Tennessee Heroes of the Revolution

Some Tennessee Heroes of the Revolution

Originally Published in Five Pamphlets
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Lookout Pub. Co., 1933-1944
1933

Transcribed for Genealogy Trails by Barbara Martin
©2006

F O R E W O R D
The Revolutionary Pension Lists provide an interesting source for research work. The activities of the soldiers not only during the Revolution but in after years as they sought homes in new country give information that frequently can be found no where else. The Invalid Lists of 1806 awarded pensions only to those who were disabled by reason of the War. There are three later Pension Lists, popularly known as 1818, 1832 and 1840. The requirements of the 1818 list were very rigid and comparatively few soldiers received pensions. By the time of the 1832 List it was somewhat easier to comply with Government demands as to eligibility and by the time of the 1840 List restrictions were practically removed and all who served could secure recognition. Even widows who married the quite old soldiers were allowed pension, the earlier lists having qualified only widows of early marriages. One widow received a pension although she proved that she married the soldier the day he died when he was 75 years of age!

The List of 1840 is so called because Congress authorized the Census of 1840 to include all pensioners. The list was published therefore as an appendix to the Census of that year. Soldiers and widows who applied too late to be included in the census report of 1840 are listed as of that time although they do not appear on the printed lists.

The 1840 List is especially interesting to researchers as it includes many widows' applications. Widows were required to prove marriage, names of children, etc., data not demanded of soldiers who had only to prove service and eligibility. Widows' applications are, therefore, genealogical gold mines. Even those widows who could not prove marriage and consequently failed to secure pensions----there are many such papers because it was difficult to find proof of marriage which occurred sometimes sixty years earlier in war torn land----gave data which are valuable now to descendants who can frequently in the light of later knowledge, give proof of marriage ceremony.

The soldiers' applications give proof of service, date and place of birth and residence at the of enlistment. When service was easily proved the papers contain little other information. In some cases, however, the names of parents and much other interesting data are given.

As the State of Tennessee was erected after the Revolution all soldiers who lived during the War or after it in the country now known as Tennessee are credited in the states in which they lived and served. Those who lived in the Tennessee country during the Revolution will be found on North Carolina rolls.

It should be born in mind that in addition to the pensioners thousands of soldiers whose record is thoroughly established did not apply for pensions. The names on the Pension Rolls, therefore, represent only a part of Tennessee's Heroes of the Revolution. The pension records printed herewith have not been chosen as being more important than others or more interesting. These were collected for one reason or another and are printed at the request of several historians and librarians who have expressed a desire that the information should be available. Others will be printed from time to time.

The abstracts as given include only the vital data in the pension applications. Additional biographical information when known is supplied in notes.

For the sake of uniformity where the widow drew a pension, even though the soldier did not, the paragraph is titled with the soldier's name. The original spelling in the applications has been followed.

SOME TENNESSEE HEROES
OF THE
REVOLUTION

Compiled From Pension Statements

PAMPHLET NO. I

DAN ALEXANDER,
Of Marion County

Dan Alexander applied for Revolutionary pension while living in Marion County, Tenn., in April 1833. He enlisted in Mecklenburg, County, N. C., in the spring of 1781, under Lieut. Ezekial Polk, Capt. Peter Burns, Maj. Moore, Col. Wade Hampton and Gen. Sumpter. He fought in the battle of Eutaw Springs. His discharge was burned when his home was burned. He was born Feb. 15, 1764, Mecklenburg County, N. C. and thence to Haywood County, N. C. From there he moved to Marion County, Tenn. In 1832. He died in Marion County, Oct. 1, 1839. His widow, Sarah Alexander, applied for pension while living in Dade County, GA., Feb. 25, 1853.

DAN ALEXANDER,
Of Hardeman County

Dan Alexander applied for revolutionary pension while living in Hardeman County and his name appears on the 1832 List. He was born in Mecklenburg County, N.C., 1757. He volunteered under Capt. Alexander and Genenai Erwin. The Captain was nicknamed "Black Alexander." Col. Gates wore velvet breeches and a pale blue coat with epaulettes. He rode a bay horse.

ROBERT ALLISON

Robert Allison lived in Sullivan County, Tenn., where his widow, Martha McKinsley (?) Allison applied for pension April 22, 1844. He died March 2, 1826. He served under Capt. Paxton and was in the battles of Long Island and Fort Washington. He was taken prisoner and kept on a British ship. He married Martha McKinsley (the name is indistinct and one can not be positive of the spelling). Her pension was not allowed as a soldier's service was not on record the widow could not prove it. Her children were: Sarah, married _____ Hodges; Elizabeth, married _____ Derry; Susannah; Joseph; John; and Martha, married ____ Gray.

ISAAC ARMSTRONG

Isaac Armstrong applied for a revolutionary pension while living in Anderson County, Tenn. He was born in Maryland, July, 1762. When he was eight years old he moved with his parents to Loudoun County, VA., where he was living when he enlisted in 1777 or 1778 under Col. Robert Craven. He enlisted again and moved to Botetourt County where he enlisted again. He moved to Greenbriar County, VA., and thence to Powell's Valley, now Tennessee. He settled in Anderson County about the year 1812. In 1837 he was transferred to Indiana as he moved to that state.

THOMAS ARMSTRONG

Thomas Armstrong applied for revolutionary pension while living in Lincoln County, Tenn. in October, 1832. He was born July 20, 1755 in York County, PA. Whilte a resident of Guilford County, N. C. he enlisted in April, 1777 and served three months as a private in Capt. John Davis' and Capt. George Pierce's Companies in Col. McDowell's North Carolina Regiment. He had previously enlisted while a resident of York County, PA., the date not being given. He served two months under Capt. Arbinson and Maj. John Aidy. He was engaged in guarding prisoners, and said prisoners having been taken when Burgoyne surrendered. He then served two months with Pennsylvania troops and was engaged in capturing escaped prisoners. He served several short tours. After the close of the Revolution he moved with his father, the name not being given, to York District, S. C., where he married, name of wife not being given. He moved to Lincoln County, Tenn.

