Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 11,231, James Harwood, N.C.

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
N.C.
Harwood, James or Harvard,
26. 11,231
B. b. Wt. 39225-160-55-
Rachel
CONTENTS

30.116 3A 17A
North Carolina
James Harwood of Wake Co in the State of North C. who was a Drum t in the Comp y commanded by Captain Woodson of the Reg t commanded by Col Herlock in the N. Carolina line for 4 months Summer
Inscribed on the Roll of North Carolina at the rate of 22 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 1 th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 7 day of Aug 6 1835 and sent to D. L. Barringer, Raleigh, N. C.
Arrears to the 4th of Mar '35 $ 88.00 Pemi-ant. allowance ending 4 Sep " " 11 " 00 $ 99.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by M. H. Smith Clerk, Book E Vol. 62 Page 58
Order to pay May 10, 1857.
27 Feb 1846

5757
North Carolina P.
Rachel Harnood, widow of James Harnood
N.C. who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Drummer
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 22 dollars 00 cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued
30 th day of April 1856.
and sent to
J. C. Jones Present.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 135 Vol. A.
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289.254.0 Act of Mar 3 (55)
Mar 22 56
Rachel Harwood Harwood widow of James Harwood Harwood dec.
Pension Rachel wif: of James Harwood. Pri.
No 39 220 47
Revolutionary War
Rev Pension at the rate of $22. per annum
July 53-5457
at 16 decr Aug 20 56
Boydton
J. W. Kirkham
No
Raleigh N.C.
Vol. H. 40.

James Harwood
1788
✓

State of North Carolina } Pleas & quarters Sessions Wake County } August Term 1832
On this 20 th day of August personally appeared in open court before the Justices of the Court of Pleas & quarter Sessions now sitting James Harwood a resident of Wake County the State of North Carolina aged 71 years - who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832
That in the year 1779. he was drafted in the militia service of this State in Wake County for what precise term of service he does not recollect - but he is certain he served for upwards of six months -
That the company in which he was drafted met at Wake Court-house under Captain Woodson Davis under Colonel Sherlock & Genl. Rutherford that he recollects not the precise day on which his service commenced - that the company marched to Salisbury N.C. & to Camden So Carolina & on to the ten miles House from Charleston That from that place his company marched to Purvisburg where they found Genl. Greene of the Regular Army - He states that his company stayed

its position to different places on the Savannah river - that he was on the river where Genl. Ashe was defeated on the Brax creek in Georgia & remained thereabouts until his company was ordered home & discharged -
This declarant further states that he was a drummer in the service -
That he was further drafted in 1781 as he believes in the militia service in the County of Wake State aforesaid for the term of three months - That when he reached Hillsboro the rendezvous for the company he was not put into military service but being a Shoemaker by trade he with others who were drafted of the same trade were employed in making shoes for the regular Army then stationed at Hillsboro & that he continued employed until his 3 months expired - That in the year 1782 as he believes he was again drafted for 3 months to serve in a light Horse company raised in Wake County for the suppression of the Tories - under Solomon Woods as Captain & served out his term in such company
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present & declares that his name is not on the pension rolls of the agency of any State Sworn to but served in open court -
James Hanvold

Personally appeared in open court having having been first duly sworn - Bartlett Allen & Isaac Smith two soldiers of the revolution who depose & say that they are acquainted with James Harwood & knew him at the time of his alleged service in the war of the revolution & that they performed with him the first tour mentioned in his declaration made for the purpose of obtaining the benefit of the act of Congress June 7 th 1832 for a pension in which he served for six months under Capt. Woodson Daniels & that they well recollect the term of service exceeded 6 months but what precise time they do not recollect
Bartlett Allen Isaac mark Smith
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter & after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the war department that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier & served as he states - And the court further certifies that it appears to them that Bartlett Allen & Isaac Smith who have signed the same are residents of Wayne County & State of Ohio and are credible persons & that their statements is entitled to credit

State of North Carolina
Wake County I Benjamin S King clerk of the court of Pleas & quarter Sessions held for the County of Wake do hereby certify that James Harwood the foregoing contains a copy of the original proceedings of said Court in the application of James Harwood for a pension
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office this 5 th Nov 1883 W. L. King C.C.

