Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 8,997, David White, Va.

SERVICE
Va.
White, David Susanna
NUMBER
W.8997
CONTENTS

Kentucky 31.310 David White Jr of Shelby Co in the State of Ky. who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Brokner of the Regt. commanded by _____ in the Virginia line for 9 Years
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 80 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 5 day of Jan y 1838 and sent Hon. W. J. Graves Hoo of Rep!
Arrears to the 14th of Sept r 1837 $ 520.00 Pension allowance ending 4 Mar 38 - 40.00
$ 560.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by W. R. Adair Clerk, Book C 2 Vol. 7 Page 57
Let to Sanders Shanks, Aug 28. 1838.

33.963
David White Kentucky
345
for 2 yrs $80.
Wm. M. G. Graves N.R.

Declaration, In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7 th of June 1832. - State of Kentucky, Shelby County Pet.
On this 14 th day of November in the year 1836, Personally-appeared before the County Court of Shelby County in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, David White Sen d a resident of the said Commonwealth in said County of Shelby, aged Eighty Six Years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his Oath, make the following Declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed June 7 th 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named Officers and served as herein stated, that is to say, About the beginning of the Revolutionary War, and about the time Dunmore made a descent on Virginia, he this Applicant, then a resident of Amelia County in Virginia, was drafted as a Militia man for a term of six months, to serve as a Guard on the Coast. He was marched under Capt. Booker (who was distinguished by the name of Winterham Ned,) Crossed James River at what was then called Lindsays Ferry, and marched in the direction to Williamsburg, and was then marched from place to place, but before the term of six months had expired, was discharged from that service, and in consequence of impaired memory this Applicant cannot state the exact time engaged in this service. He further states that afterwards in or about the year 1775. According to the best of his recollection, he enlisted as a private in a Company commanded by another Captain Booker who served in the State or Regular troops, and whose Company was attached to the

the Regiment of Col o Meade, for the term of three years - And also that the service at this time required of this Applicant was similar in their nature to those spoken of in the foregoing term of duty, to wit, to guard the Coasts - He thinks the Company was marched in the Spring 1776, crossed James River either above or below Richmond and marched then in the direction to Hampton, where he thinks his Company joined the Regiment of the said Col o Meade, and for some time remained at that place, but from the time of enlistment until discharged in the fall of the year 1778. At this time Applicant was kept on the Coasts of Virginia, sometimes near the British lines, was engaged in skirmishes, but never in any thing like a General battle - He was at one time marched to York Town under the apprehension that the enemy intended to land there - He further states that during this term of service he was transferred to some other Company, or at least served under some other Captain - He states that he received a regular discharge, but having lost it, he cannot say by whom it was signed.
He states that he was born in the County of Amelia in the State of Virginia, and according to the information he rec d from his father, on the first day of November, in the year seventeen hundred and forty nine - And furthermore in the year 1779 he removed to the State of Kentucky, settled on Licking River, at what was called Martin's Station - And on the 22 d day of June in the year 1780, this Station was attacked by a strong force of British and Indians, under the Command of a Captain Bird, a British Officer of the King's Eighth Regiment, and the Station was compelled to capitulate, and this Applicant with his family were made prisoners of war, in consequence of which he lost all his property, his papers,

and one of his family, previous to which time he had been enrolled as an Spys against the Indians under the Command of Capt. Duncan by the order of General George Rogers Clarke, and rendered services in that Capacity until taken as above stated. He with the other prisoners taken by the Indians, were marched to the forks of Licking River, embarked in Canoes, and in the descent the Canoe in which this Applicant and his family were, overset, and the few articles he was permitted to bring away with him, including the remainder of his Papers, and one Child were lost. We were carried to Detroit, where we arrived on the 3 d day of August, after enduring great hardships and privations, and remained at that place a Prisoner until October 1783. This Applicant then returned to the State of Kentucky and has continued ever since, first residing in the County of Jefferson, and at this time and for many years past in Shelby County. He further states that he is in possession of no documentary evidence, except the affidavit of Elizabeth Clarke herewith enclosed, dated the 3 d day of March 1831. and she is since dead. And at this time he knows of no person by whom his services can be proven.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any agency in any State.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
David Rife.
And the said County Court of Shelby do hereby declare their opinion that the above named Applicant David Rife was a Revolutionary soldier, and just as he states.
Wm Wade J. J. S. & C
I James L. Whitaker Clerk of the County Court of

