Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 19364, for James Simpkins, Virginia
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SERVICE NUMBER
Conti (Va) Simpkins, James W. 19364.
Patience B.L.Wt. 18020-160-55
CONTENTS
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2084
Virginia
James Simpkins-
of Montgomery in the State of Virginia
who was a Private in the Compy: commanded by Captain Lapsley of the Regt. commanded by Col: Giss - in the Virginia line for 3 years from 17770
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia
at the rate of 80- Dollars - Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19. day of Nov: 1832 - and sent to R. D. Montague, Montgomery Va.
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1832 120-
Semi=anl. allowance ending 4 40
March 1833 $160.-
Revolutionary Claim,
Act June 7, 1832.
Recorded by Nathan Rice - Clerk
Book D Vol. 7 Page 127.
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Simpkins James
PVC
from 1777, private
three years.
$80.
No.5538.
admitted if found on Roll Virga Contl.
on Roll
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State of Virginia, County of Montgomery Sc
On this 9th day of August 1832, personally appeared before the court of Montgomery County in the state of Virginia, James Simpkins a resident of said county and state aged Seventy four years last November, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed June 7th 1832. That he enlisted in the army of the United States in the year 1777 (as well as he can remember) under an engagement to serve three years, and served in the 12th Regiment of the Virginia line under the following named officers. Alexander Breckenridge Lieutenant, Samuel Lapsley Captain (Major's name forgotten) Nathaniel Giss (according to present recollection) Colonel, when he enlisted he resided in the county of Botetourt and state of Virginia; He was in the Battle of Monmouth and in some skirmishes. After serving his full term he was discharged at Fredericktown in Maryland in 1780. He hereby relinquishes every claim whatsoever to a pension or an annuity except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any agency in any state. Sworn to and subscribed the day & year aforesaid.
James Simpkins
And the said court do hereby declare their opinion that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states
I Rice D. Montague clerk of the court of Montgomery, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of James Simpkins for a pension
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office this 14th day of August 1832 in the 57th year of the Commonwealth.
R. D. Montague, C.
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2758
Virginia R.
Patience Simpkins
widow of James Simpkins
Va.
who served in the Revolutionary war, as a private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February , 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued the 2d. day of November 1853 and sent to
R D. Montague
Christiansburgh
Va.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 129. Vol. A
(32)
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State of Virginia, County of Montgomery Sct.
At a Court of quarterly sessions held for Montgomery County at the courthouse on monday the 1st day of August 1853.
On the first day of August 1853 personally appeared before the county court of said county in the State of Virginia Mrs. Patience Simpkins a resident of said County and State aforesaid, aged about sixty six years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision of the act of Congress passed on the 3d February 1853 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war; that she is the widow of James Simpkins who was a private in the war of the Revolution, and whose officers and services were set out in his declaration made before this court at August Court 1832, by which he received a pension of perhaps $96 per annum or thereabouts; under the act of 7th June 1832. He was paid at Richmond Virginia
She further declares that she was married to the said James Simpkins about the 20th day of January 1823, that her said husband died on the 30th day of December 1833, that she was not married to him prior to the second of January 1800, but at the time above stated. She further declares that she is now a widow.
Patience Simpkins.
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before the county court of Montgomery & state of Virginia, being a court of record.
A Copy Teste.
R. D. Montague, Clk
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State of Virginia, Montgomery County towit.
This day George Clare of said county personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace for said County and being first duly sworn upon his oath states that the within named James Simpkins now deceased was the father in law of this affiant, that he was present when he was married to the within named Patience Simpkins whose name before the marriage was Patience Butterfield that he has known her well ever since the marriage, that she is still his widow, that he knows to his own knowledge that she is the same individual who is now applying for a Pension on account of the services of her late husband the said James Simpkins deceased, who was a pensioner previous to his death. George Clare
Sworn to and subscribed by the above named George Clare who is personally known to me as an individual entitled to full credit upon oath.
Given under my hand this 15th day of October 1853.
E. D. Williams J.P.

