Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 23,855, Thomas Cook, Va.

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Service: VA
Cook, Thomas
Number: N. 23855
Martha

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11,184
Dirk Columbus
Martha Cook [illegible]
VA
Widow of Thomas
who was a pensioner under the act of 1
and who died on the__ of ___ in the stateof VA who was a private in the ___ Commanded by Captain ___ of the ____commanded by____ in the line for [illegible].
Inscribed on the Roll of D.S. at the rate of 80 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
[illegible] 15 June, 1840
Certificate of Pension issued the 15 day of Oct 1851 and sent to [illegible]
Present
Total Amount $
[Act July 7 1838]
Recorded by HE. Robinson
Book D Vol 1 Page 473

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6600
Declaration of "Martha Cook" for Pension
Under Act July 7th 1838

Mr JB Bedford [illegible]
Charlotte W.H.
Jan 25 1840

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Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of [illegible] of the 7th July, 1838, entitled "an act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows"
State of Virginia Charlotte County to with 
On this 7th day of November, 1839 personably appreared before me a Justice of the peace in and for the county and state [illegible] Martha Cooke, a resident of said county and state, aged 77 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 provisions made by the Act of Congress [illegible] JUly 7th 1838, entitled "An Act granting back pay and pensions to certain widows'

That she is the widow of Thomas Cook or Cooke late of the said county and state, who was a private in the Continental and Militia service of Virginia in the War of the Revolution. She declares that she does not know any thing as coming within her personal knowledge, (being a woman and not in service with him) respecting the services of her late husband in the Revolutionary War_ She has often heard him say in his life time, and others also, who served with him, that he was in the service of his country service considerable length of time, was engaged in several battles, and that he suffered much and endured many hardships; all of which she honestly believes that from bodily infirmity, old age and the consequents [illegible] of memory, she cannot at this time, call to recollection the particulars of her husbands service as related to him: and therefore, prefers to depend on the statements of those who served with him, and whose memories are better, for the particulars of his service_whose certificates accompany her Declaration- that for the same

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reason, she cannot state with any degree of certainty how long he was in actual service alltogether, but would suppose he served at least five years, for which length of time she claims a pension-her support of her claim, she refers to the Army Records of the period and accompanying affidavits, all of which are prayed to be considered as part.

She further declares that she was married to the said Thomas Cook on the 27th day of December, 1784; that her husband the aforesaid Thomas Cook, died on the 7th day of September 1819; that she was not married to him prior to his [illegible] the service, but the marriage took place [illegible] to the first day of January, Seventeen hundred and ninety four; to with, at the time above stated-
Martha Cook

Sworn to and [illegible] before me, a justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, this 7th day of November, 1839-
George Hannah [illegible]

Virginia; Charlotte County to with:
I do hereby certify, that I am a near neighbor of Mrs Martha Cook and have known her for many years and do consider her too old and infirm to attend the County Court of Charlotte to make the foregoing Declaration. I further certify that she is a credible person and her statement [illegible] to full confidence. I further certify that according to my best recollection the said Thomas Cook her husband departed.

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this life on the 7th day of September 1819 becoming the said widow, who is [illegible], resident in the County of Charlotte, and that she has not intermarried since the death of said Thomas Cook. That said Thomas Cooke at the time of his death owned and propagated real and personal estate worth, I would suppose, at the least $8000.
Given under my hand this 7th day of November 1839.
George Hannah [illegible]

State of Virginia [illegible] Charlotte COunty December 20 1839 For whom  the Declaration of Martha Cook of Charlotte County Virginia with accompanying documents and evidence for a pension under the act of Congress [illegible] July 7th 1838 was presented in open court and the whole of the papers read and fully explained for the [illegible] of the court- ordered that said declaration [illegible] paper be certified to the war department.
I Winslow Robinson certify [illegible]
[illegible] is genuine
[illegible]
December 1839 Winslow Robinson

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Cook
to } M. Bond
Command
Copy xd.

From
Cty. Seald certify  1:37 1/2
Copy - - - - 36
    $1:73 1/2

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Know all men by these presents that we Thomas Cook and Philip Williams Jr. are held and firmly bound unto Patrick Henry esquire Governor of Virginia in the just and full sum of fifty pounds, current money, to which payments well and truly to be made to the said Governor and his successors, we bind ourselves our heirs sons & a [illegible] firmly by these presents. Sealed, with our seals and dated this 24th day of December 1784.  

Whereas a marriage is shortly intended to be solemnized between Thomas Cook and Martha Vaughan.

Now the condition of the above obligation is such that if there be no lawful cause to obstruct the said marriage, then the above obligation to be void, or else to remain in full force and virtue.

Teste
John Wiley D.C. [illegible signature]

his
Thomas X Cook (Seal)
mark
Philip Williams Jr. (Seal)

December 23rd 1784
I do grant a license to Thomas Cook to marry my daughter Martha Vaughan. Given under my hand.
Robert Vaughan

Teste
Joel Mottley
James Cook
Philip Williams Jr.

