Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 2,900, Isham Allen, Va

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Service 
Va | Allen, Isham | Number W.2.900
                         Elizabeth (written below)


Contents

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Kentucky
Virginia [crossed out] 
Isham Allen
To
Kentucky
Of Hanover Cty. in the state of Virginia 
Who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Morgan of the regiment commanded by Colonel Campbell In the Virginia line, for the term of 18 months.
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 8 Dollars [ink smudge] per month, to commence on the 24 of September 1823.
Certificate of Pension issued the 21 of Oct 1823  and Serilla Hector Davis Esq

Hanover, C.  [illegible] Va
Arrears to 4th of [illegible]
Semi anl.[annual] all’ce ending 4 March 1824 $42.89
5 mo {handwritten figures]			
8	                                                       
40								
							        
186
1.3
42.89

[stamp]
Revolutionary claim
Acts March 18, 1818
and May 1, 1820
March 1, 1823 [handwritten]


(right side)
Transferred to Kentucky 7th April 1828, and notification sent to Hon [Honorable]: R.McHutton, House of Representatives 
See letter 3 Jan 1824, to V.R. in John let Hon. J.C. Jones 16 June 1838.

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District of Virginia Towit
On this 24th day of September 1823 personally appeared in open Court, being a court of record for the county of Hanover, held in the County of Hanover, Isham Allen of the said County of Hanover, aged 59 years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the acts of Congress of the 18th March 1818 and the 1st May 1820. That he the said Isham Allen enlisted for the term of [ink blot] Eighteen Months on the [blank] day of October 1779 in the City of Richmond and State of Virginia in the Company Commanded by Capt. Morgan in the regiment commanded by Col. Archibald [William] Campbell in the line of the State of Virginia on the United States Continental establishment, that he continued to serve in the said Corps until the year 1781 when he as discharged from the said service at Salisbury in the State of North Carolina, that he was in the battle of Guilford Court house, Cambdem, Siege of Ninety six and Eutaw Springs. And that he has no other evidence now in his [possession crossed out] power of his said service. And in pursuance of the act of the 1st of May 1820,  I do 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 other manner disposed of my property or any part thereof, with intent so to demenesh [diminish] it as to bring my self within the provisions of the act of Congress entitled an act to provide for certain persons in the land and naval Service of the United States in the revolutionary War, passed on the 18th day of 1818. And that I have not nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts, or debts due to me, nor have I any income other than what is Contained in the schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed - Viz: one cow, a few old Carpenters tools, and a few plantation utensils, such an old plow and axes.
Isham Allen

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Sworn to, & declared, on the 24th day of September 1823 before the County Court of Hanover

I William Pollard [scribbles] Clerk of the County Court of Hanover do hereby certify, that the forgoing declaration and the Schedule thereto annexed, are hereby copied from the records of the said Court; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the (word crossed out) Court that the total value in amount of the property exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule is forty Dollars. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said County on this 24th day of September One thousand eight hundred and twenty three
William Pollard C.H.C.
(blotted out seal)

Isham Allen’s Declaration

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5457
Elizabeth Allen
Of Isham
Kentucky
Admitted
Pr 18 m [Private 18 months] H60.
Cap Morgan Col Campbell
Va line
died 24 Oct 1834
(vertically written numbers) 5457
Act of July 38
S.C. Liggett
Georgetown
Ken [Kentucky]

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Declaration
In order to obtain the Benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of July 1838 entitled an act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows.  

County of Boone
State of Kentucky.

On this day personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid Elizabeth Allen a resident of the County of Boone to State of Kentucky aged Sixty Two years who cannot from  Bodily infirmity attend the court being first duly Sworn according to Law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the Benefits of the provisions made By the act of Congress passed July 7th 1838 entitled an Act granting half pay and pensions to [superscript] certain widows that She is the Widow of Isham Allen who was a pensioner the County of Boone & State of Ky. under the act of Congress of March 18th 1818 and She Refers to his papers on file for evidence of his Service. he was [illegible] on pension Roll in Richmond, Va under the act of Congress for March 18th 1818.  She further Declares that She was Married to the said Isham Allen By Parson John Blair of Richmond, Va March the 22nd 1792.  She was not Married to him prior to his leaving the service. But the Marriage took place previous to first day of January Seventeen hundred and ninety four aforesaid Isham Allen who died the 24th of October 1824 and she has remained a widow ever since his death, which [illegible] [illegible] fully [illegible] by differences to the proof hereto annexed and she prays that the [illegible] widow can be produced of their marriage. Their first son Robert Allen was born July 6th 1793. George M Allen was born August 10th 1795. John H Allen was born August 6th 1797. Charles Allen was born September 7th 1799. Sophie S Allen was born Jany 28th 1802.

