Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 6,306, George Townsend, N.C.

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Townsend, George or Townshend
N. 6,306
B.L.Wt. 34993-160-55
Elizabeth Mary
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22.267
East Tennessee
George Townsend of Claibourn in the State of Tennessee who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Phifer of the Regt commanded by Col. Polk in the Wartolina line for 9 mo
Inscribed on the Roll of East Tennessee at the rate of 30 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 18 day of Oct 1833 and sent to B. J. Bond CC Claiborne Co. Tenn
Arrears to the 14th of Sept 33 $ 75.00 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Mo 34 15.00
$90.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Dan Boyd Clerk, Book 8 Vol. 7 Page 63

release
No. 4,872
Tennessee (Knoxville)
Elizabeth M. Townsend
Widow of George Townsend who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 96 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
27 th July 1868. Wd. Pts. Mad. since Certificate of Pension issued the 13 th day of March 1869 and sent to Tucker & Selly
Present
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 9, 1848, Page 256 Vol. 4,
3/53 7 July 22/68
S. M. Smith
Sent

Sept 18/72
Elizabeth May Townsend in George Townsend dis-
Prio
Elizabeth R. Townsend,
wid: of
George Townsend, Tenn. Mil.
Pri,
Resolutions of War
Sum 4/25/53-4872
Reeves Pension -
Ad: 100 acs ph. 25/50
W. H. R.
Vol I = 118
L. C. Tucker
Present

15.558
Geo. Townsend Blairsville Tennessee
10.16 for 1776 points 9 notes. $30.
East
Benj. F. Cloud Clk. Blairsville Co. Tennessee

BRIEF in the case of Geo. Townsend,  County of Claiborne,  in the State of Tennessee.  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? A Court.  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 77 years.  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years. Months. Days.     Drafted In 1776. 3. pr. Gen. Rutherford, Col. Polk, Gen. Davidson, Col. John Phifer, Cap. G. Finley, Col. W. Lock.   Drafted 1777 3. "   " 1778. 3. "  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? Catara River.  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Mecklenburg County, N.C.  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Traditional.  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? No. 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
W. B. Turner, Examining Clerk

State of Tennessee } On this 18 th day of Claiborne County } September 1882 personally appeared in open court. Before the Justices of the court of pleas and quarter sessions now sitting the same being a court of record George Fawngin a resident of the United States in the County of Claiborne and State of Tennessee aged 77 years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June the 7 th 1832
States that he Entered the Service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated. that he resided in Middlebury County in the State of North Carolina. the applicant believes that it was in the year of 1776 as well as he can remember when he was drafted to perform a three months lower of duty and that he was belonged to a company commanded by Capt James John Phifer Phifer which company was attached to the Regiment commanded by Col. Thomas Polk. the army then moved into South Carolina and broke up the Army Camps at a place called Kings Mountain and made several of them prisoners and gave them up to the Troops of South Carolina and shortly afterwards we were all disbanded and returned home
George Fawngin 133-58

The applicant Begg leave to further to represent that in the year 1777 that he still resided in the county of Mecklenburgh county the state of North Carolina that he was again drafted for to perform a three months term of duty and that he belonged to a company commanded by Capt Calip Phipps which said company was attached to the Regiment commanded by Col. John Phipps, and that General Rutherford was then commanding officer the army then marched on an Expedition against the Cherokee Indians. the The passed through the nation and destroyed their growing crops and burnt their houses and returned to their homes after having term the months on duty and this applicant received his discharge from Col. John Phipps in Mecklenburgh in North Carolina, which said discharge this applicant has lost or mislaid so that he cannot find it.
and this applicant states that he still resides in said Mecklenburgh county in said state of North Carolina until the year of our Lord 1778 and he was again drafted in said county for a three months term of duty and then he belonged to a company commanded by Capt Johnathan Potts which said company was attached to a Regiment commanded by Col. Matthew Locke General Davison was the then commander the army then marched from there on to Gifford Court House in the state of North Carolina and upon reaching there

