of the Revolution, and the only one of that name in that County - This will I presume be sufficient to identify him as that soldier
As no record evidence can be found to establish their marriage, the testimony of several witnesses now furnished is presented to show that it took place more than 80 years ago which will bring the case under the act of 4 July 1836

Quincy Mass 18 th Sept 1835-
W. Amos Esqr
Enclosed I send you some papers which you will please to attend to and I have made a better bargain with Mr. Gray than I did with Genl. Bryan if you will get it allowed you shall have the farm and I can prove every thing required in the enclosed letters with all ease as I was raised in the same neighbourhood they had Chilmark Shall have Nathan Mann to do with Mr. Hapler provid Mr. Ezekiel Gray Yours Truly J. G. Gully Say he will not have any thing to do with Mr. Hapler & will be gains entirely by such

Attach blank Co Court Seal
Elizabeth Kenny Doom of Millic N.C. 9 May 38
G. B. Denny

POWER OF ATTORNEY.
Know all men by these presents, That I, Isiah Gray of the County of Solomon and State of North Carolina , and one of the children and legal representatives of Willie Gray a Revolutionary soldier, and Elizabeth his wife, who is now deceased, do hereby, irrevocably, constitute and appoint George C. Amis , of Washington City my true and lawful Attorney, for me, and in my name, to examine into and prosecute any claim that may be due, or found to be due, the children and legal representatives of Willie Gray and Elizabeth Gray in virtue of said Willie Gray's service in the Revolutionary war, and the several acts and resolutions of Congress relative thereto, and that might have accrued to either of the said parties, and not drawn during their lifetime, and now due to their legal representatives, and to receive the certificate of Pension, &c., when issued by the Department: I hereby confirming whatsoever my said attorney may do, or cause to be legally done, either in person or by substitution , in the prosecution of said claim, except drawing money on the said claim, I revoking any other authority I may have given to any other person or persons in the premises whatsoever.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal, this 18 th day of September , 1855.
Signed in presence of
Calvin A. Wallis
Isiah Gray
STATE OF North Carolina County of Solomon } Set.
On the 18 th day of September , in the year 1855, personally appeared before me, _____, and acknowledged the within Power of Attorney to be his act and deed.
Dwight Williams J. P.

State of North Carolina Comptroller's Office
I George W Brooks Comptroller of public accounts in and for the State aforesaid do hereby certify that it appears of record in my office among the payments made by said State to sundry persons for Military services in the Revolutionary war as follows to wit
Willis Gray of Johnston County Book G 17 Page 41 £40. 10 s. 4 d spin
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of office 28 th day of July 1836
Geo. W. Brooks Comptroller

State of North Carolina.
Comptrollers Department
I George W Brooks Comptroller of public accounts in and for the State aforesaid do hereby certify that Willis Gray of Johnston County
To whom the Certificate of payment of £40 110 ds Specie as appears on book G N o 17 Page 41 was issued was a soldier in the Continental line of this State
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed The Seal of said Office at Raleigh This the 20 th day of September 1836
Geo. W. Brooks Comptroller

Gallup Nov 27 th Oct 1856 Yrs to Amos Ely
Enclosed I send you some small proof in Mrs Gray's case the same required. I have been sick over since I recd your last with chills. I hope you will be able to get it through now as they are waiting & it is just as bad as we heard as soon as I can write as I expect you have a hard sit to deal with. Yours sincerely J. K. Kirtland

Gillely's Store 10 June 1836
George C. Ames Esq
Enclosed I send you some evidence in Willis Grays Case or his widow Elizabeth Gray and I want you to please urge the case as fast as possible the heirs have agreed to give you one fourth
Yours Respectfully J. H. Gillely

Quincy Mass 21 st Sept 1856
George L. Arnold Esqr
I received yours of the 16 th and proceeded to get the Compt r Certificate as you directed as to the other proof of Marriage it is easily procured I hope you will get it allowed without further proof if you want the proof of Marriage please let me know when procured as I have your directions which I shall follow if wanting so you mind that give any mark I just had said proof of Marriage Yours J. H. G. L.

if you can not get it allowed without further proof of Marriage it will be same trouble to obtain the proof of Marriage but I can do so if required as it is unopposed claim and founded on facts
Yours I. G. H.

