Charles Sherrill has graciously allowed his book “Revolutionary War Pension Applications from Franklin County, Tennessee” to be included here. The entries below come from his book.

NOTE: There may be other Franklin County pensioners listed that was not in Chuck’s book. They will be so noted. Thanks to Nancy Taylor for helping post them to the website.

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Michael AWALT, W326, West Tenn. #6813, $50/yr. issued 6 Mar. 1833. Eva or Evy AWALT, widow. Tenn. #unreadable $50/yr. issued 24 Dec. 185? Note: Michael is also mistakenly referred to as Joseph AWALT.

3 Sept. 1832, Franklin County. Michael AWALT aged about 75 testifies that he was born in Pennsylvania but does not know the year. He calculates his age based on the date of his freedom as an apprentice. He lived in Rowan County, N.C., while an apprentice and was sent on two trips by the man to whom he was bound, in pursuit of the Tories. On the first tour he served under Windle MILLER and marched to 96 Dist., S.C.
Two months after the outbreak of the war he turned 21 and removed to Cabarrus County, N.C., where he lived for 10 years. From there he vol. for nine months under Capt. COWAN and served on the Dan River in N.C. He also marched to S.C. under Maj. ARMSTRONG and Gen. LINCOLN in the 4th reg’t. and was in the battle of Stone.
After this term ended he returned home and went out again as a substitute for Killian KEPLY. He served in the militia under Capt. STARNES and Gen. RUTHERFORD, and was in the battle called Gates’ Defeat. He overheard Generals GATES and SMALLWOOD arguing about the battle plans. He served for three months.
He went out again as a substitute for George MASTER, but drove a wagon instead of regular service. His wagon was taken from him by the Tories on the forth day after the battle of Guilford.
He can prove his service by William RYAL. He is known in his neighborhood to Parson Elijah BRAZIER, Joseph HILTON Esq., Col. William TAYLOR and others.
After living in Cabarrus County for 10 years he removed to Burke County, N.C., for over 20 years. He then removed to this place.
William RYAL testifies that he knew AWALT during the war and has known him ever since.
Zachariah MURRELL states he has been a near neighbor to Michael AWALT for 15 years and vouches for his reputation as a soldier.
Court declares that the clergyman in the applicant’s neighborhood is sick at this time.
20 Dec. 1840, Franklin Co. Mrs. Evy AWALT aged 78 states that her husband Michael AWALT died 6 April 1835, that they were married in Mecklenburg County, N.C., 17 April 1778 but she has no record of their marriage or the births of their children, having lost or mislaid it.
Nathaniel BORUM testifies to the identity of Evy AWALT.
William RIAL aged 73 states he was married to Molly SPECK, a sister of Evy AWALT. Molly RIAL aged 79 also appeared before the justice. Each deponent originally came from Mecklenburg (Rockingham crossed out) Co., N.C. They state that Michael and Evy AWALT from the time of their marriage until his death in FC lived together in utmost peace and harmony.
17 May 1841, FC. Sophia HISE, widow of Coonrad HISE deceased, originally a resident of Mecklenburg Co., N.C., and now of FC, aged 86, states that her husband went in company with Michael AWALT and her sister Evy SPECK and saw them married by Parson WIRTMAN (STARK crossed out) in Mecklenburg Co., N.C., in April 1778. She recalls the month and year because she herself gave birth to a son the following February 1779.
William RIAL states he was not at the wedding but lived with the couple for six months after their marriage. He also lived with Coonrod HISE and his wife Sophia SPECK in N.C. and frequently heard HISE say he was present at the marriage.
15 Dec. 1845, FC. Evy AWALT states that Michael AWALT received a discharge from his commander but sold it to another gentleman. States she was married April, 1781, in Rowan Co., N.C. She is unable to appear in court and gives her deposition before John ROLMAN, J.P.
Solomon LIMBAUGH aged 45 states he was present on 6 Apr. 1835 and saw Michael AWALT die, and that Evy AWALT has not remarried.
16 Dec. 1845, FC. Sophia HISE aged 89 states that her husband Coonrod HISE, Sr., has been dead more than 25 years.
William RYAL aged 75 states he was present more than three years ago to hear Magdalane RYAL state she helped to prepare the wedding dinner when Eve and Michael AWALT were married. Said Magdalane RYAL has been dead more than two years.
22 Dec. 1845, Murfreesboro, Tenn. Cover letter sent by John BRUCE to accompany deposition of Evy AWALT and supporting documents. To the Commissioner of Pensions. “Sir, It cannot be expected that the widow can recollect all the facts and circumstances which were related to her by her husband in his lifetime, after a lapse of fifteen or twenty years. Statements are frequently made by the husband to his wife by the fireside and go in at one year and out at the other. Or if the wife actualee by motives of curiosity or otherwise sets down those statements well in her own mind, yet in the course of ten or fifteen years the recollection of those statements will fade and die upon the memory. Dear sir, at this time I bring before you the case of an old lady eighty two years old, late in the afternoon of life, who in her husband’s lifetime was entirely independant and had plenty of the good things of life, but since his death has been reduced to a state of indigence, and thrown upon a cold hearted and uncharited world for a support. Dear friend, I rely upon the good judgement of the Department and hope for a decision in her favor. “I am, my dear sir, with sentiments of great respect, your friend and obedient servant, John BRUCE.”
15 March 1846, FC. Hon. Stephen ADAMS of Mississippi states he was acquainted with Michael AWALT for many years and AWALT’S oldest son is between 55 and 60, and his grandchildren near 40 years of age.
25 Apr. 1851, Cabarrus Co., N.C. Clerk states he can find no record of the marriage of Evy SPECK and Michael AWALT.
24 May 1851, FC. William RIAL aged past 80 years states that he knew Michael and Evy AWALT from his boyhood to their deaths.
Jacob AWALT of FC, son of Michael AWALT, states his mother and father were married in Cabarrus Co., N.C., about 1786. His mother Eva AWALT died 2 Aug. 1848, leaving the following named children and heirs at law: Catherine WEBER (or WEVER?), John AWALT, Barbary TIPS, Sophia WEBB, Nancy (or Naomi) LIMBO.
John TRAVIS, J.P of FC, testifies that Jacob AWALT is about 62 years old, having been considered an old man for some years past.
John ROLMAN, J.P., testifies he has known Jacob AWALT for 30 years and that he himself is 49 years old and supposes AWALT is 62. He was acquainted with Michael and Eva AWALT. He is also acquainted with Mrs. Catherine WEVER, sister of Jacob AWALT, whom he has always understood was older than Jacob AWALT.
2 Dec. 1851, Knoxville, Tenn. Taze W. NEWMAN, attorney, is unable to provide physician’s or undertaker’s certificate that Eva AWALT is dead, because one is dead and the other has moved to Texas. This is in the case of Jacob AWALT who lives on Hurricane Creek in FC.
25 June 1852, Marshall, IL. W. MANLY inquires as to the status of Eva AWALT’S claim for pension.

Lance James BARNETT S39,174 West Tenn. #11,264, $96/year Issued 3 June 1819.
5 Oct.1818 Franklin Co. Lance James BARNETT aged 66 stated he enlisted in South Carolina under Capt. Richard DOGGETT of the 6th S.C. Regiment, commanded by Col. William HENDERSON. He served 3 years. During the siege of Charlestown he was taken prisoner and held 20 days until he was honorably discharged at Charlestown probably in 1780. He enlisted again in North Carolina for one year under Capt. Charles LENNING (?) and was in a battle at Eutaw Springs. He was discharged at Bacon’s Ridge in South Carolina.
10 Oct. 1818 Franklin County Judge John CAPERTON, Esquire, testifies that BARNETT has lived near him for six months and he knows BARNETT to be a very old, poor man with good, honest character.
12 Oct. 1818 (probably Franklin County) John A. BAKER states he lived in North Carolina in the same neighborhood as BARNETTT for several years before and after the last tour of duty, and has known him ever since.

Sanford BERRY S1638. West Tenn. #22026, $40/year, issued 27 Sept. 183(?)
27 Nov. 1832 Franklin County. Sanford Berry age 70, states he was born in Albemarle County VA., in 1762, His father removed from Virginia to Laurens District S.C., Where affiant was an infant. He inlisted in the service in Sept. 1781 in Laurens District and served under Capt. Kerr and Col. McCoy. He helped besiege ht fort at Augusta Ga. He also accompanied a detachment under Gen. Twiggs to a place called Indian’s Old Fields where they attacked and defeated a body of Indians.He remained in Laurens until about 1801 when he removed to Wilson County Tenn., before settling at (??)ittled(?) in this County. John Hamilton and William H. Murry, J. P., vouch for Berry.
26 Aug. 1833 Franklin County. Sanford Berry age 71 further testifies that he is certain he served at least one year. Hutcheson Murphy, clergyman, and Esq. Gabiel Jones vouch for Berry.
16 Nov. 1836 Winchester, Tenn. Micah Taul requested payment be resumed for Sanford Berry, Who has not received payment since Sept. !835. Pensioner can now be reached at Manchester in newly formed Coffee County. Note: Enoch Berry of Warren County, Tenn., was Sanford’s brother and also received a pension.

