Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 11809, Joseph White, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
White, Joseph Penelope.
W. 11809
B.L.Wt. 26168-160-55
CONTENTS

Virginia
23.825
Joseph White — of Bedford in the State of Va who was a pr. in the Company commanded by Captain T. Bedford of the — commanded by — in the Va line for 7 months —
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 23 Dollars 30 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 9 day of Sept 34 and Supt Robt G. Mitchell, Liberty CH. — 12
Arrears to the 4th of March 34 69.99 Semi-ant. allowance ending 1/2/34 11.67 81.66
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Nath. Rice Clerk, Book E Vol. 64 Page 38 —
Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 6 April 1838 from 4th March 1838 to the 4 March 1839. Agt notified 31. Jan'y 1839
Paid as above from 4 Sept 1838 to 4 March 1839. Agt notified 20 Decr 1839
Letter to E. Robinson 3rd Auditor 15 Decr 1840
Paid as above from 4 Sept 1839 to 4 March 1840. Agt notified 24 Decr 1840
Paid as above from 4 Sept 1840 to 4 March 1841. Agt notified Sept 12 1840

Joseph Whiles Declaration for a pension
13.503

Virginia:
County of Bedford, Set.
On this 11 day of September in the year 1832 personally appeared before us Henry Brown and Saml. Mitchell justices of the peace in and for the said county in the state aforesaid Joseph White a resident of the county and state aforesaid, aged upwards of eighty years and unable by reason of bodily infirmity to appear in court, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of congress passed 7 th of June 1832. That he entered the service of his country under the following named officers as served as herein after stated. That in the year he enlisted under Captain Buford and went against the Indians and fought at the Battle of Point Pleasant, but what was the length of the tour he but he believes it was three months does not remember. He was born in the county of Amelia, in the state of Virginia, and has no register of his age but according to the best of his recollection from what he was told in his youth he is now about eighty years of age. During the revolutionary war, but at what precise period he cannot recollect, he was drafted as a militia man, from the county of Bedford, where he then resided to go against the British who were then at Portsmouth in the state aforesaid. He served a three month's tour mostly in the neighborhood of the British fort and was in several skirmishes with

Then Captain John Frigg commanded the company in which he served and he remembers the names of some of the field officers to wit: Col. Parker, Col. Maada and Col. Morrisetown, but he has forgotten all further particulars about the names or rank of the officers. He was afterwards called upon, in the year and went down under the command of a sergeant to the army and served until shortly before the surrender of Cornwall the applicants suppose adding all the time together that he served seven months —
He has no documentary evidence of his services and if he ever had any written discharges they are lost or mislaid. He can prove some of his services by John Hudnall and Captain Samuel Wilkes whose affidavits are hereto annexed. He hereby relinquishes all claims to any pension except the present and declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of the agency of any state. Joseph his White Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid before us
Henry Browne (Seal) Sam. Mitchell (Seal)
We Mosby Arnold a clergyman residing in the county of Bedford, in the state of Virginia and Gilman Hobb residing in the same county and state, do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Joseph White who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be of the age he states; that he is respected and beloved in the neighborhood where

he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution, and that we concur in that Mosby Arnold opinion
Leighman A. Cobb
Sworn and subscribed this 11 th day of Sept. in the year 1832 before us
Henry Brown (Seal) Sam d Mitchell (Seal)
We the justices aforesaid, after the investiga- -tion of the matter before us in our said county, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, do hereby declare our opinion, that the above named applicant was a revolu- -tionary soldier and served as he states and from our own personal knowledge and observation, that he is unable by reason of bodily infirmity, to appear in court without great inconvenience We do further more certify that it appears to us that Mosby Arnold who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergy- -man resident in the said county of Bedford and state of Virginia; and that Leighman A. Cobb who has also signed the same is a resident of the same county and state and is a credible person; and that their statement is entitled to credit. Given under our hands and seals this 11 th day of September in the year 1832.
Henry Brown (Seal)
Sam d Mitchell (Seal)

State of Virginia County of Bedford ss:
I Robert Dickerson deputy for Robert W Mitchell Clerk of the County Court of Bedford in the State of Virginia, do hereby certify, that Henry Brown, Samuel Mitchell and David W Quarles who have signed the annexed declaration and certificate are and were at the time of signing the same acting Justices of the Peace for said County duly Commissioned and qualified as such, according to the Constitution and laws of said State. and that their signatures aforesaid all appear to me to be genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the said Court, at office the 14 th day of October 1832, in the 57 th year of American Independence.
Robt. Dickerson D.C.

1889
April 3 Dr. F. S. Mark - history
Prior
Restoration 3174
Virginia (Richmond)
Penelope White widow of Joseph White who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 23 dollars 33 cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853. 4 th of March 1860
Certificate of Pension issued 24 th day of May 1866 and sent to
W. Statham Lynchburg Va
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 157 Vol. 26
sent

