Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 1975, John Young, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Young, John Margaret
W. 1975-
B.L.H. 92042-160-55-
CONTENTS

16. 851
Geo Young
Rich Hill
advised for 2 years or so private from 1779 $80 per annum det. Taylor 7c.
Mr. McCord Huntersville va
Young, John Va. W1995

16,854
BRIEF in the case of  John Young  of  Pocahontas  in the State of  Va.  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? a Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 72  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days. As a Gen.     '79 1817 2 11 private Capt. Madison  Genl. Taylor   Served 2 terms before " Capt. Scott   above don't say when " Capt. Conway   or for what terms.  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? None  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Orange Co. Va.  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? No witnesses - no tradition -  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Right 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Spence Easton
Examining Clerk. 23 July 1852

Paid at the Treasury under the Acts of the 16 th April 1838 from 4 March to 4 Sep 1840 Agt notified May 26. 1841.
Wm Skeen, July 3/58 S. Young, Jan 13/59
Same Feb. 14/59
Same June 11/59
Add 20 Mar 55 Rev 45 4 3 cent? 3 cent? 3 cent?
Virginia 12.150
John Young of Pocahontas in the State of Va: who was a Pvt. — in the — command. by Captain — of the Regt command. by Col. Taylor in the Va: time for 2 years —
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 80 Dollars — Cents per annu to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 1 st day of April 1833 and sent to William McCord. Huntersville —
Arrears to the 4th of March 1833 $ 160 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Sept — 71 —  231 —
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Martin Lee — Clerk Book 8 Vol. 6 Page 32

Young, John Va. 1895

at the time above stated. She further declares that she is now a widow her mark Margaret Young
Sworne to & subscribed to the day & year Davis C. Kimmis n. p. p. above written before
We David Burgess & Martha Adkison, residents of Pocahontas county in State of Virginia, upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed & acknowledged by Margaret Youngs in our presence; & that she is the identical person she represents herself to be, & is still a widow & that John Young her husband died on the 5th of July 1843. For we were present & saw him dead at his own mansion house at the time above written.
David M Burgess
Martha Adkison
Davis C. Kimmis n. p. p.
Pocahontas County To. wit
This day Edward Kellison personally appeared before me a justice of the peace in and for this county and made oath that he was present at the marriage of John Young and Margaret Rogers. They were married by David C. Kimmis on Sunday Evening at the house of John McVail in Little Sevyls. Bath County Now Pocahontas that they always lived together as man & wife up to the time of his death with the place several years ago and she is now living a widow and I know her to be the same person named in the foregoing Declaration at the time of the marriage I was Twenty Three years old Given from under my hand this 14th day of November 1855
Davis C. Kimmis n. p. p.

State of Virginia
Bath County Clerk's Office November 10 th 1859.
I hereby certify that the following is a true transcript from the records of Marriages in my said Office.
Married "John Young to Margaret Rogers, by "the Rev. John Pinnick, on the 2 nd day of September "A.D. 1805." In Witness whereof I Charles R. McDannald Clerk of the County Court aforesaid, have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed the seal of the said Court, the day and date first above written, and in the 84 th year of the Commonwealth C. R. McDannald Clerk
State of Virginia
Pocahontas County
On this 14 th day of November 1859 personally appeared before me a justice of the peace Margaret Young, a resident of Pocahontas County & State of Virginia age 74 years, who, first being 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 3 rd February 1853, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the revolutionary war; that she is the widow of John Young who was a privet soldier in said war & in the service of the United States & who also drew a pension of 80 dollars a year for several years I believe from the 1 st of March 1831.
She further declares that she was married to the said John Young, on the 2 nd day of September, A.D. 1805; that her said husband died on the 5 th day of July 1843; that she was not married to him prior to the second of January eighteen hundred, but
Virginia, Marion Co. to wit:
This day appeared before me a justice.

She further declares that she was married to the said John Young, on the 2 nd day of September, A.D. 1805; that her said husband died on the 5 th day of July 1843; that she was not married to him prior to the second of January eighteen hundred, but
Virginia, Marion Co to wit:
This day appeared before me a justice of the peace for and in the county of Marion, Samuel Young, a citizen of the county of Pocahontas, a Minister of the Gospel, now on a circuit in the county of Marion, who being duly sworn testifies as follows: That I am well acquainted with Margaret Young, the applicant for a pension and bounty land, and was present when she made the declarations above written, and know that the said Margaret Young by bodily infirmity was and is so disabled unable to appear in Court to make the declarations she has here made. The said Margaret Young is afflicted by Rheumatism in Arms, hands, legs and feet, and has been so afflicted for two or more years so as to be entirely disabled for any kind of labour or exercise; being unable to hold a pen or as to make her mark without help although before this affliction capable of writing. Her affliction is such as to require constant nursing, and every avoidance of exposure. He furthermore testifies that the omission of the Magistrate administering the oaths to Mrs Young to certify the facts here sworn to, there occurred from the haste and hurry of the Magistrate himself and the consequent overlooking of the matter by other parties present. But that he is familiar & cognizant of all the facts in the case, living in the same county and intimate with Mrs Margaret Young, my acquaintance with her reaching over twenty years. He furthermore testifies he has pecuniary no interest in the case.
Samuel Young
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 7 th day of December 1859 and I certify the deponent to be a credible person and that I have no interest in this claim
Sho n , Rhea J. P.

Daniel Kimball
Virginia, Mason County to wit
I Dooy F Hamilton Clerk of the County Court of Mason County in the State aforesaid certify that Thomas Akers whose name is signed to the annexed Certificate was at the time of subscribing the same a justice of the peace in and for said County duly commissioned and qualified I further certify that the signature purporting to be his is genuine
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Court this 7 th day of December 1859
B F Hamilton Clk
I know the affiant, the Rev Saml Young, personally, and by reputation from the best and most reliable sources, and know that his words and oath can be relied upon, being as he is a Minister of the Methodist Church, in fine standing, and esteem, not only with that Church, but all others of church association, and those without. I take pleasure in thus commending his reputation and character to the Commission of Pensions, and to say also that I have no interest whatever in the case.
J Kimball
Fairmont, Va December 7 th 1859

Restoration 6784
Died Dec 11/62
Paid to Sep 4/66
West Virginia (Wheeling)
Margaret Young (Deceased) widow of
John Young
who served in the Revolutionary war, as a
Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 dollars
cents per annum, to commence c
the 4 th March 1860 the 3d February, 1853. Ordering Dec 11,
Payable to Samuel Young administrator
Certificate of Pension i
6 day of Jan
and sent to
Richard

1868 July 16 3 d Century
1870 Sept. 21 J. H. Hoffman & Co.
Enclosing Form "O" South of Allegheny for execution by the Administrator, the original vouchers alleged to have been forwarded to his office having been mislaid or lost.
Dec. 1/70 Pen. Agt. (Enclosing vouchers for arrears for pay- ment - without surrender of pension certificate, the same having been lost.)

n. 10 do do } 3 rd Mar. May 28 th 66.
Virginia - Richmond -
Margaret Young. widow of John Young.
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a private -
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80. dollars 00. cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued 31 st day of Jany. 1860. and sent to
Hon. Z. Kidwell. Present. Fairmount Va
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 8, 1853, Page 157. Vol. 4

299.882 Act March 2/55 April 30/59 Margaret Young Margaret Young widow of John Young 92.042. Penia
cont.
Ent Dis Rev: War Rev War D: 160 ac, Jan: 31/60 Spec. B. B. B. B.
no 1032 - no 12150 Hon. Z. Kidwell. Present,
Samuel Young Martin Rattan Boacahontas Co Retain this W. Mr. W. Mr. success will call
Ex: this Case when Pen. Claim is favorably considered Eld. Butts
18212
Vol 9. page 77.

