Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 18,396, William White, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va
White, William Dorothy
N. 18,396
CONTENTS
S- Died 1806

Paid at the Treasury under the Act of 6 th April 1838 from 4 th Sept 1840 to 17 th Feb 1841. Agent notified May 10 th 1842
1889 April 3. Dr F.S. Nash
History - Prior
Virginia Aug 2 1312.
Dorothy White July 17 1841
Daughter of William White deceased.
who "died in the year 1806"; of Mathews co. in the State of Virginia, who was a private in the company commanded by Captain R. Carey of the _____ commanded by _____ in the Virginia mili- tia for 12 mos. private
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia (Rich d ) at the rate of 40 Dollars _____ Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 14 day of Au- gust, 1837 and sent to F.S. Dickins, Esq. present.
Arrears to the 14th of March '37. = $ 240:00 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sept. " 20:00
$260:00
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the 3 d }
Recorded by S. A. Elliot, Clerk, Book 4 Vol. 2 Page 160.

Dorothy 698 to wife Re: from John Brown 29 Nov 1836 L filed 1 Dec. by F. A. Dickinson.
4 July 1836 Pri. 12 mo. $40 prem. carrying 1775 4 March 1837
Wm Miller Leah R. Cary
F. A. Dickinson Pres.

State of Virginia County of Mathews on this 10 day of October 1836 personally appeared before me a Justice of the Court of Mathews County now sitting Dorothy White a Resident in the County of Mathews and State of Virginia aged Eighty two years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 4 th 1836: That she is the widow of William White who was a Soldier in the Revolutionary war he entered the service of the United States in 1776 under Capt. Plummer who had command of a militia Company and so continued until the end of the war I do not recollect the numbers of his terms of duty. I know of no engagement that that he had whilst out on duty I have often heard him speak of firing on the Bri- tish But it is so long ago I have forgotten all about it he lived in Gloucester County Kingston parish when he was called into service where he lived all his life she further declares that she was married to the aforesaid William White in 1775 by parson fields and that her husband the aforesaid William White died in 1806 and that she has remained a widow ever since that period as will more fully appear by Reference to the proof hereto annexed Dorothy her White mark
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written in open Court before the Justices of the Court of Mathews County now sitting and we do hereby certify that Dorothy White who has this day appeared in open Court and subscribed and sworn to the above declaration is a woman of character given under our hands and Seal.

Virginia
Mathews County Se I Shepard Miller Clerk of the Court of the County aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Dorothy White for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office this 10th day of October in the year 1836.
Shepard Miller C.C.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
March 21 st , 1842.
Sir:
Under the date 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," The child n of Dorothy White, a Pensioner on the Roll of the Richmond V a Agency, at the rate of Forty — Dollars and Coats her annum, under the law of the 4 th July 1836, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of Sept. 1840, to the 17 th Feb'y 1841.
Respectfully, yours,
J. Woodruff
Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.

Dorothy White Record

Gouester County, Kingston Parish now constituting Mathews County
We John D. Jarvis Isaac Foster and John N. Sale & magistrates in the county of Mathews and state of Virginia do here by certify that we find in a family Book of Re- cord that William White and Dorothy Davis was joined in the holy State Matrimony in February 3 rd 1775. we find that Absalom the son of William and Dorothy White was born 29 th day of October in the year of our Lord 1777 which appears to be the oldest child - and from our acquaint- ance with him he must be as old as the Register Book makes him out to be now
Given from under our hands and seal in Mathews county this the 14 th day of April 1837
Isaac Foster ss (seal) John N. Sale ss (seal) John D. Jarvis ss (seal)
Virginia
Mathews County ss.
I Shepard G. Mullin clerk of the County Court of Mathews do hereby certify that Isaac Foster, John N. Sale & John D. Jarvis Esqrs whose names are signed to the above certificate, are Justices of the peace in the County aforesaid, duly commissioned & qualified. That their signatures hereto are genuine -
In testimony whereof

I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the said Court this 15th day of April 1837.
Shepard G. Miller Clerk.

Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 18396
Dorothy White Widow of William White Prior Rev. War
Act: July 7 th 1886
Index:—Vol. M , Page 332
[Arrangement of 1870.]

I John R. Gay Clerk of the County Court of Gloucester in the State of Virginia do hereby certify that the Clerks Office in the County aforesaid was destroyed by fire in the Year 1820 and that all the papers and books therein at the time were consumed.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name as Clerk of the said Court and affixed the Seal of the said County this 1 st day of May 1837 in the 61 st year of the Commonwealth.
J. R. Gay C. C. C.

Virginia
Mathews County ss
I Shepard G. Miller Clerk of the County Court of Mathews, do hereby certify that from an examination of the Records of the said Court, it appears that the first Court of Records held for said County, was on the 9 th day of May 1791, and that this County, formerly constituted a part of Gloucester County.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of the said County Court of Mathews, this 5 th day of May 1837. Shepard G. Miller

Mackems Court house
May 5 th 1837
Sir
Enclosed you will find the papers of Barshaba Brooks, Dorothy White and Mildred Huggel with additional testimony also the Clerk's Certificates of Gloucester and Mackems Counties showing that it is impossible to obtain any proof from the Records of their Offices relative to their marriages. I there- fore hope that the objections heretofore alleged are removed and a free action can be had upon them -
Very Respectfully yours & S. J. G. [unclear] for John Boren
J. L. Edwards Esq.

We Josiah Pugh & Isaac Smith
do upon oath testify and declare that we were born and raised in the county of Mathews Va. that we knew and were well acquainted with William White from his boyhood until his death, which was in or about the year 1806, that he was born in the Parish of Kingston (now a Catholic county), where he resided during his life; that he entered the service of the United States as a private under command of Capt. George Plummer in the year 1770 (the time Lord Dunmore came to Gwynn's Island) and served as follows viz. In 1776 one month in White's Neck. In 1777 he served two tours of duty the first two months the second one month both at White's Neck. In 1778 he was called out under command of Capt. Robert Carey and was marched to Gloucester Pt. House, in consequence of the enemy being up James River at that time he served one month. In the same year he was again called out under command of Capt. Robert Gausd and served two months at New Point. In 1779 he was again called out under command of the last mentioned Capt. and served two tours of duty at New Point - the first one of half months the second two months - In 1780 he was again called out under command of Capt. R. Carey and served two tours in White's neck - the first one month the second two months. In 1781 he was again called into service under command of the last mentioned officer (when all the Militia of Gloucester county was called out) was marched to Gloucester Pt. House, thence to Wallaburds old field, thence to Warr Church, thence to Fowle's old field, where he remained some time, after which he was marched to Gloucester Town where a battle was fought. In the last mentioned tour he served about three months. He was engaged in several skirmishes while on duty at New Point of which notice is that we know he served at the places above specified because we served with him at all of them except at New Point White's Neck. Further we testify and declare that he was married in the county of Mathews Va. to Dorothy Davis in the

latter part of the Winter of the year 1775 (according to neighbourhood report: we were met at the (Mauldin) that he lived with the said Dorothy during his life by whom he raised children who now live in this county and are heirs of his estate; that the said Dorothy is now the widow of sd William White.
Josiah Pugh Isaac Smith
Matthew County Va Personally appeared before us, Justices of the Court of Matthew County, now sitting Josiah Pugh and Isaac Smith — residents of sd. county and made oath, that the foregoing Affidavit con- tains the truth to the best of their knowledge. And we do hereby certify, that they are men worthy of belief. Given under our hands, & seal this 13 th day of March 1837.
Virginia. Matthew County ss. Shepard G. Miller Clerk of the County Court of Matthew, do hereby certify that at Quarterly Court held for the said County on the 13 th day of March 1837, at the Court house of the said County that Josiah Pugh and Isaac Smith residents of the said County, personally appeared in open Court and made affidavit to the foregoing writing in support of the services of the late William White in the Revolutionary War —
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of the said Court, this 13 th day of March 1837
Shepard G. Miller C.C.
W.P.

