Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 5490, for Matthew Pate, Virginia
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(3-1776)
SERVICE						NUMBER
Va.			Pate, Matthew 	W. 5490
		       or Pale
				Drusilla
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3820		
Virginia		
Drusilla Pale
widow of Matthew Pale
who was a private
in the Virginia Line
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 
13th day of Decembr 1843
and sent to 
J. B. Stovall
Meadsville
Halifax Co
Va

[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A
Vol. 1     Page 151  [possibly 157]


Dead
Letter to S.H. Parker & Pension
Agt.  17 April 1845
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223
OF HUMAN KNOWLEDGE.
sent, hid from us, and covened from our search by impenetrable thank-
ness. The other is, we cannot see the thoughts of men, even when
we know their actions. Still we know not their intentions; and without 
this, we can but ill judge of their outward actions. Conscious of
this, judge nothing before the time, concerning his providential dispencations:
till he shall bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and
manifest the thoughts and intents of the heart.
From a consciousness of our ignorance we may learn, thirdly, a lesson
of resignation. We may be instructed to say, at all times and in
all instances, Father, not as I will, but as thou wilt.' This was the
last lesson which our blessed Lord, as man, learnt while he was upon
earth. He could go no higher than 'Not as I will, but as thou wilt'
till he bowed his head and gave up the ghost. Let us also herein be
made conformable to his death, that we may know the full power of
his resurrection.
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Matthew Pate – Book price 14/08  Was
Born in 1762 & maried to my wife 
drucillar Hopson the 9 of December
1784  She was Born 1764 March the 5
My first son was Born the 20 day of 
September 1785 --
My Susannah Was Born the 4 day of 
Apral 1787 --
My Next son Thomas born the 26
of September 1789 --
Samuel was Born the 17 of august 1791
Anderson was Born the 7 day of
June in 1795 --
Polley Was Born the 7 day of 
December 1798 --
My Son, Anderson departed this Life
on thee 19 day of october 1811 &
Thomas the 16 of September 1821 --
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Virga       6168

