Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 8083, for William Palmer, Georgia
Page 1

SERVICE Ga. (Va.)
Palmer, William or Palmore
Lewis, Frances (Former widow)
NUMBER W.8083.
Page 2

Refer to
Letter to J J [illegible]
Per Aug. 12 [illegible]
Letter to J. J. Fry [illegible]

1653
Virginia
Frances Lewis
widow of Wm. Palmer
who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 50 Dollars [blank] Centers per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued 31st day of August and sent to Joseph  H. Roberts
Charlottesville Va.

Declared on Roll of Pensioners [illegible] February 2, 1848, Page 163 [illegible]
Page 3

Declaration In order to obtain the benefits of the third section of the Act of Congress of the  4th July ,1836 & March 3d, 1837 State of Virginia Charlotte County to wit: On this 30th day of July ,1839, personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace in and for the county and State aforesaid , Frances Lewis, a resident of said county and State , aged 80 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 4th,1836: That she is at present the widow of Benjamin Lewis, and before her said marriage to said Lewis , was the widow of William Palmer, late of Prince Edward County, Virginia, who was a private soldier of Infantry in the Georgia Continental line in the war of the Revolution, and also a soldier of the militia in the Virginia service- she does not pretend to know anything respecting her former husband's services, except what she has heard from him in his life time, and the following to wit: That the said William Palmer or Palmore ( for the name is differently spelled) in the year 1777, in the count of Prince Edward, enlisted as a private soldier in the Georgia Continental line , under Capt. Robert Walton and marched from Moore's Ordinary to the South - Four companies ..(illegible) 3rd at the same place, and marched at the same time to the South, to wit; the companies of Capt. Robert Walton, Capt. Lise (?) Walton , Capt. Thomas Scott and Capt. Glascock, all of whom she understood belonged to the 1st Regiment of the
Page 4

Georgia Continental lines  - How long her husband enlisted , she is unable to recollect at this time but knows very well, that he did not return home for three years or more - that at the time the said William Palmer marched, she was engaged to marry him, and came to Moore's Ordinary to see him march - that on his return from the South, she did marry him in the county of Lynchburg - that after marriage, the said William Palmer was drafted in the county of Prince Edward's & under Capt. Michaux in the  Militia service of Virginia for three months, and served accordingly - she claims a pension for the service of fifteen months, in all - She further declares that she was married to the said William Palmer on the 5th day of June 1781; that her husband , the aforesaid William Palmer died on the  -- day of ---1789 ; that she was afterwards married to Benjamin Lewis, who died on the 31st day of July 1822 and that she was a widow on the 4th July 1836; and she remains a widow, as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed - She further declares that she was married to the said William Palmer before his last tout of service expired- she has no documentary evidence , and relies in supports of her claim, on the public Records and the accompanying certificates -  (her mark X) Frances Lewis Sworn to and subscribed before me this 30th day of July, 1839; I for thee certify , that from old age and bodily infirmities the said Frances
Page 5

Lewis cannot attend the County Court of Charlotte in order to make the foregoing  Declaration - I for thee certify , that she is a worthy , credible and respectable old lady , and her statements entitled to full confidence - given under my hand this 30th day of July, 1839 - Wm Deupree (signed) JP            Virginia: Charlotte County to wit: This day Coleman Palmore came before us a Justice of the peace in and for the county aforesaid, and made oath that Benjamin Lewis, late of Charlotte, the husband of Frances Lewis , who is an applicant for a pension, died in the County of Charlotte on the 31st day of July, 1836- that at the time the said Benjamin Lewis married the said Frances, she was a widow of said William Palmer - Palmore- Coleman Palmore ( signed)       Sworn to and subscribed before me - I further certify , that he is a credible person, and his statements entitled to full confidence - given under my hand this 30th day of July 28,1839 - I further certify that above the name or Coleman Palmore was inserted in place of John Lewis; the said Palmore knowing the facts above stated by him- Wm Deupree (signed) JP   Virginia: Charlotte County to wit: I Coleman Palmore hereby certify, that I
Page 6

was well acquainted with William Palmer the former husband of the said Frances Lewis, and recollect distinctly that he died in the fall of 1789 -the particular day and month , not now recollected -  Coleman Palmore (signed) Sworn to before me this 30th day of July ,1839 - I further certify , he is a credible person, and his statements entitled to full confidence - given under my hand the date above Wm Deupree ( signed ) (bottom of page vertically )  4751 (underscored) Declaration ( check mark) of "Frances Lewis" for a Pension under Act July 4th 1836 and March 3d 1837 - 12 mo 77- Ga 81 - Yorkstown
Page 7

