Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 6,550, George Ward, Va.
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(3-1776)

SERVICE      Va.

Ward, George
Wintermote, Margaret
Former widow

NUMBER      W.6550

CONTENTS
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In the name of the benevolent father of all I Margarett Wintermate of the County of Darke and State of Ohio- 
I do give to my five children David Ward.   George Ward.   Jacob Riffle    Solomon Riffle, Nancy Hathaway all of my personal property together with the money on hand and claims due me to be divided [crossed out 'eaqual'] equal after my funeral expences and Tomb Stones to be worth Sixteen dollars- 

2nd I do give and bequeath to my two sons David Ward and George Ward all the money that is coming as pension money in the hands of Hiram Bell after expences paid to be divided equal between David Ward and George Ward - 

3d I do hereby nominate and appoint David Ward my son Executor of this my last will and testament hereby authorizing and empowering him to compromise adjust release and discharge in such manner as he may deem proper the debts and claims due me. I do also authorize and empower him if it shall become necessary in order to pay my debts to sell by private sale or in such manner upon such terms of credit or otherwise as he may think proper all or any part of my presonal property.-- 

I do hereby revoke all former Wills by me made. 

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 6th day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight
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hundred and forty five.  This to be settled by mutual agreement. without going to law if it can be --
Margarete  X   Wintermote       Seal
her mark

The within signed and acknowledged by said Margarete Wintewrmote as her last Will and testament in our presence and signed by us in her presence.__
Adam Baker
James Brandon

The state of Ohio }
Darke County } ss
I John Beers clerk of the court of common pleas within and for the county aforesaid do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true c copy of the last and testament of Margaret Wintermote late of said county deceased now on filed in my office which was duly proven and ordered to record by said court at a special session thereof holden at Greenville in said county on the 14th day of February AD  1846 and letters testamentary granted on the same to David Ward the executor therein named

In testimony whereof I John Beers clerk as aforesaid have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said court at Greenville this 19th day of Feby  AD 1846
John Beers clk
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Reported 

Cincinnati 
Ohio 7763. 

Margaret Wintermote decd. formy. widow of George Ward Va. who was a Private in the Revolution. husband died about Feb. 1791

Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars -- Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843. & ending 6th November 1845 the day of death 

Certificate of Pension issued the 27th day of May, 1846, and sent to Hiram Ball Esq Greeneville, Ohio 

[Acts of March 3, 1843.) & 17th June, 1844, 

Recorded in Book a. Vol.  2.  Page 211 

Payble to David & Geo Clare Jacob & Solomon Rifle & Nancy Hathaway only surviving children
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Certificate of court
of heirs of
M Wintermote and day of her death
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Satisfactory evidence having this day been produced. to the court that Margarett Wintermote late of Said County Who was an applicant for a Pension from the United States; died on the sixth day of November AD 1845 left the following children and heirs at Law towit David Ward and George Ward by her first husband George Ward and Jacob Riffle, Solomon Riffle, Nancy Hathaway wife of Thomas Hathaway by her second husband David Riffle; her children and heirs at Law and no others or the legal Representatives of others. The Court order the same to be certified 

The State of Ohio }
Darke County } ss
I John Beers clerk of the court of common pleas within and for said county do hereby certify that the foregoing is truly copied from the journal of said court at a Special Session of said Court holden on the 14th day of February AD 1846 at Greenville in said county 
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Greenville this 19th day of February AD 1846 John Beers clerk
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[addressed envelope or letter]

[round stamp on left top with illegible printing inside]

10cents

Mr. Hiram Bell
Greenville
Darke County
Ohio.
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Hampshire County Set

I certify that from the records in my office it appears that George Ward and Margret Swiisicks were married by D. Powers on the twenty seventh day of February one thousand seven hundred & eighty three 
In testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand & affixed the seal of the said County this 7' day of February 1845 
John B. White clk

Romney Va Feby 87845. 
D Sir
Above you will find the Evidence required in your letter, which I hope will be sufficient to ensure the old Lady her pension 
Yours very Respetfully 
E M Armstrong P.M

Costs of Record 55 cts.
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11,336 Act 43       8644 
             Act 44         544 

Margaret Wintermote 
formerly widow of Geo. Ward 
O 
Act 7 July 1838 

M 83 D91 
Admd. 2 yrs  pri 
80 
Also Act 43 & 44 
80. to 6 Nov 45 
To David & Geo. Ward 
Jacob & Solomon Rifle 
& Nancy Hathaway 
only survivg. childn. 

