Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 5296, Benjamin Harrison, N.C.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Harrison, Benjamin Charity
No. 5296
CONTENTS

51869 Georgia Charity Harrison widow of Benjamin Harrison N.C. who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Captain
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 18 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19 th day of February 52 and sent to
J. J. Ryan Present.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1818, Page 210 Vol. 3

No. 14.392.
Mrs Charity Harrison Widow of Capt Benj' Harrison
Application for Pension
Act 7 July 1838.
Georgia.
J. Bryan Present,
1838

The State of Georgia { Superior Court. } Randolph County { (April) } Spring Term 1852-53
On this the fourteenth day of April A. D. 1852 personally appeared in open court Mrs. Charity Harrison of the County and State aforesaid, aged eighty-seven years, who being duly sworn, according to Law, doth on her oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the several "Acts of Congress", heretofore passed granting (temporary) Pensions on the Widows of Revolutionary Officers. Affiant states that she is the widow of Benjamin Harrison , deceased, who was a Captain of a Company of Infantry belonging to the Continental Battalion of the State of North Carolina, in the War for American Independence. It is 122 years that her said husband was commissioned as Captain as aforesaid on the 18th day of May A. D. 1778, by Richard Caswell Governor of the State of North Carolina. That she does not know where or how long her said husband served, but from what she remembers to have heard him say before his death, she believes he was engaged a long time, & perhaps to the end of the Revolutionary War. The only documentary evidence left by her said husband at the time of his death, now in her possession, of his services in said War, is hereto attached as follows. It is a Commission as Captain from Governor

Richard Baswell, dated 19 th May 1778; 2 d an order from said Governor Baswell to her said husband as captain to muster his Company to march into service - said order bearing date 14 th day of June 1778; & 3 d a Commission as captain from Alexander Martin, Governor of North Carolina, dated the 7 th of June A.D. 1783.
She further declares that she was married to with said Benjamin Harrison, now deceased, on the 8 th day of June A.D. 1785 at her father's (James Williams) in Edgecomb County, which said by one _____ Diggs (his christian name she does not positively remember, but thinks it was Robert) a Justice of the Peace; that her spouse's name was Charity Williams; at the time of Twenty-one years old when she was married to the said Benjamin Harrison deceased . She further states that said husband died on the 14 th day of August A.D. 1811 - that she was not married to him prior to this leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the 2 d of January A.D. 1800 - that at the time above stated. She further swears that she is now a widow that she has never before made any application for a Pension.
Sworn to and subscribed before me Blest of said Court, in Open Court, on the day and year above written - It has my hand and Seal of Office this the 14 th day of April A.D. 1851.
Duncan McRae Clerk S.C.

Georgia
Randolph County } I Lott Warren Judge of the Superior Courts of the South- Western Circuits, presiding in Randolph County at April Term of 1831, do hereby certify that Mrs. Sarah Harrison the applicant for a pension, hereto, was was sworn to her statement and affirmation in open court, and Duncan was said is the Clerk of said Court and his attestation to to said application is in due form of law and entitled to full faith therein. Given under my hand and official signature this the 14th day of April 1831
Lott Warren Judge S C S W C

Whanty Harrison
Alabam new papers filed Oct 38. Aug 24-58
Ch. Clk
Joseph V. Ryan of A. B.

The State of Alabama, Before me, M. B. Wellborn, Barbour County. { a Notary Public, duly com- missioned & residing in the County & State aforesaid, personally came Charlotte Martin [wife of Robert Martin] a citizen of said State & County, who being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that the annexed leaf contains a correct copy from the original family record of Captain Benja- men Harrison deceased. That she is the daugh- ter of Captain Benjamin Harrison; and that after his death her mother, Charity Harrison, in the year A. D. 1812 or A. D. 1813 sent for a friend & neighbor to her mother, Mr. David Suhart, to come to her house and draw off the family record from the original record made in a small book - a dictionary as she now believes - The said David Suhart did come accordingly to her mother's house and copy off the original family record into the family bible, and did the writing in the pres- ence of affiant. The copy on the annexed leaf is the copy drawn off by Mr. David Suhart at the time and place stated. The same is a true & correct copy of the original record, with these exceptions, to-wit:
1- The birth and death  birth of her Sister Martha Har- rison was omitted altogether to be transcribed by Mr. Suhart; & 2- The death of her brother Matthew Harrison was erroneously stated by Mr. Suhart to have been on the 22 nd September 1801. when the 22 nd September 1801 was the date of the death of her Sister Martha , & her brother Matthew died a few months after his birth.
These mistakes, in the copy made by Mr. Suhart, affiant and her mother Charity Harrison, dis-