Alexander BERRRYHILL S16,639, West Tenn. #7542 (changed to Ala.), $33.33/year. Issued 26 April 1833.
15 Feb. 1821 Franklin County Alexander BERRYHILL aged 60, a farmer by occupation, stated he enlisted in 1781 in North Carolina under Capt. James MARTIN and William POKE and served in the 2nd regiment, South Carolina line. He received a discharge from Gen. THOMAS and was directed by Gen. SUMPTER to draw his pay at New Market but was never paid. He fought in the battle of Eutaw Springs, Biggans Creek and Dorchester in South Carolina. BERRYHILL states he is blind in one eye and infirm. His wife, Rebecca, is 46 and much inflicted by rheumatic pains. His family consists of daughter Polly aged 16, son Linsfield aged about 14, son Edward aged 6 and son Thomas aged 4. he owns 42 acres of extremely poor land and a small cabin in which he lives. His personal property is valued at $166.75 and consist of 42 Acres of land ($52.50), 3 horses, 4 cows and calves, 2 steers, 40 hogs, 4 sheep, 1 cart, 4 hoes, 1 ax, 3 plows and gear, 3 dishes, 3 basins, 6 pots and ovens, 1 frying pan. James EVENS vouched for the reputation of BERRYHILL and states they served together under James N. MARTIN in the war.
15 Sept. 1824 Franklin County BERRYHILL request that payment be made to Erasmus WALKER at Winchester.
3 Sept. 1832 Franklin County Alexander BERRYHILL aged 69 states he has never seen a record of his age. He enlisted in Mecklenburg County. N.C., where he resided in June 1781, under Capt. James N. MARTIN in the 3rd regiment, commanded by Col. William POLK. He submitted a clam in 1818 but at the time did not know he that he possessed his discharge, being unable to read and write. He recently had a friend to go through every piece of paper he owned and it was found. Dated 17 April 1781, it was signed by Col. POLK. His officers were 1st Lt. Robert. WALKER, 2nd. Lt. Jonas CLARK, Orderly Sgt. Jesse CLARK, Adjutant John CLARK. John was the oldest of the three CLARK brothers. James MARTIN, one son of Capt. James N. CLARK and Charles WEEKS whom he has known for about 40 years, both of Franklin County, can vouch for him. After his discharge he lived in Ga. about 17 miles south of Augusta until about 21 years ago when he settled here. James MARTIN states that about six years ago he heard his father say he had seen two of his old soldiers in town, Alexander BERRYHILL and a Mr. EVANS. His father died about one year later.
14 Sept. 1832 Winchester, Tenn. James CAMPBELL to Maj. William B. LEWIS, Auditor, Washington. CAMPBELL wishes LEWIS to inquire whether Alexander BERRYHILL can receive a pension based on his 1818 deposition. (No date) William LEWIS to Pension Office. Enclosed letter from JamesCAMPBELL and stated CAMPBELL is brother of Mr. John CAMPBELL U.S. Senator.
1 March 1838 Fayette County, Ala. Alexander BERRYHILL of Marion County Ala., states he removed from Tennessee to Alabama about 2 years ago in order to enjoy the society of his relations. He lives nearer the county seat of Fayette than Marion.Willis WARD and William BERRYHILL testify to the reputation of Alexander BERRYHILL.
24 Aug. 1839 Washington Treasury Department informs Daniel PAYTON of Fayette County Court house that the claim of the widow of Alexander BERRYHILL amounts to $33.33 and carries a payment to 3 Feb. 1838, the time of his death.
30 Sept. 1839 Huntsville, Ala. Daniel PEYTON signes in receipt of payment for Rebecca BERRYHILL.
1910 Inquiry of Hon Matthew DENVER, Wilmington, Ohio. 1918 Inquiry of Mrs. H. N. HIPSKIND, Wabash, Indiana. 1940 Inqiry of Mr. W.H. PRICE , Utica, Mississippi.

Josiah BRANDON W335 West Tenn. #19088(?) $80/year issued 31 July 1833. Rachel BRANDON, widow. Tenn. #665 $80/year, issued 20 Feb. 1845.
16 Oct. 1832 Lincoln Count Tenn. Josiah BRANDON age 72 states he entered the service in 1776 or 1777 under Capt. Samuel DAVIDSON of Burke County N. C., of which he was a resident. He helped to build Fort Royal which is now Old Fort Royal Post Office in Burke county. He served three months as a Ranger under Capt. CUNNINGHAM and fought Indians across the Blue Ridge in the fall of 1779. In the winter of 1779 he joined Capt. BOYKIN’s company of Light Horse and pursued the British under Capt. CUNNINGHAM in South Carolina until he was driven into the British garrison at 96. In March of 1780 joined Maj. MCDOWELL’s Corps from Burke Count and served 30 days in Indian Territory. In the fall of 1780 the Indians attacked the settlement near Old Fort and “John DAVIDSON and his family were butchered in the most brutal and savage manner.” BRANDON then joined Capt. WALKER and his ranger on a three month tour. Clergyman Elijah BRAZER of Franklin County and John BAKER of Lincoln County vouched for BRANDON.
15 May 1833 Lincoln County, Tenn. Josiah BRANDON adds that according to his Bible records taken from his father’s he was b. 26 June 1761
28 June 1835 Lincoln County, Tenn. Moses Chambers states he was present to hear Josiah BRANDON state that he served with the British. Also present were Squires WISEMAN, HUTSON. MUREL, and Col. STAMBLER. He objects to Brandon’s pension.
14 July 1835 Franklin Co. Lemuel BRANDON, son of Josiah BRANDON of Lincoln County states that his father had told him that when he was a boy age 16 or 18 years of age his father forced him to serve with the British troops in the Revolution. He was taken prisoner and then paroled to Capt. Joseph MCDOWELL of Burke County, who knew him.
10 Sept. 1835 Livingston Tenn. Logan D. BRANDON, son of Josiah BRANDON, to Pension Office. States in support of BRANDON of his father’s honesty and integrity, that he has met Gen. JACKSON at the Hermitage and that his father and most of his family are know to Hon C.C. Clay of Alabama. He explains in detail the circumstances of his father’s British service. Mentions Col. YELL a gentleman by birth and fortune, formally of Fayetteville Tenn., but now of Missouri. States his father is a minister of the Methodist Church and is well known to Rev. James GUINN who is a personal friend of the President. States that he is at presently at Livingston to purchase slaves.
17 Sept. 1835 Lincoln County Tenn. John WISEMAN and Moses CHAMBERS swear they have heard Josiah BRANDON state that he and his father fought for the King at the battle of King’s Mountain. William GAYLE, J. P. states he has known WISEMAN for r10 years and WISEMAN “stands very highly in the estimation of al who Know him with the exception of BRANDON.”
23 Oct. 1835 Franklin County. George DAVIDSON age 69 stated he was a school boy together with Josiah BRANDON and lived in the same neighborhood with his family. John FRAME age 61(?) has known BRANDON 29 years. William STREET age 56 and Marshell w. HOWELL age 37 testify on behalf of George DAVIDSON.
31 Oct. 1835 Burke County, N. C. William MORRIS states he and BRANDON served together with the American troops during the Revolution.
11 Nov. 1835 Bedford County, Tenn. Hugh DAVIDSON SR. age 77 states he has been acquainted with Josiah BRANDON since his infancy and knows BRANDON served in 1776-1777 was against the Indians under Samuel DAVIDSON Brandon was about 15 when he interred the service. BRANDON’s father had been a British officer before the war and he forced Josiah, who was a minor, to go with him and serve in the British troops at King’s Mountain under Col. FERGUSON. In the battle his father was killed and he was made prisoner. He was paroled to Maj. MCDOEWLL after several days because he was much afflicted and could not march further. He had previously served the Colonies under MCDOWELL. He was carried home by his widowed mother and later served the Colonies under MCDOWELL and others.
12 Nov. 1835 Bedford County, Tenn. Rev, George NEWTON, Presbyterian, has known BRANDON for 40 years in Burke and Buncombe counties N. C. and in Lincoln County, Tenn.
13 Nov. 1835 Lincoln County, Tenn.Rev. Joseph Smith, Methodist, has know BRANDON for 20 years in Lincoln County and vouches for him.
5 Dec. 1835 Burke County, N. C. John GIBBS states he served with BRANDON during the war.
1 Oct. 1844 McDowell, County N. C. John LOGAN states he knew BRANDON in this county (at the time before Burke) before he married and afterward for many years. He knows that two of BRANDON’s Children married before they left here for Tennessee. Benjamin BURGIN states he knew Josiah and Rachel BRANDON for about 20 years before they left this county in the fall of 1805. He knows that two of their children married before they left. He has visited their home in Lincoln County, Tenn.
1 Feb. 1845 Lincoln County, Tenn. Rachel BRANDON age about 80 applies for a pension as the widow of Josiah BRANDON who died 5 Nov.. 1842. She was married 8 March 1781, and her name at marriage was Rachel BROWN. Lemuel BRANDON states he is a son of Josiah BRANDON and Rachel. was born in 1790. The family records show that there are four other children than he.
1914 Inquiry of Miss Caroline BRANDON HAUGHTON of Aberdeen, Miss. 1916 Inquiry of Mrs. J. H. HAUGHTON of San Ana, Calf. 1926 Inquiry of Susie DEMONT MOORMAN of Huntsville, Ala. she states that Josiah was the son of Thomas and Eliza (SAMPLE) BRANDON. 1926 Inquiry of Mrs. Samuel DICKSON of Shreveport, La. She is a descended from Frances WOODWARD who married a daughter of Josiah BRANDON and Rachel SUMMERWELL. 1929 Inquiry of Mrs. E. J. CHERAULT of Huston Tex.

