Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 3903, Charles Wellons, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
va
Welsons Charles
W 3903
Bethany
B. L. W. 35676-164-55-
CONTENTS

1857. Dec 12 Draft from roll
Reported July 15/49
208276
3089.
North Carolina
Bethany Wellons widow of Charles Wellons va who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 23 Dollars //
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 15 day of July 1849 and sent to
Thos. Bagley Smithfield NC
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 246 Vol. 1,

Lett to Exum Wellons, Apr. 11, 1837. Let. to Pen. Agent June 20, 1837. Letter Pen. Agent 14 th Sept 1837. Order to Pay 25 Sept 1837. do " 2 May 1838.
23.065  North Carolina
Charles Wellons — of Whitson in the State of Carolina who was a priv. in the Regt commanded by Captain of the  Regt commanded by Col. Richardson in the Virginia line for 6 mo: 28 days 
Inscribed on the Roll of North Carolina at the rate of 23 — Dollars 11 ~ Cents per ann to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 21 st day of Oct 33 .  Sanders Smithfield — and Sarah Ransom 
Arrears to the 4th of Sept 1833 . 57.77 Semi-ant. allowance ending Mar 34  11.55  $69.32 
{ Revolutionary Claim, { Act June 7, 1832.
Recorded by Cath. Rice — Clerk Book E Vol. 6/2 Page 79 

208 270
Set Mar 3
Sept 4-38
Bethany William  William Wellons
Widow of William  William  Charles  Charles Wellons
Charles Wellons
Sept 1848
bal
Set
dis
Rev. V. Dean
Pensioned Set June 7 1832 also Set Feb 2 1833 at 30.00
N.E. Def 48-3039 Ad: 160 Ac. pay. 23 7856 Blyden
Frank Bodner Smithfield N.E.

Aug 11/56 Warrant corrected and remade to J. C. Codner Smithfield, N.C. - Surname of warrant & deceased soldier changed from Williams to Wellons - Let to Gen. Land Off.
Vol. M s 2-22

STATE OF North Carolina COUNTY OF Johnston } 84:
On this 21 st day of August , A. D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty five , personally appeared before me, a justice of the peace, within and for the county and State aforesaid Mrs. Bethany Millans aged Fifty Eight 1/2 years a resident of Johnston County , in the State of North Carolina , who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of Charles Millans deceased, who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain in the Virginia Continental Line in the War of the Revolution that he drew a Pension of $23.11 the  under act of June 9 th 1832 , commanded by that she is now drawing a pension of $23.11 3/4 the 18 th day of June 1832, that her said husband in the war with Great Britain, declared by the United States on under act of 2 d February 1853, dated 15 th January 1849 & signed W. L. Ware  day of  Secretary of War for the term of  and J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions  on the  and and was honorably discharged  on the  day to 30.39
She further states that she was married to the said Charles Millans in Johnston County  the on the day of A. D. by one William Wall a Minister of the Gospel and that her name before her said marriage was Bethany James ; that her said husband died at his residence in Johnston County North Carolina on the 25 th day of May , A. D., 1846 , and that she is now a widow with respect to her interest in his estate  to her interest in his estate  to her interest in his estate
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."
She hereby appoints John C. Codner, of Smithfield, North Carolina, her true and lawful Attorney irrev- ocably with power of substitution to prosecute this her claim for land to receive the certificate or warrant when issued, and to do all other acts necessary and proper in the premises.
Bethany Millans mark
John C. Codner