about 12 mo pri $40.
Mr. Dickins
3

I Absalom White of the county of Mathews and State of Virginia do upon oath certify and declare that I was well acquainted with the hand writing of William White late a resident of this county, and I know that the hand writing in the old Book that is alluded to in the certificate of Isaac Foster John V Sale and John D Jarvis justices of the peace in the county, a fore said is the hand writing of the aforesaid William White and the husband of Dorothy White who died in 1807. which Book of Record was found in the hands of his administrator
Absalom White
State of Virginia Mathews county to wit
personally appeared before me the under signed a justice of the peace in and for the county aforesaid Absalom White and made oath to the truth of the foregoing affidavit and I do here by certify that he is a man who has ever sustained a character for veracity, given from under my hand and seal this 5 th day of May 1837. Isaac Foster J.P. (Seal)
I Henry White of the county of Mathews and state of Virginia do upon oath certify and declare that I was well acquainted with the hand writing of William White late a resident of this county - and I know that the hand writing in the old Book that is alluded to in the certificate of Isaac Foster John V Sale and John D Jarvis justices of the peace in the county a fore said, is the hand writing of the a fore said William White and the husband of Dorothy White, who died in 1807. which Book of Record was found in the hands of his administrator. Henry White
State of Virginia Mathews county to wit
personally appeared before me the under signed a justice of the peace in and for the county a fore said Henry White and made oath to the truth of the foregoing affidavit and I do here by certify that he is a man who has ever sustained a character for veracity, given from under my hand and seal this 5 th day of May, 1837 Isaac Foster J.P. (Seal)

(Virginia).
Mathews County ss
I Shepard
G. Miller Clerk of the County Court of Mathews do hereby certify, that Isaac Foster Esquire before whom the within affidavits were made, is, a Justice of the peace in the County aforesaid, duly commissioned and qualified and that his signatures hereto, are genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the said Court, this 3 rd day of May 1837.
Shepard G. Miller

We William Diggs aged 70 years and Isaiah Pugh aged 74 years do upon oath testify and declare that we were well acquainted with William White before and after his intermarriage with Dorothy Davis - and think the said William White was married to the said Dorothy Davis in the year 1770 and that he died in or about the year 1805 and left the said Dorothy a widow who has so remained ever since. He entered the service of the United States as a private in the Militia under Capt. George Plummer in the year 1770 and served a term of duty one month in White Neck. In 1777 he was called out in like manner under the same officer and served two terms of duty in the same place (White Neck) the first two months - the second one month. In 1778 he was called out under command of Capt. Ro. Gage and was marched to Gloucester Pt. House on account of the enemy being up James River where he was stationed some time and afterwards returned on that term, he served one month. In the same year he was called out under command of Capt. Ro. Gage and served two months at New Point. In 1779 he was called out in like order under the last mentioned officer and served two terms; the first, one and a half months the second, two months both at New Point. In 1780 he was called out under command of Capt. Ro. Gage and served two terms in White Neck - the first one month, the second two months. In 1781 he was called into service under command of Capt. Ro. Gage, when all the Militia of Gloucester County was called out, and marched to Gloucester Pt. House, thence to Hubbard's Field, thence to Ware church, thence to Sowell's Field where he remained some time. After which he was marched to Gloucester Town, where a battle was fought; in which term he served three months. He was engaged in several skirmishes while on duty at New Point and White Neck. He was born in the County of Gloucester Kingsland Parish where he resided during his life.
The terms of duty are stated to the best of our recollection.
William Diggs Isaiah Pugh