CARTER BARNETT

Carter Barnett applied for revolutionary pension while living in Roane County, Tenn. He enlisted as a marine at Newberne, N. C. in 1780 under Capt. Tatum. Pete Ferbish was mate. He was taken prisoner while on his way to St. Thomas and carried to Kingston, Jamaica where he was held as a prisoner until Peace was declared. He moved to Roane County, Tenn.

SPENCER BENSON

Spencer Benson applied for revolutionary pension while living in Rhea County. Tenn. He enlisted in Sussex County, Del., April 1, 1776 under Col. Simon Rol1ick, Maj. John Mitchell, Capt. Robert Houston, Lieut. John Craton and Ensign James Bronton. He served three months and volunteered again in August for the purpose of guarding Sussex and adjoining counties from acts of depredation and incursions by British seamen on the Chesapeake Bay. He volunteered again. He was born Dec. 4, 1755, in Sussex County, Del. After the War he removed to Raleigh. N. C., to Sevier County,
Tenn. and to Rhea County, Tenn.

CHRISTOPHER BOSTON

Christopher Boston applied for revolutionary pension while living in Claiborne County, Tenn. in 1825. He enlisted in 1781 in a North Carolina regiment under Capt. Alerander Brevard and Major Blount. He was in the battles of Eutaw Springs and Ninety-six. His wife. Rebecca, was about 56 in 1824, so born about 1769. He died in Monroe County, June 9,1849. His first wife, Rebecca, died in Buncombe County. N. C. in 1824. He married Elizabeth, Masters Blount, Nov. 15. 1834. Justice Hooper officiating. The second wife died in Macon County,
N. C.

WILLIAM BRADFORD

William Bradford applied for revolutionary pension while living in Sumner County. Tenn. in August 1828. He was born in Virginia. He enlisted in August 1777 in Capt. John Chilton's company, Col. Thomas Marshall's Regiment. He was discharged in Fauquier County, Va. After the Revolution he moved to Tennessee.

WILLIAM BRAGG

William Bragg applied for revolutionary pension while living in Cooke County, Tenn. in August 1832. He was born at Alexandria, VA., May 18, 1765. He was living in Maryland when he first enlisted. In Sept. 1781 he went to Loudon County, VA., where he enlisted as a substitute for William Alford. He enlisted again under Capt. Lewis and Col. West. He was present at the surrender of Cornwallis. He guarded British prisoners. He left the service in October, 1781. In 1782 he enlisted again as a substitute for Jonathan Sparrow. He received his honorable discharge in writing which he sold to a merchant for five pounds in Maryland currency, payable in dry goods. He moved some years after the War to Cooke County, Tenn. His widow also drew a pension.

THOMAS BRANNON

Thomas Brannon applied for revolutionary pension while living in Bledsoe County, Aug. 25, 1818. He enlisted in 1777 in Capt. Anthony Sharp's Company, Ninth North Carolina Regiment. He was in the battles of Eutaw Springs, Monmouth and Stoney Point. He was discharged in 1780 having served four full years. He moved after the War to Bledsoe County, Tenn. where he died March 22, 1828. It is said that he was 100 and some years of age and the oldest man who ever lived in the County.

STEPHEN BROWN

Stephen Brown applied for revolutionary pension while living in Bledsoe County, Tenn. in February, 1832. He was born in Cumberland County, Va. in 1756. He was living in Buckingham County, Va. when he enlisted in the Virginia troops under Capt. Redd. He was employed in guarding British prisoners. He declared that he could prove his service by Charles Thurman, a citizen of Bledsoe County, .who served in the same regiment with him. He was stationed for a time near Albermarle and served near Guilford Court House before the battle. He moved to Bledsoe County, Tenn. about thirty years after the War. His discharge was burned when his house was burned about 1813.
DANIEL BROYLES
Daniel Broyles applied for revolutionary pension while living in McMinn County, Tenn. He was born in Culpepper County, Va., May 1, 1763. He enlisted in Culpepper County under Col. John Barbour and Major Roebuck,. He entered service again under. Capt. William Rice and Lieut. William Dickens. He moved to Rhea County where he drew pension on the 1840 list. After his death his children drew the arrears of his pension.

JAMES BUTLER

James Butler applied for revolutionary pention in Rhea County. N. C. in 1777. He moved to South Carolina and enlisted in South Carolina troops under Gen. Francis Marion. He was born in Culpepper County, Va. in 1749. Mrs. Phoebe Butler Ford declares that she is the eldest child of James Butler who died Jan. 12, 1836, leaving a widow, Agnes Butler, whose marriage to the soldier took place in 1785. The widow died March 1, 1846. Phoebe, Butler Ford was 57 years of age. Feb. 10. 1852. Her husband Edmund Ford, was also 57 in 1852.

ZACHARIAH BUTLER of Maury County

Zachariah Butler applied for revolutionary pension while living in Maury County, Tenn.. Sept. 22, 1832. He was born in Amelia County. Va., Nov. 15, 1764. He enlisted in Virginia as a substitute for John Foster of Amelia County and was in the Siege of Yorktown. . He married Elizabeth Noble, Dec. 6, 1787, in Amelia County, the ceremony being performed by Rev. John Noble. Sarah Pillow of Maury County stated that she was present at the marriage. Zachariah Butler died in Maury County, April 8, 1842. His widow, Elizabeth Butler, applied for a pension which was granted. She states that her oldest child was born Sept. 23, 1788 and that a son was born in 1789. Some years after the Revolution Zachariah Butler moved to Maury County, Tennessee.

ZACHARIAH BUTLER of Sullivan County

Zachariah Butler applied for revolutionary pension while living in Sullivan County, Tenn., Aug. 21, 1832. He was born June 28, 1756. He enlisted in Maryland and served in the Maryland Militia. Several years after the Revolution he moved to Sullivan County, Tenn. His widow, Elizabeth Butler, maiden name not given, applied for a widow's pension which for some reason was not granted.
Note:--Two revolutionary soldiers by the name of Zachariah Butler drew pension in Tennessee. It is a coincidence that both their wives were named Elizabeth. One drew a widow's pension and one failed to obtain a pension.

