Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 4,384, John Webb, Md.

SERVICE
Webb, John Susannah
NUMBER
W. 4384 B.L.Wt. 530-160-55
CONTENTS

5270
Ohio Wheeling
Susannah Webb John
who died on the _____ of _____ in the State of Ohio who was a Pirate in the _____ commanded by Captain (M c A) of the _____ commanded by _____ in the Revolution for nine months
Inscribed on the Roll of Wheeling at the rate of 30 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1831
Certificate of Pension issued the 15 th day of February 1854, and sent to
Hon. W. Shannon Arrears to the 4 th of House of Reps Semi-annual allowance ending
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the 3 rd
Recorded by _____ Clerk. Book: _____ Vol. 2 Page 404

July 8. 1836 - 5270
6458 Mar. 20/55
act 3 Mar 55
Susanah Webb widow John Webb. priv Capt. Wm. Bullock
Pensioner ? all mil a
Rev: War.
Capt. Ralph. Hillery's Comp; Mid Mil;
Adm. H. Adams.
May 28/55,
11/11.
Vol 101, page 83.
Warrant No 530 Issd May 26/55
Wm P. Simpson Clairville Ohio

7063
The State of Ohio Belmont County ss On this first day of April A.D. 1868 Personally appeared before me William Wilkins one of the associate judges of the Court of Common Pleas of Belmont County Ohio. Mrs. Susanah Webb a resident of York Township in said County aged sixty one years born in A.D. 1767. who being first duly sworn according to Law doth on her oath make the following Declaration in order to ob- tain the benefits of the provisions made by the Act of Congress passed July the 4th A.D. 1866 That she is the widow of John Webb who served a campaign in the war of the Revolution between Great Britain and the Colonies now the United States of America as first Sergeant in Captain William Duvall's company of volunteer Militia Select Men from Frederick County Maryland. Baker Johnson of the county and State aforesaid was Col. Commandant of the men of whom Captain William Duvall's company com- posed a part of the Battalion or Regiment Their destination when they left Frederick County was to protect and guard the city of Philadelphia And during that same campaign Captain William Duvall's Company including the above mentioned John Webb volunteered to march in to the state

of New Jersey and all of the company included the said John Webb was in and participated in the Battle of Trenton in the state of New Jersey She further declares that the above mentioned campaign was in the year AD 1776 or about that time she Further states that there about  at that they did serve the Government that campaign she does not recollect She further states that her husband John Webb Served a campaign as a private Soldier in the Revolutionary war in the company of Captain Ralph Heilney also of Frederick County Maryland as vol- -unteer Militia and that their destination was to protect and guard George Town on the Potomac River in the D ist . of Columbia and that said Company remained more than three months in protecting George Town when by orders from the Governor of Maryland they marched to Fred- -rick Town Maryland and there remained guarding the Prisoners at the Frederick Barracks many British prisoners by orders of the commanding General was sent there for Safe Keeping Hickey's Company Remained at that Duty for three months or more and further that the above mentioned John Webb from badly exposure and exposure lying on the wet ground In the winter season became diseased and rema- -ined diseased and never recovered his health After that campaign during his life and further that her husband the above mentioned John Webb

Served a campaign in the Revolutionary war commissioned As an ensign in the company of Captain Philip Kindill his Said commission was gave and signed by Thomas Johnson Governor of the state of Maryland which will more fully appear reference Being had to Said Commission which is here By attached to this declaration Captain Philip Kindell Was from the Western part of Maryland State Hancock and the duty assigned to said company was to act as guards or spys in holding in check the Tories and Indians in the Western frontiers of Maryland and further that the Said afore mentioned John Webb Served a campaign in the Revolutionary war as a volunteer Militia man in a certain Captain Ginch's company in the State of South Carolina And the duty assigned Said company was to Range thru the country and watch the move- ments of the English and harass the Tories of South Carolina and further that the Said John Webb furnished his own horse during that campaign and further that the Said John Webb during his services in the Revolutionary war was in and participated in one other Battle besides the Battle of Trenton but At what place or the name of the battle is not recollected at this time but he leaves it Was Germantown but not certain of it She further declares that she was married to the

