Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 4,139, James Wells, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Wells, James Butcher, Sarah (Former Widow)
N. 4,139 B.L.Wt. 10 010-160-55
CONTENTS

18 449
A
Kentucky
James Wells
Beaten by in the State of Ky who was a Private in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Lewis of the Virginia line, for the term of three years
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 20 of April 1819
Certificate of Pension issued the 16 of Janry 1822 and sent to Benj. Hardin Esq. House of Reps
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1821  236.00
Semi ann. all'ce ending 1 March 1822  48
29 8 232 4
$ 284.00
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
May 1. 1822
Oct 10
May '79
Set forth Memorial June 6-1857.

S3051 Age Mar. 3/55 Age 19/55
Sarah Sarah Butcher, former wife of James Wells, Rev
Rev VA Rev  Rev line, Revolutionary Pension Ad: 1600 acres Nov: 10 1855, Benton, Ky Feb 53 - 3690
By J. H.
E. R. Enkrige Kendrick Ky
Vol. W. 86. 5

3. 190 Kentucky
Sarah Butcher formerly widow of James Wells.
who served in the Revolutiona-
ry war, as a private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 96 - Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued 15th day of Feby. 1854 and sent to
J. J. Coombs. Present.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 172, Vol. A.
Off.
(15)

District of Kentucky ss.
On this 20 th day of April 1819 before me the Subscriber the Judge of the Circuit Court for Breckenridge County for said District personally appeared James Wells aged about fifty nine or sixty years old Resident in Breck- -enridge County in the said District who being by me first duly sworn according to Law, doth on his Oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the provision of the late Act of Congress entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the Land and Naval Service of the United States in the Revolutionary War." That he the said James Wells enlisted Drummers in the year 1776 in the State of Virginia for three years in the company commanded by Captain Edward Garland of the 14 th Virginia Regiment commanded by Colonel Charles Lewis that he continued to serve in said corps or in the said service of the United States until the year 1779 when he was discharged from service in Petersburg in the State of Virginia Having served out the of his  term  years there three years that he was in the Battles of Brandy wine, German Town, Monmouth etc and that he received several wounds in said battles and that he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said services. — Sworn to and declared before me his the day and year aforesaid James Wells marks

State of Kentucky Breckenridge St. Louis
This day James Wells personally appeared before me one of the ablest Judges in the state of Kentucky and swore on the Holy Evangelist of Almighty God that the parts contained in this his declaration are true to the best of his knowledge that he (Wells) also satisfactorily proved that the said Wells is a very integral man and ready to aid of his country - Given under my hand this 19th day of April 1819 -
Henry M. Brodnax

State of Kentucky and County of Breckinridge
On this Twentieth day of October 1821 personally appeared in open court being a Court of Record for the county aforesaid (Made such by the Statutes of this State and having powers of fine and imprisonment) James Wells aged Sixty one years who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his Oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the act of Congress of the 18th of March 1818 and the first day of May 1820 That he the said Wells enlisted for the term of three years on the — — day of — — in the year 1776 or 1777 in the State of Virginia in the Company commanded by Captain Edward Gaskins in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Charles Lewis in the line of the State of — — on the
Continental establishment that he continued to serve in the said Corps until — — when he was discharged from said service in — — in the State of Virginia that he was in the battles of Brandywine, Germantown and Monmouth that he was wounded in two places and that he has no other evidence now in his possession of his said service except the deposition of Lieutenant Colonel A. Buford accompanying this application. Marked A, which the said Wells states was sworn to before John Thomson a Justice of the peace for the County of Scott in the State of Kentucky and in pursuance of the act of Congress of the 18th of May 1820 I do swear that I was a citizen of the United States on the 18th of March 1818 and that I have not since

