Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 3904, Johnson Webb, N.C.

SERVICE
NUMBER
no
Webb, Johnson or Johnston Grace
W 3904 B.L.W. 6385-160-55
CONTENTS

North Carolina 16.08.
Johnson Webb
of Orange in the State of North Carolina who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Faulkner of the Reg't commanded by Col. Moore in the North Carolina line for 13 months age 62 See paper of Eliz Moore 19.2 and of Robt Moore N.C. ad. Dec '38.
Inscribed on the Roll of North Carolina the rate of 43 Dollars 33 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 27 th day of June '33 and sent Jas. A. Craig Rawls North Carolina
Arrears to the 4th of March 33 - 86.66 Pension allowance ending 4 Sept. - 21.66 3/4 $108.32 3/4
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Wm. Miller Clerk, Book E. Vol. 6. Page 59

1844562 Mar 3 July 6/55
Co: G. Barnes. Sept: 13 th 1855,
Grace Webb wife of Johnson Webb Rev Pension
N.C. Cont. Bde.
108 years old
Ad: W. Barnes Sept: 13 th 1855. Bluffton.
not pro
Resolution Pens. Cert Jan. 11. 1849 N. Car., AD Feby 48 no 2934 (108 years old)
Special Case not etc.
Ref
G. C. Ames Washington
Vol. W1-85.

Reported Jan'y 21/49
Reg 3 m ss no 184562
2934 North Carolina Grace Webb, widow of Johnson Webb, N.C. who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 66 Dollars 44 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 11 day of Jan'y 1849 and sent to
James N. Craig Ruffin Mills N.C.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 246 Vol. 1,

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832. —
State of North Carolina } Orange County } S.S.
On this the 27 th day of August 1832, personally appeared in open Court, before the Court of pleas and quarter Sessions now sitting Johnson Webb, a resident of the County of Orange and State afore- said, 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 under the following named officers, and served as herein stated.
That he was in three different Tours — The First a Tour of 1 month, when this applicant volunteered as a private in the service of the United States — The date he  this applicant cannot now remember, but thinks it was some time in 1776 or 1777. nor he  he does not remember the names of the officers except that of the Captain whose name was Falkner — The company was organized and marched from Hillsboro' — Crossed Haw River at Gyalbreath's Ferry — Marched thro' Salisbury & Charlotte Crossed the Catawba at the old "Indian Ford" — and be- fore we had proceeded much further — we were counter- manded understanding our service would not be needed — We were returned to Hillsboro' and were there discharged Col: William Moore this applicant thinks commanded this expedition he thinks a Major or Col: Williamson was with them.
He was likewise in the same year 1775 or '77 in a 3 months Tour more commonly known as the "Scotch Camp" — a large num- ber of Scotch Fries were embodied on the Cape Fear River on this side above where Fayetteville now stands

This company was Light horse, and this applicant entered it a private - the names of none of the officers are now now recollected except that of the Captain, whose name was John Adkison that when upon this tour they had no engagement, but took 2 prisoners - This tour as well as he can now remember was in the spring of the year, 1776 or '77 that after the expiration of the tour the company returned to Caswell to Court House and were there dismissed This applicant volunteered a third time in the Service of the United States, on a 9 months tour in a company commanded by Captain Robert Moore, were organized and marched from Moon's Creek in Caswell County North-wood with the view of joining General Washington's army, but when we had got to Pylesburg in Va. we were countermarched ordered to the defense of the South - On our march to the South we crossed the Yadkin at Long's Ferry & passed through Salisbury & Charlotte, crossed the Santee and went to the "10 Mile House" - where we stayed some time, being in the month of December as well as the applicant now remembers (1778) From the 10 Mile House we marched to Purysburg on the Savannah River - From there we marched up the river on the South Carolina side - passed "Golphin's" - Thence to Moore's Bluff or High Bluff as it is sometimes called, a little below Augusta, after staying at Augusta a day or two we crossed the Savannah River there, and went down said River, upon the Georgia side to Brier Creek bridge; and there under the command of Genl. Ashe & Col: Little, we were here routed by the British Forces under Lieutenant Colonel Prevost and driven across the Savannah, side to the South Carolina, where we joined General Rutherford - After our union with Rutherford we were marched to the "Two Sisters" on the Savannah - Soon after this, the applicant was taken sick and lay at Golphin's till the expiration of his nine months tour - and soon as he recovered from his sickness he returned to Hillsboro'

where he was discharged by Col: Little — That his discharges are now lost and that he has no documentary evidence, and that he knows of no person, whose testimony he can procure, who can testify to his services except that of Samuel Wilson who served with him in part of his nine months service.
This applicant states in conclusion that he was born in Hanover in the State of Virginia — but was living in Cornwall County in the State when called into service — that it is no record of his age, but from the best information is now in the 87 th year of his age — that he resided in the County of Cornwall during the war of the Revolution, and resided there still about 6 years after the war — when he moved to the Newfields in this County — where he now resides and has since his first moving into Orange. — and that in the several tours of service he was always a Volunteer
That he was acquainted in the war with Major Wilson Col: Little, Genl. Ashe & Genl. Lincoln & Richard L. Ashmore —
And that he was is acquainted in his neighbourhood with James Turner, Samuel Allen, & William Allen the each of whom served in the war of the Revolution.
That he has no documentary evidence and that he knows of no person whose testimony he can procure except those above named —
He hereby relinquishes every claim to a pension or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not upon the pension roll of the agency of any state.
Sworn to & subscribed the day & year aforesaid
J. B. [unclear] of [unclear] County [unclear] State of [unclear]

State of North Carolina
At a court of pleas & quarter sessions begun & held for Orange County at the court house in Hillsborough on the Monday in August 1832 Present the Worshipful Justices of said court Johnston Webb a citizen of this county came into open court & exhibited his declaration & proofs to entitle him to a pension from the United States under an act of Congress approved the 7th June 1832 entitled an act supplementary to an act for the relief of the surviving officers & soldiers of the Revolution - The court having considered the matters contained in the said declaration & the proofs in support thereof ordered to be certified as their opinion that said declaration & proofs in support thereof are entitled to full credit
I John Taylor Clerk of Orange County Court of pleas & quarter sessions do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of Johnston Webb for a pension
Witness my hand & seal off. Session 27th August 1832
J. C. Taylor CC

184562 Grace Webb wid of Johnson Jr
Barnes, Land March 1865
Revolutionary Pension 108 years old
G. C. Davis Present

State of northcarolina County of Chatham on this 2 day and Thousand Eight Hundred and Fifty five personally appeared before me the undersigned justice of the peace in and for the said County and State aforesaid Grace Webb aged one Hundred and Eight years of age and who being first duly sworn according to law makes this Declaration under the act of Congress the 3 of March 1855 for bounty Land for the services rendered by her late husband in the war against Great Britain in the United States Service with the United States documents will show the said Grace Webb declares on her oath that she is the widow of Johnson Webb who was a soldier in revolutionary war and who drew a Pension for a number years for for Sixty six dollars and forty four cents and she the said Grace Webb has a certificate from the United States United States Pension office for the said amount of Sixty six dollars and forty four cents. barren date from the 11 day of January 1849 with the said Grace Webb has in her possession and drafts said amount of $66.44. which drafts took place the 4 of March 1848 and she declares on her oath that she is the widow of the Johnson Webb deceased and that she is a widow and never intermarried and that she makes declaration for to obtain the bounty land as a love named sworn and subscribed before me day and date a bove written this 2 day of July 1855
Grace Webb before me Buckner and Samuel Jones the undersigned residents of the said County of Chatham and State of northcarolina upon our oaths declare that the foregoing Declaration was signed and acknowledged by Grace Webb in our presence and that we believe from the appearance and statements of the applicant that she is the identical person she Represents her self to be
John Buckner Samuel Jones
the foregoing Declaration and affidavits were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year a bove written and I certify that I know the affiant