Virginia : At a Court held for Charlotte County the 5th day of August 1839. On motion the declaration of Frances Lewis of Charlotte County Virginia with accompanying evidence in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed July 4th 1836, and the act explanatory of said act passed March 3d 1837 was presented in open Court and the whole papers read and fully explained to the entire satisfaction of the Court ordered that said declaration with accompanying papers , be certified by the War Department. A Copy .  Testa William A. Smith D.C.             Virginia : Charlotte County to wit I William A. Smith deputy Clerk of the County Court of Charlotte aforesaid do hereby , certify that William Deupree is an acting justice of the peace in and for the County  aforesaid , and that the signature annexed purporting to be his is genuine  Given under my hand as deputy Clerk of said County and the Seal of office this 10th day of August 1839 William A. Smith D.C.  (signed and sealed )
Page 8

I Frances Lewis, formerly widow of William Palmer, deceased, do hereby declare according to the best of my knowledge and belief that the paper hereto annexed, contains a true Register of my marriage, which I supposed was lost, and recently found in the old Family Bible; there is no record known to me, of the ages of my children by my first husband, the said William Palmer & my eldest child is 59 or 60 years of age.
her
Frances Lewis
mark

Virginia: Lunenberg County to wit:
I do hereby certify that the answers [unknown] was taken from the Family Bible of Mrs. Frances Lewis formerly widow of William Palmer, deceased, and believe the same to be true and correct; and that she made oath to the above certificate subscribed by me in my presence & given under my hand this 29th. day of September, 1840 -
George L Bayn JP

State of Virginia Lunenberg County to wit:
I William H. Taylor Clerk of the county court of Lunenberg in the state of Virginia, do hereby certify that George L Bayn, as a magistrate or above, and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine. In witness whereof I have annexed the seal of the said court, and subscribed my name, this 7th. day of October 1840
Wm. H. Taylor Clerk
Page 9

Record of Marriage  ( Bible page - marriage entry at bottom) William Palmer and Frances Westbrook married 5 June 1781
Page 10

Virginia: Charlotte County to wit:
We Robert Thompson and William Thompson, do hereby certify, that we have been acquainted with Mrs. Frances Lewis, and the members of her family, for a great many years. She had four children by her first husband William Palmer; and five children by her last husband Benjamin Lewis. We honestly believe that her four children by the first husband are aged as follows: Nancy, the oldest child, is about 58; Bronch, about 55; Booker, about 52; and Woodson, about 50. We further certify that she married Wm. Palmer in June, 1781, being at the marriage; and that in July following, said Palmer was drafted under Capt. Michaux, for 3 months, and marched to Yorktown. We were in the service with him and know the facts.
Robert Thompson
William Thompson

Virginia: Charlotte County to wit:
This day Robert Thompson and William Thompson, came before me a Justice of the peace in the county aforesaid and made oath that the above certificate subscribed by them, contained the truth, to the best of their knowledge and belief. I further certify, they are credible persons, and their statements entitled to full confidence. Given under my hand this 9th. day of December 1839.
Joseph H. Roberts J.P.
Page 11

Georgia, Revolution WIDOW, &c. File No. 8083  Frances Lewis for (illegible) Wid . of William Palmer  Pvt. Rev: War Act: Feby .2nd/48 Index: - Vol. A , Page 4 [Arrangement of 1870.]
Page 12

11051 Virginia Frances Lewis  - Widow of William Palmer who was a pensioner under the Act of --- and who died on the ---1789 of Char Co., in the State of Virginia who was a Pri. in the compy commanded by Captain Walton of the -- commanded by --- in the Georgia C. line for 15 months. Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 50 Dollars ---Cents per annum. to commence on the 4th day of March 1836. Certificate of Pension issued the 1st day of August 1846 and sent to T.L. & A. Th. Smith Present. Total amount $ --- [Act July 7, 1838.]  Recorded by D. Henry Mood Clerk, Book D. Vol. 1 Page 273-
Page 13

whole page black and illegible
Page 14

whole page black and illegible as previous page
Page 15

Virginia. 75895.
Frances Lewis widow of Wm. Palmer who was a Private in the Revolution.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 50 Dollars [blank] Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843
Husband died 1789.
Certificate of Pension issued the First day of August 1846, and sent to T.L. & A. Th. Smith, Present.
[Acts of March 3, 1843.] and 17th June 1844.
Recorded in Book A
Vol. 2. Page 142.

