Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 5,594, John Hughes, Md.
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(3-1776)

SERVICE
Md.

Hughes, John

NUMBER
S.5594

carded
[double underline]

CONTENTS
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1890
April 14 J.S. Gettings-not identifying
any one on record. Sent him a
brief of this soldier-who is
alluded to as Captain  [illegible]

[Written vertically]
Let. Mrs. Edith Fitzsimmons, Feby 10/59
Date of death [illegible]

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16.363
Virginia
[double underline]

John Hughes
of Rockbridge in the State of Va
who was a pvt in the --- commanded
by Captain ----- of the Regt commanded
by Col: Smallwood in the Md:
line for 2 years
[double underline]

Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia
at the rate of 80. Dollars --- Cents per annum
to commence on the 4th day of March 1831.
[double underline]

Certificate of Pension issued the 2d day of Augt. 32
and Sent to Samuel
McD Reid. Lexington C.H. Va
[double underline]

Arrears of the 4th of March 18[illegible]3 160
Semi-anl. allowance ending 4 Sept 40
$200
[double underline]

{Revolutionary Claim, }
{Act of June 7, 1832. }

Recorded by N. Rice Clerk,
Book E Vol. 6 Page 12
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John Hughes
22019

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John Hughes
Va

Admitd as a private
2 years $80.00

G.G. Brewer
with a new [illegible]

Saml Mc D Reid
Lexington CH
Va.
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State of Virginia
Rockbridge County
On this 3rd day of September in the year 1832. Personally appeared in open Court, before the Justices of said Court, being a Court of Record, and now sitting: John Hughs a resident in said County of Rockbridge, State of Virginia, 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 7th 1832. that he will be 82 years of age the 4th day of  October 1832. That he enlisted as a soldier in the Town of Bladensburg in February 1785 - was in service in the Company of Barton Lucas, under whom he enlisted, in the City of Anapolis when National Independance was declared, and engaged in the celebration of that event. He further states, that after that event, he marched under Capt. Lucas to the neighbourhood of Long Island in New York, at which place he enlisted as a United States soldier, under a certain Capt. Ewing for three years. That he continued with Capt Ewing until the Battle of the White Plains, where he was wounded, having his thigh fractured. That he obtained a permit from his officer to return home, near Georgetown, until he was ready for further duty. That he did so return, but in consequence of his enfeebled health + strength, was never able to join his Company again. That he went to Annapolis in hopes of meeting with some one of the officers, who had known him in service, that he might procure a regular discharge, but meeting with none of them he made known his situation to the Governor Johnston and Council & obtained from them a writing or paper which he considered as substantially a discharge. That this paper has since been lost, having been kept until there seemed to be no prospect of its being worth any thing to him. This applicant also states, that he was in the Battle of Long Island under the command of Capt. Lucas & before he had enlisted under Capt. Ewing -- Lord Sterling commanding in that Battle, the United States forces -- 
This applicant has within the last three years been much
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& severely afflicted with sickness, & the many distresses incident to old age & poverty, & can not recall, as he could, the particulars connected with his revolutionary service. He has never received a pension at any time, though he has often spoken of applying for one. And he hereby relinquishes every claim whatsoever to a Pension, or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of the Agency of any state -- sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written -- 

       his
John x Hughs
       mark


We William Moore & James McDowell Senr residing in the County of Rockbridge, and in the immediate Neighbourhood of John Hughs, who hereby makes application for a Pension, do certify that we have been well acquainted with him for many years, that we believe him to be of the age he has stated and that he has always understood & believed, in his neighbourhood, to have been a Revolutionary soldier. a belief in which we entirely concur. We further certify, that since our acquaintance with said Hughs we have had no reason to question his veracity, & that his deportment has been fair and creditable - he is poor, & now quite unable for any useful labor - Sworn to & subscribed the day & year above written - 

Wm Moore
James McDowell
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Signed the preceeding certificate are residents of this county and ev. credible persons and that their statement is entitled to credit. 