Gully's Store 4 th Nov. 1856
George B Ames Esq
I enclosed you three depositions in Willis Gray's Case and am doubtful about your getting them - please write me if you have received them. I sent them to the Office on the 27 th of last month
Yours Respectfully J. H. Miller

Pension Office, Dec. 11. 1836.
Sir,
The additional testimony submitted by you in support of the claim of Elizabeth Gray, dead, who was the widow of Willis, is deemed sufficient to identify the said Willis as the soldier of the North Carolina Continental Line who was allowed $40. 10. 11 for his services therein by the Board of Commissioners which sat at Halifax in 1782 and 1783. But I am not satisfied that the case is embraced by the Act of July 4. 1836, as there is nothing in the testimony to show when the marriage with her  service commenced . Mrs. Gray, in her declaration, made in 1843, alleged that she was married in 1774, in Johnson Co. S.C. by Rev. Reuben Hays. If therefore, in default of more direct proof, it can be shown by Record Evidence that that minister was a resident of Johnson Co., and in orders at the said date, this office would not further object to the date of the marriage, but admit the case under the Act of July 4. 1836 - provided the usual certificate from a Court of Record showing when Eliz a Gray died, and the names and number of her children now living is submitted.
Geo. James Esdaile Present.
Very resp y .
Comm r .

1856
80
776
State of North Carolina
Winston County
I John H Wm. Wm. clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the County of Winston aforesaid do hereby certify that I have made diligent search for the marriage licence bond of Willie Gray to Elizabeth and cannot find any evidence of said marriage among the records of my office.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said Court at office in Smithfield the 9th day of June A.D. 1856
J.H. Wm. Wm. Clk

State of North Carolina
Robustan County
This day came Sally Hart whose name was Sally Gully the daughter of Mr & Mrs Ann Gully before me and made oath that she was well acquainted with Willis Gray and Elizabeth Gray his widow and well acquainted with William Gray their son he is about my age 81 years as we were children at the same time Old Willis & Elizabeth had four daughters Charity Minney Ruthy & Betsy and three sons William Isaiah & Willis Some of them lives near me now Isaiah who is about 51 years old is a deacon of the Baptist Church and is called a very good man by his neighbors his Father and Mother lived together for many years as man & wife and was always called man & wife I swear to before me Sally Hart D. W. L. Wilson Jr 19th October 1856

State of North Carolina Pittman County
I hereby certify I am well acquainted with Mrs Sally Haas. She is a woman of truth and her statement may be relied upon as true & correct. She is the daughter of Mrs Ann Gally a pensioner of the United States
Giving under my hand this 19 th October 1856
Dewitt C. Williams JP
State of North Carolina
Johnston County } I John H. Heneday Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the County of Johnston aforesaid do hereby certify that Dewitt C. Williams whose name appears to the foregoing Certificate was at the time of the date thereof an acting Justice of the peace in and for said County duly commissioned and sworn and that his signature thereto is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court at office in Smithfield the 25 th of October AD 1856
J. H. Heneday, Clerk

State of North Carolina Johnston County
On the 5 th day of June 1856 John Batten a Resident of said County came before Dewitt C. Williams and says he is now 88 years of age and says on oath that he was well acquainted and lived very near Willis Gray in his lifetime he kept no family Record as he could not read or write nor name of his family he served in the Re-volutionary War as there was but the one of that name in the County he had a son by the same name his Oldes Son was named William who is now about 79 or 80 years old I know by my son James age as we lived together by and some of my family married in Grays family I know very well that he is the man that served as he went of and was absent for several months his son Isaiah lives in this County as well as his son William
John Batten
Sworn to and Subscribed On the day and year above Dewitt C. Williams

State of North Carolina } Johnston County }
I hereby certify I am well acquainted with John Batten he is an aged and respected Citizen of Johnston County and his Statement may be Relid upon as true and correct.
Given under my hand and seal this 5 th day of June 1856
DeWitt H. Wellons
State of North Carolina } Johnston County }
I John H Kennedy clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the County of Johnston aforesaid do hereby certify that DeWitt H. Wellons whose name appears to the foregoing certifi- cate was at the time of the date thereof an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly Commissioned and Sworn and that his signature thereto is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the Seal of said Court at Office in Smithfield the 9 th day of June AD 1856
J. H. Kennedy Clk

