Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 206, Archibald Young, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Young Archibald Sarah.
Nr 206
CONTENTS

1330
West Tennessee
Archibald Young - of Giles in the State of Tennessee who was a Private in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the Regt commanded by Col. Buchanan in the Virginia line for 2 years from 1776 -
Inscribed on the Roll of West Tennessee at the rate of 80 - Dollars - Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 2 nd day of Nov. 1832 - and sent to Pension Palaski. W. Tenn.
  Years to 4th of Dec 1832  120    Semi-annual allowance ending 4 th March 1833  40 -     $160. -  
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 183 }
Recorded by Nathan Rice Clerk Book D Vol. 9 Page 164.

5301 Entitled
Tennessee
Sarah Young
widow of Archibald
Col o Buckner Va
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Private .
for two years.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 14 th day of Jany 1830 and sent to
Mrs. J. N. Thomas House of Reps
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 321 Vol. 3
Reported P. Genl April 19/1830 Mrs. J. N. Thomas " " " W. S. Haynes " " " Wm D. Povich 20. "
Set to " " " " " "

State of Tennessee } Anderson County }
On this 30th day of April A D 1849 before me James Hall a Justice of the Peace of said County Wily Young of said County aged about seventy seven years personally appeared & having been duly sworn according to law declares that he is the Brother of Archibald Young Decd, in his lifetime a Citizen of Giles County State of Tennessee that said Archibald Young was married to Sarah Powell in the State of North Carolina the name of the County not recollected about the year 1778 before the end of the revolutionary war that he believes the marriage Ceremony was performed by one Col. McKnight who is now dead Affiant further states that he has a copy his Fathers Family rec- -cord & that he Wily Young was borne a in the year 1772 & that his Brother Archibald Young was Borne about the year 1757 & that he was a Soldier in the revolution- -ary war & that he removed with his Family about thirty five years ago to Giles County State of Tennessee where he lived untill about the year A.D 1837 where he departed this life being at the time of his death a pensioner on the Revolutionary Roll of the United States & where his widow the said Sarah Young still lives aged between eighty five & ninety years old
Affiant further states that his late Brother Archibald Young was married in the State of North Carolina County not recollected he then removed to the State of Virginia where he lived untill about the year 1810 when he removed to the County of Giles State of Tennessee where he continued to live untill about the year A.D. 1837 Middle Tennessee Giles County

In which last County he departed this life as above stated, in the year eighteen hundred & thirty four. Affiant further states that he knew that they were married & lived together as man & wife for until his death & had children named Parrot Archibald Sally etc.
Affiant further states that he is not interested either directly or indirectly in the application of said widow for a pension as the widow of his brother of the late Archibald Young
Sworn & subscribed before Wiley Young me on the day & year above written James Hall Seal Justice of the peace
I further certify that Wiley Young aged about 77 years is a citizen of Anderson County State of Tennessee that he is a man of good character & known & reputed to be a man of truth & that his statements are entitled to faith & credit James Hall Seal Justice of the peace State of Tennessee Anderson county } This the 12th day of May A.D. 1849.
I John Key Clerk of the County Court of said County hereby certify that James Hall Esq. whose name appears to the foregoing Certificate is & was at the time of the signing the same a Justice of the peace of my County duly qualified & Commissioned as such & that his Commission bears date 16th day of March 1848 & will expire six years thereafter & that his signatures as above are genuine in testimony whereof I have hereunto signed my name & affixed my official seal John Key

State of Tennessee } Davidson County }
On this 15 th day of Nov. ember A D 1849, before me John Corbett, a Justice of the Peace of said County, duly qualified to administer oaths, personally came
Wm Funnell a Senator in the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee now in Session, a gentleman entitled to credit, and a citizen of Anderson County of said State, who having been duly sworn according to law, States that he has been many years acquainted with Wilie Young, an aged citizen of Anderson County who signed and swore to the foregoing deposition before James Hall Esq r , in the matter of the application of Sarah Young for a Pension: that the said Wilie Young is known and esteemed by his Neighbors, as a man of truth and veracity, and all his statements, made in the foregoing deposition are entitled to full faith and credit.
Sworn to & subscribed before me on the day & year above written
William Funnell
John Corbett Justice of the Peace

WILLIAM TROUSDALE, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE:
To all who shall see these Presents---Greeting:
It is H ereby C ertified, That James Hall whose name appears to the above Certificate, is, and was, at the time of signing the same an acting Justice of the Peace for Anderson county in said state - and also that John Carlitt whose name appears to the above certificate, is & was at the time of signing the same, an acting Justice of the Peace for Anderson county in said state and that full faith and credit should be given to their official attestations as such.
In T estimony W hereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and caused the Great Seal of the State to be affixed, at Nashville, on the 13 th day of November. A. D. 1849, and of American Independence the
By the Governor:
W. Trousdale
M. B. H. Murray
Secretary of State.

Cornersville Giles Co Tenn 11 th April 1850
To J. L. Edwards Esq Comm d of Pensions Sir.
About the 14 th day of Jan y last certificates of Pension were issued to Sarah Young, widow of Archibald Young, dec d - Rev d Pension were granted under acts of '38, '43, '44 & '48. but the widow died on the 28 th Jan y , not having received any part of her pension, leaving two children, viz Frances Smith and Sarah Meadows, surviving her, who are her only heirs under pension law.
Frances Smith claims to draw her part of the pension moneys due her mother on the day of her death, directly from Pension agent at Pulaski, Tenn. at which Agency said Pensions are made payable. Mr. Abernathy doubts his power to pay to the child, and thinks he is authorized to pay only to the administrator. Mrs Smith does not desire her share to go into the hands of an Administrator and claims the right to demand & receive her share from the Pension Agent.
Enclosed herewith are her declarations, and proof, with usual authentication, on which she makes her application and on which she asks your instructions.
Very Respectfully, your obed t Nathan A. Haynes, Atty for Frances Smith

Hon. M c Kim Washington
James Pulaski
Louis
Secretary of War Washington C ty
1862 July 22
Free
W.H.S. 1862

State of Tennessee Giles County
vs Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions August Term 1832
Declaration in Order to Obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7 th 1832
On this twentieth day of August 1832. Personally appeared in Open Court before Alex s Black, Robert Oliver & Arch d McKee Park Justices Esq rs & now sitting - Archibald Young a resident of said County, who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth make the following declaration. That on the 2 15 day of November 1819 he was placed upon the Pension list, Roll of the West, at $ 8.00 p r Month as will be seen by his Certificate hereto annexed, that under said Certifi- =cate he drew two years pay, & was then dropped  struck from the Roll same, in consequence of having a little more property than was allowed to be held by him as a pensioner. He further states that he was a Private, in the 6 th Virginia Regiment of Regulars, that his present place of residence is in Giles County Tennessee & That he resided in the same place, when he made his first application He also states that he made application under the Law of Congress 15 th May 1828, but that he never rec d a return, & draws no pension whatever
South Gable N. 1832
State of Tennessee
Giles County Court August Term 1832
Personally appeared in open Court Archibald

