Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 19641, James Wimbish, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Wimbish, James Lucy
N. 19641
CONTENTS

6101.
Reported.
Virginia.
Lady Kimbick widow of James Kimbick who was a pensioner under the Act of 7 June 1832, and who died on the 23 November 1835. of Califasc, in the State of Virginia - who was a Pr: Inf Btry in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the Legt n commanded by Col: Lucas in the Virginia line for 10 1/2 mos:
Inscribed on the Roll of Richmond Co. at the rate of 37 Dollars 50 Cents per annum to commence on the 14th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 15 th day of March 1841 and Hon: Walter Coles. Pennsylvania, Pa Arrears to the 14th of Sept: 1840. $168:75 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Mar: 41. 18:75 $187:50
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by Wm C. Robinson Clerk, Book A. Vol. 2, Page 185.
Lt. J. B. Stovall April 19 '49 Hon. R. C. Puryear 30 th Mar: 1854.

Virginia 16.369
James Wimbish
of Halifax in the State of Va who was a Pr: Ser: Clerk in the by Captain of the Regt commanded by Col: Lucas in the Va line for 10 1/2 months.
M. 89 A No 3 1835-
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 37. Dollars 50 Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 3 rd day of Aug: 33. and with Thomas Williams, Williams Store. Va
  Arrears to the 14th of March 1833  75.00    Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Sept -  18.75     $93.75  
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Nath: Rice - Clerk, Book E Vol. 6 Page 31
Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 6 th April 1838, from 4 th Sep 1835, to the 3 rd Nov. 1835. Agent Modified 23 March 1841

Elijah H. Wimbish Born Jan 17 1790
Eliza H. Wimbish Born June 26 1791
Nancy D. Wimbish Born Jan 20 1793
Watson Wimbish Born Oct 18 1794
John Wimbis Born July 13 1796
William R. Wimbish Born Feb 11 1800
Sarah Rebecca Wimbish Born March 1 - - 1803
Mary H. Wimbish Born Sept 4 1806
George W. Hays was Born August 21. 1830
and departed this life December the 14. 1830
and was three months and 23 days old.
Lucy John Hays was Born the 17 of Febuary. 1832
William H. Hays was Born Apr 11th 1834
Jams Wimbish & his wife Lucy Wimbish was married the 21 day of January 1789

I William McAtamys a justice of the peace in and for the County of Halifax in the State of Virginia. do hereby Certify that Mrs Lucy Wimbish exhibited to me an old Book and made Oath that the blank pages in said Book had been used as a family record by her husband James Wimbish and kept in his possession to the day of his death. Since that period it has been in her possession to this time. I further Certify that this Identical Paper Containing a memorandum of the date of their marriage and the age of their children and some of their grand children was cut out of said Book by me. Given under my hand this the 10 th day of December 1840 Wm McAtamys J.P.
Virginia State.
I William Hott Clerk of the County Court for the County of Halifax. Certify that William McAtamys who has given the foregoing Certificate, is an acting Justice in the Commission of peace for said County duly commissioned & sworn, and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the seal of said Court & subscribed my name this 8 th day of Feby 1841.
W. Hott

Virginia Court.
At a Court held for the County of Halifax the 24 th day of July 1848.
There has been satisfactory evidence exhibited to the Court that Nancy Winbush widow of James Winbush the identical person who drew a pension at the rate of 30$ per annum and died in the County of Halifax Virginia on the 3 rd day of February 1844 leaving seven surviving children whose names are Eliza Winbush, Elizabeth Winbush, Nancy Winbush, William Winbush, Watson Winbush, Sarah R. Farmer, and Polly Winbush who are of lawful age and are still living.
I William S. Holt Deputy Clerk of the County Court for the County of Halifax in the State of Virginia do hereby certify that the foregoing is truly transcribed from the records of my office. In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the seal of the said County and subscribed my name this 26 th day of Sept. 1848.
Wm S. Holt. D.C.