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William Allen was Born October 9, 1804
Adeline and Ann Eliza Allen [‘was’ superscript] Born March 20, 1808
Lucy M. Allen Born April 26 [horizontal line drawn] 1810
Benjamin M Allen was Born December 14th 1812
Agnes F. Allen as Born August 12th 1818
William James Allen born December 23, 1824
This is my [illegible] and Family Record
Given from under my hand this day and date above Ritten [sic]
[signed] Elizabeth Allen

[left side]
County of Boone
& State of Kentucky

On this day personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of afore'd [aforesaid] Elizabeth Allen a resident of the County of Boone & State of Kentucky an Aged and Respectable Lady and makes by reason of Bodily infirmity to appear in Court and is well known to me to be a Woman of Truth and Piety, and [illegible]oath to the truth of the foregoing declaration before me. I will further certify that the Foregoing Family Record was presented to me By the Said Elizabeth Allen and I Believe it to be their [illegible] [true?] and Genuine Family Record and that I was partly acquainted with the said said Isham Allen and he was respected and generally believed to have been a Soldier of the Revolutionary War in which opinion I more fully Concur. Given from [illegible] my hand this 8th day of April 1831.
Thos. P Johnson JP

All the undersigned Neighbor of Elizabeth Allen State that we have examined the declaration and from our [position?] as acquaintances him and his Family, we do most fully Concur the belief of its Truth of the foregoing declaration. We know that he was Reputed and Generally believed to have been a Soldier in the Revolutionary War and that he Departed this Life as on above the [illegible] States Be True

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And that she had remained a widow in that period and is now and agreed a Respectable lady, and full Credit Should be Given to her declaration
Given from under our hands  30th day of April 1834
James Carlton
Robert Huey
Wm A. Sheppard
William Winston

Personally appeared before me the undersigned a Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid, James Carlton, Robert Huey, William Sheppard, and William Winston who are known to be persons of Respectability and credit and subscribed and made oath to the truth of Forgoing affidavit before me given from under my hand This the 30th day of April 1834
Thos P. Johnson JPBC

State of Kentucky
Boone County To wit
 I I.G. Hamilton Clerk of the County Court of the County aforesaid do certify that Thos P. Johnson Esq whose name is signed to the within certificate is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly commissioned and qualified and that full faith and credit is due and ought to be given to all his official acts as such In Testimony whereof I have here unto set my name and affixed the seal of our said Court this 9th day of May 1839
Att I.G. Hamilton Clk.
By M. Hamilton D.C.

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[Typewritten partial page on top of handwritten notes]
[typed] A Commination
mercies look upon us. Through the merits and mediation of thy blessed Son Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.
Then, the Minister alone shall say, The Lord bless us, and keep us; the Lord lift up the light of his countenance upon us, and give us peace now and for evermore. Amen.
[Handwritten in bleeding ink] I was married here the 22 day March 1792
Robert Allen the son of Isham & Elizabeth Allen was born 6 of July 1793
George Mosby Allen the son of Isham & Elizabeth Allen was born 10 of August 179[ink smudge] and Departed [illegible] on the 02 day [illegible]
John F Allen the son of Isham & Elizabeth Allen was born 6 of August 1797
Charles Allen the son of Isham & Elizabeth Allen was born [day torn off] of September 1799

[Handwritten notes below]
An [illegible]
In order to obtain [words not visible due to overlay]
Of the 7 July 1838 entitle an [words not visible]
Certain widows
State of Kentucky
County of Boone

On this day personally appear before me a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid Elizabeth Allen a resident of the County of Boone State of Kentucky aged Sixty Two years who being first duly Sworn according to Law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the Provision made by the act of Congress Passed July 7 1838 entitle an act Granting half pay and pensions to certain widows That She is the widow of Isham Allen who was a Pensioner as set forth in her former declaration She further declares that she was

