Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 1046, for Amos Marney, Virginia
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(3—1776)
SERVICE  Va.
Marney, Amos
Sarah
NUMBER  W. 1046
B.L.Wt. 34,830-160-55
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22024
East Tennessee
Amos Marney
of Roan Co in the State of Tennessee who was a private in the com commanded by Captain Dinton [Denton] of the regt. commanded by " in the Virginia line for 9 months

Inscribed on the Roll of East Tennessee at the rate of 30 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.

Certificate of Pension issued the 27 day of Sept 1833 and John Y Smith  Kingston

Arrears to the 4th of Sept  [$]75.00
Semianl. allowance ending 4 March  [$]13 00
[=] $90.00
{Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.}
Recorded by Dan Boyd  Clerk,
Book E  Vol. 7  Page 52
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3246
Tennessee Knoxville
Sarah Marney
widow of Amos Marney who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private Va Line

Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 30 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.

Certificate of Pension issued the 22 day of Jany 1849 and sent to Wm S. McEwen
Kingston Tenn.

Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 296  Vol. 3

205389

Reported Jany 22/49
Died Aug. 15, 1858
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205989 Act Mar 3
Augt 25/55

Sarah Marney
Widow of Amos Marney Pri
Capt

RevW

No 34830 issued July 24 / 56

Revoly War
Pensioned Act 1832
Knoxville Tennessee Ancy
Ac: 160 Ac July. 22. 1856,
Boynton.

Claint [Claimant]
Care of Saml L. Childress
Kingston Tenn

Vol M = 1 = 23
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26.629
Amos Marney
Roane Co. Tennessee
from 1779 private 9 months $30.

John Y. Smith
Kingston Tenness
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WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned.  The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form.  On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed.  The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done.  These points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: }).  You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by compling with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.

A Statement, shewing the Service of Amos Marney
Period when the service was rendered.
1778 | 1780 | 1781 | "
Duration of the claimant's service. Years. 
Months. 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 
Days.
Rank of the claimant.
Pr. | Pr. | Pr. | Pr.
Names and rank of the Field officers under whom he served.
Cap Dinton 
no col mentioned
Age at present, and place of abode when he entered the service.
73 Va
Proof by which the declaration is supported.
Traditionary

I am, respectfully, 
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS,
Commissioner of Pensions.
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REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army,
and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all
persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who
were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to
Store Keepers, &c, Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of private armed vessels are
also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged
in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
1. The Regular Troops.
2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.
3. Persons employed in the Naval Service.
4. Indian Spies.
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons claiming
the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, mucicians or privates, will, in the first
instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of
Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is
considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION.
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
On this
State, Territory, or District of ss
County of
On this   day of   personally appeared (a) before
A B. a resident (b) of in the county of and State, Territory or District
of aged (c) 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 provision made by the act of Congress, passed
June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) , with and
served in the (e) regiment of the line, under the following named officers:
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served
under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the
town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged,
and the county through which he marched. This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons
who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he
declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of
the Agency in the State of
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.  , A.B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary
soldier, and served as he states.
I of the Court of
do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of
the application of for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this
day of & c.
If, on examination of the proper record, the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be
found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia,
except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and
subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A.B., a Clergyman, residing in the  and C. D. residing in (the same)
hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with , who has
subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be
years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier
of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the days and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after
putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary
Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A.B.
who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the
and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the
and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, Clerk of the Court of do hereby certify that the foregoing
contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of
for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal
of office, this  day of & c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission;
but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if
possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services
of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light
upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration, (l) and he will
also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful
in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his
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alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person
will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal
means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted;
and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected.
All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County in which they reside, and
there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his
case.
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of
service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State
troops of Virginia.
1. Where and in what year were you born?
2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?
3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?
4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute?
And if a substitute, for whom?
5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such
Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.
6. To a Soldier: Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it?
6. To an Officer. Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?
7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify
as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution.
The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are
requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court,
without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons--one of whom should be
the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from
their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed
and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion.
If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify to the character
and standing of other persons giving such certificates.
The traditionary evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct
proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the
inquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court, by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before
required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper
county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform,
and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record,
or by a Justice of the Peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper
Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a
Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is
his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before
the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the
declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure,
taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period
of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the
opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
(a) The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
(b) The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
(c) The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
(d) The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
(e) Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the
claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, with precision, the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so
definite as to enable the Department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the
loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason
of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear pensively as to the precise length of his service; but, according to the best of his
recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades:--For---year -- months, and days, I served as a . For months and - days, I served as a ; and for such service I claim a pension."
It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law
directs the pension to be paid according to the grate of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months,
is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years
in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is
highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement;
the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent
thority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
(f) The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
(g) The opinion of the Court is always required.
(h) The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
(i) The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains
the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must
pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
Proof of Service.
(j) In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses
who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimant's entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well
in the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
The notes from (a) to (i) are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note (j) applies to continental troops only.
(k) This traditionary evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
(l) If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
(m) The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration
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On this 13 day of July 1833 personally appeared in open Court, before the Court of Pleas & quarter Sessions now sitting as a quorum court, (it being a Court of Reccord), Amos Marney, a resident of the County of Roane & State of Tennessee aged 73 years in September next, who being first  duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following, decleration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7t 1832.  That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated.  Applicant was drafted in the County of Shannendoah State of Virginia, where he then resided, which was in the year 1779 in the month of June, as well as he now reccollects, is not positive as to the time, applicant was drafted for two months & served under Captain Dinton applicant was marched up to Stanton, against the Indians where applicant was kept, until an express came for them  applicant was then marched back to Stagers Town, in the same County where he started from; was then marched to meet the Armey at Richmond, before the company to which applicant belonged arrived at Richmond an express came for them to be dischargd, applicant received his discharge after serving two months, applicant have no discharge after serving two months, applicant have no field officers, as there was but one other Company in this service.— Applicant then returned home where he remained until the next spring; Applicant was then drafted again some time in April or May for the term of two months applicant cannot now reccollect the name of the Captain that he served under, was marched 7 or 8 miles above Richmond where he joined the main armey, that was commadnded by General Washington, applicant thinks he was attached to the 4th rigement applicant was then marched up to Albermarle County in a [illegible: line?] retreating position as the enemy was rather strong for the americans, where they remained the principal part of the time until a reinforcement came, Applicant then received a discharge after serving three months, applicant was continued one month more in the service than the time for which he was drafted; Applicant then went home where he remained until he assisted his Farther through with his small grain Applicant, then went to the County Town and voluntiered under a dutch Captain whose name
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he cannot recollect, applicant was marched down towards Richmond overtook the armey not far above Town, which was then commanded by Washington & Lafayette.  The Brittish was then retreating down the country, applicant was then marched down, to Richmond, in pursuit of the enemy, the Brittish burnt several houses in Richmond & Manchester as they passed along, nearly or quite all of the tobaco that was in the [Wain / Warn / War house was destroyed by them, below Richmond, a proposal was made for voluntiers the object was to get a company of rifle men to push on the enemy, to being them to a halt, for battle.  applicant was one of the company that voluntiered, they overtook the enemy, had a warm rincounter in which several of the americans were killed.  The object of the enemy was to get to their vessel and leave the Country as was suposed by the americans but the american fleet stoped them at little York, applicant was still kept in persuit down to Little York, the Brittish commenced a heavy cannonade, the siege continued for 7 or 8 days as well as applicant now reccollects  applicant was continued in the seige until about 3 days before the surrender of Cornwallace at which time a company of rilief arrived applicant was then discharged after serving three months then returned home where he remained until some time that winter, was some time in the winter drafted again, by Captain Benjamin Frey, to guard the prisoners that was at the barracs in Fredrick County in about two miles of Winchester applicant was continued in the last mentioned summer one month, the prisoners was then delivered over to the Maryland troops applicant was then discharged—  Applicant was born in Fredrick County Virginia in the year 1760, applicant has a record of his age now at home in his bible—  applicant lived in Shenandoah County Virginia.
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when he was called into service in the Revolutionary War, applicant continued to live for some time in Shenandoah County aforesaid after the war, then moved to Rockbridge County [illegible: Via = Virginia?] where he resided 10 years, applicant then moved to Roane County Tennessee, where he now resides and has resided ever since,  Applicant was drafted into the service three times & voluntiered once as aforesaid and served in all nine months
Applicant recieved regular discharges from the services which was given by,    applicant has lost said applicant states the names of the following of his neighbours, to whom he is known in his present neighbourhood who can testify as to his character for veracity & thier belief of is serices as a soldier of the revolution viz,, Maj William Crow, Maj.. Merewether Smith Col William P. Smith  Sawyer Heart, John Martin, applicant served in all nine months, as a private in the malitia & for which service he claims a pension, in consequence of old age and consequent loss of memory applicant is unable to give a fuller statement of particulars applicant has no documentary evidence of his service & knows of no person, whose testimony he can procure who can testify to his service—  He hereby relinquishes avery claim whatever to a pension exxcept the present & declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State;
Amos Marney

Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
H S [illegible: Paris?] DC

We Richard Richards a Clergyman resideing in in the County of Roane aforesaid & ___ residing in the same hereby certify that the are well acquainted with Amos Marney who has subscribed and sworn to the above decleration, that we believe him to be between 72 & 73 years of age; and he is reputed and beleived, in the neighbourhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution and that we concur in that opinion. 
R. Richards
William Crow

Sworn and Subscribed the day and year aforesaid——
H.S. [illegible: Puris?] D.C.
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And the said court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the war department that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and sered as he states, and then Court further certifies that it appears to them that Richard Richards who has signed the preceding certificate, is a clergyman resident in the County of Roane and that William Crow who has also signed the same is a resident in the same county and is a creditable person and that their statement is intitled to credit
William Gallraith
Wm B. Clark
[Illegible: Joseph] Byrd

I Henry Brazean clerk of the Court of Roane County Tennessee do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original procedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of Amos Marney for a pension
{PP} In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & private seal (not having a Seal of Office) at office in Kingston the 23d day of July 1833
Henry Breagean clk
By his depty
Henry S Purvis

I certify that Henry Bragean is Clerk of Roan County Court and that Henry S Purvis is his deputy and that his signature is genuine and that ther is no seal of office July the 23rd 1833
[Illegible: Jamal?] S Landofer
former M C

Court of Quorum
26. 629.
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Sally Marney was born in Febury the 10th 1802

Pheby Marney was born September the

[illegible: ending tta/ lla/ tia] Marney was borne [illegible] 7th 1806

[illegible] was born [illegible] 1809
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Betsy Marney was born on September the 10th 1787

David Marney was Born on November the 12th 1789

Amos Marney was born in Jinury the 19th 17 [illegible: 9?]

Samuel Marn[ey] [illegible] febury the [illegible]
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Robt Marney was Born in July the 30th day 1795

which makes him 23 years 1 month 2 weeks and a Day old this 24 of August 1818
Alisabeth Marnee was born 22th of November 1801
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State of Tennessee 
Roane County}
County Court Novmber Term 1843——
On this 5th day of November Eighteen hundred and forty three__ Personally appeared before the County Court of Roane aforesaid, it being a court of Reccord, then sitting Sarah Marney, a resident of the County & State aforesaid aged seventy three years 8th of May last, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on her oath, make the following decleration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed July 7, 1838 entitled "an act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows:"  That she is the widow of Amos Marney who was a private and served as a malitia soldier in the Revolutionary War of the United States,  That her said husband had been in the Receipt of a pension for some time previous to his death,  That he was Placed upon the pension Rolls some time in 1833 and his original certificate has been returned to the War Department as is presumed, Applicant refers to the aforesaid evidence, in order more fully to ascertain the rank services that was held and performed by her said husband__
She further declares that she was married to the said Amos Marny on the   day of April Seventeen hundred & Eighty four, that her husband the aforesaid Amos Marney died on the 28th day of August Eighteen hundred and Thirty nine  That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service
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but the marriage took place previous to the first day of January seventeen hundred and eighty four viz at the time above stated.
Applicant has no Record of her said marriage now in her power but proves the same by David Vance who was present when the marriage took place
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year avobe written before the County Court of Roane aforesaid__
Sarah her x mark Marney