State of Virginia Matthews County to Wit:
Personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace for and in the county aforesaid William Digg and Josiah Pugh residents in the said county and State and made oath that the foregoing Affidavit contains the truth to the best of their knowledge and belief. And I do hereby certify that they are men who sustain a character for veracity, and that I believe they are of the age stated by them. Given under my hand and seal this 21 st Sept. 1836.
Wm. M. Brownly J.P. (Lead)
Virginia Matthews County Se.
Shepard G. Miller Clerk of the court of the county aforesaid, do hereby certify that William M. Brownly Esq. before whom the foregoing affidavit was made is a Justice of the peace in the county aforesaid duly commissioned and qualified, and that his signature annexed is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of the said court this 2nd day of November 1836
Shepard G. Miller C.C.

I George Callis of the County of Mathews of State of Pa. do hereby Oath testify and declare, that I was born and raised in the County of Mathews, that I knew and was well acquainted with William White from his boyhood until his death which was in or about the year 1806. that he was born and lived in Gloucester County Virginia Parish now Mathews County until his death, that he entered the service of the United States as a private under command of Capt. George Plummer in the year 1778 (the time Lord Dunmore came to Weymouth) and served as follows viz. In 1778 he served one month in White Neck. In 1777 under command of the Capt. aforesaid he served two terms of duty, the first two months the second one month, both at White Neck. In 1778 he was called out under command of Capt. Robert Carey and was marched to Gloucester County House, on that term he served about one month. In the same year he was again called out under com- mand of Capt. Robert Gayle and served two months and served two months at New Point. In 1779 he was again called into service under Capt. Gayle and served two terms of duty at New Point - the first one of half months the second two months. In 1780 he was called into ser- vice under Capt. R. Carey and served two terms in White Neck the first one month the second two months. In 1781 he was again called into service under command of Capt. Carey (then all the Militia of Gloucester County was, marched to Gloucester Pt. House, thence to Hubbard Rice field, thence to Ware Church, thence to Smith's Old field, where he remained some time, after which he was marched to Gloucester Town where a battle was fought. In all of which he served about three months & that at some of the places above specified I served with him. The terms of service are to the best of my

recollections.
Further I do testify and declare that William White was married in the County of Mathews Va. to Dorothy Davis in the year 1775 (agreeably to neighbourhood reports) that he lived with her during his life, by whom he raised children who now live in this County and that she is now the widow of said deceased.
his George Hallis crop
Virga o & Mathews County to Wit:
Personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace for and in the County aforesaid George Hallis a resident of said County and made oath that the foregoing affidavit contains the truth to the best of his knowledge and belief, and I do hereby certify that he sustains a character for veracity. Given under my hand and seal this 8 th day of May 1837
W. M. Brownley J. P. Isaac Foster J. P.
Virginia. I Shepard G. Miller Clerk of the County Court of Mathews do certify that William M. Brownley and Isaac Foster Esquires, before whom the foregoing affidavit was made, are Justices of the peace in the County aforesaid; duly commissioned & qualified and that their signatures hereto, are genuine.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of the said Court, this 1 st day of May 1837
Shepard G. Miller C. C.

CONTENTS
5. Died 1827
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Virginia
Elizabeth White widow of William White, die d Va
who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 26 Novr 1827 of Charlotte in the State of Virginia who was a Corporal in the Com ny commanded by Captain Grant of the reg t commanded by Col Lawson in the Va Cont ts live for 2 years
scribed on the Roll of Richmond the rate of 88 Dollars 50 Cents per ann m commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 20 day of Sept r 1839, I sent to Mr. B. Bedford Charlotte C. H. Virginia
Arrears to the 4th of Mar 1839 $264.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sept 39 44.00
$308.00
{ Act July 7 1838.
Recorded by L. M. Cundy Book A Vol. 2 Page
Dead
Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 6 th June 1838 from 4 Sept 1840 to 4 March 1841. Age notified 25 Feb 1842.
1889 April 3. Dr F. B. Nash - history - P. 110

Declaration of "Elizabeth White -" for Pension - widow of William J a
under act 7 th July, 1838 -
Allow 2 years Capitul. Virginia Cent. line $88 per ann
W m B. Bedford Charlotte C.H. N.C.

