Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 5284, John Goodall, Va.
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(3-1776)

SERVICE
Va.

Goodall, John 
Sally
or Sarah


NUMBER
W. 5284
B.L.Wt. 87.006-160-55

CONTENTS
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1873 March 7 W R Drinkard - that 7 mos as Ensign & 17 of the 36 mos as Private & Sergt
where allowed - making the maximum of two years

restoration 5389
Virginia
Sally Goodall
widow of John Goodall
who died on the 1st April 1829
of Green Co. in the State of Virginia
who was a Priv. & Ensign in the --- commanded
by Va ----of the ----commanded
by ---- in the Revolution 
line for

Inscribed on the Roll of Richmond
at the rate of 126 Dollars 66 2/3 Cents
per annum, to commence on the 4th day of
March, 1861

Certificate of Pension issued the 16th day of May 1867 and Sent to 
E.W. Pritchell 
Madison

to the 4th of
annual allowance ending

Revolutionary 
Act July 4, 1830
Section the

J. N Smith
Vol. 1 Page 84
Sent
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298652 Act Mar 3/55
Recd Mar 12/59

Sarah Goodall
widow of 
John Goodall Jr.
Ensign
Sergt.

[illegible] 87,006 [illegible] March 16/59

Capt.
Col. Rev. War
Special
Ent
Dis Ad. 160 ac's Mar 15/59
M
Dodge

Jno K. Martin Present

Vol. G. page 112.
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6322

Sarah Goodall
widow of John
Va
A copy of evidence in
Mrs Goodalls case together 
with her declaration 
made in due form.
x February 17th 1844.

15th Feb 44
EHP
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At a Court held for the County of Greene in the
State of Virginia on the 10th day of February
in the year 1844 the following certificates
from persons of known respectability were 
received by the Court.

Declaration of Emanuel Runkel of said
County a person of known respectability taken under oath in open Court.

I Emanuel Runkel of Green County do upon oath depose and say I was acquainted with John Goodall jr (the revolutionary soldier) for many years, and that I have always lived a near neighbor to him - that he "died on the 1st day of April in the year 1829 leaving a widow, called Sally or Sarah Goodall to whom he was married on the 25th day of January 1775, that he also left by her only two children, Mary C. Goodall who is dead leaving no heirs.  The heir Peggy Wallar formerly Peggy Goodall still lives and resides in the County of Greene Va.  As witness my hand this 15" of February 1844.
"Emanuel Runkel"

Affidavit of Zachariah Taylor of Greene County given before me Joel Jarrell a justice of the peace for said County on this 29th of January eighteen hundred and forty-four, and received in open Court at the same time as above

I Zachariah Taylor of said County do
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hereby certify that in January seventeen hundred and seventy six myself John Goodall jr and several others enlisted in the continental army of the Virginia line for the term of three years. The call for men was made I think by Captain Joseph Spencer and John Goodall and myself enlisted in his company- Garland Burnley was his first and William White his second  lieutenants - we all got ready and 
marched from Orange C.H. Virginia  to Fredericksburg where we were stationed
twelve months - we were then ordered North and had not gone far before orders were received for us to repair to meet the British at Gwinns [sic: Gwynn's] island 
on the Chesepeake [sic] Bay to which place we went passing through Caroline,
King and Queen Counties on our way, at that place we remained canonading [sic]
until the British were cleared out - this was in July seventeen hundred and seventy nine - we were then marched into the Carolinas and arrived at General Gates' defeat in seventeen  hundred and eighty - after defeat we repaired to Hillsborough in North
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3.
Carolina where all hands were discharged John Goodall served as soldier this whole tour and he was a brave man, never axhibiting [sic] any fear during the three years I served with him.  I think our company was the seventh in number.
            
Zachariah  his X mark Taylor
                  
Witness
C Payne

This day personally appeared before me a justice of the peace for said County, Zachariah Taylor of said County, a man of veracity and respectability and made oath thereto in due form of law. 
Jan'y 29" 1844    Joel Jarrell

Affidavit of Susan Taylor wife of the above affiant, taken at same time and place.
I, Susan Taylor, do hereby certify that I have often heard my husband speak of his being in the war with John Goodall at different times ever since our marriage which was nearly sixty years ago. He always spoke of Mr. Goodall as being a brave man in battle.
Susan  her X mark Taylor 
This day appeared before me the above named Susan Taylor a woman of great
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"respectability and made oaths to the above in due form of Law.
"Jany. 29" 1844
"Joel Jarrell." 


State of Virginia County of Greene } SS.
I Robert Pritchett, Clerk of the court of Green County, holden at Greene Court house, in and for said County; do hereby certify that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited to said Court by the testimony of Emanuel Runkel and Zachariah Taylor which is hereto annexed, that John Goodall Jr. was a Revolutionary Soldier in the Continental Army of the Virginia line, that he was a resident of the County of Greene in the state of Virginia, that he died on the 1st day of April 1829. leaving a Widow Sally or Sarah Goodall and only two children, one of which died since without heirs.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my Seal of Office and Subscribed my name this 17th day of February in the Year 1844.
Ro Pritchett Clk
Greene County Court
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State of Virginia
County of Greene to wit:
On this day personally appeared before this subscriber Sally or Sarah Goodall a resident of said County in the State aforesaid aged ninety years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the prevision made by the act of Congress passed July 4" 1836: That she is the widow of John Goodall jr who was a soldier in the continental army and served as such for the period of three years from the time of his enlistment which was in January 1776 till the rallying of the forces belonging to General Gates' army at Hillsborough in North Carolina, after his defeat at Camden She further declared she was married to the said John Goodall jr on this 25" day of January 1775. that her husband the aforesaid John Goodall jr died on the 1st day of April eighteen hundred and twenty-nine: and that she has remained a widow ever since that period, as will more fully appear by references to the proof hereto annexed.

Sally her  X  mark  Goodall

Sworn to and subscribed before me James Beazley J.P.
30" Jany 1844.
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"Know all men by these presents - that "I Sally or Sarah Goodall of this said "County of Greene in the State aforesaid do "hereby Constitute and appoint Coleman "Payne my true and lawful attorney "for me and in my name to receive from "this agent of the United States for paying "pensions in Washington City - D.C. any "money or monies that I may be entitled "to by reason of the services of my deceased "husband John Goodall jr under act of "Congress of 1836 Section 3rd that may be "coming to me.
"Witness my hand this 3rd day of February "1844.  
        her
"Sally  X  Goodall"
        mark

Attest. H. Hove
L. T. Butt

State of Va: Greene Cty - S. S.
Be it known that on this day personally appeared before the subscriber a justice of the peace in and for said County Sally Goodall above named and acknowledged the foregoing power of atty to be her act and deed - In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand the day and year last above written.

James Beazley J.P.
Attest:
H. Hove
L. T. Butt

State of Va: Greene County S.  S.
BE it known that on this 17" day of February 1844 personally ap-
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peared before the subscriber a justice of the peace for said County Coleman Payne named in the foregoing power of attorney and made oath that the same was not given him by reason of any transfer or mortgage sale or otherwise of the pension he is therein authorized to receive  for her and in her name.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year just mentioned.
James Beazley J.P.
Colman Payne
atty-

At a Court held for the County of Greene on Thursday the 15" day of February 1844. 
The declaration of Mrs Sally or Sarah Goodall bearing date on the 30 day of January 1844, made under the provision of an act of Congress passed July the 4th 1836, Granting pensions to certain Widows, together with the Certificate of James Beazley, Gentleman, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Greene and state of Virginia was produced in open Court and upon examination of said declaration and certificate; the Court doth order it to be certified to the War Department at Washington City, that the said declaration and certificate, and other proceedings annexed, are approved of by the Court. In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my Seal office and Subscribed my name this 17th day of February in the Year 1844.
Ro Pritchett Clk
Greene County Court
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State of Virginia
County of Grand S.S
On this 13th day of November AD 1857 personally appeared before me Alfred D. Almond a Justice of the Peace within and for the County & State aforesaid Mrs.. Sally Goodall, resident of said County and State, who being duly Sworn according to Law Declares that she is the widow of John Goodall Jr. of the Revolutionary war, and that she made a "Declaration" for a "Revolutionary" Pension under Act of Congress of July 4 1836 which was Suspended": that in "addition" to the evidence already filed in her "Case" in the "Pension Office" at Washington City DC. She will Cause to be filed with this her "Declaration" "Two Certificates." One from George W. Munford "Secretary of the Commonwealth of Virginia and the other from "L. H. Parker" Register of the "Land Office" both under date Richmond Virginia June 19, 1957 which Go to Prove "John Goodall's Service in the "Revolutionary War: and that she believes that the said John Goodall refered [sic] to in the said "Certificates and John Goodall her deceased Husband to be one and the same person: "She further Declares that she was married to the said John Goodall Jr. on the 25th day of January 1775 and that her husband died on the 1st day of April AD 1829, which has already been shewn by the papers in the "Pension Office" at Washington DC: 

She makes this "Declaration for the Purpose of Obtaining the "Bounty Land" to which She may be "Entitled" under Act of Congress of 3rd March AD 1855 and also to get what "Pension" is due her under Act Congress of the 4th of July AD 1836. Witness my hand & seal this day and date above:
  
Sally her  X mark  Goodall     (Seal) 
     

Witnesses
Sarah E. Walker
R J Hill,
F C. Fitzhugh
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On this 13th day of November AD 1854 personally appeared before me Alfred D. Almond a Justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid William Eaton aged about 82 years a resident of said County who being duly sworn according to law: Declares that he served in the war of 1812 in Capt. Wm. Dulaney's Co. and received "Two Land Warrants of 80 Acres each: respectively under the Acts of Congress of the 28 September 1850 and 3rd March AD 1855 = That He knew John Goodall Jr. Well: That he now knows Sally Goodall widow of John Goodall Jr. deceased: That He knows they lived together as man and wife and were commonly reported so to be: = That their Marriage was never called in Question by any one: That they were persons of high respectibility: That I now knew Sally Goodall who lives in this County and Knew that she is the identical Sally Goodall with whom John Goodall Jr. lived, That she Now lives on the same tract of land that John Goodall Jr. lived on in his life time, where He died, and from my first knowledge of him: I have often Conversed with John Goodall Jr. in regard to his "Revolutionary Services, and have heard him say "That He was in said "War: And he has shewn me a "Scar when Conversing with him on the subject. He received in said War: And he was always regarded by all who knew him as having been a "Soldier in the "Revolutionary war from his statements and frequent conversations in relating incidents connected with the said War: Indeed it was never doubted for He was regarded as a very honest and truthful man: furthermore I knew Sally Goodall to be the person she represents herself to be: Given under my hand and Seal the day and date above written.  
 William his  X  mark Eaton    seal 
 
John F. Gordon
Michael Maezz
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On this 13th day of November AD 1854 personally appeared before me Alfred D. Almond. a Justice of the peace in and for the County and State Aforesaid William Melone aged 76 years to me well known a  resident of said County and State who being duly sworn according to law. "Declares That He was in the War of 1812 in Capt. Wm. Dulaney's Co. and received "Two Land Warrants, 40. and 120 Acres of Land under the Acts of Congress" of 28 September 1850 and 2 March 1855: That He was well acquainted with John Goodall Jr.  and lived some 2 or 3 miles from him: That He saw him frequently: that John Goodall & Sally Goodall his wife, lived together as Man and wife, and that their Marriage was never called in Question by any One: That they were persons of high respectibility. That I have often heard John Goodall Jr talk about his "Services in the "The Revolutionary war: He has told me in Conversation that he served in said war, and had received a wound in the same, which was never doubted, for He was regarded as an honest and truthful Man: I have heard him and old Billy David of this County (formerly a part of Orange) talk about each of their hardships and Exploits in the "Revolutionary War: David never Questioned Goodall's service and if I had been the least inclined to doubt Goodalls Statements (which I was not,) David would have confirmed all that Goodall said: Goodall was regarded by old and Young as having been a "Revolutionary Soldier: I Never heard any One from my earliest recollection pretend to doubt it who knew and heard Goodall talk: Goodall and David were treated with great respect on account of this - having served in "The Revolution, and persons were always pleased to hear them talk and recount the Scenes of the "Old War: I know that Sall Goodall is ow the Widow (unmarried) of John Goodall Jr who was regarded
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as "The Revolutionary Soldier": She Now lives on the "Same land that John Goodall Jr. lived on from my earliest recollection, and He died on the same: I know that she is the person she represents herself to be: Given under my hand & Seal th day and Date aforesaid.

William Melone     Seal (circled)

The foregoing "Declaration" and "Affidavits" were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written, And I Certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons, that the "Claimant" is the person she represents Herself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim,

A. D. Almond J.P.

State of Virginia County of Greene S. S.
I Robert Pritchett Clerk of the county Court within and for the County and State Aforesaid certify: that A. D. Almond whose name appears to the above "Certificate" and before whom the  within "Declaration and Affidavits" were taken, is Now and Was at the time of taking and Signing the same a "Justice" of the peace in and for said County and State, duly Commissioned and Qualified and that "his Signature" thereto Is  [illegible]  In testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office at the [illegible] House this 18th day of November AD One thousand Eight hundred and fifty Seven,
Ro Pritchett
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Power of Atty.
Sarah Goodall widow of John
Va supended case
V. Ellis Atty

V. Ellis

EHP
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Know all men by these present that I Sarah Goodall a party interested in the claim herein mentioned, do hereby constitute and appoint Vespasian Ellis of Washington City, my true and lawful agent and attorney, to prosecute the claim of Sarah Goodall widow of John Goodall, for any amount of Revolutionary Pension, or increase of Pension, that may be due; and I hereby authorise [sic] my said agent and attorney to examine all papers and documents in relation to said claim on file in the Department at Washington City or elsewhere: to file additional evidence or assignments; and to receive the Certificate which may be issued for said claim, and to do all things that I might or could do were I personally present, hereby satisfying and confirming all that my said attorney and agent shall lawfully do in the premises.
Witness my and and seal this 15th day of April 1852.
Sarah Goodall her x mark seal
Signed and sealed in presence of }


State of Virginia County of Geene } ss:
On this 15th day of April AD 1852, before me, the subscriber personally appeared Sarah Goodall Widow of John Goodall decd. and acknowledged the foregoing Power of Attorney to be her act and deed for the purposes therein mentioned, and also made oath that She is a party directly interested in the claim above mentioned as claimant.
In testimony whereof, thereunto set my hand the day and year aforesaid.
Granville Kennedy JP.
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Goodall to Goodall } Copy Deed
No 2. Charles Goodall 20 april 1754 JKM
Charles Goodall to John Goodall trust
50 [illegible]
20 april 1754
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Know all men by these presents that I Charles Goodall of Caroline County for divers good causes and considerations me thereunto moving but more especially for the love I bear to my son John Goodall and his daughter Susana Goodall by Margaret his wife; I do by these presents give grant and make over one negro girl named Lucy to the above named Susana Goodall to her and her heirs of her body lawfully begotten and for want of such heirs lawfully begotten the above named negro girl desend to my grand son Charles Goodall son of John Goodall and Margaret his wife, to him and the heirs of his body lawfully begotten forever, and for want of such heirs it shall be lawful for his father, John Goodall to give the said negro girl and her increase to any child or children of her body lawfully begotten of his wife Margaret as he shall think proper to and for Witness hereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 20th day of April Anno. Dom. 1754 
Signed sealed and delivered     Cha. Goodall seal 
in presence of 
W. Bell
Samuel Tinge
Wm. X mark Manroe
    
At a court held for Orange County on Thursday the 25th day of April 1754. This Deed was acknowledged by Charles Goodall, party thereto and ordered to be recorded
Teste
Geo Taylor Ck Cor
a copy teste

Philip S. Fry Clk
Feb. 3 1859
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Declaration of 
Saul W. Carpenter
Aide of 
Me.m Sally Goodall
Widow
John Goodall [illegible]
Rev. Claim
February 18 1847.

(stamp) [illegible] OF THE [illegible]
21 1867 [illegible] ON OFFICE
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State of Virginia}
County of Greene}  SS.
Be it remembered that On this 13th day of February in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and sixty seven personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace in and for the County and State Aforesaid Samuel W. Carpenter and made oath in due form of Law, that he is the legally constituted administrator upon the estate of Mrs Sally Goodall and Widow of John Goodall Decd who was a Revolutionary Soldier: That the said Mrs. Sally Goodall was a Revolutionary Pensioner at the rate of $126.44 2/3 per annum, as evidenced by "Original Pension Certificate Now on file in the Papers in the Case, in The Department of the Interior (Pension Office) at Washington D.C. that She was the identical person represented in that Certificate for Pension, and that representing the Estate of the decedent he respectfully asks the Hon. Commissioner of Pensions that the "Arrears of Pension" due her may be paid him, and that to Corroborate the foregoing Statements reference may be had to the papers on file, bearing proper "Official Authority" from the County Court of Greene County and State aforesaid. All of Which is respectfully submitted.
x  Saml. W. Carpenter
Sworn and Subscribed before me,
Wm. T. Sims   J.P.
On the same day and year aforesaid personally appeared James Beazley and Henry M. Lamb residents of said County, persons whom I Certify to be respectable and entitled to credit and being by me duly sworn, say that they were present and saw the said Claimant Saml W. Carpenter Administrator of Mrs Sally Goodall, sign
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his name to the foregoing Declaration. They further swear that they have every reason to believe that he is the identical person he represents himself to be: that they were well acquainted with M.m Sally Goodall, who was the Widow of John Goodall Decd: that we know her to be the identical person who received from the Government of the United States a Pension for the Services of her said husband in the War of Revolution: that she died in the County of Greene and State of Virginia on the 18th day of December AD 1864: and that she remained a Widow during her life: that when she died she was about One hundred ( or more) years of age: and in her dotage, which necessarily prevented her from Sympathizing or in any wise participating in the late troubles of the County:
x James Beazley Sr
x Henry M Lamb
State of Va County of Greene, J. P.
I Wm. T. Sims
a Justice of the peace in and for said County and State Certify: that the above Certificate was signed and Sworn to before me: and that I from my personal knowledge of what has been stated above; declare that what has been stated is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. Given under my hand the day and date aforesaid.
Wm. T. Sims, J. P.
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County of Greene}
State of Virginia} I Wyatt S. Beazley Clerk of Greene County Court Certify that Wm. T. Sims whose genuine signature is subscribed to the foregoing certificate of the oath of James Beazley and Henry M Lamb, was at the time of making and signing the same, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified and to all whose official acts as such full faith and credit are and ought to be given, as well in Courts of Justice as thereout.
(Seal)
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the County Court of Greene county this 15th day of February 1863
Wyatt S. Beazley Clerk of the County Court of Greene County
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No. 1.
John Goodall Jr.
22 July 1783.
Hc. M

[illegible]
See this with the certificate of Col Munford, and Parker filed with Declaration of Mrs. Goodall. 13 Nov. 57
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LAND OFFICE MILITARY WARRANT NO. 1418

To the Principal Surveyor of the Land set apart for the Officers and Soldiers of the Commonwealth of Virginia

This shall be your WARRANT to survey and lay off, on one or more Surveys, for 
John Goodall

heirs or assigns, the quantity of Two Hundred

Acres of Land, due unto the said John Goodall

in consideration of his services for three years as Sergeant in Continental Line agreeably to a Certificate from the Governor and Council received into the Land Office.

Given under my hand and the Seal of the said Office, this 22nd day of July in the year one thousand seven hundred and 83.