aforesaid John Webb on the fifteenth day of June AD 1775 by a Rev. Mr Allen of the high church of England in Frederick county Maryland - and that her husband John Webb died in Botetourt County in the State of Virginia in the year of our Lord AD 1803 in the fifty third year of his age and that she has remained his widow ever since that period of time and that she never was married to any other man but the aforesaid John Webb Susanah his Webb marks
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me William Wilkinz one of the Associate Judges of the court of common pleas in And for Belmont County Ohio
I do hereby certify that Mrs Susanah Webb the Applicant for half pay for services rendered in the Revolutionary War by her husband John Webb cannot from bodily infirmity attend the court held at Steubenville the seat of Justice in the above said Belmont County Ohio William Wilkinz one of the Associate Judges of the court of common pleas in and for Belmont County Ohio
The foregoing Ohio Belmont County Yrs Robert H. Miller Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of said County do certify that William Wilkinz before who in the foregoing order along and affidavit thereto & to the foregoing was made was at the time thereof a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of said County duly elected commissioned and qualified
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Court at Steubenville the 8th day of April A.D. 1811
Robert H. Miller Clerk

State of Ohio Belmont County ss
In this 15th Day of March A.D. 1853 personally appeared before me a justice of the peace within and for the County and State aforesaid Susanah Welch aged sixty five years or thereabouts a Resident of Belmont County Ohio Who being Duly Sworn according to Law Declares That She is the Widow of John Welch Deceased Who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain William Duvall of Frederick County State of Maryland. And that her said Husband John Welch name deceased Served a Campaign in the Company and under the Command of the said Captain William Duvall in the Revolutionary War in Great Britain the year A.D. 1776 said Company or Body of Men was called in the language of that day the Flying Camp and was organized into said Company or detachment of Men in the said County of Frederick And State of Maryland And went from thence said Frederick County Maryland to the City of Philadelphia or its vicinity and Eastern part of the State of New Jersey. All of which Actual Service rendered by the said John Welch with more than full pay. Appearance Ref- -erence being had to the Muster rolls on file in the Department at Washington City the same of the field officers not remembered so many years having elapsed since John Welch name deceased was in Actual Service in the Revolutionary war.

Wm; at other and different times Reference Being had to a Declaration filed some years since to obtain a pension for services Rendered By the said John Wheble And for his services aforementioned the said Susannah Wheble was granted a pension and is now a Pensioner . And holds the original Certificate in her possession And receives her pension from the agent of the United States for paying pensions in the City of Wheeling State of Virginia (said pension was granted by the Department in the year A.D. 1854 extending back for a number of years). She further states that she was married to the said John Wheble some time previous to the Declaration of Independence in 1776 Since not fully remembered in Frederick County Maryland (believed to be in 1774) no mar- riage license at that time was granted For no record of the marriage can be found The Bible in which the marriage was Recorded is lost or destroyed and cannot be found, that her said Husband John Wheble Died in the State of Virginia near about the year A.D. 1803 - that her name before she was married was Susannah Duvall Daughter of Captain William Duvall of Frederick County Maryland And that she remains still the Widow of John Wheble and has never married since His death For the proof of marriage see his services rendered by the deceased & also See the Declaration before mentioned for

For a Pension on file in the Department And the accompanying Deposition of Witnesses there with file as proof of Marriage. She makes this declaration For the purpose of obtaining the bounty Land to which she may be entitled under the Act of Congress passed in the year A.D. 1855 known as the Bounty Land Bill. Susanah his W. K. Mark
Sworn to and Subscribed before me the day And year above written. And I do hereby Certify that Francis Rine. Mrs. Susan -ah K. K. And that she is the person Who Demand Pension from the United States for services rendered By John K. K. in the War of the Rebellion. And that she is the person To her present and Madelena mark. To her name attached or at the Close of her declaration for bounty Land. And that I have personally known Her for twenty five years last past.
Joseph Carle Justice of the peace
The State of Ohio Belmont County ss
I hereby certify that Joseph Carle Esq. before whom the foregoing declaration and affidavit was made, and who has thereunto subscribed his name was at the time of so doing a Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid duly commissioned and sworn and that his signature thereto is genuine
In testimony whereof

I have here unto set my signature and affixed the seal of the Court of Common Pleas for the County afore said this 17 th day of March A D 1855.
W m Robarle Clerk
64.58