State of Virginia, County of Pocahontas, } seal
On this 20 day of April A. D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty nine personally appeared before me, a justice of the peace within and for the County and State aforesaid, Margaret Young, aged 14 or 15 years a resident of County aforesaid in the State aforesaid Who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of John Young, deceased who was a private Soldier in the Company Commanded by Captain. I took the record there in the regiment of Commanded by in the Revolutionary war with Great Britain
A. D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty seven and continued in actual service in said war for the term of _____ and was honorably discharged at _____ on the _____ day of _____ A. D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty seven. She further States that she was married to the said John Young in the year one thousand eight hundred and fifty seven on the 30 th day of September A. D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty seven by one John Kennell and that her name before said marriage was Margaret Rogers that her said husband died at his residence in Pocahontas County Virginia on the fifth day of July A. D. one thousand eight hundred and forty _____ and she is now a Widow. She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the "act approved March 3, 1855." And she further declares that she has not received or applied for bounty land under this or any other act of Congress.
Margaret her X Young mark

249 882
We Issac Atkinson & George Young residents Pulaski County in the State of Virginia up on our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed & acknowledged by Margaret Young in our presence, & that we believe, from the appearance & statements of the applicant, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be & is still a widow Isaac Atkinson Geo Young
The foregoing declaration & affidavit was sworn to & subscribed before me on the day & year above written, & I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons; that the claimant is still a the person she represents herself to be & is still a widow, & that I have no interest in this claim.
John Gay J.P.
State of Virginia } County of Pulaski } The foregoing State of Virginia  County of Pulaski  State of Virginia  County of Pulaski
J. William Curry, clerk of the court of Pulaski, in the county & state aforesaid, hereby certify that John Gay, before whom the foregoing acknowledgment was made, was at its date, a Justice of the peace, within & for the said county, duly authorized to take acknowledgments, and that his signature thereof is genuine.
Given under my hand and the seal of said court this 21 st day of April A.D. 1859. Jno Curry clk

State of Virginia!
On this 20. day of April personally appeared before me the chief justice of the County Court of Pocahontas County, Virginia, Margaret Young, resident of the State of Virginia, the County of Pocahontas and State aforesaid, aged 74 years, who, first being 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 in February the 3, 1853, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war; that she is a widow of John Young who was a private soldier in the Revolutionary war. That the said John Young was a resident of the County of Pocahontas and State aforesaid. She further declares that she was married to the said John Young on the 13th day of Sept. eighteen hundred and 30 or Sixty that her said husband died on the 5th day of July 1843, that she was not married to him prior to the second of January, eighteen hundred and 43, but at the time above stated. She further declares that she is now a widow.
Margaret Young
John Guy L.
State of Virginia } S.S. County of Pocahontas }
I William Curry, Clerk of the County Court, in the County & State aforesaid, do certify that John Guy, before whom the foregoing declaration was made, was at the date of the same, the presiding Justice of the County aforesaid, duly authorized by law to administer oaths & take acknowledgments, and that the name subscribed is his signature.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name & affixed my official seal this 11th day of July A. D. 1859.
Wm Curry Clerk

Please to look The Record John Young drew a pension for some years up till the 5th of July 1843 I believe he was a volunteer first & afterwards was drafted. If there is not enough of evidence before you to secure the warrant please to let me know as soon as possible. direct your letter to Braxton Court house. The Captain that my grandfather has served under is on the register I suppose there.
There was an affidavit sent on some time ago setting forth all the facts in the case of the pension. By William Skene Clerk of Pocahontas County please to let me know soon what did
these papers have reached there & what is done in the case
Yours with Respect
Samuel Young

John Young
16854
v
M m McCord Huntsville Pa

Virginia. At a court held for the County of Pocahontas at the Court-house thereof on the 8 th day of August 1832. Present - John Gilleland, Nathan Gilleland, Joseph Elliott, Isaac Elliott, Thomas Hite and Benjamin Sallman. Gentlemen Justices of the County aforesaid.
State of Virginia. Pocahontas County to wit:
On this 8 th day of August 1832 personally appeared before the Court of Pocahontas County, John Young a resident of the said County, aged seventy 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 provision made by the act of Congress passed June the 7 th 1832 - That he enlisted in the United States Army in the year 1779 with Capt. Ambrose Madison that he served in Regiment of the line under the following named officers to wit: Lieutenant Colonel, Francis Taylor and Major. John Roberts, Captain Garland Burnley, was an officer attached to the said Regiment - that he served two years and four months - that he resided in Orange County Virginia when he entered the service - That he was engaged in no battles - That he was stationed at the Barracks in Albemarle County Virginia - That he marched

from the Albemarle Barracks. With the British prisoners, across the Blue Ridge and down the Shenandoah Valley, to Winchester and was then discharged. That he also served two tours in the Militia previous to his enlistment under Capt. John Scott, that he was discharged at Williamsburg Virginia - That he served the Rebel forces under Capt. Gentry during which time he enlisted as above stated. He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any agency in any state.
sworn to and subscribed in open court the day and year aforesaid.
John Young
And the said court do hereby declare their opinion that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states.
I Henry M. Moffett Clerk of the Court of Frederick County, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of John Young for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 8 th day of August 1832 H. M. Moffett

Application of Saml Young of Fairmont, West Virginia
for
Arrearages of Pension Due Maryt Young, Wid of Jno Young of Revolution War, Virginia
Rems Hop Atty & Agt No 447. Pa Avenue

State of West Virginia County of Marion ss.
On this 14 th day of April, A. D. 1866, personally appeared before me Thomas A. Manly Clerk of the Court of Recorders of the County and State aforesaid, the same being a Court of Record. Samuel Young, Administrator of the Estate of Margaret Young (late a Pensioner of the Revolution), a resident of the County & State aforesaid, who being duly sworn according to law, declares, that he is, the Administrator of the said Margaret Young, as will appear by reference to the Letter of Administration herewith presented; that she was Pensioned by the United States, as the widow of John Young, who had been a Pensioner of the Revolution; that she was Pensioned as such, the Pension to commence on the 3 rd day of February A. D. 1853, at what rate your Applicant does not know, as her Certificate was destroyed during the Rebellion; that she has never drawn the arrear of Pension due her, at the time of her death; that she died, on the 11 th day of December, A. D. 1862, in Pocahontas County, West Virginia; that she drew, the back Pension due her, amounting to $666, and the same was paid at Richmond Virginia on the 4 th day of March A. D. 1860; that applicant has no means of knowing the facts, except, as is found of Record in the Pension office, or the 3 rd Auditor's office, Washington City, D. C. at what time, or at what rate she was Pensioned; & that this application is made for the purpose of securing the arrear of Pension due her, at the time of her death, that the children of said Pensioner, surviving her, are Martha Adkins (wife of Isaac Adkins)
Samuel Young Adm of the Estate of Margaret Young, &c
I, Samuel Young, Administrator, of the Estate of Margaret Young, do solemnly swear, in the presence, of Almighty God; that I will henceforth faithfully support, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States, and the Union of the States thereunder; that I will, in like manner abide by, and faithfully support all laws and proclamations which have been made during the existing Rebellion, with reference to the emancipation of Slaves, So help me God
Samuel Young Adm of Margaret Young
Also, personally appeared Adonijah Harris and Sarah A. Harris