Refd
2 certs
Page 16

Virginia: Charlotte County to wit:
I do hereby certify that I was acquainted with William Palmer or Palmore in the Revolutionary War. After his return from the south, in the month of June, 1781, he married by publication of bans Frances Westbrook, now the widow of Benjamin Lewis, and applicant for a Pension. Shortly after marriage, there was a heavy draft for soldiers to meet Cornwallis who was preparing on in direction of Yorktown. The said William Palmer or Palmore was drafted in the Militia under Capt. Joseph Michaux from Prince Edwards, for three months and marched to Yorktown. He did not return until after the surrender of Cornwallis. That he served one tour of duty at Yorktown after his marriage, I have the most distinct recollections, being present at the time of marriage, and with him in the service.
his
Coleman Palmore
Mark

Virginia: Charlotte County to wit:
This day Coleman Palmore came before me a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid and made oath that the above certificate contained the truth. I further certify that he is a credible person, and his statements entitled to full confidence. Given under my hand this 7th. day of October, 1839.
Wm.
Page 17

State of Virginia
Charlotte County to wit
I William A Smith deputy clerk, of the county court of Charlotte aforesaid, do hereby, certify that William Deupree, is an acting justice of the peace in and for said, County, duly commissioned and qualified and that his signature hereto annexed is genuine - Given under my hand and the seal of office of this county aforesaid this 8th day of October 1839.
William A Smith
Page 18

Deupree [unknown]
July 20
To J. L. Edwards Esqr.
Washington City D.C.

Paid 5
2 Feb 1848
Page 19

Declaration  In order to obtain the benefits of the act of congress of 2nd February , 1848, entitled " An act making further provision for surviving widows and soldiers of the  revolution " [State of Virginia  Charlotte County ] SS. On this 17th day of July 1848 , personally appeared before me the subscriber a justice of the peace in  and for the  County and State aforesaid , Frances Lewis of Virginia in the county of Charlotte , age 90 years , who being first duly sworn according to laq, doth on  her oath , make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of provision made by the act of congress, passed on the 2nd February 1848, granting provisions to widows of persons who served during the revolutionary war. - that she is the widow of William Palmer, who was a private in the revolution, and that she received under the act of June 17th 1844, the annuity or pension of fifty dollars - she further declares that she is still a  widow  -  (her mark X) Frances Lewis   sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me Joseph H. Roberts  a justice of the  peace in and for the County and State aforesaid- Joseph H. Roberts -(signed) Jp- And further I do hereby  certify that the declarant Frances Lewis of Va. widow of William Palmer is personally known to me . given under my hand this 17th July 1848. Joseph H. Roberts  ( signed ) J.P.
Page 20

[ State of Virginia Charlotte County] to wit: I Winslow Robinson, clerk of the county court of Charlotte county in the State of Virginia do hereby certify that Joseph H. Roberts is an acting Justice of the peace in and for the said  county duly commissioned and qualified according to law and that his signatures annexed to the foregoing declaration are genuine - given under my hand and the seal of my office this eighteenth day of July one thousand eight hundred and forty eight. Winslow Robinson (signed and sealed) cc
Page 21

Virginia: Lunenburg County to wit:
I John Fram of Lunenburg, do hereby certify, that I was well acquainted with William Palmer in the Revolutionary war; the said Palmer and my self being fellow soldiers in the same company, and Battallion [Battalion] was listed under Capt. Robert Walton, in the early part of 1777, in the Georgia Continental service, for the terms of Twelve months; and about the month of March that year, marched to the State of Georgia - where stationed at different times, in Augusta, Savannah, St. Augustine, and other places, with one term of service expired, and were honorably discharged. Colonel Habershaw commanded the Battalion, it being the first Georgia Battalion the said William Palmer was a good soldier, and served his term faithfully. I am 83 years of age was a soldier of the Revolution, and now a pensioner of the United States.
John Fram