we had an engagement Lord Wallau at the Cattawba River. when General Davison an commanding officer was killed and Col. Lock an commanding col. was promoted and took the command and pursued Wallis on to the Court House where we joined General Morgan at after days before the battle was fought by Wallace and Morgan. But this applicant States that he was not in the battle For a day or two before the battle was fought Col. Pote's company to which he belonged was detached on a scouting party about five or six miles below the Court House and some time after the battle the army was discharged and returned home and I received my discharge from Col. Lock in county of Wilkesburgh in the State of North Carolina which I did discharge he has lots of Miss Lade so that he cannot produce it. This States that while they were scouting in the neighborhood of Guilford Courthouse after days before the battle was fought that they fell in with a party of British and had a very severe engagement for a little while and we were repulsed and was bound to retreat when Col. General Markington who commanded the Horse company came in to guard our retreat and after we had a few lines work ing tow. retreated with the loss of some men and this applicant States that during the war he volunteered himself as often as four times on cases of emergency to defend his country against the invasions of the Tories from twenty to thirty days at

a time he also states that he is a very poor man and that he has no documentary evidence of his services nor does he know of any living witnesses by whom he can prove his services. He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and he declares that his name is not on the pension roll or agency of any State on the pension roll or agency of any State.
Question propounded by the court
1 st Question - Where and in what year were you born?
Answer - I was born in Muckleburg County Virginia in the year 1754.
2 nd Have you any record of your age, and if so when is it?
Answer - I have a record in my Bible that I transcribed from the record in my father's Bible which my father & mother told me was a correct record of my age -
3 rd Q. When were you living at the time you were called into the service? When have you lived since the Revolutionary war? And when do you live now?
Answer - I lived in Muckleburg County North Carolina when I was called into the service. I lived for about twenty years after the Revolution in North Carolina & I have lived ever since in the neighborhood of Tazewell Va. where I now live -
4 th Q. How were you called into the service?

Answer - I was drafted first for 3 months - when that was expired I was drafted for 3 months more & when that time expired I was drafted for 3 months more, and then it was thought that 30 days would end the war & I was drafted for 30 days more and after the thing expired I was again drafted for 30 days - and I frequently volunteered in scouting companies - for we lived in a tory neigh- borhood -.
5. State the names of the Regular officers with whom you were acquainted?
Answer - The first two tours there were no Regular officers with us - The last tour I was under Genl. Morgan part of the time - and Genl. Green part of the time - perhaps the fifty days mentioned above were served under Genl. Green -.
This applicant hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a Pension or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the Pension roll of the Agency of any state whatsoever - George Townsend
sworn to me this 23rd day of October 1860 Guy H. Allen C.P.
I Harriet Mansfield residing in the county of Clairborne and State of Tennessee do hereby certify that I am well acquainted with George Townsend who has subscribed and sworn to the above.

Declaration that I do believe him to be the years of age that he states and that he is Respected and believed in the neighborhood where he lives to have been a Soldier of the Revolution - and I concur in that opinion -
Sworn to and Subscribed in open Court this 18 th day of Sept 1832 By H. H. Clegg Yarmouth Clarkson M c Cammingham
I Edward  Cammingham Residing in Clinton County in the State of Tennessee do hereby certify that I am well acquainted with George Townsend who has subscribed and sworn to the above decla- -ration that I do believe him to be the years of age that he states, and that he is Respected and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to be a Soldier of the Revolution and I concur in that opinion -
Sworn to and Subscribed in open Court this 18 th Sept 1832 By H. H. Clegg M c Cammingham
I Jacob Crabtree a Resident Citizen of the State of Virginia in the County of Lee do hereby certify that I am well acquainted with George Townsend who is making the above application for a pension and has been for thirty years and I believe that he is the age that he states and that it has always been Respected and believed that he was a Soldier of the Revolution ever since and I do declare it to be my opinion that he

did here as he states, and that I concur in that opinion ————— Jacob Crabtree
Seum No 10 in Penn Court
Mid 18 th day of Sept. 1832
Benj H Alloud CLR
And the Said court do hereby declare its opinion after the investigation of the matter and finding the interrogations presented by the war department that the above named applicant was a soldier of the Revolution and died as he states, and the court do further certify that Fanny Easton and Marieda Cunningham whom has signed the above named certificates are resident citizens of the county of Carbonne county in the State of Tennessee and that they are men of good reputation and moral character and that due faith and credit ought to be paid to their baths as such and it also appears to the court that Jacob Crabtree who has signed the last above named certificate is a citizen of the county Virginia and that he is a man of good reputation and moral character and that credit ought to be paid to his baths as such
I Benjamin H Alloud Clerk of the court of pleas and quar- ter sessions held for the county of Carbonne in the State of Tennessee the same being a court of record do hereby certify that the foregoing certificates are under

