Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 39481, Newit Edwards, Va.
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SERVICE NUMBER
Va. Edwards, Newit S. 39481
or
Newett
CONTENTS
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See letter to the Applicant dated 17 May
1821
Duplicate certificate issued 24 May 1828 & sent to the Hon J. Freznaut HR

10,575 R
Virginia
Newit Edwards
of Northampton Co. in the state of Virginia
who was a Corporal in the regiment commanded by Colonel Stephens of the Virginia
line for the term of 2 years.

Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia
at the rate of Eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 1st of September 1818.

Certificate of Pension issued the 13th of May 1819 - and sent to Richd. E. Parker, Esqr.
Jerusalem, Virginia

Arrears to the 4th of March 1819 - 6 4/31 49.03
Semi-anl. all'ce ending 4th Sept. 1819 48.00
$97.03
{Revolutionary claim,
Act 18th March, 1818.}
Discontinued
Southampton County.
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Nevit Edwards
Private
4th Va Regiment
1776 - 2 Years
drc 1 Sept 1818
Roll

Admitted
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Virginia Sct.
On this 1st day of September 1818 before me the subscriber, one of the Judges of the General Court of Virginia, personally appears Newit Edwards aged sixty five years resident in the County of Southampton in the State of Virginia, who being by me first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the late Act of Congress entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War" That he the said Newit Edwards enlisted in the County of Southampton in the State of Virginia in the company commanded by Capt. Thomas Ridley of the 4th Virginia Regiment, on the 5th day of March 1776: that he continued to serve in the said Corps, or in the service of the United States until the fifth day of March 1778, when he was discharged from service at the Valley Forge in the State of Pennsylvania, that he was in the battles of Trenton and Princeton, Brandywine and Germantown, and that he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his Country for support, and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said services
Sworn to and declared before me
the day and year aforesaid -
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James Maget was Sworn and examined and Stated that Newit Edwards did Serve in the Revolutionary war as stated in the foregoing declaration made by him - and that he is in reduced circumstances & stands in need of assistance from his country - 
James Mager

Va. Southampton County to wit
The above named Newit Edwards this day appeared in Court and made oath that he enlisted in the fourth Va Regiment of the Continental line commanded by Colo. Adams Stephens - In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand this first day of April 1819 there being no Seal of office to the Superior Court of Southampton County - James Rochelle C.S.S.C.

Va. Southampton towit I Richard E Parker one of the Judges of the General Court of Virginia and Judge of the record Judicial Circuit do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the above named Newit Edwards did serve in the Revolutionary war against the common Enemy as he has stated in the preceding declaration & that he is now in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his Country. Given under
my hand and seal (the Court not having a seal) this 1st of April 1819.- Richd E Parker {S}
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Southampton County, to wit
I William Simmons of the County aforesaid, and state of Virginia do hereby Certify that Newit Edwards of said County & state of Virginia aforesaid was enlisted in the service of the United States as a Captain for two years in Capt. Thomas Ridley's Company in the 4th Regt. commanded by Colo. Adam Stephens, Lieut. Col: Isaac Riade & Majr. R. Lawson & that the said Newit Edwards performed his tower of duty in said Regiment & was honorably discharged, Given under my hand, as Sergeant, this 7th day of May 1818-
Willm. Simmons Sergt.

So ampton County. Sct.
This day personally appear'd before me
William Simmons & made oath that the
above Certificate is just & true, Given
under my hand this 8th day of May 1818.
Benj. Cobb J.P.
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Jerusalem Va} Free
Mar: 27th
The Secretary
of the War Department
Washington City

Va 359
Recd. 30 Mar: 1821

Nov
entitled
not entitled - see letter May 17, 1821.
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District of Virginia Sct.
Southampton County (to wit)
On this 19th day of March 1821 personally appeared in open Court, Newit Edwards, aged Sixty eight years the 21st of day of July inst who being duly sworn, according to Law doth on his oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the provisions made by the Acts of Congress, of the 18th March 1818 and the 1st May 1820, That he the said Newit Edwards inlisted, for the term of two years, on the 5th day of March in the year 1776 in the State of Virginia in the Company Commanded by Capt. Thomas Ridley in the Regiment Commanded by Colonel Robert Lawson in the line of the State of Virginia on the - Continental establishment
and that he Continued in service in the same Corps until the 5th day of March in the year 1778 when he was discharged from the said SErvice at the Valley Forge in the State of Pennsylvania 
That he was in the battle of Trenton, Princeton, Brandy Wine, and Germantown and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said service, and in pursuance of the act of the 1st of May 1820 I do solemnly swear, that I was a resident Citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March 1818, and that I have not Since that time by gift Sale or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof; with intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress entitled "an Act to provide for certain persons engaging in the land and Naval Service of the United States in the Revolutionary War" passed on the 18th of March 1818, and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or Securities, Contracts or debts due to me, nor have I any income other than what is Contained in the Schedule hereto annexed, and by me Subscribed, - one hundred and Twenty nine acres of land, one negro man Lewis, about Thirty years old (which land and negro, is Subject to a deed in trust, for the payment of three hundred and fifty dollars) one negro woman, Milly
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about fifty years old, one old horse, one Calf, nine cattle, fifteen Sheep thirty one hogs, one forty gallons Still, fifty old Cyor barrels, Seven plow hoes and four Coutles, farm wearing hoes, three grubbing hoes one birale, and scaole, farm pine table, three pine chests, one pine safe, nine old chairs, two tubs, three spinning wheels, one flax wheel, one loom and Harness, three pewter basins, one pewter dish one frying pan, one tin Coffee pot, one pair hand irons, two pair lad-irons, one knoging, one grind Stone, two augers, two D. ovens one hand saw, three chisels, one apple mill, Swan stand beer, four pair of Cotton cards, one yew bucket, four Jugs, three iron pots, two iron pot racks, one Shot gun, one Looking glass, two decanters, three glass tumblers, parcell Knives and forks, one tin funnell three crow wedges and 20 barrels I also owe in Sundry debts about Four hundred and Ten dollars. my occupation is farming my ability to pursue it, is bad owing to my age and infirmity, the number and age of my family, residing with me is as follows, my daughter Mary E Edwards, aged, Thirty years, negro woman Milly about fifty years old, one negro, man Lewis about Thirty years old my daughter is engaged in spinning and other house business negro woman, Milly engages in Cooking, smithing, washing and spinning, but very infirm, negro man Lewis, engaged in farming Signed Newit Edwards - Swornt o and adduced, on the 19th day of March in open Court 1821
I James Rochelle Clerk of the County of Southampton aforesaid do hereby Certify, that the foregoing oath and the Schedule contained herein, are truly Copied from the records of the said Court, and I do further Certify that it is the opinion of the Court aforesaid, that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in this aforesaid Schedule is - dollars and - Cents.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of the County, on the Twenty Sixth day March 1821
James Rochelle Clk of the
Court of the County of Southampton
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39481
INVALID
Revy
File No. 39,481
Newet Edwards
Corp Rev War