residents of the County and State aforesaid, persons, whom I certify to be responsible, respectable, and entitled to credit, and who being by me duly sworn, say, that they are personally acquainted with Samuel Young, Administrator of the Estate of Margaret Young, and that he is, and always has been loyal to the United States Government; that they were well acquainted with Margaret Young, in her lifetime, and know that she was always true and loyal to the Government of the United States, up to the time of her death, she having died, in the County of Pocahontas County, West Virginia, in the winter of A. D. 1862; that they were present and saw Samuel Young sign his name as Administrator, as aforesaid, to the foregoing application, and know him to be the person he represents himself to be; and they further swear, that they have no interest in the prosecution of this claim.
Adonijah Harris A B
Sarah T. Harris C D
Sworn to, and subscribed before me, this 14th day of April, A. D. 1866; and I certify that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim.
J. A. Wickham Esq. Recorder Clerk of the Court of the
I hereby authorize & empower, my Atty & Agt. Richd M. Robt, to receive such Certificate, or Warrant, as may issue for the Payment, of the arrear of the for Pension, as is now applied for.
Teste.
Samuel Young,
J. A. Wickham Esq. R. J. Martin

Free
John Young
05.1833
To the Hon. Commissioner of Pensions.
Washington City
D. C.
Mexico C.H. Va. } 21 Jany }

1859
Va
Sutton Braxton County, January the 20 th Hon & Dear Sir I droped you a line a few weeks since, but I suppose it has been miss laid or I should have received an answer ere this time. My gr d father John Young was a revolutiona- ry soldier & drew a pension for some years & up to the time of his death which took place July 5 th  1859 1842. My gran mother is still living & never has received any thing since my gran fathers death. Now can she get the back pension with or with- out interest. Will so a land warrant. If so please to let me know soon what evidence is necessary on her part in order to secure those rights pleas to answer by return mail & oblige Your Old Serv.
Samuel Young
P.S. Direct your letter to Sutton Braxton County Virginia.

Pocahontas County. To wit
This day Thomas Hill personally appeared before me a justice of the peace in and for said county and made oath That he was present at the marriage of John Young and Margaret Rogers which took place in Little Levels of Bath County Now Pocahontas That they always lived together as man and wife up to the time of his death which took place several years ago and she is now living and I know her to be the same person named in the foregoing Declaration and she is now a widow and at the time of foresaid marriage I was seventeen years of age Given from under my hand this 14th day of November 1858
Davis C. Kinnison J.P.
State of Virginia } County of Pocahontas. }
I William Curry, Clerk of County Court of Pocahontas County & State aforesaid, hereby certify that Davis C. Kinnison, before whom the foregoing acknowledgment was made, was at its date a Justice of the Peace within and for the said County, duly authorized to take acknowledgments and that his signature thereto is genuine.
Given under my hand and seal of said Court. This 15th day of December 1859.
Wm Curry Clerk

The foregoing declaration & affidavit were sworn to & subscribed before me on the day & year above written; & I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons; that the claimant is the the person she represents herself to be, & that she is still a widow, & that I have no interest in this claim.
Davis C. Harrison JR

State of Virginia
County of Pocahontas.
On this 14th day of November 1859. A. D. one thousand eight hundred & fifty nine, personally appeared before me, a justice of the peace within & for said county, & State aforesaid Margaret Young aged 74 years, a resident of Pocahontas county, in State of Virginia, who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of John Young, deceased, who was in the company commanded by Captain Lock Prescorel in the Engin of the , commanded by the , in the revolutionary war with Great Britain.
her mark Margaret Young
She further states that she was married to the said John Young, in the State of Virginia & County of Bath now Pocahontas on the 2nd day of September, 1805, by one Rev John Pinnell a minister of the gospel, & that her name before her said marriage was Margaret Rogers; that her said husband died at his residence on the 5th day of July A.D. 1843, & that she is now a widow.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the act approved March 3. 1855. And she further declares that she has applied but not received bounty land under this or any other act of Congress.
her mark Margaret Young
We Isaac Adkison & David M Burgess residents of Pocahontas county in the State of Virginia, upon our oath declare that the foregoing declaration was signed & acknowledged by Margaret Young in our presence; David M Burgess Isaac Adkison

State of Virginia County of Pocahontas { S.S.
J. William Curry, Clerk of the County Court of Pocahontas, in the state aforesaid, hereby that Davis C. Kinison, before whom the foregoing acknowledgment was made, was at its date, a Justice of the Peace, within and for the said County, duly authorized to take acknowledgments, and that his signature thereto is genuine.
Given under my hand and the seal of said Court. This 15 th day of November 1859.
J. Wm Curry clerk
That this document is true and correct

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section AWT/eel
January 17, 1930
Christine McKeever 549 Riverside Drive Apartment 3-D New York, New York
Dear Madam:
I advise you that this bureau is unable to furnish the history of a soldier of the Revolution unless a claim for pension or bounty land has been made to the United States on account of his services.
The records fail to show such a claim on file on account of the services of Samuel Young as described by you.
For information relative to land that may have been granted by the State of Virginia, it is suggested that you apply to the Librarian, Virginia State Library, Richmond, Virginia.
You are herewith furnished the history of John Young:
From the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W.1975, it appears that John Young was a native of Culpeper County, Virginia, date of his birth not stated.
While residing in Orange County, Virginia, he served two tours in the Virginia Militia under Captains John Scott and Coursey (no dates given).
He enlisted in 1779, and served two years and four months in Captain Ambrose Madison's Company, Colonel Francis Taylor's Virginia Regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 8, 1832, while a resident of Pocahontas County, Virginia; aged seventy-two years.
He died July 8, 1843, in Pocahontas County, Virginia.

Soldier married September 2, 1805, at Little Levels, Bath County (which was later Pocahontas County), Virginia, Margaret Rogers or Rodgers.
She was allowed pension on her application executed April 20, 1859, while a resident of said Pocahontas County, aged about seventy-four years.
She died December 11, 1862, in Pocahontas County, Virginia.
Children- Martha, wife of Isaac Adkinson in 1862; son, John was in the War of 1812 and died September 2, 1858, leaving widow, name not stated.
A grandson, Reverend Samuel Young, of the M.P. Church, was living in 1865, in West Virginia.
Very truly yours
EARL D. CHURCH Commissioner.