decla u . of
Penelope White widow of Joseph
Ad, Feb y 3 d 1853.
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No. 4 Gray
Lynch. Va
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decla d . for a pension - Revolutionary war.
STATE OF Virginia, Bedford County
TO WIT:
On this 18 th day of June 1853, before me Thomas W. Robertson — a Justice of the Peace in and for said County and State duly authorised by law to administer oaths, personally appeared Penelope White a resident of said County aged 84 years, who being duly sworn according to law, doth on her  his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by an act of Congress passed the _____ day of January 1853; allowing pensions to widows.
That she is the widow of Joseph White — deceased, who was a private in the company commanded by Captain _____ in the Regiment of _____ commanded by Colonel _____ in the war of the Rebellion — and a Revolutionary pensioner at the rate of $ 23.33 cents per m th under the Act of Cong s of June 7, 1832.
That he drafted at Bedford — or about the _____ day of _____ for the term of Months and continued in actual service for the term of _____ months — for which he the said Joseph White was allowed a pension, under the act of Cong s of June 7, 1832, at the rate of $ 23.33 cents per m th .
she further states, that she was married to the said Joseph White dec d . in the County of Bedford — and State of Virginia , on the 26 day of March 1826 — by one John Scott — a minister of the Gospel, and that her name before she was married was Penelope Taylor .
That her said husband died at in Bedford County on or about the 26 th day of March 1844 — and that she is still a widow.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining an original pension under the act of Congress passed the 3 day of February 1853 — allowing pensions to widows, married after Jan y 1, 1800 — and that Robt. H. Gray — is hereby appointed my Attorney to receive the certificate of pension issued to her.
Penelope White  mark
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written,
In presence of Sam l . J. Clady Geo. Burton
Before me
Thos. W. Robertson — J. P.
I further certify that I am not interested in the above claim nor a prosecutor of claims against the Gen l Govt. Thos. W. Robertson — J.P.

I do further certify that Mrs. Penelope White who has sworn to and subscribed the foregoing declaration is the widow of Joseph White died of the County of Bedford, who was a U States pensioner at the time of his death on or about the day of 1844 at the rate of $23, 33 1/3 per Annum - That her maiden name was Penelope and that she is still a widow. and was married to the said Joseph White after the 1 st day of January 1800. Given under my hand this day of 1853.
J.P. =

State of Virginia Bedford County To wit.
On this 23 day of May 1855, before me. A A Jones a Justice of the peace in and for said County, duly authorized by law to administer oaths, personally appeared
Parshall W Vance a resident of said County, and a person of credibility, who being sworn according to law, declares - That he is 57 years old - and is well acquainted with Mrs. Penelope White (maiden name Angel) That she was married to Joseph White dec'd of said County, who was a Revolutionary pensioner, at the time of his death - say, about the 26 th day of March 1849 and that she is still a widow; and was married to the said Joseph White on or about the 26 day of March 1826, by one John Staples a minister of the Gospel - and that he is in no way interested in any pension which she may receive from the Genl Govt. in consideration of the Revol n services of her said dec'd husband.
Parshall W Vance
Sworn to and Subscribed the day and year above written -
Before me -
A A Jones J.P.
Deponent also states that Penelope Angel first married Asaph Taylor, and that after the decease of said Taylor she married the said Joseph White named above
A A Jones J.P.

State of Virginia } County of Bedford } S S
I Albon T. Arthur Clerk of the County Court of said County and State do certify that J. A. Jones & Thos. W. Robertson is and was at the time of signing the preceding certificates acting Justices of said Court the same being a court of record duly Commissioned & qualified and that the signatures purporting to be theirs are genuine I further certify that James Scott a Minister of the gospel returned to the Clerk's office of said Court where the same now remains on file a certificate of Marriage of which the following is a true copy married on the 1 st day of March 1826 Joseph White and Penelope Taylor signed James Scott
Given under my hand and the seal of said Court this the 23 rd day of August A D 1858
Albon T. Arthur Clerk

62-165 Act Mar 3/58 Act 12/58
Penelope White wid of Joseph White
Revolutionary pension
July 53 no 5174
Bozton Will 60 A.M. 1/1/56 B.R. D.
H. G. Frank Reson
Chis H. Frank Oct 5/55
Vol 111. page 146

159.
DECLARATION FOR WIDOW
No. 62,165
ACT OF 3 rd day March 1855.
Mrs Penelope White
Widow of
Joseph White a late Revolutionary Pensioner of Virginia Agency under act 7 th June 1832.
Bounty Land.
Original Additional Application.
(Evidence of Marriage on file with Suspended Application for pension under the Act of Feb. 3 rd 1833)
Hamilton G. Hart Washington City

DECLARATION FOR WIDOW
Who has heretofore received Bounty Land less than 160 acres.
STATE OF Virginia } ss. COUNTY OF Bedford }
On this third day of April 185 5 , personally appeared before me, a justice of the peace, within and for the County and State aforesaid, Mrs Penelopy White aged 84 years, a resident of the County and State aforesaid, who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of Joseph White who served in the company commanded by Captain _____ in the Regiment of _____ Militia, commanded by Colonel _____ in the war with  of the Revolution
and continued in actual service in said war for at least 14 days, and was honorably discharged at _____ on the _____ day of _____
She further states that she was married to the said Joseph White in Bedford County on the _____ day of _____ and that her name before her said marriage was Penelopy Taylor that her said husband died at Bedford County on the _____ day of about the year 1844 and that she is now a widow. She further declares that she has heretofore made application for bounty land under the act approved September 28, 1850, (to which she now refers for the particulars of her said husband's service, and for proof of her marriage,) upon which she obtained a warrant for _____ acres, No. _____ which she has legally disposed of, and cannot now return it.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty Land to which she may be entitled, under the Act passed the 3d day of March, 1855. She also declares that she has never received nor applied for Bounty Land under this or any other act of Congress, except as above stated.
Octavius Austin of Campbell County Virginia is duly authorized to prosecute this my claim, and to receive any warrant which may be issued hereon.
Penelopy her White [SEAL.] Mark
AFFIDAVIT OF TWO WITNESSES.
Personally came Francis T Pollard and James Adams residents of the County of Bedford County in the State aforesaid, who upon oath declare, that they are personally well acquainted with Mrs. Penelopy White and saw her sign (or make her mark) to the foregoing declaration, that they know her to be the identical person therein represented, and that she is now a widow, and that we have no interest in this claim.
F. T. Pollard [SEAL.] James Adams [SEAL.]
MAGISTRATE'S CERTIFICATE.
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me, this third day of April 185 5 ; and I certify that I believe the claimant to be the identical person she represents herself to be, that I know the witnesses are credible persons, and that I have no interest in this claim.
Abram Austin J. P.
STATE OF Virginia } ss. COUNTY OF Bedford }
I hereby certify that Abram Austin Esq., before whom the foregoing declaration and affidavit were made, is and was, at the time of taking the same, an acting justice of the peace within and for the county and state aforesaid, duly commissioned and qualified, and that his signature above is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office, this 4 th day of April 185 5 .
A. A. Arthur Clerk.