State of Virginia
Aimelia County, [illegible]

I Egbert G. Leigh, Clerk of the County Court of the county courts of Aimelia in the State of Virginia, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true transcript of the marriage bond, intended

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unto by Thomas Cook to the Commonwealth, and the certificate of Robert Vaughan hereto appended, is likewise a true copy, from the records now remaining filed in my office.

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this the 22 November 1833.

Eg. G. Leigh, C

State of Virginia
Aimelia County, to wit:

I, James P. Cocke, presiding Justice of the County Court of Aimelia in the State of Virginia, do hereby certify that Egbert G. Leigh, who hath given the preceding certificate, is Clerk of said Court, and that his attestation is in due form. Given under my hand and seal this 25th day of November 1833.

James P. Cooke, [seal]

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BA-J AWF
Thomas Cook
W. 23855

Mrs Luther Isbell
192 Tugalo Street
Toscoa, Georgia

Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your request for the Revolutionary War record of Thomas Cook of Hanover County, Virginia.

You are furnished herein the record of Thomas Cook as found in papers on file in claim for pension, W. 23855, based upon his service in the War of the Revolution.  This is the record of the only Thomas Cook or Cooke who served with the Virginia troops, found on file in the Revolutionary War pension records of this office.

The date and place of birth of Thomas Cook and names of parents are not given.

Thomas Cook enlisted in Lunenburg County, Virginia, sometime in 1777, served as a private in Captain Hoard's and Walker's companies, Colonel Matthew's Virginia regiment, was in the Battle of Camden, length of service three years.  He enlisted early in 1781, served in Captain Walker's Virginia company, and was in the Battle of Guilford Court House, length of service three months. He served later in 1781, and was at the siege of Yorktown, officers and length not stated.

Thomas Cook married December 27, 1784 in Amelia County, Virginia, Martha Vaughn. The date and place

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of her birth are not given.  She was the daughter of Robert Vaughn, who was living at the time of the marriage of his daughter, Martha to Thomas Cook.  The name of the mother of Martha is not shown.

The soldier, Thomas Cook died September 7, 1819.

The widow, Martha Cook, was allowed pension on her application executed November 7,1839, at which time she was seventy seven years old, and living in Charlotte County, Virginia.

She died in Charlotte County, VIrginia, June 15, 1840 survived by the following children-
Elizabeth Franklin
Nancy Davis
Mary Adams
Marha Wilkinson
Thomas Cook.

Reference was made to one James Cook in 1784, then of Amelia County, Virginia. John A. Adams was administrator of the estate of the widow, Martha Cook. The relationship of these persons to the the family was not stated.

Very truly yours,

A.D. Hiller
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator

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Toccoa 
Oct 17
5PM
GA
This side of Card is for Address

Received Oct 18 1939
Veterans Administration
Washington, DC

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10/16/89- Will you please send me the Revolutionary Service Record of Thomas Cook of Hanover Co, VA. (Don't know which Co he enlisted).  This is not for family history, but for [illegible] and would appreciate the same.

Thank you -
Mrs. Luther Isbell
192 Tugalo St
Toccoa, GA

*Only one who started from VA.

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Mrs. W.H. Pitt
2633 St Johns Ave
Jacksonville, Fla

Madam:
I have to advise you, from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 23855, it appears that Thomas Cook enlisted in Lunenburg County, Virginia and served as a private in the Virginia Troops as follows-

From in 1777, three years in Captain Hoard's and Walker's Companies, Colonel Matthew's Regiment and was in the battle of Camden.

In 1781, three months and was in the battle of Guilford County Court House. and was in Captain Walker's Company.

Later in 1781, he was at the Siege of Yorktown, officers and length of service not stated.

He died September 7, 1819.
Soldier married December 27, 1784 in Amelia County.

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Virginia, Martha, daughter of Robert Vaughn. She was allowed pension on her application executed November 7, 1839, while a resident of Charlotte COunty, Virginia, aged seventy-seven years.

She died June 15, 1840, leaving the following children- Elizabeth Franklin, Nancy Davis, Mary Adams, Martha Wilkinson, Thomas Cook.

Respectfully,
Wilder s. Metcalf
Commissioner

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Jacksonville, Fla
2633 St Julius Ave
3/10-1925

Dear Sec,
Thank you so much for being so prompt to answer my query about Thomas Cook- He was born in Brunswick County, VA a near [illegible] Co and was nephew of Capt. John Cook we thought he served from S.C. but maybe it was VA. So will you please look through your records of VA soldiers, also if [illegible] Porter born in N.C. and died there.
Please be so prompt once more.

Very Respectfully,
Mrs Wm.H. Pitt

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Widow, &c.