Depositions of Witnesses Taken in the case of Susannah Webb vs. Application to the government of the United States for a Pension - Half Pay as the Widow of John Webb Deceased, a Soldier in the Militia of the State of Maryland in the Revolution- ary War with Great Britain - Wherein Susannah Webb Widow of John Webb aforesaid has filed Her Declaration in the War Department at Washing- ton City in order to obtain the Benefits of the third Section of the act of the 4th of July A.D. 1836 - granting half pay to Widows or orphans where their husbands and fathers have died of Wounds received in the Military Service of the United States in certain cases and for other Purposes.
The State of Ohio Washington County ss Personally appeared before me James S. Cady - In acting Justice of the Peace in and for the said County of Washington and State aforesaid. Col. Moses Durdall Of the County of Washington & State of Ohio. Of lawful age being first duly sworn by me - is hereafter certified Deposed as follows I am personally acquainted with Mrs. Susannah Webb. Widow of John Webb. Deceased - I was well acquainted with John Webb. before he was married to Susannah Durdall who is now his widow - The above named John Webb and Susannah Durdall now Susannah Webb was married some time in the year seventeen hundred and seventy five. I believe it was in the Summer season of that year They remained in the State of Maryland until they removed to the State of Virginia long after the close of the Revolutionary War. and lived together as Man and Wife until the death of John Webb. at the time John Webb & Susannah Durdall was married they both Resided in the County of Frederick and State of Maryland I was about twelve years old at the time of their marriage and Resided in the same County and State my self At the time and in the same family and was a part of the family. And after the death of John Webb I went to the State of Virginia and for his Widow Susannah Webb and removed her to Jefferson County Ohio. Where I Resided at that time. The Widow Webb Resided with me for in the immediate vicinity With her relations until the Spring of A.D. 1845 At which time I lost her in the County of Belmont Ohio. where we both Resided at that time & I removed

To this County. Washington County, Ohio. I believe no Furnley Record was kept of any marriage in my father's Furnley I do not remember of ever seeing the marriage of my sister Susannah Duvall to John Webb entered in any Bible or Book of any sort. My Recollection of Events of Marriages previous to the Revolutionary War is that no Marriage License was issued or granted. As is now the custom And Laws at least I never heard of any Marriage License until after Peace with Great Britain The Minister of the gospel that married John Webb And Susannah Duvall belonged to the church of England as it was then called as I understood From my father. Mrs. Susannah Webb since the Death of John Webb has remained and is now his Widow has never been married to any other man And has now no child nor grand child living The above John Webb was in actual service During a part of the Revolutionary war with Genl Britten he served a term in the north under Col. Baker Johnson of Frederick County Maryland most of the campaign was in the state of Pennsylvania a part of the time they were in the state of New Jersey Webb's Captain at the time was Capt William Duvall of Frederick County Maryland John Webb Also was in actual service a portion of time under Capt. Ralph Hilleary who command- ed a company in the aforesaid Frederick County Who's duty it was to guard prisoners in the Garrison or Barracks as it was called in Frederick Lower Frederick County Maryland the said company was a part of their time engaged some where else but their destination I do not know Recollect - but I know John Webb was in actual service during the war close to one year I am confident nine or ten months in the various campaigns Refid to and From Reports given at the time he served in other ways & under other men. but I am not personally acquainted with any service except the two campaigns above Refid to. under Johnson As Col. & Duvall as captain and captain Hilleary all of the above officers of Frederick County Maryland
Marcus Duvall

I James S. Cady a justice of the peace in and for the Township of Independence in the County of Washington and State of Ohio. do hereby Certify that the above named Marleen Durrell who by me first duly sworn to testify the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth - And that the foregoing Deposition by him subscribed - was reduced to writing by William P. Simpson this 13th Day of February AD 1849 James S. Cady J.P.
I James S. Cady a justice of the peace in and for Independence Township Washington County Ohio do certify that the witness in this case Marleen Durrell who has same is attached to this Deposition is a man of credibility and good standing in community. This 13th Day of February AD 1849 James S. Cady J.P.
The State of Ohio } Thomas Mowatt Clerk of the Court of Washington County } Common Pleas within and for said County hereby certify that James S. Cady was on the 13th day of February last a Justice of the peace for Independence Township in said County legally commissioned and qualified as such and that his signatures above written are genuine
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my name and affix the seal of said Court at Marietta February 15th AD 1849
Thos M. Ewart Clerk

6458
ACT OF MARCH 3, 1855.
Received Mar 20, 18 55
Susanah Webb Wid of John Webb,
Rev War,
Warrant No. 530 All 160 acres May 2/55
W m P. Simpson, Clamville, Ohio.