Very faint, mirrored text bleed-through from the reverse side of the page.
October 31, 1927
Mrs. A. M. Iams 559 Adams St Gary, Ind.
Madam:
I have to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W. 1975, it appears that John Young was a native of Cul- peper County, Virginia, date of his birth is not stated.
While residing in Orange County, Virginia, he served two tours in the Virginia Militia under Captains John Scott and Coursey (no dates given), and  and enlisted in 1779 and served two years and four months in Captain Ambrose Madison's Company, Colonel Francis Taylor's Virginia Regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 8, 1832, while a resident of Pocahontas County, Virginia, aged seventy-two years.
He died July 5, 1843 in Pocahontas County, Virginia.
Soldier married September 3, 1805 at Little

Dec 27 1883
Levels, Bath County (which was later Pocahontas County) Virginia, Margaret Rogers or Rodgers.
She was allowed pension on her application executed April 20, 1859, while a resident of said Pocahontas County, aged about seventy-four years.
She died December 11, 1862 in Pocahontas County, Virginia.
Children- Martha, wife of Isaac Adkinson in 1862; son John was in the War of 1812 and died September 9, 1858, leaving widow, name not stated.
A grandson, Reverend Samuel Young of the M. P. Church, who was living in 1865 in West Virginia.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

In reply to our request of _____, received _____ for a statement the military history of John Young a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
22. 1975
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     ✓ 1779 2 yrs 4 mo. Private John Scott Courtney Ambrose Madison Francis Taylor Va.                                            
Battles engaged in, none
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Orange Co. Va.
Date of application for pension, Aug 8, 1832. His claim was allowed.
Residence at date of application, Pocahontas Co. Va.
Age at date of application, seventy-two years, born in Culpeper Co. Va.
Remarks: Soldier was at Little Falls Battle, Va. Sept 2, 1865. Margaret Rogers  native of Pocahontas Co. Va. He died Oct 5, 1843. Pocahontas Co. Va. & she was alive  then. Her address was Apr 20, 1859 while 74 yrs of age & a resident of Pocahontas Co.  where she d. Dec 11, 1862 leaving child Martha wife of Isaac Adison. Son John in  the war of 1812 d. Sept 9, 1859 leaving widow. (Grandson)  Rev Samuel Young of the M.P. Church where  a guide to the U.S. forces in 1862, was appointed Margaret Young's administrator in 1863.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.
Colonel of the Virginia Troops June 22 - June 23

Young, John Va. W 1975

1859 9 1/4 1813 2 3 6 7 7
806 480
809 2)18106 46,662 1/2
400 46,662 1/2 22 526.88
26) 80 00 ( 2 530 700
Pocahontas Co. Virginia
Margaret Young widow of John Virginia
Admitted, ad Feb'y 3. 1853 at rate of $80 per annum commencing at date of said act. -
Certificate to Hon F. Kidwell.
Present Certificate To be called for

1916 July 19. Hist. to Minta R. Moore & 1918 Oct. 11, Hist to Mrs. J.C. Buckner & 1922-Oct. 18- Hist to Mrs. D. G. ...er ... 1927-Oct. 31- " " Mrs. A. ... 1930-Jan. 17- " " Christa ... Keene ...
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 1925
Margaret Young Widow John Young Div. Rest. War
Act: Feb. 3. 1853
Index:—Vol. M. , Page 369
[Arrangement of 1870.]

549 Riverside Drive, Apartment 3-D New York City. Nov. 10, 1929.
The Commissioner of Pensions:- Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:-
I should like to obtain full information pertaining to the military Service of John Young born in Madison Co. Va. Feb. 18, 1761. He volunteered in the Revolutionary war, served his term of enlistment and was then drafted into service. In 1803 or 1804 he went to Anthony Creek in Greenbrier, W. Va. In 1809 he settled on Swago in West Virginia - Died July 5, 1843. - Married twice - first to Sarah Rogers , during her life or until about 1802 he lived in Madison Co. Va. - Second wife Margaret Rogers .
Could you give me information pertaining to the lands entered, or grants of Samuel Young . Came to U.S. about 1756. settled first in Madison Co. Va. Later lived on Knappe Creek , Pocahontas Co. W. Va. - Died in Kentucky .
Thanking you for any suggestions or information!
I am-
Christine M c Keever

Ex. aw Div. 1892 Section
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec 28, 1926
The attached letter is respectfully returned with the information that the data furnished is not sufficient to enable this Bureau to make intelligent answer to the queries therein contained.
Please fill out such of the blank spaces below as the information in your possession will permit, and return to this Bureau.
First name of widow Sarah Rogers No. of claim, _____
Name of soldier, John Young
P. O. address of claimant, Soldier at enlistment & after service
Company _____
Regiment _____
✓ State where enlisted Pocahontas Co Virginia
Date of enlistment _____
Date of discharge as then drafted
If unable to furnish company and regiment give names of commanding officers.
_____ _____
Return attached letter with reply.
E. W. Morgan Acting Commissioner.

HOTEL IAMS
209 W. 6th Ave.
GARY, IND.
Oct. 8, 1927. 559 Adams St.
Department of Interior Bureau of Pensions Washington D.C.
Dear Sir:-
In answer to the letter of Dec 28, 1926. I am sending all the information I have. John Young's (1761-1843) widow is Sarah Rogers. John Young's parents is Samuel Young & Ann Young who emigrated from London England to the Colonies of (Virginia) in 1756. John Young served as volunteer in Revolutionary War. Served time out and was then drafted. He lived in Pocahontas Co Virginia. I want to know my ancestors services in assisting in the the establishment of American Independence. Volume & page to the documentary. His place of Residence during the Revolution & where he was born. Hoping you will be able to furnish me the above information so I may become a D.A.R.
I remain:-
Mrs A M Lams 559 Adams St
Gary Indiana.

Office of President
SUPREME OFFICERS: D. J. Dumser, President Maude L. Bowers, Vice President David M. Roe, Secretary Benj. Faber, Banker A. T. Lilepold, M. D., Medical Examiner
Board of Directors J. J. Vehe, La Salle, Ill. J. C. Stoddard, Sterling, Ill. L. W. Moorehouse, Peoria, Ill. Sager Rouse, Rockford, Ill. A. J. Robson, Freeport, Ill. A. E. Fisher, Legal Adviser
316 So State St Elgin, Illinois.
Sept 14-1922
Hon. Washington Gardner Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C.
Dear Sir:-
Have you a record of a certificate of pension (Rev. War) for John Young of Virginia? He entered service in 1779 under Capt. Ambrose Madison - Lt. Col. Francis Taylor - Also served under Capt John Scott - He died in Pocahontas Co in 1832 - I am trying to locate his wife and children - If he was a pensioner you will probably have a record of his family Thanking you for the search and an early reply Yours truly Mrs D. J. Dumser

Rev Sec am
Monte Vista, Colo., Oct. 1" 1918.
Pension Department, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:-
Will you kindly give me the war record of one John Young, born in Madison Co., Va., Feb. 18" 1761, died at Buckeye, Pocahontas County, Va. July 5" 1843?
His wife was Margaret Rodgers.
Would also like to have his rank as a soldier of the Revolution.
Your attention will be greatly appreciated.
Yours truly,
Mrs. J. C. Bushinger,
Regent Monte Vista Chapter D.A.R.

