Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 1232, John Cooke, Va.
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Service: VA 
Cooke, John
or Cook
Number: N.1232 
B.L.Nt.71017_160_55
Ann
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23.208 
Virginia
John Cooke (decd)
of Logan Co in the State of Virginia 
who was a private in the company commanded by Captain_______ of the regt— commanded by Col Wood  in the “Va Line” for 2 years 80$
died 21 Nov. 1832 

Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia 
at the rate of 80 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, 
to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831 - 

Certificate of Pension issued the 30 day of Nov 1831 and sent to
Edwin Robertson Clk. 
Logan  C. H. 

Arrears to the 4th of . . . . . . . . . 
an Semi-anl. allowance ending . . . . . . . . . 
And certificate due --- 
for a check ‘31 to day of death      $137.08 

Revolutionary War Claim, 
Act June 7, 1832. 
Recorded by W. L. William, Clerk
Book 4 Vol 642 Page 6 
Certificate to Ann Cook
Widow


46258
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2866
Virginia, Richmond
Ann Cook
widow of John Cook
who served in the Revolutionary 
war, as a Private
Virginia line.
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
12 day of Nov
and sent to
R. Burgess Esq.
Present

Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under
February 3, 1853, Page 122 Vol.

278555
[Illegible] Robert F. Dennis April 21/60
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Act March 3/55
279.553
July 20/57
Ann Cook widow of
John Cook - priv
Capt} Va
Col} Mil
Revolutionary Pensioner
Va Feby 53 - 2866
Ad: 150 Acs July, 31st 1857.
Boynton.
Special.
R.
Danl Shumate
Raleigh CH Va

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Ex Butts
B.
42740.40
166057-66828
Vol C. 2-59
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State of Virginia 
County of Logan
On this 17 day of September 1832 personally appeared before the Court of the County of Logan John Cook Sr a resident citizen of the County of Logan and State of Virginia, aged seventy eight years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Cong passed June the 7th 1832. That he enlisted into the Army of the United State in the year 1777 in the month of January, and served in the 12th Regiment of Virginia Militia commanded by Col. James Wood, and in the company of Captain Langdon; served with the army at the battle of Monmouth, and was at the storming of Stoney Point fort, was at an engagement near the house of Col Philips, on the lines above New York; in a company command by Capt George Mailer and after serving till the 29th day of December 1779 we discharged from the Company commanded by Capt Abraham Hill un. Major Waggoner, and his discharge was signed by Col. Webb, which he since lost. He never received any pension except a warrant for one hundred acres of Land from the Executive of the State of Virginia, but which he has never yet, received any benefit from. 
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
John Cooke
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At a court held for Logan county Virginia on the 17. Septr. 1832
John Cooke Jr. this day made his declaration in order to obtain the provision of an Act of congress passed on the 7. June 1832 providing for soldiers of the revolution which was duly sworn to and subscribed in open court. And the said court do hereby declare their opinion that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states which is ordered to be certified agreeably to the act of Congress.
Copy Teste
Edwin Robertson Clk.

Virginia Logan County Clerks office Sepr. 17. 1832.
I Edwin Robertson clerk of the County Court of Logan aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original Proceedings in the matter of the application of John Cooke Sr. for a Pension
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal (there being no seal of office yet provided for me as County Court Clerk) This 17th day of September in the year 1832.
Edwin Robertson {Seal}
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Claim for Pension under
Act of 3d Feby 1853
~
Sept. 13, 1853.
Ann Cook widow of
John Cook, who was
a Pensioner on Va.
Rolls under Act of 7 June 1832,
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23208
Raleigh Co.,
Va.
1853
Act 1/53.
Revo
Rev.

filed Sept 12" 1853
by R. Burgess
W. City
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State of Virginia
Raleigh County} SS
On this 29th day of August in the year Eighteen Hundred and Fifty three, Personally appeared before Francis Hendrix a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, Ann Cook a resident of Said County and State aged Seventy Eight years, who being first duly Sworn according to law, Doth on his oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the Benefit of the provisions made by the act of Congress passed on the 3rd day of February, 1853 Granting Pension to Widows of persons who Served during the Revolutionary War, That She is the Widow of John Cook who was a private in the 12th Regiment of Infantry, Commanded by Colo James Wood and in Captain Langdons Company of the Virginia line on Continental Establishment and Served till 29th December 1779 as will more fully appear from the evidence filed with his application for a Pension under the act of 7th June 1832 now on the files of the Pension office. She further declares that She was Married to the Said John Cook on the ____ day of June 1813 and that her Husband Died on the 21st day of November 1833 That She was not Married to him prior to the 2nd day of January Eighteen Hundred but at the time above Stated
Ann Cooke
x her mark

