Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 4098, Nathaniel Wells, Continental (Va.)

SERVICE
Continental Va.
Wells, Nathaniel Agness
NUMBER
W. 4098 B.L. Mt. 1032-100 B.L. Mt. 327-60-55
CONTENTS

7221 Virginia
Nothaniel Wells
of London Co. in the state of Virginia who was a Private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Amand of the Virginia line, for the term of 2 years - War- Continental
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia , at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 26 th of October 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 5 th of Mar: 1819 and deliv d to The Pensioner
Arrears to 4th of Mar 1819 4 mo 10/31  34.58 Semi-anl. all ce ending 4 Sep 1819 - 48 "
$82.58
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued

Nottingham sent October 31, 1821 to William Lloyd. Fairfax Co. Va. Virginia

1861.
Virginia Richmond Agnes Wells. widow of Nathaniel Wells Da who served in the Revolutionary war, as a private of Cavalry
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 100 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 1st day of August 1848 and sent to Robert Allison Fairfax Court House Va.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 117 Vol. 3.

Reported
W. Bull May 13. 1857
Duplicate issued 22 nd March 1857 sent to Robert Allison Fairfax Co. Va.
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- 1032 -
Nathaniel Wells — private Armand Corps —
Warrant ipd March 25 th 1822
J. H. B. Hanigan

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25 th . 1862
Act May 3. 1862 19. 1862
Agnes Agnes (wid). mid. Katherine Wells. fri.
No. 1032, if not mch. 25 th . 1822, for 1000 l , as a way Men in Armand's Corps Va. Cont. lin., B.
2 nd July 28 - Va - No 1061
Revij. war.
Pens d
V a Agency
claimant aged 98.
Special by Com. of Dept. 24. 1862. Ad. 6000 l , Sept. 29/86
Hood Blyden
James Thrift. Fairfax

Bounty San Claim of Agnes Wells Widow of Nathaniel Wells Revolutionary Service
757.1102
Filed by James Thrift Fairfax Co. Virginia

State of Virginia
County of Fairfax ss.
On this 8 th day of September 1836, personally appeared before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace within and for the county and state aforesaid, duly authorized by law to administer oaths, Agnes Wells aged 98 years a resident of the county and state aforesaid, who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of Nathaniel Wells deceased who was a Private of Cavalry in the Revolutionary War, and served therein for more than fourteen days - and that she is the Identical Agnes Wells widow of Nathaniel Wells aforesaid, who now receives and has been for many years receiving from the Pension office at Richmond Virginia, a Pension of one hundred dollars per annum for the services of her said husband in the Revolutionary War and that she is still a widow for part of the service of her husband (Nathaniel Wells) for evidence of marriage, death of her husband and other matters connected therewith, she begs leave to refer to the Papers upon which she receives her Pension now on file in the proper department. She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty due to which she may be entitled under the several Acts of Congress never having received Bounty said nor made any application therefor except the present; She is informed

however and believes that her husband did in his lifetime receive one hundred acres, James Thrift is hereby authorized to present this my claim and to receive any Warrant that may issue thereon. Agnes Thrift Wells (Seal) mark
On this 8 th day of September 1856. Personally appeared before the undersigned a justice of the Peace for the County and State aforesaid, Robert Allison a resident of the County of Fairfax in the State of Virginia Pastor at Fairfax C.H. Va. who being duly sworn declares, that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by the above Agnes Wells, in his presence that he is well acquainted with the said Agnes Wells, and knows her to be the identical person she represents herself to be. He further declares that he was well acquainted with the said Nathaniel Wells and Agnes Wells his wife during the life time of the former and knew them to live together as husband and wife and to have been so generally reputed; That the said Nathaniel Wells died at Fairfax County on or about 27 th July 1852 and that the said Agnes Wells is still a widow and is now and has been for many years receiving a Pension of one hundred dollars per year from the Pension Office in Richmond Virginia for the services of her said husband and that he has no

- interest whatever in this claim. Robert Allison Sec 2
On this 8 th day of September 1886. Personally appeared before the undersigned a Justice of the Peace as aforesaid Catharine Shirley a resident of the County of Fairfax and State of Virginia, who being duly sworn declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by the above mentioned Agnes Wells in her presence and that she is well acquainted with the said Agnes Wells and believes her to be the identical person she represents herself to be and that she is the identical Agnes Wells who received a Pension from the United States for the services of her husband Nathaniel Wells, and that she has no interest in this claim. Catharine Shirley Sec 3
The foregoing declaration of Agnes Wells and affidavits of Robert Allison and Catharine Shirley 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; and that the claimant Agnes Wells is the person she represents herself to be and that I have no interest in this claim. J. B. Gennett P.P.