The original proceedings of the said cause in the matter of the application of George Townsend for a petition
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and am private seal of office having no publick seal of office at office yet provided at office in Fayetteville in the county of Clarkson this the 19 th day of September 1832
Benjamin F. Hildreth
I, Thomas D. Arnold, Member of Congress from the 2 d congressional district in the State of Tennessee do hereby certify that there is no publick seal of office at Fayetteville in the county of Clarkson in said State of Tennessee this the 20 th of October 1832
Thos. D. Arnold

BOUNTY LAND CLAIM.
ACT OF MARCH 3, 1855.
ORIGINAL CLAIM FOR LAND WARRANT.
MRS. Eliz h Mary Townsend
WIDOW OF Geo. Townsend.
211 320
CHAS. C. TUCKER,
Att'y for Claimant,
WASHINGTON, D. C.

Declaration to be made by a Widow who has never received Bounty Land.
STATE OF Tennessee Hancock COUNTY, } 88.
On this 1 st day of September 1855, before me, a Justice of the peace in and for the County and State above named, personally appeared (1) Elizabeth Mary Townsend aged 61 years, a resident of Hancock County , who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of (2) George Townsend , — who was a (3) Revolutionary Soldier , and that she is a pensioner of the United States on the Tennessee roll , under the act of Feb 3. 1853, at $30. per year. that he (4) — at — in the State of — on or about the — day of —, 18 —, and continued in actual service fourteen days, and was honorably discharged at — on or about the — day of —, 18 —, and (5) —
She further states that she was married to the said (2) George Townsend , — at Claiborne Co. Tenn. on the 11 th day of June —, A. D. 1831, by one A. Bales, a J.P. — that her name, before her said marriage, was Elisabeth, M. Mitchell that her said husband died at Blair County , on the 15 th day of February 1837, and she is now a widow. (6) and there is no public or private record of her said marriage. Also that she has never before made an application for Bounty Land.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty Land to which she is entitled under the act of March 3, 1855, never having received Bounty Land or knowing that she is entitled except for the above service; and she hereby constitutes and appoints CHAS. C. TUCKER, of Washington, D. C., her attorney to prosecute her claim and procure her warrant. Hereby authorizing and empowering her said attorney to obtain from the proper authorities at Washington City, or elsewhere, certified copies of any Army or Navy records or documents in which her said husband's services may be recorded, and to procure any and all other evidence that may be necessary to establish her claim, as fully as if personally present; and revoking and countermanding all former authority that may have been given for the above specified purpose.
(7) Elizabeth her Mary Townsend mark
Sworn to, subscribed, and acknowledged before me the day and year first above written; and on the same day personally came before me William D Overton , a resident of Hancock County, in the State above named, and John Overton , a resident of Hancock County, in said State, to me known as credible witnesses, who being duly sworn, declare that they are personally acquainted with (1) Elizabeth Mary Townsend widow of (2) George Townsend , — who has made and subscribed the foregoing declaration; that they were personally acquainted with (2) George Townsend , — and his wife during the lifetime of the former, and know that they lived together as man and wife, and were so reputed; and they believe that the husband of the said (1) Elizabeth Mary Townsend was the identical person who performed the service mentioned in the above declaration  was a Revolutionary Pensioner ; that the above named (2) George Townsend is now dead, and the said (1) Elizabeth Mary Townsend is now a widow. And they further swear that they are disinterested in this claim.
(8) William D Overton John Overton
Sworn to and subscribed before me, and I certify that I am not interested in the claim or concerned in its prosecution.
(9) Calvin C. Ramsey J. P.