Shelby Co Certify that the foregoing contains the Original Proceedings of the said Court in the Master of the Application of David White Sur. for a Pension In testimony Whereof I have hereunto Set My hand and seal of office this 16 th day of November 1836
Ja S. Whitaker Clerk Shelby County Court

Kentucky 264 Susanna White widow of David White dec d who died on the 27 th July 1838 of Shelby Co. in the State of Ky. who was a Private in the Comp y commanded by Captain Booker of the _____ commanded by _____ in the Va. line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Ky. at the rate of - 80 - Dollars _____ Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1834. 27 th July 1838
Certificate of Pension issued the 17 th day of Ap r 1839 and sent Sanders Shanks Shelbyville Ky. Arrears to the 4 th of Mar. 39 $50.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sept. 40.00 $90.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the 3 d }
Recorded by M c Addison Clerk, Book A Vol. 2 Page 180
Letter to P st H o Hughes, Sept 26. 1839
Letter to Sanders Shanks. 1. Oct 1841.
Duplicate Certificate issued 26 Oct 1841. and sent to Sanders Shanks, Shelbyville Ky.
1889 April 3 Dr F. S. Nash - history Prior

Susanna White
Deposition

Commonwealth of Kentucky Nelson County, Set 3
This day Personally appeared before the undersigned James Hollingsworth a Justice of the Peace, in and for said County, Susanna White, and made oath that the facts set forth in the following affidavit are true to the best of her judgment. To wit That she is about 86 years old that she knows David White Dr. Now living in Shelby County Ky. that she was acquainted with him many years since and knows of his having enlisted to fight in the Revolutionary War. and that he left his family and relations about the beginning of the war and there stated that he had enlisted and he went off with the Sergeant. She don't know whose company he served in but has always heard him say he served under Capt. Baker in Col. Muddig's Battalion. She can't say what length of time he served but it was a long while
That she moved to Kentucky in company with David White in the fall of the year 1779 and settled at Martin's Station on Licking River, that David White was enrolled as she understood by the order of Gen. Clarke under the command of Capt. Duncan, for the purpose of defending the settlements from the British & Indians, and that in the month of June 1780 the station was attacked taken by the British and Indians under Capt. or Col. Bird of the British army who commanded the forces of the enemy

They were all taken to Detroit, David White Jr and myself with the rest, and were there detained prisoners till 1783 When they were permitted to leave home, - they left left Detroit on the 16th day of October 1783. and Came safely through the Indian Country by means of a pass given to them by Col Depaster the British officer who Commanded at Detroit The States that they arrived at the Falls of Ohio about Christmas, and she has since resided in Shelby & Jefferson Counties, Kentucky. That the person person who is named in the foregoing is the same who has lately made application to the War department of the United States for a pension.
Witness My hand this 3 rd day of August 1837 Susan X White her mark
JPS
Truly yours etc Commonwealth of Kentucky I James H. Higgins with a portion of the peace for said County do hereby certify that the foregoing deposition of Susannah White was subscribed & sworn to before me this 3 rd day of August 1837. and that I am personally acquainted with said Susannah White, and know her to be a person of good character and unquestionable truth, Given under my hand this 3 rd day of August 1837
J. H. Higginsworth JPS

State of Kentucky
Shelby County ss
I James C. Whitaker Clerk of the County Court for said County do certify that Jas Hollingsworth Esq. before whom the foregoing deposition was taken is now and was at the time of doing the same an Acting Justice of the peace in and for said County duly Commissioned and qualified and that full faith & credit is and ought to be given to all his official acts as such
In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto Subscribed my name and affixed the Seal of said County this 10 th day of August 1837
James C. Whitaker Clerk Shelby County Court for By Walter C. Whitaker D.C.