John Harvie, Reg. L.H.
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(copy) See original in Genl. Land Office. Hom.
I do assign all my right and Title of the within to Saml. Bathop for value gained of him in witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 22.d July
Teste                      John Goodall Jr.   Seal (circled)
David Anderson    
I do assign over all my right of the within land to Wlm Kay for value received as witness my hand and seal this 24th day of July 1783
Saml Bathrop
Teste Wm Cock

(In pursuance of an advice of Council, I certify, that this Warrant has issued in conformity with Laws of Virginia in force prior to the cession by that State of her Western Lands to Congress; and I furthermore certify, that no other Warrant has issued from the Land Office of Virginia on account of the services of the within mentioned      and that no Grant has issued on this Warrant. Given under my hand, and the seal of the said office, this day of    18    crossed out)

Va. L. Office, Richmond, Feby 4th 1859
I certify that the foregoing is a copy (Office seal excepted) of Land Office Military Warrant, No. 1418, which issued from this office, on the day and year therein mentioned. 
S. H. Parker,
Reg. L. Office
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John Goodall's will

a Copy
No10.
John Goodall
5 March 1829
JKM

Witness
[illegible] Emanuel Rucker
Testified in case of Sally Goodall, the other witness Park Goodall, is the gentleman I testify that this discharge of Wm Davis was delivered to.
60 ch
5 March 1829
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I John Goodall of the County of Orange and state of Virginia ordain the following to be my last will and testament viz, 1st. I will and desire and leave unto my wife Sarah Goodall the whole of the tract of land on which I lived during her life time and after her death I desire it to be equally divided between my two children viz. Mary Cudding Goodall & Margaret McHenry Goodall
2nd I will all my negroes to my wife Sarah Goodall to do as she pleases during her life and after her death I desire them to be equally divided between my two children Mary Cudding Goodall and Margaret McHeny Goodall.
3rd. I leave unto my wife Sarah Goodall all my stock to do as she thinks proper with during her life and after her death to go to my two above mentioned children.
Signed and acknowledged within presence of 
Parks Goodall
Thomas Kearny
Emanuel Runkle   In the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty nine March the fifth
My hand and seal
John Goodall    seal (circled)

At a quarterly and held for the county of Orange, at the courthouse on Monday the twenty fifth of May 1829. This Last will and testament of John Goodall deceased was proved by the oaths of Park Goodall and Emanuel Runkle witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded. And on the motion of Sarah Goodall who made oath according to law and together with Cuddin Davis and Emanuel Runkle her securities entered into and acknowledged above in the penalty of two thousand four hundred dollars conditioned as the law directs - Certificate was granted her for obtaining letters of administration upon the estate of John Goodall deceased with his will annexed in due form.
Testo
Reynolds Chapman Clk
A Copy Testo
Philip S. Fry Clk
Feb. 3 1859
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REVOLUTIONARY WAR RECORDS SECTION. 3-525
W 5284   DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Washington, D. C.,    , 19  

In reply to your request of     , received    for a statement of the military history of John Goodall a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.

(written sideways in the margin) This is the best I could do with the service/ he was listed as ensign as well as Pvt.

(table with columnar headings)
Dates of Enlistment or Appointment.
Jan 1776

Length of Service.
discharged Camden

Rank
Pvt.
Ensign

Officers under whom service was rendered. Captain
Joseph Spencer
Ben Casey
evon after battle g.

Colonel
in the "Regt of 

State
Va.

Battles engaged in, Gwyn's Island, Brandywine, Monmouth, Camden
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Orange Co. Va.
Date of application for pension, Jan. 20 1844. Her claim was allowed.
Residence at date of application, Greene Co. Va.
Age at date of application, 90. She died Dec. 18, 1864 in Greene Co. Va.
Remarks: Sol. was the grandson of Charles Goodall and the Son of John Goodall. 
Sol. mar. June 25, 1775, Miss Sally or Sarah David. He died in Greene Co. Va. Apr. 1, 1829. They had several children, only names stated being Mary Cudding Goodall and Mrs. Margaret McKeny Wallar.
The above noted soldier is the only
Respectfully, 

Commissioner.
6-2856

(written sideways in margin) The Service as Sgt  of Cav. was not considered as his in adjudicating(?)
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The Honl Commissioner
Pensions
Washington City DC
Mr. John R. Martin
Is allowed all the privileges that appertain to his accruing to the within Po attorney
H. Pritchett
Feby 11. 59
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Sum all men by these presents that I Sally Goodall of the County of Greene and State of Virginia the widow of John Goodall deceased whose claim for Preston under the Act of Agness approved the 4th day of July AD 1836 I have assented before the Honl Commissioner of Pensions in the City of  Washington D.C. Do hereby continue and appoint Ett Pritchell of Greer County Virginia my true and lawful attorney, irrevocably for me, and in my name, and place and with power of substitution to examine all the Records, Letters, Affidavits and other Documents and Papers connected with the aforesaid claim now on file, as well as all Muster Roll and other. Record that may shew the "Military Services" of the said John Goodall deceased, and generally to do all lawful acts and things what soever, touching the premises, in order to prose cut the said (Clecian) to some (Rosuet)- and to receive the Certificate when issued hereby revoking all avers of Attorney heretofore given for a like purpose to my person, and confirming whatsoever my said attorney shall in my name legally do in the premises 
In testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand and affixed my seal this 11th day of February AD 1859 
Attest 
James S Walker 
J. C. Blakey 
F. C. Fitzhugh

Sally  her mark Goodall seal
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Acknowledged and Subscribed before me a justice of the peace for the County of Greene and State of Virginia, And I certify that Mrs. Sally Goodall is the identical person she represents herself to be. Given under my hand and seal this 11th day of February 1859
A. D. Almond J.P.     Seal (circled)
(flourish)

State of VA}
Greene Co}  
I do certify that A.D. Almond Esquire before whom the foregoing acknowledgement was made, was at the time, of its being made a Justice of the peace for said County, duly commissioned and Qualified. And that his signature thereto is Genuine.
Witness my hand and seal of my office at the courthouse this 11` day of February AD 1859.
Ro. Pritchett
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July 28, 1920.

Department of Interior,
Bureau of Pensions,
Revolutionary Department.

My dear Madam:

I wrote you June 3, asking you for all the information concerning a certain John Goodall of Va. I received a reply stating there was no record of a John as described by me. May I change my request and ask you for the records of any Johns there from Virginia. There was one John who married Sally Davis, a Sergeant John and one more John, all in the Revolution, and the name is on some pension rolls, only I am unable to untangle them.

Thanking you in advance for all your trouble, I am,

Very truly yours,

Geneviere R. Vosburgh

Mrs. G.R. Vosburgh
103 Lloyd Avenue,
Edgewood,
Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Marion Ill, July 18, 1920.

Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D.C.

Dear Sir:

Please give me the military history of John Goodall, who served three years in Col. Charles Dabney's Legion, discharged Aug. 1782. Also the record of Capt. John Goodall.

Yours truly,
Mrs. Mary A. Gray
208 E. College St.,
Marion Ill.
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Revy  WIDOW, &c.
File No. 5284
Sally Goodall
Wid.
John Goodall
Ensign Rev. War

Act: July 4..th 36
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[Arrangement of 1870.]

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1920 June 15. History to Mrs. Nannie G. Parks
Hon C. College Sr. (see letter in Wm AW Gray B. L. M. 1486 - 200) Aw
1920 Aug. 12, History to Mrs. Marg. A. Gray,
1920 Sept. 18 Hist. to Mrs. Y. R. Vosburgh.
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Goodall
to } Copy Deed
Goodall}

No. 4.
John Goodall to John Goodall Jr. 26th April, 1776.  
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John Goodall to John Goodall Jr.
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26 April 1776
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To all Christian people to whom this presents writing shall come, Know ye, that I John Goodall of Orange County send greetings. Know ye that I the said John Goodall for divers good causes & ^valuable considerations me hereunto moving, but more especially for the love and good will I have unto my son John Goodall Junior, have given and granted and by these presents do give (and crossed out) grant, bargain and confirm unto my son John Goodall Junr. of Orange County one hundred and eighty acres of land lying and being in Orange county on the east side of Swift run and bounded as followeth to wit; Beginning at a double dogwood and an oak saplin on the east side of Swift run thence north sixty four poles to a white (oak crossed out) and red oak saplins on a point against the mill, thence north twenty degrees east, one hundred and forty poles to two large pines in the old line corner of Charles Goodall, thence North fifty degrees west one hundred and forty one poles to a stake drove up by a bunch of chestnuts at the edge of the old field, thence south thirty four degrees west, one hundred & fifty two poles to two maples on the west side of Swift run in Edmund Shakleford line thence down the meander of run to the first station - together withall houses, outhouses, orchards, gardens fences, woods, underwoods, waters and watercourses thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining. To have and to hold the said lands & premises with all and singular the appurtenances to the said John Goodall Junr, his heirs and assigns forever. and he the said John Goodall for himself and his heirs the said lands and premises with their and every of their appurtenances to the said John Goodall Junr. his heirs and assigns shall and will warrant and forever defend by these presents against any person or person whatsoever having or lawfully claiming any right or title to the same or any part or parcel thereof In Witness whereof the said John Goodall hath hereunto set his hand and seal this twenty sixty day of April Anno. dom. 1777.

Signed Sealed and delivered }
in presence of }     John Goodall  Seal (circled)

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At a court continued and held for Orange County Friday the 26th day of April 1776. This Deed of Gift from John Goodall to John Goodall Junr. was acknowledged by the said John Goodall senr. and ordered to be recorded
Teste
James Taylor  Cole
Copy teste
Philip S. Fry Clk.
Feb. 3.  1859
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To all Christian People to whom this present writing shall come, I John Goodall of the County of Orange and Parish of Saint Thomas Send the greeting; know ye That I the said John Goodall for divers good Causes and valuable considerations me hereunto moving have given & granted and by these presents do give grant and confirm unto Charles Goodall my Eldest son and heir of the aforesaid County of Orange and Parish of Saint Thomas And more especially for the Love and good will I bear unto my Son Charles Goodall I do give grant and confirm unto him the said Charles Goodall his heirs Executors Administrators and Assigns three hundred and thirty Acres of Land lying and being in the said County of Orange on the North East side of Swift Run being part of the said Land the said John Goodall now liveth on and bounded as followeth (To Wit) beginning at two pines in the Old line near the Race ground and Running thence South Twenty Degrees West one hundred and forty poles to a white oak and Red oak Saplins on a point near the Mill thence South Sixty four poles to a double Dogwood & Oak Saplin on the bank of Swift Run thence down the Several Courses of the Said Run three hundred and six poles to a small hickory and Gum on the East Side of Swift Run thence Along Goodalls Line North Forty Degrees East one hundred and ninety Poles to a pine an Old Corner Thence Along the Old Line North Forty Degrees West three hundred & Eighty poles to the beginning. Together with all houses outhouses  Orchards Gardens Fences woods underwoods waters &^ watercourses thereunto belonging or in Any wise appertaining (To have and To hold) the said Land and premises with all and Singular their Appurtenancies whatsoever to the same belonging to The Said Charles Goodall his heirs executors
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And Assigns forever And he the said John Goodall for himself & do warrant the Said Lands unto the Said Charles Goodall his heirs Executors Adm.rs or Assigns from the Just Claim right or title of any person or persons whatsoever having or Lawfully Claiming Any Right or Title to the same or any part or parcel thereof and from all incumbrances whatsoever heretofore on the said premises of all which premises as I the Said John Goodall have put the said Charles Goodall in possession of by virtue of these presents (In witness) whereof I the said John Goodall have hereunto set my hand and Seal this Twenty Eighth day of March Anno Dom one Thousand Seven hundred and Seventy one
Sealed and Delivered}
in presence of }        John Goodall (S.S.)

At a Court held for Orange County on Thursday the 28th day of March 1771. This Indenture of Gift from John Goodall to Charles Goodall was acknowledged by the said John Goodall and Ordered to be Recorded
Test
George Taylor C.O.C.

A copy Teste
Philip T. Fry clk
Feb 3 1859
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Virginia Greene County to Wit
I Richard White aged ninety four years of age next birth day hereby certify under oath to (illegible crossed out) truth of the following facts: That I was well acquainted with John Goodall and know that he was stationed at the Barracks in Albemarle County for some considerable length of time, I am under the impressions it was some twelve or eighteen months for I was in the habit of going to the Barracks regularly almost every week and whenever I went there I saw Goodall there and frequently slept there with the officers, Goodall at that time was a Lieutenant under Capt. Casey. I carried all sorts of provisions to the Barracks for the purpose of sale. I recollect seeing him there agrins (?) many times. I cannot know often. The first time I remember of seeing him there was a short time after I had aided in conducting the prisoners from Saratoga under Capt. (Sethe crossed out) ^B. Johnson Burgoyne's prisoners I think. I am confident Goodall was at the Barracks some length of time for I recollect seeing him there at various times; upon one occasion I recollect well that he was engaged at Work upon some thing like a Red piced (?) for a Gate so that it would turn when the soldiers passed in and out. I Know Goodall well and cannot be mistaken or to my recollection of seeing him at the Barracks. & I am quite confidant it was some twelve or eighteen months that he was engaged at the Barracks from my recollection at this time. It was after Goodall had been in the South for I heard him mention
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to my Father at my father's home that he had been in the South and had received a wound in the back which he said was a very bad sign.  

Richd White

Virginia Greene county to Wit:
This day Richard White personally appeared before me in my County aforesaid and made oath in due form of Law to the truth of the foregoing affidavit and I do hereby certify that the said Richard White is personally known to me and is a man of the highest respectability, Given under my hand & seal this 23rd day of August 1848.
John B. white J.P   seal (circled)

The words B. John intestined before croornts (?)
John B. White J.P.

Virginia, Greene County to wit:
I Robert Pritchett clerk of the County Court for the County aforesaid, Cetrify that John R. White Gentleman is a Magistrate as above and that the foregoing Signature purporting to be his {illegible] In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the Seal of my Office and Subscribed my name this 14th day of July 1849 in the 74th Year of the Commonwealth
Ro. Pritchett clk
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Washington City
Febry. 28th 1859

Sir:
I enclose to you additional evidence in the case of Sally, widow of John Goodall Jr under act July 4th 1836.
You will be kind enough to notice the "Property Book," of Orange County," (Now filed) where you will find this important fact, that the name of John Goodall, Jr appears for the first time 1784, (underlined) why not in 1782? as do the names of his Father and Brothers, I answer that John Goodall, Jr the soldier at that time was out of the county in the Revolutionary War, can there be a doubt about this?
I take it for granted that you are not familiar with The Book, returned to the Auditors office, at Richmond, by the Commissioners of Revenue, in the several counties in the states. I will explain briefly. See paper marked so 12 filed with my letter of the 14th ind. Which was copied from the "Land Books," The one now filled is from the "Property Books, the name of a person having "Lands," in the County united appears on the Land Books whether he lived in the County or not. but owning Land, and living in the County his (underlined) name will appear on both the "Land" and "Property Book," as being taxed (?) with Real, and and Personal property. Again: The name of a person on the "Property Book" having no Lands (underlined) in the County. he is obliged to be a resident of the County, and taxed (?) only with Personal (underlined) Property. Thus you will perceive that a name of a person may be on the "land" or "Property Books," or on both, as the case may be, I will mark this paper "Property Book No. 15,"
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Certificate of Col Parker, "Marked No. 16," will show "from the record in that office, that but one John Goodall ever received a warrant, for Bounty Land, which was No. 1418.
I claim that the papers, "Marked No17," dated 19th June 1784, 21st September, 1784, 9th April, 1804. 27 December 1806, 6th April 1810. 28th June, 1810 and 7th May, 1822, were all signed by John Goodall, the soldier. These several signatures differ somewhat in Style, yet the papers in the case will shew, without doubt, that the soldier signed each and every one of them. I am ready to admit that the original warrant No 1418, in the General Land office, endorsed John Goodall, Jr dated 22nd July, 1783 as compared with his signature John Goodall, Jr to papers dated 29th June 1784, is not exactly the same. Yet the two papers when compared, you will find the Christian name "John," is so much the same that you cannot tell one from the other, and the "Goodall, Jr" in the warrant in question as compared with those signed at different times by him show very great simularity. (sic) I do not however rely on Teste of signatures.
The "Junior," attached to the name of John Goodall, the soldier is already explained. He never had a son by the name of "John," as I am credibly informed. His Brother James Goodall, who married Sally Harvey, on the 23rd of January, 1782, had a son by the name "John" thus when this boy grew up "John" the soldier signed his name with the "senior," attached to distinguish no doubt, between the two. Yet his is not so known in the "land" or "Property Books."
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You will find on the Property Books in 1812, "James Goodall," and "James Goodall, Jr" Father and son. The Father did in 1814 or 1815, my impression is that at that time John Goodall (who was a son of James) and his wife Lucy were living in Monroe County (underlined). A Deed is of record in Orange county dated 9th Nov. 1829. giving to show that John Goodall, and Lucy his wife were in Monroe county at that time," which you will recollect, was after the death of the Soldier John Goodall, as shown by the testimony as well as by his will.
The Several papers "Marked No 17." which are signed by the soldier, belong the county records of Orange, (underlined) and Green. (underlined) with the promise on my part that they be returned when necessary comparison has been made.
I have done all that I know of to produce record (underlined) evidence and it seems to me that from the Testimony when compared with the record (underlined) have not a shadow of doubt in my mind ^but that Sally Goodall has substantiated by the record, every material point. that can be asked or desired. You have in that case (Eight crossed out) "the testimony of eight (underlined) Pensioners, two of them, have been endorsed by this court, to be gentlemen, of character and standing, and you have no right to doubt the testimony of the others. you have others, not Pensioners, you have also the testimony of two other Gentlemen Known to your office as being in the war of 1812
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very old men, as indeed they all were, you have said very properly in your letter of the 10th February, 1845, "If it can be shown that John Goodall received Land from the State of Virginia it will be Sufficient," This has all been done, every record filled by Me, points to John Goodall the soldier, and corroborated the testimony already in the case.
I have not in this note pretended to give my views fully, Yet I am sincere in saying that I believe that Sally Goodall is the widow of the identical John Goodall Jr. who received warrant No. 1618, and if the case is well looked into, and the testimony of the several witnesses, be compared with the record (underlined) no other conclusion can be drawn.
I hope therefore the case will be taken up fairly tested and if found such an one as in the Judgement of the Hon. Com. of Pensions ought to be allowed, that he will accordingly place Mrs. Goodall on the list of Pensioners.
Your immediate attention will oblige,
Very Respectfully
Your obt. Srvt.
John K. Martin

Geo C. Whiting esq
Com of Pensions
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this is to Certify, That it appears from a List in this Office of such Officers and Soldiers of the Virginia State Line as settled their Accounts and received Certificates for the balance of their pull pay, according to An Act of Assembly, passed the November Session 1781, directing the Auditors of Public Accounts to settle and adjust the pay and accounts of the said Officers and Soldiers from the 1st January 1777 to 31st December 1781, (See Hening's Statutes at Large, Vol. 10, 0. 462.) that a settlement was made on the 26th day of Jany 1785 in the name of William Davis as Sol. Inf and evidence of the indebtedness of the State to him for (Pound sign) 56.14"2 delivered to Mr. Goodall but as the original settlements of copies thereof are not to be found in this Office,  the term of service embraced therein cannot be stated.
Given under my hand, at the Office of the Auditor of Public Accounts, Richmond, Virginia, this 29th day of January 1859-
{No Seal of Office}
J.M. Bennett
Auditor of Public Accounts.
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I do certify that Wm Davis served as a private soldier in the second state Regiment for three years both in this State and at the Northwards and was properly discharged after returning from the Northward at Fredericksburg in the Spring 1779 but cannot ascertain the day of the month and have given another before this which am in hopes have been accepted by the Honble. Board. Given under my hand this 4th day of July 1784. 
J. Hardyman 
Lt. 2.d G. R.

Capt Tebbs Compy
en.s & passed
from/ March 1777 to the 109 Feby 1780
Ab: Crump Coms:
20 Jany 86
A Copy Php: Clayton
I cousine the within discharge to Parker Bailey
22.d July 1784       Wm Davis.
A Copy
L.P. Southall
Del.d J. Goodall.

Executive Department
Richmond Jany: 29..th 1859
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of a paper on file in this Department
George W. Munford
Secy of the Comtr
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Clerks
Certificate
Orangeton Va.
Ma Marriage
Bonds
Prior
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1780
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Virginia, Orange County, to wit.