covered by a comparison of the copy with the original record very soon after the copy was made. Mr. Duhart afterwards promised to come to her mother's house and correct the copy in these particulars, but he failed so to do.
The record made by Mr. Duhart extends from the top of the annexed leaf down to the ink mark or line running across the sheet, and the names below that line were entered by her mother Charity Harrison, being the record of the birth of family negroes.
Affiant further states that she did with her own fingers, this day, cut out of the family bible the annexed leaf, and knows it to be the copy made by Mr. Duhart from the original record as before stated; and that the original record has been lost.
Charlotte Martin
Sworn to and subscribed before me at Eufaula , in the county & state aforesaid, this the fourth day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & fifty-one, as witness my hand and seal of office.
M. B. Wellborn Notary Public

Benjamin Harrison Son of Thomas Harrison & Mary his wife was born October 25 th 1785. and married to Celea Lawhorn 16 th December 1779 - - - - - Samuel Harrison Son of Benj. Harrison & Celea his wife was born January 17 th 1782 - - - - - Mary Harrison Daughter of the above was born April 11 th 1784 Celea Harrison my first wife departed this life August 8 th 1784 Charity Williams Daughter of James Williams & Elizabeth his wife was born February 14 th 1764. & was married to Benjamin Harrison June 8 th 1785 - - - - - Elizabeth Harrison Daughter of Benjamin Harrison & Charity his wife was born April 17 th 1786 James Harrison son of the above was born April 6 th 1787 Matthew Harrison son of the above was born May 15 th 1789 & departed this life September 22 nd 1801 - Sally Harrison Daughter of the above was born March 17 th 1791 Caly Harrison Daughter of the above was born September 2 nd 1793 Charlotte Harrison Daughter of the above was born September 7 th 1795 Dorcas Harrison Daughter of the above was born October 29 th 1802.
Henry the son of Elen Was Born December 18 th 1830
Tracy the daughter of Elen was born August 25 th 1832 Dorothy Sophia the daughter of Elen was born October 3 rd 1834

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section
AWF:MLB
July 18, 1930
Mrs. Ella H. Wimbish 1052 Washita Avenue, N. E., Atlanta, Georgia
Dear Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 5296, it appears that Benjamin Harrison (son of Thomas and Mary Harrison) was born October 25, 1755, place not stated.
He was commissioned May 19, 1778, captain of a company of foot raised in Dobbs County, North Carolina, and was commissioned June 7, 1783, captain of the Wayne Regiment, commanded by Colonel William McKinne, and served until the end of the War. He did not apply to the United States Government for pension on account of said services.
The soldier married December 16, 1779, Celia Lawhorn, who died August 8, 1784.
He married June 8, 1785 in Edgecomb County, North Carolina, Charity (daughter of James and Elizabeth Williams) who was born February 14, 1764.
Soldier died August 14, 1811.
The widow, Charity, was allowed pension on her application executed April 14, 1851, at which time she was a resident of Randolph County, Georgia.
Children by first wife:
Samuel born January 17, 1782 Mary " April 11, 1784
Children by second wife:
Elizabeth born April 17, 1786 James " April 6, 1787 Matthew " July 15, 1789, died a few months later Martha lived 11 or 12 years and died September 22, 1801

   Sally  born  March  17, 1791     Gatey  "  September  2, 1793     Charlotte  "  September  7, 1795,  married Robert Martin    Dorcas  "  October  29, 1802.    
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner

The State of Alabama } Before me M. B. Wellborn Barbour County. } a notary  Notary Public in and for said State & County, personally came Char- lotte Martin [wife of Robert Martin] of the county & State aforesaid, who being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that she is the daughter of Benjamin Harrison - now deceased - and Charity Harrison his widow, now residing in the County of Randolph and State of Georgia - That the original family record kept by her father was in a small book - (a dictionary as she has understood and believes) that shortly before his death in 1811 he purchased a large family Bible, the edition of Matthew Carey published in Philadel- phia August 19 th 1805. After his death, & in the year 1812, M c David Suhart called at the house of her mother, Charity Harrison, in the County of Lau- rens (previously called Montgomery) in the State of Georgia, and by her request copied off the origi- nal record from the small book into the large family bible. Affiant was present and saw the writing done, and the copy on the first page of this sheet is a correct copy from the record made by M c Suhart, & which she knows is in his handwriting, in the large family bible now before her. The copy made by M c Suhart is a true and correct copy from the original, with these ex- ceptions, or mistakes, which affiant & her mother observed by comparing the books: to wit:
First. M c Suhart omitted to enter the name of Martha Harrison , her birth or death. She was born next after Matthew & lived about 11 or 12 years & then died - as she now believes.
Secondly: M c Suhart, in his record, states the death of Matthew on 22 nd September 1801, when as af- fiant is informed & believes, Matthew did not live

