Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 11957, John Young, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Young, John. Elizabeth.
R. 11957
CONTENTS

The deposition of Mrs Peggy Taylor (formerly Peggy Young) who being first duly sworn deposes and saith that she is the daughter of John & Elizabeth Young of the County of Accomack that during the life time of her said Father she frequently heard him speak of his services in the Revolutionary war under the Command of one Genl Clark that from his own account he served nearly all the war and underwent many privations that it has never to the best of my knowledge or belief doubted that he served as said Clark as he was generally considered a revolutionary soldier that my said father John Young died in Accomack about the year 1813 and his widow who is my Mother is now an applicant for a Pension for his revolutionary services
She does not pretend to know any thing of her personal knowledge as to his services but has no doubt from what she has heard that he served as described.
Given under my hand 10 th day of August 1855
his Pegg X Taylor mark
Accomack County State of Va
This day Mrs Peggy Taylor with whom I am well acquainted and entitled to full Credit as a witness personally appeared before me and made oath to the foregoing deposition given under my the 10 th day Aug. 1855
David Taylor J.P.

Reg Taylor
State of Virginia, Accomack County to wit:
I, John W. Gillet, Clerk of the Court of said County, in the State aforesaid, certify, that David Taylor, who has subscribed the within certificate, was, at the time of subscribing the same, a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County, duly commissioned and qualified according to the Constitution and Laws of the said State, and that his signature thereto is genuine.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court, this the 13 th day of August, A. D., 1835.
J. W. Gillet. Clerk.

A copy of Eno: Young's Will.

In the name of God amen I John Young Sur. of Accomack County State of Virginia Being well in Body but sound in mind and memory appoint this as my last will and Testament and so forth.
Item I Lend to my Loving wife Betty Young in Liew of her Dower all my Land and negroes during her single life and at her death or marriage.
Item I Give and bequeath to my daughter Tabitha Parks that Part of my Land that I now live on to a certain Ditch runnin from the head of the Creek by a line sometime between Solomon Ewell and the said land and near the end of my apple orchard and then directly toward mark Ewell's House Item I Give the aforesaid Land and timber to my daughter Tabitha Parks and her heirs forever.
Item I Give and bequeath to my daughter Peggy Young all the remainder (parts) of my high Land undivided and her heirs forever Item I Give all my marsh to my daughter Tabitha Parks and my daughter Peggy Young and their heirs forever to be equal divided and if either of them dies without a Lawfull heirs begotten by their Body their Land returns to the other.
Item I Give one half of all my negroes at the death or marriage of my wife to my Daughter Peggy Young and if my daughter Peggy Young dies without a Lawfull heir begotten by her Body the return to my Grand daughter Nancy Parks and my grand son John Parks Item I Lend the other half of all my negroes at the death or marriage of my wife to my daughter Tabitha Parks Item at her death I Give them to her children forever.
Item I Give and bequeath to my daughter Peggy Young one Bed and Furniture & one Leather trunk one puter Dish and one puter Barn and 2 puter Plates one spinning wheel.
Item I Give and bequeath to my daughter Tabitha Parks one large Bible Item I Lend to my wife Betty Young all the remainder of my Estate dower during her single life and at her death or marriage.
Item I Give and bequeath to my daughter Tabitha Parks & Peggy Young all the remainder of my Estate that I fore lent

to my wife to be equally divided between them both). — I hereby appoint my wife Betty Young and my son in law John Parks Junior my whole Estate to see this as my Last will and testament duly performed according to the true intent and meaning of the same As witness my hand and seal this 17 th Day of August One thousand Eight Hundred and Twelve — Signed sealed and delivered
in the presence of us — test George H. Ewell Emikel mark Landing Solomon Ewell Sabither mark Robards
John mark Young
At a Court held for Accomack County the 28 th day of June 1813. The foregoing Last Will and testament of John Young dec: was proved by the Oaths of George H. Ewell and Solomon Ewell witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded. And on the motion of John Parks Jr. one of the Executors therein named who took the oath prescribed by Law and together with Solomon Ewell, William Ewell & Isaiah Justice Junr. his securities entered into and acknowledged a Bond in the penalty of Ten thousand dollars conditioned as the Law directs certificate is granted him for obtaining a probate thereof in due form. —
Teste Richard D Bayly clerk
ledg &c: 56 —
ledg Dist: J. J. Rayfield Dy for J. W. Gibbs C.A.C.

