Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 9419, Elisha Eastes, Va.
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Eastes, Elisha or Eastis
Molly
Number W. 9419
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12,754
Kentucky R
Elisha Eastis
Clarke Cty. in the state of Kentucky
who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Richd. Parker of the Virginia line, for the term of One year
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky
at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 25 of June 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 21 of July 18--
and sent to James Clark Esq
Winchester Ohio.
Arrears to 4th of March 1819 - 8 5/31 4/31 55.30
Semi-anl. all'ce ending 4th Sp 1819 48
$114.30
Revolutionary claim,
Act 18th March, 1818.

Dead
Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 6, April 1838 from 4 Sept 1838 to 3 March 1839, the day of his death - Agt notified 10 March 1840
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1890 
March 17 In.8. Rounds - history - Prior
Wch. Fulkner,
March 2/55
Same Aug 28/55

6000.
Kentucky
Molly Eastes,
widow of Elisha Eastes
Va
who served in the Revolutionary war, as a private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 96 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 1" July 1859
Certificate of Pension issued the 13" day of Nov 1819,
and sent to L M Drury
Canandarg,
N. Y.
Enomf 5" June 1849
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 232 Vol. 3
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THE COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY,
Clarke County, Sct.
On this 26th day fo June 1818, before me the subscriber, one of the Judges of the circuit court, in and for the state aforesaid, personally appeared Elisha Eastes aged Sixty six - years;- who being by me first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath, make the following statement and declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the late law of Congress entitled, "an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War;" that he is a citizen of the state of Kentucky, and resident in the county of Clarke; and that he was enlisted for one year at Halifax County in the state of Virginia on or about the first day of September 1777 or 1778 by one James Cunningham and served in the company commanded by captain Charles Pelham of the 1st Virginia Regiment on the Continental establishment, Commanded by Col Richard Parker
that he continued to serve in the said corps, or in the service of the United States, in the continental army, against the common enemy, until about the - day of - 1778 or 1779 when he was honorably discharged from service at West Point in the state of New York by Genl Muhlenburg; that he was in service twelve months and was in the battles of
Monmouth, and no other to the best of his recollection
and that he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support; and that he has lost his discharge, and has no evidence in his power, of his services and discharge, other than that which is here transmitted.
Sworn and declared before me the day and year aforesaid.
[illegible]
Circuit Judge
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Gary Halder being first sworn states that he is acquainted with the within named Elisha Eastes, that the said Eastes is poor and in reduced circumstances
I, James Clark Judge, &c. as aforesaid, do certify, that it appears to my satisfaction, that the said Elisha Estis did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy, for the term of twelve months on the continental establishment; and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me, to the Secretary for the Department of War, pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress- and it further appears to my satisfaction, that said applicant is in such indigent and reduced circumstances, as to require the aid of his country, pursuant to the above recited act. I also transmit the testimony of Gary Halder who was sworn before me I am acquainted with him and think he is to be relied upon when on oath
SEAL OF THE COURT.
Jas. Clark
Circuit Judge
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State of Kentucky
Clarke County Sct.
I Samuel M. Taylor Clerk of the Circuit Court for the County and State aforesaid do hereby certify, that James Clark esq. whose signature is affixed to the within instrument is and was at the time the same bears date one of the Circuit Judges for the State aforesaid and appointed by law to preside in said Circuit.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said court this 26th day of June 1818.
Sam M. Taylor
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Elisha Eastis's
Schedule
a true copy from the Records
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State of Kentucky Fayette County Sct.
Be it remembered that on the first day of May eighteen hundred and twenty that Elisha Eastes made affidavit in open court and produced a schedule of his property amounting to one hundred and one dollars, agreeably to the act of Congress of the first of May eighteen hundred twenty, concerning pensioners which is ordered to be entered of record in the words and figures following towit; District of Kentucky On this 20th day of June 1820, personally appeared in open court being a court of record in the Fayette Circuit for said district, Elisha Eastes aged sixty seven years, resident in Clarke County in said state, who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth on his oath, declare, that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows; that he served in Captain Charles Pillam's company of the first Virginia regiment commanded by Colo: Richard Parker of the Virginia Continental line, that the date of his original declaration was on the 26th day of June 1818 and that the number of his pension certificate was 12754 and that I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March 1818, and that I have not since that time by gift sale or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provision of an act of congress entitled, "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war," passed on the 18th day of March 1818 and that I have not nor has any person in trust for me any property or securities, contracts, or debts
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due to me nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed.
Two horse [illegible], two cows, three yearling calves and some little plantation utensils & some household furniture.
Elisha Eastis x his mark
And that he is a farmer by occupation, and that by old age and bodily infirmities, he labours with much difficulty, that he has four children living with him, towit, Nancy 21 years old, Jane 18 years old, Elisha 15 years old and Agatha 15 years old and that his children are chiefly females and consequently not much benefit to him, and his son is yet young.
