Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 18,929, Robert Cobbs, Va.

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(3-1776)
SERVICE						NUMBER
Va			Cobbs, Robert			W. 18,929
				Ann G.


CONTENTS

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[left side]
Reported
Surviving children
John P. Cobbs
Robert L. Cobbs
William Cobbs
Charles L Cobbs
Sarah W. Weaver
+
Elizabeth Ann Mottley

[right side]
10760
Virginia
Ann G. Cobbs dec?
Va
Widow of Robert Cobbs
who was a pensioner under the Act of
and who died on 2nd Aug 1829
of Campbell in the State of Virginia
who was a Lt + Capt in the
commanded by Captain			of the
		commanded by		in
the Virginia M [“line” crossed out] for

Inscribed on the Roll of Richmond
at the rate of 92 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of
March, 1836. + end 4th March 1841.

Certificate of Pension issued the 27th day of
October 1847 and set to
Col J. G. Berret, present

Total amount,	$
		[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by J. P. Chase Clerk,
Book D Vol. 1 Page 265

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Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress
of the 7th July, 1838, entitled “An Act granting half 
pay and pensions to certain widows-”
	State of Virginia: Campbell County to wit:
		On this 26th day of January, 1841, personally
appeared before me a Justice of the peace in and
for the County and State aforesaid Ann G. Cobbs, a
widow of said County and State aged 79 years, who
being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her
oath, make the following Declaration in order to ob-
tain the benefit of the provisions made by the Act
of Congress, passed July 7th 1838 entitled “An Act
granting half pay and pensions to certain widows-”
	That she is the widow of Robert Cobbs, late
of the said County and State, who was a Lieutenant in the
[‘Continental and’ crossed out] Militia service of Virginia in the
War of the Revolution- She declares that she has
no personal knowledge of the services of her late hus-
band in the Revolutionary war, not having married
him untill after the Close of the War. She has of-
ten heard him in his lifetime say, and also others
who served with him, that he was in actual service
a considerable length of time; that he was engaged
in some battles, and suffered severe hardships and
privations- all of which, she honestly believes to be
true and correct- that from bodily infirmity,
old age, and the consequent loss of memory, she can-
not call to recollection the particulars of her husbands
service as related by him: she therefore prefers to
relie on the statement of soldiers who served with
him, whose certificates accompany her Declaration, to
any statement that she could possibly make on the sub-
ject- that for the same reason above stated she
cannot say with any degree of certainty, how long

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her husband was in actual service altogether, but
would suppose he served at least 12 Months, for which
length of time she claims a pension- In support of
her claim she refers to the Army Records of the period,
and the accompanying Certificates of worthy and
credible old soldiers.
	She further declares, that she was married to
the said Robert Cobbs on the 19th day of November 1783;
that her husband the aforesaid Robert Cobbs, died
on the 2d day of August, 1829; that she was not
married to him prior to his leiving the service, but
the marriage took place previous to the first day of 
January, seventeen hundred and Ninety four: to wit,
at the time above stated.
				Anne G Cobbs
			['her' above and 'mark' below]
sworn to and subscribed before me a Justice of the 
peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, this
26th day of January, 1841.
			Wm C McAllister JP.

State of Virginia: Campbell County to wit:
	I do hereby certify, that I am well acquainted
with Ann G. Cobbs, the widow of Robert Cobbs, 
deceased, and do consider her from bodily infirmi-
ty, old age, and other causes, totally unfit and
unable to attend the County Court of Campbell in or-
der to make the foregoing Declaration. I further cer-
tify, that she is a credible person, and her stat-
ment entitled to full confidence. Given under
my hand this 26th day of January, 1841.
				Wm C McAllister JP.