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."
She hereby appoints John C. Codner, of Smithfield, North Carolina, her true and lawful Attorney irrevocably with power of substitution to prosecute this her claim for land to receive the certificate or warrant when issued, and to do all other acts necessary and proper in the premises.
Bethany Williams
We Elihu Jones and Reuben Perry residents of Galesburg County, in the State of North Carolina on our oath declare that the foregoing declaration and power of attorney thereto subjoined were signed and acknowledged by Mrs. Bethany Williams in our presence, and from our acquaintance with her we do know that she is the identical person she represents herself to be; that we are each well acquainted with Mrs. Bethany Williams the above applicant for bounty land, that we have known her for thirty years last past, and that we were acquainted with Charles Williams her late husband, having known him for twelve years previous to his death; that they, the said Bethany Williams & Charles Williams lived together as husband and wife, and were reputed so to be; that we, the deponents, never heard the fact of their marriage disputed or questioned, and that the said Charles Williams died about the time above stated that we reached in the settlement when he died & has a full knowledge of the fact that he is dead.
and from personal knowledge we do know that the aforesaid Mrs. Bethany Williams is now a widow.
Elihu Jones Reuben Perry
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written; and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons; that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be, and did before me acknowledge the power of Attorney subjoined to the foregoing declaration to be her free act and deed for the purposes therein expressed, and that I have no interest in this claim.
Edwin Boykin J. P. Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions
STATE OF North Carolina COUNTY OF Galesburg I John H. Kennedy
Clerk for the County aforesaid, do certify that Edwin Boykin Esq. whose name appears to the foregoing certificate was at the date thereof an acting Magistrate for said County duly commissioned and sworn, and that his signature thereto is genuine.
In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed the seal of said Court at office in Smithfield this first day of September A. D., 1855 J. H. Kennedy Clk

State of North Carolina } Court of Pleas & County of Johnston Johnston } Inferior Session May Term 1833
on this 20 th day of May 1833 personally appeared before the Justices of the Court of Pleas & Inferior Session for the County of Johnston Charles Williams of the County and State aforesaid aged 70 years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath in after the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7, 1832
1 That in the year Spring of the year 1778 he was drafted for six weeks in the 10 th Division of the first Regiment in Virginia - under Col: Jefferson & Col: Richardson, Major Cooper, Captain Turner, Lieutenant Foster, Ensign Ivey
2 Declarant was drafted in South Hampton Co. Virginia - and was marched immediately to Smithfield Va. where he was stationed the whole term of six weeks when he was discharged - The Colonels were Continental officers - appointed to take charge of the Virginia Militia - Engaged this term in no battles -
2 That in the Succeeding Spring 1779 the same in turn of said 10 th Division again came in rotation and Declarant was ordered to a second tour of six weeks - Responded on the Black Water and in this tour Declarant was in almost constant action - the British commanded by Lord and Phillips being then in Portsmouth - and the adjacent country Declarant took part in taking several scouting parties - and one party at which 4 were killed and four taken prisoners - The term was spent principally in the Isle of Wight County and Nansemond County - and along James River from Petersburg to Portsmouth His officers were Col: Gaston - Majors Inwald & Gwinn Captain Barnes - Lieut - Boykin

3 That Declarant believes that his turn came again in the spring of 1780 and he again turned out for six weeks. He was marched to Meads Mill on Nansemond River where most of this time of six weeks was spent - but he was often marched out night and day on scouting parties - once as far as South Key on Black water - The British once came as far as Lewis old field - under under command of Genl. Arnold and Phillips - and in this time his officers were the same as in his second tour above described - His General was named Marklemburgh - He was in no battles this time - He served his full time of six weeks -
4 In the summer or fall of the same year (1780) Declarant went as substitute for his brother Robert Willons - half of a tour of six weeks - i.e. three weeks under Capt. Boykin - Lieut. Wm. Boykin - Major Cooper - a French Colonel Many with them - This time of three weeks was spent along James River - and at a place called Mackey's Mills - near Smithfield - and along the Nansemond - The British were then lying in Hampton Roads. He served three weeks when his brother came and took his place and he returned home - In the summer -
5 Early in the spring of 1781 - The Division to which Declarant belonged was again ordered out for another time of six weeks and Declarant was marched to Suffolk in Nansemond County Virginia - Col. Gaston - Major Duvall - Major Ewell - Capt. Barnes - Lieut. - Declarant had been stationed at Suffolk about 3 weeks when the British forced the American forces from the town and burnt it in the night.