Virginia: Lunenburg County to wit:
This day John Fram came before me a Justice of the peace in and for the county aforesaid, and made oath to the above certification I further certify, that he is a credible person, and his statement entitled to full confidence given under my hand this 1st. day of August, 1839-
Richd K Tisdale J.P.
Page 22

Virginia Charlotte County to wit:
I William A Smith deputy clerk of the county court of the county and State aforesaid do hereby certify that William Deupree is an acting justice of the peace, in and for the county aforesaid, and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office, this 24th day of November 1840-
William A. Smith D.C.
Page 23

State of Virginia: Charlotte County to wit:
I Obediah Hendrick do hereby certify, that in 1777, I enlisted for the term of three years, under Capt. Thomas Scott, whose company was attached to the 3rd. Georgia Battallion [Battalion] on Continental establishment, commanded by Cols. Rae and Sereven, and General Howe. I well recollect (living at the time in same neighborhood, and intimately acquainted) that William Palmer, in 1777, the early part, enlisted in the Georgia Continental service, for the term of 12 or 18 months, (I forget which) under Capt Robert Walton; and that four companies, to whit; Capt. Scott's, Capt. Robert Walton's, Capt. Jesse Walton's, and Capt. Glascock's, all belonging to the Georgia line, marched together from Moore's Old Ordinary to Savannah in Georgia, our headquarters - Capt Robert Walton's company was attached to 1st. Georgia Battallion [Battalion], commanded by Col. Habershaw- I know from personal knowledge, that said William Palmer, served his term of enlistment, faithfully, and was honorably discharged - I recollect also, that in May or June 1781, the said William Pamer - married Frances Westbrook) present widow of Benjamin Lewis, deceased.) and that shortly afterwords, he was drafted in the Militia under Capt Michaux for the term of three months, and marched to Yorktown - I was not with him in this service, but recollect the fact well, from the circumstances that he hated [underlined] to march so shortly after marriage, and wanted to employ me or a substitute in his place. I am in the 82nd. year of my age, and a Pensioner of the United States -
his
Obediah Hardrick
mark
Virgina: Charlotte County to wit:
This day Obediah Hardrick came before me a Justice of the peace, in and for the County aforesaid, and made oath to the above certificate, subscribed by him, and fully explained to him, in my presence - I further certify, that he is a competent and disinterested witness; that his mind is not affected from old age or [unknown] infirmity; and that his statement is entitled to full confidence - Given under my hand this 23rd. day of November, 1840
Wm. Deupree
Page 24

Virginia Charlotte County to wit:
I William A Smith deputy clerk of the County Court of the County and State aforesaid do hereby certify that William Deupree is an acting justice of the peace, in and for the county aforesaid and that the foregoing signature purported to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office this 24th. day of November 1840-
Will A Smith D.C.
Page 25

Clerks office of Lunenburg
4th. October 1839
I William H Taylor clerk of the County Court of Lunenburg County in the State of Virginia do hereby certify that I have held the said office for the last twenty five years, that I have examined the books containing the register of marriages in my office from 1776 to 1820 and cannot find any record of the marriage of William Palmer or Palmore to Frances Westbrook. I further certify that that records of marriages during that period appear to be irregular, that there is no register of marriages at all in my office but in what is called the will book that the marriages recorded in the will book were celebrated by ministers of the established church either before or since the revolution in consequence of which the marriage not appearing on the records of my office raises no presumption that the aforesaid parties were not legally married at the time stated.
In testimony whereof I have annexed the seal of the said Court and subscribed my name this 4th. day of October 1839
Wm. H. Taylor Clerk
Page 26

Virginia: Charlotte County to wit:
I do hereby certify again that I was well acquainted with William Palmer formerly of Prince Edwards, and late of Charlotte, in the war of the Revolution. I recollect distinctly that said Palmer was married to said Frances the present widow of Benj. Lewis, in the month of June, 1781, for I was present at the wedding, being a relation of said Palmer or Palmore; I also, recollect, that in July following, the said William Palmer, William T Thompson, Robert Thompson, and myself, were drafted for three months in the Militia under Capt. Michaux and marched to Yorktown - These facts are clear and distinct to my mind, as if they occurred a few days since - It was the only service in which I was engaged, being too young prior merits to be drafted in the Militia. I have no Register of my age, but believe I am at this time about 75 or 76 years of age -
his
Colman Palmore
mark
Virginia: Charlotte County to wit:
This day Coleman Palmore came before me a Justice of the Peace in the County aforesaid, made oath to the foregoing Certificate - I further certify, that he is a credible person, and his statements entitled to full confidence - Given under my hand this 1st. day of June, 1840 -
John Harvey J.P.
Page 27