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Know all men by these presents that we Robert Cobb and John
Poindexter are held and firmly bound unto his Excellency Benjamin Har-
rison our present Governor in the sum of fifty pounds Current money
of Virginia to be paid to the said Benjamin Harrison and his successors,
to the payment whereof well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves
and each of us our and each of our heirs, Executors, and administra-
tors, jointly and severally firmly by these presents sealed with our
seals and dated the nineteenth day of November 1783.
	The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas there
is a Marriage suddenly intended to be had and solemnized Between
Robert Cobbs and Ann Gizange Poindexter if therefore there be no
lawful cause to obstruct the said marriage, then this obligation 
to be void, or else to remain in full force.
Sealed and delivered				Robert Cobbs seal
in presence of					Jn Poindexter seal	
John Nelson Clk CW




State of Virginia
	Louisa County 
			I John Hunter clerk of the County Court
of the said County of Louisa, do hereby certify that the
foregoing is a true copy of a bond, now filed in
the clerks office of the said court.
		In testimony whereof I have hereunto put
		my hand and caused the Public seal of
		said Court to be hereto affixed this 21st day
		of August 1840 in the 65th year of 
		our foundation.
				John Hunter

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IN REPLY REFER TO
	Rev. War Section.
					3-1864
			DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
				BUREAU OF PENSIONS
							November 21, 1919.
					WASHINGTON


Mrs M. C. Schluckhardt,
	Alpha Apartments,
		Fort Dodge, Iowa.
Madam:
	In response to your letter dated the sixth instant, you
are advised that in the papers in the claim of Ann G. Cobbs,
widow of Robert Cobbs, W. File No. 18,929 Rev. War, it is stat-
ed that her husband, Robert Cobbs, was recommended for Commis-
sion for Bedford County, Virginia, in 1778 and 1779, and served
as a Lieutenant and Captain of Virginia Militia for a consider-
able length of time, during which he was in the battles of Cam-
den and Guilford.
	Soldier married on November 19, 1783, Ann [Gizaard crossed out, Gizaage written above] Poin-
Dexter, their marriage being recorded in Louisa County, Virginia.
	He died August 3, 1829, -- his age is not stated.
	His widow Ann applied for a pension on account of his
services, January 26, 1841 while seventy-nine years of age and
a resident of Campbell County, Virginia, where she died Febru-
ary 1, 1842, and her pension was allowed for the benefit of her
only surviving children in 1848, viz Elizabeth Ann Mottley of
Charlotte County, Virginia; John P. Cobbs; Robert L. Cobbs;
William Cobbs; Charles L. Cobbs; and Sarah W. Weaver.
	The above soldier is the only Robert Cobbs (Cobb) found
on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau.
			Very respectfully,
				E. C. Freman
				Acting Commissioner.

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[Left side]
Feb 3 Hist
McAllister Esq
Atlanta Ga

1919 Nov. 21, Hist. to Mrs. M. C.
Schluckhardt [illegible symbol]

1926. Dec. 14. Hist to Hon Wm. J.
Harris (see cor in
Saml. Scott Va W. 5998)

[Right Side]
Rev WIDOW, &c.			1893 to JM
File No. 18929
Ann G. Cobbs
Widow of
Robert Cobbs
Capt. Rev. War
Act: July 7th 1838
Index: -Vol. A. Page 150

[Arrangement of 1870.]

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Robert Cobbs
	W. F. 18929
		Va.
An order to Lt. Cobb,
signed by Henry Lee,
Lt. Col. Comdg. regt.
A receipt, dated may
2, 1782, for warrants for
the services of seven men
under Capt. Cobb, at Ninety Six.
A list of militia marched 
by Capt. Clements
from Bedford County to as-
sist General Green in S.C.
may 1, 1781.
	The above papers have
been removed from
this case for the purpose
of sending them to the 
War Dept.
Sent to War Dept. Jan. 16. 1913

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Virginia
	At a Court held for Bedford County the
28th day of September Seventeen hundred and Seventy
Eight (1778).
	The court doth recommend Robert Cobb to
his Excellency the Governor as a proper person to
be commissioned as Second Lieutenant of the militia.
	At a Court held for Bedford County the 22nd day of
November Seventeen hundred and Seventy nine (1779)
	Robert Cobb is recommended to his Excellency the
Governor as a proper person to act as first Lieutenant
in the room of Dudley Callaway who has removed
from this County.


I John R. Steptoe deputy for Robert C. Mitchell
Clerk of the County Court of Bedford in the State of
Virginia certify that the foregoing and true transcripts
from the records of said Court.
		In testimony whereof I have hereunto
		set my hand and affixed the seal 
		of said Court this 17th day of February
		1841.
			Jno. R. Steptoe DC.