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[Typewritten overlaid page, mostly obscuring what is written beneath]
[Typewritten page appears to be prayers]
A Commination 
[illegible] would I give it the; but thou delighteth not in burnt-offerings. The sacrifice of God is a troubled spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, thalt thou not despite.
Then that thou be pleased with the sacrifice of righteous, with the burnt-offerings and oblations then shall they offer young bullocks upon thin altar. Glory be to the Father. As it was in the beginning. 
Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord have mercy upon us
Our Father which art in Heaven; Hallowed be thy Name. They kingdom come. Thy will be done in Earth, as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive them that trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil. Amen.
Minist: O Lord, save thy servants;
Answ: And that put their trust in thee. 
Minist: Send unto thee; help from above.
Answ: And evermore mightily defend them.
Minist: Help us, O soul our Saviour.
Answ: And for the glory of thy Name deliver us; be merciful to us sinners, for thy Name’s sake. 
Minist: O Lord, hear our prayer.
Answ: And let our cry come unto thee.
[illegible] all those who confess their sins unto thee, that they whole consciences by sin are accused, by thy merciful pardon may be absolved, through Christ our Lord, Amen.
O Most mighty God, and merciful Father, who hast com-[illegible] upon all men, and hatest nothing that thou hast made who wonderest not the breath of a sinner, but that he should rather turn from his sin, and be saved; Mercifully forgive us our trespasses receive and comfort us, [illegible] grieved and wearied with the burden of our sins. Thy property is always to have mercy; to thee only it appertaineth to forgive sins.  Spare us therefore, good Lord, spare thy people whom thou hast redeemed; enter not into judgment with thy servants who are vile earth and miserable sinners; but turn thine anger from us, who meekly acknowledge our vileness, and truly repent us of our faults; and to make haste to help us in the world, that we may ever live with thee in the world to come, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Then shall the People lay this that followeth, after the Ministers. Turn, thou us, O good Lord, and so shall we be turned. Be favorable, O Lord, be favourable to thy people, who turn to thee in weeping, [illegible], and praying. For thou art a merciful God, Full of compassion, long-suffering, and of great pity. Thou [illegible] when we deserve punishment, And in thy wrath thinkest upon mercy. Spare thy people, good Lord, spare them, And let not [remaining words illegible].

[Handwritten words below]
An Amended Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7 July 1838 entitle an act granting half pay pensions to certain widows 
State of Kentucky
County of Boone
A Justice of the Peace [words hidden]
Elizabeth Allen a  [words hidden]
Of Kentucky aged  [words hidden]
Sworn according to  [words hidden]
Following declaration  [words hidden]
Of the Provision made  [words hidden]
July 7 1838 entitle  [words hidden]
Pensions to certain  [words hidden]
Isham Allen who  [words hidden]
Former Declaration

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An Amended Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7 July 1838 entitle an act of certain widows. State of Kentucky, County of Boone.
[off to one side]half pay and pensions to John Allen the the son of Isham & Elizabeth Allen was born 6th of August 1797.

On this day personally appear before me a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid Elizabeth Allen a resident of the County of Boone State of Kentucky aged Sixty Two years who being first duly Sworn according to Law doth on her oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 7 1838 entitle an act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows that she is the widow of Isham Allen who was a pensioner as set forth in his former declaration. She further declares that she was married to the said Isham Allen on the Twenty second day of March Seventeen Hundred and Ninty Two and she has no family record of her marriage and knows of no person by whom she can prove or and she prays that the birth evidences that can be produced in her case may be received and she presents the family record of the ages of her children in the hand writing of her Husband which shows that their Son Robert who was borne the Sixth day of July Seventeen Hundred and ninety three and she was married to his Father the said Isham previous to his birth and her Husband the aforesaid Isham Allen died on the Twenty fourth day of October Eighteen Hundred and twenty four. That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service but the marriage took place previous to the first day of January Seventeen hundred and ninety four and at the time above stated and she has remained a widow [illegible] his death. Given from under my hand this 24th day of June 1839.
[signed] Elizabeth Allen

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State of Kentucky
County of Boone
Be it known that on this day personally appeared before me the [illegible] a justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid Elizabeth Allen an aged and respectable lady and is well known to me to be a woman of truth and cannot from bodily firmly attend the court and [illegible] and made oath to the truth of the [illegible] [illegible] before me I do gather certify from my personal acq…maintain with him and [illegible] family I do most fully concern in the benefit of the truth of it given from under my hand this 24 day of [month] 1839. [signature] H. Johnson [illegible credentials]

We the undersign neighbours of Elizabeth Allen State that we have examined the declaration made by her and from our personal acquaintance with her and her family we believe it contains the truth and the [illegible] [illegible] is her true and genuine family record which was [illegible] from her prayer book in our presence we know her husband the said Isham Allen was a pensioner as and that he died at or about the time stated in her declaration and she has remained a widow ever since his death and is a woman of respectibility and truth. [signatures]: William Winston, William Asheppard, and Robert Huey

Personally appeared before me the undersign a justice of the peace and for the County aforesaid, William Winston, William Asheppard & Robert Huey 
All were known to me to be persons of sensibility and truth and subscribed and made oath to the truth of the foregoing affidavit before me [illegible] that the [illegible] leaf was taken from a book in her possession and I believe it to be her true and genuine family [illegible] given.
From under my hand this 28th day of June 1839.
[Signature]

