Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 18351, James Clark, Va.

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Service Number
Va. Clark, James or Clarke S. 18351
Carded

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16.908 _

Virginia

James Clark

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19028
James Clarke's V Declaration

1832 November 12 Sworn to dr

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State of Virginia Chesterfield county towit;
On this twelfth day of November - 1832 personally appeared in open court before the county court of Chesterfield county now sitting James Clarke - a resident of the said county of Chesterfield and state of Virginia, aged eighty two - years; who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7th, 1832, entitled "An act aupplementary to the act for the relief of certain surviving officers and soldiers of the Revolution".
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein after stated: 
That he was born in the said county of Chesterfield in the year 1750 and was first called out in the year '79 or '80 as a malitiaman, under the command of Benjn. Branch Captn Richrd. Bass Lieutenant - the names of the field and the officers he does not recollect, that he remained at Hampton (the place where he first served) as well as he remembers about two months that during this tour, he did not engage in any battle - he was then discharged. 
That he was again called out early in '81 - marched to Petersburg under George Markham Captn. James Moody Lietn and Colo. Francis Goode Commandant of the Regiment, that he marched from Chesterfield Courthouse )the place where he first commenced during this tour) to Petersburg, but did not engage in the battle there - from thence by the Courthouse from whence he started to Richmond - that in this tour which was three months he did not engage in any battle.
That sometime in '81 (the time of the year, he does not recollect) he was summoned to meet at Chesterfield Courthouse, marched from thence under the command of James Booth/Perth Captn. the Leuftn. not recollected, Colo. Robt. Goode Commandant of the Regmt. to Wilton, from thence to Sudbury, where they were dispersed by the enemy - he narrowly escaped being taken prisoner, and that he served in this tour (being taken sick) two months. That he served as a powder guard, at Thomas Baker's - the times he does not recollect, nor the names of the officers does he remember. That he also at Hoods fort, and engaged in a slight skirmish at that place and that his detachment was commanded by Capt. John Hill. That he served Hood's fort and as a powder Guard before the Battle of Sudsbury, and that after the battle at Sudsbury, he never more enlisted in the army.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state; Sworn to and subscribed the day and year herein first written.
James Clarke his mark

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___ Allen Whitworth   in the county of Chesterfield and state of Virginia, and Enoch Roberts + Nathaniel Puckett residing in the county of Chesterfield and state aforesaid, hereby certify that we are well acquainted with James Clarke who has subscribed + sworn to the foregoing declaration, and we believe him to be Eighty two years of age; that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion: Sworn to and subscribed the day and year herein first written.
Allen Whitworth
Enoch Roberts
N. Puckett

And the said court doth hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories proscribed by the war department, that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states, and the court further certifies that it appears to them that Allen Whitworth, Enoch Roberts and Nathaniel Puckett who signed the preceding certificate are residents in the county of Chesterfield and state of Virginia, and are credible persons, and that their statement is entitled to credit. 
I Clarke Poindexter clerk of the county court of Chesterfield, county in the state of Virginia, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court, in the matter of the application of James Clarke - for a pension
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 12th day of November, anno Domini 1832, and in the 57th year of our Independence.
C. Poindexter, Clerk

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No 19028

James Clark
Chesterfield Co Va

Return Animal as a pai-ymt - $23.33

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War Department, Pension Office
9h May 1833

Sir: The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules and the subjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will show what is necessary to be done. Those points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus}). you will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A STATEMENT showing the Service of James Clark, Chesterfield Co Va
Period when the service was registered. Duration of the Claimant's Service. Years Months Days Rank of the Claimant. Names and Rank of the company officers under whom he served. Names and Rank of the General and Field Officers. Battles in which the applicant engaged. Country through which he marched. Place of abode wher he entered the service, and age at the present period. Evidence by which the Declaration is supported.
1779 or 80  abt 2 [months]
1781 3  2
Privat Cap Ben Branch Arch Bass
Lt Cap Geo Markham Jas [James]Moody Lt Cap Jas Scott Cap Jn Hill
Col Francis Goode Col Robt Goode
Hampton Chesterfd Ct House to Petersbg Richm to Milton Petersbg as a Powder Guard at Tho [mas] Bakers Hoods Fort
82 Chesterfield Co Va traditionary
I am, respectfully, Your obedient servant, J.L. Edwards, Commissioner of Pensions.

