In researching my Randolph family history I ran across the following information . I have no idea if this will help anyone but I hope so. "Abstract of Pensions of North Carolina Soldiers of the Revolution, War of 1812 & Indian Wars Compiled By Annie Walker Burns, PO Box 6183 APEX Station, Washington, D.C. North Carolina Service; page 45 James Norsworthy S 38961 of North Carolina service applied in Perry County Tennessee 1829 January 3. under Act of May 15, 1826. He enlisted in Continental line of the Army of the Revolution,... ., and continued .... in the regiment of the North Carolina line and ...... Continuing on page 46: In Bedford Co., Tennessee Jan 4, 1821 he stated his wife is living with him, age 65. Her name is Barbara Norsworthy. He has also an orphan girl living with him, named Lucy Pate age 17 but who is no relation by blood or marriage. No others. He had 106 acres of land. " Happy researching! Sharon Carpenter (gr gr granddaughter of Maxey Pate.)