State of Virginia Fairfax County to wit.
I Alfred Mox, Clerk of the County Court, for the County of Fairfax, in the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that J. C. Gunnell Esq., whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing certificate, was at the time of signing the same a Justice of the peace in and for said County duly commissioned and sworn.
Given under my hand and the seal of said Court this 17 th day of September 1836.
Alfred Mox, clerk by Thomas Moore D.C.

one 1 Nathaniel Wells

Fairfax county, St.
(Copy)
The deposition of John Wells, formerly a soldier in Col. Amon's Regiment or Legion of Horse in the Revolutionary War, deposes and saith that he was well acquainted with Mathaniel Wells whilst he was a soldier in Col. Amon's Regiment of Horse, that he was present when the said Mathaniel Wells enlisted, and knows he did enlist for during the war, and did serve with fidelity to the separation of the same, and was discharged with this deponent at Little York by Col. Amon himself. Sworn to before us Justices of the Peace for the County of Fairfax and State of Virginia, this 29 th day of May 1816.
Richard Bland Lee R d Ratcliffe
Fairfax county, St.
John Wells made oath before me a justice of the peace for the aforesaid county that he was out in the service with his brother Mathaniel Wells and returned with him, and has ever since lived a near neighbour to him, and has never known or heard of his selling of his lands due him for public services, as a soldier in the Revolutionary war.

and no believe he never has sold to any person or persons whatsoever. Sworn to before me, April 15 th 1871. W. Deneale.
Fairfax County, St.
Mathaniel Wells made oath before me a Justice of the Peace for the aforesaid county, that he never sold, transferred nor assigned, nor ever gave any person a power either directly or indirectly to draw his lands or warrants due for his services as a soldier, except William B. Harrison of Loudoun county. Sworn to before me this 15 th of April 1871. W. Deneale.
I do hereby certify that the foregoing are true copies of the vouchers on which said bounty was granted to Matha- niel Wells by the Executive of Virginia, on the 31 st day of March 1874, for his services during the war, as a soldier in the Revolutionary War, the originals of which are filed in the Executive Department of this State.
Commissary Office, Richmond, } November 10 th 1879. . 8
J. P. Pleasants, a.c.c.

of Virginia } City of Fairfax }
1439.
I Nathaniel Wells aged about sixty four years a citizen of the United States do upon oath testify & declare that in the year one thousand seven hundred & eighty one I enlisted in the army of the revolution against the common enemies of my country for the term of during the war I served in the company commanded by Captain John Bedfords & in the regiment (not recollcted) under com- mand of Colonel Armonds of the — line, and that I continued in the services aforesaid until the close of the war in seventeen hundred & eighty-three, when I was regularly discharged from the — regiment commanded by Colonel Armonds
My discharge is now lost or mislaid, so that I cannot produce it to corroborate the above statement. I further declare that I have never received a warrant for the County said promised to me on the part of the United States, nor have I ever assigned or transferred my claim to that gratuity in any manner whatsoever except to Maj: William B. Harrison Therefore I now ask you by these presents that I the said Wells of the State & county aforesaid do hereby constitute & appoint Major William B. Harrison of the County of Loudoun & State of Virginia to be my true lawful Attorney for me & in my name to demand & receive from the Secretary of War of United States, or of such other person as is duly authorized to issue & deliver the same, a warrant for the quantity of land due to me as aforesaid. And I hereby fully authorize & empower said said Attorney is hereby fully authorized & empowered to constitute & appoint one or more substitutes or attorneys under him, for the special purpose above expressed.
Nath: Wells his mark
Attest Alex: Waugh
I John Wells aged sixty five years, a citizen of the United States do upon oath declare that I have been long acquainted with Nathaniel Wells who has subscribed the above declaration in my presence, and will know that he is the identical person he therein represents himself to be, and fur- ther inform that I know that he did perform the Military Service therein stated
John Wells his mark
Attest Alex: Waugh