22959
Col. Wimbish. Va
Joseph H. ...
Rev Admiral
Priv. leave 3 mo. 12.50
" Ref 72 25 $37.50
not auth.
Tho s Williams Williams Store Pittsylvania Co Va.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
May 9. 1833
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. Those points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, shewing the Service of James Wimbish Halifax Co Va
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and Rank of the Company officers under whom he served. Names and Rank of the General and Field officers. Battles in which the applicant was engaged. Country through which he marched. Place of abode when he entered the service, and age at the present period. Evidence by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     Sub. June '80 to 4 th Regt. 3 Inf. Cap. Owen Cap. B... Col. Lucas Col. Solomon Camden Va. W. & C. P. Edwards Tradj.   10 th Octr '80 3 " Cap. Allen Col. Mead Va.   20 th May '81 3 " Cav. Col. Cook   Sept. '81 " " Randolph   20 th Stat. Legion 1 11   11. 15  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS, Commissioner of Pensions.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c. Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of Private Armed Vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }
On this day of personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of in the county of and State, Territory or District of aged (c) years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) , with and served in the (e) regiment of the line, under the following named officers:
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I of the Court of do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this day of &c.
If, on examination of the proper record the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the and C. D. residing in (the same) hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with , who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A. B. who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, Clerk of the Court of do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this day of &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person

will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County, in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services. 
6. { To a Soldier. { Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given and what has become of it? { To an Officer. { Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?
7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution.
The Court will see that he answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons -one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify, to the character and standing of other persons, giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, 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. 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 that 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 shown 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.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he 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.
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 papers 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.
Proof of Service.
[j] 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 claimant's 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.
[k] The notes from [a] to [j] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule is note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[l] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[m] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[n] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.
W. L. D. [Signature] Clerk

Power of Attorney
Elizabeth H. Wimbush Daughter of Lucy Wimbush widow of James Wimbush a pensioner under act 7 th June 1832.
Reiginie.
6101
Comm ee of Pensions
It is desired to know whether the pension of James Wimbush was increased from $37.60 to any larger amount, and whether the widow, Lucy Wimbush , was placed on pension list after death of her husband.
Respectfully,
C.M.
Hon R G Peyton

Eliz th H. Mimbish P. of A to Habits (Bible to visit) Mts 1854

State of Virginia Corporation of Danville } ss
Know all men by these presents, That I Elizabeth H. Wimbish, one of the daughters and heirs of James Wimbish, decd. who was a United States, revolutionary Pensioner during his life and who died on the 3d day of November 1835, and of his widow Lucy Wimbish deceased, whose name she believes had also been inscribed on the Pension roll, previous to her death, which occurred on the 5th day of Febry 1844 — do hereby constitute and appoint Benjamin M. Cabell of the County of Pittsylvania, Heirs of said my true and lawful Attorney, or Hon. R. C. Benyond of Washington City, in like manner, my Attorney, irrevocably for me and in my name & place to examine & inspect all the papers, documents Records or letters & communications connected with my claim for a Pension under the Act of Congress approved (or of 4th July 1836) as one of the heirs and representatives of the aforesaid James Wimbish decd. or of his widow the said Lucy Wimbish both of whom are believed to have been Pensioners — which claim has been suspended for future proof &c and in my name to prosecute the same to some result. That I do hereby revoke all other Powers of Attorney heretofore given by me for a like purpose, and authorize my aforesaid Attorney or attorneys, or either of them to do all things for me in the premises, in as full and ample a manner, as if I were present and acting in person. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Seal, this 13th day of March. A. D 1854 Witness Nancy B Vap Witness George L. Cabell Elizabeth H. Wimbish
State of Virginia — Corporation of Danville } ss.
Before me a Magistrate of the Corporation & State aforesaid the above named Elizabeth H. Wimbish, and acknowledged the foregoing Power of Attorney to be her own act and deed, for the purposes therein mentioned. Witness my hand and Seal this 13th day of March. A. D 1854
Hugh W. Nolombe Recorder.