John Young widow affidavit.
at 7 p.m. / 38

The deposition of the Rev d . George H. Ewing of the County of Dumark aged Seventy three years being first duly sworn deposeth and saith that he was well acquainted with John Young of said County who served in the Revolutionary War as he has always understood and very believes, as he has frequently heard him speak of his revolutionary services and was generally supposed to have been in the Revolutionary War. The said Young died in the County of Dumark about Forty years since leaving a widow named Elizabeth Young to whom he was married over sixty five years ago and had a number of children by said marriage, all of which are now dead except two viz Tabitha Parks and Margaret Taylor.
He further says he was intimate in the family and lived within one mile of the residence of the said John Young, was with him in his last illness when he died and wrote, and attested his will, which is now of Record in the Court of Dumark.
He further deposes that many years ago he was called on by the family to register in their family Bible the marriage of Betsy, of which the following is a true abstract. "John Parkes son of John & Anne his wife was born March 10 th 1789. "Tabitha his wife the daughter of John Young and "Elizabeth his wife, was born June 15. 1790 (June 15 th Seventeen hundred & ninety)

The said George H. Ewell further deposeth that he has no interest in the claim of the said Elizabeth Young
Given under his hand the 2 nd day of December 1853 George H. Ewell
Accomack County } ss State of Virginia }
This day the Rev d George H. Ewell whose name is above with whom I am well acquainted who is a credible and disinterested witness, personally appeared before me a justice of the Court, for the County of Accomack, and made oath that the facts contained in the foregoing deposition are just and true. And I further certify that I myself have no interest in the claim of Elizabeth Young, and that the Marriages & Births contained in the deposition of the said George H. Ewell are truly coppyed from the family Bible, in Popesview of John Parks who married Tabitha Young, the daughter of the said John & Elizabeth Young.
PV. The words, in Popesview, entering before degree. }
Given under my hand this 2 nd day of December 1853.
Wm. A. H. Newman J.P.

Guilford County State of Virginia
The deposition of Spencer Lewis of the County of Guilford aged thirty years who was a Revolutionary Soldier. deposes and saith that he was well acquainted with John Young who served in the war of the Revolution, that he and said Young married Sisters. And he is also well acquainted with Elizabeth Young his widow to whom he was married more than sixty seven years ago. by which marriage they had a number of children two of which are still living and the oldest the wife of John Parks, is over sixty four years of age the said John Young died in the County aforesaid some forty years ago, leaving the said Elizabeth Young his widow who has never since married. he further testifies that he has no interest in the claim of the said Elizabeth Young.
Spencer Lewis Mark
Guilford County State of Virginia
This day the above Spencer Lewis to me well known to be a Respectable witness and has no interest in Elizabeth Youngs claim and made oath to the truths therein contained and I now certify that I myself have no intent in said claim. Given under My hand This 22 day of December 1853
M m J. Dix J. P.

State of Virginia, Accomack County, to wit:-
I, Wm H. Gillet, Clerk of the County Court of the said County, in the state aforesaid, certify, that Littleton A. Minner and William H. Dix, who have subscribed the foregoing certificates, were, at the time of subscribing the same respectively, Justices of the Peace in and for the said County, duly commissioned and qualified according to the Constitution and Laws of the said state, and that their respective signatures thereto are genuine.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court, this the third day of December, A.D., one thousand eight hundred and fifty three.
Wm H. Gillet. C.A.C.
John Young Miles Apprentice all 1 July 38