Fairfax County to wit
Before me Nathaniel Wells Alexander Waugh a justice of the peace for the county aforesaid, personally appeared the above named Nathaniel Wells subscriber to the foregoing declaration, and in my presence acknowledged the power of Attorney thereto subjoined to be his free act and deed; and, likewise personally appeared John Wells who hath subscribed the above certificate of identity, both to me known and believed to be men of respectability and truth and made solemn oath to the truth of the depositions by them respectively subscribed, this 21 st day of March 1822
Alex n Waugh J.P.
Virginia to wit:
I William Moss Clerk of the County Court of Fairfax in the Commonwealth of Virginia aforesaid do hereby certify that Alexander Waugh, Esquire Gentleman who has signed the above Certificate, was on the day of the date thereof and still is an acting Justice of the peace in and for the County of Fairfax duly Commissioned and sworn and to whom official acts as such due faith and credit are and ought to be given as well in Courts of Justice as elsewhere. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of my office this 21 st March 1822 and in the 46 th year of the Commonwealth
William Moss
The words "I the seal of my office" interlined before the seal was affixed

Fairfax County to wit
Personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace, in and for the County aforesaid, Agnes Wells of said County. who being duly sworn doth on her oath make the following statement or declaration - That is. That she is the widow of Nathaniel Wells who was a Revolutionary - pensioner of the United States, and that the following is a true list of her children by her said husband Nathaniel Wells. To wit. Rebecca Wells. Nancy Wells, Sally Wells, Elizabeth Wells, Nathaniel Wells. Mary Wells, Martina Wells, John Wells, William Wells, Dolly Wells. Hannah Wells, Thomas Wells and James Wells - and that the said Nathaniel Wells had two other children by his first wife (as informed) named Deborah Wells and David Wells. which were raised by her said husband and herself. (the said Agnes Wells) -
Given under my hand this 18 th day of August 1838
Notary Public J.P.
note. in making the above list of the names of the children. their original names (Wells) are given, without any reference to their marriages, many being married. but it is not recollected whether they were so married at the time Nathaniel Wells gave in his list.
The family were known to the subscriber long before they  my Wells was a pensioner. & intimately knew as tenants & neighbours. Nathaniel Wells. his widow Agnes & children as stated. are true
Given under my hand this 18 th Augt 1838
Notary Public J.P.

Nathaniel Wells
Declaration
Adm d
The pensioner, present.
1032 Mich. 25, 32

Virginia total
DISRICT OF
, 88.
On this 26 day of October 1818, before me the subscriber, one of the Judges of the General Court for the then said district, personally appeared Nathaniel Wells aged 59 - years, resident in Loudoun County in the said district who being by me first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the late act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war:" That he, the said N. Wells, enlisted in the year 1781 in the state of Virginia in the company commanded by Captain John Peter's of the Armand's Regiment of Dragoons on Continental establishment; that he continued to serve in the said corps, or in the service of the United States until the conclusion of the war, when he was discharged from service in the Spring of 1782. state of Pennsylvania, that he was in the said Siege of York in Virginia
Little York
and that he is in reduced circumstances, and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support; and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said services.
Sworn to and declared before me, the day and year aforesaid.
W. A. G. Dade
I, W. A. G. Dade Judge, &c. as aforesaid, do certify, that it appears to my satisfaction, that the said Nathaniel Wells did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy, for the term of nine months, on the continental establishment; and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me, to the Secretary for the Department of War, pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress. - I further certify that it appears to my satisfaction that he is in reduced circumstances & needs the assistance of his country for support - Witness my hand & seal
this 26 th Oct. 1818
W. A. G. Dade

The Commonwealth of Virginia to wit
I William Moss Clerk of the Superior Court of Law for the County of Fairfax in the Commonwealth aforesaid do hereby certify that the honourable William A. G. Dade before whom the annexed declaration and affidavit appear to have been made and who has certified and subscribed the same was at the time of the making the said declaration and affidavit and certifying the same and now is one of the Judges of the General Court of this Commonwealth and Judge of the Superior Courts of Law in the third Judicial Circuit and that Fairfax is one of the Counties forming the said third Judicial Circuit and that full faith and credit are now and ought to be given to all his acts as such as well in Courts of Justice as elsewhere.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and there being no seal as yet provided for my said Office as Clerk of the said Superior Court, as Clerk of the County Court of Fairfax I have caused the seal of the said County Court to be hereunto affixed. Done at Fairfax Court house in the Commonwealth aforesaid this 27 th day of October 1818 and in the 43 rd Year of the Commonwealth