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REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted: This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State Troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to commissaries and to Store Keepers,  &c. Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of  Private Armed Vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service. Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law: 1. The Regular Troops. 2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers. 3. Persons employed in the Naval Service. 4. Indian spies. As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons, claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record. 
DECLARATION In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832. On this   day of    personally appeared (a) before   A.B. a resident (b) of   in the county of   and State, Territory or District of    aged (c)   years, who being duly sworn, according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d)    , with   and served in the    (e) regiment of the    line, under the following named officers: [Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company officers; the time he left the service, (and if he served under more than one enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country though which he marched. This form is to be varied as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of   Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid. A.B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.] And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states. I  of the Court of  do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of  for a pension. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this   day of   &c. If, on examination of the proper record the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out. Every applicant who claims pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz: (k) We, A.B., a Clergyman, residing in the  and C.D. residing in (the same) hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with  , who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be   years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion. Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid. [And then will follow the certificate of the Court.] And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A.B.  who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the   and that C.LD., who has also signed the name is a resident in the   and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit. I,  Clerk of the Court of  do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of  for a pension. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this   day of   &c. Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction. If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person

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will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County, in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case. The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia. 1. Where and in what year were you born? 2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it? 3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live? 4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom? 5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services. 6. {To a Soldier.} Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it gen and what became of it? {To an Officer} Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it? 7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution. The Court will see that he answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.  The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons--one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify, to the character and standing of other persons, giving such certificates. The traditionary evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject. Applicants unable to appear in Court by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court. Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature. No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter. [a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance. [b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule. [c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned. [d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served. [e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the same of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, with precision, the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the Department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words: "Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A.B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service; but, according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades: For__year__months, and __days, I served as a ___--. For ___ months and ___ days, I served as a ___; and for such service I claim a pension." It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours, the names of the officers and other particulars respecting their service. This form of declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit. [f]The law makes the relinquishment indispensable. [g] The opinion of the Court is always required. [h] The Clerk must hive his certificate in every case. [i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if he has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers. Mode of authenticating papers. In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate. Proof of Service. [j] In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimant's entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office. [i] The notes from [a] to [i] are equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only. [k] This traditionary evidence is indispensable in military cases. [l] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact. [m] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.

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Rev. & 1812 Wars Section AWF/eel [Orr handwritten in cursive below] October 31, 1930 Miss Ethel Courtney Clarke, 1405 Avondale Avenue, Richmond, Virginia Dear Madam: You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, s.18351, that James Clark, also spelled Clarke, was born in 1750, in Chesterfield County, Virginia. While residing in said Chesterfield County, he enlisted and served as a private in the Virginia Troops as follows: In 1779 or 1780, two months in Captain Benjamin Branch's Company; in 1781, three months in Captain George Markham's Company, Colonel Francis Goode's Regiment; shortly after this he was in a  skirmish at Hoods Fort in Captain John Hill's Company, length of service not stated; again in 1781, two months in Captain James Scott's Company, Colonel Robert Goode's Regiment and was in a battle at Sunbury [n changed to handwritten d with note event out as Sunbury Mis Clarke called at office to see which it was Oct 14-32] . He was allowed pension on his application executed November 12, 1832, at which time he was living in Chesterfield County, Virginia. The soldier died February 9, 1840, leaving children, their names not state, nor is the name of his wife given. Very truly yours E. W. Morgan Acting Commissioner.[Handwritten note below: Miss Luke sent this & did not notice that Miss Clarke had gotten this  illegible]

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Treasury Department, Second Comptroller's Office, October 26, 1839. Sir: Under the act of the 6th of April, 1832, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasure of the United States, James Clark a pensioner on the Roll of the Richmond, Va Agency, at the rate of twenty three dollars and thirty three Cents per annum, under the law of the 7th June 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 4th of Sept. 1837, to the 4th of March, 1838. Respectfully yours, Albion K. Parris, Comptroller. To the Commissioner of Pensions, Present.

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Treasury Department, Second Comptroller's Office [printed letterhead] March 30th, 1846. Sir: Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An Act directing the trans fer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," and the third section of the Act of August 23, 1842, extending the time within which pensioners may receive their pensions from the pension agent, The childn of James Clark, decd a Pensioner on the Roll of the Richmond, Va Agency, at the rate of Twenty three Dollars and 33 Cents per annum, under the law of the 7th June, 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 4th of March 1838, to the 9th Feb'y 1840. Respectfully yours, Albion K. Parris Comptroller

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Rev. and 1812 Wars Section.

April 16, 1929.

Honorable A.J. Montague
House of Representatives 
Washington, D.C.

My dear Mr. Montague:

In response to your letter of the eighth instant, with one enclosed from Miss Ethel C. Clarke, 2029 Maplewood Avenue, Richmond, Virginia, I have the honor to advise you that this bureau is unable to furnish the full history of a soldier of the Revolution, unless a claim for pension or bounty land has been made on account of his services.

