Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W 8974, John Ward, Continental Va.
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(3-1776)

SERVICE   Continental Va.

Ward, John
Theodosia or Dosha

NUMBER     W 8974
BL. Wt. 1737 -- 100


CONTENTS
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5319
Kentucky.

Theodosia Ward widow of John Ward Va. who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private

Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 
100  Dollars 00  Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.

Certificate of Pension issued the 24th day of Jany 1850. and sent to 
Hon. R.H. Staunton
House of Reps


Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 269 Vol. 3


Reported
Let to Mr Owen  May 1, 1851
Let to Same   May 20, 1851
Let to Jo Doniphan  21 October.  '51
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[page from Bible, Apocrypha C  XV.  {Before CHRIST cir. 161.}, verses 34 - 39; written text below "The END of the APOCRYPHA" as follows:]

Ricd. Ward Son of Jno. Ward was born Feby. 1st 1737  was married to Anna Ford October. 20. 1763  Anna Ford was born Decer. 28th 1740 ___
Jno Ward Son of Ricd. &[and] Anna Ward was born June 28th 1766 on a Saturday morning, who was Married to Dosha Anderson April 4th 17__   Betsey Marshall Ward was born Jany. 13th 17__  who is the daughter of Jno &[and] Dosha Ward
Anderson Ward Son of Jno Dosha  Was born March 24the 1798 on Satur___
Nancey A Ward Daughter of Jno Ward [page partially torn away]
His Wife was born December 10th ____
6 Dosha Ward Daughter of Henry &[and] A_____  Anderson who is the wife of Jno Ward was born Jany. 17th 1768 ____
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John Ward Son of John &[and] Dosha Ward was Born March 23d. 1797-
Polly Ward Daufghter of the aforesaid, was Born May the 10th. 1799 ---
Frances Ward, daughter of Ds. was born 2d. of April 1802
Washington Ward.  was born November. the 19th.  1804
Patsey Ward. was born  Mar the 4th. 1807. ---
Rebeccah Ward Was born May the 31st.  1809 ---
Allin Donophan Ward was born May the 19th.  1811
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John Ward's declaration

Act 15 May  1828.
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1340
No. of Original Payment -- 993

REVOLUTIONARY CLAIMS.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
13 Dec 1828

John Ward of    in the County of Mason in the State of Kentucky has applied to the Secretary of the Treasury for the benefits of the act, entitled " An Act for the relief of certain surviving officers and soldiers of the Revolution," approved the 15th of May, 1828.  He states that he enlisted in the Continental line of the army of the Revolution, for and during the war, and continued until its termination, at which period, he was a Private in captain Parsons 's company, in the 3 Cavalry regiment of the Virginia line;  and that he received a certificate for the reward of eighty dollars, provided by the resolve of the 15th of May, 1778;  and further, that he was not on the 15th day of May, 1828, on the pension list of the United States, and that he has received as a pensioner since the 3d of March, 1826, nothing.

The third Auditor is requested to report how far the several statements are corroborated by the records in his office.
By order of the Secretary
F A Dickins.


TREASURY DERPARTMENT,
THIRD AUDITOR'S OFFICE,
15th. December 1828 

[begin cross out] It appears by the records in this office, that a certificate for the reward of eighty dollars has been issued to   in the 
It further appears that is now on the pension list of the  agency, and has been so since the  at the rate  of  dollars per month. [end of cross out]

The name of John Ward cannot be found among those of the Virginia line to whom Certificates for the gratuity of Eighty Dollars were issued -- There is now on the Kentucky pension Roll at the rate of $4 per month, a man by the name of John Ward Junr --
 Peter Hagner Aud
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General Land Office
29 Jany. 1829.

The name of John Ward does not appear on the List's of Warrants issued by the Register of the Land Office at Richmond Va. so far as they have been received.

G W: Graham
Commission
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1340

For the purpose of obtaining the benefits of the Act entitled "An Act for the relief of certain surviving officers and soldiers of the Army of the Revolution" approved on the 15th. of May 1828.  I John Ward of the County of Mason in the state of Kentucky, do hereby declare that I enlisted in the Continental line of the Army [crossed out words illegible] of the Revolution . for and during the war, and continued in the service until its termination, at which period I was a private in Captain Parsons company of dragoons , this commanded by Lieutenant H. Bell, in the then regiment of ( I  presume of the Virginia line) commanded by Colonel. Baylor.  And I declare, that after the termination of the war I received certain papers amongst which I believe were certificates for the reward of eighty dollars, to which I was entitled under a resolve of Congress passed the 15th. of May 1778. but of this I am not certain being incapable of reading those papers and having in the year 1793 or about that period placed them in the hands of the Honble Abraham Venable of Virginia, since deceased and have never been able to regain the possession of them.
And I further declare, that I was not, on the
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fifteenth day of May 1828, on the Pension list of the United States.  Witness my hand, this 25th. day of September, 1828.      John Ward


