Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 3,473, for Bartholomew Taylor, Virginia
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Application for Bartholomew Frances Taylor 

Taylor, Bartholomew, Frances.        N 3,473.   B.L.W         24908-160-55
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Restoration 3588
Virginia (Richmond)
Frances Taylor
widow of Bartholmew
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Private of Cavalry
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 100. Dollars
cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of September 1860
Certificate of Pension issued the 18 day of May 1866 and sent to Robt Hudgin 
Bowling Green Va.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 141 Vol. 26
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T. Stansford 25. B
Not on Roll

70.963 - act mar 3/55
April 16/55
Frances Taylor widow of Betholomuse Taylor pri.
Capt. Howard
Col
Va. State Troops
Va Leg 48- 3588
war of Rev
As of den 28/53  W.A.U
ad:160 acu  May 10/56
The name of Batholomew Taylor is not forsaid the reaport on Capt Trowards Co.
3n __________ Dec 10/55
R.Grams For Decd
John P Dickinson
Washington D. C.
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Wm. ? recalling ?

204.067 Acre near 3 Sec 70963 Aug 1 } 55

Francis Taylor
Frances Taylor Wm Bartholomew
Bartholomew Taylor Taylor

? of Cavalry
No. 35687

Revolutionary War
Revolutionary Pension in
No3588
Va ? 48-3588

William July 23, 56
Boyton

WJ Murray
Spartan Va
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2078 Virginia
Bartholomew Taylor  of Caroline in the state of Virginia who was a pvt of Cav. in the Compy commanded by Captain Drew- of teh Regt commanded by Col Poterfield in the Virginia line for 6 years from 1778-
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 100 dollars -- cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831
Certificate of Pension issued the 19th day of Nov. 1802  and Sent to Robt F Cord. Port Royal,
Va.  
Arrears to 4th of Sept. 1832   150--
Semi-anl. allowance ending 4th march 1833
50 = 200
{Revolutionary Claim}
{Act June 7, 1832}
Recorded by Nathen Rice Clerk
Book D  Vol. 7  page 121
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6348
Bartholomew Taylor

from 1778 private of Cavalry  six years
$100.
On Roll
Rob Hord
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6348
Brief in the case of Bartholomew Taylor
County of Caroline in the State of  Virginia
(Act 7th June, 1832)
1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Court
2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?
3. How old is he? 70
4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.
Period  In 1778 in total for the war and Served till its close.  RANK -- private 
Names of Generals and Field officers under whom he served;-- Regmt of Infy Col. Porterfield of State line Capt. Drew
5. What battles was he engaged? Guilford, Petersburg and Yorke.
6. Where did reside when entered the service? Caroline City, Va.
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls?  documentary of a certificate from office Register of Land Virginia.
8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? No person.
Ag certifies the office an character of the Register
I certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
T. Waugh, examining clerk
* after a few months he was trans. to a troop of Home Capt Armstead.
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Taylor Bart
Barth: Taylor
No. 6348
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State of Virginia, Caroline County to wit.
On this 13th day of August 1832 personally appeared before the Court of Caroline County Bartholomew Taylor a resident of the United States in the County of Caroline + State of Virginia aged 70 years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th 1832 - That he enlisted in the army of the United States in the year 1778 to the best of his recollection with adjutant staff - banks, and served in the regiment of Infantry commanded by Col Charles Porterfield of the State line under the following named officers. Capt Drew, Lieutenant Davenport, ensign, not recollected. Col Porterfield commanded the regiment, but he cannot recollect the other staff officers after remaining in the infantry a few months, I exchanged places with a man in the [?] of horse commanded by Capt Armstead which belonged to the regiment commanded by [?], Ins Nelson. In the cavalry, I was in the company of capt Armstead, in which John Spencer was Lieutenant Dudley Diggs 2nd Lt, Nathaniel Savage, Corneth. 

[illegible] Taylor states that he enlisted to serve during the war and on his enlistment was promised a bounty in land. He served according to his enlistment to the close of the war and on his discharge at Hampton in VA, he went to Richmond and drew a warrant for two hundred acres of land promised him on his enlistment, in confirmation of which he refers to the certificate of the register of the land
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office at Richmond, which he herewith files- SL Taylor states that he resided at the time of his enlistment in the county of Caroline & State of Virginia, that he was hired by Col Sans to drive a waggon (SIC) to Williamsburg, & whilst there enlisted as before stated - He did not go farther north, whilst in service, than Chichester in VA, but went South as far as Camden in South Carolina. He says he was in the battles at Guildford Court House, and at Petersburg and at the seige of York- after that seige he was sent with the troops to guard the prisoners up to Winchester, where he was kept several months, thence he started to go to the South, but went by the orders of the Governor to Portsmouth & Northolk where he remained some time, & was thence marched to Hampton where we continued till the war ended, and we were discharged-
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any agency in any state. Sworn to and subscribed the day & year aforesaid-
Bartholomew Taylor + his mark
and the said court do hereby declare their opinion, that the above mentioned applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states. 

