Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 1,728, Samuel Barker Davis, Va.
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SERVICE NUMBER
Va. Davis, Samuel Barker W. 1,728
Ann B.L. Wt. 34,532-160-55
CONTENTS
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Order to pay & letter to Wm. Odell 28 March 1838
Letter to Hon W. Lucas 25 Feb 1840
Same person 9. April 1840

6285
Virginia
Samuel B. Davis
of Hampshire in the State of Virginia
who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Rum of the - commanded by - in the Virginia line for Private 6 mo 25 days $22.77
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia
at the rate of 22 Dollars 77 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 27 day of Feb 1833 and Sent to Hon W. Armstrong
House Reps
Arrears to 4th of Sept. 1832 $34.15
Semi=anl. allowance ending 4 Mar 1833 11.38
$45.53
Revolutionary Claim,
Act June 7, 1832.
Recorded by Vinal Luce Clerk,
Book D Vol. 7 Page 125
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State of Virginia
County of Hampshire SS
On this 2nd. day of February in the year 1833 personally appeared in the said County of Hampshire before the subscriber a Justice of the peace in the County aforesaid Samuel B. Davis senr. - Resident of the Said County of Hampshire and state of Virginia aforesaid, aged about seventy five years who being first duly sworn according to Law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June the 7th 1832.
That he entered the service as a volunteer in the County of Fairfax in the state of Virginia as a private soldier on the 18th day of July in the year 1775 (as well as he can now Recollect) when there was no Regular organized Companies of Malitia as he believes, he served under the Command of Capt. James. Renn whom the Company chose as their Commander and was in actual service until the first day of September following in Defending the Town of Alexandria from the threatened & attacks of Lord Dunmore then in the Potomac River. But was in no engagement during that term of service, there was a Certain Capt. Conway that frequently superintended the garrison works at Alexandria During this term of service He further states that he was again Called into the service of his Country as a volunteer (private) at the special orders or Request of Genl. Washington to his won County for Volunteers as he understood and left home on the 23rd of August 1777 as well as he now Recollects under the Command of Capt. Thomas Pollard and marched from Alexandria in the said County of Fairfax by way of Georgetown and Fredericktown (Md) York town, Lancaster & Reading and Joined the main army under the Command of Genl. Washington on their Retreat from
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the Battle of Germantown on the afternoon of the same day (to wit) the 4th of October 1777 and was attached as he believes to Genl. Scotts Brigade and continued under the command of Genl. Scott and a certain Coll. Romney of Alexandria aforesaid until the 23rd day of November following and reached his home in Fairfax County aforesaid on the late day of Novr. 1777 as well as he recollects, for this last mentioned tour of duty he state he received a written discharge but does not know what has become of it and that he was not in any battle during this last mentioned term of service.
And he further states that he was called in the service of his country from Loudon County state of Virginia as a private soldier (malitia) under the command of Capt. John Linton and commenced their march from the place of rendavous in Loudon County on the 13th day of July 1781 and marched by way of Fredericksburg Richmond and joined the army under the command of Genl. Dela Fayette on James River below Richmond on the 26th day of July 1781 and was attached to Mulenburgs Brigade  under Coll. Marywether and Major Hardiman and continued  in Mulenburgs Brigade until the 26th day of September 1781 on which day himself and the Company was discharged between Williamsburg and Little York without receiving any written discharge and reached his home in said Loudon County on the 1st of 2nd day of October 1781  he was in no engagement during the last mentioned term of service, For all which services he claims a Pension.
He further states that he was born in Charles County State of Maryland.  he has no record of his age.  he removed from there to the County of Fairfax State of Virginia in the year 1769 or 1770 and resided there until the year 1770  he then removed to Loudon County State of Virginia aforesaid
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and remained there until the year 1785  he then removed to the County of Prince William Va. and remained there until the year 1787  he then removed to the County of Hampshire state of Virginia aforesaid where he now resides   he further states that he was known by the name of Samuel Davis in his juvinil days and his name was thus written on muster rolls and various other instruments of writing But haveing himself leaned to write about the year 1810 and recollecting that his Father told him that at his Baptism he was called Samuel Barker he has ever since written his name Samuel B. Davis.  He further states that he has no knowledge of any living witness by whom he could establish the foregoing Declaration or prove his services.  he hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or anuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state
Samuel B. Davis Sr.
R. Davis J.P.

