Wright Conner R2222 BLW #44807-160-55 N.C. Line Soldier applied 7-12-1845 in Bertie Co. N.C. age 81. Soldier enlisted in Winton in Hertford Co. N.C. Widow applied for BLW 12-15-1855 Bertie County age 74. Soldier married Ziney (?Rosina) Portis in 1823. Soldier died 12-09-1850. Genealogical Abstracts of Rev. War Pension Files - WHITE Ann Galas CGalas@aol.com
Dunning, Pvt. James -Jethro Sumner, Col.; Capt Emmetts Company.
May 15, 1776, 2 1/2 years. Discharged Oct 1778.
Hoggard
Hoggard, John. R4804 RI line. Was born about 1761 in
Bertie Ct NC & he lived there at enlistment & he applied for pension there 13 Nov 1833, widow applied 14 Feb 1844, soldier & widow (Penelope) married in 1784.
Sowell, IsaacPrivate, North Carolina Militia - Listed in the
DAR Patriot Index - Centennial Edition, Volume # 3, page # 2744. Died in General Greene camp in South
Carolina. First Battalion of the North
Carolina Regiment,
commanded by Colonel John Armstrong -
Captain Moore's Company -(See heir's application for land)
Sowell, James William
He served in the Revolution in the Army and is listed on the DAR Roster and
in state records of North Carolina Army accounts Volume XVII, p.278,
William Todd
James Todd. Continental Soldier. Heirs Henry Smith & Sally Todd Smith, William Ray & Nancy Todd Ray,
"the only heirs of James Todd decd. a continental soldier in the last war
of North Carolina" "transfer unto Joseph H. Bryan a Military Land Warrant containing
of Six Hundred and forty acres of the number one hundred and twenty"....
February 13 1808. (Bertie Co. Deed Book U, page 360) twhite@simflex.com Tommy
Turner, Jacob, Capt.
Asbet, James. Prvt Capt Blount's Co - 10th Regiment. [Heir Elizabeth Percey seeks Land warrant-1821] C.R. 10.911.1 Box 4 - Rev War Papers
November Term of the 1792 Court of Pleas and Quarters Sessions for Bertie County
An excellent resource describing the Militia as a modern day "guerilla" force is:
"Washington's Partisan War 1775-1783" by Mark V. Kwasny (Kent
State Press: 1996). Washington depended
heavily on local militia to help him hang on and eventually win the War.
Their importance was also due to the inadequacy of the Continentals who, although full time, and usually signed up for 3
years, because of late pay and very poor equipment, were never the strength needed by Washington. This also resulted in regiments being merged with one another mainly due to lack of recruits.
The local militias thus saved the day as they were available when the fighting came to a specific location. When the battle was over, the militia returned home to their farms and family.
Resolved, That the officers of each company be chosen by the respective
companies.
Resolved, That each soldier be furnished with a good musket, that will
carry an ounce ball, with a bayonet, steel ramrod, worm, priming wire
and brush fitted thereto, a cutting sword or tomahawk, a cartridge-box,
that will contain 23 rounds of cartridges, twelve flints and a knapsack.
Resolved, That the companies be formed in regiments or battalions,
officered with a colonel, lieutenant colonel, two majors, and adjutant,
and quarter master.
Resolved, That all officers above the rank of captain be appointed by
their respective provincial assemblies or conventions, or in their
recess, by the committees of safety appointed by said assemblies and
conventions.
Resolved, that all the Militia take proper care to acquire military
skill, and be well prepared for defense by being each man provided with
one pound of good gun powder, and four pounds of ball, fitted to his
gun.
Resolved, That one fourth part of the militia of every colony be
selected for minute men, of such persons as are willing to enter into
this necessary service, formed into companies and battalions, and their
officers chosen and commissioned as aforesaid, to be ready on the
shortest notice, to march to any place where their assistance may be
required for the defense of their own or a neighboring colony; and as
these minute men may eventually be called to action before the whole
body of the militia are sufficiently trained, it is recommended that a
more particular and diligent attention be paid to their instruction in
military discipline.