To be credible persons that the claimant is the identical person she represents her self to be and that I have no interest in this claim and I further state that I have seen the said original certificate dated the 11 day of January 1849 for sixty six dollars and forty four cents given to the said Grace Webb the widow of Johnson Webb given under my hand and seal this the 2 day of May A.D 1853- Alfred G. Loper
State of North Carolina County of Chatham
{ I William P. Taylor Clerk
of the Court of Pleas and quarter sessions in and for the County aforesaid do hereby certify that Alfred G. Loper whose signature signature appears to the foregoing declaration and affidavit is a magistrate regularly commissioned and sworn for the County of Chatham and full faith and credit is due all of his official acts as such In Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of office at Pittsborough May 3 rd A.D 1853-
W. P. Taylor C.C.C

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the third Section of the act of the 4 th July, 1836, and the Joint Resolution of July 7, 1838.
State of North Carolina Chatham County ss
On this the 18 th day of March, 1839, personally appeared be- fore the undersigned an acting Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid, at his residence, she being from bodily infirmity unable to attend Court to make this Declaration. Grace Webb of the aforesaid County aged 79 years, who being first duly qualified according to Law, doth on her oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 4, 1836, and the Joint Resolution of July 7, 1838: that she is the widow of Johnson Webb, deceased of the aforesaid County of Chatham, who as a private Soldier, served the United States in the War of the Revolution; and who upon adducing satisfactory evidence of his services, to the War Department, was in the summer of 1833, placed as pensioner, upon the Pension Roll of North Carolina (Orange County), at the rate of Forty Three Dollars and thirty-three cents per Annum.
That her husband was residing in Orange County, in the state aforesaid, when he became a pensioner.
This Declarant further states upon her said oath, that she remembers very distinctly of having her said husband, speak of having served three different tours of duty in the United States' Service in the War of the Revolution. viz.
1. Tour, under Captain Forster, and was apt on the Cape Fear River where  where the object of the Tour was to suppress the Cherokee Indians. 2. That her said husband, as this Declarant has often heard him say, did serve the United States a three months tour under Capt. Atkinson, and in this tour was in what is

usually called the "Cotton Camp."
3. This Deponent further states that she has frequently heard her De d husband, the aforesaid Johnson Webb, say that he served a Nine Months tour in the United States, serving in the war of the Revolution. Robert Moore was his Captain & Archabald Lytle, Col. That in this tour was in the "Brier Creek" battle.
This Deponent further sets forth upon her said oath, that she has reason to believe and does believe, that in the last mentioned tour, which was under Col. Lytle, her husband did serve more than Nine months. She has frequently heard him say that he did. and understands that Captain Robert Moore's pay roll is now in the possession of Thomas Moore, one of sons of the late Capt. Moore - and that there is an endorsement upon it showing that said Company was "in the Service till the 20 th August 1779."
That from bodily infirmity is unable to attend Court - She further declares that she was married in the County of Caswell in the State aforesaid, by Robert Dickens, esq. iure, to the aforesaid Johnson Webb. Some time in the month of January Seventeen hundred and eighty-one - She remembers date of the marriage from the circumstances viz. When the British Army pursued Genl. Greene down the Dan, the British Army on its way to Hillsboro' passed thro' Caswell County - and at that time she had been married three weeks or thereabouts.
That her husband the aforesaid Johnson Webb, died on the third day of July, one thousand eight hundred thirty-eight. and That she has remained a widow ever since that period, as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed. Sworn and subscribed the day & year above written, before me
Jacob Hadley R. D. Pease } her Grace Webb Mort

I the undersigned Jacob Hadley one of the Justices of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions for Chatham County, hereby certify that after investigating the matter of the application of Grace Webb for a pension, certify that I have satisfactory evidence that the aforesaid Declarant is the lawful widow of the aforesaid Pensioner Johnson Webb, Decd.
I further certify that, from old age & infirmity of body, the aforesaid Grace Webb, cannot attend Court to make this declaration, and I also certify that she is a woman of truth & veracity. In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this the 18 th day of March, in the year of 1839.
Jacob Hadley P. Peace
State of North Carolina Chatham County
I Nathan J. Stedman clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the aforesaid County, hereby certify that Jacob Hadley is a magistrate as above and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my hand of office and subscribed my name this the 19 th day of March, in the year 1839.
N. J. Stedman Clerk of the Court of Chatham County.

State of North Carolina
Person County
On this the 19 th day of December January, 1839, personally appeared before me the undersigned an acting Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid, Prudence Yeatlock aged 70 years who being first duly qualified according to law maketh oath, that she is sister to Grace Webb, of Chatham County, that she was not present and saw them married, but remembers very distinctly of her sister and Grace Webb , and Johnston Webb getting married, that they were married in Caswell County, by Robert Dickerson Esquire. That they were lawfully married.
The precise date this Deponent does not remember but thinks it was in the year of 1780., or thereabouts 1781. —
That Johnston Webb and her sister Grace M c Guire were lawfully married at the about date or thereabouts and by Robert Dickerson
Esquire this deponent has every reason to believe and has never heard it contradicted nor disputed.
Sworn to and subscribed the day & date first above written before me John Bradsher J. Peace
Prudence Yeatlock mark
And I the said Justice do hereby certify that the above deponent Prudence Yeatlock is a woman of truth and veracity. John Bradsher - J. Peace
State of North Carolina, Person County.
I Charles Mason
Clerk of the Court of
Plas and quarter Sessions for Person County, hereby certify that John Bradsher is a magistrate as above and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his, is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my seal of office and subscribed my name this the 18 th day of February 1839.
Charles Mason Clerk

State of North Carolina Person County -
On this the 2 nd day of February 1851 personally appeared before me the undersigned an acting Justice of the peace in and for the county aforesaid James McManus aged 75 years who being first duly qualified according to law maketh oath that he was not present and since then married but remembers very distinctly of Grace Wilbourn and Johnson Webb getting married that they were married in Caswell County by whom not recollect by That they were lawfully married
The precise date this deponent does not remember but thinks it was in the year 1830 or thereabouts That Johnson Webb and Grace Wilbourn were lawfully married at the above date or thereabouts and by whom not recollect by this deponent has every reason to believe and has never heard it contradicted or disputed
Sworn and Subscribed to this day and date first above written before me
Wm Whitfield J.P.
James McManus
And I the said Justice do hereby certify that the above deponent James McManus is a man of truth and veracity
Wm Whitfield J.P.
State of North Carolina
Person County
I Charles Mason Clerk of Person County Court of Pleas and Sessions do hereby certify that William Whitfield is a magistrate as above and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of office and subscribed my name This the 18 th day of February 1851.
Charles Mason Clerk

Perf  WIDOW, &c.
File No. 3904
Grace Webb
Wid.
Johnson Webb
Rev. Rev. New
Act: Feb. 28/18
Index:—Vol. M , Page 318
[Arrangement of 1870.]