Young the petitioner in the foregoing declaration and made oath that the matters and things therein stated as of his own knowledge are true and those stated as information he believes to be true.
In testimony whereof J. German Lester Clerk of said Court have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at office in Pulaski this 21 st day of August 1892.
Jerman Lester Clerk
State of Tennessee Giles County, set.
J. Arthur M. M. Upshaw presiding Justice of the Court of pleas and quarter sessions in and for the County aforesaid do certify that Jerman Lester whose name is signed to the foregoing certificate is and was at the time of signing the same Clerk of said Court and that his attestation is in due form of law. Given under my hand and seal in Pulaski this 21 st day of August 1892. J. M. M. Upshaw C.B.
Presiding Justice of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions

14041 Dec 7/49
Sarah Young, Widow of Archibald Young died July 1838 h. d. 12 Nov 34
Application for a Pension admitted.
P. 2 yr p 80 per an com. 6 mths '36 to '47, p. 48 to 48 d per 48.
J. H. Thomas Agent H. of Rep. Hilton & Hagman Connersville Giles Co Tenn
Rev J. H. Thomas M.C. Washington D.C.

In the matter of the application of Sarah Young, for the benefit of the Pensions Laws, as widow of Archibald Young) dec d a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States.
Be it remembered that on the 4 day of July A D 1849, at her own house, in the County of Giles State of Tennessee, before me B. F. Richey, a Justice of the Peace of said County, personally appeared Sarah Young, aged about eighty nine years, with whom I am personally acquainted, who having been duly sworn upon the Holy Evangelist according to law, declares, in order to obtain the benefits of the provisions of the act of 1836 & 1838, & any other acts of Congress applicable to her case.
That she was born about the year A D 1760, and was married when eighteen years of age to Archibald Young, in the County of Mecklenburgh, State of North Carolina, at her father's house near Hope-well Meeting-House, by one John McKnight, a Justice of the Peace of said County. She thinks sometime in the month of July A D 1778, and after her marriage, her husband Archibald Young, served as a Revolutionary Soldier about two years & six months, during which time, her husband sent her fifty Dollars, by the hands of Col. Washington, to bear her expenses to Pittsylvania County Virginia, whither she went at the time the British were in North Carolina. After the war she lived with her husband, in Pittsylvania County Virginia, until about the year 1810, when they removed to Middle Tennessee, and settled permanently in Giles County, State of Tennessee, where her late husband lived until the 12 th day of November A D 1834, when he departed this life, being at the time of his death a Pensioner of the United States on the Revolutionary Roll, at the rate of _____ Dollars per annum.

She further declares that she has no family record of birth, or marriage or of her husband, now in existence, nor is she able find any, either in records of the County Court of Mecklenburgh, at Charlotte, nor in the church records of Hopewell Meeting House, in North Carolina; nor does she know of any living witnesses by whom she can prove her marriage, unless her brother Joseph Powell, of Pittsylvania County, Virginia, or her husband's brother Wilie Young, of Anderson County, State of Tennessee, be yet living. If either of them be living, she is satisfied that the time of her marriage can be proved; for she believes both of them were present at the celebration of the rites.
One or both of them may have family records, in relation to this matter, but she has not heard from them for a long time.
She further declares that she is still a widow, never having remarried since her husband Archibald Young's death.
her Sarah Young.
Mark Acknowledged signed & sworn to before me the day & year & place
Above written B. F. Richey
Justice of the Peace
State of Tennessee } Giles County }
I further certify that Sarah Young, who subscribed and swore to the foregoing Declaration before me on the day above stated is aged about 89 years, according to the best of my belief: - that she is the widow of Archibald Young, dec'd, who was a Revolutionary Soldier, and is still a widow, never having married since his death, and that owing to age & infirmity of body she is unable to travel seventeen miles, to the Court House of Giles County and Home of Giles County and that she is known & reputed in her neighborhood to be a woman of truth and veracity, and that all her statements are entitled to full faith and credit, B. F. Richey
This 4th day of July AD 1849.

State of Tennessee } Giles County }
Be it known that I have constituted and appointed Wm. H. Thomas M c . X Milton A. Hoagness, my agents & attorney to prosecute my claim for a Pension as above set forth, as the widow of the late Archibald Young , under the Pension laws of the United States making provisions for the widows of Revolutionary Soldiers and I hereby ratify and confirm all of their lawful actings and doings in the premises as fully as if I were present and doing the same myself, hereby revoking and annulling every other power in relation thereto, except the present.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal, on the day and year first above written
Acknowledged, Signed, Sealed & delivered before B. F. Richey (P)
Sarah here X Young (P) mark
State of Tennessee } Giles County }
Be it known that on the 4 th day of July A.D. 1849, before the Subscriber, B. F. Richey, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, personally appeared Sarah Young above named who acknowledged the above power of attorney to be her Act and Deed, for the purposes therein contained.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 4 th of July, A.D. 1849, being the 74 th anniversary of American Independence.
B. F. Richey (P)

State of Tennessee } Giles County } I, Edward D Jones, Clerk of the County Court of Giles County of said State, hereby certify that B. F. Richey, whose name is signed to the foregoing attestation, (to the Declaration & Power of attorney of Sarah Young) under date of the 4 th July 1849, was on the day of the date thereof acting Justice of the Peace of our said County duly Commissioned, elected, sworn & qualified, that his Commission is dated the 20 th day of March AD 1848, and will expire six months thereafter, and that four foregoing signatures purporting to be his are genuine & entitled to faith & credit.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed my seal of office at Office in Pulaski. This 9 th day of July, AD 1849.
E. D. Jones Clerk

5897
Sarah Young Tennessee
Act 4 th July '36

State of Tennessee Giles County
On the 3 rd day of July A.D. 1843 personally appeared before me James W. White an acting Justice of the peace in and for the County of Giles & State of Tennessee Sarah Young a resident of said County and State aged ninetytwo years who being first duly sworn according to law asks and her oath made the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the act of Congress passed July the 1 st 1836 and the act explanatory of said act passed March 3 1837 That she is the widow of Archabald Young who was a private in the revolutionary war which will more fully appear from an examination of the proof upon which he obtained a pension in lifetime. She further declares that she was married to the said Archabald Young him, as she now recollects in 1769. and was the wife of him the said Archabald Young during the war. That her husband the aforesaid Archabald Young died on the 13 th day of November 1833 and that she has remained a widow ever since that period as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed
Sarah her Young mark
Sworn to and subscribed to before me this 5 th Day of July 1843
James W. White (J.P.) for Giles County Tennessee
State of Tennessee { I certify that owing to Sarah Young Giles County } Age and Infirmary that she is not able to appear in open court without much difficulty to herself July 5 th 1843
J.W. White (J.P.) for Giles County Tennessee

