Revolutionary War Soldiers in Georgia
Found in Various Court House Records 1782-1783
Batchellor, Cornelius Served 18 months. Deed Book 1, page 624. Power of Attorney given John Shaw to draw the wages of Cornelius Batchellor from the\United States as a soldier done this 4 February 1793.
Bealle, John Late a soldier in the Virginia Line commanded by Col. Bluford, do appoint Joshua Grinage my attorney to collect all arrearages of pay, bounty land, etc. due me from the U. S Govt, or the State of Virginia.
Beavers, Jas. Deed Book 1, page 624. Power of Attorney given John Shaw to draw the wages of John Sanson from the\United States as a soldier done this 4 February 1793.
Bellamy, William. Late a soldier of the Continental Army of South Carolina, do appoint Joshua Grinage my attorney to collect all arrearages of pay, bounty land, etc. due me from the U. S Govt, or the State of South Carolina.
Bellamy, William. Columbia County Deed Book B, page 173. Power of Attorney dated 7 September 1793 from William Bellamey, late of South Carolina, appoints Joshua Grinage to demand and receive all certificates, due bills that may be due him for supplies furnished to the Continental Army under the command of Geneal Lincoln.
Brewitt, Micajah (served 9 months). Deed Book 1, page 624. Power of Attorney given John Shaw to draw the wages of Micajah Brewitt from the\United States as a soldier done this 4 February 1793.
Bridgeman, B. W. Served 9 months. Deed Book 1, page 624. Power of Attorney given F. Gresham to draw the wages of B. M. Bridgeman from the\United States as a soldier done this 4 February 1793.
Brown, John. Greene County Deed Book 1, page 345. "The following appears to have been attached to the preceding deed: A Continental Discharge: I certify that John Brown, corporal in the 2 Regiment has delivered his armes via one gun one carthridge box. Aug.? December 19." /s/Geo Handley, Capt. G. C. B. B. "John Brown, a corprul in the 4th Company of Continentals Georgia Regiment is hereby discharged from the service, he having served his country faithfully during the time of his inlistment therefore is intitled to all the bounty and Emoluments promised by his country given under my hand and seal. Quarters. This 19 December 1799." /s/R. Parker, Col. Comdt. "I do assign the within over to Mr. Thos. Brown for value received by me. William Tyler. January 14 1785." "I the within assign to Henry Karr. Thos. Brown." Witness: P. Clyma, Joseph Cook. 15 December 1783. "Virginia. I do hereby sign over all my rights titles and trust of the within discharge to William Tyler for value received of him.
Bullock, Richard of Columbia Co. gave Power of Attorney to Joshua Grinage, 1792. Columbia County Deed Book A.
Cairns, Alexander, Sergt. Deed Book 1, page 624. Power of Attorney given John Shaw to draw the wages of John Sanson from the\United States as a soldier done this 4 February 1793.
Cock, Shem, deceased, Lieutenant. Deed Book 1, page 624. Power of Attorney given John Shaw to draw the wages of John Sanson from the\United States as a soldier done this 4 February 1793.
Creemor, William. Columbia County Deed Book B, page 174. Power of Attorney from William Creemor, late a soldier of the 15th Virginia Regiment commanded by Colonel Innis, appointing Joshua Grinage of Columbia County to demand arrearages of pay and bounty of land due him as a soldier from the U. S. or State of Virginia.
Dennis, William of Columbia Co. gave Power of Attorney to Joshua Grinage, 1792. Columbia County Deed Book A.
Dixon, Robert. Columbia County Deeds & Mortgages, Book B, page 18. Robert Dixon of Columbia County, but late a soldier in the North Carolina State Legion or State Service, constitute and appoints my trust friend, Britain Sanders, Esquire, of North Carolina dn County of Wake as my lawful attorney to settle and liquidate my claims as a soldier in the N. C. State Troops. Recorded: 8 November 1792.