State of Kentucky Shelby County Det
William M Clarke aged 46 Years this day personally appeared before the undersigned Justice of the Peace in and for said County and made oath to the facts set forth in the following affidavit "That he knew the late Elizabeth Clarke who died in the Year 1831. That she was formerly Elizabeth White  mother of the David White Sr who has lately made application to the War Department of the United States for a pension for Revolutionary services That this affiant is the son of said Elizabeth Clarke and that he has often heard her speak of the services of David White Sr & her other Brothers Henry & Robert White in the army - and has also heard her frequently speak of Amelia County Virginia as the place of her birth and that she was about four years younger than David White, who moved to Kentucky during its early settlement."
Witness my hand this 2 nd day of June 1837 Not J. P. McHenryworth J.P.D.C. William M. Clarke

Commonwealth of Kentucky Shelby County S t The within named William M Clarke, who is personally known to me, came before me this 2 nd day of June 1837 and was in due form of law sworn, and deposed that the facts set forth by him in the foregoing statement, by him subscribed, are true. And the said William M Clarke is by me known to be a person of good character and of unques- tioned respectability. — Given under my hand and seal as a justice of the peace for the Commonwealth of Kentucky in for Shelby County this 2 nd day of June 1837.
James Hollingsworth J.P.
State of Kentucky Shelby County S t
I James A Whitaker Clerk of the County Court for said County do Certify that James Hollingsworth is a Magistrate as above and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto subscri- bed my name and affixed the seal of said County this 4 th day of August 1837. James A Whitaker Clerk Shelby County Court

Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. _____
8997
Susanna White
Wid. of
David White
Pr. Va. line
Act: July 4 th 36, Sec. 3 d
Index:—Vol. 86 , Page 330
[Arrangement of 1870.]

David White Kentucky
Suspended See let 22 Jan 37 Hon B. F. Butler see of War ad interim let: 13 Nov 37 R. S. Shanks, let: 1 Nov 37 Hon R. M. Johnson

David White Rev. act of June 1832 to what time paid?
Rev Office
Died 27 th July 1838 p to that time paid 16. 1839 94
inscribed on pension list January 5, 1838

Shelbyville Ky Aug 20. 1838
J S Wanas Com. of Pensions Sir
I am requested by the Widow of a late Pensioner for Revolutionary Services to address you and desire that you would forward a blank form of the declaration necessary in order that she may procure a pension -
She was married to the late Pensioner (David White, who was on rolls of the Ky Pension agency) in 1774. and was a pensioner with him during several years - Whether she is entitled to a pension or not, and under what law, whether of June 7. 1832. or the law of last session I am unable to say, and would request to the effect - that the proof, as far as possible may be made out to suit the law -
Hoping to hear from you soon I remain - Very Respectfully Your obed Servt Samuel Shanklin

Hon. W. J. Graves HR

Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Shelby County, set.
Be it known that Blane W Ballard of the County & State aforesaid this day personally appeared before me William Dunkle, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, and made oath that the facts set forth in the following deposition are true to the best of his knowledge. To wit: That he is now acquainted with David White of this County, and thinks he must be 86 or 88 years old. That he has known him since the fall of the year 1779. When he saw him at Boonsboro in this State where he (deponent) was then stationed in the United States Service. That said White was then moving to Martin Station on  in Licking River, from Virginia, that he went on to McGehee Station, and then returned to Boonsboro for corn, after which he went on to Martin Station, with his family. This deponent afterwards saw David White at Boonsboro the day before Col Calhoun was killed and thinks he came to Boonsboro for corn corn, and that it must have been early in the spring of 1780. He further states

that Martinez Station was attacked, and taken by the British and Indians Under Capt Bird of the British army some time in the early part of the summer of 1780. and that he (deponent) had some relations in the fort, and knows that David White was also there at the time it was taken, and that he was taken prisoner, and carried to Detroit. Deponent afterwards saw David White at Symmes Station in Jefferson County Ky. early in the winter of 1783 or 4, and that he has since last returned from Detroit. Deponent has since known David White and knowing him to be a man of excellent character, deponent being questioned states that he is 77 years old.
I witness when of the said Alan W Ballard has hereunto set his hand and seal this 10th day of August. 1837
Milwau
Wm Rade I P S C
Alan W Ballard
And I further certify that I am well acquainted with Alan W Ballard, and know him to be a man of good character, and believe him to be 77 years of age. Witness my hand August 4. 1837
Wm Rade I P

