Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 5391, John Grafton, Va.
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Va. | Grafton, John | W 5391
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(Former widow)
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7721
Virginia Richmond
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Jinny Moody, formerly widow of John Grafton who was a Private Va in the Revolution husband died prior to 1800
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Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars - Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843
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Certificate of Pension issued the 2nd day of May, 1846 and sent to Hon. R. M. T. Hunter
16oz of Rep'd 
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Act of March 3, 1843 + 17th June, 1844
Recorded in Book 6
Vol. 2 Page 143

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Reported
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10442 act '43 8601
Declaration act '44 506
Jinny Moody
formerly wid of John Grafton of a Act 7th July '38
admd 2 yr pri 
$80
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also acts '43 & '44
$80
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Hon. R. M. T. Hunter
H.R. [initials]
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Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the acts of Congress of the 7th July 1838, and 23rd August 1842
State of Virginia
County of King and Queen}
Sirs,
On this 6th day of January 1844 personally appeared before the subscriber, a Justice of the peace in and for the aforesaid County, Jinny Moody a resident of the County of King and Queen and State aforesaid aged above ninety six 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 acts of Congress passed July 7th 1838, and 23rd August 1842 granting pensions to Widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War, That she is the widow of John Grafton, who was a private in the Army of the Revolution, That she knows nothing of his [] and Knowledge of his services, nor does she Know when he entered, or left the service, neither can she now recollect under what officer he enlisted or served, although she frequently heard him say. nor does she Know the Regiment or Corps to which he belonged, or how long he was in service, as it has been now more than fifty Years since her husband, the said Grafton's death, but she frequently heard him and other old soldiers during his life talk of their having been in the service a long time, and of the many hardships and deprevations to which they were subjected while in service, and she well recollects that he said he first enlisted for a specific period, and served out the time for which he received his Bounty Land, and was afterwards drafted several times and was forced to perform duty in the militia service for none of which service he never was more than half paid She further states that since so many of the old soldiers have been receiving Pensions, she was informed by an old soldier who is now dead, but who at that time was a near neighbor to her, and who ever himself receiving a Pension, that
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that had her husband lived until then, that he too would be entitled to a pension as well as himself, as they were in service together, and she thinks he stated that they were in the same Company, and mess. but of this she cannot speak positively, she further states that the name of the old Soldier, above referred to, was William Cook of the aforesaid County of King and Queen, whose widow is Yet alive and was receiving a Pension. She further states that her husband aforesaid was a resident of the aforesaid County of King and Queen, and resided she thinks in the neighborhood of the vilage of New Town, when he entered the service. 
She further declares that she cannot state positively the day, month, and Year when she was married to the said Grafton having kept no record of their marriage, but she was married to him not very long after the Siege of York, and she knew that it was sometime during the Year 1782, or 1783, and that they were married by Parson Matthews in the County of Essex that the said Grafton, her husband, lived but a few Years after their marriage, but she does not recollect the date of his death but that he died when their first child, who is now alive and about sixty years of age, was about three years old.
She further declares that she was not married to him previous to his leaving the service, but that the marriage took place prior to the first day of January, Seventeen hundred and ninety four by at or about the time above stated. She further declares that after the death of her husband aforesaid, she was married to her late husband John Moody who died on or about the Year 1837 the day of the month not was recollected, and that she is still a widow
Jinny Moody [signature]

Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year first before written before me
Benj. Fleet J.P. [signature]

And I certify that the sworn Jinny Moody is personally known

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to me, that she is a respectable and credible person, and appears to be very feeble and infirm, and consequently unable, from bodily infirmity from attending Court. I further certify that her mind appeared to be considerably impaired from her extreme old age but that she state in my presence before she was qualified to her Declaration, that she was married to her first husband John Grafton, on the day before Christmas day, but could not state in what Year, whether it was in the Year 1782 or 1783. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand this 6th day of January 1844.
Benj. Fleet J.P. [signature]

Virginia
At a Court held for King and Queen County at the Courthouse on Monday the 8th of January 1844.
The Declaration of Jinny Moody made before Benjamin Fleet on the 6th day of January 1844 being submitted to the Court. It is on [illegible] to be certified that the same having been examined the Court doth approve the said Fleets proceedings in a case and a copy of this order directed to be [illegible] papers. 
In Testimony of this being a true copy of the Record, I have hereto set my hand & seal of office this 10th day of January 1844
Robert Pollard Jr. [signature] C.C.

