Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 6,327, John Turnley, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Turnley, John Elizabeth
No. 6,327
CONTENTS

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20,043.
West Tennessee
John Turnley
of Warren Co. in the State of Tennessee who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Turnley of the regiment commanded by Colonel Buckner in the Virginia line, for the term of two years from the year 1776 to the year 1778
Inscribed on the Roll of West Tennessee at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 30 day of January 1829.
Certificate of Pension issued the 31 of Janry 1829 and sent to Hon. J. C. Isacks of Yb. R.
Arrears to 4th of March 1829. 9 0 54 Semi-anl. all'ce ending
$ 9 0 54
{ Revolutionary Claim, Acts March, 18, 1818, and May 1, 1820.

Let h leave Wood 14 May 18 " " " 19 Feb 18
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New notification sent to Mrs M. Smith Pen agt. Nashville Tennessee, 19 February 183
Tennessee Nashville Elizabeth Turnley widow of John Turnley who died on the 7 Decr 1832 of Marmaduke the State of Tennessee who was a private in the Army commanded by Captain Jones of the Regt commanded by Col Buckner in the Virginia line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Nashville at the rate of 96 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the first day of March July 1848, ending 23 rd June 1850
Certificate of Pension issued the 16 th day of April 1851 and sent to Davis & Wood Avery to the 4 th of Woodbury Semi-annual allowance ending Tennessee Dated from
Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the 3 rd Record of the Book Vol 2 Clerk, Page 417
A. 2. 182

State of Tennessee On this 25 day of January and there before County Court Eight hundred and fifty and personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace in and for said County and State William Young, who being duly sworn according to law, declares that he was appointed on the 7 th day of June 1851 Administrator, Albany Road by the Whippoorwill County Court of Common Pleas of Elizabeth Turnly deceased, who was the widow of John Turnly deceased, who was a pensioner of the United States on the roll of the Nashville Tennessee Agency at the rate of Eight dollars per month or $96 dollars per annum, under the act of 18 of March 1818 and that the said Elizabeth Turnly was widow of the said John Turnly deceased, was at the time of her death a pensioner under the act of July the 4 th 1836 at the rate of $666 2 / 3 cents per month or Eighty dollars per annum, on the roll of the Nashville Tennessee Agency. That the said widow of said deceased in Common Pleas Tennessee on the 23 day of June 1850; Affiant further states, that on the day he was appointed Administrator as aforesaid, that he gave his bond as is required by law for the faithful discharge of his duty as Administrator; and was duly qualified as such, and as a further evidence of his said Administratorship, a copy of the records of said County Court setting forth his said appointment as said Administrator is annexed; his letters of Administration and a copy of his bond is herewith annexed. That the said widow left at her death the following name & children and namesakes; (to wit) Children who reside in the

Scott of (v) John who resides in the state of Ala, John who resides in the state of Ill (O) Elliott who also resides in (Ill O) Mary who resides in the state of Tennessee, Mary, and Catherine & Terrelly who also resides in the state of Tennessee; all of whom are of full age & he further states that the said has been so removed from him and from each other that the affiants cannot be obtained. He makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the issuance of Process to the said note which was obtained here said husband in his life time from the time of the commencement thereof as a Pensioner of the United States, up to the time of death of said note.
Given to me and subscribed before me this 28th day of May 1857 John Webb for Governor
William Young
State of Tennessee I Robert Fowler Clerk do hereby certify that John Webb did before the foregoing affidavit was made and at the time of her signing the same was a true copy of the proceedings of her said County and State duly Commissioned Clerk and that the foregoing property to be her own.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office as Clerk of the County Court of said County at office this 28th day of May 1857
R. Fowler

State of Tennessee Cannon County } Be it remembered that at a County Court. Began and held for the County of Cannon in said State at the Court house in the Town of Woodbury on the first Monday and sixth day of Jan uary in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight Hundred and fifty one, and of the Independence of the United States the Seventy fifth year. Present the worshipful Benjamin F Allen, Thomas B Breward, Thomas Atkins, Thomas Finley, Daniel S Ford, Samuel Greer, Abraham Hathaway, Simon Hillis, John Reiss, Henry Lane John C Martin, A F McFerrin, Hiram Morris. David Patton, James L Pendleton, James Pett John H Smith, John W Sumner, John League Asa Lodd, John Wells, James Wood and Nathan Woods Esqs.
And on the 2 d day of said Term 1851. It It being the 7 th day of January 1851.
Then was the following orders made to wit,
William Young } To wit, Appointed } C B Davis Esq. this day Administrator with the } produced in Open Court a Will annexed of } paper writing purporting to be John Tinsley deceased } the Last Will & Testament of John Tinsley deceased; which was duly proven in Open Court. By the oath of W D Gowen, one of the subscribing witnesses thereto, which was admitted to Record. Thereupon on motion it is ordered by the Court that William Young, Be appointed Adminis- trator with the Will annexed. Whereupon the said William Young came into Court and was duly qualified as such who

together with his securities M. L. Young and J. B. Smith, who being approved of by the Court, entered into bond in the sum of Four hundred dollars Cond. returned and payable as the Law in such Cases directs for the faithful performance of his said Administration. And it is thereupon ordered by the Court that Letters of Administration issue to the said William Young as Administrator as aforesaid according to Law.
Which Letters are set forth in the words and figures following to wit,
State of Tennessee } January term 1837 Cannon County
Whereas it appears to the Court here that John Farley Late a citizen of said County is dead, and has left a written Will & Testament, and it appearing to the Court that William S. Clarke who was appointed by the Testator to Execute the same has failed to give Bond and qualify as according to Law, and Application having been made By William Young, to have Letters of Administration granted to him on the Estate of the said deceased, and the said William Young having given Bond and Security as required by Law in such Cases, The Court thereupon order that he have letters Accordingly.
These are therefore to Authorize and empower you the said Administrator to enter into and upon all and singular the goods & chattels, rights and credits of the said deceased and there into your possession take, and an Inventory thereof render to said Court according to Law, and all the just debts of the said deceased pay so far as the estate of the said deceased may amount or extend, and the residue thereof deliver up to those

who have a right by Law to receive the same. Witness Regin Foster Clerk of our said Court at Office this first Monday in January AD 1857. R. Foster Clk
State of Tennessee
Cannon County } So wits
I Regin Foster Clerk of the Court Court of said Cannon County: Hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and perfect transcript of the record and proceedings in the case of the app- ointment of William Young as administrator with Will annexed of John Turnly deceased together with a true copy of his letters of administration so far as the same appears of record in my Office -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of Office at Office in Woodbury this 4 th day of February A D 1857. R. Foster Clk