October 18, 1934
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Joseph White-W.11809 BA-J/AWF
Mrs. J. M. Wasson 2508 Church Street Cleveland, Tennessee
Dear Madam:
Joseph White was born in Amelia County, Virginia, no date given, nor are the names of his parents shown.
While residing in Bedford County, Virginia, he served three months as private in Captain Buford's company and was in the battle of Point Pleasant. He enlisted and served three months in Captain John Trigg's company and was in an expedition to Portsmouth, and in several skirmishes. He served in the year that Cornwallis surrendered, under a sergeant (his name not given), length of this service not stated. He served in all seven months with the Virginia troops.
He was allowed pension on his application executed, September 11, 1832, at which time he was living in Bedford County, Virginia and was aged about eighty years.
The soldier, Joseph White, married March 14, 1826 in Bedford County, Virginia, Penelope Taylor, the widow of Alsop Taylor; her maiden name was Angel. The names of her parents are not given, nor date and place of birth.
Joseph White died March 26, 1844 in Bedford County, Virginia.
His widow, Penelope White, was allowed pension on account of the services of her husband, Joseph White, on her application executed June 18, 1853, then a resi-

dent of Bedford County, Virginia.
She was residing in 1866 in Bedford County, Virginia, with her "relatives and friends"; no names stated. She was then aged about ninety-eight years. There is no reference to their children.
In 1866 Ellis and Margaret Angel were residents of Bedford County, Virginia; no relationship to the widow, Penelope White, given.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 11809
Penelope White Widow Joseph White Rev. Rev. War
Act: Feb. 3, 1853
Index:—Vol. 3M , Page 331
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1930-Sept 15-1930 1934 Oct 18- J. M. Watson 11 S

Trustee Office.
May 11 th 1855.
Sir: Please certify the time to which the widow's annuity pension was paid on the date of his death.
Very Respectfully,
L. D. Morris
Commissioner.
h 043
Rev. Mr. [?]
J. Atkinson Esq., } H. S. Auditor, Treasury, }

Joseph White paid to H Sept 1843.
Hoer & Minner
Auditor

Synchburg, Va. (20) April 29, 66.
Hon J. H. Barrett;
Comr of Pensions.
Sir - There is a widow who was a Revolutionary Pen- sioner now alive in Bedford county, Va. by the name of Penelope White, who is unable from Physical disability from at- tending at Court-house before the Clerk.
What must she do in this case to be restored? At least, what is necessary in this case to be done to have her placed on the rolls as a Pensioner.
Your obt servt Chas. W. Statham
:

Paradise White,

Synchburg, Va
May 12, '66
Hon J. H. Barrett,
Com'r of Pensions
Dear Sir - I enclose you application of Penelope White for Restoration of Pension as widow of Revolutionary soldier.
This application is made in conformity with your letter of 29th of April '66, to me.
Your obt serv't
Chas. B. Tatham

May 14 1968
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR May 14 1968 P. M.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

1 to 100 + 2 to 1000: 20 7/3 3 to 1000, 26" Mach: 11/3.
3 to 1000: 10/3.
Ralph Wm.

Ans. 29, 1837
Appel of Penel- ope White,
widow of
Joseph,
Bedford Co.,
Pa.
23825
Ad 3 rd Feb. 53. $23. \frac{33}{100} per An. Coin: Helms 3.985 3 ,
An.
No. H. Gray,
Lynchburg,
Pa.

No 3076. Penelope White, Wid: of Joseph—
Set: to Bro. H. Gray. 12 Oct: 1853, " " C. Austin, Apr: 16 " 1855,
Act of 3 d Feb: 1855,

✓ 26. 168
 Waners

Bedford County Tonnit creditable man This day Samuel Wilks came before me David M. Quarles of justice of the peace for the county aforesaid & made oath that Joseph White served a term of three months in the Militia under Capt. John Trigg during the said term he was with him the said White given under my hand this 22 nd day of September 1832 D. M. Quarles J.P.