Hiram Ball Esq. 
Greenville
Ohio
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The State of Ohio }      1  
Darke County }   On this the 19th day of November A.D. 1844 Margarett Wintermote personally appeared before the Court of Common Pleas of Darke County State of Ohio in open Court 
The said Margarett Wintermote a resident of Richland Township in the County of Darke and State of Ohio aged Seventy Six years the fifteenth day of December A.D. 1843 who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the act of Congress passed July 7th 1838 Entitled "An act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows" and the several amendatory acts thereto. That she is the widow of George Ward who was a private in the American army of the Revolution.  Deponent would state that said George Ward served in the Virginia line and that he either served under Captain Sylvester Ward or enlisted under him as a recruiting officer. All the information that she had on this subject was from seeing a written discharge that said George Ward received from George Washington and which was lost or destroyed as herein after stated and from the information derived from said George Ward after their marriage, as well as from other persons ___ Deponent does not recolect the company or officers in or under which said George Ward served nor has she any means of determining other than here in after stated and by referance to such papers as may be found at Washington City as known to her  Deponent would state that said George Ward enlisted in the Virginia line in the American army in the county of Hampshire and State of Virginia soon after the commencement of the Revolutionary War and as She believes about the year seventeen hundred and seventy
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seven and continued in the service of the American army four or five years and Deponent believes until about the year 1782 until the close of the war. She has under stood from him that he was engaged in seventeen battles or engagements during said service and was and heard him mention Stony Point, Peola, Brandywine and various others   But this information is derived from his statements while living and Deponent has no documentary evidence of the same and now knows of no one living by whom she can prove the time of his service or the officers under whom he served. And Deponent further declares that she was married to the said George Ward after his service in the Revolutionary War had expired and on the 12th day of Febuary A.D. 1783. _ _ That she was married by a man by the name of Felty Powers a minister of the Dunkard order she believes in the County of Hampshire and said State of Virginia __ That as near as she recolects licence was not then required by law for marriage, but notice was given by publication that said marriage should occur-- And also that it was recorded in a family Bible which was afterwards destroyed as hereinafter stated by said Deponent-  That after said marriage she lived with said George Ward in Hampshire County about four years & then removed to near Clarksburgh in Harrison County Virginia & lived there about two years and then removed to Tigers Valley in Randolph County Virginia and resided there until about Febuary 1791 When said George Ward died of Consumption, leaving Deponent his widow and three children living viz: David Ward, Mary Ward, & George Ward - Deponent further states that after her husbands death she went to live or stay in a house occupied by one Joseph Kenon and his family on a farm adjoining that where deponent
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lived when said George Ward died ___ This was done for the personal safety of herself and children, as the Indians were then committing depredations on the frontier settlements. And in the month of May, as near as Deponent recolects, next after the decease of her said husband a little after dark when Deponent had put her three children [crossed out 'to bed'] and one of Kenons children in bed on the floor in the House (which was a log house) and Kenon had laid down on another bed in the same room, the said Kenons wife and Deponent being in the same room also, but not retired to rest, two Indians opened the door and steped into the room (one Indian remaining outside to watch & guard the door) -- They said something in broken English when Kenon raising himself __ partly up in the bed was instantly shot through by one of the Indians - Deponent sprang to her children and caught up George Ward (then a babe). in her arms __ David another child raised partly up and was knocked over by one of the Indians, Deponent caught him as he fell and sliped into a small back room that was dark, and put her son David then about 7 or 8 years old out at the window and gave him the babe and told him to run to the woods__ There was a small hole or window in the room through which deponent put the children, but it was so small that she did not expect she could get through herself until after she had put the children out where upon tried she succeeded in getting through and taking her two children with one of Kenons which had got out of bed and come around the house on the other side, she ran about three miles to one John Hamiltons, where they found protection temporarily until the alarm was given and the Indians
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pursued-- Deponent would further state that her child Mary was tomahawked and scalped before her in said bed as well as said Kenon, and one of Kenons children was killed out of doors, and Kenons wife was taken prisoner by said Indians and carried away captive __ said Kenons wife as deponent has been informed was taken to Detroit and kept about four years, until her brother by the assistance of a Frenchman succeeded in rescueing her from the Indians, for after her return she saw her and conversed with her about the appalling and afflicting scenes they witnessed on that eventfull night __  Jacob Lewis and a man by the name Canley and of them being in another small apartment or ketchin made their escape at the same time-- The Indians at that time before [crossed out 'they'] leaving the house tore up her beds and took away all of her cloths and bedding of use and destroyed every thing they could about house including all her husbands papers and books among which was the aforementioned discharge from Washington and the family Bible containing the record of her own and her husbands ages and marriage as deponent never could find them afterwards- Deponent further states that about two years thereafter she was married to one David Riffle & that they went back to said Hampshire County and were married by the same man Felty Powers __ And that after that they removed to Kentucky and from thence to Darke County Ohio, where said Riffle about the 26th of January 1820 died leaving Deponent his widow and three children by said Riffle viz: Jacob Solomon & Nancy -- That her second husband David Riffle after their marriage was for a long time a Ranger on the frontier line in the employ of Virginia or the United States-
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For which service he never received any pay as she was informed __ Deponent further states that on the 17th day of August 1826 She was married to John Wintermote a Baptist Clergyman in the County of Darke and State of Ohio, with whom she lived until the 19th day of January 1844 when he died leaving Deponent his widow- Deponent would would further state that two of her children by her said first husband viz David Ward and George Ward are now living in Darke County. Ohio and that said David carries upon his head the scar which he received from the blow of the Indian Tomahawk That her three children by said second husband David Riffle Viz: Solomon Riffle Jacob Riffle and Nancy Riffle since married to Thomas Hathaway are also living in Darke County Ohio Deponent would further state, that she is now left a lone widow quite destitute of means of support and therefore claim all the benefits she is entitled to as the widow of said George Ward under the several Acts of Congress granting or allowing half pay or pensions to widows of the soldiers of the Revolution- and further saith not Margarett   X   Wintermote   her mark

Subscribed and Sworn to in open court on the day and year above written 
John Beers clerk
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And also appeared before the Judges of the said Court of Common Pleas of said County of Darke and State of Ohio in open court on this the 20th day of November A.D. 1844 David Ward a resident of said County of Darke who being duly sworn deposeth and sayes that he is aged sixty years the 27th day of April last according to his knowledge and information; that he is the eldest child and son of said Margarett Ward and George Ward, the same George Ward who died many years ago and which statement of the said Margarett was made in open court on yesterday and hereto attached. Deponent further states that he has heard the statement of the said Margarett [crossed out 'Wintermote'] was made in open Court on yesterday and hereto attached -- Deponent further states that he has heared the statement of the said Margarett Wintermote made in said court and read the same and so far as he recollects which is particularly since his fathers death he believes the same correct and true; that Deponent recollects the circumstances related by said Margarett about the rescue of himself and Brother from the Indians as stated by said Margarett; and deponent has always up to this day carried the scar of the wound inflicted by the said Indians at that time as stated by said Margarett on the side of his head; which scar is now plainly visible to any one on view of the same.  Deponent of course cannot swear [crossed out 'sware'] to the marriage of his father and Mother but from his earliest recollection and best information, his mother the said Margarett and said George Ward (now deceased ) lived together as husband and wife until the death of said George Ward as stated by said Margarett and deponent always understood and believed that they were married by said Felty Powers as also stated by said Margaret   And deponent believes that said Felty Powers from his age (for he was many years ago a very old man)
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is now deceased - Deponent was present at the time and well recollects the death of his said father, George Ward and always understood and believes he was a soldier in the Revolution __ and deponent would further state that the papers and property of his mother the said Margarett and which was of his deceased fathers estate, was destroyed by the Indians as stated by said Margarett - Deponent further states that said Margarett whose statement is hereto appended was the widow of said George Ward deceased, and that she afterwards married said David Riffle who died and after that she married said John Wintermote who died leaving her his widow as stated by said Margarett and that she is now his widow ___
David  X   Ward  his mark
Sworn and subscribed to in open court the day and year above stated}  attest John Bensdale 

It is hereby further certified that the before named persons viz Margarett Wintermote & David Ward are the Identical persons they represent themselves to be and persons of credibility and respectability on character for truth and veracity is good November 20th. 1844 attest 
John Bensdale}            James Hays
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before me Nelson Kellogg a Justice of the pea within and for the County of Wells in State of Indiana personally came David Whitman of said County who being by me duly Sworn Says that one George Ward of Virginia Served in the war  of the Revolution during the whole of it that he was at the taking of Lord Cornwallis at Yorktown and went out under Captain Sylvester Ward and that Margaret Ward the Widow of said George Ward Married David Riffle, and after the death said Riffle She Married John Wintermort late of Darke County Ohio deceased and that he has been acquainted with the said Margaret ever since the decease of said George Ward, and knows her to have been the wife of said George
David Whitman