Douglass, George Columbia County Deed Book B, page 171. Power of Attorney dated 7 September 1793 from George Douglass, late of South Carolina, appointing Joshua Grinage of Columbia County to demand and receive certificates or due bills that may be due him for services,, supplies or money funded in the State of South Carolina from the U. S. or State of South Carolina.
Griffin, Francis Columbia County Deed Book B, pp. 274-5. Francis Griffin, late soldier in the 3rd Regiment of South Carolina Troops commanded by Colonel Thomson appointing Joshua Grinage of Columbia County to demand arrearages of pay and bounty of land due him as a soldier from the U. S. or State of South Carolina.
Grimage, Joshua. Columbia County Deed Book B, page 275. Joshua Grimage, late a soldier in the detachment commanded by Colonel William Heth, was at the siege of Charleston, (but) belonged to the Virginia Line, do hereby make, appoint, the Hon. Abraham Baldwin, now in the City of Philadelphia as my true and lawful attorney to demand payment from the State of Virginia. Date: 1 February 1794.
Hall, William Late a soldier in the 5th Pennsylvania, Col. Francis Johnson commanding, do appoint Joshua Grinage my attorney to collect all arrearages of pay, bounty land, etc. due me from the U. S Govt, or the State of Pennsylvania.
Hastings, Robert (of Richmond County). Columbia County Deed Book B, page 170. Power of Attorney dated 13 May 1793 from Robert Hastings, a late soldier in the Delaware Regiment commanded by Colonel Vaughn and Captain Kirkwood, appoints Joshua Grinage of Columbia County to demand and receive arrearages of pay due him as a soldier from the U. S. or State of Delaware.
Henerd, Turner (3-1/2 years). Deed Book 1, page 624. Power of Attorney given John Shaw to draw the wages of Turner Henerd from the\United States as a soldier done this 4 February 1793.
Heston, James of Wilkes County gave Power of Attorney to Joshua Grinage of Columbia Co. Columbia Co. Deed Book A.
Hiak, Jno. Served 18 months. Deed Book 1, page 624. Power of Attorney given John Shaw to draw the wages of Jno. Hiak from the\United States as a soldier done this 4 February 1793.
Hilcher, Wm. Deed Book 1, page 624. Power of Attorney given F. Gresham to draw the wages of Wm. Hilcher from the\United States as a soldier done this 4 February 1793.
Holland, Julius (of Lincoln County, N. C. in the Light Dragoons commanded by Col. White). Columbia County Deed Book B, page 172. Discharged as Soldier of Revolutionary War.
Holt, William Columbia County Deed Book B, page 175. Power of Attorney dated 23 July 1793 from William Holt, late soldier in the 6th Pennsylvania Regiment commanded by Colonel Thomas Johnson, appointing Joshua Grinage of Columbia County to demand arrearages of pay and bounty of land due him as a soldier from the U. S. or the State of Pennsylvania.
Johnston, Alexander Columbia County Deed Book B, page 173. Power of Attorney dated 7 September 1793 from Alexander Johnston, late a soldier in the Independent Company commanded by Captain John Moore, appointing Joshua Grinage of Columbia County to demand arrearages of pay and bounty of land due him as a soldier from the U. S. or State of South Carolina.
Kimbrough, Jno. Deed Book 1, page 624. Power of Attorney given F. Gresham to draw the wages of Jno. Kimbrough from the United States as a soldier did this on 4 February 1793.
Kimbrough, Shadrick Deed Book 1, page 624. Power of Attorney given Ferdinand Gresham to draw the wages of Shadrick Kimbrough from the United States as a soldier done this 4 February 1793.