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State of Virginia
	Charlotte County to Wit
I hereby Certify that I know the fact that
Ann G. Cobbs the widow of Captain Ro. Cobbs
deceased departed this life 1842 on the 1st day
of February and left the following surviving
Children to Wit: John P. Cobbs, Robert L.
Cobbs, William Cobbs, Charles L. Cobbs,
Sarah W. Weaver, + Elizabeth Ann Mottley
Given Under my hand this 11 September 1848
		John O. Armistead
Sworn and subscribed before me a Justice of
the peace in and for said County I further
Certify that he is a credible person and his
statement entitled to full Confidence
Given Under my hand this 11th September 1848
			Clem Hancock. JP 
			for Charlotte Co. Va

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State of Virginia: Appomattox County to wit:
	I Bartholomew Cyrus, a soldier of the
Revolution and pensioner of the United States
do hereby certify that I was acquainted with
Capt Robert Cobbs, late of Bedford County, who
was a Lieutenant and Captain in the Militia
service in the War of the Revolution. I know
the fact, that he was at the battle of Camden
in 1780, in command of a company; that he
was also at the Battle of Guilford in 1781,
in command of a company, acting in that as
Lieutenant or Captain in both instances. I have
understood he was in other service besides
the above mentioned. I feel no hesitation in
saying he served six months as coming within
my person knowledge as Lieutenant and
Captain in the War of the Revolution. The
said Capt Cobbs was an efficient and gal-
lant officer in the service. I am 91 years of
age.
			Bartholomew Cyrus
		[‘his’ above, ‘mark’ under]
Virginia: Appomattox County to wit:
	This day Bartholomew Cyrus came before
me a Justice of the peace in the County aforesaid,
and made oath to the foregoing Certificate sub-
scribed by him in my presence. I further certify,
he is an old man, but fully competent to give
evidence in any case, and that he is credible,
and testimony worthy of credit and confidence.
	Given under my hand this 13th day of July,
1849.
			B. H. Nowlin JP

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State of Virginia Appomattox County Court
		I Henry F Bacock clerk of the court of the county
aforesaid and State of Virginia do hereby certify that Benjamin H.
Nowlin who has given the foregoing certificate is a Justice of the peace
in and for the county of Appomattox duly commissioned and qualified
as such and that the foregoing signature affixed to said certificate
purporting to be his is genuine. 
				In testimony whereof I have hereunto
				set my hand as clerk of the court of
				said county and affixed my seal of
				office this 13th day of July 1849
					Henry F. Bacock clk

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Payment to be made
at Richmond
by Anthony Robinson
Agent for paying pension-
ers, in the Agency of
	Virginia 












Recorded in the Pension
Office, in Book            Vol-
Ume            Page            by
J.P. Chase Clerk.

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
Claim for Military Service.
	I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States,
of the 7th July 1838, Ann G. Cobbs deceased
late of Virginia, widow of Robert Cobbs who was a Lieutenant
and Captain in the Revolution and
died August 2nd 1829 is inscribed
on the roll of pensioners at the rate
of [Seventy crossed out] ninety two dollars per annum
Commencing 4th March 1836, and
ending 4th March 1841.
	The amount is due + payable to
her only surviving, viz, John P. Cobbs,
Robert L. Cobbs, William Cobbs,
Charles L. Cobbs, Sarah W. Weaver
and Elizabeth Ann Mottley.

		Given at the Department of the Interior,
			this 27th day of October
			one thousand eight hundred and forty=nine



Examined and					Secretary of the Interior.
Countersigned.



			Commissioner of Pensions.