State of Indiana }
Wells County }  ss   I Nelson Kellogg a Justice of the peace for Said do hereby certify that the above was Subscribed and Sworn to before me this 15th day of November A D 1844 
Nelson Kellogg J.P.            Seal
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State of Indiana }
Wells County SS.}     I Bowen Hale Clerk of the Wells Circuit Court do hereby Certify that Nelson Kellogg Esqr before whom the within deposition was taken was at the time of taking the same and now is an acting Justice of the Peace within and for said County of Wells duly Elected Commissioned and qualified and to all his official acts as such full faith and Credit are due and Given, and that his Signature thereto is genuine 
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the said Court at Bluffton this 15th day of November A.D. 1844 
Bowen Hale Clerk
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The State of Ohio }  SS 
Darke County }     The undersigned Judges of the court of Common Pleas in and for Said county do hereby certify that he have been long acquainted with the foregoing applicant for Pension Margarett Wintermote and the Witness David Ward whose statements are hereto attached; and they have always been reputed of good moral character and and are persons of known and high respectability in the County and he also certify that the Wound and Scar upon the head of said David Ward is clearly to be seen on his head as he has stated in his affidavit or declaration.   That the said Margarett has lived in this County for more than twenty years last past and with two of her husbands as she has stated to wit to David Riffle and John Wintermote both of Whom are now dead and also that said David Ward resides in Darke county and has always been reputed as the Son of Said George Ward deceased by Said Margarett __  he also do further certify that said David Whitman Whose Statement is herto attached for many years resided in said County Indiana     That he was a man of Integrity and respectability    When living here and he believes he has here that character Since his removal to the State of Indiana.  and we do further certify that Said Margarett Wintermote is now a widow as by her stated and  and that it has always been reported in
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The neighborhood that Said Margaretts first [crossed out 'Statement'] husband George Ward was in the Revolutionary Ward.  Given under [crossed out 'my'] our hands and Seals this the 23rd day of November AD 1844
James Hays }
George Adams }     Associate Judges
Newberry York }
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The State of Ohio }  SS
Darke County }.     Personally appeared before me the undersigned an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County Catharine Hammon Who being duly duly sworn deposeth and says; that she knew George Ward of the County of Hampshire and State of Virginia   That said Ward was a Soldier of the Revolutionary war and enlisted under Captain Sylvester Ward as she was informed and believes Deponent understood that he enlisted & served during the Revolutionary War. Deponent's father was in the war a short time, and this Deponent well recollects when he left home to go into service of the feeling and expressions that we then made by and of their friends and of their then talking about Said George Ward there being in the army.  Deponent lived in the said County of Hampshire and State of Virginia during the war and for many years thereafter and Deponent would further state that after the war was our Said George Ward returned home which was the same neighborhood of Deponents father and Said Ward remained in the same neighborhood until he was married.   Which deponent thinks was less than a year after he returned from service and as near as deponent recollects in 1783 the latter part of Winter.   Deponent further States that said George Ward Married as aforesaid on Margaret Thixton of said County of Hampshire aforesaid and was married by a Dunkard preacher of the name of Felty Powers of said County of Hampshire and State of Virginia   Deponent would further state that said Felty Powers owned a mill in the neighborhood where deponent and farther's family resided and which was the neighborhood mill and that at that time he was and old man and now deceased as deponent is informed and believes and that after Said George Ward was married as aforesaid after he returned from the war he was
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frequently at her fathers house, and had his washing done then and made it his home a short time at her fathers house and after his marriage aforesaid was frequently with his wife said Margaret visiting at her fathers house in said County of Hampshire ___ and deponent well recollects of caing David Ward their oldest child when a babe with them at such times and the same David Ward who now lives in Darke County Ohio   Deponent further states that said George Ward & his wife Margarett lived in said County of Hampshire a few years and then moved to Tigers Valley in said State   When said George died and said Margarett had one of her children killed and her oldest child David Ward Wounded as she was informed and believes; and that said Margarett afterwards married a man by the name of Riffle who died and subsequently Married a man by the name of John Wintermote of Darke County Ohio, Who has sinse died as she has understood - deponent further States that she has seen the said Margarett sinse her marriage with said Wintermote and she knows her to be the same and Identical person that was married to said George Ward of the Revolutionary War as aforesaid and Who is the present applicant for halfpay pension on account of her late husband George Wards services in the Revolutionary War;  and she has this day seen the said David Ward and knows him to be the Identical person she has spoken of and as being the son of George Ward aforesaid and which deponent Saw in Margaretts arms when a babe and subsequently after he moved to Ohio-- Deponent continued to live in Hampshire County Virginia for a long time after said George and his wife
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Margarett moved from there and Deponent has continued to live in said State of Virginia until about September last when she moved to Darke County State of Ohio where she has resided ever sinse -- But Deponent would state the she has had children and relatives in Ohio Whom she has visited at different times for many years and during said visits and time she has seen and conversed with said Margaretts when living with her second husband David Riffle and her third husband John Wintermote -- and also at said times seen said David Ward her son by said George Ward, and therefore she is enabled to state as to the identity of said Margarett and said David -- Deponent has also seen George Ward a son of said George & Margarett Ward the said George Word junior having married a Sister of Deponent she became familiar with all the circumstances attending the families in Ohio - Deponent thinks that at the time of the Marriage of said [crossed out 'George and De'] George Ward and Margarett Thixton aforesaid no license was granted or Recorded by land but of this she only knows by recollection of frequently hearing publication made of mariages in the churches as she was informed such was the practice and further deponent saith not 
Catharine   X    Hammon    her mark
attest  H. Bell }

The State of Ohio } SS  
Darke County }    I hereby certify that the above named Catharine Hammon was by me sworn to the above Statemet and that the above is her signature and signed by her making her mark as above and that she is a person of good character for truth and veracity and her statemet as such is entitled to full credit 
Heny Brandon. J P
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The State of Ohio }
Dark unty }  SS      I John Beers Clerk of the Court of Common pleas within and for said County do hereby certify that the above named James Hay George Adams and Newberry York are asso iate Judges of said court of Common pleas duly qualified to act as such and the signature in the foregoing purporting to be theirs are genuine and that James Hays is the senior associate Judge of said court and acting at said term as president of said court and that Heny S Brandon before whom the foregoing affidavit of Katharn Hammon was taken was at the time of taking the same a Justice of the peace within and for said County duly qualifed to act as such and the signature purporting to be his is genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said court this 30th day of November AD 1844 John Beers Clk 
of Darke coun. pleas
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May 2, 1935

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

George Ward - W.6550
BA-J/AWF

Miss Grace Marker 
Versailles 
Ohio 

Dear Madam: 

In compliance with your request of April 24, you are furnished herein the Revolutionary War record of George Ward, as found in pension claim, W. 6550, based upon his service in that war. 

