Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 5352, Stephen Hughes, Va.
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(3-1776)
SERVICE VA.
Hughes, Stephen 
[Hughes] Tabitha
NUMBER R.5352

CONTENTS
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Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of July 1838 entitled an act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows.
State of Virginia}
County of Halifax}  ss
On this the 21st day of September 1840 personally appeared before me James M Chappell a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, Tabitha Hughes a resident of Virginia in the County of Halifax aged 74 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 provisions made by the act of Congress passed July 7th 1838 entitled an act granting half pay and pensions to certain Widows That she is the widow of Stephen Hughes, who was a private soldier in the Army of the Revolution, that she is unable to recollect the precise date of his enlistment or the various movements of the Army to which he was attached nor the names of the Officers under whom he served as he resided in Charlescity [sic] [Charles City] County Va. when he enlisted.  I was not acquainted with him for several years after the close of the war but have often heard him say that he was a regular soldier, & I have frequently heard him speak of the officers under whom he served but from old age and the loss of memory I am unable to recollect their names but for full proof of the services of my decease [sic] Husband Stephen Hughes. I would refer the Honorable Department to the muster rolls of Va. filed in your department and to his brother Joseph Hughes.
She further declares that she was married to the aforesaid Stephen Hughes on the 2nd day of January 1788 that her Husband the said Stephen Hughes died on the 16th day of January 1830  That she was not married to him previous to his leaving the service but the marriage took place previous to the 1st day of January 1796 (Viz, at the time above stated.
(Signed)  Tabitha (her X mark) Hughes
Sworn & Subscribed to on this the 21st day of
September 1840 before me
[Signed] Jas M. Chappell J. P.
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State of Virginia}
County of Halifax}  ss
I, James M. Chappell a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, Certify that Tabitha Hughes within written who has this day appeared before me and made Oath to the foregoing declaration is a creditable person and entitled to full confidences on Oath that she is unable from old age and bodily infirmity to attend the Court of which I am a Justice  Given under my hand this the 21st day of September 1841
[Signed]  Jas. M. Chappell  J.P.

State of Virginia}
County of Halifax}  ss
I, Tabitha Hughes hereby certify that the small Bible hereinwith [sic] inclosed [sic] to the department of War is the original family register kept by my Husband Stephen Hughes in his life time, that the record therein contained is in his own hand writing and is a true register of the births of my Children.  Given under my hand this 21st day of September 1840
[Signed] Tabitha [her X mark] Hughes
Jas. M. Chappell  J.P.

State of Virginia}
County of Halifax}  ss
I, Joseph Hughes aged 76 years the 13th of April next certify that my brother Stephen Hughes deceased (Who was the Husband of Tabitha Hughes who is now applying for a pension) was a regular soldier in the Army of the Revolution that he resided in Charles City County Va when he first enlisted a Minute Man, that he was twice called upon & served about four weeks each tour.  He then enlisted for 12 months, and as well as I now recollect, marched to the North where was attached to the regular Army, after the expiration of his term of enlistment, he was twice drafted, and served two Militia Tours of three months each.  I was not in the Service with my Brother and cannot therefore state the names of the officers under whom he served.  I further certify I was present at the time that my Brother Stephen Hughes and Tabitha Finch were married and I certify that they were lawfully married, on the 2nd day of January 1788 by
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the Rev. Thomas O Dobson in the County of Halifax Va.  I also certify that my Bro. Stephen Hughes, died on the 16th day of January 1830 and that Tabitha Hughes his widow has never intermarried since the death of her Husband Stephen Hughes.  Given under my hand this 21st day of September 1840
[Signed] Joseph [his X mark] Hughes
Sworn and Subscribed to before me  
Jas. M Chappell J. P. this 21st day Sept 1840

State of Virginia}
County of Halifax}  ss
I, James M Chappell a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid certify that before me personally appeared Joseph Hughes & made oath to this Court of the foregoing Certificate, I further certify that he is a creditable person and entitled to full confidence on oath.
Given under my hand this 21st Sept. 1840.
[Signed] Jas M Chappell J. P.

State of Virginia Halifax County ss
I, William Holt clerk of the County Court for the County of Halifax, certify that the record of marriage of 1788 has been examined for record proof of the marriage of Stephen Hughes & Tabitha Finch  and there is no record proof of the marriage at that date or any other time - neither does the records of marriage of 1788 appear to be fully and regular as to raise a presumption against an alleged marriage to the date above named --
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said County this 27" day of October 1840.
[Signed] Wm Holt Ck

Virginia [affixed seal covers part of the wording]
Clerk this for Halifax County the 28" day of September 1840
The declaration of Tabitha Hughes made before James M Chappell a justice of the peace, was witnessed and approved by the Court and the Clerk
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is ordered to certify the same to the Department of War  In testimony that the foregoing [illegible] is truly transcribed from the words of my office.  I, William Holt clerk of the said County have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said county as to my office this 27" day of October 1840.
[Signed]  Wm. Holt  Ck
[seal affixed]
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John Hughes was
Born November 20th 1788
Richard Hughes was Born
March 6 day 1790
William Hughes was born
May 25th day [illegible]
Charles Hughes was born [illegible]
28 1775
Stephen Hughes was born
September [illegible] th 179[illegible]
Absalom Hughes was Born Febuary [sic] 27th 180[illegible]
Elisabeth [illegible] was Born august [illegible]
1802
Henry Hughes was Born the 19 1805
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The annexed leaf was taken from a Bible sent to the office by Mrs. Tabitha Hughes of Va. by me.
H H Sylvester
Nov 13 1840
Clk. Pen. Off.
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Power of attorney
Hughes J.  Wood