I Philip S. Fry, clerk of the county court of the County aforesaid, do hereby certify that there is no record of Marriages in my office prior to the year 1780, and consequently I can furnish no copy of Sally Goodall's marriage with her husband John Goodall Jr. the record of marriages exists only in my office from the year 1780 inclusive, down to the present time.
In testimony whereof I have hereto put my name and affixed the seal of the said court this seventeenth day of September 1844in the 69 year of the Commonwealth
P.S. Fry Clk
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Meadows
hohminy
No. 3
X

Apl 9. '45

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State of Virginia
Rockingham County to wit=
I James Meadows of said County certify under oath that I am in my ninetifourth - year, a revolutionary soldier and pensioner at this rate of $80 - per annum. That at the time of my enlistment in the army I was a resident of Orange County - now called Greene County - and lived not far from John Goodall deceased - We both entered the army about the same time. which I think was early in the year 1776. but not in the same company - The company I enlisted in at that time was commanded by one Captain Pence and we served three months - at Fort McIntosh in the Western point of this State - This tour of three months who in the militia shortly after our company reached the Fort - the company under Captain Joseph Spencer who was my acquaintance. also arrived and the militia as well as regulars remained there on duty - for three months John Goodall and at that time a soldier in Spencers Company and being acquainted were together every day almost -
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I remember also that my old acquaintance Garland Burnly who was likewise from Orange County was Lieutenant in Spencers company and acted as such during that tour. This fact is impressed on my mind because friends this close of the men Burnly was promoted from Lierutenant to Captain and I served some time under him as soldier at the Barracks in Albemarle County. I never saw John Goodall after our 3 months service untill the year 1778, he came home from the army. On our return from Fort McIntosh the regulars commanded by Spencer were ordered Southward, and the militia men came on home I in that number. If I mistake and the company in which Goodall their was one called the 7th Virginia REgiment and one William Nelson who had been Major of the militia for a while. was the Lieutenant Colonel of the company in which Goodall was. Our company was attached to that of the 7th Regiment. After this trip I served in the revolutionary war at various times amounting altogether to 3 years [illegible] under [illegible] in not being allo to prove the whole service.
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I now live within five miles of Mercer County, in formerly Orange County as is now called at this time I entered the service. John Goodall was wounded in his arm and was lame to his death. He was a brave soldier. I also remember to have seen old William Davis at Fort McIntosh and that he was under Cap. Taylor--of this honner [sic] I am not very positive. As I before said Mr. Goodall was in Spencer's Company serving the 3 months.
James Meadows

Rockingham County - towit:
This day personally appeared before me the above named James Meadow and made oath in due form of Law to the truth of this declaration stated: and I certify, that the applicant is personally known to me and is a man of good standing and of good respectability. As witness my hand and seal this 9th day of April 1845.
Jacob Miller {Seal}

I Henry J. Gambill Clerk of the County Court of Rockingham County Certify [covered: that Jacob M]iller is a Magistrate as above and that the foregoing [covered: signature purp]orting to be his is genuine.
In Testimony whereof I have affixed my seal of office and subscribed my name this 19th day of April 1845
H. G. Gambill Clerk of the Court Rockingham County
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Richard White's testimony
No. 2.

X

Mar 14th '45

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State of Virginia
Greene County to wit:
I Richard White of said County hereby certify under oath- that I am in my ninetieth year, a revolutionary soldier and pensioner and am a brother of Lieutenant William White who I well remember was in the regular army under Captain Spencer whose company was called into service in the early part of the year 1776. I knew Captain Spencer personally and he had two Lieutenants to his company and if I mistake not Garland Burnly was his first Lieutenant. In Captain Spencers company John Goodall enlisted as a soldier to my own knowledge, and when his company received orders to March I went with my brother who was Lieutenant,, down near Fredericksburg and John Goodall. Zacharaiah Taylor, and two Mr. Crawfords all my acquaintances were on in said company as soldiers. This fact is impressed on my mind from the circumstances that I went with the company in order to carry my brothers clothing & who was the Lieutenants and Goodall, Taylor and the Crawfords were my acquaintances and is made a deep impression on my mind at the time. After delivering my brother's baggage I came on Home and my brother's company went on to Gloucester C.H. and from there they went to the Cannonding at Grovers Glaide and then Iron the British Off.
Some time after the Cannonding at Grovers Glacede, I do not remember how long, the fever took the company commanded by Spencer and I went on from
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for my brother William White who was sick with that disease - on my way down we met Zachariah Taylor coming on home who was also labouring under the same disease and said on that account leave of absence was granted him - After Taylor recovered of the fever which was not long, he to my knowledge went to Spencers Company and took his place.
This company commanded by Spencer was raised for three years I think and after the expiration of that time, by the solicitation of Washington its officers enlisted again for the whole tour. My brother William White served as Lieutenant for three years in Spencers company, and after the war he lived Till his death in eight of my residences - we were frequently together and I have heard him speak of John Goodall as often as of any other men in the war. he often said that John Goodall served the full time of his enlistment and my brother thought he was a brave soldier. After the tour under my brother John joined the Cavalry and I saw him at the Barracks in Albemarle County He was generally regarded as a very brave man and I remember that he was away and fought the Indians before the revolutionary was. John had at his death several wounds received in battle. I say again that I knew Goodall did enlist in Spencers Company and as before said I went to the lower County with his company.
Richard White
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State of Virginia
Greene County - to wit.
In the year 1845 on this 14th day of March personally appeared before me the above named Richard White- and made oath to the truth of the foregoing affidavit - I do further certify that said White is a man of respectability - and the brother of William White - Lieutenant in the revolutionary war.
As witness my hand and seal this day and date above written.
John B. White     seal (circled)
Virginia Greene County} To Wit}
I Robert Pritchett clerk of the court of said County hereby certify that John B. White Gentleman is a Magistrate as above and that the forgoing signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand and affixed my seal of office this 17 day of April 1845. 
Ro Pritchett Clerk
Greene County Court
(flourish)
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State of Virginia
County of Albemarle to wit:
I Richard Snow of said County aged ninety three years and a revolutionary soldier and pensioner do hereby certify under oath that I was well acquainted with John Goodall the revolutionary soldier and do know that the said John was in the old war for upwards of two years for although I was not in his company yet we were from the same section of Country & had intercourse with each other every week during the time we were in service - After he came home from that trip he went and fought against the tories in the South - He served his two years under Captain Spencer. I served mine under Captain Daniels. I am positive of what I say because John and myself since the war have frequently conversed upon the incidents attending our hardships in the said service. We entered service I think in January 1776. Richard Snow
State of Virginia
County of Albemarle SS.
]I Samuel Davis a justice of the peace for said County do hereby certify that on this day
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personally appeared the above Richard Snow and made oath to the truth of the foregoing affidavit - and I do further certify that said Richard Snow is personally known to me and is a man of respectability and of good memory. He is also a revolutionary pensioner, he cannot  conveniently attend  the C. H. of this County in consequences of his health.
Given under my hand and seal this 13" day of January 1845.
Edmund Davis    Seal (circled)

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Virginia:
Albemarle County to wit:
I Ira Garrett clerk of the county Court of said county, do hereby certify that Edmund Davis whose signature is affixed to the foregoing certificate is an acting Justice of the peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified and that his said signature is genuine.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this 18.h day of January 1845.
Ira Garrett, C.C.
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State of Virginia
county of Albemarle to wit:
I John Hall do hereby certify that I frequently saw John Goodall whilst he was in the war I cannot specify the dates - but I saw him at the battle of Brandywine and afterward. I saw him at Grecuis island on the Bay in Virginia. I do not remember his Cap. I think however a Mr. Burnley was his Lieutenant I am 90 years of age and served two years in the war under Captain Isaac Davis. We were in the war between the years 1776& 1780
John Hall.

Albemarle County to wit:
I Edmund David magistrate as aforesaid hereby certify the above named John Hall made oath to the above affidavit  on this \day before me, and he is a person of respectability - but of advanced age. Given under my hand and seal this 15 th day of January 1845.
Edmund David    Seal (circled)

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Virginia:
Albemarle county to wit:
I, Ira Garrett clerk of the County Court of said County do hereby certify the Edmund David whose signature is affixed to the foregoing certificate is
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an acting Justice of the peace on and for said county, duly commissioned and qualified, and that his said signature is genuine 
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this 18.h day of January 1845.
Ira Garrett C.C.
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Richard Snow
Jany 13th '45

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State of Virginia
County of Greene to wit
I Mary Davis of the said county of Greene aged 89 years do hereby certify on oath- that I was well acquainted with John Goodall the revolutionary soldier. he died a near neighbor of mine leaving his widow Sally or Sarah Goodalls (Davis crossed out) who still lives, and remains his widow- I also was present at their marriage which took place in the town I live in and was about the last of January 1775. Sally Davis was a sister of mine and I presume for that reason I can remember the time. About twelve months after marriage John enlisted the war and I went to see Sister Sally every week till his return, he was gone about two years - I also remember they were married by old Parson Bingham.
Mary Davis

State of Virginia
County of Greene to wit=
This day Mary David personally appeared before me and made oath in due form of Law to the truth of the
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foregoing affidavit - I do further certify that she cannot from her age conveniently attend the Court House of this county- and she is further more a Lady of respectability - and her word will ever command full credit, wherever she is known
Given under my hand and Seals this 12" day of January 1845
James Beazley    seal (circled)

State of Virginia Greene County to Wit.
I Robert Pritchett Clerk of the Court of Greene county, Certify that James Beazley Gentleman is a Magistrate as above and that the foregoing Signature purporting to be his is genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my Seal of office and Subscribed my name this 18th day of January in the Year 1845.
Ro. Pritchett clk
Greene County Court
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I do asign [sic] all my right and title of this world in warrant to land Ben C Thorp for value received of  him in Witness whereof I have here unto Set my hand and Seat [sic] this 22d [illegible]
John Goodall  Jr. seal (circled)

Teste
David Anderson

John Goodall Jr. seal (circled)
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Mrs. Sally Goodall
Wid
John Goodall
Rev: Pen Claim.
E. H. Pritchett
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State of Virginia
At a court held for Greene County on the 18" of August 1866
On the motion of Samuel W. Carpenter, who made oath thereto, and together with James S. Walker, his security (who justified as to his sufficiency) entered into and acknowledged a Bond in the penalty of three hundred dollars conditioned according to law, certificate is granted the said Samuel W. Carpenter for obtaining letters of administration in the Estate of Mrs. Sally Goodall widow of john Goodall decd in due form.
A Copy
Teste Wyatt S. Beazley Clerk
of Greene County Court 

State of Virginia
At a Court held for Greene County on the 15th of August 1866
From satisfactory evidence this day produced in open court: the court doth certify to Hon.ble Commissioner of Pensions at Washington D C that Samuel W. Carpenter, who has this day taken onto letters of administration upon the Estate of the late Mrs. Sally Goodall widow of John Goodall, who was a Revolutionary Soldier; is now, and has been a loyal citizen of the United States government: And the Court
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doth further certify from Evidence and [illegible] and their personal knowledge of Mrs. Sally Goodall, the said circumstances by which she has been surrounded, her very  infirm condition and extremely old age; that she has been and was really incapable of taking an intelligent position in regard to the past affairs the Country: that she died on the 18th day of December A.D. 1864: leaving one only daughter who is now living in this County.
A Copy
Teste Wyatt S. Beazley Clerk
of Greene county Court
I Wyatt S. Beazley, clerk of Greene County Court, State of Virginia: Certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the two orders which spread upon the Minutes of said Court on the 15th of August 1866.
In Testimony, whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the County Court of Greene County this 16" day of August Anno Domini 1866.
Wyatt S. Beazley clerk 
of Greene county Court
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As the Legally Constituted Administrator of Mrs. Sally Goodall, Widow of John Goodall dc'd, who was a Revolutionary Pensioner I respectfully ask the Honl Commissioner of Pensions, Washington DC that her name may be "Restored to the Rolls" and that the Amount due, be paid me on Original Pension Certified Enclosed as her Administrator. And that all Communications on this subject; and all matters appertaining to the same, be addressed to Mr. E. H. Pritchett.
And Oblige Very Respectfully Sam.l W. Carpenter
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(Pension Rolls who that the Amount due on Original Certificate Enclosed be paid to me as her adminisrtator. To Honl Joseph H. Barrett crossed out)
Washington D.C.
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Taylors
testimony
No. a.
X

May 15 '45
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State of Virginia
Greene county to wit:
I Zachariah Taylor of said County do hereby again declare and certify under oath that I and John Goodall enlisted in the regular army commanded by Captain Spencer in the year 1776, and The circumstance has always had a deep impression on my mind, because my old acquaintances Burnley and White were his Lieutenants and we served together. I also well remember that in Spencers company there were two other of my acquaintances who enlisted with us. They were Oliver Crawford and Joshua Crawford both brothers, and while in the army were taken with the fever and died in the army - they could not stand to get home.

William white one of our Lieutenants under Spencer lived not far from me after the war closed. and we frequently conversed together upon the incidents of the 3 years service. I also knew Garland Burnly very well and I as distinctly remember our service under Captain Spencer as any went during the war it was my first tour in the War. Nor can I be at all mistaken of Mr. Dangerfield being our Colonel at one time during the 3 years service. I knew him too well for even a shadow of doubt to remain on my mind on that point. I remember the soldiers did not like him. as a Colonel owing to his cruelty to them - after times he would have them whiped (sic) for slight offences. Colonel Dangerfield however, did not
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remain Colonel long - he was superseded in command of us by a Mr. McClanahan of Augusta county, Virginia, who was a different man and he was much liked by the soldiers. John Goodall was with me all this time and after he left the regular army he joined the Cavalry, or Horse company. He was also an Ensign in the regular army towards the close of the war, and was in command of Gates' defeat in North Caroline acting as Ensign. for I was there and saw him myself. I cannot at this time however give the names of the officers under whom he served as Ensign - but I know that he was such and in Command with his company. This was in the year 1780.  
I am positive that Dangerfield and Nelson were our officers for a time, indeed nothing is more distinct on my mind. They may have joined the State Cavalry after our service of which I know nothing for I was not in the State service. John Goodall was my acquaintance before the war and I could as soon forget our toils in the army as to forget my right hand from my left. I could mention other circumstances, but hope what I have heretofore said will be sufficient for I speak of my own personal knowledge - and that only.
Zachariah Taylor
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At a Court held for the County of Greene on Thursday the 12" day of September 1844.
Present.
Alvin Finks, George S. Blakey, James Beazley, and Elijah K. David.
Gentlemen Justices

"On the motion of Sarah Goodall. The Court "doth Certify to the war Department at Washington "City that Zachariah Taylor of this County a Revolution"ary Soldier and pensioner, is personally Known to such "of this Court, as a Man of respectability, having through "life maintained an irreproachable character for honesty "and veracity. That any statement he might make "would command from this Court as much respect as "the testimony of any other man living. The Court "likewise make a similar order respecting Emmanuel "Runkle of said County another witness for Mr. Goodall."
A Copy, Test, Ro Pritchett CC.
Virginia Greene county To Wit:
I Robert Pritchett Clerk of the court of said County, hereby certify that the above Order, is a true Copy, from the records of the said Court, on file in my office.
In testimony whereof I hereto subscribe my name and affox my seal of office, this 17th day of April 1845.
Teste
Re Pritchett clk
Greene County Court.
(flourish)
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Virginia
Greene county  to wit:
On this 15" day of March 1845 personally appeared before me in the county aforesaid Zachariah Taylor a revolutionary pensioner and made oath to the truth of the foregoing affidavit.  And I do certify to the Department at Washington that said Taylor is personally known to me and is a man of respectability and of unquestionable veracity. As witness my hand and seal this day and date above written 
George S. Blakey  Seal (circled)

Virginia Greene County To Wit:
I Robert Pritchett Clerk of the Court of said County hereby certify that George S. Blakey Gentleman is a Magistrate as above, and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand and affixed my seal of office this 14" day of April 1845.
Ro Pritchett Clerk
Greene county Court
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I Edwin L. Hewitt 1st Clerk in the office of the Auditor of the Public Accounts and during the absence of that officer acting as auditor of Public accounts of Va hereby certify that I have caused the land books of the Commissioners of the revenue for the County of Orange for each of the years from 1782 to 1837 inclusive & the land books of the Commissioners of the revenue for the County of Greene for each of the years from 1838 to 1837 both inclusive to be carefully examined and that the following number of acres of Land were charged on Said books in the name of Goodall viz
(a table listing year, name, and ) acres     acres
1781  John Goodall 1292
"        John Goodall Jun   200
1783(?) John Goodall 1057
"    James Goodall  100
"    Wm. Goodall 135
"     John Goodall Jun 200
1788  John Goodall 1057
"    James Goodall 100
"    Wm. Goodall 135
"    John Goodall Jun 200
1789  Same entries as in 1788
1790 James Goodall 100
"    William Goodall 135
"    John Goodall Jun  200
"    John Goodall 1057
"       D 121
1791 James Goodall 100
"    Wm Goodall 135
"    John Goodall Jun 200
"     Park Goodall 160
"    John Goodall 897
"         D. 121
1792  James Goodall  1011
"    Wm Goodall    135
"           D. 210
"    John Goodall Jun 200
"    Park Goodall 160
"    John Goodall    575
"        C. 121
"    David Goodall  112
1793 James Goodall 100
"    Wm. Goodall 135
"        D  210
"    John Goodall 200
"        D 121
"    David Goodall 112
1794  John Goodall 210
""         D  232
"    James Goodall 100
"    Wm Goodall 345
"    David Goodall 112
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(table with columns for year, name, and) acres
1796 John Goodall (Est) 575
"        C. 121
"    Park Goodall  160
1795 Same entries as in 1794
1796  John Goodall  210
"        D. 232
"    James Goodall  100
"    Wm. Goodall 460
"    David Goodall 112
"    John Goodall (Est) 460
"        D   121
"    Park Goodall 160
1797 Same entries as in 1796
1798  John Goodall 210
"        D. 232
"    James Goodall 1000
"    Wm. Goodall 450
"    David Goodall  112
"    John Goodall's (Est) 324
"        D    121
"     Park Goodall 160
1799 Same entries in 1798
1800 John Goodall 210
"        D    232
"    James Goodall 100
"    Willilam Goodall 460
"     David Goodall  112
"    John Goodall (Est)  324
"    Park Goodall 160
1801  Entries same as in 1800
1802
John Goodall 210
"        D     232
"    James Goodall 100
"    William Goodall 460
"    David Goodall 112
"    Charles Goodall 324
"    Park Goodall 160
1803 &
1804} Entries same as for 1802
1805  John Goodall   210
"        D      132
"    James Goodall  100
"    William Goodall 460
"    David Goodall  112
"    Charles Goodall   324
"    Park Goodall 160
1807& '8  No Commissioner 's return
1809 i John Goodall 210
"         D     132
"        D      126
"    James Goodall  100
"        Ditto  74
"    David Goodall 112
"     Charles Goodall 324
"    Isaac Goodall 130
"        Ditto  124
1810 John Goodall 106
"        Ditto   132
"        Ditto 126
"    James Goodall    100
"        D.      74
"    David Goodall 112
"    Charles Goodall 324
"    Isaac Goodall 130
"        Ditto 124
1811  John Goodall 106
"    Charles Goodall 324
"        Ditto    199
"    David Goodall 112
"    James Goodall 76
           Ditto    74
          Ditto     43
      Isaac Goodall   1311
          Citto    124
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(table with columns for year, name, and) acres
1812   John Goodall   106
"       Charles Goodall    185
          Ditto      100
"    David Goodall    112
"    James Goodall    76
"        Ditto        74
"        Ditto    43
1813    John Goodall   106
"    Charles Goodall    287
"    David Goodall    112
"    James Goodall    76
"        Ditto      74
"        Ditto    43
"    John Goodall Dec.d    41
"        Ditto          "  72
"    Isaac Goodall   130
"        Ditto    124
1814  John Goodall    106
"    Charles Goodall    287
"        Ditto    100
"    David Goodall    12
"    James Goodall 76
"        Ditto    74
"        Ditto    43
"    John Goodall Dec.d  41
"        Ditto     72
"    Isaac Goodall    130
"        Ditto  124
1815  John Goodall   106
"    Charles Goodall   187
"        Ditto     100
"    David Goodall  112
"    James Goodall (Est.    76
"        Ditto    74
"        Ditto    43
1815  John Goodall, Estate,    41
"        Ditto    72
"    Isaac Goodall     124
"        Ditto    130
1816 Entries same as for 1815
1817  John Goodall   106
"    Charles Goodall   287
"        Ditto    100
"    James Goodall, Estate,   76
"        Ditto    74
"        Ditto    43
"    John Goodall, Estate,  41
" Isaac Goodall    124
"        Ditto    130
1818 Entries same as for 1817
1819  John Goodall    106
"    James Goodall, Estate,  76
"        Ditto     74
"        Ditto     43
"    John Goodall's, Estate,   41
"        Ditto     72
"    Isaac Goodall    124
"        Ditto     130
1820 Same entries as in 1819
1821    "        "         "   "    "
1822    "        "         "   "    "
1823     "       "         "   "    "
1824  John Goodall    106
"    James Goodall, Estate,  76
"        Ditto      74
"        Ditto    43
"    John Goodalls, (Estate)   41
"        Ditto       72
"    Isaac Goodall    124
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(table with columns for year, name and) acres year acres
1825  John Goodall  106
"    James Goodall (Estate)   76
"        Ditto    74
"        Ditto    43
"    John Goodalls Est.   41
"        Ditto   72
"     Isaac Goodall  124
"        Ditto     130
1826  Entries same as in 1825
1827      "         "      "   "     "
1828      "         "      "   "     "
1829       "         "      "   "    "
1830  John Goodall, Estate 106
"    James Goodall, (Estate)  76
"        Ditto     74
"        Ditto    43
"    John Goodall, Estate   41
"        Ditto      72
"    Isaac Goodall  124
"        Ditto    130
1831  Parks Goodall    76
"        Ditto     74
"        Ditto    43
"    John Goodall, Estate)  106
"        Ditto    41
"        Ditto    72
"    Isaac Goodall   124
"        Ditto    130
1832 Entries same as in 1831
1833  Parks Goodall   76
"        Ditto    74
"        Ditto    43
"    Isaac Goodall  124
"    John Goodall, Estate) 106
         Ditto    41
         Ditto    72
1834  Parks Goodall    76
"       Ditto    74
"        Ditto    43
"    Isaac Goodall    124
" Sally Goodall (life estate)  106
"        Ditto    41
"        Ditto    72
1835  Entries same as in 1834
1836       "         "      "   "    "
1837       "         "      "   "     "
1838  not on Orange Books 
Green County
1838  Parks Goodall   76
"        Ditto    74
"        Ditto    43
"    Isaac Goodall 124
"        Ditto    130
"    Sally Goodall, Life estate)  106
"        Ditto    41
"        Ditto    72
1839  Entries same as for 1838
1840  Parks Goodall    76
"        Ditto    74
"        Ditto    43
"   Mildred Goodall (Life Estate)   124
"        Ditto    130
"        Ditto    104
"    Sally Goodall (Life Estate)   106
"        Ditto    41
"        Ditto    72
"    Philander Goodall 60
1841  Entries same as in 1840
1842      "           "    "   "     "
1843  Parks Goodall    76
"        Ditto    74
"        Ditto    43
"    Mildred Goodall  124
"        Ditto   130
"        Ditto     42
"    Sally Goodall Life Estate    106
"        Ditto    41
"        Ditto    72
"    Philander Goodall    60
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(table with columns for) year, (name and) acres
1844  Parks Goodall 193
"    Mildred Goodall (Life Estate  124
"        Ditto    130
"        Ditto    43
"    Sally Goodall (Life Estate)   219
"    Philander Goodall   60
1845  Entries same as in 1844
1846      "         "      "   "     "
1847      "          "      "   "     "
1848      "          "     "    "     "
1849      "          "      "    "     "
1850  Parks Goodall    193
"    Mildred Goodall (Life Estate)  124
"        Ditto    130
"        Ditto     43
"    Sally Goodall (life Estate)  219
1851 Mildred Goodall (life estate)  124
"        Ditto    130
"         Ditto    43
"    Sally Goodall (Life Estate)  219
1852  Entries same as in 1851
1853       "         "     "   "     "
1854       "         "      "   "    " 
1855       "          "    "    "    "
1856       "         "     "     "    "
1857  Mildred Goodall (life estate)   356
"    Sally Goodall (life estate)  219
Given under my hand at the Auditor's office in the City of Richmond Va the 23th day of January 1859.
E. S. Hewitt
Olgam P. Sack