Pension Office, Dec. 11, 1836.
Sir,
The additional testimony submitted by you in support of the claim of Elizabeth Gray, decd., who was the widow of Willis, is deemed sufficient to identify the said Willis as the soldier of the North Carolina Line who was allowed £40.10 s. 4 d. for his services therein by the Board of Commissioners which sat at Halifax in 1784 and 1785. But I am not satisfied that the case is embraced by the Act of July 4, 1836; for there is nothing in the testimony to show when the service, for which the above sum was allowed, was rendered — a very material fact, and which must be clearly established to enable this office to decide the question under- standingly. It may, probably, be shown by the Records in the office of the Secretary of the State of North Carolina. It should also be shown by Record proof that the Rev. Reuben Hays was in orders and a resident minister of Johnson Co. as early as 1774, at which date Mrs. Gray, in her declaration made in 1843, alleged she was married.
Geo. C. Ames, Esq. Present.
Very respf. &c. Geo. W. Fulton Comm.

Pension Office, September 15 1856.
Sir:
I have filed the certificate of the Comptroller of North Carolina, submitted as additional testimony in the case of Elizabeth Gray, widow of Willis, whose claim, under the Act of July 4 th 1836, is upon the suspended files of this Office, and you are informed that, before it can be received as conclusive as to the identity of Elizabeth's husband, the Comptroller must state whether the payment was, or was not, made to a soldier of the Continental Line. But, even if the identity is satisfactorily established, some better evidence as to the date of the marriage must be adduced to authorise the admission of the claim under the Act of July 4 th 1836. Perhaps William Gray, who, it is stated, is a son of the claimant, has a record of his age: if so, it should be sent to this Office.
I am, Respectfully Your Obs. Servt. J. Minot Commissioner
Geo. C. Ames, Esq. Present

State of North Carolina Johnston County.
On the 30 th day of January 1857 personally appeared before the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, Thomas Davis, a resident of said County. Aged 94 years, and after being duly sworn according to law Testifies that he was at the marriage of Willis Gray to Elizabeth in the year 1774. They were legally married, by the Rev Reuben Wayes. I was a small boy, but went with Father and Mother to the marriage. Reuben Wayes married me, some fifteen years afterward. Reuben Wayes Jr, the old man's son, and I married sisters. I married Jenny Roe, and he married Sally Roe. The old man Wayes, bapitized me, some years after my marriage. The old man Gray, and Elizabeth his wife, had seven children. William, their eldest son, is about 81 years of age; then Charity, then Winny, then Rutha, then Josiah, then Betsy, then Willis Jr their youngest child. And he has grand-children grown up. The old Lady Elizabeth was a member of the Church for many years, and went to a great many Women as Midwife, was with my Wife, when she had several of her Children

And I have a good many Grand Children. Old Sister Gray was sent for, far and near, as she was very Striking, until she got so old. That she declined going at all.
Thomas Davis
Sworn to, and Subscribed, the day and year above written, before me.
De Witt H. Wellons V.P.
State of North Carolina Johnston County.
I hereby certify, that I am personally acquainted with Thomas Davis, that he is an Aged and religious Man, and one of the highest respectability, and his statement may be relied upon, as true and correct.
Given under my hand & seal This 30 th day of January 1857.
De Witt H. Wellons V.P.

State of North Carolina
Johnston County } I John N Kennedy Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Sessions for the County of Johnston aforesaid do hereby certify that Dwight C Mellon whose name appears to the foregoing Certificate was at the time of the date thereof an Acting Justice of the peace for said County duly commissioned and sworn and that his signature thereto is genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said Court at Office in Smithfield the 5 th day of February AD 1857 J N Kennedy Clk

State of North Carolina Johnston County
On this 11 th day of June 1856 personally appeared before the undersigned a sister of the Pious Ann Gully a pensioner of the United States a Resident in said County aged 94 years and after being duly sworn says she was well acquainted with Willis Gray and with Elizabeth Gray and with their children William Gray their Oldest son is now living in this County he is about twenty nine years old and their son Sarah Gray lives about three miles from me now their son William is about the age of my daughter Sally who is now about 79 years old Willis Gray was the man that served in the War of the Rebellion as there was but the one of that name in Johnston County as I lived at the Court House of the County where I now live the Court House has been moved to Smithfield some years since
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above before me
Dewitt C. Williams
his Ann Gully mark