that time by Gift Sale or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof with intent to bring myself within the act of Congress entitled (an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and Naval Service of the United States in the Revolutionary war) passed on the 18th of March 1818 and that I have not now has any person for me any property or securities contracts or debts due to me Nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed
Schedule of the property of James Wells by him annexed on the 20th day of October in the year 1821
  One loom and half worth $10   One bed worth 12   One pot and oven worth 6   One plow and gear 4   Other utensils 4.50   Three Hogs 4.50   One Wheel 1   One Table and one chair 2   Cupboard Furniture 2   One Debt 5 
James Wells
This declarant further states that his occupation is that of a farmer that he is extremely crippled and infirm and very unable to pursue it for his support that he has a wife and six small children the oldest

is a Girl of ten years named Susan the Second a boy 8 years old named James two other Girls and two boys all younger the age of his wife is thirty seven years
State of Kentucky Breckinridge County Social
I Henry P Brodnax one of the Circuit Judges Presiding Judge of the Circuit Court held in for the County aforesaid do hereby certify that from proof adduced to me I am of opinion that the petitioner Wells is not worth more than he has stated in his schedule to this petition given under my hand & seal this 28 th Oct 1821 Henry P Brodnax
I hereby certify that James Wells who says he now lives in Breckinridge County in the State of Kentucky must have enlisted in Capt n Edward Garland's Company in the latter part of the year 1776 or early in the year 1777 for three years that as a Soldier with said Garland's Company he said Wells joined the 14 th Virginia Regiment or contin- -ental establishment at Fredericksburg early in the Spring of the year 1777 and marched with said Reg t to the Northern Army which then lay in Jersey and continued with said Reg t until the spring of the year 1779 when I was ordered with Genl Scott's detachment to the South that said Wells

Served my Regt in said detachment at Petersburg Virg a in the early part of the year 1779 and continued with said Regt in service until the expiration of three years the time he enlisted for when he got a discharge said Wells was wounded at the battle of Brandywine given under my hand Scott County Kentucky Oct 27 th 1819
A Buford Lt Col in the revolutionary army
The Commonwealth of Kentucky
Scott County Forest
This day Col. Abner Buford personally came before me John Thompson one of the Justices of the peace for the county aforesaid and made oath that the facts contained in the within certificate are true Given under my hand Seal this 27 th day of October 1819
John Thompson Justice of the Peace
Marked (A) Adm d & Com d - J. L. E. Nov 12 317
Kentucky A d
I Do Allen clerk of Brackenridge Circuit Court do hereby certify that the foregoing Bills or affirmations and the Schedule thereto annexed are truly copied from the records of the said Court and the exhibit marked A. is also truly copied and I do further certify that it is the opinion of the said Court that the total amount in Value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule is fifty one Dollars
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the said Court, this 27 th day of October 1821 Hon. B. Hardin, H. R. To Allen

State of Kentucky } County of Breckinridge } ss
On this 7 th day of April A.D. One thousand eight hundred and fifty five, personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace within and for the County and State aforesaid Sarah Butcher aged about 95 years a resident of Breckinridge County in the State of Kentucky who, being duly sworn according to law declares that she is the widow of James Wells deceased who was a Soldier in the war of the Revolution. She further states that she is now a pensioner of the United States on the Kentucky list at the rate of Ninety Six dollars per annum, under the act of 3 rd February 1833. She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty Land to which she may be entitled under the act approved March 3 rd 1855.
Sarah her Butcher mark
We Robert Gardner and James W Folly residents of Breckinridge County in the State of Kentucky upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Sarah Butcher in our presence and we believe from the appearance and statements of the applicant that she is the identical person she represents herself to be
Robert Gardner James W Folly
The foregoing declaration and affidavits

were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written, and I know know the affiants to be credible persons; that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim
E. R. Estlinage J.P.M.
State of Kentucky Breckinridge County } ss
I Jo Allen clk of the County Court of Breckinridge County and State aforesaid do certify that Elijah R Estlinage whose signature is to the above certificate was at the date of the same and still is an acting Justice of the peace in and for the County of Breckinridge and State aforesaid duly commissioned and sworn to act And the above signature purporting to be his is genuine
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name & affixed the seal of Breckinridge County Court this 14 th day of April 1853
Jo Allen clk