State of Tennessee 
Blount County}  
Be it Known That before me John Tipton a Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid, personally appeared David Vance aged Seventy Six years and made oath in due form of law that he was prsonally acquainted with Amos Marney now deceased who was in the Reciept of a pension at the time of his death  That the above applicant Sarah Marney is the widow of the said Amos Marney  This affiant was present when the rites of matrimony was performed between them which was in the year seventeen hundred and Eighty four as stated in the foregoing decleration
David Vance

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 16th of October 1843
John Tipton
Justice of the peace for Blount County aforesaid

I J. Kennon  Clerk of the County Court
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of Blount do hereby certify that John Tipton whos name is certified to the foreging affidavit is an acting Justice of the peace for the County of Blount and was such at the time his signature bears date and that the same is in his own proper hand write given under my hand and seal at office in the Town of Maryville and County of Blount this 28th th October 1843.__
J. Kennon  Clerk
By Jas R Love  D.C.
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Oath in due form of law in open Court that Amos Marney a Revolutionary pensioner of the United States departed this life in the County of Roane On the 28th day of August: 1839 leaving the said Sarah Marney the within applicant his widow and relict and which was ordered to be Certified by said Court
In Testimony whereof I Austin S Greene Clerk as aforesaid have hereto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said Court this 28th day of Noember AD 1843
Austin Greene Clk
of Roane County Court

9857
Sarah Marney
Decleration for Pension

I, Julius W. Blackwell, Representative in the 28th Congress of the United States, from 3rd Congressional District of Tennessee do Certify, that, Austin L. Greene, was at the time the above cirtificate bears date, Clerk of the County Court of Roan County Ten. and that J. Kennon, whose name appears to the foregoing cirtificate, was at the time it bears date, Clerk of the County Court of Blount County both the above mentioned Clerks were duly, elected, qualified and commissioned according to Law.  The name of Austin L. Greene appears to be in his own proper hand writing, and that of J. Kennon in the hand writing of his Deputy Jas. R. Love.
JWBlackwell
Decr. 13th 1843.

28 Aug 1829
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Declaration of Sarah Marney 
for Land Warrant
205 389

Send Land Warrenn to care of 
Saml L Childress 
Kingston (Tennessee)
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State of Tennessee
Roane County } ss
On this 7th day of of August A D 1855 personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace within and for the County and State aforesaid Sarah Marney aged Eighty six years a resident of Roane County in the State of Tennessee who being duly sworn according to Law declares that she is the widow of Amos Marney Deceased who was a private in the Revolutionary War and for which services he drew a Pension under the ac of 1832 of thirty Dollars per annum at the Pension Agency at Knoxville Tennessee and the length of time and Term of service of her said husband she refers to his Declaration and proof on file in the Department.  She furthermore states that as his widow she is on the Pension Roll at the Agency at Knoxville at the rate of Thirty Dollars per annum to which Declaration and proof she also refers, in support of this application . She furthermore states that she was Married to the said Amos Marney in Shenadoa County Virginia on the 22nd day of April A.D. 1784 by the Rev Senion Hoare and that her name before her said Marriage was Sarrah Vance.  She Knows of no record of her said marriage save that accompany her Declaration for a Pension and on file in the Department of the Interior, and that her said husband did at his residence in Roane County Tennessee on the 22nd day of August, 1838 and that she is now a widow.  She makes this Declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the act approved March 3rd 1844
Sarah her x mark Marney

We James Preston and John S. Hart residents of Roane County Tennessee upon our oaths Declare that the foregoing Declaration was signed and acknowledged by Sarah Marney in our presence and that we believe that she is the Identical person she represents herself to be
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And they furthermore Declare that they was well acquainted with the Declarant and her Husband Amos Marney for many years previous to his death.  That they were reputed believed and understood to be man and wife so treated each other and as such raised a large family of children, and was so reputed and recognized by all who knew them until his death which took in August 1838 and we fully concur in the General opinion as to them being husband and wife.  And that so now and over time his death been recognized by all who Know as the Widow of Amos Marney who was a Revolutionary Pensioner
James Preston
John S hart

The foregoing Declaration and Affidafit 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
William Littleton  JP

State of Tennessee
Roane County}
I certify that William Littleton Esq before whom the foregoing Declaration and affidafit were sworn to and whose genuine official signature is there to attached was at the time of signing the same a justice of the peace of & for said County and State and I have no interest in this claim
Witness my hand and official seal at office in Kingston this 20th August 1855
Austin S. Greene  Clk
Clerk of County Court of said County
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October 10, 1935
BA–J / EEL
Amos Marney –W.1046


Mrs J. W. Crowder 
Box 62 Kingston, Tennessee Dear Madam:  Reference is made to your letter in which you request the record of your ancestor, Amos Marney, a soldier of the Revolutionary War and a pensioner, who enlisted in Virginia, later moved to Tennessee and died in Roane County, that state in 1839. 
The data which follow are obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, W.1046, based upon the military service in that war of Amos Marney. 
Amos Marney was born in September, 1760, in Frederick County, Virginia. The names of his parents are not shown. 
While residing in Shenandoah County, Virginia, Amos Marney enlisted in June, 1779, served two months in Captain Denton's Virginia Company, and marched to Staunton against the Indians: he enlisted in April or May following, served three months, names of officers not given, and was stationed the greater part of the time in Albemarle County, Virginia; he again enlisted, date of enlistment and names of officers not shown, marched to Richmond, and was one of a party of volunteer riflemen who pursued the enemy and had an encounter with them, place where this engagement took place not stated: he went on to Yorktown and was in the siege at that place and was discharged three days before the surrender of Cornwallis, having served three months: in the winter following, he volunteered, served in Captain Benjamin Frey's Virginia Company , guarded the prisoners at the barracks in Frederick County, about two miles from Winchester until they were delivered to the Maryland Troops; length of this service, one month. 
After the Revolution, he lived for sometime in Shenandoah County, Virginia; then moved to Rockbridge County, that state, and lived for ten years, then moved to Roane County, Tennessee.
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Amos Marney was allowed pension on his application executed July 23, 1833, while residing in Roane County, Tennessee. 
He died in said Roane County, on August 22, 1838 or August 28, 1839 ( both dates are given ).
The soldier married April 22, 1784, in Sheandoah County, Virginia, Sarah Vance.  Sarah was born August 8, 1770. The place of her birth and names of her parents are not shown. 
Soldier's widow, Sarah, was allowed pension on her application executed November 6, 1843, while residing in Roane County, Tennessee.  In 1855, she was still a resident of that county and state. 
She died August 15, 1858, place not shown.