Hampshire County Sct.
Personally appeared before me the undersigned a justice of the peace for the County aforesaid and state of Virginia Samuel B. Davis Senr. 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 221 days I served as a private soldier and for such service I claim a pension
Given under my hand this 2nd day of February 1833
Reuben Davis
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We William Welch a Clergyman residing in the County of Hampshire state of Virginia and Elias Jones residing in the County and state aforesaid hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Samuel B Davis Senr. who has subscribed and sworn to the above Declaration  that we believe him to be seventy five years of age at least  that he is reputed and believed in the nieghbourhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion.  Sworn to and subscribed this 2nd February in the year [illegible]
Wm Welch
Elias Jons
before R. Davis J.O.

I Reuben Davis a Justice of the peace in and for the County of Hampshire hereby declare my opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interogatories prescribed by the war department that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states and that the claimant cannot by reason of bodily infirmity appear in open court and I do further certify that it appears to me that William Welch who has sworn to and signed the preceding certificate is a Clergyman resident in the County aforesaid and that Elias Jones who has also sworn to and signed the same is a Resident in the same County and is a credible person and that their statements is entitled to credit.
Reuben Davis
February 2nd 1833

Virginia  Hampshire County Sct
I John B. White Clerk of the court of the said County do hereby certify that Reuben Davis whose name is subscribed to the foregoing certificate & before whom the foregoing proceedings appear to have been had was at the time of the taking of said proceedings and is now one of the Justices of the county court of Hampshire, a court of unlimited jurisdiction in all cases of law and equity and by Virtue
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[first two sections are transcribed on the preceding page]

of said office a Justice of the peace in and for said county duly commissioned and sworn and that full faith is [illegible] to all his official acts
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said County this 19 day of February 1833
John B. White
[SEAL]
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2314
Virginia R
Ann Davis
widow of Samuel B. Davis
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a priv
Va Line

Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of
22 Dollars 77 Cents 
Per annum, to commence on
the 3rd February, 1853.

Certificate of Pension, issued the
6 day of Octr. 1853
and sent to Jno B. White Romney Va

Recorded on the Roll of Pensioners under act
February 3, 1853, page 122 Vol. a

1858  April 24th
Duplicate issued and sent 
to Hon. James M. Mason
U.S. Senate

C.H.V.
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No 7856

Ann Davis d
wid of Saml B.

Ann Davis widow
of S.B. Davis for a 
pension
Va

Married in 1818


July 4, 1836
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State of Virginia Hampshire County to wit
On this 26th day of June 1852 personally appeared before the subscriber a justice of the peace for said county Ann Davis a resident of the said county and state aged fifty eight 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 4 1835 and the act explanatory[?] of said act passed March 3 1837 and of any other act of Congress that she is the widow of Samuel B. Davis who was a private in the army of the revolution and to whom a pension of twenty two dollars and seventy seven cents per annum was granted as will appear by the annexed certificate dated 27 February one thousand eight hundred and thirty three signed by Lew. Cass secretary of War.  She further declares that she was married to the said Samuel B. Davis on the 7 day of December 1814.  that her husband the aforesaid Samuel B. Davis died on the 16th day of April 1840 and that she has remained a widow ever since that period as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed
Ann Davis
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me
Wm Welch J.P.
a justice of the peace in aforesaid county