(written upside down in margin)
41
72
113
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(table with 2 columns)                                       1
Commissioner's ^Property Book, Orange County State of Virginia
1782 - John Goodall
"  - William Goodall
" - Richard Goodall
" - James Goodall
1783 - James Goodall
"  - John Goodall, Senr
"  - William Goodall
1784 - James Goodall 
"  -  John Goodall, Jun.r
"  -  John Goodall
"  -  William Goodall
1785 - John Goodall
"  -  Wm. Goodall
"  -  James Goodall
"  -  John Goodall, Jr.
1786 -  John Goodall 
"  -  James Goodall (Senr crossed out)
"  -  John Goodall, Jr.
1787  -  Wm. Goodall
"  -  James Goodall
"  - Rich.d Goodall
"  -  John Goodall
"  -  John Goodall Jr.
1788 - John Goodall, Snr.
"  -  Park Goodall
"  -  John Goodall 
1788 - James Goodall
1789 -  John Goodall, Snr.
"  -  James Goodall
"  -  John Goodall
1790  - John Goodall, Jr. 
"  -  Park Goodall
"  -  John Goodall
"  -  James Goodall
"  -  William Goodall
"  -  Jonathan Goodall
1791 - John Goodall, Snr.
"  -  Wm. Goodall
"  -  James Goodall
'  -  Park Goodall
'  -  John Goodall
1792. Wm. Goodall
"  -  Park Goodall
"  -  John Goodall Snr.
"  -  John Goodall
"  -  James Goodall
1793 - Wm. Goodall
"  -  Park Goodall
"  -  James Goodall 
"  -  John Goodall
"  -  Jonathan Goodall
"  -  David Goodall
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(table with 2 columns)
1794  -  Wm. Goodall
"    John Goodall
"  -  Jonathan Goodall
 "  -  David Goodall
"  -  Isaac Goodall
"  -  James Goodall  
"  -  Park Goodall
1795  -  John Goodall
"  -  James Goodall
"  -  David Goodall
"  -  Wm. Goodall
"  -  Jonathan Goodall 
"  -  Isaac Goodall
"  -  Park Goodall
1796  - John Goodall
"  -  Wm. Goodall
"  -  Isaac Goodall
"  -  Jonathan Goodall
"  - Park Goodall
"  -  David Goodall
"  -  James Goodall
1797  -  James Goodall
"  -  Jonathan Goodall
"  -  John Goodall 
"  -  David Goodall
"  -  Charles Goodall
"  -  Isaac Goodall 
1797 - Wm. Goodall
"  -  Park Goodall
1798  -  Jonathan Goodall
"  -  David Goodall 
"  -  William Goodall
"  -  John Goodall
"  -  Charles Goodall
"  -  James Goodall
1799  -  Charles Goodall
"  -  Isaac Goodall
"  -  John Goodall 
"  -  David Goodall
"  -  Park Goodall
"  -  William Goodall
"  -  Jonathan Goodall
"  -  James Goodall
1800  - Charles Goodall
"  -  Isaac Goodall
"  -  John Goodall
"  -  David Goodall
"  -  Park Goodall
"  -  William Goodall
"  -  James Goodall
1801  -  David Goodall
"  -  Charles Goodall
"  -  Isaac Goodall
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(table with 2 columns)
1801  -  John Goodall
"    David Goodall
"   Parks Goodall
"  William Goodall 
"  James Goodall
1802 - William Goodall
"  -  Charles Goodall
"  -  Isaac Goodall
"  -  John Goodall
"  -  David Goodall 
"  -  Parks Goodall
"  -  James Goodall
1803  -  William Goodall
"  -  Charles Goodall
"  -  Isaac Goodall
"  -  John Goodall
"  -  David Goodall
"  -  Parks Goodall 
"  -  James Goodall 
1804  -  William Goodall
 "  -  Charles Goodall
"  -  Isaac Goodall
"  -  John Goodall
"  -  David Goodall
"  -  Parks Goodall 
"  -  James Goodall
1805 - William Goodall
"  -  Charles Goodall
"  John Goodall 
"  -  David Goodall
"  -  Park Goodall
"  -  James Goodall
1806  -  William Goodall
"  Charles Goodall
"  John Goodall
"  David Goodall
"  Park Goodall  
"  James Goodall
1807 and 1808 _ No Books
1809  -  Charles Goodall
"  -  John Goodall
"  -  David Goodall
"  -  James Goodall
"  -  Isaac Goodall
1810  - Charles Goodall
"  -  John Goodall 
"  -  David Goodall 
"  -  James Goodall 
"  -  Isaac Goodall 
1811  -  Charles Goodall 
"  -  David Goodall
"  -  James Goodall
"  -  Isaac Goodall
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4 (table with 2 columns)
1811 - James Goodal, Jr.
"  -  John Goodall
1812  -  Charles Goodall 
"  -  David Goodall  
"  -  James Goodall
"  -  Isaac Goodall
"  -  James Goodall Jr.
"  -  John Goodall
1813  -  Charles Goodall
"  David Goodall
"  James Goodall
"  Isaac Goodall 
"  John Goodall
"  James Goodall Jr.
1814  -  Charles Goodall
"  -  David Goodall
"  -  James Goodall
"  -  Isaac Goodall
"  -  John Goodall
1815 - Charles Goodall
"  -  David Goodall 
 "  -  Isaac Goodall
" - John Goodall
1816  -  Charles Goodall
"  -  David Goodall
 "  -  Isaac Goodall
"  -  John Goodall
"  -  James Goodall, Jr.
1817  -  Charles Goodall 
"  -  Isaac Goodall
"  -  John Goodall
"  -  James Goodall, Jr.
"  -  Fountain Goodall
1818 - Missing
1819  -  Isaac Goodall
"  -  John Goodall
1820  -  Isaac Goodall
"  -  John Goodall
1821  -  Isaac Goodall
"  -  John Goodall
"  -  James Goodall
"  -  Widow Goodall
1822  -  Isaac Goodall
"  -  John Goodall
"  -  James Goodall
"  -  Sarah Goodall
"  -  Parks Goodall
1823  -  Isaac Goodall
"  -  John Goodall
"  -  James Goodall
"  -  Parks Goodall
"  -  Sarah Goodall
1824  -  Isaac Goodall
"  John Goodall 
"  Parks Goodall
'"  Sarah Goodall
1825 - Isaac Goodall
"  -  John Goodall
"  Parks Goodall 
"  Widow Goodall
"  James Goodall
1826  -  Isaac Goodall
"  -  John Goodall
"  -  Parks Goodall
"  -  Sarah Goodall
"  -  James Goodall
1827 - Isaac Goodall
"  -  John Goodall
"  Parks Goodall
"  Sarah Goodall
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5
Orange county, State of Virginia, Property Book

(table with 2 columns)
1828  -  Isaac Goodall
"  -  John Goodall
"  -  Parks Goodall
"  -  Sarah Goodall
1829  -  Fountain Goodall
"  -  Isaac Goodall
"  John Goodall
"  Parks Goodall
1830  - John Goodall
" i Parks Goodall
"  Isaac Goodall
1831 - Isaac Goodall
"  -  Parks Goodall
"  -  John Goodall
1832  Isaac Goodall
"  Parks Goodall
1833 - Isaac Goodall
"  Parks Goodall
"  Dumott Goodall
1834  Parks Goodall
"   Isaac Goodall
"  Sally Goodall
1835  -  Isaac Goodall
"  Sally Goodall
"  Parks Goodall
1836  Fountain Goodall
"  Isaac Goodall
"  Parks Goodall
"  Sally Goodall
1837  Isaac Goodall
"  Sally Goodall
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6  Commissioners Property Book for the County of Greene, State of Virginia
(table with 2 columns)
1838 - Isaac Goodall
"    Sally Goodall
1839  Isaac Goodall
"    Sally Goodall
1840  fountain Goodall
"   Sally Goodall
"  Richard Goodall
"  Isaac Goodall
1841  Fountain Goodall
"  Isaac Goodall
"  Sally Goodall
"  James Goodall
"  Richard Goodall
"  John D. Goodall
1842  Fountain Goodall
"  Isaac Goodall
"  Sally Goodall
"  James Goodall
"  Richard Goodall
"  John D. Goodall
1843 Fountain Goodall
"  James Goodall
"  Mildred Goodall
"  Sally Goodall
"  Richard Goodall 
1844 - James Goodall
"  Fountain Goodall
"  John Goodall
"  Mildred Goodall
"  John Goodall, Est
"  Richard Goodall
1845  James Goodall
"  John Goodall
"  Mildred Goodall
"  John Goodall's Est
1846  James Goodall
"  John Goodall
"  John Goodall's Est
1847  James Goodall
"  John Goodall
"  John Goodall Est
1848  John Goodall, Est
1849 John Goodall, Est
 1850 John Goodall, Est
1851 Sarah Goodall
1852 Sarah Goodall
1853 Sarah Goodall
1854 Sarah Goodall
1855 Sarah Goodall
1856 Sarah Goodall
1857 Sarah Goodall
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Property Book No 15.
J.K.M.
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Memorandum.
In the year, 1821, you will find "Widow Goodall," Next year, "Sarah Goodall" which continues to the year 1828, when she leaves the county or is dead, she is the widow of James (underlined) Goodall who died between the date of his will 29th Dec. 1816, and the time when the same was admitted to Probate 27 Feb'y. 1815. -

(Eb crossed out) John Goodall, the soldier died April 1829, (See copy of his will] You will find his name from the year, 1784, Known as "Junior" (underlined), to the year 1793, which was after the death of his Father John Goodall "Senior" [See copy of his will] The "Junior" being dropped in the soldier name. You will trace him regularly every year down to the year 1831. When he is dropped. He should have been dropped the year before as he died in 1829.}
In the year, 1834, you start with "Sally Goodall" who is the widow of the soldier trace her to the year 1843, when her name as "Sally" is not known again. In the year 1851 She appears again as "Sarah Goodall" and is known to the year 1857 - which is the last Book returned by the Commissioner. From the year 1844 to the year 1850 inclusive charged as "John Goodall Estate" is evidently intended as representing "Sally" or "Sarah Goodall" - who is the widow of the soldier in "John Goodall" and "John Goodall" from the year 1841 to the year 1847 inclusive is one of the youngsters, I don't know whose Son he is. 
When K. Martin attorney
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(this scan appears to show 2 letters, one on top of the other, with the right edge of the one underneath showing.  This letter underneath is shown on top on the following page, and will be transcribed there, pg. 91, not here)

Richmond July 21. 59
Dear John
Yours of 19th to hand - Your request in regard to wife shall be attended to - The other matter Billy Allen has been to work all day upon it, and will take him until tomorrow, 3 o'clock to finish Orange Co. As soon as I receive that portion of it, will forward to you. The day following he will go to work on Greene County - 
Yours Truly &c
Wm S. Maule
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(this scan shows the letter underneath the previous one, plus the left edge of the previous letter.  Only this second letter is transcribed here)
Dear Sir
I have only time to say, before the mail closes, that it was utterly impossible for me to finish the copying of the names, you desired Wm. Maule to get me to copy for you, to day, in as much as all the offices in the Basement of the Capital was closed. I will however make every effort to finish them to morrow for you. - Excuse the great haste in which I write, and believe me to be as ever your very 
Truly "Billy" A
Richmond
Feby 22 1859}
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Richmond, Feby 23 s
Dear Martin
I have just finished the work you desired, and can only regret that I was unable to complete it sooner. Trusting that it is satisfactory, I am
Yours Truly
Allen
(flourish)
To/
John K. Martin, Esq
Washington City
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Ogg}
to}                  Copy Decl.
Goodall}  
NO 8.
Ogg
to John Goodall
21st March 1807
HcM
75 cls
21 March 1807
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This Indenture made this 21st day of March in the year of our Lord 1807 between John Ogg and Sarah his wife of the County of Orange of the one part & John Goodall of the said County of the other part Witnesseth that the said John Ogg and Sarah his in consideration of Fifty Pounds of Lawful money of this commonwealth to him in hand paid by the Said John Goodall at or before the ensealing of these presents the receipt where of is hereby acknowledged have bargained & sold and by these presents do and each of them doth bargain and sell unto the said John Goodall his heirs & assigns a certain tract of parcell of land Situating & being in the County Orange and Bounded as follows. Beginning at a Spanish Oak & Dogwood in the North side of Swift run River corner to a Division between a 50 Acre lot willed to John Goodall to also corner a lot of James left to one of Sisters of Charles Goodall decd Thence with a line of S'd Division N40° 30" E 202 Pole to B a fallen down corner to S'd Division in Goodalls [?] patented line now a line of Rob Branhams thence with that line S 58° 30" W 140 Pole to C two pines in Said line corner to a Division between Charles Dun and Said Goodall thence with a line of that Division S 30° 30" W 140 Pole to D an ash and a red Oak Corner to Said Division in the North Side of the Said Swift Run River thence up the same, N 79° W 12 Poles thence run west 14 Pole thence
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N 71"0 W 18 Pole thence N.80"0 W 12 Pole thence N. 76 @ 16. Pole thence N. 85"0 W 36 Pole to the Beginning containing one hundred and Seventy iSix Acres together with all & singular the appertenances hereunto annexed and the reversion & Reversions remained & remainders Yearly & other rents Isices & profits there of and of everty part and parcell there of To hanve and hold the said tract of parcell of land with the tenements here detainents and all & Sungular other the premises. herein before imentioned or intended to be bargained and sold and everyt part & parcell thereof with every of their rights minuters and appertenances unto the Said John Goodall his heirs and asigns forever to and for the only proper use & to keep of him the said John Goodall hi heirs and asigns forever and the said John Ogg & Sarah his wife for themselves & their heirs the said tract or parcell of Land with an & singatur the premises & appertenances for before mentioned unto the said John Goodall his heirs & asigns for from the claim or claims of them the said John Ogg & Saray his wife or either of them they or either of their heirs Shall, will, and as warrant & forever Defend by these Presents In witness whereof the S"d John Ogg and Sarah his wife have hereunto set their hands and seal the day and year first above written
John Ogg  Seal (circled)
[illegible]
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Signed Sealed & Delivered
in memory of 
Benjamin Jennings
Wm. White
David Goodall
William Goodall
Robt o. Moore

At a Court house for Orange County at the court house in Monday the twenty Seventh day of April 1807 this Indenture was acknowledged by John Ogg a party thereto and ordered to be recorded
Teste

Reynolds Chapman clk
A Copy teste
Philip S. Fry clk
Feby 9th 1859
Page 97

{  Goodall
{to}         Copy Deed
{Beazley}

No 9.
John Goodall & wife
to Beasley
29th May, 1810,
HcM

160
frost 17
172
27 May 1810
Page 98

This Indenture made this 27th day of May in the year aforesaid, one thousand eight hundred and ten, between John Goodall and Sarah his wife of the County of Orange and state of Virginia of the one part, and James Beazley of the County and state aforesaid of the other part.
Witnesseth, that the said John Goodall & Sarah his wife for and in consideration of the sum of Five hundred Dollars current Money of Virginia to them in hand paid by the said James Beazley at and before the ensealing and delivery of these presents, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged by the said John John Goodall and Sarah his wife, hath granted, bargained, and sold, and by these presents doth grant, bargain, and sell unto the said James Beazley, a certain tract or parcel of Land, containing by estimation One hundred acres, be the same more or less, situate, lying and being in the aforesaid County, and, on the north side of Swift Run and bounded as followeth, to wit; Beginning at a hickory and white oak substitute to two gums on the north side of Swift Run corner to Mr. Davis, thence with said line N 35 E 197 pole to a pine and two white oaks on the S Side of a line in said line of Mrs. David, and a corner to Francis Kirtly, thence with said line N 58 W 96 pole to a black oak on a ridge corner in said Kirtley's line, and comes to Charles Dean, thence with said line S 726 W 178 pole to a sycamore and dogwood on the north side of said Swift Run, thence down the Meanders of said Run, thence S 80 E 16 pole, thence S41 E48 pole, thence S34 #14 pole to the beginning together with all houses, buildings, orchards, gardens, fences
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woods and underwoods, water and watercourses, and all the estate, right, title, and interest profit, claim, and demand whatever the said James Beazley in & to the premises aforesaid, and every part and parcel thereof. To Have and To Hold. the said land & premises aforesaid and it appurtenances unto the said James Beazley his heirs and asigns forever and to no &other use interest or purpose whatsoever, and that the said John Goodall and Sarah his wife do remand and forever defend the aforesaid land & premises unto the said James Beazley his heirs and asigns forever, free from the claim or claims of any person ^or persons, whatsoever. In Witness whereof the said John Goodall hath interchangeably fixed their hand and set their seals the day, month, and year first above written.
Signed, Sealed and  Delivered in the presence of us
John Goodall Seal (circled)
Sarah Goodall   Seal (circled)

John Adams
Sanford Beazley
Wm. H. Stanaid
Cadden Davis
Benjamin Jennings
Charles Goodall
Robert Beazley

The Commonwealth of Virginia to William H. Stanaid and Benjamin Jennings gentlemen greeting. Whereas John Goodall and Sarah Goodall his wife by their certain Indenture of Deed earing date the 22nd day of May eighteen hundred and ten, and bounded as in the said deed expressed, containing the estimation one hundred acres, more or less, and whereas the
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said Sarah cannot conveniently travel to our Court of Orange to make acknowledgement, of the said Conveyance Therefore we do give unto you, on any two or more of you, pardon to receive the acknowledgement Which the said Sarah shall be willing to make before you of the Conveyance aforesaid, contained erictic said Indenture which is hereto annexed. And we do therefore command you that you do personally go to the said Sarah, and receive her acknowledgement, of the said conveyance, and examine her privately and a part from the said John Goodall, her husband, whether whe doth the same freely and voluntarily without his persuasions or threats, and whether she be willing, that the same should be recorded in our said Court of Orange, and when you have received her acknowledgement, and examined as aforesaid that you distinctly and openly certify us thereof in our said court under your seals. Sending then there the said Indenture and this wit.  Witness
Reynolds Chapman, clerk, of our said court, this 20th day of Novr 1810 in the 34th year of the said Commonwealth.
Reynolds Chapman,
Orange County Sc
In obedience to the within commission to us directed. we have personally waited oneto within named Sarah wife of the within named John Goodall, & examined her privately and apart from the said John Goodall, her husband, and she the said Sarah hath acknowledged this Indenture hereto annexed to be her act, & deed, and declared that she did the same freely & voluntarily, without  the persuasion or threats of her said husband, & also
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relinquished her rights of demarencheland (?) & premises within mentioned, conveyed by the said deed, and is willing that the same with this her acknowledgement, should be recorded in our said county of Orange. We the subscribers having previously read the said deed and explained the pasport thereof to the said Sarah. Given under our hands & seals the 20th day of November 1810.
W. H. Stanard   Seal (circled)
Benjamin Jennings    Seal (circled)

th a monthly court held for Orange County at the Courthouse on Monday the 24th day of December 1810, This Indenture was proved by the oaths of Sanford Beazley, Charles Goodall, & Robert Beazley, witnesses thou to and together with the Commission for taking the acknowledgement and privy examination of Sarah Goodall the wife of John Goodall, and the certificate of the execution thereof, ordered to be recorded
"teste
Reynolds Chapman clk
A Copy teste
Philip S. Fry clk
Feby 9th 1859
Page 102

Goodall
to}  Copy Deed
Smoot te.