Sworn to and declared before me as Judge of Fayette circuit Court in open court June 20th 1820. W. Warren.
I Thomas Bodley, clerk of the Fayette Circuit court, do hereby certify that the foregoing declaration and schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of said court: and I do further certify that it is the opinion of said court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is one hundred and one dollars.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said court on this 21st day of July eighteen hundred and twenty
Thos. Bodley clerk
of Fayette Circuit Court
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11376
Molly Eastes
widow of Elisha
Ky
Act 7 July 1838
M. before 94 - d 3d March 1839
Rolls
Capt Pelham John
14 feby. 1778 for 12-mo
from July to Nov 1779 - 4/16 mo.
Admitted $53.33
per ann
Nath Leake Esq
Washington

Molly Easte's
Declarations

[illegible] 12 1/2
June 18th 1844
Chr. Chinn Esqr.
Warrenburg
Ky
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State of Kentucky Owsley County Sct,
On this 14th day of June 1844 Personally appeared before me Hiram McGuire a Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid Molly Eastis a resident of Owsley County and State of Kentucky aged Eighty one 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 7, 1838 entitled An act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows And the joint resolution of the 16th of August 1842 And also An act to amend the act of July 1836 and 1838 allowing pensions to certain widows approved August 25, 1842
That she is the widow of Elisha Eastes late a pensioner on the roll of the Kentucky agency; She further declares that she was married to the said Elisha Eastis in the County of Jefferson in the State of Kentucky on the twenty fifth day of December Seventeen Hundred and Eighty one (1781), That her Husband the aforesaid Elisha Eastis died on the third day of March Eighteen hundred and thirty Nine (1839) that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January Seventeen hundred and ninety four Viz at the time above stated
She further declares she knows of no record of her marriage nor of the age of her Children
Molly Eastes x her mark
Sworn to and Subscribed the day and year first above written before me And I certify that the aforesaid Molly Eastes is well known to me and in consequence of total blindness as well as old age and bodily infirmity she is unable to attend Court
Hiram McGuire JP
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The deposition of Sally Eastis a Resident of Owsley County and State of Kentucky taken to be read in evidence in forwards the application of Molly Eastes for a pension
The deponent being first duly sworn according to law doth upon her oath State that she is thirty Eight years old, that she was well acquainted with Elisha Eastis Decd Late a pensioner on the roll of the Kentucky agency She knows the said Elisha Eastis died on the third day of March Eighteen hundred and thirty Nine And she further saith that she knows that the aforesaid Molly Eastes the applicant for a pension is the widow of the aforesaid Elisha Eastis and has remained a widow ever since his death untill the present period
And further saith not
Sally Eastes x her mark
State of Kentucky Owsley County Sct
Personally appeared before me Hiram McGuire a Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid Sally Eastes and swore to and subscribed to the foregoing depositions And I certify the said Sally is a woman of truth and Veracity
Given under my hand this 14th day of June 1840
Hiram McGuire JP
State of Kentucky Owsley County Sct
I William Williams Clerk of the Court of Owsley County Certify that Hiram McGuire is a Magistrate as above, and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine
In testimony Whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix my private seal there being no public seal for this office yet procured. This 15th day of June 1844 & 55 year of this commonwealth
William Williams clk
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State of Kentucky Owsley County Sct,
I William Williams Clerk of the Court of Owsley County Certify that Hiram McGuire whose Certificate is annexed to Molly Eastes declaration on the opposite page is a Magistrate and the Signature purporting to be his to said Certificate is genuine
In testimony Whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix my Private Seal there being no public Seal yet procured for this office this 15th day of June 1844 & 53rd year of the Commonwealth
William Williams Clerk
Owsley County Court
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State of Kentucky
County of Owsley SS On this 8th day of July 1850 in Open Court held in and for said county personally appeared Jane Estes a resident in said County who being first duly sworn on her solemn oath makes the following declaration in order to obtain the amount due to the heirs of Molly Estes deceased widow of Elisha Estes under the act of Congress passed 29th of July 1848 & 1st of July 1848
