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GRAHAM, Thomas Sr. - Pension #S31081
Surnames: ADAMS, GRAHAM, MCNUTTS					#00051
Volunteer			Sun, 22 Aug 1999
Name: GRAHAM, THOMAS SR. Pension #: S31081 State: VA Age: 73 Ap. Date: 12 Jul 1832 GRAHAM, THOMAS, SR: He appeared in court & stated he was 73 years old & blind. Enlisted first in Va in 1778 & again in 1779 from Prince William Co., Va. in the cavalry. Affiant 1: Francis Adams Francis Adams: Deposition of Francis Adams, who was a trumpeter in the Army..that has frequently conversed with Thomas Graham, Sr. 18 or 20 years about his service. Affiant 2: Samuel McNutts Samuel McNutts: 26 Mar 1833..deposted that he became aquainted with Thomas Graham, Sr. about 1810 or 1812 and down to the present & has frequently heard the old man speak of his service, previous to the old man loosing his sight, they were frequently together. =========================================== Order the full pension: Jesse Hagan Other research on this applicant: Harrodsburg Historical Society
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GEORGE, John - Pension #S16386
Surnames: DEAN, GEORGE					#00052
Volunteer			Sun, 22 Aug 1999
Name: GEORGE, JOHN Pension #: S16386 State: NJ Age: ? Ap. Date: 5 Jun 1818 GEORGE, JOHN: Enlisted in the First New Jersey Regiment in Jan 1777..his property schedule filed Feb 16, 1819.. He had a wife but no other family or children living with me on whom to depend for support. State of Indiana, County of Marion..3 Jul 1838..he deposed that he has lately removed to Indiana, where he intends to remain and wishes his pension transferred from Ky. The reason he moved was the fact that his children wre living in Indiana. Affiant 1: Benjamin Dean Benjamin Dean: On 3 Jun 1833..he states he remembers the service of John George as a sargeant in the First New Jersey, sd Dean was in the 2nd New Jersey & they were together in many battles. =========================================== Order the full pension: Jesse Hagan Other research on this applicant: Harrodsburg Historical Society
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GALLOWAY, James - Pension #W8841
Surnames: ADAMS, GALLOWAY, HOOD, JONES, KELLER					#00053
Volunteer			Sun, 22 Aug 1999
Name: GALLOWAY, JAMES Pension #: W8841 State: PA Age: 74 Ap. Date: 7 Dec 1832 GALLOWAY, JAMES: Born in Ireland & came to the US in 1766 & landed at Newcastle on the Delaware River 11 Sep 1766 & soon after removed to Chester Co., Pa where he resided at the time of the ARW in 1776..I was cut down by a severe cut of a sword on my head from a British Dragoon which fractured my skull and greatly injured me. I was carried off the ground by my commander and after the battle I was carried in a Baggage Wagon to a Hospital on the Delawre above the mouth of the Schuekill, where I was confined for about 6 & 1/2 months & I returned to my home in Chester Co in the Month of March 1779. Later volunteered & at Stoney Point I received several Bayonet wounds in my left hand and arm which are visable and injured me greatly....then at Guilford Court House I engaged in a Battle about March 1781 where I received several Bayonet wounds in my right arms..confined weeks with my wounds. Served a total of 4 years, 2 & 1/3 months in the Pa Militia. "I loved Liberty & my adopted country", I always volunteered, I was never drafted. I lived in Chester Co., Pa until 1791. I removed to Mercer Co., Ky. , where I have lived ever since. My house burned down 19 Feb 1806 & all my papers were burned. Spouse: Jane _____ Sp. Age: 83 Sp. Ap. Date: 29 May 1843 Jane _____: She is the widow of James Galloway & they were married about 1781 or 2, by publishing (banns) at her Uncle Walter Hoods in Chester Co., Oxford Twsp, Pa. Her husband died 24 Aug 1840 in Mercer Co., Ky...has tried every available way to secure a record of her marriage but can only rely on the ages of her children..her oldest child, Peggy Galloway, if living would be 61; she being born in 1785..she has been dead about 10 years, her next oldest child, if living would be 60 years