After which the British pursued them about 12 miles to South Key; when they turned back to Portsmouth and we followed them about 15 miles below Suffolk - when we turned into the Isle of Wight where Declarant staid a few days until the Enemy left Portsmouth and proceeded up James River and Declarant was relieved - his term of six weeks terminated and he was discharged -
11 About three days after his return home orders came for all the Divisions to turn out and Declarant joined the Army a few miles below Richmond - Officers the same as in his last term of service
There was an apprehension that Cornwallis & Arnold would join their forces and a strong effort was to be made to prevent it Genl: Washington had the charge of the Army - and gave permission to all who were sick to return home - of which permission Declarant availed himself and returned home about seven days before the capture of Cornwallis - having served in this tour as much as three weeks - He was near  at Little York when permission was given to return home -
12 In all these terms of service Declarant was a private, except the second, when he acted as orderly sergeant -
628 In answer to the interrogatories prescribed not already answered in the above declaration Declarant says that he was born 1762 in South Hampton Co. V. as it appears in a family Bible now in his possession - When called into service he was living in South Hampton Co. V.; when he continued to live until 1783 or 1784 when he removed into Johnston

County N.C. where he has always since lived ~ He was drafted into the Service - and performed it by divisions as his turn came ~ In all his active tours he received only one written discharge - and he has lost that - no written discharges then being generally given to the division as their term expires ~ ~ He rec d no com- mission as orderly sergeant
He states the following as names of men to whom he is known in his present neighbor- hood and who can testify as to his veracity & their belief in his services as a soldier of Revolution - Elias Godwin, Sam l Atchison, Tho s Lock- hardt - Wm. Tipton & Arthur Partleton ~
He knows of no person living by whom he can prove his actual service - and has no documentary evidence thereof ~ He hereby relinquishes every claim to a pension or annuity except the present and disclaims that his name is not on the Pension Roll of the agency of any State
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid Charles his Willons P. Sanders
We Elias Godwin and Naceworthy Starling residing in Johnston county do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Charles Willons who has subscribed and sworn to the above Declaration; that we believe him to be about 71 years of age - that he is respected and beloved in the neighborhood where he resides & has been a soldier of the Rev- olution and that we concur in the opinion of Sworn to and sub- scribed the day and year above written Elias his Godwin N. Starling
And the said Court doth hereby declare that it has been made to appear that there is no clergyman residing near said Willons within 10 or 12 miles - and doth declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the matter of aton- prescribed by the War Department that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary soldier and served as he states in the court further certifies that Elias Godwin and N. Starling also have signed the preceding certificate and credible persons and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I Ransom Saunders clerk of the said Court do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the matter of the application of Elias Godwin for a pension In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this day and date above written R. Saunders
24. 508

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of congress passed the 7 th July 1838 entitled an act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows
State of North Carolina } Johnston County }
On the 25 th Day of November 1843 personally appeared before the subscriber one of the acting Justices of the peace in and for said County Wm Bathney Wellons resident of the County, afforesaid aged 81 years who being first duly sworn according to law doth upon her oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of congress passed the 7 th July 1838 that she is the widow of Charles Wellons late of Johnston County and State of North Carolina who was a pensioner of the United States as a Soldier of the war of the Revolution at the rate of twenty three dollars and eleven cents per annum She further declares she was legally married to the said Charles Wellons in the County of Johnston by William Wall a Clergyman on the 17 th day of March 1782 that her husband the afforesaid Charles Wellons died in the County of Johnston and State aforesaid on the 25 th day of May 1840 aged 82 years and that she has remained a widow ever since as will more

fully appear by proof hereunto annexed
Bethaney for  Williams Marks
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me J. S. Kelly S t
State of North Carolina Johnston County
I hereby certify I am personally acquainted with Bethaney Williams that she is a very old lady that her Statement I believe to be true & correct
J. S. Kelly S t
State of North Carolina Johnston County
on this the 5 th day of December 1828
personally appeared before the subscribers one of the Justices of the peace for said county Wentley F. Williams resident of said county aged 85 years and James Corbett aged 87 years who being first duly sworn according to law saith that they were well acquaint- ed with Charles Williams who was Bethaney Williams who is now applying for a pension as the widow of Charles Williams Deceased.
These affiants further states that of their own knowledge that Charles Williams was legally married to Mrs. Bethaney Garelch on the first day of March 1784 that they lived together as man and wife from that time to the 25 th day of May 1860 when Charles Williams died and his widow Bethaney Williams has remained a widow ever since