FREE
Official Business Commissioner of Pensions Washington City
D. C.
[Handwritten flourish signature]
1625
6458

No: 47/1936.
Alia.
13/11/36.

No 7063 Susannah Webb Q
Left to Wm. H. Kenyon Jr. April 25 - 1848.
Wm. H. Kenyon April 4/49
admitted. see let to
Hon W. Shannon Feb 15. 1857
act July 1836

530
S
1600hrs

Deposition of B. Pimpson filed Jan 26. 1854.
C C
How W Shauman W of R

The State of Ohio, Belmont County, ss.
I John H. Keaton Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of said County do hereby certify that Alexander McMillan Esq. before whom the foregoing deposition was taken was at the date thereof an acting Justice of the Peace within and for said County duly elected, commissioned and qualified as such, and I believe the signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my signature and affixed the seal of said Court at St. Clairsville this 16 th January A.D. 1854.
John H. Keaton Clerk

Very  WIDOW, &c.
File No. 4384
Susannah Webb
Wid.
John Webb
Bur. Rev. War.
Act: July 24/36, Sec. 24
Index:—Vol. M , Page 319
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Susannah Webb, widow of John. Ohio
In this case there is the positive testimony of the claimant's brother that to his certain knowledge John served as much as nine or 10 months - and that they were married in 1775 - that part of the service was performed under Col W m Duvall, his own father.
The certif of the Reg t of the land office shows an engagement for a five mo s tour under Capt Hillary, under whom Duvall swears he served. He was commissioned as an ensign under still another capt in 1778, which should be taken as proof that he served and was regarded as a good soldier. The identity is also proved by Benj o Simpson, who also swears that as early as 1791 he knew them as man & wife.

St. Louis Mo. March the 17th 1855
To his Honor Comr. of Pensions
Dear Sir the Applicant Mrs. Martha Williams of John Webb deceased obtained her Certifi- -cate for a Pension in February 1854 And drew her money in March 1854 From the Agent in the City of Wheeling I state the time for commencing to make you to turn to the matter without further trouble the Department will Please address Mrs. F. Simpson St. Louis Mo.
Yours very Sincerely Truly and Respectfully
William F. Simpson

House of Rep. Feb. 23. 1849.
Dear Sir -
In addition to the papers heretofore filed in relation to the pension of Mrs Webb I herewith transmit the enclosed and hope they may be satisfactory to the Department - Should anything be wanting I should be glad to be informed - Very Respectful
William Kennon Jr -

Susannah Webb Widow of John Webb Ohio
Act"> Act July 4. 1836
Admitted
9 mos private at $30 per annum from March 4. 1831.
Certificate payable to claimant
To be inclosed to Hon W. Shannon H. N. Lejos.

Brief in the case of Susannah Webb, widow of John Belmont County and State of Ohio act July 4. 1836
Claim, ("original," or for increase. )
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Service - Parol supported by rolls & confirmed by commission etc
Widowhood } Identity } Proved by parol
Marriage. Parol - no record
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Name and residence of Agent Communicated by Hon W. Shannon H. of Reps's.
J. G. Dodge Examining Clerk.

Marylands Frederick County Court I hereby certify that there is No record of Marriage Licences in this office beyond the year 1778.
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix the Seal of Frederick County Court this 15 th day of May 18218
Wm Tyler clk Fred th County Court

1823. — The records of the Revolution however are very imperfect, all the Paymasters accounts and Vouchers however were sent on to the City of Washington some years ago, to enable the Government to adjust the accounts between the State and General Government, and have been lost by the burning of the Public buildings, no information of the details of their payments is now ascertainable. — The name of Mark Fowler, is not to be found upon any of the rolls.
George G. Brown, Reg d Land Off. M c .