Record of Marriage Licenses Issued
   Date To whom issued Age, consent &c.     27th March 1821 James Wells & Sarah Hawk Of lawful age   Of lawful age by the with of James Hawk her brother.  
Record of Marriage Returns.
   Date Persons Married By whom     27th March 1821 James Wells & Sarah Hawk W m Crispin J.P.    
State of Ohio Warren County } ss:
Warren Probate Court
I, Inc. C. Dunlevy Judge of the Probate Court within and for Warren County Ohio hereby certify that the foregoing is exactly transcribed from the Record of Marriage Licenses Issued & the Record of Marriage Returns as kept in my office.
Witness my hand and the seal of said Court at Lebanon this 2nd day of January A.D. 1854 Nob. Dunlevy Probate Judge

State of Kentucky } 55. Breckenridge County)
AD 1857
On this 10th day of February
personally appeared before me a justice of the peace within and for the County and State aforesaid. Sarah Butcher a resident of the County and State aforesaid; aged Seventy years; who being by me first duly sworn according to law deposes as follows (Viz)
That her maiden name was Sarah Johnson; that on or about the 15th day of January in the year A.D. One thousand Seven hundred and ninety seven or one year before or after she was married in the then territory of Ohio at the town of Deerfield to James Wells, by Andrew Lytle Esq. That her husband, the said James Wells, was the identical James Wells who was a private soldier in the war of the Revolution; and who at the time of his death (Viz) on or about the 15th day of June A.D. 1841 was on the pension list at the agency at Lexington Kentucky as will appear by his original certificate of pension dated January 16th 1822 the number of which is 18,469. That she remained the widow of the said James Wells until the 21st day of January A.D. 1846, when she intermarried with one William Butcher in Hancock County Kentucky, who died on or about the 30th day of June A.D. 1848. — She further states that she has no private record of her first marriage; and that the record in the office of Esq. Andrew Lytle who married

there is not acceptable to her
She is still the widow of the aforesaid William Butcher
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the pension money to which she is entitled for the time during which she remained the widow of her first husband the said James Wells, (Viz) From the 15 th day of June A.D. 1841 to the 31 st of January A.D. 1846
In explanation of the fact that she has forgotten the year of her marriage with her first husband James Wells she states that she never could either read or write, and that neither could her husband the said James Wells, hence they never had a family record
Witnesses.....
C. H. Buckley Charles Hambleton
Sarah her Butcher (Seal) mark
Sworn and Subscribed before me the day and year above written
James A. Hambleton J.P.B.C.
State of Kentucky } ss. Breckenridge County }
On this 10 th day of February A D One thousand eight hundred and fifty one personally appeared before me a justice of the peace within and for the County and State aforesaid. Charles Hambleton and Robert Wells, residents of the County and State aforesaid; who being by me first duly sworn

according to law, declare that they were well acquainted with James Wells a Revolutionary Pensioner, in his lifetime; and that Sarah Butcher who has signed the foregoing declaration was also well known to them as she has set forth in her declaration and that they, the said James Wells and Sarah lived together as husband and wife and that they were so reputed to be by all their neighbors and acquaintances; that the said James Wells died on or about the 15 th day of June A. D. 1841 in Breckenridge County Kentucky; and that the said Sarah intermarried afterwards as she has set forth in her declaration and that she is now a widow etc. and they further swear that they are disinterested witnesses
Witness as to Robert Wells
Charles Hambleton (Seal)
C. H. Barkley
Robert Wells (Seal)
Sworn and Subscribed to before me this 10 th day of February A. D. 1857 and I hereby certify that they are credible witnesses, Charles Hambleton & Robert Wells are credible witnesses
James A. Hamilton J. P. B. C.
Know all men by these presents that I Sarah Butcher of Breckenridge County State of Kentucky do hereby constitute and appoint George H. Mousarvat my true and lawful attorney for me and in my to receive from the United States the pension money to which I am entitled under the facts set forth in my foregoing declaration