Virginia  Hampshire County to wit
I John B. White Clerk of the County Court of the said County do hereby certify that William Welch whose name is subscribed to the above was at the time of taking the above declaration & subscribing the above a justice of the peace in aforesaid county duly commissioned & sworn & that full faith & credit is due to all his official acts  that the above signature is genuine & that he is [illegible] to administer
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oaths for general purposes.
In witness whereof I have hereto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said Court this 29 day of July 1852
John B. White

[SEAL]
Hampshire County Virginia
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Virginia  
Hampshire County to wit
I John B. White Clerk of the County Court of the county aforesaid do hereby certify that it appears from the records in my office that Samuel B. Davis and Ann Bogle were married by the Revd. John Johnson on the 7 day of December 1814
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the said court this 29 day of July 1852
John B. White
[SEAL]
Hampshire County Virginia

Virginia to wit
At a court held for Hampshire County the 26 day of July 1852
Ordered that it be certified that it appears to the satisfaction of the court that Samuel B. Davis a revolutionary pensioner died on the 16 day of April 1840 leaving a widow Ann Davis who is now living.
I John B. White Clerk of the Court Court of Hampshire in the Commonwealth of Virginia do hereby certify that the above is a true copy from the records in my office.
In testimony whereof I have hereto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the said court this 29 day of July 1852
John B. White
[SEAL]
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201820   Act [illegible]
Aug 9/55

Ann Davis widow of
Samuel B. Davis
decd. Priv.

Cap.
Col.
Reg.

Rev. War

Pension
[illegible 53-2314

Ad: 160 acs. July 11/56
Boynton

John B. White Jr.
Romney
Hampshire Co. Va

No 34532 issued July 14/56

Vol. D. 15.
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201120
Mrs. Ann Davis
Decn. for bounty land

Presented by 
John B. White Jr.
Romney
Hampshire Co
Va.
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State of Virginia
County of Hampshire  S.S.
On this 1st day of August in the year one thousand eight hundred and fifty five, personally appeared before me a justice of the peace within and for the County and State aforesaid Ann Davis, who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of Samuel B Davis deceased who was a private in the company commanded by Captain          in the         regiment of              commanded by           in the War of the Revolution;  that her said husband enlisted at                 on the         day of             AD.           and continued in actual service in said war for more than fourteen days and was honorably discharged at             on the      day of          AD.          
She further states that she was married to the said Samuel B. Davis on the 7th day of December 1814 by one John Johnson a minister of the Gospel, and that her name before her said marriage was Ann Bogle;  that her said husband died to         on the      day of         AD.          and that she is now a widow.
She further states that her said husband before & up to the time of his death received a pension from the United States and that since his death she has been receiving a pension, to the papers connected with it now on file in
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the pension office she refers for any information not stated above & for proof of her husbands service &c.  She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the act approved March 3rd 1855
Signature of Mrs Davis   Ann Davis x her mark

We James Liller and Henry Trout residents of Hampshire County in the State of Virginia upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Ann Davis in our presence;  and that we believe from the appearance and statements of the applicant that she is the identical person she represents herself to be
James Liller
Henry Trout

The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons;  that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim.
John R. Dye  J.P.
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State of Virginia
County of Hampshire Sct
We James Liller & Henry Trout residents of Hampshire County aforesaid upon our oaths declare that we have known Mrs. Ann Davis since the death of her husband Samuel B. Davis and that she has lived all that time in our neighborhood and we are well satisfied that she is still a widow.
James Liller
Henry Trout

Sworn to and subscribed before the undersigned a justice of the peace for the County and State aforesaid on this   day of   A.D one thousand eight hundred and fifty five;  and I certify that I know the above named affiants to be credible persons and that I have no interest in this claim.
Jno R Dye J.P.