File no. 23855
Martha cook
Bride of
Thomas Cook
[illegible]

Act; July 7th 1838
Index:__Vol:__ Page:__
(Arrangement of 1870)

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Richmond
Nov 23

Wm. J.B. Bedford Esq

Charlotte C Ho
Va

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Auditor's Office Nov 23 1839

Sir,
I have rced your of the 20 inst and hasten to reply to it. The name of Thomas Cook is not to be found on the army rolls in this office. There are two persons on the lists named Thomas Cocks and it is possible that one or both names may have been misspelt.

Yours very respy,
[illegible]

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Washington, City
Jany 21/1857

Sir,
Therewhich enclose the letter of John A Adams in [illegible] to the claim of Martha book widow of Thomas, Charlotte Co, VA

J Godwin

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[illegible]

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[illegible]

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[illegible]
4 Oct 1851

My Dear Sir,
I have it enclose you the certificate you requested. To which I much respectfully call your attention of your ear [illegible]

In Haste
I am very truly [illegible]
Ms A Adams

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State of Virginia: Prince Edward County to with:

I John Crute late lieutenant in the Virginia Continental line, do hereby certify that I was well acquainted with Thomas Cooke in the War of the Revolution.  I recollect that he enlisted for the tenure of three years, under Capt Hoard in 1777 and was attached to the command of Col. Matthews. He served the said term faithfully and was [illegible] discharged from services, as coming within my knowledge.

John Crute Lt, late of the Army
March 24th, 1840

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State of Virginia
Charlotte Ct House
April 6th 1840

Sir,
Yours of the 28th February last , relative to the claim of Mr Martha Cooke, widow of Thomas Cooke, deed, has been duly received.

"The proof offered in support of the alleged claim" you state, "Is unsatisfactory-" Enclosed you will find the certificate of lieutenant John  Crute- The name of Thomas Cooke will be found on the published Rolls of "John H Sumter late [illegible] of Revolutionary Claims in Virginia" a copy of which I presume you have.

I am sir, very respectfully your work [illegible]
Wm J.B. Bedford

L.D. Edwards Esq.
[illegible] of pensions

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Martha Cook Des,
Wid of Thos.
Virginia
Act 7 July 1838
2 yrs -$80 per annu
to 13 June 1840 when she died
Payable to John A Adams Admin
Children named on the [illegible]
Payable at the 6 Agen

Best to
J Godwin Present

Elizabeth Franklin
Nancy Davis
Mary Adams
Martha Wilkinson
Thomas Cook

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Brief in the Case of Martha Cook dec, wid of Thomas
County and state of Virginia
Act 7th July 1838

Claim "Original"4Proof exhibited (If original)

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

Evidence of service: Record and the certificate of a Lieut who was pensioned under Act '28 Ev of Marriage: Record

(If for increase)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?

Name and residence of Agent.
S Godwin
Present

F.F. Kirby
Examining Clerk

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Virginia: Charlotte County to with:
I do hereby certify that I was intimately acquainted with Thomas Cooke, late of Lunenburg County in the War of the Revolution, and am under the impression and belief that he was drafted in the militia from Lunenburg County in 1780, under Capt. Walker and marched to the South , and was engaged in the battle near Camden in August, 1780. I further certify that in the early part of 1781, we were drafted again from the same county und3er Capt. Walker for three months, and marched to North Carolina, and were engaged in the battle of Guilford. He served the said later faithfully. The said Thomas Cooke, was also at the siege of Yorktown, under whom we served and for how long, I am unable to say.I am in the 81st year of my age and was a soldier of the Revolution. I have always understood said, Thomas Cooke was previously in the Continental Line, but do not know the fact, not being with him.

Ambrose Haley

Virginia : Charlotte County to with:

This day Ambrose Haley came before me a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid and made oath in the above certificate. I further certify that he is acudible person and his statement acudible to full confidence. Given under my hand on this 20th day of November, 1839.

[Illegible]

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Virginia, Charlotte County [illegible]

I Winslow Robinson clerk of the County Court of Charlotte in the state of Virginia, do hereby certify that William [illegible] ruling justice of the peace in and for the said County duly Companied and qualified and that the signature [illegible] to be his, is genuine.

[illegible] under my hand and soul of coffin, this 8th day January [illegible]

Winslow Robinson

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In Charlotte County Court October 6th, 1857

Per [illegible] satisfactory evidence was [illegible] in hand to move that Martha Cook the widow of Thomas Cook, who served as a private with Revolutionary War, died in the County of Charlotte the 15th day of June 1840 leaving the following children surviving her, Elizabeth Franklin, Nancy Davis, Mary Adams, Martha Wilkinson and Thomas Cook, and that they are still living and that John A Adams qualified as [illegible] of the estate of the said Martha Cook [illegible] this 2nd day of November 1840 and is still the [illegible] of said estate.

State of Virginia, Charlotte County Town
I Winslow Robinson Clerk of the County Court of the County of Charlotte in the state of Virginia, do hereby certify that the foregoing order and certificate is a line [illegible] of my said office.
[illegible] under my hand and  seal of my said office this 7th day of October 1851.
Winslow Robinson C.C.