No 7 
John Goodall 
to
Smoot
24th May 1805

JKM

80ch
24 Jany 1805
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This Identure (sic) made this 9th day of April one Thousand eight hundred and four between John Goodall of the County of Orange and State of Virginia of the one part and Caleb Smoot Frederic Thompson and Sarah his wife and Joseph Ham Jr and Nancy his wife of the State aforesaid of the other part  Witnesseth that the Said John Goodall for and inconsideration of the Sum of two hundred pounds specid to him in hand paid before the Sealing and delivery of these presents the receipt whereof he doth hereby acknowledge hath given granted bargained and Sold aliened released and confirmed and by these presents doth give grant bargain and Sell alien release and confirm unto the Said Caleb Smoot Frederic Thompson and Sarah his wife and Joseph Ham Jr. and Nancy his wife and their heirs and assigns forever one certain tract or parcel of land containing one hundred acres Situated lying and being in the County of Orange and State of Virginia upon Swift Run and bounded as followeth.; Beginning at a parcel of pine Stumps in a field as corner in Samuel Shaffers line and is also  a corner to Jacob Runcle thence running South thirty five degrees. West one hundred and Seventy poles to one ash red bud Sycamore and white waulnut (sic) a corner of Said Runcle standing on the north East Side of Said Swift Run Thence running down the Several courses of Said Swift Run (Very) Thence South twenty three East forty four poles thence North eight Six East ten poles thence South fifty four poles East eight poles thence South twenty East eleven poles thence South five West eighteen pole thence South Sixty nine East eight pole to two Beeches one poplar
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one Maple a wild Cherry dogwood and sycamore on the side of Said Swift run in a Small Island Corner to John Goodall thence running with a line of Said Goodall north thrity three degrees East two hundred and eleven pole to two red Oakes a chestnut oak and a white in Robert Braham line a corner to Said John Goodall thence Running with Said Braham line north fifty Six degree West Seventy Six pole to the first mentioned [illegible] Beginning together with allways waters and water courses rents profits and advantages whatsoever. To have and to hold the aforesaid One  hundred acres of land and premises unto the Said Caleb Smoot Frederic Thompson and Sarah his wife Joseph Ham Jr. and Nancy his wife and their heirs and asigns forever to the only use and behoof of theirs the Said Caleb Smoot Frederic Thompson and Sarah his wife Joseph Ham Jr. and Nancy and their heirs and asigns forever and the Said John Goodall doth further covenant and agree to and with them that he is Seized of and indefeasible estate in fee Simple in the aforesaid lands and premises and from all Mortgages and all other incumbrances whatsoever and that he hath good Right full power and lawfull authority to sell and convey the same in ^ Manner and form as the Same is herein and hereby sold and conveyed to them the Said Caleb Smoot Frederic Thompson and Sarah his wife Joseph Ham Jr. and Nancy his wife and their heirs and asigns forever and the Said John Goodall doth hereby oblige himself and his heirs to warrant and forever defend ^their right and title of the aforesaid lands and premises.
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unto the Said Caleb Smoot Frederic Thompson and Sarah his wife Joseph Ham Jr. and Nancy his wife and their heirs and asigns forever against the claim or claims of all and any person or persons whatsoever. IN witness hereof the Said John Goodall hath hereunto Set his hand and affixed his Seal the day and year first above written
John Goodall    Seal (circled)
Signed Sealed and delivered"
in presence of 
Merry Macher
Silverton Blakey
Benjamin Jennings
Beverly Stubblefield
William H Stanard
Reacknowledge this 24th day of January 1805
in Presence of us
Robt Stringfellow Jr.
James Beazley Senr.
Bev Stubblefield
At a monthly court held for the County of Orange at the Courthouse on Monday the 25th twenty fifth of February i1805 this Indenture was proved by the oaths of Beverly Stubblefield a witness thereto and at another held for the Said County at the courthouse aforesaid on Monday the twenty eight of October 1816 the Said Indenture was further proved by the oaths of William H. Stanard and James Beazley Snr: also witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded 
teste
Reynolds Chapman clk
A copy teste 
Philip S. Fry clk
Feby 9th 1859


George Erginbright
Page 106

Eliz. Davis

X

Jany 12th '45

EHB
Page 107

Greene County-
State of Virginia to wit:

I Elizabeth Davis do hereby certify under oath that I was acquainted with John Goodall for many years before his death. he lived and married in my neighborhood before he entered the revolutionary war and after his action he lived a near neighbor of mine up to his death. I do further certify of my own knowledge that I saw the aforesaid John Goodall and his wife Sally married and remember they were joined in matrimony by old parson Brigham of Albemarle County adjoining - and I furthermore remember this outer limit the 25th day of January 1775 because (a crossed out) ^a few days before I myself had been married and a good many of mr wedding company went to see Sally married to Mr. Goodall, She being a relation. About twelve months after the marriage John Goodall entered the war and did not return home for several years afterward. 
Elizabeth Davis
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State of Virginia
County of Greene to wit:
I James Beazley a justice of the peace for said County do hereby certify that Elizabeth Davis aged between 80 & 90 years personally appeared before me and made oath to the foregoing certification and I do further certify that said Elizabeth is of sound mind and a person of great respectability - but can not conveniently attend the Court House of this County in Consequence of her advanced age.
Given under my hand and seal this 12th day of January 1845.
James Beazley  Seal (circled)

The affidavit of William Davis taken at same time and place as above. I William Davis of the County Greene in the State of Virginia do certify under oath I do know that John and his wife Sally were married on the 25th day of January 1775. because it was the Jany preceding that on which I entered the service which my papers at the Pension office will shew was in the year 1776. I do further say I can and usually do mils (?) my nurses (?) as may also be seen by reference to my papers on said file.
Wm. Davis
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State of Virginia
county of Greene to wit:
This day William Davis appeared before me and made oath- to the foregoing certificate - he is also a man of respectability- and cannot conveniently attend the Court House of the county on account of his age which is about 90 years.
Given under my hand and seal this 12" day of January 1845.
James Beazley  Seal (circled)
Testimony of William Davis respecting John Goodalls service.
I William ^Davis do certify that I served two years in the old war and almost daily saw John Goodall who was not in my company but I think was in a Mr. Spencers - in this I may be mistaken, but of his two years service I am positive.
Wm. Davis
State of Va
Greene County to wit:
I James Beazley do hereby certify the foregoing affidavit (his) of William Davis was sworn to before me on this day - I do further certify from his age he cannot conveniently attend the C.H. of this county and is a man of great respectability - Given under my hand and seal this 12" day Jany. 1845
James Beazley  Seal (circled)
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State of Virginia - Greene County to Wit.
I Robert Pritchett Clerk of the Court of Greene County. Certify that James Beazley Gentleman is a Magistrate as above and that the foregoing Signatures purporting to be his are genuine -
In testimony whereof I have I have hereunto affixed my Seal of Office and Subscribed my name this 18th day of January in the Year 1845.
Ro. Pritchett clk
Greene County Court
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Jas: Gentry's 
testimony
No. 4
X

Apl 10,'45

EHD
Page 112

State of Virginia
Greene county to wit:
I James Gentry a revolutionary soldier and pensioner do hereby certify under oath to the truth of the following facts. In the year 1777 in the month of January, I enlisted in the regular Continental army for three years under one Captain Eddins and the company commanded by him was joined by nine other companies. all of which was under the command of Colonel Harrison. At the time of my enlistment I was a resident of Heanner County below this, but directly after the war I settled in Albemarle County where I still continue to live, adjoining the County of Orange wherein John Goodall my acquaintance in arms, lived and died. I knew Mr. Goodall before I came to this County to live - I became acquainted with him in the army down near Williamsburg in the year 1777 - The regular soldiers were stationed there for some time and I also became acquainted with - Captain Spencer in whose company John Goodall was a soldier - The army then marched Northward and soon after we had a battle with the British at Monmouth in Pennsylvania I think. I was with John Goodall from 1777 till December 1778 when I think he left the army. After I came
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to the neighborhood where I now live I kept up a friendly acquaintance with Goodall and Spencer who both lived near me. Goodall and myself were both at Frenchtown - and many other places - during the war - One William White - I well remember was Lieutenant of the Goodall was in - I knew White also very well - he lived and died in the County of Orange now called Greene County. I and Goodall were together almost every day and we were two years in service as regulars - he was under Spencer all the time and I was under Captain Eddins. all which may be seen by reference to my papers in the pension office.  
Jas. Gentry

Mercer County
to wit:
On this 10" day of April 1845 personally appeared before me the above names James Gentry and made oath in due form of Law to the truth of the facts therein stated. And I do certify that said Gentry is personally known to one is a man also of respectability and high standing in society. As witness my hand and seal the day and date above.
James Simms J.P.  seal (circled)
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Virginia Green county To Wit:
I Robert Pritchett Clerk of the Court of said County hereby certify that James Simms Gentleman is a Magistrate as above, and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In Testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand and affixed my seal of Office. This 14th day of April 1845.
Ro Pritchett, Clerk
Clerk Green County Court
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(stamp) A.N.G.H. CH
[illegible] 8 [illegible
(postage stamp with Washington's profile marked through with an X/)

John K. Martin Esq
Care Capt. P. M. Henry
Washing City
D.C.

(written sideways on page) M 13

(written upside down on page)
No 13.
Philip S. Fry
Clerk of Court
dated 7th February 1859
From 1769 
to 1834
H.c.M.
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No 13.
Philip S. Fry
Clerk of court 
dated 7th February 1859
From 1749
to 1834
J.K. M.

(written sideways on page) No 13

(written upside down on page) John

(postmark) [illegible] ANGK CH aug 8 [illegible]
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Virginia, to wit:
I Philips Fry clerk of the county court of Orange County, in the State aforesaid, do certify, that the following listing of deeds recorded in the court of the said county, commencing in the year 1749, Book 11. (there being no deeds in the name of Goodall previous) and coming down to the year 1802. Book 34 - the name of Goodall being given in every instance, where found, between the dates aforesaid.
(table with 5 columns, columnar headings:)
N of Book/  Page/  Name of Grantor/  Name of Grantee/  Date of Deed
Book 11/  167/  James Lindsay/  John Goodall/  23 Augt 1749
"  12/  225/  Charles Goodall/  John Goodall, In trust,/ 20 Apl 1754
"  13/  7/ John Goodall/  Thomas Dooly/  24 May 1759
"  "/  9/  "     "    /   James Beazley/  "    "    "
"   "/  11/    "    "   /  John Roberts/     "    "    "
"    "/  13/    "     "   / Matthew Creel/   "   "   "
"   "/  15/  "    "   / Matthew Davis/  "   "   "
"  14/  49/  Moses Heams (Cooper)/  John Goodall/  24 Octs 1765
"  15/  296/  John Goodall/  Charles Goodall/  28 March 1771
"  "/  182/  William Bell/  John Goodall/  22 March 1770
"  "/  464/  John Goodall/  Ormand Shackleford/  26 March 1771
16/  8/  Moses Harris/  John Goodall/  27 Augt 1772
"  /  402/  John Goodall/  John Goodall jr. 180 acres/ 26 Apl 1776
"/  472/  Margaret Goodall/  Edmund Deem/  26 June 2777
"  29/  67/  John Goodall/  William Goodall 135 parcel/  22 Feby 1787
"  /  68/  "    "    /  James Goodall 100 acres/  "  "  "
"/  314/  "   "    /John Williams 744 a/  25 Apl 1789
  /  344/  "    "   / Matthew Davis 57 a/  23 July 1789
"  /  345/  "   "    / William Goodall  210 a /  22 Sept. 1788
"  /  513/  "    "    /  Park Goodall 160a /  25 Apl 1790
"  /  400/    "    "    /  Robert Culweel/  26 Apl. 1790
"  /  347/  Man & Sally Pickett/  John Goodall  121"/  6 Augt 1787
20/  65/  John Goodall/  David Goodall  112 " /  23 Apl. 1792
21/  236/  Jonathan Goodall/  Isaac Goodall  136 1/2 "/  3 Decr 1795
"  /  507/  John Goodalls execs/  John Beasley 121 "/  18 Jany 1800.
over
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(table continued from previous page)
Book 23/  410/  Charles Beazley/  David Goodall/  15 July 1805
24/  96/  John H. Gibbs/  Isaac Goodall/  26 July 1806
" /  97/  Parks Goodall/  William Goodall/  28 "  "
"  /  105/  Isaac Goodall/  "  "  / 25 Jany 1806
"  /  200/  John Goodall. /  Joseph Davis, Trust, / 27 Decr 1806
"  /  269/  Holland Goodridge/  Isaac Goodall. /  17 Sept. 1807
"  /  187/  John Ogg/  John Goodall 126 acres /  21 March 1807
"  /  3349/  William Goodall/  John Ship/  26 Jany 1808
"  /  199/  Francis Williams/  James Goodall/  30 Decr 1806
25/  73/  John Goodall/  James Beazley 100 acres/  27 May 1810
"/  89/  James Goodall/  John Ship/  28 Sept 1816

/  29/  John Goodall/  Smoot, Stam & others 100 acres/ 9 Apl 1804
"/  402/  Charles Goodall/  John Ship/  22 June 1818
28/  64/  Park Goodall/  John Estes/  3 Decr. 1807
"  /  221/  Charles Deer /  Charles Goodall/  13 Nov 110
29/  239/  Isaac Goodall/  Catlett Conway Jr./  22 Apl. 1822
"/  240/  Catlett Conway Jr./  Isaac Goodall/  "   "   "
30/  391/  Charles Beazley/  Charles Goodall/  1823
31/  508/  Francis Callerton/  Isaac Goodall, Trust, /  23 March 1829
"/  560/  "    "   /  "     "     "/  19 June 1829
33/  84/  John Goodall & others/  Park Goodall/  14 Nov 1829
"/  140/  John Goodall/  Peck Je, Trustee/  6 Decr 1825
"/  90/  James Goodall/  Valentino Pedoles (exchange)/   9 Nov 1829
"/  91/  Parks Goodall Jr/  James Goodall/  7 Nov 1829
34/  212/  John Goodall & others/  Park Goodall/  14 Nov 1829
" /  287/  Fountain Goodall/  John Goodall/}
"/  "/  John Goodall/  Park Goodall} same deed/  27Decr 1822  18 Octr 1832
"  /  103/  W. Ballard & others/  John Goodall/  6 March 1832

Teste Philip S. Fry, clk
Feb. 7 1859
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Notes. By John K Martin attorney. Book 33 & 34, on the opposite page will be seen the name of John (underlined) Goodall, who I take to be the son James Goodall whom will may be found in Orange county Book 5 page 40 dated 29 Decr /14 admitted to probate 27 Feby '15. leaves Sally Goodall his wife daughters, Polly, Elizabeth, Sally, Nelly - and his sons John (underlined) James, Park, Fountain - appoints his Brother Charles Goodall and his son James Goodall Executors.
(unknown symbol) James Goodall [who makes the above will and the Brother of John the soldier and] married Sally Harvey 23 January 1782, as shown by the Marriage Bond.
(unknown symbol)  When Goodall and Sally (underlined) his wife referred to in Book 33234 lives in Monroe County Va. or did when these deeds were made.
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Copy
Letter In the Case of 
'Mrs. Sarah Goodall
of 
July 2nd AD 1858
Page 121

Copy:
Pension Office July 2, 1858

Sir.
In reply to your letter of 1 it ulto (?), I have to state that the condition of the claim of Sarah Goodall, widow of John, for Pension under Act of July 4 1836, was reported to you by letters dated December 1857, and January 18. 1858, since which latter date no additional Evidence has been filed.
Very Respectfully the 
signed          John Robb
Actg commis

E H Pritchett Esqr
Stanardville
Va
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Stanardsville Va June 1st AD 1858
Honl. Geo C. Whiting,
Commissioner Pensions
Washington DC
My Dear Sir
Will you please let me hear from You in regard to the  Rev Case of Mrs. Sally Goodall Widow of John Goodall at your earliest convenience
And Greatly Oblige Yr Obt Servant
E. H. Pritchett
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Copy Letter In the Rev 
Case of Mrs. Sarah Goodall
4. July AD 1836
of
January 18, 1858.
Page 124

Copy
"Pension Office
January 18 - 1858

Sir.
In relation to the claim of Sarah Goodall for Pension under act of July 4 1836, I have to state that my letter of December 18 1847 was written under the supposition (underlined) that the Parol Evidence by John Goodall when h e applied for Land to the authorities of Virginia might show where he resided at that time, and other facts which would identify him as the (underlined) John Goodall who was the husband of the foresaid claimant. I did NOT refer to the Record Evidence upon which Land (underlined) was allowed, as that could not avail upon the Question of Identity: Is the (underlined Applicant still living?
Very respectfully
Your Obt Servant
signed (circled)       Geo C. Whiting
Commissioner