Virginia, Hampshire County to wit:
I John B. White clerk of the county court of the county aforesaid do certify that John R. Dye, whose genuine signature appears above and before whom the foregoing declaration and affidavits were made was at the date of the same a Justice of the Peace in and for said County and State duly commissioned and qualified.  In testimony whereof I hereto set my hand and affix the seal of said court at office in Romney this 2nd day of August 1833.
John B. White
[SEAL]
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Rev. War Section.
W.1728
March 13, 1917.
Honorable M. M. Neely,
House of Representatives.
My dear Mr. Neely:
In response to your letter dated the eleventh instant, I have the honor to furnish you the following information for Mr. G. C. Casto of Morgantown, West Virginia.
The papers on file in this Bureau show that Samuel Barker Davis, Senior, was allowed pension on his application executed February 2, 1833, at which time he was a resident of Hampshire County, Virginia, and about
He stated that he was about seventy-five years of age, was born in Charles County, Maryland, removed to Fairfax County, Virginia in 1769 or 1770, and served as a Private in the Virginia troops as follows:
Enlisted July 18, 1775, in Captain James Renn's company, and served until the first of September following, defending the town of Alexandria from the threatened attacks of Lord Dunmore. 
Volunteered August 23, 1777 under Captain Thomas Pollard, Colonel Romney, joined the main army on its retreat from Germantown, and served until November 23, 1777.
In 1778 he removed to Loudoun County, Virginia, where he enlisted July 13, 1781, under Captain John Linton, Colonel Merriwether, and served in General Muhlenberg's Brigade until September 26, 1781, when he was discharged between Williamsburg and Little York. He was not in any battle.
He removed to Prince William County, Virginia in 1785, and to Hampshire County, Virginia in 1787.
Samuel Barker Davis married December 7, 1814 Ann Bogle. He died April 16, 1840, and she was allowed pension on her application executed June 26, 1852, while a resident of Ridgeville Hampshire County, Virginia and fifty-eight years of age.
For date of the widow's death, and name of person to whom the arrears of her pension were paid, application should be made to the Auditor for the Interior Department, Washington, D.C. giving him the following data: "Ann Davis widow of Samuel B. Davis, certificate no. 2,314 issued October 6, 1853, for $22.70 from February 3, 1853 at Richmond, Virginia Agency under Act of February 3, 1853.
Very truly yours,
G M Saltzgaber
Commissioner.
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1917 Mch. 13. Hist. to Hon. M. M. Neely. C
Revy WIDOW, &c.
File No. 1728
Ann Davis
widow
Samuel B. Davis
Pri. Rev. war
Act: Feb. 3, 1853
Index:-Vol. A, Page 166
Arrangement of 1870.
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No 7.856
Ann Davis
widow of Saml. B
Virginia
J. B. White Octo 12 1832
Romney Va
Rejected
Married after 1800
No 921 Hon. Geo. W. Jones,
Ann Davis Jan 12/52
widow of Samuel B.
Va Act July 4, 1836
Let to J. B. White
June 6/53
Same Aug 27/53
Act Feby 3/53
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34,532
160 Acres
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Virginia
Hampshire County to wit
I John B. White clerk of the county court of said County in the State of Virginia do certify that Hugh Parrill Esqr. whose genuine signature appears to the within certificate and before whom the within affidavit was made was at the date thereof an acting Justice of the peace in and for said county, duly elected commissioned and qualified and authorized to administer oaths and take acknowledgements generally
In testimony whereof I have hereto set my name and affixed the seal of said court this 29" day of September 1853
J. B White
clerk
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Virginia Hampshire County to wit.
I Hugh Parrill a justice of the peace in & for the county aforesaid do hereby certify that Henry Trout & Benjamin Rollins who are men of good character, worthy of credit on oath, and disinterested witnesses made oath before me in my County aforesaid that Ann Davis is the widow of Samuel B. Davis Decd. a revolutionary pensioner
Given under my hand this 24th day of September 1853
Hugh Parrill JP
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Pension Office
Octo. 3/53
Sir,
Please certify the time to which the within named pensioner was paid; and, if in your power, the date of his death.
Very respectfully
Your Obt servt
J. Cole
For the Commissr.
F. Burt Esqr
3d Auditor,
Present
(See other side.)