A search of the records fails to show such a claim on file on account of the services of William Hockaday of Virginia, or to any John Hockaday, Matthew Cheatham, Samuel Cheatham, Henry Cheatham, Lorenzo Clarke, Hezekiah Rudd, Jesse Cogbill, and George Cogbill.

Said records are filed alphabetically according to the full name of the soldier and not according to places of residence.

In order to identify the record of any other soldier with surname Clark, the full name is essential, with as much as possible of the following data-approximate dates

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of birth and death, places of residence at enlistment and after service, and given name of widow.

Due to the very large number of requests similar to that of Miss Clarke, and the lack of a clerical force available for the purpose, the bureau is unable to make the immediate reply to each inquiry pertaining to soldiers of the Revolution.

Letters are being answered as rapidly as possible in the order of receipt.

You are herewith furnished the history of the Revolutionary War pensioner (S. 18351) James Clark of Chesterfield County, Virginia, and the histories of the only soldiers named Philip Hockaday and William Cheatham found on the Revolutionary War records of this bureau.

From the papers in the pension claim S. 18351, it appears that James Clark, also spelled Clark, was born in 1750 in Chesterfield County, Virginia.

While residing in said Chesterfield County, he enlisted and served as a private in the Virginia Troops as follows-

In 1779 or 1780, two months in Captain Benjamin Branch's Company; in 1781, three months in Captain  George Markham's Company, Colonel Francis Goode's Regi-

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ment; shortly after this he was in a skirmish at Hoods Fort in Captain John Hill's Company, length of service not stated; again in 1781, two months in Captain James Scott's Company Colonel Robert Goode's Regiment and was in a battle at Sudsbury.

He was allowed pension on his application executed November 12, 1832, at which time he was living in Chesterfield County, Virginia.

The soldier died February 9, 1840, leaving children, their names are not stated, nor is the name of his wife given.

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Rev, and 1812 
War Section.

April 3, 1925.

Betty Howard
Milford Center, 
Ohio.

Madam:

I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 18351, it appears that James Clark, also spelled Clarke, was born in 1750 in Chesterfield County, Virginia.

While residing in said county, he served as private in the Virginia Troops as follows-

In 1779 or 1780, two months in Captain Benjamin Branch's Company.

In 1781, three months in Captain George Markham's Company, Colonel Francis Goode's Regiment.

Shortly after this he was in a skirmish at Hoods Fort in Captain John Hill's Company, length of service not stated.

Again in 1781, two months in Captain James Scott's

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Company, Colonel Robert Goode's Regiment and was in a battle at Sudbury.

He was allowed pension on his application executed November 12, 1832, while a resident of Chesterfield County, Virginia. 

Soldier died February 9, 1840, leaving children, their names are not stated, nor is the name of his wife on record. 

In order to obtain the name of person to whom the last payment of pension of the above named soldier was paid, you should apply to the Pension Section, Civil Division, General Accounting Office, 1800 E. St. N. W. Washington, D.C., citing all of the following data-

James Clark, Certificate No. 16908, issued October 12, 1833, rate $23.33 per annum, commenced March 4, 1831, Act of June 7, 1832, Virginia Agency.

Respectfully,

Acting Commissioner.

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1405 Avondale Avenue
Richmond, Virginia
October 20, 1930.

U.S. Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D.C.

Gentlemen:

Will you please advise me if the following men received pensions for revolutionary service or if you have any record of their service on a rejected claim:

Archeleus or Archer Chockley or Chalkley Sr from Chesterfield, Va.
Daniel Chalkley from Chesterfield Co., Va.
James Clarke both Amelia and Chesterfield Counties, Va.
James Moody, Sr. or Jr. from Chesterfield County, Virginia
Hezekiah Rudd, Chesterfield County, Virginia.

Thanking you for giving this your prompt attention, I am,

Very truly yours,

[[Signed]] Ethel Courtney Clarke
(Miss) Ethel Courtney Clarke
1405 Avondale Avenue.

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Andrew J. Montague 3D District Virginia
T.W. Walsh, Jr. Secretary
Congress of the United States House of Representatives Washington, D.C. April 8, 1929.
Hon. Winfield Scott, Commissioner of Petitions, Washington, D.C. Dear Col. Scott: I enclose herewith a letter which I have received from miss Ethel C. Clarke, of 2029 Maplewood Avenue, Richmond, Virginia, with the enclosures which she refers to. I will deeply appreciate it if you will kindly have Miss Clarke furnished with such data as may be on file in your office concerning the parties mentioned as promptly as practicable. Miss Clarke is organizing a chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution in Chesterfield County, Virginia, and desires this data in connection therewith. Yours sincerely, [signed] AJ Montague [round stamp below signature marking U.S. Pension Office April 13 1929]
[handwritten note beside inside address This letter returned to Hon AJM]