Names of children of Amos and Sarah Marney are shown, as follows: Betsey Marney born September 10, 1787. 
David Marney  "  November 13, 1789. 
Amos Marney  " January 15, 17 -- (torn) 
Samuel Marney  "  February -, ----  " 
Robert Marney  "  15 July 8 (?), 1795 (indistinct)
Sally Marney  "  February 19, 1802. 
Pheby Marney  "  September --, ---- (day of month and year not given) 
No name (torn)  "  ---  7, 1806.
 "  "  "  " ----- -, -809.

The following appears, also: 
Alisabeth Spence  "  November 22, 1801. 
In 1843, [crossed out: Amos] David Vance was aged seventy-six years and lived in Blount County, Tennessee.  He stated that he was present at the marriage of Amos and Sarah Marney but gave no relationship to Sarah.
Very truly yours 
A. D. HILLER 
Executive Assistant to the Administrator.
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5864
Tennessee Knoxville
Sarah Marney
widow of Amos Marney who was a Private in the Revolution

Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 30 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.

Certificate of Pension issued the 18th day of July, 1844 and sent to Jacob Newman, Esqr
Knoxville, Tenn.

[Act of March 3, 1843.]
and June 7. 1844.
Recorded in Book A  [illegible: Vol] 1.  Page 220.

Reported
Let to Hon. J W Blackwell Aug 29. 1844.
Joint Reso: of Jany 23. 1845.  Mo. 200
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9837
Sarah Marney
Tenn
Let to Hon J. W. Blackwell Decem 30 '43
Act 7. July 1838
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34.830
Rev [illegible: Aug?And?]
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[Stamp:]
WASHINGTON CITY D. C. APR 17

Jas. L. Edwards Esq.
Commissioner of Pensions
Pension Office

April 18 1844

Hon. J W Blackwell
House of Reps
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8459
Tennessee
Sarah Marney,
widow of Amos Marney. who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832 and who died on the 28 Aug 1839 of Roan Co in the State of Tennessee who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Denton of the Reg commanded by    in the Virga line for 9 Months

Inscribed on the Roll of Knoxville T. at the rate of 30 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the [crossed out: 4th day of March, 1836.] 28 Aug. 1839.

Certificate of Pension issued the 7th day of June 1844 and Sent to Hon J. W. Blackwell H Rep

Total amount, $
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by T. L. Swann, Clerk, Book D  Vol. 1  Page 351

rep 7 June 44
Mo 200
April 30th 1845.
Certe issd under the Joint Reso: of Jany 23. 1845 at $30 per ann. commg on the 4th March 1836 & ending on the 28th August, 1839 and sent to Hon. J. W. Blackwell
Athens, Tennessee.
Reported.
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9857
Sarah Marney
Tenn Let.
Act 7 July 38
Ad.d 9 m. priv
$30 per an
to commence Aug.t 28th 1839 day of husband's death

Hon.ble J W Blackwell
H of R
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September 30, 1930
Mrs. Arthur Harrison 
Box 215 Landon, Tennessee 
Dear Madam:  You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W.1046, that Amos Marney was born in September, 1760, in Frederick County, Virginia.
While residing in Shenandoah County, Virginia, he enlisted in June, 1779, and served two months as a private in Captain Denton's Virginia Company. 
He enlisted in April or May, 1780, served three months and was stationed the greater part of this time in Albemarle County, Virginia, officers names not given. 
He enlisted in 1781, served three months and was at the siege of Yorktown, officers names not given. 
He enlisted the following winter served one month as a private in Captain Benjamin Frey's Virginia Company, and guarded prisoners at Winchester Barracks. 
After the Revolution, he moved to Rockbridge County, Virginia, where he resided ten years, then moved to Roane County, Tennessee, of which place he was a resident when he was allowed pension on his application executed [crossed out: April] July 23, 1833. 
He died August 28, 1838 or 1839, at his residence in Roane County, Tennessee. 
The soldier married April 22, 1784, in Shenandoah County, Virginia, Sarah Vance, who was born May 8, 1770. 
She was allowed pension on her application executed
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November 6, 1843, while living in Roane County, Tennessee.
She died August 15, 1858. 
[Note: From AB]
Very truly yours
R. W. MORGAN
Acting Commissioner.
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Rev. & 1812 Wars Section.  UM
March 12, 1924.

Mrs. A. M. Patterson,
Savannah, Tenn.
Madam:
I have to advise you that the Revolutionary War pensioner, w.1046, Sarah, widow of Amos Marney, was allowed pension at the rate of $30 per annum from August 28, 1839, and she died August 15, 1858.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.
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V.L.M. 
Rev. War Section 
October 25, 1919

Mrs. W. Melville Drennen, 
Roebuck Springs, 
Birmingham, Ala. 
Madam:  In response to your letter dated the 12" instant, you are advised that this Bureau is unable to furnish the record of a soldier of the Revolution unless a claim for pension or bounty land has been made on account of his services and a careful search of the records fails to show such a claim on file for Captain Benjamin Frey, and there is no other information obtainable in this Bureau in regard to him than that contained in the military history of Amos Marney, W. File No. 1046 forwarded herewith.
Very respectfully, 
G M  Salzgabe
Commissioner.
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V.[L.]M.
Rev. War Section. 
July 25, 1919. 
Mrs. J. R. Dunaway, 
Waxahachie, Texas. 
(Route E) 
Madam: In addition to the military history of Amos Marney. W.F. no. 1046 Rev. War, you are furnished the following data as to his children.
Betsey Marney born September 10, 1787. 
David  "  "  November 13, 1789. 
Amos  "  "  January 15, 17 -- 
Samuel  "  "  February - ---- 
Robert  —  "   July 8 1795. " 
Sally Marney  "  February 18, 1802. 
Pheby  "  "  September -  ----
(torn) Marney  " ----- 7, 1806. 
(torn)  "  "  ------ -  -809 

Alisabeth Spence was born November 22, 1801, relationship is not stated. 
Very respectfully, 
G M Satzgaber 
Commissioner. 