STATE OF Vermont
Stannocks
COUNTY,
 - 58 - 
STATE OF Vermont Franklin } ss. COUNTY, } I, Richard Mitchell Clerk of the County Court in and for the County and State above named, do hereby certify that Calvin H. Ramsay Esq., before whom the foregoing affidavits were made, and who has thereunto signed his name, was at the time of so doing a Justice of the peace , in and for the County and State above named, duly commissioned and sworn, that all his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit, and that his signature thereto is genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto signed my name and affixed my official seal this 3rd day of September 185 8 .
Richard Mitchell clerk
INSTRUCTIONS.
 INSTRUCTIONS.   1. Claimant's name.  2. Soldier's name.  3. Here specify the service as follows: "in the company commanded by Captain _____, in the _____ regiment of _____ commanded by Col. _____," or "a _____ on board of the United States ship _____ in the war of _____," or as the case may be.  4. Enlisted, volunteered, was drafted, or shipped.  5. "Add, "that she has never before made application for Bounty Land," or "that she made an application for Bounty Land for said service, and her claim was rejected or suspended."  6. The claimant will here state that no public or private record of her marriage exists, or can be obtained, if such is the case. If there is a County, Town, or Church record of the marriage, a duly certified copy of such record must be sent. If there is no public, but a private or family record containing the marriage or the births of children, a copy of such record must be sent, and the magistrate will certify that it is a correct copy of the original. Parol evidence of the marriage or of co-habitation, is not admissible until the absence of record evidence is accounted for.  7. Claimant's signature.  8. Witnesses' signatures.  9. Magistrate's signature.  

Declaration of Mrs. Elizabeth M. Townsend widow of
George Townsend. Pensioner Act of 1832. Tenn. roll For Revolutionary Pension under the Act of Congress June 7, 1832 for the benefit of revolutionary claimants in the state of Tennessee as well as all other states the aforesaid George Townsend deceased now was the identical person who was placed upon the pension State of Tennessee. — roll from the and County of Chaborn as was but Ann Hancock and Elizabeth Mary Townsend widow of the aforesaid George Townsend the aforesaid Elizabeth Mary Townsend in open court
On this 4 day of December 1854 personally appeared before the honorable county field for the county and the chairman of the County and State above named, Elizabeth Mary Townsend. — a resident of
Hancock County in the State of Tennessee. — aged 61 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 June the 7 1832 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the revolutionary war. That she is the widow of George Townsend who was a Soldier of the North Carolina Line in the War of the Revolution and a pensioner of the United States under the Act of June 7 1832 on the Tennessee roll at Thirty dollars per year. Elizabeth Mary Townsend mark
3 3 3
She further declares that she was married to the said George Townsend on the eleventh day of June A. D. one thousand 18 hundred and 31 at the house of Elizabeth Mary Townsend by one Archibald Bates a Justice of the peace and that her name before her said marriage was Elizabeth Mary White and that her husband, the aforesaid George Townsend. — died at the residence of said Townsend on the 15 day of February 1837 A. D. and that she has remained a widow since the death of her said husband. and is now a widow Elizabeth Mary Townsend mark
Personally I do hereby certify that Elizabeth Mary Townsend appeared in open court and made oath in due form of law that the above statements was true to the best and that satisfactory proof being made to the court I do certify she is entitled to full faith and credit entered in before signed the 4th of December 1854 Calvin H. House, J. M. G. of the County Court

Know all Men by these Presents, that I, Elizabeth Mary Townsend of the County of Hancock and State of Tennessee do hereby constitute and appoint Chas. C. Tucker, of Washington, D. C., my true and lawful agent and attorney, for me, and in my name to prepare and prosecute my claim for a Revolutionary Pension by reason of the services of my deceased husband; and I hereby empower my said attorney to examine all records and documents in reference to said claim on file in the Departments at Washington, to file additional evidence and arguments, and to do all lawful acts and things whatsoever touching the premises, with full powers of substitution. Hereby revoking and countermanding all former powers of attorney that may have been given by me for the above specified purpose.
Witness my hand and seal this one thousand 185 4 .
the 4 day of December  1854 of Elizabeth Mary Townsend Seal mark
State of Tennessee Hancock County of
ss:
On this the 4 th day of December 185 personally appeared before me, Elizabeth Mary Townsend acknowledged the foregoing power of attorney to be her act and deed for the purposes therein mentioned.
December the 4 1854 C. C. Ramsey J. D.