Elizabeth Young wid of John abt 1838 pension
filed by V. Ellis atty pursuant

Greenback County
State of Virginia } 00
On this 19 th day of April 1853 personally appeared before me a justice of the Court for the County afo d . Elizabeth Young (sometimes called Betty ) a resident of the County of Greenback and State of Va, aged (she thinks) Ninety years judging from the age of her Children but has no record of her birth marriage, and being first duly sworn according to Law doth on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, passed July 7 th 1838 "entitled an act to Granting half pay and pensions to certain widows
That she is the widow of John Young who was a Sergeant in the Revolutionary war in the Virginia State line but she has forgotten (if ever she knew) the name of his Captain, or other officers, or the length of his service. That she has often heard of the pension Laws but was unable to go about to employ any one to get it for her as she is very poor and has not walked for the last thirty years but was lately called on and informed she was entitled to a pension
She further declares that she was married to the said John Young about the year 1786 by whom she has two Children now living by said marriage the eldest of which is now the wife of John Parkes who has the family Bible which shows her daughter Salitha Parkes formerly Salitha Young was born June 15. 1790 a certified copy of which is herewith enclosed. That her said husband John Young died in the County of Greenback about forty years ago, and she still

remains his widow That she was not married to her said husband prior to his leaving the service but the marriage took place before the 1 st day of January 1794, about the time above stated but has no record of her marriage and knows of none. She does not now recollect the time she was in service but thinks it was about two or three years
Elizabeth wid X Young mark
Union County State of Pa } ss.
This day the above Elizabeth Young (who is some times called "Betty") personally appeared before me a justice of the Court for the County aforesaid and made oath to the foregoing Declaration whereby she states that  she is an object of extreme affliction that she is an object of extreme affliction both blind, and so deafened, that she is unable to get off her bed nor has she been for a number of years, I have no doubt from her appearance she is at least ninety years of age, and that she is the mother of the children spoken of in her declaration, and the widow of the said John Young, and a woman whom oath is entitled to full credit that the said John Young was reputed and believed to have been a Revolutionary soldier and that I concur in the opinion.
Given under my hand and seal this 19 th day of April 1850 Walter A. Newman S. Penn

State of Virginia, Accomack County, to wit: I, John W. L. Gillet, Clerk of the County Court of the said County, in the state aforesaid, certify that Littleton A. Hiran, who has subscribed the foregoing certificate, was, at the time of subscribing the same, a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County, duly commissioned and qualified according to the Constitution and Laws of the said State, and that his signature thereto is genuine. —
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court this the 21 st day of April, A. D., one thousand eight hundred and fifty three.
J. W. L. Gillet. C. S. C.

Delitha Parker

Anson County State of Virginia } The Affiant of
Mrs Tabitha Parker formerly Tabitha Young aged sixty five years being duly sworn deposeth and saith that she is the daughter of Elizabeth & John Young of the County aforesaid That the said John Young died in said County about the year 1813 that she frequently heard her said Father speak of his services in the Revolutionary War under one Genl Clark That he spoke frequently of the difficulties through which he passed during said war. She does not know of his services by her own personal knowledge but from the long time he spoke of his services in said war and accounts she has had from other persons who lived in his day and lived with him she has no doubt that he did serve throughout the war as he frequently said he did.
Given under my hand this 10 th day August 1853
Tabitha his X Parker mark
Anson County State of Va } This day
Mrs Tabitha Parker with whom I am well acquainted and whose oath is entitled to full credit personally appeared before me a justice of the peace for the County aforesaid and made oath to the foregoing deposition
Given under my hand 10 th Augt 1853
Darius Taylor P

State of Virginia, Accomack County, to wit:
I, John W. Gillet, Clerk of the Court of the said County in the State aforesaid, certify that David Taylor, who has subscribed the within certificate, was, at the time of subscribing the same, a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County, duly commissioned and qualified according to the Constitution and Laws of the said State, and that his signature thereto is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court, this the 13 th day of August, A.D. 1855.
J.W. Gillet, Clerk.
1855

THIS IS TO CERTIFY, That it appears from a list in this office of such Officers and Soldiers of the Virginia State  Line as settled their accounts and received certificates for the balance of their Full Pay, according to an act of assembly, passed the November session 1781, directing the Auditors of Public Accounts to settle and adjust the pay and accounts of the said Officers and Soldiers from the 1st January 1777 to 31st December 1781, (see Hening's Statutes at Large, vol. 10, p. 462,) that a settlement was made on the 13 th day of September 1782 in the name of John Young as Serjeant of Infy and evidence of the indebtedness of the State to him for £25. 5. 4 delivered to Ben Roberts but as the original settlements or copies thereof are not to be found in this office, the term of service embraced therein cannot be stated.
Given under my hand at the First Auditor's Office, Richmond, this 14 th day of October 18 53 ,
R. Johnson A. P. Neill
[No Seal of Office.]
There were two payments to John Young as Serjeant. The aud t has only sent certificate of one. They both can be seen by reference to the duplication pay lists in your Office. A. Ellis