Act: 18" March 18"
Index:-Vol. 3, Page 148
[Arrangement of 1870.]
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The petition of Newett Edwards respectfully represents to the legislation of Virginia, that he is an old revolutionary Soldier, who during the war for our freedom, was engaged in some of the most trying services, and encountered as may privations and personal dangers, as most whose fortune it was, to be engaged in that arduous struggle.-
That in the year 1818, being in reduced Circumstances, as well as in a state of Corporal incapacity, (from his age and the effect of a wound which has rendered his right arm of little use to him) to live with Comfort, he felt no hesitation in availing himself of the provision, which the general government, has made for the relief, of the distressed and infirm soldiers of the revolution. -- That he left the less delicacy in throwing himself upon the bounty of his Country, because tho' individually grateful for the regard which that provision manifested in the present age towards the part, yet he reflected, that the struggle in which they had been engaged, had produced less benefit to themselves, than to others, and that any assistance, which a few survivors could receive, might be received, more as debt, than as a bounty. - That under the provisions of the Act of Congress, he sent on the evidence of his services and in the Manner prescribed, established the following facts: 
That he inlisted in the Company of Capt Ridley, which was
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a part of Col Lawsons regiment of the Va line, on the 5th of March 1776, for two years; and in that Corps, recd the appointment of Corporal. - that during the same tour, he was at the battles of Trenton, Princeton, Germantown, and Brandywine, and at the expiration of two years, was discharged at Valley Forge, where the army there lay - that sometime after his return home, he was on a visit to his friends in N Carolina, and the Militia of the neighbourhood being called on to March to the south, he volunteered his services, and was wounded at the battle of Stono: and after remaining some time in the hospital, and performing some more duty, he was discharged - that he was afterwards, several times called out in the Va. Militia, & was at the skirmish at Petersburg, & the siege of York. - That from a reference taken of these facts; the war department, granted him a Certificate for his pension, which he received one year and a half, and was after that time, stricken from the pension list, as he has been informed, by virtue of a subsequent Act of Congress, which has been Construed to mean, That none but absolute paupers - would be provided for- That the property which your petitioner is possessed of, is nothing but a very small piece of poor land, which he had acquired as a retreat for his old age; the sale of which, would not value him, & which he has nobody to Cultivate; having to
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depend on his own hands, which are rendered feeble by age & casualty - but this small piece of land has deprived him of the aid of the government; when its whole value would be less than the pension, for a very short time; and when he cannot part with it; for that would seem to be in fraud of the Act of Congress - Yet because he holds this piece of land, sufficient only for a home & a burying place, the government has refused him any assistance. - Your petitioner by no means wishes to censure the course which Congress has pursued on the subject; but between that same policy, other than the belief, "that the possession of a small piece of land should render its owner unworthy of assistance," has prompted the subsequent act, and its construction. - By this doctrine, it seems; that your petitioner, is too rich to receive the aid of Government: Yet it is a disrupting fact which his necessity alone Could prompt him to represent to you, that he is too poor; to live Comfortably without assistance from some quarter. - Your petitioner being aware, that his application is purely to the discretion of the legislature, and believing that the circumstances of his case, are known to the representatives from his County, has deemed it unnecessary but begs leave to refer to the Certificate from the war office,
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to them that it has been made out, to the satisfaction of that department, that your petitioner was a soldier of the revolution.
Your petitioner claims no right to the assistance of the Va legislature, but hopes that he will receive that relief from them which he had a better right to demand elsewhere but which has been denied to him
Newett Edwards
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We being neighbours of Newett Edwards do certify that we believe the statements in this petition to be true and take pleasure in giving to him the Character of a worthy & highly respected citizen - Decr 1/1826
Wm. L Everitt} Geo Gurley
John Darr sr,} Geo G. Gurly
John Drakeckel} B. K. Whitfield
Wm. Daughtry} John Thomas
Saml. Kitt} Zebadiah Washington
Richard Vick} James Rochelle
William Blort
Jas Millikin} Joel Hedgepitt
Richd Simmons
Bela H. Fitch
Benj Blow
W, J, Williams

This day personally appeared before me Newett Edwards, who Made oath to the truth of the facts by him stated in this petition 
Given under my hand this 28 day of November 1826
Wm. L. Everitt JP
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Jerusalem Va
1 March 1823
Va
Newit Edwards
No. 3
Recd. 10 Jan: 1825.
James Rochelle,
Jerusalem, Va

Free
The Hon:
The Secretary of the War Department,
Washington City
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Virginia Southampton County Jerusalem
5th Jany. 1825.
Sir
I have the Hon: to Transmit to you further evidence of the reduced circumstances of Nevit Edwards an old revolutionary soldier who fought bravely & received many wounds in defense of his country or in the struggle for our liberties he has applied to be reinstated to the pension list but was not reinstated for want of evidence of the fact of his property having been sold under executior for the payment of his debts, he is now old & infirm & quite unable to support himself without the assistance of his country - we hope the enclosed evidence will be satisfactory -
I have the Hon: to be yours with
great respect -
James Rochelle
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Account sales of Newit Edwards property sold January 25/1823 to Satisfy two Executions for the benefit of Aubin Middleton and Bennett Edwards Trustee