This is a Statute.
Sometime about the 25 th of last I exhibited to Mr. Cole the Original discharge of Johnson Webb from a batt n of 9 th Mo Service under Capt n Moore, which was loaned by the Comptroller of North Carolina for the purpose of establishing this Claim.
A Copy of this discharge was taken by Mr. Doynton by the direction of Mr. Cole and filed with Mr. Webb before the act of 2 nd July 1848, and was admitted as evidence of the service of Webb. But I presume that in the re-examination of Mrs. Webb's case, very particular I ask therefore that her claim may be again taken up and a Warrant issued for the amount of sum to which she is clearly entitled -

Mrs Webb is now upwards of 108 years old can have but a few days left to be on earth. I hope therefore that you will have her claim despatched immediately that she may enjoy the benefits of the bounty granted her by the Government before she is called hence
Sept 15 1855 My Respectful Minion Asa B. May I have 2 Minutes Com. of Penmanship

ACT OF MARCH 3, 1855.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIMS.
PENSION OFFICE,
September, 13 th 1855.
Sir:
The claim of Grace Webb, for bounty land under the act of the 3d of March, 1855, No. 184,562, has been examined and suspended.
The revolutionary service of Johnson Webb, the husband of the applicant, does not appear of record in this office.
The 3d section of said act requires a service of "FOURTEEN DAYS" to be established by "RECORD EVIDENCE."
Upon the production of such evidence of service, the claim will be favorably considered.
Very respectfully,
J. MINOT,
Commissioner.
G. C. Ames Esq., Washington, D. C.

✓ 6385
160 Am.

Ph. 2 nd Edition, 1868.
1871
copy of which is in the paper for 1871.

4026 North Carolina
Grace Webb widow of Johnson Webb
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832 and who died on the 3 July 1838 of Bladenboro in the State of N.C. she was a private in the Co. A commanded by Captain D. Moore of the regt commanded by Col Lyttle in the N. Carolina line for 19 days
Enscribed on the Roll of N.C. at the rate of 66 Dollars 66 Cents per annum to commence on the 28 th day of March 1838.
Certificate of Pension issued the 29 day of August 1839 & sent to J. A. G. G. New River N.C.
Arrears to the 1 th of Mar 1839 $44.48 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sep '39 33.22
$77.70
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by J. M. Cumby , Clerk. Book 14. Vol. 2. Page 190

Let. to James A. Lemig, Oct. 8, 1839. Dec. 31. 1839 A certificate was issued in this case to John Webb and increasing his pension under act 1838 from $3.33 to 66.67 per an. comm. 4 March 1838 and ending July 3. 1838 the day of his death. Payable to Grace Webb widow of S. Dec. By order - sent to J. A. Craig Salt River N.C.
Act. Pension Equal at Fayetteville N.C. above 20.43

V 3396 North Carolina
Grace Webb widow of Johnson Webb who was a private in the N. Car a Line
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 66 Dollars 44 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 27 th day of Decem r 1843 and sent to
J. A. Craig Ruffins Mills N. C.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 1 Page 206

North Carolina, 4026
Grace Webb widow of Johnson Webb
who was a pensioner under the Act of 7 June '32. and who died on the 3 d July 1838 — of Chatham Co in the State of N. Carolina who was a private in the company — commanded by Captain Moore — of the Regt: — commanded by Col: Lyle — in the N. Carolina — line for 19 mos: 24 days
Inscribed on the Roll of North Carolina at the rate of 66 — Dollars 44 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836. & terminating 3 d July 1838
Certificate of Pension issued the 21 st — day of April 1843 — and sent to Jas. A. Craig Saw-Pier, N.C.
Arrears to the 4th of Semi-annual allowance ending
$155.83
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by Robert T. Williams Clerk, Book 8 — Vol. 2 — Page 190 —

Reps. April 21
New certificate ipd: in this case - see opinion of the atty: Genl: of the 2 d of September, 1842
Set: to pen: agt: at Fayetteville, N.C.: 20 th , April 1843.

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June 7, 1832.
State of North Carolina } Chatham County } S.S.
On the the 26 day of October, 1839 personally appeared before the undersigned one of the Justices of the Court of pleas and quarter Sessions for said County (the same be- ing a Court of record) at her own residence, she being from old age and bodily infirmity, unable to attend Court to make this Declaration. Grace Webb, of the aforesaid County, aged 79 years, who being just 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 June 7, 1832.
That she is the widow of Johnson Webb, De d of the aforesaid County of Chatham, who was an United States Pensioner, and who during the war of the Revolution entered the Service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated:
1. This Declarant, the said Grace Webb, widow as aforesaid, has reason to believe and does believe that her De d husband, the aforesaid Johnson Webb in the early part of the year of 1776, (She thinks was date), entered the Service of the United States, as a private of Dragoons, in Captain John Atken- son's Company. That said Company as this Declarant has under- stood from her De d husband, encamped at Leesburg old Court House. This Camp is usually known as the "Scotch Camp" and was of three months duration. That her De d husband served all of said time and was duly discharged. 2. This Declarant further states upon her said oath, that she has rea- son to believe and does believe, that in the summer of the year of 1776 or '77, as a private infantry, in Captain Falkner's Company, he served part of a three months tour - Ambrose Ramsay was Col: and Parsons Brig: Genl. That the object of this tour was to suppress the Cherokee Indians, (She thinks,) but

after They had crossed the Catawba River, never reached the army that the hostile Indians had made peace and thereupon the troops were ordered home.
3. And the said Grace Webb further states upon her said oath that she has reason to believe and says believe that her De d husband the aforesaid Johnson Webb, again entered the service of the United States as a private soldier in Capt. Robert Moore's Company, of Continentals, attached to to Col: Archibald Lytle's Regiment, of Inf y ?
That when her husband made his declaration in the year of 1832, he was at that time about 89 years of age, and that his mem- ory had in some measure failed, that when making a statement of service preparatory to his obtaining a pension, he became fully persuaded that his service in the Continental line under Col: Lytle, was more than nine months.
This Declarant during last winter, upon enquiry in Carmel County, for the date of her marriage, was favoured with the loan of Captain Robert Moore's Revolutionary papers - among which was a "Pay roll" of Capt. Moore's Company - that upon said Roll is the name of her De d husband Johnson Webb, as having entered the service "26 May, 1778." - "Payment up to 1 December, 1778" - And upon back of said "pay roll" was this endorsement: " In service till 20 August, 1779. "
This Declarant further sets forth upon her said oath that she has reason to believe that said papers are  some, as they purport- ed to be, genuine and true.
That upon filing a declaration in the Pension office last summer she was admitted upon the additional proof (above referred to) to a pension "Five Years pension" $66 44 per annum.
That her De d husband the aforesaid Johnson Webb, was admitted to a pension of $43:33. 3/4. on the 27 th June, 1833 - that at the time of his admission to a pension, he was then resi- ding in Orange County, and his name is on the list of the Orange Pensioners.
That her De d husband the aforesaid Johnson Webb, drew an- nually the above sum of $43:33, from the 4 th day of March 1831 to the 4 th day of March, 1838,
That upon this Declarant's being admitted to a pension