Before me Daniel Runyon one of the Justices of the Peace, in the County of Mason, in the state of Kentucky, personally appeared this day John Walton Clabourn Anderson and Edward Robeson of the said County who did, severally make oath, that John Ward by whom the foregoing declaration was subscribed, is generally reputed and believed to have been a soldier in the Army of thew Revolution in manner as therein stated.
Witness my hand this 7th day of October ['September' crossed out].  in the year 1828.
Danl. Runyon JPMC


I Marshall Key Clerk of the Court of the County of Mason in the state of Kentucky, do hereby certify that Daniel Runyon before whom the foregoing affidavits, were sworn, was, at the time
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a Justice of the Peace and duly empower to administer oaths.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court this 22d. day of October in the year 1828.
Marshall Key
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Know all men by these presents that we John Ward and Daniel Beasley are held and firmly bound unto Beverly Randolph, esqr. Governor of Virginia in the sum of Fifty pounds current money;  he which payment will and Truly to be made unto the said Governor and his successors, we bind ourselves our heirs exors. &[and] admors. jointly and severally firmly by these presents.  Sealed with our seals and dated this 30th day of March 1789.

Whereas a marriage is shortly intended to be solemnized between John Ward and Dosey Anderson, the condition of the above obligation is such that if there be no lawful cause to obstruct the said marriage, then the above obligation to be void, otherwise to remain in full force and virtue
John Ward     Seal [enclosed in circle]
Daniel Beasley       Seal [enclosed in circle]

In presence of T. Vivian Burking.
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State of Virginia.  Amelia. County Court:
I James P. Cocke presiding magistrate of the County court of Amelia in the state of Virginia hereby certify that Egbert G. Leigh who hath given the preceeding certificate is Clerk of said Court;  and that his said attestation is in due form of law.  given under my hand &[and] seal this 18th day of October 1849.
James P. Cocke   P.J.P [inside a circle]
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State of Kentucky
Mason County    Sct.
On this twelfth day of July Eighteen hundred and forty seven personally appeared before the County Court of Mason County and State of Kentucky  Theodosia Ward a resident of the County of Mason &[and] State of Kentucky aged Seventy nine years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed July 7th. 1838, entitled "An act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows:"  that she is the widow of John Ward who was a private in the army of the Revolution, and whose service as such will appear by reference to the declaration of the said John Ward for a pension on file at the War Office in the city of Washington __ and to which she refers.
She further declares that she was married to the said John Ward some time in the year Seventeen hundred and eighty eight, tho precise day she does not recollect:  that her husband the aforesaid John Ward, died on the twenty fifth day of October One thousand eight hundred
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and forty six;  that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the services, but the marriage took place previous to the first day of January seventeen hundred and ninety four, viz:  at the time above stated.
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before the Worshipful County Court of Mason County in thew State of Kentucky.
Theodosia  X  Ward
her mark

State of Kentucky
Mason County  Sct.   July Court  1847.
At a Court held for Mason County, at the Court. house in Washington on Monday the 12th July 1847.  The following Order was made to. wit:
"Theodosia Ward the Widow of John Ward deceased, a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States, produced her Declaration to obtain the benefit of the [crossed out 'Pension'] provisions of the Act of Congress of "July 7th. 1838"  entitled "An act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows".  and swore to the same in Open Court, which is ordered to be certified to the War Department of the United States"
Satisfactory proof was also made to the Court by the oaths of Jesse Turner and Ostrander Coburn, two of their body, who proved that they are well acquainted with the said Theodosia Ward __ that the said Theodosia Ward is the Widow of the said John Ward deceased, late of Mason County Kentucky, who was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States, which is also ordered to be certified to the War Department of the United States.
In testimony that the foregoing is truly copied from the Records of the County Court Clerks Office of Mason County Kentucky, (of which I am Clerk.). I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said County at Washington, this 10th. day of December  1847.
Jno. Jas. Key
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John Ward.  1340 [2507 crossed out]
2507.
Recd  28 July 1829.


[bottom of page written upside down and backwards is the following:]

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Samuel D. Ingham Secy of the Treasury.
Washington
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Revolutionary Claims.                     
Washington the 21st July }

Hon. Samuel D. Ingham
Treasury.
Washin
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Minerva, Mason County.  Kenty.
21st July 1829

Sir
In December last I forwarded to your department my claim for the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress entitled. "An act for the relief of certain surviving officers and soldiers of the Army of the Revolution"  approved 15th May 1828, and was informed by the then Secretary of the Treasury under date of Feby. 18th. 1829 that the evidence accompanying  the claim was not considered sufficient to pass it.  to remedy that defect (of evidence) I have now the honor to inclose you the additional evidence of two witnesses together with two (worn out) furlough's given to me in the year 1783, by one of which it would seem that
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at the time it was granted, I was considered as attached to the first [underlined words 'the first'] Regt. of Dragoons - which I presume originated in a temporary amalgamation of a portion of the third with the first Regt. as I enlisted in and was attached to third.