Drusilla Pate
widow of
Matthew Pate --
Act 7 July 1838.
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Declaration
In order to obtain the bennefit of the Act of Congress
of the 7th July 1838 entitled an act granting half pay
and pensions to certain Widows
State of Virginia  }
County of Halifax }   On this the 20th day of September 
1839 personally appeared before me James M. Chappell 
an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County 
aforesaid Drucilla Pate who being first duly sworn
according to law doth on her oath make the following
declaration in order to obtain the bennifit of the provisions 
made by the act of Congress passed July the 7th 
1838 entitled an act granting half pay and Pensions 
to certain Widows, that she is the widow of Matthew Pate
who was a private soldier in the Virginia State Line Army
of the revolution who affirms & states that her Husband
Matthew Pate decd resided in the County of Halifax State
of Virginia when he enlisted a Private Soldier.  She further 
states that she is not able to recollect the precise date of 
her Husband’s enlistment but supposed it was about the 
Year Seventeen Hundred & Seventy Nine; nor the various movements 
of the army at the time he was in the service 
as he was along there in the service and was necessarily
marched to various places.  She states also that she has often
heard her deceased Husband mention the movements of the
Army at the time he was in the service but she is unable
to recollect the particulars but would refer the Hon department 
to the Rolls of the Virginia State Line army of 
the revolution for a full knowledge of the Services of 
her decd Husband Matthew Pate.  She further states that she 
was married to the said Matthew Pate decd on the Ninth day
of December (1784) in the Year Seventeen hundred & eighty 
four that her Husband the aforesaid Matthew Pate Died
on the second day of November (1828) Eighteen hundred
and twenty eight, That she was not married to him prior to 
his being in the service but the marriage took place previous
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to the first day of January (1796) in the Year Seventeen hundred
and ninety four (Viz) at the time above stated
Sworn to and subscribed on the 
day and Year first before written                  
before me.
Drusilla Pate 
James M. Chappell, J.P.
State of Virginia }       I James M. Chappell a
County of Halifax }       Justice of the Peace in and for 
the County aforesaid do hereby 
Certify that Drucilla Pate who has this day appeared before 
me and made oath to the truth of the foregoing declaration
and that she is (from old age and bodily infirmity) unable to 
attend the Court of which I am a Justice and I further 
certify that she is a lady of the first respectablity and 
her deposition entitled to full and implicit confidence – on
oath.  Given under my hand this the 20th day of September
(1839) in the year Eighteen hundred & thirty nine.
James M. Chappell J.P.
State of Virginia  } 
Halifax County  }   I Samuel Pate do hereby certify
that Matthew Pate died on the 2d
day of November (1828) Eighteen hundred & twenty eight and that 
Drucilla Pate had never intermarried since the death of her 
Husband Matthew Pate.  Given under my hand this 20th day of 
September (1839) in the year Eighteen hundred and thirty nine.
Samuel Pate
Sworn to and subscribed before 
me this 20th day of September 1839           
James M. Chappell  J.P.
State of Virginia }   
County of Halifax }  I James M. Chappell a 
Justice 
of the Peace in and for the County 
aforesaid do hereby certify that Samuel Pate who has this 
day appeared before me and made oath to the truth of 
the foregoing deposition is a creditable person and entitled 
to full confidence on oath, given under my hand this 
20th day of September (1839) in the Year of Eighteen hundred
and thirty nine.
James M. Chappell J.P.
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Mathew Pate and Drucilla Hobson were married the 
Ninth day of December (1784) Seventeen hundred and eighty
four.
I Drucilla Pate do hereby certify that the above is a true
Copy of the family record kept by my Husband Matthew
Pate in his life time, with exception of the date which is 
empressed on the record in four legible letters and figures
as follows, to wit, Matthew Pate and Drusilla Hobson were 
married the 9th of December 1784 given under my hand
this 20th day of September (1839) in the Year Eighteen hundred
and thirty nine, before me    
James M. Chappell J.P. }
Drusilla Pate
State of Virginia }
Halifax County  }   I James M. Chappell a Justice
of the Peace for the County of Halifax aforesaid
do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of the 
family record exhibited before me by Drucilla Pate
and sworn to be the original record kept by her Husband 
Matthew Pate in his life time given under
my hand this 20th day of September (1839)
Eighteen hundred and thirty nine.
James M. Chappell J.P.
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Virginia to wit
At a Court held for Halifax County the 23d
day of September 1839.  The declaration of Drucilla 
Pate made before James M. Chappell a Justice of the
Peace was returned and approved by the Court.
And it is ordered to be certified to the War Department 
I William Hall Clerk of the County court of Halifax 
in the State of Virginia do hereby certify that the 
foregoing is truly transcribed from the records of my
office.                In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed 
the Seal of the said County this 
24th day of September --1839
Wm Hall,    ck
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August 10, 1939
Mrs. Dora L. H. King
103 West Avenue C.
Hope, Arkansas
BA-J/MCS
Matthew Pate, W. 5490
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your request for the Revolutionary War record
of Matthew Pate, W.5490.
The data which follow were taken from papers on file in the pension 
claim, W.5490, based on the military service of Matthew Pate.
Matthew Pate was born in 1762. The place of his birth and the
names of his parents are not given.
While a resident of Halifax County, Virginia, he enlisted about
1779 and served about two years as private with the Virginia troops,
no further details of service given.
He married December 9, 1784, Drusilla Hopson, who was born March
5, 1764.
He died November 2, 1828.
His widow, Drusilla, was allowed pension on account of his service,
on her application executed September 20, 1839, while living in Halifax
County, Virginia.
She died prior to April 11, 1845.
Matthew and Drusilla Pate had the following children:
A son (name not given) born September 20, 1785.
Susannah     "  April 4, 1787.
Thomas   " September 26, 1789. died September 16, 1821,
Samuel   " August 17, 1791. 
Anderson  " June 7, 1793, died October 19, 1811.
Polley   " December 7, 1798.
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In 1839 Samuel Pate, Senior, aged seventy-four years, stated
that he was the brother of the soldier, Matthew Pate.
There are no further data relative to family.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator
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6168
Drucilla Pate
wid of Mathew
Va
Act July 7   1838
Married 1784
Died      1828
Allow 2ys for $80
per ann.  Va State
line.
B. Stovall
Halifax CH
Va
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April 17, 1845
S. H. Parker
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976
Pension Office
April 17th 1845

