Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 418, Richard Grantham, N.C. S.C.

SERVICE
NUMBER
N.C. S.C.
Grantham, Richard Frances
W. 418 B.L. 34.546-160-55
Row in N.C.
CONTENTS

1843
Notes by deceased not on file
207644
N 43 Tennessee
Frances Grantham widow of Rich. Grantham who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Pri. & Corp.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 8 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 28th day of August 48. and sent to
Henry H. McAnally Belle Meade Tenn.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 290 Vol. 3.

13811 East Tennessee
Richard Grantham of Granger's in the State of Tennessee who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Lynch of the regiment commanded by Col. Puckey in that Carolina line for 6 months private 18 " Corporal
Inscribed on the Roll of East Tennessee at the rate of 86 Dollars 87 Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 12 day of June 1833 and Lettie John Booke Rutledge
Arrears to the 14th of March 172 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Sept 43
$21.5
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Daniel Boyd Clerk, Book E Vol. 7 Page 44

Dna 3
207644 Sept 1/55
Frances Grantham wife of
Richard Grantham Rev
Frances wife Richard Grantham, Rev. Raperal
See 3/1/56 Appl for Pension
Revolutionary War
Term Dec 48 1542
Ad 160000 July 17/56
W.P. 1/1/52
J K Manally Rutledge Tenn
Vol. G. 135. —

Richard Grantham's
Declaration
1864.
First French Creek Penn Regiment Enlisted 4 M 1775 - Ar Union Arch 4 Aug 1778

Question State the names of some of the regular Officers who were with the troops when you served such Continental and militia regiments as you can recollect and the general circumstances of your service.
Answer Genl Morris, Ash, Bryant, and Gadsden Col, Pennington and Fayetteville Capt Dutton, (Hemmed).
Question State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood and who can testify as to your character for veracity and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution.
Answer Revd Charles McCrady Thomas Early Daniel Taylor and I could mention many others if it is necessary.
Amendatory Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed the 7th June 1832. State of Tennessee Grundy County 3 On this 10th day of April 1833 personally appeared Richard Grantham a resident of the county and State aforesaid before open court before Samuel Powell one of the judges of the circuit courts of the State of Tennessee and made oath in due form of law that he enlisted in the service of the United States at the times and places as stated in his former Declaration and served as therein set forth and under the officers mentioned and rendered the services specified and in addition he states he acted as sergeant major on the march from Hingham North Carolina to Boiling Springs he thinks said creek is in the State of Georgia Before this time he was appointed a corporal

Capt Drayton's Company and served as such for eighteen months and was a Corporal when discharged. Sworn to and subscribed in open court the day and year aforesaid.
Richard Grantham William E. Cocke W.H. by P.S. Cocke D.C.
State of Tennessee Granger County ss. I William E. Cocke Clerk of the Circuit Court for the County of Granger aforesaid do certify the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the amending declaration of Richard Grantham in the matter of this application for a pension
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office at office in Rutledge this 10 th day of April 1833 William E. Cocke W.H. by P.S. Cocke D.C.

certificate is a clergyman, resident in said County of Granger and that Daniel Taylor, Thomas Turley & Henry Johnson , who have also signed the same, are residents in said County, and are credible persons, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I John Cooke clerk of the Court of pleas and quarter sessions for Granger County do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Richard Grantham for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of my office this  day of August 1832.
John Cooke
Question propounded by the Court to Richard Grantham an applicant for a pension under act of Congress of the 7 th June 1832.
Question Where and in what year were you born answer I was born in Dobbs County State of North Carolina on the 16 th day of March 1754.
Question Have you any record of your age and if so where is it. Answer I have and it is at my dwelling house in this County.
Question When were you living when you were called into the service where have you lived since the revolutionary war and where do you live now.
Answer When I entered the service I lived in Dobbs County State of North Carolina From thence I removed to Hawkins County Tennessee From thence I removed to Granger County Tennessee where I now live.
Question How were you called into service were you drafted and your volunteer or were you a substitute and if a substitute for whom.
Answer I enlisted the first time and the second time I was a substitute for Joshua Grantham as before stated.

Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
P.S. Cocke D.C.
Richard Grantham
State of Tennessee As the undersigned citizens of Grainger County hereby certify that we are acquainted with Richard Grantham of said county that we have no hesitation in stating that he is entitled to full credit when on oath and from the common opinion of the neighborhood in which he resides we believe him to have been a soldier in the Revolutionary war.
State of Tennessee residing in Grainger County We Charles McAnally a Clergyman of the Gospel and Thomas Purdy Daniel Taylor and Henry Hardy residing in the same county hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Richard Grantham who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration that we believe him to be 77 years of age that he is respected and beloved in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolutionary war and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed this 21 st day of August 1832.
P.S. Cocke D.C.
Chas. McAnally
Daniel Taylor
Thos. Purdy
and this court do hereby declare their opinion after investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogations interrogations prescribed by the War Department that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary soldier, and served as he states. And the court further certifies, that it appears to them that Richard Grantham Charles McAnally, who has signed the preceding

Charleston in South Carolina. He states that he was discharged by Col. Charles de Pinckney but that he has lost his discharge. He states that after his return home in the county where he first enlisted Joshua Grantham being drafted and having a large family and this applicant having none he consented to serve for five months town in the room and stead of the said Joshua Grantham that he served under the following field officers, to wit: Maj. Genl. Ashe Brig. Genl. Bryant Col. William Gazeull commanding the Regiment and Capt. John Wessidey commanding the Company to which he belonged that he was engaged in the battle of Brims creek that he marched from Kingston in Dobbs County in the State of North Carolina that he marched thence to Brims creek where a battle was fought with British and Tories on one side and the Militia of the United States on the other from thence to Savannah river from thence to the Black Swamp where he remained during the remainder of his time of service that he received no discharge before this term of service ended He states that he was born in the year 1754 in Dobbs County North Carolina - that he has a record of his age at his dwelling house that he has lived since the revolutionary war in Wakefield and  Wakefield and Granville county in the State of Tennessee that he now lives in Granville county State of Tennessee that he enlisted in the first Regiment of South Carolina under Col. Pinckney He states that there is no person by whom he can prove his service. He states that the first term of his service he served three years that he served as a substitute for Joshua Grantham six months - He states that he is known to Thomas Burley, Daniel Taylor and Charles  Charles McAnally in his present neighbourhood
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and he declares his name is not on any pension roll of any agency in any State

State of Tennessee, On this 21 day of August in the year Granges County } of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty two personally appeared before the Court of Pleas and quarter Sessions for the County of Granges in the State of Tennessee (the same being a court of Records) Richard Grantham a resident of the County of Granges in the State of Tennessee aged seventy seven years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed the seventh day of June 1832 "That he enlisted in the army of the United States in the year 1775 on the 22 day of July of said year with Charles Coatsworth Pinckney and served in the Continental establishment under the following named officers Genl Lachlan Col Charles Coatsworth Pinckney commanded the Regiment Capt Thomas Lynch commanded the Company to which he belonged who shortly after he enlisted was elected a member to the Convention to form the Constitution as he understood and believes He states that his fathered under Capt Glen Drayton who supplied the vacancy of Capt Thomas Lynch That he left the service on the 4 th day of August 1778 That he lived in Dobbs County in the State of North Carolina when he entered in the service that he was in no engagement while in the Continental establishment that he marched from Dobbs court house to Wilmington, from thence through Georgetown to Charleston in South Carolina at which place he was stationed for about six months. from thence he was moved to James Island where he was stationed for about six months from thence he was stationed in Fort Moultrie on Sullivan Island after the battle was fought there when he remained about eighteen months. Then after was returned to Charleston where he remained a few to Fort Barrington thence to New Bluff in Georgia thence weeks thence, he went in an expedition into east Florida under Genl Howe Col Charles C Pinckney & Capt Drayton then after the expedition into Florida he was returned to