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State of Kentucky
Boone family To wit:
I J.G.Hamilton Clark of the County Court of the county aforesaid do certify that Thos P. Johnson is a justice of the peace in and for that county and state aforesaid duly commissioned and qualifiled and that full faith and credit is due and ought to be given to all his official acts.
In testimony whereof I have here unto set my name and affixed the the seal of aforesaid county this 25th day of June 1839. 
Signature: J.G.Hamilton 
Boone County Court

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[Photocopy]
3176
Kentucky
Elizabeth Allen widow of Isham Allen who served in the Revolutionary war (Virginia line), as a private [illegible] inscribed on the roll at the rate of $16.00 dollars 00 cents per annum, to commence on the 1st of July, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 20th day of May ‘54 and sent to R.L. Illegible signature
9 May 1853
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, page 218, vol. 3
(Handwritten note on following page) 
1854 June 23. Let to  [illegible] July 6. Let to R.L.  [illegible]

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Boone County 
State of Kentucky 
Be it Known, that before me JF Miller a Justice of the peace, in and for the County of Boone and State of Kentucky aforesaid person duly appeared.  B. M. Allen, John F Allen Lucy M Grant Adaline Allen and Agness F. Johnson five children only and made oath in due form of law that they are the heirs of Isham Allen, who was a pensioner of the United States under the act of 18th of March 1818. at the rate of 96 dollars per annum and that Elizabeth Allen his widow was a pensioner under the act of February 1848 at the rate of 80 dollars per annum, and that they make this declaration, for the purpose of having their Mothers pension increased to 96 dollars per annum under the act of Congress of July 1st 1808. The increase to commence from that date town to the day of her death which occured on the 9th day of May 1883 the facts in the above statement will be seen on file in the pension office, in Washington City Sworn to and subscribed before me this 30 day of April 1834 JF Miller

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R WIDOW, &c. File No. 2900 Elizabeth Allen, Widow of Isham, Allen 
Priv Rev War --- 
Act: Feb 2nd 1848 A. Page Arrangement of 1870.] Index: -- Vol.

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Kentucky Elizabeth Allen
widow of Isham Allen 
who was a Private
in the Virginia line 
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 60. Dollars —
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843. 
Certificate of Pension issued the 26 day of December 1843 and sent to M.E. Haines
Burlington Kentucky 
 Act of March 3, 1843. 
Recorded in Book A Vol. 1  Page 166.

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Isham Allen Ken, Act 18 March 1818 to what time paid?
Pen: Office 
Due 24th Oct 1824 p 7. Augt 20, 1839
JH

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3940 
Kentucky
 Elizabeth Allen widow of Isham Allen died who was a pensioner under the Act of 1818 and who died on the 24 Oct 1834- of Boone in the State of Kentucky who was a Private in the com. commanded by Captain Morgan of the regt. commanded by Col Campbell the Virginia line for 18 months.
 Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 60 Dollars — Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836. 

Certificate of Pension issued the 20 day of Augt 1839 & hereunto L.C. Suggett Georgetown, KY
Arrears to the 4th of Mar 1839 $180.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sep ‘39 ———————30.00
——————————————$210.00
Act July 7, 1838

Recorded by D. M. Curdy Clerk,
Book A.  Vol. 2. Page 210

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4581

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Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress of the 3rd March 1843 granting pensions for one year to certain widows who have received pensions under the act of July 7 1838

State of Kentucky Boone County SS on this 2nd day of September 1843 personally appeared before me Thos. P. Johnson a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid Elizabeth Allen a resident of Boone County State of Kentucky aged 65 years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act-of Congress passed on the 3d of March 1843. granting pensions to widows of the persons who served during the Revolutionary War.      That she is the widow of Isham Allen who was a pensioner of the United States, and that he the said Isham Allen served as a private in the army of the Revolution
That Sixty Dollars was the amount that she received annualy as a pension under the act of Congress passed July 7 1838
She further declares that she is still a widow {Elizabeth Allen} 
Sworn and subscribed on the day and year last above mentioned before me

Thos. P. Johnson J.P. 