over two months - and when the said 22nd September 1801, is the date as she is informed & believes, when Martha Martha died.
Affiant further states that she has no recollection as to what became of the small book containing the original record, and believes the same has been long since lost, as she has no recollection of seeing it since the year 1812; but believes as she has been informed that the book was sold at the sale of her Father's estate in the year 1812.
Charlotte Martin
Sworn to and subscribed before me this the 13th day of August A. D. 1857, as witness my hand and seal.
M. B. Wellborn
Notary Public

Benjamin Harrison , Son of Thomas Harrison & Mary his wife, was born October 25 th 17 88 & married to Celia Lawhorn 16 th December 1779.
Samuel Harrison , Son of Benjamin Harrison & Celia his wife, was born January 17 th 1782.
Mary Harrison , daughter of the above, was born April 11 th 1784.
Celia Harrison , my first wife, departed this life August 8 th 1784.
Charity Williams , daughter of James Williams & Elizabeth his wife, was born February 14 th 1764, & was married to
Benjamin Harrison June 8 th 1785.
Elizabeth Harrison , daughter of Benjamin Harrison & Charity his wife, was born April 14 th 1786.
James Harrison , Son of the above, was born April 6 th 1787.
Matthew Harrison , son of the above, was born July 15 th 1789 & departed this life September 22 nd 1801.
Sally Harrison , daughter of the above, was born March 17 th 1791.
Caty Harrison , daughter of the above, was born September 2 nd 1793.
Charlotte Harrison , daughter of the above, was born September 7 th 1795.
Dorcas Harrison , daughter of the above, was born October 29 th 1802.

The State of Alabama, I, M. B. Wellborn, a Notary Barbour County. { Public in for said State and County, that do hereby certify that the family record, on the preceding page of this sheet, is a true and correct copy from a family Bible shown to me by children of Charity Harrison, and from a family record therein written in the hand- writing, of a M c Duhart - as testified to by M c Charlotte Martin - The Bible - as appears from its title page - was printed and published by Matthew Carey N o 122, Market Street, Philadelphia, August 19 th 1805.
Given under my hand & Seal this 13 th day of August A. D. 1851.
M. B. Wellborn
Notary Public

The State of Alabama } Personally appeared Barbour County } before me M. B. Wellborn a Notary Public a Justice of the Peace in for said State & County, Robert Martin, fifty-eight years of age, & a citizen of said State & County, who being duly sworn, deposeth & saith, that about the year A. D. 1800 he became acquainted with Benjamin Harrison and his wife Charity Harrison of Montgomery County Georgia on the Oconee River.
That he knew the said Benjamin Harrison up to the time of his death in August A. D. 1811. At the time of his death he was about 55 or 56 years of age. His widow Charity Harrison is now living in Randolph County Georgia. Affiant has visited the family of the said Benjamin Harrison, in his life- time and knew him & his wife Charity well. They lived together as husband and wife and they raised a family of six chil- dren. He knows Charity Harrison to be his widow, and (That she is now living.)
Affiant further states that he well recollects having heard conversations of the said Benja- min Harrison had with the father of Af- fiant concerning their services in the war of the revolution, (with Great Britain) and recollects that the said Benjamin Harrison spoke of his con- nection with the army in North Carolina, and understood he was a captain in the army; and he was always called Captain down to the day of his death.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this the thirteenth day of August A. D. 1857, as wit- ness my hand & seal. Robert Martin M. B. Wellborn Notary Public

State of North Carolina
Richard Cavendish Esq: You are Commander in Chief of the said State.
To Captain Benjamin Harrison, Commanding Officer of the Detachment of Artillery taken from the Dobbs Regiment of Militia.
You are to Muster your men immediately & hold them in readiness to March to Morrow morning. You are to return me an account of the Tents which are Compleated, the Number of Tents and Axes you have received as also the Number of Firelocks and from whom.
You are to return me immediately a list of the Men belonging to your Company and Distinguish therein who are present, who are absent (the latter such as are absent are to on Furlough or otherwise). You are to examine every Man & know what Clothing he has received, such as have not received the whole you are to return me an account of what are wanting and from what Company such Men respectively were raised.
You are to forbid expressly every person from selling to the Soldiers any rum or Spirits without your leave in Writing And inform them who transgress this order that they will be most severely punished I mean both buyer & seller.