Long, Samuel was buried in the New Hope Presbyterian Cemetery in Madison County, Georgia not far from the home of Shannon Scheels (who is providing this information), as she is a descendant. Samuel Long served in the Pennsylvania Militia. Attached is a photo of his grave marker with the Georgia SAR plaque attached to the base.Lyman, Elihu. Served 9 months. Deed Book 1, page 624. Power of Attorney was given to Mr. Baldwin to draw the wages of Elihu Lyman the United States as a soldier done this 4 February 1793.
Mackerel, Patrick Deed Book 1, page 624. Power of Attorney was given J. Beavers to draw the wages of Patrick Mackerel from the United States as a soldier done this 4 February 1793.
Marlow, Edwd, deceased Deed Book 1, page 624. Power of Attorney given Beavers to John Shaw to draw the wages of Edwd Marlow from the United States as a soldier done this 4 February 1793.
McCardile (McCardle), Henry. Columbia County Deed Book B, page 177. Power of Attorney dated 10 May 1793 from Henry McCarile, late a soldier in the 6th Regiment of South Carolina, commanded by Colonel Sumpter, appointing Joshua Grinage of Columbia County to demand arrearages of pay and bounty of land due him as a soldier from the U. S. or State of South Carolina.
McCarty, John. Columbia County Deed Book B, page 176. Power of Attorney dated 6 August 1793 from John McCarty, late a soldier in the Third Regiment of S. C. Troops commanded by Colonel Thomason, appointing Joshua Grinage of Columbia County to demand arrearages of pay and bounty of land due him as a the soldier from the U. S. or State of S. C.
McDonald, John, Sr., Lieutenant and Caleb Russell of Columbia Co., Georgia appoint Richard Bullock of Virginia to sue for and recover from the Assembly of Virginia or Land Office, bounties of land due us for a tour of duty performed in said State, in defense of our Country..." Date: 12 May 1801. Bulloch Co. Deeds.
McMahan, Patrick. Columbia County Deed Book B, page 177. Power of Attorney dated 15 August 1793 from Patrick McMahan, late a soldier in the 14th Virginia Regiment commanded by Colonel Lewis, appointing Joshua Grinage of Columbia County to demand arrearages of pay and bounty of land due him as a soldier from the U. S. or the State of Virginia.
Med, Minor, Servant 1st Regiment of State Troops in 7th Co. commanded by Capt. Micajah Williamson was discharged by John Clark, Lt. Col. Commandant of the said Regiment; do appoint Richard Bradley of Greene Co. to receive all my pay that may be due me as a Sergeant aforesaid from the State of Georgia. Greene County Deed Book 2, pp. 317-318.
Monk, Silas appoints John Monk to recover from the Honorable Assembly of N. C. "wages due me for two tours of duty performed by me in the State of North Carolina during the late War, as will appear by a discharge given by Gilford Dudley dated Lynche's Creek, May 13, 1781. Also one dated Wake County, July 21, 1781 by Thomas Walter". Date: 9 November 1800. Columbia County Deeds.
Parkerson, Jacob Greene County Deed Book 1, page 59. Date: 26 March 1792. "I, Jacob Parkerson, late a Soldier of the Continental establishment enlisted myself for three years under Capt. Smith served part of the time under Capt. Welch of the Virginia State Troops who exchanged me for a Soldier by the name of John Linch under the command of Capt. Craddick in the second regiment under General Hogan's command on which said time of enlistment was out about the Fall of Charleston which far prevented me from getting a discharge. I, therefore, appoint John Powell of Nash Co. N. C. to be my lawful attorney to receive all that is coming to me for my services...."
Pattillo, John. Greene County Deed Book 1, pp. 74-75. 27 June 1791. James Pattillo, the heir of John Pattillo, deceased of Brunswick County sells to Samuel Northington of said county for 20 pds. 14 shillings, 230 acres in Washington County, Georgia in the Reserved Land for Officers and Soldiers, bounded W by the heirs of John Sims' land.
Pool, Samuel of Columbia Co. gave Power of Attorney to Joshua Grinage, 1792. Columbia County Deed Book A.