In testimony whereof I Samuel McD Reid Clerk of the said County Court have hereto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said County this 4th day of September 1832 and in the 57th year of the Commonwealth

Jam S McD Reid
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August 27, 1935
xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

John Hughes-S.5594
BA-J/AWF [illegible]

The Quartermaster General
Memorial Branch
War Department
Washington, D. C.

Dear Sir:

Reference is made to your request for informa-
tion in regard to John Hughes, private in the War of
the Revolution from [word struck out] Maryland, died February 9, 1851
and buried Uriah Baptist Cemetery, Buena Vista, Vir-
gina.

The data pertaining to John Hughes furnished
herein were obtained from the papers on file in pen-
sion claim, S. 5594, based upon his service in the
Revolutionary War.

John Hughes was born October 4, 1750, place not
shown, nor are the names of his parents given.

While a resident of Frederick County, Maryland,
he enlisted in Bladensburg, Maryland, February 15,
served in Captain Barton Lucas' company, Colonel Small-
wood's Maryland regiment, was in Annapolis when "National
Independence was declared," marched from there to Long
Island, was in the battle there in August, the day after
the battle he was transferred to Captain Ewing's company
in same regiment, was in the battle of White Plans,
where wounded by a cannon ball which fractured his left
thigh; he had no more active service after this accident
and was discharged June 10, 1778.

He was allowed pension on his application executed
September 3, 1832, at which time he was a resident of
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Rockbridge County, Virginia.

There are no data in this claim concerning the
family of John Hughes.

The application for headstone for John Hughes, a
letter addressed to your office and signed by B. E.
Patterson of Buena Vista, Virginia, and a questionaire
sent out by your office, are all returned herewith.

Very truly yours,

A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant to the Administrator
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Land Office, Annapolis, July 23rd 1833,

I certify that it appears by the Muster Rolls, remai-
ning in this office, that John Hughes [words lined through] enlisted
as a private in the 1st Maryland Regiment, on the 10th
day of December 1776; and in the margin of remarks, [word lined through]
opposite his name, is the following entry; "Exchanged for R.
Bailey;"

George G. Brewer
Regt. L Off. U. S. Md

Bat long [illegible] Augt 27 '76
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Rev.&1812 Wars Section  [illegible]

September 14, 1928.

Mrs. C. D. Shipley,
412 Douglas Avenue,
Waukegan, Illinois.

Madam:

I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War
pension claim, S. 5594, it appears that John Hughes was
born October 4, 1750, place not stated.

While a resident of Frederick County, Maryland, he
enlisted February 16, 177 [6 struck through] 5 and served as a private in Cap-
tain Barton Lucas' Company, Colonel Smallwood's Maryland
Regiment, he was at the battle of Long Island; the day
after said battle he was transferred to Captain Ewing's
Company, same regiment, and was wounded at the battle of
White Plains, by a cannon ball, which fractured his left
leg.  He did no more active service after this accident, and
was discharged June 10, 1778.

It does not appear that said soldier received land
from the United States.

He was allowed pension on his application executed
September 3, 1832, while a resident of Rockbridge County,
Virginia.  There are no data on file as to family.
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The Revolutionary War records of this bureau fail to
afford any information in regard to Thomas Green as
described by you.

Respectfully,

WINFIELD SCOTT,
Commissioner.
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October 27, 1925.

B. E. Patterson
Buena Vista
Va.

Sir:

I have to advise you from the papers in the
Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 5594, it ap-
pears that John [following lined through: Hughs] Hughes was born October 4, 1750,
place not stated.

While a resident of Frederick County, Mary-
land, he enlisted February 17, 1776 and served as
a private in Captain Barton Lucas' Company, Colonel
Smallwood's Maryland Regiment, he was as the battle
of Long Island; the day after said battle he was
transferred to Captain Ewing's Company, same regi-
ment, and was wounded at the Battle of White Plains,
by a cannon ball, which fractured his left leg.  He
did no more active service after this accident, and
was discharged June 10, 1778.  [note add *]
[written vertically in right margin] *could not be 1775 as there were no organizations
as early as Feb. 1775.  added by Miss Wilson

He was allowed pension on his application exe-
cuted September 3, 1832, while a resident of Rockbridge
County, Virginia.  There is no data as to family.