On Jany 17. 1917 Miss Chamberlin mended the family record and the name of Sally one of the children which was before then undecipherable was made out. She was not included in Record sent out Aug. 11. 1916
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V.L.LK.
Rev. War Section. 
December 22, 1916.

Mrs. A. M. Patterson, 
Savannah, Tennessee. 
Madam:  In response to your letter dated the first instant, you are advised that in the Revolutionary War pension claims (W. File No 1,046) of Amos and Sarah Marney the original papers which contain the names of the children are so old and torn that it is not practicable for the Bureau to endeavor to decipher the names other than those already furnished you. 
If however you desire photostat copies of said papers the same will be furnished you under the provisions of the Act of August 34, 1913, at the rate of fifteen cents per page uncertified, with twenty-five cents extra if certified to. 
As there are three pages the cost would be forty-five cents uncertified, or seventy cents certified. 
The proper amount should be forwarded to this Bureau by money order drawn to the order of the Secretary of the Interior. 
Very respectfully, 
G M Satzgaber 
Commissioner.
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REVOLUTIONARY WAR RECORDS SECTION.  3—525
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, 
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.

W. F. 1,046
Washington, D. C., __, 19_
In reply to your request of __, received __ for a statement of the military history of Amos Marney a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.

DATEST OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT
June 1779
Apr to May 1780
* 1781
Winter 1781

LENGTH OF SERVICE.
2 mos.
3 or 4 mos
3 mos
1 mo

RANK.
Pvt.

OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED.
CAPTAIN.
Denton
Stationed in Albemarle
[blank]
Benjamin Frey
COLONEL.
[check]
Cos officers not stated
 "  " 
[blank]

STATE
Va.

Battles engaged in *Siege of Yorktown.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Shenandoah Co. Va.
Date of application for pension, Roane Co. Tenn
Age at date of application, born Sept. 1760 in Frederick Co. Va.  died Aug. 18, 1839 in Roane Co Tenn
Remarks: He mar. Apr. 22. 1784 in Shenandoah County Va.  Sarah Vance who was born May 8. 1770.  She was allowed pension on an app. Nov. 6. 1843 while a resident of Roane County Tenn.
See supplement herewith for further family data.
Respectfully, 
Commissioner.
6—2856
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Kingston Tenn  Sept 30 1935

Pension department.
Washington. D. C
Will you please send me the war record of Amos Marney who was a Revolutionary soldier
Amos Marney was a citizen of Va when he joined the army, came to Tenn in 1788. died in Roane Co Tenn 1839.  Applied for Pension under Act of 1833.
I am a direct descendant of Amos Marney and would like to have His record in order to become a member of the DAR.  Hoping to hear from the department at once I am thanking you
Address
Mrs J W Crowder.
Kingston Tenn.
Box 62

[Stamp:]
RECEIVED OCT 2 1935
MAIL SUB-DIV.
VETS. ADM.
READER #28
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J.F.B
3—871
RECORD DIVISION
Department of the Interior
BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Briefed by JLK
Claim No.
Certificate No.
Claimant
Soldier  Amos Marney
Service  Rev. & Indian Wars.
Additional Service  Va
Send W. File 1041.
No __ claim, State records __, 191_
No claim combination records __, 191_
REMARKS: "  "
JLK 8/4/1
No Navy - Mexican - Indian, 1812 or O.W.
W. F. Waite  Chief Division.
6—1944
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London, Tennessee
September 1, 1930

War Pensions Bureau
Washington, D.C.
Please send me a copy of the services of Amos Marney, Revolutionary soldier as set out by him and sworn to as required by the pension At of 1832.  He recieved the pension while a resident of Roane County, Tennessee.
Also have you any record in your office of one General Samuel Vance of Shenandoah County, Virginia.  He must have fought in the Revolutionary War.  All we know is that he was a General and was the above Amos Marney's father-in-law.
Very gratefully yoms [your most obedient servant]
M. Harrison
(Mrs. Arthur Harrison
London, Tennessee
Box 215)
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Rev Sec

Roebuck Springs
Birmingham, Ala.
Oct - 12th - 1919

The Commissioner of Pensions
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir.
Will you please give me the Pension record of Amos Marney who enlisted in the Continental Army in 1779 from Shenendoah Co. Virginia.
His last Captain was Benjamin Frey whose military service I wish to prove.
Will you also tell me if on your Pension Rolls appears the 

[Stamp:]
U.S. PENSION OFFICE.
D  OCT 15 1919
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name Lancelot Johnston, born in Fairfax, Co. Va. in 1756 & died in Frederick Co. Va. Dec. 2nd, 1828 (one of his descendants claims he died in 1822).
The Fairfax, Co. records were all burned during the Civil War and while we know that this Ancestor fought in the Revolutionary War we have not been able to prove his service. The Adjutant General. has referred one to you for help__
Very truly yours
Mrs. W. Melville Drennen
[illegible]
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Revo 1-F.K.E.

[Stamp:]
U.S. PENSION OFFICE
K  JUL 14 1919

Waxahachie Texas Route E
July 10 - 1919
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D.C.
Will you please send to me a copy of the pension application of Amos Marney.  His wife was Sally Vance daugher of Samual Vance also a Revolutionary War veteran.
Amos and Sally were married in 1784 and he Amos is a great grandfather of mine  need in order to join the D.A.D.  I want this application to prove my right to membership.
Thanking you in advance for the copy
I am
Yours, Truly
Mrs. J. R. Dunaway
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Law Division
GWB

January 17, 1917.