State of North Carolina Johnston County
I hereby certify I am acquainted with Mrs Ann Gully She is an Old lady of the highest Respectability and I think her Statement to be true and correct
Given under my hand and Seal this 4 th day of June 1856
Dewitt C. Mellon J.P.
State of North Carolina
Johnston County } I John H Kennedy Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the County of Johnston aforesaid do hereby certify that Dewitt C. Mellon whose name appears to the foregoing Certificate was an acting Justice of the Peace at the time of the date thereof duly Commissioned and Sworn and that his Signature thereto is genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto Subscribed my name and Affixed the Seal of Said Court at Office in Smithfield the 9 th day of June AD 1856 J.H. Kennedy Clerk

State of North Carolina Johnston County
On this 29 th day of January 1857 personally appeared before the undersigned a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid Elizabeth Wilson Aged 90 Years a resident of the County aforesaid and a Pensioner of the United States at the rates of Eighty dollars per annum under the act of the 4 th July 1836 and bears date the 23 rd December 1853 and signed by R. A. McCalland Secretary of the Interior.
Testifies and Says That she was at the marriage of Willis Gray Jr to Elizabeth Odom, they were legally married by Reuben Mayes a Preacher in the year 1774 I shall always recollect it being at Marriges when I was young My Father and Willis Gray's Father lived close together in Johnston County on Little River.
her Elizabeth Wilson mark
Sworn to and Subscribed on the day and year above
Dewitt C. Wilson Jr

State of North Carolina Johnston County
I hereby certify that Elizabeth Wilson is personally well known to me that she is an aged and very respectable lady and her statement may be relied upon as true and correct
Given under my hand This 24 th day of January 1857.
Dewitt C. Wellons Jr
State of North Carolina Johnston County
I John N Kennedy Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the County of Johnston aforesaid do hereby certify that Dewitt C Wellons W , whose name appears to the foregoing Certificate was at the time of the date thereof an Acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly commissioned and sworn & that his signature thereto is genuine In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said Court at office in Smithfield the 5 th day of February A D 1857 J N Kennedy clerk

State of North Carolina } John H Kennedy Johnson County } Clerk of the Court of the County aforesaid, do hereby certify that Josiah Gray is the Administrator of his deceased Mother, Elizabeth Gray, and has given bond in the sum of Two thousand dollars, with two good and sufficient Securities to said Court.
In testimony of which I have hereunto set my hand, and seal of Office at Smith- field. This 25 th day of February A.D. 1857.
John H Kennedy clk

Elizabeth Gray wife of Willis Gray, Johnstown Co. Pa. Claims pension act 4 July 1836 for service in the Continental line. States that her husband enlisted in the Army in 1780 and served some under Capt. Buffum in Pa. - that he left home in the Spring of the year and was absent during the time specified. - States that she was married to said Willis Gray in Johnstown Co. in the month of April 1774 - Willis Gray died 4 March April 1830 -
Mother by Rev. Reuben Hays. - Miss. Minnie William Ballou, Richard P. Patten, a Pension and some Cuckoo, writes to the mother they should give some names for believing that these persons were married in 1794 - what are the

ass of the Church
Declaration dated 14 Sept 1943
Mr Bill Campbell showing that Miller being then a member of the Pentecostal Church was allowed $40. 10 4. by the board of Commissioners at Kingsport - 821 S. David 7 May 1944

Elizabeth Gray, now Miles. John in co A.C. - Alans 18th June in the Cincinnati line - 1750
alleged marriage 1784 by Rev. Paul Hays
William Patton bishop aged 1786 to 80 years this Miles Gray was married to Elizabeth Oden in April 1774 - knows that the name and marriage of Miles Gray was as set forth by the Apostolical
Richard Pillsbury, aged 90 years. States that Miles Gray lived with him - married in 1774 - knows he was not married as a Jude
James Dicker - 89 years old states that he knew Gray and his wife that they were married in 1774
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Mrs Gray died 1829.
1801

Adm. Haley, 90 yrs old - I know that she was well acquainted with Miller & Elizabeth. I may send you the children - William King. Her oldest child is now living in this County. He is about 79 or 80 years old and their son Joseph lives about three miles from here now. Their son William is about the age of my daughter Sally. Who is now about 79 years old - there was but one William King in DeKalb Co -
John Butler 88 yrs look for to the Marriage in 1774 - there is the age of William, the oldest son by the age of his son James. William is 79 or 80 years old -