State of North Carolina
County of Wake 14 March The 1856
M rs Rachel Harwood or Harward aged Seventy Seven Years a resident of said County of Wake and State of North Carolina this day personally appeared before me the undersigned an acting Justice of the peace in & for said County. Who being first duly sworn according to law makes this her declaration in order to receive a pension as the widow of her said husband James Harwood or Jones Harward who was a pensioner of the United States from Wake County North Carolina at $22 twenty two Dollars Per annum and to the best of her Recollection and belief her said husband departed this life on or about the 27 Sept 1840 in Wake County N.C. and she is now his widow and has remained his widow ever since his death and she was married to the said James Harwood or Harward in Wake County N.C. on the eighth day of January one thousand eight hundred and twenty eight and her name before her said marriage was Rachel Belvin and is now the widow of the identical James Harwood or Harward a pensioner of the States as above and declares that she has no record of her marriage or history of her family now known She declares that from old age and bodily infirmity is unable to attend court to make this her declaration and claiming a pension under act of Congress 3 February 1853
Subscribed and sworn to before
Me W. Halliburton
J. P. Rachel Harwood or Harward mark

TO State of North Carolina County of Wake 14 march 1856 I the Undersigned an acting Justice of the peace and of the Court of Pleas in and Quarter Sessions in and for Said County. As hereby - Certify officially that Mrs Rachel Harwood who has this day personally appeared before me to take the oath of Identity and made the foregoing Declaration is the Identical widow of the aforesaid James Harwood deceased a pensioner of the United States at $22 - per annum and is now his widow - and from old age and infirmity is unable to attend Court to make This her aforesaid declaration and that I am not interested in her claim this the day & date above W. J. Holloman
State of North Carolina
Wake County } Thomas J. Utley Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions for the County aforesaid Certify that W. J. Holloman whose name appears to the foregoing declaration & Certificate was at the time of signing the same a Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly Commissioned and Sworn and that the signatures purporting to be his are genuine
In testimony whereof I hereunto subscribe my name and affix the seal of said Court at office in Raleigh this 18 day of March A.D. 1856 Thomas J. Utley Clerk

Mr. James Harwood Battle of Allen Rogers Dec 1834.
  To almonance $3 02 1/2   Cash p'd Wm. Linnell 5.00   Int. on the same 20   Int. on the Account $8.22 1/2   Int. 1 st October 1835. to 1 st October 1836 $8.37 29   By Cash for Mrs. Rachel Howard $8.86 7.65   Balance due as $1.21   12 Dec 1836 
Allen Rogers
In Sir the above Account. is what I have a demand for you in closing Star Account, I paid William Linnell for you $5.00 as you will see, after he failed, I was. at all, the trouble of getting your first pension since that time, I have had the expense and trouble of getting your payment resumed, I am not disposed to make any charge. but will leave you. when able to make me what compensation you please. The balance of your Star Account is $1.21 1/2 I have been at, Two Dollars & fifty Cts in arranging your last pension But if you should not feel able to to repay me, I shall feel satisfied. yours very Respectfully
Allen Rogers

3 March 1855- Rachel Harwood widow of 239.254. James Harwood died 1840 pensioner of the U States at $22 per mo Wake County N.C. claims under act. 3 March 1855- Bounty Lord
Note
See record evidence of marriage between said James Harwood and Rachel Velvin under act 3 Feb 1853 in her declaration for a pension This day filed 18 March 1856 J H Rickham attorney Raleigh N.C.