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 17th June 1840 entitled "An act granting half pay and Pensions to certain widows &c"
State of Tennessee Grainger County - ss
On this 14th day of October 1840 personally appeared before me John Harris Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid Francis Gant a resident of Grainger County aged 81 years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her Oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by of the Act of Congress passed June 17th 1840 entitled "An act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows" That she is the widow of Richard Gant who was a Private & Corporal in Revolutionary War and later a Pensioner of the United States and drew a pension of $86 per at Knoxville and died on the 22nd day of June 1840. She further swears she was married to him the 14th day of April 1784 That she was not married to him prior to her leaving the service but the marriage took place previous to the 1st of January 1794 (Vig.) at the time above stated
Frances Gant
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written Before me
John Harris Justice of the Peace

State of Tennessee
Grantham County - ss
I John Harris an acting Justice of the peace in and for the County of said name do hereby certify that Francis Grantham who has sworn to and subscribed the foregoing declaration is old and from bodily infirmities unable to get before the court of this County without danger and hazard of her life I also certify that she is a person of unquestionable integrity and truth.
Given under my hand and seal this 14th day of October 1846
John Harris Justice of the Peace
State of Tennessee
Granger County ss
Personally appeared before me John Harris an acting Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid James Grantham and makes oath that the family record hereto annexed showing the marriage of Richard and Francis Grantham is the original of the same as kept by said Richard Grantham in his family Bible and that he has cut out the same this day. That it is in the hand writing of Richard Grantham's brother in law and that the Francis Grantham who has sworn to and subscribed the foregoing declaration is the same person named in said record that the said Richard Grantham died on the 22nd day of June 1846
Sworn to and subscribed James Grantham this 14th day of October 1846
Before me John Harris
Justice of the Peace for said County

Application for bounty Land 2000 Frances Grantham Revolutionary Pension
Send warrant to J. H. Wmally Rutledge Tenn

STATE OF TENNESSEE.
County of Granger
On this 24 th day of April , A. D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty-five, personally appeared before me, a justice of the peace, within and for the county and State aforesaid, Frances Grantham aged 89 years, a resident of Granger County in the State of Tennessee , who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of Richard Grantham deceased, who was a Revolutionary Soldier in the company commanded by Captain * , in the _____ regiment of _____, commanded by _____, in the war _____ that her said husband _____ at _____, on or about the _____ day of _____, A. D. _____ for the term of _____, and continued in actual service in said war for the term of _____, and was honorably discharged at _____ on the _____ day of _____, A. D. _____
She further states that she was married to the said Richard Grantham in Hawkins County Tennessee on the fourteenth day of April , A. D. _____, by one Thomas Muncle , a minister of the Gospel 1784 , and that her name before her said marriage was Frances Amis ; that her said husband died in Granger County on the 22 nd day of June , A. D. 1846 , and that she is now a widow.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the "act approved March 3, 1855."
We, Benjamin J. Harris and James Johnson , residents of Granger County , in the State of Tennessee , upon our oaths, declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Frances Grantham , in our presence, and that we believe, from the appearance and statements of the applicant, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be.
Benjamin J. Harris James Johnson
The foregoing declaration and affidavit 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 person she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim.
State of Tennessee. } I certify that John Harris Esq., John Harris J. P. Granger County. before whom the foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to, and whose genuine official signature is thereto attached, was, at the time of signing the same, a Justice of the Peace of and for said county and State, and I have no interest in this claim.
Witness my hand and official Seal at Office in Red Lodge this 27 th day of August , 1855.
J. K. Manall Clerk County Court of said County.
* for a more full description of service and proof of marriage &c the above is proof in the event the declaration of Richard and Francis produced when they got their pension

