SOUTH CAROLINA - REV. WAR - Patrick CAIN Application for Pension and Stub Indent ********************************************************************** USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, material may be freely used by non-commercial entities, provided this message remains on all copied material, AND permission is obtained from the contributor(s) of the file. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for non-commercial purposes, MUST obtain the written consent of the contributor, OR the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed SCGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. ********************************************************************** Contributed to The SCGenWeb Archives by: Marilyn Cain 3 April 2001 ---------------------------------------- REVOLUTIONARY WAR PENSION APPLICATION FOR PATRICK CAIN # S1185 State of Kentucky, Livingston County SS On the 23 day of February 1833 personally appeared before Joseph Watts one of the commonwealth's Justice of the Peace in aforesaid county and State, and one of the Justices of the County Court of said County, Patrick Cain a resident of said County, aged ninety-one years. Who first being duly sworn according to law doth on his oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress Passed June 7, 1832. That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated. I first entered the service in the District of Ninety-Six in the year 1776, but the month I do not remember, but think it was in July, for a tour of three months under Captain William Moore, who commanded a Fort or Blockhouse at Ninety-Six. I remained in service at this fort for three months, and was discharged. In this service I was a volunteer. After my return from this service I moved to Rocky River in Abbeville District, same state, and lived there about eight months, and was drafted as a private in the militia against the Cherokee Indians for a tour of two months. This was in the latter part of the year 1777 or well as I now remember. In this campaign I was under Captain Robert Anderson, who then commanded a company at Fort Independence, and along on the frontier, and I was also under the command of Maj. Andrew Pickens and Col. Williamson was at the head of the troops. On our way out Pickens was raised to the office of Colonel, and Williamson to Brigade General. After arriving in the Indian Country, our spyes reported that they had discovered a body of Indians encamped between the Oconey and Oakmulga Rivers. Williamson immediately detached Colonel Few of Georgia, with a body of 200 men to surprise them. Col. Few came upon them, but in attempting to surround them, the men were drawn into so small a circle that thy could not fire upon the Indians without great danger to themselves, and in attempting to change the position, the most of the Indians escaped and but two were killed as well as I recollect. This, however, put an end to Indian hostility for a little while and Gen. Williamson discharged these men after being out two months. Again, in the latter part of the year 1779 or about the first of 1780, I volunteered to defend a fort on the Savannah River, at the Cherokee Ford, under the command of Lieutenant Shankland. This fort was deemed of considerable importance, particularly against the Tories, who at that time had collected to the number of about 700 men under Col. Boyd Moore, in the back parts of South Carolina, and was marching to Augusta or Savannah. Gen. Pickens was then at the head of a body of militia, and stationed himself at Cedar Island on the Savannah about eight miles below the fort in order to intercept them. The Tories approached near the fort and sent in a flag, and asked permission to pass the ford, which if granted, they would not attack the fort but Shankland returned for answer that he was able to defend the fort and ford both. Colonel Little being apprized of the intention of the Tories to force a passage at the ford, sent in reinforcement, which I supposed deterred the Tories from attempting a passage, and they turned their course up the river in order to cross at the mouth of Van's Creek. To prevent this, Captains Millin M. Baskin and Anderson, with about 100 men were detached across the river, and marched up to the mouth of Van's Branch, and opposed their passage. I was now again under Captain Anderson. Before we reached the place, the greater part had crossed but we immediately began the attack which continued over an hour, by which time the remaining Tories had crossed over and reinforced the others. We then gave way and retreated in some confusion, having lost one killed and 18 prisoners. We organized the Fort in a short time after this, Gen. Pickens defeated these same Tories at Kettle Creek. I served in this fort and at this time two months and was discharged. Not long afterwards, I think in the early part of 1780 I again volunteered to guard some Tory prisoners at a Block House on the Plantation of Gen. Pickens, where they had been sent for safe keeping. I do not remember the precise length of time I served here, but I am confident it was as much as two months but scarcely call this part of my service. Not long afterwards and sometime in the same year 1780, the latter part of it, I was again called into service under Capt. John McGaw, and under Colonel Robb Anderson (the former captain) and continued to range the country having principally an our object the suppression of the Tories, who where there extremely troublesome, and every man (Whig) was called upon to turn out. We continued actively engaged in this way until I think about 1787 when we joined Gen. Green just about the time he laid siege to Ninety-Six which was then in possession of the British under Colonel Cruger. We remained under Green during the siege, and until we were repulsed and retreated. I could mention the particulars of that siege, but will only