Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 31,090, William Haggard, N.C. Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
N. 6 Va.
Haggard, William
S. 31,090
CONTENTS

Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 6 th April 1838 from 4 March to 4 Sept 1838 Agent notified 30. Oct 1839.
13,533 Kentucky
William Haggard resided in the State of Kentucky who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Hubbard of the P.A. commanded by Col. Ramsay in the North Carolina line for 12 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 40 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 16 day of May 1833 and Lyttle Allen W.P. Fletcher Lancaster
Arrears to the 4th of March 80.00 Sem-ant. allowance ending Sept 20.00 $100.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Daniel Boyd Clerk, Book 6 Vol. 7 Page 12

1 State of Ky Garrard County set
On this 20 th day of August 1832 personally appeared before the County Court of Garrard. Wm Haggard aged seventy about six and a little upwards resident of the County of Garrard who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of an act of Congress passed the 7 th June 1832.
That he entered the service of the U. States, in the then county of Orange (afterwards a part of it made Corwell County) in the state of N. Carolina as a Drafted Militia man, man

in the year 1776 2 Wm Hubbard, for the term of three months. That he does not now remember the name of his Major - His first Col. was named Ramsay, 2 d Col. named Wm Moore, and Person was his General - That he was marched thro' Roan County, and several other counties in N. Carolina, and crossed the Albem River near Salisbury and the Catawba at Sherrill's Ford. That afterwards we were marched back and discharged at Hillsborough in N. Carolina, our time having expired.
That some time afterwards he volunteered in the Militia in the state of Virginia in the county of Bedford for three months and served out the time - His Capt. was Thomas Stookey, he was marched to Williamsburg, and

was attached to Genl Col Masons Command and remained until then until discharged. This last term was in the year 1777.
He was again drafted in the year 1780 for three months he believes it was that year in N.C. in the county of Orange under Capt James Wilson, he dont remember the name of his Major. He believes his Col was named Wm Moore. His General was Wm Davidson. He was marched to Salisbury from then to the Six Mile Creek, at the Camp of New Providence, and there we remained with the exception of occasional detachments to Waxhaw and perhaps a few other places, until the expiration of the term of the engagement. In the year 1782, he was again drafted in the

4 same County and State for the same period of three months - his Capt. was by the name of Frederick Hebo- His Majr by name of McCalla and they were designated to guard the Legislature of the state of St. Louis and the Genl Court at Hillsboro and was discharged by the Govr at the end of place, having served out his time faithfully.
He hereby acknowledges every claim whatever to a pension except the present - and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state or Territory.
Sworn to & subscribed in open court.
W m Haggard
We the undersigned Clerk of the County Court now in session do certify that we are acquainted with the above W m Haggard and that he has long been a Member of the Church is a man of good character & we believe he served as stated that from

M rs Haggard application for pension
Augt Cls Court 1882 Devon to V o in open Court Ford L. H. attached C.R.

he is reputed and believed to have been a soldier of the Revolution and that we fully concur in that opinion
Thos. Kennedy Daniel Barnum Wm Woods
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 applicant was a soldier of the Revolution and served as he states and they further certify that Thomas Kennedy, Daniel Barnum and William Woods are residents of Garrard County and justices of the County Court now in session and that their statement is entitled to full credit. They also certify from their own knowledge of the applicant's character & they have no doubt that he served as he states
I James H. Fletcher Clerk of the Court of Garrard County do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the Court in the matter of the application of Mrs. Haggard
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of my Office this 20 th day of August 1832 and 57 th Year of American Independence
James H. Fletcher Clerk

M rs Wiggard
application for pension
18479
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On the 15 th day of October, 1832. the afo d William Haggard came into Open Court at being County Court held for Garrard County. and again made Oath to the foregoing affidavit statement, the only amendment in the same being the addition of the following words. in the 38 th line. "For three months."
And the said Justices viz. Thomas Kennedy Daniel Chanion and William Woods. being three of the Justices of the peace, in part composing the afo d Court. were again qualified and made the same statement. as in the former certificate hereto annexed & which was made at the August Court. 1832. on the 20 th day.
State of Kentucky Garrard County
I James M. Fletcher Clerk of the Court of Garrard County. do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the Original and amending proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of William Haggard for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of my Office this 26 th day of Octo r 1832 and 57 th year of American Independence.
James M. Fletcher Clerk

information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
William Haggard S.F. 31090
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     cut in Orange Co. (Palm Springs) 1776 3 mos. Pvt. Wm Hubbard Ramsey N. C.   Vol in X 1777 3 mos. Thomas Dooley Moore "   Orange Co 1780 3 mos. James Wilson Mason Va   " 1782 3 mos. Fredrick Debo Major McCalla N. C.  
Battles engaged in, ✓
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Coastal area N.C. where he was raised afterwards Vol. in Bedford Co. Va.
Date of application for pension, Aug. 20, 1832 ✓ His ch. was al.
Residence at date of application, General Lee, Ky
Age at date of application, over 70 yrs. Dates of birth and death not stated.
Remarks: There is no data on file as to family