and recommend to you in the most earnest manner Not to give any order for purchasing liquor at least for twenty four that the men may get in their proper places before their March
These orders I expect you will immediately obey. The reasons which will induce you to do so are obvious and the morning after move particularly too disagreeable
Given at Kingston under my hand and Seal of the State the 11 th Day of June Anno Dom. 1778.
J. R. Pownall
Benj Harrison MC. W. 5-296

Brief in the case of Charity Harrison County and State of Georgia act 7 July 1838
Claim, ("original," or "for increase." )
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Of service, record, documentary and traditional. Of marriage, documentary.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Name and residence of Agent
J Bryan Sta. Present.
[Signature]
Examining Clerk.

Benjamin Harrison
ms 5,296 dk mc. 24
No other widow of Benjamin Harrison found on the Rev. War pens. records. Feb 24/11. J.H.

Wid. File 5296 Benjamin Harrison Capt. N. C.

STATE of NORTH CAROLINA.
To Benjamin G. Eastman  Westman Esq. Gent. Greeting.
By His Excellency Conrad
W. G. Campbell

9. 170. Georgia
Charity Harrison widow of Benjamin who was a Captain in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 480 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19 — day of Feb. 1832 and sent to
J Bryan Present
[Acts of March 3, 1843, & June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book CA Vol. 2 — Page 173

State of North Carolina
Comptroller's Office
August 2d. 1851.
I William J. Clarke, Comptroller of Public Accounts in and for the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that, it appears of record in said office as follows, to wit: in Book "I" that Benjamin Harrison was a Captain of New Levies, in the Revolutionary War; and among the payments made by said State to sundry persons, on account of military services that the following payments were made to said Benjamin Harrison to wit:
Indent or Army certificate No. 1716 dated April 26th 1783 signed by John Nichols and Archibald Murphey, Commissioners appointed by the State to settle the accounts of the Officers and Soldiers, £8 16s. (Eight pounds, sixteen shillings) specie.
Indent No. 5723, dated October 1st. 1783 signed by Alexander Melane and John Nichols, Commissioners, £2 4s. (Two pounds, four shillings) specie.
Indent No. 391 dated April 20th. 1781 signed by H. Hunt and A. Ramsey, Commissioners for One thousand and eighteen pounds, £1018.
Also Book No. 12 page 71 a payment of £2 8s. (Two pounds, eight shillings) specie.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name & affixed my seal of office the day & year above written
Wm J. Clarke Compt. r.

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No 5723 State of North Carolina Oct 1 1783 Hillsborough Auditor's Office
This is to certify that Benjamin Morrison Exhibits his claim & was allowed 100 pounds Alex. H. Bane
Four Shillings Space E 2 1/4 - B. Sanders Jr John Nichols

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N o 241 State of North Carolina
Hillsborough District Auditor's Office April
20 1781 These my Certify that Benjamin Harrison was allowed sum of One Thousand Eighteen Pounds
of British Proclamation 1000
M Hunt Ramsey

No pair to 11 no 8 Feb-16
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N o . 17716
State of North Carolina
Hillsborough District
Auditors office the 26 th day of April 1783
This may certify that Benjamin Harrison
Exhibited his claim and was allowed Eight pounds Sixteen Shillings, Sixpence
Test. L. Ruffin C lerk
L. D. Ruffin
John Nichols
A. Murphy

STATE OF NORTH-CAROLINA.
To Benj a Harrison Esq r Gentle Greeting
WE, reposing especial Trust and Confidence in your Patriotism, Valour, Conduct, and fidelity, do by these Presents constitute and appoint you to be Captain of a Company of Militia in the Wayne Regiment whereof W m H. Schimme is Colonel
You are therefore carefully and diligently to discharge the Duty of Captain by exercising and well disciplining the officers and Soldiers under your Command, and by doing and performing all Manner of Things thereinunto belonging. And we do fully charge and require all Officers and Soldiers under your command to be obedient to your Orders as
And you are to observe and follow such Orders and Directions, from Time to Time, as you shall receive from your superior Officers, according to the Rules and directions of military Discipline, and the Laws of this State.
WITNESS ALEXANDER MARTIN Esq r our Governor, Captain-General, and Commander in Chief, under his Hand, and Seal at Arms, at Hillsborough the fourth  twelfth Day of May  June Anno Dom. 1782 and in the seventh Year of our Independence.
B. H. Esq r E. Gwynn
Alex Martin