E H Pritchett
Stanardsville Va.
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Washington City
February 14th 1859.
Sir,
I have read carefully and find that, after the testimony is submitted, the position assumed by the Pension office with regard to the case of Sally, widow of John Goodall Jr under act 4th July 1836, is reduced to two points. Towit:
Whether John Goodall, Jr ever received Bounty Land for his Revolutionary Services from Virginia? And, if he did, was he the husband of Sally Goodall, who claims under him?
The first question, therefore, is settled by the evidence in the case; and the only one to be adjudicated is simply one of identity with the John Goodall Jr who received warrant No 1418. for 200 acres with his widow Sally Goodall, who still survives him: and it is only in that view, with the testimony in the case, that I intend to show, beyond a question or doubt, in my mind, that the John Goodall Jr who received the aforesaid warrant, is the husband of Sally Goodall, widow and ^ could not be anyone else by the Testimony in the cas considered with the record testimony I now give.
I not only will show who John Goodall, Jr. the soldier, was; but I will go back and show who his grandfather, Father, Brothers, and sisters were:
Who was his Grandfather? I answer, Charles Goodall of Caritine County, Virginia:
Who was his Father?  I answer John Goodall, of Orange County Virginia.
Who were his Brother's and Sister's?  I answer,
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Charles Goodall, James Goodall, William Goodall, Richard Goodall, Park Goodall, Jonathan Goodall, David Goodall, Isaac Goodall Charles Goodall (underlined), Peggy Thurman, Susanna Dear, Sarah Goodall, and probably others that I did not take ^time to enumerate, and the only family by that name, in Orange County, at the time,
Are these fact So? Let us test them by the records,, not heresay (underlined) testimony. I will not make out all of the children, (which you can see for yourself by the papers presented in the case.) "but simply make reference to so many of them as will test, in my judgement, who the soldier (underlined) was; and, to do this, have marked the papers, as follows:
No 1. Is a copy of the warrant No1418 to John Goodall, Jr. the soldier, (underlined) dated 22nd July, 1783. This is the very best evidence, and I accordingly start at this point, and desire that the original warrant (which may be found in the general Land office) May be listed with the copy.
No 2. Charles Goodall (Deed) dated 20th April, 1754, Third claim is the grandfather of the soldier
No 3. John Goodall (deed) to Charles Goodall, dated 28th March 1771, is Father and Brother of Soldier.
No 4. John Goodall, (Deed ) to John Goodall, Jr. dated 26 April, 1776, is the Father and soldier.
No 5. Charles Goodall (will) dated 7th May, 1776, is the Brother of the soldier, Read this paper with No 6: The same names usued (sic) in both papers,
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No 6. John Goodall, (will) dated 22nd February, 1790, is the father of the soldier. REad with NO 5.
No 7. John Goodall, (Deed) to Smoot, dated 24th January, 1805, is the soldier.
No8. John Ogg, (Deed) to John Goodall, dated 21st March 1810, is the soldier.
No 9. John Goodall & Sally, his wife (Deed) to Beasley, dated 27 May, 1810, is soldier and wife,
No 10. John Goodall (will) dated 5th March 1829, is the soldier and shows that he must have died before 5th May, 1829, when the same was admitted to probate, as you will find that the witnesses (underlined) have testified.
No 11. Wm. Davis, of the 2nd State Regt, who served from 1st March 1777, to the 10th February, 1780, is the Gentleman, I presume, who testified (underlined) in the case of Sally Goodall, widow; and his papers were, "Delivered to P Goodall," who I take to be Park (underlined) Goodall, as Brother of the soldier,
No 12. auditors certificate, dated 25th January, 1859, commencing with 1782, and going down to 1857. You will please to notice the following points: In the year 1781 (underlined), you will find Father (underlined) & Son (underlined), John Goodall and John Goodall, Jr. the last named was the soldier, which you will trace to 1792, John Goodall's will was admitted to probate 26th November 1792 [see papers No 6]
(unknown symbol) The next Year (1793)., John Goodall's Estate (underlined) is charged on commissioner Books, and in this year (1793) for the first (underlined) time,
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The "Junior," (underlined) which had heretofore been attached to John Goodall's name, (who was the son and soldier) is dropped, Follow said report to the year 1811 (underlined) where John Goodall is charged with 106 acres, which is charged to him till he dies, 1829 (underlined): after that charged to his Estate (underlined); and finally, to his widow, Sally Goodall, (underlined) who has the same tract, charged to her to this day. (underlined) Again, return to said Book to the year 1813, (underlined) and see tracts charged John Goodall deceased. 41 (underlined) and 72 (underlined) acres. These tracts I take to be an undivided portion of the Estate of old John Goodall, or divided and for the first time (1813) charged in this way, Tract those Tracts through, and you will find that these tracts also to Sally, widow of John Goodall, the soldier. 
No13: Certificate of Philip S. Fry, Clerk of Court, dated 7th February, 1859, which contains a list of all deeds passed from and to "Goodall" from the year 1749, to the year 1834, which was, after the death of the Soldier John Goodall.
I have in these several papers shown, beyond a doubt, the soldier (underlined), his Father, and his Grandfather; and I make the assertion that, if John Goodall the Soldier was living this day, he himself could not show his relationship to his Grandfather outside of the proof adduced, as I have done by the papers submitted.
It has been some 15 years since Mrs. Goodall commenced to place herself in a position to obtain that to which she is so justly entitled, and I will say that I do not remember to have examined any case of a widow, where the Pension has been allowed in which so abundant proof, as in this case, I hope and Trust, therefore, that the Hon Commissioner, will take up this case at once, and while I am in Washington, and have speedy, and sure favorable action, and oblige,
Very Respectfully
Yr. obt Svnt
John K. Martin

George C. Whiting, Esq
Com of Pensions,
Washington City
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withstandon (?)
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Washington City,
March 14th 1857.
Sir:
Enclosed I send you certain papers, 50 in number, as additional evidence in the case of Sally, widow of John Goodall, Jr., under act July 4th 1836.
These papers were received from Mrs. Goodall on the 9th Inst. at my request, through my friend Mr. E. H. Pritchett of Stanardsville. On sending them to me, Mr. Pritchett says, Keep them all safe, the old lady won't forgive me if I get any of them misplaced." When these papers have been examined, you will find that reference is made from 1783 to John Goodall, Jr. and Sally, his wife; - Some of them I regard as important to a more full understanding of the case.
On the next sheet of paper, you will find the papers numbered and dated.
You will please return them to me when you shall have finished with them, and by so doing oblige, 
Very Respectfully,
Your Ob't Servt
John K. Martin

George C. Whiting Esq.
Com. of Pensions
Washington City, D.C.
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No 1 John Goodall, dr. 26th August, 1783
3, John Goodall, 2d November 1804
5, John Goodall, Sr 5 March, 1806
9, John Goodall, Sr. 21st April, 1824
14, John Goodall, 20th April 1793
15, John Goodall, 9th Dec'r, 1805
21, John Goodall, Sr. 8th Nov'r, 1809.
29, John Goodall, 12st August, 1825.
30, John Goodall, Jr. No date,
31, John Goodall, Sr. 14th June 1820
32, John Goodall, ? 12th Sept., 1807.
33, John Goodall ? No date
35, John Goodall, 19th July, 1793.
41, John Goodall, 25th July, 1801.
47, John Goodall, Sr. 30th Jan'y, 1787.
49, John Goodall, 29th Dec'r, 1792
4. Sally Goodall, 1837.
8, John Goodall, 17th Jan'y, 1807.
(Emanuel Runkle)
19, John Goodall, Est 1832.
23, John Goodall, Est 1831.
25, John Goodall, 26th May 1810.
46, John Goodall, Est 1827.
48, John Goodall, Est 1825.
50, John Goodall, 1817.

[Sideways]
The papers marked from No. 4 to 50 inclusive have reference to payment of taxes, or receipt for taxes, on the land owned by John Goodall, Jr., the soldier, and now occupied by his widow. See copy of "Land Book" in connection with these receipts.

The papers marked from no 1 to 49 inclusive (except in No. 1) have the signatures of John Goodall, Jr., the soldier affixed.

X I wish for these papers particular attention
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No 2, John Goodall, Serv. 3 June, 1811
6, John Goodall 21 July, 1827.
7, John Goodall, 28th Mar., 1806.
10, John Goodall 23d Jan'y, 1797.
x 11 John Goodall 21st June, 1800.
x 12 John Goodall 6th Oct, 1825.
13, John Goodall 23d Aug., 1806.
x 16 John Goodall, Jr. 1792.
x 17 Sarah Goodall 2d Sept., 1842.
x 18, John Goodall 23d Jan'y, 1798.
x 20, John Goodall 30th Ap'l, 1805.
x 22, John Goodall 1794.
x 24, John Goodall July, 1806.
26, Sally Goodall 20th March 1836.
27, John Goodall, Jr. 31st Oct., 1792.
28, John Goodall 1804.
34, John Goodall, Jr. 11th June, 1811.
36, John Goodall 11th Jan'y, 1793.
37, Sally Goodall 10th March 1839.
38, John Goodall 16th June 1795.
39, Sarah Goodall 29th Aug. 1832.
40, Sally Goodall 29th Nov. 1833.
42, John Goodall 25th Sept. 1824
43, John Goodall 23d Jany 1798.
44 John Goodall 9th Sept. 1825
45. John Goodall 8th July 1795.

x I wish for these papers particular attention.
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NO 14

Charles Goodall
Second son,
unimportant.
H.C.M.
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John H. Martin esq

Orange Church
Jany 7 1859

Dear Sir
I send you the certificate denied in relation to the Goodall dec'd, after examining the records of my office by the aid given now by your memo your memo was correct in the main - the I found some letters inaccurate in dates - I have examined or to David Goodall appointment of grand of Charles but find nothing except that in 1797 he settles his out on guard - if it is important I will make a further examination to ascertain the time of his appointment.
For in relation to and now seal $5.70.
James JC
Philly's [illegible]
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Sir
Old John Goodall the Father of the soldier had two children by the name of Charles, see paper 3, deed from Father to Son and paper 5, when Charles the son dies in 1776 he being the oldest son.
Again see Auditor's Certificate paper 12, year 1800, when Goodall (Estate) is charged with 324 acc, and in the year 1802 for the first time Charles Goodall appears with the residence? of the old man in late 324 any
=
In Orange County in Book 3 paper 424 "At a court held for Orange County on Monday the 24th July 1797 the guardian account of Charles Goodall by David Goodall his grandson was returned and ordered to be rendered", account [illegible] from (dated 25 Oct 1794) 12 Dcb 1794 to 21 Nov 1795.
So that in 1802, I presume that Charles Goodall became of age, and under the will of his Father John Goodall, paper 6, took charge of his portion of the property under the will and was so charged on the commission Book.
John K. Martin
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[illegible]
Jan 21 1866
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Boynton Va
Madison CHo 22 July 1866
Hon Joe H. Barrett
Court of Pensions
Washington DC My Dr Sir.
Your letter of the 15th hist. Enclosing "Instructions L" in the Case of Mrs. Sally Goodall widow of John Goodall Rev Pensions has been received. 
Mrs. Goodall died (I think) before the "Passage of the Act of Congress of February AD 1862", Consequently it cannot apply to the case.
I am only claiming "Arrears of Pension" due on original Plea Certif for Annuity of $126.61/25. Please advise me what two [illegible] are necessary to be had, to obtain the "Arrears of Pension" by her legal representative.
Very Resply yr Obt Servant
E. W. Pritchett
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[Stamp]: PENSION OFFICE MAR 24 1860
[Handwriting]: 
Sally Goodall
Widow of JOhn
[illegible] 1836
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Lovingston Nelson County
March 21 AD1860
Honl. Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City DC

My Dr. Sir.
Please inform what has become of the cases of Wm Morris for 'Bounty Land' No 187. 157. James Morris, No 187. 149. and Granville Kennedy No 188, 23[illegible] also in regard to $ 'Amount allowed' Mrs Sarah Goodall wife of a fellow Rev soldier, whose claims were allowed in March 1854 of $3546.66/3. and an annuity of $136: (Act July 1836.) Mayo & Martin p 705 gives the Amount $240 a year.
The Pension off declaration = $126.00
Please account for it and greatly obliged
Yrs ver Truly & resply
E. H. Pritchett

There is the $3446 66 2/5 Go there=
When it is $240 annually acc Law H
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6822
Sarah Goodall
3d Sec. 4 Mar 36

Va
July 4. 1836
Sarah Goodall

A & J E Kendall
Prein
Oct 23d 44.
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Washington Oct 23d 1844
Hon J. L. Edwards
Sir,
Inclosed please find the papers [illegible] claim of Mrs Sally or Sarah [illegible]all widow of John Goodall [illegible] ion under the }Section of the act passed March 4th 1836.
Will you please let us have your decision in this case as soon as the duties of the office will permit and oblige
Very respectfully
Your Obt Svt
A. D. J. E. Kendall
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State of Virginia, County of Greener S.S.

In Administration of Mrs. Sally Goodall widow of John Goodall who was a Revolutionary Soldier respectfully represent to the Honl Commissioner of Pensions at Washington City DC, that Mrs Sally Goodall died on the ___ day of ____ AD 18__ and that he is her legally Constituted representative and as such asks that her name may be restored to the Roll of Revolutionary Pension Claimants and that the Amount due her on Arrears of Pension Certificate now on file in the Pension Office be paid him as representative aforesaid.

(In the former Declaration and statement of facts the Clerks Certificate was appended: Will it be necessary here to show he is Admin?

He . . . and  . . . . of said state and County Certify That we were well acquainted with Mrs. Sally Goodall Widow of John Goodall. We knew her as the Widow of John Goodall, that she never married after his death, she remained a widow till her death and that she is the identical Sally Goodall that drew an Annuity of Pension upon
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a Pension Certificate issued to her for the services of her said husband:
(Her death is Certified to in previous papers shall it be inclosed here?) Also her loyalty and death} Please append so that I may act strictly in accordance with the requirements of the Office.
Will the Honl Joseph H. Barrett be kind enough to append to these from what is required and return to me so that I can have attended to at once. The Land Warrant to Mrs. Goodall for 160 acres of land can be exhibited if necessary to establish the identity. I will be especially thankful to the Honl Commissioner to indicate to me how to prepare these papers, as I must Confess that I have so little knowledge about these matters that I fear I cannot do it. If so he will greatly oblige
Very Resply his Obt Servant
E. H. Pritchett
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Virginia Bible Society
BIBLE HOUSE, 1011 MAIN STREET,
OFFICERS.
Rev. G. Woodbridge, D. D., Pres.
Wm. Willis, Jr., Treasurer.
{Rev. M. W. Staples, Sec. & Gen'l Agent.}
Rev. M. D. Hoge, 1st V. Pres.
E. B. Bently, Con. Sec.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
Samuel M. Price, Rev. W. Brown, D. D., W. Willis, JR.
N E. District Agency,
Rev E. H. Pritchett,
H. 

Methodist Parsonages
"Liberty" Bedford Co Va
February 20 AD75.

Hon. R. Drinkard Esq
Genl Claim Agt PC
Washington DC.
My Dr Sir.
I have Observed your Advertisement frequently in "The Baltimore Episcopal Methodist", and have intended as often to enclose to you the paper which I now do; in regard to the Rev Pension of Mrs. Sally Goodall. You may have never known me as on the Roll of the Draft. My information is that she did not get all she was entitled to under
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the Act; admitting as they do that He was a private and Ensign; What right have they to base their calculations upon the fact of his having been a Private; When He Was Ensign? = Since the War Mrs. Goodall's name was restored to the Pension Roll; and the Amt due to time of her death Paid.
Look into this Matter and see if there is Anything in it, if so let me know:
Please Take Care of paper enclosed. and if of No Value; return to me.
You Understand of Course: I pay Nothing if Nothing is gotten; but if there is You shall share fee with me.
Yours Very Truly & o
E. H. Pritchett

[Sideways]
Rev. E. H. Pritchett
Liberty, Va
20. February 1873
he refers to an alleged error in the amount of Pension paid to the widow of John Goodall, a Revolutionary soldier.
____________
Rec'd 23, February 1873

See State at large Vol 5
127 0 act of July 4, 1834
__
State at large Vol. 4.
R. 830 - act of July
7.1832
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Payment to be made at Richmond, by M. D. Newman Esq
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of
Virginia

Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book 11 Vol. 1 Page 88 by
G. J. Getty, Clerk.
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En'd
Lett. R.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I certify that, in conforming with the 3d section of the law of the United States of the 4th July, 1839, Sally Goodall____ of ___________ widow of John Goodall who was a Private and Ensign in the Revolutionary war, is entitled to receive One hundred and twenty six - dollars and Seventy Six & two thirds cents per annum, during the time she may remain unmarried, commencing on the fourth day of March one thousand eight hundred and thirty one and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March and 4th of September.
Given at the Department of the Interior.
this sixteenth day of March one thousand eight hundred and fifty nine
J. Thompson
Secretary of the Interior.

Examined and Countersigned.} Geo. C. Whiting
Commissioner of Pensions.
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Copy
Letter of December 18. 34.
in Case of Mrs. Sarah Goodall
Rev claim Act of 4 July 31
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Copy
Pension Office
December 18 1834

Sir.
I have received and carefully examined the additional evidence transmitted by you in the Case of Sarah Goodall, in connection with the testimony previously filed.
The difficulty in this case is, That the Applicant's husband has not shown to have rendered the Certified service: It now appears that the John Goodall who was the soldier of Dabney's Regiment obtained land from the state of Virginia (?!) A transcript of the Evidence upon which the obtained said land will probably furnish the means (!) of as continuing Whether Claimants husband was this soldier. The claim is suspended for this proof.
Very Respectfully
Your Obt Servt.
Geo C. Whiting
Commissioner

E. H. Pritchett Esq
Stanaborough
Greene Co Va
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Stanardsville VA July 20th A.D. 1838.

Honl
Geo C. Whiting
Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington City DC
Dear Sir.
I 'Enclose you' Copies of the letters received by me from you in regard to the Rev Pension Claim of Mrs. Sarah Goodall widow of the late John Goodall. I am induced to do so, on Account of a letter recently received from the Department of date July 2d 1838 (to which you will please refer.) I infered that you were improped with a favorable opinion of the case (in your letter of January 18 1838) on account of the Interrogatories, to which I at once responded: and must confess that I was surprised when the letter of 2d July last was received. In your December letter you inform me that you had 'Carefully' Examined the Add. Evidence: Will you allow me if you please to call your attention to the 'letter or 'letters in the case at or about its inception. The Point there referred to here been raised and insisted upon by your Predecessors and I; by great labor and some Expense have shown 'that' "He did receive land from the state of Virginia."
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If the requirement in your December letter is still demanded, please inform me, what the nature of that evidence must be? Another kind of Evidence will be compiled?
Yours Very Reply & O
E. H. Pritchett
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Madison House May 1st AD 1867.