of $66:44. p.a. last summer, that she was paid upon her pension certificate afterwards, at the agency in Fayetteville about the middle of last September, for 14 months and 3 days, $77:71 - viz from the date of her husband's death, till the 4 th September last.
That from the date of his last draw (4 th March, 1838) to the date of his death nothing has been paid.
As this Declarant then understands, there will be due her from the 4 th March, 1838, to the 3 rd July 1838, (the day of her husband's death) at $66:44. p.a. (about). $21:95
And from the 4 th of March 1831, to the 4 th of March 1838. there will be due her (the difference between his and her husband's pension, to wit, $23:11. p.a., for 7 years . . . . . $161:77 In all . . . . about . . . . . $183:72
The above statement this Declarant has made that she might the more readily convey the idea of what she understands to be the balance due her - and whatever balance may be due her, she requests that the Commissioner of pensions, would cause to be procured for her a check upon John Fuske Esq. agent for paying Pensions in the Agency of North Carolina.
This Declarant further states that her maiden name was McCarver, that she was living in Caswell County when she was married to the aforesaid Johnson Webb.
That she was married to said Webb some time in January 1781.
That said Johnson Webb, died on the 3 rd day of July 1838. That she has not married since, but remains the widow of the aforesaid Johnson Webb.
In proofs of marriage, death of husband &c: this Declarant refers the Commissioner of pensions to the proofs accompanying her Declaration, for a "Five years pension", now on file in the pension office.
And that from old age and bodily infirmity she is unable to attend Court to make this declaration.

Sworn and subscribed this the 26 day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty nine; before me.
Wm. Lindley J. Peace
Grace Webb Mark
And I the said Justice do hereby declare my opinion after investigating the matter of Grace Webb for a pension, that I have the most satisfactory evidence that said Grace Webb is the widow of the late Johnson Webb, of the aforesaid County, who was an entitled States pensioner.
I also certify that said Grace Webb is a woman of truth and veracity, and that from age and infirmity of body, can not attend Court to make this Declaration.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and Seal, this the 26 day of October, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hun- -dred and thirty-nine.
Wm. Lindley J. Peace
State of North Carolina Chatham County
I Nathan A. Hudman Clerk of the Court of pleas and quarter sessions for Chatham County, hereby certify that William Lindley before whom the foregoing Declaration was made, is one of the Justices of the Court of pleas and quarter sessions for the aforesaid County, and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his, are gen- uine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my seal of office, & subscribed my name, this the 29 th day of October, in the year of 1839.
N. A. Hudman C. C. C.

Declaration,
In order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress of the 3rd March, 1832, granting pensions for one year to certain widows who have received pensions under the act of July 7, 1832.
State of North Carolina } ss. Spencer County } 3
On this the 17 th day of August, 1832, personally appeared before the undersigned one of Justices of the peace, in and for the County of Spencer, Grace Webb, a resident of said County, and years who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed on the 3rd March, 1832, granting pensions to widows of persons, who served during the Revolutionary war. That she is the widow of Johnson Webb, late a private soldier in the United States Service in the war of the Revolution, in the North & South Carolina Continental line.
That she received an annual pension of sixty-six dollars and forty-four cents, under the act of July 7, 1832.
She further declares that she is still a widow.
Sworn and subscribed on this the 17 th day of August, 1832, before me.
Wm. Lindsay D.P.
Grace Webb mark
I certify that the foregoing Grace Webb, is personally known to me, and that she is the widow of Johnson Webb, late an United States pensioner residing in Robeson County. I further certify that said Grace Webb is a woman of unimpaired good character and entitled to full credit.
Wm. Lindsay D.P.

State of North Carolina Chatham County
I Nathan A. Sedman clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for Chatham County certify that William Lindley is a magistrate as above and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his are genuine -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of office and subscribed my name this 17 th day of August A.D. 1843
N. A. Sedman Clerk of the Court of Chatham Cty.

State of North Carolina Chatham County } ss.
On this the 6 th day of July, 1839. Came personally before me Wm L. Linsley one of the Justices of the peace in and for the County of Chatham David G. Gafford & Isaac H. Harkness resident citizens of the said County, who being first duly qualified according to law make oath that they were well acquainted with the late Johnson Webb of the aforesaid County, who was an United States' pensioner; and that said per- soner died in July, 1838. leaving a widow him surviving, Grace Webb; that said Widow has not intermarried since the death of her husband, the aforesaid Johnson Webb, but still remains his widow.
These Deponents further state upon their said oath, that they believe the said Grace Webb, to be 79 years of age, or there- about; and that she and the aforesaid Johnson Webb were mar- ried in Craven County at the period she states, to wit: in the year of 1781, as they have understood — they have never heard the marriage questioned or contradicted.
Sworn and subscribed this day Josh. Harkness * and date first above written Samuel G. Gafford * before me Wm Linsley J. Peace
And the said Justices do hereby certify that David Gafford & Isaac Harkness the above deponents are men of truth and veracity. Wm Linsley J. Peace
State of North Carolina, I Nathan A. Sedman Clerk of the Court of pleas and quarter sessions for Chatham County, hereby

Hereby certify that William Lindley is a magistrate as above, and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his, are genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my seal of office, & subscribed my name, this the 13 th day of July, 1839.
M c Stearns Clerk of Chatham County Court.

State of North Carolina Orange County } S.S.
On this the 19 th day of June  July , in the year of 1839, personally appeared before me one of the Justices of the peace in and for the County of Orange, James Turner, a resident of said County, in the 77 th year of his age, who being first duly qualified according to Law maketh oath that, in the fall of 1789, he first became acquainted with the late Johnson Webb, whose widow Grace Webb is now applying for a pension. This deponent states that he was married in the month of April in in the year of 1790, and that in the winter next before the April he was married, said Johnson Webb was employed by this deponent's father to clear him some land - that when said Johnson Webb moved to this County in the fall of 1789, he and the aforesaid Grace Webb, were then married. This deponent has been acquainted with said Johnson and Grace Webb, since they first settled in this neighbourhood (in the fall of 1789,) - said Johnson Webb moved to Chatham County, about four years, that said Johnson Webb is now dead and that his widow Grace Webb has not married since the death of her husband, but still remains his widow.
This deponent further states, that said Johnson Webb became an United States pensioner about the same time that he himself died, to wit; in 1833; and at that date, said Johnson Webb, was a resident of this County. James Turner Sworn and subscribed the day  and date first above written before me
Thos Jones J. Peace
and the said Justice do hereby certify that James Turner, is a man of truth and veracity.
Thos Jones J. Peace
July the 19 th 1839