During the period of my service in the Revolutionary Army I received no pay, nor have I ever yet recd. one cent on account of my services. I wan to respectfully ask of you Sir to be informed whether I am not entitled to some compensation for those services and I am led to ask this question by having understood that there is a Registered debt certificate in my name on the books of the Treasury amounting to $101.44 having interest from the 4th Nov. 1783. If this debt is not for Revolutionary Services, I presume it is due to me, if it is not I have no claim to it.
I am growing old Sir and if I am to receive anything from the government it is very desirable to care to do so as early as possible.
I am Sir Very Respectfully Your Obt. Servt. 
John Ward

Hon. S. D. Ingham  Secy Treasury
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State of Virginia
County of Lunenburg Sct .
Alberry B. Ward and Robert Ward, citizens of the County aforesaid, maketh oath that they are well acquainted with John Ward, a native of the County of Nottaway, and State aforesaid.  who is now and has been for several years a resident of the county of Mason and State of Kentucky.  that the said John Ward who is the brothers of these diponents, enlisted as a private soldier in the third troops of Virginia light-horse, in the Regiment commanded by Colo. George Baylor in the Regular army of Revolution, that the said John Ward remained in the service until fall of the year 1783.  That enlisted in the Summer of the year 1781. and served principally in the South
Alberry B. Ward
Robert  X  Ward
his mark
Witness
D Street  JP

State of Virginia
County of Lunenburg  Sct
Alberry B. Ward and Robert Ward who make the foregoing affidavits, this day came personally before the undersigned one of the Justices of the Peace for said County and made, subscribed, and severally Swore to their said
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affidavits.  And I certify, that the saId Alberry B. Ward, &[and] Robert Ward are Citizens of the County aforesaid, Well known to me, and are men of good character and fair Standing.  Given under my hand &[and] Seal this Twenty fifth day of June 1829
Dd. Street  J.P.

Stay of Virginia
Lunenburg County Sct
I, William H. Taylor clerk of the said county of Lunenburg in the State of Virginia, do certify that David Street who hath given the preceding Certificate is a Justice of the Peace in and for the county aforesaid. duly commissioned and quallified as the law requires -- and that faith and credit is due to his official acts as such.
In faith and testimony whereof, I hereto set my hand and affix my seal of office this 25th day of June AD.  1829. and in the 53rd Year of the Commonwealth.
Wm. H. Taylor Clk
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1340

Revolutionary Claims.

Under the act, entitled "An act for the relief of certain surviving Officers and Soldiers of the Army of the Revolution," approved 15th May, 1828.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
17 Dec  1828.

The annexed paper, relating to the claim of John Ward ___ under the above mentioned act, is respectfully referred to the Secretary of War, with a request that he will be pleased to cause me to be informed whether it appears, by any records in the War Department, that the claimant has received, or is entitled to receive, the bounty in land granted by Congress for service in the Continental Line of the Army of the Revolution.

R. Rush
The Hon. the SECRETARY OF WAR.


War Departmt.
Bounty Land Office
The records of this office do not show that John Ward of Colo. Baylor's regiment &[and] Virginia line, afterwards Colo. Wm. Washingtons regiment, ever received or is entitled to bounty land of the United States __ But it appears by our records that Warrant No. 13,924 issued on the 4th. of April 1800 to John Ward as a corporal of Lees Legion &[and] Virga. line __ but whether he is the present applicant we have nothing to show -- the voucher having been consumed with the War Office in 1801
Robert Taylor
18 Decr. 1828
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State of Kentucky.  County of Mason  Sct
John Ward being duly Sworn on the evangelists of Almighty God doth Say that applicant enlisted in Lunenburg County in the State of Virginia in the Summer of the year 1781 into the company of Dragoons commaned by Capt. Parsons in the 3rd. regiment commanded by Col. Baylor in the Virginia [crossed out 'State'] line for during the war that deponent Served in Said line until fall of the year 1783 when he was honorably discharged by Capt. Jones at Richmond in the State of Virginia that deponent at the time of his discharge was in the company commanded by Capt. Jones in the Virginia State line that deponent lost his discharge about the year 1795 that deponent never recd. any bounty in land for his that deponent is 65 years of age and further Saith not
John Ward

Sworn and Subscribed this 16th day of Dec 1830 Before me a justice of the peace in and for Mason county state of Kentucky
J. Brown J . P. M. C.

I hereby authorize Robt. Green and George Herbst or either of them or any person whom they or other of them Shall appoint to demand and receive from the Secretary of War at Washington City any warrant or warrants for land bounty on acct. of my Service during the revolutionary war or any amt. of money that may be due me on acct. of the Same dated this 16th. day of Dec 1830
John Ward   Seal [inside a curley-q circle]
Acknowledged before me
J Brown
JPMC
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State of Kentucky   Mason County Sct.
I Marshall Key Clerk of the County Court for the County aforesaid Do Certify that John Brown Esquire whose name is subscribed to the within Certificates is and was at the time of signing the Same  a Justice of the Peace in and for Mason County duly Commissioned and qualified __  and that due faith and credit is and ought to be given to all his Official Acts
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of Office for said County at Washington the 12th day oif January 1831.
Marshall Key

Mason County Sct.
I William Reed presiding Judge of the Mason County Court Do certify that the foregoing Attestation of Marshall Key Clerk of said Court is in due form of law.
Given under my hand this 12 of Januy 1831
Wm Reed
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[type written letter]

February 12, 1940.