one. Two Cent - Stamp Rec'd N.Y. N.Y. Stamp ret'd w Pub or Div. Sec.
Big Rock, Iowa, July 3, 1916.
Dear Sir:
I want to join the "Daughters of the Revolution" and I am writing to the Pension Department for information.
My great grandfather, John N. 1975 Young Va. of the Virginia Colony, was a soldier of the Revolution. His second wife was Margaret Rogers and she was much younger than he.
After the Civil War, my uncle

Samuel Young who was a staff officer on General Melroy's staff and who belonged to the West Va. Cavalry got a pension for his step grandmother, Margaret Rogers Young and those pa- pers are filed in the pension department
Can you help me in get- ting the proof of my ancestry and if so, what will it cost me?
Sincerely,
Minta R. Moore,

Gutton Braxton 60 Virginia
To The Commissioner of pensions
Dear Sir after my Respects to you. I would infor You That I sent all The papers I supposed necessary in order to procure a pension for my Grand mother Margaret Young & a stand warrant. I expected ot have received an answer by this time. If the papers have reached You & there is any thing wrong please To let me rite,
Pleas answer me at the most convenient season & let me know how this matter stands
Yours Truly O.P.F.
D. Serv
To The Commissioner of Pension at Samuel Young
Washington D.C.
JS
How much back pension is she entitled to. When & where can the money be drawn. Did Samuel Wright as agent for Margaret Young ever draw any money at Washington.
J Young

Fairmount Marion Co. Va.
May 28th 1862.
Agent of Pension office.
Then, Sir,
My grandmother Margaret Young (wife of John Young, who was a soldier revolutionary in the service of the united States) is still living, & is a claimant on pension Treasurer of the united States. She drew back pension up to March 4 th 1860 of five hundred & sixty dollars & 88 cts $566, \frac{88}{100} due her at that time. Her claim is $20, per year, there was due here on 4 th last March, but owing to the fact that it was payable at Richmond, & the revolution going on there during the last year there has been nothing done

in the matter. I had a copy of the declaration necessary to draw the money sent me by the pension agent; but during the revolution here in Va. it has been destroyed. All the peculiarity that I remember about it was, that there was a line written triangular a cross the face of the document with red ink, showing the a- mount paid of $66, \frac{88}{100} .
All the papers have been destroyed relative to the matter, which were in my possession, but, if you will look in the record books before you, you will find that John Young was a soldier in the service of The united States during Revolu- tionary war, and drew a pension upto 1843 July 5 th . when he died, & Margaret Young

His wife renewed the claim in 1860, & drew $366 \frac{85}{100} ,
Will you please to send me such papers as those destroyed, so as to enable her to make a declaration, which will procure what is due,
If you want more evidence of the justice of the claim I will make it all satisfactory,
Hoping to hear from you soon I subscribe myself, Your very Respectfully
Samuel Young,
P.S. My grandmother is a native of Pocahontas County Virginia, & is a resident there at this time. S. Y.

Please, Spill Fairmont Va

No. 7307.
Margaret Young, wid. John. va.
Set: Saml. Young. Chng: 4/59 3 d Airdate Oct 10/59 Same. " 15/59 Hon. G. Kidwell Oct 15/59
act/53.

When Form "O" is revived Mr Babson says except in lieu of original & vouchers alleged to have been forwarded to this office - now misplaced or lost.
See that pen. Certif. is accounted for Dept 11/7/90

Treasury Department,
Third Auditor's Office,
May 31 st 1860.
Sir,
In reply to your inquiry of the 28 th inst. I have to inform you that the pension of Mrs Margaret Young, (on the Richmond Va roll, under 2 nd Sec. of Act 3 rd Feb'y '53), appears by the books of this Office, to have been last paid to 4 th March 1860.
Very Respectfully John Wilson Auditor.
Hon Jos. H. Barrett Comr of Pensions
JH
11/1/60

Boston C.H. V.V. 1 Jan y
Free.
John Brown
To the commissioner of pensions Washington C.H. D.C.

Sutton's Bratton Co Virginia
Dec 31. 1858.
Dear Sir after My Respects to you. I would ask to know. what evidence is necessary on the part of a revolutionary soldiers widow. in order to procure a pension. My Gran Mother Margeart Young is Still living her husband John Young drew a pension several years. but died on the 5th day of July 1842. My Gran Mother has never drew any thing since not even a land warrent how will you pleas to set me up on the proper plan in this matter in order to suc- ced.
Yours Truly
Samuel Young
My uncle John Young was a soldier in the war of 1812 & 15. He received a land warrent. He died 19th of Sep 1858. His widow Still survives. Can she get a pension There are several widows here of soldiers in the war of twelve. Can they receive pensio- n, & how much.
Can My Gran mother get the back money since my Granmother's fathers death To The Commissioner Commissioner of pensions. S Young

Dear Margaret Young Calif. 6
Don: J. Kiowa
Fairmont Virginia

Brief in the Case of
Margaret Young, dec'd. widow of John. For Restoration.
Pocahontas County and State of West Virginia.
Act 3 d Feb'y: 1853. the 2 d Section.
CLAIM FOR NEW PENSION CERTIFICATE,
PROOF EXHIBITED,
Claimant was, prior to the rebellion, on the Richmond P a roll, at the rate of $80. per An m . She die d Dec r 11 th 1862, as appears by three credible witnesses. Her widowhood, identity, and loyalty, is shown by two credible affidavits. Sam l Young, has been duly appointed and qualified her Administrator. The An m was loyal, and acted as a Guide, for U.S. Forces, in the War. The Rev d Auditor reports the pension last paid March 4 th 1860. — Claim is allowed at the rate of $80. per An m to commence March 4 th 1860, and to end Dec r 11 th 1862, when the pensioner die d , payable to Sam l Young, Administrator, for the use and benefit of the loyal surviving child or children of said Margaret Young, and for the use and benefit of the loyal Grand Children of the deceased, by a deceased child, if any.
June 5 th 1866.
Name and residence of Agent.
Richard M. Rofs. Esq r No. 447. Pa. Av: Present.
B. F. Hov. Examining Clerk.

John ...
Be ...
This man, seems to me to be a man - I think he is the best - his name sounds loud and clear in the air.
W. G. ...

John Young Second Lieut. 4th Reg. Penna. Res. Cav. Co. A
to the undersigned John Young, being called on by W. Singleton agent of the Pension office for Madison Pensionary Service as a Soldier. I do hereby certify and affirm that I am now in my 74th year of age 18th of March - I am a native of Guilford County and lived in this County of Orange during the war of rebellion. In the year 1861 or 1862, I was in company with in Orange County under Capt. Andrew McDonald - and was stationed at the Albemarle Barracks for two years for six months - Col. Francis Taylor commanded a Brigade of six companies at the Station - the Captains names were: Early - Price - White - Segar. Porter. My Capt. McDonald - there was also a Major at the Barracks, his name was Porter. In writing here about I have not written my name. July 3: 1885 John Young
Copy W. Singleton - July 15. 1885.