Razor, Isaac of Columbia Co. gave Power of Attorney to Joshua Grinage, 1792. Columbia County Deed Book A.
Roland, Fred Served 9 months. Deed Book 1, page 624. Power of Attorney given to John Shaw to draw the wages of John Sanson from the United States as a soldier done this 4 February 1793.
Russell, Caleb. SEE John McDonald, Sr.
Sanson, John, deceased. Served 18 months. Deed Book 1, page 624. Power of Attorney given John Shaw to draw the wages of John Sanson from the\United States as a soldier done this 4 February 1793.
Sessoms, Wm. Sr. Deed Book 1, page 624. Power of Attorney given John Shaw to draw the wages of Wm Sessoms, Sr. from the\United States as a soldier done this 4 February 1793.
Sessoms, Wm. Junr, deceased. Deed Book 1, page 624. Power of Attorney given John Shaw to draw the wages of Wm Sessoms, Jr. from the\United States as a soldier done this 4 February 1793.
Shop, Jas. (served 18 months). Deed Book 1, page 624. Power of Attorney given John Shaw to draw the wages of Jas. Shop from the\United States as a soldier done this 4 February 1793.
Shop, Perter, deceased Served 18 months. Deed Book 1, page 624. Power of Attorney given John Shaw to draw the wages of Perter Shop from the\United States as a soldier done this 4 February 1793.
Sudthard, John, Late a soldier in Col. Anthony White's Company of Horse, Virginia, do appoint Joshua Grinage my attorney to collect all arrearages of pay, bounty land, etc. due me from the U. S Govt, or the State of Virginia.
Taylor, Charles Coumbia County Deed Book B, page 120. Power of Attorney of Charles Taylor (of Elbert Co.), a late Soldier in the First Virginia State Regiment commanded by Colonel George Gibson, appoints Joshua Grinage of Columbia County to ask, demand and receive "all my pay or arrearages of pay and bounty lands due me as a soldier." Recorded: 13 May 1793. Columbia County Deed Book B, page 169. Power of Attorney dated March 1793 from Charles Taylor, late soldier in the First Virginia State Regiment commanded by Colonel George Gibson, appointing Joshua Grinage of Columbia County to receive his pay and bounty of land due him as a soldier for the United States of the State of Virginia.
Taylor, Jonathan Columbia County Deed Book B, page 175. Power of Attorney dated 29 August 1793 from Jonathan Taylor, late a soldier in the 3rd Regiment of L. D. commanded by Colonel Will. Washington, appointing Joshua Grinage of Columbia County to demand arrearages of pay and bounty of land due him as a soldier from the U. S. or State of Virginia.
Thomas, Peter Late a soldier of the 14th Virginia Regt., Col. Lewis Commanding, afterwards by Anthony White, in the Horse Service, do appoint Joshua Grinage my attorney to collect all arrearages of pay, bounty land, etc. due me from the U. S Govt, or the State of Virginia.
Thomason, Turner Columbia County Deed Book A, page 95. Date: 14 February 1792. Power of Attorney from Turner Thomason of Columbia County, a soldier in the late War with Great Britain, appointing Puihy Bledsoe of Virginia to act in his stead.
Truman, Colarope Deed Book 1, page 624. Power of Attorney given F. Gresham to draw the wages of Colarope Truman from the\United States as a soldier done this 4 February 1793.
Williamson, John Served 3 years. Deed Book 1, page 624. Power of Attorney given John Shaw to draw the wages of John Sanson from the\United States as a soldier done this 4 February 1793.
Williamson, Micajah, Capt. SEE Minor Med.
Wilson, John Served 18 months. Deed Book 1, page 624. Power of Attorney given John Shaw to draw the wages of John Sanson from the\United States as a soldier done this 4 February 1793.
Yarborough, Littleton of Columbia Co. gave Power of Attorney to Joshua Grinage, 1792. Columbia County Deed Book A.