State of Virginia, Charlotte Couty to wit:
I Winslow Robinson Clerk of the County Court of Charlotte do hereby Certify that John Harvey is an acting justice of the Peace in & for the said County duly Confirmed and qualified and that his signature annexed purporting to be his is genuine.
Given under my hand, and the Seal of my office this 5th. day of June 1840
Winslow Robinson, Clerk
Page 28

Know all men by these present that we Benjamin Lewis and James Holt are held and firmly bound unto his excellency Beverly Randolph governor of the State of Virginia in the sum of fifty pounds current money, to be paid to the said Beverly Randolph on his successor, to the which payment will and truly to be made, we bind ourselves and each of our heirs Executors and administrators, jointly and Severally firmly by these present, sealed with our seals and dated this 21st. day of May 1791. The Condition of the above obligation is such that whereas there is a marriage shortly intended to be solemnized between Benjamin Lewis & Frances Palmore, - that if there be no lawful cause to obstruct the said marriage, then the above obligation to be void or is to remain in full force and notice.
his
Benjamin Lewis
mark
James Holt
acknowledged in presence of Rich Watkins
I Branch J. Worsham clerk of the County Court of Prince Edward County in the State of Virginia, do hereby Certify that the foregoing is a True copy from the files in my office. I further certify that there is no certificate of marriage on record in my office, between said Benjamin Lewis & Frances Palmer. 
Given under my hand as clerk, with the seal of the Court affixed this 18th July 1839
B. J. Worsham Clerk
Page 29

Virginia: Charlotte County to wit:
I Fanny Thompson do hereby certify, that I have been intimately acquainted with Mrs. Frances Lewis, and the members of her family, for a great many years, having lived in the same neighborhood - She had four children by her first husband William Palmer; and five by her last husband Benjamin Lewis - I do honestly believe, that her four children by the first husband, are aged as follows: Nancy,  the eldest child, is about 58; Branch is about 55; Booker, is about 52; and Woodson, about 50 - I further certify, that said Frances was married to said William Palmer, in Lunenburg, in the month of June 1781; for I was present, and witnessed the marriage - I am 74 years of age -
Fanny Thompson

Virginia: Charlotte County to wit:
This day Fanny Thompson came before me a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, and made oath to the above certificate, subscribed by her in my presence - I further certify, that she is a credible person, and her statement entitled to full confidence - Given under my hand this 9th. day of December, 1839 -
Joseph H. Roberts J.P.
Page 30

State of Virginia, Charlotte County to wit:
I Winslow Robinson Clerk of the County Court of Charlotte in the State of Virginia do hereby Certify that Joseph H Roberts is an acting justice of the peace in and for the said County duly Commissioned and qualified and that his Signatures annexed are genuine -
Given under my hand and the Seal of my office this 10th day of december 1839
Winslow Robinson Clerk
Page 31

State of Virginia: Charlotte County to wit.
This day, Frances Lewis, widow of Benjamin Lewis, deceased, and formerly widow of William Palmer or Palmore, deceased, personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace in and for the county and state aforesaid, who being first duly sworn according to law, made the following Declaration:
That she was an applicant for a Pension under the Acts of Congress of July 4th. 1836 & March 3rd. 1837, as will appear by reference to her Declaration now on file in the Pension Office: That she hereby relinquishes all claim or benefit under said Acts; and instead thereof, wishes to be enrolled a pensioner under the Act of Congress of the said 7th. July 1838 and the subsequent acts which [illegible] prepared in continuation thereof, if the department will allow this; for which purpose she hardily gives her full and certain consent, and authorizes the commissioners to issue certificates according -
her
Frances Lewis
mark
In presence of Wm. J. B. Bedford
William A. Lewis

Sworn to and subscribed in my presence this 23rd. day of July, 1846 - given under my hand this 23rd. day of July, 1846.
Joseph H. Roberts J.P.
Page 32

State of Virginia, Charlotte County To wit:
I Winslow Robinson Clerk of the County Court of Charlotte County in the State of Virginnia do hereby Certify that Joseph H Roberts is an acting justice of the peace in and for the said County duly Commissioned and qualified according to law, and that his signature annexed to the foregoing Certificate purporting to be his is genuine
Given under my hand and the Seal of my office this 24th day of July 1846
Winslow Robinson CC