State of Tennessee Giles County
This day personally appeared before me Mary Mobbs aged about 73 years who being first sworn according to law doth upon her oath make the following statements to wit She states that she lives with her own eyes Sarah Young the identical same woman who has made a declaration on the other side of this sheet to Archibald Young at the time stated in her declaration that the said Sarah Young was the wife of the said Archibald Young during the revolution war and remained so until the death of the said Archibald Young in the year 1833 and that said Sarah has remained a widow from the time of her said husband's death until now and is still a widow. She states that she has been well acquainted with said Sarah Young from the time of her marriage until now and knows the said Sarah to be the wife of the said Archibald Young and that the said Archibald Young was in the receipt of the pension at the time of his death and for several years previous.
Mary her Mobbs mark
Sworn to and Subscribed to Before me this 6 th Day of July 1843
James H. White (S.P.) for Giles County Tennessee

State of Tennessee & pc Giles County.
I Edward D. Jones clerk of the County Court of said Giles County, hereby certify that James K. White is a Magistrate as above, and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office this 17. day of July A.D. 1843.
E. D. Jones clerk of Giles County Court
State of Tennessee Giles County
I Edward M. Rose
Chairman and presiding justice of the County Court of Giles County do hereby certify that Edward D. Jones whose signature is affixed to the foregoing Certificate is and was when he signed the same Clerk of the County Court of said County duly elected and qualified for that office that his said Certificate is in due form and that full credit should be given to all of his acts and allegations as such Clerk.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal officially this 17 day of July 1843
Edward M. Rose
Presiding Justice Giles County Court

Dec 28 1844
Adal. W. ... Sarah ...
Dec 28 1844
St
Edwards Esq Com. of Pensions Washington City D.C.

A Copy of the Original Register Contained in the family Bible of Archibald Young, D.D., the Husband of Sarah Young
Archibald Young & Sarah Young was married on the 9th day of June 1769
Elizabeth Young was Born April 20th 1771
Pendleton Young was born 1st day of March 1774
Janet Young was born 18th day of April 1785
Haley Young was born 8th day of Feby - 1788
Archibald Young was born 12th day of June 1790
Francis Young was born 13th day of May 1793
Sarah Young was born 6th day of March 1797 -
State of Tennessee This Day personally appeared Giles County Samuel Wakefield & Sarah Young the wife of Archibald Young Senior Deceased and also Sarah Meadows and made oath that the above is a true copy of the original family Record of said Archibald Young Senior now Deceased Sworn to and Subscribed to Before me James H. White an Acting Justice of the peace for Giles County, Tennessee December 11th 1844 J. H. White J. P. for Giles County Tenn Samuel Wakefield Seal Sarah Young mark Seal Sarah Meadows mark Seal

State of Tennessee } James K. White Justice of the Giles County } Peace for Giles County do Certify that the within witness to the original Register are in good Repute as far as my Acquaintance Extends with them. Given under my hand and Seal this 14 th December 1844. State of Tennessee } Giles County } J. K. White J. P. for Giles County Tenn
I Edward D. Jones Clerk of the County Court of said Giles County hereby certify that James K. White is a Magistrate as above, that the forgo- ing signatures purporting to be his are genuine, and that full credit should be given to all his official acts in his Magisterial character.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office this 17 th day of Decem- ber A.D. 1844.
E. D. Jones Clerk

Connersville
Sir
Decr 18 th 1844
Yours of the date 26 th November 1844 is now before me - and in reply to you will say to you that I have furnished the Original Records Contained in the family Bible of Archibald Dodd - if I understood your Letter - it required the Certified Copy of the Marriage Bond or the original Register of any Branch of the family showing the relation of Husband & Wife - So I have furnished a Certified Copy of the original Register in Place of the Marriage Bond - Barring that is Satisfactory - I have also inclosed you the old Declaration without an amendment - I dea- ressey to have it amended Barring that a new Declaration in its Place. Hoping this will be Satisfactory
I am respectfully
Yours also Servant
A. H. Meadows

August 19, 1909.
Hon. Ezekiel S. Candler, Jr., House of Representatives.
My dear Mr. Candler:
In reply to your letter dated the 13" and received the 16" instant, I have the honor to advise you that Archibald Young was allowed pension on an application executed August 31, 1818, while in the sixty-fourth year of his age and a resident of Giles County, Tennessee.
He stated that he enlisted in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, March 15, 1776 and served as a Private in Captain Thomas Hutchings' company, Colonel Buckner's regiment of Virginia troops for two years.
Soldier married in Mecklenburgh County, North Carolina, June 9, 1769, Sarah Powell; he died November 12, 1834, and she was allowed pension (Wid. File No. 206) on her application executed July 3, 1843 while Ninety-two years of age and a resident of Giles County, Tennessee.
Their children were: Elizabeth, born April 20, 1771; Pendleton, born March 1, 1774; Jarret born April 18, 1785; Haley born February 8, 1788; Archibald born June 12, 1790; Francis born May 13, 1793; Sarah born March 6, 1797.
Soldier's widow, Sarah Young died January 28, 1850, leaving only two children, Frances Smith and Sarah Meadows.
Officers were not verified — "Heitman" at the library

1909 Aug. 19 Hist. to Hon: E. S. Candler Jr. &
206 Rev  WIDOW, &c.
File No.
206
Sarah Young. Widow of Archibald Piv. Rev. War.
Act:
Feb. 2 nd 1848
Index:—Vol.
M
Page
369
[Arrangement of 1870.]

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
WASHINGTON
Dict. to Porter. Number/ 93,818. Sub/ Inf/ne F.
Corinth, Miss., Aug. 13th, 1909.,
Hon.V.Warner, Comm'r. of Pensions, Washington, D.C.,
Dear Sir:-
Will you please give me all the available information contained in the records of your office with reference to the following soldiers:-
Jno.Chambers, a private in the Revolutionary War, Pensions, and placed on the rolls on Sept.18th, 1833, Age 81 years, Virginia Line; and also,
Archibald Young, private, Virginia line, placed on roll in 1819,with an annual allowance of $96., having at that time received sums for pensions aggregating $145.31.
If your records show any thing with reference to the wives,or children of these two soldiers I would appreciate it very much if you will give me the benefit of it. Thanking you in advance for your uniform courtesy and promptness, I am,
Respectfully yours,
Ezekiel S. Candler Jr
M.C. First Dist. Mississippi.

let to Hon O H Thomas December 19 th 1849

No 5897 Sarah (Young) Ten
Let to A. F. Meadows Sept 27 '47 " " Same Nov 26. 1849 " " Same March 21 '4 to Same Sept 8. '47 to Same May 12. '49 to Same 1849 October 18/49 to Same 10 th Nov 1849
act 14 July 1836

No 5897
Sarah Young Suspended
Set to A F Meadows Sept 27/43
Same Nov 26. 44
Same March 27 45

5897—
Sarah Young
Rev:
at 4 July 36

6328 Oct 21. 1841.
Tenn
July 4. 1836
Sarah Young

See
OF
L. Edwards Esq Com of Pensions Washington City D.C.