Milly | Aubin Middleton | $78.00
One Sorrell Horse | Henry Gurley | $30.05
Five first choice Sheep | Ditto Ditto | 2.75
Five Second ditto ditto | Ditto Ditto | 2.60
One Barrell Still | Ditto Ditto | 30.05
Five Bee Stands | Ditto Ditto | 2.85
One Feather bed and furniture | Ditto Ditto | 11.50
One ditto Ditto - | Ditto Ditto | 10.00
One Pot Rack | Ditto Ditto | 55
90.55
One Spotted Sow | Robert Ricks | 3.50
One other Sow | Ditto Ditto | 2.35
Seven Shoats | Ditto Ditto | 10.55
16.40
One Cow | William Barnes | 6.00
One Cow and Calf | Polly Edwards | 7.05
One Cow and Calf | Ditto Ditto | 6.75
One Sale | Ditto Ditto | 1.40
One Loom | Ditto Ditto | 13
One pair hand irons | Ditto Ditto | 80
Parcel Crockery | Ditto Ditto | 37
One Spinning Wheel | Ditto Ditto | 62 1/2 
17.12 1/2
One old Cow | William Dick | 2.50
Three Stone Jugs & pitcher | Ditto Ditto | 1.00
Twenty four empty Barrells | Ditto Ditto | 1.10
One flax wheel | Ditto Ditto | 2.01
6.61
One Heifer | Drewry Beale | 2.50
One Red Heifer | John Screws | 2.75
One Bull | Ditto Ditto | 1.10
One pot rack | Ditto Ditto | 57
4.36
One large Iron Pot | Bennett Edwards | 52
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one frying pan | Bennett Edwards | 25
one dutch oven | Ditto Ditto | 90
one Tea Kettle | Ditto Ditto | 25
One blue Table | Ditto Ditto | 1.50
One Tin Bucket | Ditto Ditto | 20
One Apple Mill | Ditto Ditto | 5.00
One Spinning wheel | Ditto Ditto | 25
8.87
One Small iron Pot | John Fergason | 26
Three Rays and two Peggins | Ditto Ditto | 40
66
One Grind Stone | James Rochelle | 7.15
Parcel Hoes | James Bishop 1.06 1/4
Four plow Hoes | Ditto Ditto | 1.25
2.31 1/4
One Grubbing Hoe | Elizabeth Edwards | 30
Ten first choice barrells | Samuel Vick | 1.06 1/4
One pair Stallyards | Samuel Story | 1.05
One Pine Table | Ditto Ditto | 12 1/2
1 1/2
Nine Chairs | Matthew Vick | 1.05
One pine Table | Edward Butts | 38
Four pewter Basons | Ditto Ditto | 2.04
2.42
One chest | John Vick | 1.00
One Chest | Jesse Ferguson | 31
One Shot Gun | Ditto Ditto | 3.05
3.36
One Jar | Samuel Daughery | 28
250.98 1/2
Cash received February 17/1823 5.26
$256.24 1/2

John Thomas and James Rochelle and John Rochelle for Aubin Middleton
against} fifa - - - 123.34
Newit Edwards & others
Same} fifa -- 96.70
agt
Same} $220.04
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Amount brought over - 220.04
Int. from January 8/1823 to January 25/1823 on 2 F 6.13 - 55
$220.59

Paid Deed interest for Cobbs benefit - 23.90
Paid Clerk for recording deed interest - .70
24.60
245.19

Amount of Sales brought over - 250.98 1/2
" Cash brought over 5.26
256.24 1/2
11.05 1/2

Add 5 Cent discount on Middleton's debt $220.59 11.03
00.42 1/2

Southampton County to Wit
This day Edward Butts late
deputy sheriff of the county aforesaid, personally appeared before me William E. Daughtry a Justice of the Peace for the county aforesaid, and made oath that the within contains a true list of all the property of Newet Edwards sold by him by virtue of executions, and as he believes, the whole of his personal property
Given under my hand & seal this 4th day of January 1825.
Wm. Daughtry J.P.

We the undersigned upon our Oaths do state that we were present at the sale of Newet Edwards, and concur with Mr. Edwards Butts opinion as regards the personal Estate, of the said Newit Edwards. Given under our hands this 4th January 1825. - John Vick Henry Gurley Anna Stephens 
Sworn to before me - David Newsom x his mark A. Middleton
Wm Daughtry J.P.
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Virginia Southampton County Sct.
I James Rochelle clerk of the county court of Southampton, in the State of Virginia do hereby certify that William E. Daughtrey whose name is affixed to the foregoing certificate is in the commission of the peace in and for the county of Southampton in the state aforesaid and was at the time of signing the same and that the said certificates are in due form of Law - I further certify that the within named Edward Butts John Vick, Henry Gerley, Amos Stephenson, David Newman and Anbin Middlebrook are all credible persons -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of my office to be affixed this 5th of January 1825
James Rochelle CC:
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The Honl. James Barbour.
Secy. at War.
Washington:

No. 5
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Southampton County Virga.
Honl. Jas. Barbour. May 17th 1825.

Sir.
From the slight personal acquaintance, which I had the pleasure to contract with you during the last winter, I take the liberty to recommend to your consideration, the application of Newett Edwards, a Revolutionary Soldier to be restored to the Pension Roll - I am aware that your official Station will sufficiently attract your attention to this subject - and I do not suppose that you will imagine for a moment, that this note is induced by an apprehension that injustice will be done this old man.
But as so many frauds have been attempted and so many practiced, I have that it might be of some importance, to bear testimony to his character, and respectability as a citizen
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Mr. Edwards has lived in this county since the close of the Revolutionary Struggle, and I am informed has uniformly borne the character of an honest integrity and propriety of conduct.
His poverty has been induced by no habit of deprivations, or practice of crime, and now in his old age, unable to support himself he is likely, if he cannot enjoy the munifcisce of his country, to want the comforts if not the necessaries of life - 
In Virginia, you know, that no infirmity can subject one to starvation - but an old Soldier feels an honest pride, in priferring a station on the pension roll, created by his Country's liberality, for the support of her defenders, to the mortifying sustenance served as a peacekeeper from the parish - 
With great respect I am yr.
Obt. Servt.
Jos. Mason
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Pension Office
1 March 1823.

Newit Edwards,
Va

Hon: J. Trezvant,
H.R.
Recd 28 Feb. 1827

To 
The Honble. Secretary of War
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Hall of the Ho of Reps.
Feby 26 1927

Sir - 
I beg leave to refer you
to the enclosed papers in the case
of Newit Edwards -
I know the man and
his circumstances in life - He is
now diverted of all his property except 
a small piece of very poor land, and
is unable from age and infirmity
to support himself.
I beg leave also to refer
you to a letter filed in the Pension
office, from the Senate and delegates
from the County of Southampton
Yours with esteem
James Trezvant
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The Honbl. James Barbour
Secretary of War
Washington City.

