Matthew KIDWELL, Maryland, S30523. Appeared 2 Oct 1832, age 70. Born Frederick Co VA Apr 1752; enlisted in Charles Co MD 1777. Prior to war had lived in Frederick Co MD, White Co TN and KY. Since the war, lived in Monroe Co KY. (Note - there was no KY prior to the war!) Richard MACEY {MAXEY} gave oath that he knew the soldier during the years 1776 to 117. Widow was Martha Kidwell who applied for widow's pension in Monroe Co 3 June 1833, age 81. Stated she and Matthew married in Charles Co MD 21 May 1778; there was a certified copy of their marriage. Jacob GOODMAN, NC, Bounty Land Warrant 26,416-160-55. Applied for pension in Monroe Co 18 Sept 1832, age 72. Born Mecklenburgh Co NC Mar 1752. Enlisted same in 1780. Prior to the war lived in Mecklenburgh Co; after the war NC and Monroe Co. Was in 4 campaigns; after his discharge he again enlisted in 1780 under Capt Richard LEMMORS. Joseph KINGARY, KY, War of 1812 - 24,667. Appeared in Hardin Co KY Sept 1832, age 77. Born in VA 1755; enlisted in Monroe Co 1812. Prior to war lived in Monroe Co and Cole Co MO. Moved to KY in 1809. Henry YEAKLY, fellow soldier, made affidavit in Hardin Co KY. John GILES, NC, W7522. Appeared in Monroe Co June 1833, age 72. Born Monmouth Co NJ 1740 (typed up 1840?). Enlisted Rowan Co NC 1780. Prior to war lived in Rowan and Perry Cos NC. Since the war, has lived in Oglethorpe GA, Lawrence Co IN and Monroe Co. Children are: George Washington Giles, Henry Giles, James Giles, David Giles, Deborah Giles, Eli Giles, Louey Giles, Malinda Giles and Levi Giles. Names found in Bible record. Fellow soldier, Richard Giles made affadavit in Monroe Co Aug 1831; knew soldier in NC. Widow of John applied for widow's pension in Allen Co, June 11 ___, age 102. Her maiden name was Martha ROBERTS. Married Rowan Co NC 16 Aug 1768; certified copy filed by the clerk of Allen Co. It was also noted that Deborah Giles married Samuel LANCASTER; Louey Giles married Mark ANDERSON and Malinda GILES married James MOMS? to be continued next week with Dicken, Campbell, Dickerson, Curtis and Haley. 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/