Sworn to and Subscribed the day and year above written
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State of Virginia Raleigh County towit
On this 29th day of August 1853 personally appeared before Me the undersigned a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, Ann Cook who was duly Qualified according to law to the foregoing Declaration, And I do further certify that on account of Bodily infirmaty she is unable to attend at the County Court to make the declaration, Given under My hand this 29th day of August 1853
Francis Hendrix JP

I Daniel Shumate Clerk of the County Court of Raleigh in the State of Virginia do hereby certify that Francis Hendrix, is and was at the time of his certificate to the foregoing declaration of Ann Cook an acting Justice in and for the County of Raleigh, and that all his official acts is entitled to full faith and Credit
In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal of Office this 30th day of August In the year 1853
Daniel Shumate clk
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270.553
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State of Virginia
County of Raleigh} ss
On this 10 day of June A.D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty Seven, personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace within and for the County of Raleigh in the State of Virginia, Ann Cook aged _____ years a Resident of Raleigh County in the State aforesaid, who being duly sworn according to Law, declares that she is the widow of John Cook deceased who was a private in the Company Commanded by. Captain ______ Regiment of ________ commanded by ________, in the Revolutionary War, that her said Husband _______ at ___________ on about the _________ day of ______ AD. _____ for the terms of _____ and continued in actual in said war for the term of _____ and was Honorably at _________ on or about the ___ day of _____ AD.
She further States that she was married to the said John Cook in ____ on or about the 28 day of June A.D. 1813 and one Joseph Stanley a Minister and that her name before her said marriage was, Ann. Kattey, that her said Husband died at Logan County on or about the year AD. 1837. time not recollected and that she is now a Widow, All of which will fully appear by reference to papers now on file in the pension office in her application for a pension.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty
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land to which she may be entitled under the act approved March 3rd 1855,
Ann Cook
x her mark
Witness
Daniel Shumate
William Abbott

We William Abbott and Daniel Shumate residents of Raleigh County in the State of Virginia, upon our Oath declare, that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Ann Cook in our presence; And that we believe from the appearance, and Statements of the applicant, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be.
Wilson Abbott
Daniel Shumate

The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written
And I Certify that I know the affiants to be Credible persons; That the Claimant is the person she represents herself to be, And that I have no interest in this Claim
Andrew Workman JP

State of Virginia} ss
County of Raleigh} I Daniel Shumate Clerk of the County Court of the County & State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Andrew Workman, whose name is signed to the annexed Certificate was at the time of singing the same & now is an acting Justice of the peace in & for said County duly Commissioned and qualified as such, and that his Signature thereto is Genuine, In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court. This 13 day of July 1837.
Daniel Shumate Clk
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M.C.D.
Rev. & 1812 War Section

February 4, 1928

Honorable James French Strother
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C.

My dear Mr. Strother:
In response to your letter of February first, relative to information desired by Mrs. Addie M. Herndon, I have the honor to advise you as follows:
From the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 6168, it appears that RALPH STEWART was born in 1752 in Augusta County, Virginia.
While living in the county he was commissioned in 1773 as captain of a company of rangers for the purpose of protecting the frontier of Western Virginia against the Indians. He joined Colonel Lewis at Point Pleasant and was in that battle and served until 1778. In 1778 he was again commissioned captain and served as such under Colonel Robert McCleery or McClary. He was in the battle of Guilford Court House and was in engagements at Hotwater, Ground Squirrel Bridge and Charlottesville and in one of these engagements he received a wound in the right arm by a cut from Tarleton's saber. He was in the siege of Yorktown and was discharged soon after the surrender of Cornwallis.
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He was allowed pension on his application executed January 10, 1834, at which time he was living in Logan County, Virginia.
Ralph Stewart died November 18, 1835.
He married in June, 1788, in Montgomery County, Virginia, Mary Clay. She was allowed pension on her application executed December 17, 1846, at which time she was seventy-four years of age and was living in Logan County, Virginia.
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From the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 1232, it appears that JOHN COOKE enlisted in Shenandoah County, Virginia, in January, 1777, served as a private in Captain Jonathan Langdon's, Abraham Hite's and George Wailes' Companies in Colonel James Wood's Virginia Regiment; he was in the battles of Monmouth and Stony Point and was discharged December 29, 1779.
He married June 28, 1813, in Monroe County, Virginia, Ann Hendrix.
He applied for pension September 17, 1832, at which time he was seventy-eight years of age and was living in Logan County, Virginia. The claim was allowed.
He died November 21, 1832, in Logan County, Virginia.
His widow, Ann, was allowed pension on her application executed August 29, 1853, at which time she was seventy-eight years of age and was a resident of Raleigh County, Virginia.
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The Revolutionary War records of this bureau fail to afford any information in regard to MORDECAI COOKE.
Very truly yours,