The date and place of birth of George Ward are not found in the claim, nor are the names of his parents shown.

While residing in Hampshire County, Virginia, he enlisted in 1777 and served as a private in Captains Sylvester Ward's and Abraham Hite's Virginia companies; he was in the battles of Brandywine, Paoli, and Stony Point, at the taking of Cornwallis, and served until the close of the war. The Captain Sylvester Ward under whom the soldier, George Ward, served, was his uncle. 

George Ward married February 24, 1783 in Hampshire County, Virginia, Margaret Swisicks; she was sometimes called Thixton, from the name of the man, who reared her. She was born December 15, 1767 and when married living in Hampshire County, names of her parents not given. 

They lived in Hampshire County, for four years after marriage, then moved to Clarksburg, Harrison County, Virginia and lived about two years and moved to Tygart's Valley, Randolph County, Virginia. George
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Ward died in Tygart's Valley, February, 1791. He left at his death three children: David Ward, their eldest child, born April 27, 1784, Mary Ward, and George Ward. 

The widow, Margaret Ward, moved with her three children into the home of Joseph Kenan, and in May, 1791, the house was attacked by Indians, her daughter, Mary Ward, was tomahawked and scalped, and her son, David Ward, was wounded on the head. 

The widow married about two years later, David Riffle, a ranger on the frontier of Virginia. They were married in Hampshire County, Virginia and from there moved to Kentucky and thence to Darke County, Ohio, where David Riffle died January 26, 1820, leaving her with three children by him: Jacob Riffle, Solomon Riffle, and Nancy Riffle. 

The widow, Margaret Riffle, married August 17, 1826 John Wintermote, a Baptist Clergyman of Darke County, Ohio. He died January 19, 1844.

Pension was allowed, on account of the services of her first husband, George Ward, on her application executed, November 19, 1844, at which time she was a resident of Richland Township, Darke County, Ohio. 

The widow, Margaret Wintermote, died November 6, 1845 in Darke County, Ohio, leaving the following children: David Ward, George Ward, who married the sister of Catharine Hammon, Jacob Riffle, Solomon Riffle, and Nancy Hathaway, the wife of Thomas Hathaway . These children were all living in 1844 in Darke County, Ohio. 

Very truly yours 

A. D. HILLER 
Executive Assistant to the Administrator
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Greenville, Feb 19th 1846.

Sir: --
 In reply to your letter of the 30th January, 1846, which was transmitted to me by Hon. R.C. Schenck, I herewith transmit you the copy of the Will of Mrs. Margaret Wintermote , late of this County, and an applicant for a Pension, which shows she willed her Pension should go to David Ward and George Ward, her only two surviving children by her first husband, George Ward, a Soldier in the Continental Army and on account of whose services, she being his widow, she claims a Pension.  I suppose, the certificate will come to said Children by said Ward her first husband;  but that is for the Department to decide. I also enclose to you the certificate of the Court of this County showing that said applicant died on the sixth day of November, A.D. 1845, and that the names of her surviving children are David Ward and George Ward, by her first husband; and Jacob Riffle Solomon Riffle and Nancy Hathaway (formerly by Nancy Riffle but intermarried with Thomas Hathaway whose husband is living) all who reside in Darke County Ohio, I believe these are all the Vouchers called for. Whether the certificate will be made to Mrs. Wintermote's heirs by her first husband George Ward, according to will or to her surviving children generally. your Department of course, will determine. On receipt of this, as soon as covenient, I hope the certificate will be forwarded. Respectfully, 
Hiram Bell 

J.L. Edwards          }
Comr of Pensions  }
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Reported 

10030 
Ohio 
Margaret Wintermote decd. forly 
Widow of George Ward 
who was a pensioner under the Act of --- and who died [crossed out 'on the 19th Jany 1844] about February 1791, of Darke Cy in the State of Ohio who was a Private in the Compy commanded by Captain --- of the Regt. commanded by --- in the Revolution [crossed out 'line'] for 2 years 

Inscribed on the Roll of Cincinnati at the rate of 80 Dollars --- Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.

 Certificate of Pension issued the 27th day of May, 1846 and sent to Hiram Ball, Esq  Greenville  Ohio.

 Total amount, $400.00 
[Act July 7, 1838.} 

Recorded by Tho Lumpkin Clerk,
Book D   Vol. 1.   Page 399. 

Payable to David & Geo. Ward, Jacob & Solomon Rifle & Nancy Hathaway only surving children
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Greenville.  March 6th 1845

Dear Sir

enclosed I send you the official certificate of Marriage of Mrs Margarett Wintermote with her former husband George Ward a Revolutionary Soldier _  Mrs Wintermote is an applicant for Pension as widow of said George Ward and the papers are on file in your office after the Receipt of your letter of 10th of Jany  1845   I wrote to Virginia for the evidence required __  I hope this will be sufficient.  It probably would be almost impossible to to know the precise time of the commencement and duration of the services of said George Ward by anyone living but the Statemts before you I presume are sufficient to show that in [crossed out illegible word] Connexion with the entrys in your office __ she only claims I believe for her husband, Services as a private     There was a few years ago a man living in Tenessee by Whom she could perhaps know about the commencement of his services but [crossed out 'being not'] whether he is now living is uncertain and the old lady is unable to procure a man to go __ yet if the Deponent requires further evidence on that point __ please write immediately and I will do what I can for the old Lady __ I take it for granted however that the entry in the Virginia roll & list of those receiving defendable certificates of evidence of his Service record the 2 years which I suppose entitles her to full pay as a private
But if anything now is required write as I know her claim must be just and have full confidence it will be sanctioned.
Respectfully 
H. Ball

J.L. Edwards, Comm of Pensions
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Washington City Jany 19th 1846. 

Dear Sir. 
Will you do me the favor, to furnish me with the information sought by the enclosed 
I am Sir Respectfully 
Yours &c 
F.A. Cunningham
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Greenville.  September 20th 1845 
enclosed I send you the Statement of Mr George Parsons of Montgomery County Ohio in relation to the application of Mrs Margarett Wintermote of of Darke County Ohio for a Pension     you will See that he identifies the applicant as the wife of George Ward and and said George Ward as being a continental Soldier under Captain Hite     His credibility is certified to by the Justice of the Peace and also by Judge Joseph H. Crain     I got Mr Crains certificate because he had been a member of Congress for many years and I presume his signature is knon at your office     I had the Clerks certificate also added to prove the official character of the J P. __  I kept this Statemt for a Some time as I had written to other old citizens who knew Ward and his wife and who have moved to different parts of the county but as yet getting no answer I concluded I would Send you this and write to them again or same persons to see if they were living     If this should be sufficient I hope you will grant the certificate without delay     if not retain it with the papers until I can get others and forward you 
Respectfully
Hiram Bell 