Samuel B. Davis, Act 7th June 1832,
$22.77 p. annum. - Paid to the 4th March 1839, no date of death on our Books.
F. Burt
Auditor
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Romney June 30 1853
D Sir
Enclosed I send Ann Davis's declaration for a pension as instructed. The evidence of Marriage is filed in your department with her former declaration.
Please send me her certificate of pension
Your Ob St
John B. White
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Romney Sept 29 1853
D Sir
Enclosed I send the declaration of Mrs. Ann Davis propound as distinct with an affidavit showing that she is still living. All the evidence of Marriage &c. is already on file in your office
I also send the declaration of Fanny Hansbrough with evidence of Marriage &c.
Please send me the Certificates of pension
Your Ob Servt
John B White
Case of Fanny Hansbrough
taken out L
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Virginia County of Hampshire Sct
On this 3d. day of April 1858 before me the Subscriber a justice of the peace for the said County of Hampshire personally appeared Ann Davis widow of Samuel B Davis who on her oath declares that she is the same person whose name was placed on the pension roll of the State of Virginia as the widow as aforesaid has her husband having been a revolutionary pensioner that she received a Certificate of that fact under the Signature and Seal of the Secretary of the Interior Which Certificate in the fall o Winter of 1857 at the said County of Hampshire has been lost or Mislaid She thinks She was allowed her pension under the act of Congress of 1853
Ann Davis x her mark
Sworn to & subscribed to before
Me the day & year aforesaid
James Liller J.P.

Virginia Hampshire County sct
Be it remembered that on the 8th day of April 1858 J. W. H. Metcalf of said County of lawful age well Known to me & worthy of Credit upon oath personally appeared before me And Made oath that of his own Knowledge Ann Davis the person Named in the above affidavit is the identical person to whom the Certificate therein Mentioned was granted & that he has seen it in her possession. Given under My hand this 8th day of April 1858
James Liller +J.P.
a justice of the peace in & for
Said County

State of Virginia
County of Hampshire Sct
I John B White Clerk of the County Court of
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Said County in the State of Virginia do certify that James Liller before whom the foregoing affidavit appears to have been made and whose genuine Signature is affixed to the foregoing Certificate is now & was at the tie of taking said affidavit, a justice of the peace in and for said County duly Commissioned and Sworn, and I know of my own Knowledge that the said Ann Davis is the identical person she represents herself to be
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this 21st day of April 158
John B. White
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Official business FREE
ROMNEY VA APR 7
L. P. Waldo Esq
Com. of Pensions
Washington City
D.C
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Sir Romney Va Apl 6 1853
I enclosed to your predecessor a claim for bounty land in behalf of Glenn White from which I have not heard and the person entitled is anxious to know what has been done the papers were all I believe in proper form
I also sent for Ann Davis widow of Samuel B Davis a declaration for a pension which was rejected on the ground that the Marriage took place since 1800. I then sent a petition to Congress which was presented in the Senate upon which they passed a law to meet all such cases 
Will you be good enough to look into her case & send me her certificate of pension she is Very poor & needs it. I presume there is no Necessity for a New declaration as all the papers & evidence are on file in your office
respectfully yours
John B. White

Answered
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Richmond March 23d 1838
Dear Sir
Enclosed I send you herein pension Claims which the Agent have refused to pay on the grounds of their informality which you will perceive Mr. Davis has signed his name Samuel B Davis Sen whereas in the Certificate the senr is left out
In the within papers Inclosed art the words Hampshire County through part under the impression that Richmond City ought to be inserted for this the agent refuses to pay without authority from you
You will please return the papers as soon as possible - As the Legislature will adjourn soon wen I shall set out for home
Very Respectfully yours
William Odell
J L Edwards Esq
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RICHMOND Va. MAR 23
J L Edwards Esq
Commissioner of
Pensions
Washington City
DC

Mar 26.
Mr. Evans
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J. L. Edwards Esqr.
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington
D.C.