GEORGE CALDWELL

George Caldwell applied for revolutionary pension while living in Blount County, Penn. He was born in Prince Edward County, Va.. Feb. 15, 1760. He enlisted in Capt. Butler's Company. He enlisted again under Capt. Isaac Hampton and Col. Campbell and again under Capt. James Newell and Col. William Preston.
He was in active service three years, chiefly as a scout.

JAMES CAMPBELL

James Campbell applied for revolutionary pension while living in Knox County. Tenn.. Oct. 5, 1832. He was born Feb. 15. 1759, in Augusta County, Va. He enlisted while a resident of Washington County, N. C. in May 1870 and served six months as a private in Capt. James Gibson's company, Col John Sevier's North Carolina Regiment. He enlisted again in June and served six months as a private in Capt. James Gibson's and Capt. Nathaniel Davis' Company. Col. John Sevier's regiment after which be immediately volunteered and served two months as Orderly Sergeant under Col. John Sevier against the Cherokee Indians. He died April 8, 1844 in Knox County. He married Oct. 6, 1779. in Washington County. Gennett (also spelled Gennat and Ganatt) Allison. She was allowed a widow's pension on her application executed April 13, 1844, while a resident of Knox County, aged eighty-six years, so born 1758. They had children but the names are not given.

JAMES CAMPBELL

James Campbell applied for revolutionary pension while living in Carter County, Tenn.. Aug. 13, 1833. He was born in Moore County, N. C. in Oct., 1756. He enlisted in Moore County in February. 1780. and served under Capt. Cage and Lieut. Nicholas Hall in a North Carolina regiment.
He was in the Siege of Charleston where be was captured and held prisoner eight days. He was released on parole after which. in the fall of 1780 at Santee, South Carolina, while on his way home he volunteered and served two months under Col. Wayde against the Tories. He again enlisted in 1780 and served two months as a private in Capt. Jacob Duck's company. Col. Philip Alston's North Carolina regiment. He volunteered early in the fall of 1781 and served three months under Capt. Henry Gaston in North Carolina troops and was in an engagement at Cross Creek in Cumberland County, N. C.

JEREMIAH CAMPBELL

Jeremiah Campbell applied for revolutionary pension while living in Carter County, Tenn., Aug. 14. 1832. He was born Dec. 15. 1762, but does not give his birth place. He enlisted Oct. 1, 1780 in Washington County, N. C. and served three months as a Private in Capt. Valentine Sevier's company, under Colonels John Sevier and Campbell in North Carolina troops. He was in the battle of King's Mountain. He enlisted again early in September 1781, serving four months in Capt. Landon Carter's company, Col. John Sevier's regiment and was in the engagement on the Ashley River. He died in Carter County. Oct, 4. 1843.

ROBERT CAMPBELL

Robert Campbell applied for revolutionary pension while living in Carter's Valley, Hawkins County, Tenn.. Aug. 27, 1833. He was born Jan. 3, 1759 in Prince Edward County, Va. In the fall of 1776 he moved to North Carolina, that section which was later Tennessee, where he volunteered immediately and served two months on scouting parties in Hawkins County against the Indians. He volunteered again in 1779 and served three months as a private in Capt. Christie's company, Col. Evan Shelby's regiment and was in the Chickamauga Expedition. He again volunteered in the latter part of 1779 or early in 1780 and served two months in Capt. John Looney's company, Col. Arthur Campbell's regiment against the Cherokee Indians. He also served as a scout under Capt. Kyle.
Note--He married Oct. 15. 1785, Mary Young. born in Rockbridge County, Va., Feb. 12, 1765. Her mother was Elizabeth Long Young, born Oct. 28. 1744. died 1835, who remembered seeing Washington and Braddock pass her father's house on the ill-fated Braddock Expedition. Mary Young Campbell died April 1. 1841. and is buried beside her husband on the home place 17 miles from Rogersville. They had 13 children: James Young, born 1786; Andrew, born 1787; Alexander, born 1789; Joseph, born 1791, died 1867, married Frances Vermillion; Robert, born 1793; Mary, born 1795, married Isaac Carmack; Jane, born 1797, married Samuel Curry; Elizabeth, born 1799, married John McNear; Anna, born 1800, married Manson Merriman; Nelson, born 1802, died 1806; Anderson, born 1802 (twin to Nelson); Nelson (a second child by the name) born 1806; Phoebe, born 1809.

WILLIAM CARROLL

William Carroll applied for revolutionary pension while living in Roane County. Oct. 2. 1832. He was then aged about 77 years, and was therefore born in 1755. He enlisted in the North Carolina troops as a substitute for George Carroll.

LANDON CARTER

Landon Carter's widow. Elizabeth Carter. applied for revolutionary pension while residing in Carter County. Dec. 8, 1838. She was born July 9, 1765. Landon Carter was a Captain in the Revolution. He served under Col. John Sevier and Col. Arthur Campbell in 1780 and 1781. He married Feb. 26. 1784 and died June 5, 1800. Jeremiab Campbell testifies that Landon Carter served as stated and that he, Jeremiah Campbell was in Capt. Carter's company and was in the South Carolina Campaign. Isaac Taylor also testifies that he was in Capt. Carter's Company. They were in the battle of Boyd's Creek and in an expedition against the Cherokee Indians.

Note:--Capt. Landon Carter was the son of Col. John Carter and Elizabeth Taylor Carter and was born in Virginia Jan. 29. 1760. He was educated at Liberty Hall, now Davidson College, N.C. He signed the Watauga Petition to have the settlement annexed to North Carolina and he was an active leader in all affairs of the upper East Tennessee country, Carter County. Tenn.. was named for him and its County seat, Elizabethton, was named for his wife. He was a strong supporter of the State of Franklin and was Secretary of the first Franklin Convention. He married Elizabeth McLin. Their children were: Alfred Moore, born 1784, died 1850; John McLin, born 1786, died young: Sarah Stuart, born 1789, died 1879; William Blount, born 1792; George Washington, born 1794; Eliza M., born 1797; and Mary (Polly) c., born 1799.

RICHARD COOPER

Richard Cooper applied for revolutionary pension while living in Rhea County. He enlisted in. Essex County, Va., under Lieut. Mosely and served nine months. He was transferred to Col. Proctor's Artillery and was in the battles of Brandywine, Monmouth, Guilford Court House and Eutaw Springs. He moved to Rhea County in 1807.