the said Charles Wellons did the said Charles Wellons was a pensioner at the rate of twenty three dollars and eleven cents per annum sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written before me swam to before me
W. H. Wellons James H. Corbett his mark
State of North Carolina
Johnston County
I William H. Guy Clerk of the County Court of Johnston County, do hereby certify that Satis- factory evidence has been exhibited at this affair of said Court to prove that Charles Wellons was a pensioner of the United States at the rate of Twenty Three dollars & eleven cents per annum was a resident of the County of Johnston & State of North Carolina & died in said County & State on the 23 rd day of May 1840 & that he left a widow whose name is Mrs. Bethany Wellons as above I further certify that John G. Gully as above is an acting Justice of the Peace in for said County & I further certify that the accompanying copy of License bond is a true copy of the original filed in this affair In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office
Wm H Guy Clerk The 10 th December 1843 by Chas. Bagley Sp. O. M.

10612
Anthony Willons N.C.
Act. 7. July 38-
m 82. d 40.
admd
6 mo 280s per
23 11 from 25 May 1840. —
also at 3 march 43
23 11 — no. 5808
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Hon R. C. Saunders P.R.

Know all men by these presents that we Charles Wellons & James Bosket are held & firmly bound unto Hon. Martin E. G. Governor in the Sum of Five hundred pounds Sterling to which payment well & truly be made we bind ourselves and heirs Exrs and adms jointly and severally firmly by these presents sealed with our seals and dated the 21 st day of February AD 1782
The condition of the above Obligation is such that whereas the above bounden Charles Wellons hath on the 21 st day of February 1782 obtained a license for a marriage to be celebrated between him and one Bethany Wellons Now if the said Bethany appear any lawful cause to obstruct the said marriage the above obligations to be void otherwise to remain in full force & virtue Charles Wellons Test James Bosket
John Smith
State of North Carolina
Johnston County By William H Guy clerk of Johnston County courts do hereby certify that above is a true copy from the original filed in this office which said original will appear to another part of these proceedings
Witness William H Guy clerk of our said court the 10 th December 1843
Wm H Guy Clerk By Thos Bagley Dep Clerk

504
Bethany Wellons N.C.
Act 7. July 38 & joint res. 23 Jan'y 45
$23 11 from March 36 to 25 May '40 when her pension commenced
Hon. J. G. Dobbins N.C.

Declaration of W m Bethany Mellans
In order to obtain the benefits of the resolution of the 23 rd Jany 1845
Whereas the act of the 30 th of April 1844 prohibited me from drawing a pension for the same period during which my husband was a pensioner. I now make the following statement under oath, to obtain the benefits of the resolution above mentioned
I am the widow of Charles Mellans, who was a soldier in the war of the Revolution. I have drawn a pension at the rate of Seventy three dollars eleven Cents per annum from the 25 th day of May 1840 and now ask for the amount due me from the 4 th day of March 1836 to the twenty fifth day of May 1840 when my former pension commences
Sworn to and subscribed before me on this 20 th day of Jany in the year one thousand eight hundred and forty seven.
her Bethany X Mellans Mark
my leave James Hunsart
Justice of the Peace
His presence of John O Rains
I certify that the declarant is personally known to me, and that she is the same individual who represents herself to be in the foregoing affidavit
James Hunsart Justice of the Peace

State of North Carolina Johnston County
I Thomas Bagley clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions in and for the County & State aforesaid, do hereby certify that James Cinnamont whose name appears to the foregoing Declaration is now and was at the time of executing the same an Acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County. And that the signature purporting to be his is genuine
Given under my hand and Seal of Office January 24 th 1847
Thos. Bagley C.R.

8370
Rep?
North Carolina
Bethany Wellons
widow of Charles Wellons
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832 and who died on the 25 th May 1840 of Johnston Co. in the State of N. Carolina who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain _____ of the _____ regt. commanded by Col Richardson in the Virginia line for 6 mos & 28 days
Inscribed on the Roll of North Carolina at the rate of 2 3 — Dollars 11 — Cents p:r annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1836. 25 th May 1840
Certificate of Pension issued the 7 th day of May 1844 and sent to Hon. R. M. Saunders House of Representatives
Total Amount, $ _____
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by D. Brown Clerk, Book D. Vol. 1. Page 303

45. Jan 3, 1845-
Col Bethany Wilson,
June 17, 1844
FREE
James L Edwards Comd. of Louisiana Washington City D.C.
return Head and copy of information for act 17 June 44

Smithfield Carolina
Shelton County
W I L Edwards
December 31 st 1844
Dear Sir
I have with kind you the Declaration of Mrs Polly Phillips & Mrs Betty Williams who are applying for Pensions under the act of Congress of the 17 th of June 1844 - By Reference to the evidence upon which they were granted Pension Certificates during the present year will find that they are entitled to the provisions of the act of the 17 th of June 1844
please attend to & forward to me the same when necessary in so doing you much oblige your friend
W. L. Bagley
J. L. Edwards
* not enclosed
W. L. B.