For F.A. Dickens

B.G. Terry
Va.
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State of Virginia}
County of Halifax}  SS.
Be it known that before me a Justice of the Peace in and for the county aforesaid duly authorized by law to administer oaths personally appeared John  . . [sic] Hughes a resident of the county and state aforesaid who being first duly sworn according to law declares that he is son of and administrator of Tabitha Hughes deceased widow of Stephen Hughes who was a Revolutionary soldier, and that he is directly interested as a claimant in the pension for which application was heretofore made by said Tabitha Hughes and constitutes and appoints David H. Wood of Washington City D.C. his true and lawful attorney with irrevocable power to examine into, investigate and establish the claim for said pension, and do all acts necessary thereto.  
In witness whereof he the said John . Hughes has on this 27 day of November 1852 hereunto signed his name and affixed his seal.
[signed] John Hughes [handwritten seal]

Witness 
J.D. Hankins
Signed, sealed, acknowledged and sworn to before me this 27 day of November 1852
[signed] Geo. C. Holt  J.P.

State of Virginia}
County of Halifax } To wit
I, William S. Holt clerk of the County Court of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that George C. Holt whose genuine signature appears to the above certificate of acknowledgement was at the time of signing the same a Justice of the Peace duly commissioned and sworn and that said signature is genuine.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court this 30th day of November 1852.
Wm. S. Holt Clk.
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Tabitha Hughes, widow of Stephen,

S. Godwin
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At a Court held for Halifax County the 27th day of May, 1850
There has satisfactory evidence been exhibited to the court that Tabitha Hughes widow of Stephen Hughes was a resident of Virginia in the County of Halifax and died therein, on the 28th day of  February 1849 and left six living children whose names are John Hughes, Richard Hughes, Charles Hughes, Stephen Hughes, Absolem Hughes and Elizabeth Hughes.
I, William Holt clerk of the County Court for the County of Halifax do hereby certify that the foregoing is truly transcribed from the records of my office.  In testimony whereof I have hereto affixed the seal of the said County & Subscribed my name this 28th day of May, 1850
Wm. Holt
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Va.  V  7445.
Tabitha Hughes, wid: of Stephen.
let to J. B. Stovall, Nov: 14, 1840
" S. Godwin 12 Oct 1850
5352
Act of July, 1838
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[crossed out: Acts of July 14, 1862, and March 3, 1873.]

[stamped] REJECTED 
[illegible initials in the margin]

5352

P.O.
Tabitha Hughes
Service: Stephen
Enlisted:
Discharged: 
Application filed:
Alleges:
Re-enlisted:
Attorney:
P.O.
Recognized.  Contract.
Cert. of Dis.   Searched for  __, 18
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V.O. W & B. L. D}
Evans                 }

Department of the Interior.
Pension Office
Washington D.C. August 25, 1872

Dear Sirs
I herewith transmit to your address the Bible which was sent to this Office by your Mother-Mrs. Tabitha Hughes when she made application for pension.
Please acknowledge the receipt of the Bible on the back of this letter and return it to this Office in the Enclosed Envelope.
Very respectfully
[signed] O P G Clarke
Acting Commissioner
[illegible]

Jno. and Chas. Hughes}
Black Walnut}
Halifax Co}
Va}
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Black Walnut Va
Sept. 13th 1877

Rec'd this day the within named bible by mail of Mr. O. P. B. Clarke acting Comr Pension Office Department.
John & Charles Hughes
for C. W. Hughes, a son.

[stamped] Sep 15, 1877 
[illegible city and state on stamp]
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Stephen Hughes d. 1850
Tabitha  m. 1788 S.

'28 min man
28

(1) 
12 mo   no off. names
______
[total] 13.26

(1) JP Hughes [illegible] Ag'd 76
nor is [?] with him

1840
76
_____
[total] 1764
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Suspended case}
7.445 } 
Act - July 7th 1838  Va}
Tabitha Hughes 
Widow of
Stephen Hughes
Act July 7 1838. Va

5,332

[stamped] Aug 24 1877
Department of the Interior 
Pension Office
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V.O. W. and B. L. Dio
Evans

Department of the Interior
Pension Office
Washington, D.C. Aug 15. 1877

Dear Sir
Please furnish this Office with the names and present P. O. address of some of the descendants of Tabitha Hughes, Wid. [widow] of Stephen Hughes, late a Soldier of the Rev. War.
The widow made application for pension in 1840 and filed a Bible in evidence in this Office.  It is now desired to return this Bible to the family who resided within the delivery of your Office as late as 1853.
The names of the children are John, Richard, Charles, Stephen, Absalom, and Elizabeth Hughes.
Please return this letter with your reply in the enclosed envelope.
Very respectfully
O. P. G. Clarke
M. M. A. Acting Commissioner

Post Master}
Halifax C. H. }
" Co.}
Va}
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Halifax Co. C. House Va
6th Nov 1840
Mr. J. L. Edwards Esq-
Sir:
I send you herewith enclosed the Declaration of Mrs Tabitha Hughes which you will please act upon.
Yours Resply [sic] [respectfully]
[signed] Jonathan B. Stovall
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[ink stamp:]
 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
AUG 24 1877
PENSION OFFICE
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P. O. Halifax C. H. Va
Aug 22/77

O. P. G. Clarke
Actg Commsr
Washington D. C.

Dear Sir
In reply to your [illegible] of the 25th Inst askeing [sic]  Information about the Children of Tabitha Hughes as to the female Children I can learn nothing John & Charles Hughes two of her male children live within the delivery of P. O. at Black Walnut in this County.
Very Respectfully
W. R. Dickens
D.M.