Declaration - Elizabeth White
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 7 th July 1838, entitled "an act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows"
State of Virginia: Charlotte County to wit:
On this 11 th day of September 1838, personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace in and for the county and State aforesaid, Elizabeth White , aged 79 years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed July 7 th , 1838, entitled "an act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows" That she is the widow of William White, late of Charlotte, who was a Corporal in the State line of Virginia on Continental establishment, and an Ensign in Militia, in the war of the Revolution - That she knows very little, if any thing at all, respecting the services of her late husband in the war of the Revolution, as coming within her personal knowledge: but she has always understood from old soldiers and widely believes the same to be true, that her late husband in the Spring of 1776, enlisted in Charlotte County under Capt. John Brantner for the term of three years, and was attached to the 4 th Virginia Regiment on Continental establishment, commanded by Col. Lawson and General Stevens - That upon the organization of the company, he was made Corporal, and continued to act as such, until his term of enlist-

ment expired - That subsequently, he was drafted in the militia under Capt William Morton of Charlotte and marched to Guilford in North Carolina, on which occasion he acted as En- sign in the company, and was drafted for the term of three months -
She further declares that she was married to the said William White on the 15 th day of July, 1830; that her husband the aforesaid William White, died on the 26 th day of Novem- ber, 1829; that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January, Seven- teen hundred and Ninety four; that is to say, at the time above named -
Elizabeth White
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me an acting Justice of the Peace in the County and State aforesaid -
Dan d M. Williamson J.P.
Virginia: Charlotte County to wit:
I do hereby certify, that I am an acting Justice of the Peace in the County of Charlotte, and know that Elizabeth White, who has subscribed the foregoing declaration, is the widow of William White deceased, late of Charlotte - That she is an old lady, very infirm, and in feeble health; therefore, that she cannot attend Charlotte Court, to make the foregoing declaration - I further certify, that she is a credible person, and her statement entitled to full confidence - Given under

my hand this 11 th day of September, 1838—
Daniel W. Williamson S.P.
Married on the 15 th day of July One thousand seven hundred and ninety, was by the Revd. Henry Serler William White & Elizabeth Taylor
Cumberland County Court.
I Andrew Robinson Clerk of the County Court of Cumberland in the State of Virginia, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the registration of the said marriage, from the register of marriages filed in my office—
And I do further certify that Daniel W. Williamson is an acting justice of the peace in and for the said County duly commissioned and qualified, and that the signature annexed, purporting to be his, are genuine—
Given under my hand & the seal of my office this 12 th September 1838.
Andrew Robinson C

At a Court held for Charlotte County this 6 th day of May 1839.
On motion the declaration of Elizabeth White of Charlotte County Virginia with accompanying documents and evidence for a Pension under the Act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838, was presented in open Court and the whole papers read and fully explained to the entire satisfaction of the Court. Ordered that said declaration with accompanying papers, be certified to the War department
Virginia Charlotte County to wit.
I William A Smith deputy Clerk, of the County of Charlotte, do hereby certify that the foregoing order, was truly copied from the records of my office as witness my hand, & the seal of my office within affixed this 7 th day of May 1839.
William A Smith D.C.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
Paris 27 th 1842.
Sir:
Under the date 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," The widow of Elizabeth White, dec d . a Pensioner on the Roll of the Richmond, Va. Agency, at the rate of Eighty eight Dollars and Cents her annum, under the law of the 7 th July 1838, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of Sept. 1840, to the 4 th March 1841.
Respectfully, yours,
Thom. L. Parris
Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.

Virginia -
Elizabeth White widow of William
See Letter to Wm. A. B. Bedford Aug. 1 st 1839. to Winslow Robin son, Aug. 13. 1839.
Ack 7 th July 1838.