Pension Office
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Va Southampton May 17, 1825
Dear Sir

At the urgent solicitation of
Newit Edwards a poor old revolutionary
soldier, and presuming upon the slight
personal acquaintance which I have with
you, I take the liberty of recommending to your
notice his claims upon the General Government
for a pension. He has heretofore made frequent
unsuccessful attempts to obtain a pension.
The regulations adopted in your department
upon this subject have thrown obstacles in
his way, which he has been constantly
combating, and which he hopes he has at
last overcome. The documents at this
time forwarded are presumed to be
complete, and he trusts that he will now
be enabled to enjoy the bounty which a
grateful country has liberally granted
to the gallant and war worn soldier.
The old man is my neighbour, and I
know him well. The infirmities incident to
old age, and his extreme poverty, certainly
present his claims for a pension in an
attitude that cannot be resisted. I hope
he may not be again disappointed for
want of proper attention to form.
Pardon this intrusion upon your time, (which
I am semible must be occupied in matters
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of more moment pertaining to the office
over which you preside,) and be pleased
to ascribe it to a proper motive - on
earnest desire to promote the object
of a worthy old soldier in whose behalf
I have addressed you. 
I have the honor to be
Sir yr. Obt Servt
James Trezvant
Trezvant
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Honl. James Trezvant,
House of Rep -
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Richd. Feby. 24th 1827.

Dear Sir,
We enclose you sundry documents, concerning Newett Edwards, an old Revolutionary Soldier - a Bill for his relief passed the House of Delegates, but was lost in the Senate, on the ground of his having been on Continental Establishment - He is old, infirm, and suffering in indigence nad want - His claim on his Country was not doubted - But, the Senate have uniformly refused to provide for persons situated like himself - 
We therefore earnestly request, that his case may be laid before the War Department and that his name may be restored to her list of pensioners - Respy. your friends -
Jos Mason, of the Senate,
Honl. Jas. trezvant.
C. Bower
J. Denegre} House Delegates
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This is to Certify that when I joined the
army at Valla Forge in Pensylvania
That Newit Edwards were there
in the latter part of 1777 as a
regular - Holladay Revel
Decr. 5th 1826
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Exum Everitts
Certificate
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Virginia Southampton County Sct
I hereby certify that I was a Soldier in the Militia during the revolutionary war, was at and engaged in the battle at Stono near Charleston South Carolina, that during the engagement I saw Newit Edwards come out from among those engaged in the action, holding one hand with the other saying he was wounded, and I saw the blood then running down from his arm -
Given under my hand this 5th December 1826 -
Exum Everitt
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Newit Edwards,
Virginia,
Corporal, Served 2 years from 1778.-
129 acres of land - one negro man, 30 years of age, land & negro subject to a deeding trust for the payment of $350 - a negro woman 50 years old - one horse - colt - nine cattle - 15 sheep - 31 hogs - a col gel lon still - cyde - barrels, a few implements, [illegible] - and, some household utensils, value of property not certified by county clerk, left blank.
owes $210  - to sundry persons. Sched: 19 Mch, 1821,

2d Sched, 16th May, 1825,
129 acres of land at $3 pr acre, 43.87.
a few farming utensils and furniture - 14.75
owes 4109. 401,75
Sold negro man to Amos Stephenson for $309.
his affidavit exhibited states that the debts due from claimant was to Amos Stephenson, deceased, for money secured by sd. Stephenson decd, many years ago, and which [illegible] was paid to affiant as Executor for the said Amos Stephenson - Sorrel colt sld to R. Jordan for $80 his affidavit exhibited, states that in Sept 1832 he purchased of claimant a sorrel mare for which he paid for $60 in cash and elected to claimant in note for $30 one negro woman sold Anbin Middleton for $98. Sheriff certificate exhibited states that in Jany 1823 [illegible] other articles of personal property of claimant sundry persons (names [illegible] for $250.98 to satisfy two executions for the benefit of Anbin Middleton Bennett Edwards trustee for JAmes Scott who had a heir in sd. for [illegible] James Rochelle and John Thomas affidavits exhibited, state that the debts which claimant property was sold to satisfy originate in the purchase of articles at the sale of property of John Rochelle decd. that John Thomas one of the representatives of the deed [illegible] the land given by claimant to F. P. Williamson who delivered sd. land to Aubin Middleton who instituted a writ for execution issued to the property recd,

Claimant aged 72  - occupation a farmer unable to procure it for age & infirmity, daughter aged 35, - a negro woman aged 53, very infirm,  [illegible] to his daughter,

I certify that I have examined this case and am of the opinion that according to the principles which have governed in pension decisions, the claim ought to be admitted.
See letter May
30, 1825 to
James Trezvart Esq
Southampton, Va,

Not Satisfactory
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Respecting Edward's Service, see letter
May 7, 1825 Hon. J. Trezvant, H.R.

Virginia
Newet Edwards
dropt from the roll
17 May 1821. under
Act May 1, 1820.
Restored to Pension
List under the Act
of March 1, 1823, 2d 
March 1827 Pension
to commence 26th
February 1827. Noti-
fication sent to the
Hon: J Trezvant
HR
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Virginia.
Newit Edwards. -
Corporal.
Aged 71 yrs - Farmer - from age & 
infirmity, unable to pursue his occupation a
Daughter, 34 yrs. - spins, & does house-
work. - No other family.-
=
Served 2 yrs. from 5th March 1776 -
=
1st. Sched: dated 19th March 1821, and
exhibits 129 acres of land, one negro
man Lewis, 30 yrs. old - ("which land &
negro is subject to a deed in trust, for the
payment of $:350-") 1 negro woman 50 yrs.
old - 1 old horse - 1 colt - 9 cattle - 15 sheep -
31 hogs - 1 still - 50 cider bbls: &c: &c: 
Value of property not certified by the
court - left blank.
=
Off, 17th May 1821. - Application for
reinstatement, as per 2d. Schedule,
dated 17 May 1824, & which exhibits the
same real estate (129 acres-) worth
about $:3 pr. acre. 7 old cider bbls:
$1.00 3 old ploughs, 75 cts - and a few
other implements of husbandry, & some articles of household furniture - whole amt.
of sched: certified by the court to be $:403.05.
He accounts for the disposition of the
two negroes, & the adjusted part of the
personal property exhibited in 1st. Sched:
to wit: by sale thereof, by Depy: Shff: to
satisfy debt due to A. Middleton, to the
amount of $:250-98 - as pr. the cer-
tificate within, of the Depy. Sheriff
surplus from sale, paid B. Edwards, trust
ee for James Scott. -
=
A list of the articles sold, & to whom,
is certified by the Depy. Shff:-
-
No