Sir,
I have this day instructed the
Pension Agent at Richmond to pay
The amount due in the case of
Drucilla Pate, decd whose vouchers
are herewith returned.
I am &c
S. H. Parker Esq
Richmond
Va.
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Halifax CH
Sept 28
Free
J. S. Edwards Esqr
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City D.C.
6168     Oct 1
Va
July 7 1838
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Halifax Co Ho Va
Septemr 27th 1839
Mr. J. S. Edwards.
Sir
Enclosed I send
you Mrs Drucilla Pates declaration.
Please examine it and send me a
certificate for her.
Respectfully Yrs
Jonathan D. Stovall
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Revolutionary War Records
Department of the Interior
Washington, D. C.
My Dear Friends:--
One Matthew Pate, was 
a soldier in the War of the 
Revolution, from Virginia, He 
received a land bounty Certificate 
for his services.
	Please inform me if
his name appears on your Records,
and place and time of enlistment
time of service, place and time of 
death – Name of wife, and any other
data concerning him that you may
have.
I find in McAllisters
Data, that one Matthew Pate
was recommended as First
Lieutenant Feb. 28, 1780 – 
Bedford County Virginia.
I am searching for 
all the information I can on 
the name Matthew Pate in
(over)
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2
the Revolutionary army from 
Virginia.
One of his descendants
wishes to join the “Daughters of the
American Revolution” and has asked
me to look up his record for her.
I am a bedridden invalid
and apart from being interested
in farback records pertaining to the 
history of our nation, it means 
much to me in a financial way
to be successful in doing research
work.
Any data that you can 
give me on Matthew Pate, will 
help me much, and I will be 
grateful to you indeed.
The fall days are lovely
with us.  The mountains are 
clothed in a soft beauty, praising 
the master, as it were for all
things beautiful.   Your friend
Maggie McManaway
(Sep. 14, 1928)  Miss Maggie McManaway
R 1 Stewartsville, Va
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TYLER'S QUARTERLY HISTORICAL AND
GENEALOGICAL MAGAZINE
LYON G. TYLER, M.A., LL. D. EDITOR
ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION, $4.00
SINGLE NUMBERS 1.28
BACK NUMBERS 2.00
"Lion's Den"
ON THE JAMES
HOLDCROFT P. O., CHARLES CITY CO., VA.
April 21, 1928
Pension Department
Washington D.C.
My dear Sir,
Will you kindly send
me a statement of the services of Matthew
Pate and Jeremiah Pate in the war of
the American Revolution.  I think they were
soldiers from Hanover Co. Va
Hoping to hear from you
I am yrs truly
Lyon G. Tyler.
answered 
May 19, 1928
SION
APR
24      S.
1928
 FICE
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TYLER'S QUARTERLY HISTORICAL AND
GENEALOGICAL MAGAZINE
LYON G. TYLER, M.A., LL. D. EDITOR
ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION, $4.00
SINGLE NUMBERS 1.28
BACK NUMBERS 2.00
"Lion's Den"
ON THE JAMES
HOLDCROFT P. O., CHARLES CITY CO., VA.
May 18, 1928
W. B. Newman, Esq
Washington
D.C.
Dear Mr. Newman,
As your office is near
the Pension Bureau, I am writing to you to do
me the favor to ask the clerks in old Pension
Department if they received a letter from me regarding 
the services of Jeremiah and Matthew
Pate, of Virginia, during the American Revolution. 
I wrote them several weeks ago but
have heard nothing.
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Hoping you will pardon the liberty I am taking 
I am Yrs very sincerely
Lyon G. Tyler
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PERU STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE
W. R. PATE, PRESIDENT
PERU, NEBRASKA
June 19, 1935.
Department of the Interior,
Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D.C.
Attention of the Commissioner.
Dear Sir:
Do you have any Revolutionary war records
of any of the following soldiers who were in that war
from Virginia?
Charles Pate
Anthony Pate
Matthew Pate
Jesse Pate
Jeremiah Pate
Thomas Pate
Richard Pate
If you have no such records in your department
can you advise me where they may be secured?
Very truly yours,
W. R. Pate
RECEIVED
JUN 21 1935
MAIL SUB-DIV
VETS. ADM.
READER # 26
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June 27, 1935
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
BA-J/MCS
Matthew Pate, W.5490
Mr. W. R. Pate
Peru
Nebraska
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter of June 19, 1935, requesting
the Revolutionary War records of Anthony, Charles, Jesse, Jeremiah
Matthew, Richard and Thomas Pate from Virginia.
The data contained herein were obtained from papers on file in
the pension claim, W. 5490, based upon the Revolutionary War service
of Matthew Pate, the only soldier of that surname that is found in
the Revolutionary War records of this office.
Matthew Pate was born in 1762. The place of his birth and the
names of his parents were not given.
While a resident of Halifax County, Virginia, he enlisted about
1779 and served about two years as private with the Virginia troops,
no further details of service given.
He married December 9, 1784, Drusilla Hopson, who was born
March 5, 1764.
He died November 2, 1828.
His widow, Drusilla, was allowed pension on account of his
services, on her application executed September 20, 1839, while
living in Halifax County, Virginia.
She died prior to April 11, 1845.
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	Matthew and Drusilla Pate had the following children:

A son (name not given)3 | born | September  20, 1785.
Susannah	 | “ | April 4, 1787.
Thomas | " | September 26, 1789, died September 16, 1821.
Samuel | " | August 17, 1791.
Anderson | “ | June 7, 1793, died October 19, 1811.
Polley | “ | December 7, 1798.

In 1839 Samuel Pate, Senior, aged seventy-four years, stated 
that he was the brother of the soldier, Matthew Pate.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant to the Administrator
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March 23, 1932

BA-J/McS

Miss Mary Dysart
1601 East Broadway
Columbia
Missouri

Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter of February 15th, requesting information in regard to soldiers of the Revolution.

The data contained herein are obtained from papers on file in pension claim, W. 5490, based upon the Revolutionary War service of Matthew Pate, the only soldier by that name that is found in the Revolutionary War records of this office.

Matthew Pate was born in 1762, place not stated. 

While a resident of Halifax County, Virginia, he enlisted about 1779 and served two years with the Virginia troops, no further details of service given.

He married December 9, 1784, Drusilla Hopson, who was born March 5, 1764.

He died November 2, 1828.

His widow, Drusilla, was allowed pension on account of his services, on her application executed September 20, 1839, 
while living in Halifax County, Virginia.

She died prior to April 11, 1845.

Children of Matthew and Drusilla Pate:

A son (name not given) born September 20, 1785.

Susannah born April 4, 1787.
Thomas born September 26, 1789, died September 16, 1821.
Samuel born August 17, 1791.
Anderson born June 7, 1793, died October 19, 1811.
Polley born December 7, 1798.
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Because of the large number of requests for histories of soldiers of the Revolution and the lack of clerical force available for furnishing the information, this office is unable to send more than two histories to each inquirer.

Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER
Assistant to Administrator
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Rev. - 1812 War Section

May 19, 1928

Lyon G. Tyler
Holdcroft P. O.
Charles City Co., Va.

Sir:

I advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 5490, it appears that MATTHEW PATE was born in
1762, place not stated.
While a resident of Halifax County, Virginia, he enlisted about 1779 and served about two years as private with the Virginia
troops, no further details of service given.

He married December 9, 1784, Drusilla Hopson, who was born March 5, 1764.

He died November 2, 1828.

His widow, Drusilla, was allowed pension on account of his services, on her application executed September 20, 1839, while
living in Halifax County, Virginia.

She died prior to April 11, 1845.

Children of Matthew and Drusilla Pate:

A son (name not given) born September 20, 1785.
Susannah born April 4, 1787.
Thomas born September 26, 1789, died September 16, 1821.
Samuel burn August 17, 1791.
Anderson born June 7, 1793, died October 19, 1811.
Polley born December 7, 1798.
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This is the only soldier by the name of Matthew Pate that is found on the Revolutionary War records of this bureau and there
is no record of any soldier by the name of Jeremiah Pate.

Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT
Commissioner
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Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
October 21, 1925

Miss Maggie McManaway
R. F. D. # 1
Stewartsville, Va.

Madam;
I have to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 5490, it appears that MATTHEW PATE was born in
1762, place not stated.

While a resident of Halifax County, Virginia, he enlisted about 1779 and served for about two years as private with the Virginia Troops, no further details of service given.

He married December 9, 1784, Drusilla Hopson, who was born March 5, 1764.

He died November 2, 1828.

His widow, Drusilla, was allowed pension on account of his services, on her application executed September 20, 1839, while
living in Halifax County, Virginia.

She died prior to April 11, 1845.
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Children of Matthew and Drusilla Pate:

A son (name not given) born September 20, 1785.
Susannah born April 4, 1787.
Thomas born September 26, 1789, died September 16, 1821.
Samuel born August 17, 1791.
Anderson born June 7, 1793, died October 19, 1811.
Polley born December 7, 1798.

The above noted is the only soldier by the name of Matthew Pate found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau.

Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT
Commissioner
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Veterans Administration
Wash., D.C.
Please furnish the Rev. War. record of Matthew Pate, W. 5490. I desire this record for the purpose of establishing my eligibility for membership in the D.A.R.
Mrs. Dora Lee Haynes King
Aug. 4, 1936
103 West ave. C.
Hope, Ark.
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
Dec. 15th, 1841.

Sir:

Under the date of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," Drusilla Pate
a Pensioner on the Roll of the Richmond, Va Agency, at the rate of Eighty-Dollars and
per annum, under the law of the 7th July 1838, has been paid at this Department, from the
to the 4th March 1841.

Respectfully, yours,

Albion K. Parris

Comptroller.

To the Commissioner of Pensions,

Present.
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Mathew Pate d 1828
Drucella         m. 1784
1779 3.P.
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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 5th day of June 1783, in the name of Matthew Pate as a Soldier of Infantry for (pound sign) 66.16.10, which Certificate appears to have been delivered to himself and was given for services prior to the 1st January, 1782.
p. 153  {No Seal of Office.}
Given under my hand at the Auditor's Office, Richmond this 3rd day of August 1889.
A. M. Morton, for Clk AUDITOR. absent
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Halifan C &V
AWM. Free
J L Edwards Esqr
Com. of Pensions
Washington City
Mail
April 7 1845
3820
Mr Evans
Drucilla Porter
Va.
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Halifax C H Ca
April the 11th 1845
Dear Sir
I hand you enclosed (according to the regulations of your department the pension Papers of Mrs. Drucila Pate to obtain the arrearage of Pension due up to the day of her death after examination. if correctly authenticated you will be as obliging as to report them together with the leter (letter) of introduction, enited to Stafford H. Porter Richmond Va
I am very respetdfly
J B. Stovall
J L Edwards Esqr
Com. of Pensions
Washington
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1925 Oct 21 hist Miss Maggie McManawa MC
1928 May 19, hist: Lyon Y. Tyler. NCs
1932 Mar 23 hist to Miss Mary Dysart See letter in Robt. Patton W. 4 MC
1935, June 27, hist. Mr. W. R. Pate - NlB
1939 Aug 10, his to Mrs. Dora L H. King LCD

Revy WIDOW, &c.
File No. 5490
Drusilla Pate
Wid:
Matthew Pate
Pvt. Va. line
Act: Mch 3rd/48
Index: - Vol. M, Page 110
{Arrangement of 1870.}
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Drusilla Pate

$80.