JOHN CRAWFORD

John Crawford applied for revolutionary pension while living in Hamilton County, Tenn. He was born Oct. 29, 1762. seven miles below Staunton, Va. He moved with his father to Surry County, N. C. where he resided during the Revolution. He enlisted three times, first in Surrey County in 1778; the second time in 1780 under Capt. Gibson Woodridge and Maj. Joel Lewis; the third time in 1781 under Capt. Edmund Hickman and Col. Rutherford. He was in the battles of Eutaw Springs, Briar Creek and others. After the War he moved to Washington County, N. C. (now Tennessee), and then to Greene, Knox, Anderson, Bledsoe and Hamilton Counties, Tenn. He seems to have lived for a time in Rhea County also. The arrears of his Pension were paid to his children.

Note:-He also served in the War of 1812, enlisting in the Washington County Infantry. While he lived in Washington County he was a member of the Constitutional Convention of Tennessee and a member of the General Assembly of Tennessee. His descendants lived in the Graysville section of Hamilton County, Tenn., although it is said in the family records that he died in Ross's Landing. He died after 1840 as he is on the 1840 Pension List, but by that time the village of Ross's Landing had been renamed Chattanooga. He married .Mary Vernon, daughter of Alexander and Margaret Chesnee Vernon. She was born in 1767 and the marriage took place in Spartanburg, S.C. about 1782. They had at least thtee children and possibly others. The oldest son, William Ayres Crawford. Another son, John Crawford, junior, born in Washington County, Dec. 16, 1809, entered the Confederate Army and died a prisoner at Camp Morton, Ind., April 10, 1762. Polly. a daughter of John Crawford and Margaret Chesnee Crawford married -------White, (probably Silas White).

WILLIAM CRYE

William Crye applied for revolutionary pension while he was living in McMinn County, Tenn. where he drew a pension on the 1832 list. As he was 80 years old when he made his application he was born about 1752. He was a native of the Isle of Mann but came to America when he was a child and was reared in Chester, Pa. He moved to North Carolina and was volunteered under Capt. Hagan in Mecklenburg County. N.C. He volunteered again under Capt. Drummond in Greenville. S.C., other officers under whom he served being Col. Neel and Col. Ezekial Polk. In 1780 he served under Gen. Gates. After leaving North Carolina he lived in South Carolina. in Hale County. Ga. and in Tennessee. He died Aug. 30. 1835. He married Sarah Hagan. April 8. 1779. She died Feb. 8. 1844. She drew pension in Bradley County. A page from their Bible was enclosed in her application showing the marriage date and the marriage of their son, William Crye, Jr. to Elizabeth Barker, Aug. 11. 1822 and that the children of William Crye, Jr. were Sarah, born June 4. 1823 and Mary, born Nov. 7, 1825. William Crye, Sr. had a brother, John Crye.

JOHN CUNNINGHAM

John Cunningham applied for revolutionary pension while living in Warren County. Tenn., April 6. 1833. He was born February 10, 1784. in Lunenburg County. Va. He enlisted in Lunenburg County, in April, 1776. in Capt. Robert Dixon's company, Col. Dangerfield's regiment and served five months as private. He enlisted Feb. t 5, 1781, and served about two months as a private in Capt. James Hollaway's company. Col. Nathaniel Cocke's regiment. He was in the battle of Guilford Court House. In 1833 a grandson, John Cunningham, junior was living in Warren County. Tennessee.

VALENTINE CUNNINGHAM

Valentine Cunningham applied for revolutionary pension while living in Roane County, Tenn. He enlisted Feb. 19. 1778 in Virginia in Capt. William Cunningham's company. Col. Richard Parker's regiment. He married a widow, Frances Lahow, who was born 1784. She had children by her first marriage to West Lahow. Valentine Cunningham and Frances had a son, Martin Cunningham, aged one year at the time the pension application was made. The name of the soldier's first wife is not given.

JAMES DAVIS
James Davis applied for revolutionary pension while living in Hamilton County. Tenn., Aug. 28, 1832. He was born in Faupuier County, Va., the date not given but he was seventy-one in 1832, therefore born in 1761. He was living in Wilkes County, N.C. when he enlisted in Capt. John Key's company in which he served three months; he also served five months in Capt. Smith's company, six weeks in Col. Cleveland's regiment and three months in Capt. Gordon's company, Col. Malbury's regiment and was in the battle of Eutaw Springs. He also served six weeks in Capt. Pendleton Isbell's company. He moved after the Revolution to Greene County. Tenn., then to Campbell and White Counties. Tenn., then to Jackson County, Ala., then to Marion County. Tenn., then to Hamilton County. Tenn., where he died Dec. 9, 1843. He married Mary, her surname not being given in 1782. when she was sixteen years of age, so born 1766. She survived him and died in Hamilton County, after 1844 when the record states that she was living and before April 19. 1845. They had several children who were then residents of Hamilton County.
Note: The graves of James and Mary Davis are in that section of Hamilton County which became Sequatchie County. Tenn.

NICHOLAS DAVIS
Nicholas Davis applied for revolutionary pension while living in Jefferson County, Tenn., June 10. 1818. He served during the Revolution in the Virginia troops. He died in Jefferson County, June 16, 1829. He married Mary Hays, Aug. 15, 1781 or 1782. She applied for widow's pension while living in Jefferson County. Feb. 4, 1839. Their children were: Sarah Peggy, Aley (Alexander?), Polly, Betsy, Nicholas H., Samuel, Nelly, Mahala and James. (He had a brother Snead Davis who went to Alabama to reside.)

ROBERT DAVIS
Robert Davis applied for revolutionary Pension Nov. 21, 1832 while living in Marion County. Tenn. He was about 82 years of age and therefore born about 1750. He enlisted in 178t in the 10th Regt.. North Carolina Continental Line. he then resided in Caswell County. N.C. where he enlisted. His widow, Lucinda Malone Davis applied for a pension while living in Dade County, Ga., June 8. 1853, when she 73 years old, therefore born 1780. She says that she married Robert Davis in Guilford County, N.C., Nov. 25, 1808 and that Robert Davis died in Marion County, Tenn., July 8, 1835.