Rev
WIDOW, &c.
am
File No. 19616
Elizabeth White Widow of William White Corp. Rev. War.
Act: July 7 th 1888
Index:—Vol. M , Page 332
[Arrangement of 1870.]

The Explanatory Declaration of Elizabeth White of Charlotte County, Virginia, widow of William White deceased, in order to obtain a Pension under the act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838.
Virginia: Charlotte County to wit:
This day Elizabeth White, widow of William White, deceased, personally appeared be- fore me a Justice of the peace in and for the county and State aforesaid, and made oath in due form of law, that she was married to the said William White on the 15 th day of July, 1790, and that the said William White died on the 26 th day of November, 1827. That her said husband frequently mentioned to her that he was a corporal of Infantry in the continen- tal line, and Ensign of Militia, in the war of the Revolution, and ought to receive a Pensi- on, as others were claiming; but upon exa- mination of the act of Congress passed March 18 th 1818, he found that none but those in re- duced circumstances in life, who  such stood in need of assistance from their country for support, were embraced in that law. She further states that her said husband, during the year 1818, and up to the time of his death, owned and possessed a considerable real and personal estate, and was not in reduced circumstances in life, and required assistance from his country for support; and therefore not embraced in the act of March 18 th 1818, as will appear from the annexed certificate.
Elizabeth White.

sworn to and subscribed before me this 18 th day of July, 1839 - I for this certify, that living in the same neighbourhood, I was acquainted with the circumstances of said William White about the year 1818, and to the time of his death in 1827, and know that he was not in reduced circumstances, and needed assistance from his country for support - He owned and possessed about that time an estate worth at the smallest calcula- tion $15,000 dollars - I for this certify that the said Elizabeth White is a credible person and her statement entitled to the fullest confi- dence - Given under my hand this 18 th day of July, 1839 - J. A. Marshall J.P.
United States of America, State of Virginia. Charles County Court. I William Robinson Clerk of the County Court of the County aforesaid do hereby certify that John A. Marshall is an attorney of full power and authority for the said County Court in all matters therein and qualified according to law. and that the above signature of said John A. Marshall is genuine -
Given under my hand and the seal of my office this 18 th day of July 1839
William Robinson Clerk
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Virginia: At a Superior Court of law held for the County of Charlotte, the 4 th day of December 1827.
The last will and testament of William White here deceased was presented in Court, and the same was proved by the oath of Samuel S. Ingle and John Armistead the two subscribing witnesses thereto, and ordered to be recorded.
Virginia, Charlotte County, ss.
I Winlow Robinson Clerk of the Circuit Superior Court of law and Chancery of the County of Charlotte in the State of Virginia, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Copy from the records of the former Superior Court of law of the said County filed in my Office.
Given under my hand and the seal of my Office this 12 th day of September 1838
Winlow Robinson C

State of Virginia - Charlotte Ct. House August 7. th 1839 -
Sir,
yours of the 1. st instant in relation to the claim of Mrs Elizabeth White, widow of William White, deceased, has been received, and shown to Mrs White - She directs me to say, that in consequence of the difficulty and delay in obtaining evidence to establish that her late husband was an Ensign of Militia for three months, she will abandon that portion of her claim; and accept a pension for his services as Corporal, which your state is sustained by the Rolls -
I am, Sir, very respectfully your most Obt Servt &c Wm L. B. Bedford
L. L. Edmonds Esq Commissioner of Pensions -

State of Virginia: Charlotte County to wit:
I do hereby certify, that I was well acquainted with William White late of Charlotte, in the war of the Revolution, and know the fact that he was a Corporal , in the State Line of Virginia on continental establishments. He enlisted under Capt John Mrent in the Spring of 1776, for the term of three years, and was shortly after enlistment, made Corporal, in the Company; in which capacity he served the whole term of enlistment. He was attached to the 4 th Virginia Regiment on continental establishments, commanded by Col Lawson, and General Stevens. I am in the 79 th year of my age, and was a soldier in the war of the Revolution.
Thomas his X Harvey mark
Virginia: Charlotte County to wit:
This day Thomas Harvey, came before me a Justice of the peace in the County and State aforesaid, and made oath that the foregoing certificate contained the truth to the best of his knowledge and belief. I further certify, that he is a credible person, and his statement entitled to full confidence. Given under my hand This 21 st day of Sept 1838. — Thos H Thornton