Resolved, That such of the minute men, as desire it, be relieved by new
draughts as aforesaid, from the whole body of the militia, once in four
months.
Resolved, As there are some people, who, from religious principles,
cannot bear arms in any case, this Congress intend no violence to their
consciences, but earnestly recommend it to them, to contribute liberally
in this time of universal calamity, to the relief of their distressed
brethren in the several colonies, and to do all other services to their
oppressed country, which they can consistently with their religious
principles.
Resolved, that it be recommended to the assemblies or conventions in the
respective colonies to provide, as soon as possible, sufficient stores
of ammunition for their colonies; also that they devise proper means for
furnishing with arms, such effective men as are poor and unable to
furnish themselves.
Resolved, that it be recommended to each colony to appoint a committee
of safety, to superintend and direct all matters necessary for the
security and defense of their respective colonies, in the recess of
their assemblies and conventions.
Resolved, That each colony, at their own expense, make such provision by
armed vessels or otherwise, as their respective assemblies, conventions,
or committees of safety shall judge expedient and suitable to their
circumstances and situation, for the protection of their harbors and
navigation of their sea coasts, against all unlawful invasions, attacks,
and depredations, from cutters and ships of war.
Resolved, That it be recommended to the makers of arms for the use of
the Militia, that they make good substantial muskets, with barrels three
feet and half in length, that will carry an ounce ball, and fitted with
a good bayonet and steel ram-rod, and that the making such arms be
encouraged in these United Colonies.
Resolved, Where in any colony a militia is already formed under
regulations approved of by the convention or such colony or by such
assemblies as are annually elective, we refer to the discretion of such
convention or assembly, either to adopt the foregoing regulations in a
whole or in part or to continue their former as they on consideration of
all circumstances, shall think best.
Patriots
DAR has recognized the role of "Patriot" in the Revolutionary War. These were men who did not serve in either the militia or the regiments, but supported the war financially.
Was granted 274 acres for service --'within the limits of the lands allotted the officers and soldiers of the Continental Line by law 14 Oct 1783.' Capt W. Shelby."
James Dunning's name appears on the 1774 tax list of Bertie County.
He served as bondsman along with L. Jenkins when Suthena/Lithena Dunning married James Early 1808, Bertie County. Researcher: Dunning
Patrick was a revolutionary war veteran having enlisted in the Continental Army on July 20 1778 along with John Hoggard. He served as a nine month soldier as a private in the 10th regiment under Capt. William Blount's Company. There was also a William Hoggard who served earlier. David Hoggard davidh@coastalnet.com
Will Bk D pg 294
28 Jun 1778 May Ct 1775
"...being in the service of the United States and now going to jin his Regiment at
Philadephia...." Brother Moses Todd - two large pewter basins, table, cottles,
largest bed now in the possession of my mother, etc. Brother John Todd - remaining
estate. My mother shall not be molested nor have any of the above goods taken from
her during her life.
Ex: Brother Moses
Wit. Jas Campbell, Jona Jacocks, Richard Dawson
Codicill: 28 Jun 1778
James Campbell shall immediately take into his possession or under his care all my
hogs and he is to have their use and benefit until I return. I appoint said Campbell
as my executor.
Wit: Richard Dawson, Jona Jacocks
Historian Col. John H. Wheeler, recorded in his 1925 Historical Sketches of North Carolina that Capt Jacob Turner was a resident of Bertie County. However, Gerald Thomas, historian, concludes after reviewing carefully many pension records, tht Capt Turner was in fact from Bute County which was in Halifax District.
Capt Turner went with General Nash and fell Oct 4, 1777 in Germantown (outside Philadelphia) General Washington had hoped to
surround and capture most of the British camp north of Philadelphia. But just as they were on the verge of routing of the British troops, the American units became confused in thick fog and smoke, fired on each other, and the advances were reversed. (Casualties: 650 colonists, 550 British) . Buried in Germantown with this monument.
Honor to the Brave.
Colonel Henry Irwin of North Carolina
Captain Turner
Adjutant Lucas and six soldiers
Killed in the Battle of Germantown.