J L. Edward Coms of Pensions
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Greenville april 30th 1846 
Dear Sir
on the 19th. of February last I transmitted to your Department a certificate of the Court of this county showing th day of the death of Margarett Wintermote (an applicant for Pension from Darke County Ohio) and the names of her surving children together with a copy of her Will &c. - as required in your letter to the Hon R.C. Schenck. of 30th Januy 1846 --  I have Received no answer from the Department sinse I have thought perhaps the Pension certificate might have been misssent to some other Post office-- Will you inform me if granted [crossed out 'and if'] or not &c 
With much Respect
Hiram Bell 

J.L. Edwards Coms of Pensions}
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Greenville Nov 5th 1845 
Dear Sir
Before the Receipt of your letter of 23d October last I had sent to procure the testimony of two or Three persons in Indiana and and also sent to Hampshire County Viginia but received no answer as yet __    I wish now to trouble you to give me a list of the Enlistments from Hampshire county Virginia and [crossed out 'of those'] now on the Pension Roll with the place of their residence and of those in the 8th Regiment     I expect to prove sufficient to satisfy the Department by Wards neighbours that George Ward the husband of the applicant was recognized as the one mentioned in States certificate if the witness are living     but still I will endeavor to make it as clear of doubts as I can by the best evidence that can be obtained and if I can procure a list of Some of the Enlistments from Hampshire cnty in the 8th Regiment I will enquire of them if there are any such now living - the least it will facilitate her application.  The old lady is poor but feeling conscious of her claim being mentored and I will do what I can for her ___ please write me as soon as possible 
with respects 
Hiram Bell

J.L. Edwards  Coms of Pensions
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The State of Indiana } 
Kosciusko County } ss
Personally came before me the undersigned an acting Justice of the peace in and for said County Mary Atchison who being duly sworn touching the application of Margarett Wintermote of Darke County Ohio for a pension deposes and says as follows.  That she is aged seventy eight years and was born in Hampshire County Virginia.   That she was personally acquainted with George Ward and Margarett Swisick of said County of Hampshire Virginia before their marriage as she lived a near neighbor to them.   That this deponent was at the wedding of said George and saw them married by N Povers and which deponent thinks was in February Seventeen hundred and Eighty three.   (The said Margarett was sometimes called Margarett Thixton after the man who raised her.) __  Deponent knew them after they were married while they lived in said County of Hampshire; __ And the said George afterwards died leaving said Margarett his widow who married a man by the name of David Riffle and he afterwards died [crossed out 'leaving'] and said Margarett married a man in Darke County Ohio by the name of John Wintermote ___ Deponent lived in Darke County Ohio a number of years previous to her removal to the State of Indiana and Deponent knew said Margarett in Darke County Ohio ___ Deponent further states that in the neighborhood where said George lived in said Hampshire County Virginia the said George was reputed and understood and universally regarded by all who knew him as having been a continental soldier and that it was understood he served under Captain Hite; and deponent
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further states that said Margarett Wintermote is  the identical person who was married to said George Ward as aforesaid and after that became his widow as before stated- 
Mary   X    Atchison  her mark

Subscribed and sworn to before me this 3rd day November A.D. 1845 - 
Jacob Lockner -- 
Justice of the peace- 

The State of Indiana }
Kosciusko County } SS 
I Jacob Lockner a Justice of the peace in and for said County and before whom the foregoing statement was made do hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with said Mary Atchison, who subscribed the foregoing statement and that she is an old and respectable person and considered a person of truth and veracity- Given under my hand this third day of November A.D. 1845 __
Jacob Lockner   J. Peace
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State of Indiana  SS
Kosciusko County 
I William C Graves Clerk of the Kosciusko Circuit Court do certify that Jacob Hockins Esquire whose Name is Signed to the foregoing Certificate of acknowledgement is now at the date thereof a legaly acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly Commissioned and qualified, and that full faith and credit are due to all his official acts.   In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of said Court at Warsaw this 3d day of Number 1845 
W. C. Graves.  Clk
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We the undersigned associate Judges of the County of Darke and State of Ohio do hereby certify that We were acquainted with Mrs Mary Atchison who has signed the foregoing certificate and affidavit for many years while she lived in Darke County Ohio and she was considered an old lady of respectability and of Truth and veracity - November 19th 1845 George Adams 
Newberry York 
James Hays
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WAR DEPARTMENT. 
Widow's Pension. 

I certify that in conformity with the act of July 7, 1838, Margaret Wintermote decd fory widow of all George Ward who was a Private and died [crossed out 'on the day of'] about February, 1791.  is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Eighty dollars --- cents per annum, commencing on the 4th March, 1836,  and terminating on the 4th of March 1841, unless the Pensioner married or died before the above mentioned date; in which case the pension is not payable after the time of such marriage or death.    Payble to David & Geo Ward, Jacob & Solomon Riffle & Nancy Hathaway only surviving children 
Given at the War Office of the United States , this 27th day of May, one thousand eight hundred and forty six 

Secretary of War.

Examined and   }
Countersigned  } 

Commissioner of Pensions.
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11336

Margaret Wintermote

O
Let to Hiram Ball
Jany. 10. 1845
Let to Same  April 30th 1845.
Let to Same  July 22: 1845.
Let to Same Oct. 23. '45
Let to Same Nov. 14. '45.

act 7 July 1838.
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Hon. R. C. Schenck
Jany 30.  1846
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Ho. of Reps. Washington 
Jan 13. 1846__
Sir 
Will you please examine the enclosed letter from H. Bell Esqr of Greenville, Ohio, in relation to the application of Margaret Wintemote & furnish me with a reply for the writer ? 
I am very respectfully 
Your Obdt. Servt. 
Robt C. Schenck 

J. L. Edwards Esqr 
Comr of Pensions _
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Greenville December 2nd 1844 
Dear Sir 
enclosed I send you the application of Mrs Margarett Wintermote ot this county for half pay pension on account of the service of her first Husband George Ward -- you will know in that the particular number of the company or Regiment Ward Served in She cannot find from the Situation __ but as it appears from a letter from your departmt Wards name is in the Records of the Virginia line in your office from which I presented you will learn all that is necessary to make the allowance of her claim - as to the other particulars I refer you to the papers themselves -- As your department may be Some times imposed upon by improper applications and to remove any doubt on that subject I would refer you to the Hon. Joseph Vincent, J. B. Weller,  R. C. Schenck.  The two latter at least [crossed out 'of'] who are acquainted with many of the persons whose testimony and certificates appear in the papers - please let me know as soon as your can make the examination and if any further evidence is required write me direct to Hiram Bell Greenville  Darke Co Ohio 
respectfully        Hiram Bell