State of N. Carolina Edgecombe County
I, John Norfleet, Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions of said County, Certify that I have made careful search in my office for the Marriage Bonds which were or should have been taken by the Clerks of said County when the said Liars (provided the same did exist) for Marriage to be solemnized between the said Benjamin Warren and Charity Williams, and do not find the same. — That there are very few bonds to be found in my office previous to the year 1810, although the County of Edgecombe was established and organized in the year 1741 — That the bonds, if taken, have been destroyed, but in a manner unknown to me — and I further certify that there are no public Marriage Records in this State, the Laws of the State not having required it to be done.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office, at Tarboro, this the 18 th day of February A.D. 1857.
John Norfleet Clerk

Capt. Triplett
Joseph Bryan J. H. C.

State of North Carolina Comptroller's Office
I, William S. Clarke, 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:
Benjamin Harrison
Book No. 111 page 38 £ 8 S 16. specie
" " 3 " 7 £ 2 S 4. "
" " 12 " 71 £ 2 S 8. "
Indent or Army Certificate April 21st 1781 £ 1016 currency equal to £ 3 S 18. D 1 specie, the depreciation being 260 to 1.
Indent No. 369 February 13th 1781 £ 448 currency
ditto " 370 " " " £ 118. "
the depreciation being in February 1781, 225 for one the above amount to £ 2 S 4 D 1 specie.
Indent No. 108 th Benjamin Harrison of the Continental line of this State, One hundred and thirty eight pounds Nineteen shillings and three pence specie, on account of his pay to 1 Jan'y '82 and int t to 1 Aug. 1783.
I furthermore certify that it appears from Book II. which contains a List of Officers, that Benjamin Harrison was a Captain of New Series.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal of office this 14th. day of February A. D. 1852.
Wm. S. Clarke Compt r

Charity Harrison, wid of Benjamin Ga
See 7 July 1838 &c
See 2 yrs Capt. $4180. per ann from 11 March 1836, except 2 years
Leave next to J Bryan of Ala Present

Augt 22 nd 1851
Hosp d & poor. acty in case of Charity Harrison widow of Capt: Benj: Harrison
Joseph Bryan Present
Orphanage of Fincastle.
Wm: James E. Stuart,

MRS. S. M. HICKS, M. D. THE GRAND, ATLANTA, GA.
Jan 28 th 1899
Commissioned Pensions
Washington D.C.
Will you be kind enough to give me the Record of Col. Ben Harrison of Prince William or Rockingham Co Va - As of Fielding Harrison , his son-, Of course I mean in the Revolutionary war, I do not care so much about the latter as I am sure one will be largely the other - In addition do there any Record of Robert Monroe - of Frederick Co Md. or a few years later of Allegany Co. Md. Any charge I will gladly pay. Tho' I have no idea what it might be or I would send it -
Respectfully
S. M. Hicks

Georgia
Before James Glass one of the Justices of the inferior Court of said County
Personally came Levi Glass Esq. and being duly sworn deposeth and saith that in the year 1794 or 5 he became acquainted with Benjamin Harrison on the Oconee River Montgomery County Georgia and that his acquaintance was intimate from that time till his death which was as he believes the year of 1811 and during this time he often heard him speak of being in the service of the United States in the Revolutionary war with Great Britain. But this deponent does not now recollect of hearing the said Benjamin Harrison speak of the station or office he held in said war But from my first acquaintance to his death he always bore the appellation of Captain. and this deponent further swears that he was also acquainted with the wife of the said Benjamin Harrison whose name was Charity whom he knew to be the widow of the said Harrison and this deponent further swears that to the best of his recollection he heard the said Harrison say that he was from the state of North Carolina
Sworn to & subscribed before me this 22 nd
May 1857
Ja s Glass J.P.
Levi Glass Esq.