STATE OF North Carolina
County of Wake
ON this 4 day of March One Thousand Eight Hundred and Fifty Six Rachel Harwood or Harward aged 77 years, a resident of Wake County, North Carolina personally appeared before me, the undersigned, an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County and State aforesaid, who being first duly sworn according to law, makes this, her declaration, under the act of Congress, 3rd day of March, 1855, for Bounty Land, for the services rendered by her dear Husband James Harwood or Harward , a pensioner from Wake N.C. , in the War declared by the United States against Great Britain, 18th of June, 1812, at $22 per annum , joined the service in the County of as a Soldier in the and State of  Revolutionary war , in the year for months, under Captain and did serve for fourteen days and upwards, and was honorably discharged at
also declares that She has never applied for, nor received, under this or any other act of Congress, any Bounty Land Warrant. She declares that She is the Identical widow of Said James Harwood Some times Spelt and called Harward who died in Wake County North Carolina and to the best of her belief he died on the twenty Seventh day of September and this coming September the twenty Seventh day he will be aged Sixteen years. She declares that She married the Said James Harward or Harwood on the Eighth day of January one Thousand Eight Hundred and twenty Eight in Wake County North Carolina and her name before her marriage was Rachel Melvin and She is now a widow and the widow of the Identical James Harwood or Harwood and She has not married since his death who was a pensioner of the United States from Wake County North Carolina at twenty two Dollars per annum. She declares that She has no family record of her marriage. She declares to the best of her belief when her Said Husband made his last & draw before his death Mr Wiley Gulliver assisted him in executing his papers to draw his Said pension and her Maiden Name was Rachel Melvin
me John F. Hutchinson J. P.
Rachel Harwood or Harward

WE G W H Davis — and E J W Hogue the undersigned, residents of Wake County, and State of North Carolina , upon our oaths, declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Mrs Rachel Harwood or Harward in our presence; and that we believe from the appearance and statement of the applicant, that She is the identical person represents herself to be: and we have Witness , no interest in this claim
G W H Davis E J W Hogue
THE foregoing declaration and affidavits were sworn to and subscribed before me, on the day and year above written; and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons; that the claimant is the identical person She represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim.
John F. Hutchings, F.P.
State of North Carolina } Wake County } Thomas J. Altly Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions for the County aforesaid I certify that John F. Hutchings whose name appears to the foregoing Declaration and Certificate was at the time of signing the same a justice of the Peace in and for said County duly Commissioned and Sworn and that the signatures purporting to be his are genuine
In testimony whereof I hereunto subscribe my name and affix the seal of said Court at office in Raleigh this 18 th day of March A.D. 1856
Thomas J. Altly Clerk

Act 3 Feb 1853 Rachel Harwood widow of James Harwood a Revolutionary pensioner under act 7 June 1832 at $22 per annum from Wake County N.C. said Pensioner died about 27 Sept 1840
J. H. Kirkham Attorney & agent Raleigh N.C.

State of North-Carolina } Wake County }
Know all men by these presents, That we, James Harwood and Nelson Andrews, are held and firmly bound unto James Iredell, Esquire, Governor, &c. or his successors in Office, in the full sum of Five Hundred Pounds, current Money, to be paid to the said Governor, his Successors or Assigns, for which Payment well and truly to be made and done, we bind ourselves, our Heirs, Executors and Administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents, sealed with our seals, and dated this 8 th day of January, Anno Domini, One thousand, eight hundred & twenty eight.
The Condition of the above Obligation is such, that whereas the above bounden James Harwood hath made application for a License for Marriage to be celebrated between him and Rachael Velvin of the County aforesaid: Now in case it shall not appear hereafter, that there is any lawful cause or impediment to obstruct the said Marriage, then the above Obligation to be void; otherwise to remain in full force and virtue.
Signed, Sealed and Delivered in the presence of J. C. Lumsden }
James his Harwood. mark
Nelson Andrews.