FAMILY RECORD.
MARRIAGES.
MARRIAGES.
George Saunders & Mary Grantham were married the 7 th April 1805. —
Hezekiah Robinson & Ann Grantham were married January 1807. —
Ann Grantham and Margaret Williams were married 10 th Aug st 1810. —
Elizabeth Robertson & Tabitha Grantham was married 15 th Dec r 1816
James Wilson & Rachel Grantham was married July 29 th 1817
James Moore & Rhoda Grantham was married 17 th Dec r 1817
John T. Grantham and Margaret Littleton was married Decem r 4 th 1824
Richard Grantham } was and } married Francis Grantham } April 14 th 1784 Hughes (W m Taylor and Alis G. Grantham was married February 2 nd 1823
Willis Grantham and Elizabeth Stubblefield was married
Richard Grantham and Frances Grantham was married April 14 th the 14 th 1784
Richard Grantham son of John & Anne Grantham was born March 16 th 1754

FAMILY RECORD.
BIRTHS.
Richard Grantham son of John Grantham and Ann his wife was born March 16 th 1754
Francis Grantham daughter to Thomas & Alice Anis was born April 16 th 1765
Penelope Grantham daughter of Richard & Francis Grantham was born June 10 th 1786
Mary Grantham Daughter of Richard & Francis Grantham was born February 8 th 1788 died 17 th Oct. 1820.
Ann Grantham Daughter of Richard and Francis Grantham was born September 29 th 1789 Deceased 12 th October 1814
Amos Grantham Son of Richard and Francis Grantham was born September 1 st 1791
Sabitha Grantham Daughter to Richard and Francis Grantham was born May 27 th 1793
BIRTHS.
Rachel Grantham Daughter of Richard and Francis Grantham was born March 5 th 1795
Rodey Grantham Daughter of Richard and Francis Grantham was born November 9 th 17
Lincoln Grantham Son of Richard and Francis Grantham was born August 13 th 1798
John Thomas Grantham son of Richard and Francis Grantham was born January 9 th 1800
James Grantham son of Richard and Francis Grantham was born October 8 th 1801
Alice Gall Grantham Daughter of Richard and Francis Grantham was born May 7 th 1803

February 5, 1932
BA-J/ESL ESL
Mrs. J. Wallace Brasey Navasota Texas
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter relative to Richard Grantham, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.
The data furnished herein are obtained from the papers on file in the Revolutionary War claim for pension, W. 418 , based upon the military services of Richard Grantham in that war.
Richard Grantham, the son of John and Ann Grantham, was born March 16, 1754, in Dobbs County, North Carolina.
While residing in Dobbs County, North Carolina, he enlisted July 22, 1775, served as a private and corporal in Captains Thomas Lynch and Glen Drayton's Company under Colonel Charles Cotsworth Pinckney in the South Carolina Troops, was in one engagement, name of engagement not stated, and was discharged August 4, 1778; he again enlisted, date not given, served as a substitute for Joshua Grantham (relationship to soldier not shown), as sergeant major in Captain John Kennedy's Company, Colonel William Tazewell's North Carolina Regiment, and was in the battle of Brier Creek, length of this service five months.
After the Revolution, he moved to Hawkins County, Tennessee, then to Grainger County, Tennessee.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 21, 1832, while residing in Grainger County, Tennessee.
He died June 22, 1846.
The soldier married April 14, 1784, in Hawkins County, Tennessee, Frances, the daughter of Thomas and Alice Amis. Frances was born April 16, 1765.
said "under" to cause pension pay not a col. unit 1776. see Heitman Could not identify the 46 officers