State of Virginia
On this tenth day of August eight hundred and thirty eight personally appeared before the Subscribers Justice of the peace of the County of Fairfax and State aforesaid Agnes Wells a resident of the County and State aforesaid aged sixty eight years, who being duly sworn according to rites, customs, and usages, makes the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the Act of Congress passed July 7, 1838, entitled "An Act granting half pay and pension to certain widows." That she is the widow of Nathaniel Wells who was a Private in the Army of the Revolution which will more fully appear by reference to the Pension Certificate. Surrendered at his death.
Agnes Wells mark
Sworn to me this day and year above written before me
Robert C. L. P.
I hereby certify that Agnes Wells above named, has been for some time past in a low state of health and is at this time so low as not to be able to attend before a court, without much trouble and some difficulty. Given under my hand this 10 th day of Aug. 1838
Robert C. L. P.
Fairfax County to wit
Elizabeth Pierce this day appeared personally before me a justice of the peace presaid county, and made oath, that she is well acquainted with Agnes Wells the widow of Nathaniel Wells above named and knows that she has never been married since the death of her said husband.
Given under my hand this 10 th day of Aug. 1838
Robert C. L. P.
I further certify that I am well acquainted with Nathaniel Wells who was for many years a pensioner of the United States, that I have certified his claims under which he drew his pension many times, and that the above named Agnes Wells is his widow. Given under my hand this 10 th day of Aug. 1838
Robert C. L. P.

Fairfax county to wit
Gordon Allison appeared before the subscriber a Justice of the peace for the county aforesaid, and made oath in due form of law that he was well acquainted with Nathaniel Willis dec d a pensioner of the United States, and that the within named Agnes Willis is the widow of the said Nathaniel Willis - who as the widow proved her identity, before the County Court of Fairfax and obtained an order of the said Court to receive and did receive the balance of the pension due the said Nathaniel Willis at the time of his death.
Given under my hand this 10 th Aug t 1838
Rob t Mauliffe J.P.
Virginia to wit
I Alfred Mays Deputy Clerk for Thomas Mays Clerk of the County Court of Fairfax and State aforesaid do hereby certify that it appears from the records of the Office that Nathaniel Willis and Agnes Murchant were together married on the 28 th day of March 1824 Seventeen hundred and twenty four by the Rev d James Mair, as appears from the Original Certificate of the said Mair on file in this Office.
In Testimony Whereof I have here set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this tenth day of August Eighteen hundred and thirty eight and in the 63 rd Year of the Commonwealth
Alf d Mays S.C. for Thomas Mays Clerk
Note - In copying from the Record the day of the month on which the marriage between the above parties was Celebrated I have put the "28 th " in figure instead of writing the "twentyeighth"
Alf d Mays S.C.
I Alfred Mays here named, deposes and says that I hold the Office of Deputy Clerk of the County Court of Fairfax and State of Virginia, and that the above is a true extract from the Records of said Office, with the exception of the date of the marriage above named being written instead of being put in figure as Certified by me.
Alf d Mays S.C. for Thomas Mays Clerk of Fairfax County Court
Sworn to before me
Rob t Mauliffe J.P.

State of Virginia, Fauquier County Ss. I Alfred and Deputy Clerk for Thomas and Clerk of the County Court of the County of Fauquier State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Robert Patcliffe is a Justice of the peace in and for said County duly Commissioned and qualified, that his Commission was dated on the twenty eighth day of October eighteen hundred and nineteen. And is held without limitation and that his signatures before written are several times and genuine.
Given under my hand and the Seal of said Court this 10 th day of August 1838 and in the 63 rd Year of the Commonwealth.
Alfred and Clerk Thomas and Clerk