4754
Act 1836
Frances Lewis
Va.
Act 7 July 38 12956
[unknown] [unknown] 94 -
admd 15 mo. per
50
Also act 43 & 44
8985 '43
667 44
A T Smith
Present
Page 33

State of Virginia: Charlotte County to wit:
We do hereby certify again that for many years back, we have been intimately acquainted with Mrs. Frances Lewis, formerly the widow of William Palmer deceased, and all the children she had by the said William Palmer - We repeat again that according to our knowledge and belief, the said children are aged as follows: Nancy aged about 58 years, Branch about 55; Booker about 52, and Woodson about 50, and that all other facts certified by us hereto fore in relation to said William Palmer and wife, are substantially true and correct - We further certify, that the Family Register of Marriage sent on, is the true Register, and entirely in the hand writing of Wm. Palmer, decd, with whose writing we are well acquainted, having often seen him write in his life time -
Robert Thompson
William Thompson

State of Virginia: Charlotte County to wit:
This day Robert and William Thompson came before me a Justice of the peace in the County aforesaid and made oath to the foregoing certificate subscribed by them in my presence & further certify that they are competent and disinterested persons, and their statesments entitled to full confidence and belief - Given under my hand this 19th. day of July, 1841 -
Joseph H. Roberts - J.P.
Page 34

State of Virginia, Charlotte County to wit:
Winslow Robinson clerk of the County Court of Charlotte in the State of Virginia aforesaid, do hereby Certify that Joseph H Roberts is an acting justice of the peace in and for the said County duly Commissioned and qualified, and that the Signature annexed purporting to be his is genuine - 
Given under my hand and the Seal of my office this 22nd day of July 1841
Winslow Robinson CC
Page 35

William Palmer a Palmore d 1789 Frances Lewis form his wid. M 81. S.  77 Ga. Cont line Walton 81 3 mo. (bottom of page ) Jno Fram. (?) Act & pen : say he enhold Will Palmer in 77 ...(illegible) f 12 mos - .... (illegible ) that ...(illegible ) Fram ... (illegible) 1818
Page 36

State of Virginia: Charlotte County to wit:
We whose names are hereto subscribed, do certify again that we are well acquainted with Mrs. Frances Lewis, and all the children by her first husband William Pamer - We stated before that Wm. Lewis had four children, by William Palmer, to wit: Nancy, Branch, Booker and Woodsen; whose ages were fully noted by us in former affidavits, and which we still believe to be correct - We moreover state that Nancy and Booker, if alive, are resident in Franklin County, Virginia, and Branch in Tennessee, and Woodson is dead - All of the above named children, we believe to be unable to write, and kept no Register of their ages - We attest again that whatever we stated in our former Affidavits, is true and correct to the beset of our knowledge and belief - That we are aged as follows, to wit: Robert Thompson 78 - years old; William Thompson 79 - years old; Frances Thompson 69 - years old - We all were present at the marriage of said Wm. Palmer and Frances, in June, 1781; and in July following, we Wm. and Robert Thompson were drafted under Capt Michaux and marched to Yorktown in company with said Wm. Palmer, which we well recollect was after the marriage of said Palmer
William Thompson
Robert Thompson
Fanny Thompson
Page 37

State of Virginia: Charlotte County to wit:
This day William Thompson, Robert Thompson & Fanny Thompson came before me a Justice of the peace in the county aforesaid and made oath to the forgoing certificate - I further certify that they are credible persons, and their statement entitled to the utmost confidence and belief - Given under my hand this 19th. day of May, 1840 Joseph H. Roberts J.P.

State of Virginia Charlotte County to wit:
I Winslow Robinson Clerk of the Couty Court of the County aforesaid in the State of Virginia, do Certify that Joseph H. Roberts is an acting justice of the peace in and for the County duly Commissioned and qualified according to law, and that the Signature above purporting to be his is genuine.
Given under my hand and the Seal of my office this 20th day of May 1840
Winslow Robinson CC
Page 38

May  Paid 5                                                         
 To J. L. Edwards, Esq. Washington City D-C- (note vertical over address)(? no auds ) (bottom of page and upside down ) Sept 5, 1481 ( believe backwards -1841) Mrs. Frances Lewis  File - P -------(illegible)   passed J. H. Roberts 1653, 48 Va
Page 39