CLAIM FOR PENSION.
Act of _____
Mrs. _____
Widow of _____
DECLARATION.
CHAS. C. TUCKER,
Attorney.
I the clerk of the county court of Hancock County State of Tennessee do hereby certify that Elizabeth Mary Townsend of the county and state aforesaid appeared in open court and after being duly sworn as the law directs by the chairman of said court swears to all the statements set forth in the face of the declaration and I further certify that from the evidence given to said court by Elizabeth Mary Townsend all things therein mentioned by said court.
Given under my hand and official seal at office in Nashville this 23rd of December 1854 Richard Mitchell

N.
DECLARATION FOR INCREASE OF PENSION.
Under section 13, act of July 27, 1868.
Elizabeth Townshend Widow of George Townshend
FILED BY Tucker & Fells Washington D.C.
Printed and sold by W. H. Moore, 384 11th st., Washington, D. C.

DECLARATION FOR INCREASE OF PENSION.
(Under section 13, Act July 27, 1868.)
State of Tennessee } ss.
County of Claiborne }
On this 2 day of November, A. D. 1868, personally appeared before me,
Elizabeth M. Townsend aged 69 years, a resident of Claiborne County
in the State of Tennessee, who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that
she is the identical Elizabeth M. Townsend to whom was granted Pension
certificate No. 4872, payable at Knoxville Tennessee, at the rate of thirty
dollars per month, issued under the act of February 3rd, 1863; that she makes this declaration
in order to secure the increase of her pension to which she is entitled under the thirteenth section
of the act of July 27, 1868.
My Post Office address is as follows: Cumberland Gap Tennessee
And she hereby constitutes and appoints Tucker & Sells of Washington
city her Attorneys, to present and prosecute this claim, and authorizes them
to receive and receipt for any certificate that may be issued for the same, and to do any other act or thing necessary
or that she might do if personally present, with full power of substitution and revocation, hereby countermanding
all former authority that may have been given for the above specified purpose.
Signature of Claimant: Elizabeth M. Townsend her mark
Also personally appeared Thos. L. Davis and Thomas J. Davis, residents of Claiborne County, persons
whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit, and who, being by me duly sworn, say that they were
present and saw Elizabeth M. Townsend sign her name (make her mark)
to the foregoing declaration; and they further swear that they have every reason to believe, from the appearance
of the applicant and their acquaintance with her that she is the identical person she represents
herself to be; and they further state that they have no interest in the prosecution of this claim. She still remains
the widow of George Townsend.
Signatures of Witnesses. Thos. L. Davis
Thos. J. Davis
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 2 day of November, A. D. 1868; and I
hereby certify that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim.
Signature of Judge or other Officer. David G. Gant Clerk
Claiborne County Court

State of Tennessee, ss.
County of Claiborne, } I, David Cardwell, Clerk of the County Court of said County, Do hereby certify that the contents of the foregoing Declaration for Increase of Pension was read and explained to the parties before signing the same and upon the day it bears date.
With my hand and seal of Office at Office in Tazewell, this 14, day of January 1869.
David Cardwell Clerk

The claim of Elizabeth Townsen The widow of George Townsen
Formerly a Revolutionary Pensioner and Paid at Knoxville Tenn.
Direct papers to J. S. Dickinson Tazewell Tenn.

State of Tennessee County of Claiborne On this 7 th day of June one thousand eight hundred and fifty two personally appeared before me James Chitick an acting justice of the Peace within and for the county and State aforesaid Elizabeth Townsend, who being duly sworn — according to Law declares that she is the identi- cal widow of George Townsend a revolutionary pensioner who drew a pension from the United States for a number of years, and was paid his pension at Knoxville Tennessee up to the time of his death which was in the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty six in the month of November, and that she has never inter married but still remains the widow of of the said George Townsend and that she was married to the said George Townsend in the county of Rowan North Carolina in the year 1772 and in the month of December, and as publick record of her marriage is lost she knows of no other way of proving her marriage than by disinterested witnesses. And that she is a resident of Claiborne county and State of Tennessee and is about ninety six years of age. And she makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining all the Pension Money she may be entitled to under the acts of congress. Henry Elizabeth Townsend mark
Sworn to and subscribed before me the year and day above written and I further certify that the said Elizabeth Townsend is about the age stated in her declaration. James Chitick Seal Justice of the Peace