One cause, One graveRevolutionary War Papers - Bertie County
Ransome McBride lists the following names in his article "Revolutionary War Papers". North Carolina Genealogical Society Journal Vol 3 # 1 pg 22-29. He abstracted them from Miscellaneous County Records in NC Archives. See article for complete information or look at the actual file in the Archives. All were from: C.R. 10.911.1 Box 4 - Rev War Papers
Baker, William Prvt Capt Moore's Co - 10th Regiment [Heir Elizabeth Percey seeks Land warrant - 1821] C.R. 10.911.1 Box 4 - Rev War papers
Bennet, James Prvt Capt Walker's Co - 7th Regiment [Heir Patsey Wynns seeks Land warrant - 1821] C.R. 10.911.1 Box 4 - Rev War Papers
Brodwell, David Prvt Capt Baker's Co - 10th Reg [heir Lydia Wilford seeks land warrant - 1821] C.R. 10.911.1 Box 4 - Rev War Papers
Butler, Jethro Prvt Capt Dixon - Col Ashe's Reg [pension application-1820]
Applied for pension April 20, 1818 in Bertie County at age 57. Enlisted there. In 1820 had a wife, Nancy, aged 30 and children Winney 11, Isaac 5, Robert 3, John aged 1 month.
Butler, John Prvt Capt Jeremiah McLayen or McLean's Co - Col Polk's reg [pension application- Nov 17, 1820 age 66(Windsor) (wife Milly 50, daughters, Temperance 18, Sucky 14, Abigail 8; son, William, 16]
Coffield, Benjamin Adjatant in 6th Reg [heirs Jethro, Frederick, Benjamin Coffield and Christian Laseter seek land warrant]
Cooper, William Continental Soldier [heir Jonathan Cooper seeks land warrant]
Corbet, James Continent Soldier [heir Elizabeth Cook, Thamer Hendrixin, Isaac Hendrixon seek land warrant]
Glaughan, Jeremiah Continental Soldier [heir William Glaughan seeks land warrant]
Gregory, Robert Continental Soldier [heir Gideion Gregory seeks land warrant]
Hanners, Henry Continental Soldier [heir Thomas Hanners seeks land warrant-1820]
Hood, William Continental Soldier [heir Thomas Hanners seeks land warrant-1820]
Jenkins, Abraham Capt John Pugh William's Co - 5th Regiment. [Federal pension application]
Applied May 18, 1821 in Bertie County at age 64 with wife Elizabeth aged 56 and children Winney 28, Polly 18, also an orphan boy, Willie 10, and infant grandson, James, the son of his daughter, Willey, aged 17 months.
Soldier died Sept 12, 1823, widow applied May 11, 1842 - Bertie County aged 78 in Aug 1831. Soldier and widow had married Jan 30, 1781. A son, Lodowick Jenkins made Aff'dt May 13, 1845.
Jenkins, Elisah Capt Donoho's Company - 10th Regiment. [Heir Josiah Jenkins seeks land warrant]
Morrisit, Peter Continental Soldier [heirs Cason M. Morrisit, Temptly Morrisit, Margaret Morrisit and Marrisit seekland warrant]
Murter, John Capt Raiford's Company - 10th Regiment [heirs Nancy Murter and Elisha Murter seek land warrant]
Outlaw, James Capt Knott's Company. Col Murfree's Regiment. [pension application-1820]
Rogers, John Continental Soldier [heir John Rogers seeks land warrant]
Seals, John Prvt Continental Soldier [heir Thomas Selas]
Thomas, Amos Prvt Redding Blount's Company - Col Hogan's Regiment. [federal pension application]
White, Ezekiel Capt Jeremiah McLayn/McLean's Company - Col Thomas Polk's Regiment [pension application-1820]
White, John Capt John Baker's Company - Col Mebane's Regiment [Federal pension application - wife Esther, and orphan boys Bennet and Dempsy Cowand]
John White was grandfather to Dempsey amd Bennett Cowand. Their father, Lewis
Cowand, was alive at the time. "John W. Cowand, Jr." cowand@ibm.net
White, Peter Capt James Campbell/Capt Redding Blount - Col Hogan [Federal Pension application-wife, Tamor, daughters, Lydia, Nancy, Tamor]
White, William Capt John McGlawhon's Company - Col Hogan's Regiment [Federal Pension application-wife, Winifred;orphan boy, Norfleet Henry.]