State of Kentucky Shelby County ss I James S. Whitaker clerk of the County Court for said County do Certify that William Kendrick is a Magistrate as above and that the foregoing Signatures purporting to be his are Genuine In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name & affixed the seal of said County this 4 th day of August 1837. J. S. Whitaker clerk Shelby County Court

State of Kentucky, Shelby County, Set.
I am aware that this day personally appeared before me William R. Kirkland, a Justice of the Peace for said County, and being first duly sworn, states that he has known David White Sen r . and Susannah White for 18 or 20 years. That the said David White Sen r was a prisoner of the United States - that his Certificate was dated on the 5 th day of Jan y 1838. That said David died on the 27 th July 1838. and that said Susannah is his widow that she is now living in Shelby County Ky and is not again married. That she has lived there ever since he knew her - and that the said David White Sen r was the identical person named in the said Certificate granting him a pension dated as aforesaid on the 5 th Jan y 1838. and that he received from the United States the sum of $80. per annum

The he believes his David Cusannah to 87 or 88 years old - and from statements made by both the said David and Susannah they were married in 1774 - as they have children now living who are near 60 years old and further this deponent says not
Saml Shanty
And I further certify that the said Samuel Shanty is a credible witness and his testimony is entitled to full credit
Given under my hand this 22nd Sept 1838 W Kim Rude J.P. 56

Shelbyville Ken y , October 14. 1838
J S Edmuns Esq r Com r of Pensions
Sir
Very closely I have the honor to transmit you the declaration of Susannah White, (The Widow of David White Sen r Adm y ) together with such testimony of her marriage with the deceased as I have been able to obtain.
Her application for a continuance of the pension drawn by her deceased husband is made under the law of the 4 th July, 1836. & the Resolution of July 7. 1838.
Hoping the application will meet with your early attention
I remain
Very Respectfully
Your obed Servt
Susan Shanklin

Shelbyville Ky Sept 17 th 1839
Mr J S Edwards Washington City
Dear Sir
Mrs Susanna White of Shelby County Kentucky, received a Certificate issued from the War department, 17 th of April 1839, granting her a pension of Eighty dollars per Annum, from 27 th July, 1838, as her Agent applied to the Pension Agent at Lexington Ky, on the 16 th inst, and was informed by him that he had not been advised that such a Certificate had been issued, and it was consequently not enrolled in the Kentucky Agency, you will please advise the Agent of the State, that she may receive the money for she is much in need of it.
Respectfully
Wm Hughes

Sept 29 '41
Mr. Burling
Dear
J. D. Earle with Esq Comr of Pensions
Singlo Eng Washington City

State of Kentucky Shelby County No 3
This day personally appeared before the Subscriber a justice of the peace in and for Said County, Sanders Shanks who made oath that a Certificate from the War Department of the United States allowing to Susanna White Widow of David White who was a soldier of the Revolution, a pension from the 27 th Day of July 1837 or 1838 (Said Deponent does not recollect distinctly which Year, but thinks it was 1838). - That the time she may receive her pension. That Said pension was Eighty Dollars a Year and was payable at Lexington Ky That Said Certificate was in his Care and keeping and is now lost or mislaid so that it cannot be found -
Given under my hand this 23 rd Day of Sept r 1841
Sam l . Harbison J.P.

Shelbyville Ky Sept r 23. 1821
Is Edward, Com r of Pensions
Sir
You will perceive by the annexed affidavits that the pension Certificate of Susanna White is lost or mislaid - and I have to request that you will at an early day as possible send me a duplicate
Very Respectfully
Your obed Servt
Sarah Shank

Shelbyville Ky 14. Oct r 1841
Sir
Enclosed please receive the papers in the case of the application of Susanna White for a new Pension Certificate - Your early attention thereto will greatly oblige
Your ob d Servt
Sarah Shaw
J. S. Edwards Esq. Comr. of Pensions

Mr. & Mrs. Deel. att.
Mr. John
Col J. L. Edwards Pension office.