From my personal knowledge of the above deponnent Mrs. Elizabeth Allen I certify that her standing in society is good and that she is reputtable and entitled to full credit for her statements

Thos.  P. Johnson J.P 

State of Kentucky Boone County [illegible]
I Isham G. Hamilton clerk of the Court of Boone County certify that Thos P. Johhnson is a magistrate as above and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine,  In testimony whereof I have herunto affixed my Seal of Office and subscribed my name this 25th day of September 1843
I. G. Hamilton Clk
[a seal is affixed at the bottom of document but partially obscured]

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Elizth Allen [signature for Elizabeth Allen]

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State of Kentucky
County of Boone Sct

On this 1st day of November 1849 before me the Suboenber a Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid Personally Appeared Elizabeth Allen who on her oath declares that She is a pensioner of the United States, That her name was placed on the Pension Roll of the State of Kentucky on the 19th January 1849.   That she now wishes her pension payable at Cincinnati Ohio in Consequence of that place being more convenient to her residence.   That she makes this request by Virtue of an Act passed at the first Session of the 28th Congress and approved 23d May 1844. 
[signed] Elizabeth Allen
Sworn and Subscribed on the day  
And year last above written 
[signed] Thomas P. Johnson          


State of Kentucky
County of Boone   Sct
        L. Johann G. Hamilton clerk of the County Court of the County and State aforesaid, do Certify that Thomas P. Johnson is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly Commissioned  and qualified, that his Commission was dated on the 25 day of April 1837.     And that his Said signature above written in genuine 
Given under my hand and the seal of Said County this 9th  day of November 
1849.
I.G. Hamilton Clerk 
Boone County Court

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Hon. James L Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City
DC

July 5
Ken. [Kentucky]
[illegible] decln [declaration]
Eliz. Allen
[illegible] not regd act 382
May 25    5457

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Georgetown  Scott Co Ky Jun 27th 1839

Dear Sir
The enclosed is the amend [amended] declaration in the Case of Mrs Elizabeth Allen Widow of the late Isham Allen for the benefit of the Act of Congress July 7 1858 which you will please to have the kindness to examine as soon as Convenient
Yours with great Rsp [respect]
Lewis C Suggett

Hon James L Edwards
Commissioner
of Pensions
Washington
City D.C.

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(3-1776)
[column headings: Service, Number]
Va Allen, Isham W. 2. 900
Elizabeth [Elizabeth Allen]

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Georgetown Scott Co Ky May 18 1839
Dear Sir
The Enclosed is the declaration of Elizabeth Allen Widow of Isham Allen for the Benefit of the Act of Congress July 7 1858
Yours with great rept [respect]
Lewis C Suggett

Hon James L Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington
City
DC

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a d
at $60 per ann
4810
fRes [crossed through]
Let me know when 
this certificate is made out as I
wish to write a letter
Cole

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State of Kentucky Boone County Sct
On this 9th day of September 1848 before me, Thomas P. Johnson
---
an acting Justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid personally
appeared Elizabeth Allen a resident of the County & State aforesaid aged 73 years who after 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 act of Congress passed 2d February 1848 and Resolution
approved 1 July 1848.
That She is the widow of Isham Allen who
was a private in the Virginia Continental line in the Army of the Revolution
and in consequence of his service therein was allowed a pension under the
act of Congress passed March 1818, at the rate of 96 $ per Annum, That
after his death She applied for and obtained pensions under the act of Congress
of 3 March 1843 & 17th June 1844. but which were allowed her only at the
rate of Sixty dollars per Annum
That she was married to the said
Isham Allen previous to the first day of January 1794. for the full proof of
which she asks leave to refer to the evidence on file in the Office of the Commissioner
of Pensions, She further declares that she is still a widow never haveing
married since the death of her said husband,
That she now believing
herself entitled to a pension during life at the rate of 96 $ per Annum under the
two first mentioned laws in this declaration, most respectfully ask the
Hon. Commissioner of Pensions to cause the allowance to be made, and
her name placed on the pension List Roll of the Ohio Agency
Sworn and Subscribed on the day and year above Written
Elizabeth Allen [signature]

Thos P. Johnson J. P. [signature]

I certify that the above declarant is personally known to me, and that she is the same individual who drew a pension as stated by her in the foregoing declaration
Thos P. Johnson J.P.
State of Kentucky
Boone County SS

I Isham G. Hamilton Clerk of the County Court of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Tho. P Johnson is a Justice of the peace, in and for
said County duly commissioned and qualified, that his commission
was dated on the 25th day of April
1837 and that it will ┃
Continue during life or good behavour and that his Signature
above written is genuine
Given under my hand and the
Seal of said County this
11th day of September 1848
I. G. Hamilton Clk.