Note: As there was a difference of 30 years in the ages of Robert Davis and Lucinda Malone Davis it is possible that she was a second wife.

SAMUEL DAVIS
Samuel Davis applied for revolutionary pension while living in Warren County, Tenn., Nov. 8, 1819. He was born in Craven County, S. C., Sept. 1757. He moved to North Carolina about 1772 or 1773 and enlisted in Bute County, N. C. in April 1776 in Capt. Turner's company, Col. Sumner's regiment, 3rd North Carolina Continental Line. He was discharged Oct. 1778. He re-enlisted in the South Carolina Militia and served six months. He resided in North Carolina until 1801 when he moved to Chester District, S. C. and resided there until 1818 when he moved to Tennessee. He lived for a time in Dickson County, Tenn. and be bad a grant of land in Madison County but returned to Warren County where he died between Jan. 1836 and 1840. He married Lucinda R. Munsey, born in North Carolina in 1760. She survived him and lived with her daughter Rachel in Washington County, Tenn. where she died after 1850 being over ninety years of age. Their children were Benjamin Munsey. born N. C., 1785: Samuel, Jr., born 1787, married 1819, Jane Richardson; James U., born 1789; David. born 1791; Lucinda, born 1794; Frances, born 1797; Joseph H.. born 1801; Rachel, born 1802; Marcy C.. born Chester District. S. C. 1806, died unmarried; and William, born 1809.

GUILFORD DUDLEY
Guilford Dudley applied for revolutionary pension while living in Franklin, Williamson County, Tenn.. Oct. 12, 1832. He was the son of Christopher Dudley and was born April 17, 1756 on the Rappahannock River, Caroline County, Va. He enlisted in North Carolina troops in July, 1775 and in February, 1776 under Christopher Dudley and in June, 1780 under Samuel Lockhart. He was a private in his first three enlistments. March 22, 1781 he was entered the service again as Major of his regiment and March 30 was commissioned Lieut.-Col.: May 22, 1781 he was Colonel of the Regiment of Light Horse. He was in the battles of Camden and Hobkirk Hill. He resided during the War in Halifax County N. C. He moved to Tennessee and died in Franklin, Feb. 3, 1833. He married May 23, 1784 in Halifax County, N. C., Anna Eaton, born Dec. 21, 1763. She was the daughter of Thomas and Anna Eaton. She survived her husband and applied for pension while living in Franklin, Tenn., March 19, 1839. Their children were Frances Elizabeth, born 1785; Frances Bland, born June 30, 1786, married 1815, Dr. Samuel Crockett; Julia Ann Eaton, born 1788, married, 1810, Dr. Elliott Hickman; Thomas Eaton, born 1792: Elizabeth Helen, born 1794; Sarah Bland, born 1796; Guilford. Jr., born 1799; Judith Randolph, born 1800, married 1822, Nicholas I. Long; Carolina, born 1802; Virginia, married 1830, Thomas Woodson Cash, and Mary Matilda Pugh married 1830, James C. Hill.

CHARLES DYCHE

Charles Dyche applied for revolutionary pension while living in Greene County. He drew pension on the 1832 List and was born. about 1760. He enlisted in Rockingham County, Va. and served in a Virginia Regiment commanded by Col. George Riddle. He was in the battle of Jamestown and at the Surrender of Cornwallis. He served under Gen. Benjamin Harrison in one of his enlistments and again under Capt. George Houston. He states that be was well acquainted with Gen. Morgan and Gen. George Washington. Michael Roark testifies that he knew Charles Dyche well and served in the same regiment with him for six months.

GEORGE FULLER

George Fuller applied for revolutionary pension while he was living in Roane County, Tenn., March 15, 1825. He enlisted May 2 , 1781 in Caswell County, N. C. in Capt. Tilman Dixon's company, Col. Henry Dixon's regiment. He was in the battle of Eutaw Springs. His wife was 63 or 64 years of age in 1825, therefore born about 1762. A letter enclosed in the application from William Hill, Secretary of State for North Carolina, states that George Fuller served in the 10th Regiment, North Carolina Troops.

AMBROSE GAINES
Ambrose Gaines applied for revolutionary pension while living in Sullivan County. He was born in Amelia County, Va. He enlisted in Virginia troops as a substitute for his father, Robert Gaines, and served in Capt. John Oliver's company Col. William Campbell's regiment. He was in the battle of Guilford Court House and the Siege of Yorktown. He died in Sullivan County, Jan. 12, 1840 and his widow, Mary Moore Gaines, whom he married in Stokes County, N.C., June 9. 1792, applied for widow's pension while living in Sullivan County, April 10, 1844. She was born 1771.
Note:---Among their children were Elizabeth, born 1798 married William F. Butler, son of Zachariah T. Butler; Matthew Moore. born 1809, died 1893, married No. 11, 1830. Margaret Luttrell. born 1816, died 1892, daughter of James Churchwell, Luttrell I. and Margaret Armstrong Luttrell, Samuel D.. born Oct. 19, 1811; Sara E.. born Dec. 2. 1813; and Francis Henry. Ambrose Gaines, the revolutionary soldier was the son of Robert Gaines and Mildred Bohanan Gaines.

HARRIS GAMMON

Harris Gammon applied for revolutionary pension while living in Knox County, Aug. 24, 1830. He was born in Pittsylvania County, Va., Sept. 25. 1757. He moved with his parents when he was can infant to Goochland County, Va. and later moved back to Pittsylvania where he lived until 1796 when he moved to Knox County, Tenn. Alexander Norton testified that be served in the Revolution with Harris Gammon. In 1840 Harris Gammon was living in Knox County with Lewis Gammon. He married --------------------------- Brawner. Among their children were Dozier Brawner Gammon, who married Letitia Turbeville; and Lewis.