Enoch BREEDEN S1747, West Tenn. #12,244, $80/ year issued 10 April 1833.
1 Oct. 1882 Spotsylvania, Va., Enoch BREEDEN aged 73 states he was born in Maryland in Jan. 1759. His father moved his family to Virginia when he was seven years of age. He was a resident of Charles City County When the war began. His father entered the Continental Army at the beginning of the war and never returned. Affiant and his mother moved to King William County, where two his brothers resided. From there he was drafted into the Virginia militia in the summer of 1776 for three months. He served under Capt. Mordecai ABRAHAM in Col. ENNIS’ regiment he contacted the ague and fever at Hampton and was permitted to go return home for a few days rest before his tour ended. He served several other short tours as a volunteer and as a substitute for his brothers Moody BREEDEN and Caleb BREEDEN, who had families and were taking care of their mother. As King William County is in the tidewater region, The enemy’s ships in York river were a constant threat. He also served in the militia under Col. HICKMAN, Christopher TOMPKINS, Mordecai BOOTH, and Henry QUARLES. In Oct. 1781 he was drafted for one year under Capt. DRURY, Capt. BOOTH and Capt. ABRAHAM. From an encampment near Jamestown the affiant was detached to carry broken-down horsed to King William County. On his returned in four days he found that the troops had engaged the British and lost. He joined Maj. CAMPBELL’S battalion under Gen. WEEDON and marched to Gloucester County where They were joined by the French under Duke LAUZAN. ” Those Troops all wore large moustaches on their upper lip, and very large Whiskers.” A few years after the affiant removed to Spotsylvania County, where he as resided for 45 years. Ptolemy POWELL of Spotsylvania County states he was a boy of 14 residing in King William County just before the surrender of CORNWALLIS. His brother served under Capt. ABRAHAM with Enoch BREEDEN. Clergyman John A. Billingsly and Thomas HICKS vouch for BREEDEN’S reputation.
8 April 1835 Fredericksburg, Va. (postmark) request a transfer of his pension as he is about to remove to Winchester in Franklin County, Tennessee where one of his children resides. He is taking four children with him. Witness; Thomas HICKS. Administrator of Enoch has been paid his pension through 28n Aug. 1841. (probably death date).
1900 Inquiry of Granville LIPSCOMB of Flat Rock, Tenn. 1910 Inquiry of A.B. LIPSCOMB of Louisville, Ky. 1932 Inquiry if Mrs. Huge MABE Cuero, Texas.

John BRYANT S12,299, Alabama #31,601 $20/year, Issued 5 March 1839. John Bryant’s file mentions Franklin County as a former residence. His application papers are summarized here. John BRYANT believes he was born 5 Nov. 1754 in Albemarle County Va., but record of his age was destroyed. He served as a resident of Buckingham County Va., under Capt. Anthony WENSTON and John MOSLEY. He saw CORNWALLIS surrender. After the war he lived in Lincoln County, Ky.; Adair County Ky.; Lincoln County, Tenn.; Jackson County, Ala. for 12 years: Franklin County, Tenn.; back to Jackson County, Ala., where he resided in 1838. Possible character references were: Ludwell L. RECTOR; Thomas FONDRON; Robert PROCTOR Sr.; William L SNODGRASS; Benjamin SNODGRASS. Actual vouchers were clergyman Charles ROACH and Ludwell RECTOR. Phillip WINFREY of Adair County, Ky., stated in 1838 that he had become acquainted with BRYANT in Buckingham County, Va., over 60 years earlier and served with him. BRYANT moved to Lincoln County Ky., in 1795 and WINFREY followed. Both later moved to Adair County and about 1808 to 1818 BRYNT moved away.

Elihu BURKE W8233, East Tenn. #19616 issued 9 May 1826. Siller BURKE widow Tenn. #4864 $96/YEAR issued 22 Dec 1854. Bounty Land Warrant #36636-160-55.
23 Nov. 1825 Marion County, Tenn. Elihu BURKE aged 62 states he enlisted in North Carolina 6 June 1781 for 12 months under Capt. MOORE and Col. Archibald LITTLE. He was discharged 6 June 1782 at Charlotte N.C. He received a wound in the right knee at Johns Island 25 Jan. 1872. His family consist of a wife 60 who suffers from partial mental derangement, a daughter Kesiah aged 13 and a son Alfred Cammorn aged 16 who now only lives at home occasionally, at his own pleasure, and contributes very little.
13 July 1837 Franklin County, Tenn. Elihu BURK states he deposited his pension certificate at the post office in Winchester in Jan 1837 and it was lost by Agency. Marshall W. HOWELL states he has been aquatinted with BURKE for many year.
17 Dec. 1837 Franklin County Pension agent at Knoxville gave BURKS certificate to James H. GREEN, who was in college there, to carry to Winchester. But it was lost by GREEN who thinks he burned it with a great many other papers.
3 Feb. 1853 Davidson County, Tenn. Siller BURKE age 54 states her husband was killed in Franklin County in April 1851 and that he was a pensioner on the roll in Marion County.
7 Dec 1854 Davidson County Tenn. Siller BURKE applies again for pension. Witnessed John T. BLAND; John P. White.
10 Dec 1854 Franklin Co. Clerk of Court submits copy of marriage bond of Elihu BURKE and Siller HAYNES, dated 3 March 1835. William S. OLDHAM of Franklin County was bondsman.
3 Dec 1855 Davidson County, Tenn. Siller BURKE, aged 56 widow of Elisha BURKE, applies for benifits under law of March 1855 her Attorney is Taze W. NEWMAN of Winchester. Witness J.P. WHITE; A.M.C. HAMILTON 22 Dec. 1866 Davidson County, Tenn. Letters of administration of the estate of Siller Burke, deceased, are granted to John P WHITE.

William CALDWELL S1648, West Tenn. #22,029, $60/year, issued 27 Sept. 1833. William CALDWELL aged 77 states he was born in the Waxhaw settlement in the state of South Carolina in 1755 but has no record of his age. He entered the service as a resident of Fairfield district S.C., under Capt. NELSON in Chester District . In May 1780 he enlisted again in the same place under Capt. MCCLUER and LT. Hugh MCCLUER under Col. Edward LACY and Major MCGRIFF. He participated in the battles of Rocky Mount, Hanging Rock and Fish Dam Ford. At the later battle Gen. SUMPTER was wounded and Gen. HENDERSON took command, staying with the regiment until it was disbanded on the Congaree River in the fall of 1781.He continued to reside in this place until about 13 years ago when he settled at this place. Rev. Joseph SMITH, William LASATER and Benjamin HASTY of his neighborhood vouched for CALDWELL.
26 Aug. 1833 Franklin County. William CALDWELL further states he first enlisted late in 1778. At the time of enlistment he lived in Camden District. He supposed he lived in Chester until the line was more accurately drawn, where he found he lived in Fairfield. 1902 Inquiry of Miss Maragret K. WILSON of Dodd City, Texas.

John CHILCOAT, Missouri #26134, $80/year, issued 14 March 1843. John CHILCOAT was among the Revolutionary War veterans who joined the Franklin County militia in 1812. Although his file does not include any Franklin County documents, it is summarized here. John CHILCOAT was born 27 Nov. 1758 in Baltimore County Maryland. In 1834 he stated his birth record was in his father’s Bible in Maryland. He enlisted in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, in 1779 and fought the Indians under Capt. Frank CLUGGAGE. He serves a total of four tours of duty.After the war he resided in Bedford County, Penna.; Baltimore County, Maryland; Rowan County, N.C.; Madison County, Ky.; Franklin County, Tenn.; Cooper County Mo.; and in 1834 he was resident of Morgan County, Missouri. He died there on 10 July 1851. His wife had died previously, her name was not stated. In 1855 his sons, John aged 20 and Joshua aged 18 were living in Morgan County, Missouri.