Bidford County, Collette this day John a creditable man came before me  Levia W. D. alias  Henry Brown a Justice of the Peace for the office of County & made oath That before which time a June 3. months in the Militia under Capt John Trapp during the P. Town he was with him the said white grain under my hand this 24 th day of Sept. 1832 D. W. Quimby

5174
Virginia Richmond,
Penelope White widow of Joseph
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 23 dollars 33 cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued 10 th day of May 1853,
and sent to
R. H. Gray. Lynchburgh Va.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 131. Vol. A. (32)

27. August 1856. Duplicate issued and sent to C. W. Statham Lynchburg Va.
See C. W. Statham, mch 24/57 Same July 12/58. C. W. Statham. Apr. 27/66. 3 rd Awd. May 15 th "
Rate of Health report

Lynchburg, Va., July 21, '56 Capt. P. M. Henry:
Dear Sir - I delayed answer- ing your letter in relation to Mrs. Penelope White until I could see her.
I rode to see her two days since, and she informed me the declar- ation for bounty land was genuine, and was intrep by Mr. Adamside, and I send the certificate of the Clerk of Beaford county, (Mr. Arthur,) to the genuineness certifying that Abram Sustin, Esq., was a justice on the 3rd day of April, 1855. Mrs. White says she made oath before him.
Please get the warrant you speak of, which is now in the Commissioner's hands, and forward to me, and let me know the fee which she has to pay for procuring it, to Mr. Fant, and I will send it to you.
I hope you will have no trouble in getting it forthwith, and forwarding.
It is now very warm, and I can scarcely write.

I learn that Austin's wife is dead, and that he is not expected to live; and I really believe it would be merciful for his Maker now to call him home.
I do not think he can give bail, so that he will be tried next November.
Give my respects to your estimable lady, and I am your friend,
Chas. S. Statham

State of Virginia } County of Bedford } ss
I Albon A. Arthur Clerk of the County Court in the County and State aforesaid do certify that Thomas Austin is, and was on the third day of April One thousand eight hundred and fifty five an acting Justice of the peace in and for the said County of Bedford duly elected Commissioned and qualified as such
Given under my hand and the Seal of said Court this 19 th day of July One thousand eight hundred & fifty five
A. A. Arthur Clerk

Brief in the case of Penelope White Bedford County and State of Virginia act 3 Feb 33
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Duplicate, in lieu of one issued May 10, 1835, which has been lost or destroyed.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
C. W. Statham Name and residence of Agent Synchburg Va
S. Cole Examining Clerk.

Lynchburg, Va., June, 8. 58 Hon. G. C. Whiting, Comir. of Pensions:
Sir - I see that the law extending back the pay to widows under act of Feb 3, 1853, now goes back to March, 1858.
I recd a pension cer- tificate for Penelope White, widow of Joseph White, dec., a private in Revolutionary war, dated 26th Aug. 1856. and is a duplicate of one dated May 10, 1855.
Please extend the pay back and send me certificate for the same or forward me the instructions how I must proceed.
Yours, most respectfully,
Chas. Statham

Synchburg, Va., June 8, 58
Hon. G. C. Whiting, Comr. of Pensions:
Dear Sir - Do me the kindness to send me a copy of the act of Congress, which has just passed ex- tending back the half pay of widows under act of Feb 3, 1853. Also, the instruc- tions and forms. Any other act which passed this session. Yours &
Chas. H. Statham

for the pleasure
W. Nathan Lynchburg Va

Lynchburg, Va., Aug 19, '56 Hon. J. Minot Com'r of Pensions;
So I enclose a declaration and evidence to procure a pension for Mrs. Penelope White, widow of Joseph White, dec., under act of Feb 1853.
It is rather a novel case, as it first developed in Richmond. That a pension certificate had been issued to her former agent Octavius Austin, but he is now in prison, and Mrs. White applies again to be the re-instituted, not knowing of his having the certificate until then. Yours, &c.
Chas. Stathum

Brief in the case of Penelope White, widow of Joseph, Bedford County and State of Virginia act 3 d Feb y : 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 pensioned under the Act of 7 th June 1832, at the rate of $23. \frac{33}{100} per An n . The witness testified he was present at the marriage & two witnesses testify to over 20 years reputation of marriage & cohabitation. Pensioner died 26 th March 1844, as per the Affidavits of three witnesses & report of the Third Auditor. Undoubtedly the fact is established by the affidavits of three witnesses. (If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Ro: H. Gray Esq. Gilesburg, Va. Name and residence of Agent
H. B. [unintelligible] Examining Clerk.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
Dec. 6 th 1839.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," Joseph White ————— a Pensioner on the Roll of the Richmond, V a Agency, at the rate of Twenty three Dollars and thirty three Cents per annum, under the law of the 17 th June 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of Sept., 1838, to the 4 th March 1839.
Respectfully, yours,
Wilson B. Parrish Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
December 18 th 1840.
Sir :
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," Joseph White, _____ a Pensioner on the Roll of the Richmond, Va Agency, at the rate of Twenty Three Dollars and 33 Cents per annum, under the law of the 4 th June 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of Sept. 1839, to the 4 th March 1840.
Respectfully yours,
William B. Parris Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions, Present.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
March 22, 1842.
Sir:
Under the date of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," Joseph White — a Pensioner on the Roll of the Richmond, Va. Agency, at the rate of Twenty Three Dollars and 33 Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of Sept. 1840, to the 4 th March 1841.
Respectfully, yours,
Glendon L. Parris
Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
Second Comptroller's Office,
January 24 th , 1839.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838 entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," Joseph White, ————— a Pensioner on the Roll of the Richmond, Virginia, Agency, at the rate of Twenty three Dollars and thirty three Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June, 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th — of March, 1837, to the 4 th March, 1838.
Respectfully, yours,
William H. Parrish Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.

