Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 6,307, William Trasee, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
Va
Fraser William
Nr. 6,307
or Tracey
B.L. Wt 61362-160-55
or Tracy
CONTENTS
Lucy

of 2 Delnefs. to get his Declaration and Oath from the Clk. of Westm.
M r Tracey to get his declarations from the officer at Westmoreland
M r Tracey complaint of his Declaration before the C t

M r Tracey. was substitute for his father. In o Tracey. in a draft which took place 1780. for 18 m o . And was called out by a Capt Knull to Richmond Town. From thence to the Barracks at Chesterfield Court House, and was attached to a Company. Com d by a Capt Scott. and wintered there, in the Spring they were mustered and he being under size only 5 feet 8. he was left at that place. and was put into the Company Commanded by Capt Kirtpatrick. and was attached to a Regiment Commanded by Col o Thomas Gaskins the 10 th Regiment. of the Virginia line. in this Company & Regiment he was marched to the point of Fork on James River. at the time the British took the public stores. at which time he was taken Prisoner about June. and was exchanged at Old James Town in the month of Sept r . and joined the Regiment at Mackey's Mill on the South of James River. & crossed the James River and was at the Siege of York. When his term of service expired.
Taken & sworn to before me
Samuel Templeman

15.737 Virginia
William Tracey
of Westmoreland in the state of Virginia who was a Private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Gaskins of the Virginia line, for the term of Eighteen months
Inscribed on the roll of Virginia at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 25 of May 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 5 of Nov 1819 and Sent to Sam l Templeman Templeman's Xroads Va
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1819 122.85 Semi-anl. all'ce ending 4 March 1820 48.
15 7 / 31  4 / 30 $ 170:85 70
{ Revolutionary claim, Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued
Verification sent July 6 1820 to Samuel Templeman Esq. Westmoreland Co. Va. Virginia

William Tracy. Declaration and evidence filed. Substitute for his father who was drafted.
On Roll
ERM
Adm d
Returned that affidavit declared to be true and correct to the best of his knowledge.
Witness his hand and seal

Westmoreland County State of Virginia 25 th May 1818
William Trace aged fifty two years old
Declares on oath that in 1780 at Northern berland court house in March that year was Marched to chesterfield Courthouse and there joined the Troops at Head Quarters under the command of General on delegation Sturband James Crane Capt. and serv'd the Tower of 18 Months - but in the time I was taken Prisoner at the point of Fork and after an exchange of prisoners - I joined General Washingtons army before the seage of York and after the Siege I returned home and and am now poor & needy
Signed and sworn to before me a Justice of the peace for the County of Westmoreland
Wm Trace
Seal
Virginia, At about half past the County of Westmoreland at the court house thereof on the 25 th day of May 1818 - Ordered that it be Certified to the Secretary of the War Department that William Trace this day made his declaration before the court upon oath and that it appears to the satisfaction of the court from the evidence exhibited, that he served as set forth in his said declaration in the Revolutionary War against the common enemy. It also appears to the satisfaction of the court that the said William Trace is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his Country for support.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office this 17 th day of August One Thousand eight hundred and Nineteen in the 44 th year of the Commonwealth
Th. Hox

William Tracey No 13.
89.
Continued
No 15,737
ip. 5 Nov: 1819.

State of Virginia
Westmoreland County Towit
On this
26 th
day of June
1826
Personally appeared in Open Court being a Court of Record against to the Laws of the state of Virginia. William Tracey aged about 56 years resident in the County of Westmoreland in said state who being first sworn according to Law, oath on his oath declared that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows. In the 10 th or 11 th Virginia Regiment on Continental establishment. Commanded 1 st by Col o Thomas Gaskins 2 nd by Col o Febree in a Company first commanded by Capt s Kilpatrick & 2 nd by Capt s Scott or Crane. Was taken prisoner and exchanged at Old Jamestown, and was afterwards at the siege of York in Virginia, as will more fully appear by a reference to the original declaration filed in the war office, after the Twenty fifth day of May 1818 on which a pension Certificate was granted the fifth day of November 1819. number 15.737. and I do solemnly swear, that I was a resident Citizen of the United States on the 18 th day of March 1818. and that I have not since that time by gift, sale, or in any manner disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the Land and naval of the United States in the Revolutionary war, passed on the 18 th day of March 1818. and that I have not, nor has any person for me in Trust, any property or securities, Contract or debts due me, nor have I any Income, other than what is contained in the Schedule herunto annexed and by me subscribed.
£3 Schedule H. on the other side