Feb 25, 1840
Mr. Evans
Hon W. Lucas
H.R
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House of Reps: Feby: 24th 1840
J. L. Edwards
C. of P.
Dr. Sir
I transmit the enclosed Letter &c, and request that you will give the same your early attention. If you cannot issue a Duplicate as desired, please inform what I shall do in the premises.
If you feel authorized to issue, please send the same to me.
I am very respy
Your Obt. Sert.
Wm. Lucas
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Augt: 2d. 1852.
Appl. of Ann Davis
wid: of Saml. B.
J. B. White
Romney
Va.

Official business FREE
James E. Heath Esq
Com. Pensions
Washington City
D.C.
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Romney July 29 1852
Dr Sir
At the request of Mrs. Davis I send you the enclosed papers. Please act in the Matter and let me hear from you as soon as you can as I am told the woman is poor
yours truly
J. B. White
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State of Virginia
Hampshire County Sct
On this 27 day of June 1853 personally appeared before me Hugh Purrill a justice of the peace in & for the said County authorized to administer oaths of general purposes Ann Davis a resident of Said County, of Hampshire in the state aforesaid aged 59 years who first being duly Sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision Made by the act of Congress passed on the 3" February 1853 granting pensions to Widows of persons who served during the revolutionary War, that she is the widow of Samuel B. Davis who was a private in the Army of the revolution and who was allowed a pension on the 27 day of February 1833 as by reference to this records of the pension office will appear as well as by his original Certificate which this declarant thinks is filed with a former declaration Made by her to which reference is also had. She further declares that she was Married to the said Samuel B. Davis on the 7 day of December 1814 and that her Said husband died on the 16 day of April 1840 that she was not Married to him prior to the second of January eighteen hundred but at the time above stated. She further declares that she is now a Widow
Ann Davis x her mark
Sworn to and subscribed on the day & year above written
Hugh Parrill J.P.
Virginia Hampshire County to wit
I John B. White Clerk of the county court of said county in the state of Virginia do certify that Hugh Parrill Esqr. whose genuine signature appears above and before whom the foregoing declaration was made was at the date of the same a Justice of the peace in & for said county duly elected commissioned & qualified. In testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand & affixed the seal of said court this 30 day of June AD. 1853.
J. B. White
clerk
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Virginia to wit
On this 26 day of September 1853 personally appeared before the County Court of Hampshire a court of record in the Commonwealth of Virginia Ann Davis widow of Samuel B. Davis a resident of Ridgeville in the county of Hampshire and state aforesaid aged 59 years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision Made by the act of Congress passed on the 3d. February 1853 granting pensions to Widows of persons who served during the revolutionary War that She is the widow of Samuel B. Davis who was a private in the army of the revolution and to whom a certificate of pension was granted under the law of the United States of the 7 June 1832 dated 27 February 1833 and payable she believes at Richmond Virginia all which will appear by reference to the records in the pension office as well as by the declaration & papers of applicant Now on file in said office.
She further declares that she was Married to the said Samuel B. Davis on the 7 day of December 1814 that her said husband died on the 16 day of April 1840. that she was not Married to him prior to the second of January eighteen hundred but at the time above stated. She further declares that she is Now a Widow Ann Davis x her mark
Sworn to and Subscribed on the day and year above written before the County Court of Hampshire (a court of record in the State of Virginia) in open Court.
In testimony whereof I John B. White Clerk of the said Court have hereto subscribed my Name and affixed the seal of the said Court this 26 day of September 1853
John B. White
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Ridvill Hampshire Co. Va
Mr John B. White Dear Sir
I have been looking for My land warrant for Sum time pleas let Me no if you have herd any thing Concerning it or Not if you have Not I would be glad if you would Rite and No if there is any thing Rong in the Matter it has Ben along time Since My aplication was sent on pleas let Me here from you Rite sune
yours &c.
Ann Davis
June 27th/56
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Ann Davis
Wid
Samuel B.
Boynton
Hon C. J. Faulkner
House of Reps.