THOMAS GANN
Thomas Gann applied for revolutionary pension while living in Hamilton County in February, 1833. He was born in Virginia. March 17, 1764. He moved to Washington County, N. C., now Tennessee while he was young. He enlisted under Capt. William Trimble and Cot. John Sevier. The company was sent to Santee in South Carolina and joined the army under Gen. Greene, marched from Santee to Gen. Marion's Headquarters above Charleston and there discharged. Later he served in a lighthorse company. He served "off and on" as a ranger until the close of the War. He was in many skirmishes, one in the vicinity of King's Mountain. He served under Col. Sevier in the Cherokee War and was in engagements at Coosa and "Hightown." He considered himself in the service of the United States or the State of North Carolina about six years. He was paid in continental money. He had a brother, Carter Gann who lived in Washington County. He lived in Washington County 20 to 25 years and then moved to Rhea County where he lived for 8 years. He moved to Hamilton County about 1823. His application gives the names of Justices of Hamilton County in 1833 and this is the only surviving record of some of them as county officials.

RICHARD GRANTHAM

Richard Grantham applied for revolutionary pension while living in Grainger County. Aug. 21, 1832. He was born March 16, 1754 and was the son of John and Ann Grantham. He enlisted while living in Dobbs County, N. C. in Col. Charles Coatsworthy Pinckney's 1st South Carolina Regiment. After the Revolution he moved to Hawkins County, N. C., now Tennessee and subsequently lived in Grainger County. He died in Grainger County, June 22. 1846. His widow, Frances Amis Grantham, applied for pension Oct. 14, 1846. Her brother was Lincoln Amis. She says they were married in Hawkins County, by Thomas Murrell, a minister, April 14, 1785. Frances Amis. daughter of Thomas and Alice Amis. was born April 16, 1765. Enclosed in her application is the original Bible page with the foregoing birth dates and the following information. Children: Penelopy, born 1786; Mary, born 1788, died 1820, married George Saunders, 1805; Ann, born 1789, died 1814, married Hezekiah Robertson, 1807: Amis (a son), born 1791, married Margaret Williams, 1815; Tabitha, born 1793. married Hezekiah Robertson (as his second wife) 1816; Rachel, born 1795, married James Dobson, 1817; Rhoda, born 1797, married James Moore 1817; Lincoln, born 1798; John Thomas, born 1800, married Margaret Littleton, 1824; James, born 1804; Alice Gale, born 1803, married Hughes W. Taylor, 1823.
Note: --The wife of Thomas Amis was Alice Gale.

GEORGE GREGORY

George Gregory served in the Revolution and his widow, Sarah Gregory, applied for pension while living in Hamilton County, Sept. 1, 1844. She was then living in the home of her son-in-law. George Gregory lived in Cocke County and was 75 years of age in November 1832, therefore born about 1757. He was a native of Germany. He enlisted in Meckenburg County, N.C. He died in Cocke County, Feb. 20, 1837. The marriage took place in South Carolina in 1792. An original page of the Family Bible is enclosed in her application giving the children as follows: Catherine, born 1792; Richard, born 1795; Margaret, born 1801; Sarah, born 1805; Thomas born 1812; Lucinda, born 1815.

AMON HALE

Amon Hale applied for revolutionary pension while living in Washington County. April 17, 1833. He was born in North Carolina, June 16, 1759, but when he was an infant his father took him to Baltimore County, Md. He entered the service in Baltimore County under Joshua Stephenson. He died in Washington County. Dec. 4, 1843. His widow, Mary Hale applied for pension while living in Washington County, Dec. 18. 1843, and was then 79 years old. She was therefore born 1764. She died Jan. 29, 1849, leaving eight living children, two children having predeceased her. The original Bible pages are enclosed in application showing that Amon Hale was born June 16, 1759. that the marriage took place Sept. 30, 1785. that their children were: Elizabeth, born 1786; Martha, born 1788; Jessie, born 1791; Macajah B., born 1793; Robert G., born 1795; Mary, born 1797: Joshua, born 1800: Prisse (the name begins clearly with P. the rest uncertain) born 1802; Amon C., born 1805; and Ruth. born 1807.

JOHN HALE

John Hale applied for Revolutionary pension in 1833 while living in Bledsoe County, Tenn. He was born in Bedford County. Va. in 1753 or 1754. He enlisted in Bedford County. Va.. in 1776. He volunteered in Capt. Harry Bluford's Company. Lieut. John Frields, Ensign Abram Sharp. They marched to the Cherokee Country and were in the battle of Long Island. He was discharged and returned home. He went to school and re-enlisted under Capt. Charles Watkins. He had 24 months' service in all. His discharge was burned in Blount County in 1803. After the War he moved to Wythe County, Va.. then to Greene County, Tenn.. to Washington County, Tenn., to Blount County, Tenn. and then to Bledsoe County about 1813.

NATHAN HALE

Nathan Hale applied for pension while living in Giles County, Tenn.. in November 1832. He was born in North Carolina in 1857 and when he was a child his father moved to Baltimore County, Md. He enlisted while he was residing in Baltimore County in Col. Joshua Stephenson's Maryland regiment. Richard Hale of Giles County also desposes that he
in Baltimore County in Col. Joshua Stephenson's Maryland regiment. Richard Hale of Giles County also desposes that
he was in the Revolution. Nathan Hale says that his father .
moved after the Revolution to Tennessee. They lived first in Washington County, Tenn. and then Nathan Hale moved to Giles County.
Note:---It is evident that Amon Hale, see above, and Nathan Hale were brothers and that possibly Richard Hale was also a brother.

NICHOLAS HALE

Nicholas Hale applied for revolutionary pension while living in Davidson County, Oct. 27, 1832. He was then nearly 70 years of age, therefore born about 1762. He entered the service while living in Washington County, N. C., now Tennessee, in 1780, in a company commanded by Capt. Sevier, Col. Robertson's regiment. He moved after the Revolution to Davidson County."
Note:---Capt. Sevier's company was Capt. Robert Sevier's company.