No Estate either Real or personal / Bed & clothing excepted. Himself aged about 56 years. occupation an overseer on a Small Farm. very infirm being Crispled in one of his knees Scarcely able to follow his calling. no wife nor Children.
Signed by W m Trace
Sworn to and subscribed on this 26 th day of June 1820. before the Court of Westmoreland while in session ~ ~
I Joseph Fox. Clerk of the County Court of West- =moreland do hereby Certify that the foregoing Oath and Schedule thereto annexed are truly Copies from the Records of the said Court. and I do further Certify that it is the opinion of the Court. That the total amount in value of property exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule is not worth.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand my seal of said County on this 28 th day of June 1820 in the 44 th Year of the Commonwealth
J. Fox

Restoration
2966
Virginia
Lucy Tracy widow of William Tracy Va who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 90 dollars 00 cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
4 th March 1861 Ending July 2 nd 1865. Payable to Harriet Tucker Certificate of Pension issued
8 th day of May 1865 and sent to Fitch & Foy Present
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 156 Vol. 4
D. N. Smith CLK Seal

State of Virginia County of Richmond 3
On this 15 th day of November, eight hundred & fifty three personally appeared before me William R. Hays a Justice of the peace Lucy Tracy a resident of Richmond County & State of Virginia aged 66 years who being duly sworn, according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtaining the benefit of the provisions made by the act of Congress passed the 3 rd of February, 1833. That she is the widow of William Tracy who was a soldier in the revolutionary War, and who drew a pension of 96 Dollars a year at the city of Richmond.
She further declares that she was married to the said William Tracy on the 13 day of March in the year of eight hundred & thirty for that her said husband the aforesaid William Tracy died on the 10 day of Oct 1843 that she was married to him at the time above stated. She further swears that she was a widow at the passage of the act and is still a widow and that she has never before made application for a pension witness
Lucy Tracy Thos R Hays
Lucy Tracy Esq
State of Virginia County of Richmond 3
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me a Justice of the peace, and I certify that the above Lucy Tracy cannot form a justly informants att. court I certify that such George & Thos R Hays are Justices of the peace and District of Richmond County 4

Know all men by these presents that we William Tracey and William Gilbert are held and firmly bound unto John Floyd Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia for the time being, and to his successors in the sum of One Hundred and fifty Dollars, to the payment of which well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. Witness our hands and seals the 13 th day of March 1834. The condition of the above obligation is such, that if there be no lawful cause to obstruct a marriage, that intended to be had and solemnized between the said William Tracey and Lucy Tucker, both of Richmond County, then the above obligation to be void, otherwise to remain in full force.
William his Tracey William Gilbert
A Copy Testo.
Attest my hand this 10 th day of February 1834 State of Virginia County of Richmond
On this 10 th day of February 1834 personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace within and for the County and State aforesaid Benedict Hammack N.P.C. Hammack who being duly sworn according to law declares that William Tracey & Lucy Tucker was lawfully married on the 13 th day March 1834 and lived together as husband and wife until the death of the said Tracey who departed this life on the 15 th day Oct 1843 and that she is still his widow and has never remarried since his death.
Benedict Hammack N.P.C. Hammack
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above written and certify that Benedict Hammack N.P.C. Hammack are credible witnesses
Wm O'Haynes Esq.

State of Virginia, County of Richmond, } To wit
J. W. Pendleton, Clerk of the County Court of the County aforesaid, in the State aforesaid, do certify that William C. Haynes whose genuine signatures appear to the several certificates hereto annexed, is and was at the time of signing the same, a Justice in and for the County aforesaid, duly commissioned and sworn, and that full faith and credit are due to his official acts - and that the said County Court is a Court of record having general jurisdiction.
In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and official seal, at the Court House of Richmond, County this 9 th day of February 1854.
J. W. Pendleton