BA-J/ILL  Our
John Ward
W. 8974

Mrs. Lula Reed Boss
480 West 2nd Street
Mayesville, Kentucky.

Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of John Ward, who served from Virginia, and died October 21,  1846 in Mason County, Kentucky.

The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim,  W.  8974, based upon service of John Ward in the Revolutionary War.

John Ward, son of Richard Ward and his wife, Anna Ford, was born June 28, 1766 in Nottaway County, Virginia. John's father, Richard Ward, was born February 1, 1737 and was the son of John Ward;  John's mother, Anna Ford, was born December 28, 1740;  she married said Richard Ward on October 20, 1763.

John Ward enlisted in the summer of 1781, in Lunenburg County, Virginia, served as private in Captains Parsons' and Jones' companies, Colonel George Baylor's regiment of Continental Dragoons until the fall of 1783, during which he was engaged principally in the south.  He was discharged from service at Richmond, Virginia.
[in right margin of letter was following writing:] Not --- Capt Wm Parsons. Churchill    Jones.  Cont. Dragoons    Col. Geo Baylor 

This soldier moved from Virginian to Mason County, Kentucky.

He was allowed pension on account of his service in the Revolutionary War, on his application executed September 25, 1828, at which time he resided in Mason County, Kentucky.  He was allowed one hundred acres of bounty land on warrant #1737, on account of his service as stated above.  This soldier died October 25, 1846 in Mason County, Kentucky.

John Ward married April 4, 1789, in Nottaway County, Vir-
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[type written letter]

gina, Theodosia (called Dosha or Dosey) Anderson: they were married by a Baptist Minister, Charles Anderson.  She was born January 17, 1768 and was the child of Henry Anderson;  the name of her mother was not stated, nor any relationship between her and said Charles Anderson.

Theodosia Ward, this soldier's widow, was allowed pension on her application executed July 12, 1847, at which time she resided in Minerva, Mason County, Kentucky. She died September 4, 1854.

The names of the children of John Ward and his wife, "Dosha", were shown as follows, with dates of births --
Betsey Marshall Ward Janua ry 13, 17__ (torn)
Anderson Ward  March 24, 179_ (torn)
Nancy Ward December 10, ____ (torn)
John Ward   March 23, 1797
Polly Ward   May 10, 1799
Frances Ward   April 2, 1802
Washington Ward   November 19, 1804
Patsey Ward   May 4, 1807
Rebeccah Ward May 31  , 1809
Allen Donaphan Ward May  19, 1811.

In 1829, Alberry B. Ward and Robert Ward, brothers of John Ward, made affidavits in Lunenburg County, Virginia, regarding his service in the Revolutionary War.

In 1847, Stokes Anderson, Sr., was a resident of Mason County, Kentucky, aged seventy-six years;  he had been acquainted with this soldier, John Ward, from his youth until the death of said John Ward.

In 1854, one Jos. Doniphan, of Augusta County, Kentucky, made inquiry regarding the heirs of Theodosia Ward;  no relationship to the family was stated.

In order to obtain the name of the person to whom the last payment of pension was made, you should apply to The Comptroller Genera, General Accounting Office, this city, and furnish the follow-

2.
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data: Theodosia Ward, widow of John Ward, certificate #5317, Issued January 24, 1850, rate $100 per annum, commenced March 4, 1848, Act of February 2, 1848, Kentucky Agency.

Very truly yours, 

A. D. HILLER,
Executive Assistant to the Administrator.
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Ward, John
Va.  W8974
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Council Chamber 28th July 1783.

John Ward a Soldier in Colo. Baylors Regiment is hereby permitted to return home untill the tenth of August, unless sooner ordered to repair to from place of rendezvous.
S. Hardy
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Jno Wards Papers ___


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Ward, John
Va.  W. 8974
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John Ward ___  a soldier in the first Regt of Dragoons has leave of absence with his horse arms and accoutraments untill the 20th. of July then to repair to the Rendezvous of the Regt or Sooner if Called on by the Commanding officer
June 25 1783
Robt Morrow
Capt  AD
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State of Kentucky
County of Mason. SS
Before me Benjamine S Hiatt a Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly commissioned and qualified by law. to administer oaths personally appeared DoSha Ward a resident of said county aged eighty one years the 17th of January last, who being first duly sworn makes the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress passed June 17th 1844. and the acts subsequent thereto.  this declarant states that she is the lawful widow of John Ward deceased late of said county, a pensioner of the United States at the rate of One Hundred Dollars per annum and who died October 25th 1846 _   She further states that her maiden name was Dosha Anderson, that she was married to the said John Ward on the 4th day of April 1787 in Nottoway County State of Virginia by a Baptist Minister named Charles Anderson, that she had as the fruits of said marriage five children all of whom were born prior to [crossed out '1794'] the year 1800. whose names are Betsy M, Anderson, Nancy, John, and Polly Ward.  also Frances, Washington, Partsey, Rebecca, and Allen D Ward who were born after the year 1800.  all of whose names are recorded upon the family record of her said husband hereto annexed, that said record was made by her said husband or by his direction soon after their marriage, and was held and regarded by him as a true and correct record of the ages of the perse
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whose names are thereon written up to the time of the partial destruction of said record.  That said record was held by her said husband up to the time of his decease since which time it has remained in the possession of this declarant.
This declarant further states that she knows of no one by whom she can prove her aforesaid marriage neither has she any knowledge of any record of it save that which is hereto annexed.
This declarant further states that she lived in lawful wedlock with the said John Ward, from the time of their marriage up to the period of his decease since which time she has not again married but remains his widow.
And further saith not
Dosha  X  Ward
her mark
Sworn to and subscribed on this 13th day of December 1849 Before me.
Benjamin S Hieatt  J.P.