Wright, David Capt Isaac Moore's Company - 10th Regiment. [deposition for heir claim to land warrant by Thomas Reed]
Some Revolutionary War Service Veterans in Bertie County
North Carolina Genealogical Society Journal- Feb '86 pg 50. William Doub Bennett.
From Records of Estates 1790-1793 (pp 234-534) at pg 336-343 (Stack file #C.R. 10.501.2 at NC State Archives.
Shows assets due individuals who were Revolutionary War Veterans.Green, John
Hails, Amos
Hardison, Hardy (Belinda Melton Hughes bjhughes@erols.com)
Harisson, Stephen
Harrison, James
Jones, Frederick
McGuiire, Michael
Modlin, Ezekiel
Morgan, Charles
Pearce, Thomas
Price, William
Sallinger, Absolom
Smith, William
Smithers, Moses
Smithwick, William
Todd, Ephraim
Todd, James
Todd, Thomas
Todd, William
White, James
Article provided amount due and name of Administrator. Some were living in Martin County at the time (1792).
Genealogical Abstracts of Rev War Pension File by Virgil White
Jordan, Hezekiah, Martha. R5766 NC Line sol app 25 Jan 1833 Lincoln
Co TN, sol was b in 1751 or 1752 in Bertie Co NC, sol's parents died
when he was very young, sol lived in Johnston Co NC when he elisted in
Cumberl Co NC in 1776 & before the end of the Rev he moved to
Henry Co VA then to Claiborne Co TN sol & wid had m in 1823 & sol d
in Aug 1839.
Roster of Soldiers from NC in the American Revolution by
DAR 1967
Purpose of book: Provide a resource of men furnished
in NC 1776-1783
(Enlistments ranged 3 mos to 3 yrs and some re-enlistments)
Below is an outline of what this book contains and examples from it.
Ashe's History estimates 22,000 different names on the muster
rolls of NC
US War Dept report of pensions 1835 1,400 NC names
Rev. accounts, comptroller records
Foreword written 1931
Pierce's Register (original in Library of Congress NC certificates
89,501 – 91,938
"#90271. Abbott, John"
Heitman's register
Many records probably lost
Lists Reg and officers. Col through Majors
Alphabetical List of Officers of Continental Army by Heitman
(Includes officers of the militia 27-50)
"p. 108 Blount, Reading, Capt 34d NC April 16,1777;
Maj 5th NC May 12, 778; transfd to 2nd NC June 1, 1778; transfd to 1st
NC Jan 1,1781 ;served to close of war. Died Oct 12, 1807"
Roster of Continental line from NC
NC State Records, Clark, Vol XVI, 1782-1783
By Regiments
(Sample of contents of these lists. I tried to select men that I thought were Bertie County men)
4th NC Col Thomas Polk
White, Ezx'l Pt / Lewis Company/ May 4 76 enlisted 3 yrs
Discharged May 4, 79
5th Col Edward Buncombe
Jenkins, Abr'n, Corpl Williams Company/ 22 Apr 76 2.5 yrs Serg 15
May 78. Corpl June '78. Dischgd Oct '78
7th Reg – Col James Hogun
Company's listed:
Ely's
Walker
McGlanhan
Dawson
Brickell
Poynter
Vaughns
Macon
Dailey's
10th Col Abraham Shephard
All men below enlisted on July 20 1778 for a period of 9 months. We know from pension
records that many Bertie County men did serve in this regiment.