19,279
John Turley, Jr. Warren Co. Tenn.
R. Henderson, McMinnville, Tenn.
Recd. 19 May 1824
Washington City
Co. Post Office Country of Hon.ble J. C. Isacks House of Reps Jany 17. 1825

Wausau County 6 is east bank
September Term 1891.
It is in an appeal the Court that the application of John Tinkley for a pension as a Soldier in the Revolutionary war be entered of record which is in the war and for your following, to wit, State of Virginia, Warren County 3 rd Circuit on this the 18 th day of September 1831 personally in open court being a court of record for said circuit and county John Tinkley a gentleman resident of said county who being sworn according to law doth his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the late act of congress entitled an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval services of the United States in the Revolutionary war that the said John Tinkley enlisted for two years on the 8 th day of February 1778 in Spotsylvania County, State of Virginia Captain Oliver Cowley company afterwards Captain Verett by whom he was dis- charged at the end of the term and was a captain in the line of the State of Virginia and the continued establishment thereof continued to serve in said corps as in the service of the United States until the year 1779 when he was discharged from service at Valley Forge Camp in the State of Pennsylvania. And that he was in the battle of Brandywine, Germantown, Red Bank, Red Bank in which he was present during the siege and many skirmishes, also at the siege of York in Virginia at the taking of Lord Cornwallis. And that he is now in the circumstances and state of mind of the assistance of his country for support and that he has no other means now in his possession except his discharge hereby entered in words as follows the bearer John Tinkley Soldier in the Virginia Line

Troops having served the term for which he enlisted he is hereby discharged from Service Valley Forge 1778 George Washington Bng. Genl
And I do hereby certify that I am a resident citizen of the United States on the 18 th March 1878 and have not since that time, by gift, sale or in any manner disposal of any property or any part thereof to the amount of, or being roughly within the provisions of an act of Congress entitled an act to provide for certain persons, in regard to the lands and personal effects of the United States, in the Revolutionary War passed on the 18 th day of March 1878 and that I have not since that time in trust for any property, or securities, bonds, notes, nor have I any income other than what is contained in the Schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed. Schedule Real estate, house, furniture, etc. 3 rooms and kitchen $32 1/2 are two bedrooms $22 1/2 kitchen $27. 25. 3 beds & furniture 3 tables $40. 25 1 trunk & old chest $4.50 1 kettle 1 pot 100 lbs 2 skillets $1.50 2 grain feed sacks 5 bowls 1 fork $1. 14 plates 5 cups 9 spoons $5. 87 1/2 5 bars 2 tumblers 3 glasses 1 knife and fork $4. 37 1/2 1 plow & gear 2 cleavers 4 hoes 2 weages $5. 50 2 axes 1 shovel 1 fork 1 drawing knife $1. 26 1/2 1 scythe 1 hammer 1 saw 1 file $4. 50 1 spade 1 shovel 4 bottles & cups and a can $1. 37 1/2 1 gun 1 gun 1 harness 1 man saddle $10. 1 harness saddle 1 spinning wheel $1. 50 1 chain & chain parts $2. 50 1 man 100 lbs 1 hatch $3. 40 1 chain $1. 15 1 shovel & long handle 1 bottle $1. 25 making an aggregate sum of $158. 63 3/4
Said Claimant's family consists as follows my wife Elizabeth 65 years of age weak and infirm 2 daughters unmarried Mary 38 years old and Catherine 36 years of age who are here contributing to our support said

Plaintiff is a farmer but is unable to work but little he is much afflicted with the Rheumatic pains and a pain in the back of his right shoulder which is the cause of much pain. John Tunkey
Sworn to and subscribed in open court
this 18 th day of September 1874 P. S. Underwood Clk
And it is the opinion of the court from proof that the property contained in the open court Schedule is worth $158.33 3 / 4 cents and that the same be so estimated
State of Tennessee P. S. Underwood Warrant 3 blank of the Circuit Court in and for the County of Maury Do hereby certify that the foregoing Cash and the Schedule thereof are true copies from the records of the said Court and it is further certified that it is the opinion of said Court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the open court Schedule is authorized and sufficient to satisfy only this and their judgments.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name and affixed my seal having no seal office at office the 6 th day of April 1874 and 88 th year of our Lord's reign and P. S. Underwood Clk

John Farley
Hon. W. G. Jackson H. R.

State of Tennessee September Term of the Warren County Court 6 Oct 1821.
On the 18 th day of September 1821 personally appeared in open court being a Court of Record of said Warren County John Turley aged Forty Five years, resident of said County, Who being sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the acts of Congress entitled an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval forces of the United States in the Revolutionary War that the said John Turley enlisted for two years on the 8 th day of February 1778 in Spottsylvania County State of Virginia in Captain Albin Focher's Company afterwards Captain Everett by whom he was discharged of the Sixth Regiment commanded by Colonel Lynn in the line of the State of Virginia and the continental establishment there continued to serve in said Corps in the service of the United States until the year 1779 when he was discharged from service at Valley Forge Camp in the State of Pennsylvania, and that he was in the Battles of Brandywine, Germantown, Red Bank and in Skirmishes also during the Siege and many other Skirmishes also at the Siege of York in Virginia at the taking of Red Bank and that he is in reduced circumstances and State in need of the assistance of his country for support and that he has no other evidence now in his possession except his discharge herewith inclosed.

undrew in Moras as follows, The bearer John Stanley Soldier in the Virginia troops having served the time for which he enlisted he is hereby discharged from Service Valley Forge 13 th February 1778.
George Washington Brig d General
I do hereby certify that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18 th day of March 1878 and have not since that time by gift sale or any other manner disposed of any property or any part thereof so to diminish estate being myself within the provisions of an act of Congress entitled an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land & naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War passed on the 18 th day of March 1878. And that I have not now has any person in trust for me any property or security certificates or debts and now nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and by me subscri- bed.
Schedule, Real estate none, personal estate 3 cows and 3 calves yearlings $32.00 1 mallet & 2 saws & 1 plow 21 shoes $27.85 2 bears and furniture 3 tables $42.25 and trunk & old chest $4.50 1 kettle 1 pot 1 oven, 2 skillets $6.50 3 pan pot hooks fire water buckets $1.00 - 14/1 Totes 5 dishes 9 spoon $5.87 1/2. 5 bars 18 boxes 3 pan & 1 knife and fork $4.37 1/2 1 plow and gear, 2 chains 4 hoe 2 wedges $5.50 1 auger 1 chisel 1 file 1 drawing knife $1.26 1/2 1 key the arm hammer 1 pan fire dog $4.50 1 pan of saw brass & bottles & cups $5.00 1.37 1/2 1 bag 1 gun & harness 1 saw & adze