I Jno L. Pendleton Clerk of the Court of Caroline County do herby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the applca.
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cation of Bartholomew Taylor for a pension. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 13" day of August 1832. 
John L. Pendleton.
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10429
No -- 5387
Act 3rd March '43
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Caroline County State of Virginia 55
On this the 17th day of August 1843 Personally appeared before me Benja Anderson justice of the peace in and for the county aforesaid Frances Taylor resident of the County of Carolina and State of Virginia aged about seventy three years who having been duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the (line ineligible) July 7th 1838 that she is the widow of Bartholomew Taylor who was a pensioner of the United States and drew a pension of the rate of one hundred dollars per annum and to whom she was married in the County of Carolina in the spring of the year of 1741 by Parson Noel. That ____ not know ____ ___ of the service of her deceased husband that he died in January 1842 and that she is now and has remained his wide she has no family register but one of the ____ fifty year old ____ before her husband death (of above)
Frances Taylor x his mark
Carolina County VA to with 
This day Mrs. Frances Taylor appeared before me and made oath in____ form of law to the facts set forth in the above declaration to also certify that mrs. Taylor is an old woman said that from all age and _____ it would be _____ for her to _____ ____ I furthermore certify that she is the widow of Bartholomew Taylor and I do not doubt the truth of her statement sworn under my hand this 17th day of August 1843. Benjamin Anderson.
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Virginia
In Clerks office of Caroline County Court 14 Nov 1843
I John L. Pendleton Clerk of the county court of the county and state aforesaid, do hereby certify that Benjamin Anderson whose name is subscribed to the foregoing certificate is a magistrate in aforesaid county duly commission and gratified according to law and that the signatures purposing to be his are genuine; I further certify that there is no record to be found in my office of the marriage of said Bartholomew Taylor with Frances Taylor, the records having been lost and injured by reason of fire. In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed m y name and affixed the seal of my office this 14 day of November 1843. 
John L Pendleton Clerk of Caroline County Court
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No. 331       70.963
Claim of Frances Taylor
widow of Barth Taylor
Act of 3rd March 1855
Filed by  Jno P. Dickinson
Washington D.C.
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State of Virginia 
County of Caroline

On this 9th day of April 1855, personally came before me a justice of the peace within and for the county and state aforesaid Frances Taylor who being duly sworn according to the law, declares that she is the identical widow of Bartholomew Taylor who served in the company commanded by Captain Howard in the regiment of Virginia militia Commanded by _____ in the war of Revolution that she is now receiving a pension for the service of her said husband and ____ to her paper on file in her application for said pension for the _____ husband's service, proof of her marriage.

Frances Taylor x her mark

She makes this declaration to ____ the ____ said which she may be entitled to under act of march 3rd 1855.

one Washington Taylor and Martha Tayler residents of the Carolina County ,State of Virginia where e with declare that the foregoing death _____ was signed and acknowledge in our presence and that we believe _____ the appearance of the applicant  she is the person she represents herself to be
Washington Taylor
Martha Taylor
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The ____ declaration and affidavit was sworn to and subscribed before me and I certify that I believe the claimant to be the person she represents herself to be. that the wtitnesses are credible persons and that I have no interest in this claim. 
Musco Boulware

State of Virgina
County of Carolina } SS.

I John Pendleton Clerk of the county Court of the county and state aforesaid do hereby certify that Muscoe Boulware Esq., whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing certificate is now, and was at the time of signing the same a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, duly Commissioned and sworn. Given under my hand and seal of office this 9th day of April 1855. 

John S. Pendleton Clerk of Caroline County Court.
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Mrs. Taylor address is 
Bowling Green Caroline Co. Va.
Care of Rob Hudgin
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To His Excellency Andrew Johnson President of the United States.

Francis Taylor of the County of Caroline State of Virginia, respectfully represents that she is the widow of Bartholomew Taylor described in the annexed copy of a pension certificate dated on the 4th day of March 1848, and as such drew the pension hereby allowed until she believes the 1st day of January 1861. 

That since that time in consequence of the rebellion, she has received no part thereof. That she has never married, is s till the widow of said Bartholomew Taylor; and resides in the County of Caroline, State of Virginia.

She avers that she has taken no part in the late rebellion, directly or indirectly; nor given aid or comfort to the late enemies of the United States or done any act to debar her from the benefit of her pension. having on the 23rd day of August last taken the prescribed amnesty oath as appears by the certificate hereunto annexed.

She therefore asks that her name be re-entered on the pension roll and she be allowed her areas of pension andfurther payment as therefore allowed her. 
She also asks that she be permitted to draw through the agency at Richmond, instead of at Norfolk, and she prays witness.

JM Hudgin

 Frances Taylor x her mark
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We the subscribers citizens of the county of Caroline. State of Virginia hereby certify that Mrs. Francis Taylor who has signed the annexed petition is well known to us and we believe the statements therein contained to be true in every respect. 

Peter Thornton
William Thomley. 

State of Virgina
Caroline County to wit.
I Jno. W. Hudgin a notary public in the county and state aforesaid do hereby certify William Thomley and Peter Thornton whose names are signed on the foregoing petition. appeared before me in my county aforesaid and made oath therefore going certificate as true. This 15th day of Sept 1865. 