State of Virginia County of Fairfax
on this first (1) day of February A.D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty one personally appeared before me J.B. Hunter a Justice of the Peace within and for the County and State aforesaid Agnes Wells aged about ninety three years a resident of Fairfax County in the State of Virginia who being duly sworn according to law declares that she is the widow of the identical Nathaniel Wells deceased who on account of Military services in the Revolutionary war of the United States through his agent Mr. Robert Alanson a pension by papers filed about the year 1819 Robert Alanson obtained a pension by papers filed about the year of 1819 and that she is the identical Agnes Wells who obtained a continuation of his said husband's pension after his death which took place on the 27 th day of July 1832 by papers filed about the year of _____ and continues to receive the same half yearly through the agency of Mr. Robert Alanson and that it would subject her to great inconvenience and difficulty to obtain evidence of the nature of her said husband's services except by reference to the above named papers and she further swears that she makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining any money whatsoever that she may be entitled to in addition to the pension now receiving as the widow of Nathaniel Wells Deceased Given to & subscribed before me J.B. Hunter J.P.
Agnes Wells

State of Virginia § First of County 3 ss
On this 1 st day of February 1851 personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace in & for the County of State aforesaid Robert Allison who being duly sworn according to law declared that he is well acquainted with the Agness Wells the person within named, that she is the widow of Nathaniel Wells as set forth in the foregoing declaration & that he has for many years past received her pension as her agent in consideration of the services of her said husband in the Revolutionary war of the United States —
Robert Allison
Sworn to & Subscribed before me this 1 st day of Feb 1851 J. B. Hunter
State of Virginia § County of Fairfax 3 ss
I Spencer M. Ball Clerk of the County Court, in and for the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify, that John B. Hunter whose signature appears to the within and foregoing declaration affi- davit and power of Attorney, is and was, at the time of signing the same, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, duly commissioned and sworn that all his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit; and that the aforesaid County Court, is a Court of Record, having general juris- diction.
Given under my hand and seal of office at Fairfax Court House this 1st day of February A. D. 1851.
J. B. Hunter
(Signature)

Know all men by these presents that I Agnes Wells of the County of Fairfax and State of Virginia have constituted and appointed William Ball of Washington City in the District of Columbia my true and lawful Attorney irrevocably for me and in my name to ask and receive of the United States at the proper Departments any Money or moneys whatsoever that I may be entitled to as the widow of Nathaniel Wells Deceased within named and set forth and generally to do all lawful acts and things whatsoever touching the premises and an Attorney or Attorneys under him for the purposes aforesaid to make and at his pleasure to revoke hereby Confirming all and whatsoever my said Attorney shall in my name legally do or cause to be done in and about the premises hereby for good and sufficient reasons revoking any power or powers of Attorney that I may have heretofore given for any such purposes except the limited power of receiving my half yearly pension as he has been doing heretofore to remain in the hands of Mr Robert Nelson in whom I have confidence
in testimony whereof I hereunto set my name and seal this first day of February 1851
Agnes Wells
his seal
before me a Justice of the peace in & for the County of Fairfax & State of Virginia the 1 st day of Feb. 1851
J. H. Hunter J.P.

July 5. 1857- Deed of Agnes Wells & her power of atty to Wm Ball for the present site please say whether the person in this ref to is entitled to Rng 1st Land Eraw

Reported
593.
Virginia, Richmond
Agness Wells
widow of Nathaniel Wells who was a Private of Cavalry in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 100 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 27 th day of June 1843. and sent to Robert Allison Fairfax Co. Va. Virginia
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A. Vol. 1. Page 154.

32 Richmond Virginia
Agness Wells widow of Nathaniel Wells deceased?
who died on the 7th July 1832 of Fairfax in the State of Va. who was a Disb'd in the Company commanded by Captain _____ of the Reg't commanded by Col. Armand in the V.A. line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Richmond Va. at the rate of 100 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1836
Certificate of Pension issued the 23 rd day of Aug. 1838. and sent to Agness Wells Fairfax C.H. Va.
Arrears to the 14th of March 1838 $900.00 Semi-annual allowance ending Sept. " 50.00
$950.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 7, 1838, Section the }
Recorded by W. W. Atkinson Clerk, Book _____ Vol. 2 Page 185

Nathaniel Wells of Armands Corps of Horse - M t issued N o 1032)

X 1032-100-Pew.
327
Coarse

Agnes Wells, wid of Nathl. J. S. Mrs. M. G. Allison Aug 14 1838

Revy WIDOW, &c.
File No. 4098
Agness Wells
Wid.
Nathan Wells
Brt. Rev. War
Act: Feb. 28/48
Index:—Vol. M. , Page 319
[Arrangement of 1870.]