$15.00 - 1 Mower 1 Scythe 1 Spinning wheel $4.50 - 7 chains & carts $2.50 - 2 axes 1 bed & ar. 1 hatchet $3.00 1 chain $1.00 1 shovel & large shovel & shovel $1.25 making an aggregate sum of $158 63 3/4. Said Benjamin Family consist of following my wife Elizabeth 65 years of age weak and infirm two daughters unmarried Mary 38 years old and Catherine 36 years of age who also contribute to their support in a farm but unable to work but little he is much afflicted with the rheumatic pains and a sore on the back of his shoulder which is the cause of much pain
John Dunlap
know to be a true and correct copy of the original on the 18th day of September 1821. J. Henderson Clerk And it is the opinion of the court from proof that the property contained in the aforesaid schedule is worth $158 63 3/4 cents and that the same be so estimated
State of Tennessee James Campbell of the Warren County Circuit Court do hereby certify that the foregoing Acts and the schedules thereto annexed are truly copies from the records of the said court and I do further certify that it is the opinion of the said court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedules is one hundred and fifty eight dollars fifty eight and three quarters cents
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my private seal bearing no seal of office at office on this 10th day of October A.D. 1824 and 49 years of his independence J. Henderson Clerk of the court Grant for Warren County Tennessee

A memorandum of aq.

Edmund Son to John and Elizabeth Turnley. was Born June 21 1779
Martha Daughter To John and Elizabeth Turnley was Born March 10 1782 Departed this life June 30-1812-
Mary Daughter To John and Elizabeth Turnley was Born March 19 1783
Catay Daughter to John and Elizabeth Turnley was Born April 17 1785
John Son to John and Elizabeth Turnley was Born Feby 26 1787
Nancy Daughter to John and Elizabeth Turnley was Born April 9 1789
Powell Son to John and Elizabeth Turnley was Born April 27 1791 Departed this life August 1794-
Ellett Son to John and Elizabeth Turnley was Born March 22 1793
Temple Son to John and Elizabeth Turnley was Born November 20 1795

4558 Elizabeth Turnley of John Turner
admitted P 2 gr f 80
died 7 Dec '32 Preston list.
Act 4 July 1836
W. H. Sneed Woodburn Mississippi Tenn.

State of Tennessee } S.S. Cannon County }
On this 22 nd day of May 1839, personally appeared before the Hon Edmund A Noble Judge etc, of the Circuit Court of said State & County now in session, in open Court Elizabeth Turnley, a resident of said County of Cannon and State of Tennessee, aged Eighty five years, who first being 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 4 th 1836, and Act explanatory of said Act passed March 3 rd 1837, That she was married to John Turnley, who was, a volunteer in the army of the Revolution and who drew a pension for his services up to the time of his death, She further She refers for the particulars of the services of her said husband to the records on file in War department making an application for his pension, which she thinks was granted to him, in the first of the year 1831. This is the only documentary evidence which she knows to exist in relation to her claim. She further declares that she was married to the said John Turnley in the month of October of the year 1778, between between him and herself - that her husband the aforesaid John Turnley died on the 7 th day December 1832, and that she has continued a widow up to the present time, and still remains a widow, as will more fully appear by the proof hereto annexed.
Elizabeth Turnley
Sworn to & subscribed in open Court before me the Judge of the same - Sworn to & subscribed before me in open Court this 22 nd day May 1839 Edmund A Noble
Special Judge by appointment of the Governor of Tennessee for the May Term of Cannon County Circuit Court
State of Tennessee } S.S. Personally appeared in open Court before the Hon Edmund A Noble presiding and holding a Circuit Court for said County of Cannon, Henry D McRae & William S Clark and having been first duly sworn state they have been acquainted with Elizabeth Turnley, whose declaration for a pension is hereto attached, and with her said husband John

John Lundy up to the time of his death, from the time they came to said County, which has been over upwards of twenty two years. The said Clark states that he was personally acquainted with the said Elizabeth Lundy and John Lundy for a number of years while they resided in Virginia, and they, the said deponents both state that the reputation of the said persons has always been fair and creditable with their acquaintances, that it has always been reported & believed that they were married at an early period of their lives. That they are acquainted with many of the children of the said Elizabeth & John and believe that a record of their ages, which is herewith filed and which they understand was furnished by the said Elizabeth, and which appears to be an old paper, is a correct statement in relation to their births. They further state that the said John Lundy died in Lawrence County of said State, at his residence about the time stated in the said declaration of the said Elizabeth. They do not know the circumstances attending his death. They state also that the said Elizabeth Lundy has not married since the death of said John Lundy.  Sworn to and subscribed before me in open Court on the 23 rd day of May 1839 — Edward A. Root  W m S. Clarke A. D. M c Brown  Special judge for the May Term 1839 of Common Pleas Circuit Court —
State of Tennessee } ss Lawrence County } I Edw d A. Root Judge etc, hereby certify that Elizabeth Lundy, whose declaration for a pension, which is hereto attached, or which is above set forth, is entitled to full credit, unquestionable testimony having been given before me, in oath, as to the truth thereof. I also certify that the statements of William S. Clarke & D r A. D. M c Brown, whose affidavit is filed above, are entitled to full credit, given under my hand this 22 nd day of May 1839 —
Edward A. Root Special Judge by appointment of the Governor of Tennessee for the May Term of Common Pleas Circuit Court —