J.M. Hudgin Notary Public.
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State of Virgina, to wit:
I Robert Hudgin, Clerk of the County Court of Caroline, in said State, hereby certify that John M. Hudgin, whose name is signed to the four certificates hereto annexed, as at the dates thereof, and acting notary public in and for said county duly commissioned and qualified as such.  I witness whereof I have hereto set my hand and affixed my seal of office this 20th day of September 1965 in the 90th year of the Commonwealth.
Robt. Hudgin.
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Declaration of Frances Taylor, Virginia
204067
"Sch, March 3, 1855."

Wm. J. Murray
Sparta P.G. 
Carolina Co.
Virginia
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State of Virginia
County of Caroline}S.S.

On this 11th day of July A.D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty five. Personally appeared before me, a Justice of the Peace, within and for said County, Frances Taylor, aged 75 years, a resident of the County of Caroline in the State of Virginia, who being duly sworn according to Law, declares that she is the widow of Bartholomew Taylor deceased, who was a private soldier of the Cavalry, in The Revolutionary War, in The Company Comanded  (sic) by Capt. (left blank), in The ____ of Virginia Cavalry, Commanded by Col. (left blank); that her said husband, was pensioned during his life as a private at the ratio of $100 per annum, underThe Act of June 7, 1832. The papers and evidence of her said husband of service as aforesaid, are filed in the proper department  in The City of Washington, and further by _____ to the recorded widowed. embodies in the declaration filed by me, in said department, upon which, there was issued for my benefit as the widow of the said Taylor, a mention certificate no: 3588, a copy of which is herein such found _____
War Department,
Widow's Pension
I certify, that in conformity with the act of February 2nd 1848, Frances Taylor, widow of Bartholomew Taylor, who was a private of Cavalry in The Revolutionary War, is inscribed on the Pension List at the rate of one hundred dollars per annum, commencing on the 4th March, 1848 and continues using for life, until she should again marry; in which case the pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.

Given at the War office of The United States this 1st day of February one thousand eight hundred and forty nine.
W. L.  Marcey
Sec of War

Examine and countersigned 
IG Bennett
Com. of Pensions
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She further declares that she was married to the said Bartholomew Taylor, in The County of King + Queen, on the day of (left blank) A.D. 1798 by one Hudawrick Noel, A Baptist Minister, and that her name before her said marriage was Frances Loving. That her said husband died at his residence in Caroline County on the 10th Day of Jany. A.D. 1841, and that she is still a widow. And she further declares that there is no private or public record of her said marriage. 
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty Land to which she may be entitled under the "Act approved March 3, 1855." and I hereby constitute and appoint Wm. J. Murray, of Caroline Co. Virginia my atty and age. to receive for me, from the Secy of the Interior the mark or Patent for said land.

Frances Taylor

We, Anthony Thornton and Addison L. Long, residents of the County of Caroline, in the State of Virginia, upon our oath declare, that the foregoing declaration, was signed and acknowledged by Mrs. Frances Taylor, and our presence and the affiants further state that they were well acquainted with the said Bartholomew Taylor died in his lifetime, that they lived neighbors to him for a number of years, and well know that the said Bartholomew Taylor and Frances Taylor, whose name is signed to the foregoing declaration, lived together as husband and wife. and were so _____, and the said affiants further state that the said Bartholomew Taylor departed this life as stated in the foregoing declaration, and that the said Frances Taylor is s till a widow, and further these affiants saith not.

Anthony Thornton
Addison L. Long.
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The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me, the undersigned on the day and year above written: and I certify that I know the affiants to be disinterested and credible persons; that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be, and I further certify, that I am not interested in this claim.

George. Marshall, J.S.

State of Virginia
County of Caroline }S.S>

I John L. Pendleton, Clerk of the county court of Caroline, do hereby certify that George Marshall Esq whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing certificate, is, and was, at the time of subscribing the same, an acting Justice of the Peace, in and for said County, duly commissioned and sworn.

In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and annexed the seal of the said court this 13th day of August A.D. 1855.
John L. Pendleton Clerk of Caroline County Court by Geo K. Taylor D.C.
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I Elizabeth Taylor of the county of Caroline state of Virginia ? which are ? do hereby certify that Frances Taylor widow of Bartholomew is my daughter by my first husband, and that she was legally married to the said Taylor to the first of May ? ? fifty years ago. I have no family ? have to certify for my memory ? .... ? under my hand this ? day of December 1843

[Signed} Elizabeth Taylor
Mark


Caroline County, Virginia

certificate. I also certify that ? Taylor is a very old lady and that she has ? for a long time and is now a respectable member of society ? that I have no doubt of the truth of her statement, ? all I can ?

Benton B. Wright I.P.
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Virginia
Caroline County To Wit
I John L. Pendleton Clerk of the County Court of the County + State aforesaid do hereby certify that Benton B. Wright is a Justice of the peace in and for said county duly commissioned and qualified according to Law and that the signatures purporting to be his are genuine.
[indented] In Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of my office this 5th day of December 1843.