Lewis CLARK (CLARKE) w6679, Alabama #22,445, 20/year issued 4 Nov. 1833 Sally CLARK, widow, Alabama 33482, 20/year, issued 18 Jan. 1854. Lewis CLARK did not receive his pension in Franklin County but mentioned that he once resided there, His file file is briefly reviewed here. Lewis CLARK born 22 April 1763 in Dinwiddie County, Va., enlisted in 1779 as a resident of that county. Mentions the record of his birth in his father’s Bible. He left Dinwiddie in March 1820 and moved to Franklin County, Tennessee, where he lived until about 1829 when he moved to Jackson County, Ala., where he died 12 Jan. 1842. He married 24 Sept. 1800 Sally ROGERS, spinster, in Dinwiddie County. She was aged 73 in 1853, residing in Jackson County, Ala. Joseph S. CLARK of Lincoln County, Tenn., stated in 1853 that he was a child when his father married Sally ROGERS. John R. CLARK of Benton County Ala., stated in 1853 that he had been present at their wedding, which took place at the home of Sally ROGER’S father.Turney F. GREEN, John S. MARTIN, R.C. ROBERTSON and Allen IVY all vouched for Sally CLARK. In 1853 D. S. COOPER of Salem, Tenn. wrote to the pension office to plead her case.

Jesse CORN, W909, NANCY CORN, widow, Tenn. #5525, $60\year, issued 24 Sept. 1850, “Payable only to the surviving children: Elizabeth SHARP, Mary SHARP, Nancy MCCUTCHEON, John CORN, Samuel CORN.” June 1841 Franklin County. Nancy CORN aged 78 states she is the widow of Jesse CORN who enlisted in Albemarle County, VA. She was acquainted with him prior to his service and they were married in Albemarle County in Feb. 1780 by Charles CLAY, a minister of of the High Church of England. She submits the family record written by Jesse CORN in the family Bible. Jesse CORN died March 5 1809 in Patrick County Va. He had previously lost one leg and he died after catching a cold. (New Testament, copyright 1800). Jesse CORN born 31 Oct. 1753 Nancy CORN born 17 Feb. 176(?) Elizabeth CORN born 4 Dec. 1780 John Adam CORN born 26 Ja. 1783 William CORN born 11 Jan. 178(?) Jesse CORN Jr. born 11 Mar. 1787 Mary CORN born 8 Aug. 1789 Samuel CORN born 10 April 1792 Suckey CORN born 16 Dec. 1794 Nancy CORN born (1 or &) April 1797 George CORN born 30 Sept. 1799 Dicea(?) CORN born 10 (?) 1803 26 June 1841 Franklin County. James SHARP, Esq. states the family record presented is in the handwriting of Jesse CORN, whom he knew well. (Note: some writer has added under SHARP’s name “one of the most reputable me in Franklin County, formerly a member of the legislature”.)
13 Jan. 1846 Clinton County Ky. William MORRISON. Sr. aged 78 states he was raised in Henry County, Va. Jesse CORN moved to his neighborhood when affiant was a boy of 7 or 8 years, and for 20 years or more affiant was acquainted with Jesse CORN and wife Nancy Jesse CORN married Nancy HANDCOCK daughter of John HANDCOCK. Some time after CORN came to the neighborhood John HANDCOCK settled there. CORN’s mother and three brothers: George, Peter, and Samuel CORN, also followed Jesse. Affiant is a brother-in-law of Armajor HANDCOCK who is the brother of Nancy CORN. Affiant married Nanny MORROW and HANDCOCK married Jane MORROW, both daughters of Thomas MORROW. Affiant mustered under Jesse CORN when he became old enough. He understood CORN was later promoted to Major and served as such until his leg had to be cut off. Richard SHARP and James SHARP married daughters of Nancy CORN and after Jesse’s death removed to Tennessee. Jesse and George CORN often discussed their war service. Jesse had served as ensign under a Capt. SMALL. Peter CORN may also have served. Affiant moved from Virginia to Kentucky and about 40 years ago. Armajor HANDCOCK settled near him about 10 years later in Wayne County, Ky., and they lived near each other until HANDCOCK moved away about 20 years later. Ephriam GUFFEY, J.P., states he was born and raised near William MORRISON’s residence. MORRISON lived in the near edge of Wayne County.
4 March 1846 Clinton County Ky. Harmon WYNN has lived in Wayne County for 25 years and has known MORRISON for 30 years. 27 June 1846 Winchester, Tenn. Robert A DABNEY, to pension office. Enclose Affidavit of Nancy CORN. States he himself recollects Jesse CORN as early as 1807. DABNEY lives some distance from Winchester.
29 January 1849 Winchester, Tenn. Mary SHARP to Mr. DABNEY. States she has seen the letter which DABNEY wrote to her husband’s brother. ” I have had the misfortune to loose my husband and my mother, husband on the 12 of August 1847, my Mother on 17th June 1848 aged 85 years 5 months. Tell this to my old uncle Majer HANCOCK… My Mother, has lived with us for about 30 years.”
21 Nov. 1849 Albany, Ky. William J. DABNEY inquires whether pension may be granted to heirs of Nancy CORN who died at Col. SHARP’s a year or two ago.
28 Nov. 1849 Clinton County, Ky. R. Major HANCOCK (his signature) of Wayne County, Ky., states he was born 18 July 1770 in Fluvanna County, VA. He is 8 years younger than his sister. He remembers Jesse CORN coming to see his sister Nancy before the war. He did not see their marriage but saw them ride off with several other persons and when they returned they had a married. Affiant was mustered under Capt. CORN. After the war was over CORN became a major. Col. James SHARP married Mary CORN; Richard SHARP married Betsy CORN, and Robert SHARP married Dicy(?) CORN, a younger sister, and moved to Franklin County, Tenn. Witness understood that Jesse CORN’S brothers, George, Samuel and Peter, also served in the war. Affiant moved from Patrick County, Va., to Wayne County, Ky., in 1814 and is currently visiting his children in Clinton County.
11 March 1850 Clinton County, Ky. William DABNEY of Albany states that he was raised within three miles of the homes of R. Major HANCOCK and William MORRISON.
1 April 1850 Franklin County. Wallis ESTILL M. D., states that Nancy CORN died 17 June 1848 at the home of Mary SHARP near Winchester. Joel G. MCCUTCHEON concurs and states he saw the burial. John TURNER and George MCCUTCHEON; cocur and state that Nancy CORN had ten children six of whom survive, To wit: Mary, widow of James SHARP; Nancy wife of George MCCUTCHEON; John Corn; Samuel CORN; all of Franklin County, Jesse CORN of Patrick County Va. John TURNER Hs known said children from their youth.
6 June Fluvanna County, Va. Clerk sends copy of marriage bond dated 21 Feb. 1780, Jesse CORN to marry Nancy HANCOCK, Benjamin HANCOCK bondsman.
12 August 1850 Clinton County Ky. James M. DAVIS acting sheriff, has known William MORRISON and R. MAJOR HANDCOCK since his earliest recollection.
22 August 1850 Clinton County, Ky. Elizabeth DABNEY, aged 754, widow of George DABNEY, states she is a pensioner. she knew Jesse CORN in Montgomery County, Va., in 1803-180, he had a wooden leg and was a preacher. He lived in Patrick County near Montgomery County.
Sept. 1850 Albany , Ky. William J. DABNEY of Kentucky urges a friend in Washington to help settle the claim. He is attorney for the claimants, who all reside in Tennessee.
1933 inquiry of F.F. LAFON of Oklahoma city okla. Note also see file of John Peter CORN of Henderson County N. C., a brother of Jesse CORN.

Joseph CROWNOVER S1754, West Tenn. #13,556 $20/year issued 20 May 1833.
23 Feb. 1833 Franklin County, Joseph CROWNOVER aged 73 states he was born 17 Nov. 1759 and at the age of 17 or 18 volunteered under Capt. John VANMATREE and Lt. John VANMATREE, Sr., in Berkley County, Va. He marched to Fort Wheeling on the Ohio to guard the frontier against the Indians and was discharged at Pittsburgh after three months. He returned home to Berkley County and that winter his brother William CROWNOVER fought in the campaign against the Indians under Gen MCINTOSH. He served in the local malitia for three months under Col. Nicholas MCINTIRE AND Lt. Thomas THORNBERRY. He lived in Berkley for about two years longer after he his enlistment.
25 Feb. 1833 Franklin County. Neighbors Meredith CATCHINGS and William B. WILKINSON testify for CROWNOVER’S reputation and testify ther is mo clerygman in the section of Franklin County where CROWNOVER lives.
30 Sept. 1835 Nashville, Tenn. James Campbell to Pension Office. CROWNOVER lives on Crow Creek about 15 miles from the county seat and found it difficult to travel to Nashville for his pension. After two years he sent his son to get it but it was suppended because it was not drawn. He had not sent for it because the distance was so great and the amount so small. ” I know Joseph CROWNOVER and his family, They are poor but honest.” CAMPBELL drew CROWNOVER’S pension for him while CAMPBELL was liveing in Winchester
1909 Inquirey of Arthur CROWNOVER of Winchester, Tenn.
1929 Inquirey of Miss Annette MARTIN of Lincoln, Nebraska.