Lancaster Pa May 6 th
Will
James L. Edward
Pension Commissioner
Washington City Ky

Leicester Ky.
Sir.
I enclose you the application of Mrs Haggard for a Pension - The papers have been once before you and are now amended according to the instructions. Will you have them attached to soon as your convenience will allow you & let me the result.
Yours sincerely R. B. Letcher

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section.
January 1, 1928.
Ethel C. Burk, 204 Alta Vista, Waterloo, Iowa.
Madam:
I have to advise you, that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 31090, it appears that William Haggard was raised in Caswell County, North Carolina. Date and place of birth not stated.
He entered the service in Orange County, North Carolina, (that part of the county which was later in Caswell County) in 1776 and served three months, as a private, in Captain William Hether's Company, under Colonels Hether and William Moore in the North Carolina Militia. He enlisted in Bedford County, Virginia, in 1777 and served three months, as a private, in Captain Thomas Dooley's Company, under Colonel Mason in the Virginia Militia. He enlisted in Orange County, North Carolina, in 1780 and served three months as a private in Captain James Wilson's Company, under Colonel William Moore in the North Carolina Militia. He enlisted in Orange County, North Carolina, in 1782 and served three months as a private in Captain Frederick Debo's Company, under Major McCalla in the North Carolina Militia.

He was allowed pension, on his application executed August 20, 1832, while living in Garrard County, Kentucky, aged about seventy-six years.
There is no data on file as to his family.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT. Commissioner..

furnish this record to Dr. A. N. McGehee.
1949 Baltimore & N. W.
July
Jan. 30, 1926
personal request by telephone

MARY MELROSE CHAPTER DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION WATERLOO, IOWA
Decemoer 26, 1925.
Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
Will you be so kind as to send me the military record of William Haggard, born August 7, 1753; died July 23, 1852?
I would also like to know his place of residence during the Revolutionary War and any other data or information concerning him or his relatives which might be helpful in establishing proof for his descendents who are interested and desirous of becoming Daughters of The American Revolution.
Thanking you kindly for your trouble.
Sincerely,
Zathor C. Burk, Reg- 204 Alta Vista,

A
2027 Columbia road Washington D.C. 13 Nov. 1896
Commissioner of Pensions
Sir:-
Will you kindly send me any information you have regarding William Haggard of Caldwell co. N. Carolina, who served eight years in the Revolution and received a pension.
I shall be indebted for any item regarding Haggards of N. Carolina.
Yours truly
Anita Newcomb McGee, M.D.

633-E-10 th St., York, Nebr., Aug. 30, 1913.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir: -
Kindly send me the Military Record of William Haggard, a Revol- utionary Soldier from Virginia.
Yours respectfully, Miss Edith Haggard.

Tombstone, Arizona,
May 10. 1911.
Dear Sir: Will you please send me the record of service in the Revolutionary War as shown by the pension Rolls of Kentucky, of my ancestor, William Haggard ?
Thanking you in advance for the favor, I enclose stamp for reply.
Yours truly,
Mrs. W. M. Anderson, Tombstone,
Arizona.
Box 181.
MAY 15 1911
No stamp

REPO
The Dalles, Oregon Feb. 16 - 1911.
Commissioner of Pensions - Washington, D.C.
Please
give me data in regard to a William Haggard - Revolutionary pensioner, whom it is said, drew a pension for the last 20 yrs of his life, and that he died near Lancaster, Grant Co. Ky. on the 23 rd of July 1852, at 98 yrs, 11 mos, and 16 days.
Please give name of wife, and Revolutionary service -
I am a descendant -
(Mrs) Ethel Osburn Curtis - 222 W. 10 th St -

PRESIDENT HON. DAVID CHARLES MOTT, MARENGO
FIRST VICE PRESIDENT ELMER MARSTON WENTWORTH, ESQ STATE CENTER
SECOND VICE PRESIDENT REV. EZRA BUTLER NEWCOMB, D. D. KEOKUK
TREASURER LEO EUGENE STEVENS, ESQ DES MOINES
IOWA SOCIETY
SECRETARY CAPT. ELBRIDGE DREW HADLEY DES MOINES
REGISTRAR-HISTORIAN DR. EDWARD HAMLIN HAZEN DES MOINES
CHAPLAIN REV. JAMES PERKINS BURLING DES MOINES
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE PRESIDENT MOTT, SECRETARY HADLEY AND HENRY BROWN HAWLEY, ESQ DES MOINES
Sons of the American Revolution OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
DES MOINES, IOWA.
Nov. 12, 1910.
To the Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Sir: On behalf of Dr. Alfred M. Haggard of Drake University, this city, who wishes to establish the fact of the service of his ancestor, in the Revolutionary War, I write to request that you will make and forward statement of the services of William Haggard in the war of the Revolution, to enable Dr. Haggard to join this society.
It is stated in a family history of the Haggards that he was born in Albemarle county, Virginia, and after marriage settled in Tazewell county, N. C. and from there moved to Kentucky and settled in Garrard county near Lancaster, in 1794 and died there July 23, 1852, aged 98 years and more.
It is also stated that he served three campaigns in the Rev. War and for the last 20 years of his life received a pension from the government.
Trusting that I may receive this statement soon, I am
Respectfully Yours,
Elbridge S. Hadley Secretary.

