Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 1520, Benjamin Weatherford, Ga. (Va.)
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Ga. (Va.)                                   

Weatherford, Benjamin
                      Nancy

Number W.1520
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See letters 6 May & 11 June 1831
L. Bacon Jr. papers co?. for L. Bacon Jr.  
July 19, 1831

19.514
Virginia
Benjamin Weatherford of Lunenburg Co in the State of Virginia who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain Mosby of the regiment commanded by Colonel Elbert in the Georgia (crossed out and Va written in) line, for the term of three years from February 1776 to 1778.

Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 12th of October 1825.

Certificate of Pension issued the 27th of Oct 1825 and sent to Langston Bacon Esq, Mill Grove, Va.

portion of Semi-anl. all'ce ending 4 March 1826.  $38 - 19
           $38 - 19
Revolutionary claim, Acts March 18, 1818, and May 1, 1820
1 March 1823
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Refer Oct. 30 Let to Hon. T. S. Bocock
January 26, 1850

2521
Tennessee   Nashville
Nancy Weatherford widow of Benjm Weatherford who was a Private in the Georgia (crossed out and Va written in) line for 2 months.

Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars ___ Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March 1843.

Certificate of Pension issued the 30th Day of October 1843 and sent to Wm. Leadbetter, Murfreesboro, Tennessee

[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book 4
Vol. 1  Page 223
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State of Virginia
Charlotte County, to towit,
Benjamin Weatherford this day personally appeared before me (a judge of the General Court of said state and made oath, that in February 1776 or 1777 he enlisted as a private soldier in the war of the revolution that he enlisted with Capt. John Mosby for the term of three years and was marched to Georgia he served regularly for near two years until Savannah was taken by the enemy when he was made a prisoner, detained in prison ships about six months and on land about three months longer at the end of which time he made his escape and got home a month or two before his time expired.  The officiant also says that he is old and poor and needs assistance for his support
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I also certify that from the certificate of Little berry Mosby I am satisfied that the officiant did serve as he states against the common enemy, he appears to be old and is certainly poor his wife he states to be living and nearly as old as himself.

Given under my hand this 8th day of August 1825
Thomas T Bowdin
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State of Virginia
Lunenburg County
On this 10th day of October 1825 personally appeared in Open Court, being a Court of Record for the said County, Benjamin Weatherford resident in said County aged aged sixty seven years who bring first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provisions made by the act of Congress of the 18th March 1818 and the 1st May 1820, that he the said Benjamin Weatherford enlisted for the term of three years on the 2nd day of February 1776 or 1777 in the County of Cumberland in the State of Virginia in the Company Commanded by Capt. John Mosby, that the said Company was not attached to any Regiment until it joined the Army at Savannah when it was attached to the 2nd Regiment Commanded by Col. Samuel Elbert, in the line of the State of Georgia on the Continental establishment.  That although he served in (3 words illegible) he was considered as belonging to the Virginia Continental line; that he continued to serve regularly in said Corps. for nearly two years until Savannah was taken and by the British Troops when he was taken prisoner by the enemy and was detained in prison ships about six months and on land about three months longer at the end of which time he made his escape and got to is home in Virginia.  That he knew not where to apply for a regular discharge and that he could not have joined the army before his time would have expired; That he hereby relinquishes every claim to a pension whatever except the present; that his name is not on the pension Roll of any State and that the following are the reasons for his not making earlier application for a pension, to wit,.  He is an illiterate man and knew not how, nor in what manner nor where to make application, he had been informed Congress had made (corner folded up) provision and some of his friends advised him that the governor of this State was the proper person to make
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application, so he did apply to him several years ago who informed him he had nothing to do with such matters and he has not been able till now to get any person to inform him in what manner to proceed.
And in pursuance of the act of the first of May 1820, I do solemnly swear that I was a resident Citizen of the United States on the 18th of March 1818, and that I have not since that time, by gift, sale or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of the acts of Congress instilled:  an act to provide for certain persons  engaged in the Land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War, passed on the 18th of March 1818 and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me any property or securities, contracts or debts due to me nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and by me subs___(illegible).
To wit:  Two milk cows and calves, one yearling, two sows, seven shoats and twelve sheep.
X his mark
Benjamin Weatherford
The declarant says his wife is living and nearly as old as himself, her name is Nancy, two of his daughters are living with him, to wit, Ritter Weatherford and Delilah Weatherford the first aged 32 years the other 24 years, that himself his wife and the two mentioned daughters are virtually living with his son, John Weatherford and but for John Weatherford they would not even have a house to live in and in deed are principally supported by him and are dependent upon him for a home that John is dependent and is obliged to rent land, that he is in such reduced circumstances as not to be able to rent land.  That he is in such indigent circumstances as require assistance from his Country.