State of North Carolina } S.S Orange County }
On this the 23 rd July 1839, personally appeared before the undersigned an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid Joseph White a resident of said County, in the 72 nd year of his age, who being first duly qualified according to law, maketh oath that he is well acquainted with Grace Webb, widow of Johnson Webb, D.W. of Chatham County, formerly of this County.
This Deponent became well acquainted with the aforesaid Johnson Webb and Grace Webb in 1789, when they first moved to Orange; said Webb settled in the neighbourhood of this Deponent, and at that time said Johnson Webb and Grace Webb, were married and had children.
This Deponent has always understood that said Webb and his wife were raised in Cornwall County, in this State & were married in that County.
This Deponent has heard Mrs. Webb say, often, that she and said Johnson Webb were married the winter the British marched thro' Cornwall County, from the Dan.
And as to their being married the Deponent has never had it questioned nor contradicted.
Said Grace Webb, is now the the widow of the aforesaid Johnson Webb, not having married since the said Johnson's death, which occurred about a year ago.
Sworn and subscribed, the day
Joseph White
and date first above written,
before me,
Thos Jones J. Peace
And I the said Justice do hereby certify that Joseph White is a man of truth & veracity.
Thos Jones J. Peace

State of North Carolina,
I John Taylor Clerk of the Court of Pleas and quarter Sessions for Orange County, Certify that Thomas Jones, whose name appears to the foregoing affidavits, is a mag- istrate as above, and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his, are genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto af- fixed my Seal of office, & subscribed my Name, this 30 th July, in the year, 1839.
J. Taylor Clerk

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7 th July, 1838, entitled "An act granting half pay & pensions to certain widows."
State of North Carolina Chatham County } S.S.
On this the 1 st day of July, 1839, personally appeared before the undersigned one of the Justices of the Courts of Pleas and quarter Sessions for the aforesaid County (the same being a Court of Record) at her own residence, she being from bodily infirmity, unable to attend Court to make this Declaration, Grace Webb, of the aforesaid County of Chatham, aged Seventy nine years, who being first 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 7 th , 1838, entitled "An act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows:" that she is the widow of Johnson Webb, Dec d of the aforesaid County, who as a private soldier during the war of the Revolution, served the United States, three several tours of duty (as here in after set forth) that her said husband the aforesaid Johnson Webb, then residing in the County of Orange in the State aforesaid, upon presenting proofs of his Revolutionary Services to the War Department, was admitted to a pension of $43: 33 p.a. in the Summer of 1833. and being at that date a resident of Orange County, his name is enrolled with the pensioners of that County.
This Declarant further states upon her said oath that, she remembers very distinctly of having heard her said husband state that, he had served the United States in the War of the Revolution, three different tours, as a private soldier, as follows:
First trip:
1. This Declarant further states upon her said oath that, she has heard her said husband, Johnson Webb, of aforesaid, say that as a private soldier in Captain Atkinson's Co. he served a three months tour of duty in the United States Services, in what is usually called the "Scotch Camp".
2. And the said Grace Webb, further sets forth upon her said oath that she has heard her said husband, the aforesaid Johnson Webb, say that as a private soldier in the Militia, he served a short tour, under Captain Falkner and Genl. Parsons. that the troops

troops were marched westward for the purpose of suppressing the Cherokee Indians. and When they had advanced as far as the Calawba River were discharged by General Parsons and returned home. That this tour was in the same year, or next after the "Scotch Camp"
3. This Declarant further sets forth upon her said oath that, she has frequently heard her Dec d . husband say that, as a private soldier in the Continental Service, he served the United States the United States Nine Months and upwards. that Robert Moore was his Captain and Arch d Lyle his Lieut.
That in this tour he was in Aske's defeat on the River, Creek in Georgia.
This Declarant further states upon her said oath, that upon making enquiry some time last Winter, in the County of Carroll in regard to to the length of her Dec d . husband's Revolutionary Service; - Mr. Thomas Moore, son of the aforesaid Capt. Moore, Dec d . at her request promised furnished her Agent with the "muster roll" and "pay roll" of said Capt. Robert Moore's Co. upon which documents it appears the name of Johnson Webb, as a private soldier, having entered the Service, on the "26 th day of May 1778."
and that from said "pay roll", it appears that the payment of said Company is taken up to the 1 st of December, 1778. and that upon the back of said "pay roll", is this endorsement, "In Service till the 20 th of August 1779."
And this Declarant further states, that she has reason to believe and does believe, that, the said "Pay roll" and "muster roll" as they purport to be, are genuine and true; that she caused application to be made to Mrs. Moore (widow of said Capt. Moore) for the purpose of getting said Documents to accompany her Declaration for pension, but is informed that Mrs. Moore herself, is preparing a Declaration for her own benefit. and could not therefore part with the said Documents.
This Declarant further sets forth upon her said oath, that, her Dec d . husband the aforesaid Johnson Webb, was living in the County of Carroll aforesaid, when he entered the Service in the Revolutionary war, and that he resided in said County of Carroll, during the the said war of the Revolution.
This Declarant further states, that her maiden name was McCarver, that she had a family record of the births of

of her several children, but that it has been so many years since lost. — That when she was made, her two eldest children were born.
That she was living in Cornwall County when married.
That she and the aforesaid Johnson Webb, were married, some time in the month of January 1781.
That she has no record of the marriage, but nevertheless remembers it from the circumstances, that is; when the British Army under Lord Cornwallis had pursued Genl. Greene to the Dan River, and was on its march to Hillsboro' said British Army passed through Cornwall County and thro' the neighborhood in which this Declarant and her husband then lived; and remembers that at that date she and the said Johnson Webb, had not been married more than three or four weeks.
To the best of this Declarant's belief (She states upon her said oath that) she was married to the aforesaid Johnson Webb, by Robert Dickens, Esquire, between the middle and last of January, one thousand seven hundred & eighty-one.
That her husband the aforesaid Johnson Webb, died on the third day of July, eighteen hundred & thirty-eight.
That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the Service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January, seventeen hundred and ninety-four, VIZ: at the time above stated.
She further declares that from old age and infirmity of body she is not able to attend Court to make this Declaration.
Sworn to and subscribed, on the day & year first above written before me
Wm. Lloyd J. Pease
her Grace Webb mark
And the said Justice, hereby declare my opinion after investigating the matter of the application of Grace Webb for a pension, that I have satisfactory evidence, that she is of the age she represents herself to be, (74 years).
And that she is the lawful widow of the aforesaid Johnson Webb, who was an United States pensioner.
I further certify that from old age & infirmity of body, the Declarant, Grace Webb, cannot attend Court to

To make this Declaration.
I further Certify, that, satisfactory evidence was  given  was given which are by the said Grace Webb, that she was married at the date she represents she was, to wit; in 1781. I also Certify that she is a woman of truth and veracity.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal, this the first day of July, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred, and thirty- ix nine (1839.)
Wm. Lindley J. Pease Seal
State of North Carolina, Chatham County
I the undersigned Clerk of the Court of pleas & quarter sessions for Chatham County, hereby Certify that, William Lindley is one of the Just- ices of the Court of pleas and quarter sessions for Chatham County, and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his, are genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto af- fixed my seal of office, and subscribed my name, this 13 th day of July, in the year of 1839. Sub.
M. Steadman, Clerk of Chatham County Court.