J. L. Edwards coms of Pensions}
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Greenville, November 20th 1845. 
Sir: 
Enclosed I send you the statements of David Whitman and Mrs Mary Atchison in relation to the application of Mrs. Margaret Wintermote of Darke County Ohio, for a Pension. I hope the proof that I have now furnished, will be satisfactory to the Department to grant the Certificate. By reference to the papers, it will be seen that the written evidence, as far as formed, supports the original statement of Mrs. Wintermote in her application substantially; and as the Department was satisfied before of all the material facts necessary to entitle her to draw a pension, except the identity of George Ward, who served under Captain Hite, and also found on the list of those who received deprication certificates, with that of the husband of the applicant. I will simply ask your attention to that point -- 
1st.  The statement of the applicant herself, I am aware she was interested, yet the law requires it to be made under oath, giving as far as she can, the particulars relevant thereto, to enable the Department, I presume, to compare such statement with other proof to see its consistency.  In this she states her husband had a discharge from the Army and how it was destroyed of the Indians. This is corroberated, that is, the attack the Indians and destruction of House and papers by the statements of George Parsons and C. Hammond; as well as all her other statement direct or collateral thereto. 
2ly. The statement of David Ward, a son of the applicant and of said George Ward, the Revolutionary soldier [crossed out 'from'] proves the destruction of papers
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and what he had understood from his father and others that his father had been a Revolutionary soldier. The wounds upon David Ward's head now visible, verify this statement as to attack of Indians. The credibility of the applicant and said David Ward, being certified to by the Court -- and if I recollect right the judges certified to their long acquaintance with the applicant, and her children living and general reputation of George Ward being a soldier of the Continental Army. 
3dly.  The statement of Catharine Hammond, which was mainly taken to prove marriage -- shows also many facts in connection with the understanding in the neighborhood, to prove that said Ward was a Soldier in the Continental Army, although she thinks he enlisted under Sylvester Ward  which may likely be true as Sylvester Ward acted [crossed out 'acting'] as a recruiting officer __ or some other officer in the army.  
4ly.  The statement of George Parsons -- whose credibility is certified to by the officer taking it, and Joseph H. Crane, formerly member of Congress and which I have before sent you.  5ly.  The statement of David Whiteman and Mrs Mary Atchison whose credibility are certified to by the Officer taking them and the Associate Judges of this County, who knew them many years when they lived in this County __ and their signatures I believe are on the first application of said Margaret.
6ly.  There is the entry at Washington of George Ward's name among those who received depreciation certificates from Virginia __ and the certificates of Captain Abraham Hite, that George Ward served three years as a soldier in the eighth regiment of Continental forces.
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In your letter of 22d July, 1845, you required the identity of the applicant as the wife of George Ward, who is named in the certificate of Captn Abraham Hite to be established "by the testimony of old and respectable neighbors from the County where her husband resided showing that he was universally regarded by those who knew him as having been a continental soldier," &c.   Under that view and to that point she has taken the testimony of George Parsons, David Whitman and Mary Atchison -- and they living at a great distance, has caused about 300 miles travel. But that of course, does not affect the case. The two last statements, which are here enclosed, were sent for before the receipt of your last letter.  As to the point of identity -- as to the husband of applicant, being the same George Ward named in Captain Hites certificate, and the one who received depreciation certificates from Virginia-- it seems to me will appear plain to the Department from the papers-- and certainly if there is no other such person's name found on the list [crossed out 'of'] from Virginia Army, the papers at Washington -- and of the witnesses who I believe, was the only one enquired of thereto (George Parsons) says he knew of no other one of that name in Virginia &c.  These are matters of course it is your province to determine: but still I have full confidence that when the Department is satisfied of the justice of the claim and proof of it, they will allow it without putting the applicant to further trouble, expense and delay.  There are but few living now to testify to these claims and those few passing away.  If the Department still requires further proof, and I can find any of Wards comrades living, I will the further.  I learn
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from the man who went out to get Whitman's statement, that he knew some facts which might perhaps, be important.  Such, as Ward on his return from the army came to Whitman's father and lived there; and I think he said him and another soldier with him showed discharges, but did not read them, perhaps. This I only got from the man who heard him talk. Alexander Scott of Cass County, Indiana, gave his statement; but it was as to Marriage -- and I sent back for it, [crossed out 'but'] in full but before taking it he died. 
If the Department on receiving all the papers, require more proof, (and I presume they will not) please notify me and I will see if more can be got; which I fear cannot, unless through the aid of the names of enlistments from Hampshire County, Virginia.  I will now state to the Department that a few days ago the said Margaret Wintermote, applicant in this case died.  and I will thank you to inform me whether the certificate will be granted; (when granted:) to her Executors or administrators -- or her Heirs - and if to her heirs whether to her heirs generally; or to her children who were the children of her first husband, George Ward, the Continental Soldier.  She left two children by her first husband, George Ward; and three by her second husband, Riffle. She made a Will and directed her pension to be paid to her children by her first husband, George Ward and what proof of the heirs; if any particular form; send me one.  Please to inform me as soon as you can. 
Respectfully 
Hiram Bell 

J L. Edward Comr of Pensions
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WAR DEPARTMENT. 
WIDOW'S PENSION. 