State of Tennessee No 1 st District Giles County 3 55 On this the 7 th day of Oct 1844 personally appeared in open court Before the Court of Giles now sitting in the Town of Pulaskia Sarah Young a Resident of said County & State aforesaid aged Ninty two years who being first sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the Benefits of the provisions made by the acts of Congress passed the 4 th of July 1836 and the act explanatory of said act passed March 3 rd 1837. That she is widow of Archibald Young who was a privet in the Revolutionary war which will more fully appear from an examination of the proof upon which he obtained a pension in his lifetime. She further declares that she was married to him the said Archibald Young on the 9 th day of June 1769 - and was the wife of him the said Archibald Young during the war that her husband Archibald Young died on the 13 th day of November 1833. and that she has Remained a widow ever since that time as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed -
In testimony whereof I Edward D. Jones Clerk of the County Court of said Giles County have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court at office in the Town of Pulaski this 7 th day of October A.D. 1844.
E. D. Jones Clerk of Giles County Court

State of Tennessee } No 3 rd District Marshall County } on this 7 th Day of Oct 1844 personally appeared in open Court Before the Court of Giles now sitting in the Town of Pulaskia Samuel Wakefield a Resident of Marshall County and State aforesaid aged about 66 years. upon his oath makes the following Statements to wit he states that he saw with his own eyes Sarah Young the Identical same woman who has made a Declaration on the other side of this Sheat Mand to Archibald Young on the 9 th day of Jan 1769 - as stated on the other side of this Sheat that the said Sarah Young was the wife of the said Archibald Young during the Revolutionary war and Remained to be until the death of the said Archibald Young which on the 13 th day of November the year 1833. and that the said Sarah has Remained a widow from the time of her said Husbands death until now and is still a widow he states that he has been well acquainted with said Sarah Young from the time of her marriage until now and knows the said Sarah to be the wife of the said Archibald Young who was in the benefit of a pension at the time of his death and for several years previous
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the County Court of said Giles County at office in the Town of Pulaski this 7 th day of October A.D. 1844.
C. D. Jones Clerk of Giles County Court

Mr J G Edwards
Concord Dec
Oct 8 th 1824
Our Sir after my compliments to you will just say in reply to your letter concerning disqualify of the Applicant in this case and also the witness heretofore Mary Meace that they have not been able to appear in open court until now. Sarah young has appeared in open court and also Samuel Wakefield a witness in the place of Mary Meace who is now going to the same facts and has made his declaration in this sheet in open court hoping that of the above will be sufficient.
I am very Respectfully Yours A. S. Meace

5897
Aug 2/43
General Young July 4/36 Mail
Sim.
Mr James L. Edwards
Archibald
Campaigner of Pueria Washington City D.C.

Lewisburg July the 17 th 1823
Mr Jas. S. Edwards
Dr. Sir
You will find enclosed a declaration of Sarah Young accompanied with the deposition of Mary Mead. She wishes as you will be to obtain the benefit of the pension acts that have been passed by Congress.
If the declaration and proof is not proper, please give such information as will enable her to amend the Certificate of her husband. She supposes is lost. If it should be necessary to have that please say what sort of an affidavit she will have to make in order to get a copy of it. The length of time her husband served is not mentioned in the declaration that must be ascertained from a copy of his Certificate.
If you will be so good as to answer this and give the necessary information you would confer a great favour on a poor and helpless old woman A. G. Meadows
Please enclose your letter to A. G. Meadows in this envelope

State of Tennessee { This Day personally appeared Giles County } David Hill Before me James K White an Acting Justice of the peace for Said County and made Oath that he was personally acquainted with Archibald Young Senior and Sarah Young his wife from the year Eighteen hundred and Eleven Untill the Death of Said Archibald Young on the 13 th November 1833 and that they had lived together as man wife to his knowl- edge that Length of Time and had Children By the name of Archibald and Jarrett and and others But their names I do not Recolle- ct and that the widow of Said Archibald Young now lives in the 17 th District of Giles County Tennessee and Still Remains a widow and and that I am Sixty Seven Years of Age I sworn to and Subscribed to Before me this 31 st Day of July 1847
James K White (J.P.) David Hill for Giles County
State of Tennessee I James K White Justice of the Giles County Peace for Giles County do certify that David Hill is man of Good Standing and that full credit is given to his word or oath in the community where he Resides given Under my hand and Seal this 31 st July 1847
James K White (J.P.) for Giles County Tenn.

State of Tennessee This Day personally Giles County appeared James S. Haynes Before me James H. White an acting justice of the peace for said county and made oath that he was personally acquainted with Archibald Young and Sarah Young his wife from the year 1811 until the death of said Archibald Young on the 13 th November 1833 and that and that they had lived to- gether to his knowledge that length of time and had children by the name of J. Garrett & Archibald & Sarah and others But their names I do recollect and that the widow widow of Archibald Young now lives in the 17 th District of Giles County Tennessee and is still Remains a widow and lives in half mile of me and the other children was on arrival before they came here as one reason I do not recollect their names Sworn to and subscribed to Before me this 31 st July 1847 and his age is 59 years
James S. Haynes State of Tennessee James H. White an Giles County acting justice of the peace for said county do certify that full credit is given unto James S. Haynes oath in our courts and country given under my hand and Seal July 31 st 1847 James H. White J.P. for Giles County

State of Tennessee This Day personally Giles County ) Affirmed Alex and der Stinson Before me James H White an Acting Justice of the peace for Said county and made oath that he was personally acquainted with Archibald Young Jnr and Sarah Young his wife from the Year 1814 Untill the Death of Said Archibald Young on the 13 th November 1833 and that they had lived together as man and wife that length of time his knowledge and several children by the name of Garrett and Archibald and others names not Recollected and that his widow still lives in the 17 th District of Giles County Tennessee and is still a widow and my age is 71 Years Sworn to and Subscribed to Before me this 31 st July 1847
James H White (J.P.)
Alexander Stinson
for Giles County Tenn
State of Tennessee I James H White Giles County ) Acting Justice of the peace for Said county do certify that full credit is given unto James Alexander Stinson oath in our Courts of Justice and in our country given under my hand and Seal July 31 st 1847
J. H. White (J.P.) for Giles County Tenn