Declaration,
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of February 2 o 1848, entitled "An Act making further provisions for surviving widows and Soldiers of the Revolution."
State of North Carolina. } Chatham County. }
On this the 18 day of September, 1848, personally appeared before me Eth Subscribers, a Justice of the peace in and for said County, Grace Webb a resident of Chatham County, aged 87 years, who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by Act of Congress, passed on 2 o of February 1848, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War, that she is the widow of Johnson Webb who was a private, and that she now draws a pension of sixty-six Dollars and forty-four cents, per annum under the Act of 17 th June, 1844. - She further declares that she is still a widow.
Sworn and Subscribed on the day and year above-written, before me.
Alfred G. Goffin J.P. Witness: Samuel Jones Witness: Richard Hargraves
her Grace Webb mark
I certify that the above named officer is personally known to me, and that she is the identical person as represented by her, in the annexed declaration.
Alfred Goffin J.P.
I Nathan A. Studman clerk of the court of pleas and Quarter for Chatham certify that Alfred Goffin is a magistrate, and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his are genuine In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of office and subscribed my name this 20 day of September 1848 N Studman C.C.C

Johnson Webb N.B. Ad. June 7. 3 rd when paid?
p 2 4 March 1838
d 1835
H.H.
SH

No. 18456
ACT OF MARCH 3, 1855.
Received July 6 - 1855
John. am Webb Rev. War
Warrant No. 6385-16055
G. C. Ames Washington D.C.

Johnson Webb
Adm't as prevale 13 mo $433.33
J. A. Braye

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims , of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Johnsen Webb Orange Co N Carolina which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? yes II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? yes III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? yes V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? yes VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? yes VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? yes VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? yes IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? yes X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? yes

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

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

Grace Webb H.C. at 7. July '38 - last p.??
GMC
Mr Harner
12 Apr '43
Paid to 4 x Sept. 1841.
B.W.B.
* Has this payment been rejected in the Agt. a/c?
Admitted to the Agent Credit, under date 12 th October 1842 per letter from the Pension Office.
B.W. Boyan

Payment to be made at Fayetteville by John Huske Agent for paying Pension- ers, in the Agency of N. Carolina
First payment to be made on the 31st December, 1838, and on the 4th March and 4th Septem- ber in each year there- after.
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book 1. Vol. 2. Page 190, by
L. M. Clancy Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Five years' Pension.
I certify that in conformity with the act of July 7, 1838, Frances Webb of North Carolina widow of Solomon Webb deceased who was a private in the Revolution and died on the 3rd day of July 1838, is entitled to receive a pension, at the rate of Sixty six dollars and forty four cents per annum, commencing on the third day of July 1838; and in case of the death or marriage of said widow before the 4th of March, 1841, the pension will cease on the day of such marriage or death.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this twenty ninth day of August one thousand eight hundred and thirty nine
J. Cooper. Acting Secretary of War.
Examined and } Countersigned. }
J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions.

Pa: Off: July 25 th 1855.
The following is a copy of an original discharge which Mr. Ames has this day submitted to me. it is genuine Mr. Ames is obliged to return it.
(Copy) Johnathan Webb having completed his term of service (Nine Months) in the (Fifth (Buffalo) Battalion, agreeable to an act of Assembly, he is hereby discharged & is entitled to all the Privileges & benefits in the act of Assembly for completing the Continental Battalions of North Carolina, the 9 th day of Oct. Given under my hand this 9 th day of Oct. 1779.
Arch d Lyttle. St. Col. "R. W. W."

Adams then
Haw-River. N.C } 1 st October, 1839. }
Pension  collected
Great
James L. Edwards Esq.
Webb
Washington City War Department

New River, N o Carolina } October. 1 st 1839 }
Sir:
M rs Grace Webb, of Chatham County, widow of Johnson Webb pensioner of that County, has lately become a Pensioner under the Act of July, 1838 - at $66: 44 p. a.
As M rs Webb's agent, at her request I make the following statement to you, viz:
That in the summer of 1833, her husband Johnson Webb, then residing in Orange County, made a Declaration for Pension, but that from the extreme old age of her husband (89) and loss of memory, was not enabled to specify all the time he served, especially in the Continental line; that he was granted a pension of $43 33 p. a. but repeatedly said he was entitled to a larger pension, provided he could prove all the time that he had served in the Army of the Revolution. After M r Webb's death, his Son went to Person County, for the purpose of getting proof of the date of his Father & Mother's marriage; while in Person, got the loan from M rs Elizabeth Moore, of her husband's Revolutionary papers; (the same M rs Moore that was M r Webb's Capt. wife -) From a "pay roll" of Lieut. Col. Archibald Lytle's, found among said papers, it was apparent that Johnson Webb, remained in service "till" the 20 th August, 1779; from the 26 th May, 1778. When upon, some 4 or 6 weeks since, the widow Grace Webb, was admitted to a pension, at above stated of $66 44 per annum -

That she has been paid her pension by the Agent in Fayetteville, the sum of $77:21, embracing a term only of 14 Months 175 from the 4 th July, 1838 (the date of her husband's death,) to the 4 th of September, last, having received nothing from the date of her husband's last payment 4 th March 1838, till his death, a period of 4 Months.
M rs Webb also with due deference asks, additional since proof has been furnished the department of her husband's Service, that will increase the pension $23:11 per annum; Is she not entitled to an arrears of pension of the last mentioned sum, to wit: $23 11 / 100 per ann: from the 4 th March, 1831 to the 4 th March, 1838 - the date of M r Webb's last draw, 7 years (at $23:11:) making $161:77: to this sum is also to be added, the 4 Months, from the 4 th March, 1838, to the date of the pensioner's death, at full pay $66: 44 / 100 p. a. for this lost 4 months, there will be $21:66. Making in all. $182:77:?
I have stated the case very briefly, according to my understanding of the claim: please cause the claim to be examined, and if any further declaration is required to be made, please enclose me a form of one:
If, however, upon an examination of the claim you find a balance due the widow Grace Webb, and no further proofs required - you can enclose a Certificate or draft to her.
I remain, Very respectfully,
Yrs: obed t Servant,
James A. Craig
J. L. Edwards,
Comm d . pensions
Washington City

P.S.
Additional proofs in the applications for pensions of Mrs. Ann Hutchens and Dare Stephens , were some time since procured and forwarded to you. As soon as a decision is had in their cases, please communicate the decision to me. J. A. C.
[Both of Orange County.]
Johnson Pension,
8

Haw River, North Carolina,
April, 8 th 1843.
Sir,
M rs Lydia Webb, of Wakeham County, made a declaration last week for arrears of pension, which she alleges is due her, as a Pensioner under Act July 27 1838.
With the expectation that a new Certificate will be granted, the old one is herewith returned.
You will please enclose any communication on this claim, or Certificate to me.
I remain, Sir,
Very resp t you have Sir
James A. Craig
James L. Edwards Esq.
War Dept. Pen. Office
Washington City

Tuiffins Mills, N. H.
Septm. 25 1848.
Sir:
I herewith enclose you the Declaration of Mrs Grace Webb of Chatham County, under Act of 2 d February. 1848.
As soon as a decision is had on this claim, please communicate it to me at this Post Office.
I am, Sir,
Very Resp t ,
30: Ab. Sur.
James A. Craig.
J. L. Edwards Esq. Washington, D.C.

from May 26 1778 to Dec 1779. - Car R. Morris Co.
4 d. 15.20 15.24
James L. Edwards esq. Comm. of Genl. Washington's Secy.