Anderson, Wm Sgt 25 Oct78,reinlisted.Corp 20 May 79 - 18mos
Asbett, Jas
Baker, Wm, Musc[musician]
Butler, Wm
Butler, Jos
Barber, Jno
Blanchets, Jos
Bryant, Wm (26 Ap '76 2.5 omtd'79
Boon, Lewis,
Britt, Arthur
Farmer, Jho
Gregory, Robt
Glisson Arthur
Hopkins, Dan'l Corpl Blounts July 20 78 9 mo
Hoggart, Jno, PT
Heal, Elish PT
Hubbard, Jas
Hogart Pat'k
James, David
James, Jereh
James, Thos
Kail, Jacob
Lee, Ab'm
Leggett, Lewis
Lawrence, Joseph *Pension Application
McDanile, Jas Pg
Newton, Jesse
Reddit, Constant, Corpl
Ragly, Blake
Robinson, Hardy
Stone, Benj
Skinner, Thos
Spencer, Solomon
Smith, Wm
Skinner, Wm
Sorrell, Thos
Thomas, Amos
Tart, Thos
White, Wm
Watford, Wm
Weston, Amos
Williams, Jno
White, Peter
White, Jas
Wiggins, Edwd
Wilday, Absolom
White, Burrall
Whorton, Jacob
Wilson, Edw'd
NC Revolutionary Army Accounts
Proceedings Halifax July 25, 1783
To liquidate and finally settle the accounts of the officers & soldiers of
the Continental Line, of the State of NC.
Vol II Book A.A. pg 1-44
(not alpahbetized)
pg 2
Folio pg 1
Col John Aarmstrong
Lt.Anthony Crutcher
Maj John Nelson
Capt Hoell Tatum (resigned)
Sergt Peter Dimnneuck
James West Green, etc.
Military Land Warrents
Ezekiel White, Prvt 274 acres 36 months in service
Oct 22 Col Murfree
Land alloted the officers and soldiers of the Continental Line by Law,
1783, Oct 14.
Vouchers in Comptroller's Records
In Box B-1 follow
Alphabetical listing
Militia Willis Butler 3206 Edenton Dist
Militia Curry Butler 851 Edenton Dist
NC Pension Roll report of 1835
(none listed in Bertie….but 1840 census had 3).
Pension Applications
JOSEPH LAWRENCE, N.C. R 6194
His request was rejected; reason not given. Widow was Lucretia. A
letter of inquiry from John S. Gallagher,R. Jan 10, 1854. This was in
regards to any sums coming as pension to Joseph and Lucretia Lawrence.
Chowan County, Feb 8, 1853 Joshua Lawrence aged 60, and Sally Overman,
age 58, residents of Chowan Co., the only children now living of Joseph
and Lucretia Lawrence, both deceased. Joseph had enlisted in Bertie
County for five yars. Died in Bertie County Nov 12, 1820. Lucretia
died in Perquimans Coounty, N.C. May 20, 1840. A deposition from one
George White of Chowan County, N.C. age 94, on Feb 8, 1853 said he was
in Bertie County during the Revolution and knew said Joseph Lawrence
well. Joseph served until the surrender at Yorktown, was wounded at the
Battle of Brandywine. He married before the Revolution. A deposition
of Solomon White of Hertford County dated Aug 22, 1853(aged 86), said
that Joseph Lawrence died in indigent circumstances in Martin County,
N.C. in 1820.
WILLIAMS, GEORGE
Norma N. Diggs"
PENSION ROLL
OF 1835
COPIED AND INDEXED
BY
WILLIAM R. NAVEY
P. O. BOX 251
HOLLY RIDGE, NC 28445-0251
Check out the above page for all the NC pensioners. Remember they may not have lived in Bertie County at the time they drew the pension.