Mrs. A. M. Patterson,
Savannah, Tenn.
Madam:
[Crossed out:
In compliance with your request of the eighth instant, there are inclosed photostat copies of the family record filed in this Bureau in the claim of Amos Marney, widow's File #1046, Revolutionary War, which appears to be a list of his children and the marriage of his son Robert Marney and Elizabeth Spence, August 24, 1818.]
Respectfully,
G. M. SALTZGABER
Commissioner.
RWB/eoa

Dont use this, data error on part of clerk who wrote the letter

There is no authority in the claim for the writing of such a letter as this by the Law Div.  The photostat copy was of the family record and there is no such statement on it or anywhere else in the claim.  This letter is a clerical error.
A Wilson, Chief Rev War Section
July 24, 1919
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BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Finance Division
JAN 12 1917, 191 .
Chief of Law Division
Sir: I have this day received from Mrs A. M. Patterson [crossed out: draft] [illegible: BLW?  3110?] #48,802 for $.70/100 requesting [crossed out: post-office addresses] copy as per letter herewith.
Jan 17, 1917 Finance Division as to disposition of money.
[ ] Law
Very respectfully,
Abn Campbell J.J.C.
Chief of Division

Date  Jany. 17, 1917.
Name  Amos Marney
No. W. File 1046 Rev War
Photographic copes wanted of 2 pieces, consisting of 3 pages.
Remarks: certified
Exr SS Chamberlain  actg Chief Rev. War Sec
APPROVED: ____, Chief, Law Division.
Serial No. 

[Clearly legible through the paper, from previous image #44:]
There is no authority in the claim for the writing of such a letter as this by the Law Div. The photostat copy was of the family record and there is no such statement on it or anywhere else in the claim. This letter is a clerical error.
A Wilson, Chief Rev War Section 
July 24, 1919
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[Stamp:]
LAW DIVISION
JAN 13  1917
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Money order 70¢ rec'd. - CAB

Law MLK
R

[Stamp:]
CHIEF'S DESK
[illegible]
JAN 19 1917
U.S. BUREAU OF PENSIONS

E. W. ROSS, PREST.
A. M. PATTERSON, VICE-PREST.
H. E. WILLIAMS, CASHIER
H. M. WILLIAMS, ASST. CASHIER
DIRECTORS 
[illegible: S.S.?]  WILLIAMS, JR. 
A. M. PATTERSON
HORACE CECIL
E. W. ROSS
H. E. WILLIAMS
8889
First National Bank
SAVANNAH, TENN.
CAPITAL $50,000
ORGANIZED {STATE 1887  NATIONAL 1907

Jan. 8 - 1917

Bureau of Pensions: Rev. War div:
Washington, D.C.
You will find enclosed herewith a check for $.50 to pay for a certified photostat (or what ever the term may be) copy of the pension application of Amos Marney of Raone County, Tennessee.  Having lost the letter in reference to this from the Bureau I am not sure of the proper terms.
Very sincerely yours
Mrs. A. M. Patterson
Savannah, Tennessee.

[Stamp:]
Finance Division 
JAN 12 1917
BUREAU OF PENSIONS

[Stamp:]
U. S. PENSION OFFICE.
A  JAN 19 1917

[Crossed out: [illegible] [139.907?] ]
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Patterson

[Stamp:]
U. S. PENSION OFFICE.
O  DEC 4  1916
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Democratic Executive Committee 
HARDIN COUNTY 
L. V. SEVIER, CHAIRMAN 
PHIL DUNCAN, SECRETARY 
SAVANNAH, TENNESSEE 
1st. District — G. G. Hardin J. B. Phillips 
2nd. District — B. E. Garrard Andy McCasland
3rd. District — T. T. Dixon E. Mulry 
4th. District — D. A. Welch L. V. Sevier J. K. Barlow D. A. Shaw 
5th. District — J. H. M. Crocker Geo. P. Chambers H. L. Dodds 
6th. District—G. M. Martin W. W. Roberts 
7th District — Jim Glover Jim Bailey, Jr. 
8th. District — Jim Yancey J. S. Dickey 
9th. District — H. L. Porter A. T. McKelvey 
10th District — Jeff Wilkinson J. S. Holland J. P. Mackey A. L. Parker

Dec 1, 1916. 
The Commissioner of Pensions, 
Washington, D.C. 
Will you please give me a copy of the Revolutionary War record of Amos Marney of Shenandoah Co. Va, and particularly names of his children, I shall be glad pay for extra trouble in deciphering the names.
Very truly yours,
Mrs. A. M. Patterson.
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U. S. PENSION OFFICE.
O  AUG 8 1916
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? Rev. Sec
K.T.G.
1 ——

A. M. PATTERSON 
ATTORNEY AT LAW
SAVANNAH TENN.

July 24, 1916.
The Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.
Will you please inform me whether the following names appear on the pension rolls for service in Indian Wars or the War of the Revolution, if giving regiment, length of service, dates of birth & death where possible:
aw
1. Samuel Vance, 8th Va, War of Revolution
none of 8" Va
2. James Boatright. (of Va.)
no Rev or old
3. Amos Marney. (of Va.)
W. 1041
Mrs. A. M. Patterson
Savannah, Tennessee.
[check mark]
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Rev War
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 1046
Sarah Marney Widow
Amos Marney Priv. Rev. War.
Act: Feb 2, 1848.
Index:— Vol. M., Page 1
[Arrangement of 1870.]

1916 Aug. 11 Hist. to Mrs. A. M. Patterson.  V.L.M.
1916 Dec. 2 Mrs. A. M. Patterson That it is impossible to decipher names of other children &c.
1919 July 25 Hist. to Mrs. J. R. Dunaway
1919 Oct. 25. Hist. to Mrs. W. Melville Drennen, also letter of Jonas M[illegible] to hist. of Capt. Benjamin Frey.
1924, Mch. 12- Mrs. A. M. Patterson informed of rate & date of widow's death.  See Robert Forester.
S. 1517.  [illegible]
1930- Sept 30 - Hist. to Mrs Arthur Harrison  EEL
1935- Oct 10- > hist to Mrs J. A. Crowder EL
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Mrs Marneys Decleration
FREE
James L Edwards
Com of Pensions 
Washington City DC

1,156.  July 15 44
[Stamp:]
KNOXVILLE TEN. JUL 6

Tenn
Mar 3d 1843}
& June 17 1844} one certificate only
Sarah Marney
$30 per an
Send cert: to Jacob Newman Knoxville Tenn
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Knoxville East Tennessee
July 4th 1844
Hon J L Edwards
Jacob Newman
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House Rep.  April 18th 1844.
Sir, I herewith present you further evidence in the case of Mrs. Sarah Marney, which I hope and believe will be satisfactory.  An early report on this case is respectfully solicited.
I am Sir,
Respectfully,
Your Obt Servt
J.W. Blackwell

Jas. L. Edwards Esq.
Coms. of Pensions
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Jas L. Edwards Esq.
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D.C.