J. B. Stovall
Meadoville
Halifax Co
VA

Side of document:

In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of office and subscribed my name this 12th day of August 1843.
Wm Holt
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Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of the 3d of March 1843, granting Pensions for one year to certain widows, who have received Pension under the act of Congress of July 7th 1838.
State of Virginia
Halifax County} SS.
On this the 29th day of July 1843 personally appeared before me James M Chappel a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, Drusilla Pate widow of Matthew Pate deceased - aged eighty years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provisions made by the Act of Congress passed on the 3d. of March 1843 granting Pensions to Widows of Persons who served during the Revolutionary War.
That she is the widow of Matthew Pate who was a private Soldier in the army of the Revolution. From old age and bodily infirmity She is unable to recollect the various movements of the Army or the names of the Officers under whom he served but She would refer the Hon. Department to the Rolls of the Virginia State line for full proof,
She further declares that she was a Pensioner under the Act of Congress of the 7th July 1838, at the rate of 80$, eighty dollars per annum, and that she is yet a widow
Sworn to and Subscribed, this 29th day of July 1843 before me
Jas. M. Chappell JP. } Drusilla x her mark Pate
In presence of
Samuel Pate Jr
Edward Boyd

State of Virginia
Halifax County} SS
I James M Chappell a justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, do hereby Certify that Drusilla Pate who has this day personally appeared before me and made oath to the foregoing declaration is the identical person who was a pensioner under the Act of Congress of July the 7th 1838 - with whom I was personally acqu
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abated at that time, given under my hand this 19th day of July 1843.

James M. Chappell

State of Virginia
   I William Holt Clerk of the County court of Halifax in the state of aforesaid do certify that James M. Chappell is a Justice of the Peace in and for said county duly commissioned and sworn and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his are genuine.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of office and subscribed my name this 12th day of August 1843.
Wm Holt
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State of Virginia Halifax County
I Drusillar Pate do hereby certify that the 2nd volume of Wesley's Sermons, is the family register kept by my husband Matthew Pate decs. in his lifetime, that the record therein contained of my marriage to the said Matthew Pate is also correct.  Given under my hand, this 13th day of December 1839.
Drusillar Pate (signature)
Sworn to and subscribed the day & year above written before me.
James M. Chappell J.P.

State of Virginia
Halifax County
I Samuel Pate do hereby certify that a small book titled Wesley's Sermons 2nd Volume is the family register kept by my father Matthew Pate Decs & that the record therein contained is in his own hand writing even under my hand this  13th day of December 1839.
Samuel Pate Jr.
Sworn to and subscribed the day & year above written before me.
James M. Chappell J.P.

State of Virginia
Halifax County

I Samuel Pate aged 74 years hereby certify that my brother Matthew Tate desc. enlisted as a private soldier in the county of Halifax in the army of the Revolution about the year '79 as well as I now recollect.  The length of time for which he enlisted, and the names of the officers under whom he served, or the various movements of the army at the time he was in the service, I do not now recollect as I was not in the service with him, though I often heard him say after his return from the service that he was in the southern army and have frequently heard him say that he was confined by sickness in the hospital at the time the battle was fought at (illegible).  Given under my hand this 13th day of December 1839.  
S. Pate
Sworn to & subscribed the day & year above written before me.
James M. Chappell J.P.
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State of Virginia Halifax County
   I William Holt clerk of the court of the county of Halifax & State of Virginia aforesaid: do hereby certify that James M. Chappell whose signature is annexed to the above certificates is an acting Justice of the Peace duly commissioned & sworn & that his signatures appears to be genuine.

In testimony where of I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of the said court this 20th day of December 1839.

Wm Holt CK
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Paid at the Treasury under the act of 6 April 1838 forward 4 Sept 1840 to 4 March 1841. Agt notified 30 Dec 1841.

Virginia 4841
Drusilla Pate
widow of Matthew Pate decd
who was a pensioner under the Act of _____and who died on the 2 November 1828 of Halifax Co in the State of Virginia who was a private in the _______commanded by Captain _____of the ____commanded by _____ in the VA State Line for 2 years.

Inscribed on the Roll of Richmond at the rate of 80 Dollars ___ cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.

Certificate of Pension issued the 8 day of Jan 1840 & sent to J. B. Stevall Halifax C. VA

Arrears to the 4th of Sept 1839. $280.00
Semi+annual allowance ending 4 Mar '40 $40.00

$320.00

Act July 7, 1838
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Jany 4th 1840.  I this day took the annexed leaf containing the family register of Matthew & Drucilla Pate, from the second volume of Wesley's Sermons sent to the office of said Drucilla Pate.

Henry H. Sylvester
Clerk in Pen. Office

m. '84
d.   28