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Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit [of the crossed out]
[third section crossed out] of the Act of Congress of the
7th of July 1838.
	State of Virginia: Charlotte County to Wit,
		On this 11th day September 1848 personally
appeared before me a Justice of the peace in the
County of Charlotte and State of Virginia one of
the children of Ann G. Cobbs deceased late Widow
of Captain Robert Cobbs deceased a resident of
Campbell County Virginia, Who being first duly
sworn according to Law doth on her oath, make
the following Declaration in order to obtain
the benefeit of the provision made by the act
of Congress passed July 7th 1838.
	She declares that she is one of the
children of Ann G. Cobbs deceased, late
of Campbell County and State of Virginia
Who was the Widow of Robert Cobbs deceased
formerly a Captain in the militia service of
Virginia in the Army of the Revolution. That
her mother the said Ann G. Cobbs departed
this life on the 1st day of February 1842 aged about
80 years that previous to her deth unders-
tanding that the Act of Congress of the 7th July
1838 granting half pay and pensions to Certain
Widows makeing provisions for the Widows
of deceased Officers and Soldiers of the Revol-
lutionary Army, she drew a declaration 
for a pension while liveing which Declar-
ation is Accompanying this one.
	She farther declares, that not being born
at the time of the Service rendered; it would
not be expected that she knows anything
personally of the service of her late Father in
the Revolutionary War, but she has often

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and repeatedly heard him say, that he
was a long time in actual service, all of
which she believes to be true and Correct.
She therefore is Compelled to relie on the Army
Records and of Worthy and respectable soldiers
who served with him. She farther declares
that she has always Understood that her
mother and Father were legally married on
the 19th day of November 1783. That her
Father the said Captain Robert Cobbs died
on 2nd day of August 1829- and she
knows the fact that her mother has 
remained a widow ever since, and never inter-
married. That the marriage took place
previous to the date of 1794, all of which
will more readily appear by refference
to accompanying proof.
	She farther declares that her
mother the said Ann G. Cobbs at the time 
of her deth left the Surviving children
who are the only persons entitled to the
Amount of Pension; to Wit John P. Cobbs,
Robert L Cobbs, William Cobbs, Charles L. Cobbs,
Sarah W. Weaver, Elizabeth Ann Mottley.

All of whom are of legal age-
she farther declares that the foregoing
Declaration is made with a view of recovering
the said pension, one child being Competent
to make the same up to the time of her 
death.
		Elizabeth Ann Mottley.

Sworn and subscribed before me
this 11 September 1848
			Clem Hancock J. P
			for Charlotte Co Va

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Campbell County – State of Virginia Unit
		Samuel Pannill of said County, this day came before
me a justice of the peace for said County + made oath that he has
resided in this County since the year 1797 – that he was well acquainted
about that time with Captain Robert Cobbs who lived a near neighbour to
the affiant and continued so to live until his death, which happened
about 15 or 18 years ago. The said Robert Cobbs removed to the said County
from the County of Louisa and was always regarded and believed by his
neighbors to have been an officer in the Revolutionary war – the affiant
has often heard him convene with others who were in the said war +
has no doubt from that fact and the universal belief that he was
an officer of the Revolution. He was a man of high respectability +
[1 word scribbled out] left [2 words scribbled out] a widow, who died several years ago
					Saml Pannill


Subscribed + sworn to before me me a justice of the
peace for said county the 16th July 1848
			Edw B Wethers

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[left side]
Killd and
Taken in the
South

[right side, top]
4 ½ L of hemp Carryed to Mrs Holley
to spin the 1 of march
7 ½, 1 of April

[right side, bottom left]
Killed and taken
[illegible] 400

[right side, bottom right]
Killd + taken
of the [illegible] to the
south 1781
In all 1260 and
200 taken
with the loss
of 400 men

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List of Prisoners taken at different Ports
in south Carolina and Georgia since the
Evacuation of Camden
Forts _ _ _ _ Commissioned officiers British Tories
Waltson _ _ _ _ _ _ 7 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 75
Scotch Lake _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 70
Motter _ _ _ _ _ _ _7_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 127 _ _ _ _40
Granville _ _ _ _ _ _5_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 70 _ _ _ _ _200
Golphins _ _ _ _ _ _8_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _140
Augusta_ _ _ _ _ _ _8_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _162 [scribbled script]
_ _ _ _ _  [illegible]  7_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _130}200 Negroes
Congree_ _ _ _ _ _ 3_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _49 Dragoons
North Corner_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _200 Killed and taken

Total Killed and Taken
			Commissioned	privates
			  38 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _893
Tories _ _ 7_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _370
		Total_ _ _45_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 1263
200 negroes taken at Augusta
Not more than 2 officiers and 200 privates Killed

