He states that he enlisted in 1780 and served under Alexander Irvine, Col. Charles McDowell (afterwards General). Enlisted while residing in Burke Co., NC. In the latter partof 1780, the applicant's father removed from Burke Co., to Rutherford Co., NC. About January or February 1781 the applicant volunteered and was chosen Ensign, serving two or three months under Lieutenant Ursery and Captain John Anderson. Lt. Ursery resigned and the applicant succeeded to place 6 or 8 months under orders given by Col. Robin Porter. He knows of no person who can testify for him except John Tubbs and Susannah Tabor.
Susannah Tabor testified that she married July 5, 1781 William Tabor in Rutherford Co., NC. John Tubbs a clergyman residing in Perry Co., AL.
"History of Wilkinson County", by Davidson, pg 214: "In connection with the expected visit of Lafayette to Millidgeville in 1825, the Militia drilled frequently. John Usery was a Veteran of the Revolution. He and Welcome Ussery were early members of Friendship Church."
Crawford Co., GA: Revolutionary Soldiers Living in Georgia 1827-1828:
No. 1425 State of North Carolina, Auditors Office for the Countys of Anson, Montgomery, and Richmond, February 30, 1778. This may certify that Peter Ussery exhibited his claim and was allowed Twelve pounds Sixteen Shillings Specie. Stephen Miller, John Auld and Thos Chiles
Others are as follows:
Peter Usry AA 7998 2591 7106 6241
AA 7998: State of South Carolina, 1782
To Peter Usry, as Private in Capt. Saml. Price Company and in Col. McDonald Regiment, 112 days duty. Personally appeared Peter Usry, who swears that the above is just and true. Sworn to before me this 7th Day of August 1783. No voucher. Mr. Peter Usry, his account of 112 days duty in the military in 1782. Amount, 56 pounds currency, or 8 pounds sterling. J. Mc.
Historical Register of Virginians in the Revolution, 1775-1783 by John H. Gwathney, The Dietz Press, pub. 1938; Richmond Virginia:
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