State of Tennessee Daviess County
I Edward D. Jones clerk of the County Court of said County hereby certify that James K. White Esquire whose signature is affixed to the several certificates within, was at the time he signed said certificates an acting justice of the Peace in and for said County of Daviess duly commissioned and qualified for that office and that full credit should be given to all his official acts as such justice of the Peace. I also certify that the individuals to whom credibility has been testified are well known to me and that they are persons of excellent character and that their statements are entitled to full and unqualified credit and belief.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at office in the Town of Pulaski this 7th day of August A.D. 1847.
E. D. Jones Clerk
Please write to me forthwith I am respectfully yo- N. H. Meadows

Connersville Jan'y 12 th 1850
Mr. J. P. Cummins Esq
Sir I will say to you that A. F. Meadows in the case of Mrs Sarah Young as a pensioner, he made application to me, for the leaf that did contain the dates of the marriage of Archibald & Sarah Young some three or four years ago, I had a copy of the same taken from the leaf in the Bible and sent to him that is I mean a list of the dates of their marriage & Births of their children But did not send the leaf nor the Bible -
But he often comes here for the leaf that did contain the dates of the marriage it was cut from the Bible for the purpose of sending to him as agent for Mrs Young But he did not get it for my son H. F. Young cut it out himself in my presence for that purpose & carrying it himself But did go he then returned it to me & placed it back in the Bible for safe keeping and it got misplaced and he never got it
Very respectfully J. W. Rhodes
Test -
Elizabeth G. Young widow

Charlottesville N.C. July 13. 1897
Sir
I have made search for the bond which you wrote for & it is not to be found in my office if you want a certificate to that effect, I will send you one, the fee will be one dollar.
F. B. Carters C.C.C. "

Jan 14. 1846 UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
Rev Mungo Bonar D.D. Young, Jr.
James Madison Esq Comm of Penn Washington D. C. — ch
[Handwritten flourish]

Connersville Ohio Col Ind
Mr J. L. Edwards Esq
Dear Sir I a gave take the Opportunity of dropping you a few lines informing you that I have made since two or three applications for a Surrogate Copy of the Marriage Bonds of - Sarah Young and Archibald Young and I also made applications for the Licenses and now have heard the first word relative to the case - and I wish to know of you whether or not the Original Register will answer the purposes or not I have it at command and at an appointed - Desires I am not looking for information at All although I have been at a great deal of trouble and been out here and further she is intitled to a share that is a well attested Trust, - and I at the time have sent a mother letter respecting of the Marriage Bond or License and if I Can not get information I am able to procure the Original Register and can have it done Satisfactory to the cost and certify an inculd to the Department the Leaf cut there from
I am respectfully Your Ob - Servant
J. L. Meadows

Cannon
J. L. Edwards Esq. Washington city
@-6c

Connersville Giles County Tenn
Sir
The paper that was enclosed in my letter of the 14 th Inst nt was in the Case of Sarah Young, claiming a pension under the act of 1836 who had filed a Declaration to that effect in your office and they department requires a certified copy of the marriage Bond or Lic se , I have made application for the date of the marriage and it cannot be found in the office of the County Clerk of Charlotte South Carolina and this is his letter — and I merely ask to know whether the department requires of the Clerk a certificate or not, to that effect — I am not seeking information for my guidance as the claim is sufficiently established, but merely to save expense
Pleas write immediately
Dec r 19 th 1848
I am very respectfully yours A. R. Meadows
J. L. Edmuns Esq

Connersville
Oct 30 th 1849
Dear Sir you will please to Examin the letter I sent to you before this and you will find that Elizabeth Hester Hester states that the leaf was cut from the libelle with the intention of sending to me, but got misplaced I did not need the Copy that was taken from the record you will see that on a close Examination of her evidence, that I did not need it so it was misplaced Please drop me a few lines as soon as it is convenient for you and oblige your unable servant
Very respectfully
A. L. Meadows Attorney

H. of Reps. Jan'y 5/50
Sir,
I have the honor to call your attention as requested to the case of Sarah Young widow of Archibald Young of the Revolutionary war -
In the first place I certify that I have personally known Elijah Alexander one of the witnesses from my childhood - a period of over thirty years - He is one of the most honest truth telling men I ever knew - Alex. Stenson & his wife who are also witnesses I also know to be very credible persons. The papers in this case show great confusion as to dates - I cannot for a moment believe that the above named witnesses would prevaricate - I think it clear that they are mistaken about the date of the marriage, that it was in 1779 instead of 1769. The copy of the family record on file is corrected as to this & the births of the children will follow in natural order - The proofs show that Jarret Young a son was married in 1814. The record says he was born in 1785 - If you will take the trouble to compare the case with this hypothesis, you will be able to fix the marriage satisfactorily at that age - I have no doubt that

all the witnesses have been led into the mistake of 1769 for 1779 by the family record.
I have not any doubt that Elijah Henson saw them married at some time - It is just as clear that Sarah the third child of this marriage was married in 1814. From the undoubted character of these witnesses I hope you will re-examine this case - I advise you not sett.
James H. Thomas

Young 21 CORNERSVILLE JAN 18 Te. Resp. Casd Young Astoria Young
for the Col. L. Edwards Esq. Washington City D. B. H.
10

Jan'y 16 th 1850
State of Tennessee Marshall County Mr. J. P. Edwards Esq.
Sir I have come to the conclusion to drop you a few line relative to Mrs Elizabeth Young one of the witnesses in Case of Sarah Young claiming a pension I will say to you that Elizabeth Young was qualified before me respecting the leaf that did contain the dates of the marriage of Archibald Young & Sarah Young and it was my understanding that the leaf was cut from the Bible by her son H. H. Young for the purposes of sending it to A. H. Meadows who is tendering to her claim But I am certain that the witness Elizabeth Young stated that Meadows never did get the leaf from the Bible that did contain the dates.
A. B. I understand them both that leaf was cut from the Bible to send to Meadows, But they both stated on Oath that Meadows never did get the leaf from the Bible. But that it was lost or misplaced and cannot be come at I am my self personally acquainted with Mrs Sarah Young. Widow, and believe that the old Lady is entitled to a pension I have been acquainted with Archibald Young & Sarah Young when 25 & 30 years old the old Lady is supposed to be above one hundred years of age they sent Meadows a copy from the Bible five or six years ago.
William D. Powell J. P. for said County and State above mentioned
A. B. direct your answer to this letter to A. H. Meadows Cornersville Giles County T. H. Meadows

Cookeville Tennessee July 19 th 1849
Sir
The inclosed papers I send to you in the case of Sarah young the Widow of Archibald young - witnesses who knew them in North Carolina to live together as Man and Wife, and knew that they were married by one John McEntire Alexander a Justice of the Peace. But they do not recollect whether they were married by license or Publication. Mr. Elijah Alexander saw them married and knows that they were man and Wife he was at the wedding and took dinner with them and saw them joined together in wedlock in the year 1769 in north of Surry he thinks. Mr. Alexander is a very old man, and also you will see that he is a pensioner himself ever since 1832. Mrs. Ruth Clark also drawing a pension you can see what she says about the two parties as to man and wife, and Mr. Alexander Stinson and Wife who is Elizabeth Stinson has something related to Archibald young and Sarah young as man and wife. I also will show to you by Elizabeth young the Widow of Jacob young, and also H. S. D. young her son, you will see what that they say also respecting of the family record of Archibald young - Yours Respe fully W. J. Meadows