There followeth an account of property in possession of the applicant on the 18th of March 1818 (to wit), one house, six head of cattle, fifteen head of sheep and ten head of hogs
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There has been no change in his property sine 18th. March 1818, except the loss of his horse & some of his other stock his occupation is farming & plantering & that he is not sufficiently able to pursue it -

Sworn to in open Court the day and year first above written --- Ink Wm H Taylor to 

I William Henry Taylor Clerk of the County Court of Lunenburg & State of Virginia, do hereby certify that it appears to the satisfaction of the Court that the said Benjamin Weatherford did serve in the Revolutionary War: as stated in the preceding declaration against the Common enemy for the term of nine months, under one engagement, on the Continental establishment: - I also Certify that the foregoing oath & the schedule thereto annexed are truly copied from the records of the said Court; and I do further Certify, that it is the Opinion of the said Court that the total amount, in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule is thirty seven dollars - In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court this 12~ day of October 1825. -
S/Wm. H. Taylor 
[seal]
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Weatherford Benj"
Declaration
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Declaration,
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 7th July 1838, entitled "An act granting half pay and pension to certain widows."

State of Tennessee }
Rutherford County }
On this twenty-seventh day of April in the year, one thousand eight hundred and thirty-nine, personally appeared before me William Hunt, one of the Justices of the Peace of said County, and, presiding Justice of the county court of said county, Nancy Weatherford, a resident of the said county of Rutherford, aged about seventy seven 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 provision 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 Benjamin Weatherford, who was a Private in the Army of the Revolution; and who served in North & South Carolina,
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in 1825, at the rate of eight Dollars per month commencing on the 12th of October 1825, and that he continued to Draw a Pension at Richmond Commonwealth of Virginia, up to the time of his death, and refers to the enclosed P. Certificate.

She further declares that she was married to the said Benjamin Weatherford in Charlotte County Va. on the 11th. November 1788 (one thousand, seven hundred & eighty eight) that her husband the aforesaid Benjamin Weatherford, died in Meckleberg County, Va on the 18th of April 1832, since which time she has removed to Rutherford County, Tennessee; That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first day  of January, seventeen hundred and ninety four, viz: at the time above stated, and that she has remained a widow ever since her husband died. That her husband kept a family record in the Family Bible, shewing [sic] the marriages, in the Family, but she left it in Virginia when she removed to this state.

Sworn to & subscribed, before me, the day & date first above written - And I hereby certify that the said Nancy Weatherford,

Nancy [X her mark] Weatherford
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who resides in my immediate neighbourhood, [sic] is unable from bodily infirmity to appear in court to make the above declaration.
S/William Hunt
Justice of the Peace


State of Tennessee }
Rutherford County }
On this day personally appeared before me, John Brown senr. and Sarah Brown, the first aged about 79 years, the second about 71 years, who being first duly sworn state that they were well acquainted with the said Benjamin Weatherford, and his wife, the aforesaid Nancy Weatherford, before they were married in Charlotte City, Va and that they were married as stated in the foregoing declaration, on the 11th of November 1788 - They further state that the said Benjamin died in Virginia, at the time dated, to wit 18th April 1832 ^(one thousand eight hundred & thirty two) and that the said Nancy has removed to this state since his death - They also state that the said Benjamin, was a Revolutionary
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soldier as stated, and drew a Pension from the government up to the time of his death. 
John [X his mark] Brown Sen.
Sarah [X her mark] Brown