This declarant states that she is the lawful child of Molly Estes late of said county who was a revolutionary pensioner of the United States under the act of 7th July 1838 3rd of March 1843 & 17th of June 1844 at the rate of $53.33/100 per annum; and who died on the fifth day of June in the year eighteen hundred and forty nine (1849)-
This declarant further states that she is the lawful child of Elisha Estes deceased who was the husband of the aforesaid Molly Estes and a revolutionary pensioner of the United States in Clark County in said State under the act of 18th of March 1818 - at the rate of 96$ per annum, and who died on the 3d day of March in the year eighteen hundred and thirty Eight
This declarant further states that the aforesaid Elisha and Molly Estes died leaving three children surviving them now living whose names are Elisha Estes, Hatten Estes and Jane Estes. And further states that the said Molly Estes did not intermarry after the death of the said Elisha but died being his widow
Sworn to and subscribed
on the day & year first Jane Estes x her mark
above written before me
Hiram McGuire JP
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State of Kentucky
County of Owsley SS I William Williams Clerk of the County Court held in and for said county do hereby certify that in Open Court held on the 8th day of July 1850 it was duly proven by the exhibition of testimony satisfactory to said Court that Molly Estes who was the wife & widow of Elisha Estes and who drew a revolutionary pension from the United States under the acts of 7th of July 1838, 3d of March 1843 & 17th of June 1844 at the rate of $55.33/100 per annum died on the fifth day of June in the year eighteen hundred and forty nine (1849). that she did not again intermarry but died being the widow of the aforesaid Elisha Estes - That the said Elisha & Molly Estes died leaving three children surviving them now living whose names are Elisha Estes, Hatten Estes, and Jane Estes.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal of said court & county this 8th day of July 1850
William Williams clk
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State of Kentucky
County of Owsley SS Before the undersigned personally appeared William Estes a resident in said County who being first duly sworn according to law states on his solemn oath that he made the coffin of the before named Molly Estes and attended her burial, and that she died on the fifth day of June in the year eighteen hundred and forty nine in said County of Owsley 
Sworn to & subscribed on 
this 8 day of July 1850 William Estes x his mark
before me Hiram McGuire JP

I certify that the above named affiant is a person of respectability whose testimony is entitled to full confidence & belief July 8th 1850 Hiram McGuire JP
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Elisha Eastes
Died March 4 1839
In June 1818 at Clark Co Ky aged 66 years & age stated by 7 June 1820
Mard in Jefferson Co Ky Dec 25 1781 to Molly Collins of [illegible] Creek Jefferson Co
1784 Molly & Elisha moved to Fayette [illegible] in a fort, after several years returned to an adjoining Co
family record destroyed 40 yrs ago (1804)
In Sept. 1777 or 8 [illegible] for one year in Halifax Co Va under Capt. Charles [illegible]] Richard Parker 1st Va regt. was in battle) [illegible] (June 28, 1778)
June 1820 had 4 children living with him Viz, Nancy 21 yrs - Jane 18 yrs - Elisha 15 yrs & Agatha 15 yrs old ([illegible] of names and ages must be twins) Robt Cullen [illegible] born Virginia fall 1783
Widow Molly blind in June 1844 of Owsley Co Ky aged 81 yrs
daughter of Robert Collins (most probably of Frederick Co Va & moved to Jefferson Co Ky (1781)
widow left 3 children Viz Elisha Hallen & Jane
Sally Eastis of Owsley Co Ky in June 1840 aged 38 yrs
Jane Eastis " " " daughter - her mother died June 5 1849
H Estes " " " made the Coffin for Molly Estes
Wm Collin of Bourbon Co was brother to Molly [illegible] was 64 yrs old
Robt Collins " Clay Co Mo aged 71 yrs brother to Molly from Ky 1781-2
Edward Collins " Jonson Co Mo " 74 " " " " (Molly was 1783)
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of Feb, 1855
Elisha Estis
Pensioner under the act of 1818 from Clark County Ky.
Application for arrears of pension by Jane Estis Ady of Owsley County Kentucky
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Application by Jane Estis Daughter of Elisha Estis
deceased pensioner, for arrears of Pension, or increase - State of Kentucky
Owsley County sct.
Be it known, That before me County Judge in and for the county aforesaid duly authorized by law to administer oaths, personally appeard. Jane Estes and made oath in due form of law that she is the daughter of Elisha Estis who was pensioned under the act of Congress of 1818 from the County of Clark Kentucky and who is now dead, and who was the identical person to whom a certificate of pension was issued, which has been lost or misplaced
That he died in the County of Estill and in the state of Ky and on the 4th day of March 1839
That she has been duly appointed the administrator of her father Elisha Estis by the county court of Owsley County and by the request of the remaining heirs, to wit, Elisha Estis, and Hatten, or Aggy Estis.