31 090 Rev  INVALID.
File No. 31,090
Will in Haggard Rev Rev War
Act: June 1 st 88"
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 172
[Arrangement of 1870.]
Nov 20 96 E. O. by Miller 1910 Nov. 22 First to Capt. Elbridge D. Hadley. V.P.M. 1911 May 19 First to Mrs. W. M. Anderson. V.P.M. 1913 Sept 9. First to Miss Edith Haggard. M.13H- 1921 Feb. 28 First to Ethel G. Curtis 1926 Feb. 1. First to J. C. Duncan 1926 Feb. 1. First to D. A. McCall

W m Haggard Kentucky
from 1776 private 11 years $400
June 7, 1832
For R.P. Fletcher Lancaster Ky

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of William Haggard which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal?

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service ? No
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it ? No
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had ?
Living Witnesses.
XIV. † If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service?
If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses? No
Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct?
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service ?
XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct ?
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily ? And, if not, which of them is not so answered ?
1. 2. 3
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words: "Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeh and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades; For _____ year _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____ For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension.

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must in every case be clearly shewn under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.

Commonwealth of Kentucky Madison County Set This day Personally appeared before me John Broadhead Justice of the peace for the county aforesaid Isaac Lainhart and made Oath that he knows that William Haggard went out under Capt. Thos. Booey from the State of Virginia Bedford County and served a term of duty as a Militia man at the same time that the the said Isaac Lainhart did which he believes was in the year 1777 in the army of the United States fighting for liberty against Great Britain and also that the the said Isaac Lainhart is seventy seven years old. Given under my hand this 9 th day of October 1832 — John Broadhead J.P. U.S.
Richard Oldham, a resident of Madison county, state of Kentucky, aged 70 years, states that he is personally acquainted with William Haggard, a resident of Giles county, in the state aforesaid, and has been acquainted with him for at least sixty years. He states he served a term of three months with said Haggard in the year 1780. He then heard Haggard speak of a term of duty he served previously in the year 1778 as well he now re- collects under Capt. Wm. Hubbard. He further states that himself and Haggard were raised in Roswell county, North Carolina, and within about three or four miles of each other, and resided in the same county at the time they entered the service. He states that he understood that Haggard was called out by the Governor of North Carolina about 1782 to guard the Legislature and Gene- ral court whilst in session. This informa-

other, and resided in the same county at the time they entered the service. He states that he understood that Haggard was called out by the Governor of North Carolina about 1782 to guard the Legislature and Gen- eral court whilst in session. This infor- mation he received about that time, and he presumes it true. He has always known Hag- gard well - he is now a minister of the Gospel and a man of excellent character. Sworn to, and subscribed, this 12 th day of October 1832.
Rich d Oldham
State of Kentucky } Madison county } ss.
I Joseph Turner, a justice of the peace for the county aforesaid, do certify that Richard Oldham, a resident of said county, this day personally appeared before me and subscribed and made oath that the above statement or affidavit of the services of William Haggard is true. Given under my hand this 12 th Oct 1832 Joseph Turner, J.P. M.C.

State of Kentucky Madison County
I David Irvine clerk of the court for the county aforesaid do hereby certify that John Broad- dus Esqr. before whom the within Deposition or affidavit of Isaac Lane was taken is an acting Justice of the peace & one of the Justices of the Madison County Court. & also that Joseph Turner before whom the within Deposition or affidavit of Richard Oldham was taken is also an acting Justice of the peace for said county & also one of the Justices of the Madison County Court. - And I further certify that the signa- tures of John Broaddus & Joseph Turner thereto are genuine.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office this 12th Day of October A.D. 1832
David Irvine clerk
State of Kentucky } Madison County } att.
I Joseph Turner, a Justice of the Peace in and for the county aforesaid do certify that I am per- sonally acquainted with Isaac Rainheart and Rich- ard Oldham (who have testified to the services services of William Haggard in the army of the Revolution Revolution) they are both cre- dible persons, and their statements are are entitled to cre- dit. Given under my hand this 29th day of April, 1833
Joseph Turner J.P.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
October 22 d , 1839.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," William Haggard, — a Pensioner on the Roll of the Kentucky Agency, at the rate of forty Dollars and Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of March, 1838, to the 4 th Sept. 1838,
Respectfully, yours,
Wilson B. Purdie Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Haggerty, Patrick GRADE Private LINE Virginia
WARRANT NUMBER 12229 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED May 2, 1794 To — not shown —
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.