5451 North Carolina
Bethany Mellon
widow of Charles Mellon
who was a Private
in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 23 Dollars 11 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 7 th day of May 1844 and sent to Hon. R. M. Saunders House of Representatives
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A.
Vol. 1, Page 206.
Ref. see let. to Thos. Bagby 6th March, 1845.
Certif. sent to Hon. J. C. Dobbin, H. R. under H. Res. 23 rd Jany. 45, dtd 16 th Feby. 1846.

Rep d .
545.
N. Carolina.
Bethany Frelons
Widow of Charles Frelons who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832 and who died on the 25 th May 1840 of Johnston in the State of N. C. who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain _____ of the Reg. commanded by Col. Richardson in the Virginia line for 6 mo. 28 d.
Inscribed on the Roll of Fayetteville at the rate of 23 Dollars 11 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836, and 25 May 1840, after former pension commenced.
Certificate of Pension issued the 16 th day of Feby. 1847. and sent to Gov. J. C. Dobbin, N. of R.
Total amount,
$
N. Res. 23. Jany 1845
[Act July 7, 1838]
Recorded by D. H. Wood Clerk,
Book D. Vol. 1. Page 303

7 50  Dr Johnson 379. 4 3 79  375 25 7 36  367 89
367 89  23 2 365  2 92 362  10 41 352  1 40 351
1111. 200 2.56  20 2.56 180 2.56  16 2.56 164 2.56
Smithfield 23 July 20 th James Purdie Esq Fayetteville N.C.

Smithfield Dec 19. 1832
James Dodd Esq
Dear Sir,
Yours of the 10th came to hand to day. You will please inform the commissioner of pensions, that some error must have occurred in regard to my signature, as both powers of attorney were signed by myself, as I never make my mark. If it is necessary I can get certificates from the subscribing witnesses to both powers of attorney, that I signed my own name.
Very respectfully Charles Wellons

35. 6/76
Waagen

35676-160 WR. Chas. Williams De for correction
Dean J. McInerney Cam of Lunsford
Washington D.C.
FREE
W.P.W.

Sept 23
Mr Gaud,
James L Edwards Esq. Commissaire of Pensions Washington.

Prison Office
Dayville Apr 19 33
James L Edwards Esq
Commission of Prisons
Sir
I enclose the Certificate of Charles Williams - he came to this place to day. & appeared in prison for his stuprum - my belief is that the letter formerly sent you was written without his knowledge - he is very deformed, afflicted with Palsy occasionally; says - or rather the prison who brought him here - since that the old man something caused him his freedom, brother came out - I have no doubt as to the identity of the Prisoner - he is so far new out as to be unidentifiable to a great degree.
very respectfully
John Andrews
W. H. Hunt
Spring -

Smithfield MO 14 th October 1837
Free J. Reavis P.M.
John Burke Esq Fayetteville MO

Post Office Smithfield N. O. October 10 1837.
John H. Clarke Esq.
Dear Sir,
Your favor of the 29 th Sept r . making enquiries respecting Charles Willons has been received. If I have been correctly informed, Mr. Willons has for a long time entrusted the management of his affairs to his son Emen Willons. The letter you enclosed was written by myself, at the request of Emen Willons who signed his fathers name to it, stating at the same time that his father has authorized him to do so. I have been a resident of this place nearly five years and I do not remember ever to have seen Charles Willons; his son Emen has invariably taken the letters directed to his father from the office, although he never exhibited any authority for so doing. Emen Willons bears a good character as far as I have been able to learn, and this circumstance induced me to allow him to take his father's letters from the office without an order. The letter from Mr. Dudd, to which the one you enclosed was a reply, was in the possession of Emen Willons at the time I wrote the letter. This is all the information I am able to give you on the subject. If I can be of any further service to you in the matter I shall be happy to perform it. I return the letter addressed to Mr. Dudd.
In haste
Very respectfully Yr Ob t Serv t J. Reavis P.M.