State of Tennessee } ss Clayton County }
I Thomas G Wood, clerk of the Circuit Court of said County hereby Certify, That Edm A Kuble, before whom the foregoing declarations for pensions was made, and before whom the foregoing affida- vit was made, and by whom the foregoing Certificate was made, is the Judge of said Court and now holding the same for said County and was holding the same when said declarations, affidavits and Certificate were made, - that the foregoing signatures  signatures  purporting  purporting to be his are genuine and that said Circuit Court is a Court of Record - I also certify, that the two words, "signa- -tures purporting" above interlined in this Certificate was added before I signed this Certificate - In testimony where- of I have hereunto set my hand and private seal having no seal of Office this 23 d day of May 1839 -
Thomas G Wood (Seal) Clerk of the Circuit Court of Clayton County - by Tennessee -

March 16, 1932
BA-J/AWF
Mrs. E. W. Ross Savannah Tennessee
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter relative to John Turnley, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.
The data furnished herein are obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, W. 6327, based upon the Revolutionary War service of John Turnley.
He enlisted February 8, 1776 in Spotsylvania County, Virginia, and served as a private in Captains Oliver Towles' and Avery's company in Colonels Buckner's and Simms' sixth Virginia regiment, he was in both battles of Trenton, battles of Brandywine, Germantown, siege of Mud Island Fort, and was discharged February 13, 1778.
He afterwards served in the Virginia militia, under General LaFayette, and was in the siege of Yorktown, length of this service not given.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 18, 1821, then a resident of Warren County, Tennessee, and was sixty-five years of age.
He married in October 1778, Elizabeth, her maiden name is not shown.
He died December 7, 1832 in Cannon County, Tennessee.
His widow, Elizabeth, was allowed pension on her application executed May 22, 1839, then residing in

Cannon County, Tennessee, and was aged eighty-four years.
She died June 23, 1850 in Cannon County, Tennessee.
The children of John Turnley and his wife Elizabeth-
Edmund born June 21, 1779 Martha " March 10, 1782, died June 30, 1812 Mary " March 19, 1783 Catherine or Gatey " April 17, 1785 John " February 26, 1787 Nancey " April 9, 1789 Powell " April 27, 1791, died August-, 1794 Ellett or Ellecut " March 22, 1793 Temple " November 20, 1795
The following children survived their mother- Edmund of Virginia; Temple of Alabama; John and Ellecut of Missouri; Nancy (Nancey), Mary and Catherine of Tennessee.
In 1821 the daughters, Mary and Catherine, were referred to as "unmarried".
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

I John Turnly in explanation of the following state- ments in my declaration would say. as to that which states that "I am not on the roll of any state except Tennessee" The word Tennessee was inserted as it was supposed in compliance with the form as he is a citizen of Tennessee. but he does positively state that he is not on the previous  rolls of any state. And as to the statement that he was at the Capture of Cornwallis at Yorktown. that being after the said term of his enlistment had expired He says that he then belonged to the Militia Service and did at that time belong to the Militia Troops in Virginia under the Command of Marquis La Fayette
Sworn to & subscribed before me John Dougherty a justice of the peace of Franklin County Tennessee this 10th November 1828
John Turnly
John Dougherty
Justice of the peace
I know that John Dougherty was a justice of the peace at the date of the above certificate 12th Dec. 1828
Th. H. Allen

Woodbury May 2nd 1857.
Dear Sir
Please find enclosed the Certificate of the Secretary of the Interior Commissioned by you, and issued for the benefit of the daughter of Mrs. (Sarah), the widow; who was the widow of John Parry, John Parry, deceased, in his lifetime, was a pensioner at the rate of $96 a year and after his death his wife only drew $80 per annum, in stead of the amount her husband recd in his lifetime, which was $96. as mentioned above. We think that she was entitled to draw $96 per annum from the time of the death of her husband, up to the time of her death; which would be $16. a year more and about the $80 which she recd per annum. We hope you will do us the favor to reexamine the case and change the Certificate, if we are correct; so as to make the widow entitled to draw the $96 - a year from the time of the death of her father John Parry and you will please ensure, that Elizabeth Parry, widow of John Parry, draw, through mistake, from the death of her husband only $80 per annum in stead of $96 per annum; the same amount of pension that her husband and draw in his lifetime

And that under the Act of July 4 th 1836, that she was entitled to $96 per annum; in stead of $80 per annum. We think that the children of the Widow, is now entitled to the sum of $16 a year from the death of their late father, John Farley, in order to make up the full amount of $96 per annum that their late mother was entitled under said act. And that the children is further entitled to the Arrears of pension
You will also please forward to us the Original Pension Certificate in order to draw the arrears of pension due; & we hope it also can be included in the certificate we ask for the benefit of the children. We hope that you will please examine and correct this matter as soon as convenient and send it on to us.
Very respectfully
Dwight Wood
J. E. Heath Esq.
Woods Town.
Wms of Pension etc.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I certify that, in conformity with the 3d section of the law of the United States, of the 4th July, 1836, Elizabeth Turnley of Tennessee widow of John Turnley decd who was a Private in the Revolution
is entitled to receive — Eighty dollars and cents per annum , during the time she may remain unmarried, commencing on the 1th of March, 1834 , 1th December 1832 and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March and 4th of September.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this 10th day of September one thousand eight hundred and thirty Nine
S. Casper Acting Secretary of War.
Examined and } Countersigned. }
J. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.

I do hereby certify that John Inney enlisted under alias Louis Capt in the 6th Virginia Regt for two years and was discharged at Valley Forge Pa. Pennsylvania February 1778. I being an officer in said Regt afterwards was annexed to the 2nd Virginia Regt. Given under my hand this 11th day of January 1822.
Beverly Stubblefield Capt in the 2nd Virginia Regt Kentucky Todd County
I do hereby certify that Beverly Stubblefield came in open court and acknowledged the above certificate in testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my private seal there being no seal of office at office. the August term 1822.
J. W. Edwards, Clerk Todd County, Ky. Aug. term
I certify that J. W. Edwards was Clerk of Todd County Court at the date of foregoing certificate, and that I am also acquainted with Col. Beverly Stubblefield and that he resided in Todd County at that date and that he is a gentleman of high standing & character & that I have no doubt the above is the signature of J. W. Edwards or that it was made by his deputy by his order Jan'y 30 th 1829
Chittenden

Woodbury February the 4th 1852 Hon. J. B. Heath, Comr. Pensions &c Dear Sir
We recd Mrs Elizabeth Turnleys Pension Certificate, which entitled, William Young, her Administrator, to draw from the 1st July 1848, up to the 23rd June 1850, at which time she died. But on making application to draw the Pension of Mr. J. M. Smith, the Pension agent at Nashville Tennessee; we were informed that you had not ordered him to put the cash on his Books, or ordered him to pay the same, in consequence of which, the Agent nor any one else has not received it.
You will please be so kind as to make the necessary order to the Pension agent at Nashville for the payment of the same as soon as possible.
Very Respectfully
Davis & Wood

Elizabeth Turnley, dec
Sec d to p 96. for annu ity p 80. Comg / July 1848. & ending 23 June 1850 payable to Wm Young, Administrator, for the benefit of
Edna Turnley Temple Turnley John Turnley, Ellacent Turnley Nancy, Mary &
Calharon Turnley only surviving children Nashville A.
David Wood, Woodbury Tenn,

James E. Heath Commission of Pension Washington City D.C.