As you will please return the affidavit of Mary Meace, and Samuel Wakefield for an amendment in open court respecting of their age the Magistrate was shortly mistaken in setting down the age he has. I was looking over my papers and saw there was a mistake in their ages from what they say their Shurly is Mrs Meace and Mr Wakefield as both very aged people so I think they can make an amendment satisfactory to the department in open court
I have forwarded these affidavits I will return the same
A. G. Meadows, Atty for said party

State of Tennessee District No 17 th Giles County 355.
On this the 11 th day of July 1849 personally appeared before me B F Richy an acting Justice of the peace in and for the county of Giles & State of Tennessee. Elisabeth Stinson a resident of said county and State above mentioned aged 70 years and makes oath that she was well acquainted with Archibald Young up to his death and also his wife Sarah Young and that she is still a widow - and I was also well acquainted with John McMill Alexander Esq and knew him to be an acting Justice of the peace in and for the county of Maclinsburg State of Australia whom I have for married told previously to the Barren to the two parties, John McMill Alexander was my uncle and that it was my understanding that he did publish and that it was my understanding that he did publish the Barren of marriage between Archibald Young & Sarah Young his wife. John McMill Alexander Esq lived at that time with his son H. B. Stewart an some time after that his views were more consumed by fire and that John McMill Alexander an acting Justice of the peace I was informed that he had a Box of papers burnt at that time I was well acquainted with Sarah Young & Archibald Young since both sons of Archibald & Sarah Young and Mrs Sarah Young is a very aged woman
Sworn & subscribed to the Elizabeth + Stinson (a) her mark Yun and date above written
B F Richy D.D. or G. S. Young
I do certify that I am personally acquainted with the said Elizabeth Stinson whose statements are in full faith to credit given under my hand and seal this July 11 th 1849 B. F. Richy

State of Tennessee District No 1 st Giles County - 3 rd
On this the 11 th day of July 1849, personally appeared before me B. F. Richey and acting Justice of the peace in and for the County of Giles and State of Tennessee Alexander Stinson a resident of said County & State aged 72 years makes oath he was well acquainted with Archibald Young up to his death - and am also well acquainted with his widow Sarah Young who is still a widow and I know they lived as man & wife together and I believe they were man and wife and was well acquainted with John Menill Alexander Esq when Sarah Young told me her- self that he published the Bands of Marriage between her self & Archibald Young, and I know John Menill Alexander Esq in the County of Maury in the State of North Carolina, I know in those days that it was a common thing for publications to be made between the parties concerned in such I will say further John Menill Alexander Esq lived with his Son and that his house was consumed by fire and supposed that the papers of John Menill Alexander Esq was all burnt by that fire in the house - I will further say that I was well acquainted with some of the children that is Sarah Young & Archibald Young Jr - whom I know well, both sons of Archibald Young & Sarah Young his wife Mrs Sarah Young is a very aged woman
Sworn & subscribed Alexander Stinson (Seal) to the year and date above contained
B. F. Richey Esq For Giles County

I do Certify that I am personally acquainted with said Alexander Hanson and believe his statements to be entitled to full faith and credit given under my hand and seal this July the 11 th 1849
B. F. Richy

10813. Pulaski.
Tennessee
Sarah Young
Widow of Archibald who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 12 Nov. 1834, of Giles Co in the State of Tenn. who was a priv. in the Company commanded by Captain _____ of the Regt commanded by Col. Buckner in the Virginia line for 2 years.
Inscribed on the Roll of Pulaski, at the rate of 80 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 14 th day of Jan'y. 1850, and sent to Hon. J. H. Thomas, House of Reps.
Total amount, $
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by Book D
Vol. 1
Page 369.
J. P. Chase Clerk.

5731 Pulaski. Tennessee.
Sarah Young widow of Archibald who was a Private in the Revolution for two years
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 14 th day of Jan'y 30 and sent to
Hon. J. M. Thomas House of Reps.
[Acts of March 3, 1843, & June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 2 Page 200

Payable semi-annually. The first payment on this Certificate will be made on the 4th of March, next, in West Tennessee, at the Branch Bank of the U. S. Nashville.
Recorded

War Department.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I CERTIFY that, in conformity with the Law of the United States, of the 18th March, 1818, Archibald Young, of Giles County, West Tennessee,  late a private in the Army of the Revolution, is inscribed on the Pension List, Roll of the West Tennessee Agency, at the rate of Eight dollars per month, to commence on the thirty first day of August , one thousand eight hundred and eighteen .
GIVEN at the War Office of the United States, this twenty sixth day of November , one thousand eight hundred and nineteen .
E Van de ven Acting Secretary of War.

Pulaski Va 13 Augt 3
Will
The Honble Secretary of War of the United States.
enclosed
Mail
Washington City
Archibald Young
Private
46 to 48
Buchanan Virginia
Aug 2
Hampton

State of Tennessee
This day personally appeared me from me Alfred M Harris Judge of the 6th Judicial circuit of the state of Tennessee, the undersigned Archi- bald Young (who hath petitioned his government for a Pension, & whose papers have been re- turned to me from the War De- partment with this endorsement viz "The Colonel's name should be mentioned - Wanting the certifi- cate of the Judge as to the re- duced circumstances of the each applicant" (Morrisons was also enclosed) annexed to each declaration: 5th May 1819. who upon his oath says that Col. Buckner commanded the Regiment to which he belonged when in service as stated in his declaration heretofore made 7th August 1819.
Subscribed & sworn to to before me the day & date above written
Arch d Young
Alfred M Harris Judge of the 6th Judicial Circuit of the state of Tennessee

State of Tennessee
To the Honorable the Secretary of the Department of War for the United States -
I Alfred M. Harris Judge of the 6th Judicial circuit of the State of Tennessee do hereby certify that the foregoing affidavit of Archibald Young Young was taken by me this day - and that said Young is in reduced circumstances; & in my opinion stands in need of assistance for a support - In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this 7th of August 1879.
Alfred M. Harris Judge of the 6th Judicial circuit of the State of Tennessee
State of Tennessee Giles County
I Henry Wagon clerk of the Circuit Court of Giles County do hereby certify that Thomas Stuart whose name is subscribed to the annexed Certificate is one of one of the Circuit Judges of the State of Tennessee
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my private seal (there being no Seal of Office) at Office in Pulaski this 28 th day of October 1879.
H. Wagon Clerk "