State of Virginia, Corporation of Danville to wit I R. Hopkins Clerk of the Hastings Court for the Corporation That of course do certify that Hugh W. Holcomb Esq. before me and the within power of attorney was acknowledged, was at the time and still is an acting Magistrate for the said Corporation duly elected and qualified, and that full faith and credit is and of right ought to be given to all his official acts as such, that his said signature is genuine, and that the said Court is a Court of records having general jurisdiction,
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the said Court at Danville this 16 th day of Mar. 1856
R. Hopkins Clerk

STATE OF VIRGINIA,
Halifax COUNTY, TO WIT: }
ON this 10 th day of December 1840 personally appeared before William M. Cabaness a Justice of the Peace for said County and State aforesaid Lucy Alumbish a resident of Halifax County in the State aforesaid, aged Seventy five years, who 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 7th, 1838, entitled an act granting half pay and Pensions to certain widows. That she is the widow of James Alumbish Dec d who was a Soldier and served as a private in the Infantry and Cavalry in the War of the Revolution as will more fully appear by referring to his own Declaration filed in the Pension Office of the United States at Washington City in the year 1833. Her was then placed on the Pension Roll at the Rate of Thirty Seven Dollars and fifty Cents Per Annum. Her Certificate No 16359 dated the 3 rd day of August 1833 is now in her Possession.
She further declares that she was married to the said James Alumbish on the 29 th day of January
in the year seventeen hundred and Eighty nine that her husband the aforesaid James Alumbish died on the 3 rd day of November 1835
that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first day of January, seventeen hundred and ninety-four, to wit: at the time above stated.
Witness Isaac Durham Hartwell Farmer
Lucy her Alumbish mark
Sworn to and subscribed, on the day and year above written before.
Wm M Cabaness J.P.
Virginia, to wit!
I Wm M Cabaness a Justice of the Peace for the county of Halifax in the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Lucy Alumbish who this day appeared before me, and subscribed and swore to the above declaration, by reason of old age and bodily infirmity cannot attend the Court of the County in which she resides. Given under my hand this 10 th day of December 1840
Wm M Cabaness J.P.
Virginia, to wit!
We Isaac Durham and Hartwell Farmer residents of Halifax County in the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Lucy Alumbish who has subscribed and sworn to the foregoing declaration and know that she is the widow of James Alumbish who was reputed to be a Soldier in the army of the Revolution and to our own personal knowledge was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the U.S. that she has remained a widow ever since the death of her husband the said James Alumbish
Isaac Durham Hartwell Farmer

Virginia, to wit:
I William M Labanef a Justice of the Peace for the county of Halifax in the State aforesaid, do certify that Isaac Durham and Hartwell Farmer who subscribed and swore to the above certificate are creditable men. Given under my hand this 10 th day of December 1840.
Wm M Labanef J.P.
Virginia, to wit:
At a Court held for Halifax county the 25 th day of January 1841 — This declaration of Lucy Wimbish made before William M Labanef a Justice of the Peace for the county aforesaid in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by an act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838 entitled an act granting half pay & pensions to certain widows now returned to Court & It is proven that the same has passed to the War Department of the United States —
In testimony that the foregoing is truly transcribed from the records of my Office I William Wells clerk of the said Court have hereunto subscribed my name & affixed the seal of said Court
This 8 th day of February 1841
Wm Wells CR
Lucy Wimbish att for a pension
1841 Jany 25 th Paid and Ob —
Att. W. Col. 172
Lucy Wimbish No 7048 Va

No 6401, Ga. 15 Lucy Wimbish wid of James W act March 1843
5
J. B. Small Esq. member of the House of Delegates Richmond Va