Washington City Aug. 19. 1851
James E. Heath Esq d Secy of Pensions Sir
I have the honour to enclose herewith the applica- tion of Mrs Martha Harrison widow of Capt Benj. Harrison, for a Pension, with testimony in support of her claim, which I respectfully ask may be favourably con- sidered. A power of atty is also in- closed authorizing me to present her claim.
With great respect Yours obedt Servt Joseph Bryan

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section AWF/eel
January 4, 1929
Honorable Duncan U. Fletcher United States Senate Washington, D.C.
My dear Senator:
In response to your letter of December 31, 1928, in which you request information for Mr. John M. Carter, Attorney-at-Law, Tampa, Florida, regarding the Revolutionary War soldier, Captain Benjamin Harrison of the North Carolina Troops, I have the honor to advise you that from the papers in the pension claim, W. 5296, it appears that Benjamin Harrison (son of Thomas and Mary Harrison) was born October 25, 1755, place not stated.
He was commissioned May 19, 1778, Captain of a company of foot raised in Dobbs County, North Carolina, and was commissioned June 7, 1783, Captain of the Wayne Regiment, commanded by Colonel William McKinne, and served until the end of the War. He did not apply to the United States Government for pension on account of said services.
The soldier married December 16, 1779, Celia Lawhorn, she died August 8, 1784. pa He married June 8, 1785 in Edgecomb County, North Carolina, Charity (daughter of

James and Elizabeth Williams), she was born February 14, 1764. Par Soldier died August 14, 1811, and  Par the widow, Charity, was allowed pension on her application executed April 14, 1851, at which time she was a resident of Randolph County, Georgia.
Children by first wife-
Samuel born January 17, 1782. Mary " April 11, 1784.
Children by second wife-
Elizabeth born April 17, 1786. James " April 6, 1787. Matthew " July 15, 1789, died a few months later. Martha lived 11 or 12 years and died September 22, 1801. Sally born March 17, 1791. Catey " September 2, 1793. Charlotte " September 7, 1795, married Robert Martin. Dorcas " October 29, 1802.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the Postoffice to which said pension was paid, the name of person paid and possibly the date of death of Charity Harrison, widow of Benjamin Harrison (W.5296), you should apply to the Records Division, General Accounting Office, Washington, D.C., citing all of the following data:

"Charity Harrison, widow of Benjamin Harrison, Certificate No. 5369, issued February 19, 1852, rate $480 per annum, commenced March 4, 1848, Act of February 2, 1848, Georgia Agency".
Very truly yours
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

May 16, 1927
E. T. Jones 904 No. La Cienega Blvd Los Angeles, Calif.
Sir:
I have to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W. 5296, it appears that Benjamin Harrison (son of Thomas and Mary Harrison) was born October 25, 1755, place not stated.
He was commissioned May 19, 1778, Captain of a company of foot raised in Dobbs County, North Carolina, and was commissioned June 7, 1783, Captain of the Wayne Regiment, commanded by Colonel William McKinne, and served until the end of the War. X
Soldier married December 16, 1779, Celia Lawhorn, she died August 8, 1784. He married June 8, 1785 in Edgecomb County, North Carolina, Charity (daughter of James and Elizabeth Williams), she was born February 14, 1764. Soldier died August 14, 1811, and the widow, Charity, was allowed pension on her applica-

tion executed April 14, 1851, at which time she was a resident of Randolph County, Georgia.
Children by first wife-
  Samuel  born  January  17, 1782.    Mary  "  April  11, 1784.  
Children by second wife--
  Elizabeth  born  April  17, 1786.    James  "  April  6, 1787.    Matthew  "  July  15, 1789, died a few months later.    Martha  lived  11 or 12 years and died Sept. 22, 1801.    Sally  born  March  17, 1791.    Catey  "  September  2, 1793.    Charlotte  "  September  7, 1795, married Robert Martin.    Dorcas  "  October  29, 1802.  
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

January 21, 1911.
Hon. S. A. Roddenbury,
House of Representatives.
My dear Mr. Roddenbury:
In reply to your letter dated the 19 th and received the 20 th instant, requesting information for Miss Eddie Brannon, of Georgetown, Georgia, I have the honor to advise you that from the papers in claim, Wid. File No. 8,298, Rev. War, it appears that Benjamin Harrison was commissioned May 19, 1778, Captain of a company of foot, raised in Dobbs County, North Carolina, and also commissioned June 7, 1783, Captain of the Wayne regiment, commanded by Colonel William McKinne, and served until the end of the War.
Soldier married June 8, 1785, Charity Williams daughter of James and Elizabeth Williams. at his house in Edgecomb County, North Carolina; he died August 14, 1811, and she was allowed pension on her application executed April 14, 1851 at which time she resided in Randolph County, Georgia.
Family data.
Benjamin Harrison son of Thomas and Mary Harrison, was born October 25, 1739, 3 / 1755 married first December 16, 1779, Celia Lawhorn who died August 8, 1784, and he married June 8, 1785 Charity Williams born February 14, 1764, daughter of James and Elizabeth Williams.