Jane Estes x her mark Administrator
Sworn to and subscribed
this 9th day of Feb 1855
John M. Daniel J,O,C.C

State of Kentucky
Owsley County sct
I Daniel B Copps Clerk of the county court of Owsley County at a court holden at Boonville in and for Owsley County do hereby certify that satisfactory evidence has been established to sd court that Elisha Estis late of Clark Co. Kentucky was a pensioner of the United States at the rate of $96- dollars per annum, and was a resident of Clark County Ky at the time of his allowance, and died in the county of
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Estill, State of Kentucky, on the 4th day of March 1839 That Jane Estes his daughter has been duly appointed by this court the administrator of sd Elisha and given bond with approved security and in strict accordance with the law, and I further Certify that John M Daniel before whom the foregoing affidavit was made, and whose genuine signature appears thereto is the County Judge of sd. County; duly commissioned and sworn, and that all his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my seal of office, and subscribed my name this 12th day of Feb. 1855
Daniel B Copps
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Power of Attorney
From Jane Estis
to W. M. Fulkerson
leases of
Molly Estis, and
Elisha Estis
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Power of Attorney
Know all men by these presents, That I Jane Estes daughter of Molly Estes deceased, do hereby constitute and irrevocably appoint William M. Fulkerson of Proctor Kentucky my true and lawful Agent and Attorney to prosecute the claim of her mother; or her father Elisha Estes for any amount of increase of Pension that may be due under the provisions of the act of 1st July 1848 or any other Act of Resolution of Congress, or any amount of Pension due her father as arrearages or any increase of Pension, and I hereby authorize my said Attorney to examine all papers and documents in relation to said Claims on file in the Departments at Washington City, or elsewhere, to file additional evidence or arguments, and to receive the Certificate, or certificates, or Treasury drafts which may be issued for sd Claims, and to do all things that I might or could do, were I personally present, and all powers of Attorney heretofore given to any person whatever
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is hereby revoked and set aside
Hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said Attorney may lawfully do in the premises.
Witness my hand and seal this 30th day of January 1855
Jane Estes x her mark
In presence of
attest
John M Daniel
Mel Estis
State of Kentucky Owsley Co. Sct
On this 30th day of January 1855, before me county Judge in and for the County and State aforesaid personally appeared Jane Estis and acknowledged the foregoing power of Attorney to be her act and deed for the purposes therein mentioned
John, M. Daniel, J,O,C,C

State of Kentucky
Owsley Co Sct
On this 30th day of January 1855 before me county Judge in and for the county and state aforesaid personally appeared Jane Estis a resident of said County and made oath according to law that she is the identical Jane Estis who executed the foregoing power of Attorney
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and that she is directly interested in sd Claims, and makes this affidavit to be filed with such additional arguments as my sd Attorney may use in prosecuting said claims,
sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above written
John. M. Daniel, J,O,C,C

State of Kentucky
Owsley County sct
I Daniel B. Capps Clerk of the county court of Owsley County, do hereby certify that John M Daniel before whom the foregoing power of Attorney was acknowledged and affidavit was made and whose genuine signature appears thereto is County Judge of said county, duly commissioned and sworn and that all his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the seal of office and subscribed my name This 12th Feb 1855
Daniel B. Capps
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The deposition of William Jones a resident of Bourbon County Kentucky taken to be made as evidence in favour of Mrs. Molly Eastis's claim for a pension
Deponent being first duly sworn according to law deposeth and sayeth that he is Sixty Six years old on the Ninth of May last that his Father and family left the state of Virginia in the fall of the year Seventeen hundred and Eighty four and the same fall landed in the State of Kentucky and this deponent with his Father's family settled at Wattsville in [illegible] Station in the County of Fayette Ky. on their arrivals at the Stations the deponent became acquainted with the inmates of the Station and Elisha Eastis & his wife Molly made part of the inmates the Spring following say 1785. Several families left Bryants Station, and made to Roger's Station about three miles off. The Deponents Fathers family Mr. Collins's family the Father of Molly Eastis & Elisha Eastes & his wife Molly was part of those that moved to Rogers Station the said Elisha and Molly was at that time recognized as having been lawfully married as man and wife and The deponent [illegible] at that time that they had previously been married in the County of Jefferson in the State of Kentucky The Deponent lives now and have ever since he came to Ky not less Than ten miles of Rogers Station and his acquaintance has been continued with Elisha Eastes & his wife Molly up to a short time previous to Elisha's death The exact time the Deponent saw Elisha he not home in Lexington Ky where he had come for the purpose of drawing his pension and this [illegible] took place about a year or two before he heard of the death of the said Eastis the said Elisha Eastis did not live in this neighbourhood all the time and moved on the Ky river but was in the habit of visiting the neighbourhood untill a short time previously to his death. The deponent was young when he left Virginia in company with his Father's family being only a little upwards
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of five years old but yet he can recollect perfectly well leaving Virginia and of landing at Maysville Ky and also recollects how the Station looked when he went into it, and also recollects perfectly the persons at that time in the fort or Station and he knows Henry Hardisty who is now his neighbor and a man of undoubted veracity was was one of those persons who was in the Station at the time and was well acquainted with Elisha and Molly Eastis, I understood he gave his deposition in this case
The deponent would further state that he has know doubt of the lawfull marriage of the aforesaid Elisha and Molly Eastis never having heard it called in question by any person whatever and that the marriage must have taken place previously to the fall of the year Seventeen hundred and Eighty four 
The deponent was well acquainted with Molly Eastis Brother Robert Edward & William who he understood have given their depositions in the case and he can say without fear of contradiction that they were all men of undoubted veracity
William Stoner

State of Kentucky Bourbon County Sct
Personally appeared before me William Moreland a Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid William Stoner and subscribed and swore to the foregoing deposition and I certify that I was well acquainted with said Jones and know him to be a man of undoubted veracity
Given from under my hand this 30 day of July 1845
William Moreland JP
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Proctor, Owsley Co, Ky 14th Feb 1855
Sir
I herewith enclose to you the proof in the case of Molly Estis late of Owsley Co. Ky. She now claims the benefit of the act of the 1st July 1848. I shall venture no argument, or opinion upon this act, but simply refer you to it, and the decisions rendered under it (It has been construed as an original act, aside from the Acts of 1836, 1838. 2 Feb 1848 and al the acts (except the Resolution of 1st July 1848) make their basis upon the act of the 7th June 1832 so a pensioner under the act of 1818, 1820, 1826, and 1828 died leaving a widow, although pensioned under the above acts are entitled under the Act of 1st July 1848 to whatever their husbands were entitled to, commencing at his death and up until the 1st of July 1848
I have the honor to
be your very obedient
Servant
W, M, Fulkerson
To L. P. Waldo Esqr.