old, her name was Ann Galloway & her next would be William Galloway, if living would be 59, he died when young; her next oldest Daniel Galloway if living would be 58 years old, he died about 2 years since. There were from 18 to 24 months between the rest of her children, except the two last. Chalres Galloway and Nancy Galloway & there were 4 years between those two, Nancy being the youngest of twelve children, which the declarent & James Galloway, had & Nancy Galloway is near 36 years old. Affiant 1: Nancy Galloway Nancy Galloway: That she is the youngest of her brothers & sisters..there were 11 & then myself. I have often heard my father say the marriage took place at the end of the ARW. Affiant 2: Capt. Jacob Keller Capt. Jacob Keller: 3 Dec 1846..a resident of Mercer Co., Ky..he became aquainted with James & Jane Galloway over 40 years ago & James Galloway when he first came to Mercer Co, lived near his father where this deponent then lived. The oldest was Peggy & the next was Ann, both nearly grown & Peggy was older than the deponent. James Galloway had been previously married in Penn & from thence moved to NC & then to Mercer Co., Ky & settled where, Jane now lives. If they had not been married he would have heard of it as Mrs. Galloway had 3 brothers in the neighboor, citizen's of the county and continued as such for some years thereafter. Affiant 3: Samuel Keller Samuel Keller: 3 Dec 1846..He is 59 years old..has known the family for more than 40 years & they settled near the home of this deponents father & they lived in his neighboor with the exception of 2-3 years. Affiant 4: David Jones David Jones: 30 Dec 1846..James & Jane Galloway when they settled in Mercer Co, lived about 1/2 mile from him Affiant 5: Amanda Adams Amanda Adams: Makes Oath on 1 Aug 1848..that she is the daughter of Catherine Adams, who was Catherine Galloway, the 6th child of James & Jane Galloway. Other 1: Susanna Jones Susanna Jones: 30 Dec 1846..age 70..became aquainted with James & Jane Galloway about 1803 or 4, after they moved to this county and settled near this deponent & shortly thereafter their house burnt. Other 2: Walter Hood Walter Hood: Uncle of Jane ( ) Galloway =========================================== Order the full pension: Jesse Hagan Other research on this applicant: Harrodsburg Historical Society
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GABBERT, Michael - Pension #S13123
Surnames: GABBERT					#00054
Volunteer			Sun, 22 Aug 1999
Name: GABBERT, MICHAEL Pension #: S13123 State: VA Age: 67 Ap. Date: 6 Aug 1832 GABBERT, MICHAEL: I was born in Shennandoah Co., Va. where I resided at the time of the ARW. In the spring of 1781, I was drafted. Affiant 1: Peter Gabbert Peter Gabbert: Deposes on 6 Aug 1832 & a resident of Mercer County, Ky..I am the brother of Michael Gabbert..I, myself was too young to be in the army...remember when he returned to our father's =========================================== Order the full pension: Jesse Hagan Other research on this applicant: Harrodsburg Historical Society
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FISHER, Elias - Pension #W26789
Surnames: COSBY, FISHER					#00055
Volunteer			Sun, 22 Aug 1999
Name: FISHER, ELIAS Pension #: W26789 State: VA Age: 73 Ap. Date: 07 Oct 1833 FISHER, ELIAS: He was drafted in Jul 1777 in Culpepper Co., Va. "often marched bare-footed until my feet would bleed, DEPEND ON IT, This was a hard time for us"..removed to Ky in the year 1782 & in 1783 he was appointed an Indian Spy under Col. Benjamin Logan..In 1783, the Indians killed Old Mr. Harberson & Old Mr. Ewing..served over 1 year. Major Thomas Lillard & myself acted as spys for over 15 months Spouse: Sarah Cosby Sp. Age: 75 Sp. Ap. Date: 05 May 1863 Sarah Cosby: She testifies in Buchanan Co., Mo where she resides. She is the widow of Elias Fisher, dec'd. She married him 19 Aug 1808 in Mercer Co., Ky. Her husband died in Boyle Co., Ky 23 Mar 1845..where she formerly resided. They were married by the Rev, Randolph Hall. There is a suit in Chancery in Boyle Co contesting the valadity of the Will of Elias on teh ground of imbecility of intellect the result of extreme age. Affiant 1: Benj. Fisher Benj. Fisher: 7 Oct 1833. Age 66, says he is well aquanted with Elias Fisher & knows he served in Va & acted as a spy for Col. Benjamin Logan in Ky against the Indians. =========================================== Order the full pension: Jesse Hagan Other research on this applicant: Harrodsburg Historical Society