Soldier's widow, Frances, was allowed pension on her application executed October 14, 1846, while residing in Grainger County, Tennessee. She was still living in said county in 1855.
Their children were:
   Penelope  born June 10, 1786.    Mary  " February 8, 1788, married April 7, 1805, George Saunders and died October 17, 1826.    Ann  " September 22, 1789, married January, 1807, Hezekiah Robertson, and died October 12, 1814.    Amis  " September 1, 1791, married August 10, 1815, Margaret Williams.    Tabitha  " May 27, 1793, married December 15, 1816, Hezekiah Roberson.    Rachel  " March 5, 1795, married July 29, 1817, James Dobson.    Rodey or Rhoda  " November 9, 17--,(torn) married December 17, 1817, James Moore.    Lincoln  " August 13, 1798.    John Thomas  " January 9, 1800, married December 4, 1824, Margaret Littleton.    James  " October 8, 1801, residing in Grainger County Tennessee, in 1846.    Alice Gale  " May 7, 1803, married February 3, 1823, Hughes W. Taylor.   
The following also appears on the family record: Willis Grantham and Keziah Littlefield married.
The foregoing is the history of the only soldier named Richard Grantham found on the Revolutionary War records of this office.
Very truly yours
A. D. MILLER Assistant to Administrator.
A brother m-lam of the sol. is referred To name is Lincoln last name may be Ames or more of probably Amis but as I could not determine, I omitted this.
Date of widow's death not on file

7864
Richard Grantham
from 1775 print to Capital 2 yrs. Pr. Growth 20. - Capital 66. -  $ 86. -
14
Edward ... East A. 6. Re P. 292
12 March John Locke Rutledge Lui

7864
BRIEF in the case of  Richard Grantham  County of Granger  in the State of Tennessee  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity? _____  3. How old is he? 77  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.     enlisted In 1775-22 July 3 12 Private Gen. J. Lynch , Col. C.C. Pinckney Gen. Gadson , Capt. G. Preston , Gen. Howe .   Sub. 6 " Capt. J. Hunsdiger , Col. W. Farnwell Brig. Gen. E. Bryant , Gen. Stark 1 st reg t S. C.  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? Brier Creek  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Dobbs City N.C.  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? traditional  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Correct 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
J. Waugh
Examining Clerk.

No 364 Francy Grantham widow of Richard Irwin act 17 June 1844 Married 1784 husband died 22 nd June 1844
Melmore - Wnd

State of Tennessee } County Court Dec Term 1846. Greene County } Frances Grantham Widow Application for a Pension.
From the evidence exhibited before the Court on the Original declaration and the proceedings had before John Harris Esqr. one of the members of this Court the fully approve of the proceedings had before said John Harris Esqr. And fully concur in the opinion that the said Frances Grantham is the Widow & Right of Richard Grantham Decd a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States and is entitled to a Pension according to the act of Congress.
State of Tennessee } Greene County } I Edward Tate Clerk of the County Court for said County Do Certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the order of said County Court passed at their December Term 1846. In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal of Office at Office in Rutledge the 16 th Day of December A.D. 1846. Edward Tate Clerk

State of Tennessee } Grainger County }
Personally appeared before John Harris and acting Justice for said Court Frances Grantham and makes Oath in due form of Law that she was married to Richard Gran- tham in Hawkins County then North Carolina now Tennessee by Thomas Russell a minister of the Gospel on the 14th day of April 1784 Sworn and subscribed this 16th day of April 1847 Frances Grantham Before me John Harris
Justice of the peace
I certify that the above affiant is the same person who filed the foregoing Declar- ation this 16th day of April 1847
John Harris Justice of the peace
State of Tennessee } Grainger County } I Edward Tate Clerk of the County Court of State and County aforesaid do certify that John Harris Esq whose name appears to the foregoing affidavit is now and was at the time of signing the same an act- ing Justice of the Peace in & for said County and his signature appears to be in his own proper hand Given under my hand & seal of office at office in Rutledge this 17th day of March 1847 Edw. Tate clerk By Wm T. Tate D.C.