Please answer the within enquiry as to what is yet necessary. whether any pension for any time can be given on his papers & return the within with your ans.
Yours sincerely
Rh. Johnson

W Lily 29 Dec 1895.
Sec.
Some time since I forwarded to you the petition of David White of Shelby County Ky for a pension which was overruled for want of sufficient proof Since which, the proof has been amended & is herewith transmitted upon which I most respectfully ask a reconsideration David White the applicant is a most respectable & honourable but a very poor old man he is the father of the Hon David White late a member of Congress from the district I represent, he was afterwards appointed judge of a Circuit Court which station he filled till his death I hope you will give the case a particular & if you can a favourable consideration
Mr. Brewster G. F. Jones.
Mr. Lovejoy

State of Kentucky Shelby County, ss
This day personally appeared before the Subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, Blame W Ballard of said County, aged 78 Years. Who being first duly sworn - makes on his oath the following Statement - That he first became acquainted with David White and Susannah White his Wife (and now his Widow) about the beginning of the Winter of 1779 - that they the said David & Susannah had just moved from Virginia to Ky and when he, the said Ballard, first saw them, they were on their way to Martin's Station on the Licking River - where they settled - That the said David & Susannah were then man & wife and had one or two children - That at Station Martin Station they were taken prisoners in 1780. and taken to the North - as the said Ballard believes to Detroit - That he the said Ballard again saw the said David & Susannah while at the falls of Ohio while Louisville now stands in 1783 about Christmas where they landed on their return from Detroit That the said David & Susannah have ever since that time resided in Jefferson & Shelby Counties that he has known them intimately and further states that the said David White and his wife was a pensioner of the United States - and that he died about the last of July 1838. and that the said Susannah is his (the said David's) Widow. and that

She is now living in Shelby County Ky, and that he believes she is 87 or 88 years old and that she is not again married. —
Blair W Ballar
and I further certify that I know the said Blair W Ballar personally, and that his testimony is entitled to full and entire credence, and that I believe him to be at least 78 years old.
Given under my hand this 29 th day of Sept r 1838.
Wm Read J.P.S.C

Jefferson County ss. State of Kentucky
This day personally appeared before me James Pomeroy a justice of the peace in and for said County Edward Tyler ser. and on oath states that he is now in his seventy first year of his age and that he has lived the County of Jefferson Kentucky since the spring 1780 and that he became acquainted with Mr. David White upwards of fifty years past in said County & State; that he recollects well the circumstance of the Indians taking Martin's Station under Capt. Beight and from the report there commonly made said David White was taken by the Indians and carried to Detroit and said Tyler states that he had a sister who was afterwards taken by the Indians and also carried to Detroit and remembering well when she returned she said she was put to live in the house with said White & wife then prisoners in Detroit and that when said Tyler's sister returned to Martin's Station in Jefferson County Ky. said White & wife returned with them & that said White is the only one of the party that is now living so far as she knows.
sworn to and subscribed before me this 27 th day of June 1837. I do further state said Tyler is entitled to credit as a man of truth. Given under my hand.
Edward Tyler
James Pomeroy J.P. Ky.

The County Court Seal and Clerk's Certificate are necessary
I Woodrow Fope clerk of the County Court of Jefferson County, in the state of Kentucky, do hereby certify that James Pomeroy who has signed the within Certificate is and was at the time of signing the same, an Acting Justice of the Peace, in and for said County, duly Commissioned & sworn, and that full faith and Credit are due to his official acts - In Witness Whereof I have hereunto set my hand & Affixed said seal this 7 th day of August 1837 in the 46 th year of the Commonwealth - Woodrow Fope By Currant Fope Jr.