together with all such sums of money as I may be entitled to receive from the United States, and generally to do all lawful acts and things whatsoever touching the premises, and to make and revoke at pleasure an attorney or attorneys under him for the purpose aforesaid hereby confirming all and whatsoever my said attorney, shall in my name legally do or cause to be done in or touching the premises
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 10th day of February A.D., 1851
Witnesses
W. B. Barkley
Charles Hambleton
Sarah J. Butcher (Seal) mark
Acknowledged and subscribed before me a justice of the peace in and for the County of Breckenridge and State of Kentucky this 10th day of February A.D., 1851,
James A. Hambleton J.P., B.C.
State of Kentucky } ss County of Breckenridge }
J. D. Allen
Clerk of the County Court
in and for the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that James A. Hambleton whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing declaration, affidavit and power of attorney, is and was at the time of signing the same a justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, duly commissioned and sworn, and that all his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit, and the aforesaid County Court is a court of record, having general jurisdiction. Given under my hand and seal office at Louisville Kentucky
this 11th day of February A.D., 1851
J. D. Allen (W.)

Washington, Dec. 30 th 1883
Rec d from the file, in case of Sarah Bulcher, under act of 1883, her amended declaration, and the deposition of Charles Hambleton and Edward Hambleton, to be sent to the Clerk of Breckenridge County Ky. for proper authentication. J. V. Gault,

Pratt 153, King, Borton.

Louisville Ky. 8 Feby 54.
J. J. Coombs Esq. Sir:
The following is a copy of a letter rec d from the Pension Office through you -
Pension Office Feby 24. 54.
Sir:
The claim of Sarah Butcher for a pension as the widow of James Wells has been examined and again suspended - The precise date of the death of James Wells must be proven inasmuch as the applicant sets forth that he died 15 June 1846, and the Third Auditor reports him to have died several years previous to that date. The applicant will be required also to explain why she avers his death to have been in 1846.
Very Resp ly
J. P. Waldo Commr Pension
J. J. Coombs Esq. Present.
In answer to the above we would say - That there is no contradiction in the statements of Mrs Wells - & the reports of the 3 d Auditor - Her husband James Butcher died 15 June 1846 - he was

not the pensioner. If Mrs B - stated that it was her first husband (Wells) who died in 1846, it was done through mistake. — Wells died in the year 1840. or thereabouts.
We hope this explanation will be satisfactory.
New York
J. H. Morrison & Co. By W. Runaway.
Sarah Butcher

Sarah Butcher formerly wid of James Wells - Act 1853. 2 o Section Fly Filed March 24. 1853
18000 88 251 2 76

Recd Nov 15 Jan 46.
"Myrtle"

Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 4139
Sarah Butcher for Wid. of Job Wells Pvt Rev War
Act: Feb. 3, 1853
Index:—Vol. A , Page 101
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Brief in the case of Sarah Butcher, formerly widow of James Wells. Breckenridge County and State of Kentucky. act 30 July 1853.
Claim, ("original," for increase. )
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband was a pensioner under the acts of 18th March, 1818 & 1st May, 1820.
Record of evidence of marriage.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
J. J. Coombs Esq., Present. Name and residence of Agent
H. B. Blyth, Examining Clerk.

Hardinburg Ky. April 14 th 1855
L. P. Waldo Esq.
Dear Sir enclosed please find the declarations of Mrs Butcher & Mrs Bures applicants for bounty land. you will please enclose the warrants to my at care at Hardinsburg Kentucky Respectfully E. W. O'Krioge

No. 8605-1
ACT OF MARCH 3, 1855.
Received Apr 19 th 88-85-
James Wells Prin. Sec.
Va. Cont. Line
Rev. War
100-10-160-85-
E. R. Chicago
Hanover
Ky.