Charlotte County, Va., Augt. 30th., 1848
Dr. Sir, - On the 20th. of July past I sent on, to you, at the instance [insistence] of Mrs. Frances Lewis, a declaration in order that she may have the benefit of a late act of congress providing for surviving widows of the revolution, and I also wrote you on the subject there with - From then said time till the present neither myself nor Mrs. Lewis has any intelligence from you - please when this reaches you if you should not written let us hear something about the matter of her Pension - Should the declaration that I sent on for her, not be correct, please apprise me of the fact, and also, every iota in which it is deficient that it may be corrected forthwith - according to the scheme of her former drawing, the 4th. of September next will be the time again, which point of time is near at hand, and the old lady is anxious about her Pension, and desires I should again write you. Should you have, [unknown] this sent on a certificate to her or to one for her, be so good to inform us thereof - If it should not be necessary to send her a certificate, please state in what way she must apply to the agency and also which agency in order to obtain her Pension.
My address is Dupree's Old-Store, Charlotte Cty. Va. and also Mrs. Lewis's address - should you write to her.
Very Respectfully,
Joseph H. Roberts

To: J. L. Edwards Esq
Page 40

State of Virginia
Charlotte Ct. House
May 20th. 1840 -
Sir,
In compliance with your letter of May 2nd., relative to the claim of Mrs. Lewis, formerly widow of William Palmer, I have advised the best I could under the circumstances to meet the views and wishes of the Department - I have taken the affidavit of Mrs. Frances Thompson, Robert Thompson and William Thompson over again, in order that their testimony might be more full and explicit - Coleman Palmore, the other witness is absent from the county; but so soon as he returns, will take his evidence over again, and forward it to the Department -
I trust however, the enclosed will prove satisfactory touching the subjects of inquiry in your letter of May 2nd. 1840 -
I am very respectfully your Most obt. [obedient] Servant
Wm. L. B. Bedford

J. L. Edwards esq
Court of Pensions
War Department
Page 41

State of Virginia -
Charlotte Ct. House
July 21st. 1841
Sir,
Yours of February 23rd. last, in relation to Pension Claim of Mrs. Frances Lewis, formerly widow of William Palmer, decd, was duly received; but in consequence of inability on my part to attend to the same, has been neglected until recently -
I now enclose your additional evidence as to marriage -
I humbly trust that upon a review of all the testimony filed in this case, the Department will be satisfied of the justness of the Claim, and no longer hesitate to allow it -
I am very respectfully your most obt. servant
Wm. J. B. Bedford

J. L. Edwards esq
Commissioner of Pensions -
War Département -
Page 42

Frances Lewis Va.
Page 43

State of Virginia
Charlotte Ct House
June 6th. 1840 -
Sir,
In my letter of May 20th. enclosed you the affidavits of the "Thompson's" to be filed in claim of Frances Lewis formerly widow of William Palmer, deceased, I mentioned that Coleman Palmore was absent from the County, but would send his certificate again, as soon as he returned-
Enclosed you will find the same -
I am very respectfully your most obt. servant
Wm. J. B. Bedford

J. L. Edwards esq
Commissioner of Pensions
War Department
Page 44

Charlotte County VA, July 20th. 1848 -
Sir -
I herewith send you the Declaration of Mrs. Frances Lewis, widow of Wm. Palmer a private in the revolution, in order to obtain the benefits of the late act of congress - I have as you will see prepared the declaration officially, and at her request I now inform you to send her certificate to enable her to draw her Pension again, to Deupree's Old Store Charlotte County Va. addressed to Mrs. Lewis or to me the undersigned - Please say a so whether the Pension is payable at Washington or at the Richmond agency - To say more would be superfluous, as every voucher and all about her former drawing, by turning to the records of your office, may be seen -
Very Respectfully,
Joseph H. Roberts -


J. L. Edwards Esq.
Page 45

Lewis
Page 46

State of Virginia -
Charlotte Ct. House
November 25th. 1840 -
Sir,
Your letter of the 31st. of October last, stating that "the proof in support of the services of William Palmer, the former husband of Mrs. Frances Lewis, is not sufficient to justify the admission of her claim" has been duly received - Enclosed you will find additional evidence, the affidavit of Mr. Obadiah Hardwick who was in the Georgia service at the time, and now a Pensioner of the United States - Mr. Hardwick has referred me to Griffith Dickerson, Peter Mason and others if alive, whom he states were in the Georgia service with him, and from the same neighborhood, who can corroborate his statement in regard to William Palmer and wife - I know not, the residence of the above named persons, but will endeavor to find them out, if alive, and take their affidavits, if the enclosed evidence is not satisfactory - Both I understand were Pensioners -
I am very respectfully your most obt. servant
Wm. J. B. Bedford