At a Court held for Halifax County at the Court house thereof on the 22 nd day of November 1847.
The declaration of Sarah R. Farmer
In Order to obtain the benefits of the provisions of the act of Congress of the 3 d of March 1843. granting pensions for one year to Certain Widows
State of Virginia } Halifax County } ss
On this the 22 nd day of November 1847. Personally appeared in Open Court Sarah R. Farmer aged 40 years a resident of Virginia in the County of Halifax, who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed March the 3 d 1843 granting pensions for one year to Certain widows and the act of the 17 th June 1844 to Continue the pensions of Certain Widows. That she together with Elijah, Watson, William & Elizabeth Wimbish, Nancy Waddel & Mary Smith are the only Children of Lucy Wimbish the identical person who drew a pension under the act of Congress of the 7 th July 1838. as the widow of James Wimbish deceased who was a private soldier in the revolutionary War and was also a pensioner under the act of Congress of the 7 th of June 1832 at the rates of thirty dollars per annum. She further declares her mother the said Lucy Wimbish had never intermarried but continued a widow to the day of her death. That she departed this life the 5 th day of February eighteen hundred and forty four leaving seven only surviving Children whose names are Elijah, Watson, William & Elizabeth Wimbish Nancy Waddel, Sarah R. Farmer and Mary Smith who are still living and of Lawfull age sworn & subscribed to } Sarah R. Farmer

Virginia Halifax County ss
I William Hook Clerk of the County Court for the County of Halifax do hereby certify that the foregoing is truly transcribed from the records of my office In testimony whereof I have hereto affixed the seal of the said County and subscribed my name this 6 day of December 1847.
W. Hook C.R.

Jas Wimbish's decl
346

Virginia, to wit:
On this 27 th day of November 1832 Personally appeared before the Court of Halifax County now sitting. James Wimbish a resident of the said County of Halifax in the state aforesaid aged Seventy years, who being first duly sworn according to Law. doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832 that he entered the service of the United States in the Month of June 1780 as a substitute for Peter Picket and marched from the County of Prince Edward in a company of Militia which was commanded by Capt Jesse Owen & Lieutenant Bryant McDearman through the Counties of Charlotte & Halifax (We crossed) Dan river at Boyas ferry. entered the State of North Carolina and rendezvous'd at Hillsborough. We were there attached to the fourth Virginia Regiment which was commanded by Major Morris, Col Lucas & Col o Doleman we were stationed at that place about one month, then marched with many other troops under Genl Stephens to Rose's mill on Deep River, from thence we marched Direct into the State of South Carolina crossed Pedee River at Mays ferry and marched on until we united with Genl Gates' army near Kettle's Mills on the 14 th of August 1780. on the night

night of the 15 th of August, the Americans met the British between the said Mills and Camden and a battle commenced which ended on the morning of the 16 th . The Americans under Genl Gates were defeated and ordered to retreat to Sapping- ferry, from there we marched to Hills- borough in the State of North Carolina at that place I was taken sick and remained there until my term of service expired. I was discharged by Doctor Clark in the month of September 1780 the time of service rendered on this tour was three months my discharge is lost and cannot be found. I do not know a person living that was in service with me at that time. About the middle of October 1780 I again entered the Service of the United States as a volunteer in a com- pany which was commanded by Capt. Charles Allen Lieutenant James Allen and Ensign Samuel Williams we met at Moores Tavern in the County of Prince Edward and were stationed at that Place a few days, when the Militia from the upper Country joined us, the whole of us under the command of Major J (Holcombe), Col. Mead & Col. Robert Lawson marched direct to the Long Ordinary near Petersburg at that place Col. Dawson