Respectfully,

WINFIELD SCOTT
Commissioner
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[Letter written on the letterhead of State Council of Virginia]

[Left side of letterhead]
State Councilor,
B. E. PATTERSON,
BUENA VISTA, VA
_________________
State Vice-Councilor,
GEORGE P. HAND,
TELEPHONE, BERKLEY 215-J.
91 CHESAPEAKE AVENUE
SOUTH NORFOLK, VA.
_________________

INSTITUTED
OCTOBER 21,
1885.

[Middle of letterhead]
STATE COUNCIL OF VIRGINIA
INCORPORATED

[Eagle with wings outstretched, 2 American flags, (following items are surrounded by a shield) compass, ruler and arm with a hammer]
[Printed on banners]
[Left banner] JUNIOR ORDER UNITED
[Right banner] AMERICAN MECHANICS

Jr. Past State Councilor,  Office of STATE COUNCILOR,
GEORGE W. BAXTER, 
1127 W. HIGH STREET,
PETERSBURG, VA.
__________________

[Right Side of Letterhead]
State Council Secretary,
THOMAS B. IVEY,
TELEPHONES {HEADQUARTERS, 1276-J.
{RESIDENCE, [illegible]-J.
P. O. DRAWER [illegible], PETERSBURG, VA.
____________________
State Council Treasurer,
A. L. BRADLEY,
TELEPHONE-RANDOLPH, 1985.
815 W. 31ST STREET, RICHMOND, VA.
____________________

INCORPORATED
FEBRUARY 17
1900.

TIME AND PLACE NEXT SESSION
LEXINGTON,
OCTOBER 20, 1925.
_____________________

Buena Vista, Va., Sept 21 1925.

Bureau of Pensions
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sirs;-

Will you kindly give me the record of
John Hughes pensioner a solider of the Revolution
died 1850. Or 51. from Rockbridge, Co. Virginia.

Yours truly,

B E. Patterson
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WAUKEGAN CHAPTER
[Seal of the DAUGHTERS OF THE
AMERICAN REVOLUTION]

WAUKEGAN, ILLINOIS  Aug. 27, 28.
412 Douglas Ave.

Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.

My dear sir--Have you a record
of land granted John Hughes or
(Huges) Revolutionary soldier who
enlisted in Blandensburg (or
Bladensburg) Company of Barton
Lucas under Capt. Ewing as
recorded in the records of
Augusta Co. Virginia which
was a part of Culpepper and
Orange Counties in early times.
Died Sep. 1832 in the 82nd year of
his age.  His wife was Margaret
Kennedy.  He is said to have "received
land by patent."  Any information will
be gratefully received.

Yours Very Respectfully

Mrs. C. D. Shipley
Regent Waukegan Chapter
D. A. R.
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Rev War

5594
INVALID.

File No. 5594
John Hughes
Pri. Rev War

Act: June 7th "32

Index:-Vol. M, Page 184

[Arrangement of 1870]

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1925 - Oct. 27 Hist to B.E.Patterson [illegible]
1928 - Sept. 14 "  " Mrs. C. D.
Shipley [illegible]
1935 Aug 24 - hist. to Memorial Branch 
[illegible]

not in service after 1776
Lived in Frederick Co Md
Enlisted at Bladensburg Md
wounded & retd home near [illegible]
Lived at Brockbridge Va after war
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John Hughes
Amended declaration
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Rockridge County}
State of Virginia}        To wit.