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Virginia Campbell County to wit:
The deposition of Isham Hall of []
age, + second and deposing mind, after being
sworn, saith, [that crossed out] that he enter in the serving
of the United States under Capt. Adam Clement,
he thinks in the year 1781, + marched south,
was afterwards joined by Lieutenant Robert Cobb,
who had been in service for some time
previous at or near 96 in South Carolina,
[Capt crossed out] Capt Clement was dismissed + the
command of his men of whom I was one
[2 words crossed out] was given to Capt Cobbs who com-
manded well the whole of my Tour which
was 3 months; what length time Capt Cobbs
was in service he cannot say with certainty
[1 word crossed out] but knows that he was much in the service
+ think cannot [1 word crossed out] fall short of one year
			Isham Hall
		[‘his’ above, ‘mark’ below]
April 15th 1841

Subscribed + sworn to before me Wm C 
McAllister a justice of the peace for
said county given under my hand + seal
this 15th day of April 1841
		Wm C McAllister




Campbell County Apr 15th 1841
We James Boatright + Samuel Williams
do hereby certify we have been aquainted

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Campbell County Apr 15th 1841
We James Boatright + Samuel Williams
do hereby certify we have been aquainted
with Mr Isham Hall for several years + take
pleasure in stating that we belive him to
a man of honesty probaty + health + that
his testimony under any circumstances is
justly entitled in faith and credit given
under our hands this 15th day of April 1841
			James Boatright
		[‘his’ above, ‘mark’ below]
			Samuel Williams

Thomas [illegible last name]

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State of Virginia
Campbell County to wit [squiggle] I Wm A Clement Clerk
of the County Court of Campbell in the state aforesaid do
Certify that Wm C McAllister before whom the foregoing
deposition of Isham Hall was subscribed and sworn
to is now and was at the time of taking the same an
acting justice of the peace in and for said County duly
Commissioned and qualified and full faith and credit
is due and ought to be given to all his official acts as such.
			 In testimony Whereof I have hereto
			subscribed my name and affixed the
			seal of Office this 18 day of May 1841
			In the 75 Year of the Commonwealth
					Wm A Clement Clk

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Washington 26 Oct 1849
Col H Edwards
		Comm
			Sir
				In the communication
of Mrs Cobbs claim for pension, I respectfully
[illegible word] your attention to Marshalls file Washington
Chapter 20 page 394, in which you will find
a full account of the Battle at Guilford
Court House in which the Militia of Virginia
was engaged + served not less than 3 months.
A pension for 6 mos service will be accepted
			I am, very respectfully
			your Obt Svt
			J. G. Berret


P.S.
	Mrs Ann G. Cobbs widow of
Robert Cobbs who claims under the Act
of 7 July 1838

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				Washington 22 Oct 1849
Honorable
	Jas L. Edwards
			Sir,
				I enclose a letter
from a J B Bedford Esq of Charlotte
County Va and respectfully request a
recommunication of the case of Mrs Cobbs therein refered to.
				I am, very Respectfully
				your Respectfully
				James G. Berret

P.S
	Please return Bedford letter
			J G B

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State of Virginia
				Charlotte Ct: House
					July 18th 1849
Sir,
	I inclose you the affidavit of Bar-
tholomew Cyrus in behalf of Lieutenant Robert
Cobbs, to be filed in the case of surviving chil-
dren of Ann G. Cobbs, widow of said Robert
Cobbs, deceased. The papers in the case were
sent on to the Pension office about the 5th
instant.
		I am, Sir, very respectfully
			Your Obt Sevt
			Wm J. B. Bedford


J. L. Edwards esqr
	Comm. Of Pensions
		Washington City
			D. C.

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State of Virginia
					Charlotte Ct House
					October 20th 1849
Sir,
	I have received yours of the 13th instant
in relation to the claim of surviving children of
Ann G. Cobbs, widow of Robert Cobbs, deceased.
	You state the “the service of Mrs. Cobbs hus-
band has not been specified as required by the regu-
lations”; if so, and not too late, it shall be done
if possible to be done, if you will be kind enough
to point out the deficiency- you state also that
“the only service which is shown in the tours to South
Carolina, by Isham Hall” If you will exami-
mine carefully the affidavit of Mr. Hall, you will
find near the conclusion he states that Capt Cobbs
served altogether 12 months. If Mr. Halls state-
ment is to be taken in part I presume, his state-
ment ought to be taken for the whole. It is true
Mr. Hall was only in actual service with Capt
Cobbs for three months; but his testimony goes
to show that Capt Cobbs rendered other service
as coming within his knowledge although not
specified. Mr. Hall, I understand, is a very
worthy man, a member of the Church, and his
testimony entitled to implicit confidence. If you
require further testimony as to his general character