John S Pendleton Clerk of Caroline County Court
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AMNESTY OATH.
Office of Provost Marshal,
Caroline County, VA, August 23rd 1865.
I Francis Taylor do solemnly swear, or affirm, in the presence of ALMIGHTY GOD, that I will henceforth faithfully support, and defend the Constitution of the United States, and the Union of the States thereunder; and that I will in like manner abide by and faithfully support laws and Proclamations which have been made during the existing rebellion with reference to the emancipation fo Slaves -- so help me God. 

Sworn and subscribed to, before me, this 23rd day of August 1865.
JM Hudgin Notary Public CC
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Increase 3,588
Virginia
Francis Taylor
widow of Bartholomew Taylor
who served in the Revolutionary war, as a private of Cavalry Virginia and Richmond
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 200 dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 30th Sept 1865
Certificate of Pension issued the 28th day of October 1865 and send to JM Hudgin Bowling Green VA
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 9, 1848, Page 141, Vol. 86
JN Smith
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5004
Virginia Richmond
Frances Taylor widow of Bartholomew Taylor who was a Private of Cavalry in the Revolution.

Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 100 Dollars --- cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.

Certificate of Pension issued the 23rd day of Feb. 1844 and sent to F.V. Sutton Bowling Green

[Act of March 3, 1843.]

Recorded in Book 4
Vol.  /    Page   / 53
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8133
Virginia
Frances Taylor widow of Bartholomew Taylor who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832 and who died on the in 1842. of Caroline Co in the State of Virginia who was a Priv of Cav in the Company commanded by Captain Drew of the reg commanded by Col. Porterfield in the Virginia line for

Inscribed on the Roll of Richmond at the rate of 100 dollars -- cents per annum, to commence on the 4h day of March, 1836. 

Certificate of Pension issued the 23rd day of Feby 1844 and __ to F.V. Sutton, Bowling Green, Va. 

Total amount, $500.00
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by Tho. Lumpkin, Clerk, Book D Vol. 1 Page 281. 

Reported
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24,908
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3588 Virginia Richmond
Frances Taylor
widow of Bartholomew
who served in the Revolutionary
was as a Priv of Cav

Inscribed in the Roll at the rate of
100 Dollars ---
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1948

Certificate of Pension issued the 
day of

Recorded on Roll of 
February 3, 1848


Set to J L Pendleton
April 19, 49

Reputed
July 1/49

Set W.A. Pendleton
May 31/50
Thos Green Dec 1st 1865
?
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204,067 with
70.963 Act March 3/55
Bartholomew Taylor, died
Rev. War

W 35.687 for 160 (or Apr/60)
cancelled Oct 8/56
Lee 24,908
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AMNESTY OATH

Office of the Provost Marshal

Caroline County, Fredericksburg [Crossed Out], VA, Feby 28th, 1866

I, Frances Taylor [handwritten] do solemnly swear or affirm in the presence of ALMIGHTY GOD that I will henceforth faithfully support, and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Union of the States thereunder; and that I will in like manner abide by and faithfully support all laws and Proclamations which have been made during the existing rebellion with reference to the emancipation of Slaves—So HELP ME GOD

Sworn and subscribed to, before me, Frances X Taylor [handwritten] this 28th day of Feby 1866

John T. Lewis JP.

Duplicate [written vertically across middle of page]
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Application of 
Frances Taylor widow 
Bartholomew Taylor
for increase of pension
under a joint Resolution
of Congress approved
February 18th 1867

P.O. Address

Bowling Green Caroline Co.

[stamp]
Department of the Interior
APR 27 186[illegible]

Filed by J. M. Hudgin
Bowling Green
Caroline County VA
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Application of revolutionary widow for increase of Pension under a joint resolution of Congress dated February 18th 1867.

State of Virginia
County of Caroline} to wit

On this 24th day of AD 1867 personally appeared before me John T. Lewis a Justice of the Peace  and member of the County Court in and for the County of Caroline and State of Virginia the same being a Court of record Frances Taylor a resident of said County aged __ 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 Joint resolution of Congress approved the 18th February 1867. That she is now a pensioner of the United States under the Act of February 2nd 1848 as the widow of Bartholomew Taylor who was a Private of Cavly in the revolutionary war. She further declares that she was married to the said Bartholomew Taylor prior to the first day of January 1800. She also declares that she has not in any manner been engaged in or abetted the rebellion in the United States. For further proof of her marriage she
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refers to the evidence on file in the Pension office at Washington witnesses
Alexander J. Pugh      Frances X Taylor her mark
Wm. T Cox

Also personally appeared Alexander J. Pugh and Wm. T. Cox residents of Caroline County, persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit and who being by me duly sworn say that they were present and saw Mrs. Frances Taylor sign her name to the foregoing declaration and that they believe her to be the person she represents herself to be, and that they have no interest in the prosecution of this claim,

Sworn to and subscribed before me the 24th day of ____ AD 1867, and I certify that the declaration was first read to the applicant before signing her name and that I have no interest the prosecution of the claim
John T. Lewis Justice of the Peace and member of the County Court of Caroline

State of Virginia
County of Caroline} to wit

I Robert Hudgin clerk of the County Court in and for the County
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and State above named do certify that John T. Lewis Esq before whom the foregoing declaration and affidavits were made and who has signed his name was at the time of so doing a Justice of the Peace and a member of the County Court in and for the County and State above named, duly commissioned and sworn that all of his official acts as such, are entitled to full faith and credit; that his signatures there to is genuine and that I have no interest in this claim.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto signed my name and affixed my official seal this 26th day of April 1867
Rob Hudgin CC
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War Department
Widow's Pension

Francis Taylor widow of Bartholomew Taylor who was a private of Cavalry in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of one hundred dollars per annum, commencing on the 4th of March 1848, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.