State of Virginia Fairfax County ss.
On this Seventh day of April — 1843 personally appeared before the Subscriber a justice of the Peace in and for the said county Agnes Wells, a resident of the county of Fairfax aged nearly Twenty — 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 on the 8 th March 1833, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War.
That she is the widow of Nathaniel Wells who was a private (as well as she now recollects) in the regular army & served during the whole War of the Revolution, but in what regiment she does not recollect, but thinks her service under Capt. Bellkins, and that the annual amount of the pension which she received was one hundred dollars — under the Act of July 7 th 1838. — She further declares that she is still a widow. — Agnes her Wells mark
Sworn to and subscribed on this day and year above written Signed and sworn to Before me.
In the presence of Robert Allison Elizabeth Pierce
Alfred S. I. Peace
State of Virginia Fairfax County ss.
I Alfred S. I. justice of the peace in and for the county aforesaid do hereby certify that Agnes Wells (who is personally known to me) personally appeared before me in the county aforesaid, and subscribed & made oath to the above declaration, in order to enable her to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed the 8 th of March 1833, granting pensions for no year to certain widows who have received pensions under the Act of July 7 th 1838. — I do further certify that it is known to me that she was a pensioner under the before mentioned Act of Congress of July the 7 th 1838. —
Given under my hand and seal this Seventh day of April 1843
Alfred S. I. Peace

State of Virginia
Fairfax County to wit. I Robert Ratcliffe a Justice of the peace in the County aforesaid. Do hereby certify, that I was well acquainted with Nathaniel Wells and Agnes his wife. long before the said Nathaniel, was a pensioner of the United States. that he made many of his declarations before me for the purpose of obtaining his said pensions - and that the within named Agnes Wells is the widow of the said Nathaniel, and is the identical person who has heretofore received a pension from the United States, as the widow of the said Nathaniel, and that many, I believe all, of the papers in relation thereto, was given by me, and that I have the full & perfect knowledge of all the facts connected therewith. Given under my hand this 10 th Apr 1843
Robert Ratcliffe J.P.
Virginia to wit.
336 I Spencer M. Ball clerk of the County Court of Fairfax in the Commonwealth aforesaid do hereby certify that Alfred Moss and Robert Ratcliffe whose names appear to the foregoing certificates were at the time of subscribing the same and now are acting Justices of the Peace in and for said County duly Commissioned and qualified, and that full faith and credit are due to all their acts as such.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said County this 10 day of April 1843 and in the 67 year of the Commonwealth.
Spencer M. Ball Clerk

Va. Agnes Wells c/o J. Feb. 28
Send duplicate Certificate to Mrs. Allison Fairfax C. H. Va.
Send renewal of certificate to Agnes Wells, to my care, directed to Fairfax Court House, Va. Agent Allison

State of Virginia } County of Halifax } Court:
On this sixteenth day of March 1854 before me, the undersigned, a justice of the peace for the county and in the State aforesaid, personally appeared Robert Allison, who, on his oath, declares that Agnes Wells of the said County, is a pensioner of the United States at the rate of one hundred dollars per annum, for the services of Nathaniel Wells her husband in the Revolutionary War. That she received a certificate of that fact under the signature and seal of the Secretary of War. That said certificate was left in the hands of him the said Robert Allison, who generally prepared her papers and received through an attorney her semi-annual payments & that the same was so received up to the 4th day of September 1853, at which time he recollects seeing the said certificate but cannot say he has seen it since & must have lost or mislaid it, as he has made careful search for it without success - It is possible that the same may have been stolen, as his store was entered by some thief sometime or three months since - He further states that the said Agnes Wells is still living and that she is the only person who received the said pension.
Sworn and subscribed to, before me this day and year aforesaid Spencer Jackson J.P.
Robert Allison
I hereby certify that Robert Allison, the above affiant, is personally and well known to me, and that full credit may be given to his statement.
Alfred Mox

State of Virginia County of Fairfax
{ Court:
I, Alfred Moser, Clerk of the County Court for the County and in the State aforesaid, do hereby certify, that Spencer Jackson Esq. whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing affidavit, was at the time of signing the same a justice of the peace for said county, duly elected, commissioned & qualified, and that full faith and credit are due and ought to be given to all of his official acts as such.
Given under my hand, and the seal of said Court, the 17th day of March 1854 Alfred Moser, Clk.