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it shall be furnished with pleasure.
	In your letter you make no mention of
the evidence of Bartholomew Cyrus. He states that
Capt Cobbs was engaged in the Battles of Cam-
den and Guilford. There you will perceive he
specified the service that was wanting in the af-
fidavit of Mr. Hall. Mr. Hall could not specify
because he was not with him. But he knew the
fact that he had served altogether about 12 months.
The statement of Mr. Hall is therefore completely sus-
tained by the evidence of Mr. Cyrus and the evidence
of the two combined established the claim for
12 months service. Mr. Cyrus was a soldier for
the war, was engaged in the whole Southern cam-
paign, fought at Camden and Guilford, was ac-
quainted with Capt Cobbs before he entered the
service, and had the best opportunity of knowing
the facts. Mr. Cyrus is well known for his bra-
very and good conduct in the Revolutionary war;
his whole body is covered over with scores of wounds,
he received in battle, and is, and has been from
that day, a cripple. As to his general character
for veracity, no man in his county stands higher.
I could furnish you with a hundred certificates
proving that he was a man of good character
and worthy of belief in every respect.
	The affidavit of Mr. Cyrus was marked
the 18th July 1849, and forwarded to the Pension

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office, after the Declaration and accompanying pa-
pers were forwarded. If it is not on file, I will
thank you to inform me.
	These remarks are respectfully submitted in
hopes some additional light may be thrown on
the subject and facilitate the adjudication of
the claims. I fell no hesitation in saying that
the present claim is more clearly proved, and
by more respectable testimony, than half the 
claims I have had the honor to present to the
Department, and allowed, since my attention
was turned to the subject. I trust you will review
the case.
			I am, Sir, very respectfully
				your Obt Sert
				Wm J. B. Bedford

PS. please file this letter with the papers 



J. L. Edwards esqr
	Comm. Of Pensions.
		Washington City
			D.C.

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State of Virginia
					Charlotte Ct: House
					October 23d 1849
Sir,
	On the 20th instant I replied to your
letter of the 13th instant, touching the case of sur-
viving children of Ann G. Cobbs, widow of Ro-
bert Cobbs. To day I have received yours of
the 14th instant, furnishing an additional re-
port in the same case.
	You state that in case the evidence of Bar-
tholomew Cyrus should be admitted as proof
it would not show that Capt Cobbs was in
service as much as Six Months. I do not quote
your exact language but the substance of it.
	Mr. Hall proves that he served with him
3 months; for the tour to Camden in 1780, I
think we can reasonably allow 2 months lon-
ger; and then in regard to the tour to Guil-
ford I agree with you that 2 months was
the usual draft. The whole added toge-
ther will make 8 months. He served, I
understand another tour, but where we are
unable to ascertain, supposed however to have
been at Yorktown. This latter mentioned tour
we are unable to prove.
	I think therefore that the affidavits

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of Mssrs Hall + Cyrus at least prove a ser-
vice of 8 months, with which allowance
the surviving children will be satisfied.
	The great respectability of the two wit-
nesses forbid the idea that they were mis-
taken as to the amount of service rendered
by Capt Caobbs.
	I trust you will review the case and
allow the claim for 8 months service.
			I am, Sir, very respectfully
				your Obt. Servt
				Wm. J. B. Bedford