unpublished
Children.
  Samuel,  born  January 17, 1782.     Mary,  "  April 11, 1784.     Elizabeth,  "  April 17, 1786.     James,  "  April 6, 1787.     Matthew,  "  July 15, 1789, died a few months later.     Sally,  "  March 17, 1791.     Catey,  "  September 2, 1793.     Charlotte,  "  September 7, 1795.  mar. Robert Martin    Martha,  "  lived 112 yrs - - - - -  died September 22, 1801.    Dorcas,  "  October 29, 1802.   
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

February 24, 1911.
Hon. S. A. Roddenbery, House of Representatives.
My dear Mr. Roddenbery:
In response to your undated letter received on the 23 d instant, requesting information for Mrs. J. C. Dean of Dawson, Georgia, I have the honor to enclose a statement of the military services of Benjamin Harrison, Wid. File No. 5,890, Rev. War, because it was furnished you under date of January 21, 1911, for another Georgia constituent, and may be the ancestor of Mrs. Dean, although she did not state his name, and the Registrar General, D. A. R., omitted the name and number of the widow who was pensioned.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
3 enclosures.

L. W. B. W. 5296.
This Bureau can furnish the military record of only such Revolutionary soldiers as were pensioned or whose widows were pensioned for their services.
Such of the original muster and pay rolls of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 as are now in the possession of the Government are on file in the Record and Pension Office, War Department. Original rolls and other records pertaining to service in the Revolutionary War may also be found on file in the archives of many of the original States.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C.,
O. W. & N. DIV.
REVOLUTIONARY.
February 8th, 1899.
Madam: -
In response to your recent communication you are advised that a very careful search has been made and from the data given the names of Fielding Harrison and Robert Monroe have not been found upon the Revolutionary war pension or bounty land records on file in this Bureau.
Charity, widow of Benjamin Harrison, made an application for pension on April 14, 1851, at which time she was 87 years of age and residing in Randolph County, Georgia, and her pension was allowed for the actual service of her husband as a captain in the North Carolina troops, Revolutionary war. Place of his enlistment or officers under whom he served not stated.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Mrs. S. M. Hicks,
The Grand, Atlanta, Ga.

S. A. RODDENBERRY 2D DIST. GEORGIA
3
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WASHINGTON
Dear Mr. Worthington
Will you please supply the requested information & thereby return the inclosures to me. My Yrs S. A. Roddenberry

S. A. RODDENBURY 2D DIST. GEORGIA
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WASHINGTON
January 19, 1911.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
Inclosed find letter from Miss Eddie Brannon, of Georgetown, Georgia, inquiring as to the record of Benjamin Harrison, of North Carolina or South Carolina, and stating that he served as a captain in the Revolutionary war and that his widow drew a pension on account of his service.
Will thank you to advise me as to the particulars referred to in her letter.
Truly yours,
SAR/CEH
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March 10, 1927
Mr. Washington Gardner, Commissioner Dept. of Pensions, Revolutionary War, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
Will you kindly send me copy of any data found in your files relative to a Captain Benjamin Harrison, whose widow received pension on claim executed in 1851?
He served as Captain in 1783 in Colonel William McKinna's regiment, North Carolina line, and some family records state that he lived in Edgecomb County, North Carolina; at least during the Revolution, although he died in Georgia.
The widow who received the pension was the second wife. Does the pension application make any mention of the name of his first wife or any children by that marriage? Also, does the pension data show the year, or place of his birth, or death? I should be most deeply grateful for any information you may be able to furnish me.
Yours very truly,
ETJ/GF