Fairmount Va.
June 5 1862
I am a resident of Mineral County - have no personal knowledge as to the loyalty of Mineral Co - but am informed by those who are reliable, & have opportunities to know that a large majority of the inhabitants are loyal & the County has sent a large number of men in the U.S. Army. The County is within the former limits of the proposed new state of West Va. I have known Rev. Samuel Young for a few years past - He is a minister of the M.P. Church - Consistent - reliable - & best - worthy in every respect - ever has been used as a sound, active & energetic Union man - and since Nov. last has been acting as a guide to the U.S. forces in the Mountain Counties - for about

under the direction of Genl. Reynolds and since - & now - under the direc- tion of Genl. Whipple.
I am unknown at the departme- nt - but refer to Senator Whipple or Mr. Brown or to  the  other members of either the Congress.
E. B. Hall

(Copy)
Morgantown West Va June 26, 1868,
"B"
Third Auditor
Measurg Defot Washington D. C.
Sir: In reply to your letter of the 23 rd inst relative to the Arrears of Pension due Margaret Young dead, we will respectfully inform you that the name of Mrs Young's husband was John
The entry on the roll book of the Wheeling W va Agency for paying Pensions, shows, that this pension is payable to Samuel Young Adm n for the use of the Loyal surviving child or children of the said Margaret Young
Very Respectfully,
John H. Hoffman & Co "

16, 854 Kno Young
M c Leod Huntersville rd

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Rev Young which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? Yes II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? Yes III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? — IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? Yes V. * Has he mentioned 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? Yes VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? Yes VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? Yes VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? Yes IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? Yes X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? Yes

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service?
No
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it?
No
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had?
No
XIV. † If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service?
If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses? ✓
Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct? ✓
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service? ✓
XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? ✓
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? ✓
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. 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 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 a declaration is highly objectionable. It must in every case be clearly shewn 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.
† QUERE XIV.  Proof of Service.
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 claimants 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.
‡ QUERE XVI.  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 paper 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.
☞ In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, 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.

William Skeen, attorney at law Pocahontas, C. H. Va. practices in the Supreme Court of Appeals at Lewisburg and in the Courts of Alleghany, Bath, Greenbrier, Highland and Randolph. He also buys & sells & acts as the Agent for the Purchase & Sale of Virginia Lands. Collections & remittances promptly made.
Huntersville, Pocahontas C. H. May 30 1858
Gov of Pension
Dear Sir
Your favor of the Mr s Margaret Young widow of John Young, de. who (was a Revolutionary Revolutionary pensioner) some few years ago made application for a pension. As yet she is not informed of the action of the Department in relation thereto.
Be pleased to let me hear from you. Is there any evidence wanting, if so what?
Very Truly Yours W m Skeen of Pocahontas

Brief in the case of Margaret Young, widow of John Young Pocahontas County and State of Virginia. act February 3 1853.
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband was a of pension under act of June 7, 1832, at rate of $81 per annum, and died in 1843, as shown by proof in Edmiston's files, and hard evidence now adduced.
Marriage, in 1805, proved by transcripts from County Court Records - and identity and pension. Widowhood proved by moral evidence. (If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
witnesses.
acknowledge accordingly
Am F. Kenwell,
Name and residence of Agent
Present.
R. Gaddis. Examining Clerk.

United States Senate Chamber.
Washington, March 17 1870
Col Saml Young Edray Pocahontas Co W. Va.
Dear Sir. A prominent official in one of the Railroads running southward in my state is now in the City. & informs me that the Supt of their road has full power to make arrangements for the freights & fares to colonies.
Therefore, by addressing Maj. B. S. Herring, Gen'l Supt. M. R., Ft. Scott & Gulf R.R. you can get all the information you desire.
I shall always be glad to serve you in this enterprise.
Very truly yours
E G Ross

Hon. W. T. Willey U. S. S. Mch 18/70
77
In reference to pension Margaret Young see
W

U. S. Senate Chamber March 18 th 1870.
Third Auditor Treasury Department,
Sir. I beg leave to forward the enclosed papers for your inspection, and to request that you will have me informed as to the condi- tion of the claim.
I shall be obliged by the return to me of the en- closed papers.
Very respectfully W. T. Willey.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
May 18 th , 1841.
Sir :
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," John Young, — a Pensioner on the Roll of the Richmond, Va. Agency, at the rate of Eighty — Dollars and — Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of March, to the 4 th Sept. 1840.
Respectfully yours,
Wilson B. Harris
Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.

Moganaum Ptat Pa
(March 14 th 1870.
Rev W. S. Willy Washington D. C.
Dear Sir: In reply to your request of the 10 th inst; we will respectfully inform you, that the condition of the claim of Margaret Young does is as follows:
Her claim was not numbered, but was necessitated for by the 3 d Auditor of the Treasury Dept-20 th 1867. We enclose to you a copy of the last letter (Marked "A") from the 3 d Auditor, dated June 28 th 1868, stating what was required before a settlement could be made, By which the claim can be found.
We also enclose the copy of a letter marked "B" showing that we furnished the desired information on the 26 th June 1868. Since which time we have not been able to hear from the claim, which we would like to do as we have been at some expense besides our fees.
Yours Respectfully,
John H. Hoffman Esq

P. O. Haimont, Va.
June 6, 1862
Sir:-
I am personally acquainted with Rev. Samuel Young, who writes you concerning the pension of his widowed* mother, who is a resident of Pocahontas County, Virginia. I take much pleasure in bearing testimony to some of Mr. Young's many amiable qualities as a gentleman. He is an honest, intelligent christian - a minister of the Gospel in the M.P. Church, - in whom the people of this community have the utmost confidence, and on whose word you may safely rely for any statements he may deem necessary to make in regard to his mother's pension. As
*He claims she is his grandmother.

to his loyalty, that has never been doubted by one who knows him. Indeed he has for sometime past been acting as guide to Genl. Milroy and Genl. Fremont in the mountains of West Va. in which capacity his services have proven to be of great value.
Yours truly,
Rich d P. Latt, P.M.

6/66 Mandatory 2 cases. B 91 cases 4 W. Va. Roll JUL 2 1868
Treasury Department,
Third Auditor's Office,
June 30, 1868.
Sir,
Vouchers for unclaimed pension to date of death of Margaret Young, widow of John, have been received here.
The Original pension certificate having been lost by some one of the parties, I cannot tell under what act or to what agency she belonged.
The Attorney's letter states that she was on the Wheeling W. Va. Agency.
Be pleased to inform me if she is the same Margaret Young, widow of John, who was inscribed on the Richmond Va Agency Act 3 Feb 1853, 2nd Sec - and if so, if a transfer has been issued.
Very Respectfully John Wilson Auditor,
James A. Morgan Esq Acting Commr of Pensions H.S.C

Treasury Department,
Third Auditor's Office,
March 31 st , 1870.
Sir,
Your letter with inclosures relative to the arrears due Margaret Young dec'd is herewith returned, and also the vouchers and papers which were on file in this office. Under Act "27 July 1868" the claim will have to be referred to the Commissioner of Pensions before payment can be made. The original Pension Certificate is also required to be surrendered. It is alleged that the Certificate, is in the hands of one R. S. Ross, and he refuses to surrender the same. (see affidavit on back of voucher)
Very respectfully,
Your obedient servant
A. M. Gause Acting Auditor
Hon W. T. Miller U. S. S.
Mr Washington D.C.

Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D.C.
Morgantown West Va July 6 th 1870
Dr Sir Margaret Young the widow of John Young dec d a Soldier of the Revolutionary War, was a pensioner of the U. S. under the act of July 3 rd 1853 at the rate of 80 00 per year, payable at the Wheeling Va agency.
The Pensioner, Margaret Young, died on the 11 th Dec 1862, leaving her pension unsecured from the 4 th of March 1862.
To obtain the arrears of pension for her heirs Col Samuel Young, the administrator, made application through W. S. Rife who obtained a new certificate or writing, ordering said arrears of pension to be paid to said Col Young &c, and the transfer or order was regularly made at the Pension agency at Wheeling Va. But said Rife having charged more for his services than the law allowed him, as administrator, to pay, he could not obtain the new certificate so as to enable him to draw the money from the agency at Wheeling. So it remained unclaimed, until 17 th Sept 1867, when Col Young made application through us to the Third Auditor, who, at that time, was the proper Dept to settle such claims, to obtain said arrears of pension. Which application (vouchers &c), were returned to us with a letter

dated 21 st Sept. 1867, a copy of which marked "A" is herewith enclosed, We complied with what was required in that letter, and returned all the papers to the 3 rd Auditor on the 18 th June 1868, a rec d from that Dept. We here enclose to you marked "B"
That Application remained unsettled until called up by the Hon ble W. T. Willy W.S. a copy of the letter to Mr s Willy marked "C" We here enclose to you, by which you will see that that Department claimed that by the act of July 27 th 1868, the Commissioner of Pensions was the proper officer to settle such claims and at the same time, handed to Mr s Willy, all the papers in the case - who handed them to Col Young who, on the 6 th of May last, filed the same papers (vouchers etc), in person , with the Commissioner of Pensions or his chief clerk, where they are now (no doubt),
We enclose a letter that we have rec d from Col Young requesting us to look after the claim and act promptly
Therefore we respectfully ask an examination of this claim and its settlement and if there is any obstacles to its being settled, please advise us fully upon the subject and the nature of the difficulty Yours Respectfully John H Hoffman & Co

Fairmont West Va.
June 24 th 1870.
John H. Hoffman: Esq.
Dear Sir: I was in Washington since I saw you & looked after the pension case of Margaret Young (Dec'd), but finding it off the Roll I could do nothing. So I hope you will look after this case promptly & diligently, until such time it is secured.
Yours Respectfully.
Samuel Young.

(Boring)
Treasury Department Third Auditor's Office
March 31, 1870.
Sir:
Your letter with enclosures relative to the arrears due Margaret Young dec'd, is herewith returned, and also, the vouchers and papers which were on file in this Office. Under Act "27 July 1868" the claim will have to be referred to the Commissioners of Pensions before payment can be made. The original pension Certificate is also required to be surrendered.
It is alleged that the Certificate, is in the hands of one R. S. Ross, and he refuses to surrender the same. (See affidavit on back of voucher)
Very respectfully Your Obedient Servant A. M. Ganguin Acting Auditor
Hon. W. T. Wiley (Signed) U. S. S. Washington D.C.

"6"
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR JUL 14 1917 PENSION

Treasury Department,
Third Auditor's Office,
June 22, 1868.
Sir:
Your letter of 18 inst. with vouchers in case of Margaret Young debt has been received at this Office
Very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
AMGangwer
For Auditor.
John H. Hoffman Esq. Morgantown W. Va.
NOTE.--All Disbursing Officers who fail to render copies of their account current and abstract of advances to this office within thirty days after the expiration of the month, are regarded as delinquent, and are so reported to the Second Comptroller.

"A"
Margaret Young, dead
Mar. Saul Young (ad)

(Copy)
"A"
Measurage Department Third Auditor's Office June 23 d 1868.
Gentlemen:
Before making a settlement for the Arrears of Pension claimed as due Margaret Young deceased, it is required that the name of her husband be stated, so that her identity may the more readily be determined,
The certificate of court shows that the dec'd pensioner left a child - Martha Addison - if she is yet living, any arrears due must be paid to her, or to the Administrator for her sole use and benefit.
Very Respectfully, (Signed) John Wilson Auditor
Mess John H. Hoffman Esq Morgantown West Va W.D. Co.
W. R. R.

West Virginia - At a Circuit Court Continued and held for the County of Pocahontas at the Court House thereat on the 3 rd day of November 1865.
On motion of Samuel Young who made oath and together with William Cochran his security entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of $1000 00 conditioned according to law, certificate is granted him in due form of law for obtaining letters of Administration on the Estate of Margaret Young Dec d .
A copy test Robert J. Gay clerk
State of West Va.
Pocahontas County Fourth
J. S. Harrison
Judge of the Circuit Court of Pocahontas Co. West Va. do hereby certify that the above named Robert J. Gay is Clerk of the said Court that the above certificate of the said Gay is in due form of law and that the signature thereto as given herein is my hand this 5 th of April 1868
J. S. Harrison
Judge of Circuit Ct. of Pocahontas Co. West Va.

State of West Virginia County of Mason ss.
I A. Haysmond Clerk of the Circuit Court for said County do hereby certify that H. Harrison whose name is signed to the foregoing certificate is Judge of the Circuit Court of the County of Pocahontas and that I believe the same to be his genuine signature.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and official seal this 18th day of June 1868
A. Haysmond, Clerk.

copy
Treasury Department Third Auditor's Office 21 st Sept-1867
Sir:
The voucher of Samuel Young as Administrator of Margaret Young decd. received from you on the 20 th inst are herewith returned for Certificate of Court as to the death of the Pensioner. Also, Official evidence of Administratorship. It is desirable in order to secure a more speedy settlement that this Office be informed under what act she was pensioned, also the rate of said Pension
Very Respectfully (Signed) AM Youngaver Acting Auditor
John H. Hoffman Esq Morgantown West Virginia

West Virginia
At a Circuit Court held for the County of Pocahontas, at the Court-house thereof, on the 3 rd day of November 1865.
On motion of Samuel Young, who made oath & together with William Cookbrand his security, entered into & acknowledged a bond in the penalty of 1000$-conditioned according to law, certificate is granted him in due form of law for obtaining letters of Administration on the Estate of Margaret Young dec d .
Therefore I Robert T. Gay, Clerk of the said Court, in pursuance of the above recited Order, do issue these letters of Administration, and do hereby authorize and empower the said Samuel Young well and truly to collect and administer all and singular the goods, chattles and credits of the said Margaret Young deceased, in all matters and things concerning the same, according to law, hereby requiring the said Administrator to make and exhibit into the said Circuit Court, a true and perfect inventory of the said goods, chattles and credits, and also to make a just and true account of his actions and doings therein, when thereto lawfully required.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal (not being provided with a stamp seal) This 16 th day of May A.D. 1866. Teste.
Rec d Off: May 28 '66, Off: Ch. of Clk. & Adm r in other cases.
Robert T. Gay Clerk
You will see Clerk's authority for using his official seal. in sup pl acts of Legislature of West Va. ch. 12. Arts of 1863. page 100 - passed 12 th Ap r 1863.