Washington city
DC.
PS. Treasury Draft will be the most convenient
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Proctor Owsley County 14th Feb 1855
Sir.
I herewith enclose to you the evidence of the death of Elisha Estis, and the appointment of his daughter Jane Administratrix. He is I suppose entitled from his last draw up until his death
The reason I had Jane appointed was that it would be attended with less trouble in getting whatever might be coming
I would rather have a Treasury Draft.
To I have the honor to
L. P. Waldo Esqr. be your very obedient
Washington city Servant
D.C. W. M. Fulkerson
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
March 2d, 1840.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," The widow of Elisha Eastis, decd, a Pensioner on the Roll of the Kentucky Agency, at the rate of eight Dollars per month under the law of the 18th March 1818, has been paid at this Department, from the 4th of Sept. 1838. to the 3d March 1839, the day of his death.
Respectfully, yours,
Albion K. Parris,
Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.
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Brief in the case of Molly Estes, decd. widow of Elisha Estes, late of Owsley County and State of Kentucky
act 2 February 1848
Claim, original. Under act of 2 Feb 1848,
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Originally pensioned under Act of 17 June 1844
Name and residence of Agent S. Cole
L M Drury Examining Clerk
[illegible]
NY
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Harrodsburg 24th September 1844
Dear Sir
I herewith enclose you the Declaration of Mrs. Molly Eastes widow of Elisha Eastes Deceased with the proof to sustain her claim for a pension 
Which I shall be pleased to hear from when it will suit your convenience
Your Obt Humble Servt
Chr Chinn
Col J L Edwards
Commr of Pensions
Washington City
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Commonwealth of Kentucky
I, Curran Pope clerk of the County Court of Jefferson County in the Commonwealth aforesaid do certify that I have Examined the records & marriage bonds on file in my Office up to the year One thousand seven hundred and Eighty six and find no evidence of a Marriage between Elisha Estes and Molly Collins.
In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said County this 3d day of February one thousand eight hundred and forty five- Curran Pope Clk
By W. J. Johnson D.C
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Harrodsburg 11th February 1845
Dear Sir
I Enclosed you the certificate of the Clerk of Jefferson County Ky to be filed with the papers of Mrs. Molly Eastes widow of Elisha Eastes for her pension, In addition to the Clerks examination I examined both the records & Marriage bonds up to 1790 and could find evidence in the office of the Marriage of the parties above name, in fact there are no marriage bonds nor returns in the Office earlier than about the Middle of February 1784
I hope with this certificate that this claim will be passed
Yours Respectfully
Chr Chinn
Col J L Edwards
Commr of pensions
Washington City
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State of Kentucky and County of Bourbon ss.
I Thomas C Smith Clerk of the County Court of said Court do Certify that William Moreland whose certificate and signature precedes this, is an acting Justice of the peace in said County duly commissioned and qualified, that his signature is genuine and his acts entitled to full faith and Credit.
In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of Office this 30th day of July 1845 Thos Smith Clk.
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Sept 30, 1845.