J. L. Edwards esq
Comn. of Pensions
War Department -
Page 47

State of Virginia
Charlotte Ct. House
December 11th. 1839
Sir
Yours of the 27th. of November last, in relation to th claim of Mrs. Frances Lewis, formerly the widow of William Palmer, deceased, has been received -
You state that further proof is required in support of the date of the marriage, and also of the alleged service in 1781 -"
Enclosed you will find additional testimony, which, I trust, will prove satisfactory to the Department -
I am, Sir, very respectfully your most obt. servant
William J. B. Bedford

Geo. Wm. Crump esq
Acting Commissioner of Pensions -
War Department -
Page 48

OCT 7
Va.
Free
J. L. Edwards Esq
Com of Pensions
Washington
Page 49

[unknown] 6 Oct 48
Dear Sir
The agent here has no such pension on his list or the one enclosed - will you be so kind as to direct payment if this OK
Reg [regards]
J. J. Fry
Page 50

RICHMOND
OCT 15
FREE
J L Edwards Esq
Com of Pensions
Washington
Page 51

[unknown] 16 Oct 48
Dear Sir
Per letter of the 12 is received with the enclosed Which the agt [agent] - does not like to pay without your authority [unknown] they are dated before her name was enrolled on his list - can you make these poss [possible] without going to the extent of drawing up these [remainder unknown]
Reg [regards]
J J Fry
Page 52

letters (underscored)
Page 53

State of Virginia Charlotte Ct. House  October 8th 1839- Sir I send you enclosed the Declaration with accompanying papers of Mrs. Frances Lewis of this County for a Pension under the Act of Congress July 4th 1836 & March 3rd 1837 - all of which I trust, will prove satisfactory to the Department - I am, Sir, very respectfully Your Obt Sevt, etc. Wm J.B. Bedford (signed)                    
JL. Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions Washington City
Page 54

Pred ...(illegible) July 19 1839  William J.B. Bedford Esq  Charlotte court house
Page 55

Prince Edwd Clerks office 18th July 1839. Sir, I do not find on record or file in my office any certificate of marriage  between William Palmore and Frances Westbrook , nor any marriage license bond between the same partners.   Yr. ob. Sevt. T. J. Worsham (signed) clk Pr. Edwards  To Wm J.B. Bedford Esq
Page 56

Lewis
J. L. Edwards Esq.
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City
Page 57

Washinton City
July 29th. '46.
Sir
We have the honor to enclose the declaration of Frances Lewis, widow of Benjamin Lewis, deceased, & formerly widow of William Palmer of Palmore deceased, which we request may be acted upon as soon as practical.
Page 58

State of Virginia
Charlotte Ct. House
October 7th. 1840 -
Sir,
Your letter of June 19th. 1840, relative to claim of Mrs. Frances Lewis, formerly widow of William Palmer, deceased, was duly received -
Enclosed you will find the Family Record of the marriage of said Palmer and wife, which Mrs. Lewis informed me, was found recently on a sheet of the old family Bible, which Bible she supposed was lost or destroyed many years since - She always stated to me, that the date of her marriage was written in the old Family Bible - Mrs. Lewis is a member of the Baptist church, and has been for the last forty or fifty years and sustains a high character for truth and piety as any individual whatever -
I am very respectfully your obt. servant -
Wm. J. B. Bedford

J. L. Edwards esq
Commissioner of Pensions
War Department
Page 59

Jan 21, 1843
Frances Lewis
Va.
Copy 
W. Nils
Hn J Taliaferro H.R.

Go to: J: L: Edwards
Pension Office
Washington
Page 60

Comm: [unknown] 21st. of January 1843
Dear Sir,
Will you be pleased to send a copy of the papers, on file in your office, in the case of Frances Lewis of Virginia, to make out & sent to me for the use of the Comm: on R war Pension
Your respectfully
John Taliaferro

Goto: J. L. Edwards -