I hereby certify that the above named declarant by reason of old age and bodily infirmities is unable to appear in open court and make her declaration and further certify that it was satisfactorily proven before me this 13th day of December 1849 that John Ward the husband of the aforesaid widow Dosha Ward, a revolutionary soldier and pensioner of the United States died on the
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Twenty fifth day of October 1846, and that his aforesaid widow has not again intermarried, which I certify from personal knowledge.
December 13th 1849
Benjamin S Hieatt.  J.P.

State of Kentucky
County of Mason.   SS.
I John James Key clerk of said county do hereby certify that Benjamine S. Hiatt is now and was at the time of the date of the foregoing declaration a Jucrtice of the Peace in and for said county duly commissioned and qualified to act as such, in whose official acts full faith may and ought to be had.
And that his signature above written is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and official seal this 15th day of December  1849.
John James Key. Clerk clerk
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POWER OF ATTORNEY.
State of Kentucky
County of Mason. ss.
Know all Men by these Presents, 
That I Dosha Ward of the County &[and] State aforesaid do hereby authorize, constitute, and appoint Morris Owen of Pittsburgh [crossed out 'of'] State of Pennsylvania my true and lawful attorney to prosecute for me and on my behalf all and singular claim or claims I may have against the General Government of the United States on account of the services of my husband John Ward deceased, in the war of the Revolution.  And the said Morris Owen is hereby authorized to take all necessary and proper steps in the prosecution of said claim or claims on my behalf.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and seal this fifteenth day of November 1849
Dosha  X  Ward     [round seal with LS inside]
her mark
Signed in my presence.
A. P. Norton
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646
Kentucky
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Theodosia Ward
widow of John Ward
who was a Private
in the Revolution
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Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 100 Dollars  00  Cents per annum, to commence on the [crossed out '4'] 25th day of [crossed out 'March'] Octr, 1846 ['6' overwritten '4' in year]
[two horizontal lines across page]

Certificate of Pension issued th 24 day of Jany 1850 and sent to Hon R.H. Staunton. House of Reps
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[Act of JUNE 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book   A
Vol.  2.  Page 1,88.
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Act 1828
Settled at
Treasury
Consl with Ad Oh Wid
File #8974
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1340.

Revolutionary Claims.

Under the act, entitled "An act for the relief of certain surviving Officers and Soldiers of the Army of the Revolution,"  approved 15th May, 1828.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
7 Aug 1829

The annexed paper, relating to the claim of John Ward under the above mentioned act, is respectfully referred to the Secretary of War, with a request that he will be pleased to cause me to be informed whether [crossed out 'a discharge, and if so, what discharge, was received at the War Department, from'] the claimant, is on [crossed out 'an'] the [crossed out 'application stated to have been heretofore made by him for a'] pension list.
SD Ingham
Secretary of the Treasury.

The Hon. the Secretary of War.

Letter from Waer Dept 11 Aug 1829.
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State of Kentucky, County of Mason
Stokes Anderson a citizen of Mason County and State of Kentucky aged Seventy Six years and personally Known to me B S Hieatt a Justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid. and being first duly sworn by me to speak the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth in answers to the following questions propounded to him deposes and says__

1st. Were you acquainted with John Ward late of Mason County. Kentucky, a revolutionary Soldier and pensioner,   If so. where did you first become acquainted with him,
Answer.  I was acquainted with him from my youth a up to his death.

2nd. Was the said John Ward. ever married  if so, who did he marry.  wheare did he marry.  and state the time of his marriage if you have any Knoledge up on that subject___
Answer.   He was married.  and was married between the years of 1787 &[and] 1789.  he married at the house of Richard Smith. in Notaway County. Virginia.  and married Theodosia Anderson.

3rd.  Is the widow of the said John Ward. still living   if so by what name is she called and Known. has she intermarried with anyone since the death of the said John Ward. and wheare does she now reside.
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Answer.   She is living. and called by the name of Theodosha Ward.  She is not intermarried with any person since the death of her husband John Ward. and she resides in Minerva  Mason County. &[and] State of Kentucky.
Stokes Anderson Sr.


State of Kentucky Mason County Sct
Stokes. Anderson Ser.  who has given the foregoing deposition personally Known to me. to be a person of good credit and reputation.  this day personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace for the County and state aforesaid . and subscribed and swore to the foregoing deposition before me.  Given under my hand the 3rd day of November 1847.
B S Hieatt   J.P.


