Pylant Geneology

From Franklin Co., TN Circuit Court Minute Book, 1823-1871: Page 51: March 1870. W. W. Chilton vs Elijah Pylant, iron gray horse unlawfully seized by Pylant, 24 Dec 1864.

From Franklin Co., TN Deed Record T, 1843-1848: Page 312: 4 Jan 1843. Elijah B. Pyland of Marshall Co., TN to Green H. Lasater of Franklin Co., TN; 100 acres for $200. On Blue Creek, a branch of Rock Creek, a north branch of Elk River. Bounded by Henry Byrom, Wm. Lasater, Abner Lasater, Phillip Dorrel, Esq. Witnessed by Samuel Helton and Stephen Pyland.

From Franklin Co., TN Deed Record V, 1858-1859: Page 248: 29 Dec 1857. Joseph Jones and Eliza Jones to G. A. Pylant of Coffee Co., TN; 160 acres for $814.50. On Fall Lick branch of Big Hurricane, a north branch of the Elk River. Witnessed by E. B. Pylant.

Page ?: 28 Dec 1857. E. B. Pylant witnessed deed between Eliza Jones to Sarina Brown (their father was Josiah Jones); 450 acres for $250.

From Franklin Co., TN Deed Record Z, 1859-1860: Page 226: 15 Feb 1856. Amanda Jones to E. B. Pyland; 90 acres for $310. On Rock Creek and Big Hurricane, north branch of Elk River. Bounded by Haggett, Wm. H. Gilbert, Thomas Daniel.

From Franklin Co., TN Deed Record 1, 1860-1865: Page 546: 21 Apr 1863. E. B. Pyland to Wm. H. Gilbert; 90 acres for $1200. On Rock Creek and Big Hurricane, north branch of Elk River.

INDIAN WARS FROM 1832 TO 1842 Act of July 27, 1892 SURVIVOR'S PENSION Claimant, Elijah B. Pyland P. O., Bedford Rank, private; County, Bedford; Company, Capt. Hunter State, Tennessee Regiment, Tennessee Vols Rate, $8 per month, commencing July 27, 1892
Enlisted, May 13 1838 Honorably discharged July 14, 1838. In service 63 days. Bounty Land Warrant No. 53071 for 120 acres issued Oct of 1855. Declaration filed October 17, 1892. Alleges service in Hunter's Company. Claimant signs by X. Wheel P. O. Bedford Co Tennessee October __ 1892 We the undersigned Henry R. Hay aged 77 years and Mrs. Pansy Hay aged 77 years - husband and wife - solemnly state on oath that we have known claimant Elijah Pyland for over fifty years, and while we admit that we did not see him ? while a enlisted in 1835 or 1836 we know that he always claimed to have served the ___ but I him, and heard others corroborate it. Never having anybody dispute it. One of our ?___ Henry R. Hay saw him wearing a soldier's uniform. In other words taking every thing into consideration we are firmly convinced that he served as stated, and ___ ___ know that his name is Elijah Pyland and a citizen of the United States. We are no kin to claimant and are entirely disinterested. Our P. O. address is: Wheel P. O. Bedford County, Tennessee. her Mrs. Henry X Hay mark Henry R. Hay W. Turner certifying to Mrs. Henry Hay's mark. W. Duffy Henry R. Hay Personally appeared before me an Acting Justice of the Peace of the 18th District of Bedford Co Tenn claimant Elijah Pyland and his 2 witnesses Mrs. Henry Hay and her husband Henry R. Hay; all aged and reliable citizens of this District, who swears to the truth of these supportive statements. As for myself, I am entirely disinterested. J D Lucas JP for Bedford County Tenn Bedford P. O. Bedford County Tennessee October 8th 1892 I the undersigned, Elijah Pyland, aged 77 years, a citizen of the United States and resident of this place, solemnly certify on oath as follows, viz: I enlisted on or about 1835 or 1836 in a Company at Farmington Tenn for the purpose of fighting, ____ moving some of the Southern tribes of Indians, and served faithfully for four months, when I was honorably discharged, obtaining for ___ services a ___ of forty acres and subsequently one for one hundred and twenty more. Owing to the great elapse of time I can not recall except I ___ nor letter of company and number of battalion. Our Captain was Ephraim Hunter. Our first Colonel was Yokum and Capt. Ephraim Hunter subsequently took his place. I also wish to state that the above named military service was the only one I ever performed. Neither was I ever a marine or sailor. Nor was I ever taken any pension nor did I ever before apply for such a one. Understanding however that I am entitled to a pension under Sch. July 27th 1892, I respectfully make this application for the purpose of being put on the pension role of the United States in conformity with the provisions of said Act. My P. O. address is Bedford, Bedford Co, Tennessee. his Elijah X Pyland mark Witnesses: W. Duffy Henry R. Hay State of Tennessee Bedford County Formally appeared before me a ___ ___ in & for said county and state Elijah Bell Pyland to me well known who being sworn according to law for the matter of application for pension in his behalf ___ Indian War. No. 3124 Afficant states that his true names is Elijah Bell Pyland. I can not write my names and most generally make my mark. In some instances instead of making my mark I use those and ___ use also in my presence to sign my name I being present and certifying the same. his Elijah Bell X Pyland mark Test. W M Pyland T. B. Yell Sworn to before me Jany 23, 1893 and I certify that I have no interest in this claim and am not ___ ___. (2 signatures indecipherable) Bedford P. O. Bedford Co. Tennessee January 23rd 1893 To Hon. Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C. I the undersigned, Elijah Bell Pyland, of Col. Hunter's Regiment, Tennessee Vol. (Indian War) and claimant no. 3124 solemnly state on oath, that the only way I can explain my signing my name to my original pension applications is that probably my amanuenses did guide my hand; for I am and always have been unable to write. But my declarations was carefully and slowly read to me, and I am firmly convinced that my amanuenses state my service, as well as the facts connected there in the correctly. My full name is: Elijah Bell Pyland his Elijah X Bell Pyland mark Witnesses: __ W. Duffy Green Delk No. 3124 B. L. No. 53071-120-53 SURVIVOR'S SERVICE PENSION INDIAN WARS, Act of July 27, 1892. Elijah B. Pyland Bedford Bedford Co Tenn Capt Huntter Tenn Vols age 77 stamped "REJECTED" 2nd search 12/22-92 Received Oct 17 1892 Claimant