Given at the War office of the United States this 1st day of February one thousand eight hundred and forty nine
W.L. Marcy
Secretary of War

Examined and Countersigned
J.G. Bunt for Commissioner of Pensions
(Copy)
Caroline County to wit. I J.W. Hudgin, notary public in the foresaid county, State of Virginia hereby certify that the foregoing is a court Copy of a pension certificate now in the possesion of Mrs. F. Taylor. Sept 11th 1815. J M Hudgin Notary P.
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State of Virginia
On this 18th day of December 1848, before me Herbert Anderson a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Caroline in the said State, personally appeared Frances Taylor a resident of the said county, aged (blank) years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on her oath, make following Declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed on the 2nd February 1848 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War. That she is the widow of Bartholomew Taylor who was a private of Cavalry in the Army of the Revolution, and that under the Act of Congress of the 17 June 1844, she received a pension at the rate of one hundred dollars per annum. 

She further declares that she is still a widow. 
Frances Taylor her x mark

Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written.
In presence of John L. Pendleton. R. Peyton
Before me
Herbert Anderson J. Peace
I certify that Frances Taylor, the Declarant above named is personally known to me. 
Herbert Anderson J. Peace

State of Virginia, Caroline County, to wit,
I John L. Pendleton, Clerk of the County Court of the County and state aforesaid, do hereby certify that Herbert Anderson is a Justice of the Peace in and for the said county duly commissioned and qualified that he is legally authorized to act as such, and that the foregoing signatures, purporting to be his are genuine.

Given under my hand and the seal of the said court, this 18th day of December one thousand eight hundred and forty eight. 
John L. Pendleton Clerk of Caroline County Court
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Richmond, Decem 20 1848

Sir,

I send you enclosed the Declaration of Mrs. Frances Taylor, a pensioner under the Act of June 1744, made to obtain the benefits of the provision of the Act of the 2nd February 1848. Be pleased to enclose me a Certificate of Pension for her.

I am, respectfully,

Your obedient servant
Anty Robinson

J.S. Edwards, Esquire
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington
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I Francis Self of the County of Caroline and State of Virginia do hereby certify that I was well acquainted with Bartholomew Taylor for many years. I knew him well before his marriage with his present widow Frances Taylor and am satisfied that he was married to her about the year 1790-1791-or 1792. I am sure of this from my own marriage as I was married in the year 1796 and am certain he was married some five or six years before I was, the said Bartholomew Taylor I have always understood was in the war of the Revolution and that he received a pension for said services. I am in my seventy sixth year of my age. Given under my hand this the 28th of November 1843.

Francis Self

Caroline County State of Virginia SS

On this the 28th day of November 1843 Francis Self personally appeared before me and made oath to the truths of this foregoing certificate in due form of law. I also certify that the said Francis Self is a very old man and his statement is entitled to full credit. Given under my hand this the day and year above written.

A Broaddus Jr. J.P.

Virginia

Caroline County ?

I John S. Pendleton Clerk of the County Court of the County + State aforesaid do hereby certify that A. Broaddus Jr. is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly commissioned and qualified according to law and that the signatures purporting to be his are genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of my office this 5th day of December 1843.

John S. Pendleton Clerk of Caroline County Court
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I William Covington of the County of Caroline and State of Virginia do hereby certify that I knew Mrs. Frances Taylor widow of Bartholomew Taylor before her marriage with the said Bartholomew Taylor and that I am satisfied in my own mind from my own age that the said Bartholomew + Frances were married upwards of fifty years ago their oldest child is living. I should say as my opinion was upwards of fifty years old. I am now sixty six years old and I recollected they were thirteen years old. I will state though I was not at the wedding and only speak of their marriage from hearsay or neighbourhood report but I knew they lived together as man and wife and have no more doubt that they were legally married than I have of any other person's marriage that I did not witness. I have also heard and believe that the said Bartholomew Taylor drew a pension before his death. Given under my hand this the 4th day of December 1843.

WM Covington

Caroline County Virginia to wit

This day William Covington made oath before me in due form of law to the facts set forth in the foregoing certificate. I also certify that Mr. Covington's character is such as to ? his declarations to full credit. Given under my hand this 4th day of December 1843.

A. Broaddus Jr. J.P.
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Virginia

Caroline County to wit

I John S. Pendleton Clerk of the County Court of the County + State aforesaid do hereby certify that A. Broaddus Jr. is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly Commissioned and qualified according to law and that the signatures purporting to be his are genuine.

In testimony hereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of my office this 5th day of December 1843.