State of North Carolina }
Wake County } I Thomas J. Utley Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter sessions for the County aforesaid. Certify, that the foregoing is a true and Cor- -rect Copy of a Marriage Bond now on file in My office.
In testimony whereof I hereto subscribe my name and affix the seal of said Court at office in Raleigh
This 18 th day of March A D 1855
Thomas J. Utley Clerk

27 th July 1833
Dear Sir I think your papers are all well authenticated. Now, I ought to go to Wash. Post Office, & get the County Seal, to them & send them to Washington City.
if No accident we shall get a Return from them about the 1 st of Sept Then, I shall have to get a Power of Attorney from you & go to Frederick to. Make your Deed, I hope you will have success after all the trouble you have with the
Allen Rogers

Due on R. Hoxas Judgment. eight Dollars and 78 cts work interest from the 28 of Jan'y 1834
Mr
James Harwood Wake

17.686
James Harwood
Selfund - her let 11 Nov 1833.
B.S. King Raleigh N.C. as
Feb 1.2.7. -
I 310
23 March
D.L. Barringer
Ridley
W.G.
R.M. Saunders

BRIEF in the case of James Harwood of Wake County in the State of N. Carolina (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? open Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 71 Years  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     In 1779. (drafted) upwards of 6 Recruit Gen. Capt. Woodson Daniel   1781. (do) 3 Drummer Col. S. Harkness  3. N. Carolina   1782. (do) 3 Shoemaker Not Manned   Private Capt. Solomon Wood  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? None stated  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Wake County N. Carolina  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? two living Witnesses, who testify to the first term of 6 months  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? 
X  Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Wm Gordon Examining Clerk.

Pension Office Ap d 26 1836
Sir
Please state when James Harwood of N.E. Act 832 was last paid at $22 a year
Respectfully
R. J. Atkinson Third Auditor
J. Calhoun Colt F.H.K.
Duplett
1 Sept 1836

3. Auditor's Office April 28. 1836.
Sir.
James Harwood, N. C. Act 1832, art 22. per ann, has been paid to 41 Sept: 1840.
J. Minot Cag: Comm te of Pensions.
Very Resp y Wm. G. Tomlinson auditor

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39225
[A large, stylized, cursive letter 'S' or 'G' shape, possibly a signature or a decorative flourish.]
Neorams

No. 6.301 Rachel Harwood widow of James N.C. JH Kirkham Mch 31/856
3 Feb 1853

Louis Hamood.

B R I E F objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of James Harwood which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? Yes II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? Yes 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? Yes 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? Yes VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? Yes VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? Yes VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? Yes IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? Yes 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? Yes

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?
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it?
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?
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? The Court has
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? Yes
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. 7.
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, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades; For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____ For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state 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.

PAID
239.254.
J. O. Minot Esq. Commissioner of Pensions. Washington City. P.O. b.
act 3 March 1855 and 3 February 1853

Rachel Harwood Widow of James Harwood, a person of the U.S. from Wake County N.C. at 4'2"
Act 3 Feb 1853
From
J. H. Kitchham Raleigh
N.C.
Additional Evidence

Y Pension Office March 31. 1856
Sir:
The Application of Rachel Harwood widow of James of St. C. has been filed under the Act of February 3 rd 1853.
She must prove by at least, two credible witnesses that she is the widow of the late pensioner of her husband's name —
I am Very Resp ly Your obed Serv t W. Cole for Commr
J. H. Kirkham Esq d Raleigh N. C.