[to left of signature is a square fabric seal, that has been sealed with a circular wax stamp; color of seal and stamp not recognized]
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Reuben Saunders Esq
Ayletts
King William Co.
Va

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Mancup Bered
Grafton & e
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Hrese presents that one John Grafton and [name left blank] are held and firmly bound to the Commonwealth of Virginia
- ifty pounds Current money to which payment well and bind [illegible] and each of us our and each of our heirs
- intly and sevarally firmly by those present sealed with this 19th Day of December 1783.
- the above obligation to such that wereas a marriage is shortly and solemnized Between the above James, John & Sary Sane therefore if there be no last Which the same then the above obligation to be is in full force.

John Grafton [curly cue seal]
James Young [curly cue seal]

This is to Certify that John Grafton has [] heard point under our family for our Daughter Jenne Sain
John Sain
Sary Sain

Essex County Court Clerks Office October 1st 1844

I James Roy Micon Clerk of the said County do hereby Certify that I found among the files of my said Office a paper minch mutilated appearing to be a part of a Marriage found of [] the above so a Copy. I found accompanying the [] a Certificate by John Sain and Sary Sain of which midforegoing is also a Copy.

In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Caused the Seal of my said Office to be hereunto affixed the day and year herein first matter
James Roy Micon [signature] Clerk

[to left of signature is a seal, possibly one that was lost or removed and then covered over with paper/parchment to prevent sticking to itself or other documents]
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Reported

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9993
Virginia
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Jinny Moody, frly Widow of John Grafton who was a pensioner under the Act --- and who died prior to 1800 of H & Q Con the state of Virginia who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain --- of the Regt commanded by --- in the Revolution for 2 years
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Inscribed on the Roll of Richmond at the rate of 80 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836
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Certificate of Pension issued the 2nd day of July, 1846 and Hon. R. M. T. Hunter, 16oz of Repd
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Total amount, $400
Act July 7, 1838.

Recorded by Tho Lumpkin Clerk
Book D Vol. 1 Page 273
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10 - 442
Jenny Moody
former wife of John Grafton
Va

Suspended
let to R. Saunders Jr.
Sept 14th, 1844
Same Served 17, March 1845

Act July 7
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Reiy WIDOW, &c.
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File No. 5391
Jinny Moody form Wid. of Joh Grafton
Pvt, Rev. War
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Act: March, 3 1843, June 11 1844
Index:- Vol.. H, Page 60
Arrangement of 1870
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Hon. R. M. T. Hunter
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This is to certify that I am now nearly Eighty Years of age, that I was raised in the County of King & Queen and State of Virginia and was well acquainted with John Grafton the former husband of Mrs Jinny Moody of the said County of King & Queen and know that the said Grafton did enlist in the Revolutionary war and served a long length of time, but I cannot state how long. I know however that he was always reputed and believed to have been what was termed a Three Year man. Given under my hand this 17th day of March 1846
Clara Cook [written in between names is an X (cross) with words above and below "her cross"]

State of Virginia County of King & Queen SS
Be it Known that on the 17th day of March 1846 before the subscriber a Justice of the peace in & for said County personally appeared Clara Cook above named and made oath in due form of law to the truths of the foregoing Certificate To while in name is subscribed. After I certify that the said Clara Cook is personally known to me that she is the widow of a Revolutionary soldier and receiving a Pension benefit and that she is a reputable and credible person. Given under my hand the day & Year for above written