John S. Pendleton Clerk of Caroline County Court
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Washington 23 Sept 1865

Hon: Joseph H. Barrell
Comm. of Pensions

Sir,

At the request of my friend Mr. Robert Hudgin, I hand you the application of Mrs. Frances Taylor (widow of Bartholomew Taylor) of Caroline Co. Va. for a restoration of her pension. Please acknowledge their receipt, by letter to me, through the PO. My letter box is No225.

?
Thomas Green
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Bowling Green May 29 1850

Dr Sir,

Will you do me the favour to inform me whether Mrs. Frances Taylor is entitled to any other pension than the one which she is now in recp of. She was pensioned on the 23rd Feby 1844 at $100 per annum commencing 4 March 1841 on account of the Revolutionary services of her husband Bartholomew Taylor, her Father? was also a soldier in the same Regiment his name was Spencer Soven.

Very respectfully,

Your obedt servt
Wm A Pendleton
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
WIDOW'S PENSION
3588
Restoration
I certify, that, in conformity with the act of February 2, 1848, Frances Taylor widow of Bartholomew Taylor - who was a - Private of Cavalry- in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of One hundred dollars and ---- cents per annum, commencing on the 4th of September 1860, and continuing for life, until she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage. 

Given at the Department of the Interior this Eighteenth day of May, one thousand eight hundred and Sixty Six.
W.T. Otto
Acting Secretary of the Interior, Examined and Countersigned
Joseph H Banett
Commissioner of Pensions
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Payment to be made at Richmond by James T. Sutton, Jr. Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of Richmond VA. 
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Seal - Department of the interior Apr 27 1861

Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 2d, 1848, Page 141 Vol. 6
ED Collier Clerk.
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Treasury Department,
Third Auditor's Office,
May 14 1866
Sir,
In reply to your inquiry of the 11" inst, I have to inform you that the pension of Mrs. Frances Taylor, for the Richmond VA roll under act 2" Feb ' 48 appears by the books of this Office to have been last paid to 4" Sept 1860. 
Very Respectfully
A.M. Gangewer
Acting Auditor

Hon. Jos/ H Barrett
Comr of Pensions
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Hon-ble Jos. H. Barrett
Comr of Pensions

Bowling Green Va
March 1st 1866

Sir,

I am requested to forward the enclosed to you; and to ask yr early attention to it. The applicant is very poor - almost in destitute circumstances - has been furnished with rations by the U.S. troops, whilst stationed here; + is now mainly supported by her neighbours.

Please direct your reply to her, at this place, to my care.

Very resp.y
Robt. Hudgin
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State of Virginia
County of Caroline} SS.
On this 28th day of February A.D. one thousand eight hundred and sixty six, personally appeared before one Jno. T. Lewis a Justice of the Peace of the County Court in said County and State, the same being a court of record, Frances Taylor aged 96 years, (widow of Bartholomew Taylor, who was a private of Cavalry in the Revolutionary War) a resident of said county of Caroline and State of Virginia, who being duly sworn according to law declares that she is the identical Frances Taylor, the widow of said Bartholomew Taylor; that she was a pensioner on the roll of the agency at Richmond Virginia and that her pension certificate is herewith returned: that she has never married since the death of the said Bartholomew Taylor: That she has resided, since the 1st day of January 1861, as follows: in the said County of Caroline, State of Virginia, that during that time, her means of subsistence have been very limited: that she has lived on a small farm of 3 acres in said county: that she has never borne arms against the government of the United States or in any manner encouraged the rebels or manifested a sympathy with their cause; and that she was last paid her pension on (or about) the 1st day of January A.D. 1861, this application is made for the purpose of securing a restoration of her name on the
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pension rolls and of obtaining a new pension certificate such as she may be entitled to under existing laws reference being made to the evidence heretofore filed in the pension office to substantiate her original claim.
Winess John J Long} Frances x Taylor her mark
H.F. Thornton

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 28th day of February A.D. 1866. The contents of the foregoing declaration being made known and explained to the affiant before signing: and I hereby certify that I have no interest direct or indirect his the prosecution of this claim.
John T. Lewis JP

Also personally appeared Jno. J Long and H.F. Thornton residents of County of Caroline State of Virginia, persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit and who being duly sworn, say that they were present and saw Mrs. Frances Taylor make her mark to the foregoing declaration: and they further swear that they know that she is the identical person she represents herself to be and that she is now and alway has remained the widow of said Bartholomew Taylor deceased: and that they believe all her statements in the foregoing declaration strictly true: and they further swear they have no interest in the
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prosecution of this claim.
H.F. Thornton
John J Long

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 28th day of February A.D. 1866; and I hereto certify I have no interest direct or indirect in the prosecution of this claim.
John T. Lewis, JP

State of Virginia Caroline County to wit
I, Frances Taylor do solemnly swear in the presence of Almighty God that I will henceforth faithfully support and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Union of the States thereunder: and that I will in like manner abide by and faithfully support all laws and Proclamations which have been made during the existing rebellion with reference to the emancipation of slaves so help me God.
Frances X Taylor Her mark

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 28th day of February 1866.

