Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 3801, Edmund Goode, Va.
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SERVICE                                    NUMBER
Va.    Goode Edmund              W. 3801
           Sarah 

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CONTENTS
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3087
Virginia Richmond
Sarah Goode widow of Edmund Goode who served in the Revolutionary war, Va, as a private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars - Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 16th day of Jany 1847, and sent to Hon. W. L. Goggin H of R
Recorded on Roll of Penioners under act Feb 2, 1848, Page 152 Vol. 3

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1887 Aug't 17 G B Goode - history - Priority
Reported
Jany 16 / 49
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State of Virginia
Bedford county to witt,
on this 26 day of March 1839, personally appeared before me John L Cobbs a Justice of the peace in and for said county Mrs Sarah Goode a resident of said county, 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" That she is the widow of Edmund Goode dec'd of said county, who was a private soldier in the Revolutionary war, and in the continental line of service (of Virginia) as will appear from the certificate of balance of pay issued from the Auditors office June 15, 1782 for 30.00 and delivered to Mr Talbot who at one time Represented said county - that her husband is the only person by the name of Edmund Goode she has heard of as being in the Revolutionary war - and also the only one of that name on the army Register - but of his particular services she is unable to speak correctly- and will that you have to Rely on Record evidence for the proof of service; But, from what she could gather from her husband during his life time; and from others who had heard him speak of his service - that he must have served most of his time in the south - that he was at the battles of Eutaw Springs, Cainssdew, & Guilford, that she does not know the Regiment by No. that he belonged to, or the name of his captains - but that at the battle of Eutaw Springs Col. Washington commanded the horse and Gen'l Green the Infantry - that Dewet and Morgan were captains in the Infantry, at that battle and also Capt' Jno Watts of the Cavalry - That her husband, (Edmund Goode) or she has been told assisted in carrying Capt' Morgan and Capt' Watts off the field of battle at Eutaw - they being both wounded on that occation - That this same Capt' Morgan was afterwards A Adjutant Gen'l of the State of Virginia - And further,
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that she the said Sarah Goode declares that she was married to the aforesaid Edmund Goode in said county by the Rev'd Jeremiah Hatcher on the 25th day of November 1791- And that her husband the aforesaid Edmund Goode died on the 15th day of October 1812 - That she was not Married to him prior to his leaving the service, but that she was married to him previous to the first day of January 1794 - Viz, at the time above mentioned; as will more fully appear by the county Record- annexed - and that she has remained as widow ever since the death of her husband as aforesaid, to the present time -
Sarah Goode

Sworn to, and subscribed before me, the day and year as above written.
John L Cobbs J.P.