Admit as private 7 months $23.33

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Joseph White which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? yes II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? yes III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? no V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? no VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? yes VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? yes VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? The Justices have IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? yes X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? yes

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? yes XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had? XIV. † If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service? Two witnesses If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses? no Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct? yes XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service? yes XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? no XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? yes
 EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words: "Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades; For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____ For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must in every case be clearly shewn under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
†QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
‡QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
¶ In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.

Brief in the Case of
Penelope White, widow of Joseph. For restoration Bedford County and State of Virginia. Act 3 d Feby: 1853. the 2 d Section. Rich 5174
CLAIM FOR NEW PENSION CERTIFICATE,
PROOF EXHIBITED,
Claimant was pensioned under the 2 d Sec: of said Act on the Va s roll, at the rate of $ 23. 33 / 100 per M th .
Widowhood, identity, and loyalty is established by two credible affiants. Claimant is 98 ! Years old.
The Pension was last paid March 4 th 1860.
Claim is allowed at the rate of $ 23. 33 / 100 per M th ; Commencing 4 th March, 1860, and to continue during widowhood.
May 23 d 1/11.
Name and residence of Agent.
Charles W. Statham Esq r , Synchburg. Va s
[Signature] Examining Clerk.

Treasury Department,
Third Auditor's Office,
May 17 1866.
Sir,
In reply to your inquiry of the 15 th inst. I have to inform you that the pension of Mrs Penelope White, (on the Richmond Vio roll under act 3 rd Feby 1853 2 nd section) appears by the books of this Office to have been last paid to 4 Sept. 1859.
Very Respectfully A. M. Gangwer acting auditor
How Jos. H. Barrett Comr of Pensions.
J.H.B.
A.M.G.

October 16, 1934
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BA-J/EL aw
Mrs. J.M.Wasson 2508 Church Street Cleveland, Tennessee
Joseph White W. 11809
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to Joseph White, of Bedford County, Virginia, Barnett and Hezekiah Blankenship, of Franklin County, who later lived in what is now Macon County, Tennessee.
A careful search of the Revolutionary War records has been made and no record found of claims for pension or bounty land having been made to the United States based upon the military service in that war of Barnes or Hezekiah Blankenship. Such claims are the source of the data furnished by this office.
It is suggested that as a possible means of obtaining information in regard to the military service of soldiers of that war, you apply to The Adjutant General, War Department, this city, who is custodian of military records.
The record of Joseph White, of Bedford County, Virginia, has been found and his history is furnished you herewith, the data for which were obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, W.11809, based upon his military service in that war.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator.

September 19, 1930
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section AWF:MLB
Mrs. Fred B. Fuqua Krise Building Lynchburg, Virginia
Dear Madam:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 11809, that Joseph White was born in Amelia County, Virginia, date not stated.
He served three months in Captain Buford's company and was in the battle of Point Pleasant.
While residing in Bedford County, Virginia, he enlisted and served three months as a private in Captain John Trigg's Virginia company, and was in an expedition to Portsmouth and in several skirmishes. He served in the year that Cornwallis surrendered, under a sergeant, name not stated and length of service not shown. He stated that he served in all seven months.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 11, 1832, at which time he was living in Bedford County, Virginia, and was aged eighty years.
He died March 26, 1844, in said Bedford County.
The soldier married March 14, 1826, in Bedford County, Virginia, Penelope Taylor, the widow of Alsop Taylor. Her maiden name was Angel.
She was allowed pension on account of the services of Joseph White, on her application executed June 18, 1853, at which time she was living in Bedford County, Virginia, and

September 18 th 1930
stated that she was aged eighty-four years.
In 1866, she was still a resident of Bedford County, Virginia, and stated that she was aged about ninety-eight years.
There is no reference to children.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner

Cleveland, Tennessee, Oct. 2, 1934.
Veterans Administration, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
Will you please be so kind as to furnish me with information regarding the military record of my ancestors as follows: Joseph White , who lived at a place then named Liberty, Bedford Co., Va., who was a revolutionary soldier.
Barnett and Hezekiah Blankenship , revolutionary soldiers, from Franklin Co., who later moved to what is now Macon Co., Tennessee, then Smith Co., of North Carolina. Did either of these men receive land grants for their services in the Revolutionary War?
If you are not in position to furnish this information will you please advise where it may be obtained.
2508 Church St., Cleveland, Tennessee
Yours truly, Mrs. J. M. Wasson

Bedford, Virginia.
August 26th, 1930.
Commissioner of Pension, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
Received your letter relative to inquiry of Joseph White a Revolutionary Soldier of Bedford County.
Eckenrode gives: "White, Joseph (Bedford) S. of W. 1835, Pen. 2. 115."
James Hilton or Hylton first married Susannah Walton in Goochland County, Virginia, later moved to Bedford County where his will was probated September 25th, 1786, leaving a wife name Lucy.
Please send me any information you may have on these Pensioners.
Yours very truly,
Mrs. Fred B. Fuqua
Address:
Mrs. Fred B. Fuqua, Krise Building, Lynchburg, Virginia.

State of Virginia Bedford County, ss
personally appeared before the undersigned a Justice of the peace for the County of Bedford in the State of Virginia. Joseph White who being duly Sworn deposeth & saith that by reason of old age & consequent loss of memory he cannot swear positively as to the precise period of the War in which he served. but recollects the first Tour he served against the Indians was near the beginning of the revolutionary War, the other Tours stated in his declaration, he has also forgot at what period of the War he serv d . but thinks it was in the latter part of the War, to the best of his recollection, and belief his services added to either amounts to seven months in all his services he serv d . as a common Soldier & claims his Joseph White mark a pension for 7 months
Sworn before me this 3 rd day of January 1834
Henry Brown J.P.