WINFIELD SCOTT
Commissioner
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The Honorable Saml. D Ingham

Allowed
#1232
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Logan County Virginia October the 30th 1030

The memorial of John Cook to the Honorable Secretary of the Treasury of the United States, respectfully Showeth, That your memorialist enlisted in the month of January 1777. unto the 12th Regiment of Virginia Militia; (in Shenandogh County Va) Commanded by Colo. James Wood, and served in the Company Commanded by Capt. Jonathan Langdon, and for three years was generally stationed on the lines in the State of New York and at Valley forge near Philadelphia; against the british: serving under the orders of Colo. Morgan: as a Rifleman; was present at the battle of Monmouth, under the Command of Morgan and pursued the british till they embarked at Powels Creek;- He served also and was one of the first to enter Stoney point fort and after its Capture aided in getting the Artillery up to Smiths Claus, on the mountain; He continued to serve with the light division of the Army, till he was detached; in a Company: Commanded by Abraham Hits. & under the orders of General Scott to the Smith; and was attached to the Commissant for some term after, at Powhatan Courthouse, & was finally discharged at the end of the War; by - Major Waggoner: who he believes was then Major of the 12th Regiment; and that he is now upwards of 76 years of age and in humble circumstances; He honorably prays to be allowed the benefit of the Act of May 1828 in "favor of revolutionary Officers, & soldiers, and further states that he received a Warrant for his bounty Land; from the executive of Virginia -
And your memorialist will eve pray, &c &c
John Cooke

Logan County To Wit
This day, personally appeared before me John Cook Senr. of the County Said to the first date in this County and always; reported to have Served in the Army of our revolution; and who made oath, that the allegations Contained with above memorial respecting his services in the Army of our Revolution, are Correct, & true: to the best of recollection, often such a lapse of time & that he lost his discharge or left it with the executive of Virginia, when he procured his bounty Land. Given under my hand & seal the 30th day of October 1830-
Anthony Lawson J.P. {SS}
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Congress of the United States
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C.
JAMES FRENCH STROTHER
5TH DIST. WEST VIRGINIA
MEMBER
JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
LEE PENDLETON
SECRETARY

[typed body]
February 11, 1928.

Gentlemen:
You recently furnished me with a copy of the military record of John Cooke. The party interested in the information given states that evidently this referes to another John Cooke and that she thinks the name of the man she wants is spelled Cook. She is particularyly anxious to ascertain the name of his wife.

The Cook she has in mind is known to be a member of Thomas Buford's Bedford County Riflemen, under General Daniel Morgan from 1775 to 1781 and in Captain Caperton's Virginia Rangers in 1893. He lived in Logan County at the time of his death while the Cooke mentioned in your letter lived at Raleagh County.

I will thank you to make further investigation and advise the results of same.
Sincerely yours,
James French Strother

The Pension Bureau,
House of Representatives,
Washington, D.C.

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Congress of the United States
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C.
JAMES FRENCH STROTHER
5TH DIST. WEST VIRGINIA
LEE PENDLETON
SECRETARY

[typed body]
February 1, 1928.

My dear Mr. Commissioner:

I inclose herewith letter from Mrs. Addie M. Herndon, wife of my personal friend, Judge I. C. Herndon relative to the military records of the following soldiers.