Colo Lawson was appointed Brigadier General. we were stationed at that place under his command until the last of January 1781. when we were discharged the time of service rendered on this tour was three months my discharge is lost and cannot be found. I do not know a person living that was in service with me at that time about the first of may 1781. I again entered the Service of the United States as a Volunteer in a troop of Cavalry which was commanded by Capt John Colwell. Lieutenant Thomas Jones and Coronet Miller. we met at Charlotte Courthouse, in the State of Virginia and marched from thence to Prince Edward Court- house, from thence to Cumberland Courthouse from thence we joined the army under Barron Stuban near the Point of fork on James River where we remained about three weeks, from thence we marched to Carters ferry on the said River, from thence to Paine's in the County of Spockland, from thence to the Birds Ordinary in the County of Louisa from thence we marched across James river at Carters ferry and went to Powhatan Courthouse from thence to Judes ferry on James River where we were stationed Seven or Eight days. we then crossed the said river and I was thrown from my horse and so crippled as not to be able to perform Military

Military Service I began private quarters in the County of Goochland until I was able to ride then joined my company again at the burnt church in Charles City County. we remained there until we were discharged on the first of August 1781. the time of service rendered on this tour was three months my discharge is lost and cannot be found I do not know a person living that was in the service with me at that time In the month of September 1781. I enlisted in Capt. Peter Randolph's troop of Horse of the Virginia State Legion, for during of the War. we were stationed at Jeneto Bridge in the County of Amelia about one month then marched to Richmond at that place we were suspended from the Service for further Orders. in the month of December 1781. we were ordered to meet at Good's bridge in the County of Chesterfield where we were stationed a short time , and again suspended our services not being required at that time. I remained in this situation until the termination of the my age was recorded in my father's family bible, and lost from which I have done in my own War. I was born in the County of Prince Edward when I entered the United States' Service in the Revolutionary War. I lived in the said County when the War ended. I lived in that . . . years after the War ended, then moved to the County

We Charles Lucas and John S Pleasants residing in the County of Halifax in the State of Virginia do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with James Wim-bish who has Subscribed and Sworn to the above declaration that we believe him to be Seventy years of age, that he is reputed and believed in the neighbourhood where he resides to have been a Soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in That Opinion
Chas Lucas John S Pleasants
Sworn to and Subscribed the day & year aforesaid
And the said Court do hereby declare Their opinion after the Investigation of the matter and after putting the Interrogatories Prescribed by the War Department that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier & Served as he States and the Court further certifies that Chas Lucas & John S Pleasants who have signed the preceding certificate are residents of the said County of Halifax and are credible Persons and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I Saml Williams clerk of the Court of the County of Halifax, do hereby certify that the

County of Halifax and have lived that County ever since.
I enter the Service first as a Substitute for Peter Puckett. I entered the Service twice as a volunteer and last enlisted for during of the War, in the Va State Legion.
Genl Stephens, Genl Hates, Barron DeKalb I saw them in South Carolina. I was with Genl Lawson, Genl Wayne, Genl Mullenburg, Genl Lafayette, and Barron Stuban, in Virginia the circumstances of Service are stated in my declaration.
I received three discharges one from Doctor Clark, at Hillsborough, North Carolina, one from Capt Allen at Petersburg, Virginia, and the other from Captain Colwell at the Burnt Church in the County of Charles City they are all lost and I have not seen them for many years. Richard Kirby Pleasant Farmer. Archibald Buller, Waller Cook, and many others can testify as to my character for veracity and their belief of my services as a soldier of the Revolution
I hereby relinquish every claim whatever to a Pension or annuity except the present and declare that my name is not on the pension rolls of the Agency of any State
Jas Mornish
Sworn to and Subscribed the day and year aforesaid

The foregoing contains the Original Proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of James Membish for a Pension
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand & Seal of Office this 18 th day of December 1832
Samuel Williams