Wednesday Sept 4 th 1851
Walter O'Heath
Si we enclose to you the application of William Young Administrator of Elizabeth Turnly deceased for the increase of her pension to which she was entitled during his life for the benefit of her children; as an evidence that you are not required according to the law governing his case, we enclose to you her certificate that you my companion it with her husband John Turnly who was a pensioner in his life time at the rate of $8 per month in the Nashville agency and the said widow was entitled to the same and should have received the same but only received about $4 per month
Please again his claim if allowed direct the certificate to Sarah Young Woodville Cannon County Tennessee to our care.
Yours truly
David S Wood

30 th Jan y 1829
Sir
I return the papers in Mr. Turnly's Case with the Certificate of the Hon. Mr. Lyon of the House which I hope you will consider suf- -ficient to remove the difficulty you say exists. Col. Stubblefield is now dead. and his affidavits cannot be again taken. let me also remark that the Certificate of the Clerk of Todd County Court is under the private seal of the Court there being no public seal. or seal of office Now I know. that this in the Western Country is the usual and accredited mode of making certificates where a public seal of the Court has not been provided, which is very frequent -ly the case especially in new counties. I should not so correctly prep the old Mays Claim, were I not convinced from an intimate acquaintance with him. and frequent conversation. that he is intitled to a pension. Respectfully Yours J. C. G. Adams

Pension Office Nashville Tenn March 19 th 1860.
Sir
The Claim of Elizabeth Turnley, Widow of John Turnley decd., was this day presented for payment, at this Agency, but her name not having been ordered to be enrolled here, I refused to pay it.
The Certificate of Mrs Turnley, bears date the 10 th day of September 1839.
Very Respectfully Your Ob dt Servant J. M. Smith Pen. Agt.
J. L. Edwards Esq. Comm r of Pensions Washington City

Woodbury Cannon County May 24 th 1839
Dear J. S. Edwards
Sir
Enclosed you will find an application for a Pension for E. Lunt - You will please send the Certificate to me, (if the application is successful, and if it is not the answer,) at Newfane - or, Rutherford County Tennessee. If compatible with the rules of your office please return to me the old record of birth, sent as part of the evidence as the old lady wishes to keep it - Yours &c
Most Respectful
W. H. Lunt

Frankfort Kentucky. November 11 th , 1848.
Sir.
I herein enclose to you the Declaration of Mrs Elizabeth Turney Praying for an allowance of Pension due to her under the Act of Congress passed 4 th July 1836 and Joint resolution of Congress of 23 d of January 1845 you will please examine the papers and enclose to me at Frankfort the certificate of allowance.
I am with respect. Yours. — O. b. S. Servt — Isaac N. Graham.
Hon. J. L. Edwards. — Commissioner of Pensions. — Washington City. — D. C. —

House of Reps March 18 th 1840
To the Commissioner of Pensions
Sir
The enclosed letter relates to the claim of a respectable lady in Tennessee for a pension, which has been postponed from time to time in the manner indicated, in the letter — Please inform me why her name has not been placed upon the roll of the Pension agent, as she was induced to believe would be done, by a communication which I received from your office some months ago, & forwarded to her. Your early attention to the above is respectfully asked.
Respectfully Yours
M H Gentry

Blank form for Mr. John Purley Rev See Note marked
(9) The original discharge, (a copy of which is within) must be forwarded to the War Department.
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State of Tennessee Cannon County set on this the 28 th day of October 1848 Before Me. an acting Justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid personally appeared Elizabeth Tinsley a resident of the County of Cannon & State aforesaid who after being first duly sworn acco- rding to law doth on her oath make the following De- claration in order to obtain the arrears of Pension due her under the act of Congress passed 4 th July 1836 and Joint Resolution of Congress passed 23 d January 1845: I owt Stat she is the widow of John Tinsley deceased late of the County of Warren and State aforesaid who was as she verily believes a Private in the Army of the Revolution and in consequence of his service in said Army was allowed a Pension under the act of Congress passed March 18 th 1818 at the rate of $96 per annum That after the death of her said husband she applied for a pension under the act of Congress aforesaid which was only allowed her at the rate of $88 per annum But which commenced on the 7 th of December 1832 instead of the 4 th of March 1831. She now believing she is entitled to the Pension unpaid from the 4 th of March 1831, to the 7 th day of December 1832 & due under the act of 4 th March 1836 & Resolution of 23 d January 1845 Most respectfully asks the Hon. the mis- sion of Pensions that an allowance may be accordingly made and the certificate evidencing the same may be enclosed to her Attorney Isaac H. Graham

fort Kentucky and with him only and such others as he may authorise does she wish correspondence held in reserve to her said claim by the Hon. Commissioners of Pensions Elizabeth Finley Sworn to and subscribed before me Me on the day and year aforesaid
Thomas Finley JP
I The Just subscribed Magistrate do certify that the foregoing Declaration is personally known to me and known to be the identical widow who draws a pension under the act of Congress 4 th March 1836 and that she is the widow of John Finley who drew a pension under act of March 1818 at the rate of $96 per annum and that she is a lady of the first respectability unto all of whose statements the fullest faith and credit should be given
In testimony whereof I have hereunto sub- scribed my name on this the 28 th day of Octo- ber 1848
Thomas Finley JP

State of Tennessee Cannon County Set I R Fowler Clerk of the County Court in and for the County and State aforesaid do certify that Thomas Hinkley is a Justice of the peace in and for the County duly Commission- ioned and sworn that his Commission was dated on the 20 th day of March 1848. and expires on the 20 th day of March 1854. and that his signature above written is Genuine In testimony whereof I have here- unto subscribed my name on this the 28 th day of October 1848 R. Fowler Clerk