State of Tennessee County of Claiborne On This 7 th day of June 1852 personally ap- peared before me James Chick an acting justice of The Peace within and for The county and State aforesaid John Standifer (to me well know) who being duly sworn according to Law maketh oath That he is 94 years of age and That he is personally acquainted with Elizabeth Townsen and knows of his own knowledge That The facts set forth in The said Elizabeth Townsen's declavation are true of his own knowledge. And That The said Elizabeth Townsen was maried to the said George Townsen in The county of Rowan North Carolina in The year 1772 By The Revd. John L. White a minister of The Gospel, and That he The said John Standifer was present at The marriage. And The said John Standifer further states That The said Elizabeth Townsen was by The name of Elizabeth White before she was married to The said George Townsen, and That the said George Townsen is dead, and she The said Elizabeth Townsen still remains The widow of The said George Townsen, as is stated in her decla- ration John Standifer his mark
Sworn to and subscribed before me the year and day above written and I further certify That The said John Standifer is a credible witness, and about The age stated in his affadavit.
James Chick Seal Justice of The peace

State of Tennessee county of Claiborne On this 7 th day of June 1852 personally appeared before me James Chick an acting justice of the peace within and for the county and state aforesaid, Henry J. Baldin who being duly sworn according to Law states that he is ninety seven years of age since the 5 th day of Last August and that he is personally acquainted with Elizabeth Swensen and John Standifer whose names appear to the foregoing declaration and affidavit and that the facts set forth in said declaration & affidavit are true of his own knowledge. Henry his J. Baldin mark
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above written & I further certify that the said Henry J. Baldin is a credible witness.
James Chick Seal Justice of the peace
I hereby certify that James Chick Esq before whom the foregoing affidavit and declaration was made was at the time thereof an acting justice of the Peace within and for the county and state aforesaid and duly authorized to administer oaths for general purposes and entitled to full faith & credit for all his official acts as such.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office at office in Tazewell the 21 st day of June 1852.
Mr. S. Schuman, C.C. By W. S. Payne, A.C.

Rec: Oct 11/52 Claim of Elizabeth Townson wid. of George
Tazewell Tenn Sept 30
Free
Supp. Recd. Oct. 11/52
Hon. J. E. Heath Commissioner of Pensions Official business — Washington City D. C.

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims , of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Geo. Townsend, which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? 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? 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? VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? 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?
no

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? No. see citizens.
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?
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?
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? No.
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.

✓ JA. 993
J. New Aug

Physick's Office,
January 13 th / 55.
Sir, Please certify the time to which the within named pension was paid on the date of his death.
Very Respectfully,
42 34 L. M. Calco
John H. [unclear]
Comm. in
Mr. Randall,
R. A. Kincaid Esq.
Wm. Auditor. Madras.

George Townsend paid to 4 Sept 1836. Koh J. Jensen
Auditor

No 14.718
Elizabeth Townsend widow of George No 5.368. Tenn
J. D. Dickenson Sep 10 1852 Same Mch 24 1853 Same Aug 6 1853
July 7 1858

Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 6306
Elizabeth M. Townshend Wid"
George Townshend Brit Rev War
Act: July 3 d  1848.
Index:—Vol. Me , Page 280
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Maj: who: Ma: the pater
3 Adrath July: 17/37.
3 Adrath L id ... Bath

Additional proof
The original declaration on fill in Pension office
Claim of Elizabeth Townsen, widow of George Townsen.
For Pension
N.B. Calhoun County
Aspasia neighborhood.
Watchout!
Direct papers to
J. D. Dickinson
Wazewell
Tenn.