State of Virginia
Bedford county to witt,
I John L Cobbs a Justice of the peace in and for said county, do hereby certify, that Mrs. Sarah Goode who has this day sworn to, and subscribed, the foregoing declaration before me; is the widow of Edmund Goode dec'd of said county, (who was by reputation a soldier in the Revolutionary war and of the continental line of Virginia) and that he has heard said Goode say in his lifetime, that at the battle of Eutaw Springs, he was in to witness of Capt Jno Watts of the cavalry when he was wounded and fell, and assisted in carrying him Watts of [off] the field - and also that he was at the battle of Gilford - and that all of his service was in the south - and I do also certify that said Goode is the same person who was afterwards married to Sarah Branch, now Sarah Goode, and the same lady who is seeking a pension as the widow of said Edmund Goode and I do also certify that Mrs. Sarah Goode is too old and infirm to attend court, without great inconvenience of body, and danger to her health - Given under my hand this 26th day of March 1839-
John L Cobbs J.P.
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5708
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State of Virginia
At a Court of Quarterly Sessions continued & held for the County of Bedford at the Court House thereof on the 27th March 1839.
The foregoing declaration of Sarah Goode together with the annexed affidavit of Col'o David Saunders and the several certificates of John L Cobbs, George Steptoe, Jas E Heath & Robert C Mitchell were this day produced in open Court and the same being [illegible] it is ordered to be certified to the War office of the United States that the said John L Cobbs and George Steptoe are Justices of the Peace, in & for this County duly commissioned and qualified and their respective signatures aforesaid are genuine & true - and the proceedings aforesaid had before these said Justices in the County are hereby approved certified and confirmed. And the Court doth further certify that the said David Saunders (who is a member of this Court & was a soldier in the Revolutionary war & now a pensioner) is a gentleman of high standing and respectability & his oath entitled to full faith & credit.. they do also certify that the said John L Cobbs is a gentleman of high standing & respectability and his certificate aforesaid is entitled to full & credit. And the Court doth further certify that the said Sarah Goode (sometimes called Sally Goode) whose maiden name was Sarah Branch is the widow of Edmund Goode dec'd formerly of this county and who in his life time was a soldier in the revolutionary war and fought in the battles of Eutaw Springs and Guilford Court house: that the said Edmund Goode & Sarah his wife were lawfully married in this County by the Rev: Jeremiah Hatcher on the 25th November 1791 and appears by the the foregoing certificate of Robert C Mitchell taken from the record of his office: and that they lived together in the County as man & wife until the 15th October 1812 when the said Edmund Goode departed this life and she the said Sarah has ever since remained his widow. The said Sarah Goode is a lady of high standing and her oath entitled to full faith & credit - from bodily infirmity she is unable to attend this Court in proper person. The John Watts spoken of in the declaration was a resident of this County & died some 8 or 10 years ago who was the same John Watts as mentioned in history as being the Captain of a Troop of Cavalry during the Revolutionary War. The foregoing certificate of Jas E Heath auditor Jos & is believed to be genuine. (Interlined before Agenda)
In testimony whereof I Robert C Mitchell clerk have hereto set my hand & affixed the seal of said Court at the Court House this 27th day of March 1839 in the 63rd year of the Commonwealth.
Ro. C. Mitchell
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I Robert C. Mitchell clerk of the County Court of Bedford in the State of Virginia, do hereby certify that it appears from the record of said court that "Edmund Goode and Sally Branch were married the 25th day of November 1791" (twenty fifth day of November one thousand seven hundred and ninety one) by Jeremiah Hatcher a minister of the Gospel as pr. certificate of the said Hatcher returned to the clerks office of said court and of record.
Ro. C. Mitchell CBC
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State of Virginia
Bedford County S. S.
on this 27th day of June 1843, before me R C Steptoe a Justice of the peace in and for said county, personally appeared Mrs Sarah Goode a resident of said county- Aged 79 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 on the 3rd of March 1843- granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War. 
That she is the widow of Edmund Goode dec'd of said county- who was a private of Infantry in the continental line of service- regt under Capt Dewett or Morgan and Genl Greene- of the sourther service; and that the annual amount of pension, which she rec'd from the Genl Govt under the Act of July 7, 1838- was #80 per Annum, from the 4th day of March 1836, to the 4th day of March 1841. She further declares, that she is still a widow. her husband died [blank] day of Octr. 1812. 
Sarah Goode [signed seal]
Test
Ro. H Gray
Sworn to and subscribed, on the day and year above written-
Before me- R. C. Steptoe JP.
In presence of
Jno Goode
State of Virginia Bedford County S.S.
On this 27th day of June 1843- I- R..C. Steptoe a Justice of the peace, in and for said county, do hereby certify, that Mrs Sarah Goode, who has this day sworn to and subscribed the foregoing declaration before me- is the widow of Edmund Goode dec'd of said county, who was by reputation a soldier in the Regular line, in the Revo'y war- and who died in the said county on or about the [blank] day of October 1812- leaving his present widow Sarah Goode, above named- and
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who is known to me as the Identical person who rec'd a pension from the Genl. Govt. as the widow of the aforesaid Edmund Goode- at the rate of $80. per Annum, under the Act of July 7, 1838, from the 4th day of March 1836, to the 4th day of March, 1841: and further that she is still alive, and a widow and that she is too infirm to attend court. Given under my hand this 27th day of June 1843- the day and year above written.
R. C. Steptoe J.P.
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2426
Sarah Goode
$80 per ann
2378
149
R. M. Gray
Lynchburgh
Va
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State of Virginia
Bedford County Set }
At a court held for Bedford County at the Courthouse thereof, on the 27th day of June one thousand eight hundred and forty three. The Declaration of Mrs. Sarah Goode widow of Edmund Goode deceased was rec'd in Court claiming a pension under the Act of Congress of March 3rd 1838 together with the certificate of Robert Steptoe a Justice of the peace, and the court being satisfied that the same is genuine, do certify to the war department that Mrs Sarah Goode, named in the foregoing declaration, is the widow of Edmund Goode deceased of said county, who was by reputation a regular soldier in the Revolutionary War, and who died on or about the [blank] day of October 1812, leaving his present widow Sarah Goode above named, who is still alive and a widow, and is the identical person who received a pension from the General Government is the widow of the aforesaid Edmund Goode deceased under the act of July 7th 1838. for 5 years at eighty dollars per annum from the 4th of March 1836, to the 4th of March 1841. And that Robert Steptoe is an acting Justice of the peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified according to law and that the signatures purporting to be his are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this 29th day of June on thousand eight hundred and forty three.
Ro. C. Mitchell CBC
alteration in date of Court at the top of the page made by me
Ro. C. Mitchel Clk
Ro. M. Gray Agent
Lynchburg
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Virginia
On this 15th day of September 1848 before me Robert C. Steptoe a Justice of the peace in and for the County of Bedford in the said State personally appeared Sarah Goode a resident of the said County of Bedford aged Eighty four 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 on the 2nd day of February 1848 granting pensioners & widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War; that she is the widow of Edmund Goode who was a private and that under the Act of Congress of the 17th June 1844 she received a pension at the rate of Eighty dollars per annum: She further declares that she is still a widow
Sarah Goode x
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me
R.C. Steptoe J.P.
In presence of
Edmund Goode
& William Goode
I certify that the declarant above named is personally known to me
R.C. Steptoe J.P.
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State of Virginia Bedford County} towit
I John R Steptoe Clerk of the County Court of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Robert C. Steptoe, is a Justice of the peace in and for the said County, duly commissioned and qualified; that he is legally authorized to act as such, and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his are genuine. 
Given under my hand and the seal of the said Court this 26th day of September in the year 1848.
Jno. R. Steptoe CBC
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War Department
Pension Office
February 28, 1839
Sir,
The claim of Mrs Francis Brooks was examined on the 12th instant, and her papers accompanied by a letter from this office, sent to you. It may have escaped your recollection.
The claim of Mrs King widow of William does not appear to have been registered. All the claims received are not yet registered. So soon, however, as it shall appear to have been received, it shall have my attention and be duly reported to you.
I have the honor to be very respectfully,
Your obt srvt
J L Edwards
Hon. Walter Coles,
House of Representatives.
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The Declaration of Mrs. Aaron Powell, Mrs. Gaddy and Mrs. Kings- have been some time in your office Please find them or as soon as possible- also Mrs. Brooks, Mrs. Williamson, and Mrs. Glass rather later-

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5708
Sarah Goode
Declaration
Widow of Ed. Goode of the Va Cont. Line
Act July 7 1838
M in 1791 d. 1812
The certificate of the Pension in Mrs. Goodes case will be directed to me in Lynchburg
Ro. M Gray
Allow $80 per anny Va
Contl line
Ro. H. Gray.
Lynchburg Va

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The proof in this case is complete, to entitle Mrs. Goode to #80 per Annum- Governor Cabells certificate show that Edmund Goode served 3 years as a Regular Soldier- which with the certificate of the Auditor, and the Affidavits of Col. David Saunders, and Jno. L Cobbs certificates- Identifies Goode as being the same man that married the claimant- and the same person who is named in the certificate of Jas. E Heath-
Ro. H Gray
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5708
Sarah Goode
Declaration
Widow of Ed. Goode of the Va Cont. Line
Act July 7 1838
M in 1791 d. 1812
The certificate of the Pension in Mrs. Goodes case will be directed to me in Lynchburg
Ro. M Gray
Allow $80 per anny Va
Contl line
Ro. H. Gray.
Lynchburg Va

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The Declaration of Mrs. Aaron Powell, Mrs. Gaddy and Mrs. Kings- have been some time in your office Please find them or as soon as possible- also Mrs. Brooks, Mrs. Williamson, and Mrs. Glass rather later-
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This is to Certify, That it appears from a List in this Office of such Officers and Soldiers of the Virginia Continental Line, during the Revolutionary War, as settled their Accounts, and received Certificates for the balance of their Full Pay, according to an Act of Assembly, passed the November Session, 1781, that a Certificate issued on the 15th day of June 1783, in the name of Edmund Goode as a Soldier of Infantry for £36.0.0, which Certificate appears to have been delivered to John Talbot and was given for services prior to the 1st January, 1782.

P. 149. {No Seal of Office.}
Given under my hand at the Auditor's Office, Richmond, this 27th day of February 1839.
Jas E Heath AUDITOR
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I David Saunders do certify that in addition to what I said in my affidavit before Geo. Steptoe 26. March. 1839. in regard to Ed. Goodes service - that I heard him Goode say that he was at the battle of Eutaw Springs - and that he assisted in carrying Capt. Morgan off the field of battle - that he is the same man no dout [doubt] named in the within certificate - which it since was delivered to Jno Talbot who was a delegate from this Bedford County - about that time - and that said Goode named within - was afterward married to Sarah Branch about the year 1791 - 
David Saunders
his x mark
Test - D Saunders
Sworn to, and subscribed before me by his mark this 2nd day of Ap'l 1839 - he said David Saunders being to [too] much afflicted in the hand by Rheumation since he signed his affidavit before on the 26. March 1839 - Given under my hand this 2nd day of Ap'l 1839.
G. Steptoe J.P
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Edmund Goode is entitled to the proportion of land allowed private in the Con'l Line for three years service
Sam'l Coleman

Council Chamber
Dec 19 1804
Well H Cabell

Warrant No 5563 for 100 acres, issued to Edmund Goode, & was secured to Jabez Leftwick [illegible] 10 Dec 1808

A Copy from the record of the Land Office
Terte

WDel du PL off
26 Mar 1839
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Pension Office
January 12th 1849.
Sir.
In answer to your letter of the 1st ins't in the case of Sarah Goode and I Margaret Mitchell, I have the honor to inform you that the claims under the Act of February 2d 1848, are now being acted on, and the certificate will be issued as rapidly as the great and increasing press of business will permit.
I have the honor to be
Very Respectfully
Your Obt Servant
J. G. Buret
for Commissioner of Pensions

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Mrs Mitchells certificate has been received Mrs Goodes will require no time to act on it is only to get a new certificate
WLG

Hon W. L. Goggin
House of Representatives
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Ho. Reps. Dec 30. 1844
Sir
Will you inform me what has been done in the application of Elizabeth Martin of Va for a pension also whether there is not an application of Sarah Goode of Bedford Co Va and what decision has been had
I am very Respy
W L Goggins
J L Edwards Esq
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Virginia 2378
Sarah Goode widow of Edmund Goode who was a Private in the Virginia line for two years
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of Eighty Dollars - Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the twenty third day of October 1843 and sent to R. H. Gray
Lynchburg.
Virginia
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A
Vol. 1 Page 149

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Reported
Sent to Hon W L Goggins
Jany 3 1845
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Virginia 3623
Sarah Goode widow of Edmund Goode, dec'd. who was a pensioner under the Act of - and who died on the - 1812 - of Bedford Co in the State of Virg'a who was a private in the [blank] commanded by Captain [blank] of the [blank]  commanded by [blank]  in the Va Cont'l line for 2 years.
Inscribed on the Roll of Richmond at the rate of 80 Dollars - Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 26 day of July 1839 & sent to R. H. Gray Lynchburgh, Virg'a
Arrears to the 4th of March 1839 $240.00
Semi=annual allowance ending 4 Sep '39 40.00
$280.00
{Act July 7, 1838}
Recorded by D McCurdy, Clerk,
Book A. Vol. 2. Page 178.
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[a receipt]
6769
3-2233
BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Finance Division
May 24 1927
Chief Rev War Section Division

I have this day received from Mrs Robert Stack cash No [blank] for $1.15, requesting photostat copy} as per letter herewith.

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1927 May 31
photos mailed & Finance Div notf
Aud.

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O. J. RANDALL
Chief Finance Division.

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1-681
PHONE Branch 276
regarding this job should refer to Requisition No. 15326
[illegible]ion for Duplication, Addressograph, Photostat, and Blue Print Work.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
[illegible handwritten initials]
WASHINGTON
Division of Publications,
Room G 137.
May 25 1927
Please furnish work specified below.
Bureau ordering Pension  Deliver to Room No. 5033
(ALL COPY FOR DUPLICATING WORK SHOULD BE PLAIN AND WRITTEN IN ELITE TYPE, EXACTLY LINE FOR LINE AS IT IS TO APPEAR ON FINISHED JOB.)
Title and description of job  photostat copies of 6 pages from the Rev. War pension claim, W. 3801, Edmund Goode,
No. of copies  1 of each page  Shall form be kept standing? [blank] days
For further information see  A. E. Wilson  Room No. 5033  Phone No. 541
Approved: 
A. D. Wilkinson [signature]
Chief Clerk of Bureau
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DIVISION OF PUBLICATIONS
RECEIVED
MAY 25 1927
DEPT OF THE INTEROR
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A. E. Wilson [signature]
Chief of Branch
NOTE: No order made "SPECIAL" unless statement showing necessity is written below and approved by Chief Clark of Bureau ordering
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CHECK WORK DESIRED [all underlined]
Duplicate
Multigraph [blank]  single or double space? [blank] Facsimile signature? [blank] 
Memeograph [blank] one side or both sides? [blank] Facsimile signature? [blank] 
Folding [blank] once or twice? [blank] 
Assembling
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NOTE: Routine changes of addresses may be made on this blank without formal reference through or initialing of chiefs of branches or chief clerks of bureaus.
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Revy
WIDOW, &c.
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File No. 3807
Sarah Goode
Wid.
Edmund Goode
Pvt Rev: War
Act: Feby, 2" /48
Index:- vol. A, Page 279
[Arrangement of 1870]

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1927 May 31. photos mailed to Mrs. R. Stack