Treasury Department Third Auditor's Office Oct. 11. 1839.
Sir:
I comply with the request contained in your letter of the 10 th inst. by enclosing the vouchers upon which the arrears of pension due John Young, at the time of his death were paid.
The papers enclosed by you are herewith returned.
Very Respectfully Your Off. Servt. Sam. S. Rind Sitting Auditor
These papers show distinctly — N.Y.
Geo. C. Whiting Esq Comm te of Pensions

Braxton Co. Va. Letter June 26th, 1859
Dear Sir Yours, of The 11th inst has come to hand stating that there has been no papers received there in relation to Margaret Young's pension. Now I send you the papers regularly prepared according to law. Save the blanks for the name of the Captain he served under time of service & term & so forth. Which evidence I have not present. But you have it all before you on the record setting forth John Young's claim as a pensioner up to 1843. July 5th, If you wish I can prove that there has never been but one John Young a revolutionary Soldier who was a pensioner. in the County of Pocahontas of Virginia. & I have shown you by the papers now before you that Margaret Young is the identical person she represents herself to be. & that she is the widow of John Young pensioner See, I wish you would examine those papers as soon as they come to hand & see if they lack any thing & if so please to point them out, so that I may rectify & have them forwarded at once right.
Very Respectfully
L. P. Waldo,
Commissioner of Pensions,
Samuel Young Minister of M.P.C. W. Va. V.

Mr Curry Please to forward This on to The Pension office. with The Other papers.
Samuel Young
Conditions of Waldo Pension
To P.P.
72 8.50 12
72 12 8.50

June 8th 1859
Puffin Braxton County Virginia
Hon George A. Whiting
Dear Sir.
Please to let me know what is or will be done in relation to the pension of Margaret Young Widow John Young dec. Are there any papers before you setting forth Margaret Young's claim as a pensioner? I have the papers all ready & if you have no papers before you setting forth her claim, I will send them on. I have not got the name of the officer her husband served under, nor the company, or the time. But those facts are doubtless all before you. & so I have left them blanks. If it is necessary, that I should fill up blanks. You will please to send the date of his service length of time name of officer when discharged & any other evidence that may be up in record that is necessary. Look Record John Young, Pocahontas Co. Virginia. Who died July 5th 1842 or 43 He is the only man by the name of John Young who was ever a claimant in Pocahontas Co Va as a pensioner. Please answer me as soon as convenient. Yours Truly Hon Geo A Whiting Samuel Young

June 9th 1859.
I have just received yours of April 30 1859 which gives full satisfaction in relation to Margaret Young's band warrant. But if I understand you there is nothing in the your letter respecting Margaret Young's pension.
She claims a pension under the second section of the act of 3 d February 1853.
She was married subsequent to 1850, which evidence is all ready before you. Now if there is any more evidence required to secure her pension, please to let me know by return mail. & if so what is it & I will have it promptly attended & forwarded on.
Respectfully
Daniel Young Itinerant Supt, of the Methodist Episcopal Church. N.P. C.W. 1a. b.
Hon. George A. Whiting, Commissioner.
PS. How long will it be, & when & where will my grandmother draw her pension. How much, back pension will she draw. Will the person holding a power of attorney have to be present at the drawing of the money. D. Young

Mid application - per

Braxton Va
Sutton Jan. 23 rd 1859
Most Hon. & dear Sir Yours of 13 th is at hand. in In relation to your enquire of my grandmother Marzag, I believe she was married in 1866 A.D one thousand Eight hundred & six.
Now if she should be laid on the account of the time of her marriage. What do you think will be the chance to get Congress. to pass a special act. Favoring her.
Hon. John D. Cobb.
Commissioner of pensions
Washington City D. C.
Truly Your Oblig
Sir
Samuel Young

Staunton County Virginia April 21 st 1839
Mr Geo C Whiting. Dear Sir. After my Respects to you. I would inform you that I received yours of the 14 th of Feb. And now I send you the facts in relation to my gran- mother's pension & land warrant. The name of the Captain my gran father John Young served under, I have not here. But you have it before you on the Bill of Pensions. So I have to fill that blank. The pension was applied for by an agent whose name is Samuel Wright living at Washington William Shum Joineur Clerk of Potomac County Court sent on all the papers referring to the marriage long since. now will you please to let me know what was done in the pension case or whether ever the papers reached there or not. Please to answer this as soon as it comes to hand. & if there is any thing wrong in the application for the land warrant point it out & I will correct. I will not send the papers in relation to the pension until I learn whether the papers that William Shum sent have reached there or not. If the warrant should be granted send it to Sutton Dunston County Virginia. And all the instructions how to proceed to draw the pension.
Very respectfully &c
Samuel Young.
Hon Geo C Whiting, Commissioner of Pensions

299 882

Col. Case
The filing of the documents at Bld. And will be accepted the same as though filed at the Agency as Bld. And s was proper place for payt before law was charged
Therefore with the fact - substantial bishops are my behind if abducted Smirnov , JMS

Margaret Gony wid John
Old. Act. restored to Wheeler roll. — in 1866 upon app n of administration to whom certificate was payable —
Pensioner died — be- fore making app n for resto- ration. —
Never heard. Certificate issued over 3 yrs since and would be dropped under Sec 2. Act July 27. 68.
Cont-
Other individuals 3rd Aud n certificate That app n for pay t was pending in his office July 27. 68
Where on these vouchers? Prof They bear evidence of having been filed at 3rd Aud n . — within 3 yrs. — name is not dropped. — at 3rd

These are are township & county Receipts.
I sent you - the State revenue Receipts some time.

Rachel Young To J.H.T. Dr. To tax on 223 a Land val $4.90 60 / 100 on $100 $1.96
Received Payment from James Moore
NY Gay for Mrs. Moore J.H.T.

Fairmont, Marion Co. W. Va., June 5th. 1862.
Hon. Jos. H. Barrett, I have the hon. to inform you that your's of June the 3rd came to hand to day, I send you enclosed a letter from E. B. Hall, showing that the county of Pocahontas, is as loyal as any county perhaps in the State, I know that the county of Pocahontas, has furnished as many men for the union army as any country in the same united State of the pop- ulation, I have over run as it was with the south- ern traitors. My grand mother Margaret Gandy

has done nothing against the United States, or in favor of the Southern So called Southern Confederacy. She, & all the Yanks, both men & women are union to the end. I have one brother who is a prisoner at Richmond, & another who are exiled on account of their union principles. It would be very hard if the widow of a Revolution- ary Soldier, should be deprived of her pension, all because she was so unfor- tunate, as to reside in a Country, which has been over run by Southern vandals. I trust that this matter will be reconsidered, & she will be able to get

her pension again,
E. B. Hall, was a member of the Wheeling Convention & a commissioner sent to Washington in behalf of the new State,
If you desire further evidence of the loyalty of the young family in Pocahontas County, Va.
I can give you any thing you may desire in that line.
Hoping to hear from you at the st earliest oppor- tunity, I am yours, very
Respectfully,
Samuel Green,