State of Tennessee  ss This day personally appeared before me Thomas Stewart Clerk of the 1st Judicial cir- cuit of the State of Tennessee Thomas St. Per-  kins who is to me well known and who is a man of undoubted credit and respectability, and made oath, that during the revolutionary war he himself was an ensign in a company commanded by Col. Thomas Hutchings in the sixth regiment of the Virginia line upon continental establishment, which regiment was commanded by Col. Buchanan whose first name he does not remember, that he well remembers the above named Ar-  chibald Young , now in his presence and who to have been a private soldier in said company. This deponent commanded in said company for two years and a little more as he believes, and his understanding was that all the soldiers of said company were returned as soldiers for two years, that said  Archibald Young was an orderly soldier as far as he knows or believes, he was an ensign in said company on the day of the declaration of independence, and afterwards many years  times since both left said Young  times since both left the Army in Pittsylvania County Virginia where said company was made up, but has not seen him for many years until a few days ago, he knows nothing of his circumstances, and further this deponent saith not. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 19th day of October 1819.
Y. S. Stuart
Thos. St. Perkins

States of Transfer Bill with Judicial Certificate -
Be it known that the undersigned Archibald Young, this day appeared before me Alfred M. Harris one of the circuit Judges in & for the State of Tennessee, and being solemnly sworn, deposeth & saith, that he did in the 15 th of March 1776, in the county of Pittsylvania & State of Virginia, enlist as a private soldier, in a company commanded by Thomas Hutchins, in the South Regiment of Virginia troops on the continental establishment, and did serve pursuant to said enlistment during the revolutionary war, against the common enemy, Great Britain on the continental establishment as aforesaid for the said term of two years, when he was honorably discharged. But hath lost the same through time or accident. He is a citizen of the United States and resident in the county of Giles & State of Tennessee. His only means of subsistence is the depreciated money, and even in part of little or no service testimony. He is now in the sixty fourth year of his age as he believes, is quite poor & infirm. He stands in need of assistance from his country for a support. He hath never rec d a pension from the United States.

We hereby relinquish his claim to every pension granted him by the laws of the United States previous to the passing of an act of the Congress thereof entitled an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval services of the United States in the revolutionary war for services both houses of Congress on the 9th March 1818, & signed by the President and the 21st of the same month - He hereby requests to be placed on the pension list agreeably to the provisions of said act - 31 st August 1818.
Subscribed & sworn to before
me the day & date aforesaid Alfred H. Harris Judge C. Dist. Young (Val) of the 6th Judicial Circuit of the state of Tennessee
Be it further remembered, that at the same time & place above mentioned appeared before me, the undersigned John Morrison who being solemnly sworn deposeth and saith that he knows of the retirement of the above named Michael Young, and of his services as stated in his said affi- davit, except the time. This applicant thinks it over two years, as he served a considerable part of the time in the same company & Regiment with the said Young and has no doubt of the term of service being two years - 31 st August 1818.
his John Morrison mark

Sworn to & subscribed before me this day, & date above written Alfred de Harris Judge of the 6th Judicial Circuit of the State of Tennessee (S.D.)
State of Tennessee 6th Judicial Circuit
To the Honorable the Secretary of the Department of War for the United States I Alfred de Harris one of the circuit Judges in and for the state of Tennessee, do hereby certify that the foregoing af- fidavits of Archibald Young and John Morrison were taken before me on this day, and that I am entirely sa- tisfied that the said Archibald Young served in the war of the revolution in manner & for the terms stated in his said affidavit - Given under my hand & seal this 31st August 1848
Alfred de Harris (Real) Judge of the 6th Judicial Circuit of the State of Tennessee -

State of Tennessee Giles County 3
I Henry Starn Clerk of the Circuit Court of Giles County, do hereby certify, that Alfred M. Hearns whose name is subscribed to the foregoing Certificate, is Judge of the Sixth Judicial Circuit of the State of Tennessee.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Private Seal (there being no Seal of Office) at Office in Pulaski this 2 d day of September 1818.
H. Starn Clerk
Proof of service on the Defendant in the above entitled to the eligibility of the next motion.

State of Tennessee District Court Giles County
On this third day of July 1849 personally appeared before me B. H. Rising an acting Justice of the peace, in and for the County of Giles and State of Tennessee. First that he was resident of said County & State above mentioned and of years and makes oath that she was well acquainted with Archibald Young up to his death, and also his wife Sarah Young who is still a widow & was Buried and raised in 4 Miles of Sarah Young in the State of North Carolina in Maclenburg County and was well acquainted with John Menitte Alexander Esq. who published the Barnes of or Matramony Marriage between Archibald Young & Sarah Young his wife I know they lived as man and wife  her name not sought I could have She was married to him in the year 1818 at the house of her father It was known in them for to be so they were known as the Church By publication and I know that John Menitte Alexander was an acting Justice of the peace at that time, he is a Cousin of my Father and that John Menitte Alexander Esq. lived with his Son W. Payne Alexander at that time, and that his house was Consumed by fire and everything least I was informed that his papers was all Burnt in that fire my Brother who is now living, had a paper at the same time Consumed by that fire relative to some stray Hogs I recalled very well about that and I also was well acquainted with some of those Children aside Young & Archibald Young and know them to be the sons of Archibald & Sarah Young and know them all well and know the old Lady Sarah Young to this day and believes that if any woman on earth is intitled to a pension she is Sworn & subscribed to the year and

date above written
B. F. Ritchey JP For Giles County
I do certify that I am acquainted with the said Ruth Clark and believe her statements to be entitled to full faith and credit given under my hand and seal this July 11 th 1849
B. F. Ritchey JP
I further certify that I know the above named Ruth Clark to be a person who is now owing petitions given under my hand and seal. This July 12 th 1849
B. F. Ritchey JP
State of Tennessee } ss Giles County.
For Giles County Tennessee
I Edward D. Jones Clerk of the County Court of said County hereby certify, that Benjamin F. Ritchey Esquire, before whom all the depositions or affidavits set forth on the several accompanying and annexed pages, were made and taken, and whose signatures are subscribing respectively to the certificates of the same, was when he signed said certificates, an acting Justice of the Peace of said County of Giles, duly commissioned and qualified, and that his said signatures are genuine, and that full credit should be given to all his official acts.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office, at the Clerk's office in the Town of Pulaski in said County, this 13 th day of July A.D. 1849.
E. D. Jones Clerk
State of Tennessee } ss Giles County } ss
I do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the original now on file in my office and of the whole thereof. Campbell Moore, Chairman of the Superior Court of the Circuit Court of Giles County to hereby certify

has Edward D. Jones whose signature is offered to the foregoing Certificate is and was when he signed the same Clerk of the County Court of Giles County Court of said County duly qualified and qualified for said office that his said Certificate is in the form and that full credit should be given - as to all of his official acts and substitutions as such Clerk
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this 13 July 1849
Edward D. Jones Clerk of Giles County Court