Oct 20.
Mr. Corry.
Sammy L. Edwards Esq. Commissary of Pensions Washington.

Junior Office
Daytonville Oct 16 37
James L Edwards Esq Commission of Pensions Sir.
Incl. a letter no to day from the Post Master at Smithfield Somerset Co. relative to the case of Charles Williams - Esq. Second the Attorney informs me that his correspondence has been with Enoch Williams the son who has since the papers. Since 1831 - it is believed the Stipend has been regularly paid over to the Pensioner.
I am Sir,
Yours Affectionately
Wm. Klunk.
Edw

Sept 13
In at Mr Evans
FREE
James J. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington.

Prison Office
Hy. Tuttle Apr 9 th 1879
Rev L Edwards Esq
Commrs of Prisons
Sir
In reply to the paper of Charles Wilkey - Please say if his statement may be received very respectfully Yours Obediently
Pr. Tuttle
Agree

Ms. B. 3. 1.
To The Hon. Secretary of War Washington City D. C.

Smithfield April 4. 1837
Sir,
I enclose you the certificate of pension allowed Charles Wellens, together with my power of attorney for collecting the same &c, for inspection. Please return the papers as soon as convenient, with instructions when to apply for the payments.
Hon. Secretary of War
Very respectfully Yr obt. Servt Ebenezer Wellens attorney for Charles Wellens

House of Representatives Febrs - 3 rd 1847
Dear Sir
Enclosed I send you the declaration of Mr Bethany McLean of Johnston County N.C. claiming arrears of pensions under the joint resolution of Jan'y 23 rd 1845 and desire it may receive your early attention
Respectfully
J. C. Dobbin

Charles Wellons N.C. act 7 June 32 last paid?
GMC
Paid to 4 th March 1840. B.D.B.

Smithfield No 12 Sept 1855
Dear J. Winal
Camp of Renfrew
Wartington D.C. } Sir
Herewith I forward the declaration of Mrs. Belhane Wellans wid of Charles Wellans for her joint under act of 3rd March 1855 you will please forward all communications thereto pertaining to Smithfield No
Yours Respectfully & Yours
J. Bodner

Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 3903
Bethany Wallens Wid.
Chas Wallens
Post R.R. War
Act: Feb. 28/48
Index:—Vol. M , Page 318
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Smithfield Va 6th Aug 1856
Sir
The warrant herewith No 35 6 76 for 160 acres issued on application No 208. 2 70 act of 3rd March 1855 is returned for correction the name should be Wellons in place of Williams it is respectfully asked that the above correction be made & the warrant returned to Smithfield Virginia
Very Respectfully yours
J. C. GLOVER
Hon J. Meigs
Comr of Pensions Washington
D.C.

DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of 2d February, 1848, entitled "An Act making further provision for surviving widows of the soldiers of the Revolution."
STATE OF North Carolina Johnston } ss. COUNTY. }
On this 1st day of September 1848
personally appeared before the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, in and for said county, duly authorized by law to administer oaths, Mrs. Bethany Wellams a resident of Johnston in the county of Johnston
State of North Carolina , aged 86 years, who being first 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 the 2d February, 1848, granting pensions to the widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war; that she is the widow of Charles Wellams , who was a Private in the Virginia Militia in the war of the Revolution, and that she has drawn a pension at the rate of Twenty-Three ($23.11) dollars and eleven cents, per annum, under the Act of 17th June, 1844. She further declares that she is still a widow.
Bethany Wellams (L.S.) by her montr
SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED on the day and year above written, before
J. G. Gully Justice of the Peace.
I certify that the declarant is personally known to me, and that she is the same individual she represents herself to be in the foregoing affidavit.
J. G. Gully Justice of the Peace.
State of North Carolina I Thomas Bayley clerk of the Superior Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions in & for said County do hereby certify that John Gully whose name appears as above is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County & that the signature purporting to be his is genuine Given under my hand & seal of office Nov. 29th 1848 Thos Bayley CM