3043 West Tennessee
Elizabeth Turnley widow of John Turnley decd who died on the 7th December 1832 of Cannon Co. in the State of Tenn. who was a Private in the Comp G. commanded by Captain Lowles of the Regt commanded by Col. Buckner in the Va line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of W. Tenn. at the rate of 50 Dollars — Cents per annum to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831. 7th December 1832
Certificate of Pension issued the 10th day of Sept. 1839 and sent W. H. Breen Murfreesboro Tenn.
Arrears to the 14th of Sept. 39 $539.33 Semi-annual allowance ending 4th Mo. 40 40.00
$579.33
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the 3d }
Recorded by W. H. Addison Clerk, Book 9 Vol. 2 d Page 182
Sec let. to Hon. M. P. Gentry Jan. 4. 1840 do to same 8 P. 3/5 Mar 19. 1840.
Subt Isaac H. Trabue May 28 49

State of Tennessee & October Session of the County Warren County 33 Court 1828
Declaration in order to be placed on the pension list under the act of the 18 th March 1818. John Tinsley personally appeared in open Court being a Court of Record for the County of Warren resident in said County aged 72 years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the provisions made by the act of Congress of the 18 th March 1818 and the 1 st May 1820. That he the said John Tinsley enlisted for the term of two years on the on the 8 th day of February 1776 in the State of Virginia in the Company commanded by Capt. Oliver Towles afterwards by Capt. Ewing in the Regiment commanded by Col. Buckner and Maj. Hendrick afterwards by Col. Tins and Maj. Towles in the line of the State of Virginia on the Continental establishment, that he continued to serve in the said Corps until February 13 th 1778 when he was discharged from the service at Valley Forge in the State of Pennsylvania. That he hereby relinquishes every claim to a pension except the present, that his name is not on the roll of any State except Tennessee, and the following are the reasons why this application has been delayed.
The first application was made in 1822 which never reached the War Department. The second was made in 1825 which met with the same failure. And in pursuance of the act of the 1 st May 1820. I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the

United States on the 18th 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 so 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 service of the United States in the Revolutionary war passed on the 18th day of March 1818. and that I have not nor has any person in trust for me any property or securities contracts or debts due to me nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed. Schedule
   1 Mare & colt 2 cows & calves & yearling $ 45.00   23 Hogs 5 sheep 1 plow & gear 6.00   2 axes 1 hatchet 1 pr wedges 1 drawing knife 4.25   2 augers 1 chisel 1 Hand saw 1 Log chain & gun 5.87 1/2   3 Lubs 10 chains 1 spinning wheel 1 Trunk & chest 11.00   1 Rattle & Stools 1 pot & oven 5.00   1 Yaddo & Baddle 11 Hoes 8.25   1 sythe 1 Hammer 9 Pewter plates 3.00   2 Pewter Dishes 2 Candles 20 & spoons 2 Lubs 4.00   2 pails & piggins 1 Half Bushel 1/2 Doz. Knives & Forks 2.25   2 Butter Dots candles stick & snuffing 1/2 Doz cups 1.75   1 Coffee Pot 1 pr Hand Irons 1 pr Sad Irons 2.00   $ 100.13 1/2  
And said Tinkley hath no other proof except my discharge and Capt. Brivity Stubblefield's certificate which are annexed,

Discharge
I do hereby certify that John Surrency a soldier in the sixth Virginia regiment has faithfully served his time of enlistment and is hereby discharged from under my hand at Valley Forge camp
Feby. 13 1778. George Washington Brig d General
I do hereby certify that John Surrency enlisted under Oliver Surrency Capt. in the sixth Virginia Regt for Long Island that he served his time out and was discharged at Valley Forge Camp Pennsylvania Feb. 1778 & being an officer in s d Regt afterwards was annexed to the second Virginia Regt from under my hand & seal this 11 th day of January 1822
Beverly Stubblefield Capt. in the 2 nd Virginia Regt. Kentucky Todd County
I do hereby certify that Beverly Stubblefield came in open Court and acknowledged the above Certificate
J. W. Edwards C. L. R. Todd Cty. (Ky) Aug st Term 1832
And said Surrency was in the Battle of Brandywine, Red Bank, Red Banktown, Red Bank Fort during the siege. also in Virginia at York at the taking of Cornwallis. The Claimant's occupation is a farmer who is much afflicted with Rheumatic pains chiefly in my shoulders. and not able to do much towards a support.

said Claimant Family consists of my wife Elizabeth aged 42 years my Daughter Mary aged 23 years my Daughter Catharine aged 23 years my Daughter Mary is much affected with a lunging complaint so much so as not to be able to render any support to the family -
Sworn to in open Court this 8 th day of Octr 1828 John T. Tinsley
This day came John S. Tinsley & Jesse L. Perry into open Court and made Oath that they were acquainted with the estate of John Tinsley the petitioner and that they had examined the schedule set forth by said petitioner and that said schedule contains a correct statement of his estate
State of Tennessee Joseph Colville clerk of the Warren County Court of Common Pleas. aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing oath and schedule hereto annexed are truly copied from the record of the said court - and I do further certify that it is the opinion of the said court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in foregoing schedule is one hundred dollars & twelve & half cents
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my private seal, there being no seal of office at office. This 11 th day of November 1828 and of the Independence of the United States the fifty third
J Colville Clk By J Colville D.C.