Washington March 21. 1857 Geo C Whiting Esq Sir
Herewith you will find Additional evidence in support of the Claim of Elizabeth Gray Widow of Willis Gray of North Carolina, act 4 July 1836.
In your report of 11 Decem- ber last, you state that you are not satisfied that the case is embraced by the act of 4 July 1836 as there is nothing in the testimony to show when the service of Willis Gray ended, and I suggest that I should write to Mr Hill Secy of State for evidence on this point. I did so but his records are silent in relation to it.
I think, however, that upon a careful exam- ination of all the facts in the case in connec- tion with the proof on file and that now pre- sented, you will not hesitate in coming to the conclusion that this claim is clearly established.
The service of Mr Grays husband has been admitted. He was an 18 months man of the North Carolina Line. By reference to the journals of Congress of 4 Nov 1782 Vol 4. page 102 you will find that the 18 mo draft of the State of North

Carolina were required to be retained in the public Service! In Compliance with these instructions, these drafts were retained some of them until the final ratification of Peace. Whether Gray was entrusted by these instructions, or not we have no positive proof to show, but the presumption now is that he was.
If you will examine the records of the South Carolina Line in your office you will find that there were no 18 months Men enlisted earlier, than May 1779 - there were recruits for this period 18 months raised in the fall of 1781 and summer and fall of 1782.
Claimant in her declaration swears that she was married to this Soldier in 1774, before the commencement of the War by Reuben Hays a Baptist preacher. The Baptist Church keep no record of its proceedings or at least none can be found - Nor is there any evidence in the County records to sup- -port this declaration. Diligent search in both have been made without success. But we present the unanimous testimony of some 8 or 10 witnesses proving clearly either by their own acts or that of their children, or some well remembered circumstances about which they are not liable to be mistaken that William Gray the original claimant who is now living, is

Upward of 81 years old. Which shows the marriage must have taken place at the time Mrs Gray alleges.
Now if we place Grays enlistment with the first 18th Regt Draft in May 1779, his service would continue until 1781 which is the earliest period he could have entered the service as an 18th man. It would leave a margin of some 6 or 7 years between the time of the marriage and the termination of the service of Walter Gray. Which leaves does not sufficient space of time to cover all the defects in the memory of the witnesses, when it is recollected that their statements are all based upon facts about which it is not probable that they could be mistaken.
Very Respectfully Your obed Servt Geo. L. Ames

Brief in the case of Elizabeth Gray, a widow, the widg of Mollie's Johnston — County and State of North Carolina —
act July 4 1836.
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Record evidence of fifteen months and five days service from the Record  Book , & the office of the Secretary of the State of North Carolina; and satisfactory parole proof, there being no Record, that the marriage took place prior to the expiration of her service. The
(If for increase.) after Oct. 4, 1830 - she died Feb. 13, 1848.
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Administratrix has been appointed and the requirements of the office complied with.
Name and residence of Agent
G. C. Adams, Dept.
Examining Clerk.
Geo. S. [signature]

State of North Carolina Johnston County
On the 31 st day of January 1887 personally appeared before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace for said County and after being duly sworn according to law Samuel G Smith a resident of the County aforesaid Aged 74 years
Testifies and says that many years ago he was well acquainted with Willis Gray Sr and with his wife Elizabeth, the old man died some years ago and his widow died since his death. They have three sons William the oldest is about 81 years of age Josiah and Willis Jr. They all live in this County at this time they had also several daughters I believe four Charity, Winney, Rutha and Betsy. William lived with me about the year 1871 and Josiah and Willis Jr both lived on my land about the year 1818 as I had a good deal of land and several tenants about that time the old man lived in my district when I acted as Justice of the Peace for several years and done the Sheriff's business in the years 1810 & 1811 old Willis and Elizabeth lived together as man and wife 5 or 6 years before Willis went in the Revolutionary War

S. Smith
Sworn to and subscribed before me, the day and year above written before me
Dewitt C. Williams
State of North Carolina Johnston County
I hereby certify - I am personally acquainted with Samuel G. Smith Esq. that he is aged and very respectable Gentleman that he has been for many years a strict member of the Church and I believe his statement to be true and correct.
Given under my hand & Seal This 31 st day of January 1857
Dewitt C. Williams

State of North Carolina
Johnston County
I John H Kennedy Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the County of Johnston aforesaid do hereby certify that David C Mellon whose name appears to the foregoing Certificate was at the time of the date thereof an Acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly Commissioned and sworn and that his signature thereto is genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the Seal of said Court at office in Smithfield the 9 th day of March A D 1857. J H Kennedy clk