see letter 19 Oct. 1824, to
James Rochelle, Esqr.
Jerusalem 
Southampton Co: Va
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Southampton County Sct.
On the 17th day of May 1824, personally appeared in the County Court of Southampton aforesaid in open Court. Newit Edwards resident in said County aged Seventy one years the 21st day of July next who being first duly Sworn according to Law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provisions made by the acts of Congress of the 18th March 1818 and the 1st May 1820. that he the said Newit Edwards enlisted for the term of two years on the 5th Marcy 1776 in the State of Virginia in the Company Commanded by Captain Thomas Ridley in the Regiment Commanded by Colo. Robert Lawson in the line of the State of Virginia on the Continental Establishment and that he continued to serve in the said Corps untill the 5th March 1778 when he was discharged from the said service at the Valley Forge in the State of Pennsylvania. That his name has been placed on the pension list and dropped therefrom on account of the property. That he was in the battles of Trenton Princeton Brandy Wine Germantown and Stono and in the latter engagement he was severely wounded which in a great measure renders him unable to Support himself, and that He has no other evidence now in his power of his said Services And in pursuance of the Act of the 1st May 1820. I do Solemnly Swear that I was a resident Citizen of the United States on the 18 day of March 1818 and that I have not since that time by gift Sale or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof with intention thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress entitled "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War" passed on the 18th day of March 1818. And that I have not nor has any person in trust for me any property or Securities Contracts or debts due to me, nor have I any income other than what is Contained in the Schedule hereto annexed and by me Subscribed to wit one hundred and twenty nine acres of Land worth about three dollars per acre Seven old cider Barrells worth about one dollar. Three old plough hose worth about Seventy five Cents one colter worth about 12 1/2 cents one bridle, and Saddle, worth about 50 Cents one weeding hoe worth about 12 1/2 cents one pine chest, worth about one Dollar 2 pr. Sand Irons worth
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about seventy five Cents 2 Augers worth about 12 1/2 Cents one hand saw worth about 6 1/4 cents 3 chisels worth about 6 1/4 Cents 2 Bee Stands worth about 75 Cents 4 pr Cotton Cards worth about 25 Cents one looking Glass, worth about 50 cents 2 broken decanters worth nothing, three broken tumblers worth (nothing) parcel knives and forks worth about 25 Cents two iron wedges worth about fifty cents about 5 Barrells of Indian Corn. I am also indebted to the amount of about one hundred dollars. My occupation has hereto been that of a farmer, but now - from age and infirmity am unable to pursue it being very much afflicted with a rheumatic affliction. The number and age of my family residing with me are as follows. My daughter Mary C. Edwards aged 34 years, whose occupation is Spinning and other house hold business one negro woman Milly about 54 years of age, and very infirm belonging to my said daughter Mary C. Edwards who is generally engaged in cooking and working &c -
That Since the exhibition of my first Schedule the following change has been made in my property

Names of persons to whom sold | Time of Sale & Kind of property sold. | Amount of money or description of property received in return
Amos Stephenson | Negro man Lewis on the - day of - 1833 | To satisfy a Deed in trust executed to Amos Stephenson the said Negro Lewis and one hundred & twenty nine acres of Land for the sum of -
Richd. Jordan - | One colt on the - day of - 1823 | for the sum of - Dollars which amount is exhausted in the payment of my debts
A. Middleton | One negro woman Milly on the 25. January 1823 as will appear by the acct of Sale and Shff Certificate hereto annexed - | 78.00 | 78.00
Henry Gurley | Sorrel Horse | 30.05
Ditto - | 5 first choice sheep | 2.75
Ditto - | 5 Second choice Sheep | 2.75
Ditto - | 1 Barrell Still - | 30.05
Ditto - | 5 Bee stands | 2.85
Ditto - | 2 feather beds & furniture | 21.50
Ditto - | 1 Pot Rack - | .55
90.35
Robert Reeks | 1 Spotted Sow | 3.50
Ditto - | 1 Ditto - | 2.35
Ditto - | 7 Shoals - | 10.55 16.40
William Barnes | 1 Sow | 6.00
Polly Edwards | 1 Cow & calf | 7.05
Ditto - | 6 Do. Do. - | 6.75
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Polly Edwards | 1 safe - | 1.40
Ditto - | 1 Loom | ".13
Ditto - | 1 pr. And Irons | .80
Ditto - | Parcel crockeryware | .37
Ditto - | one spinning wheel | .67 1/2 17.12 1/2
William Vick | old cow | 2.50
Ditto - | 3 stone jugs & pitcher. | 1.00
Ditto - | 24 empty barrells | 1.10
Ditto - | 1 flax wheel | 2.07 6.61
Dremy Beale | 1 Heifer | 2.50
John Screws | 1 red Heifer | 2.75
Ditto - | 1 Bull | 1.10
Ditto - | 1 Pot rack | .57 4.36
Bennett Edwards | 1 large iron Pot | .52
Ditto - | 1 frying pan | .25
Ditto - | 1 Dutch oven | .90
Ditto - | 1 Tea Kettle | .25
Ditto - | 1 Blue Table | 1.50
Ditto - | 1 tin Bucket | .20
Ditto - | 1 Apple Mill | 5.00
Ditto - | 1 Spinning wheel | .25 8.87
John Furguson | 3 hogs & 2 piggins | .46
Ditto | 1 Small iron pot | .26 .66
James Rochelle | 1 Grind stone | " " 7.15
James Bishop | Parcel Hoes | 1.06 1/4
Ditto | 4 plough hoes | 1.25 2.31 1/4
Elizabeth Edwards | 1 Grubbing Hoe | " " | .30
Samuel Vick | 10 first choice barrells | 1.06 1/4
Samuel Story | 1 pr. Stilliards | 1.05
Ditto | 1 pine Table | .12 1/2 1.17 1/2
Matthew Vick | 9 chairs | 1.05
Edward Butts | 1 pine table | .38
Ditto | 4 pewter basons | 2.04 2.42
Jno. Vick | 1 chest | 1.00
Jesse Furgason | 1 chest | .31
Ditto | 1 Shot Gun | 3.05 3.36
Leml. Daughtry | 1 Jar |.28
$250.98 1/2
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Account Sales of Newit Edwards property Sold January 25/1823 to satisfy In executions for the benefit of A Middleton