I do hereby certify that John Turnley a soldier in the Sixth Virginia regiment has faithfully served his time of enlistment and is hereby discharged. given under my hand at Valley Forge Camp.
Feb. 13 th 1778.
Geo. Weedon Brig. dr General

1911, Feb. 3 Hist. 6 Mrs. James P. Forgan 1931- Aug. 31- Hist. Co. Mr. W. Smith's - 1932- Mch. 16- Hist. to Mrs. Roscoe 1937- Mch. 15- " " Miss Louise Turnley
Pay WIDOW, &c.
File No. 6327
Elizabeth Turnley  Wid. of  John Turnley  Port. Ar., Texas
Act: July 11/36, Sec. 3d
Index: —Vol. 16 , Page 285-
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Morristown Tennessee
Feb 6 1911
The Commissioners of Pensions
Washington D.C.
Dear Sir,
Your letter of the 3 rd in reply to mine of the 28 th ult. just recd. Thanking you for the pains you have taken I beg to state that this John Turnley of Spottsylvania Co. Va and who enlisted in the Rev. war in 1776 and was discharged in Sept 1778 is not my ancestor
My ancestor John Turnley was from Botetourt Co. Va. and a book I have of the Turnleys states that he was discharged by a mustering out officer in 1779. I am led to believe this statement is true because the date name of Children that you gave wife etc corre-pond exactly with the record given in this book of John Turnley of Spottsylvania Co. Va. I write ask-

ing that you make another search for the military history of John Turnley of Boutelort Co. Va. I have no date of the time he enlisted but I have a record stating that he was discharged in 1779. He also had a son in the Rev. war who was engaged in caring for the pack horses. Any information concerning the military record of John Turnley of Boutelort Co. Va. will be appreciated
While you are endeavoring to find the desired information I shall write to the State Librarian of Va.
The War department furnished about the same information that you obtained. Thanking you for your first effort and hoping that you will find the information that I desire
I am
Respectfully Mrs James R. Forgy, Morristown, Tennessee.

Morristown Tennessee
Jan 28 1911
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
Dear Sir:
Will you please give me the military history of John Turnley of Boutetourt County Virginia ? In a printed history I have of the Turkley family it is stated that John Turnley of Boutetourt County Va was discharged at the end of his enlistment 1779 by a certificate of a "Mustering out officer". The certificate was lost but sufficient evidence of his services was obtained to give his descendants membership in organizations of both Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution. Any information that you may obtain for me will be most highly appreciated.
Respectfully,
Mrs James R. Forgy,
Morristown,
Tennessee.

1407
3-871.
RECORD DIVISION.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Briefed by a. Mar 31/1/11
Claim No. _____
Certificate No. _____
Claimant _____
Soldier John Turnley
Service Va.
Additional Service Rev.
No _____ claim, State records _____, 191____
No claim, combination records _____, 191____
REMARKS:
No Wid. any service etc. Wed. F. 6, 327 } Va. } Tenn. No Reg. at all No Rev. War Sur. as above

Woodbury, Tenn. Sept. 6, 1931. Veterans Administration, Washington, D.C. Gentlemen:
I have no words at my command by which I can express my feelings of obligation to you for your very kind and obliging letter of Aug. 31 st marked BA-11447. We have been more than gratified by getting so much more information respecting the enviable service of John Turnuley in the Revolution than we expected it to be possible to find.
We believe that the government should protect, defend and provide for and reward its soldiers living and care for respect and decorate their graves when no longer with us.
Again thanking you for your generous labor in obtaining due honor for a man whose sacrifice and bravery we all owe so much, Very respectfully, W.R. Smith.

Rev
Woodbury Tenn. Aug. 10, 1931. Office of Commissioner of Pensions. Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:
John Turkey a native of Spottsylvania County Virginia after faithfully serving his term of enlistment in the army of the revolution was discharged at Camp Valley Forge February 13, 1778. He emigrated to Tennessee and settled in what is now Cannon County. He died a few years previous to 1850 and was buried in this neighborhood. Myself and friends are preparing to place suitable markings at his grave. I have been advised at the State Library at Nashville Tenn. that he applied for pension in 1835. We wish to know the exact date

of his death and would be thankful to know what the records in your office might show as to the date of his death and any thing else pertaining to his life and military service. But being informed that it is the practice of your office to charge a small fee for such information will you please inform me just how much the charge will be?
Very respectfully, W. D. Smith.

ROSS & BALLEW ATTORNEYS AT LAW SAVANNAH, TENN.
E. W. ROSS J. H. BALLEW
GERTRUDE IRWIN NOTARY PUBLIC
Feb. 16th, 1932.
Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
Please give me the following information:
Was there ever granted a pension to John Turnley , of Botetourt County, Va., Revolutionary soldier, or to any of his descendents on his war record?
Please send me any information you have on record there, his number, his rank, and any other information.
Respectfully,
Mrs. E. W. Ross Savannah, Hardin Co. Tennessee.

Both Miss Fred
Ashland Ky Feb 14, 1937
Commissioner of Pensions Washington DC
olypne
Dear Sir:
Please send me the Revolutionary record of John Turnley who served in Virginia troops and the record of Jesse Woodruff who served in Virginia troops also.
Thanking you for your kindness
I am sincerely,
Louise Turnley
Miss Louise Turnley 2233 Montgomery Ave Ashland Kentucky

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August 31, 1931
Mr. W. R. Smith Woodbury Tennessee.
BA-J/AWF
Dear Sir:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W.6327, that John Turnley enlisted, February 8, 1776, in Spotsylvania County, Virginia, and served as private in Captains Oliver Towles' and Avery's company in Colonels Buckner's and Simms' sixth Virginia regiment, was in both battles of Trenton, battles of Brandywine, Germantown, siege of Mud Island Fort, and was discharged February 13, 1778.
He afterwards served in the Virginia militia under General LaFayette, and was in the siege of Yorktown, length of this service not given.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 18, 1821, at which time he was living in Warren County, Tennessee, and was aged sixty-five years.
He died, December 17, 1832 in Cannon County, Tennessee.
The soldier married in October 1778, Elizabeth, her maiden name is not shown.
She was allowed pension her application executed May 22, 1839, at which time she was living in Cannon County, Tennessee, and was aged eighty-four years.

She died, June 23, 1850 in Cannon County, Tennessee.
Children of John and Elizabeth Turnley-
    Edmund  born  June  21,  1779     Martha  "  March  10,  1782,  died June 30, 1812    Mary  "  March 19  19,  1783     Catherine or Gatey  "  April  17,  1785     John  "  February  26,  1787     Nancy  "  April  9,  1789     Powell  "  April  27,  1791,  died August-- 1794    Ellett or Elleout  "  March 22  22,  1793     Temple  "  November  30,  1795     
The following children survived their mother- Edmund of Virginia, Temple of Alabama, John and Elsie out of Missouri, Nancy (Nancy), Mary and Catherine of Tennessee.
In 1821, the soldier referred to his daughters Mary and Catherine as "unmarried".
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

Alm N. ctf
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
Mrs. James R. Forgy Morristown, Tenn.
In reply to your request of 28' , received 30' for a statement of the military history of a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau. John Turnley - N. File 6,327
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Feb. 8, 1776 Feb. 13, 1778 Priv. Oliver Towles Avery Richard Simms 6th Va. Regt.   afterwards served in the Va. militia under La Fayette  
Battles engaged in, Brandywine, Germantown, both battles of Trenton and Saratoga
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Enlisted in Westsylvania Va.
Date of application for pension, Sept. 18, 1821 - His ch. was. al.
Residence at date of application, Warren Co., Tenn.
Age at date of application, 65 yrs.
Remarks: Soldier died in Cannon Co., Tenn. Dec. 7, 1832. Married Oct. - 1778 Elizabeth. She was al. pension on an apl. ex. May 22, 1839, while 84 years of age and a res. of Cannon Co., Tenn. She died in Cannon Co., Tenn. June 23, 1850, leaving children, Edmund of Va., Temple of Ala., John and Elcock of Mo. and Nancy, Mary and Catherine of Tenn.
Very respectfully,
OK
Family record also furnished.
Commissioner.