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FALLIS, Isaac - Pension #W3671
Surnames: CAMPBELL, FALLIS, HUMBLE, HUMPHRIES, MCAFEE					#00056
Volunteer			Sun, 22 Aug 1999
Name: FALLIS, ISAAC Pension #: W3671 State: PA Age: ? Ap. Date: 04 Dec 1830 FALLIS, ISAAC: I was only a few months over 13 years old when I enlisted in the 5th Pa Regiment Spouse: Elizabeth Campbell Sp. Age: 85 Sp. Ap. Date: Sept 1852 Elizabeth Campbell: She is a resident of Mercer Co., Ky. They were married in Mercer Co on 23 Aug 1786 & he died 11 Nov 1851..married by Rev. James Smith Affiant 1: Robert Humble Robert Humble: Testifies in Mercer Co., on 11 May 1842, aged 78..I will remember the Boy in the 5th Pa Regiment in the year 1788.. a small, active & most remarkable boy by the name of Isaac Fallis. I well recollect of his being badly burned with powder & a soldier by the name of James Hammond threw a stone at him & cut his arm very much, very near the elbow, the scar of which is still visable. I have not seen said Fallis for many years Affiant 2: Robert B. McAfee Robert B. McAfee: Have known Isaac Fallis for nearly 40 years. Affiant 3: Joseph Humphries Joseph Humphries: States on 8-7-1830..a resident of Harrison Co., Ky..we served together in the 5th Pa. Regiment. Affiant 4: J.P. Fallis J. P. Fallis: Sept 1852..States he is the grandson of Isaac & Elizabeth Fallis. They have made his home their home for 10 years. Isaac Died 26 Nov 1851. He is 30 years old. =========================================== Order the full pension: Jesse Hagan Other research on this applicant: Harrodsburg Historical Society
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ELLIS, Daniel - Pension #S35912
Surnames: ELLIS					#00057
Volunteer			Sun, 22 Aug 1999
Name: ELLIS, DANIEL Pension #: S35912 State: NJ Age: ? Ap. Date: May 1818 ELLIS, DANIEL: Thomas Allin, Clerk of the Mercer Court, certified that during the May Court 1818, Daniel Ellis made oath that he was a soldier in the Continental Service..New Jersey Regiment for 4 years. He is so reduced in circumstances that he stands in need of his countrys help. =========================================== Order the full pension: Jesse Hagan Other research on this applicant: Harrodsburg Historical Society
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DICKEY, Robert - Pension #30988
Surnames: DICKEY					#00058
Volunteer			Sun, 22 Aug 1999
Name: DICKEY, ROBERT Pension #: 30988 State: US Age: 82 Ap. Date: 9 Aug 1832 DICKEY, ROBERT: Born in County of Down in Ireland & came to America & landed at Philadelphia in 1771. While residing in Lancaster Co., Pa he enlisted in 1776 =========================================== Order the full pension: Jesse Hagan Other research on this applicant: Harrodsburg Historical Society
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DICKEY, Ebenezer - Pension #W8669
Surnames: DICKEY, GRAHAM					#00059
Volunteer			Sun, 22 Aug 1999
Name: DICKEY, EBENEZER Pension #: W8669 State: US Age: ? Ap. Date: ? DICKEY, EBENEZER: NOTE by Transcriber: don't understand why this pension was filed with Mercer Co., Ky pensions. He was allowed a pension 4 Sept 1832, then a resident of Simpson Co., Ky where he had lived for 15 years. He was born Nov 1761 in the State of Pennsylavnia. He enlised in 1780 while residing in Rowan Co., NC..and lived there until 1787 whe he moved to Kentucky & lived in several places. Spouse: Mary Graham Sp. Age: ? Sp. Ap. Date: ? Mary Graham: They married in Nov 1783 or 4 & she was Mary Graham of Rowan Co., NC. She was born 22 Dec 1765. She received the pension 4 Dec 1840, she was then a resident of Simpson Co., Ky. Children: Elisha Dickey b 20 Oct 1785; James G. Gickey b 12 Feb 1788; Elizabeth Dickey b 4 Mar 1790; William Dickey b 18 Mar 1792; Dorcas Dickey b 16 Jun 1793; Ebenezer Dickey, Jr., b 15 Apr 1796 & died 7 Nov 1796; Grizilla Dickey b 16 Jun 1797; Levi Dickey b 15 Apr 1799; Mary Dickey b 20 May 1801; John Dickey b 12 Jul 1803; Margaret Dickey b 0 Mar 1805; Emily Dickey b 24 Aug 1808 =========================================== Order the full pension: Jesse Hagan Other research on this applicant: Harrodsburg Historical Society