John T. Lewis JP
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Office asst Sept ____ A.D.
Bowling Green Caroline Co. Va _____
I hereby certify that I am satisfied, upon due inquiry made, that Francis Taylor whose declaration is annexed has always been strictly loyal to the Government of the United States and that Henry F. Thornton and John J Long, whose testimony is also annexed, are respectable persons entitled to credit.

John O'Dwyer Capt. U.R.C.
Asst supt, FB A.L. and Pro Marshal Caroline Co. 

State of Virginia to wit.
I Robert Hudgin Clerk of the County Court of Caroline, in said State of being a Court of record, hereby certify that John T Lewis  whose name is signed to the three annexed certificates, was at the dates thereof, and acting justice of the peace in and foresaid County Court duty commissioned and qualified.
In Witness whereof I have hereto set my hand and affixed my seal of office the 1st day of March 1866, in the 90th year of the cometh.
Rob. Hudgin. CS
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Bow. Green Va.
Sept. 20, 1865

Sir

At the request of Mrs. Taylor of this County, who is a very infirm old lady, in needy circumstances, I find the enclosed petition.

She respectfully asks your early consideration of her petition.

Very resp.y

Robt. Hudgin

Comr of pensions
Washington
D.C.
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Additional Evidence in the case of Frances Taylor widow of Bartholomew Taylor _ Suspd under act of March 3rd 1855.
Boynton

Filed by
Jno P Dickinson
Present
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Washington D.C. May 8th 1856
J. Minot Esq

Sir:
The case of Frances Taylor widow of Bartholomew Taylor, died, No 70.963, Act March 3rd 1855, has been rejected on the report of the auditor that the name of Bartholomew Taylor is not found on the rolls of Capt. Howard's Co. VA Mil, War 1812, In reply to which I have to say that he soldiers was not in the War of 1812, but in the Revolution. His widow is now a pensioner and I ask that her claim be re examined and reference be made to the proper records.
 Respectfully,
Jno P Dickinson.
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Rev. WIDOW, &c. 
File No. 3473
Frances Taylor
Widow
Bartholomew Taylor
Pri Rev. War
Act: Feb 2, 1848
Index:-Vol. M, Page 262.
[Arrangement of 1870.]
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Bow. Green Dec 5th 1843

Dear Sir

I enclose you the declaration of Mrs. Frances Taylor widow of Bartholomew Taylor and I think and hope the accompany testimony will suffice

Very Respectfully
?
Frans. V Sutton
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Bow Green Dec 9th 1843

Dear Sir

I find in sending the testimony to support the Declaration of Frances Taylor I omitted to send the Declaration. The testimony was sent in on the 5th ?

Very respectfully
Frans. V Sutton
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10428 Decem 12 1843

Va

Frances Taylor
1838

Stamp
Richmond Va Dec 10

JL Edwards, Esq
Comm of Pensions
Washington City

$100 per an
Acts '38 + '43

F.V. Sutton
Bowling Green
Va
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BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Bartholomew Taylor which require further proof or explanation.

I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides?
Yes
II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides?
III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doings?
Yes
IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served?
-
V. Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled?
Yes
VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations?
Yes
VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? 
yes
VIII. Has the court given their opinion?
Yes
IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? 
Yes
X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal?
Yes
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XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service?
No
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it?
No
XIII. If the applicant has not documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had? 
The is a document
XIV. If the applicant has produced a witness or witness as to his service, has the magistrate who administered the oath certified tax the, she, or they are persons of credibility? - And is the official character and signature of the magistrate certified by the proper officer under his seal of office? ~
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicants's service?~
XVI. Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? No
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? 1.2. 6. 7.
__________________________
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words: "personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c.A.B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades: For- year - months and = days. I served as a -. For - months and - days, I served as a -; and for such service I claim a pension."
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8
It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which the applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable.
QUERE XIV. Proof of Service
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits that time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which be belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticated the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the end of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
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Brief in the Case of Frances Taylor widow of Bartholomew 

Caroline County and State of Virginia.

Act 2 feb 1848 & Feb 18 1867
 
CLAIM FOR NEW PENSION CERTIFICATE,
PROOF EXHIBITED,

A pension Roll of VA ____ ___ ___

Claims increase pension under ? revolution passed Feb 18, 186- allowing to widow + widow was at rev married before 1800. Application in due ?

Admitted Oct 24 ? to a pension of $200 per annum commencing Sep 30 1865 deducting all payments since
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Brief in the case of Frances Taylor, wid of Bartholomew for Restoration

Caroline County and State of Virginia.

Act 2d Feby 1848

Claim for New Pension certificate

Proof Exhibited

Claimant was pensioner on the Richmond Va. roll at the rate of $100 per an. Widowhood +? is Established by two Credible witnesses and surrender of Cert (?) of pension. Loyalty is shown by two witnesses and Cert of Pro: Marshall. She is 96 years old.

The third auditor repeats, she was last paid Sept 4" 1860.

Claim allowed at the rate of $100 per an: commencing Sept 4" 1860 and to Continue owing widowhood.

May 17" 44

Name and residence of Agent
Robt. Hudgin Esq
Bowling Green Va.