State of Virginia County of Bedford } to wit:
This day Henry Wells and William Adams to me well known as credible and respectable persons and citizens of the county aforesaid, personally appeared before me a justice of the peace, in the said county, and being duly sworn according to law, declare that they have been personally well acquainted with Mrs Penelope White for the space of upwards of thirty years; that they knew her and Joseph White - who was a Revolutionary pensioner of the United States and resident of the county aforesaid - her late husband, during the lifetime of the said Joseph, that he the said Joseph White and the said Penelope White then lived together as man and wife and were so reputed. They further declare that they were present and saw the said Joseph White married to the said Penelope White - formerly Penelope Laylor, but in what year they do not now remember, but are of opinion that it has been about thirty years ago.
They further declare that they know the said Joseph White to have been a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States, and died in the county of Bedford in the State of Virginia about the year 1844. They further declare that the said Penelope White - is the identical person whose claim for Revolutionary pension, under the act of Feb 1853, is now suspended, and that she is the identical person she represents herself to be, and is now a widow. They further swear that they are disinterested in making this affidavit.
Henry Wells William Adams
State of Virginia County of Bedford } to wit: I Abram Austin, a justice of the peace in and for the county and state aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing affidavit was sub-

scribed and sworn to before me, in my county aforesaid this 28 th day of May 1855; Abram Austin J.P.
State of Virginia { County of Bedford { to wit:
I A. A. Arthur clerk of the County Court of the County aforesaid do hereby certify that Abram Austin Esq. before whom the foregoing affidavit was made and subscribed, and who has signed his name thereto was at the time of so doing a justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid duly com- missioned and qualified, and that all his official acts, as such are entitled to full faith and credit. In testimony whereof I have set my hand and affix my official seal this 29 th day of May 1855;
A. A. Arthur clerk

Additional Evidence
Affidavit of Wills &
Va '55 no 5794
Penelope White
Rev: pension claim
Act Feby 3 1855
Widow of Joseph White decd. a pen- sioner under act of June 7 th 1832.
Virginia
Boyetton
O. Austin Near London Va.

County of Bedford. State Of Virginia.
This day Williams Adams and George Hughs, to me well known as credible and respectable persons, residents of the County and State aforesaid, personally appeared before me a justice of the peace in and for the said County, and being duly sworn according to law, declare that they are personally well acquainted with Mrs Penelope White, widow of Joseph White deceased, and have been well acquainted with her for the space of about thirty years. That they knew the said Joseph White in his lifetime, that he was a Revolutionary pensioner of the United States, but at what rate per annum they do not know certainly remember, that they know, for fifteen or twenty years previous to his death, the said Joseph White and the said Penelope White lived together as Man and Wife and were so reputed, that after the death of the said Joseph White, the said Penelope White had one third part of his estate assigned her by an order or decree of the court of Bedford County, as her dower, under the laws of Virginia, having refused to take under and abide by his will. They declare that they do not know the date of the marriage between the said Joseph White deceased and Penelope Taylor - now Penelope White, but have always heard and justly believe that they were married about thirty years ago by the Rev Mr Scott - a Methodist preacher of this County. They further declare that they knew when the said Joseph White died, but cannot now fix the date of his death with certainty, they know that he died at his residence in this County, and believe that it was in the year 1844.
They further swear that they have no interest whatsoever in the result of this claim
Williams Adams George Hughs
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 20 th day of April 1855, and I certify that I have known the said Penelope Penelope White for the space of about thirty years, know that she is the identical person whose claim for Revolutionary pension is now suspended for want of further proof, and that she is the widow of the said Joseph White deceased - who was a Revolutionary

pensioner and a resident of the county aforesaid, and that I have no interest in the result of this claim.
Abraham Austin
J.P.
State of Virginia.
County of Bedford.
I A. A. Arthur clerk of the county court of the county aforesaid do hereby certify that Abraham Austin Esq., before whom the foregoing affidavit was made and subscribed, and who has signed his name thereto was at the time of so doing and is now a justice of the peace in and for the county aforesaid, duly commissioned and qualified, and that all his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit. In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix my official seal this 23 d day of April 1855.
A. A. Arthur.
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Mrs Penelopy White's Revolutionary Pension claim
Act of Feby 3 d 1853.
Send certificate to A. Austin New London. Campbell County Va
To Commissioner of Pensions