Knoxville.
378. Tennessee.
Frances Grantham widow of Rich d . Grantham who was a Pri t Corporal in the N. C. Line.
Rep d .
Husb d died 22 d Jan y 1816.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 86 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1844.
22 Jan y 1846.
Certificate of Pension issued the 14 th day of May 1847. and sent to
James K. McFarland, Rutledge, Tenn.
[Act of JUNE 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book A, Vol. 2. Page 192.

Francis Grantham
ad
578-40

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress of February 2nd 1848 entitled "an Act making further provision for surviving Widows and Soldiers of the Revolution."
State of Tennessee On this first day of August 1848 Grainger County } Personally appeared before me John Harris an acting Justice of the peace in and said County Francis Grantham a resident of said County aged 83 years who being first sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration to obtain the benefits of the provisions made by the act of Congress passed on the 2nd day February 1848 granting pensions to Widows of persons who served during the Revolution- ary War. That she is the widow of Richard Grantham who was a private and Corporal in the Revolution. And that she received a pension of Eighty six dollars per annum under the act of June 17th 1844. She further declares that she is still a Widow Sworn and Subscribed this day and year last above mentioned Before me John Harris Justice of the peace for said Co. Francis Grantham mark.
State of Tennessee Grainger County I John Harris an acting Justice of the peace in and for said County do certify that Francis Grantham the above declarant, is personally known to me and that she is the identical person who drew a pension of $86.00 per annum under the act of 1844 Given under my hand this first day of August 1848 John Harris
Justice of the peace

State of Tennessee Grainger County
I Edward Tate Clerk of the County Court of the State and County aforesaid do certify that John Harris Esqr whose name appears to the fore going affidavit is now and was at the time of signing the same an acting Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid duly Commissioned and qualified, that full faith, and credit should be Given to all his Official acts as such and that his signature appears to be in his proper hand writing
Given under my hand and seal of Office at Office in Rutledge
This 1st day of August AD 1848
Edward Tate Clerk By Wm T. Tate D.C.
Francis Grantham aa 848-849

East Tennessee Agency Thornewille Augt 8 th 1837.
Sir
You will please find enclosed Mr. Richard Grantham application for his Pension for Eighty Six Dollars per annum — my Books show that Mr. Grantham have not been paid since the 4 day of March 1836.
Sham retain his original certificate in my possession all of which is submitted for your examination and further instruction.
I am Respectfully your obedt Servt A. H. P. Smith Agent
James P. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington City

34.546
5 New Series

Rutledge, Tenn. August 3 rd
Free
Col. J. L. Edwards Com d of Reserves, Washington City, D.C.

August the first 1848
Col. Edwards Sir
I enclose you herewith the declarations of Mary Sims. Nancy McAnally and Frances Grant. and for pensions under the Act of 1848. I wish you to forward their Certificates to me. I have the honor to be with due respect
Yours respectfully J. L. Edwards
I have the honor to be with due respect Your Obedt Servant.
James R. McAnally

Rutledge April 17 th 1847
Sir
Inclosed is Mrs Granthams declaration approved in Open Court as you directed with the Balance of the leaf of the family record and the Certificate of the Clerk of the court of the County where they were married &c. If you deem it satisfactory please send his certificate to Rutledge Granger County Tennessee
I am very Respectfully Your Obedient Servant
H Edwards Esq. James H McAnally
P.S. I should have sent these Papers sooner but I have been absent for the most of this Winter.

Richard Grantham, Tenn. Act 7 June 1832 $86 00 /yr
To what time was he last paid?
Pension Office May 10 1843
G.C.A.
Paid to 4 th March 1846. W.B.
Whenever you make calls for information from Tennessee, give the Agency, as there are 5 in that State; or give the County of the pensioner, and I tell myself the location. — yours W.B.

no 74411
FREE
Gen L P Haldor Comm of Pensions Washington City D.C.