Sworn to & subscribed before me, 27th April 1839 - And I hereby certify that the said John Brown sen. and Sarah Brown, are entitled to full credit on their oaths.
S/William Hunt
Justice of the Peace


State of Tennessee /
Rutherford County } 
I Robert S. Morris Clerk of the County Court of said County, do hereby certify that William Hunt Esquire whose official signature appears to the foregoing certificates is an acting Justice of the Peace, within, and for said County and that the signatures purporting to his are genuine, he having been duly elected commissioner & qualified as such & that due faith and credit are [illegible] to all his official acts.

In testimony, where of I have here unto set my hand and affixed my seal of office at office in Murfreesborough this 27th day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & thirty nine
S/Robt. S. Morris Clk
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March 21, 1935.

XXXXXXXXX
 
Mr. H. B. Weatherford
1011 East Canal Street
Richmond, Virginia

BA-J/ady
Benjamin Weatherford
W.1520

Dear Sir:

Reference is made to your letter relative to Benjamin Weatherford, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.

The data contained herein are obtained from the papers on file in the Revolutionary War claim for pension, W.1520, based upon the military service of Benjamin Weatherford in that war.

The date and place of birth and the names of the parents of Benjamin Weatherford are not shown.

While a resident of Virginia, place not stated, he enlisted in Cumberland County, Virginia, February 2, 1777, for three years, served as private in Captain John Mosby's Company and marched to Georgia, was attached to Colonel Samuel Elbert's Second Georgia Regiment, served almost two years and until Savannah was taken, when he was taken prisoner, detained in prison ships about six months and on land three months longer, then made his escape and returned to his home in Virginia, a month or two before the expiration of his service. 

He was allowed pension on his application executed October 10, 1835 at which time he was sixty-seven years old and a resident of Lunenburg County, Virginia.

He died April 18, 1832 in Mecklenburg County, Virginia.

Soldier married November 11, 1788 in Charlotte County, Virginia, Nancy, her maiden name not given.
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Soldier's widow, Nancy Weatherford, was allowed pension on her application executed April 27, 1839 while a resident of Rutherford County, Tennessee, at which time she stated she was about seventy-seven years old. However, in July 1843 she stated she was aged seventy-eight years.

In 1835 soldier had two daughters Ritter Weatherford, aged thirty-two years, Delilah Weatherford, aged twenty-four years, and a son John Weatherford, his age not given.

In 1830 one Daniel Weatherford and one Stephen Weatherford made affidavit in Charlotte County, their ages or relationship to soldier not stated. There are no further family data. 

Very truly yours
[signature area blank]
A.D. HILLER
Executive Assistant to the Administrator

[hand written in right margin]
Date of widow's death
not on A,B,
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Payable on the 4th of March, and 4th of September, every year, by the President of the U. States Branch Bank at Richmond, Virginia



Recorded by Benj L Beall.
Clerk, in Book B. Vol. 8 [illegible] page 197.
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War Department, 
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.

I CERTIFY that, in conformity with the Laws of the United States, of the 18th of March, 1848, [illegible] May [illegible] March [illegible]

Benjamin Weatherford late a Private in the Army of the Revolution, is inscribed on the Pension List, Roll of the Virginia. Agency, at the rate of eight dollar per month, to commence on the twelfth day of October- one thousand eight hundred and twenty five -

[seal]
Given at the War Office of the United States, this twenty seventh day of October one thousand eight hundred and twenty five -

S/James Barbour
Secretary of War.

Examined and countersigned by } J. L. Edwards
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1935 Mar. 21 Hist to HB. Weatherford A.D.Y.


Revy WIDOW, &c.
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File No. 1520
Nancy Weatherford
Widow
Benjamin Weatherford
Priv. Georgia Line
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Act: March 3, 1843
Index: - Vol. M.   Page 318

[intentional brackets as printed]
[Arrangement of 1870.]
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Murfreesboro: Tennessee
27th Apl 1839.