STATE OF Virginia COUNTY OF Bedford
} to wit
On this Third day of April , 1855, personally appeared * Mr. Abram Austin , a justice of the peace for the, county aforesaid, Penelope White , a resident of said County and State, aged 85 years, who, being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed on the 3 rd day of February , 1853, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war: That she is the widow of Joseph White who was a Pensioner of the United States at the rate of dollars per annum , under the act of November passed on the day of 1832 , for proof of which service & etc. She refers to his pension papers now on file in the proper Depart- ment at Washington City. That she is the identical person who applied for pension a short time ago, and whose claim has been suspended because it was not certified that by reason of her age and bodily infirmity she was unable to attend court, in order to make her declaration. She further declares that by reason of her age and bodily infirmity she is now and has been for several years past unable to leave her house, and cannot under any circumstances go to the court house of her county - which is fifteen miles distant from her. She does now make anew her declaration and refers to the papers already on file in the pension office, to establish the truth of what she herein sets forth, and trusts that the Commissioner of Pensions will be satisfied that her claim is just and ought to be allowed.
She further declares that she was married to the said Joseph White on the _____ day of _____, in the year one thousand Eight hundred and Twenty six in the County of Bedford and State of Virginia by one Rev John Scott a Methodist minister duly authorized by law to administer the rites of matrimony, and that her name previous to marriage was Penelope Taylor ; and that she has no other proof of said marriage than that herewith presented: that her said husband died in the County of Bedford and State of Virginia on the _____ day of _____, 1844; that she was not married to him prior to the year Seventeen hundred and Ninety Two but at the time above stated. She further declares that she is still a widow. She hereby revokes all former powers of attorney given for the like purpose and constitutes and appoints A. Austin Esq. of Campbell County Va. her lawful attorney to prosecute her said claim to Revolutionary pension and to receive the certificate that may be issued therefor. Penelope White (Mark)
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before * me a justice of the peace, in the county aforesaid and it is hereby certified that the applicant is a credible person, etc. and that by reason of her age and bodily infirmity she is unable to attend the court of her county for the purpose of making her declaration in open court. Abram Austin J. P. and Chairman of the Court.

STATE OF COUNTY OF
On this _____ day of _____, 185_____, personally appeared *
_____, who, being first duly sworn according to law, declare that is the widow of _____
who was a †
That said Revolutionary soldier died in the County of _____ and State of _____ on the _____ day of _____ in the year _____; and that the said _____ was married to him, the said _____ in the County of _____ State of _____ on the _____ day of _____ in the year _____ and that previous thereto her name was _____ and they declare that they have derived the above information in regard to said service, marriage and death of said Revolutionary soldier, in the following manner, viz : §
They further declare that the applicant is still a widow, and that they are disinterested in making these affidavits.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year above written ; and it is hereby certified that the affiants are credible persons and are aged
J. P. and Chairman of the Court.

STATE OF Virginia COUNTY OF Bedford }
I A A Arthur Clerk of the County Court of the
Court for the aforesaid County, do hereby certify that || Abraham Austin Esqr
before whom the foregoing declaration was subscribed and sworn to, and who has signed his name thereto was at the time of so doing a justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid duly commissioned and qualified and that all his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit,
In witness whereof I have set my hand and affixed my official seal this 10th day of April 1855, A A Arthur clk
NOTES.
* If made in open Court, say before "County Court (or other Court) of said County now sitting," and if before a Justice insert "before me a Justice of the Peace, &c., for said County."
† Here insert Act "29th July, 1848," "3d Feb., 1853," or any other act applicable to the case.
‡ Here describe the service of the husband or soldier—if he had been a pensioner state the annual amount he received, and the agency at which he was paid, &c., if an original case, service must be given.
§ Deponents must swear the best they can to the service, marriage &c., of the parties, &c., &c.
|| Clerk must make his certificate according to circumstances, commencing as above—he must vary it accordingly as the application was made before a Magistrate or in open Court—and must certify to all the facts of marriage and death of soldier—date of soldier's death—number of children living, &c., provided those facts are satisfactorily proved in open Court. If an administrator of a deceased soldier or widow applies the above form can be varied to suit the case.

Declaration
Mrs. Penelope White widow of Joseph White, for Pension.
= Under act of Feb 1833 =
35 years
180
for widow
Chas. S. Statham Agent for claimant Pocahontas, Va.

State of Virginia, County of Beauford }
On this 28 day of July in the year 1886, personally appeared before me a justice of the Peace within and for the county and State aforesaid, Mrs. Penelope White , aged seventy-seven years, a resident of Beauford county, in the State of Virginia, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed the 3rd day of February, 1853, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war; that she is the widow of Joseph White, who was, (she believes) a private in the Virginia Militia in the Revolutionary war, and was in receipt of a pension from the government of the United States for such service amounting to thirty-three \frac{5}{100} per annum, and she refers to the evidence and declaration filed by him to prove his service. He had a certificate of pension, which was given up by me to draw the balance of pension due him at his death.
She further declares that she was married to the said Joseph White, on the fourteenth day of March, eighteen hundred and twenty-six; that her said husband, died on the thirty-first day of August, eighteen and forty-five; that she was not married to him prior to the second of January, eighteen hundred, but at the time above stated. She further declares that she is now a widow
That she has never

received any pension money whatever, under this or any other law; That she never knew any pension had been allowed to her until she learned it through witnesses in attendance on the trial of Octavius Austin. Mr. Octavius Austin called to see her some two or more years ago, and she made a declaration before Abram Tilghman & Cobb a justice of the Peace for Bedford county, Virginia, but never heard any thing from the application until she heard from the trial of Octavius Austin in May last. She again states she has never received one cent, and has never seen the certificate of pension said to have been issued in the case to her. She is now old and infirm, being almost unable to move about at all, and she hopes the department will issue to her a certificate of pension for what is due to her, as she is not responsible for the malfeasance of O. Austin.
She hereby appoints Charles W. Statham, of Lynchburg, Va., her agent and attorney to prosecute this claim and receive her certificate of pension for the same.
Penelope her White mark
Sworn to and subscribed before me and the day and year above written; and I certify that in consequence of old age and infirmity of the limbs Mrs. Penelope White is unable to attend in open court.
Abram Austin f. N.