Hon
C. J. Faulkner
Re. C
Washington City
DC
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Romney July 2 1856
D Sir
I this Moment recd the enclosed letter from Ann Davis Widow of Samuel B Davis who was a revolutionary pensioner - My son John says he sent the declaration for land bounty to the pension office
Will you please enquire into the Matter & let me hear from you, the old woman I believe is Very poor
yours Very respy
John B. White
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Pension Office,
March 11, 1858.
Sir:
I return, herewith, the letter of your correspondent, John B. White, Esq., and have to state that where Mrs. Ann Davis, widow of Samuel B. Davis, shall comply with the enclosed printed instructions, a duplicate pension certificate will be issued to her.
I have the honor to be,
Very respectfully,
Your Obdt. Servt., 
J. Cole
for Commissioner.
Hon. J. M. Mason,
U. S. Senate.
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Brief in the case of Ann Davis, widow of Samuel B. Davis
Hampshire County and State of Virginia
act 3d February 1853.
Claim, ("original,"
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband was a pensioner under the Act of June 7, 1832 at $22.77/100 per annum
Marriage proved by duly certified Copy of County Court Records.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
John B. White Esqr
Romney,
Va
Name and residence of Agent B Gedder
Examining Clerk.
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Brief in the case of Ann Davis
Hampshire County and State of Va
act 3 Feb. 1853.
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Duplicate issued in lieu of one dated oct 6, 1853. which has been lost, or mislaid
(if for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Hon J. M. Mason,
Name and residence of Agent S. Cole
U S Senate Examining Clerk.
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Washington 23 April '57
I send to the Comr. of pensions the evidence issd. [illegible] from Hampshire Co. Va. If by the [illegible] whose therewith
He will please send by writing the certificate to me
Very respy
&c &c
J M Mason
Comr. of Pensions
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Col James L Edwards
Pension Office

Samuel B. Davis
admitted
Private 
6 months 23 days
$22.77

Hon W. Armstrong
Virginia

Retd cash
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Washington Feb 23d 1833

Sir
I enclose the application of Saml. B. Davis for a pension and request your early attention  It was before you some months since but was then defective.  I hope you will find it now correct.

Respectfully
Your obt svt
Wm Armstrong
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Payments to be made
at Richmond Virginia
by the [illegible] Br Bank U.S.
Agent for paying Pensioners
in the Agency of
Richmond Virginia

Recorded by Vinal Luce
Clerk, in Book D Vol.
Page 125
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Payments to be made
at Richmond Virginia
by the [illegible] Br Bank U.S.
Agent for paying Pensioners
in the Agency of
Richmond Virginia

Recorded by Vinal Luce
Clerk, in Book D Vol.
Page 125
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War Department.
Revolutionary Claim.

I certify that in conformity with the Law of the United States, of the 7th June, 1832, Samuel B. Davis of the State of Virginia who was a private in the Army of the Revolution is entitled to receive Twenty two dollars and 77 cents per annum during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually, on the 4th of March, and 4th of September, in every year.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this 27 day of February one thousand eight hundred and thirty-three
Lew. Cass
Secretary of War.

Examined and Countersigned.
JL Edwards

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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 Samuel B Davis 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? yes

III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for him not doing so? 

IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? yes

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? no

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? The justice has

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? yes.

XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? -

XIII. If the applicant has no 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? no

XIV. [notation sign 1]If the applicant has produced a witness or witnesses as to his service, has the magistrate who administered the oath certified that he, 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 applicant's service? 

XVI. #[notation sign 2]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? 
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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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It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the 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. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must in every case be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
[notation sign 1]QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
#[notation sign 2]QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece 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 ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.