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DESHAZURE, Henry - Pension #S16362
Surnames: DESHAZURE, WOODFORD					#00060
Volunteer			Sun, 22 Aug 1999
Name: DESHAZURE, HENRY Pension #: S16362 State: GA Age: 72 Ap. Date: 10 Aug 1832 DESHAZURE, HENRY: [NOTE: This pension is listed as both Georgia & South Carolina) Now a resident of Glenn's Creek in Mercer Co., Ky. Was born in Prince Edward Co., Va. & where he resided when he was called into service. Several times taken prisioner by the Tories & escaped each time..served 3 years in Georgia & 2 years in the service of South Carolina..he knows of no one except Benjamin Warford by whom I can prove my service as there are no persons I know of from Georgia who live in Kentucky & I am too old to search after them. Affiant 1: Benjamin Woodford Benjamin Warford: Testifies in Anderson Co., Ky..that he is an old ARW soldier..am well aquainted with Henry Deshazer, ARW soldier. I knew him in SC in 1779. We were both then young in the same company. =========================================== Order the full pension: Jesse Hagan Other research on this applicant: Harrodsburg Historical Society
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DEMOTT, Peter - Pension #W1733
Surnames: COOVERT, DEMOTT, TERHUNE, VANARSDALL					#00061
Volunteer			Sun, 22 Aug 1999
Name: DEMOTT, PETER Pension #: W1733 State: NJ Age: 74 Ap. Date: 03 Sep 1832 DEMOTT, PETER: Bounty Land Warrant: 36503-160-55 New Jersey. States he was born in Somerset Co., NJ where he resided when first called into service & until he removed to Ky about the year 1788 & settled in Mercer Co. Spouse: Mary Terhune Sp. Age: 70 Sp. Ap. Date: 05 Sep 1848 Mary Terhune: She is the widow of Peter Demott, Dec'd & he died 15 oct 1832. They married 19 Dec 1796. A copy of the bond is filed & the bond was dated 14 Dec 1796 & Lawrnece Demott was the bondsman. Affiant 1: Daniel Coovert Daniel Coovert: Along with Cornelius Vanarsdall they make a join deposition. Both are aged ARW soldiers. Sd Vanarsdall was a Lieut in the company in which Demott served. We lived in the same neighborhood. Affiant 2: Cornelius Vanarsdall Cornelius Vanarsdall: See under Daniel Coovert deposition. =========================================== Order the full pension: Jesse Hagan Other research on this applicant: Harrodsburg Historical Society
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DEMAREE, John - Pension #W7004
Surnames: CORNISH, DEMAREE					#00062
Volunteer			Sun, 22 Aug 1999
Name: DEMAREE, JOHN Pension #: W7004 State: VA Age: 71 Ap. Date: 09 Aug 1832 DEMAREE, JOHN: Bounty Land Warrant: 26098-160-55 Va. He states he is a resident of Mercer Co., Ky & lives on Brush Creek. He was born in New York State & at the age of 12 removed to Berkley Co., Va. where he resided at the time of the ARW until 9 Apr 1780, when the landed at Louisville & have lived in Ky ever since. He saw service in Va & again in Ky.He was with General George Rogers Clark on the march against Old Chilicothe..was at the Low-Dutch Fort about 7 miles from Louisville as a spy..on the 6th day of Feb 1781 was taken prisoner by the Ottawa Indians & taken to their towns & in May was sold the the British at Detroit & put in Jail until Ocotober when I was taken to Lake Champlain where I made my escape with two others. Mr. Harmon Greathouse & my father PETER DEMAREE who was taken prisioner when I was. When the Indians took me prisioner,,they fired on me which broke my left arm. Having suffered much & been in captivity for 12 months. D.G.B. Demaree & Wm . D. Demaree make depositions. One paper says he resided at Martinsburg, Va when he first enlisted. Spouse: Jane Cornish Sp. Age: 67 Sp. Ap. Date: July 1853 Jane Cornish: She is the widow of John Demaree, who died in Washington, Co., Ky about 14 May 1839. She married him in Mercer Co., Ky 18 Jan 1833 by Mr. Lancaster, Methodist Minister in Mercer Co., Ky. The marriage bond entered reads: John Demaree, Sr & Jane Cornish, Sr,..18 Jan 1833. Bondsman: John Demaree, Jr. Bride wrote her own consent. Wit: Mary Demaree. (NOTE She appears to be the widow Cornish when she married). Other 1: Peter Demaree Peter Demaree: See application of John Demaree =========================================== Order the full pension: Jesse Hagan Other research on this applicant: Harrodsburg Historical Society
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DECKER, Samuel - Pension #S35893
Surnames: DECKER, WILLIAMS					#00063
Volunteer			Sun, 22 Aug 1999
Name: DECKER, SAMUEL Pension #: S35893 State: VA Age: 67 Ap. Date: 01 May 1818 DECKER, SAMUEL: Served as a regular soldier for 3 years in the Continental Army. I am now inform & in need of assistance. Affiant 1: David Williams David Williams: 1 May 1818.. Was a Lieut..I enlisted Samuel Decker. He, at present, lives on my land & is so recuced that it is my opinion that he stands in need of assistance from his country for support. =========================================== Order the full pension: Jesse Hagan Other research on this applicant: Harrodsburg Historical Society
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DEAN, Benjamin - Pension #S35888
Surnames: DEAN					#00064
Volunteer			Sun, 22 Aug 1999
Name: DEAN, BENJAMIN Pension #: S35888 State: NJ Age: ? Ap. Date: 03 Jun 1818 DEAN, BENJAMIN: Deposed 3 Jun 1818..enlisted in the fall of 1775 in New Jersey. Discharged in the fall of 1782. I kept my discharge a long time, but it was worn out by carrying it in my pocket & I have not seen it for 15 or 16 years, He has no property but his clothes & no family. =========================================== Order the full pension: Jesse Hagan Other research on this applicant: Harrodsburg Historical Society
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CRAWFORD, Thomas Sr. - Pension #W8644
Surnames: CRAWFORD, EWING, GILKERSON, HALL, HOPE, MCELROY, SHIREL					#00065
Volunteer			Sun, 22 Aug 1999
Name: CRAWFORD, THOMAS SR. Pension #: W8644 State: PA Age: 78 Ap. Date: 25 Feb 1833 CRAWFORD, THOMAS, SR: Says he was born April 1754 in Chester Co., Pa & resided there during the ARW. Removed to Kentucky in 1783 & in 1785 settled where I now live in Mercer Co., Ky near Perryville. This is a continuation of the Bible Records under the Notes for Mary Ewing: W. E. Cradford & E. I. McElroy m 22 Nov 1825; Jacob Crow & Mary Crawford 1 Mar 1830; Cyrus Crawford & M. F. Walker 25 May 1837 Spouse: Mary Ewing Sp. Age: 75 Sp. Ap. Date: 17 Oct 1838 Mary Ewing: Mary Crawford age 75 or 76 , that she is the widow of Thomas Cradford who died 1 Jun 1833. They married 1 Feb 1783 in Chester County, Westnothingham Twsp, Penn by Rev. John Baird? Crawford Bible Records:BIRTHS Thomas Crawford born 21 Apr 1754; Mary Crawford born 11 Apr 1763; Margaret Crawford b 11-?-1783; Catherine Crawford, 20 Sep 1786; Samuel Crawford born 4 Nov 1787; Ann Crawford b 7-1791; Thomas Crawford (Jr) b 10 Jan 1793; John Crawford b 20 Dec 1794; Margaret born 30 Dec 1794; William Crawford b 29 Sep 1798; Mary Crawford b 29 Nov 1800; Cyrus Crawford b 3 Dec 1802; William B. Cradford b 10 Apr 1817 (NOTE the above beginning the the first Margaret are listed as children of Thomas & Mary Crawford) MARRIAGES: Thomas Crawford & Mary Ewing were married 29 Feb 1783; Nathan H. Hall & Ann Crawford m 6 Jul 1807; James Gilkerson & Eliza Crawford m 22 Mar 1808; William McElroy & Catherine Crawford m 2 Jul 1811; Samuel Crawford & Catherine Ewing m 11 Mar 1814; Thomas J. Crawford & Margaret Crawford 3 Jul 1816; Thomas Crawford & Rebecca Ewing m 6 May 1816; John Crawford & Sarah McElroy 13 Mar 1817; Thomas Crawford & Sarah Shirel (date