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Note: In the South Carolina Department of Archives and History is a copy of correspondence regarding Cason's service in the Revolutionary War where he served as a sargent in General Henderson's Briggade. "Cason Scott, 42 days of service, in General Henderson's Bridgade. March 29, 1782. I do certify that the service was performed. A. Starke, Captain." AA6822 Roll 131, Frames 325-328 In his correspondence, Cason uses the words "High Hills" which is high ground running through present day Kershaw, Lee, and Sumter Counties. The Sumter County Courthouse has several records regarding land transactions of Cason Scott and his family. Land Records E, 379, Deed Book, Sumter Co. SC 1/16/1818 mentions wife Tabitha and children William Dixon Scott, Mary(Scott), wife of Edmond Hair, Elizabeth(Scott) wife of Joesph Howell. G, 86, Deed Book Sumter County SC, 1/7/1823 mentions sons Cason Jr., Thomas, Joesph, Samuel, and Zachariah. References are also made in FF, 422,BB,336, and C329. In 1815, Cason Scott, for the sum of one dollar, sold to his son James Scott, 380 acres on the drain of McGirts Creek branch watered of Black River. On April 19, 1824, Martha the wife of James Scott appeared before John Welch, Justice of the county court of Copiah County, Ms to approve the conveyance of title. G150-153 Deed Book, Sumter County, SC, In May of 1773, a Royal Grant was given to Ca(r)son Scott at the head of Swift Creek in Craven County, SC. Royal Grants, Vol. 31, Page 620, SC Department of Archives and History In the book entitiled "South Carolina Baptists" on page 158 Cason Scott is listed as a member of the Charleston Association. Cason was a delegate in the years 1807-1814. In a letter from Leonard Boykin of Camden, SC, he stated that his ancestor James Willie Belvin purchased land from Cason and he could see Cason's land from his house. Cason Scott's death notice appeared January 20, 1816 in the Charleston Times: "Departed this life in Santee District on the 5th inst. in the 75 year of his age, Mr. Cason Scott. He left an aged widow, seven sons and two daughters. One son fought under Jackson at New Orleans. Mr Scott was a member of the Baptist Society for 50 years." His wife and children are listed on the following land transactions. 1/16/1818"Tabitha and children, William Dixon Scott, Mary(Scott] wife of Edmond Hair, Elizabeth [Scott] wife of Joesph Howell sold to Willie Blevin 400 Acres on the headwat er of Raften Creek" E, 379, Deed Book, Sumter County, S.C. 1/7/1823"Cason Jr., Thomas, Joesph, Sameul and Zachariah made titles to Willie Blevin." --Sumter County Land Records In 1815, Cason Scott, for the sum of one dollar, sold to his son James Scott, 380 acres on the drain of McGirts Creek branch watered by the Black River. This was witness to Whitman Overand and Joesph Scott. On Aoril 19, Matrha Scott, wife of James, appeared before John Welch, Justice of the County Court of Copiah County, MS to approve the conveyance of title. G 150-153, Deed Book, Sumter County, SC The American State Papers regarding public lands gives the following data: Name# of Claim and Location Settlement Date Joesph Scott1-E. Baton Rouge1816 Cason Scott1-E. Feliciana1816 Thomas Scott1-E. Feliciana1818 W. D. Scott1-E. Feliciana1819 Zachariah Scott1-E. Feliciana1819 James Scott1-E. Feliciana1819 Joesph Howell1-E. Feliciana1819 Samuel T. Scott1-E. Feliciana1819
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