SOUTH CAROLINA - REV. WAR - Patrick CAIN
Application for Pension and Stub Indent
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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
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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)
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