John DENSON S3279, Tenn. #33021 $30/year, Issued 15 May 1852.
1 April 1809 Richmond County, N.C. Two whom it may concern from B. H. COVINGTON, Clerk of North Carolina General Assembly. Mr. John DENSON has expressed his intention to move himself and his family to the Western Countries. We certify that he has been a friendly neighbor for 21 years. DENSON acted faithfully to defend his country’s independence.
2 Sept 1851 Franklin County John DENSON states he was born in South Hampton, Virginia, in 1760. He was drafted in 1781 as a resident of Edgecombe County N.C., and served under Col. John EATON. He participated in the battle at Gilford Court House. He had relatives in South Hampton County, Va., and enlisted there in the fall of 1781 as a substitute, serving for six weeks. In the winter 1781/ 1782 he served on a marine vessel under Capt. James BRITTELL (?) on Black Water River at the town called South Quay (?). They set sail and after a few days met with a British Man of War. After a severe engagement, affiant and others were taken prisoner and taken to one of the Bahama Islands where they were placed aboard a very old ship and held a long time. It was not until 1873 that they were returned and debarked at Edenton, N.C. He lived for 20 years in Richmond County, N.C. and removed to this county some 40 years ago. He lived for 20 years in Richmond County, N.C. and removed to this county some 40 years ago. H.L. TURNEY and Thomas H. GARNER vouch for DENSON.
31 March 1852 John DENSON conveys power of attorney to Taze W. NEWMAN. Witness James C. HENDLY and Noah NASH (HASH?). John TWINER aged 80 has been acquainted with John DENSON for 39 years. TWINER settled here in 1812 and DENSON came shortly afterward. Thomas Garner aged 79 has known DENSON for 38 years. the old pensioner always considered DENSON a veteran, as early as 1814 John HANLEY aged 66 has known DENSON for years. John DENSON states he did not apply for a pension earlier because he had lost his discharge and because he thought he could live without the pension money.

John DOLLERHIDE R3001. John DOLLERHIDE’s file does not include papers from Franklin County, But he is probably the same man who signed the county’s Militia list in 1812. His file is summarized here. John DOLLERHIDE was born in 1751 and served from Orange County N.C. In the 1829 census e was a resident of Sevier County, Ark., and one Abiel (?) DOLLERHIDE was his witness. After his service he lived in East Tennessee and on the Mississippi River. About 1820 he removed to Louisiana. In 1846 he was a resident of Sabine Parish, La. , and his wife was aged 98.

James DOUGAN S3306, West Tenn. #26596, $201.66/year, issued 19 March 1834. 4 March 1834 Franklin County. James DOUGAN aged 80 years last January states he was born in Lancaster County Pennsylvania, on 6 Jan. 1754, according to a copy of the family record which is in his possession. 1776 he was a resident of Guilford County, N. C., and volunteered for three months as an ensign under Capt. John COLLIER. The regiment was organized at Guilford court house and was commanded by Col. MARTIN. They met with other troops at the mulberry fields on the Catawba and crossed the Blue Ridge, marching against Indian Towns on the headwaters of the Tennessee River. They remained several weeks, marching from town to town, destroying and eating. The Indians had already flee. In 1777 he volunteered to serve three months as an Ensign under Capt. Robert BELL. They rendezvoused at Salisbury and were stationed at Camden. S.C. In 1779 he volunteered for Three months and served as Lieutenant be served under Capt. Enoch DAVIS and Col. LOCKE’s Regiment, RUTHERFORD’s Brigade. Shortly after the battle at Brier Creek, affiant joined a detachment which defeated a group of the enemy who were marauding along the river. After his discharge he returned home with William GRAY, a private. In 1780 he was a major in the Randolph County N.C., militia and he volunteered to serve in COLLIER’s Regiment as a major. He fought in the battle at Camden and when the army was dispersed he returned home. In 1791 he left North Carolina for Tennessee, where he lived three years. He then removed to Logan County, Ky., where his house and discharge burned. About 1806 or 1807 he settled in this county. Rev. Robert DOUGAN of Franklin County, aged 69 next December, vouched for his brother vouched for his brother. Micah TAUL and James KEITH vouch for both DOUGANS’ reputations and characters.
16 March 1834 John B. FORESTER, Congressman, certifies that he is acquainted with James and Rev. Robert DOUGAN and vouch for them.
26 July 1838 Note in file shows that payment was made to Mary NOE, a child of James DOUGAN, for $210.66. DOUGAN had died 10 Feb. 1837. 1919 Inquiry of Mrs. J.G. GOODY of Washington, Kansas. Note: See also file of John DOUGAN of Wayne County, Indiana, who appears to be brother of James DOUGAN and mentions another brother Thomas.

William ELZEY W3531, West Tenn. #19065, $98/year, issued 1 March 1823. Sarah ELZEY, widow, Tenn., #1004, $120/ year, issued 1 April 18(??).
13 September 1821 Rutherford County, Tennessee John NEWMAN states he served with Willliam ELZEY, who was taken prisoner by the British at the seige of Savannah, NEWMAN did not see ELZEY again after that incident until recently.
15 Sept. 1821 Warren County, Tenn. William ELZEY aged 63, a resident of Franklin County, Tenn., states he enlisted in Virginia in 1776 for three years under Capt. William LANE afterward replaced by Capt. Elisha MILLER. He Participated in the battle of Amelia Island, Brier Creek and the siege of Savannah. He was wounded at Midway and taken prisoner at Capt. MCINTOSH’ES. He is in reduced circumstances, owns no real estate, and his personal estate is valued at $25. His family consist of wife Sarah, aged 50, who is frail and unable to work much, three unmarried daughters: Nancy aged about 18, Elizabeth aged 16 and Rebecca (?) aged 14 all slender and weakly; Three sons: Abraham aged 10 or 11, Rice(?) aged 8 or 9 and John aged 7. 14 Nov. 1822 Davidson County, Tenn. Daniel JOSSLIN(?) states he serve in the 2nd Georgia Regiment and knew ELZEY there.
24 Dec. 1822 Warren County, Tenn. William ELZEY states he enlisted in Fairfax County, Va. He kept his discharge for 10 or 12 years but left them with his with his family when he removed from Maryland to Kentucky (before it was a state), and he has not seen it since.
15 June 1835 Lincoln County, Tenn. William ELZEY is now a resident of this county.
11 August 1852 Marshall County, Tenn. Mrs. Sarah ELZEY aged 83 years this August 20, states she married in Hawkins County, Tenn., on 4 Feb. 1799. She encloses a family record transcribed in 1826 by William ELZEY from another record he had worn out. He died 3 Sept. 1851. William ELZEY Sr. born J__(?) 1759 Sarah ELZEY his wife born (blank) William ELZEY born June 29, (?) Mary ELZEY born (?) 1799 Sarah ELZEY born (?) 1802 Ann Born July 8, 1805 Elizabeth born(?) 1806 Abraham born March 14(?). 1805 Rice born (?) 1812 John born June 19, 1814 Elizabeth RITTER(?) died Aug. 8, 1847(?) William ELZEY was married 4 Jan. 1799 Jane ELZEY was b. 27(?) June 1820 Jane ELZEY married James THOMPSON 11 June 1845 11 August 1852 Marshall County, Tenn. George A. CRAIG aged 54 has known Sarah ELZEY for over 34 year and knew William ELZEY when he died. He has also known their children: Polly, William, Sarah, Nancy, Elizabeth, Abraham, Rebecca, Rice, and John, whose ages range from 51 to 38 years. Polly CRAIG aged 52 states she is a daughter of William and Sarah ELZEY

Wallis ESTILL, Sr. S1759, West Tenn. #8189, $76.66 year issued March 1833.
5 Sept. 1832 Franklin County. Wallis ESTILL aged 74 states he was born 8 March 1758 in Augusta County, Va., Accordant to his father’s Bible which is now in Franklin County in the possession of Abba WOODS, his sister. He enlisted in May 1776 in Greenbrier County, Va., under Capt. HENDERSON, and marched to Point Pleasant at the mouth of Kanawha River to guard the stockade and defend the settlements there. He served under Col. James ESTILL. In August 1781 affiant was a first lieutenant in Captain MAY’s company of Bottetourt County, Va., militia, and was ordered to command a company during the siege of Yorktown in the asence of Col. May. J. WILLIAMS was second lieutenant and Moses MAY was ensign. He and his company also helped guard British prisoners at Winchester, Va., after the siege. In 1794 he removed from Virginia to Madison County Ky., and in 1806 he removed to the Elk River in what is now Franklin County, where he has remained. The Rev. Robert DOUGAN, Col. James LEWIS, and James GIVINS all vouched for ESTILL.
1921: Inquiry of F.S. FARELL of Paris, Texas. Note: See also file of Samuel ESTILL born in 1755 in Augusta County, Va. He lived in Madison County, Ky., but died in 1837 in Roan County Tenn. For additional information on the ESTILL family in Madison County, Kentucky, see the pension file of Travis BOOTON.

Richard ERWIN W922. Nancy ERWIN, widow, Tenn. #1923, $20/year, issued Sept. 1843.
17 Nov. 1840 Franklin County. Nancy ERWIN, aged about 70, states she is the widow of Richard ERWIN who served two tours in the North Carolina militia, participating in the battles of Whitselly (Witzell’s Mills, Guilford and Gates Defeat. ERWIN was a resident of Caswell County at the time of his service and his officers were Col. TAYLOR, Col. PARKS, and Capt. GROVES. He removed from North Carolina to Lincoln County, Tenn., in Oct. 1826 and died there 5 Aug. 1831. She was married in Caswell County by Esq. PARKS in 1788 and has not remarried. The family record was destroyed by fire many years ago.
14 July 1842 Rutherford county, Tenn. William MITCHELL, aged about 76, states he was aquatinted with Richard IRWIN before and after the war. IRWIN was a carpenter and did work for the deponent, and they served together IN Col. William MOORE’s regiment, though in different companies. he believes IRWIN served three tours of three months each and one nine month tour with the regular militia. In this latter service one man was taken out of each 20 and the other 19 paid him his wages.
11 Aug., 1842 Franklin County, Tenn. Jane SARGEANT states she knew Richard Irwin, formerly os Caswell County, N. C., and has heard him speak of his service. He died 8 Aug. 1832 leaving his widow, the former Nancy LOVE. Nancy and the affiant were girls together and lived at the home of affiant’s mother in Caswell County after the close of the war until Nancy’s marriage to Richard ERWIN less than two years later. The marriage was solemnized at he home of the affiant’s mother by Esq. Robin PARKS.
11 Aug. 1832. Will Edward VENABLE to Hon. H. L. TURNEY in Washington, “Be so kind as to hand this to the proper department. We are very much in need of you here, and I hope that you will shortly be at home. No present prospects of the resignation of the WHITS. Your family is well. Everything is dull and uninteresting here.” (this is a cover letter for pension papers of Nancy ERWIN.)
19 May 1843 Nancy ERWIN aged 77 states she removed from Franklin to Lincoln County in Aug. 1841.
1928 Inquiry of Mrs. Stella ANDERSON of Woonsocket, S.D. 1931 Inquiry of Mr. R. D. COWLEY of Kelso Tenn.

John FERGUSON S1814, West Tenn. #1717, $20/year, issues 8 March 1833
30 August 1832 Franklin County John FERGESON (also FERGUSON) states he was born in Hanover County, Va., and while a child mover with his father to Henrico County, Va. He enlisted in the militia there at the age of 18 or 19 under Capt. BROOKS and Col. Josiah NICHOLS. He served three months at Sandy Point. He was called out again after being home a few weeks and served three months at Richmond under Capt. RICHARDSON. Lt. Benjamin GOOD gave him a discharge from Capt. RICHARDSON. After a month at home he and seven others went under Col. John PLEASANT(?) to collect cattle and to carry them to pasture at Williamsburg. He received his discharge on Oct. 25 after the surrender of CORNWALLIS. He returned home to Henrico County for for or five months and then removed to Bunkingham, 70 miles distant. After about three years he removed to Prince Edward County, where he stayed for three years. He then moved to Clumberland County for eight years, after which he returned to Buckingham County where he stayed for six. From there he moved to Anderson County, Tenn., where he stayed for 15 years. After 4 years his house burned and he lost his discharge papers. From there he moved to Franklin Co. where he has lived for 15 or 16 years. Henry Hunt, Clergyman, and Robert BLACKBURN. testify to FERGESON’s character.
1928 Inquiry of Mrs. Arthur W. NEELY (no address).

James GIVENS S1879 West Tenn. #7172 $20/year issued 8 March 1833.
5 Sept. 1832 Franklin County James GIVINGS aged 68 states he was born in Mecklenburg County, NC, 8 April 1764. He inlisted There in Aug. 1780 under Capt. William ALEXANDER and LT. AIKEN(?), drafted for three months. He participated in the march against a fort called Rocky Mount near Catawba. Col. MILLER of the American army was killed there, along with four or five of the enemy. The balance of the enemy were taken prisoner. In the winter of 1780/1781 he volunteered as a private in Capt. David WILSON’s mounted gunmen, serving under Capt. Robert CAMPBELL of Augusta County, Va., and Lt. Rich RANKIN. We were under the command of Gen. William CAMPBELL, who died while the army lay at Richmond, Va. When Lord CORNWALLIS marched out of Lincoln County, NC, he crossed the Catawba River on 22 Feb.1781 at Cowan’s Ford, where Gen. DAVIDSON was killed. His cannon and wagons crossed at Beatty’s Ford, “where my father resided. CORNWALLIS and his staff breakfasted in my father’s house. My father was taken prisoner and marched off, he was then 65 years of age.” Although his father claimed exemption from the service on account of his age, he had at that time seven sons, including James, in the service, Major Samuel GIVENS who had been taken prisoner at Camden was on of them. Affiant moved from Mecklenburg County to Kentucky in 1789 and in 1809 to this place. He can prove part of his service by Maj. John ARMSTROMG, who was born and raised in the same neighborhood as himself. He was known to Rev. Robert DOUGAN, Rev. Mr. GWYNN, Col. James LEWIS and others. Maj. John ARMSTRONG aged about 65 stated he was born in Lincoln Co. and raised in Mecklenburg County, NC He was aquatinted with Cap. William ALEXANDER and recalls GIVENS’ service. He has known Givens since boyhood, except the time GIVENS lived in Kentucky. Clergyman Robert DOUGAN and Col. James LEWIS vouch for GIVENS.
22 Sept. 1835 Gipson County, Tenn. James GIVENS removed to this place from Franklin County in February, 1833
4 March 1841 A note in the files indicates that the pension was paid to this date, probably GIVENS, date of death.
1932, Inquiry of Mrs. James GIVANS of Franklin, Tenn. 1937, Inquiry of Mrs. Walter MCGEE of Tulsa. Okla. 1937, Inquiry of Perry PARR of New York City.

John GLEN S38733, West Tenn. . #17044, $96/year Issued 20 May 1820.
2 Sept. 1818 Before John MCNAIRY, West Tenn. District Judge. John GLEN of Franklin County swears he will be 62 years of age next October. In the first year after independence was declared he enlisted in the First Pennsylvania Regiment under Capt. MOORE in Gen. Anthony WAYNE’S command and served for three years. He again enlisted in the horse service in a company of dragoons under Capt. SCOTT and Col. William WASHINGTON. He is unable to travel to Pennsylvania for further proof and is in very reduced circumstances. William CARTER of Davidson County, Tenn., states he served with GLEN.
15 Oct 1819 Franklin County. Elisha Floyd, J.P. states he has known GLEN for over 20 years and is not related to him. He believes GLEN is entitled to a pensions as he has no means of subsistence and is very poor.
23 March 1821 Davidson County, Tenn., John GLEN of this county aged 65 states he served from Chester County, Penna. During his first enlistment he fought in the battle of Detroit. During his second enlistment he was taken prisoner at Charleston, S.C., and exchanged. His wearing apparel, valued at $20 is his only possession. He by is occupation a shoe maker but his blindness prevents him from working. His wife is dead and all four children have left him.
8 March 1823 and 20 April 1824 Davidson County, Tenn. John GLEN of Davidson County states he has lost his certificate or it was stolen from his pocket.
1933 Inquiry of Mrs. R.E. (Elsie) WARREN of Johnstown, Pa.

Alexander GRANT S3407, West Tenn. #19486, $80/ year, issued 13 Sept. 1833. Alexander GRANT was listed on the pension roll of Franklin County in 1835 although all the documents in his file were recorded in Warren County and his estate was settled in Coffee County. Briefly he was born 16 July 1760 or 1761 in Frederick County, Maryland. He served from Camden District, S.C., in 1776 and served in almost every battle in theCarolinas through 1781. He was living in Greenfield City. S.C., in about 1792 when his house burned, He removed to Warren County, Tenn., about 1814 and made his application from there in 1832. Stephen DUBOISE of Warren County swore in 1833 that he had known GRANT every since seeing him at the battle of Stono. GRANT was then binding the wounds of Col. LAWRENCE, while LAWERNCE urged his men to fight on, telling them that the British were shooting at the feathers in his hat, not at them. DUBOISE had been living in Alabama before 1833. Jane GRANT, the widow of Alexander GRANT, applied for a pension in 1839 but no further information about ht or their marriage is in the file. Alexander GRANT died 20 March 1837.