I Daniel Coleman of The County of Pittsylvania and State of Virginia do hereby certify, that I have long been acquainted with James Mimbish of the County of Halifax who is an applicant for a Pension, that I believe him to be a man of truth, that I have often heard him speak of his services as a soldier in the Army of the Revolution, and I further believe that he was a Revolutionary soldier, and that his acquaintance generally and of that opinion Given under my hand this 23 day of November 1832
Daniel Coleman
I Hokeley Turner a Justice of the peace for the County of Pittsylvania and State of Virginia do hereby certify that Col o Daniel Coleman who this day appeared before me and swore and subscribed to the above Certificate is a Credible Man and that his statement is entitled to Credit, Given under my hand this his day of November 1832
Virginia to wit
Hokeley Turner J.P.
William Tunstall Clerk of the County Court of Pittsylvania in the State aforesaid do hereby certify that Hokeley Turner Esq r before whom the foregoing Certificate of Daniel Coleman was sworn to and was at the time an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly empowered to administer Oaths and that I believe his signature to be genuine —
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office this 27 th day of February 1833
W m Tunstall

This day Mrs Elizabeth Barksdale personally appeared before me Stokely Turner a justice of the peace for the County of Pittsylvania in the State of Virginia. and made oath that James Mimblish of the County of Halifax who is an applicant for a Pension is her son that he lived with her in the County of Prince Edward at the time of the Revolutionary War. and that she the said James Mimblish left her and went into the said Army that she was informed at the time that he was at Gates' Defeat, and that he served several other hours of duty in the State of Virginia during of the said War Given under my hand This 23 rd day of November 1832
Sto. Turner J.P.

Halifax County to wit
I Jarratt W Book a justice of the peace for said County of Halifax Virginia, do hereby Certify that Richd Kirby, who this day appeared before me in my County aforesaid, and subscribed and sworn to the within Certificate, is a creditable Man and that his statement is entitled to credit.
Given under my hand and seal this 24th day of Novem 1832
Jarratt W Book
Virginia to wit
I Samuel Williams clerk of the County Court of Halifax, do hereby certify that Jarratt W Book before whom the within deposition of Richard Kirby was taken is an acting Justice of the peace for said County.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and Seal of said County at my Office this 18th day of December 1832.
Saml Williams

Richard Kirby of the County of Halifax and state of Virginia do hereby certify, that I have long been acquainted with James Win- -lish of sd County and State, who is an appli- -cant for a Pension as a private soldier, that I believe him to be a Man of truth; that I have, many years ago, often heard him speak of his being in the Service of the United States in the time of the Revolutionary War. I have par- -ticularly heard him relate his being at Gates defeat, and at other battles not now particular- -ly recollected. And at some short time before peace was concluded (he informed me) he insisted claiming the War.
given under my hand this 24 th day of November 1832
Richard Kirby

State of Virginia, to wit,
Personally appeared before the undersigned a justice of the peace for the County of Halifax in the State of Virginia. James Minbish, who being duly sworn according to Law, deposeth and saith, that he actually did serve as a private in the Matilda Six months that he served as a private in a troop of Cavalry Three months. and as an enlisted private in the Virginia State Legion of Horse under Capt. Randolph One month and fifteen days, as stated in my declaration made before the Court of Halifax County on the 27 th day of November 1832 for which service he claims a pension, That he 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.
Given under my hand and Seal this 29 th day of June 1837
Ambrose Hooley Seal
Virginia, to wit;
I Samuel Williams clerk of the County Court of Halifax do hereby certify that Ambrose Hooley whose name appears to the above deposition of James Minbish is an acting justice of the peace for said County and that his signature appears to be genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name and Seal of office this 14 th day of July 1833
Samuel Williams