Milly - - - | A. Middleton | 78
1 Sorrell Horse - - | Henry Gurley 30.05
5 first choice Sheep - | do - 2.75
5 2nd - Do - - | do 2.60
1 Barell Still - - - | do .... 30.05
5 bee Stands - - - | do... 2.85
2 feather beds and furniture - | do.... 21.50
1 Pot rack - - - | do.... .55
90.35
I Spotted Sow - - | Robert Ricks - 3.50
1 Do - - - | do .... 2.35
7 Shoats - - - | do.... 10.55
16.40
1 Sow. - - - | William Barnes ... 6
1 Cow and calf - - - | Polly Edwards - 7.05
1 ditto Do - - - | do ... 6.75
1 Safe - - - - | do.... 1.40
1 Loom - - - | do... 13
1 p and. Irons - - | do... 80
Parcel Crockery Ware - - | do... 37
1 Spinning Wheel - - - | do... 62 1/2
17.12 1/2
1 old Cow - - - | William Vick 2.50
3 stone Jugs and pitcher - | Do - 1.00
24 empty barrells - - - | Do - 1.10
1 flax wheel - - - | Do. - 2.01 
6.61
1 Heifer - - - | Dremy Beal - 2.50
1 Red Heifer - - - - | John Screws 2.75
1 Bull - - - - | Do - 1.10
1 Pot rack - - - - | Do. .57
4.36
1 large Iron Pot - - - | Bennett Edwards - 52
1 frying pan - - - | do - .25
1 Dutch oven - - - | do - 90
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One oven kettle | Bennett Edwards - 25.
1 Blue Table - | Do - 1.50
1 Tin Bucket - | do - 20
1 apple Mill | do - 5.00
1 Spinning Wheel - | do - 25
8.87
1 Small Iron Pot | John Furgason 26
3 Trays and 2 piggins - | Do - 40 " 66
1 Grind stone - - - | James Rochelle - 7.15
Parcel Hoes - - - | James Bishop - 1.64
4 plough hoes - - - | Do - 25 2.3/4
1 Grubbery hoe - | Elizabeth Edwards .30
10 1st choice lambs | Samuel Vick | 1.06 1/2
1 pr. Stilliards - | Samuel Story - 1.05
1 Pine Table - | Do - 12 1/2 1.77 1/2
9 chairs - | Matthew Vick - | 1.05
1 Pine table - | Edwd Butts - .38
4 Pewter Basons - | Do - - 2.04 2.42
1 Chest - | John Vick - 1.00
1 Chest | Jesse Ferguson .30
1 Shot Gun - | Do - 3.05 3.36
1 Jar - | Leml Daughtry - .28
$250.98 1/2
John Thomas and James Rochelle ad. Jno Rochell for Aubin Middleton - 
vs } fifer - 123.34
Newit Edwards and others
Same
vs} fifer - 96.70 220.04
Same
Int till Jany 25/1823 - - - .55
220.59
30.39 1/2
deduct discount on $220.59 at 5 p cent - 11.03
James Scott debt Interest and costs - - - 20.60 1/2
By Cash - - 5 2
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I do hereby Certify that I made sale of the foregoing property belonging to Newit Edwards on the 25th day of January 1823 to the above named persons at publick Auction for cash amounting to the Sum of Two hundred and fifty dollars twenty eighty and one half Cents to satisfy the executions for the benefit of Aubin Middleton against him also the Surplus monies arising from the sales I paid to Bennett Edwards. trustee for James Scott who had a lien on the same property the same being sold by me as the deputy Sheriff of Thomas Ridley high Sheriff of the County of Southampton 
Given under my hand this 28th day of January 1824
Edwards. Butts

Virginia
Southampton County May Court 1824
I James Rochelle Clerk of the County aforesaid in the State last aforesaid, do hereby Certify that it appears, to the satisfaction of the Court, that the said Newit Edwards did serve in the Revolutionary War as Stated in the preceding declaration, against the Common enemy, for the Term of nine months, under on engagement, on the Continental establishment. I also Certify, that the foregoing oath, and the Schedule hereto annexed, together with the account of sales of his property sold by the Sheriff, which accounts with other Circumstances, fo the Charges in his property Since his first Schedule, are true Copies from the records of the said Court; And I do further Certify, that it is the opinion of the said Court, That the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule is Four hundred and Three dollars and five Cents which is ordered to be Certified to the Secretary of War -
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said County, on this 15th day of June 1824
In the 48th Year of our Independence
James Rochelle CC
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Newit Edwards
Southampton Cy.
Virginia

Repd. to the Commr on Mil. Pensions
how it got this - not known

Apr. 1, 1826
Report - to agt - see report Alex. M. Bishop
No. 7

Allowed
JB

Commg 26 July 1827

Southampton C.H
Virginia
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Virginia
Southampton County Sct
On the 16th day of May 1825 personally appeared in the County Court of Southampton aforesaid in open Court Newit Edwards resident in said County aged Seventy two years the 21st day of July next who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provisions made by the act of Congress of the 18th of March 1818 and the 1st of May 1820 that he the said Newit Edwards enlisted for the term of two years on the 5 March 1776 in the State of Virginia in the Company Commanded by Captain Thomas Ridley in the Regiment Commanded by Colo. Robert Lawson in the line of the State of Virginia on the Continental establishment. that he continued to Serve in the Said Corps until the 5th March 1778 when he was discharged from the Said Service at the Valley Forge in the State of Pennsylvania that his name has been placed on the pension list and dropt therefrom on account of his property. That he was in the battle at Trenton Princeton Brandy Wine Germantown and Stono and in the latter engagement he was Severely wounded which on a great measure renders him unable to support himself and that he has no other evidence now in his power of the Said Services, And in pursuance of the act of the first of May 1820 I do Solemnly swear that I was a resident Citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March 1818 and that I have not since that time by gift sale or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof with intention thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress entitled "an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary war passed on the 18th of March 1818 and that I have not nor has any person in trust for me any property or Securities Contracts or debts due to me, nor have I any income other than what is Contained in the Schedule hereto annexed and by me Subscribed to Wit One hundred and twenty nine acres of Land worth about three dollars per acre, Seven old Cider Barrells worth about one dollar. Three old plough hoes worth about Seventy five Cents one Cothir worth about Twelve and a half Cents one weeding hoe worth about twelve and a half Cents one bridle and Saddle worth about fifty Cents one pine chest worth about one dollar 2 pair Sad Irons worth about Seventy five Cents two augers worth about twelve and a half Cents one hand saw worth about Six and a quarter cents three chisels worth about six and a quarter cents Two Bee stands worth about seventy five Cents four pair Cotton Cards worth about twenty five Cents one looking glass worth about 50 cents, parcel knives & forks worth about 25 cents Two Iron wedges worth about fifty Cents Eight pigs worth about Eight dollars. I am also entitled to the amount of about one hundred dollars 
My occupation has hitherto been that of a farmer, but now from age and infirmity am unable to pursue it being very much afflicted with a rheumatic affliction. The number and age of my family residing with me are as follows. My daughter Mary C. Edwards aged thirty five years whose occupation is Spinning and other house hold furniture one negro woman Milly about 55 years of age (and very infirm belonging to my said daughter Mary C. Edwards who is generally engaged in Cooking spinning washing &c.) That since the exhibition of my first Schedule, the following changes has been made in my property