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Elizabeth Allen [signature]
Ky [illegible] 2nd Feb 48
R. L. Smallwood
Present

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Boone County
State of Kentucky ⎬
On this 2nd day of May 1854 personally
appeares P B McManania and made oath in  form of law, that he was well acquainted with Elizabeth Allen the widow of Isham Allen
who was a pensioner of the United States, and
all their children, are well known to him
Also whose names are here written. Bell Allen
John F Allen Adaline Allen Lucy M Grant,
and Agness Johnson.  these five are the only
five children that are now living of the said
Isham and Elizabeth Allen both of whom were
pensioners of the United States.
P B. McManame
Sworn to and subscribed
me the day and year above written
J J Miller JPBC [Justice of the Peace Boone County]
I do certify that I am will aqainted with P B 
McManame and he is a man of credibility
and his statements can be relied on given
under my hand this 2d day of May 1854
G G Miller JPBC

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Elizabeth Allen decd
widow of Isham
Boone Co Kentucky
[illegible]  1 July 1848
$96 per annum from
1 July 1848 to 9 May 1853
deducting for payments at
$60 under 2d Feb 1848
Pay to B. M Allen 1, John
F Allen 2, Lucy M Grant 3
Adaline Allen 4, Agnes F.
Johnson 5 surviving Children

Cert to
R. L. Smallwood Esq
Present

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[illegible] 4581
Oct 2 1843.
Ky
Elizabeth Allen
Oct 1838 [crossed out]
March 3d 1843
$60 per an
M. E. Haines
Burlington K [Kentucky]
[illegible] Sep

Hon J L Edwards Comm of Pensions 
City of Washington

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Burlington Ky Sept 26 / 43
Sirs
I enclose Mrs. E Allens Declaration
under the act of Congress of the 5th March 1843
If a pension is allowed you will
be kind enough to forward to me his
Certificate and Oblge
M. E Hawes

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Sep 12 1848
Sir
I enclose the application of Mrs Elizabeth Allen for a pension which if granted please forward the Certificate to Burlington Kentucky
and Oblge
N. E. Hawes

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State of Kentucky
Boone County Set.
On this the day of 1848 Before me
an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the
County and State aforesaid Personally appeared Elizabeth Allen
a resident of the County of State also aged about seventy three years who after being first duly sworn according to law doth on her Oath make the following Declaration [illegible]
to obtain the benefit of the Resolution of Congress approved 1st
July 1848 Granting Allowances as pensions to certain widows of Offr
cers and Soldiers of the Revolution Court that she is the widow
of Isham Allen deceased late of the County and State aforesaid
who was as she verily believes a soldier in the Virginia Continental
[illegible] in the Army of the Revolution and in consequence of his service ┃
therein was allowed a pension under the act of Congress passed
March 1818 at the rate of $96 per annum. That after his death
she applied for and obtained pensions under the acts of Congress
passed 3rd March 1843 & 17 June 1844 But which now allows
her only at the rate of $60 per annum. That she was married
to her said husband previous to the first day of January Seventeen
hundred and ninety four, for satisfactory proof of
which she most respectfully asks leave to refer to the
evidence on file in the Office of the Hon Commissioner
of Pensions upon which the aforesaid allowance┃

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to him were made.  She further declares that she is still a widow never having [illegible] since the death of her said husband. She also states that she always believed herself justly
entitled to receive the same rate of Pension per annum under the act 7
July 1838, 3rd March 1843 & 17 June 1844 That her aforesaid husband
received under Act March 1818, and believing herself still entitled to
the same, both legally and Equitably, she now most respectfully
ask the Hon Commissioner of Pensions to cause allowances to
be made at the rate of $96 per Annum under the aforesaid
Act 7 July 1838, 3rd March 1843 & 17 June 1844, deducting
therefrom the amount already received under the last
mentioned acts at the rate of $60 per annum, and that
certificate of Pension may issue in her name for said
balances, and be enclosed to her Attorney C. H. Frahm Esq
of Frankfort Ky and with him alone and such a thing
as he may authorise does the wish the Hon Commission of Pensions to hold correspondence in reference to her said claims
Sworn to and subscribed before me
On the day and year aforesaid
her
Elizabeth Allen
mark
James Corbin [signature] JP

B. M. Allen [signature]
I James Corbin a Justice of the peace in
and for the County a
State aforsaid do certify

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That the above power of Attorney was made
and acknowledged before me and the above named affiant is personally known to me ┃
and that she is the above [crossed out] same individual
that she drew a pension at the rate of $60
per annum under the acts of Congress passed
7th July 1838. 3d March 18re and 17th June
1844 and that she is the widow of Isham Allen
deceased who drew a pension under the acts
of Congres  passed March the 18th 1818
for his services in the Revolutionary war
in [illegible] where I have herewit set my
hand and seal I also certify that Isham
Allen deceased drew a pension at the
rate of $96 pur annum signed our
[illegible] 7th of August 1848  James Corbin J.P. B.C. [signature]
Commonwealth of Kentucky
Boone County
To wit
I J G Hamilton Clerk of the County Court for the
County aforesaid do certify that James Corbin is a
Justice of the peace in and for the County & State
aforesaid duly commissioned and qualified and that
his signature to the above certificate is genuine