February 3, 1911.
Mrs. James R. Forgey, Morristown, Tenn.
Madam:
In addition to the military history of John Turnley, Wid. File No. 6,337, you are furnished the following family data found in the papers in said claim:
Children of John and Elizabeth Turnley:
Edmund, born June 21, 1779. Martha, " March 10, 1781 (illegible) died June 30, 1812 Mary, " March 19, 1783. married in 1792 Catherine or Gatey, " April 17, 1785. John, " February 26, 1787. Nancy, " April 9, 1789. Powell " April 27, 1791; died August --, 1794. Ellet (a son) " March 22, 1793. Temple, (a son) " November 20, 1795.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

February 10, 1911.
Mrs. James R. Forgey, Morristown, Tenn.
Madam:
In reply to your letter dated the 6" and received the 9" instant, you are advised that the Revolutionary War pension records fail to afford information in regard to any John Turnley of Virginia other than the soldier (Wid. File No. 6,337) whose record was furnished you on the 3" instant.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

March 15, 1937
Miss Louise Turnley 2233 Montgomery Avenue Ashland, Kentucky
John Turnley W. 6327 Jesse Woodroof W. 2397 BA-J/AWF
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of John Turnley and Jesse Woodruff, both of whom served with the Virginia troops.
The records of John Turnley and Jesse Woodroof are furnished herein, as found in pension claims based upon service in the Revolutionary War.
John Turnley W. 6327
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in pension claim, W. 6327, based upon the service of John Turnley in the Revolutionary War.
The date and place of birth of John Turnley were not shown, nor were the names of his parents given.
John Turnley enlisted in Spotsylvania County, Virginia, February 8, 1776, and served as a private in Captains Oliver Towles' and Avery's companies, Colonel Buckner's and Simms' 6th Virginia regiment; he was in both battles of Trenton, battles of Brandywine, Germantown, Siege of Mud Island Fort, and was discharged February 13, 1778 at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. He afterwards served in the Virginia Militia, under General LaFayette, and was in the

Siege of Yorktown; length of this service was not given.
The soldier, John Turnley, was allowed pension on his application executed September 18, 1821, at which time he was a resident of Warren County, Tennessee and aged sixty-five years.
He married in the month of October, 1778, Elizabeth, her maiden name last not given. He died December 7, 1832 in Cannon County, Tennessee.
The widow, Elizabeth Turnley, was allowed pension on her application executed May 22, 1839, then about eighty-five years old and living in Cannon County, Tennessee. She died in that county June 23, 1850.
The children of John Turnley and his wife, Elizabeth-
   Edmund  born June  21, 1779     Martha  " March  10, 1782,  died June 30, 1812    Mary  " March  19, 1783     Catherine or Gatey  " April  17, 1785     John  " February  26, 1787     Nancey  " April  9, 1789     Powell  " April  27, 1791,  died August- 1794    Ellett or Ellecut  " March  22, 1793     Temple  " November  20, 1795    
Daughters, Mary and Catherine, were referred to in 1821 as "unmarried".
The following children survived their mother- Edmund, a resident of the State of Virginia; Temple, a resident of the State of Alabama; John, a resident of the State of Missouri; Ellecut or Ellett, a resident of the State of Missouri; and Nancey, Mary, and Catherine of the State of Tennessee.
One John S. Turnley was living in 1828 in Warren County, Tennessee; it was not stated that he was related to the family.
The papers in this claim contain no further dis-

cernible family data.
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Jesse Woodroof W. 2397
The data relative to Jesse Woodroof furnished herein were obtained from papers on file in pension claim, W. 2397, based upon his service in the War of the Revolution.
Jesse Woodroof (as the name is shown in the claim) was born May 20, 1757 in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. The names of his parents were not given.
He enlisted in Caroline County, Virginia, March 6, 1776, and served as a private in Captains Samuel Hawes' and Sanford's companies, Colonel Alexander Spotswood's 2nd Virginia regiment; he was in the battles of Brandywine and Germantown, and was discharged in the month of March, 1778 at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. He had other service, but no details were given.
He was allowed pension on his application executed June 10, 1818, at which time he was a resident of Lincoln County, Tennessee. It was stated that he was formerly of Washington County, Virginia and of the State of Kentucky.
Jesse Woodroof married March 21, 1783 in Washington County, Virginia, Esther Buchanan of that county. She was born June 1, 1765 and was the daughter of Robert Buchanan and his wife, Mary.
The soldier, Jesse Woodroof, died October 13, 1826 in Lincoln County, Tennessee.
The widow, Esther Woodroof, was allowed pension on her application executed December 19, 1840, at which time she was living in Lincoln County, Tennessee, where

she continued to live in 1848.
Reference was made to the following children of Jesse Woodroof and his wife, Esther-
Mary or Sary born June 5, 1784 Susana " October 3, 1786 William B. aged thirty years in 1820 Nancy " twenty-three years in 1820 Martha " twenty-one years in 1820 Eliza " fifteen years in 1820.
Son, William B. Woodroof, was living in 1840 in Lincoln County, Tennessee.
The papers in this claim contain no further discernible data in regard to family.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name and address of person paid, and possibly the date of death of the widow, Esther Woodroof, you should apply to The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, Washington, D.C., and give the following-
Esther Woodroof, widow of Jesse Woodroof Certificate # 2484 Issued December 19, 1848 Rate $80.00 per annum Commenced March 4, 1848 Act of February 2, 1848 Tennessee Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator