Benjamin JONES R5764, Susannah JONES, widow claim rejected. 21 July 1852 Grundy County, Tenn. Mrs. Susannah JONES, Widow of Benjamin Jones, states she is 86 years of age. Her husband served as a private and lieutenant in both North and South Carolina, as they lived near the border. Her served under George TAYLOR with the South Carolina Troops, and also under Col. ANERSON and Capt. John TWINER. He fought at the battle of Kings Mountain and Cowpens. They were married in 1783 in South Carolina. Although they married after the war, They were from the same neighborhood and she knew him during the war. The family record of their children is submitted to prove they were married. She states the dates of the family records were changed on account of their being to early. (Note; the underlined numbers show signs of alteration. Only one side of the paper is microfilmed; it is possible that additional material are on the reverse.) Elijah JONES son of Benjamin and Susannah JONES his wife, was born Feb the 20, 1885, Frances JONES was born 20 Oct. 1787 Brittin JONES was born 9 Oct. 1789 Robert JONES was born 30 Dec. 1791 John JONES was born 4 Nov 1792 Wyly JONES was born 30 Nov. 1793 Allin JONES was born 20 Feb. (??) Harris GILLIAM J. P., vouches for Susannah JONES Susannah JONES appoints Taze W. NEWMAN of Knoxville her attorney. Witness Harris GILLIAM, Benjamin F. JONES .
16 Oct 1852 Washington . Pension office states proof of Benjamin Jones’ service is liking. Also needed is a declaration showing his date of death and a statement as to why the widow did not apply sooner for a pension.
13 Sept 1853 Franklin County Benjamin JONES aged 89 states he was raised in South Carolina and knew Benjamin Jones. He saw him inter the service several times. Affiant himself served a one month tour after the close of war along with Jones. Daniel FARMER aged 85 swears he was raised in South Carolina and was there acquainted with Benjamin JONES. Although he was a small boy he recalls that JONES served with many others of the neighborhood and was a private and lieutenant. Said JONES moved to Tennessee many years ago and died there.
22 Sept 1853 South Carolina Comptroller’s Office. Copies of Benjamin JONES’ payment records as a soldier in 1785 from the 96 District are enclosed.
19 Jan 1854 Washington Pension Office states JONES could not have served under Capt. TURNER in Anderson’s regiment because TURNER was in the regular line and ANDERSON in the militia. Did Benjamin F. JONES whose affidavit was submitted ever apply for a pension, and if not, why?
15 Feb. 1854 Washington (Probably to Pension Office from a congressman). TAYLOR not TURNER is the captain sworn to by the claimant. Please reconsider her application.
15 Feb. 1854 Washington Pension Office (probably to congressman). Application is rejected. Affidavit of Benjamin JONES cannot be considered valid as he himself served only three months and cannot know that the affiant’s husband served longer.
? Sept. 1854 Grundy County, Tenn. Susannah JONES, aged 88, states her husband died 24 May 1815 and she was never married again. She swears she never before made application for a pension but several years earlier employed a man named JONES “.. to apply for her and the reason why she cannot now tell–and she hopes this will not be against her.” (Note: The meaning of this statement is not clear to the editor.) Note: Also see the pension application file of Britian JONES and widow Rhoda of Pitts County N.C. which may relate to this family.