John Cooke and Ralph Stewart, both of Logan County, Virginia (now West Virginia), and Mordecai Cooke, of Virginia. I have noticed the names of the first two soldiers in the Library of Congress, but I do not know about the last mentioned man.

Kingly give me these records, and oblige
Very truly yours,
James French Strother

Hon. Wingfield Scott,
Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.

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NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
ISAIAH C. HERNDON, JUDGE
WELCH, W. VA.
McDOWELL,MERCER
AND MONROE COUNTIES

January 9, 1928.

Mr. Winfield Scott, Commissioner,
Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.

Dear Sir:
Will you kindly give me the Revolutionary War record of the following soldiers from Virginia:

John Cooke
Mordecai Cooke
Ralph Stewart

I think John Cooke was enlisted from Shenandoah County, Virginia. His pension was granted to John Cooke, of Logan County, Virginia, as was that of Ralph Stewart. I do not know about Mordecai Cooke.

Thanking you for the courtesy, I am

Very sincerely yours,

Mrs. J. C. Herndon
70 Maple Ave.,
Welch, W. Va.

Ans. through?
Hon. Jas. F. Strother
Feb. 4, 1928.
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1928, Feb. 4 hist. to Hon. Jas. French Strother
See case Ralph Stewart. W.61682
1928. Feb. 17. Hon. Jas. Strother ans. through from 2/4/28 hist. of one Jno. Cook, of Logan Co
M.C.S.

Rev.
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 1232
Anne Cook,
Widow,
John Cook
Priv. Rev War

Act: Feb. 3. 1853.
Index:-Vol. A, Page 141
[Arrangement of 1870.]
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No 3146
Ann Cook of
John 
Let to R. Burgess
Act. 15 F 53

Virginia

Allowed
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Hon. Saml. D Ingham
Washington
City
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Recd. 29 Jany 1831. 2396 1930.
Washington Jan 28th 1831

D. Sir
I have been requested to present to you the petition and voucher of John Cook, You will confer a favor by letting me hear the verdict of his application
Your obt servt
Lewis Maxwell

Hon Saml Ingham
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July 13

To the Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City
D.C.
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FREE

The Honorable Samuel D. Ingham
Secretary of the Treasury
Washington City

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RICHD. VA
MAR
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2464
Recd 7 March 1831
Council Chamber, Richmond, Va March the 4th 1831

The Honorable Samuel D. Ingham

Sir
I Received some time ago. the enclosed paper with a line from you: from my friend, Lewis Maxwill: then in your City: and requesting me, to have. this paper filled up in the manner in which it now is done. in order that you might grant a pension to a Jno Cooke: of the County of Logan, and for which an application had presumably been made; but which was declared by you to have been informal - I sent the paper out to Logan County: & it has been this day returned to me: I trust filled up in the proper manner and I presume will now merit your intire approbation.
As our Legislature will not adjourn till the 24th inst. I shall be glad to hear from you how: and should you pay the old man any money that may be done to him, you can transmit it here: it will save: respond & inform: as should it be sent to Logan: it would have to be sent here to me again: to present to the U S Bank; the receipts will be signed by the old man, or my Son, Jno Lawson. [illegible] at Logan Ch to whom he Executed a power of Atto: for the purpose of receiving the pension for him - I have the Honor.
to be with the Highest Consideration
and respect
your most Obed: Srv
Antho. Lawson -
Delayed from Logan C:
Va Li

1,232 Mils
No record Jno
D.S.S.
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Raleigh CH Va January 6th 1854.

To the Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City, D.C.

Sir, sometime since there was some papers forwarded to your Office for the purpose of obtaining a pension for Widow Ann, Cooke, Wid of John Cooke a Soldier in the Revolutionary War; She is anxious to hear what has become of the papers what amount if any has bee allowed her And any and all information that you can give will be thankfully received, For Reference apply to the Hon H. A. Edmunson, Member of Congress from this District,
Please assist as this is dated
Very Respectfully
yr obt srt
Daniel Shumate
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Brief in the case of Ann Cook widow of John Raleigh County and State of Va
act

Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")

Proof exhibited, (if original.)

Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband a private in N Y Mil, 2 Yrs. & pensioner of the U.S. under act of June 7. 1832- at $80 per annum

Allowed $80 per annum to commence Feb 3 1853
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Marriage proved by Polly Abbot & Francis Hendricks residents of said County and certified to be credible
Death - proved by Auditors, report
Identity,, & widowhood, by credible witnesses

Name and residence of Agent
R. Burgess
Present.