Virginia Montgomery County Towit
I Rice D Montague clerk of the County court of said county & state of Virginia, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the original declaration made before the county court of said county by Patience Simpkins the widow of James Simpkins deceased: and I further certify that the above named Edward D Williams Esquire, whose genuine signature is attached to the above affidavit of George Clare; is now and was at the time of signing the same, an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly elected, commissioned and qualified, according to the provisions of the late amended Constitution
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and laws of Virginia. In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seals of my office this 12th day of October 1853. in the 78th year of the Commonwealth.
R. D. Montague Clerk of
Montgomery County Court.
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140 144 Act Mar 8/55
May 19/55
Patience Simpkins
widow 
James Simpkins priv
Pension
Capt Samuel Lapsley
Col Nathaniel Giss
Va: Cont. Line,
Revolution war
Ad: 160 Acres March 16/56
Va Feby 53 - 2788 Boynton
No 18020 iss. Mar 10/56
R D Montague Vol 81. page 112.
Christiansburg
Va
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140144
Address.
R D Montague
Christiansburg
Montgomery County
Virginia
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State of Virginia
County of Montgomery sct.
On this 16th day of May AD 1855 personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace within & for the county & state aforesaid, Patience Simpkins aged about sixty eight years, a resident of said county & state, who being first duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of James Simpkins deceased who was a private in the company Commanded by Captain Samuel Lapsley - in the regiment commanded by Col. Nathaniel Giss in the Revolutionary War: declared by the United States on the 18th day of 17 That she is unable to set out the particular services of her husband; but would beg Cause to refer to his declaration made before this court at its August Term 1832, by which he received a pension: and also to her own declaration made before this court on the 1st day of August 1853. By which she received a pension under the act of the 3rd February 1853. She further states that she was married to the said James Simpkins in this county on the 20th day of January 1823 or thereabouts, by one John Bell a minister of the Gospel, and that her name before her marriage was Patience Butterfield, that her said husband died in said county on the 30th day of December 1833, and that she is now a widow. She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled
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3rd 1855.
We Francis C Kessler and Rebecca Clare Patience Simpkins residents of Montgomery County in the said State upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed & acknowledged by Patience Simpkins in our presence; that we believe from the appearance & statements of the applicant that she is the identical person she represents herself to be; we further state upon our oaths that we were personally acquainted with James Simpkins and Patience Simpkins; previous to their marriage, that we were present and saw them married, that we know that the said James Simpkins departed this life about the time stated in this declaration and that the said applicant is now a widow.
Francis C. Kessler
Rebecca Clare x her mark
The foregoing declaration & affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me, on the day & 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.
E. D. Williams J.P.
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Virginia. Montgomery County Scr
I Rice D. Montague clerk of the county court of said county & state, do hereby certify that Edward D. Williams whose genuine signature is attached to the foregoing certificate is now and was at the time of signing the same or acting Justice of the peace in & for said county duly elected commissioned and qualified.

(Seal)    In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said court at the courthouse this 16th day of May 1855.

R. D. Montague. C.
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State of Virginia Montgomery County Ss
This day Francis C Kesslor of said county, personally appeared before the undersigned a Justice of the peace & made oath that he was present and saw James Simpkins and Patience Butterfield married:  the marriage took place in Christiansburg in this county many years ago.  This affiant cannot at this late period state the time, but has no doubt that it took place either on the date of the license or within a few days subsequent:  that he also knows that the said James Simpkins was is dead that the said Patience Simpkins was a widow on the 3rd of February 1853. and is still a widow, that the said James Simpkins was a pensioner.

Frs C Kessler

Sworn to and subscribed before me by the above named Francis C. Kesslor, who is known to me to be a respectable person: and of unquestionable veracity.  This first day of August 1853.

E. D. Williams J P.

Know all men by these presents. that we James Simpkins and Asiel Snow are held and firmly bound unto his Excellency James Pleasants Jr. Governor or chief magistrate of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the Just & full amount of One hundred and fifty dollars, to which payment well and truly to be made to the said Governor for the time being and his successors, for the use of the said commonwealth, we bind ourselves our Heirs Executors and administration jointly and severally firmly by these presents:  sealed with our seals and dated this twentieth day of January, one thousand eight hundred and twenty three.  The condition of the above obligation is such that if there be no [illegible] cause to obstruct a marriage intended to be had & solemnized.
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between the above bound James Simpkins and Patience
Butterfield of Montgomery County, then the above
obligation to be void, else to remain in full force and
virtue
Executed in presence of
James Simpkins ℗
Ariel Snow
and
R. D. Montague Jr
State of Virginia Montgomery County SS.
I [illegible] D Montague Clerk of the county court of said County &
State do hereby certify that I have made a careful
examination of my office and cannot find any record
evidence to establish the marriage between James Simpkins
and Patience Butterfield except the marriage license bond
of which the above is a true why, with the exception of the
date, which is expressed in the original band in plain
legible figures and in this copy I have put the date in
writing. I do further certify that Edward D Williams
Esquire, before whom the foregoing affidavit of Francis C
kepler was taken & sworn to is a Justice of the Peace
in and for said County, duly elected commissioned and
qualified, and that his signature to the certificate is
genuine
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto
set my hand and affixed the seal
of my office this 1st day of August
in the year 1853
R. D Montague C
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Address
Richd. Montague
Christiansburg
Montgomery County
Virginia