say the siege was vigorously prosecuted, but on assessment of the approach of Rowdan??? with re-inforcements, Green was obliged to abandon the place or take it by storm. He ordered the latter, and after a hard struggle he was obliged to draw off his troops, and cross the Saluda to avoid Rowdan who was rapidly advancing. Green, however, escaped from him although hotly pursued for several days. The militia assembled immediately under Gen. Pickens, and took post at one John Lesley's. From this place, I with others were ordered to conduct some of our men who had been wounded in a skirmish with the Tory Captain Campbell, to Fort Charlotte, after which I returned and joined Capt. McCawpin, and again ranged from point to point in search of Tories, and to protect the country from their depredations, until sometime in July as well as I now remember and was then discharged, having served in this last expedition from the time of entering under McGaw at least as much as seven months. Again in the latter part of 1787 (I am confident in the month of November) I was again called out under Capt. John McGaw, whose company was in Colonel Anderson's regiment, of which Tutt was Major and the expedition which was against the Cherokee Indians was under the command of Gen. Andrew Pickens and we marched to the Sciotos Towns or Saverty Towns and came upon them about daylight - they were completely surprised. We killed 42 warriors and took the women and children prisoners, and sent them to Beech Island on the Savannah River. We entirely destroyed the town ______. This was in the month of December. From this place a part of the troops were detached to Troy Town and another town, the name of which I have forgot, both of which they destroyed. In this operation I was three month (at least) in service. In all my service I was a private soldier. I declare that I have no documentary evidence in my possession which would prove my service nor do I know of any person now living by whom I can prove the same, except on Wm. G. Pickens a citizen of my county by whom I can prove a part of my service tho not all, as we were not together the whole time, and his proof I will endeavor to procure as far as it will go. I further declare that owing to age and bodily infirmity I am not able to attend the court of my county. I hereby relinquish every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and declare that my name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state whatever. And the said justice propounded the following interrogatories to the said applicant to which he made the following answers to wit: Question by the Justice 1. Where and in what year were you born? Answer: I was born on the 25 Th day of September 1741 in the Cty Derry Ireland Question by the Justice 2. Have you any record of your age and if so where is it? Answer: I have none at this time. Question by the Justice 3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary War and where do you live now? Answer: When I first entered the service I lived in the District of Ninety-Six, State of South Carolina, and the rest of the time in Abbeville District in the same state. Since the war I lived in Abbeville District nineteen years. I then moved to Jackson Cty in Georgia where I lived about ten years. I then moved to Tennessee where I lived one year. The balance of the time in this Cty. Question by the Justice 4. How were you called into service, where you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute, and if a substitute for whom? Answer: I was not a substitute. I first entered the service as a volunteer, was afterward drafted and again a volunteer. Question by the Justice 5. State the names of some of the regular troops who were with the troops where you served; such Continental and Militia regiments as you can recollect. Answer: I was with no regular troops except the time I was with Green - him I knew as well as Colonel Lee at the siege of Ninety-Six. I do not remember the number or names of the continental regiments in Green's army. The Militia Regiments were such as these under Gen. Pickens, Col. Anderson. Question by the Justice 6. Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so by whom was it given, and what has become of it? Answer: I never received a written discharge tho I received an Indent. Question 7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood who can testify as to your character for veracity and their belief of your service as a Soldier of the Revolution. Answer: I am acquainted with a great many. I will name Revd. Joseph Kirkpatrick, Joseph Hughes Esqr., Christopher Haynes Esqr., James Ford Esqr., William Thomson and Genl. James Elder. Patrick Cain X his mark Sworn to and subscribed this day and year aforesaid We Able Teague a Clergyman residing in the county of Livingston and State of Kentucky and William McMican and Richard Postlewaite residing in the same county hereby certify that we are well acquainted the above name applicant that we believe to be ninety-one years of age that he is respected and generally believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a Soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion sworn to and subscribed this day and year aforesaid. Able Teague William McMican Richard Postlewaite X his mark I Joseph Watts a Justice of the peace in aforesaid County of Livingston County, State of Kentucky, do hereby declare my opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories recorded by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier and served as he states. And I do further certify that it appears to me that Abel Teague who has signed the proceeding certificate is a clergyman resident in the said county of Livingston; and that William McMican and Richard Postlewaite who have also signed the same, are residents of the same county and are credible persons and that their statement is entitled to credit and I further certify that from inability of body (which appears to me) the said Cain is unable to attend the court. Jos Watts, JPLC State of Kentucky, Livingston County SS I Joseph Watts, a Justice of the Peace in and for said county and state do hereby certify, that on this day William G. Pickens, a resident of said county came personally before me and being by me duly sworn, doth on his oath declare, that he was seventy two years of age the 18 Th day of October last, that he knew the above named Patrick Cain, in the early part of the Revolution in the state of South Carolina, District of Ninety-Six; that in the year 1777 he was with the said Cain in an expedition against the Cherokee Indians under Capt. Robert Anderson as a Private; that he well remembers that the said Cain served sometime under Capt. McGaw, and that he knew him at the Siege of Ninety-Six under the said Captain and that he was a soldier at that time and done good service, for during this siege he formed a more particular acquaintance with said Cain. That from his knowledge of the said Cain during the War and the general reputation of the country, he does not doubt but the said Cain served a greater part of the War tho' he has not personal knowledge of all his service, not being together. That the said Cain had the character always of being a good Whig and has sustained over since the said Pickens knew him, a good and impeccable character. And I the said Justice do further certify that it is known to me, that the said Pickens is of credibility, and good standing, and his statement is entitled to undoubted credit; and that he is of the age aforesaid. Given under my hand the 25 Th day of February 1833. Jos Watts JPLC State of Kentucky, Livingston County SS I Jesse Patterson, Clerk Protem, of the County Court for the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Joseph Watts, Esquire whose name appears to the foregoing certificate, and before who the foregoing proceedings touching the pension claim of Patrick Cain, were had, is now and was at the time of signing the said proceedings and certificates, an acting justice of the Peace in aforesaid county and one of the Justices of the said Court, duly commissioned and qualified according to law; that his said several signatures are in his own proper hand - and that due faith and credit are due and ought to be given to all his official acts. In testimony where of I hereunto set my Hand and affix the Seal of said Court the 13 Th day of March 1833 41st year Of the Commonwealth. Jesse Patterson, clce Protem ------------------------------------- Typed from a photocopy of the original document # 982 from South Carolina Department Archives and History I copied the article to the best of my ability as it is written with capitols and spellings. Blanks are words that I could not read. PATRICK CAIN - STUB INDENT #982 From South Carolina Department Archives and History South Carolina PURSUANT to an ACT of the GENERAL ASSEMBLY passed the 16th of march, 1783, We, the COMMISSIONERS of the TREASURY, have this day delivered to Mr. Patrick Caine this our INDENTED CERTIFICATE for the Sum of Twenty Eight Pounds Five Shillings and Eight pence Half Penney Sterling for duty on horse and foot as a Private in the Militia in 1780 and 1783 as ________ Account Audited The said Patrick Caine his Executors, Administrators, or Assigns will be entitled to receive from this Office the Sum of One Pound Nineteen Shillings and Seven pence on the Thirtieth of November 1785 one Year's Interest on the principal Sum of Twenty Eight Pound Five Shillings and Eight Pence Half Penney and the like Interest Annually. The said Patrick Caine his Executors, Administrators or Assigns, will be entitled also to receive and shall be paid if demanded the sum of Twenty Eight Pounds Five Shillings and Eight pence Half Penney on the thirtieth of November 1786. And the said Patrick Caine his executors, Administrators, or Assigns, may make any Purchases at any Public Sales of Confiscated Property, (except such as shall be ordered by the legislature for special Purposes;) and this INDENT shall be received in Payment. For the true performance of the several payments in manner above mentioned, the PUBLIC TREASURY is made liable, and the FAITH of the STATE, pledged by the aforesaid ACT. GIVEN under our Hands at the TREASURY OFFICE, in CHARLESTON, the Thirtieth Day of November one thousand seven hundred and eighty four. Peter ___ Boequet Commissioners Of the Treasury 20 5 8 1/2 Principal 1 19 7 Annual Interest No. 344 Book F I do hereby sign over all right to this Indent both Principal and Interest that is or may become due to David Ramey for value received this first Day of December 1785 Witness William Smith Stevens Patrick Cain His mark @ Received 30 November 1784 One Years Interest on the within Patrick Cain His mark @ 1 19 7 ___________ (Possibly Tut J. Clark) Received the 30 November 1784 by discount for two hundred acres land below the _______(possibly Antrient) Boundary Line, four pounds thirteen shilling and four pence in front of the witness _________ Patrick Cain His mark @ 4 13 4 _________(Possibly Tut J. Clark) Received _____ Nov. 1785 four pound four shillings and four pence half penny in part of the within _____by discount on the purchase of three hundred and sixty ____(four?) Acres of land Patrick Cain His mark @ Witness Jacob Clark Received 30 Nov. 1785 from the Commissioner of the Treasury One Pound 3/7 in part of the within by discount in Purchase of Land 1 3 7 Patrick Cain His mark @ Witness L. Nicholls Received 1st December 1785 One Years interest on the within Indent ________(possibly 1 16 10) **************************************************************** USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. Files may be printed or copied for personal use only. ****************************************************************