Know all men by these presents That I Lucy Tracey of the county of Richmond and State of Virginia hereby irrevocably constitute and appoint William D Bell of the county of Northumberland and State of Virginia my true and lawful agent and Attorney to prosecute any claim for a pension under the act passed the 3 rd of February 1833 I hereby authorize my said agent to examine all papers in relation to said claim to file Additional evidence and to receive the certificate which may be issued for said claim. Hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said Attorney and agent shall lawfully do in the premises and revoking all former powers witness
Lucy Tracey Thos R. Haynes
Lucy Tracey Seal
State of Virginia County of Richmond
On this 15 th day of November 1833 before me the Subscriber a Justice of the peace for the county aforesaid personally appeared Lucy Tracey and acknowledged the foregoing power of Attorney to be her act and deed for the purposes therein mentioned in
Wm McKeeves J. P.
Addup
Wm D. Bell
Heathsville
Virginia

275. 045
Act Mar. 3. '55
61.362 found June 8 th 57
Lucy Tracy. wid. William Tracy. fri.
AD: 160000, June 6/57
[Signature]
Reviv. war.
Paid Feb. 3. '53. - 3966
Special. 1. June '57
S. Cole C.C.
[Signature]
Sam. Downing. Leicester Co. H. Va.
Ex. McHan S.A. Bell, July 6/57
Va. T. 144.

State of Virginia County of
On this 20 th day of Sept AD 1856 personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace within and for the county and State aforesaid Lucy Tracey - aged a resident of County and State of Virginia who being duly sworn according to law declares that that she is the widow of William Tracey (decd) who was a soldier in the revolutionary war & who received a pension under the act of Feb 3 rd 1833 at the rate of eight Dollars per month.
She further declares that she made application as the widow of the said William Tracey under the act of February the 3 rd 1833, and that she has received a pension at the rate of eight Dollars per month ever since She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the act of March 3 rd 1833. She also declares that she has never applied for nor received under this or any act of congress any bounty land.
Lucy Tracey her mark
We Benjamin Tucker and Thomas Russell residents of Richmond County in the state of Virginia upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Lucy Tracey in our presence and that we believe from the appearance and statements of the applicant that she is the identical person she represents herself to be. Benjamin Tucker Thomas Russell
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 witnesses that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be and that I have no interest in this claim. M. E. [initials]

State of Virginia County of Richmond ss
On this 26 th day of September A.D. 1856 personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace within and for the county and state aforesaid Benjamin Tucker & Reuben A. Bryant residents of Richmond County & State of Virginia who being duly sworn according to law, declares that Lucy Tucker & William Tracy were lawfully married on the _____ 18____ and that the said William Tracy departed this life on the _____ and that she is still his widow
Benjamin Tucker Reuben A. Bryant
Sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written and I certify that _____ are credible witnesses.
W. S. Bell
State of Virginia County of Richmond ss
I J. H. W. Pendleton Clerk of the County Courts of the County aforesaid in the state aforesaid do hereby certify that William E. Bell whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing and annexed certificates is and was at the time of signing the same a Justice of the said County duly commissioned and sworn and that full faith and credit are due to his official acts -
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said County Courts this 26 th day of September 1856
J. H. W. Pendleton Clerk

Application for Restoration to the Pension Rolls.
under act of Feb 4/65
Harriet Tucker
Only child of
Lucy Tracy
deceased Pensioner
who died July 3/65
Fitch & Fox attys.
Washington
D.C.

Application for Restoration to the Pension Rolls Whose names have been dropped under act of February 4 1862.
State of Virginia County of Richmond ss On this 2 nd day of September A D one thousand Eight hundred and sixty seven personally appeared before me Thos R Shackelford A Justice of the peace of Richmond County For the said state and County, the same being a court of record Harriet Tucker Aged forty three years a resident of Richmond County in the state of Virginia who being duly sworn according to law declares that she is the only child and legal heir of Lucy Tracy who was a pensioner in the roll of the agency at Richmond Virginia and the pension certificate is here with Returned That she has resided since the first day of January A D 1861 as follows: Richmond County in the state of Virginia and that she has not borne arms against the Government of the United States Or she has not in any manner encouraged the rebels Or manifested any sympathy with their cause and That Lucy Tracy her mother was last paid her pension on day of A D 1860 and that she since died on the 3 rd day of July 1865 leaving no other heirs Entitled. This application is made for the purpose of securing a restoration of her name to the pension Rolls and of obtaining a new pension certificate such as she may be entitled to under existing laws Reference being made to the evidence heretofore filed in the pension office to substantiate Lucy Tracy original claim and I hereby appoint Fitch  Act of Washington D C My Attorney to present & this my application and perform all that is necessary

Therein without revocation as well as to receive my certificate when issued
H Clark J. M. Harris
Harriet Tucker Mark
Also personally appeared James mix Harris & Henryseal Clark residents of Richmond County Virginia persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit and who being duly sworn by me say they were present and saw Harriet Tucker make her acknowledgment to the forgo- ing declaration and they further swear that they have every reason to believe from the appearance of the applicant and their acquaint- ance with her that she is the identical person represented to be and they further swear that they have no interest in the prosecution of this claim and that claimant is the my child and legal heir of Lucy Tracy who died the 16  20 day of July 1865
J. M. Harris H Clark
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 2 nd day of September A D 1867 and I here by certify that I have no interest direct or indirect in the prosecution of this claim
Thos R Shackleford L.D. Oath of Allegiance
I Harriet Tucker do solemnly swear or affirm In the presence of Almighty God that I will henceforth faithfully support protect and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Union of States there under that I will in like manner abide by and faithfully support all laws and proclamations which have been made during the late rebellion with reference

to Emancipation of Slaves so help me God Harriet and Tucker Mark
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 2 day of September A D 1867 Thos. R. Shackelford, J.P. W.
State of Virginia } ss County of Richmond }
I Ro Hall Clerk of the County Court within And for the said County do certify that Thos. R. Shack- elford is Justice of the Peace within and for the said County duly Commissioned and sworn and that the several signatures purporting to be his which are appended to said declarations affidavits and acknowledgements are his genuine signatures.
In Testimony Whereof I here to set my hand and affix the seal of our said Court at Warsaw this 2 nd day of September A.D 1867
Ro. Hall, clk

Key  WIDOW, &c.
File No. 6307
Lucy Tracy Wid.
M rs Tracy Port Rev. War
Act: Feb. 3 rd 53
Index:—Vol. 16 , Page 280
[Arrangement of 1870.]

William D Bell Esq Weatherville Va

9 61,362
Sto Cane

3966 Virginia Richmond. 186* Feb 11. No 4 Lucy Tracy. widow of William who served in the Revolutiona- ry war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 96 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued 12 th day of April 1854. and sent to
Wm D. Bell Heatherville Va.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 130 Vol. A.
4 March 68
(18)
275045

4023
29 March
Pension Office,
28 Mch: /52,
Sir, Please Certify the time to which the within named pensioner was paid, on the date of his death,
Very Respectfully,
J. Cole
For the Commissioner,
William Tracey. Act 1818 Paid to 4 Sept 1843. No death
J. Birch Auditor
Expt
Gracey, Asst. Comr. Miss. Mch: 1843, Washington

Deposition of William Hale

State of Virginia. Westmoreland County
The deposition of William Hale of lawful age, taken before me Samuel Templeman one of the Justices of the Peace and Judge or presiding Magistrate of the County Court of Westmoreland this 9 th day of August 1819. being first sworn.
Deposeth and saith that he knew William Tracey in the Army as a Soldier in the Revolutionary war, and that the said William Tracey belonged to a Company Commanded by a Capt whose Name he does not recollect. Which Company was attached to the 10 th Virginia Regiment of the Virginia line of Continental Soldiers Commanded by Col o Thomas Gaskins and that the said William Tracey in said Company & Regiment was at the siege of York in Virginia when Cornwallis & the British Army were taken, and that this deponent believes the said Tracey did serve his full term of 18 months
Taken & sworn to before me.
Samuel Templeman
I hereby Certify that the above William Hale is a Man of Respectability given under my hand
Samuel Templeman

Disposition of Thomas Douglass

State of Virginia Westmoreland County
The deposition of Thomas Douglass Aged about Sixty Years taken before me Samuel Templeman one of the Justices of the Peace, and Judge or presiding Magistrate for the County Court of Westmoreland this 9 th day of August 1819 being first sworn
deposeth and saith that John Tracey the father of William Tracey was drafted in the year 1780 for eighteen months in the Continental service in the Revolutionary war, and that William Tracey took the place of his father John Tracey, and was in a Company commanded by a Capt. whose name he does not now recollect but that the said Tracey was in the same Regiment as himself called the 10 th Virginia Regiment of the Virginia line commanded by Colo Thomas Gaskins. And that the said William Tracey was taken prisoner at the point of Fork on James River at the time the British took possession of the public stores at that place, That afterwards as he knew the said William Tracey (after he was exchanged) at the siege of York, in the said Company & Regiment, and was present when the Father of the said William brought him Cloaths &c. And that he believes the said William Tracey did faithfully serve his whole term of eighteen months and was discharged at York in the State of Virginia. Taken and sworn to before me.
I Certify that Thomas Douglass is a Man of Respectability
S. Templeman
Samuel Templeman

Virginia Lancaster C.H. May 1857
Honb G. C. Whiting 3 Commr of Pension, 3
Sir
I beg leave herewith to present the Declaration & other evidence in support of the claim of Mrs Lucy Tracy a revolutionary pensioner as the for bounty land under the acts of Congress approved 3 March 1855. & 14 May 1856. — Mrs Tracy is perhaps the only surviving revolutionary pensioner in the Northern Neck of Virginia she is 70 years of age & quite inform and has no minor child in view of all which circumstances may I not ask it as a favor that her case may be acted upon instanter (as I think all similar cases should be) you have all the evidence before you, I do not know what is the custom in such cases in your department whether you cause them to be regularly docketed and take them up with those applying for service in 1812 & subsequently If that is the case I fear in this instance it would amount to a withholding if not a denial of justice. — I have no doubt but that you will place the few remaining revolutionary pensioners on as favorable position as is compatible with your duty I have the Honb Lt. Genl Donning

Ad v No proof of loyalty of deceased
March 6 1961

Department of the Interior. PENSION OFFICE.
Washington, D.C. Feb. 11 1868
Gentlemen
In reply to inquiry I have to state that the application filed by Harriet Tucker for arrears of pension claimed as due on certificate of Lucy Tracy deceased, has not been made in accordance with the forms & instructions.
Proof must be filed of the loyalty, widowhood & date of death of pensioner. Proof also of the only heirship & loyalty of claimant.
Respectfully
Kitch & Day
Present
Jos. H. Barnett Cand. P.
Coer R 46

En May 5. 1868

Restoration Brief in the Case of Lucy Tracy. Widow Richmond of William Prio Rec.
3.966
Richmond County and State of Virginia 2 Sec. Act Feb. 3. 1853.
CLAIM FOR NEW PENSION CERTIFICATE,
PROOF EXHIBITED,
A susp d pension roll of Virginia at $96.00 pr annum paid up to March 4. 1861.
Pensioner died July 3. 1865. Identity, loyalty & Widowhood of deceased shown. Loyalty of her only daughter herein shown.
Retired May 5. 1868 to a pension at $96.00 pr annum commencing March 4. 1861 & terminating July 2. 1865. Hble to loyal legal heir. Harriet Tucker.
Name and residence of Agent.
Fitch & Fox Present
W. E. Trask Examining Clerk.

Brief in the case of Lucy Tracy, Widow of William, Richmond County and State of Va; act 3 d Feby: 1853.
Claim, ("original," or " for increase ")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband was a pensioner under the Act of 18 th March, 1818. (Cont.)
Evidence of Marriage.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Wm D. Bell Esq. Heathsville,
Name and residence of Agent
Va;
J. H. B. Smith, Examining Clerk.

Payment to be made at
Richmond by W. D. Newman
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of
Virginia
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 2d, 1853, Page 130. Vol. A.
G. T. Gelly Clerk.

3966. Department of the Interior.
WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that in conformity with the 2d section of the act of Feb- ruary 3, 1853,
Lucy Tracy, — widow of William Tracy, — who was a private — in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Ninety Six — dollars and — cents per annum, commencing on the 3d of February, 1853, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the Department of the Interior, this — First, day of April — one thousand eight hundred and fifty four —
W. McLellan Secretary of the Interior.
Examined and Countersigned.
L. P. Wallace Commissioner of Pensions.

State of Virginia County of Richmond } ss
On this 21 st day of May A D 1857 personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace within and for the County and State aforesaid Lucy Tracy aged 70 years a resident of the County and State aforesaid who being duly sworn according to law declares that she is the Widow of William Tracy deceased who was a private in the revolutionary war in proof of which she begs leave to copy her certificate of Pension by virtue of which she is receiving Ninety Six dollars annually from the "Agent for paying pensions in the agency of Virginia" Recorded in the Pension office on the Roll of Pensioners under act of February 3 rd 1853 Page 130 Vol A.
Department of the Interior Widow's Pensions
I certify that in conformity with the 2 nd section of the act of February 3 1853 Lucy Tracy widow of William Tracy who was a private in the revolutionary War is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Ninety Six dollars and cents per annum commencing on the 3 rd of February 1853 and continuing for life unless she should again marry in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage
Given at the Department of the Interior this First day of April one Thousand eight hundred and fifty four
R McClelland secretary of the
Examiners and countersigned
3
Interior
L. P. Waldo Commissioner of Pensions
She further states that she was married to the said William Tracy in the County of Richmond & State of Virginia in the year _____ by one Thomas C. Braxton a minister of the Gospel and that her name before said marriage was Lucy Tucker that her said husband died in the

said County of Richmond and State of Virginia on the day of 18 and that she is now his widow she makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the acts approved 3 March 1855 and 14 May 1856.
She further states that she makes this application never having received any bounty land on account of the services of her said husband but that she does receive a pension from the United States on account of the same
She appoints Samuel Downing of Lancaster Co. Virginia her agent and attorney to present this declaration & receive her warrant
Lucy her Tracy (Seal) mark
We Benjamin Tucker and Lucy Sydnor residents of Richmond County and State of Virginia upon our

said County of Richmond and State of Virginia on the day of 18 and that she is now his widow she makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the acts approved 3 March 1855 and 14 May 1856.
She further states that she makes this application never having received any bounty land on account of the services of her said husband but that she does receive a pension from the United States on account of the same
She appoints Samuel Downing of Lancaster Co. Virginia her agent and attorney to present this declaration & receive her warrant
Lucy her Tracy (Seal) mark
We Benjamin Tucker and Lucy Sydnor residents of Richmond County and State of Virginia upon our oath, declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged in our presence that we knew William Tracy before his intermarriage with the applicant and were well acquainted with them during the lifetime of the said William Tracy that they lived together as husband and wife and the fact of their said marriage was never questioned or doubted that one of us, Benjamin Tucker was personally present at said marriage and also at the death of the said William Tracy and aided in burying him - We further certify that the applicant is the identical Lucy Tracy named in a certificate of Pension which issued from the Interior Department on the first day of April 1854, signed R McClelland Secretary of the Interior which said certificate entitles the applicant to thirty six dollars per annum said Certificate is now before us, we also state that we have no interest in this claim. Benjamin Tucker, Lucy Sydnor.

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 - I further certify that the claimant is the identical Lucy Tracy widow of William Tracy named in a certificate of Pension now before me entitling her to receive the sum of Ninety six dollars annually from the United States. I further state that I have no interest in this claim.
Wm E. Hill J.P.
State of Virginia } County of Richmond, } J
I Francis W. Pendleton, Clerk of the County Court, in and for the said County and State, do hereby certify that William E. Hill, whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing certificate, in and in as at the date thereof, a Justice of the Peace, in and for said County, duly Commissioned, and qualified.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said County Court, this 26 th day of May, A.D. 1857.
F. W. Pendleton, Clerk.

CLAIM FOR
Restoration to Pension Roll & New Cert.
Cert. No. 3966
AFFIDAVIT
OF
FILED BY
Pitch & Fox Washington D.C.
Printed and sold by W. H. Moore, 484 11th st., Washington, D. C.

State of Virginia } ss. County of Richmond }
In the matter of claim for Restoration to the Pension Rolls of Harriet Tucker , only child & legal heir of Lucy Tracy decd. late widow of William Tracy who was a Private in the of Company..... Regiment Revolutionary War
Personally came before me, a A. J. Yahman  of the Peace Justice in and for aforesaid County and State, Herpesel Clark & Machack Clark citizen of the County of Richmond , State of Virginia , reputable and entitled to credit, and who, being duly sworn, declare in relation to aforesaid claim, as follows:
That they are disinterested and they do swear that Lucy Tracy Remained a widow up to the time of her death which was July the 3/1885 and that she was loyal to the U.S. government up to her death and that the claimants Harriet Tucker is the only Heir of Lucy Tracy and that she is a loyal person never engaged in or aided or abetted the Rebellion in the United States
and they do further declare that they have no interest in said claim, and are not concerned in its prosecution.
Attest—when any affiant signs by mark, (2 persons.)
for the Mcgraw E. D. Booker
Signature of Affiants.
A. J. Clark Machack his Clark mark
SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED BEFORE ME this day by the above named affiants; and I certify that I read said affidavit to said affiants, and acquainted them with its contents before they executed the same. I further certify that I am in nowise interested in said claim, nor am I concerned in its prosecution.....
Witness my hand and official seal this 25 day of February , 186 8
ADD SEAL HERE.
Sign here, A. J. Yahman J.P. [L. s.]
NOTE.—This should be sworn to before a CLERK OF COURT or JUSTICE OF THE PEACE. If before a JUSTICE, then CLERK OF COUNTY COURT must add his certificate of character on the back hereof, and not on a separate slip of paper.

I, Robert Wall ..... Clerk of the County Court in and for aforesaid County and State, do certify that A. J. Yeatman ..... Esq., who hath signed his name to foregoing affidavit, was at the time of so doing a Justice of the Peace ..... in and for said County and State, duly commissioned and sworn; that all his official acts are entitled to full faith and credit, and that his signature thereunto is genuine,
Witness my hand and seal of office, this 25 th day of February ....., 186 8
Robert Wall .....
Clerk of the County Court of Richmond County

Addl. Evidence Certf. No. 3966
CLAIM FOR Restoration and Arrears of Pension
AFFIDAVIT
OF
FILED BY
Pitch & Fo. Attys Washington D.C.
Printed and sold by W. H. Moore, 484 11th st., Washington, D. C.

State of Virginia County of Richmond } ss.
In the matter of claim for Restoration to the Pension Rolls & Arrears of Pension of Harriet Tucker only child & legal heir of Lucy Gracy late widow of Wm Gracy decd. a Private in the Revolutionary War Regiment
Personally came before me, a Clerk of the _____ in and for aforesaid County and State, James M. Harris and Robert M. Harris citizens of the County of Richmond , State of Virginia , reputable and entitled to credit, and who, being duly sworn, declare in relation to aforesaid claim; that the date of the birth of the child of said soldier is as follows:
That they are residents of the county & state aforesaid and have been well and intimately acquainted with the family of the late Wm Gracy decd, for the past 12 years, and know of their own personal knowledge that the said Lucy Gracy was loyal to the U.S. Government during the late Rebellion, and that she did not give aid, comfort or support to those in rebellion against the United States Government, or desire the overthrow of said Government, but was opposed to the rebellion, up to the date of her death which occurred July 3/65; that she continued the widow of the said Wm Gracy up to the time of her death.
They further say that the said Harriet Tucker is the only child and heir of the said Lucy Gracy decd. and that they know of their own knowledge that she, the said Harriet Tucker, was loyal to the U.S. Government during the late war, and opposed to the rebellion, and did not give aid & support to those in rebellion against the U.S. Government and that she is at present a loyal woman.
That at the time of the same in the capacity of _____ and her personal knowledge of the date as aforesaid
They further declare that they have no interest in said claim, and are not concerned in its prosecution.
Attest—when any affiant signs by mark, (2 persons.)
_____ Signature of Affiants. { J. M. Harris R. M. Harris
SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED BEFORE ME this day by the above named affiants; and I certify that I read said affidavit to said affiants, and acquainted them with its contents before they executed the same. I further certify that I am in nowise interested in said claim, nor am I concerned in its prosecution, and that the above affiants are respectable and credible witnesses entitled to full faith & credit, and personally known to be the persons they represent themselves to be and that I have no interest in the claim this evidence is sought to establish. over

Witness my hand and official seal this 24 th day of April , 186 8 I further certify that all erasures & interlineations were made before the paper was executed ADD SEAL HERE. Sign here, Robt. Neall Galt , [L. S.]
NOTE.—This should be sworn to before a CLERK OF COURT or JUSTICE OF THE PEACE. If before a JUSTICE, then CLERK OF COUNTY COURT must add his certificate of character on the back hereof, and not on a separate slip of paper.
I, ..... Clerk of the County Court in and for aforesaid County and State, do certify that....., Esq., who hath signed his name to foregoing affidavit, was at the time of so doing a.....in and for said County and State, duly commissioned and sworn; that all his official acts are entitled to full faith and credit, and that his signature thereunto is genuine,
Witness my hand and seal of office, this.....day of....., 186
..... Clerk of the.....