Patience Simpkins
Va
Letter Aug 28 - 1867

DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR PENSION OFFICE.
APR 12 1867
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2d Sec Act Feb 3. 1853. & Act 6 March 41 Ky Va
State of Virginia County of Montgomery SS.
On this eighth day of April AD one thousand eight hundred and sixty seven, personally appeared before me James M Wade clerk of the County court in said state and county, James H Simpkins aged about forty years a resident of the said County and state; who being duly sworn according to law declares that he is the only child and heir at law of Patience Simpkins deceased, who was a pensioner on the roll of the agency of Richmond Virginia, and whose pension certificate is herewith returned; that both him and her have resided since the first day of January AD 1861 in the said county & state, lived until now, and she until the 21st day of January 1866 at which time she departed this life, that during this period, their means of substance was farming; that neither him or his mother bore arms against the government of the United States, nor in any manner voluntarily encouraged the rebels, or manifested a sympathy with their case; and that his said mother was last paid her pension on the 4. of March 1861.
This application is made for the purpose of receiving a restoration of his mothers name to the pension rolls, and of obtaining a new pension certificate for her pension from the 4. day of January 1866 the time of her death; such as she may be entitled to under existing laws, reference being made to the evidence heretofore filed in the Pension office to substantiate her original claim.
James H Simpkins

Also personally came John Elliott and Thomas Stump residents of the said county & state, persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit, and who being by me duly sworn, say that they were present
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and saw the aforesaid James H Simpkins sign his name to the foregoing declaration, and they further swear that they have every reason to believe, from the appearance of the applicant and their acquaintance with him, that he is the identical person he represents himself to be; and they further swear that they have no interest in the prosecution of this claim. They further state upon oath, that they were well acquainted with both Patience Simpkins and her son James H. Simpkins, that he is her only child and heir; that their means of substance was farming, that neither of them bore arms against the government of the United States, nor in any manner voluntarily encouraged the rebels, or manifested a sympathy with their case: That she died on the 21st day of January 1866, and that Jas H Simpkins is her only child. John Elliott
Thomas Stump
Sworn to and subscribed before me this eighth day of April 1867 and I certify that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim. J M Wade Clerk of the
County Court of Montgomery

I James H Simpkins do solemnly swear in the presence of Almighty God, that I will henceforth faithfully support protect and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Union of the states thereunder; that I will in like manner abide by and faithfully support all laws and proclamations which have been made during the existing rebellion, with reference to the emancipation of slaves
So help me God. James H Simpkins

I do hereby certify that the above oath was administered by me to James H Simpkins on this 8th day of April 1867.
J M Wade, Clerk of the
County Court of Montgomery.
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Virginia Montgomery County Ss.
I James M Wade clerk of the county court of said county, do hereby certify that the foregoing declaration was duly sworn to by James H Simpkins, before me, and that the affidavit was also sworn to before me by John Elliott and Thomas Stump who are persons entitled to full credit upon oath, that the word "voluntarily" in the declaration, and also in the affidavit was inserted before signed; That I know of my own personal Knowledge that James H Simpkins is the only child and heir of Patience Simpkins deceased
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office this 9th day of April 1867.
J. M. Wade Clerk of the
County Court of Montgomery Va.
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AWF
Rev. and 1812
Wars Section.
January 12, 1928.