State of Virginia } County of Bedford } ss
I Albon A. Arthur Clerk of the County Court in the County and State aforesaid do certify that James Scott a Minister of the Gospel returned to the Clerk's office of said Court. Where the same is now on file the Marriage of Joseph White to Penelope Taylor, of which the following is a true copy. "Married by me on the 14 th day of March One Thousand eight hundred & twenty six Joseph White to Penelope Taylor" "Signed James Scott"
Given under my hand & the Seal of said Court This 18 th day of August A D 1856
A. A. Arthur Clerk
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State of Virginia, County of Bedford }
Before me Abram Austin a Justice of the Peace within and for the county and State aforesaid, on this 28 day of July 1886, personally appeared Joshua Fugue and Elizabeth Fugue of the county of Bedford residents of Bedford county, in the State of Virginia, to me well known to be persons of veracity, and whose testimony is entitled to full credit, who being only sworn according to law, depose as follows:
That we are well acquainted with Penelope White, widow of Joseph White, deceased, (a Revolutionary soldier,) and with him in his life time; that they lived together as man and wife as long as we can recollect, and were always recognized as man and wife, and never heard it questioned or denied by any one. That Joseph White died in Bedford county, Virginia, on the day of August 1845, and that she is alive and still a widow.
We are in no way interested in this claim for pension.
Joshua Fugue Elizabeth Fugue
Sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written; and I have no interest in this claim.
Abram Austin J.P.

State of Virginia } County of Bedford } ss
I, Albon A. Arthur Clerk of the County Court in the County and State aforesaid do hereby certify that Abram Austin whose genuined signatures are affixed to the foregoing Certificate was at the time of signing the same an acting Justice of the peace in and for the said County of Bedford duly elected Commissioned & qualified as such, and that full faith & credit are due to all his official acts as such
Given under my hand & the Seal of said Court this 12 th day of August An thousand eight hundred & fifty Six A. A. Arthur Clerk

Application
Penelope White widow of Jos. White for Restoration of Pension as widow of Revolution
Col. W. S. Latham Attorney for Applicant Synchburg, Va.

State of Virginia, County of Bedford:
On this tenth day of May, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-six, personally appeared before me Abram Austin a justice of the peace of the county court of Bedford county, State of Virginia, which court is of record, Mrs. Penelope White, aged not recollected, but she believes about ninety-eight years, a resident of Bedford county, in the said State of Virginia, who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the identical Penelope White, who was a pensioner on the roll of the agency at Richmond, Va. Her pension certificate cannot be returned, as it was sent to Lynchburg at the time I drew my last pension, and cannot now be found, and it is doubtless destroyed. If I recollect aright, the amount of pension was twenty-three dollars 33 cents per annum; that she has resided since the first day of January, A.D. 1861 in Bedford county, State of Virginia, with her relatives and friends; that during this period her means of subsistence have been a small stipend from her husband's estate, but mostly on the charity and kindness of her relatives; and that she has not been arms against the government of the United States, or in any manner encouraged the rebels, or manifested a sympathy with their cause; and that she was last paid her pension on the 4th day of March, 1860.
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 Pension Office to substantiate her original claim.
She hereby appoints Charles W. Statham, of Lynchburg, Va. as her attorney to prosecute this claim and receive certificate of Pension.
Witness my hand and seal, this 10th day of May, 1866.
Penelope White  Mark (Seal)
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this

10th day of May, 1866; and I hereby certify that I have no interest or interest in the prosecution of this claim; and I further certify that the contents of the foregoing paper were explained and made known to the affiant before she made her mark; and I furthermore certify that the affiant is extremely old and infirm, being confined to her bed, and could not venture out of the house without endangering her life, and cannot attend before clerk of court.
Abram Austin J.P.
Also, personally appeared Ellis Angel and Margaret Angel of lawful age, residents of Bedford county, in state of Virginia, persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit, and who being by me duly sworn, say that they were present and saw Mrs. Penelope White make her mark to the foregoing declaration; and they further swear that they have easy reason to believe, from the appearance of the applicant and their acquaintance with her, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be; and they further swear, that they have no interest in the prosecution of this claim.
And further, we state that we are neighbors of Mrs. Penelope White and know her well and have known her more than forty years as the widow of A. Taylor, who then married Joseph White, who died about 20 years ago; that Mrs. White is now alive and a widow, and that we know she drew a pension as widow of said Joseph White, and that she is very feeble and infirm both in mind and body from old age, being unable to get out of the house, and requires the constant attention of her friends to take care of her; that she has lived upon her friends for the last five or six years, who have charitably taken care of her except a small stipend from her former husband's estate; and that she has not been active against the government of the United States or in any manner encouraged the rebels or manumitted

a sympathy with their cause
witness my hands and seals, this 10th day of May, 1866.
Ellis Angel
Rev Rev
Margaret Angel
Sworn to and subscribed before me the 10th day of May, 1866
Abram Austin J.P.
Oath!
"I, Penelope white do solemnly swear 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 the States therein; that I will, in like manner abide by and faithfully support all laws and proclamations which have been made during the existing rebellion with reference to the emancipation of slaves: So help me God."
Penelope her + white mark
Sworn to and subscribed before me, on the 10th day of May, 1866.
Abram Austin J.P.
State of Virginia By County of Bedford ss I Albon A. Arthur
Clerk of the County Court in the County and State aforesaid, do Certify that Abram Austin whose genuine signature is signed to the three preceding Certificates is and was at the time of signing the same, an acting Justice of the Peace, in and for said County and State, duly elected Commissioned and qualified as such, and that full faith and credit are due to all his official acts as such
Given under my hand and the Seal of said Court this the 11 th day of May One thousand eight hundred & Sixty Six A A Arthur CCB