Rev cl
Molly Eastes,

Mr James L. Edwards
Comr. Pensions
Washington
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Washington Sep 29 1845
Sir
I respectfully request to be informed as to what is the real difficulty in the case of Mrs. Molly Eastes Widow of Elisha of Kentucky - her former Agt. Mr. Chinn of Harrodsburg informs me that the certificate of the Clerk of the County is filed showing that her marriage is not found on record thus opening the way for parol testimony and that he has presented the affidavits of 4 respectable witnesses, proving her marriage to have taken place prior to 1st January 1794 The only evidence easily to find farther in the case would be probably one from person swearing to the same fact. I think on a reexamination of the case with these facts in time the claim will be allowed as we have got the best proof we can in the absence of record
Yours &c. &c
Nathan Leake
To James L. Edwards
Comr of Pensions
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Harrodsburg Ky 5th August 1845
Dear Sir
I herewith enclose you the Deposition of William Jones in support of the pension claim of Mrs. Molly Eastis widow of Elisha Eastis Decd, which I hope will be sufficient when added to the evidence heretofore filed in this case, to pass the same
I shall be pleased to hear from you when convenient
Your Obt Humble Servt
Chr Chinn

Col J L Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City
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Commonwealth of Kentucky
I the Clerk of the County Court of Jefferson County in the Commonwealth aforesaid certify that I have examined the records in my office & can not find any evidence of a marriage between Elisha Eastis & Molly Collins prior to the year 1783. In Testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand and the seal of said County this 13th day of August 1844
Curran Pope
Clerk of the County Court of Jefferson County
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Proctor Owsley Co. Ky 15th August 1855
Sir
Elisha Estis was pensioned under the act of the 18th March 1818 from Clarke County Ky.
I sent heretofore a voucher in his case proving his death in order to get the arrears of pension due his heirs. See if there is anything coming and if there is, you can refer to Molly Estis his wife, I think of Owsley Co. Ky and certify to me the time she alleges he died - but if there is nothing due, a matter of course you need not put yourself to any further trouble.
I have the honor to be
To Your very obedient
J Minot Esqr. servant
Washington City W, M, Fulkerson
D.C.
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Molly Estes, decd
Act 2 Feb 1848
$53:33 per annum
from 4 March 1848 to
30 June 1848, then
at $96 per annum,
Ending 5 June 1849,
payable to
Elisha Estes,
Hatten Estes &
Jane Estes, only
surv'g children
L. M Drury
[illegible] Daigun
NY
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[illegible] N.Y.
Oct. 21.
Sir:
Enclosed is the claim of Molly Estes - decd under act 29th July 1848 & for the same rate of pension her husband drew
Very respectfully
Your Obt. servt
L. M. Drury
J. E. Heath Esq
Washington
D.C.
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Harrodsburg November 27th 1844
Dear Sir
Yours of the 20th Just came to hand by this days mail in which you state that the Declaration, &c in the case of Molly Eastes widow of Elisha Eastis for a pension had been filed for further evidence, of her marriage.
When I called to see Mrs. Eastis last June I found the old Lady in the Mountains in a little old Cabbin of her Sons who seemed to live mostly by hunting and fishing, but very kind to his Mother so far as his abilities justified which was verry limited, the old Lady was in bed by disease of some two years standing and entirely blind, She is of a respectable family but has been reduced to poverty by frequently moving, She had no record of her marriage nor of the age of her Children, She said she recollected perfectly well that she was married on a Christmas day but was not certain, what year, She then commenced counting up the age of her Children as near as her memory would serve her and said she believed it was about Sixty three years which brought it back to 178- and I then wrote out her Declaration, She made her calculations entirely from memory, informing me their family record had been
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destroyed for near forty years I asked her particularly if she thought any of her oldest Children had their ages recorded she said she thought not as they were not generally educated
She named some three or four persons who was at her wedding but I know them to be dead
I have been thus particular in my explanation in consequence of seeing a discrepancy in her declaration and the depositions of her Brothers,
I herewith enclose you the deposition of Edward Collins the Brother of Mrs. Eastis which deposition was placed in my hands on my return from the State of Virginia a few days since, I do hope with my explanation and their deposition the claim will pass and that at an early day as I promised the old Lady when I saw her that I would try and get her money in time for her to procure some winter clothing which she stands in much kneed of 
I do not recollect ever having asked the favour to have a claim taken up out of order and passed, but if you could pass this and return it in a few days I shall look upon it as and act of Charity to the old Lady
I am Respectfully
Your Obt Humble Servt
Chr Chinn
Col J L Edwards
Commr of Pensions
Washington City
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11376
Molly Eastis
Ky
Let to Charles Chinn
Nov. 20th 1844
" to Same Jany. 14 '45
" to same Sept 13. '45.
Act 7 July 1838
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6000
Kentucky
Molly Eastes,
widow of Elisha
who served in the Revolutionary war, as a private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate 
of 53 Dollars 33
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Ending 30" June 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 13" day of Nov 1857
and sent to L M Drury
Canandaign
N.Y.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act
February 2, 1848, Page 232 Vol. 3
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7382.
Kentucky.
Molly Eastes,
widow of Elisha Eastes,
who was a private,
in the Virginia line
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 53 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 28 day of Oct: 1845
and sent to N. Leake,
Present.
Act of March 3, 1843.
& 17 June 44.
Recorded in Book A
Vol. 2 Page 180
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12126
Sylvia Farnum
Con.
Let to W. H. Rockwell
Augt 20, '45
Act 7 July 38
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February 4, 1931.