Hon Joseph H. Barrett
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington DC

My Dear Sir,
I am in receipt of your letter of the 15th net in relations to the Case of Mrs. Sally Goodall, Widow of John, Who was a Revolutionary Officer and Soldier, in which you ask me to furnish, "Name Company and Regiment of the Soldier upon whose services and death the claim is based". I at once addressed a letter to the Clerk of the County Court of Greene, and have received the following response: x x x "The Declaration of Mrs. Sarah Goodall hearing date on the 30th January 1844 made under the Provisions of an Act of Congress, passed July 4th 1836, granting Pensions to Certain Widows, together with the Certificate of James Beazley, Gettystown, Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Greene, and State of Virginia, was produced in Open Court, and upon examination of said DEclaration and Certificate, the Court doth order it to be Certified to the War Department at Washington City; that the said Declaration and Certificate and Other proceedings Annexed are approved of by the Court".
(Copy from Minister Nov 11 of 1844. signed. Wyatt E. Beazley)
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It is to be inferred that the Declaration gave the Name Company and Regiment of the soldier; and that these facts made up part of the Evidence upon Which the Claim Originally passed! Please have the necessary examination made, and report to me and then, if you organize it, these facts can be embraced in a supplementary Declaration of the Admin, Saml W. Carpenter Esq.) In drawing the Admin's Declaration I see not as Minister as I might have been, from the fact, that in the letters received from the Department it did not seem to me, that anything but the Main Plain facts in its lease seemed be required, such as return of "Original Certificate granted in 1859. Delute Identity R.
To Honl Commissioner Wia please Address me On this matter as early as possible as I have been engaged in preservation of the Claim Now More than 18 months.
I am Very Reply Yr Obt Srvant.
E. H. Pritchett
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Madison CH Va Augt 24 1866
Honl Joseph H. Barrett
Washington DC
My Dr Sir.
I Enclose to you This Morning the Papers in the Case of Mrs. Sally Goodall Rev Pensioner. I have endeavoured to Comply as nearly as I Could with the instructions contained in your first letter to me on this subject. Will you pardon me for asking, as early a response in this Case as you Can.
Very Respectfully Y Obt Servant
E. H. Pritchett
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Sally Goodall

Atty: Genl

[Stamp]:
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Aug 6 18[illegible]
PENSION OFFICE
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Madison CHo Va Apl 4th AD 66.
Honl Joseph H. Barrett
Commi of Pensions
Washington DC.
My Dr Sir.
Your letter of February 2nd in regard to the Rev Pension Claim of Mrs. Sally Goodall widow of John Rev Soldier is now before me, informing me that the Case had been submitted to the "Attorney General" for his Consideration and decision. Will you be kind enough, to inform me, what decision, if any, has been rendered in the Case.
Very Resply Yr Obt Servant
E. H. Pritchett
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Madison Co Ho Va Oct 18 66
Honl Joseph H. Barrett
Commiss of Pensions
Washington D.C.
My Dr Sir
I trust you will excuse my apparent Solitude in regard to the Papers forward you two months ago, in the Case of Mrs. Sally Goodall. I am only Anxious in regard to their reception.
Wil you be Kind enough to inform me whether they have Come to hand.
And Oblige Very Resply
Your Obt. Servant
E. H. Pritchett
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Return this with Soldier name company and Regiment.
Pension Office
Oct. 23"

Madison CHouse Oct 26th AD1866
Honl Joseph H. Barrett
Commission of Pensions. My Dr Sir.
The Papers sent you some Time ago (2 Mos) had Enclosed the "Original Pension Certificate of Mrs. Sally Goodall" Widow of John Goodall who was a Rev Soldier." I have no means of Ascertaining how "The Company or Regiment that" information; However, is in the "Pile of Papers" in the Case' in the "Pension Office", when the Claim was admitted by the Department and a Certificate of Pension issued to his Widow; as a Private and Ensign in the Rev War.
Very Truly and Resply yrs
E. H. Pritchet
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Sally Goodall
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Department of the Interior
Pension Office
April 11, 1866

Sir. In the matter of Mrs Sally Goodall, you were informed that as soon as an Application is made for the restoration of her name to the Pension roll, it w'ld be Considered. The decision to which you refer in your letter of the 4th incl is favorable in the Class of Claims, The Application should be made by an Administrator, upon her Estate, and his loyalty as well as that of Mrs Goodall should be shown by Credible Witnesses..
The Original Pension Certificate should be surrendered in Case it is lost, that fact must appear. The precise date of the death of Mrs Goodall should be shown, If she left Children, proof of that fact should be filed.
I am Yours Respectfully
Jos. H. Barrett
Commissioner

E. H. Pritchett esq
Madison CHo
Va

Honl. Joseph H. Barrett
Commner Pensions
Washington DC. My Dr Sir.
I have Copied a letter to me of date above to and ask that you will be Kind enough to forward me (if you Can) if you please [illegible] By which
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I may prepare the Case of Mrs. Goodall;

And Very Much yr Obt Servant
E. H. Pritchett
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Standardsville March 30 AD1858
Honl Geo C. Whiting
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City D.C.
My Dear Sir.
I should like to hear from you in regard to the Case of Mrs. Frances Beasley Wid of Val, War 1812 under Act 3rd March AD 1855 No 252. 534. and the Rev. Case of Mrs. Sarah Goodall wid of John under Act 4 July AD1836 and Act of 3rd March AD 1855
Your Obedient Servant Truly &c
E. H. Pritchett
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Restoration Richmond 538G
Brief in the Case of Sally Goodall widow of John Goodall a Revolutionary Soldier
Greene County and State of Virginia
The Act 4th July 1836
______________________________
CLAIM FOR NEW PENSION CERTIFICATE,
PROOF EXHIBITED,

The was a payment of $126.66 2/3 per annum paid to March 4 1861. Claim is now made by an Administrator duly appointed. Pensioner died Dec 18 1864. It is shown that she remained a widow and was loyal.

Restored May 13 1867 to a Pension at $126.66 2/3 per Annum commencing March 4 1861 & terminating Dec 18 1864. pyble to her administration

W. E. Frask
Examining Clerk.

Name and residence of Agent.
E. H. Pritchett
Madison CH
Va.
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House August 6th 66

Sir:

I beg your immediate attention to the enclosed letter of Mr. Pritchett, as cert is to the Revision Laws.

I am also, requested by a constituent of Greene County, Va: to ascertain from you whether a Pension has ever been accrued Mrs. Sally Goodall, widow of John Goodall. Separate answers to both will greatly oblige,
Y. Obt. Servt:
Shelton F. Leake

J L Edwards Esq
Virginia
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Stanardsville Va 2nd January ad '68
Honl. Geo C. Whiting
Comm Pensions
Washington City DC

My Dear Sir
Your letter of the 18 all in relation to the Rev Pension Case of Mrs Sally Goodall is received an in reply served say That you have already before you a "Transcript of the Evidence upon which John Goodall the Husband obtained said land from the State of Virginia in for" Certificate of Geo. W. Munford Secretary "of The Commonwealth filed with the" Declaration of the said Mrs Sally Goodall, to which your attention is respectfully called.

Very Resply Yr Obt Servant
E. H. Pritchett
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Sally Goodall
widow of John
Va
Act July 4th 1836
_________________
Brief
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Brief in the case of Sally Goodall, widow of John
Greene County and State of Virginia
act July 4th 1836
_____________________________
Claim, ("original")

Proof exhibited, (if original.)

Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Service under Capt John Spencer two years or more as private of Infantry proved by testimony of comrads who were pensioners. 7 months Ensign in Capt Benj. Casey's Company Cout Lieu. proved as above and confirmed by the records of Va.
Marriage Jany 25th, 1775. Proved by living witnesses present at the marriage
Death of John Goodall Apl 1st, 1829. proved by parol and records
(If for increase).
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Identity and widowhood, proved and confirmed by records
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closed(?)
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2nd Compter Office
22 July 59
Will the Chief Clerk of the Pension Office please to send word by the bean if a certificate has been issued in accordance with the within copy, and at his early convenience, send to this office, the returns of new pensioners for the first Quarter 1859
Very respectfully,
J. T. Adams
Clk
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Sarah Goodall,
Case

Of the court of Justices before whom This [illegible] of Major when Taylor ^& Genty
New [illegible]
C. Payne
Page 172

As the [illegible] continued to this hers has assumed already it is denied unexeted to make another upinte(?)

Note. Not having received any decisions on the papers forwarded to the Department in April Inst it was supposed the documents module not be received because of the certificates attested being in the hand writing of the Deputy Clerk of Greene Coy. Nr upon which supposition the enclosed certificates were obtained &^ are forwarded to be filed in  Mrs. Goodalls papers.
The decision of the Com.r on the evidence of Onesso(?) which, Taylor & Gentry & Meadows could to lasest. on yesterday
C. Payne agent
July 24" 1845
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Parker Bailey assigned of William Davis is entitled to the proportion of land allowed a private of the State line for three years service.
J Merriwether
Council Chamber
March 27, 1787}

No. 4363 Edm Randolph
A Warrant for 100 acres issued to Parker Bailey assigned of William Davis January 14 1788.

Richmond January 31st 1859. I certify that the foregoing is a Copy from the Records of the Virginia Land Office.

S. H. Parker
Reg L. Office
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Washington Jan 30th 1845

J L Edwards Esq
Commissioner of Pensions
Sir
Inclosed herewith please find some additional testimony of all of the exam of Mrs. Sally or Sarah Goodall, for a pension under the provision of the act of 1836, as to the date of her marriage with John Goodall and his services in the revolution. It is desired that this evidence be examined in connection with that before presented in the case and on file in your office, and that if in your judgement the claimant is entitled to a pension it may be granted as expeditiously as possible.
Very respectfully
Your Obt Svt
A. J. E. Kendall
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Stanardsville Va January 4th 1858
Honl Geo C. Whiting
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City D.C.
My Dear Sir,
In reply to your letter of the 18 incl in relation to Mrs. Sarah Goodall widow of John Goodall "whether She is" Now living? I can inform you That She is, and Near this Place,
Very Truly & Resptly Yrs
E. H. Pritchett
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Auditors Office
Dec.r 10 1844

Gentlemen

I have received yours of the 4th incl and seize the earliest moment for a brief reply.
The name of John Goodall is found twice on the army rolls of the state line, once as a soldier and once as a Sergeant of Calvary. His name does not appear on the "descriptive list" to which you refer - Which will by the way I do not consider an official document for which I can certify. There are three persons named Wm. Davis on the roll of the state line, and one named Zachariah Taylor.

Very respectfully
Yrs
Jas. E. Heath
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as served July 27 49
Sarah Goodall

[Sideways]:
J. L. Edwards Esq
Comm. of Pensions
Present
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J. L. Edwards Esq.
Com. of Pensions
Present
Page 179

Washington City D.C. July 19th 1849

Sir
Enclosed are the affidavits of Richard White and Zachariah Taylor, offered as additional evidence in the case of Sarah Goodall application for a pension, who is still living, and the widow of John Goodall who served in the Revolutionary War.
Yr. Obt. Servt.
John Thornberry

J. L. Edwards Esq.
Comm. of Pensions.
Present
Page 180

Leigh Harden Duke $120 per annum Louisa County paid When Jones 80 " " Madison Co
" Robert Mansfield 80 " " Orange "
I wonder if the above men not attached to CApt Garland Burnly Comp and discharged April 11th 1781 at Charlottesville, having been a Second to [what I believe was called] the Seventy Sixers.

pri James Middens $80 per annum Rockingham Co
Corpl James Gentry 108 " " Green Co
priv Wm Davis 80 " " Orange Co
" Richard White 80.66 " " Green Co
The last four testified in the case of Sally widow of John Goodall Jr.
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NH
Mon
Con
RI
NY
NJ
Pen
Del
Md
Va
NC
SC
Geo
Page 182

Washington City, D.C.
6 March 1873

Respectfully submitted to the Hon. Com. of Pensions with the request that he will have the account expressed to examined, to ascertain who these the Pension referred to was paid for a "Private" or an "Ensign", under the act of July 7 1832. See U.S. State at large, Col. 4, Rs. 530.

Very resptly
W. R. Drinkard

Priv
Page 183

Va L. Office, Richmond, Feb 21/59
Hon K. Martin Esq

D Sir:
Yours of the 17th Incl. was rec'd today & contents noted. Mr. Tallman in the report referred to and tenders his thanks to Mr. Letcher for the same.
See enclosed certificate.
Yours very respectfully,
S. H. Parker
Page 184

Va. L. Office, Richmond, Feb 21 1859
I certify that it does not appear from the Records in this Office, that any warrant ever issued for bounty Land, to any one named John Goodall, except Warrant No 1418, which issued on the 22nd day of July, 1783.
S. H. Parker
Reg. L. Office
Page 185

[Stamp]: 
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
FEB 21 186[illegible]
PENSION OFFICE
Page 186

Madison C Ho Virginia
February 18 AD 1867

Honl Joseph H. Barrett
Comm Pensions
Washington DC

My Dr. Sir
Please find Enclosed "Declaration" in the Rev Pen Case of Mrs. Sally Goodall Widow of John Goodall. Permit me to ask your earliest attention to this Case.
And Obliged Very Resply
Yr. Obt. Servant
E. H. Pritchett
Page 187

Mary Davis. Sister of Sally Goodall - married in the house I live in about 1 year after her marriage he went into service. one about 2 years. I went to see sister Sally once a week while he was gone.
Greene Co. (formerly Orange)

Richd. Snow, Albemarle Co, age 93, - John Goodall, with whom I was well acquainted, & myself served two years each - he under Capt Spencer & I under Capt. Harriss. After that trip he went and fought against the Toris in the South.
We have often talked the matter over since.
We entered service I think in 1776.
Pensioner at $58.33/100 - entered service in 77 in Militia but served (on and off) several years.

James Meadows - Rockingham Co Apl 9, 45 -
Resides in Orange Co. near John Goodall, when he & I both enlisted, I think early in 1776. I in militia & marched to Western part of state - soon after Capt Jos. Spencer's Company came, who were my acquaintances. 
John Goodall & I were together nearly every day being acquaintances - My old acquaintances Garland Burnley was Sr. He was afterwards a Capt & I served under him at Albemarle. Wm Adson was the Lt Col. I think it was 7th Regt.
Pensioned at $80 for the latter service in Col Taylor's regt.
Page 188

In Lach Taylor's ded for a pension made Aug 27, '32 in Orange Co. Va. - entered, in year 1776 - 7th Regt Col Dangerfield. Maj Nelson, Capt Jos Spencer & Lts. Wm White & Garld Princely - enlisted for 2 years.
Afterwards, in 1778 or '79 - was drafted in militia & served 6 mo's under Col Stubblefield & Capt Reuben Daniel. Marched then southwards to Hillboro Guilford CH.
Afterwards - believes in spring of 1780, served as substitute for one F. Jacket against Indians on head of Greenbriar in Va under Capt Cravens. - Served at siege of York & Capt Cornwallis in 1781.
Pensioned at $80.
This witness nowhere mentions the claimant and her marriage with the soldier to whose service he testifies.

Wm. Davis. Oct 15, 1844. Greene Co. Aged
Goodall and myself served together in Rev war about 3 yrs, and nearly all the time were in Spencer's Company - We enlisted in Janry 1776.
(Wm Davis served in the 2dState Regt from 1 Mar '77 to 10 Feb '80)
served in Tabb's Company, served from Orange Co. Mr. Goodall was this pay
Pensioned at $80 his officers on Contl. Estab. but he served on State line was Francis Taylor
Page 189

At a Monthly Court held for the County of Greene, at the Court House on Thursday the 12th day of September 1844.

"On the motion of Sarah Goodall, The Court doth Certify to the War Department at Washington City that Zachariah Taylor of this County, a Revolutionary Soldier and pensioner, is personally known to each of the Court as a Man of responsibility, having through life maintained an irreprehensible character for honesty and veracity.
That any statement he might make would command from this Court, as much respect as the Testimony of any other man living. The Court likewise make a similar order respecting Emanuel Runkel of said County, and the witness of Mrs. Goodall." In Testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my Seal of Office and Subscribed my hand.
This 16th day of October 1844
R. Pritchett Clk
Greene County Court
Page 190

Sally Goodall
widow of John
Va, - Greene Co
Married Jany 25, 1775
He died Apl 1st 1829.
Ensign under Capt Casey Va Line 7 months
Private Infry Cap. Spencer 17 "
Admitted
Ensn Private Va Line
at $126 66/100 2/3 per annum, from March 4th 1831 - 

Atty 
John K. Martin
Present
Page 191

Zachariah Taylor
Ev.
Goodall's Claim

Mar 2d 42

E.H.P.
Page 192

This deposition of Zachariah Taylor, formerly a revolutionary soldier, taken at his home in the County of Greene State of Va on the 2nd day of March 1842 to be read as evidence before the congress of the United States in the claim of Sarah Goodall the widow of John Goodall and formerly of the Revolutionary Army
This deponent being duly sworn deposeth & saith that about the year 1776 he was with John Goodall under Captain Spencer at Gwin's Island, that he thinks that said John Goodall was serving as a cadet or some such officer; That he was a very brave and spirited man, that the next time he saw John Goodall was several years afterwards at Hillsborough North Carolina at Gate's defeat at which time said Goodall won a sword and was serving as a lieutenant. That after this this deponent knows nothing personal of the services of said John Goodall. 
Zachariah Taylor
x his mark

The above deposition was this day taken sworn to acknowledge & the deponents [illegible] affixed by him in my presence a Justice of the peace for the county of Greene.
Oliver Fink, Just
Page 193

I certify that the deponent was personally known to me at the time the foregoing deposition was taken and that he was entitled to full confidence. The cause of giving this certificate is that the form in certificate given by my on the opposite side failed to certify as to his credibility. Given under my hand this 12th day of July 1849.

Oliver Finks, J.P.

State of Virginia, Greene County, to wit:
I Robert Pritchett Clerk of the County Court of the County aforesaid, Certify, that Oliver Finks Gentleman is a Magistrate as above and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of my Office, and Subscribed my name this 14th day of July 1849, in the 74th Year of the Commonwealth.
Ro Pritchett Clk
Page 194

[Sideways]:
E. H. Pritchett, Jan 18/58
Same July 2, 1858
Same July 24/58
Jno K. Martin Feb 19, 1859

[2nd Page]

No 11322
Sarah Goodall
Va
Sent to A J E. Kendall Decem 3 44
" " A Kendall December 9 44
" " Same Feby 10 '45
" " Same April 26, 45

Hist letter Hon S. F. Seuke no such letter Aug 11'46
" " Honbl W. S. Goggin in July 54
" " John Thornberry 15th Oct 1849
" " V. Ellis May 25 1853
E. H. Pritchett, Dec 18, 1857
act 4 July 1836
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298 652
Mrs. Sarah Goodall
Widow of 
John Goodall Jr

"Rev War 
"Act 4 July AD 1836
and
"Act 3rd March AD 1855
________________
Nov 13th '57

"&
(?) Bg
E. H. Pritchett
Stanardsville
Green County
Virginia
Page 196

3389
Virginia Richmond
Sally Goodall
widow of John Goodall
who died on the 1st April 1829
Greene Co in the State of Virginia
who was a Private to Ensign in the ________ commanded
Captain _______ of the ______ commanded by ______ in the Revolution,
line for Priate for 17 months, Ensign " 7 "
________________________________
Inscribed on the Roll of Richmond at the rate of 126 Dollars 66 2/3 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831. . .
________________________________
Certificate of Pension issued the 16th day of March 1859 and sent to John K. Martin
Arrears to the 4th of Present
Semi-annual allowance ending
________________________________
{Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the }
Recorded by G. J. Getty Clerk,
Book H Vol. 1 Page 88

[Sideways]:
E. H. Pritchett
Aprl 4/60
To. Feb. 21 1866,
To. April 17 "
To. May 24th "
To. Nov " 5 " "
Page 197

6322
Sally Goodall
Va
See letr to A. & J. E. Kendall,
December, 3, 1844. 
do. to A. Kendall, Dec. 19, 1844
Do. same April 26. 1845
do to Hon S. F. Leake Aug 11 1846
(Nothing to do with this case)

Act 4 July 1836
Page 198

Sally Goodall
widow of John
Va - Act July 4, 1836

Declared. Jany 30th, '44. Greene Co - ae 9 -
That John Goodall Jr. served from Jany 1776 until the battle of Camden (Aug 16th/80)
Married to him Jany 25th 1775.
He died Apl. 1st, 1829.

Zachariah Taylor - 1st - 3 several appts Mar 2d, 1842 Jany 29/44 and March 15th/45 . . Green Co. Va. Aged 72 in '32 March 1776 served with John Goodall under Capt Spencer at Gwin's Island thinks Goodall was serving as Cadet "or some such officer". Was a very brave and spirited man. the next time he saw John Goodall was several yrs afterwards at Hillsboro N. C. at Gates' defeat at which time Goodall won a sword and was serving as a lieutenant. That after this day he knows O personally of the services of sd John Goodall.
2nd - In Jany '78 said John Goodall Jr. served other enlisted in the Contl army VA line for 3 yrs call for men made I think by Capt Joseph Spencer - Garland Burnley 1st -- Wm White 2nd Lt. Marched from Orange C. H. to Fredericksburg
Page 199

2d - where we were stationed 23 os - then ordered North - hd not gone far before ordered to meet the British at Gwin's Island on Chesapeake Bay, where we went, passing thru. Caroline, King & Queen Co. where we remained Commissioning until the British were cleared out. This was in July 1779. We were then marched into the Carolines and arrived at Gl Gates' defeat in 1780.
After def were all marched to Hillsboro A.C. when  we were all discharged.
"John Goodall served as soldier the whole tour
"and he was a brave man, never exhibiting any
"fear during the three years I served with him."
I think our comp was the 7th in Va.
3d - 3d particulars - Col Dangerfield suspended by Col M Clanaham
John Goodall was with me all the time & after he left the regular army he joined the Calvary or Horse Compy
"He was also an Ensign in the regular army &
"toward the close of the war and was in command at
"Gates' defeat, for I was there and saw him myself."
in 1780 can't name his officer then.
I was not in State service. Dangerfield' & Nelson were our officers
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5th p

Richd. White. Green Co. age 89 - sworn 14th March 1845.
Brother of Lt. Wm White. To my knowledge John Goodall enlisted, & served in the same Compy. I know Capt Spencer & think Gld Burnley was one of his 2 Lieuts . . - I went with my Br. to now Fredericksburg & John Goodall, Zachariah Taylor & two Mr. Crawfords, all my acquaintances, were in same Compy as soldiers.
I think Spencer's Company was raised for 3 yrs.
After this "John" joined the calvary & I saw him at the Barracks in Albemarle Co. He was generally regarded as a very brave man. I remember he ran away and fought the Indians before the rev war.
John had, at his death, several wounds rec'd in battle.
Pensioner NO. Va '32 Capt. Ens. ^ Lt. $80.66
2d Affs. Aug 23d '48. Frequently saw John Goodall at Albemarle Barracks. He was then Lieut. under Capt Casey & served there I should think. 12 or 18 months.