I certify that in conformity with the act of March 3, 1843, sixth June, 1844, Margaret Wintermote decd formerly widow of George Ward who was a Private and died [crossed out 'on the'] about Feby 1791 [crossed out 'day of'] is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Eighty dollars [crossed out 'and Cents'] per annum, commencing on the 4th March, 1843, and terminating on the 6th Nov. 1845 day of her death. [crossed out 'unless the Pensioner should marry or die before the last mentioned date ; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage or death.'] Payable to David & Geo. Ward, Jacob & Solomon Rifle & Nancy Hathaway only surviving children.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this 24 day of May one thousand eight hundred and forty-six 
Secretary of War.
Examined and countersigned. 
Commissioner of Pensions.
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the State of Ohio } ss
Montgomery County }     Personally appeared before me the undersigned an acting Justice of the Peace within and for said county George Parsons of said County of lawful age who being duly affirmed according to law touching the application of Margarett Wintermote of Darke County Ohio for a Pension now Pending Says that he is aged seventy two years the 14th day of September AD 1844   That he has lived in Montgomery county Ohio for about thirty three years last past: he was born in Hampshire County State of Virginia (which county has since been divided and in past called Hardy county)   Deponent afterwards moved to Randolph Co by Virginia and after that to Montgomery County Ohio where he has sinse Resided __ Deponent was personally acquainted with Margarett Swisick (who was some times called Margarett Thixton after the man who raised her) and also personally acquainted with George Ward a Reputed Soldier of the Continental Army.  Deponent well recollects the marriage of the said Margarett Swisick and George Ward although he cannot State the day but he was about ten or Eleven years old at the time and saw the said George and Margarett goe past his fathers house and return home from Felty Powers a Minister who he understood married them.   Deponent lived about 2½ miles from the said Margarett and where she was raised
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and the said George Ward lived and worked about in the same neighbourhood and county before at the time and after said marrige he had an uncle by the name of Sylvester Ward who was [crossed out 'said'] called Captain Ward ___ the said George Ward and wife Margarett aforesaid lived in said county after their marriage a number of years, and then removed to Harrison County Virginia and after that to Tigers Valley ___ Randolph county Virginia When the said George Ward died ___ the said Margarett afterwards married a man by the name of David Riffle who subsequently lived a few years [crossed out 'in'] in Montgomery County Ohio   When Deponent personally knew him and after that he moved to Darke County Ohio   When the said Riffle died and the said Margarett after that married a man by the name of Jcb Wintermote of said county of Darke (who as Deponent is informed [crossed out 'died'] is dead leaving the said Margarett his widow __ The said Margarett Ward had three children by her first husband George Ward To wit David, Mary and George two of whom viz David and George ane now living in Darke County Ohio When Deponent has frequently saw then _  The other was killed under the following circumstances after [crossed out 'the '] her said husband George Ward died    The said Margaret [crossed out 'went'] with her children was living in a House with a man by the name of Kenan who occupied the same House with his family ___ Tigers Valley Virginia
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This House was attacked and night by the Indianans and Mary one of said Margaretts children kiled and David a -- other wounded but the said Margarett made her escape finally with said David and George Ward. and one of Kenans children - Kenan and one of his children was killed and Kenans wife carried away captive of the Indians   They also burned the House or destroyed the property thise afflicting  circumstances    Deponent was not an [crossed out 'Eye'] Eye witness to but he lived in the same county at the time and he and his neighbours collected together to Repell and drive the Indians away and such were the facts as the Related and appear to be true __  Depont would further State that he was personally acquainted with said George Ward and said Margarett Swisick before their marrige and afterwards until the death of said George and with the said Margarett [crossed out illegible word] ever sinse as well as with her two other husbands Riffle and Wintermote and Deponent States that said George Ward was universally regarded by those who knew him and in the neighbourhood where he [crossed out illegible word] Resided to have been a Continental Soldier and that it was understood he [crossed out 'so served'] Served under Captain Abraham Hite __ Depont personally knew said Capt abbr Hite who lived in Hampshire County Virginia and the said Hite was always regarded as having been a Captain in the Continental Army. Depont never knew or heard of any other George Ward in being
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at that time a Said Relation understood  as being a Continental Soldier or any other case of that name and Deponent also states that the Margarett Wintermote of Darke county Ohio (and who deponent is informed is applying for a Pension from the United States) is the same and Identical person whose name [crossed out 'is'] was Margarett Swisick and who married said George Ward a Continental Soldier under Capt Hite as he has before Stated.  and further this Depont saith not
Gorg Darse 
Subscribed and afirmed to this 23rd day of August 1845 
Before me Jacob Niebel J. P.

The State of Ohio Montgomery County } S.S. 
I do hereby Certify that I have been personally acquainted with the within Named George Parsons about twenty Eight years past I find him very Respectable Neighbour and that his testimony is of Entitled to full faith and Credit Jacob Niebel 
Justice of the peace of Montgomery County Ohio 

I have known Mr George Parsons of Montgomery Co for more than twenty years past he has sustained the character of an honest respectable citizen 
Dayton Aug 23, 1845 
Joseph H Crane
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The State of Ohio, Montgomery County, ss. 

I, EDWIN SMITH, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of said County, do hereby certify, that Jacob Niebel before whom the within and foregoing certificate appears to have been signed and made was at the time of subscribing the same, and now is, an acting Justice of the Peace, in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified, and that full faith and credit are due to all his official acts as such. 

In Testimony Whereof, I the Clerk aforesaid, have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, at Dayton, in the said County, this 23 day of August A.D.  1845 
Edwin Smith Clerk 
By W M Smith Deputy
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I do certify that George Ward served three years as a Soldier in the Eighth Virginia Regiment of Continental Forces. 
(Sd.) Abrm. Hite Captn.  8  Virga. Regt.
 Decd         Copy 
A. Woodrow     J.Pendleton Jr 

Executive Department 
Richmond Va May 22d. 1845. 
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of a paper on file in this department 
W Richardson  Dy  Conn
 
Executor Department Richmond V May 22, 1845 
Sir
enclosed is a copy of the only evidence in this department,  in relation to the service of Georg Ward 
respectfully
Yours
Wm H Richardson sc

Greenville Darke Co  O 
May 31st 1845 
Sir
The above is the answer I got to a letter of enquiry addressed to Sec of State of Virginia as to the proof of service of George Ward in the Revolutionary army    This shows three years, service.  I forward it to you immediately to file with the papers of Mrs Margarett Wintermote an applicant for Pension as widow of said George Ward - The papers were retained on file for further proof of service-
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The marriage and Service and record I trust satisfactorily proved and with her other proofs I presume sufficient to authorize the issuing a certificate but if any thing more is required inform me __  I hope though it may not be delayed as she is needy    yours   Hiram Bell 
J.L. Edwards   Coms of Pensions }
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David Whitman Statemt
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The State of Indiana } ss
Wells County }
Personally appeared before me the undersigned David Whitman of said County who being duly sworn deposeth and says and States as follows Touching the application of Margarett Wintermote of Darke County Ohio, for a pension, now pending.  That this deponent personally knew George Ward of Hampshire County Virginia, that said George Ward was a Soldier in the Continental army, and was enlisted under Captain Sylvester Ward who was recruiting officer or some other officer in the army; that said George Ward also served under Captain Abram Hite in the Continental or as generally known as the Revolutionary Army deponent thinks about three or four years and until the war was ended.   Said George Ward after said services married Margaret Swisick sometimes called and known by the name of Margarett Thixton and after the death of said George Ward, said Margarett married David Riffle and after his death said Margarett married John Wintermote of Darke County Ohio - Deponent personally knew said George Ward and Margarett before and after their said Marriage in Hampshire County Virginia, and he also knew said Margarett Wintermote in Darke County Ohio where Deponent lived a number of years previous to his removal to Wells County Indiana.  And Deponent further states that in the neighbourhood where said George Ward resided in said Hampshire County Virginia the said George Ward was always and universally regarded and considered by his neighbours and those who knew him as having been a Continental soldier and it was understood he served under Captain Hite and that the said Margarett
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Wintermote aforesaid is the Identical person who was married to said George Ward and on the said George Wards death became his widow and now lives in Darke County Ohio. And further saith not 
David Whitman