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that his commission was dated
on the 17th day of
July 1835, and continues during life or good behaviour
Given under my hand and
the seal of said County
2
this 7th day of August 1848.
J G Hamilton Clk

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Agents Office - Louisville Ky.
June 30 1854
Dear Sir
Your's of 23rd Inst, saying that "you
have been informed that I have refused
payment of the pension due the children of
Elizabeth Allen decd under act 2nd February
1848" and requiring me to "communicate
the cause of such refusal" is recd.
I have no recollection of any application
having been made for payment of that
pension, and therefore cannot say that
payment has been refused, or if refused
for what cause.
There are many applications for payment
at this office on insufficient vouchers, and
refusal to pay such is of daily occurrence.
I cannot remember the names of all such
applicants. I have not refused payment in
any case due & payable upon my rolls
for any other cause. [this last line underscored]
I have taken great pains in instructing
pensioners & their attorneys how to per
fect their vouchers.
Very Respy
your Obdt Servt [Obedient Servant]
Isaac Caldwell Agent
Hon. L.P. Waldo
Commr Pens.

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Frankfort Ky
Aug5 1848
Hon J G Edwards 
Comm of Pensions
[illegible]
I [illegible] 
enclose you the declaration of Mrs Elizabeth
Allen making application for the amay
of Pension due her under the Acts 7th July 1838 3rd March 1843 & 17 June 1844.
You will
please enclose me the certificate of allowance to Frankfort
I am sending respectfully
your Old Servant
C. N. Trahew

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      7700
[-]  7514
        186

     9300
[+] 1736
      7564
[+]   158
     77[xx]

     250
[+]150
[+]  87
     487

[illegible]

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WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
April 7th 1828.
SIR:
In conformity with the regulations of this Department, you have this day,
been transferred from the Roll of Virginia to that of
Kentucky to take effect from and after the 
4th of March 1828
I am, sir, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. Edwards

Mr. Isham Allen
U. S. Pensioner.
Care of Hon. R. McHatton
House of Representatives.

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No. 950
W Edward
Isham Allen
Rec Oct 18. 1823
W [illegible]
M Role

The Honable John C. Calhoun, Esq
Secretary of War
Washington City

FREE [stamped]

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Hanover Oct. 13th 1823

Dear Sir
Enclosed is the declaration of Isham Allen as amended in obedience to the suggestion from your department: should it now entitle the applicant to a pension certificate I will repeat my request to the proper officer to enclose it to me directed to Han. [Hanover] Ct.house Va
I have the honor to be with great respect

Yr Ob Ser [Your obedient Servant]
Hector Davis

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Pension Office
May 10 1854

Sir
Isham Allen Kentucky Rolls, Acts 1818 & 1820
$96 per annum, Please state to what time [illegible]
Very respectfully
S. Cole
Pen Com

F  Burtly
[illegible] auditor

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[top of page cut off]
Died 24 Oct 1834, paid
	[signature] F Burt
	Auditor

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Washington City, D.C.
May 9, 1854,
Hon Loren P. Waldo,
Mr R.L. Smallwood, Esq. having called upon me in regard to the case of Mrs
Elizabeth Allen's heirs, who live in
my District, to certify that a certain
J. J. Miller is a justice of the peace for Boone County, Ky. I have to say that I have no personal knowledge of that fact. I understand, however, from Mr Smallwood, that the Clerk of
the County Court
of that County, has certified
Mr Miller is justice of the peace, and affixed his seal to the certificate. If that is so, then the official character of Mr Miller is authenticated
the best way known to our laws, and no
additional authentication could make
the fact that he is a justice of the peace
more certain.
With respect,
Your Ob Servt [Your Obedient Servant]

R. H. Stanton

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Red'd 5 April 1828

Hon R McHalton H R
5 Apl [April] 1828

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State of Kentucky
County of Boone
The deposition of Thos G. Grant
of said County taken before me Reuben
Graves a Justice of the peace in & for said County the said Grant being of lawful age and duly sworn deposeth and saith that he is well acquainted with Isham Allen who has taken the foregoing oath herewith certified
and well knows that he is the person described therein and no other than the identical person to whom the pension was originally granted unto which said Grant hereunto sets his hand & seal this 5th day of March 1828
Thomas G Grant [seal]
The above named deponant Thos G Grant did this day sign seal the above deposition and makes oath before me to the facts therein set forth. and I do hereby certify that he is a man of veracity.
Given under my hand as aforesaid this 5th
day of March 1828
Reuben Graves J.P.B.C.