David White paper

State of Kentucky Shelby County ss. This day Elizabeth Clark Per- sonally appeared before the undersigned a Justice of the Peace for said County and made solemn Affir- mation to the Truth of the Statement below. (To wit) Shey saith that about the commence- ment of the Revolutionary War. She then being a resident of Amelia County in the State of Virginia David White then a resident of said County Enlisted as a private soldier to serve in said War. (as he then informed his Friends) under a certain Captain Brooker. who was under the Command of Col. D. Mudd of the County of Amelia aforesaid. his Friends exhibited some Umbrage at his having En- listed. he said One of his Brothers had Enlisted & that he would go into the Service himself or to that effect. in a Short time he was Marched off But how long he was gone. She has at this time no distinct recollection but thinks it was not quite two Years - This Affiant further States that she never knew or heard of his Receiving any Compensation for this Service. Except that he ob- tained that he had got the Monthly Money before he started - This Affiant further States that John White (the Brother above mentioned) Enlisted upon a Captain Hanaway Marched among at the first Troops that went from the County. Remained some three or four Months. returned home on furlough sick and during his Sickness his Captain was to see him. and Told him in the presence of this Affiant that when he should again Join the Army he should have his Money. he died of his Sickness without Joining the Army a- gain. This Affiant further States that

Benjamin White another Brother of the above named David White likewise Enlisted in the regular Service was under the Command of General Charles Scott and was in a Company said to be commanded by another Captain Booker and that on the return of his Captain information was given to his Father that he had died leaving after serving about one year and a half. And this Affiant doth further state That Robert White another Brother some short time after David Enlisted did himself Enlist in the regular Service for the term of Five years in the same Company with Benjamin and served under the same General. he returned a short time before the expiration of the five years informed his friends that he was had obtained a furlough and had again Enlisted during the war. Spoke of many hardships endured from various sources particularly the want of food and clothing and many dangers encountered in Battles. He soon after this Marched off to join the Army at York Town, and this Affiant never heard of him again, he stated while with his Friends that he had never received any of his wages and was much in need of new clothes. This Affiant will further add that the above David White was said to be the eldest of the above named Brothers and that he is legal heir to any any compensation which their services may be entitled to
Elizabeth her Clark Mark

I certify that the foregoing was duly subscribed and sworn to before me a Justice of the Peace in and for said County this 3rd day of March 1831
Wm. Spanks J.P. &c.
State of Kentucky
Shelby County ss. I James A. Whitaker Clerk of the County Court of Shelby Co. Ky. that William Spanks before whom the foregoing Affidavit was made and who has subscribed his name to the Certificate thereof was at that time but now deceased , a Justice of the Peace in and for said County Commissioned and sworn according to Law and that full faith and credit is and ought to be given to all his official acts or such In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of my said County this 16th day of November 1836. Jas A. Whitaker Clerk Shelby County Court

State of Kentucky Shelby County 3 rd Set
On this 12 th day of October 1838. Personally appeared before the undersigned Varnis Mottingsworth a Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid Susanna White aged 87 Rears a Resident of the Town of Simpsonville in the County, and State aforesaid 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 21 st 1836 and the Joint resolution of July 7 th 1838. That she is the Widow of David White Sur of the Who was a private in the Army of the Revolution, and Who was placed on Roll of the Pension agency for the State of Kentucky, on the 5 th day of January 1838 as appears from an Origin- al Certificate from the War office of the United States signed by Robert P. Smith & countersigned By J. L. Edwards and Wata on the said fifth day of January 1838 That she was married to the said David White Sur on the 6 th day of Sept 1774 by Parson Bromskell of the Church of England And that at that time they resided in Amelia County Virginia. Where they the said David White Sur and Susanna White continued to reside until the Year 1779, When she moved to Kentucky With the said David White Sur and settled at Martin Station on the Kentucky River Where the said David White Sur enlisted under the Command of Captain Duncan and in this Capacity

Was taken prisoner by the Indians and British under Col Bird of the British army on the 22nd June 1780 - and the said David White and myself together with all the prisoners in the fort were conveyed to Detroit where they were detained as prisoners until the 16 day of October 1783. When they were permitted to return home. and that they arrived at the falls of Ohio about Christmas of that year. and have ever since resided in Jefferson & Shelby Counties State of Kentucky. That the said David White died on the 27th day of July 1808 after an illness of about 2 weeks, and she is his widow. and that she is not again married.
She refers to the papers on file in War office of the United States in the case of said David White for a pension and in deposition of Blame W Ballaw and Sanders Shank, herewith filed as evidences in this case of her marriage - in the services of the said David White in the revolutionary army between the years 1776 & 1779 she refers to his declaration on file in the office of the War department - She further states that she knows of no living witnesses by whom she can prove her marriage with the said David White -
Teste J. S. Hollingsworth J.P.
Susannah his White Seal mark.
And I the said James Hollingsworth at Justice of the peace as aforesaid to hereby certify that I am personally

acquainted with the said Susannah White and that I believe she is as old as the State in her declaration - That she is a person of excellent Moral Character and is entitled to full and undoubted Credit in any thing she states on oath and further that she is the Widow of the said David White decd. - and that he died about the 27 th day of July 1838 and that the said Susannah White is not again married.
Given under my hand & seal. This 10 th day of 1838 October 1838
J. L. Hollingsworth J.B.S.C. Seal
State of Kentucky Shelby County ss
I James L. Wheeler clerk of the County Court for said County do certify that William Tinkade and Jas. Hollingsworth Esquires before whom the foregoing depositions appear to have been taken and who have subscribed their names to the certificates thereunder written now are & were at the time of doing the same Justices of the peace in and for said County Commissioned and qualified - According to Law and that full faith and credit is to be given to all their Official acts as such
In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto Subscribed my name and affixed the Seal of said County this 12 th day of October 1838
J. L. Wheeler Shelby County Court

Application for a New Certificate
State of Kentucky } Shelby County ss } 3
On this 9th day of October 1841 before the Subscriber a justice of the peace for the said County of Shelby personally appeared Susanna White Who on her oath Depones, that she is the Widow of David White Who Was a Soldier of the Revolution that his name was placed on the Pension Roll of the State of Kentucky, that he died on the 27th day of July 1838, that under the provisions of 3rd Section of the act of the United States passed in 1836 his name was placed on the Pension Roll of the State of Kentucky. that she received a certificate of that fact, which Certificate, some time during the month of August last (being in the possession of Francis Smith of Shelbyville - Shelby County Kentucky) was so lost or mislaid that she cannot now find it.
Sworn & Subscribed to before me the day & year aforesaid
her Susanna X White mark
J. L. Hollingsworth J.P.
State of Kentucky } Shelby County ss } 3
On this 9th day of October 1841. before the Subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for said County personally appeared David I. Wood. Who being first duly sworn, states that he is well acquainted with the above named Susanna White and that he well knows her to be the person described in the above affidavit.
Sworn & Subscribed to before me the day and year aforesaid J. L. Hollingsworth J.P.
David I. Wood

State of Kentucky } Shelby County. ss } on this 14 th day of October 1841
Before the Subscriber, a Justice of the Peace for said County, personally appeared Sanders Sheaths, who being first duly sworn on his oath declared, that some time during the month of August last past, he, then acting as the agent of Susanna White, had in his possession a Certificate under the signature and Seal of the Secretary of War of the United States, granting to the said Susanna White a pension of eighty Dollars per Annum during the time she may remain unmarried, that said Certificate, being in his possession as aforesaid has been so lost or mislaid, that it cannot now be found, and further that the said Susanna White mentioned in this and the forgoing Certificate is the identical person for whom said Certificate issued.
Sworn and subscribed to before me the day and year above mentioned { Sanders Sheaths W. Kinkade J.P. }
Shelby County, ss
I James J. Whitaker Clerk of the County Court of Shelby County, do hereby certify that James Hollingsworth & William Kinkade whose names are signed to the forgoing affidavits, are Justices of the peace as therein stated and that the above and forgoing signatures purporting to be theirs are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my Seal of Office, and subscribed my name this 14 th day of October 1841. Ja. J. Whitaker CLK Shelby County Court