James Gentry - In Jany 77 I enlisted in Capt Eddins Co under Col Harrison. Became acquainted with John Goodall
Page 201

down near Williamsburg in '77 and also with Capt Spencer in whose Co he was a soldier. Soon after we marched north & had a Bas--Brandywine. I was with him from 77 till December 1778 when I think he left the Army. Since the war we lived near neighbors until his death.
Pension &c corsal Arty $108. Va 32

John Goodall, Sarg. of Calvary rec'd Certif 20th Jany '83 of [pound sign]76.00.0 and 12th Feb '83 [pound sign]54 - state since = equal to 29 mo's Serg't of Calvary
John Goodall, Ensign Count'd since sec'd
[Pound sign]40.`8.8 + 20 +89.8 + 20)136.42(6.82 + 120 = 164 + 16- = 42 - 40 = 2
16 x 80  522 (26 
40
122
120
6 mos 26 days

Which indicates 7 mo’s service as Ensign
The same person – I am bound to calculate was not both a Sergeant in the State line and an Ensign in the Continental line, as the payments were for service prior to the close of the year 1781, and Taylor swears to seeing his John Goodall
Page 202

7th

in command, and acting as Lieutenant, wearing a sword at Gates' defeat (16 Aug '80) - and the witnesses swear to at least a two years service from January '76 (really 1777) on foot: - the depreciation pay of the sergeant amounts to = 29 months - showing 3 years service as does also his discharge. This service ended 2d August 1782 - and was of 3 yrs duration. The service as Ensign was prior to Dcm 31st '81 and Taylor's testimony fines it in 1780.
Consequently the Sergeant could not have been the man whom Taylor and Richard White saw serving as Lieut. and as the letter states, under Capt Casey (who was a Capt. of Infantry in the Contl. Line. Richard White swears that the John Goodall whom he saw serving under Casey as Leiut was the same who had served under Capt Spencer. and Mary Davis, claimant's sister, and Wm Davis, and others identify claimant's husband as the man who served in Spencer's Co.
Page 203

7 mos Ens $70.
17 Priv July $56.66
                   _______
                   $126.66

There is a want of resemblance, [?] of the Sergt and the claimant's husband.

Fact and date of marriage proved in enlisting to have been before service.

I hold that the service under Spencer was what was called the minute men service and was continuous. Or as nearly so as any at that date. See that kind of service was at the time called Continental tho' much of it was not so recognized by the Contl congress.

Specimens of handwriting of numerous private papers compared with signatures of John Goodall Junior, the Sargt of Cav. to assignment of land warrant in G. L. Office and found not to agree - and withdrawing a
Page 204

Sally Goodall
wid of John
Va. '36
Page 205

Stanardsville Va. 19 November AD 1859
Honl
Geo C. Whiting
Commissioner of "Pensions.
Washington City D.C.
My Dear Sir.
You find "Enclosed The" Application of Mrs. Sally Goodall for "Bounty Land under the Act of Congress of the 3rd of March AD 1833. Also the "Evidence" demaned in her "Rev: :Suspended" Case under Act of Congress of 4 July AD 1836: May I ask that the Honl Commissioner will "Examine "These" cases, and Report (underlined to me as early as he can, By so doing greatly
Oblige
Your Obt Servant Very Truly to
E. H. Pritchett
Page 206

Serjant John Goodall of the first Troop of State Cavalry having serv’d three years in said Calvary the term for which he inlisted is hereby discharg’d the service. Given under my hand at Hamptom this 2d day of August 1782.
Chas. Dabney Col: S.L.
Auditor’s Office June 24, 1783
The original of the above cert. logged in this office
B Stark
_____________
Executive Department
Richmond Va June 19th 1857
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of a paper filed in this department.
George W. Munford
Secretary of the Court
Page 207

8 V. 006
160 acres
Page 208

I Elizabeth Davis certify I know John Goodall Jr the revolutionary soldier for many years before his death – which was on the 1st day of April 1829, leaving his widow Sally or Sarah Goodall to whom he was married on the 25th day of January 1775, and who resides near me at this time and still remains his widow. Her maiden name was Sally, or Sarah Davis and I know of my own knowledge she and John were married for I was present and saw the ceremony performed afterward they lived together near me until his death and had several children. The County was then called “Orange” and [?] this County Greene was taken from it. I always understood from several old soldiers now dead that Mr. Goodall served about 3 years is the old man.
Elizabeth Davis
X her mark

State of Virginia
Greene County – towit:
This day personally appeared before the witnesses a Justice of the Peace for said County – Elizabeth Davis aged ninety years a person of great reputation and made oath on this Evangelized of Almighty God that the statement contained in the above affidavit is true and correct. And I do further certify that owing to her advanced age she caused convincing attent this Court of this County. Given under my hand and seal this 13th day of October 1844.
James Beazley (seal)

I William Davis of said County of Greene a revolutionary soldier certify I know John Goodall Jr the revolutionary soldier for many years before his death – that he was a new neighbor of mine, and died leaving his widow Sally or Sarah Goodall to whom he was married on the 25th day of Jany 1775. She still
Page 209

Lives near me and remains his widow. She was married to said John Goodall Jr of my own knowledge and they ever after lived together as man and wife and had a family of children. The County was then called Orange, now subsequently Greene, was taken from it. Mrs. Goodall died a near neighbor of mine. Goodall and myself served together in the revolution, near about 3 years, and nearly all that time was in a Mr. Spencer’s Company. He enlisted in January 1776.
William Davis
X his mark
(1776)
State of Virginia
Greene County – towit:
This day appeared before me William Davis a revolutionary soldier and made oath on the Evangelies of Almight God that the statements contained in the above affidavit are his and much continued in the above affidavit are true and correct. I do further certify said William Davis is a man of anguntimed  veracity and high sturdity, and correct from age convincingly attended the Court House. Given under my hand and seal this 13th day of October 1844
James Beazley (seal)

State of Virginia – Greene County SS.
I Robert Pritchett Clerk of the Court of Greene County Certify that James Beazley Gentleman is a Magistrate as above, and that the foregoing Signatures purporting to be his are Genuine. In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my seal of office and Subscribed my name this 16th day of October in the Year 1844
R. Pritchett Clk
Greene County Court.
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[Department] of the Interior
Pension Office.
Page 211

Honl. Joseph H. Barrett
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington DC

My Dr. Sir.
In regard to the "Oath" referred to in your letter to me before my recognition as 'Agent' in the prosecution of "Pensions", I submitted you a Copy of the Memorandum words and headed in by the Officer who Administered the Oath at Petersburg Va.

Copy

No . . . . 
"HO Quarters Provost Marshall Office."
Petersburg V.A. June 20th 1865

I do hereby Certify that on the 10th day of June 1865 in Petersburg Va the Oath subscribed by the President of the United States in this Proclamation of December 8th 1863 was duly taken and subscribed and made Matter of record by EH Pritchett of Greene County?!!
P. H. Reenem
Lt. 10th N.Y. Ant. Assc. Prov Marshall

Very Respectfully Yours
EH Pritchett
Page 212

And Certifs
Sarah Goodall
Widow of John.
Pension claim
Act 4th July 1836
Ten hundred
Virginia Roll.
Additional proof.
V. Ellis Atty
Present

x

Jany 1853
EHP
Page 213

To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Sir,
I respectfully ask a record direction of the Claim of the Widow of John Goodall (Sarah Goodall) on the Virginia Six hundred list under act of 4th July 1836.
The parol proof in the case was supplied by the department to be contradictory as is proved service in different grades. The accompanying Certificate was filed as addl. Proof there that John Goodall was a Sergeant of Calvary in the State line for a very long period, say at least two or three years & was an Ensign in the Continental line for a considerable period. These certificates numbered A.B.C. it is submitted, explain the testimony of the witnesses & confirm.
William Ellis
Attorney
Page 214

THIS IS TO CERTIFY, That it appears from a list in this office of such Officers and Soldiers of the Virginia Continental Line as settled their accounts and received certificates for the balance of their Full Pay, according to an act of assembly, passed the November session 1781, directing the Auditors of Public-Accounts to settle and adjust the pay and accounts of the said Officers and Soldiers from the 1st January 1777 to 31st December 1781, (see Hening’s Statutes at Large, vol. 10, p. 462,) that a settlement was made on the 7th day of May 1787 in the name of John Goodall as Ensign and evidence of the indebtedness of the State to him for [pound sign]40.18.8 delivered to James Allen but as the original settlements or copies thereof are not to be found in this office, the term of service embraced therein cannot be stated.
Given under my hand at the First Auditor’s Office, Richmond, this 31 day of July 1852
G. W. Clutter,
Actg. Adr.
[No Seal of Office.]

THIS IS TO CERTIFY, That it appears from a list in this office of such Officers and Soldiers of the Virginia State Line as settled their accounts and received certificates for the balance of their Full Pay, according to an act of assembly, passed the November session 1781, directing the Auditors of Public-Accounts to settle and adjust the pay and accounts of the said Officers and Soldiers from the 1st January 1777 to 31st December 1781, (see Hening’s Statutes at Large, vol. 10, p. 462,) that a settlement was made on the 12th day of Feby 1783 in the name of John Goodall as Serj. Cav and evidence of the indebtedness of the State to him for [pound sign]40.18.8 delivered to himself but as the original settlements or copies thereof are not to be found in this office, the term of service embraced therein cannot be stated.
Given under my hand at the First Auditor’s Office, Richmond, this 31 day of July 1852
G. W. Clutter,
Actg. Adr.
[No Seal of Office.]
Page 215

John Goodall
Ensign.
about 7 months
service proved
by this.
V. Ellis
"A"

John Goodall
Sergeant
1 yr service
proved by this.
V. Ellis
"B"
Page 216

This is to certify, That it appears from a list in this office of such Officers and Sol-
diers of the Virginia State Line as settled their accounts and received certifi-
cates for the balance of their Full Pay, according to an act of assembly, passed the November
session 1781, directing the Auditors of Public Accounts to settle and adjust the pay and
accounts of the said Officers and Soldiers from the 1st January 1777 to 31st December 1781,
(see Henning's Statutes at Large, vol. 10, p. 462,) that a settlement was made on the 28th
day of June 1783 in the name of John Goodall
as Serjt. and evidence of the indebtedness of the State to him for
£76,10 delivered to Ann Morill
but as the original settlements or copies thereof are not to be found in this office, the term of
service embraced therein cannot be stated.

Given under my hand at the First Auditor's Office, Richmond, this 31
day of July 1852

[No Seal of Office.]

NOTES
-Name of person "delivered to" unclear
-Name of document signature unclear
Page 217

John Goodall
Serjeant
18 months
service sixty
proved by
this
V. Ellis
"C"
Page 218

Virginia
Greene County to wit:
I John B. White a justice of the peace for said County hereby certify to James L Edwards Commissioner of Pensions at Washington, that this affidavit of Richard White a revolutionary soldier respecting the services of John Goodall decd in the old war were taken before me in due form of Law sometime in April last I think - according to memory affiant Richard White swore that Goodall did to his knowledge enlist in Spencers company in the year 1776 because he affiant went with Spencers men to the lower  County to carry his brother William Whites baggage who was one of Spencers Lieutenants - that Zachariah Taylor was also along - that his brother the aforesaid Wm. White served three years in Spencers company and after the war broke lived in eight of affiant - rendered that affiant repeatedly heard his brother the decd William White speak of Goodall in the highest tones and that his brother always said he earned his full time out - and thought him a brave soldier - and other facts embraced in said affidavit which I do not remember at this time.
I further certify that at the time said affidavit was given before me Rob. Pritchett Clerk for this County was confined to a sick bed and could
Page 219

not and did not for weeks thereafter leave his bed consequently the duties of his office devolved on his deputy Benjamin Pritchett who certified to the signature I affixed to the affidavit given as aforesaid by Richard White Esqr. The deputy Clerk also is a son of the Principal Rob. Pritchett     Witness my hand and seal this 17th day of July 1845:
John B. White   Seal (circled)
Virginia
Greene County - to wit:
I James Simms a justice of the peace for said County hereby certify that the affidavit given before me some time in April last by James Gentry Esqr in relation to the revolutionary service of John Goodall decd. was taken in due form of Law before me under oath of the affiant who is a very respectable man and of unquestionable veracity. The particulars set forth in the affidavit of said affiant I do not distinctly remember except that they were together in the old war and that whilst in the war he formed Goodalls acquaintance as well as the officers under whom Goodall was &c &c  And I do further certify that at the time of said affidavit before me the clerk for the county Robert Pritchett Esqr was very low and confined to his bed and his son and deputy Benjamin Pritchett certified to my signature. 
As witness my hand and seal this 17th day of July 1845
James Simms  Seal (circled)
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Virginia
Greene County to wit:
I Geo. S. Blakey a justice of the peace for said County of Greene hereby certify the affidavit of Zachariah Taylor of said County repespecting the revolutionary services of John Goodall decd. was taken before me in due form of Law some time in the month of April last - The affiant Taylor among other facts stated he did enlist in Spencers company with John Goodall in 1776 and that a portion of the time in service were under one Col. Dangerfield but that he was suspended in Command by one McClenahan of Augusta County - that his of the Crawford from affiant neighborhood likewise enlisted in Spencers company had that they died of the fever in the army & other facts which I do not at this time remember but which may be seen by reference to the affidavit itself. At this time of said affidavit the clerk of our County was sick and the duties of his office devolved upon his deputy Benjamin Pritchett who certified to my signature. As witness my hand and seal this 17th July 1845.
George S. Blakey Seal (circled)
Page 221

Greene County to wit
We the undersigned are positive the respective affidavits taken before each of us mis as herein referred to (was crossed out) 5 taken when in the months of March or April last year - did received by inlists info said months the same were taken in.
Witness our hand & seal this 17" day of July 1845.
John B. White   seal (circled)
George S. Blakey   seal (circled)
James Simms seal (circled)

State of Virginia Greene County S.S.
I Robert Pritchett clerk of the Court of Greene County: Certify that John B. White, George S. Blakey, and James Simms Gentlemen are Magistrates as above, and that the foregoing Signatures purporting to be theirs are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my Seal of Office, and Subscribed my name this 22nd day of July 1845. in the 70th Year of our Foundation.
Ro Pritchett clk
Greene County Court.
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Charles Goodall's will
a Copy 
No5.
Charles Goodall
7th May, 1776.
JKM

75th
7 May 1776
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In the name of God amen the seventh day of May - In the year our Lord Gods 1776 I Charles Goodall of the county of Orange being in health and of sound memory thanks be given unto God therefore calling and Mind the mortallity of my body & knowing that is appointed for all men to see do make & ordain then my last will & testament  that is to say posissapallly (?) & first of all I grant and recommend my soul unto the hand of God that gave it & for my body I recommend it to the earth to be Buried in a Christian like and decent manner at the direction of my executors nothing doubting. but at the General resurrection I shall receive the same again by the mighty hand of God & as Lacking such Worldly estate where with it hath pleased God to have me with in this life, I give devise and dispose of the same in the following manner and form Impremis my will is that John Goodall my brother shall have fifty acres of my land at the upwards taking the dividing House and the money that shall be greathened over paying my debrs. I tern my will is that the rest of my land shall be especially divided between my three Sisters Secogzannesach Dear Margaret Goodall Sarah Goodall. My will is that the Said Marget Goodall shall have my Black 9s or so
The Last of the cannot falling Susezannah Dear She Shall have it During Her life and at her death it shall fall in the hands of Hers Sons Charles and to his heirs for ever
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with out an heir lawfully begotten of his now body then the fifty acres of lands given unto him Shall return to my three Sisters & greatly received betwixt them. Item my will is that James Goodall shall have my Coat and Jacket and breaches. Item my will is that Richard Goodall shall have my compassders tales I do hereby constitute & appoint Joseph Davis my executor of this my last will and testament & I do hereby disallow revoke & disavowal all and every other former testament will & legacies requests and executors by me in my mays before this time named willed & bequeathed ratifying and confirming this & no other to be my last Will & Testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year above written
In Presence off (sic)        Charles Goodall LL (circled)
James Walker
James Beazley
Charles Porter
Matthew Davis

At a Court held for Orange County on Thursday 25th of July 1776
This last Will and Testament of Charles Goodall Decd. was Greside (?) by the Oaths of James Walker. James Beazley and Charles Porter three of the Witnesses thereof and ordered to be Received.
Teste.
James Taylor Clk
a Copy Teste
Philip S. Fry clk
3 Feb 1859
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John Goodall's will
a Copy
No6.
John Goodall
22nd February, 1790
JKM
from Sage 90ch
12
102
22 Feby 1790 - '92
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In the name of God Amen I John Goodall of the Parish of Saint Thomas in the County of Orange being of perfect mind and Sound Memory thanks be to Almighty God for the Same, but Calling to mind the uncertainty of human Life as main this my Last will and testament in writing as followeth to wit, first I give and bequeath my Soul unto God that gave it me trusting in the merits of Jesus Christ for the remission of all my Sins and my body I commit to the earth to be buried at the discreation of my executors hereafter mentioned and as to my temporal estate which it hath been pleased God to bless me with I give will bequeath in manner as followeth - - -
Item 1 give and bequeath unto my Daughter Suzanna Dear thirty Pounds Each
Item I give and bequeath unto my Daughter Page Thurman five Shillings Cash
Item I give and bequeath unto my son John Goodall ten Pounds Cash
Item I give and bequeath unto my Daughter Sarah Goodall fifty Pounds Cash and her choice of every Horse or Mare belonging unto me at my Death Likewise her Choice my feather heads and furniture thereunto belonging
Item I give and bequeath unto my Son Richard Goodall twenty Pounds Cash for his proportion able Just of my estate
Item my will is that the Land I now live on shall be divided as I have already dictated my executors between Parks Goodall
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Jonathan Goodall David Goodall Isaac Goodall and Charles Goodall and Charles Goodall is to have the manor Plantation 
Item my will is that the Land Marry Janet and Robert McClamer Lives in Shall be Sold by my executors and the money ensuing from it shall be eaqually (sic) divided between James Goodall William Goodall Parks Goodall Jonathon Goodall David Goodall Isaac Goodall and Charles Goodall
Item my will is that all the rest of my estate such as Negros (underlined) Horses Cattle House hold furniture and tools of all kinds shall be eaqually (sic) divided between James Goodall William Goodall Parks Goodall David Goodall Jonathan Goodall Isaac Goodall and Charles Goodall
My lawfull (underlined) debts first being paid
And I do hereby constitute and appoint my Sons James Goodall William Goodall and David Goodall my Joynt (underlined) executors  of this my last will and testament and I do hereby disavow and render void all and every other forms will and testament Laquoin requisite & executors by one in any wise. made willed and bequeathed confirming this and no other to be my last will and Testament: In witness where of I have Hereunto Set my Hand and Seal this twenty Second Day of February one thousand Seven hundred and Ninety.
John Goodall LS (circled)
Test
Matthew Davis
Joseph Davis
'John Davis
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At a court held for Orange County on Monday the 24th Nov 1792
This last Will and testament of John Goodall Decd being Presented unto Court by Games Goodall William Goodall and David Goodall executors therein named and proved by the Oaths of Joseph Davis and John Davis two of the witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded: and on the Motion of the S.d executors who made oath according to law Certificate is presented them for obtaining a probate thereof in due form where upon they with Zachary Burnley and Thomas Barbour their Seconds entered unto bond in the Sum of Three Thousand Pounds
Teste
James Taylor COC
A Copy Teste
Philips Fry clk
Feb 3. 1859
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Council Chamber June 28th, 1783
I do certify that John Goodall is entitled to the proportion
of land allowed a Serjeant of the Virginia Continental line for
three years Service.

Benjamin Harrison. 	       Tho. Meriwether.

A warrant for 200 acres issued to John Goodall July
No. 1418
22nd 1783

Virginia Land Office
Richmond, June 19th 1857
I certify that the forgoing is a copy from the records of this office ~

			                S.H. Parker,
(25 cents office fee) 	Reg. L. Office

NOTES:
-Serjeant = Sergeant
-Thos. Meriwether = Thomas Meriwether
-Reg. L. Office = Register of the Land Office