Asaph Wheeler in
2 July 1848
ad 593
Smith
Admitted
Robert Allison Fairfax Court House Va

State of Virginia Fairfax County ss On this 11 th day of July 1858 personally appeared Robert Rawliffe a Magistrate in and for the said County Agnes Wells a resident of the said County, aged 89 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 on the 2 d February 1848, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war. That she is the widow of Nathaniel Wells who was a private of Cavalry in the Army of the United States, and that she received a pension of One hundred Dollars per annum under the act of Congress of 17 th June 1844. She further declares that she is still a widow. Given to and subscribed in the day and year above written before me Robert Rawliffe a Magistrate of Fairfax Co Virginia Abel Atkinson
Agnes X Wells mark
I certify that Agnes Wells the above named declarant is personally known to me, and that she is the same individual who drew a pension as stated by her in the above declaration.
Robert Rawliffe a Magistrate of Fairfax County Virginia

I Spencer M. Ball, Clerk of the County Court of Fairfax County certify that Robert Ratcliffe is a magistrate as recited duly authorized by the laws of Virginia to administer oaths, and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his are genuine In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of office and subscribed my name this 11th day of July in the year 1848.
Spencer M. Ball

No 42
M rs Agnes Wells widow of Patrick Wells Dec d Declaration of proof for Pension died 1872.
J. G. Allison
Allow 28 th Jan y Cavalry - $100 per ann from 4 March 1836.

Aug 21 st  St. Louis Mo. August 20 th 1877 True
Mr. J. L. Edwards Comm r of Pensions Washington City D.C.
msat ms

Dr Sir
Fairfax C.W. August 20 th 1838
I have obtained M rs Agnes Wallis's certificate of the names of her children which I presume will correspond with the list on file in your Office. You can send the certificate to me directed to Fairfax C.W. Va.
Resp t your Ob t Servant, James H. Allison
To M r J. L. Edwards, Comm r of Pensions, Washington City

Halifax Court House, Halifax County, Va.
March 11 th 1834
Sir,
As the agent of Agnes Wells widow of Nathaniel Wells, I had charge of her certificate, granting to her, for the services of her husband in the Revolutionary War, a pension of $100 per annum. This certificate I have lost or mislaid - Will you inform me what must be done in order to a renewal or a duplicate of said certificate? A half yearly payment is now due & she is very poor and needy - May I therefore ask an answer at the earliest moment, with full instructions - I oblige
Yours very obediently
Robert Allison
Commission of Pensions Washington
D. C.

Fairfax Co. Va. Sept. 17 th 1856.
To Com ee of Pension Sir.
I enclose herewith the declaration of Agnes Wells asking bounty law for the services of her husband Nathaniel Wells. Will you do me the favor and the old lady the kindness to take up the application as a special case The Applicant is a very old Lady and in puble health and needy circumstances. Your early attention will greatly oblige Your O bt . Serv t . James M er ritt

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Admit priv Carag $100.
Richmond Agency
Send to Robert Allison
Fairfax Co. Va
No
FREE
Mar 3 1843
Agnes Wells
J. L. Edwards Esq. Commission of Pension Washington City D.C.

Fairfax Court House April 12 1843 Dear Sir
Enclosed you will find The Declaration of Mrs Agnes Wills for the Purpose of Placing her on the Pension Roll but if in order you will please forward her Pension Certificate to Fairfax Court House Va if it should turn out not to be in Form Please let me know as soon as convenient as she is quite infirm and not able to attend to the matter herself and required me to attend for her I remain your obedt servt J. L. Edward Esq. Robert Allison
I would take it as a particular favour if you would forward me a copy of the Act passed 27 day August Eighteen Hundred and Fortytwo Relative to Pensions to Widows your attention will greatly oblige your humble servant J. L. Edward Esq. Robert Allison
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