Examining Clerk.
J L Gray
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Pension Office
Nov. 8. 1853

Sir
Please report time of last payment to, or death of, Within named pensioner
Respectfully &c
J. Cole
for Governor

F. Burt Esqr
3 Aud
Present.

John Cooke, Act 1832
$80.00 per annum.-
Died 21st Novr. 1832, Paid to his death.
Saml S Rinds
Actg. Auditor.
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Brief in the case of Ann Cook widow of John
Raleigh County and State of Virginia
act of Feb 3-1853

Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")

Proof exhibited, (if original.)

Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband a private in New York line 2 yrs & pensioner of U.S. under act of June 7 - 1832 at $80 per annum

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

Name and residence of Agent. 

Examining Clerk.
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Raleigh C H Va  July 15 1837

To the
Commissioner of Pensions

Dr. Sir  Enclosed you have a declaration for bounty for Mrs. Ann Cook widow of John Cook, Ded. for service rendered by her husband in the Revolutionary war   The evidence of service and of her marriage with [illegible] & of his death are on file in your office on her application for pension which was granted her.
Very Respectfully
Your obt. Servt.
Daniel Shumate
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Certificate of the service of John Cooke
in the Continental line
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[obscured] County, State of Virginia
Marshall Burton being duly sworn, on the Evangelists of Almighty God, doth say, that he knew the above mentioned John Cooke, that he served with him in Capt. Langdon's Company in the 12th Virginia Regiment on the Continental line establishment, commanded by Colo. James Wood, in the year 1777, 1778 and 1779, and that he believes he was honorably discharged at the end of his term of service.
Signed,
Marshall Burton

Sworn and subscribed this 17th day of August 1822 before me Joseph McDonald, a Justice of the peace for Giles county in the State of Virginia.
Joseph McDonald

I certify the above to be a true copy of one of the vouchers filed in the Executive Department of Virginia on which land bounty was allowed to John Cooke for services in the Revolutionary War.  Given under my hand as assistant Clerk to the Council at Richmond, this 6th day of January, 1831.

J.W. Pleasants A.C.C.
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Know all men by these presents, that I John Cooke of the County of Logan in the state of Virginia, Do hereby constitute and appoint John Lawson of the county and state aforesaid my true & lawful attorney for me and in my name, to ask and apply for, and receive from the Honorable the Secretary of the United States Treasury, all the pension, or allowance that I may be entitled to, under the act passed in May 1828 for the benefit of the "officers and soldiers of our Revolution."
Witness my hand and seal this 30th day of October 1831.
John Cooke

Teste:
William Cooke Sr.

Logan County, To wit
Be it know that on the 20th day of October 1830 before me, Anthony Lawson, a Justice of the peace for the county aforesaid, personally appeared John Cooke, above named, and acknowledged the foregoing power of attorney to be his act and deed.  In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal, the day and year last above mentioned.
Anthony Lawson

Logan County, To wit,
Be it know, that on the 6th day of November 1830 before me Nathaniel Mullins a Justice of the peace in the county aforesaid, personally appeared John Lawson the attorney named in the above mentioned power of attorney, and made oath that the same was not given to him, by reason of any sale, transfer or mortgage, of the pension, or arrears of pension;  herein authorised, to be received by him.  Given under my hand the date above written.
Nathl Mullins
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Rev. & 1812 Wars Section              MCS  AIN

February 16, 1928

Honorable James French Strother,
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C.

My dear Mr. Strother:
In response to your letter of February 11, I have the honor to advise you that this Bureau is unable to furnish the history of a soldier of the Revolution unless a claim for pension or bounty land has been made on account of his service.

A careful search of the records fails to show such a claim on file on account of the service of a John Cook or Cooke who was a member of Thomas Buford's Bedford County Riflemen under General Daniel Morgan from 1775 to 1781, and who served in Captain Caperton's Virginia Rangers in 1783.

The John Cooke, W. 1232, whose history was furnished you on February 4, 1928, is the only soldier of that name who lived and died in Logan County, Virginia, that is found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau.
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The letter that was furnished you February 4, stated that John Cooke, W. 1232, died in Logan County, Virginia, and not in Raleigh County, Virginia.

Very truly yours,

Winfield Scott
Commissioner.
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1930

Revolutionary Claims

Treasury Department
17 March 1831

John Cooke of       in the county of Logan in the State of Virginia has applied to the Secretary of the Treasury for the benefits of the act, entitled "An act for the relief of certain surviving officers and soldiers of the Revolution," approved the 15th of May, 1838.  He states that he enlisted in the Continental line of the army of the Revolution, for and during the war, and continued until its termination, at which period he was a Private in captain Abram Hite's company, in the tenth regiment of the Virginia line;  and that he received a certificate for the reward of eighty dollars, provided by the resolve of the 15th of May, 1778;  and further, that he was not on the 15th of May, 1838, on the pension list of the United States, and that he has received as a pensioner since the 3d of March, 1826, nothing.

The Third Auditor is request to report how far the several statements are corroborated by the records in his office.
By Order of the Secretary


Treasury Department
Third Auditor's Office
19 March 1831

[STRUCK THROUGH  It appears by the records in this office, that a certificate for the reward of eighty dollars has been issued to     in the   END STRUCK THROUGH]
It further appears that John Cooke is not now on the pension list of any agency and has not been so since the 3d March 1826.
The name of John Cooke cannot be found among those of the Virginia line to whom certificates for the gratuity of Eighty Dollars were issued.
Peter Hagner  Aud.

Not allowed
Act 1828
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War Dept. Bounty Land office
March 30, 1831

The name of John Cooke cannot be found on the records of the Virginia line, on file in this office, among those entitled to Bounty Land from the U. States, nor has a Land Warrant ever issued in his name.
Wm. Gordon


General Land Office
31 March 1831

It appears from the List of Warrants Issued by the Register of the Land Office at Richmond Va. that John Cooke was a private for three years in the Continental line, and as such a warrant for 300 acres was issued in his name
Elijah Hayward


[illegible]
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1930.

Revolutionary Claims

{ B. }
Form of a declaration to be made by the Non-commissioned officers, musicians and privates

For the purpose of obtaining the benefits of the act entitled "An act for the relief of certain surviving Officers and Soldiers of the Army of the Revolution," approved on the 15th of May, 1828, I John Cook of        In the county of Logan in the State of Virginia do hereby declare, that I enlisted in the Continental Line of the Army of the Revolution, for and during the war, and continued in its service until its termination, at which period I was a Private in Captain Abraham Hite Company, in the Twelfth Regiment, of the Virginia Continental Line.  And, I also declare, that I afterwards received certificates for the reward of eighty dollars;  to which I was entitled under a resolve of Congress, passed the 15th of May, 1778

And I further declare, that I was not, on the fifteenth day of May, 1828, on the Pension List of the United States.
Witness my hand, this Twenty second day of February in the year 1831
John Cooke

Note:  The most convenient Branch Bank of the U.S. is at Richmond, Virginia
The most convenient Post Office is at Logan Courthouse Va.

Before me, Nathaniel Mullins a Justice of the peace for the County of Logan in the State of Virginia personally appeared, this day, Thomas Morgan and John Allin of the said County, persons known to me as credible witnesses, who did severally make oath that John Cooke by whom the foregoing declaration was subscribed, is generally reputed and believed to have been a Soldier in the Army of the Revolution, in manner as therein stated.
Witness my hand, this Twenty second day of February in the year A.D. 1831
Nathaniel Mullens  J.P.

I Joseph McDonald Clerk of the Court of the County of Logan in the State of Virginia do hereby certify, that Nathaniel Mullins before whom the foregoing affidavits were sworn, was at the time a Justice of the peace and duly empowered to administer oaths.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed my private seal not having seal of the said Court, this 23rd day of February 1831
Joseph McDonald  C.S.K.
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This is to Certify, That it appears from a List in this Office of such Officers and Soldiers of the Virginia State Line, during the Revolutionary War, as settled their Accounts, and received Certificates for the balance of their Full Pay, according to an Act of Assembly, passed the November Session, 1781, that a Certificate issued on the 19th day of Decr. 1781, in the name of John Cook as a soldier of infantry for L[British pound]12.5.4 which Certificate appears to have been delivered to Thos Clayton & Mr. Porter.
Given under my hand at the Auditor's Office, Richmond, this 28th day of January 1833
J.E. Heath Auditor
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Giles County, State of Virginia
Marshall Burton, being duly sworn, on the Evangelists of Almighty God, doth say, that he knew the above mentioned John Cooke, that he served with him in Capt. John Longdon's company in the 12th Virginia Regiment on the Continental line establishment, commanded by Col. James Wood in the years 1777, 1778 and 1779, and that he believes he was honorably discharged at the end of his term of service.
Signed 
Marshall Burton
Sworn and subscribed this 17th day of August 1822, before me Joseph McDonald, a Justice of the Peace for Giles County in the State of Virginia
Joseph McDonald


