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.
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
Hoggard
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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]
November Term of the 1792 Court of Pleas and Quarters Sessions for Bertie County
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, JamesArticle provided amount due and name of Administrator. Some were living in Martin County at the time (1792).
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).
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"REVOLUTIONARY WAR PENSION RECORDS R.11.573, NATIONAL ARCHIVES. There is a copy of a page of the Family Bible which lists the birth dates of George, his four children by his first marriage and the six children by his marriage to Delpha. The birth dates and names of his two wives are not shown. STATEMENT OF GEORGE WILLIAMS, 26 February 1833: "This is to certify that I George Williams, Senr. now of the county of Chatham and State of North Carolina was a soldier in the Militia service of the United States from the County of Bertie and State aforesaid in the date 1778 or 1779 under Capt. Chas. Rhodes, Col. Johnston & Genl Butler and near Camden, South Carolina while in sd service received a desperate wound by jumping from a cart & hanging the flesh part of leg to a pin which tore it several inches & to the bone which created a desperate wound & sore. Capt. Rhodes on examination offered me a furlow to return home but not thinking myself able to travel, continued with the bagage waggons for a month or two and then with help returned home, but not with out suffering a great deal of pain of sd. wound. Then for fifteen or twenty years it was with a great deal of pain that I could attend to my business only at intervals and frequently prevented altogether and has since been an injury more or less. --- Owing to my having left the native part of my country and my advanced age, I am disabled to make proof of these facts. There will be some certificates accompaning this statement." CERTIFICATE, 25 February 1833, of John Rhodes regarding George Williams' military service and injury. CERTIFICATE, 26 Feb 1833, of Ruffin Jones and John Lasater regarding the truthfulness of George Williams' statements. EXCERPTS FROM LETTER TO HON. U. J. HARRIS, 25 February 1932: George Williams was born February 9, 1756, place not stated. While residing in Bertie County, North Carolina, he enlisted in 1778 or 1779, served in Captain Charles Rhodes' Company, Colonel Johnston's North Carolina Regiment; near Camden, South Carolina, while in service, he received a severe injury to his leg in jumping from a baggage wagon; he was offered a furlough by his captain but was compelled to continue with the baggage wagons for a month or two before his injury would permit him to return to his home; length of his service was not shown. It is stated that he served as an orderly sergeant. In 1833, he was residing in Chatham County, North Carolina. He died September 16, 1836. The soldier married December 10, 1792, Delpha Kelly. They were married at the home of her mother, Mary Kelly, in Chatham County, North Carolina. Affidavits of Joseph Kelly, Mary Kelly, and Henry Williams accompanied Delphia Williams' petition for her husband's pension. REQUEST FOR PENSION DENIED BECAUSE SIX MONTHS' SERVICE WAS NOT PROVED.
COPIED AND INDEXED BY WILLIAM R. NAVEY P. O. BOX 251 HOLLY RIDGE, NC 28445-0251Check 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
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?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.
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.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.
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 CAROLINAElaine Powell
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