Bureau of Pensions. 
Rev.&1812 Wars Section. 541
xxxxxxxxx
Rev. War claim for pension of Elisha
Eastes, File No. W.9419, Actual 1 of each page.
$5.70....38 pages
xxx
Kindly leave margin of 1 1/2 in. at top of each page and return papers in each case in folder with corresponding name and number. 
The word "omit" written in pencil on those pages which are not to be copied.
Chief, Rev. &1812 Wars Section.
See Charles Allen, S.36399.
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February 12, 1931.
Bureau of Pensions.
Rev.&1812 Wars Section. 541
xxxxxxxxx
Rev. War claim for pension of Elisha Eastes, 
File No. W.9419. 1 page which was omitted from order of February 4.
xxx
Kindly leave margin of 1 1/2 in. at top of each page and return papers in each case in folder with corresponding name and number.
The word "omit" written in pencil on those pages which are not to be copied.
Chief, Rev. &1812 Wars Section.
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Revy WIDOW, &c.
File No. 9419
Molly Eastes
Wid. of
Elisha Eastes
Pvt. Rev. War
Act: Feby, 2"/48
Index:-Vol. A, Page 206
Arrangement of 1870.

1931 FEb. 20, Photos mailed to Landon C. Bell.
Lee Charles Allen S.36399 A.D.Y.
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Edward Collins
Deposition in Molly
Eastes Claim

Marcusburg Mo 25
April 28th
Mr. Charles Chinn
Harrodsburg
Mercer County Ky.
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The deposition of Edward Collins a resident of Johnson County & State of Missouri, taken to be read as evidence in that application of Molly Eastes for a pention.
Deponent being first duly sworn according to law, deposeth and saith that he is Seventy four years old, that he is the brother of the said Molly and was one of the inmates with his said Sister of [illegible] family at the time of her intermarriage with Elisha Eastes
The said Elisha and his sister Molly were married in the County of Jefferson in the State of Kentucky in the year of Seventeen Hundred and Eighty three, The Deponent was at the wedding & saw them married. And further saith not.
Edward Collins
State of Missouri Johnson County Sct
Personally appeared before me Henry L Pease a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, Edward Collins, and subscribed and swore to the above deposition. And I certify the said Edward Collins is personally known to me, and a man of strict veracity.
Given under my hand this twenty first day of September AD one Thousand Eight Hundred and forty four
Henry L Pease. Justice of the Peace
State of Missouri Johnson County Sct.
I Jeremiah T. Davis Clerk of the County Court of Johnson County do certify that Henry L. Pease is a magistrate as above and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of office and subscribed my name the 21st day of September A.D. 1844
Jeremiah T. Davis clerk of J.C.C. By Tho, R, Wiatt Dep. Clerk
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Warrensburg, Ken Sept 24th 1844
Dear Sir I received your letter of 24 August and was glad to hear that you had undertaken to obtain a pension for my sister. I recollect the date time and place of her Intermarriage with Elisha Eastis well she was married in December 1783 on Dargrass, in Jefferson County Ky By Parson John Tanner in the presents of a large assembly of people. My Father's family moved from the state of Virginia to Ky in the fall of Eighty three and she was married in Decr. following I have sent my Deposition in as near The same words as I could well the Magistrate Certificate and the County Clerk's also
I would be glad that if you should see my sister or any of her Children to tell or them that I am still in land of the living though on a bed of sickness from which I never expect to recover and that I am nearly blind as well as herself and can and do simpathize sincerely with her on our condition tell her I am certain she was married in the year of seventeen hundred and eighty three instead of Eighty one or two as I am certain we moved in Eighty three from Virginia to Ky and she was married in Decr. of the same year all her connections are well with the exception of myself, I am with great respect your most humble friend & Servt.
Edward Collins
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The deposition of William Collins a resident of Bourbon County and State of Kentucky taken to be read as evidence in favour of the application of Molly Eastes for a pension
Deponent being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath saith that he is Sixty four years old that he is the  Brother of the aforesaid Molly Eastes, and have from his earliest
recollection known her as the wife of Elisha Eastes, he has no doubt that the said Molly was lawfully married to the said Elisha in the County of Jefferson in the State of Kentucky in the year
of Seventeen hundred and Eighty for he has frequently heard the parties and also the Deponents father and Mother speak of the marriage having taken place at that time and
place, the Deponent can say his recollection serves him well on this subject since he was five years old
And further saith not W Collins
State of Kentucky Bourbon County Set
Personally appeared before me Charles Tattereth a Justice of the peace 
William Collins and sworn to and subscribed
to the above deposition and I certify the said William Collins is a man of undoubted veracity
Given from under my hand this 27 day of June 1844
Charles 
Note in and for the County aforesaid interlined before agreed that
State of Kentucky Bourbon County Sect
I Thomas C. Smith
Clerk of the Court of Bourbon County Certify that Charles Talbot
is a Magistrate
as above and that the foregoing signature purporting
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to be his is genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of Office and subscribed my name this 28th day of August 1844
Thos. P. Smith
Clerk of the Court of Bourbon County

Col C Chinn
Harrodsburg
Ky
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[illegible]
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[illegible]
J Hardisty
[illegible]
28 August
William Moreland
[illegible]
William Moreland
State of Kentucky Bourbon County Sct
I Thomas P Smith Clerk of the Court of the County of Bourbon Certify that William Moreland is a Magistrate as above and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my Seal of Office and subscribed my name this 28th day of August 1844
Thos. P. Smith
Clerk of the Court of Bourbon County
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Molly Estis pensioner
under Acts
2 Feb. 1848 from
Owsley Co, Ky.