Alexr Fleet JP
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Virginia King and Queen County Court
I Robert Pollard Jr. Clerk of the County Court of King and Queen do hereby certify that Alexander Fleet is a magistrate in said County, duly commissioned and Qualified, and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine
In Testimony whereupon I have hereto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office this 18th day of April 1846
Robert Pollard Jr [signature] CC
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10442
Jany 24 1844
Hn
J. Moody
7 July 1838 

[circular stamped ink seal]
AYLETT, Va Jan 22

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FREE

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Col James L Edwards
Court of Pensions
Washington C
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Aylett King William Co,, Jany 21st 1844
Col. James L Edwards
Court of Pensions

Sir
I herewith enclose You the declaration of Jinny Moody claiming the benefits of the provision made by the acts of Congress of 7th July 1838, and 23rd August 1842. Together with the affidavit of Barbara Taylor, and a Copy of the marriage Bond of John Grafton.
You will perceive that the clerk has omitted to affix his seal of Office to it, but if you will refer to the affidavit of Barbara Taylor You will at once discover that the certificate of the clerk certifying to the Genuine signature of the magistrate and the copy of the marriage bond. 
[Illegible] all written by the same person. Mrs. Moody was not able to state in whole Regiment or Company her husband served, neither time when he entered or left the service, but I think it highly probable that You will find his name in Capt Quarters Company or Capt Gregory Smiths - as Grafton is said to have enlisted in the early period of the war.
Very Respectfully
Yr. Ob Sevt
S Harwood [signature] JP
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Dec, 16. 1844
Addl tes car
Jinny Moody

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Aylett, Va
Dec 13
Free [postage]

[addressed to:]
J. L. Edwards Esq
Court of Pensions
Washington City
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Ayletts, Va, December 13th 1844
J.L. Edwards
Court of Pensions

Sir
I herewith enclose You some additional evidence in the case of Jinny Moody and the marriage bond By reference to Thomas Dew - affidavit in the case of Amy Bland widow of James Bland, You will thus find that the witness speaks of Graftons enlistment in more positive terms. Mrs. Blands claim was not procured by me, but I obtained some of the evidence for her, and hence my knowledge of what Capt Dew says in relation to Grafton in his affidavit in Blands case. In this affidavit the witness enumerates several persons who enlisted on & about the same time, and among them was John Grafton. 
Very Respectfully 
Yo Obt Servt
Hammons JP [signature]
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Thos Dew Certificate for John Grafton
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Being called on to state what I know in relation to the Revolutionary services of one John Grafton, who enlisted from the Neighbourhood of New Town in the County of King and Queen, I can only state that I know several young men by the name of Grafton who lived in the neighbourhood of New Town, and I well recollect that one of them enlisted during the Revolution but I cannot be positive whether it was John or one of the others, nor cannot recollect for what period he enlisted no [illegible] under which office he enlisted. And although I cannot be positive as to which of the Graftons it was who enlisted Yet I am strongly under the impression that it was John then being one I know, by that name, and as well as I can now recollect he was generally considered of the Continental soldiers of the Revolution. I further state that I am now going on Eighty Two Years of age. Given under my hand this 14th day of August 1844.
Th. Dew [signature]

State of Virginia
County of King & Queen}
Sirs,
This day personally appeared before the subscriber, a Justice of the peace for the aforesaid County, Thomas Dew whose name appears to the foregoing statement and made oath in our form of law to the truth of the same. And I certify that the said Dew is personally & well known to me and that his statement is entitled to full faith and audit. Given under my hand this 16th day of August 1844
John Lumpkin J.P. [signature]
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State of Virginia
King and Queen County; to wit;
I Samuel F Harwood Deputy for Robert Pollard Jr Clerk of the County Court of the County and State aforesaid do hereby certify that John Lumpkin is a justice of the peace in and for the said County, and commissioned and qualified, that his commission was dated on the 7th of March 1838 and is held by him during good behaviour, and that his signature on the preceding page is genuine.
Given under my hand and the seal of the said County this 26th day of September 1844.
Saml F Harwood D.C. for Ro Pollard Jr Clerk

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Certificate Thos Dew for Grafton
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Certificate
Barbara Tayler
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I Barbara Tayler of the County of Essex and state of Virginia, hereby certify that I am now about Seventy Two or Three Years of age and I was well acquainted with one [underlined] John Grafton who lived in the neighbourhood of New Town in the County of King & Queen, having been raised in this neighborhood myself and Know that the said Grafton was reputed and believed a regular [underlined] soldier in the Revolutionary War that is, that he enlisted & served out his time but cannot say how long he enlisted for, or how long he was in service as I was only about twelve or thirteen Years of age at the close of the war, but I well recollect of living in state, that the said Grafton was on of the Regulars [underlined] or they were there called [underlined]. 
I further certify that the said John Grafton married Jinny Sain of the County of Essex, and I know that they were lawfully married [both underlined], but I cannot say in what Year the marriage took place, but I am strongly under the impression that it was before the Year ninety four, because I think the said Grafton had a Daughter by the said Jinny Sain who married a man by the name of S Kelton, and who must be now considerably over fifty years of age. I further certify that the said Graftons widow married a man by the name of Jack Moody. Given under my hand this 9th day of December 1843
Barbara [X] Tayler [signature]
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State of Virginia
County of Essex }
Sirs,
Be it Known that on this 9th day of December 1843 before the subscriber a Justice of the peace in and for the aforesaid County, personally appeared Barbara Tayler, whose name appears to the foregoing Certificate, and made with in dur form of law to the Truth of the statements therein made and I certify that I am personally, and well [underline] acquainted with the said Barbara Tayler, and Know her to be a reputable and credible person whose statement is entitled to full credit. I further certify that she appeared to be fully as old as she states. Given under my hand the day and date above written
Alex. T. Baylor J.P. [signature]
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State of Virginia, Essex County, to Wit,
I James Roy Micon, Clerk of the County Court of Essex, in the State aforesaid, do hereby Certify that Alex: T Baylor is a Magistrate of the said County and that his signature to the foregoing Certificate is genuine.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Caused the Seal of my said Office to be hereunto affixed this 14th day of December 1843 and in the 68th year of the Commonwealth
James Roy Micon Clk [signature]
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Ms Sally Watkins affidavit
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This is to certify that I am now Seventy Eight years of age; that I was born and raised in the County of King and Queen and state of Virginia; was well acquainted with John Grafton deceased, the former husband of Mrs Jinny Moody of the said County of King and Queen and know that he the said Grafton was one of the Regular [underlined] soldiers of the Revolution; - that himself and my Father (Edward Taylor, were in a Company together; and I well recollect of hearing my Father after the close of the war frequently speak and laugh [both underline] about the said Grafton's tricks [underlined] whilst in service, especially of a circumstance which accured [occured] between the said Grafton and one of the officers, (I think it was Capt Lyne; I cannot state how long Grafton served, but I know that he enlisted in the Regular Service. My Father served Three years & more and I have no doubt Grafton served the same time at any rate he was always reputed & believed to have been one of the Three Year men. I further Certify that the said Grafton resided at the time in the neighbourhood in which the village of New Town now stands in the aforesaid County of King & Queen. Given under my hand this 20th day of March 1846
Sally Watkins [signature]
X her cross
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State of Virginia. King & Queen County
March 25th 1846
Sirs
Be it known that before the subscriber a Justice of the peace in and for Said County - personally appeared Sally Watkins above named and made oath in due form of law to the truth of the foregoing certificate to which her name is subscribed. And I certify that the said Sally Watkins is personally known to me and that she is a very reputable and credible person. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand this day and year late above mentioned.
Jos. Ryland JP [signature]

And I further certify that said Sally Watkins appears to be fully of the age she states.
J.R. JP [signature]

Virginia, King and Queen County, to wit
I Robert Pollard Jr Clerk of the County Court of King & Queen do hereby certify that Joseph Ryland is a magistrate in the said county duly commissioned and qualified and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In Testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office this 10th day of April 1846
Robert Pollard Jr CC [signature]

[to left of signature is wax seal]