1833
J. G. Gully Gully's Store
R Feb 4
Act 3 may call attention to Gully - tell him the care will meet Gully -

Valley Station 2 nd July 1873
To Mr. Hassler Esq.
Enclosed I send you the power of attorney of Mr. Isaiah Gray after considerable trouble and he authorizes you to fill the blanks that is left out as I when I drop his Matrimonial declaration I did not take a copy so please put in the marriage & after agreed to his declaration as the stated facts and his son does not know the time nor do I who drew his declaration if you want any certificate from the Sunday or Central at Raleigh I can get them I shall send you same more power soon.
Yours Respectfully J. H. Kelly

Washington City, D.C. Mar 29. 1857
Hon Geo. C. Whiting Commissioner of Pensions Present Sir.
In accordance with our conversation I herewith hand you a letter dated "Gulbys Store 30 Feby 1853. Signed by J G Gulby" in which was enclosed the Power of attorney filed by me in the claim of Sarah Gray for the Revolutionary Pension due his mother Elizabeth Gray widow of Willis of North Carolina Yours respectfully
J. B. Hasker

Gully's Store N.C. Sept. 30 th 1857.
Geo. G. Ames Esq. Dear Sir.
Please send on that case as soon as it is completed. as I wish to leave home for several days. as there is a man left here that owes me a large amount of money. and I wish to follow him as he has settled in Georgia. please let me hear from you soon. I shall not leave home till I hear from you. write me what bank to send you your check on. for your fees. I will send it to you in three days after I get the certificate.
Yours Very Respectfully J. G. Gully.

Gulley's Store 29 th Jan 1857
Geo. C. Ames Esq. Dear Sir.
Do not be impatient about the proof in Mrs Gray's Case. I have made the proof required. I have rode several days in this bad weather. Our Clerk has been at the point of death for several days, as soon as he recovers I will get the seals, and send the proof on to you. He has no Deputy.
Yours Respectfully J. H. Gulley.

Miles Gray and 4 and 1830

Gallies Place 7 th Apl 57
Geo W Amos Esqr.
Enclosed I send yours your letter to have you to correct it for the date of the dithy you must have made a mistake you have put the Old March since the Old March which will not do as it is not true I do not remember how it is stated in the declaration as widow please correct it and send to me by next mail I will attend to it immediately if you cannot get the certificate without it.
Yours Respectfully
J. H. Kelley
I do not want any thing just the dithy I think you have the Old Ladys Right 13 th Feby 49

Washington March 21 st 1857
Geo L Whiting Esq
Sir
Herewith you will find Additional evidence in support of the Claim of Elizabeth Gray widow of Willis Gray of North Carolina act 4 July 1836
In your report of 11 Decr last you state that you are not satisfied that this case is embraced by the act of 4 July 1836, as there is nothing in the testimony to show when Willis Grays service terminated I wrote to Mr Hill a query, to your suggestion for evidence upon this point but his records are silent in relation to it. I think however, upon a careful examination with the papers now furnished, in connection with that already on file that you will readily arrive at the conclusion that this claim is clearly made out.
Willis Gray was a 18 mo Man of the North Carolina Line, enlisted as it is alleged in 1780. By reference to the Journal of Congress of 4 Novr 1782 Vol 4 page 102. you will find that instructions were given to the Commanders of the Southern Army to retain in the public service at

was many of the late 18mo drafts of the State of North Carolina as he shall think the "Public Safety requires". In compliance with this instruction these 18mo Men were returned, some of them, until the conclusion of the war. If you will examine the records of the Continental Line of North Carolina in your Office, you will find that there were no 18 mo. Men enlisted earlier than May 1779. Now if we place any enlisted amongst the earliest of these recruits, he must have been in service to 1 st June 1781.
Mrs Gray in her declination swears that she was married to William Gray in 1774 before the commencement of the American Revolution, - by Rev Richard Hays a Baptist Minister. No record of such marriage to sustain this declination within the Church of Christ, Clerk's Office can be found. It appears that the Church did not keep a record of such matters - But we present the testimony of some 8 or 10 witnesses, who state that the marriage of these parties took place at that time, and show evidence by their own ages or that of their children that William Gray the oldest child is upwards of 80 years of age.

Now if you admit that his enlisted in the post 18mo. recruit, (May 1779). The evidence shows clearly that the Mar- ines took place about 4 or 5 years previous- ly to his entering the service.