11.957 am
P. O.
Elizabeth Young
Service:
mid. 7. Jan
REJECTED
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges: claim filed too late to be on printed list of 185-2
Re-enlisted: of suspended claims
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18

14974
Elizabeth Young Widow of John Virginia
V Ellis Sep 9 1853 - same Dec 22 1853 - James B White Feb 7/53 - 7 Moulton Sep 8 1853 - J. W. Stevens May 14/58.
11957
July 7 1838

FREE
Dear Elizabeth
John - Oct 3rd - 1838
of Pensions Pension Office Washington City D.C.

For Penn Office Rev. N. D.
Elizabeth Young John - and sus 1838
Com. H. P.

14 974 Elizabeth Young widow of John.
yes
D. Ellis - Sept 9. 50
same Mar 22 1853
James B. White Feb. 9/55.
let H. Morton
Sept. 8/55.
let July 7. 1838

Pension Office, Feb. 7, 1855.
Sir,
I have very carefully re-examined the testimony in the case of Elizabeth Young widow of John, of Virginia, together with the additional proof filed since the date of my letter of Dec. 22, 1853, and must adhere to the decision then made. So far as  this testimony now adduced is concerned, it rather militates against the claim. Spencer Lewis swears that the John Young who died in Accomac was the only man of that name he ever did knew who received bounty land. Now the John Young who served in the Illinois Regiment had received no land whatever up to September 1853, when he is returned as still entitled to it. John Young of Accomac in whose right this claim is asserted died in 1873, and if he received land, as sworn to by
Jan. 11. 1855 Feb. 1855

Lewis he could not have belonged to the Illinois regiment, as that soldier did not receive land until long after the death of the husband of the present claimants
We have three persons (at the least, / persons ) who have been pensioned under the name of John Young for service in Virginia during the revolutionary war, and the payments shown by our records to have been made to persons of that name, are as well identified with either of them as with the one in right of whose service this claim is set up - and he is not identified as the soldier who served in the Illinois regiment with the certainty ne- cessary to justify an allowance.
I enclose a copy of my letter of Dec. 22, 1853.
Very respectfully
James B. White,
JL
Dear Onancock
Accomack Co
Va

Accomack County State of Virginia } The affiants, of Spencer
Lewis & George H. Ewell in explanation of a former deposition given by them in the case of Elizabeth Young (widow of Mr. Young) by which in a former deposition given by them they did not intend to be understood as saying they knew the said John Young had received bounty land for his Revolutionary services, but that from his long time of service and from what they had heard him say that he had either received land, or also entitled to receive land, for his services in the Illinois Regiment. Given under our hands this 3 day of March 1855.
George H Ewell his Spencer & Lewis sons
Accomack County State of Virg }
This day the Rev. George H. Ewell and Spencer Lewis personally appeared before me a justice of the peace for the County aforesaid and acknowledged the foregoing deposition.
I further certify they are justices with whom I am well acquainted and they are entitled to full credit. Given under my hand, this the 8 day of March 1855.
David Taylor J. P.
State of Virginia, Accomack County, to wit:
I, John W. Gilled, Clerk of the Court of said County, in the State aforesaid, certify that David Taylor, who has subscribed the above certificate, was, at the time of subscribing the same, a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County, duly commissioned and qualified accord-

ing to the Constitution and Laws of the said State, and that his signature thereto is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court, this the 25 th day of April, A. D., one thousand eight hun- dred and fifty five. H. L. Billings C.M.B.
Henry Davis Clerk