State of Kentucky Boone County Sell
Willis Graves Clerk of the Boone County Court
do hereby certify that Reuben Graves whose name is above and before whom the above deposition of Thos G Grant. & also
before whom the application of Isham Allen purports to have a Justice of the peace in forsaid county of Boone duly appointed commissioned and Qualified & that full faith & Credit is due to all his official acts as such
In testimony whereof I do hereunto set
my name & affix the seal of my Office
hereto this 5th of March 1838
Willis Graves CBC [Clerk Boone County]

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APPLICATION FOR A TRANSFER

County of Boone State of Kentucky SS

On this fifth day of March 1828, before me, the Subscriber, a Justice of the Peace, for the said County of Boone personally appeared Isham Allen who, on his Oath, declares that he is the same Person who formerly belonged to the company commanded by Captain Morgan in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Archibald (illegible) in the Service of the United States; that his Name was placed on the Pension Roll of the State of Virginia from whence he has lately removed; that he now resides in the State [District, or Territory,] of Kentucky, County of Boone where he intends to remain, and wishes his Pension to be there payable, in future; and that his reasons for removing to the State of Kentucky mar for the benefit of his family

Isham Allen

Sworn and subscribed to, before me, the Day and Year aforesaid}
Reuben Graves J.P.B.E

NOTES.
The Oath to be taken before a duly qualified Magistrate, whose official Character and Signature must be proved by the Certificate of the proper Officer, under his Seal of Office, setting forth that the Person taking the Testimony is a Justice of the Peace, Judge, or Notary Public, as the case may be, and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine. 
The Pensioner's oath must be supported by the evidence of another person as to identity.  The witness must swear that he well knows the person who has taken the above oath to be the same person described therein, and no other than the identical person to whom the pension was originally granted.  The magistrate must certify that the witness is a person of veracity.  The witness's affidavit must be authenticated in the manner above described.

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Brief in the case of Elizabeth Allen Jec Widow of Isham
Boone County and State of Kentucky
act JMe 1 July 1848

Claim , ((cut out)("original" or "for increase.")

Proof exhibited, (if original.)

Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls?   If either, state the substance. 

Her husband was  pensined under the Act of 1818 at $96 per annum. She was pensioned under the Act of 1838th at $60, The Joint Resolution of the Act of July 1848, gives her the same annuity pens--ion which her husband rec.

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(Horizontal Text at left): Sr Cole 
(Seal): LOUISVILLE KY DEC 1

Free

J.L. Edwards Esqu
Court of Pensions
Washington City
D.C.

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Louisville Ky, Nov 30th 1849

J.L. Edwards Esq
Sir, Ms Elizabeth Allen a pensioner und act 2 July 1848, has (illegible) paid at this Agency to the 4th of September, 1848, at the rate of sixty dollars per annum. She is the widow of Isham Allen. 

Respectfully
Morris V
Mr. R Vance
Pension Fund

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Free

BUR KY [postmark] [BURLINGTON Ky possibly]

Hon. J L Edwards
Comr [Commissioner] of Pensions
City of Washington

Nov 17/49

Mr. Cole
A E Hawes

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Burlington Kentucky
Nov. 10. 1849

Sir
I enclose the application of Mrs Elizth [Elizabeth] Allen asking the place of her payment of her Pension Changed from Louisville Ky to Cincinnatti, Ohio

Yours respectfully
N E Hawes

Hon J L Edwards
Com of Pensions
City of Washington

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Elizabeth Allen
Ky - Ohio D 48

Mr Cole

R. L. Smallwood
Pensions

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State of Kentucky
County of Boone


I I G Hamilton Clerk of the Court in
and for the County of Boone and State of Kentucky
aforesaid, do hereby certify that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited to said
Court that Isham Allen was a pensioner
of the United States at the rate of 96 dollars
per annum who is now dead, and that
Elizabeth Allen his widow was a pensioner
at the rate of 80 dollars per Annum and
also, died on the 9th day of May 1853.
there is five children only whose names are
herein subscribed. Bell Allen John F. Allen
Adaline Allen Lucy M Grant and Agness
H. Johnson
and I certify that Jno. [John] J. Miller
before whom the oath was made, is a Justice of the peace In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office this 3rd day of April 1854.
I. G.  Hamilton Clk [clerk]