O. W. & N. Division.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.,
M.B.C.
July 13, 1895.
Sir:
In reply to your request for a statement of the military history of --- James Wimbish --- a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE. CAPTAIN. COLONEL. June 1780 3 mos. Substitute. Jesse Owen Lucas & Doleman Va. Oct. 1780 3 mos. Pvt. Charles Allen Mead & Lawson Va. May 1781 3 mos. Pvt. John Colwell Lt. Thomas Jones Va. Sept. 1781 during the war. Pvt. Peter Randolph Not stated. Va.
Battles engaged in, Camden. Residence of soldier at enlistment, Prince Edward Co., Va. Date of application for pension, November 27, 1832. Residence at date of application, Halifax Co., Va. Age at date of application, Seventy years.
Remarks: Married Lucy (maiden name not stated) Jan. 29, 1789, and died Nov. 3, 1835. His widow died Feb. 5, 1844.
Mr. A. H. Wimbish, Very respectfully,
607 Laurel Ave.,
St. Paul, Minn.
Acting
Commissioner.

July 13/95 Hist. to A. H. Winbisch, 607 Laurel Ave. St. Paul, Minn., Mel.
Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 19641
Lucy Winbisch Widow of James Winbisch Mn. Rev. War.
Act: July 7 th 1838
Index: Vol. M , Page 344
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Modestville Va
Sept the 26th 1848
Dear Sir
I hand you enclosed here with The proof agreed in the case of the heirs of Nancy Pemberton for the division due her up to the day of her death
I am in haste H B Horrell
J L Edwards Esq Washington City

No of Delegates Richmond
Feb the 20th 1848
Dear Sir
I enclosed you, say four months since, additional, evidence in the case of the heirs of Nancy Wimbush, who have applied for the arrears, of Pension due her up to the day of her death; Mrs Wimbush was a Pensioner, under the act of July 1838, commencing, the day of the death of her husband James Wimbush, her claim, is entitled, to the benefits of the act of the 30th of April 1844, which gave their mother, a pension from the 4th of March 1836, to the day her former Pension commenced under the act of July 1838, or since as the act of 1843, which gave her a pension for one year, before the expiration of which time she died, since which time, I have had nothing from the claim. If it has not been examined when the case may be disposed of I wish, you to have the original declaration examined, and if it appears, (which I am sure it does) to have been filed before the 30th of April 1844, you will direct a certificate to be issued for the arrears of Pension due from the 4th of

March 14/39 month 1836 to the day his former pension commenced, also a certificate for the amt due under the act of 3 in the case of Mrs. Leedle Shields I recd a letter some year or two since, informing me, that further proof of the marriage, was necessary, that the proof of same was proven for nine months satisfactory, I suppose that the proof of marriage is also satisfactory (or would be, if you would apply the mode fide rule as prescribed, by the "act of congress which provides" that such proof as would be admissible in a court of record should be used as satisfactory" in your report- ment, will you be so obliging as to have this claim recommended. The application was made under the act of congress, of the 7th July 1838
I am very respectfully J. B. Stovall
J. L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington

Lucy Mimbish Wid of James VS
ad July 7 1838
Marr'd 1799
died Ma 3 rd 1835
Allaw $37.50
pr ann.
Hon. Walter Coles H.R.

Decem 11 47
Cl Susan Wimbick to on 1843
Enyng Miss Rebecca Mead and Harriet Levin
Official Burghs FREE
Concord N.H.
Com of Pensions
Washington City

Ho of B Richmond Va Dec the 9th 1847
Dear Sir
I hand you enclosed the declaration of Mrs Sarah N Farmer for a Pension, you will advise me here of the action of your department in the case of Mrs Rebecca Snead widow of John Snead & Hannah Green widow of Thomas Whitlow
I am very Respectfully J W B Storrell
J L Edwards Esqr Com of Pensions Washington City

not I Paul Minnesota June 28th 1895 Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C. Dear Sir
Please send me the Military (Revolution) record of James Winbick of the Virginia Militia. In 1833 he drew pension for Revolu- tionary services as residing in Halifax County Virginia, Placed on the Roll Aug. 3, 1833. Age then 72.
Note - see pension Rolls of edition 1835, Vol. 2, Page 146 Va.
Yours Truly
A. H. Winbick,
607 Laurel Avenue