Samuel HANDLY S1911, Tenn. 36520, $85/year issued 1 March 1833 7 Sept. 1832 Franklin Co. Tenn. Samuel HANDLY, aged 80, states he was born in the state of Pennsylvania in 1752 and removed at a very early age to Augusta County, Virginia, later Rockbridge County. He enlisted in 1776 in Wythe County, Virginia, under Captain John CAMPBELL, and fought in a successful battle against the Cherokees Indians near the Long Island of the Holston River. He continued to serve on the frontier as the Indians were very troublesome and the people stayed shut up in forts. He campaigned against the Cherokees under Col. CHRISTIAN and against the Chickamaugas under Col. SHELBY and was employed as an Indian spy. In 1780 under the command of John SEVIER he crossed over Bald Mountain into Burke County, N.C., and marched into South Carolinas at the time of the battle of King’s Mountain. The troops marched on the Indian towns on the Tennessee River and the Hiawassee Towns, killing some and burning their towns. He continued to serve after the close of the war as a resident of the frontier, being always ready at a moments notice to fight the Indians. After the war he removed to Washington County, East Tenn. (which was then North Carolina). He afterward lived in Blount County, Tenn., and in 1809 removed to Franklin County, where he has resided ever since. Clergyman Robert DUGAN and Ralph CRABB vouch for HANDLY. 5 Sept. 1832 Franklin County, George Sherrell testifies he has known HANDLY for 50 years and served with him at King’s Mountain and other battles.
(no date) Andrew JACKSON testifies he has known HANDLY for 35 years, and HANDLY always sustained a good character and was a member of the convention which formed the present constitution of Tennessee.
25 Feb. 1833 Franklin County H. ISAACKS testifies he has known HANDLY for many years.
1898 Inquiry of Miss Maggie HICKS, Nashville, Tenn.
1899 Inquiry of A. E. HANDLEY, Loudon, Tenn.
1934 Inquiry of Miss Kate K. WHITE (D.A.R.) of Knoxville, Tenn.
1938 Inquiry of Mrs. H.C.GROOM of Brownsville Texas.

Jonas HILL R1799 West Tenn. #22030 23.33/year issued 27 Sept. 1833 Mary CASTLEBERRY, former widow, Arkansas #1799 (rejected), Bounty Warrant 208-321-1855.
23 Jan. 1833, Franklin County, Jonas HILL aged 70 states he was born in Granville County, N.C., in 1763 according to the account he received from his parents. He was living in Surry County, N.C., in 1781 when he entered Capt. Samuel DYER’s Calvary company as a substitute for Joshua FREEMAN. He served three months, fighting along the Yadkin River. CORNWALLIS was headquartered at Hillsboro and the affiant was among group ordered to conduct a night attack on his pickets. After that, during the same night, CORNWALLIS marched out of town. After returning home for a short time he reinlisted as a substitute for Randall BROWN and served in Capt. William HICKMAN’s company. They marched to Salisbury where HICKMAN became ill and was replaced by Capt. MCDOWELL. They were under the command of a French officer. Col. MALBORTIE (MALMADY?). They participated in the battle Eutaw Springs and were later ordered by Gen., GREEN to guard the prisoners at Camden. At this place the French officer aforesaid was killed in a duel by an American officer named SNEED, and Col. LOCKE became commander, marching the prisoners to Salisbury. Immediately after the close of the war he removed to what is now East Tennessee and went out against the Indians. He then removed to Pendleton District, S.C., for 22 years, and from there to Overton County, Tenn., for two years before settling here over 20 years ago. John H. MORRIS and Thomas WILSON of Franklin County vouched for HILL’s character. Stephen ADAMS aged 63 stated he first became acquainted with HILL in Pendleton District in 1787 and HILL was then reputed to be a veteran of the revolution. One William HEATH, Also of that place, often spoke of his service with HILL.
3 Dec. 1838 Morgan County, Ala. Henry HILL testifies that his brother Jonas HILL, formerly of Surry County, S.C., was a soldier in the revolution. The following have been aquatinted with Henry HILL for some years past and vouch for him, L. RENO, Burwell MARCHBANKS, Robert ISOM, M.C. HOUSTON, J, MCKENZIE. Thomas K. DOSSEY/DORSEY(?), M.M. MCKINZIE and W. SKIDMORE.
26 Aug. 1833 Franklin County, Clergyman William GIPSON and Walter MELCHAM (Thomas WILSON crossed out, of Franklin County, believe Jonas HILL to be 71 years of age and honest.
14 May 1857 VanBuren County Ark. Mary CASTLEBERRY aged 65, formerly widow of pensioner Jonas HILL, states she was married in Tennessee in June on 1808 by Mr. JENNINGS J.P. Her married name was Mary BARNES. Jonas HILL died 31 Aug. 1838* in Tennessee. On 7 March 1846 she married David CASTLEBERRY in this county, and he died 12 June 1856. Benjamin HOLMES and William HOLMES vouch for her.
4 July 1857 VanBuren County, Ark. Leroy WILLIAMS and Thomas WILLIAMS state they have known Mary CASTLEBERRY for 25 years, and know she was the wife of Jonas HILL.
13 Aug. 1857 Batesville, Ark. Elijah HYLTON to Pension Office. Request marriage proof of Jonas HILL’s widow, available at Winchester, Tenn., be returned so that she may use it in her application for bounty land.
1918 Inquiry of C.L. HILL of Harridan, Tenn.

*NOTE: E. Ray Hill, a researcher of Jonas Hill, says that the 1838 date is taken from pension papers filed by Jonas’ widow, Mary, several years after he died; and apparently her memory was not too good. Jonas was in the 1840 census alive and well. Also, his final pension paid to his widow (Mary) in 1841, states that he died Aug. 31, 1840.

Thomas HARRISON, W360, West Tenn. #19489, $30/year issued 13 Sept. 1833. Nancy HARRISON, widow Tenn. #6261 $30/year issued 2 June 1854.
19 Sept. 1832 Franklin County. Richard HARRISON states that Thomas HARRISON served three tours as a soldier in the Revolution, and that he served one of those tours together with him. Sworn before J.P.’s John JONES and John SANDERS. 7 March 1833 Franklin County, Thomas HARRISON states he was born about 1760 in Maryland, according to the family records in possession of his son in Alabama. He lived in Lincoln County N.C., during his time of service. He volunteered as a private in the North Carolina militia in 1779 or 1780 and served three month under Capt. George SMITH and Lt. Issac (?) SHOCKEY. They marched to Salisbury, S.C., where they guarded prisoners. He saw RAGELY surrender his sword to Gen. DAVIDSON at 12 Mile Creek, and Major COOK of the Tories was among the prisoners he guarded. After returning home he enlisted as a substitute for Jacob TIPPS, for three months, under Capt. NAIL. He stayed most of his time at Fort Charles in Burke County. While there he engaged with several skirmishes with the Indians. He was among the detachment sent to guard the ARMSTRONG family two miles from the fort, and there was an attack by Indians. They sallied out and succeeded in returning to the fort with no other loss than a negro woman belonging to Col. WARFORD. He inlisted for another three months as a substituted for Conrad RUDOLPH, serving again at Fort Charles.Not expecting his discharge would be needed by him, he sold them to Mr. STEELE of Lincoln County, N.C. He knows of no other person who can vouch for his service than his brother Richard of Allen County, Kentucky, whose affidavit is attached. He is aware that the statement is not as complete as it ought to be but it would be impractical to procure another. Several years after the war he removed to Warren County, Kentucky, and from there to Franklin County, Tenn., 24 or 25 years ago. He removed from Tenn. back to Kentucky and resided there a short time before removing to Indiana, and the back to Kentucky. He removed again to Missouri and thence to Alabama where he resided about two years. He is now (underlined by clerk) settled for life, after rambling over almost all the western southwestern states. George ROBERTSON , clergyman, and John SANDER, J.O.(?) vouch for HARRISON.
10 July 1833 Winchester, Tenn., Micah TAUL to Pension Office. The only problem with Richard HARRISON’s deposition is that the magistrates in Franklin County did not certify that he was credible, which they could not do because they were not aquatinted with him.
24 Nov. 1838 Coffee County, Tenn. Joseph MILIHAM, attorney for Thomas HARRISON and authorized to collect the pension at, Nashville, states he lost part of the pension certificate somewhere between his own home and Nashville.
25 May 1839, Winchester, Tenn. Micah TAUL requests a new certificate be sent to himself or to Thomas HARRISON at Pelham, Coffee County. Thomas HARRISON states he gave his new certificate to John BELL with power of attorney to collect the his pension, and while Bell was traveling to Nashville it became wet and defaced.
12 of May 1840 (or 1846) House of Representatives. R. CHAPMAN send to the pension office a letter from Johnson HARRISON of Madison County, Ala., who wishes to know if his mother Nancy is entitled to a pension.
17 Sept. 1845 Grundy County, Tenn. Nancy HARRISON aged 81 states she is widow of pensioner Thomas HARRISON who was pensioned in 1833 in Franklin County now Grundy. She was married to in Lincoln County, N.C. in the fall of 1784 and their first child was b. (?) day of May 1786. They left North Carolina in 1795 and at that time they had five living children. Thomas HARRISON died 4 Nov. 1839. Harris GILLIAM J.P. states Nancy HARRISON is, from body infirmity, unable to appear in court. Elizabeth MCALROY states she knew Thomas and Nancy HARRISON in North Carolina and recalls that when they left there in 1795, their oldest child was about nine years of age. Susannah SARTAIN states she knew Thomas and Nancy HARRISON as husband and wife from 1790 in North Carolina until his death in 1839 Harris GILLIAM J.P., states that both Elizabeth MCALROY and Susannah SARTAIN are respectable persons of Grundy County and ladies of undoubted veracity.
17 April 1846, Lincoln County, N.C. Clerk of Common Pleas Court states he cannot locate a marriage bond of Thomas HARRISON and Nancy PACK.
4 Jan. 1851 Grundy County, Tenn. Nancy HARRISON aged 91 applies for pension. Susannah SARTAIN aged 61 states that she was the third child of Thomas and Nancy HARRISON and both the older two are deceased.
22 July 1746, Grundy County, Tenn. Nancy HARRISON aged 90 states she married in North Carolina in 1783. Appoints Taze W, NEWMAN of Knoxville as her attorney. Witness: James SARTAIN, Robert KILGORE. Mrs. Susannah SARTAIN aged 63 states she had two older brothers. Sworn before James SARTAIN, J.P. Sylus TUCKER aged 74 states that he has known Nancy HARRISON for 40 years and that William HARRISON her oldest son would be at least 67 if living. Elizabeth TUCKER aged 67 states that she often compared ages with William HARRISON. She has known the family for 40 years and lived in the neighborhood of William HARRISON when he died.
9th Dec. 1852 Grundy County, Tenn. Susannah SARTAIN encloses her family record to prove her age. (cut pages from a small book, difficult to read) HARRISON SARTAIN born 2 July 1788; Susannah SARTAIN born 2 Oct. 1789; Rosannah SARTAIN born 22 May 1811: Mahala SARTAIN born 16 May 1818: Virginia SARTAIN born 11 Feb. 1822: Parilla(?) SARTAIN born 18 Dec. 1824 Aaron SARTAIN (cut off). Elijah HARRISON aged 57 states he was the fifth child of Nancy HARRISON and submits the record of his birth taken from the family record. (Portion of page cut from book) Miles Harper HARRISON born 7 Sept. 1814 Elijah HARRISON born 27 July 1794.
13 Sept. 1853 Grundy County, Tenn. James BELL aged 86 states he knew Thomas and Nancy HARRISON as early as 1790 in North Carolina. He was out to West Carolina in those years and stopped at the home of Thomas HARRISON and remained with him to make a crop and lived with him for several years thereafter. Susannah SARTAIN states her mother Nancy HARRISON has lived with her for several years, and the old family records of Thomas and Nancy HARRISON were lost many years ago.
17 April 1854 Grundy County, Tenn. James SARTAIN states he encouraged Susannah SARTAIN to sign her name rather than place her mark on her affidavit. (Apparently the Pension Office became suspicious because the previous statement had been signed only with a mark). S. ADAMS states James SARTAIN is known to him and is credible. ADAMS is a member of the U.S. Senate.
14 Jan. 1857 Winchester Tenn. Peter TURNEY to his father in Washington, enclosed Nancy HARRISON’s application. “please see to this as early as possible, the old lady needs the money.” He also mentioned that SANDERFORD(?) has two boys and wants enough land to cultivate. 1932 Inquiry of Mrs. Ralph MIZER of Narberth, Penna. 1935 Inquiry of Clara Dean, Sahwnee Woods, Knoxville, Tenn.