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"Copy" [handwritten] 2029 Maplewood Ave., Richmond, Va., February 14, 1929. U.S. Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C. Dear Sir: I am desirous of obtaining the following data for the purpose of organizing a chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution for Chesterfield County: Any and all information you have on Hezekiah Rudd, from Chesterfield County, 3rd Va. Regt. 13th Va. Regt. Capt. Jesse Cogbill, Chesterfield County, F. Lt. George Cogbill, Chesterfield County Lorenzo Clarke or any other Clarke soldiers from Chesterfield county or Manchester who were pensioned. A prompt reply will be appreciated. Very truly yours, (Miss) Ethel C. Clarke 2029 Maplewood Ave.
[Handwritten] Requested through Hon. A.J. Montague John Hockaday Philip Hockaday William Hockaday James Clark of Chesterfield Co. Va Matthew Cheatham Samuel Cheatham Henry Cheatham William Cheatham [round stamp in bottom right corner Pension Office Apr 13 1929]

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2029 Maplewood Ave.,
Richmond, Va.,
February 14, 1929.

U.S. Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D.C.

Dear Sir:

I am desirous of obtaining the following data for the purpose of organising a chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution, for Chesterfield County:

Any and all information you have on

Hezekiah Rudd, from Chesterfield county, 3rd Va. Regt.
13th Va. Regt.
Capt. Jesse Cogbill, Chesterfield County
F.Lt. George Cogbill, Chesterfield County
Lorenzo Clarke or any other Clarke soldiers from Chesterfield County or Manchester who were pensioned.

A prompt reply will be appreciated.

Very truly yours,
[[Signed]] Ethel C. Clarke
(Miss) Ethel C. Clarke
2029 Maplewood Ave.

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Stella Miller North London Street Mt. Sterling, Ohio [printed letterhead] July 1, 1926 Department of Interior Bureau of Pensions Washington D.C. I find in McAllisters Virginia Malitia [sic] in the Revolution page 238, that James Clark of Chesterfield County, Virginia was a pensioner in 1835 aged 84 The James Clark we want was of Chesterfield County would like his application for pension. 
[round stamp in upper right U.S. Pension Office Jul 6 1926]

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Milford Ctr Ohio
Feb 17, 1925

Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D.C.

Would you please give me all the information concerning James Clark, a private in Virginia Militia whose pension dates Oct 12, 1831? What was his wife's name? What town in Virginia did he come from? Who received his pension after his death?

Please answer as soon as possible as these questions are necessary for a genealogy. Send to Miss Betty Howard
Milford Center, Ohio

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18351 [handwritten at top of page appearing to be in a book] INVALID No. [printed] 18,337 James Clark Pri [sic] Rev. War [handwritten] Act: [printed] June 7" 32 [handwritten] Index-Vol 1, Page 431 [Arrangement of 1870]
[handwritten on opposite page] 1915.Sept 21-History to Mrs. Violet Rove-Cameron M.B.H. [underlined] 1925 - Apr 3 - Hist to Betty Howard Aug 1926. Aug 23. Hist to Stella Miller, AW 1929- April 17- Hist to Hon. A.J. Montague for niece Ethel C. Clarke Aug. [name underlined] 1930 - Oct 31 - Hist to Ethel C. Clarke Aug

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James Clarke's Amended Declaration

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Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the peace in the county of Chesterfield in the State of Virginia, James Clarke, who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith that by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his services as a powder Guard at Hood's Ford and Thomas Bakers, but as a malitiaman [sic], according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades: "For two months in the year '79 or '80, I served as a malitiaman. For three months in the year '81, I served as a malitiaman. And in the same year '81, for 2 months, I served as a malitiaman; and for such services, I am claim a pension. "For my service at Hoods Ford and Thomas Baker's I claim no "pension." He further states that he was born in the said County of Chesterfield and has resided here until 1814 when he moved to Amelia where he has resided ever since. Given under my hand and seal this twenty-fifth day of September anno Domini 1833. L. Nunnally - JP seal

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Virginia Chesterfield county Court,
I Parke Poindexter clerk of Chesterfield county court, do hereby certify that Leonard Nunnally whose signature is subscribed to the above certificate of attestation, was at the date of the same, a justice of the peace in and for the said county of Chesterfield, being dully commissioned and qualified to act as such; that I truly believe the said signature is his genuine signature, and that full faith is due to all his legal official acts. In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the said court, this 25th day of September anno Domini one thousand eight hundred and thirty-three, and in the 58th year of our Independence. [signed] Parke Poindexter, Clerk.