Application by Jane
Eastis Adx. for 
arrears of Pension
under act 1st July 
1848, or increase
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Application By Jane Estis daughter of Elisha & Molly Estis deceased Pensioners For arrears & Increase
State of Kentucky County of Owsley SS.
Be it known, That before me County Judge in and for the county aforesaid duly authorized by law to administer oaths, personally appeared Jane Estis and made oath in due form of law that she is the daughter of Elisha Estis & Molly, Elisha was a pensioner under the Act of Congress of 1818 and who is now dead, and who was the identical person to whom a certificate of pension was issued, which has been lost or misplaced. That Elisha the deceased pensioner resided in the County of Clark and State of Kentucky when he made application and that he died on the County of Estill and state of Kentucky on the 4th March 1839.
That her mother Molly Estis was pensioned or drew her last draw under the act of 2nd Feb 1848 at the rate of $53.33 per annum and from the 1st July 1848 to the 5th June 1849 she drew $96 pr annum and that her mother died the 5th of June 1849 in the county of Owsley State of Ky. and that she has been appointed by the Owsley County Court the Administratrix of her father Elisha Estis and her mother Molly Estis
Jae Estes x her mark Administratrix
Sworn to and subscribed this 9th day of Feb 1855.
State of Kentucky John M. Daniel J.O.C.C.
Owsley County, Sct
I Daniel B Capps clerk of the county court of Owsley County at a court holden at Boonville in and for Owsley County do hereby certify that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited to said
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Molly Estes was a pensioner of the United States
at the rate of $53.33. under the act 2 Feb 1848
and from the 1st July 1848 to 5th June 1849 at the rate $96 pr annum and that she died on the
5th day of June 1849 and in the County of
Owsley, Kentucky
That Jane Estes her daughter has been duly
appointed by this Court the administratrix
of Molly Estes, and given bond with approved
security, and in strict accordance with the
law and further certify that John M. Daniel, before whom he [illegible] 
---
of affiant was made, and whose genuine
signature appeared thereto is the County
Judge of said County
duly commisioned and sworn, and that his appearance acts as such are entitled to full faith and ret. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto
affixed my seal of office, and
subscribe my name this
12th day of Feb 1855
Daniel
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9697.
Kentucky
Molly Eastes [Estes]
widow of Elisha Eastes
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1818
and who died on the 3d March, 1839
of Ourley boy in the State of Ky.
who was a private in the
commanded by Captain [left blank] of the 
Regt commanded by Col. Parker
in the Virginia line for 16 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Louisville
at the rate of 53 Dollars 33
Cents per annum, to commence on the
 3 March, 1839
Certificate of Pension issued the 28th day of
October, 1845 and sent to N. [illegible],
[illegible]
Total amount $106.52
Recorded by [illegible]    Clerk.
Book 9   Vol. 1    Page 367
(Act July 7, 1838.
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The deposition of Robert Collins a resident of Clay County and State of
Missouri taken to be read as evidence in favour of the application
of Molly Eastes of the State of Kentucky for a pension
Deponent being first duly sworn according to law deposeth and saith that
he is seventy one years old that he is the Brother of said Molly
Eastes and lived in his Fathers family with his sister at the time of her
intermarriage with Elisha Eastes, The said Elisha Eastes & Molly was
married in the County of Jefferson in the State of Kentucky in the year
Seventeen hundred and Eighty one or two, The deponent was present and saw them married, And further Saith not
Robert Collins
State of Missouri Clay County Set
Personally appeared before me Ephraim D. Murray a Justice of
the peace in and for the County of Clay and State aforesaid Robert
Collins and subscribed and sworn to the above deposition And I
Certify the said Robert Collins is aware of undoubted veracity
Given from under my hand this 10th day of September 1844
Ephraim D. Murray P
State of Missouri Clay County Set
---
I Abraham Shafer Clerk of the Court of Clay County
Certify that Ephraim D. Murray is a Magistrate as above
and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed
my seal of Office and subscribed my name
this 10th day of September 1844
Abraham Shafer
Clerk of the Court of Clay County