Dear Sir,

I enclose you the declaration of Mrs Nancy Weatherford, made under the act of Congress of the 7th of July 1838, granting half pay and Pension to certain widows - for your examination -

You will please give it your attention as soon as the other duties of your office will permit -

Yours most respectfully,
S/W. Ledbetter


James L. Edwards Esq.
Com: of Pensions,
Washington.
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State of Tennessee }
Rutherford County }
I William Vinson Chairman of the County Court of said County do certify that Robert S. Morris whose official genuine signature appears to the foregoing annexed certificate is the acting Clerk of said County Court he having been duly elected & Qualified as suh that due faith and credit are paid to all of his official acts in any court or office in the United States & that his said certificate is in due form of law & that the above annexed seal is the seal of our said court.

Given under my hand and seal in said County this 27th day of April A.D 1839.
S/Wm. Vinson Chairman [personal seal]
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3238


Nancy Weatherford


You will please react to me, at Murfreesboro - Tennessee
S/Wm. Ledbetter
_________________

$80 per ann:


Wm. Ledbetter 
Murfreesboro
Tennessee -
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Declaration
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In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 3d. March 1843; granting Pensions for one year, to certain widows who have received pensions under the act of July 7th, 1838.

State of Tennessee }
Rutherford County }
On this 17th day of July 1843, personally appeared before me, [strikethrough] one of the acting Justices of the Peace for said County, Nancy Weatherford, a resident of said county, aged seventy eight 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 provision made by the act of Congress, passed on - the 3d. March 1843, granting Pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War. 

That she is the widow of Benjamin Weatherford, who was a Private in the Revolutionary army - his regiment not recollected, and that she has recd. a Pension of Eighty Dollars _______ per annum under the Act of July 7th. 1838. She further declares, that she is still a widow.
Sworn to, and subscribed, on the day and year above written, before me. And I certify that I am personally acquainted with the said Nancy Weatherford.
S/William Hunt Justice of the Peace,
Rutherford County.
Nancy [X her mark] Weatherford
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State of Tennessee }
Rutherford County }
I Robert S. Morris, Clerk of the County Court of said County, do certify that William Hunt --- esquire, before whom the within declaration was sworn to, is an acting Justice of the Peace for said county, and that the official signature purporting to be his, is genuine. 

[seal]
In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and official the seal of said court at office, 17th - day of July, 1843.
S/Robt S. Morris Clk
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Tennessee 3965
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Nancy Weatherford widow of Benjamin Weatherford Decd. who was a pensioner under the Act of 1818 and who died on the 18 April 1832 of Rutherford in the State of Tennessee who was a private in the com commanded by Captain Mosby of the regt commanded by Col. Elbert in the Georgia line for 2 years.
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Inscribed on the Roll of Nashville at the rate of 80 Dollars [blank] Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
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Certificate of Pension issued the 24 day of Augt 1839 I sent to W. Ledbetter Murfreesboro, Tennessee
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Arrears to the 4th of Mar 1839         $240.00
Semi=annual allowance ending
4 Sep '39        40.00
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$280.00

{Act July 7, 1838. }

Recorded by D.M. Candy, Clerk,
Book  A.   Vol. 2.    Page 209.
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State of Virginia
Charlotte County S.S.
This day Sebastian Brown, John Brown, Repes I. Elam, Benjamin Evans, Moses A. Deupree William P. Roberts, Joseph Gregory & John Roberts whose names are signed to the foregoing certificate who are credible witnesses severally personally appeared before me Reps Orsborne a Justice of the peace for the County & State aforesaid & made oath that the same contains the truth according to the best of their knowledge. Given under my hand the 17 day of Sept. 1825 -
[signature illegible for 2nd paper placed on top]


State of Virginia
Charlotte County To wit"..
I, Winslow Robinslow Robinson Clerk of the County Court of Charlotte & State aforesaid do hereby certify that Reps Orsborn whose name appeared to the foregoing certificate is and was at the time of signing the same acting & duly qualified Justice of the peace for the County of Charlotte and that due faith and credit is and ought to be due to all his acts as such ~.

In Testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand & affixed the seal of my office this 3d day of October 1825 in the 50th year of our foundation -
S/Winslow Robinson [personal seal]
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Virginia Lunenburg County. Sept. 19th. 1825.

I John Knight a Justice of the peace for the County of Lunenburg, & State aforesaid do hereby certify, that Benjamin Weatherford, a Petitioner for a Pension (as above Stated) is a needy Character, & further State that the said Weatherford Hath now an Expensive family, & no [strikethrough] place of Residence; and think that agreeable to the ^Law therein providing for pensions, said Weatherford as much Intitled as any pensioner I know of Said Weatherford Is an Ignorant person, & knew not what stapes to take to procure his pension, said has been neglected; he applyed [sic] to me (I think) about 15 years ago to Enquire of General Mosby (who while in Service was Capt) to know of his [strikethrough] servitude. which Enquiry was neglected, & Sevier Mosby is Dead. & in a Similar way has been neglected ever since.
S/John Knight
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Mecklenbg County
Clks off. : 21st Augt: 1839.

Sir,
I have examined the records of my office so as to enable me to answer the enquiries contained in you Letter of the 13th. Instant.. the result of which is, that I am unable to find any record of the marriage of Benjamin Weatherford and Nancy Weatherford ^or with any other person in this office - between the year 1788-94 - the period refered [sic] to by you

I am your
obedient Sevt. [servant]
S/Richd.. B Baptist
[flourish]
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Powhatan 2d. Octr. 1890
I do hearby [sic] certify that Benjamin Weatherford was a soldier in [illegible] Company of the 2d Regiment of continental troops in the state of Georgia, that he enlisted for three years & was taken prisoner when Savannah was taken by the British troops, as appears on the payrolls & papers now in my possession

Given under my hand the day above. -
S/Littr. Mosby late Capt 
pay master to 2d. g. Regt
[seal is seen under the 2nd page placed on top]


State of Virginia Cumberland County
I do hereby certify that Littby Mosby whose name is signed to his certificate granted to Benjamin Weatherford the 2nd day of October 1818 is dead that I firmly beleave [sic] it to be his signature as I am well acquainted with his hand writing that I am Executor of the sol Littleberry Mosby that he did act as Captain and paymaster as he has stated as it appears from the papers and pay Rolls found among his papers after his disease. I also Certify that the said Littleberry Mosby has acted as General of Brigade of the Militia of this state, Given under my hand in the County aforesaid this seventh day of September 1825
S/Merit. H Booker
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Virginia Cumberland County To Witt [Capital B with line above and below it]

This Day Merrit Booker Executor of general Littlebury Mosby came before me justice for Said county & made oath to the aforegoing certificate in Due form of Law. given under my hand & seal this Seventh of Sept - - -1825
S/Robert Frayser


State of Virginia
Cumberland County, to wit:
I Miller Woodson Clerk of the County Court of Cumberland and State aforesaid do hereby certify that Robert Frayser, whose name appears to the foregoing certificate, is and was at the time of signing the same, acting Justice of the Peace for the County of Cumberland, and that due faith and credit is and ought to be due to all his acts as such.

[seal] 
In Testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office this 8th day of September 1825, in the 50th year of our foundation.
S/Miller Woodson C.C.
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Cumberland County
This day Jesse Parker & [strikethrough] came before me a Justice for this County & made oath that Benjamin Weatherford Inlisted [sic] with Captain John Mosby for Three years in the Georgia Service of the War of the revolution of the United States & that he serv'd his time out & that This Certificate is now granted to the same Benjamin Weatherford aged about Sixty years