James HARVEY R4714. Nancy HARVEY, widow.
10 Feb. 1859 Marshall County, Tenn. Nancy HARVEY aged 87 states she was born in Rockingham County, Va., 23 Dec 1771. Her husband John HARVEY served in 1780 and 1781 from Rockingham County, Va. He never applied for or drew a pension. They married in Franklin County, Tenn., by a justice of the peace John Camden about 1 Aug. 1822. John HARVEY died in Franklin County on the 13 April 1833. Her name before marriage was Nancy Houston. Richard CAMPBELL, G.H. HOGAN, and W.H. SANDERS vouch for her. Granville H. HOGAN states he was born in Summer County, Tenn., in 1805 and his father moved from Summer to Warren County. In 1823 he became aquatinted with the HARVEYS and in 1825 he married their daughter Mucissa and settled in Franklin County near her parents. He continued to reside there until 1836 when he came to Marshall County. Mrs. Nancy HARVEY has been living with him for the past 23 years. HOGAN has heard his father, Edward HOGAN, state that he knew Mr. HARVEY and both were soldiers in the Revolution. HOGAN has heard Mr. HARVEY say he was 16 when he inlisted and that two of the men he served with were his friends. Arthur HOPKINS and a man called Big Fort Tom SPENCER. In 1833 Mr. HARVEY got a Mr. TALL (TAUL) to propose his pension papers but HARVEY died before the proof was made out. Mr. TALL then moved to Talladega, Alabama, and died shortly thereafter. HOGAN has often heard Mr. HARVEY say that his father was a soldier. His father was HOGAN thinks, Job HARVEY. Mr. HARVEY was born in Rockbridge County, Va., in 1764. The records of his birth, death and marriage were written by him in a Bible in Franklin County, which HOGAN has often seen and read. HARVEY gave his Bible to his son Leander HARVEY who let Samuel J. CROCKETT have it. If CROCKETT does not have it HOGAN does not know who does, for Leander went off to Texas and died there. This record and a short account of his life, HARVEY himself wrote and tacked in his Bible. Hogan would further state that Mr. and Mrs. HARVEY lived together a great many years before they were married by Esquire CAMDEN which was some two or three years. (page missing?). Mucissa HOGAN states she was born in 1810 in Christian County, Kentucky, to John and Nancy HARVEY. She had two brothers, Layton and Leande and a sister Minerva. all dead. She has heard her father say that his father was drafted and although he was only 16 he chose to go along, although his mother cried and tried to persuade him not to go. Her father had arranged to meet Mr. Michael Tall, Esq. (Micah TAUL), a lawyer of Winchester, at Hisllsboro to finish his pension application but on that very same day he died. HARVEY had planned to write to Mr. Arthur HOPKINS somewhere in Kentucky to prove his service. HARVY was a very large man. “My father and Mother, I must state, lived together many years before they were married. I was about 12 or 13 years old when Esq. CAMDEN married them. I saw them married and recollect it well for I was not well pleased.” Their children were legitimized by act from the General Assembly and their names changed from HOUSTON to HARVEY. “this I know all about.” Witnessed: Granville A. HOGAN, Selina A. Hogan. Malcom PATTERSON aged 67, born in North Carolina, states he moved from North Carolina to Wilson County Tenn. He fought in the Creek Indian War of 1813 and received bounty land. After The war he moved to Franklin County and lived in the neighborhood with Maj. John HARVEY. He saw HARVEY and Nancy HOUSTON married there by Esq. John (Jack) CAMDEN. Mrs. Mucissa HOGAN (their daughter) and many others were at the wedding. I was then a constable and Mr. HARVEY was a man of property. They had lived together many years and were married as soon as Mr. HARVEYS first wife died in Kentucky. For the last 16 years I have lived in Cain Creek in Marshall County near Mrs. Nancy HARVEY. Granville and Mucissa HOGAN state John HARVEY was first married in Kentucky to Prudence Ferrell who did many years before his second marriage. He had one son by his first marriage and we have not heard from him in 30 years or more. We suppose he is dead as he was then an old man.

Gideon HOGE, S38846, West Tenn. #17390, $96/year issued 5 June 1820 7 Jan. 1819 Franklin County. Gideon HOGE states he enlisted in Tazwell County, N.C., under Capt. PEARL (afterwards replaced by Capt. Tilman DIXON) and Col. Henry DIXON (who was killed and succeeded by Col. John ARMSTRONG). He enlisted for 12 months but served more than 15 months, serving beyond the evacuation of Charleston by the British. He left North Carolina 73 years ago and knows of no on by whom he can prove his service. He is in reduced circumstances. Gabriel JONES, Esq., states he has known HOGE for the five and attests that he is in very moderate circumstances and infirmity is impending. 2 Oct. 1819 Smith County, Tenn. Andrew HOGE aged 60 year, a resident of Kentucky, states he is a brother of Gideon HOGE. Andrew enlisted in Col. Henry DIXON’s regiment a year (lager?) than Gideon and they came together at Bacon’s Bridge in South Carolina.
12 Nov. 1819. Casey County, KY. Christopher RIFE, Osborn COFFEY, Jesse COFFEY state they have known Andrew HOGE for 14 or 15 years.
9 Feb. 1821 Franklin County Gideon HOGE submits the following schedule of his personal property to the Circuit Court: no real estate; one cow, one calf, one heifer, one bull, two yearling calves, one sow and pigs, one pot, small oven, and skillet, one large oven, six knives and forks. total value $47.821/2.
6 June 1823 Franklin County property schedule is resubmitted. HOGE states his age is 68, years and his occupation is that of a farmer. He is afflicted with rheumatism. Living with him are his wife Mary, age 69, and maiden daughter Nancy is 24.