State of Tennessee District No 11 Giles County - 353.
On this the 11 th day of July 849 personally appeared before me B. H. Richey an acting Justice of the peace in and for the County of Giles and State of Tennessee. Elijah Alexander a resident of said County and State above mentioned aged 89 years, and makes oath that he was well acquainted with Archibald Young up to his death and also his wife Sarah Young at this time who is still a widow, I was also well acquainted with John Nesbitt Alexander who married  the  daughter of  Archibald  Young  and  Sarah  Young  in  the  year  1849 I think it was in the  year  1849  in  the  year  1849 new married by John Nesbitt Alexander an acting Justice of the peace in the State of North Carolina in and for the County of Maclimburg - I also know Sarah Young before her marriage to be Sarah Powell John Nesbitt Alexander then lived with his son the S. Alexander at that time and his son's name some time after that was consumed by fire and all the Esq papers was burnt & my self had one last at the same time relative to Sam Young Esq. and had to pay many over again for the want of said papers, I was also well acquainted with some of these children. I called Young Archibald Young Junr. and both sons of Archibald Young and Sarah Young - and knew that was common in those days to be married by publication before the parties consumed the headstock - Sarah Young is much older than my self she is an aged woman and  was  at  the at the wedding time.
Elijah Alexander
Sworn to and subscribed to the year and date

above written
B. F. Richy D.D. For Giles County
I do certify that I am personally acquainted with the said Elijah Alexander and believe his statements to be entitled to full faith and credit given under my hand and seal this July the 11 th 1849
B. F. Richy D.D.
I further certify that I know the above named Elijah Alexander to be a pious man and is avowing a pious regularly. given under my hand and seal this July 11 th 1849
B. F. Richy D.D. For Giles County Tenn.

16.018 R
West Tennessee
Archibald Young
of Giles County in the state of Tennessee who was a Private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Buckner of the Virginia line, for the term of Two Years
Inscribed on the roll of West Tennessee at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 31 of August 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 26. of Nov 19 and 2nd  Alfred M Harris Pulaski Tennessee
  Arrears to 4th of  Sep 1818  97.31    Semi-ann. all'ce ending  Mar 1820  18.00    2 Mths 31 30   $145.31  
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }

State of Tennessee District No 1 st Marshall County 3
On this the 16 th day of July 1849 personally appeared before me William D. Powell an acting Justice of the peace in and for the County of Marshall and State of Tennessee, W. H. D. Young a servant of said County and State above mentioned an attested copy of his will make the following statements that he knows that his Mother Elizabeth Young has keep in her possession the family record of Archibald Young since his death up to some three years ago and further knows that the dates of the marriage and births of their Children was recorded in the Bible of Archibald Young I have my self read it over separately, and I know that they were married in 1809 but but do not recalled the month that they were married in but I know that the names was recorded in the dates of the marriage in the family record of Archibald Young that is I mean the Bible the Original and Application was made to me By A. H. McWilliams in the case of Sarah Young claiming a share for a copy of the dates of the marriage recorded in the Bible of Archibald Young I my self cut from the Bible the leaf that did contain the dates of the marriage, and births of their Children with the intention of taking it to him and get it certified and did not go I then sent the leaf back to my Mother, and it has get misplaced since then and can't be found the remainder of the Bible is at this time the property of my Sister who lives in Hardin County Tenn
W. H. D. Young

Sworn & Subscribed to the year and date above Written
Williams D Powell Esq S.P. for Marshall County Tennessee
I do certify that I am personally acquainted with the said W.D.P. young whose statements are in letter to full faith & credit Given under my hand and seal this 16 th July 1849
Williams D Powell Esq S.P. for Marshall County Tennessee
State of Tennessee - Marshall County
I John Elliott Clerk of the County Court of said Marshall County certify that Williams D Powell whose name appears to the foregoing affidavit is now and was at the time of signing the same an acting Justice of the peace for said County having been duly commissioned and qualified as such and that the signature to the foregoing affidavit purporting to be his is genuine and that full faith and credit is due all his official acts as such In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Seal of office at office in the Town of Tullahoma this 17 th day of July 1849
John Elliott (clk)
State of Tennessee & James V Ewing chairman and presiding Marshall County Justice of the County Court of Marshall County Tennessee do certify that John Elliott whose name appears to the above certificate is and was at the time thereof clerk of our said county court duly elected and qualified as such and that full faith and credit are due all his official acts as such and that said certificate and signature are genuine and according to law Given under my hand and seal this 19 th July 1849
James V Ewing Esq Chairman &c

State of Tennessee - District No 1 st Marshall County
On this the 16 th of
July 1849 personally appeared before me Mr D. Powell an acting Justice of the peace in and for the County of Marshall and State of Tennessee. Elizabeth Young a resident of said County & State above mentioned aged 60 yrs and makes oath in due form of law that she was married to Sarah Young on the 22 nd day of May 1814 when was a son of Archibald Young and Sarah Young and further declares that in a short time after the old man's death, Sarah Young the widow of Archibald Young put in my possession the Bible of Archibald Young for safe keeping the Bible which contained the dates of the marriage with those of the children - and in a short time after it was put in my hands I moved to Wayne County Tennessee, and was informed some five years ago that application was made to my son H. F. D. Young for a copy of the leaf that did contain the dates of the marriage and those of the children - She further states that she has read the marriage but does not recollect the date But thinks it was in 1769- knows it was registered in the Bible - and some three years ago I moved back in Marshall County in Dist. No 1 st and left the Bible in the hands of my daughter in Wayne County the leaf was cut out by my son for the purposes of tracing back to H. F. D. Young in the case of Sarah Young -
William D. Powell Elizabeth Young Second I subscribed to the year and date above written William D. Powell Lead for Marshall County Tennessee

I do certify that I am personally acquainted with the said Elizabeth Young whose statements are in full faith to credit given under my hand and seal this 16 th of July 1849 William D. Power State of Tennessee, the 1 st District I certify that owing to Marshall County. To Elizabeth Young age and Infirmity that she is not able to appear in open court with out much difficulty to herself and Also a copy this 16 th of July 1849 William D. Power W.D. for Marshall County.
State of Tennessee Marshall County I John Elliott clerk of the County Court of said Marshall County certify that William D. Power whose name appears to the foregoing affidavit is now and was at the time of signing the same an acting justice of the peace for said Marshall County having been duly commissioned and qualified as such and that the signature to the foregoing affidavit purporting to be his is genuine and that full faith and credit is due all his official acts as such;
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office at office in the Town of Tiptonville this 19 th day of July 1849 John Elliott Clerk
State of Tennessee I James V. Ewing chairman and Marshall County a presiding justice of the County Court of Marshall County do certify that John Elliott whose name appears to the above certificate is and was at the date thereof clerk of our said County Court duly elected and qualified as such and said certificate and signature are genuine and according to law and that full faith and credit are due all his official acts as clerk given under my hand and seal this 19 th July 1849 James V. Ewing Pres. Chair