not shown); William Wade & Elizabeth Gilkerson m 11 Dec 1827 Affiant 1: Samuel Crawford Samuel Crawford: 17 Oct 1838, taken at his house in Mercer Co..he is the 4th child of Thomas & Mary Crawford & his father died 30 Jun 1833 & he received a pension until his death Affiant 2: Wm. E. Crawford William E. Crawford: Taken at his house Oct 17, 1838..he is the 10th child of Thomas & Mary Crawford & was 40 years old on Sep 29..he has his father's bible & the entries are in the handwriting of Thomas J. Crawford, Esq, until his death. Affiant 3: Cyrus Crawford Cyrus Crawford: Of Washington Co., Ky, May 1839, being 36 years old. His mother was Mary Ewing before her marriage. His father died 30 Jun 1833. Affiant 4: Elizabeth Hope Elizabeth Hope: Taken at home of Richard Hope in Mercer Co..on 17 Oct 1838..she is aged ??in May past. Has known Mary Crawford, widow of Thomas Crawford for 65 or 70 years past. They went to school together when they were small girls & has always known Mary. =========================================== Order the full pension: Jesse Hagan Other research on this applicant: Harrodsburg Historical Society
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CRANE, Thomas Sr. - Pension #S16352
Surnames: CRANE, TAYLOR					#00066
Volunteer			Sun, 22 Aug 1999
Name: CRANE, THOMAS SR. Pension #: S16352 State: VA Age: 77 Ap. Date: 09 Sep 1832 CRANE, THOMAS, SR.: He was born in King William Co., Va. & removed to Goochland Co., Va, where I resided during the ARW..in May 1778, went to Valley Forge to see MY BROTHER, then in the army..at that time I enlisted. (from about 1780 to 1782) lived in Goochland Co..then removed to Cumberland Co & remained there 9 years..then moved to Buckingham & lived there 7 years & then removed to Mercer Co., Ky where I have resided about 20 years. Affiant 1: Thomas Taylor Thomas Taylor: Have been aquainted with Thomas Crane form many years & during the ARW,,saw him on his way home from the army =========================================== Order the full pension: Jesse Hagan Other research on this applicant: Harrodsburg Historical Society
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COULTER, Mathew - Pension #S30349
Surnames: COULTER					#00067
Volunteer			Sun, 22 Aug 1999
Name: COULTER, MATHEW Pension #: S30349 State: SC Age: 74 Ap. Date: 21 Oct 1833 COULTER, MATHEW: First enlisted in the Summer of 1779 in Orange Co., NC..he knows of no one who can prove his service. He now lives 18 miles from Harrodsburg, Ky. =========================================== Order the full pension: Jesse Hagan Other research on this applicant: Harrodsburg Historical Society
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CORN, Timothy - Pension #W1147
Surnames: CORN, CLARK, RAY, YEAST					#00068
Volunteer			Sun, 22 Aug 1999
Name: CORN, TIMOTHY Pension #: W1147 State: VA Age: 74 Ap. Date: 01 Sep 1834 CORN, TIMOTHY: In March of 1780, himself & his father's family emigrated from near Browntown in Penn, then called Redstone and landed at the mouth of Bear Grass near the falls of the Ohio, sometime in the same month..we were all told to hurry to the Fort & take shelter or we would be killed by Indians. We succeeded in getting into the fort. At the time at Sims Fort, 12-14 persons were killed by Indians, the principal hunter, Phillip Young was killed by Indians near the fort. Dec 1780, myself & my father's family removed to McGary's Fort on Shawnee Run, now in Mercer Co., Ky...he was at several forts in Mercer Co..Denton's Fort, McAfee's Fort on the Salt River..by this time his father has succeeded in building a small fort. Spouse: Elizabeth _____ Elizabeth _____: Records: Widow Edlizabeth Yeast m Timothy Corn on 17 Jul 1831, the bond was dated 23 Jun 1831 & George G. Clark was the bondsman. She states her name before her marriage to Timothy Corn was Mrs. Elizabeth Yeast.. Timothy Corn died 21 Aug 1848. She remembers the date she married by the Date her oldest son was married the next April & his oldest child was born 18 months afterwards & she will be 20 years old sometime about October 1833. She married Timothy Corn in Harrodsburg, Ky by Mr. Head, a methodist minister. Affiant 1: Gen. James Ray Gen. James Ray: Deposes 1 Sep 1834..that he became aquainted with Timothy Corn in 1781 & they fought together..guarding the forts =========================================== Order the full pension: Jesse Hagan Other research on this applicant: Harrodsburg Historical Society