No 7063 Susannah Mebo wid of John Q
Act 4 May 1836

House of Reps. April 13. /48 Dear Sir-
Herewith I send you the paper of Mrs Webb widow of a revolutionary soldier who is asking for a pension. She is upwards of 90 years of age, she can not under ordinary circumstances live long.
For this reason I would be glad to know what else if anything, is required to complete her application as soon as possible. She is very poor.
Be good enough to inform me if anything additional is required.
Respectfully
Yours
William Kennon

Depositions of witnesses taken, in relation to the credibility of Marine Duvall as witness in the application of Annah Muehl for a Pension as the widow of John Muehl who was a Soldier in the Militia of the State of Maryland, in the war with Great Britain, under the Act of the 6th of July A.D. 1816.
Thomas Johnston of Belmont County of lawful age being first duly sworn deposes and says
I have been acquainted with Marine Duvall for many of Jefferson Co. Ohio, and now of Washington County Ohio, for at least 38 years. He is in my opinion a man of credibility and bears a good character for truth & veracity and a good character generally.
And further this deponent saith not Thomas Johnston

Also John M c Elroy of said County of lawful age being first duly sworn say.
I have been acquainted with Marine Duvall for- merly of Jefferson County Ohio, and now of Washington County Ohio, for about 45 years. He is a man of credibility & has always borne a good character for truth and veracity and a good character generally.
And further this deponent saith not.
J. M c Elroy
Also Wilmett Jones of said County of lawful age being first duly sworn say.
I have been acquainted with Marine Duvall formerly of Jefferson County Ohio, and now of Washington County Ohio ever since 1850. He is a man of credibility and has always borne a good character for truth and verac- ity, and a good character generally.
And further this deponent saith not. Wilmett Jones

Also William Wilkins of said County of lawful age being first duly sworn says:
I have been acquainted with Marine Duvall formerly of Jefferson County, Ohio, and now of Washington County, Ohio, for about 10 years. She is a man of credibility and has always borne a good character for truth and verac- ity, and a good character generally.
And further this deponent saith not
William Wilkins
Also William Chambers of said County of lawful age being first duly sworn says:
I have been acquainted with Marine Duvall formerly of Jefferson County, Ohio, and now of Washington County, Ohio, for upwards of 40 years. She is a man of credibil- ity, and has always borne a good character for truth and verac- ity, and a good character generally.
And further this deponent saith not
William Chambers

Also Robert H. Miller of said County, of lawful age being first duly sworn say
I have been acquainted with Marine Duvall formerly of Jefferson County Ohio, and now of Washington County Ohio, by character & some personal knowledge for about 10 or 12 years. He has always been a good character for credibility, truth & veracity and a good character generally.
And further this deponent saith not
Robert H. Miller
I, James B. Doan, Notary Public within and for the County of Belmont in the State of Ohio, do certify that the above named Thomas Johnson, John M c Clay, William Wilkins, Michael Doner, William Chambers & Robert H. Miller were sworn several, to testify the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, and that the foregoing Depositions by them respectively subscribed were reduced to writing by me, and were taken on the twentieth day of February A.D. 1841. And further that the above named persons are men of good credit and credibility.
(Witness my signature and seal of office at St. Clairsville Belmont County O. this 20th day of February A.D. 1841)
James B. Doan, Notary Public

The State of Ohio Belmont County ss Depositions taken in the case of Susannah Webb Widow of John Webb Deceased Formerly of the State of Maryland who Removed to the State of Virginia previous to his death (Application for Pension for the Widow Webb)
Remember the 5 th of July 1852 Personally appeared before me Alexander McMillen an acting Justice of the Peace in and for Belmont County, State of Ohio Benjamin Singson of the County and State aforesaid of Samfelle age being first Duly Sworn by me according to Law as herein after certified (Deposes as follows to wit I was born in Frederick County State of Maryland In the year A.D. 1784 I was acquainted with John Webb and Susannah Webb His Wife formerly Susannah Durrell Daughter of Captain William Durrell of Frederick County Maryland the Widow Susannah Webb of this County is the same. Same person whom I knew in Maryland And who has applied for a Pension for services rendered by her husband John Webb in the Revolutionary War with Great Britain - I knew and can remember John Webb & Susannah Webb as described from my first Recollection which Remind was about 1797 until about 1799 I know they Resided together as Husband and Wife and passed in the neighborhood As man and Wife (from 1797 I seen them no more they Removed to the State of Virginia from the State of Maryland at least they left Maryland and I understood they Resided in the State of Virginia Don't know it of my own knowledge In A.D. 1875 - I again became acquainted with Susannah Webb former Wife of John Webb of Maryland in Jefferson County Ohio She reads there a Widow and has remained