FRANCIS HUGHES

Francis Hughes applied for revolutionary pension while living in Bledsoe County, Tenn., July 21, 1833. He was born in Augusta County. Va., in 1759 and was the son of Francis Hughes. He resided in Burke County, N. C. in June, 1776 when he enlisted in the 3rd North Carolina Regiment. He moved to the Tennessee Country and volunteered in 1777 under Cot. John Sevier. He volunteered again in the fall of 1780 and was in Capt. Samuel Williams' company in the Battle of King's Mountain. He volunteered again under Col. John Sevier for the Cherokee Expedition. Nathan Gann swears in the pension application, that Francis Hughes was a soldier of the Revolution and Felix Earnest also testifies to his revolutionary record. Francis Hughes states that he has children but does not give their names. In 1840 he was living with Margaret Hughes, possibly a daughter.
Note:--Francis Hughes had a brother John Hughes, whose record is given below. Descendants of Francis Hughes live on Walden's Ridge near Chattanooga.

JOHN HUGHES

John Hughes applied for revolutionary pension while living in McMinn County, Tennessee, Sept. 5, 1832. He was born in 1752. He served in the Revolution enlisting first in Burke County, N.C. Later he enlisted again in Capt. Sevier's North Carolina Company and was in a battle on the Watauga River. Later he served in Capt. Jacob Tipton's Company under St. Clair and was in the battle of St. Clair's Defeat. He moved from Burke County, N.C. to what is now East Tennessee and settled in Blount County. From Blount County he moved to McMinn County where he died.
Note:--John Hughes was a brother of Francis Hughes whose record is given above. He was the son of Francis Hughes of Augusta County, Virginia, the family moving to that point from Lancaster County, Pa. John Hughes had a son Francis Hughes. The well known East Tennessee family of Hughes comes from this line.

DARLING JONES

Darling Jones applied for revolutionary pension while living in Washington County in July 1834. He was born in Wake County, N.C. in 1764. His father moved from Wake County to what is now upper East Tennessee at a very early period and Darling Jones enlisted in Capt. Landon Carter's company. Col. Shelby's regiment in Washington County, N. C., now Tennessee. 'They joined Gen. Francis Marion. He volunteered again and was in the battle of King's Mountain. He died Oct. 9, 1848. His widow, Nancy Jones, applied for pension March 28. 1848. She was bom in 1813 and married Darling Jones in March 1833. She was Nancy Huff before her marriage. They were married by William Blount Carter. Samuel Huff states that the marriage took place in his home. The children of Darling Jones were Alfred and James.
Note:--Darling Jones was married twice, the name of his first wife is not known to the compiler of these notes but their daughter. Rebecca married David Stevens who was born 1787 and died 1860. The children of the second marriage were Alfred, who was born 1833 and died in Johnson City, Tennessee in 1927, and James, who was born 1836.

JAMES JONES

James Jones applied for revolutionary pension while living in Marion County, Aug. 22, 1832. He was then 77 years old and therefore born in 1755. He enlisted in 1776 or 1777 with Peter Henry and was attached to Capt. Snipe's company, South Carolina Line. He served in the battles of Camden and Eutaw Springs.

WILLIAM KELLY

William Kelly applied for revolutionary pension while living in McMinn County, Tenn., June 6. 1833. He was born July 11, 1758. in Union County, S.C. While a resident of that county he enlisted in the spring of 1775 and served six months as a private in Capt. James Stein's company, Col. John Thomas' South Carolina regiment. He enlisted again in the spring of 1779 and served in Capt. James Stein's company. He was in the battle of Stono. He moved to Rutherford County. N. C. where he enlisted in the fall of 1781, serving three months in Capt. Jacob Vinsant's company, Col. Porter's North Carolina regiment. He moved to McMinn County, Tenn. after the Revolution and he died in Georgia, Dec. 27. 1837. He married Nov. 1. 1782, Elizabeth. who survived him. She applied for pension while living in Smith County, Tenn., April 28. 1843, when she was 79 years of age. therefore born 1764. She died in Smith County, Aug. 22. 1850. Their children were: Joshua. born 1783, Rachel. born 1785; Nancy, born 1787: Easter, born 178?; Jane, born 1791; Judah, born 1793: Dinah, born 1796: Daniel, born 1798; William, born 1802: Ricrard, born 1805; Elizabeth. born 1807; Alcy or Alsey, born 18--; John, aged 38 in 1832; and Samuel, age not given. Grandchildren are mentioned as Luke or Lewis Kelly, born 1831 and Emmeline Kelly, born 1834.

WILLIAM KEY

William Key applied for revolutionary pension while living in Sumner County, Tenn. in November, 1832. He was born in Chesterfield County, Va., Oct. 14, 1751. He entered the service under Capt. William Lewis in Dinwiddie County, Va. He married in Halifax County. N. C. in 1793. Elizabeth who was born 1770, died July 28, 1844. She applied for widow's pension in Sumner County, William Key died Jan. 18, 1834. James Key states in the widow's application that he is their son.

JOHN LEONARD

John Leonard applied for revolutionary pension while living in Hawkins County. Tenn., Nov. 27, 1823. He was born April 7. 1754 in Germany. He was raised in Germany and sold into British service to fight against the Americans. At the first opportunity he deserted the British and enlisted in the American Army in Shenandoah County, Va. in September or October, 1781 and served two years as a private in Capt. Kirkpatrick's company, Col. Hawes' regiment. He died in Hawkins County, Oct. 7, 1841. His widow Edy Leonard, applied for pension, March 27. 1850, while residing in Hawkins County. She states that their marriage took place in Greenbriar County, Va. in the latter part of June, 1796. She was born Feb. 22, 1771. Their children were: David, born 1797; Elizabeth, born 1799; John Leonaard, Jr. born 1801, William, born 1803; Agnes, born 1805; Jacob, born 1807; and Edy. born 1811.

EDMUND LOVE

Edmund Love applied for revolutionary pension while living in Rhea County, Tenn., May 31, 1833. He was born June 1, 1760 in Pasquantunk County, N. C. He entered the service in Currituck County, N. C. about Oct. 15, 1775, under Capt. James Blount. He served in the battles of Trenton, Brandywine, Schulkill and Monmouth, all under the command of Gen. Washington. He knew personally General Washington, Wayne, Morgan, Stephens and Howe. He moved before the War to Currituck County, N. C. then to Moore County, N. C., then to Union District, S. C., then to Barren County, Ky., and then to Rhea County, Tenn., about 1830. He died there before July 13, 1838 and was survived by his widow for several years.