J. L. Edwards esqr
	Comm. Of Pensions
		Washington City
			D.C.

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State of Virginia
				Charlotte Ct. House
				July 5th 1849
Sir,
	I enclose you the Declaration with
accompanying [‘of’ crossed out] evidence of Elizabeth Ann Mottley,
one of the surviving children of Ann G. Cobbs,
deceased, (widow of Capt Robert Cobbs, deceased,)
for a Pension under the Act of July 7th 1838.
	The claim has been delayed from year to year,
in hopes of procuring more testimony; I trust, how-
ever, such as we send will prove satisfactory.
Most of Capt Cobbs papers, a few years before
his death, I understand, were burnt up with
his house and furniture. There is one paper,
however, filed in this case, found among the papers of
Capt Cobbs, which shows the diffirent Forts in which
he was stationed and the number of Prisioners taken
and the loss sustained on each side, where a bat-
tle occurred. Also, a list of his men, and the
date when he assumed the command of Capt Cle-
ments company endorsed thereon by him. That he
served altogether as Lieutenant and Captain more
than six months, I think, is sufficiently shown.
	The surviving children of Mrs. Cobbs are
willing to receive such allowance as you may
deem proper under the circumstances as

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the agent and attorney of the surviving chil-
dren, you will please add up all communica-
tions in relation to the claim, to me.
			I am, sir, very respectfully
				your Obt Servt
				Wm. J. B. Bedford



J. L. Edwards esqr
	Comm. Of Pensions
		Washington City
			D.C.

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James G. Berret esqr
	Washington City
		D.C










[upside down]
Revolutionary

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State of Virginia
				Charlotte Ct House
				October 18th 1849
Sir,
	I wish to engage your services with
me in the establishment of the Claim of survi-
ving children of Ann G. Cobbs, widow of
Captain Lieutenant Robert Cobbs for a Pension
under Act July 7th 1838. The papers are fi-
led in the Pension office, and I give you full
authority to examine them. I think the evi-
dence filed is sufficient to establish services
for 12 months. The Comm however is not sa-
tisfied with the proof. You can see, I presume
the letter addressed to me on the subject of re-
cord in the office.
	I wish you to examine the papers and
say on what terms you will engage. I am
to get only 15 percent in case of recovery
and defray cost of prosecution. The expenses
have been heavy. As such, you will perceive
I cannot afford to allow you much.
			I am, Sir, very respectfully
				your Obt Servt
				Wm J. B. Bedford

James G. Berret esqr
	Washington City

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No 13956
Ann G. Cobbs
Va
Letter W.J. B. Bedford 13th Oct 1849
“ to same 17th Oct 1849








Act 7 July 1838

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13956
Declaration of
Ann G. Cobbs
for a Pension
under Act July 7th 1838






husband
died 2 Augt 1829

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State of Virginia: Campbell County to wit:
	I do hereby certify that I was interably ac-
quainted with Robert Cobbs, deceased, late of the
County of Campbell, and according to my best recol-
lection he departed this life on or about the 2d day
of August 1829. I further certify that his widow
Ann G. Cobbs is still alive, resident in the said Coun-
ty, and that she has not intermarried since the
death of said Robert Cobbs. Given under my hand
as a Justice of the peace in the County aforesaid this 26th
day of January 1841.
			Wm C McAllister JP

State of Virigina
Campbell County to Wit [squiggle] I Wm A Clement clerk
of the County Court of Campbell County in the state aforesaid
do Certify that Wm C McAllister before whom the forego-
ing declaration was acknowledged and sworn to and
who hath given the preceding Certificates is an acting
justice of the peace in and for said County and the foregoing
signatures purporting to be his are genuine.
		In testimony Whereof I have hereto
		subscribed my name and affixed
		the seal of said Court at the Court
		house this 15 day of February 1841
		In the 65 year of the Commonwealth
				Wm A Clement Clk

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13956
Declaration of
Surviving Children of
Ann G. Cobbs,
for a Pension,
under Act July 7th 1838.

Married 1783
widow died 1 Feb 1842
husband died 2nd Aug 1829
admitted
Lt. + Captain
6 months - $72.—
From 4 March 1836 to 4th
March 1841.
Children John P Cobbs,
Robert L. Cobbs, William
Cobbs, Charles L. Cobbs,
Sarah W. Weaver, + Elizabeth
Ann Mottley.