So ever since that time, I have been much de- -sired with her ever since A.D. 1815. For the last thirty eight years we have been in one neighbor- -hood & close together during the 38 years both of us removing from Jefferson County Ohio into this Belmont County Ohio again into one neighborhood and so remain up to this day. I further state that I have so interest in her claim for Half pay or Pension. I further state that the Widow Susannah Noble has always sustained a good character for truth and veracity. Since I knew her she is now a very aged and frail woman also believe from the report of her late husband John Noble in the state of Virginia to remain to his death that John Noble and Susannah Noble the claimant are separate for pension. I used to go to the state of Virginia after leaving the state of Ohio, and as far as I know she is still alive and well I think she is now in the state of Ohio. I further state that she is now in the state of Ohio.
I, Alexander Hamilton, a justice of the peace I do hereby certify that the above is true and nothing but the truth - and that the above and foregoing deposition was reduced to writing by William P. Simpson and subscribed by the said Alexander Hamilton In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand this fifth day of December A.D. 1853 Alexander Hamilton justice of the peace

Land Office,
Annapolis, 28 th , June, 1848.
By a paper on file in this Office, endorsed as follows, "The Enrollment of Capt n Ralph Hillcary's Comp y , Select Militia, July, 26 th 1781, - Frederick, - Comm d issued 16, Aug t , 1781." and which paper under the caption of "We the underneath Subscribers, do engage to serve as select Militia until the tenth day of December next agreeable to the Act of Assembly in that case made and provided, as Witness each of our hands this 25 th , day of July, 1781." - upon this paper, headed as above, the name of John Webb, is signed as a private. I find his name upon no other paper or roll relating to the Revolution in this office, -
George G. Brewer Reg d Land Off. Md.,

MARYLAND
Greeting.
and confidence in your ability, courage, good and impartialness of American youth by
change the truth you have been your children and they are
as the world goes on that the of this life, and the rules and regulations be established. The country
Springfield
1881
Miss John W. 4384 Md.

THE STATE OF MARYLAND,
To John Webb  Gentleman Greeting.
BE it known, that reposing especial trust and confidence in your fidelity, courage, good conduct, and attachment to the liberties and independence of America, you are by these presents constituted and appointed
Ensign of Capt. Philip Smalls Company in the Third or Western Battalion of Militia in Washington County
You are therefore carefully and diligently to discharge the trust reposed in you, by disciplining all officers and soldiers under your command; and they are hereby strictly enjoined and required to obey you as their Ensign
And you are to observe and follow all such orders and directions as you shall from time to time receive, according to the laws and constitution of this state, and the rules and regulations, which, under the authority thereof, are or may be established. This commission to be in force until lawfully revoked.
GIVEN at ANNAPOLIS this 16 th day of May Anno domini, 1778.
W. H. Lee

6 45 87 Kamerik & Warner Susanah Welch
To William P. Simpson

Know all men by these presents that I Susannah Webb Widow of John Webb late deceased of Belmont County Ohio John Webb who was a Revolutionary Soldier do hereby constitute and appoint William P. Simpson of Belmont County Ohio My true and lawful attorney for me and in my name to examine into and demand for me and in my name and for my own use and benefit any Bounty land that may be due & owing by law by virtue of my deceased husband's services in the Revolutionary War under any of the Acts of Congress Relative there to, and as by said Acts rendered in Act of Congress passed at the last Session of Congress in the year A.D. 1855 And do hereby confirm that soever my said Attorney may do and cause to be legally done either in his own presence or by substitution in the prosecution of said claim and the obtaining and receiving of any Bounty Land Warrant coming to me by virtue of services rendered the gov- -ernment in the Revolutionary war by John Webb my deceased husband In Witness Whereof for the purposes above mentioned I have hereunto set my hand
And Seal this 15th day of March A.D. 1855 Signed in presence of us the undersigned Price H. Durall Joseph Carle Jr.
Susannah Webb mark

State of Ohio Belmont County ss } On this 15th Day of March A.D. 1855 personally appeared before me Susannah Welch widow of John Welch Deceased and acknowledged the foregoing power of Attorney to be her act and deed. And I certify that I well know the said Susannah Welch and that she is the person now present and who executed the foregoing power of Attorney. And that I have personally known Her for twenty five years last past.
Joseph Carle Justice of the peace.
The State of Ohio Belmont County ss I hereby certify that Joseph Carle Esq. before whom the foregoing declaration and power of attorney was made, and who has thereunto subscribed his name, was at the time of so doing a Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid duly commis- sioned and sworn and that his signature thereto is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my signature and affixed the seal of the Court of Common Pleas for the County aforesaid this 17th day of March A.D. 1855.
Wm R Carle Clk
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