price 50 cents
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The within is a true copy of the vouchers filed in the Executive Department of Virginia on which to John Cooke for services in the Revolutionary War. Given under my hand as a clerk in the Executive Department of Virginia, at Richmond, this 3d day of March 1833.

J.W. Pleasants, Clerk.
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I Richard Brooks a clergyman residing in the County
of Logan and State of Virginia [illegible] Certify that
I am well acquainted with John Cooke [illegible] of this County
in his life time, and who departed this life in the month
of November 1832, and who subscribed, + swore to the
declaration [illegible, that I believe he was about
seventy eight, or eighty years of age. That he was  [illegible]
and believed in the neighborhood where he resided for
nearly 30 years, to have been a soldier of the revolution
in which afore[illegible] I truly freely concur -

Sworn and subscribed this 31st day of October
1833 - 
Richard Brooks
Sworn to and subscribed before me
a Justice of the peace for Logan County this 31st day of Oct.r 1833
Anthony Lawson J P.

Logan County to wit
This day personally appeared before me
a Justice of the peace for the county aforesaid. Henry Stewart
and William Stewart respectable citizens of the county
made oath that they were well acquainted, with John Cooke
late of this county and was always refuted, by all his neighbors.
+ have served in the Army of our revolution and
that they have heard him relate his adventures in the War
at many times. that he deported this life during the month
of November 1832. aged as they believe, nearly 80 years
and that his Widow Ann Cooke. remains a Citizen of
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of this county is for [illegible] in life and [illegible] for
having to defend on the [illegible] of her family in some
[illegible] [illegible] supporters [illegible] + subscribed before
me this 31st day of October 1833

Henry C Stewart
Wm Stewart
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Admit pursue
2 years $80.
Certificate to be
issued to Ann
Cooke, widow [illegible]
[illegible] due [illegible]
[illegible] [illegible]

$137.08
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Logan C'h. Virginia November the 1st 1833.

The humble petition of Ann Cook to the Honorable Secretary of War respectfully [illegible] that She is the widow of John Cooke late of this County whose declaration is hereto annexed and that the said John Cooke her late husband departed this life on the 21st day of November 1832. aged as she believes nearly 80 years, had served as your petitioner believes; from his constant reports and conversation on the subject, as a Soldier in the War of an revolution for several years, that he received from ta Certificate of a Warrant for 100 Acres of Land as bounty for his services during the War but never received any other pension, or allowance, what was: either from the United States or from the State of Virginia; your petitioner is now named to great bounty and begs that you will be greatly pleased to pay over to William McComas. Esq an representative in Congress for my was, such sum as my late husband would be entitled to, as a pensioner under the Act of Congress passed on the 7th of June 1832 from the 4th of March 1831. until the day of his death (Nov the 20th 1832) for the purpose of being transmitted to me and your petitioner is duty bound and ever pray. &c &c & -
Ann Cooke -
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Virginia
Logan County [illegible]
I Edwin Robertson clerk of the
county court of Logan County and State of Virginia
do certify that Ann Cooke (widow of John Cooke
deceased), is now a resident of said county and
have been so for several years - and that the
signature of Anthony Lawson a justice of the peace
for said county affixed to the acknowledgement
of the [illegible] [illegible] of atty is genuine the
said Lawson being then + now acting as a
justice of the peace for said county. In testimony
whereof I hereunto set my hand + seal of
my said office this nov. 183[?]