State of North Carolina County of Wake April 8 th the 1836 Mr. Ezekiah Goodwin and Willie Harrell ————— the undersigned Two Credable Witnesses Residents of Said County. who being first duly sworn according to law depose as follows to wit before me the undersigned an acting Justice of the peace in and for Said County. That they are Intimately acquainted with Mrs Rachel Harwood of Said County and are near neighbours of hers that She is the Identical widow of the late James Harwood deceased a pensioner of the United States from the County of Wake North Carolina and his Said widow has not married since his death Subscribed and sworn to before me as & date above before me.  A.G. Drake Esq.  Ezekiah Goodwin Willie Harrell  his mark  mark 

State of North Carolina
Wake County } I Thomas J. Attley Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the County of Wake aforesaid Certify that A. G. Drake whose name appears to the foregoing affidavit, was at the time of signing the same an acting Justice of the peace in and for said County duly Commissioned and sworn and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine
In testimony whereof I hereunto sub- -scribed my name and affix the seal of said Court at office in Raleigh this 8 th April 1856
Thomas J. Attley Clerk

Rachel Harwood Widow of James Wakefield N. Carolina
Adm d 3 Feby 1833 $22 a year from The papage of the Act
Cert to Gladness Esq Present

Raleigh 15 April 1856
George C. Ames
Sir
The Son in law of Mrs Rachel Hamwood the widow of James Hamwood decd a pensioner from Wake County N.C. has just left my office & informing me that the Soldier Hamwood when he first recd his pension he recd $96 per annum but in the later part of his life for some cause or other he recd only about $22.00 his pension was reduced if this be so I am unable to say all I wish is Justice to the old lady which I have no doubt will be awarded her by the department
Said James Hamwood died in 1840 his widow Rachel's claims I sent you a few weeks since under act 3 Feb 1853
Respt yours
J H Kirkham

State of North Carolina Wake County
Personally appeared before me John A. Mason a justice of the peace of the court of pleas & quarter sessions for Wake County James Harward a soldier of the revolution aged 72 years who being first duly sworn according to law on his oath make this amended & supplemental declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of congress passed June 7 th 1832 answer to the
Interrogatory first, to declarant pursuant to the prescribed form of the war department to Interrogatory first, he answers that he was born in King & Queen County in the State of Virginia in the year 1761 To the second he answers that the record of his age is in a bible belonging to George Harward living in Chatham County North Carolina which book contains the original family register
To the third he answers that he was living in Wake County North Carolina when he was called into the service and that he now lives in the same neighbourhood To the seventh he answers he received no written discharge I am known to John Scott & James Morries my neighbours as well as to others having lived in the neighbourhood for near seventy years
Sworn to and subscribed before me the 24 th day of July 1833
test John A. Mason J.P.
James Harward his mark

personally appeared before me this the 24 day of July 1833 John Scott & James Morris who being first duly sworn as on their oath say that they know well James Harward who has sworn to & subscribed the above mended declaration that he has always supported an unimpeached, and as they believe unimpeachable character for veracity and has always been reputed to have served as a soldier of the Revolution in which opinion they concur. Sworn to and subscribed before me this day above written
John A. Mason J.P.
John Scott his James D. Morris mark
! When A. Mason Justice of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions for the above County do hereby certify that James Harward who hath sworn to & subscribed the above declaration is apparently the age he states and is of a very fair character for reputation & veracity and that John Scott and James Morris who have sworn to and subscribed the above certificate are credible persons, and that their statement is entitled to credit, and I do further certify that that the above declarant is old, & not able conveniently to attend Court, Given under my hand and seal this 24 th July 1833—
John A. Mason J.P.

I Benjamin S King Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions of Wake County, North Carolina. hereby certify that John A Mason before whom the foregoing affidavits were made, is a Justice of the Peace of the County of Wake & State of North Carolina. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office this the 30 th day of October A D 1833.
B. S. King Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Sessions for Wake County
Michael Raley