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COOVERT, Isaac - Pension #S36685
Surnames: COOVERT, VANARSDALL					#00069
Volunteer			Sun, 22 Aug 1999
Name: COOVERT, ISAAC Pension #: S36685 State: NJ Age: 64 Ap. Date: 04 Oct 1819 Isaac Coovert: On 4 Oct 1819, Isaac Coovert, age 64,,states he enlisted in Somerset Co., NJ. A letter in the files from Miss. C. M. Rowell of Los Angeles, Calif..says Isaac was born in New Jersey in 1755 & died in Mercer Co., Ky & married Anna VanArsdall Spouse: Anna Vanarsdall Affiant 1: Daniel Coovert Daniel Coovert: on 4 Oct 1819,states his brother Isaac Coovert was a soldier in the ARW. On 8 Oct 1835..In Johnson Co., Ind..Daniel Coovert a resident of Mercer Co., Ky., states that after the war Isaac Coovert removed to Penn (living there only a short time) & then to Kentucky. Isaac Coovert's widow was Anna Coovert. The children left by Isaac Coovert at the time of his death, all now live in Johnson Co., Ind: John Coovert, Corneleous Coovert, Simon Coovert, Daniel Coovert, Lemma Legrange (late Coovert), Martha Freeman (late Coovert), Jane Voris (later Coovert. Isaac died in Mercer Co., Ky in Sept. 1825 Affiant 2: John Coovert John Coovert: In order to secure arrears of Pension due Isaac Coovert, now dec'd, John Coovert, son of Isaac, makes the following statements in Johnson Co., Ind, where he resides on 8 Oct 1835. His father lived in Mercer Co., Ky where he died somethime in Sept 1825. The widow of sd Isaac removed to Johnson Co., Ind., with John Coover & she died in 1828. He is the oldest son of sd Isaac & is 53 years old. =========================================== Order the full pension: Jesse Hagan Other research on this applicant: Harrodsburg Historical Society
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COOVERT, Daniel Sr. - Pension #S10462
Surnames: COOVERT, VANARSDALL					#00070
Volunteer			Sun, 22 Aug 1999
Name: COOVERT, DANIEL SR. Pension #: S10462 State: NJ Age: ? Ap. Date: 03 Sep 1832 Daniel Coovert Sr.: He was born in Somerset, New Jersey & resided there at the time of the ARW. Removed to Kentucky in 1790 Affiant 1: Cornelius Vanarsdall Cornelius Vanarsdall: 3 Sep 1832, formerly a Lt. in the New Jersey Militia. He was his neighbor in NJ & in Ky. & served with him. Affiant 2: Lawrence Vanarsdall Lawrence Vanarsdall: Lawrence Vanarsdall, SR. testifies he was a neighbor of Daniel Coovert in NJ & served with him. =========================================== Order the full pension: Jesse Hagan Other research on this applicant: Harrodsburg Historical Society
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COMINGORE, Henry Sr. - Pension #W1391
Surnames: BONTA, COMINGORE, RINERSON, VANARSDALL					#00071
Volunteer			Sun, 22 Aug 1999
Name: COMINGORE, HENRY SR. Pension #: W1391 State: PA Age: 84 Ap. Date: 09 May 1833 Henry Comingore Sr.: Bounty Land Warrant #27624-160-55. He volunteered under Capt. Simon Vanarsdall in Dec 1776 at Yorktwon, York Co., Penn. And served again under then Major Simon Vanarsdall. Spouse: TINY RINERSON Tiny Rinerson: She testifies that she is the widow of Henry Comingore & he died in Mercer Co., Ky in the middle of January 1836. They married 2 Jan 1822 in Nelson Co., Ky by Rev. Isaac Taylor, a Baptist Minister. Affiant 1: Samuel Bonta Samuel Bonta: A citizen of Mercer Co., Ky, well aquainted with Henry Comingore, Sr & was raised with him in York Co., Penn. Affiant 2: John Comingore, Sr. John Comingore Sr.: same as Samuel Bonta =========================================== Order the full pension: Jesse Hagan Other research on this applicant: Harrodsburg Historical Society
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COMINGORE, John Sr.