Arlington April 29 th 1858. Comm ee of Pensions,
Sir
I hope I shall be excused for asking, If I have filed in the Office the declaration for the Hrs of John Young, of the Revolution, the reason I ask the Question is, There are so many applications, many of which, I think were, but used to proficute, I write out the declarations, and think no more of them and again they come forward with proof after lapse of time, making the case pended to maturity, such is the present case, I remember to have written the declaration, to have sent it for maturity but whether I again rec d it I do not now remember, hence, I ask the favour, they to day. (The Hrs, with proof, desire desire the case to be pended to maturity, saying the declaration had been matured, & sent to me, and If rec d by me, I would have sent it to the department, this search, is giving some trouble, which I would gladly avoid, but for the state of facts stated.
I am Sir
PS If declaration is filed, Power of Atty Will be found with it, As yet I cannot think it has been sent, - I have no recollection of its reception, and If rec d , I think I would remember it.
Very respectfully Your obedt. Servt
J. M. Brown
and If rec d , I

Spencer Dunmore

Aspinwall County
State of Virginia §
The deposition of Capt. Spencer Drummond of the County of Aspinwall age seventy four years being first duly sworn deponeth and saith that he was well acquainted with John Young who was said to have served in the Illonois Regiment in the Revolutionary War that he and many years ago knew a widow Elizabeth Young. his services I only heard by general reputation and not to my certain knowledge. That he was always considered a revolutionary soldier and I concur in that opinion as he was always considered by the community a Revolutionary soldier. in the 1 st State line
Given under my hand this 10 th May 1855
Spencer Drummond
Aspinwall County May the 10 1855
State of Virginia § this day Capt. Spencer Drummond with whom I am well acquainted personally appeared before me a justice of the peace for the County afo d and made oath to the foregoing deposition. I further certify that Capt. Drummond is the Com r of the Revenue for the County afo d and has filed a number of Public offices in said County and that his oath is entitled to full faith and Credit. Given under my hand Cyril Taylor J.P.

State of Virginia, Accomack County, to wit:
I, John W. Gilless, Clerk of the Court of said County, in the State aforesaid, certify, that David Taylor, who has subscribed the foregoing certificate, was, at the time of subscribing the same, a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County duly commissioned and qualified according to the Constitution and Laws of the said State, and that his signature thereto is genuine. I further certify, that the within named affiant, Spencer Drummond, has been elected, and before the said Court has duly qualified, and now is one of the Commissioners of the Revenue for the said County.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court, this the 23 rd day of May, A.D., one thousand eight hundred and fifty-five.
J. W. Gilless. C.S.C.

Washington December 17/53
Commissioner of Pensions
Sir:
I file the application of Mrs. Elizabeth Young widow of John about the 1st of September, for a pension, under the act of July 7th 1838 I informed you that I would procure the necessary proof of her husband's service to which I now submit: viz.
1 st . The Certificate of the aud. of Va. where were 2 hays made to W Young as will be found on the Va State line dep: pay lists. 2 d . In Smiths printed Reports document No 33 filed in your office, where Young is reported as entitled to land Bounty. 3 d . The affidavits of the Rev. George H Russell & Spencer Lewis. (I think Lewis is a pensioner but am not sure) John Young died over 40 years ago & his widow resides in an obscure situation

in Accomack County Va. and seems never to have known that she had any right to a pension. She was so so obscure, that though I resided in that County some seven years or more I did not know there was such a person in the County and I am considerably informed that the family, including herself, only recently ascertained there was a claim existing. I believe this fact was not known to them until after the act of limitations of Va bared their right to land Bounties. Such is the information given to me.
If you have not the document No 33 Smiths reports I will exhibit it to your Examiner if required.
Yours ob t Servant P. S. P. S. Ellis

J. M. Stevens, May 24

Patent Office, May, 14 th 1858.
Sir:
In reply to your letter of the 29 th ultimo you are informed that the heirs of John Young have no application on file for arrears of pension.
J. M. Stevens Esq., Abingdon, Va.,

Washington Sept 4 th
Sir
I enclose additional Evidence of 'identity' in the case of the Widow of John Young a suspended Reizclaim.
She is applying for a pension for services of her husband in the "Illinois Regiment" - The officer can correspond with me in reference to the matter.
Very Respectfully John S. McCallum Comm d of Pension }