Given under my hand this 23rd day of May 1820
S/W. C Bilson



 Charlotte [illegible]
This day Daniel Weatherford & Stephen Weatherford came before me Wm. Deupree a Justice of the peace for [illegible] County and made oath that Benjamin Weatherford of Lunenburg County Inlisted [sic] under Capt. John Moseby of Cumberland County for the term of the years in 1776 or 1777 and did serve the said term faithfully in the regular service of the United States & we believe was regularly discharged aged about sixty years and that he is in low circumstances as to supporting his family 

Given under my hand this 5th day Aug - 1820
S/Wm. Deupree JP
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An inventory of the property of Benjamin Weatherford taken this 6th day of August 1825 -
1 Feather Bed & furniture,
5 head of Cattle,
15 head of hogs,
12 Sheep,

Given under my hand ["the" crossed out] in the County of Lunenburg & State of Virginia the day above
Benjamin [X his mark] Weatherford


Virginia Lunenburg County We the undersigned neighbors & acquaintances of Benjamin Weatherford  do Certify that he is an Old man, possessed of by very little property, his circumstances are very reduced & is in need of assistance Given under our hands this 6th day of August 1825
[all signatures below]
Moses. A. Deupree Charlotte
John Roberts Charlotte
Repes Elam (Lunenburg)
Samuel Elam Charlotte
William Roberts Charlotte
John Goode Charlotte
Coleman O Lipscomb Chr.
Wylie Ward Charlotte 
William Evans Mecklenburg
Hugh Wallace Lunenburg
John Brown Lunenburg
Benjamin Evans, Charlotte
Josph Gregory liveing in Charlotte County
Wm Wallace Charlotte City
Jno Rawlins Charlotte Cty
John Edmondson
E Leo Charlotte Cty
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Virginia Charlotte County. I William Deupree high sheriff of this county do certify that I am well acquainted with Benjamin Weatherford, that he is an Old man, that he is in such indigent circumstances as to be unable to support himself. without the assistance of his county except by private or public charity; and indeed I verily believe that the said Benj. & his wife are supported by their son John Weatherford, that but for John Weatherford I believe they could not support. Given under my hand the 3rd of Sept. 1825
S/Wm" Deupree


State of Virginia
Charlotte County to wit".
I Winslow Robinson Clerk of the County, Court of Charlotte and State aforesaid do hereby Certify ^that William Deupree whose name appears to the aforegoing certificate is and was at the time of signing the same acting High Sheriff of this County-
[seal]
In Testimony whereof I have set my hand and affixed the seal of my office 13th day of September 1825 in the 50th year of Our foundation - 
S/Winslow Robinson Clk-
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State of Virginia Lunenburg County 
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We the undersigned neighbors & acquaintances of Benjamin Weatherford do certify that he as an Old man, possessed of but very little property, his circumstance, are very reduced and we think he is need of assistance from his country - Given under our hands this 6th day of August 1825 -
[all signatures below]
Sebrim Shaw Brown
John Brown
Reps I. Elam
Benjamin Evans
Moses A Deupree
William P Roberts
Joseph Gregory
John Roberts
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[letterhead] R H HARWOOD, PRESIDENT 
H B WEATHERFORD, VICE PRES   JNO A RAMSTETTER, SECY & TREAS.

HARWOOD BROS.. INC.
LUBRICATING OILS
PAINTS AND VARNISHES
WAREHOUSES AND OFFICCE, 1001-1013 EAST CANAL STREET
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA
March 4, 1935.

DIRECTORS
H B WEATHERFORD
R H HARWOOD
J A RAMSTETTER
MAURICE L TYLER
JOHN R PARKER

[round received mail stamp reads as follows:
arrow pointing to 3:45
"RECEIVED
MAR 5 1935
MAIL SUB-DIV
VETS. ADM 
READER #75"]

Director,
United States Veterans Administration,
Washington, D. C.

Dear Sir:
Please give me information available regarding Benjamin Weatherford, private Virginia Line, put on Pension Roll on October 27, 1825, aged 74 years.

I would like to know the section of the state in which he lived, date of birth and death, the name of his mother and father, and name of his children, if any.

Yours very truly,
S/H.B. Weatherford

HBW:R