JETHRO BUTLER
BERTIE COUNTY
PRIVATE
NORTH CAROLINA CONT'L LINE
$96.00 ANNUAL ALLOWANCE
$1.522.86 AMOUNT RECEIVED
MARCH 5, 1819 PENSION STARTED
AGE 73
JOHN BUTLER
BERTIE COUNTY
PRIVATE
NORTH CAROLINA CONT'L LINE
$96.00 ANNUAL ALLOWANCE
$994.92 AMOUNT RECEIVED
MARCH 5, 1819 PENSION STARTED
AGE 77
JOHN HAGGARD
BERTIE COUNTY
PRIVATE
NORTH CAROLINA CONT'L LINE
$30.00 ANNUAL ALLOWANCE
$90.00 AMOUNT RECEIVED
DECEMBER 9, 1833 PENSION STARTED
AGE 74
JOSIAH HARRELL
BERTIE COUNTY
PRIVATE
NORTH CAROLINA MILITIA
$20.00 ANNUAL ALLOWANCE
$60.00 AMOUNT RECEIVED
APRIL 20, 1834 PENSION STARTED
AGE 70
ISAAC HENDRIXEN
BERTIE COUNTY
PRIVATE
NORTH CAROLINA MILITIA
$20.00 ANNUAL ALLOWANCE
$60.00 AMOUNT RECEIVED
NOVEMBER 2, 1833 PENSION STARTED
AGE 81
DANIEL HOPKINS
BERTIE COUNTY
PRIVATE
NORTH CAROLINA CONT'L LINE
$96.00 ANNUAL ALLOWANCE
$173.00 AMOUNT RECEIVED
MARCH 5, 1819 PENSION STARTED
ABRAHAM JENKINS
BERTIE COUNTY
CORPORAL
NORTH CAROLINA CONT'L LINE
$96.00 ANNUAL ALLOWANCE
$331.89 AMOUNT RECEIVED
NOVEMBER 19, 1821 PENSION STARTED
AGE 77
JOHN LEDNUM
BERTIE COUNTY
PRIVATE
NORTH CAROLINA MILITIA
$50.00 ANNUAL ALLOWANCE
$150.00 AMOUNT RECEIVED
NORTH CAROLINA MILITIA
SEPTEMBER 21, 1833 PENSION STARTED
AGE 80
JAMES OUTLAW
BERTIE COUNTY
PRIVATE
NORTH CAROLINA CONT'L LINE
$96.00 ANNUAL ALLOWANCE
$379.09 AMOUNT RECEIVED
MAY 6, 1820 PENSION STARTED
AGE 74
JAMES WARD
BERTIE COUNTY
PRIVATE
NORTH CAROLINA MILITIA
$20.00 ANNUAL ALLOWANCE
$60.00 AMOUNT RECEIVED
DECEMBER 9, 1833 PENSION STARTED
AGE 72
Rejected/suspended pension 1852 (abstracted by William Navy)
CONNA, WRIGHT
BERTIE COUNTY, NC
FOR FURTHER PROOF.
7 JULY 1832
MITCHELL, JAMES
BERTIE COUNTY, NC
WIDOW: MARGARET
FOR FURTHER PROOF OF MARRIAGE AND SERVICE.
7 JULY 1838
MITCHELL, WILLIAM
BERTIE COUNTY, NC
WIDOW: RACHEL
FOR PROOF OF MARRIAGE AND SERVICE.
4 JULY 1836
Shadrack Byrd family from Bertie.
Militia
During the Bicentennial some county histories were published covering the Revolutionary War period 1775-1783.
How big a role did state Militias play, and what distinguished them from
the Continental Army Regulars?
Resolutions of the Second Continental Congress -
18 July 1775-
Continental Congress
Report of the Committee for Putting the Militia into a Proper State of
Defense
Source: Journal of the Continental Congress, II, p. 187- 190.
Resolved, That it be recommended to the inhabitants of all the united
English Colonies in North America, that all able bodied effective men,
between sixteen and fifty years of age in each colony, immediately form
themselves into regular companies of Militia, to consist of one Captain,
two lieutenants, one ensign, four sergeant, four corporals, one clerk,
one drummer, one fifer, and about 68 privates.
HOBDAY, ROBERT Ancestor #: A056004 Service: NORTH CAROLINA Rank(s): PATRIOTIC SERVICE, CIVIL SERVICE Birth: 13 May 1744 GLOUCESTER CO VIRGINIA Death: (POST) 16 Jan 1797 SUMNER CO TENNESSEE Service Source: NC REV ARMY ACCTS VOL 8,BOOK F,P 785, #1157 BERTIE CO NC COURT MIN 1763-1780 HAUN P 50 #158
Service Description:
1) FURNISHED SUNDRIES 1776 TO THE MILITIA
2) APPOINTED SEARCHERS FOR THE TOWN OF WINDSOR MAY 1776
Residence: 1) WINDSOR - BERTIE CO - NORTH CAROLINA
Elaine Powell
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