V N 346 Francis Grantham Tenn
Let. to R. Stevens, Nov. 17, 1840 Let. to J. K. McAnally 11. Nov. 1846.
act 17 June 1844.

State of Tennessee
Hawkins County } I John H Ellis Clerk of the County Court of Hawkins County in said State do certify that I have made diligent search for a license Bond authorising the marriage of Francis Amis to Richard Grantham and that no such bond can be found in my Office
In testimony whereof I have here- unto set my hand & affixed my Seal of Office at Rogersville the 12 th day of April AD 1847
John H. Ellis, Clerk By J. H. Van Dorn Clerk

State of Tennessee Grainger County
I John Harris an acting Justice of said County do certify that I am personally acquainted with James Grantham that he is a person of veracity and truth Given under my hand and seal this 14th day of October 1846
John Harris Justice of the Peace
State of Tennessee Grainger County
I Edward Tate Clerk of the County Court of the County and State aforesaid do certify that John Harris Esqr whose name subscribes to the foregoing certificates is now and was at the time of signing the same an acting Justice of the peace in and for said County that full faith and credit should be attached to all his official as such and that his signature appears to be genuine
Given under my hand and seal of Office at Office in Rutledge this 15th of October A.D 1846
Edward Tate Clerk

Mr. To pay Aug 19, 1837

N 34 64 No. 364
Francis Grancham Widow of Richard
Term
act 17 June 1844

Thom Hill 24 Octn 1844
10
36th Oct. 26. 1846
be Francis Grant June 17. 1844
James Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City
District of Columbia

October the 15 th 1846
Sir
Here with I send you the Declaration of Frances Grantham for a Pension under the Act of 1844. You will see from the affidavit of James Grantham that their husband died in June 1846. Please examine her case and if the Proof is correct send the certificate to me - Thorn Hill Grainger County Ten- nessee
I am Respectfully
Your obed Servt
J. L. Edwards Esq. James K. McInally

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those
answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Richard Grantham 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? yes 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? yes XIV. † If the applicant has produced a witness or witnesses as to his service, has the magistrate who administered the oath certified that he, she, or they are persons of credibility? _____ Has the official character and signature of the magistrate been certified by the proper officer under his seal of office? _____ A not found on the Roll as a private 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? yes XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? yes
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 the 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.
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 authenticated 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 end 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.

No 364
Frances Grantham widow of Richard Irwin
act 17 June 1844
adm d
6 mo. pro. $20.00
18 " Corpse 44.00
84.00
fin. 22 d June 1846
James R. McAnally
Rutledge
Gwynn Co
Irwin.

ion on file in this Bureau.
Richard Grantham mid file 418
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     July 22 1770 Aug 4 1778 Pvt. Thomas Lynch Geo. Drayton Charles Pinckney N.C.   16 mos. Corps. John Kenneday William Fayette N.C.  
Battles engaged in, River level. Residence of soldier at enlistment, Dobbsboro N.C. Date of application for pension, Aug 21 1832  Sped was at Residence at date of application, Crossville Tenn. Age at date of application, 77 Born Mar 16 1754 in Dobbsboro N.C.
Remarks: Soldier was the son of John & Mary Grantham. He married Apr 14 1778 in Hawkins Co. Tenn. N.C. now Tenn. Francis, daughter of Thomas & Mary Davis, who was born Apr 16 1765. He was allowed pension on an application dated Oct 14 1846 while a resident of Crossville Tenn. See Supplement herewith for family data.
Very respectfully,
18