Surnames: COMINGORE					#00072
Volunteer			Sun, 22 Aug 1999
Name: COMINGORE, JOHN SR. Pension #: S1190 State: PA Age: 84 Ap. Date: 06 May 1833 John Comingore Sr.: First enlisted in York Co., Penn under Capt Simon Vanarsdall & was discharged by then Major Simon Vanarsdall. Affiant 1: Abraham Comingore Abraham Comingore: Son of John Comingore, who received a ARW pension, appts G. H. Monsurratt his atty. =========================================== Order the full pension: Jesse Hagan Other research on this applicant: Harrodsburg Historical Society
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COLEMAN, Robert - Pension #W8620
Surnames: ALEXANDER, ARMSTRONG, COLEMAN, ROBERTSON					#00073
Volunteer			Sun, 22 Aug 1999
Name: COLEMAN, ROBERT Pension #: W8620 State: VA Age: 85 Ap. Date: 18 Mar 1833 Robert Coleman: He is not physically able to attend court..he was born in Spotsylvania Co., Va. & lived there at the time of the ARW..served in Capt. Frank Coleman's company. I lived in Va. until 1800 when I removed to Mercer Co., Ky where I have lived ever since Spouse: CATHERINE ROBERTSON Sp.Age: 83 Sp.Ap. Date: 19 Dec 1836 Catherine Robertson: She was married to Robert Coleman at her father's residence in Bottetourt Co., Va. Feb 1774 by Parson Smith,an Englishman, who had charge of the Glebe of Bottetourt Co. Her husband's service was after they married. Her husband died in Mercer Co., Ky 9 Jan 1834. Her maiden name was Catherine Robertson..There marriage was by banns published 3 times. Affiant 1: Sarah Alexander Sarah Alexander: is acquainted with Catherine & Robert Coleman & he died 7 Jan 1834 (sic), she is the daughter of Robert E. Coleman dec'd. Wit to her affidavit was James Alexander Affiant 2: Robert Alexander Robert Alexander: 19 Dec 1836..states he was aquained with Robert Coleman for 25 years & is aquainted with James Coleman, their eldest son who must be somewhere about 60 years old. Affiant 3: William Armstrong William Armstrong: 10 Feb 1837..aged 72..was well aquainted with Catherine Robinson (sic) & Robert Coleman for more than 60 years..was present at their marriage in Botetourt Co., Va. They married in Feb 1775 & he was about 12 or 13 years old. He says Catherine Coleman is a member of the Presbyterian Church Affiant 4: Israel Robertson Israel Robertson: Also spelled Robinson (sic). 10 Feb 1837..he is 65 years of age & said Catherine Coleman is his aunt..he has been aquainted with them since he was old enough to know any one. Robet Coleman died Jan 1834. =========================================== Order the full pension: Jesse Hagan Other research on this applicant: Harrodsburg Historical Society
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CLARK, Patrick - Pension #S30932
Surnames: CLARK					#00074
Volunteer			Sun, 22 Aug 1999
Name: CLARK, PATRICK Pension #: S30932 State: VA Age: 76 Ap. Date: 28 Aug 1833 Patrick Clark: He was born in Caroline Co., Va. in 1756 & at the time of the ARW he lived in Orange Co., Va. & first enlisted in 1779. He is aquainted with James Clark. =========================================== Order the full pension: Jesse Hagan Other research on this applicant: Harrodsburg Historical Society
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CLARK, James - Pension #S30941
Surnames: CLARK, SPARROW					#00075
Volunteer			Sun, 22 Aug 1999
Name: CLARK, JAMES Pension #: S30941 State: VA Age: 74 Ap. Date: 02 Sep 1833 James Clark: Enlisted at Mecklenburg Court House. He states he was born in Mecklenburg Co., Va. 18 Nov 1759 & the records are in a bible in possession of his youngest brother, Francis Clark, living in Mercer Co., Ky. He lived in Mecklenburg Co., Va. unti 1782 when he removed to Mercer Co., Ky Affiant 1: Henry Sparrow Henry Sparrow: Affidavit made in Washington Co., Ky..he served with James Clark in the ARW & they were raised in the same county. Other 1: Francis Clark Francis Clark: See James Clark deposition. He was a younger brother & a resident of Mercer Co., Ky. =========================================== Order the full pension: Jesse Hagan Other research on this applicant: Harrodsburg Historical Society
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