ABEL LANHAM

Abel Lanham applied for revolutionary pension while living in Claiborne County, Tenn.. Feb. 6, 1837. He was then 75 years old, therefore born 1762. He says he would not apply for pension while affluent but is now forced to do so as he has lost his property. He enlisted March 1, 1778 in Rutherford County, N. C. He moved during the War, Feb. 1, 1782 to Washington County, N. C. now Tennessee and enlisted again under Col. John Sevier and Capt. Samuel Williams in the Indian Campaign of that year. "We were marched against the Cherokee Nation of Indians. We Started from Big Island on the French Broad River and marched on the Tennessee River and crossed the same at an Indian town called Echota. From there we went to Hiwassee River, passed Bullstown and crossed Coosee River to an Indian town called Estanolee; from there we went to Little Shoemaker Plains and from there to Hiwassee Town. In this campaign we destroyed the Indian crops and fourteen towns and returned home, Dec. 1, 1782." Abel Lanham died in Clairborne County, Aug. 25, 1837. The widow, Sarah Lanham, applied for widow's pension while a resident of Laurel County, Ky., March 17, 1853, aged 66 years, therefore born 1787. She says that she was married to Abel Lanham about 1814.
Note:---Sarah Lanham was possibly a second wife.

HEZEKIAH LOVE

Hezekiah Love applied for revolutionary pension while living in Roane County, Tenn., March 12, 1832. He was born Oct. 10, 1852. He enlisted in March 1776 in South Carolina troops under Capt. Eli Cashion, Lieut. Col. Mason and Col. Thompson. He was in the battle of Fort Moultrie, and also in the battles of Hanging Rock, Columbia, Eutaw Springs, Sumpter's Defeat. Fish Dam Ford and King's Mountain. He had a discharge but it was lost when a party of Tories attacked and pillaged the home of his brother, James Love. Edward Eskridge testifies that he knows that Hezekiah Love served in the Revolution.

JOSEPH LANE

Joseph Lane applied for revolutionary pension while living in Roane County, Tenn. He enlisted in Amherst County, Va. He died in Roane County in March, 1846. His widow, Rebecca Lane, applied for pension while living in Bradley County, Tenn. in 1846 being then 96 years old, therefore born in 1750. They married in Amherst County, Va. In 1775. Among their children were John Lane and Joseph Lane, Jr. Joseph Lane, Jr. married Patsey Wright in Amherst County, Sept. 25, 1795.

JAMES MILLER

James Miller applied for revolutionary pension while living in Claiborne County, Tenn., April 21, 1834. He was born Aug. 12, 1748, in Baltimore County, Md. He lived in Shenandoah County, Va., when he enlisted in October or November 1780 in Capt. Jacob Rinker's company, Col. Butler's Virginia regiment. He was in the battle of Guilford Court House. He enlisted again in May 1781 in Capt. William Regan's company, Virginia Militia. He died Aug. 26, 1841, leaving a widow. Her name is not stated nor is it stated whether they had children.

JOHN H. MILLER

John H. Miller applied for revolutionary pension while living in Knox County, Tenn., Aug. 21, 1832. He was born in Bucks County, Amity Township, Pa., in 1735. He enlisted in the service in Henrico County, Va., in July or August, 1778.

MARTIN MILLER

Martin Miller applied for revolutionary Pension while he was living in Claiborne County. Tenn., Sept. 17, 1832. He was born about 1760. He was living in Granville County, N. C. when he enlisted Dec. 22, 1776, as a private and a musician in Capt. Cook's company of the Ninth North Carolina regiment. He was discharged Jan. 27, 1780. He was in the battle of Germantown. He married Feb. 5, 1798. in Wilkes County. N. C., Elizabeth Giddens. She applied for widow's pension Sept. 2, 1850 while living in Claiborne County, Tenn., aged 70 years. therefore born 1780.

SAMUEL MILLER

Samuel Miller drew a pension while living in Hamilton County Tenn. He served in the 39th United States Infantry and was placed on the pension roll July 9. 1814. He died and is buried in Chattanooga, Tenn. His head stone in the National Cemetery has on it the words, "S. Miller, Soldier of the Revolution".

JAMES MITCHELL

James Mitchell applied for revolutionary pension while living in Maury County, Tenn. He was born in Orange County. N.C. in 1765 and died in Maury County. Tenn., 1843. He served as a private in North Carolina Militia until the close of the War.

SOLOMON MITCHELL
Of Hawkins County

Solomon Mitchell applied for revolutionary pension while living in Hawkins County, Tenn., Sept. 7, 1833. He was in Abbeville District, S.C., in 1759. He served in the South Carolina troops. He moved to Hawkins County, Tenn. and died there Jan. 27, 1839. He married in Abbeville District, S.C. in May 1787, Nancy, who survived him and applied for widow's pension while residing in Hawkins County, July 9, 1845 when she was 83 years old, therefore born in 1762. Their children were: Stephen, who died young; Rebecca; Lewis; Greenberry; Jesse; Polly or Mary; Robert; Morris; Nancy; Richard; Susanna or Susan; and Elizabeth.

SOLOMON MITCHELL
of Sumner County

Solomon Mitchell applied for revolutionary Pension while living in Sumner County. Tenn., Nov. 12, 1832. He was born in Dorchester County, Md. in 1i69. While a resident of Dorchester County he enlisted in 1777 and served as a Minute Man in Capt. Joseph Robertson's company, Col. Bartholomew Ewelds' Maryland Regiment. In 1781, when he had moved to Guilford County, N. C., he enlisted and served as a Minute Man in Capt. Andrew Wilson's North Carolina company.

Note:---Solomon Mitchell's will in Hawkins County, Tenn. names a son John, who does not appear in the above list. It is possible that he died before the widow applied for pension. William and Mary Quarterly, Vol. X, pages 112, 113, says that Solomon Mitchell served in Capt. Thomas Hall's company, Lieut. Col. Francis Marion's South Carolina regiment. As Solomon and Nancy Mitchell named sons, Lewis and Morris it is possible that her maiden name was one of these.

CHAPMAN POINDEXTER

Chapman Poindexter made application for revolutionary pension while living in Grainger County, Tennessee. He was born in 1759. He entered the army in Louisa County.

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