Edwin Robertson
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Know all men by these presents that I Ann Cooke widow
of John Cooke [illegible] Dec.d of the county of Logan and State of Virginia
Do hereby constitute and appoint as my true and lawfull attorney
William M Comas Esquire of the County of Cabell and State aforesaid
to apply for in my name to the Honerable secretary of war of the
United States for any Pension that I may be entitled to on account
of the services of my late husband in the Revolutionary War by
an Act of Congress on the 7th of June in the year 1832
and to receive and receipt for in my name, all of said allowance
or pensions as aforesaid in testimony whereof I have hereunto set
my hand and seal this 31st day of October 1833

Anne Goode {seal}


Francis Hendrix
W.m Stewart

Logan County to wit
This day personally appeared before me a
Justice of the peace for the county aforesaid, Ann Cooke
Widow of John Cooke deceased; late of this county
and acknowledged the above Power of Attorney to be
her Act and deed given under my hand and
seal this 31st day of October in the year 1833 -

Anthony Lawson {JS}
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State of Virginia Raleigh County Court
Deposition of Polly Abbott of The State
and County aforesaid doth on her oath
make the following Statement to wit
That she was present at the marriage
of Ann Cook to John Cook who was
reputed to have been a Soldier of The
Revolution and who some time previous
to he Death was in the receipt of a pension
for his Services in the war of the Revolution
that the Said John + Ann Cook were legally
Joined in wedlock Same Time in The Month
of June + in the year 1813 which occurrance
took place in The County of Monroe in
The State of Virginia, and That The Said
Ann Cook is now a resident in The 
County of Raleigh and That She has
not been Married Since The death of her
Husband The Said John Cook,
Molly Abbott

Raleigh County Court
This day personally appeared before me the
undersigned a Justice of The peace in and for
the County aforesaid Polly Abbott who in
my presence Subscribed and was duly
qualified to the above Deposition - given
under My hand This 29th day of August
1853

Francis Hendrix

{I further certify that Polly Abbott the
above mentioned Witness in entitled
a full forth + credit as such
October 31st 1853

Francis Hendrix J.P.

I Daneal Shumate Clerk of the County
Court of Raleigh do hereby certify that
Francis Hendrix, is, and was at the time
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of the acknowledgement of the foregoing
Deposition an acting Justice of The Peace
in and for The County of Raleigh, and
very well acquainted with his hand
writing find The Same to be Genuine and
that all his official acts is entitled to
full faith and Credit

In Testimony whereof I
have hereunto Set My
hand and Seal of office
This 30th day of August
in The year 1853

Daniel, Shumate, clk
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State of Virginia Raleigh County Court
I Francis Hendrix of The County and
State aforesaid, on [crossed out: oath make the]
following Statement, That Some Time
in the Month of June 1813 I witnessed
the ceremony performed by the Reverend
Joseph Stanley which legally entitled in
The Nuptial Bonds of Mathremony Mr John
Cook to his wife Ann Cook ^then Ann Hendrix^
Saw The Service ^which was^ granted according to law
which Authorized the same, and That
The Said Ann Cook (now The Widow of
The Said John Cook who was reputed
to have been a Soldier of The Revolutionary
War, and previous to his death in The
receipt of a Pension for Such Services)
is now residing in The County of
Raleigh State of Virginia, and That She
has not been married Since The death
of her Husband The Said John Cook
Given Under My hand This 30th day of
August 1853
Francis Hendrix

Raleigh County Court
This day Francis Hendrix personally
appeared before Me The undersigned
a Justice of The Peace in and for The
County aforesaid and was duly qualified
to the above Deposition according
to law, Given under My hand this 30th
day of August 1853
W.m Prince - JP

I certify that the above Witness
Francis Hendrix is entitled to full
faith credit as such.
Oct 31st 1853
W.m Prince J. P.
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I Daniel Shumate Clerk of The County
Court of Raleigh do hereby certify that 
William Prince is, and was at the
time of the Withing certificate to The
deposition of Francis Hendrix, and acting
Justice of The Peace, and That all his 
official acts are entitled to full faith
and credit. In Testimony whereof
I have hereunto set my
hand and Seal of 
office this 30th day of
August in The year
1853

Daniel Shumate, clk
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THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
Form VAM-51
12-5-41

Division of Veterans' Administration Archives


BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*

Name - Cooke, Lemuel     
Grade- Private
Line - Sheldon's Dragoons (Connecticut)

Warrant Number - 5670
                               and 86-60-55

Acreage - 100
Issued - Nov 18, 1790,  to -not shown-


*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates.  Other records relative to the applications for warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.