October 2, 1913.
Mrs. Edward Cochran, West Point, Miss.
Madam:
In addition to the military history of Richard Grantham, Wid. File No. 418, you are furnished the following data as to his children:
Penelope, - - - born June 10, 1786. Mary, - - - - - " February 8, 1788, married George Saunders Apr. 7, 1805, died Oct. 17, 1826. Ann, - - - - - " September 29, 1789, married Hezekiah Robertson Jany. 1807, died October 12, 1814. Amis, - - - - - " September 1, 1791, married Margaret Williams August 10, 1815. Tabitha, - - - - - " May 27, 1793, married Hezekiah Roberson December 18, 1816. Rachel, - - - - - " March 5, 1795, married James Dolson. July 29, 1817. Rody or Rhoda, " " November 9, 1797, Married James Moore. December 17, 1817. Lincoln, - - - - - " August 13, 1798. ----- John Thomas, " " January 9, 1800, married Margaret Littleton December 4, 1824. James, - - - - - " October 8, 1801. Alice Gale, - - - " May 7, 1803, married Hughes W. Taylor February 2, 1823.
Very respectfully,
J. M. Stagg Commissioner.

War Records Office Washington D.C. Dear Sir -
Navasota, Texas January - 6 th 1932
Will you please give me the Revolutionary Service of Richard Gautham of North Carolina. Also wife and children name of parents Yours truly
Stella M. Brasfield
Mrs. J. Wallace

171 Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D. C. Dear Sir,
Will you please give me the Rev. War Service of Richard Strat- ham , who was born in Dobbs co., N. C. (now Tenn.) March 16, 1754 and died in Grae- ger co., Tenn. - June 22 1846 -
He drew a Rev. pension so family Tradition says -
Would also like very much to have the record of John Isaac Sanders (or Saunders ) who lived in Hawkins co. N. C. (now Tenn.)
Thanking you for your research in this department -
I am yours Truly Mrs Edward Cochrane
Sept 23 - West Point, Mississippi.

Department President—MRS. EUNICE V. MURRAY, 1603 East Jefferson St., Seattle Department Secretary—MRS. CARRIE E. BERRY, 1603 East Jefferson, Seattle Department Treasurer—MRS. ALICE HOUGHTON, 3403 Sixth Street, Tacoma Department Senior Vice President—MRS. ADDIE WILLIAMS, Ballard Department Junior Vice President—MRS. RACHAEL HATHAWAY, Snohomish Department Counselor—MRS. LIZZIE M. NOLAND, Everett
Department Chaplain MRS. KATE BERRY, Green Lake Department Inspector MRS. LIZZIE MORRIS, Ballard Department Patriotic Instructor MRS. MAHALA M. MARTIN, Tacoma Department Librarian MRS. JENNIE KILMER, Olympia Department Council of Administration MRS. LULU SHANON, Bremerton; MRS. MUSETTE LIBBY, Ballard; MRS. CLARIS- SA POWELL, Seattle
Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic
DEPARTMENT OF WASHINGTON AND ALASKA
Office of Dept. President
Dec 11 1907
To the Hon. Commissioner of Pensions.
Dear Sir:
Will you give me all information regarding Richard Grantham. Who served in a Carolina Regiment as corporal, during the Revolutionary war of 1775.
Please give me the Regiment and co. his age at time of enlistment and when he died or when his pension was dropped, as he drew a pension. I am a direct descendant of Richard Grantham and desire to use this information to join the D.A.R.
Thanking you in advance I Remain
Mrs. Eunice Murray, 1603 E. Jefferson St. Seattle Wash.

RECORD DIVISION.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Briefed by _____
Claim No. _____
Certificate No. _____
Claimant _____
Soldier Richard Spaulderson
Service _____
Additional Service Rev War
No. _____ claim, State records _____, 190_____
No claim, combination records _____, 190_____
REMARKS:
No claim as above except Wid # 418

1907 Jan 6. Fil to Mrs. Laure Murray 1824. 1913 Oct 2. Fil to Mrs Edward Grantham 1932 Feb 5. Fil to Mrs J. H. Bracey - E&H
Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 418
Francis Grantham  Widow  Richard Grantham  Print Corp. Riv. War.
Act: Feb 2, 1848.
Index:—Vol. 4 , Page 285
[Arrangement of 1870.]