No 1400
Sarah Butcher widow of James Mills Ky
Let to J. Coombs
July 15 1833
" " " " 29 Dec 1/53
" " " " 21 Aug 1/57.
Act February 3 1833

830057
FREE
L. P. Waldo Esq.
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City
D.C.

Pension Office. 20 th Jan y . 1854.
Sir. 15 June 41 Please certify the times which the within named pensioner was paid on the date of his death. Very Respectfully,
J. M c Leod
Commissioner.
James Wells. Act 1818. Died 15 June 1841. Paid.
F. Burt Auditor
Francis Burt Esq. Chief Auditor. Treasury }

Rec: D r is filed. Mr Coombs. must attend: Strova Aff: and to this: for attestation. "Boyn M."

App. of Sarah Butcher formerly widow of James eecees Breckinridge Co.
Ky.
29 - 48 - Ans
Act 3 d Feby: 1853
Rev. $96. 00 Per An. Com: Fsb: 37853.
J. J. Coombs Present.
See Mr Cole about Sedation
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Pension Office, Official Rulings

Washington, Jan'y. 11 th 1883.
Sir:
Enclosed please find record evidence of the marriage of Sarah Butcher, formerly widow of James Wells, a claimant for pension under 2 o section of the act of 1883.
The evidence was not found on a former examination of the records, because the records of an earlier date were examined.
This, I presume makes the claim perfect.
Very Resp'y.
J. H. Coombs
Hon. L. P. Waldo
Court of Pensions

Washington March 24, 1853
Sir:
I herewith enclose the declaration of Sarah Butcher, formerly widow of James Wells, claiming the benefit of the act of 3 rd Feb y . 1853. She has heretofore claimed the benefit of the act of 29 th July 1848, but was unable to prove the date of her marriage. This fact of marriage I think you will find satisfactory proved.
Application has been made to the Clerk of Wayne County, Ohio, but no record evidence of the marriage has been found there.
You will perceive that the last declaration which I now present is not subscribed by the declarant, although the Judge certifies that it was sworn to and subscribed before him. Before I filed it, I submitted it to Mr. Cole, the Ch. Clk. who was of opinion that the omission is not material.
Yours P. Waldo Esq. Clerk of Bureau.
Very resp ly Yours obed serv t J. L. Gouler

This marriage record does not seem to apply to this James Wells and Sarah his wife. Her maiden name was "Johnson", she stated.
MWB May 27-37

I am advised there is no record of the marriage in Warren Co. Ohio. I wrote for a certificate of the fact more than six months ago, enclosing the proper fee, I again wrote about a month ago, but can get no answer.
J. V. Coombs,

1 Sarah Pritchett formerly widow of James Wells
Hy. Act 1853, 2 o sic
supplemental
Geddes
Boynton
Jan 19/54
Dec 28/50
L. G. Coombs

State of Kentucky } ss Breckinridge County }
County Court December Term 1853.
On this 19 th day of December 1853, personally appeared in open court before a court of record
Sarah Butcher a resident of said County, who being duly sworn according to law, upon her oath makes the following declaration for the purpose of obtaining the benefit of the 2 nd section of the act of Congress approved 3 rd February 1853, - Sworn . That she was formerly the widow of James Wells, who was a Revolutionary sol- dier, and a pensioner under act of 1818, at the rate of $96. per annum, that she was married to the said James Wells many years ago, in Deerfield Warren County Ohio, but having no record of the same is unable to state the date of her said marriage. That her Maiden name was  That the said James Wells died on the 11 th day of January 15 th of June 1846, and she afterwards married one William Butcher, who also died on the 30 th day of June (1848) Eighteen hundred and Forty eight leaving her again a widow, since which time she has not again married, but still remains a widow.
Sarah her Butcher mark
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year first above written. in open court
Charles M'Clusky Deputy Clerk