Haw. River, North Carolina.
March, 22 nd 1889.
Sir,
I enclose you the Declaration of Grace Webb, widow of Johnson Webb, who was an United States pensioner, residing in Chatham County.
I have been Captain Robert Moore, "muster roll" and "pay roll". Johnson Webb's name is upon both.
I also was shown Captain Moore's Commission, it is dated the 12 th day of May June, 1778, and signed by R t Caswell. all genuine.
I give you an extract from said pay roll upon the opposite page. endorsed upon the back of the pay roll is this entry
"Pay roll of the new levies of Caswell County North Carolina, taken to the 1 st day of December, 1778."
In another place of this indorsement
"I hereby certify that the within is a just pay roll of the new levies of Caswell County, now under my command"
"Asst d S t te Col n ."
"November 27 th 1778."
In another place is endorsed "In service 'till the 20 th August, 1779"
for further extract from pay roll See next page -
over

"Pay roll of the above levies, of Caswell County, North Carolina, now in the Service of the United States, and at present Com- manding by Lieutenant Colonel Archibald Lytle, taken to the 1 st day of December, 1778."
   No Names Rank Commencement of pay Time paid for To what time paid Rate per month in Dollars Total amt. in Dollars   Months Days     1 Robert Moore Capt. June 12 5 1> 19 December 1. 60 Dollars 338 Dollars   12 Johnson Webb Private 26 May 6 5 Dec 1 6 2 / 3 41 1 / 4  
The above I have carefully copied from the original - Here troops you will remember, were in the Brim Creek Battle. (See Webb Declaration) That was in March 1779.
The entry on the back of the pay roll says: "in Service, to 20 Aug. 1779"
M rs Webb, thinks her pension ought to be increased as to my knowledge Johnson Webb always intended to, he served more than was put down in her Declaration. My communication plan address to me Very respectfully James H. Craig

W th Robert Moore, will make a declaration herself this spring - therefore I could not get the Moore papers to accompany Webb's Case. only an extract from them - J.A.C.
Webb

War Department, Pension Office, October 8. 1859
Sir,
The objection to the admission of the militia service for which Mrs. Jane Stephens claims a pension under the act of 7 th July, 1838, was not to the credibility of the witnesses, but their imperfect knowledge of the essential points of the service. No term can be allowed in the computation of a pro rata pension unless it is clearly made out as the regulations require as to date, length & grade; names of company and field officers, stations, marches &c.
Mrs. Grace Webb will apply under the act of 7 th June, 1832, in her late husband's name for whatever may be shown by the proofs on file to be due him at his death, by a declaration before a Judge or Justice which should be forwarded to this office.
I am very respectfully, Your obt. servt.
J. L. Edwards
James A. Craig, Esq. Haw- River, N.C.

Staw. River, North Carolina
6 November, 1839.
Sir,
I herewith enclose you the Declaration of Mrs Grace Webb under Act of June, 1832, as directed by your letter of the 8 th ultimo.
The Declarant states in her affidavit the balance which she considers due as nearly as she can say about $183:70 Cents -
After making out the correct balance, by the Department, be so good as to issue a Check to give her upon John Huske Esq. of Fayetteville, N.C.
The pension Certificate of Mrs Jane Stephens came duly to hand and was forwarded to her last week.
With much regard
To Mr. Secy.
James L Craig
James L Edwards Esq. Pension office War Dept. Washington City

John Webb dec N.C.
Ad Jan 7. 1832
Increased from $43.33 per ann to $66.44 per ann from March 24. 1831 to July 3. 1838 the time of his death. certified to be spread to his widow Grace Webb
J. A. Craig Haw River P.O. N.C.

War Department
Pension Office
June 5 18329
Sir,
The papers of Mrs. Emma Webb, widow of Johnson Webb, dec d . are herewith returned, with a form of declaration under the act of July 7 1835. The declaration is drawn up under the act of 4 th July 1836 and the joint resolution of Congress; while at the same time that the services of Mr Webb ended in 1779, and that the marriage, as alleged, took place in 1781.
Further proof in support of the date of the marriage will be required.
I am, respectfully,
your obt. servt.
J. L. Edwards
h h h h a
J. A. Craighead Haw River, N Carolina

State of North Carolina Comptroller's Department
© Geo W Brooks Comptroller of Public Accounts in and for the state aforesaid do hereby certify that it appears of record in my office among the payments made by said state to sundry persons for military service in the Revolutionary War as follows. to wit Johnson Webb a private Book 19. $104.34 3 / 4 This Book does not show to what District or portion of the state the soldier belonged
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of my Office in Raleigh this the 23rd July A.D. 1835 Geo. W. Brooks Compt.

5016 Grace Webb wid of Johnson Me
Ad July 7 1838
Married 1780
deca July 3 1838
Allens 19 mo 24
4 p.m. 8th. 44
prans. Capt R
Memo Col. Sytts
Me State. law
S. A. Grafton Haw River Me

State of North Carolina } Orange County } ss
On this the 15 th day of March, 1839, personally appeared be- fore the undersigned an acting Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid Polly Harris, a resident of said County, aged years, who being first duly qualified according to Law, relate acts that about the year of 1775, - she first became acquainted with the McCarver family of Caswell County, and while on a visit to home of her friends on Fith  Sith River, in Orange in the Month of January  February , she thinks it was, of the year of 1781. She knew Peggy McCarver, who informed this Deponent that her sister Grace McCarver, had been married a few days pre- -vious to Johnston Webb, and how much the family was offered, - This Deponent remembers the date from this circum- -stance, viz. the British Army had passed over the Dan River and had was said was then at Cornwall Court house. the marriage, this Deponent thinks must have taken place either in the Month of January or February 1781.
Sworn and subscribed the day & date first above written before me G. H. Wood. J. Pease
Polly Harris mark
And I the said Justice do hereby certify that the above de- ponent is a woman of truth and veracity. G. H. Wood J. Pease
State of North Carolina
I John Taylor Clerk of Orange County fourth of plus & quarter Espionage certify that William H. Wood, who signed the above Certificate was at that time a duly qualified Justice of the peace in and for said County My hand & seal of office 16 th March 1839
J. Taylor

5016
Memorandum
for
Grace Webb.

State of North Carolina Chatham County 3
Satisfactory evidence was this day furnished the Court of pleas and quarter sessions for said County, that Johnson Webb, a pensioner of the United States, died on the 3 rd day of July, 1838, leaving a widow, Grace Webb, him surviving. also evidence was furnished said Court that said pensioner, was a resident of Chatham County.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my seal of office and subscribed my name this the 13 th day of November, in the year of 1838.
Test. M c Adoman C. C.