James Harwood Amendtay. declaration & Bartlet Allens
Mc

State of North Carolina Wake County, } 3 This day came James Harwood
Before, me, Allen Rogers one of the Justices of the peace, for said County and. Wake, the. amending, declaration upon oath, in order, to, seem. to him self the Benefit, of the Act, of Congress - to intitle Resolution, Soldiers to certain pensions, therein specified the, deponent, states that, he was drafted, and met at John Bradfords, place in Wake County, & understood from them, to Salisbury - from there to, Charlotte as well as I remember, from there to, near Charleston South Carolina, within ten miles and were there stationed, under, the command of General Rutherford for - two weeks. from there, we marched, to Savannah River, at which place the British were on the opposite side, and our army - on this side we were stationed there for some time and fortified very strong strong, for some time, from there we marched up the river to Brim Creek, at the mouth, at which place, a battle, ensued, and - we, met, with a defeat, we then retreated, back, down, the river, the same way we came from, and, were, stationed up & down the River, to, oppose the enemy until we were, discharged service. in the whole time, five months, as I am sure, after, which time, I was drafted again for three months, and met, at Edsborough Station at which place, I was selected; out, of the number to share make it, for the army with many others and said out, my time in making shoes, for the Soldiers, of the army - if this service, is not admitted, to be of the kind, that the Act embraces I hope to be intitled, to the above five months service after, which time I volunteered, as a light horse for - three months, which time mounted as part the next, draft, I am now, twenty four years of age quite infirm, and charitable hope as I am quite
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dependent, & very ready that my own will be recorded and Bartlett Allen, who, since Certify before, said with me the six months term, & have secured his pension I therefore hope I may not be forgotten the deponent further sayeth not, 12 th July 1835
At Allen Rogers
James his Harwood mark
Wake County this day came before me Allen Rogers one of the Justices of the peace for said County Bartlett Allen, one of the Revolutionary Soldiers, and maketh oath that he heard the, six months, as is stated, in James Harwood declaration, and that of his own knowledge he is certain that the said James Harwood heard the same as it is set forth, as to his service as a shoe maker & his service as a title there this deponent sayeth that he has no knowledge of But that he believes, that full credit should be given to his oath, given to & subscribed to this, 12 th July 1835
At Allen Rogers
James his Harwood mark
and I hereby certify that the declarant, James Harwood, and the witness, Bartlett Allen, are credible persons, and entitled to the fullest belief.
State of North Carolina
Wake County } Benjamin S. King
Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions
for the County of Wake aforesaid, do hereby certify that Allen Rogers Esquire whose name appears signed to the foregoing proceedings was an acting Justice of the peace at the time of signing the same.
In testimony whereof I have set my hand & seal of Office

at Raleigh, this February 21 st A.D. 1835
W. S. King
By A. Williams Dep. C.

Brief in the case of Rachel Harwood widow of James Wake County and State of North Carolina act 3 Feb 1883
Claim, ("original," or " for increase. ")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Her husband was pensioned under the act of June 7 1832 at $22 a year and died in 1840
Record of marriage
( If for increase. )
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Cohabitation, general reputation of marriage, Her identity as the widow of the pensioner, his death and her present widowhood proved by credible witnesses
Name and residence of Agent
Geo. A. M. Esq
Present
Thomas D. Smith Examining Clerk.

N.C.
Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 11231
Rachel Harwood
Widow of
James Harwood
Drum d River War
Act: Feb. 3 \frac{2}{4} /53
Index:—Vol. a , Page 308
[Arrangement of 1870.]

W-28- Aug 30 N.C.
W. H. Hinton
James I. Edwards Esq.
Home in left hand Co on 82 in parcel of 1000 Mr Allard
Conner of Pender
Washington D.C.
Admit for 6 mo or Summer 20 $

Alamit fa bmo or Dmmu 20 f
Washington D.C.
Commiss of Revenue
James I. [unclear] Esq.
Home in left house Co on 82 in pursuit of [unclear] Mr Allard
ms-ct- Aug. 30 75

Raleigh 30 th July 1835
Gen. Purnell Dear Sir.
I enclose the amended declaration of James Harwood.
Please communicate the result of Examination to me at Raleigh.
Very Truly Yours
D. H. Barringer

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Harwood, Jesse GRADE Private LINE Massachusetts
WARRANT NUMBER 4418 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED Feb. 5, 1790 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.