Gulley's Store, N.C. 21 st Ap. 1857.
Geo. G. Ames, Esq.
Enclosed I send you the papers required. They were drawn up by the Deputy Clerk who does not write a very good hand.
I hope they will answer, if they will not, you will have to wait until the last of May, as Court broke last night, and will not set again until then. I expect to comply with your terms as first agreed on, as I do not forget my promise.
Yours Very Respectfully,
J. G. Gulley.

Gullsp Sta 12 th March 1857
Geo B. Ames Esq.
I recd yours of the 7 th inst and note its contents. Sally Marsh is now dead I cant take her evidence over England I send you two others and there is not a more Respectable Man in Johnson County that Samuel G Smith his Father was One of the delegates to Hillsboro 21 August 1775 his Father Samuel Smith was one of the delegates that met at Halifax 12 th November 1776 which formed the Constitution (see) Wheeler's history I send you a transcript of Jeremiah Gray's deed on his mother's estate which I suppose you have recd before now
Yours Respectfully J. H. Hasty

18th March 1979
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Monday Nov 4 1952 Pap 102 W 4
Resolved that the Commission of the Southern Army be instructed to release in the public service as many of the late 18.000 drafts of the State of North Carolina as he shall think for public safety may require and that a proportionate number of Officers shall be continued in full pay for the command of those troops while they are in the field the resolution of the 7th of August notwithstanding and that they then retire on the same principles or emoluments on which they then would have retired had not the operation of the same resolve been suspended

Gulley's Store. N.C. 4 th Ap l 1857
Geo. B. Ames Esq.
I received yours of the 31 st March yesterday, and note its contents. I was much pleased to hear of your success. I will see you well paid for your trouble, if I have to get the papers you named. it will be a week before I can get them. You must wait patiently, if it can not be finished without. Yours Respectfully, J. G. Gulley.

State of North Carolina
Schubert County
On this 24 th day of October 1856 personally appeared William Gray a Resident of the County aforesaid before the undersigned a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid and after having been duly sworn according to Law testified and says that his the Law and Oldest Child of Willis Gray and his widow Elizabeth that he is now about Eighty years Old or 81 from the best account he can get his age never was set down as his Father could not Read or write Year of the family I had four Sisters and two Brothers Sarah is about Fifty years of age and Willis about 52 or 3 Willis was named after Father there is no Record of the ages marriage or death of the family
his William Gray Mark
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above
Dwight Williams Sp

State of North Carolina Johnston County
I hereby certify I am personally acquainted with William Gray the son of Willis Gray and his widow Elizabeth Gray he is a respectable man and his statement may be relied upon as true and correct. Given under my hand this 24 th day of October 1856
Dewitt C. Mellon Esq.
State of North Carolina
Johnston County } I John H. Kennedy Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the County of Johnston aforesaid do hereby certify that Dewitt C. Mellon whose name appears to the foregoing Certificate was at the time of the date thereof an acting Justice of the peace in and for said County duly commissioned and sworn and that his signature thereto is genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at office the 25 th day of October AD 1856 J H Kennedy Clk.

Reg WIDOW, &c.
File No. 19554 Elizabeth Gray Widow of Willis Gray Min. Rev. War.
Act: July 4th 1836
Index:—Vol. 09 , Page 291
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Elizabeth Gray mo of Willis Me ad 4 July 1836
Sent Copy of Commutation Decm 21. 54
Add ardina filed
March 21 1837
Note to Gully for Court Certificate March 21. 57
renewed Club, certificate for correction Apr 14. 59
Ad d at 50. 53 & am pm 4
May 1831 to 13 th in 1849 amt to 1907 - H. M. Campbell
sign G. W. Gully
Gully, H. M.
Mar 1837

Suggestions for Col. Miles Gov
The establishment of this fact would be corroborative but would not necessarily be conclusive. I think the evidence weak on the deal of marriage. The point cannot be satisfactorily estab- lished by the parties - we don't infer it if they should ever be able to prove it it is their own business - not our fault. I mean in no way say, "I dare say." But if a certain point be established the claim will be admitted, but that to the claim would then be as concerned with reference to final action. It is not right to create a problem which another might be called upon or required to perform.

4053
Elizabeth Gray, co Mama of Willis Gray NC
Set to R. Randolph July 24 '44
" to same Act 11th 1844.
to G. C. Hester Sept. 15/56
to G. C. Hester Dec 11/56
Act 4 July 1836