Accomack County State of Virginia
That Deposition of John Parks aged Sixty Six years of the County of Accomack being duly sworn deponeth and saith that he was intimately acquainted with John Young of the County of Accomack that he intermarried with one of the daughters of said John Young and was on intimate terms with said Young until his death which was about the year 1813. That he has frequently heard the said John Young speak of his services in the Illinois Regiment under one Genl. Clark that he served through the said war and underwent many difficulties incident thereto. That the community generally regarded him up to his death as a revolutionary soldier That he died many years ago leaving a widow named Elizabeth Young who is applying for a Pension for his Revolutionary Services.
and further this deponent saith not Given under my hand this 10 th day of August - 1855. John Parks
Accomack County State of Virginia
This day Mr. John Parks who is a highly respectable man personally appeared before me a justice of the peace for the County aforesaid and made oath to the foregoing Deposition
Given under my hand 10 August 1855
David Taylor J.P.

John Parker

State of Virginia, Accomack County, to wit:
I, John W. Gillet, Clerk of the Court of the County of Accomack in the State of Virginia, certify that David Taylor, who has subscribed the within certificate, was, at the time of subscribing the same, a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County, duly commissioned and qualified according to the Constitution and Laws of the said State, and that his signature thereto is genuine.
For Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court, this the 13 th day of August, A. D., 1885.
J. W. Gillet, Clerk.

Elizabeth Young widow of John Young pension claim act 7 July 1838
V. Ellis Atty pension

Washington 10 July 53
Low Pensions
Sir I herewith enclose the declaration of Elizabeth Young widow of John Young for a pension under act July 7th 1838. Other papers will be supplied as soon as procured.
Yours S r Paspascian Ellis

V. Ellis Esq., Sept. 9, 1853,

195
Pension Office Sept. 9. 1833
Sir,
The application of Elizabeth Young widow of John, of Va., has been received and filed under the act of July 7, 1838 - The claim will be placed on the suspended list awaiting the testimony which you say you can furnish -
N. Ellis Esq., Present,

(Elizabeth Young)
Jas B. White now present,

Accomack County
State of Virginia
The deposition of Spencer Lewis a revolutionary soldier aged 98 years who being first duly sworn deposes & saith that during the war of the Revolution he was well acquainted with John Young who was a sergeant in the Va. State line that he died in the County of Accomack many years ago who left a widow named Elizabeth Young who is now applying for a pension in virtue of the service of her said husband The said John Young was for a considerable portion of the war absent from the County of Accomack in the service in the war and he is the only John Young I ever knew Red. Young lived for his services how long he served from the lay lots of time I am unable to say but have no doubt over two years. and that no pension has ever been allowed or applied as far as ever he heard except the present applicant his widow Elizabeth Young.
Given under my hand
Spencer Lewis his mark

Accomack County State of Virginia } 23
This day Spencer Lewis with whom I am well acquainted who is a highly respectable man whose oath is entitled to full credit who is reputed and believed to have been a soldier in the Revolutionary war, personally appeared before me David Taylor a justice of the Court for the County aforesaid and made oath to the foregoing deposition. and also the Rev. George H. Ewing who is a minister of the Gospel also personally appeared before me and made oath to deposition herunto attached.
Given under my hand this 12 day of January 1855.
David Taylor J. P.
State of Virginia, Accomack County, to wit;
I, Wm. W. Gillet, Clerk of the County Court of Accomack, in the state aforesaid certify that David Taylor, who has subscribed the above certificate, was at the time of subscribing the same, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified, and that his signature thereto is genuine —
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 22 d day of January, A.D. 1855, and in the 79 th year of the Commonwealth. —
J. S. Rayfield D ty for W. W. Gillet. C.S.C.

The deposition of the Rev. George H. Dwell of the County of Accomack V a On oath Says that he was intimately acquainted with John Young the husband of Elizabeth Young who is now applying for a pension for the services of her deceased husband John Young in the Revolutionary war That S d Young was one of his nearest neighbors was with him during his last illness with his wife, and attended the same. That he always understood from S d Young and being believes he heard in the Revolutionary war and rec d Bount y paid for the same My Father was also a Soldier in said war and I have heard him speak frequently of S d Young's being in said war he died many years since leaving a widow Elizabeth Young who is the present applicant for a pension for his services. I am now 74 years of age and the history of S d war and the soldiers are very familiar to me.
George H Dwell