Supplementary evidence, to the declaration of Johnson Webb, for a pension under the act of Congress, June 7 th 1832. -
State of North Carolina } Orange County } Sub.
On this the 24 th day of May A.D. 1833.
personally appeared before me the undersigned, a justice of the peace for the County of Orange in the State aforesaid Samuel Nelson, of the County of Orange aforesaid, now in the 77 th year of his age who being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that in the year of 1778-9 he served a five months tour to the South, under Genl. Rutherford, and in said tour, whilst above Purvisburg in S.C. fell in with Col. Lytle's nine months men, and remained with them till evening after Genl. Ashe's defeat at Brim Creek on the 3 rd  day of March 1779. - And he further states that during said five months service he was not acquainted with Johnson Webb, now an applicant for a pen- sion, and who states he served a nine months tour under Col. Lytle in 1778-9, but from the details this affiant has heard Webb relate, of course remembers that happened whilst he was with Lytle  Ashe , he feels fully satisfied that said Webb must have been under Lytle as he has set forth in his de- -claration -
Sworn to and subscribed on this the 24 th day May 1833.
Test
Sam l Nelson
James A. Craig J.P.
I do hereby certify that Samuel Nelson, who has subscribed and sworn to the above affidavit is a man of truth and veracity - and I further certify that S t Nelson is reputed and believed to have been a Soldier in the War of the Revolution.
James A. Craig J.P.
24 th May 1833.
State of North Carolina } Orange County } Sub.
On this the 24 th day of May 1833, personally appeared before me the undersigned a justice of the peace in and for the County of Orange aforesaid James Turner now in the 71 st year of his age, of Orange aforesaid, who being qualified, maketh oath, that he has been

Been acquainted with Johnston Webb an applicant for a pension, near 43 years, and as far back as his acquaintance with said Webb, I have heard him recount his services in the war of the Revolution, as he has set forth in his Declaration for pension, and is of the belief that said Johnston Webb, served in the war of the Revolution, as he has set forth in his Declaration.
James Turner
I do hereby certify that James Turner, who swore to and subscribed the above Declaration affidavit, is a man of truth and veracity - and I do further certify that it is generally understood and believed that said Turner, served the United States in the war of the Revolution.
24 th May 1833.
James A. Craig S p
State of North Carolina Orange County } ss
On this the 24 th day of May 1833. personally appeared before me the undersigned Justice of the peace for Orange County aforesaid, Samuel Allen, of Orange aforesaid now in the 72 nd year of his age, who being first duly qualified, make the oath that for 45 years last past, he has been well acquainted with Johnson Webb, of Orange, aforesaid, who is an applicant for a pension, and, since his first acquaintance with said Webb, and since has frequently heard him narrate the services he served the United States in the war of the Revolution - That said Johnson Webb, has always sustained the character of an industrious upright man, and that it is reported and believed in the neighborhood, that said Webb served the United States in the war of the Revolution as he has stated in his Declaration, and that this opinion has never been contradicted to my knowledge.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and date first above written
Sam Allen
Test, James A. Craig S p

I do hereby certify that Samuel Allen, who has sworn to and subscribed the above affidavit, is a man of truth, and veracity.
24 th May 1833.
James A Craig J.P.
State of North Carolina Orange County } ss.
On this the 24 th day of May 1833, personally appeared before me the undersigned a justice of the peace for the County of Orange aforesaid, William Allen of Orange aforesaid, now in the 70 th year of his age, being first duly qualified according to law, deposed & said that he has been water acquainted with Johnson Webb of Orange aforesaid now an applicant, for a pension for upwards of 15 years, and that he has heard  has been acquainted with said Webb 40 years or more, and that he has had the same association from his State the same  State the same  has stated,  with the preceding affidavits of Samuel Allen, and and that Dr. William Allen, is fully of opinion that Mr. Webb, served, as a soldier in the war of the Revolution, and that Webb,  has stated has the character of an industrious and upright man.
William Allen
Witnesses, James A Craig J.P.
I do hereby certify that William Allen, who has subscribed and sworn to the above affidavit, is a man of truth and veracity.
24 th May 1833.
James A Craig J.P.

Ezekiel B Currie residing in the County of Orange, do hereby with that I am acquainted with Johnson Webb, who has subscribed and sworn to a Declaration for pension, I believe him to be of the age he states, and that it is reported and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a Soldier of the Revolution sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
James A. Craig J.P.
Ezekiel B. Currie
I do hereby certify that Ezekiel B Currie, who has subscribed and sworn to the above affidavit is a loyal man in the County of Orange aforesaid.
Orange County N.C. } 25 th May 1833
James A. Craig J.P.
State of North Carolina,
I John Taylor, Clerk, of Orange County Court of pleas and quarter sessions, do hereby certify that James A. Craig esq. who hath subscribed the preceding affidavit was at the time a duly qualified Justice of the peace,
Witness my hand and Seal of office the 29 th May 1833. J. Taylor Clerk

Grace Webb N.C.
ac 7 July 38 o
$66. 66 from 4 March 36 to 3 July 38 o - Deducting the illegal payment of thirty three dollars & twenty two cents from 4 March 41. to 4 Sept. 41.
James H Craig Esq Haw River N.C.

Declaration.
I do hereby certify that the within copy of the letter from the W. of March, 1843, is a true copy of the original.
July 11, 1843.
State of North Carolina
I do hereby certify that the within copy of the letter from the W. of March, 1843, is a true copy of the original. I do hereby certify that the within copy of the letter from the W. of March, 1843, is a true copy of the original. I do hereby certify that the within copy of the letter from the W. of March, 1843, is a true copy of the original. I do hereby certify that the within copy of the letter from the W. of March, 1843, is a true copy of the original. I do hereby certify that the within copy of the letter from the W. of March, 1843, is a true copy of the original.
I do hereby certify that the within copy of the letter from the W. of March, 1843, is a true copy of the original. I do hereby certify that the within copy of the letter from the W. of March, 1843, is a true copy of the original. I do hereby certify that the within copy of the letter from the W. of March, 1843, is a true copy of the original. I do hereby certify that the within copy of the letter from the W. of March, 1843, is a true copy of the original. I do hereby certify that the within copy of the letter from the W. of March, 1843, is a true copy of the original.
I do hereby certify that the within copy of the letter from the W. of March, 1843, is a true copy of the original. I do hereby certify that the within copy of the letter from the W. of March, 1843, is a true copy of the original. I do hereby certify that the within copy of the letter from the W. of March, 1843, is a true copy of the original. I do hereby certify that the within copy of the letter from the W. of March, 1843, is a true copy of the original. I do hereby certify that the within copy of the letter from the W. of March, 1843, is a true copy of the original.
Sam. M. Tate +
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I hereby certify that I am well acquainted with the Plaintiff Sam Tate, and know him to be the person who executed the foregoing Certificate, and that he is a person of good credit and respectability.
Witness
Sam M Tate +
Witness & Friend
State of North Carolina
I the undersigned Clerk of Orange County for said place, & quarters, do hereby certify that the Thomas M. Tate who signed the foregoing Certificate was at that time a duly qualified Justice of the peace.
Witness my hand & seal this 6th April 1843
J. C. Taylor Clerk