WESLEY L. JONES, WASH., CHAIRMAN CHARLES L. MCNARY, OREO. DUNCAN U. FLETCHER, FLA. HIRAM W. JOHNSON, CALIF. JOSEPH E. RANSDELL, LA. PORTER H. DALE, VT. MORRIS SHEPPARD, TEX. ARTHUR R. GOULD, ME. FURNIFOLD MCL. SIMMONS, N. C. FREDERIC M. SACKETT, KY. HUBERT D. STEPHENS, MISS. ROBERT M. LAFOLLETTE, JR., WIS. WILLIAM J. HARRIS, GA. GERALD P. NYE, N. DAK. ROYAL S. COPELAND, N. Y. BRONSON CUTTING, N. MEX. HARRY B. HAWES, MO. ARTHUR H. VANDENBERG, MICH. LAWRENCE D. TYSON, TENN.
JAMES H. DAVIS, CLERK
United States Senate
COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE
December 31, 1928.
Hon. Winfield Scott, Commissioner,
Bureau of Pensions.
My dear Mr. Commissioner:
Mr. John H. Carter, Attorney-at-Law, Tampa, Florida, has requested me to obtain for him a statement regarding pension granted by Congress to BENJAMIN HARRISON, "a Captain in the Revolutionary Army of 1776, who held a commission from Governor Martin and Governor Caswell, these being the first two Governors of North Carolina." Mr. Carter also desires to be informed "to what Post Office the pension checks were mailed."
Also, please let me have any information relative pension granted Captain Harrison's widow - CHARITY HARRISON - whom it is thought resided at Georgetown, Georgia.
Please accept thanks in advance, and believe me,
Very truly yours,
Duncan U. Fletcher

1052. Washita Ave N.E. Atlanta Ga. June 4 th 1930.
Bureau of Pensions Washington D.C.
Will you please give me what record you have on the services family &c. of the Revolutionary Soldier, Capt. Benjamin Harrison, who was capt. of the 7 th Company of Washington County Ga. Regiment of Militia 1773 I will appreciate an early reply.
Rob Mrs Ella H. Weinbach
P.S. I am not sure that Capt. Harrison asked for a Pension, but if he did not, where could I get his War record.
E.H.W.

99.
Feby 8 th
Mrs. S. M. Hicks, Atlanta, Ga.
Nov. 2 - 1907 Mrs. H. Carlton, Blue Ridge, Ga.
1911 Jan. 21. History to Hon. S. A. Roddenberry. 1911 July 24. do Mrs. J. G. Dean. p 1927-May 16 " E. J. Jones acc'ts.
1929 Jan 4 - Wish to Sec. Duncan V. Fletcher for Mr John H. Carter. awg 1930 July 18 - Wish to Mrs Ella H. Wimbish awg.
Re: WIDOW, &c.
File No. 5296
Charity Harrison Widow Benj. Harrison Capt. Benj. War
Act: July 2, 1918
Index: — Vol. 81 , Page 304
[Arrangement of 1870.]

11.278 Georgia Charity Harrison widow of Benjamin who died on the of in the State of who was a Capt. in the commanded by Captain of the  commanded by in the Revolution were for
Inscribed on the Roll of Savannah at the rate of 480 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19. day of Feb. 1852 and left to J. Bryan present.
Arrears to the 4th of Semi-annual allowance ending
Recorded by R. M. McRae { Revolutionary Claim, } Book D. Vol. 1. Page 319 { Act July 7, 1838. } Clerk.

Charity Harrison
to
Joseph Bryan
Power of Attorney

State of Georgia Randolph County { Know all men by these presents, that I, Charity Harrison of said State and County, for divers good causes and considerations me therein moving, as well as in consideration of one dollar to me in hand paid, at and before the signing, sealing, and delivery of these presents, have made, constitute, and appointed, and do hereby make, constitute, and appoint Joseph Bryan Esq. my true and lawful Attorney in fact, to ask, demand, and receive of and from the Government of the United States, what- soever sum or sums of money may be due me under existing Laws by said Government for Pensions, as the Widow of Captain Benjamin Harrison deceased.
Hereby ratifying and confirming, holding for valid and binding on me, whatsoever my said Attorney may lawfully do in the premises.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this the 14 th day of April A. D. 1857.
Orpheus Jordan Clerk { Charity Harrison (Seal)
State of Georgia { Personally appeared before me Randolph County { Orpheus Jordan Clerk of the Superior Court in & for said State County
the said Charity Harrison who acknowledged that she signed, sealed, and delivered the foregoing Power of Attorney to the said Joseph Bryan on the day and
year therein mentioned - given under my hand & Official Seal this the 14 th day of April A. D. 1857. Orpheus Jordan Clerk

George
Randolph County
I do hereby certify that
Image of the Superior Court of the Southern Circuit of Ohio and State presiding in Randolph Superior Court at April Term 1857 hereby certify that Duncan Jordan whose signature and attestation as Clerk of said Court appears to the record as a witness to the execution of this power of attorney is in due form of law, and that is & was the Clerk of said Court at the time of its execution -
Given under my hand
and official signature this the 14th April 1857
Colt Mansfield S.C. Clerk
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