On this 18th day of June 1833
personally appeared before me John L. Carruthers
a Justice of the Peace for the County aforesaid John Hughes who
being first duly sworn according to law doth on his 
oath make the following amendments to his
Declration, in order to obtain a pension under the
Act of Congress mentioned in his Declaration.
That he enlisted in the army of the United States
the 16th of February 1775 with Capt. Barton Lucas
and served in the First Regiment of the Maryland
Line, under the following named officers.
When this applicant entered the service he resided
in Frederick County, State of Maryland.  He en=
listed in Bladensberg Prince George County Md.
and marched to Indianapolis - there remained 
in garrison about nine months - thence marched
into the state of New York, and was at the Battle 
of Long Island.  He fought this battle under the
command of Gen. Washington & Lord Sterling.
His Regiment was commanded by Col. Small=
wood - who was afterwards Gen. Smallwood.
William Stewart from Baltimore, was his first
Lieutenant - William Oxfoot (he thinks this
is the name, but he is not certain) from the
Eastern shore of Maryland, was his Second Lieuten=
ant.  Charles Ridgely from Frederick was his Ensign
Peter Brown was first Searjeant.  James [illegible]
was Second Searjant & & Sac Tawnhill was 3rd Sear=
jeant {this is the name as this applicant believes.)
Levin Gocksin was the 4th Searjant.  These were non
commissioned officers.  He states that at the Battle 
of Long Island His Capt. Barton Lucas became
deranged in consequence of loosing his company
which consisted of 105 men, all of whom except 
seven were killed or taken prisoners, among which
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seven, this applicant was one.  Capt. Barton Lucas 
was sent home, and he (this applicant went
under Capt. Ewing.  The day after the Battle at
Long Island this applicant again enlisted in 
the army of the United States on the 28th of Aug=
ust 1776 for three years, with Capt. Ewing, and
served in the first Regiment of the Maryland
Line under the following named officers.  His offi=
cers during this Term of Enlistment were the same
as in his first enlistment except as to his Capt
Barton Lucas. His Regiment was stationed
at various places in New York and was at
the Battle of the White Plains in New York, which
was fought on the 28th Oct. 1777.  He states that the armies
cannonaded 4 or 5 days, before they came to issue during
this cannonade Col. Smallwood came to where this
applicant was stationed, and asked how many
would go with him to draw the British out.  This
applicant with Twelve others from his company
went out to the British Breast Work, made of
nails etc to keep off the musket balls and fired 
upon the Sentinels.  A cannon Ball was immediately
returned by the British, which struck a Fence rail
upon the Breast Work, and threw a half of the Rail
against the thigh of his applicant and shivered the
bone to pieces from the knee up.  He was immediate=
ly carried off in a litter, and did no more actual 
service after this accident.  This happened he thinks
the morning on which the battle took
place.  He received his discharge on the 10th of June 1778
as stated in his Declaration.
This applicant declares that during his first Term
of Enlistment he was in actual service from the
sixteenth of February 1775 to the Twenty Eight of
Aug. 1776 and in his Second Term of Enlistment
he was in actual service from the Twenty Eight of
Aug. 1776 to the Twenty Eight of October 1777 making
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his whole amount of actual service during the 
War of the Revolution Two years Eight months
and Twelve days. and for this amount he claims
a pension.  This amount is fixed upon his service
by the periods at which the Two battles were
fought in which he was engaged and by his
being wounded at the White Plains.
Sworn to and subscribed before me John L. 
Caruthers a justice of the peace for the
county aforesaid the day and year above written 
John (his X mark) Hughes

I John L. Caruthers a justice of the Peace for
the County aforesaid, do hereby certify , that
John Hughes the applicant in the above Dec=
laration, duly made othe to, and subscribed
before me, the above declaration.  I farther
certify that from the appearance of the said John
Hughes Thigh, that it must have been seriously
fractured at some time during his life.  I far=
ther certify that the left leg on which appearance
of the fracture exists is about Four inches 
shorter than the other.
Given under my hand the day and year  
above written.
John L. Caruthers

State of Virginia
Rockbridge county for  I Samuel Mc D. Reid clerk of the court of said
county, do hereby certify that John L. Caruthers Gentleman
whose genuine signature appears to the above certificate is a Justice of the
peace in and for said county duly commissioned and qualified - and that his 
official acts are entitled to full faith and credit - 
In testimony whereof I have hereto set my name
and seal of office this 22nd Day of June in the year
1833, and in the 57th year of the commonwealth
James Mc D. Reid.