State of Kentucky M  son County. Sct.
I, John James Key Clerk of the County Court for said County certify that Benjamin S. Hieatt, whose name appears to the foregoing Certificate, is now and was at the time of signing the Same an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said county of Mason, duly Commissioned and qualified ___  that full faith and credit are due to his Official acts as such, and that the signature to said Certificate, purporting to be his, is genuine.
In testimony of which I have hereto set my hand and affixed the County Seal of said County at Washington this 10th day of December 1847.
Jno. Jas.  .Key
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Revy  WIDOW, &c. [et cetera]

File No. 8974
Theodosia Ward
Wid. of John Ward
Pri. Rev War

Act:  Feby. 2d / 48

Index: ___ Vol.  M,  Page 307

[Arrangement of 1870.]




1892. Dec. 27 Hist to Col Ainsworth   TS.
1907 Sept. 12. Hist to John T. Barnett.  V.L.M.
1928. Mch. 24. Hist to Mrs chas. H. Miller  AWF
1930. August. 20 - Hist to Mr. H.E. Lutz.  See letter in Andrew Balsley  S. 12095  AWF
1940. Feb. 12 - Hist. to Mrs. Lula Reed Boss - JLL.
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[hand written letter]

['round date received stamp' in right upper corner of page with following printed text around inner edge and date in the middle as follows:]   O W . &. N.  DIV.  FILES    AUG 20 1907

Cinti., O.  8/10/07.
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington, D. C.

Dear Sir
Will you kindly give me information about my grandfather John Ward who fought in the war of 1812 entering service I believe from either Maryland or Virginia though am not sure as to the state.  I do know though
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that he drew a pension same being sent to him at Minerva, Ky. and after his death it was sent to his widow Theodosia Ward, at Augusta, Ky.  Want names of , his colonel of regiment captain of his company and name, and number of brigade, regiment and company in which he fought
Want this for my
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daughter that she may join D. A. R.
Thanking you in advance 
Yours truly
John Ward Adsint
P. O. Dept.
Deliv. Division
Cinti, O.
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Society of Sons of the Revolution
in the 
State of Indiana

Board of Managers meets first Tuesday of each month at four o'clock P. M.

PRESIDENT
Col. John T. Barnett, Indianapolis
VICE-PRESIDENTS
President William Lowe Bryan, Bloomington
Meredith Nicholson, Indianapolis
John Grenville Mott, Michigan city
Newton Booth Tarkington, Indianapolis
SECRETARY
Hiram H. Patten, Indianapolis
TREASURER
Frank B. Fowler, Indianapolis
REGISTRAR
Henry Waite Colgan, Indianapolis
HISTORIAN
Charles L. Barry, Indianapolis
CHAPLAIN
Rev Allan B. Philputt, Indianapolis

End
BOARD OF MANAGERS
Rev. Lewis Brown, Indianapolis
Louis J. Blaker, Indianapolis
Edward L. McKee, Indianapolis
William L. Elder, Indianapolis
James H. S. Lowes, Indianapolis
Inman H. Fowler, Spencer
Col. Russell B. Harrison, Ind'polis
William C. Smock, Indianapolis
Alexander Hamilton, Indianapolis

Rev
Indianapolis, Ind. May  18. 1908

To The Com' of Pensions:
Washington DC

Sir:  Does the pension records show any pension or military history, or in any way indicate where the following John Ward lived and died and is now buried.
The aforesaid John Ward enlisted as a private from the State of Vir;  perhaps Nottaway Co. in the summer of 1781 and served till the fall of 1783, principally in the south. He  was in the third troops of Virginia Light Horse commanded by Col' George Baylor
You have furnished us the pension record of 3 John Wards, one War of 1812, the other two the Rev war, none of them is [crossed out 'are'] the one that is buried in Hendricks Co. Ind where tombstone is marked Rev. Soldier.  Yours respectfully  John T. Barnett 2001 N. Delaware St.
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CHARLES HOMER MILLER
1424 GARRARD STREET
COVINGTON, KY.

July 20 -- 1927

O W & N. Division
Department of the Interior
Bureau of Pensions
Washington, DC

Dear Sir --  Will you kindly give me a statement of the Military history of John Ward a Soldier of the Revolutionary War:
I think it may be found in Widows File ISC 8974  Rev. War.
Date of application for pension was October 7 -- 1828 and allowed July 12 -- 1847
Thanking you in advance for any information  you may have which will be greatly appreciated,
I remain
Yours truly
Mrs Charles H Miller
1424 Garrard St
Covington
Ky

[circular date-received stamp in lower right of page that states the following:]  U.S. PENSION OFFICE  JUL 22   1927
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480 N. Second St.
Maysville, Ky.

Veterans Administration.
Washington, D.C.

Gentlemen:  Will you please send me the information contained in your files relative to the Revolutionary Soldier, John Ward, who died in Mason County, Ky.  Oct. 21, 1846 --  I do not know from what State he enlisted --  probably Va -- but have no way to know.