[Stamp:]
WASHINGTON CITY D.C.
DEC 14

9857 DEC 15 '43
Tenn:
July 7 1838
Sarah Marney
Amos
Hon. J. W. Blackwell  HR
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Washington Decr. 14th 1843.
Sir, Enclosed I send you the declaration Sarah Marney, asking for Pension, claiming half pension under the law of July 7th 1838. to which your attention is respectfully called, and an early answer solicited.
I am Sir,
Very respectfully,
Your Obt Servt
J W Blackwell

Jas. L. Edwards
Coms. of Pens.
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Exhibit A
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That the bearer hereof Mrs Sarah Marney has lived in this congregation for several years  has behaved herself in a decent respectable manner  has been admitted to the Ordinance of the Lords Supper and now leaves us free from any scandal known to us  is certified by the Session of L[illegible]
This 12th day of Sept 1799
John Lyle}
James Lyle}
Joseph Lyle} members of session
Alexr. Campbell}
John Darrison}
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State of Tennessee
Roane County}
County Court April Sessions 1844.
On this 1st day of April, Eighteen hundred and forty four, personally appeared before the said Court thin sitting in the Towne of Kingston, Sarah Narney a risident of said County and who has resided in said County for the last 40 years who being first duly sworn, in due form of law, doth on her oath, make the following statement, in addition to her original Decleration that was forwarded to the Pension office some time last month and which was retained in said office, together with the Deposition David Vance who proves the time of her marriage.  in order to intitle her to the benefit of the provision of the act of congress passed July 7th 1838 entitled an act granting half pay ad pensions to certain widows:"
Applicant cannot get a copy of the marriage bond or licence and is complled consequently to resort to such other proof as she can procure and first applicant presents a certiicate from the ministers of the church to which she belonged as a member in Rock Bridge County and State of Virginia, where she risided at the time; marked exhibit A and to be taken as a part of her evidence, which certificate is dated 12th of September 1799 and herto annexed——
Applicant also presents the leafs of her family bible containing the birth and ages of several of her children__ The said Bible has been kept in her family in applicants possession and under her control all the time since the age of her first child was recorded which ages of her children was set down from time to time as they were
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born and married, That the dates of the births of her children as written upon said leafs are true and genuine, and that all of said children as mentioned upon said leafs are applicants and were born after the lawful marriage of applicant with her said husband Amos Marney a pensoner now Deceased  Applicant further declares that the aforesaid leafs of her bible was cut out of it by applicant in presence of the Court aforesaid and attached to this Declaration in presence of the Court and that it is a true record of the ages of her children.
Applicant has now procured the best proof in her Power and Prays that her application may be allowed which will  be of great relief to the aged widow of an old Revolutionary Soldier
Sarah hir x mark Marney
Sworn and subscribed to in open Court this 1st day of April 1844
A. L. Greene  Clerk

[illegible]
We the undersigned citizens of the County of Roane Personally appeared in open Court the Day and year aforesaid and who being first sworn in due form of law Depose that we have been personally acquainted with Sarah Marney the
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above applicant for pension for thirty years that she is a woman of good and unapprchable moral character  That she has allways conduct her self as a good and orderly citizen is a woman of veracity and that her statements are entitled to full confidence and faith  We know that she has allways since our acquaintance with her and has been considered the lawfull wife of the said Amos Marney now Deceased, we also believe her statements proof as set forth in the foregoing Decleration are true and genuine 
Subscribed and sworn to in open Court this   day of    1844
Peter Johnston
Jas Byrd
Sworn and subscribed in the Day and year aforesaid in open Court 
A. L Greene  Clk
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State of Tennessee
Roane County}
I Austin L Greene Clerk of the County Court of the County of Roane aforesaid, do hereby certify that the foregoing affidavits were sworn to and subscribed in Open Court On the first day of April 1844 and that Sarah Marney the applicant as well also Peter Johnston and Joseph Byrd are persons of verasity and their declarations entitled to full credit
In Testimony whereof I Austin L Greene Clerk as aforesaid hath hereto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said Court at office in Kingston this 6th day of April 1844
Austin L Greene Clerk of Roane County
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Sarah Marney
[Crossed out: Mrs. S Marney]
under joint resolution of Jany. 23d, 1845 & act of July, 1838.

Admd: $30 per ann: from 4 March, 1836, to 28 August, 1839—

Hon: J.W. Blackwell, Athens, Tennessee.
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Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the resolution of Congress of the 23th January 1845
State of Tennessee
Roane County} ss
Whereas the act of the 30th of April 1844 prohibited me from drawing a pension for the same during wich time my husband was a pensioner I now make the following statement under oath to obtain the benefit of the resolution above mentioned I am the widow of Amos Marney who was a private in the war of the Revolution I have drawn a pension at the rate of Thirty Dollars per annum from the 28th day of August 1839 to the 4th day of March 1841 and from the 4th day of March 1843 to the 4th day of March 1844 and now ask for the amount due me from the 4th day of March 1836 to the 28th day of August 1839 when my former pension commenced
Sarah her x mark Marney

sworn to and subscribed before me on this 4th day of March in the year one thousand eight hundred and forty five
John A Patten
Justice of the Peace

I certify that the declarant is personally known to me and that she is the same individual she represents herself to be in the foregoing affidavit
John A Patton
Justice of the Peace

State of Tennessee
Roane County} ss
I Austin L Greene Clerk of the County Court of Roane County do hereby certify that John A Patten who has signed the foregoing is a Justice
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of the Peace for the County of Roane in the State of Tennessee and that the above is his signature
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal of office at Office in Kingston This fourteenth day of March 1845
Austin L Greene  Clerk of Roane County Court