Description of Property | Name of the Person to whom disposed of | Time of Sale | Amount of money or description of Property received in return
One Negro man Lewis | Amos Stephenson | Time not recollected | $309 to Satisfy a debt due the said Amos Stephenson
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Two feather beds & furniture | Henry Gurley | Jany 1823 $21.50
One Pot Rack - | Ditto | " " | .55
One Spotted Sow --- | Robert. Ricks | " " | 3.50
One ditto ---- | Ditto | " " | 2.35
Seven Shoats --- | Ditto | " " | 10.55
One Sow ---- | William Barnes | " " | 6.00
One Cow and Calf | Polly Edwards | " " | 7.05
Six ditto ditto | Ditto | " " | 6.76
One Safe | Ditto | " " | 1.40
One Loom | Ditto | " " | -.13
One pan nd Irons | Ditto | " " | .80
Parcel Cooking ware | Ditto | " " | .37
One Spinning Wheel | Ditto | " " | .62 1/2
Old Cow | William Vick | " " | 2.50
Three Stone Jugs & pitchers | Ditto | " " | 7.00
24 Empty Barrels | Ditto | " " | 7.10
One flax Wheel | Ditto | " " | 2.07
One Heifer | Drery Beale | " " | 2.50
One Red Heifer | John Screws | " " | 2.75
One Bull | Ditto | " " | 1.10
One Pot Rack | Ditto | " " | .51
One large Iron Pot | Bennet Edwards | " " | .52
One frying Pan | Ditto | " " | .25
One dutch oven | Ditto | " " | .90
One Tea Kettle | Ditto | " " | .25
One Blue Table | Ditto | " " | 1.50
One Tin Bucket | Ditto | " " | .20
One apple mill | Ditto | " " | $5.00
One Spinning Wheel | Ditto | " " | .25
3 Trays and 2 peggins | John Furgason | " " | .42
1 Small iron Pot | Ditto | " " | .26
One Grind Stone | James Rochelle | " " | 7.15
Parcel Hoes | James Bishop | " " | 1.06 1/4
Iron Plough hoes | Ditto | " " | 1.25
One Grubbing Hoe | Elizabeth Edwards | " " | .30
1- first choice Barrells | Saml. Vick | " " | 1.06 1/4
One pan stertyard | Samuel Story | " " | 1.05
One Pine Table | Ditto | " " | .12 1/2
9 chairs | Matthew Vick | " " | 1.05
1 Pine Table | Edward Butts | " " | .38
4 Pewter Basins | Ditto | " " | 2.04
One chest | John Peck | " " | 1.00
One chest | Jesse Furgason | " " | .31
One Shot Gun | Ditto | " " | 3.05
$250.98 1/2
Newit Edwards
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All these articles were sold by Edward Butts deputy Sheriff of Southampton County excepting the Negro man Lewis and the Sorrell Mare to Richard Jordan as appears by the Certificate of the Said Butts and his affidavit hereto filed with War Office.

Account Sales of Newit Edwards property sold January 25/1823 to Satisfy two Executions for the benefit of Aubin Middleton-

Milly | Aubin Middleton | 78
one Sorrell Horse | Henry Gurley - 30.05
Five first choice Sheep | Ditto - 2.75
Five Second ditto ditto | Ditto - 2.00
One Barrell Still | Ditto - 30.05
Five Bee Stands | Ditto - 2.85
Two feather Beds and furniture | Ditto - 21.50
One Pot Rack | Ditto - .55
One Spotted Sow | Robert Pecks - 3.50
One ditto | Ditto - 2.35
Seven Shoats | Ditto - 10.55 | 16.40
one sow | William Barnes 6.00
One Cow and Calf | Polly Edwards  - 7.05
One ditto ditto | Ditto - 6.75
One Safe | Ditto - 1.40
One Loom | Ditto - .13
One pair hand Irons | Ditto - .80
Parcel Crockery ware | Ditto - .37
One Spinning Wheel | Ditto - .62 1/2 | 17.12 1/2
One old Cow | William Vick - 2.50
Three Stone Jugs & Pitchers | Ditto - 1.00
24 Empty Barrells | Ditto - 7.10
One flax wheel | Ditto - 2.01 | 6.61
One heifer | Dremy Beal | 2.50
One Red Heifer | John Screws - 2.75
One Bull | Ditto - 1.10
One Pot Rack | Ditto - .51 | 4.36
One large Iron Pot | Bennett Edwards .52
One frying Pan | ditto - .25
One dutch oven | ditto - .90
One Tea Kettle | ditto - .25
One Blue Table | ditto - 1.50
One Tin bucket | ditto - .20
One Apple Mill | ditto - 5.00
One Spinning Wheel | ditto - .25 | 8.87
Amounts Carried over $230.21 1/2
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Amount brought over - $230.21 1/2
One Small Iron Pot | John Furgason - .26
Three Trays & Two Peggins | ditt - .40 | .66
One Grind stone | James Rochelle | 7.15
Parsel Hoes | James Bishop - 1.06 1/4
4 Iron hoes | ditto - 1.25 | 2.31 1/4
One Grubbing Hoe | Elizabeth Edwards | .30
10 first choice barrells | Samuel Vick | 1.06 1/4
one pan Stillyard | Samuel Story - 1.05
One Pine Table | Ditto - .12 1/2 | 1.17 1/2
Nine chairs | Matthew Vick | 1.05
One Pine Table | Edward Butts - .38
Ten Pewter Basins | Ditto - 2.04 | 2.42
One chest | John Vick | 1.00
One chest | Jesse Fergason - .31
One Shot Gun | ditto - 3.05 | 3.35
One Jar | Samuel Daugherty | .28
$250.98 1/2
John Thomas and James Rochelle ad of Jno. Rochelle for Aublin Middleton vs } fifa - 123.34
Newit Edwards & others
Same 
vs. } fifa - 96.70
Same 220.04
Int till January 25/1823 - .55
220.59
30.36 1/2
deduct discount on $220.59 at 5 Cent -- 11.03
The above sale was made in N Carolina money and this the 19.36 1/2
discount on it - James Scotts debt Int. & lost - 24.60
5.23 1/2
By cash - 5.23 1/2