Mrs. C. F. Tyres
Bluefield, Box 193
West Va.
Madam:
I have to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W. 19364, it appears that James Simpkins was born in November 1757, place not stated.
While residing in Botetourt County, Virginia, he enlisted in 1777 and served three years as a private in Captain Samuel Lapsley's Company, Colonel Nathaniel Gist's Continental Regiment, and was in the battle of Monmouth and some skirmishes.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 9, 1832, while a resident of Montgomery County, Virginia. He died December 30, 1833 in said Montgomery County.
Soldier married January 20, 1823 in Christiansburg, Montgomery County, Virginia, Patience Butterfield. She was allowed pension on her appli-
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cation executed August 1, 1853, while a resident of Montgomery County, Virginia, aged sixty-six years.
She died January 21, 1866 in Montgomery County, Virginia.
In 1853, George Clare a resident of Montgomery County, Virginia, stated that James was his father-in-law, but gave no further information.
In 1867, James H. Simpkins aged forty years and a resident of said Montgomery County, Virginia, stated that he was the only child and heir of Patience Simpkins.
There are no further family data.
Respectfully,

WINFIELD SCOTT
Commissioner.
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Box 193
Bluefield W. Va.
Winfield Scott,
Commissioner of Pensions,
Dear Sir, D.H.R.
I have my papers on James Simpkins of Montgomery Co. Va, held up waiting for an official Copy of his pension.
Will thank you very much if you will kindly send me Copy at once, was in the Rev.
Sincerely
Mrs. C. F. Tyres

U. S. PENSION OFFICE F
JAN 10 1928
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FREE
The Secretary of the Interior
Washington
City.
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Ad ev case of
Patience,
wid of
James Simpkins, Va
Act 1853 - Rev
Geddes

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
Pension Office, Official Business
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1928 - Jan. 12 - Hist. to Mrs. C. F. Tyres AWF.

Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 19,364
Patience Simpkins
wid of
James Simpkins
Priv Rev War
Act: Feb. 3d /53
Index:-Vol. M, Page 213
Arrangement of 1870.
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S
18,020
160 Acres
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No. 2950
Patience Simpkins,
Wid: of
James
Let: to R. D. Montague. Oct. 6"/53
" " " " " " 20/"
Act. 3d. Feby 1853
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Jan [illegible]/53. Va
Boynton
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man, under Col. Lamb, of the N. York Artillery & as such received under the resolution of Congress of 16" Sept: 1776, a warrant for One hundred Acres of land. His warrant was numbered 7,194 & was dated January, 25" 1791.
By the 1st & 2d Sections
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Aug. 8, 1853.
Appl. of Patience
Simpkins, widow
of James Simpkins,
Montgomery Co.,
Virginia.
2084
Act 3d. Feb. 1853.
$80.00 Per An-
Com - Feby: 3d. 1853.
Rev
R. D. Montague,
Christiansburg,
Montgomery Co.,
Virginia

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
Pension Office, Official Business
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Rec: Ev: 30" Dec" 33
Boynton
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Pension Office,
31st Oct:/53
Sir,
Please Certify the time to which the within named pensioner was paid or the date of his death,
Very Respectfully,
S Cole
For the Commissioner,
James Simpkins,
Act 1832, $80.00 p. an.
Died 30th December 1833,
Paid to his death.
Saml. S. Rind
Actg. Auditor.
Francis Burt, Esqr.
Third Auditor. Treasury
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Brief in the case of Patience Simpkins, widow of James.
Montgomery County and State of Virginia-
act 3d. Feby: 1853.

Claim, ("original,")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by the rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband was a pensioner under the Act of 7" June 1832,
Record Evidence of Marriage.

(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?

R. D. Montague, Esqr.
Christiansburg.
Name and residence of Agent Montgomery Co: Va:
S. C. Boynton,
Examining Clerk.
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Christiansburg Montgomery Co. Va
October 13th 1853.

Dear Sir,
I herewith send you another copy of Mrs. Patience Simpkins declaration; the original which has her own signature to it, is on file here, and as it was prepared somewhat hastily, I concluded to send you a copy properly authenticated: it is the course which I have always persued; and was never objected to before.
I presume the affidavit of Mr. George Clare will remove all doubts as to her identity.
Respectfully
R. D. Montague.

address
R. D. Montague.
Christiansburg
Montgomery Co.
Virginia
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Virginia
Christiansburg Montgomery Co. Augt. 7th 1867
The Commissioner of Pensions
Dear Sir,
About the middle of April last I enclosed to the Department a declaration of James H Simpkins the only child and heir of Patience Simpkins and who was a pensioner; The object of the declaration was to obtain a pension warrant in his name to enable him to obtain the arrears of pension due to his mother from the 4th March 1861 to the date of her death.
Supposing that a sufficient time has elapsed for some orders to have been had in the case, I now request that you will inform me what disposition has been made of it. Your early compliance will oblige
Yours Respectfully
R. D. Montague
Have you filed a power of attorney in this case? Parcell for Ad Ev of loyalty
Aug 26.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR PENSION OFFICE.
AUG 9 1867
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Christiansburg
Montgomery Co Va
Octo 13, 1853
R. D. Montague
Encloses Copy of Mrs. Patience Simpkins declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the law passed 3d Feby '53
Geddes
Patience Simpkins
Respy Referred to the Com. of Pensions. Ames
Dept Int 1 Geo C Whiting
Oct 18/53 1 Chief Clerk
FREE
Acksnfa to Com
of Pensions