Virginia: Charlotte County To wit:
I Thomas Harvey do hereby certify in addition to within certificate, that said William White, in the year 1781, was drafted in the militia under Capt Morton, for the term of three months and marched to Guilford in North Carolina - He acted on that occasion, as Ensign in the company, and was the said term faithfully given under my hand this 21 st day of September, 1838 -
Thomas Harvey
Sworn to and subscribed before me a Justice of the peace in the County and State aforesaid this 21 st day of September, 1838 - J. H. Thornton
Virginia, Charlotte County to wit:
I Winlow Robinson Clerk of the County Court of the County and State aforesaid do hereby certify that Thomas Thornton is an entire justice of the peace in and for the said County duly commissioned and qualified, and that the signatures annexed to the foregoing Certificate purporting to be his are genuine - Given under my hand and the seal of my Office this 27 th September 1838
Winlow Robinson

Virginia: Charlotte County to wit:
I do hereby certify, that I was well acquainted with William White, late of Charlotte, in the Revolutionary war; and know the fact from personal knowledge, that he was a corporal in the company commanded by Capt Brent that marched from Charlotte in 1776 - He enlisted under Capt Brent, about March, 1776, for the term of three years, and upon the formation of the company, was made corporal, in which capacity and rank, he served the whole term of enlistment - The company was attached to the 4 th Virginia Regiment on Continental establishment, commanded by Col Lawson and General Stevens - I am in the 79 th year of my age, and was a soldier in the war of the Revolution - Given under my hand this 2 nd day of October, 1838 -
William P. Hamlett
Virginia: Charlotte County to wit:
This day William P. Hamlett came before me a Justice of the peace in the County aforesaid, and made oath that the foregoing certificate subscribed by him in my presence, contained the truth to the best of his knowledge and belief - I further certify, that he is a credible person, and his statement entitled to full confidence - Given under my hand this 2 nd day of October, 1838 -
Wyatt Gardner J.P.

Virginia, Accomack County to wit. I William Robinson Clerk of the County Court of the County aforesaid, do hereby certify that the attested copy of the foregoing justice of the peace in and for the said County - and that his signature annexed to the foregoing Certificate is genuine - Given under my hand and the seal of my Office this 3 day of October 1838.
William Robinson Clerk
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Elizabeth White Wid of William 705
Proof of marriage

"Married on the fifteenth July Seventeen hundred and ninety - by the Revd Henry Seeler - William White and Eliza - both Jaylor."
I Winlow Robinson Clerk of the County Court of Charlotte in the State of Virginia, do hereby Certify that the foregoing is a true Copy of the record of the said marriage from the book of registers in my Office with the exception of the date, which is expressed on the record in fair legible figures as follows "15 July 1790"
Winlow Robinson
I Winlow Robinson above named, do swear and say that I held the Office of Clerk of the County Court of Charlotte in the State of Virginia aforesaid, and that the above is a true extract from the records of said County Court with the exception above named, as Certified by me
Winlow Robinson Clerk of the County Court of Charlotte.
Sworn to before me Joseph Wyatt
Judges of the peace. Joseph Wyatt.
I Winlow Robinson Clerk of the County Court of Charlotte in the State of Virginia aforesaid, do hereby Certify that Joseph Wyatt is an acting justice of the peace in and for the said County duly authorized to administer oaths, and that the signature hereunto subscribing to him, is genuine - given under my hand Seal of Office this 31 st August 1839
Winlow Robinson