Boynton
Examining Clerk
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Taylor, F

Payment to be made at Richmond

by

Anthy Robinson Esq

Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of Virginia

Payabe of the 4th September and 4th March

Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 2d, 1948, Page 194 Vol. 3

Leo Jenkins
Clerk
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WAR DEPARTMENT
WIDOW'S PENSION
I certify that in conformity with the act of February 2d, 1848,
Francis Taylor
widow of Bartholomew Taylor
who was a private of cavalry in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of One Hundred dollars and ---cents per annum, commencing on the 4th of March, 1848, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
[seal]
Given at the War Office of the United States this 1st day of February one thousand eight hundred and forty nine.
E. L. Marcy
Secretary of War
Examined and Countersigned
J. G Benit
Commissioner of Pensions.
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April 12/44

W. Cole

3588, Va

(Paid)

J. S. Edwards Esquire
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City
D.C.

John L. Pendleton
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W.J.S Edwards,
Bow. Green Caroline County Va. 11th April 1849.

Dr Sir,

Be pleased to inform me as soon as possible what amount of land bounty or money and the amount of pension Mrs. Frances Taylor widow of Bartholomew Taylor was entitled to and which was established and received by Mr. Francis V. Sutton. You will oblige me by being particular in the statement as to what Mr. Sutton received for said Frances Taylor and give me any information that will charge said sutton, so as to recover the same.
Bartholomew Taylor was a Revolutionary Pensioner.
I am
Yrs very respectfully
John L. Pendleton
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Department of the Interior
Pension Office
Aug 29th, 1867
Sir,
I herewith return Mrs. Frances Taylor's pension certificate No3588. Act Feb. 2. 1848.
Claimant is not regarded or Entitled to an increased rate of Pension, as claimed, under Act of Feb. 18. 1867.

Respectfully

J M Hudgin
Bowling Green     Jos. H. Barrett
Caroline Co
Va

WET R46
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Jos. H. Barrett Esq.
Commissioner of Pensions
Dear Sir,
Learning from Wm. Garnett of Richmond that you have considered the question more fully + concluded to allow claims for an increase of pensions comming under act of Feb.y 18th 1867. I simply remit the papers returned lately and humbly ask special attention - the parties are very poor and needy -
By so doing you will greatly oblige
Yours - very respectfully
J M Hudgin

Bowling Green (Octr-22nd) 
Caroline Co.
Virginia
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Land office at Richmond Va June 30th 1832

I certify that a land warrant No 333 for Two Hundred Acres, in favor of Bartholomew Taylor of the state Cavalry during the war issued from this office ? date April 14th seventeen hundred and eighty three.

? office Va
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Stamp
Richmond Dec 21

5

2d February 1848

Mr. Cole

22 Decem 1848

F.T.

Cole   Va
5004

J L Edwards, Esquire
Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington
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160 Acres Bounty Land 160 Acres
United States of America
Department of the Interior
Office of the Commissioner of Pensions

It is hereby certified that under the Act of March 3rd 1855 entitled, "An act in addition to certain Acts granting bounty-land to certain officers and soldiers who have been engaged in the military service of the United States."

Frances Taylor widow of
Bartholomew Taylor Private
Revolutionary War

is entitled to locate one hundred and sixty acres, at any land office of the United States in one body, and in conformity to the legal subdivisions of the public lands, upon any of the public lands "subject to sale at either the minimum or lower graduated prices." Given under my hand and the Seal of the Department , this 29th day of July 1856.

D.T. Jenks

Note: You can locate this certificate at any of the United States land offices, or it will be located for you by the General Land Office on the return of it, with your request to that effect endorsed therein specifying the State and Land District in which you wish the location made.  If you locate it, fill up and sign the following application. 

To the Register of the Land Office at ___

Locate this Certificate in the ___ quarter of section ___ in Township ____ of Range
Attest ____ Register_____
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For value Received, I, Frances Taylor, widow of Bartholomew Taylor, to wh? the ? warrant No 35,687 was issued , do ? sole and assign
and to his 
to locate the
hand and seal 11th day of August

her mark
Frances Taylor

Geo. Marshall

State of Virginia, Caroline County, S.S.
On this 11th day of August in the year one thousand eight hundred and fifty six, personally appeared Frances Taylor, widow of Bartholomew Taylor, to me well known and acknowledged the foregoing assignment to be her a? and d? and I certify that the said Frances Taylor, widow of Bartholomew Taylor, to the identical person, to whom the ? ? issued and who executed the foregoing assignment thereof.

Geo. Marshall, J.P.

State of Virginia
Caroline County} S.S.

I, _________, Clerk of the County Court of Caroline do hereby certify ? whose genuine signature appears on the foregoing certificate and who has thereunto subscribed his name, and before who on the foregoing acknowledgement was made, is and was at the date thereof, an acting Justice of the Peace in an ? for said County, duly commissioned and sworn. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto ? and annexed the seal of the said County this ___ day of ____ AD 1856
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THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
Form VAM-51
12-5-41

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*

Division of Veterans' Administration Archives
Name Taylor, Benjamin Grade Private Line Connecticut
WARRANT NUMBER 6565 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED Oct. 7, 1789 to Benj. Tallmadge, assignee
__
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the application for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in the National Archives.