I, J W Blackwell Rep. in the 28th Congress of the U.S. from the State of Tennessee do certify that Austin L. Greene whose name appears to the foregoing certificate is and was at the time it bears date, clerk of the county court of Roane County. Ten. duly elected, commissioned commissioned and qualified according to law, and that the signature apears to be in his own proper hand writing.  Given under my hand this 7th day of April 1845.
J. W. Blackwell
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State of Tennessee
County of Roane}
On this 19th day of October in the year 1848, personally appeared before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace for the County and State aforesaid Sarah Marney a resident of said County and State, aged seventy eight years last May, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed on the 2d February 1848, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War, that she is the widow of Amos Marney deceased, who was a Revolutionary soldier of the United States, and served in a Virginia Regiment, but what rank he held she is not able to state, and that under the act of 17 June 1844, she received a pension annually of thirty dollars from the United States Government.  She further declares that she is still a widow.
Sarah her x mark Marney

Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year first above written, and I further certify that Sarah Marney the Declarant is personally known to me, and that I know her to be the identical Sarah Marney, who has heretofore been in the habit of drawing a pension.
R. D. Duncan
Justice of the Peace for Roane County Ten.ee
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State of Tennessee
Roane County}
I Austin L Greene Clerk of the County Court of the County of Roane aforesaid do certify that Robert D Duncan Esqr whose name appears to the foregoing certificate was at the time of signing the same an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County of Roane duly elected commissioned and sworn for that purpose and that full faith and credit is given and due to his official act as such and that the signature of said Justice appears to be in his own proper hand writing
In testimony whereof I have heretofore subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said Court at office in Kingston this 20th day of October 1848
Austin L Greene Clerk of Roane County Court
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Kingston Ten 20th October 1848
Sir  Please forward certificate for me to care of William L Mileman of this place
Very Respectfully ys
Sarah her x mark Marney

To J. L. Edwards Esqr
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City DCa

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R. D. Duncan
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In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 3d March 1843 entitled an act granting one years pay and pension to certain Widows
State of Tennessee
Roan County} ss
On this 1th day of July 1844 personally appeared before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace Mrs Sarah Marney a residant of this County and State aforesaid aged Seventy four [crossed out: May last] years Last May who first being 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 March 3d 1843 entitled an act granting one years pay and pension to certain widows  That she is the widow of Amos Marney wh who was a soldier in the war of the Revolution for particulars of marriage &c she she refers the department to her former declaration under the act of July 7th 1838  That the aforesaid Amos Marney drew a pension under the act of Congress of 7th June 1832 of $30 for his said services and that her husband the aforesaid Amos Marney died on the 28th August 1839  That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service but the marriage took place previous to the first of January seventeen hundred and thirty four viz at the time above stated and she is still a widow
Sarah her x mark Marney

sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me a Justice of the Peace for the County aforesaid and I
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further certify that the said Mrs Sarah Marney is from bodily infermity unable to attend Court and I further certy that the aforesaid Mrs Sarah Marney received a pension certifficate for pension under the act of Congress of 7th July 1838  In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand this 1st July 1844.
John Turner Seal
Justice of the Peace

State of Tennessee
Roan County}
July Term 1844 County Court
The Declaration of Mrs Sarah Marney cirtified on the 1st day of July 1844 by John Turner A Justice of the peace for said County bing submitted to the court the said Court dith approve his proceedings and acts in said case and hereby directs the clerk to endorse the approval on the papers
Wm B Clark
Chairman RCC

State of Tennessee
Roan County}
I Austin L Greene Clerk of the county court of Roan County Do hereby cirtify that the forgoing proceedings on the orignal proceedings had and approved of by the County Court of Roan County at its July Term 1844  Relative to the declaration of Mrs Sarah Marney to obtain the benefit of the acts of Congress relative to Revolutionary pensioner and I futher cirtify that the aforesaid John Turner is and was A Justice of the Peace for said duly Commissioned and qualified according to law and the signature perporting to be his is genuine
In Testimoney whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and affixd my seal of office at office in Kingston this 1 day of July 1844
Austin L Green Clerk of Roane County Court
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The Act to amend the act entitled an act granting four years half pay and pension to certain widows passed June 18th 1844
State of Tennessee
Rhoin County}
On this 1st day of July 1844 personally appeared before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace Mrs Sarah Marney a residant of the County and State aforesaid aged Seventy four years Last May [crossed out: 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 June 17th 1844 the act to amend the act entitled an act granting four years half pay and pension to certain widows  That she is the widow of Amos Marney who was a soldier in the War of the Revolution for perticulars of service and marriage she refers the department to her former declaration under the act of July 7th 1838  That the aforesaid Amos Marney drew a pension under the Act of Congress of 7th June 1832 of $30 for his said services and that her husband the aforesaid Amos Marney died on the 28 August 1839  That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service but the marriage took place as set forth in a former declaration under the act of July 7th 1838 and before the first of January 1794 and she is still a widow
Sarah her x mark Marney

Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me A Justice of the Peace for the County aforesaid and I futher certify that the said Sarah Marney is from bodley infirmaty unable to attend
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Court and i futher certify that the aforesaid Mrs Sarah Marney Received a pension cirficate for pension under the act of Congress of the 7th July 1838  In witness whereof i have hereunto set my hand and seal this 1st day of July 1844
John Turner seal
Justice of the Pease for said county

State of Tennessee
Roan County}
July Term 1844 County Court
The Declaration of Mrs Sarah Marney Cirtified On the 1st day of July 1844 by John Turner A Justice of the peace for said County being submitted to court the said Court doth approve his preceding and acts in said cause and hereby directs the clerk to endorse the approval on the papers
Wm B Clark
Chairman R.C.C

State of Tennessee 
Roan County Court}
I Austin L Greene Clerk of the County Court of Roan County do hereby cirtify the forgoing prceedings on the orignal proceedings had and approved of by the County Court of Roan County at its July Term 1844 relative to the declaration of Mrs Sarah Marney to obtain the benefit of the acts of congress relative to Revolutionary pensioners and I futher cirtify that the aforesaid John Turner is and was a Justice of the peace for said county duly commisoned and qualified according to Law and that the signature perporting to be his is genuine
In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office at office in Kingston this 1st day of July 1844
Austin L Green  Clerk of Roane County Court
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State of Tennessee
Roane County}
I certify that Austin L Greene whose signature appears to the foregoing certificates, is Clerk of said Roane County Court, duly elected and qualified, and that due faith and credit should be given to his official acts as such, and that said certificate is in due form of law.  given under my hand and seal this 3rd day of July 1844
Wm B Clark seal
Chairman of Roane C. Cort