Charles JONES. Pension claim filed 1829 Adair Co Courthouse, Order Book E, p. 210. He was then age 74 yrs. Enlisted in 1775 from Bedford Co VA under Capt. CAMPBELL, 1st VA Regiment commanded by Col. Patrick HENRY. No general engagements during enlistment but many scrimmages. Enlisted again under Capt George LAMBERT in Co. BEAUFORD's regt. Marched to Wilmington and then transferred to a wagon department where he served until honorably discharged at Wilmington. Has many descendants living in this and adjoining counties including JONES, TAYLOR, STAPLES, HUGHES, NEATS. William McKINNEY, S16470. Age 76 when filing in Adair Co, no date shown. Order Book E, p. 369. Enlised from Charlotte Co VA 1775 under Capt Thomas COLLIER. Marched to Petersburg VA and joined the Mecklenburg and Halifax troops. Marched with them to Jamestown, then to Williamsburg and York, then to Gwimm's Island. Station at the latter until war was over. Marched then to Cherry Point until battle was over under Gen. LEWIS. Returned home and then went to GA enlisting undesr Capt AUSTIN for 3 months. Later enlisted under Gen WILLIAMSON, Capt LOGAN and Lt Charles HERD - a continential officer - then to FL. Went to St Mary's River and met Gen HOWE, a continental officer. Gen HOWE wanted Gen WILLIAMSON to give kup the flour and bacon to his officers and us to draw beef and rice in their stead; the soldiers refused Gen HOWE and his officers got mad and went off and left the army at St. Mary's River. Marched to Trout's Creek (25 miles), had scrimmages and CLARK, the commander, was wounded and had to retreat to St Mary's River. WILLIAMSON then sent Major PICKENS, afterwards Gen Pickens back to Trout Creek with affiant in the company. In the following spring was at Augusta and taken prisoner by the British. Later went to Augusta with Gen Williamson when the British took Augusta at the time of OAKES defeat at Bryant Creek. A few months later went to Augusta and was taken prisoner by the British, held for 4 months. Was in the Battle of King's Mountain, assisted defeating Gen FERGUSON; took a great many prisoners. Was under the command of CAMPBELL and SHELBY at King's Mountain. Charles MOORE, S30599. Adair Co 1832, Order Book E, p. 353. Age 72 at filing. Entered service 1776 under Capt CAXTON. Was in the battle of Guilford Court House in command of Col McDOWELL. After that battle was called to Petersburg VA under Capt GRAY. Later went out under Capt TRIMBLE, Col SIEVER's command. Fell in with Gen MARION; was present when 90 prisoners were taken at Monk's Corner, NC. James SMITH, W9657. Filed 1828 Adair Co, Order Book E, p. 200. Served tours in the militia against the Cherokee Indians and British. In 1776 enlisted from Bedford Co VA in company commanded by Capt George LAMBERT in the 14th VA regt commanded by Col Charles LEWIS, Gen WEADEN's brigade. Continued in service full erm. Was in battle at Germantown, Stoney Point, Brandywine and other smaller engagements. John SMITH, #685. Filed 1832, Order BOok E, p. 279. Made proof of service - in battle of Guilford, Ramsey's Mill on Deep River. Moses SMITH was also in said battles. Philip WINFREY was at the Siege of York. John ROSS. Age 77 in applying 1832. Order Book E, p. 357. Was resident of Frederick Co MD; enlisted under Capt CRAIGER, Philip SMITH was 1st Lt. About 1774-1775-1776. Was in scrimage about 7 miles from Brunswick NJ and NY. Served next in VA then marched down aboout Williamsburg and Jamestown. Was at the taking of Cornwallis; assisted in guarding the prisoners to the Potomac River. Here the milita took them and guarded them up to Fredericktown. Was an Orderly Sgt at the taking of Cornwallis, previous to that time; was a Sgt of lower trade. The following soldiers made proof of service but there was no details. William ROGERS, age 74; William JANES, 74; Matthew McCLASSON, 77; Joseph MILLER, 79; Thomas BRANNON, 83; Charles BUTTERWORTH, 70; Thomas WHITE, 69; John SHIRLEY, 72. John REECE, PA, R8647. Appeared Hart Co 8 Dec 1834, age 70. Enlistged in the spring of 1781 abt April 1st in York Co PA for 18 mos. Served under Capt Thomas McCURDY.Born in Buck's Co NJ; parents moved from there to York Co PA when he was a child. After he was dischargesd went to MD and lived sevesral years. From thee to Berkley Co VA in 1790 where he remained 4-5 years. Then back to Cumberland and lived a year; then to Madison Co KY, the to Barren Co KY in 1800; has lived there since. Jeremiah DAWSON made affidavit that he was well acquainted with the soldier. John EDGAR same, age 76 in 1836; well acquainted. Next week a few from Cumberland, more Adair and Allen Co. From there to Green Co soldiers. Sandi SCKY Archives: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index?list=south-central-kentucky Barren Co Archives: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index?list=kybarren GGP: http://ggpublishing.tripod.com/