If the claimant cannot by reason of bodily infirmity appear in open court his declaration should be made before a Judge or Justice of some Court of Record, who should should so state in his certificate, - See regulations page 3.
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[STAMP]
Romney Va
May [illegible]

L.P. Waldo Esqr
Com. Pensions
Washington City
DC

May 18/33
Rel. to
Ann Davis
wid Saml.
1833
Revy
Mayo

J.B. White
Romney Va
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Romney  May 16 1853

Dr Sir
I find you have forgotten the case of Ann Davis widow of Samuel B. Davis an applicant for a pension whose claim was rejected because she was married since 1800.  I sent a petition to Mason last winter and a general law was passed providing for such cases.  Her decleration is on file in your office & was sent there by [illegible] in July 1852 I think.  This woman is very poor & has a family to support.  I hope you will give this matter your attention.  I presume no other declaration is necessary in her case as nothing more can be stated.
Yours respy J.B. White
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January 4, 1853

Hon. James E. Heath
Commissr. of Pensions

Sir 
On the enclosed petition of Ann Davis be so kind as to send me, for the use of the com. on pensions, such information or suggestions as may aid them, and oblige
very respectfully
Your obt servt
Geo. W. Jones
Chs Compens
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SIXTY-FOURTH CONGRESS.
EDWIN Y. WEBB, N. C., CHAIRMAN.
CHARLES C. CARLIN, VA. HENRY J. STEELE, PA.
ROBERT Y. THOMAS, JR., KY. J. RANDALL WALKER, GA.
JOSEPH TAGGART, KANS. ANDREW J. VOLSTEAD, MINN.
WILLIAM L. IGOF. MO. JOHN M. NELSON, WIS.
WARREN GARD, OHIO. DICK T. MORGAN, OKLA.
WM. ELZA WILLIAMS, ILL. HENRY G. DANFORTH, N. Y.
RICHARD S. WHALEY, S. C. GEORGE S. GRAHAM, PA.
HARRY H. DALE, N. Y. WALTER M. CHANDLER, N. Y.
THADDEUS H. CARAWAY, ARK. LEONIDAS C. DYER, MO.
M. M. NEELY, W. VA. JOSEPH WALSH, MASS.
A. L. QUICKEL, CLERK.
COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES U. S.,
WASHINGTON, D. C. 
DEPUTY R. MAR 13 1917 COMMISSIONER
March 11, 1917.
Hon. G. M. Saltzgaber,
Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.
My dear Mr. Saltzgaber:
Kindly furnish me with the information asked for in the enclosed letter from G. C. Casto, of Morgantown, West Virginia, and greatly oblige,
Yours very sincerely,
[illegible]
n. .n
Mch. 6, 1917:
Samuel B. Davis
Fairfax Co Va 1777
Loudoun Co. " 1781
Hampshire Co-
Act 1832
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In reply to your request of - , received - for a statement of the military history of Samuel Barkin Davis, Senr a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau. W. 1728
DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE.
July 18, 1775 to Sept. 1, 1775
Aug. 23, 1777 to Nov. 23, 1777
July 13, 1781 to Sept. 26, 1781
RANK.
Private
OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. CAPTAIN. COLONEL.
James Renn
Thomas Pollard, Romney
John Linton, Merriwether
STATE. Va-
Battles engaged in, none.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Fairfax Co. Va. from 1769 or 1770 to 1778; Loudoun Co. to 1785, Prince William Co. to 1787
Date of application for pension, Feby. 2 1833, His claim was allowed.
Residence at date of application, Hampshire Co., Va. from 1787.
Age at date of application, about 75 years - born in Charles Co., Md.
Remarks: soldier married Dec. 7, 1814 Ann Bogle
He died Apl. 16, 1840 & she was allowed pension on her application executed June 26, 1852 while a resident of Ridgeville Hampshire Co., Va. & fifty-eight years of age.
No reference to children
Respectfully,
Commissioner.