Hon. Secretary of the Interior
Washington 
City
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Patience Simpkins
Declaration under the
act of 3rd Feby 1853
Copied & together with the copy of the marriage bond, & the depos. of F. C Kepler sent to the Scty of the Interior
3 Augt 1853
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State of Virginia County of Montgomery SS.
On this 1st day of August 1853, personally appeared before the County Court of said county, in the state of Virginia Mrs. Patience Simpkins a resident of said County and state aforesaid, aged about 66. years who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provisions made by the act of Congress passed on the 3rd February 1853. granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war. That she is the widow of James Simpkins who was a private in the war of the Revolution, and whose officers & senrs as are set out in his declaration made before this Court at August Court 1832. by which he received a pension of perhaps $96 per annum or thereabouts (she cannot now remember) under the act of 7th June 1832, he was paid at Richmond Virginia. She further declares that she was married to the said James Simpkins about the 20th day of January 1823, that her said husband died on the 30th day of December 1833, that she was not married to him prior to the second of January 1800, but at the time above stated. She further declares that she is now a widow. Patience Simpkins
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before the County court of Montgomery & state of Virginia being a court of recrd.

Virginia. Montgomery County Sct.
I Rice D Montague clerk of the county court of said county in the state aforesaid, do hereby certify that the foregoing is the original declaration of Mrs. Patience Simpkins which was taken and subscribed and sworn to before the county
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Court of said County on the first day of August 1853
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office this 25th day of October 1853.
R. D. Montague. Clk
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State of Virginia, Montgomery County Sct.
At a Court of quarterly sessions held for Montgomery County at the court house on monday the 1st day of August 1853
On this 1st day of August 1853, personally appeared before the county court of said county in the State of Virginia Mrs. Patience Simpkins a resident of said county, and state aforesaid, aged about sixty six years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress passed on the 3rd February 1853, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war: That she is the widow of James Simpkins who was a private in the war of the Revolution, and whose officers, and seniors were set out in declaration made before this court at August Court 1832; by which he received a Pension of perhaps Ninety six dollars per annum, or thereabouts, under the act of the 7th June 1832, he was paid at Richmond Virginia, She further declares that she was married to the said James Simpkins about the Twentieth day of January, one thousand eight hundred & twenty three, that her said husband died on the thirtieth day of December one thousand eight hundred and thirty three, that she was not married to him prior to the second day of January one thousand eight hundred; but at the time above stated. She further declares that she is now a widow.
Patience Simpkins
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before the county court of Montgomery & state of Virginia, being a court of record.
A Copy Teste.
R. D. Montague. C
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State of Virginia, Montgomery County Sct.
At a Court of quarterly sessions held for Montgomery County at the court house on monday the 1st day of August 1853
On this 1st day of August 1853, personally appeared before the county court of said county in the State of Virginia Mrs. Patience Simpkins a resident of said county, and state aforesaid, aged about sixty six years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress passed on the 3rd February 1853, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war: That she is the widow of James Simpkins who was a private in the war of the Revolution, and whose officers, and seniors were set out in declaration made before this court at August Court 1832; by which he received a Pension of perhaps Ninety six dollars per annum, or thereabouts, under the act of the 7th June 1832, he was paid at Richmond Virginia, She further declares that she was married to the said James Simpkins about the Twentieth day of January, one thousand eight hundred & twenty three, that her said husband died on the thirtieth day of December one thousand eight hundred and thirty three, that she was not married to him prior to the second day of January one thousand eight hundred; but at the time above stated. She further declares that she is now a widow.
Patience Simpkins
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before the county court of Montgomery & state of Virginia, being a court of record.
A Copy Teste.
R. D. Montague. C
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Virginia. Montgomery County Sct.
I Rice D Montague clerk of the County court of said county & state, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the declaration of Mrs. Patience Simpkins, made before the County court of said county at the August term 1853. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office this 3rd day of August 1853.
R. D. Montague, C.

Address
R. D. Montague
Christiansburg
Montgomery County
Virginia