The following was copied from old Court Order Book A.   Page  84. -- November Court,  1846, so by this I know John Ward was a Revolutionary soldier.
"Satisfactory proof was introduced in open Court that John Ward, a Revolutionary pensioner of the United States, departed his life in the County of Mason on the 21st of October, 1846,  -- and that Dotia Ward is the widow of the said John Ward, is still living in the County of Mason and State of Kentucky, all of which is ordered to be certified to the War Department of the U. S."
Respectfully
(Mrs.) Lula Reed Boss, Registrar,
Limestone Chapter,  D. A. R.

Jan. 26, 1940.
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Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
AWF:MLB

Mr. H. E. Lutz
1304 Pershing Square Building
Los Angeles, California

Dear Sir:

You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 8974, that John Ward was born June 28, 1766, in Nottoway County, Virginia.  He was the son of Richard Ward and Anna Ford who were married October 20, 1763.  Richard Ward was born February 1, 1737, and was the son of John Ward.  Anna Ford was born December 28, 1740.

John Ward enlisted in Lunenburg County, Virginia, in the summer of 1781 and served as a private in Captains Parsons' and Jones' Companies, Colonel George Baylor's Regiment of Dragoons, until the fall of 1783.

He was allowed pension on his application executed September 25, 1828, while a resident of Mason County, Kentucky.

He died October 25, 1846.

Soldier married April 4, 1789, in Nottoway County, Virginia, Theodocia, Dosha or Dosey, Anderson, daughter of Henry Anderson.  She was born January 17, 1768.

She was allowed pension on her application executed July 12, 1847, while living in Minerva, Mason County, Kentucky.

Their children were:
Betsey Marshall born January 13, 17__ record torn
Anderson  born March 24, 179_ record torn
Nancy A.   born December 10, ____ record
torn
John  born March 23, 1797
Polly  bor n May 10, 1799
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Children, continued ---

Frances   born April 2, 1802
Washington   born November 19, 1804
Patsey   born May 4, 1807
Rebeccah   born May 31, 1809
Allen Donaphan   born May 19, 1811

Very truly yours

E. W. MORGAN
Acting Commissioner
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[type written letter]

March 24, 1928

Mrs. Charles H. .Miller
1424 Garrard St
Covington, Ky,

Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W.  8974, it appears that John Ward [insert begins in writing] was bn June 28 - 1766 in Nottaway Co. Va-  ltr. u as the ([end of written insert] son of Richard Ward and Anna Ford, [crossed out 'who'] were married October 20, 1763.  Richard Ward was born February 1, 1737, [written insert '&'] was the son of John;  Anna Ford was born December 28, 1740), [written insert begins] They were mar. Oct. 20 - 1763. [end of insert] was born June 28, 1766 in Nottaway County, Virginia.   Pars' John Ward

[crossed out 'He'] enlisted in Lunenburg County, Virginia in the summer of 1781 and served as a private in Captains Parsons' and Jones' Companies, Colonel George Baylor's [crossed out 'Third'] Regiment [crossed out 'of Continental'] Dragoons until the fall of 1783.

He was allowed pension on his application executed Sept 25 - [crossed out 'October 7'] 1828, while a resident of Mason County, Kentucky.  He died October 25, 1846.

Soldier married April 4, 1789 in Nottaway County,
[crossed out word(s) not legible]
[crossed out words ' war land in Mch 30  1789 in Cumben Ps Va']
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Anderson,
Virginia, Theodocia, Dosha or Dosey, (daughter of Henry Anderson), She [crossed out 'who'] was born January 17, 1788.

She was allowed pension on her application executed July 12, 1847, while living at Minerva, Mason County, Kentucky.

Their children were --
Betsey Marshall  born January 13, 17__ record torn.
Anderson  born March 24, 179_ record torn
Nancy A    born December 10, ____ record torn.
John   born March 23, 1797.
Polly    born May 10, 1799.
Frances    born April 2, 1802.
Washington    born November 19, 1804.
Patsey    born May 4, 1807.
Rebeccah    born May 31, 1808.
Allen Donaphan   born May 19, 1811.

Respectfully,

WINFIELD SCOTT
Commissioner.
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H. of Rep.
26 Jany "49.

Ho. J. L. Edwards
Com of Pen
Sir
I herewith enclose You the letter of H  Taylor Esq in reference to @ Pension Claim now pending in Your Department   As soon as You Can act upon the claim, You will please report me the result

Most respectfully,
Your &c
Jno. P. Gaines
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Pittsburgh Pennsylvania
May 9th 1851

Sir
In reply to the favor of F. S. Evans Esqr for Commissioner of Pensions of 1" May informing me that in the case of Theodocia Ward , which I submitted to the Department with all the necessary proof &[and] papers, the pension certificate was sent to the Hon. R. H. Staunton of the House of Representatives.   I beg leave to ask to be informed what are the regulations of the Department and rule of practice towards those who apply on behalf of claimants in the manner in which this application was made.