And it is hereby ordered to be certified that satisfactory evidence has been presented to said Court by the Oaths of Charles Hambleton and Edward Hambleton the credible witnesses residents of said County, that Sarah Butcher who has made the foregoing declaration, was formerly the widow of James Wells of said County, who was in his lifetime a Revolutionary Pensioner at the rate of $96 per annum, that the said James Wells died in said County about the 15 th day of June 1846.  21 st day of January 1846; that said Sarah his widow afterwards intermarried with one William Butcher, who also died about the 30 th day of June 1848, since which time the said Sarah has not again married, but still remains a widow.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court, this 19 th day of December 1853,
J Allen Clerk.
Kentucky Breckinridge County Court
County Court Monday December 19 th 1853
The above named Charles Hambleton, and Edward Hambleton named in the above Certificate were duly sworn in open Court
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of the Court aforesaid this 18 th day of January 1854
J Allen Clerk
Breckinridge County Court

State of Kentucky } ss. Breckinridge County } Court.
December Term 1853
On this 19 th day of December 1853, before the undersigned a in open Court
personally appeared Charles Hamilton and Edward Hamilton of said County, two credible witnesses who being first duly sworn according to law declare and say. That they were acquainted with James Wells in his lifetime, who was a Revolutionary Pensioner, and with Sarah his wife, that they lived together as husband and wife and were reputed and believed by their neighbors to be such, and that Sarah Butcher now apply- ing for a pension is the identical person who was the wife of said James Wells, above alluded to. They further certify that said James Wells died about the 15 th day of June 21 st January 1846, that Sarah his widow afterwards married one William Butcher, who also died about the 30 June 1848, and that said Sarah has not since married but still remains a widow.
Charles Hamilton
Edward Hamilton S.B.
Wants Clerks certificate that witnesses were sworn in open Court
Sworn to and subscribed this day of 1853, and I hereby certify that and are credible witnesses.
(Clerk) (Judge) W. J. P.
before J. P. or Judge set clerks seal

Sarah Pritchett formerly widow of James Wells
Phila. Oct 3 rd Feb 1853
J. W. Coombs

State of Kentucky } ss Breckenridge County }
On the 16 th day of March 1853 before me Williamson Coy., Presiding Judge within and for the county aforesaid personally appeared Sarah Butcher, a resident of said county, who being duly sworn according to law, upon her oath makes the following declaration for the purpose of obtaining the benefit of the act of Congress passed
That she was formerly the widow of Laurence Wells who was a revolutionary soldier, and in his life time received a pension under the act of 1818 at the rate of $96 per annum. That she was married to the said Laurence Wells in Deerfield Warren county Ohio at an early day, but cannot state the exact time, she heretofore made a declaration under the act of 7 th July 1838 in which she alleged that she supposed she was married in 1797 or 1798, but she is now under the impression that the marriage must have taken place at a later date
She further states that the said Laurence Wells died the 4 th 15 th day of June June 1841 and that she afterwards married one William Butcher who also died on the 20 th 2 nd day of June 1848, leaving this declarant again a widow. That she has not again married since the death of the said William Butcher, but still remains a widow

sworn to and subscribed before me, the day and year above written
And I do hereby certify that satisfactory Evidence has been presented to me that the said Sarah Butcher was formerly the widow of James Wells, who was a Revolutionary pensioner - that after the death of said James Wells she married one William Butcher who also died on the 30 th day of June 1848, since which time she has not again married, but still remains a widow.
W m How Cope Presiding Judge of County Court Breckenridge Co Ky
State of Kentucky } Breckenridge County }
I, J. O. Allen, clerk of the county court aforesaid and for the within county do hereby certify that Williamson Cope, whose name is subscribed to the above certificate is Presiding Judge of said court duly commissioned and qualified Sine under my hand and seal of said county this 16 th day of March 1853.
J. O. Allen C.W. Breckenridge County Ky.