I do hereby Certify that I made sale of the foregoing property belonging to Newit Edwards on the 25th day of January 1823 to the above named person at Publick auction for cash amounting to the Sum of Two hundred and fifty dollars ninety Eight Cents one half Cents to satisfy the Executions for the benefit of Abin Middleton against him also the Surplus money arising from the Sale I paid to Bennett Edwards Trustee for James Scott who had a lien on the Same property the Same being sold by me as the deputy Sheriff of Thomas Roley high Sheriff of the County of Southampton. Given under my hand this 28th day of January 1824
Edward Butts
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State of Virginia
Southampton County Court to wit

This day Richard Jordan Personally appeared before me Jacob Barnes a Justice
of the peace in and for the aforesaid County of Southampton and affirmed that in about
the month of September 1822 he bonafidely purchases of your applicant Newit Edwards
one Sorrel Mare for which he paid to the said Edwards the sum of Sixty dollars in cash 
at the deliver and at the same time Executed to the said Edwards his bond or note for
thirty dollars more the same carrying interest from date all paid which has (illegible) 
discharged by the payment thereof on the 25th day of January 1823.
Given under my hand and seal this 12th day of May 1822
Jacob James JP Esq 
SEAL

Virginia
Southampton County Set

This day James Rochelle and John Thomas
personally appeared before me Jacob Barnes one of the Commonwealth Justices of the peace
in and for the County of Southampton and made oath that the debts which the property of
Newit Edwards (a Revolutionary Soldier) was sold to satisfy (illegible) by the purchaser
of articles at the sale of John Rochelle decd and the said John Thomas one of the
Representatives of John Rochelle decd transferred the bond given by the said Newit Edwards 
for his purchase at the sale to a certain Francis P Williamson who afterwards as there
affiants believes transfer the said bonds or notes to a Certain Aubin Middleton who it
appears from the records of the County Court of Southampton instituted out on the said 
bond recovered judgement and sold out his Execution thereon by virtue of which said
Execution Edward Butts deputy of Thomas Ridley Sheriff of Southampton County as your
affiants have been informed lives on the whole of the personal Estate of said Not
Edward which was sold under said Execution for the satisfaction of said deed as your
affiants have been informed. Given under my hand and seal this 22 day of
April 1825.
Jacob Barnes
SEAL

Virginia
Southampton County Sct
This day Amos Stephenson personally appeared before me Jacob Barnes
one of the Commonwealth Justice of the peace in and for the County of Southampton and
made oath that the debt which apart of the property of Newit a revolutionary
Soldier was sold to satisfy, was due to Amos Stephenson now decd family believes
many years ago to said Edwards and which money was had to the affidavit
as Executor of the said Amos Stephenson decd.  Given under my hand and
Seal this 22nd day of April 1825
Jacob Barnes
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Virginia Southampton County Sct.
I James Rochelle clerk of the county court of Southampton in the state of Virginia do hereby certify, that it appears to the Satisfaction of the court, that the said Newit Edwards did serve in the Revolutionary war, as stated in the proceeding declaration, against the common enemy, for the Term of Five years under one engagement, on the continental establishment.
I also certify that the foregoing oath and the Schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the records of the said court; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said court that the Total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is Four hundred and one Dollars and Seventy five cents.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of the said court on this 17th day of May 1825 and 49th year of the Commonwealth
James Rochelle C.S.C.C.
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Hon. James Trezvant H.R.
dep? May 24. 1828
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Virginia} S.S.
Southampton
On the 17th May 1828, before me the
subscriber a Justice of the Peace for the said County of Southampton, personally appeared Newit Edwards of said County who on his oath declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the Company Commanded by Captain Thomas Ridley in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Stephens of the Virginia line R Lawson was lieutenant-Colonel, in the service of the United States, that his name was placed on the pension Roll of the State of Virginia on the 13th day of May 1819 That he said Edwards believes he received a Certificate of that fact under the signature and seal of the secretary of war, which Certificate if received at all, he said Edwards appears totally unable to account for the loss of the same - Therefore wishes to obtain a new one
Newit Edwards x his mark
Sworned to and Subscribed to before
me the day and year aforesaid
Jacob Barnes, J.P.

Southampton SC
Jno M Gurley this day made oath before me Jacob Barnes a Justice of the Peace for the said county that he well knows him the above named Newit Edwards to be the same person described in the above affidavit given under my hand this 17th day of May 1828
Jacob Barnes, J.P.
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Southampton, SS.
I hereby certify that John M Gurley who made oath as above is a man of verasity -
Given under my hand this 17th May 1828
Jacob Barnes JP
To Wit Jerusalem Southampton Co Va
Personally appeared before me a Justice of
the Peace of the County afforesaid, Theodore Trezvant and made oath, that from some cause not to be accounted, he did mislay or misplace the original Certificate from the War Department, of Newit Edwards while acting as agent for him, given under my hand as Justice aforesaid this 17 day of May 1828
Benj Devany JP
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Southampton County Towit.
I James Rochelle Clerk of the County of
Southampton aforesaid in the State of Virginia, do hereby certify that Jacob Barnes and Benjamin Devaney Esqrs. before whom the foregoing affidavits were made are at this time and were at the time of Signing the said affidavits acting Justices of the Peace for the County and State aforesaid duly commissioned and qualified according to the Constitution and Laws of the said State
Given under my hand and the seal of my Office in the County aforesaid this the 17th day of May one thousand eight hundred and twenty eight. and in the 52d year of the Commonwealth
James Rochelle Clk