Subscribed and sworn to }
before me this 7th day of }
November A.D. 1845 __  }
Nelson Kellogg Justice of the peace 

The State of Indiana }  ss 
Wells County }
I Nelson Kellogg a Justice of the peace in and for said County and before whom the foregoing statement was made do hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with said David Whitman and that he is an old man of respectability and considered a man of truth & veracity and his statement in regard thereof entitled to full faith and credit- 
Given under my hand this 7th day of November A.D. 1845 __
Nelson Kellogg J.P.
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State of Indiana }
Wells County. SS.}.  I Bowen Hale clerk of the Wells Circuit Court within and for said County do hereby certify that Nelson Kellogg Esqr before whom the annexed deposition was taken was at the time of taking said deposition and now is an acting Justice of the Peace within and for said County of Wells duly Elected Commissioned and qualified and that to all whos official acts full faith and credit are due and ought to be given in Courts of Justice and elsewhere and that his Given signature thereunto affixed is genuine 
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand affixed the seal of the Wells Circuit Court at Bluffton this 7th day of November A.D. 1845 Bowen Hale clerk 

We the undersigned associate Judges of the County of Darke and State of Ohio do hereby certify that we were acquainted with the before named David Whitman who has signed the foregoing Statement for many years when said Whitman lived said county of Darke and the said Whitman was considered and esteemed a man of Respectability and truth and veracity - November 19th 1845 
George Adams 
Newberry York
James Hays
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Revy  WIDOW , &c.

File No.   6550
Margt. Wintermote (formerly
Wid.
Geo: Ward 
Pvt.  Rev :  War

Act:  Mach. 3rd 43, June 17cd  44

Index :--- Vol.  M, Page  339

[Arrangement of 1870.]

[vertically oriented writing going from bottom to top of page on right side of page, as follows:]
1927 - Oct. 20 - Hist to John H. Swisher awful MJH
1931 - Jan. 13 _ M. L. Stone adv. cost of file atos.
1935 - May 2 - hist to Miss Grace Marker  awf
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JOHN H. SWISHER 
Willow Dell JHS Fruit Farm 
BARBERTON OHIO Sep 20-27 
Commissioner Pensions 
Washington DC 

Dear Sir,
Referring to enclosed will say that Geo Ward Born 1759 Died 1788 married Margaret Swacsac 1780   Geo Ward died soon after the war his widow emigating to Ohio Died 1851, and is buried at Ansonia in Darke Co Ohio.   David Ward we have no clear record but served with Wayne he also came to Ohio after the war.  never married died at what was then known as Jacksonville now Versailles and is there buried   I feel certain he was on the pension List George Ward Served as a private in Cap Wm Vances Co 12th Va Reg 
Yours Truly 
J H Swisher 
R.2. Barberton. O.
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IN REPLY REFER TO                         awf
Rev. and 1812 Wars Section. 3 - 1865 
UNITED STATES 
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR 
BUREAU OF PENSIONS 
WASHINGTON
August 5, 1927

John H. Swisher 
Barberton, R. F. D. 2 
Ohio 

Sir:  
I have to advise you that in order to make a proper search of the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau, for soldiers named George and David Ward, some of the following data is essential- 

Approximate dates of birth and death, places of residence at enlistment and after service, and first name of widows. 

Respectfully, 
Winfield Scott 
WINFIELD SCOTT 
Commissioner.
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Rev. and 1812 Wars Section.                  awf

October 20, 1927

John H. Swisher 
Willow Dell Fruit Farm 
Barberton, Ohio 

Sir: 
I have to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W. 6650, it appears that George Ward, while residing in Hampshire County, Virginia (which was later West Virginia ) served as a private in the Virginia Troops for about three years under Captains Sylvester Ward and Abraham Hite, was at the taking of Cornwallis and served to close of war. 

He married February 24, 1783 in Hampshire County, Virginia, Margaret Swisick (she was sometimes called Thixton, from the name of a man, who raised her), she was of Hampshire County, Virginia.  George Ward died in February 1791 in Tigers Valley, Randolph County, Virginia. She married
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David Riffle, who died January 26, 1820, and she married August 17, 1826, John Wintermote, who died January 19, 1844 in Darke County, Ohio.

Pension was allowed, on account of the services of her first husband, George Ward, on her application executed November 19, 1844, while a resident of Richland Township, Darke County, Ohio.  She was born December 15, 1765, place not stated.

She died November 6, 1845 in Darke County, Ohio leaving the following children - David Ward, born April 22, 1784, and George Ward, both living in Darke County, Ohio;  and Jacob Riffle, Solomon Riffle, and Nancy Hathaway, the last three children, by her husband David Riffle.

She had another child by her husband George Ward, namely - Mary Ward, who was killed by the Indians, when she was a child.

Respectfully,

WINFIELD SCOTT
Commissioner.
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Miss Grace Marker
Versailles, Ohio
Darke Co.
Please furnish me the record of George Ward  No. W.6550.
April 24, 1935.
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Rev.&1812 Wars Section. 
MMHF

January 13, 1931. 

Mr. M. L. Stover, 
Montgomery County Memorial Building, 
Dayton, Ohio. 

Dear Sir: 
You are advised that photostatic copies of papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim of Margaret Wintermote (W.6550) former widow of George Ward, will be furnished you at the rate of fifteen cents a page. 

The number of pages to be copied is forty. 

Should you desire to have them certified, allow twenty-five cents additional for the set. 

The proper amount should be forwarded to this bureau by money order drawn to the order of the Acting Commissioner of Pensions. 

Very truly yours, 

E. W. MORGAN, 
Acting Commissioner.
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Montgomery County Memorial Building Equipped for NQUETS CARNIVALS CONVENTIONS CONCERTS LECTURES, Etc. 
M. LEROY STOVER, Sec'y and Mgr. 
PHONE MAIN 3956 
Board of Trustees 
D. W. LAYMAN 
COL GEO. I. GUNCKEL 
MAJOR LEON SMITH 

Dayton, Ohio,  Sept.  18th., 1930.

Mr. E. W. Morgan 
Department of Interior, 
Bureau of Pensions, 
Washington, D. C. 

Dear Sir:  

I am informed, that by paying the cost of same we can secure photo static copies for historical purposes, of affidavits and statements made by an applicant for pension. 

According to incomplete information we have, Margaret Wintermote in 1836 or 1844 received a pension of $80.000 as the widow of George Ward, soldier of the revolution. Apparently this claim was proved in 1844 and pension granted as of March 4th, 1836. 

Will you please advise cost of securing photostatic copies of the entire matter, and does record show any thing as to place of birth of either George Ward or his widow. 

Thanking you in advance for any information you can give me, as it will be used at a large family reunion. 

Very truly yours, 
M. L. Stover 
M. L. Stover 
Secretary and Manager 

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