Col. J. G. Berret
		Prest

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At a court held for Charlotte County the 22 
day of July 1849
On motion the declaration of Elizabeth Ann
Mottley under the Act of July 7 1838 as one
of the surviving children of Ann G. Cobbs
widow of Captain Robert Cobbs decd with
accompanying evidence was presented in open
court and the proceedings of the single Justice
approved. The court is satisfied that Robert
Cobbs was an officer in the Revolutionary war
and died the 2nd day of August 1829. That
Ann G. Cobbs his widow was married on the 19th
day of November 1783 and died on the 1st
day of February 1842 leaving the following
children who survived her John P. Cobbs,
Robert L Cobbs, Wm Cobbs, Charles L. Cobbs, Sarah
W. Weaver and Elizabeth Ann Mottley all of
whom are of legal age – ordered that the same be 
certified on said declaration by the Clerk
of the court.

State of Virginia Charlotte County To wit
	I Winslow Robinson clerk of the County Court of the said County of
Charlotte in the State of Virginia do hereby certify that the foregoing order
in above City from the [illegible word] of my [illegible word].
	And I further Certify that Clement Hancock is an acting justice of the
peace in and for the Said County duly commissioned and qualified and that his
Signature annexed to the foregoing certificate is genuine.
	Given under my hand and the seal of my said office this fifth day of
July One thousand eight hundred and forty nine
				Winslow Robinson

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2 + [illegible word]		Ft Dodge Lo
Rev Dec				Nov 6-19.
SW
G.M. Saltzgaber
	Sir:
[Stamp covers words: Department of the Interior NOV 10 1919]
Would you please send me
the Military history or record of
Robert Cobbs of Albemalle Co Va
was born in 1754- entered the
Revolution under his uncle
Chas Lewis.  Decd W. 18929 [3 illegible words]
Also of Josiah Conlee of Barren Ky
relatives did not know under
whom he served.
Thanking you for the favor.
		Respectuflly
	Mrs. M.C. Schluckhardt
Alpha Apts

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Rail Road Clearing House
		J. M. McAllister, Auditor.
P.O. Box 23.					SEP 21 1892
OFFICE:
LIBRARY BUILDING, DECATUR ST.
SUBJECT:				Atlanta, Ga. Sept. 16, 1892

Gen. G. B. Raum,
	Commissioner of Pensions,
		Washington, D. C.,

Dear Sir:
	Please permit me to make the following inquiries of your of-
fice,
1st, What year was a pension granted to the widow of Robert Cobbs of
Virginia, for revoltionary services, and what was the rank and  service
of Robert Cobbs?
2nd, Was the widow of John Cobbs of North Carolina granted a pension
for revolutionary services?
3rd, Was the widow of John Cobbs of Georgia granted a pension for revo-
lutionary services?
4th, Was Elizabeth McAllister, widow of John McAllister of Pennsylvania
or Virginia pensioned on account of the services of her husband in  the
revolutionary war?
5th, Was Elizabeth McAllister of Kentucky pensioned on account of  the
services of her husband, John McAllister?
	These inquiries were submitted several months ago, but I have had no
reply. Please be so kind as to have investigation made, and very much
oblige
				Yours Very Respectfully,
						J. M. McAllister

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Rail Road Clearing House
		J. M. McAllister, Auditor.
P.O. BOX 23.
	
OFFICE
LIBRARY BUILDING, DECATUR ST.
SUBJECT: 				Atlanta, Ga. July 30th 1892

General Raum
Commissioner of Pensions
		Washington DC
Dear Sir:
	Please permit me to make the following inquiries.
1st What year were the widows of Revolutionary soldiers first pensioned
2nd Was a pension granted Elizabeth, widow of John McAllisters, of
Va for Revolutionary services, + if so in what year. [no]
3rd Was a pension granted Elizabeth widow of John McAllister of Kentucky
for Revolutionary services + if so in what year. [no]
4th Was a pension granted Milderd widow of John Cobbs, or Cobb
of Va, North Carolina, or Georgia, for Revolutionary services +
if so, in what year [no]
5th Was a pension granted Samuel Cobbs widow, of Va, + if so, from
what County in Va did the application come + in what year. [no]
6th What was the rank and services of Robert Cobbs of Va for
which, his widow, Ann, or, Nancy Cobbs, was awarded
a pension for Revolutionary Services. [18929]
John McAllisters widow resided originally in Va, but removed to Kentucky.
John Cobbs widow resided at different times in Va, NC, + Georgia.
				Very truly Yours.
					J. M. McAllister