Having in this case visited the claimant and prepared the papers at my own expense wholy with a written understanding with Mrs Ward that I should be remunerated therefor, when the pension should be drawn, and being empowered by letter of attorney to act as her agent, is it not hard to be thus deprived of every hope of recompense,

I claim for myself the character of an honest man, and to be honorable in all my transactions with others.  Whenever it
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should be made to appear that I am unworthy of the confidence and trust reposed in me.  I shall not complain if the Department disregard my applications, until that period arrives.  I ask that the same kindness and courtesy which is granted to others be extended to me.
I ask no more.
I have the honor to be Sir with great respect
Your most Obt. Servant
Morris Owen



Hon. J. E. Heath,
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington
D. C.
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House of Representatives,
Wash  City, D.C.
Jan 7. 1850,

Sir,
Herewith you will find a certified copy of the marriage bond in the case of Mrs Theodosia, or as she is familiarly known, Dorsey Ward, who has an application pending in your office for a pension on account of the services of her late husband, Capt John Ward, This proof in addition to the affidavit -- of Stokes Anderson, will be sufficient __ I presume to establish the marriage, and I trust, if so, you will apprise me immediately.

Mrs Ward is a neighbor of mine, as was her late husband, and her great poverty will be a sufficient excuse for urging your immediate attention to her case.
With much respect, Your Obt Sert,
R.H. Staunton

J. L. Edwards, Sr.
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Pittsburgh Pa. Mar 10" 1851

Sir
I desire to ask your attention to the following matter.
I sent to the late Com of Pensions on the 20" December 1849 the declaration & papers in the application of Dosha Ward widow of John Ward of Mason County Kentucky under the act of 17 June 1844 & 29 July 1848.

And I am under the impression that this case has been lost sight of for I am unable to discover by my memorandums that I have ever received any reply to this application.  I wish to know the result of this application.

May I ask as a favor an early reply to this letter.
I have the honor to be with great respect
Your Obt. Sert.
Morris Owen


Hon JE  Heath
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington,
D. C.
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Augusta Ky
Oct 14th 1854

Hon L. P. Waldo ___
Dear Sir;
Mrs Theodosia Ward. as the widow of John Ward drew a pension payable on the 4th March &[and] 4th Sept of Each year ___  On the 4th day of September 1854. and without making out the proper papers for drawing her semi annual stipend __ died ___
Now what must be the proof to enable the heirs to draw the 6 mo pension due.  Pease inform me at an early day
Respectfully
Jos Doniphan
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Hon. Richd. Rush   Secy. Treasury
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Recd  13 Jany 1829
Exam Viz  Back and forward.

House of Rep's  12th Jany  1829

Sir
I wish to know whether any and what disposition has been made of the claim of John Ward of Mason County Kentucky for the benefits of the act of the 15th May last "for the relief of certain surviving officers and soldiers of the Army of the Revolution?
Respectfully
Your mo: Obt Servt.
John Chambers


Hon:  Richard Rush  Secy. Treasury
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John Ward
No. 1737
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(Copy)
Revolutionary Claims.

Under the act, entitled " An act for the relief of certain surviving Officers and Soldiers of the Army of the Revolution," approved 15th May, 2828.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
13 Augt.  1829.

SIR:
Your claim, under the above mentioned act, having been examined, you are found to be entitled to the pay of a Dragoon in the continental Line.  The amount which may be due, accordingly, will be remitted to you by the Treasurer of the United States.

I am, sir, very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
S.D. Ingham (Signed)
Secretary of the Treasury

Mr John Ward
Care of the Hon. John Chambers.
Mason Co.
Ky.


[text written vertically going from top to bottom of page in left margin as follows:] A True copy.  Mr Ward belonged to Col Washingtons Regt.
F.A. Dickens.  Clk. Treas. Dept.   5 March 1831.
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no such ret              Dragoon
John Ward.  Ky, act 15 May 1828 / $100.00 P An

To What time was he last paid?     G C A

Pension Office
Janury 16th.  1850
[crossed out 'Jany --- what act?']

Ans:  Sep: 4 1846.
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Pittsburgh Pennsylvania
December 20" 1849.

Hon Sir
Herewith I send you the declaration of Mrs Dosha Ward (widow of John Ward) deceased late of Mason County Kentucky) for a pension under the act of 17" June 1844, and the acts subsequent thereto.

Mrs Ward's claim she informs me. has been laid before you previously to this time __ and refused on the ground that proof of her marriage, prior to 1794. was not clearly proven.  If this is the objection to the granting of her claim, we trust the family Record herewith enclosed will remove that objection.

On behalf of the widow who complains that she has been so long awaiting her pension, I pray your early attention to her case.

Enclosed find a Power of Attorney from her to me __

I am Sir, Your Humble & Obt. Servt.
Morris Owen [signature]


To
Hon J.L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington
D.C.
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Maysville 29th.  Septr.  1848

JL Edwards Comr of Pensions

Dr. Sir
Enclosed you'll find the papers of Mrs Theodocia Ward (widow of John Ward of Mason County Ky) for a pension as the records in your office will show

When the claim of Mrs Ward is examined and allowed, be good enough to direct her certificate to my address at this place

Very Respectfully
Your Obt Servt.
H.  Taylor