State of Tennessee } County of Claiborne } On this 16 th day of May in the year one Thousand eight hun- dred and fifty three personally appeared before me James Chick an acting justice of the Peace within and for the county and State aforesaid. Elizabeth Townsend who being duly sworn according to law declares that she has no public record of the birth of her son who is now dead, and she knows of no other way of ascertaining his birth than by John Standifer and Henry Baldin who lived near her at the time in Rowan county North Carolina.
Elizabeth her Townsend mark Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above written, and she is a cred- ible witness.
James Chick Seal Justice of the peace
State of Tennessee } County of Claiborne } On this 16 th of May in the year 1853. personally appeared before me James Chick an acting justice of the peace within and for the county and state aforesaid. John Standifer who being duly sworn ac- cording to law declares that he knew Eliz- abeth Townsend in the county of Rowan North Carolina previous to, and after her being wedded to George Townsend, deceased, and that they were married in December 1772 but the birth of the son he can not distinctly

= by recollect, but beleives it was in a year or too after they wer marri'd and That said affiant is ninety four years or upwards of age.
his John Standifer sworn to and subscribed mark before me. The 16 th of May 1853 and I certify that the said John Standifer is a credible witness and has the appearance of being about the age stated in his affidavit.
James Chick Keal Justice of the peace
State of Tennessee } County of Claiborne } On this 16 th of may 1853 personally appeared before me James Chick an acting justice of the peace within and for the county and state aforesaid Henry Baldin who being duly sworn according to law declares that he is acquainted with Elizabeth Townsend and John Standifer who made the fore going affidavits and he - declares that the facts set forth in their affidavits are True True according to his recolection and belief.
his Henry Baldin mark
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above written, and I certify that Henry Baldin is a credible witness and a man of strong mind for won of his - age.
James Chick Keal Justice of the peace

State of Tennessee } County of Claiborne } I hereby certify That James Cocke Esq., before whom the foregoing affidavits were made was at the time thereof an acting Justice of the peace within and for the county and state aforesaid and duly authorized to administer oaths for general purposes, and entitled to full faith and credit for all his official acts as such Justice. In testimony whereof, I hereunto affix my name and seal of office at office in Fayetteville Tennessee This 18 th of May 1853.
Thos. V. Johnson Clerk

Claim of Elizabeth Townson widow of George Townson
Revolutionary Pensioner
Former declaration on file in your office
Direct papers to J. D. Dickinson Tazewell Tennessee

State of Tennessee, County of Blairborne On this 25 th day of September one thousand eight hundred and fifty two personally ap= peared before me James Leek an acting justice of the peace within and for the county and state aforesaid Elizabeth - Townsen who being duly sworn accordi= =ng to law states that she has tried to make proof of her marriage by Record Proof that she has caused letters to be wrote to the County court clerk of Rowan County North Carolina and the answer of said clerk in his reply was that there was now such Record in his office, and as to her children she never had but one and that was a son and was born in the same county of her marriage upon the 3 rd of January 1774 and died on the 20 th of the followi= =ing April of which her family record now shows to be the fact and she a gain refers to John Standaper and Henry Baldin whos affidavits are now on file in your office in this case as they say that their are some circumstances that accured about the time of my marriage that impresses it on their mind. Elizabeth her Townsen mark.
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above written & I also certify that I have this day saw and examined her family record which shows her statement a bove to be true. James Leek Justice of the peace

State of Tennessee, County of Claiborne On this 25 th day of September 1852 per- sonally appeared before me James Chick an acting Justice of the Peace within and for the County and State aforesaid John Standifer who being duly sworn according to law declares that he 94 years of age and the facts set forth in the affidavit in this case are true and said affidavit is now on file in your office and that what makes him so positive as to the time of the marriage of the said George Townsend to the said Elizabeth Townsend was that his Mother died on the day after said marriage and the day after the death of my mother on return from her fu- -neral or burial Henry Baldin was thrown from his horse and his arm broke John his Standifer mark
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above written and I believe the said John Standifer to be an honest man and a credible witness.
James Chick Seal Justice of the Peace
State of Tennessee } County of Claiborne } On this 25 th day of Sep- -tember 1852 personally appeared before me James Chick an acting Justice of the Peace within and for the County and State aforesaid Henry Baldin who being du- -ly sworn according to law declares that the facts set forth in the above af-

= fadavit of the  the  the are true of his own knowledge and that the same facts that makes him positive as to the time of said marriage are the same with him- self, and that he is not a tal interested wheather or not the said Elizabeth Townsen gets a pention or not. Henry his Baldin mark
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above written and I certify that the said Henry Baldin is a credible wit- ness. James Chisholm Seal Seal Justice of the peace
State of Tennessee county of Claiborne. I hereby certify that James Chisholm Esq. before whom the foregoing declaration and affidavits were made was at the time thereof an acting justice of the peace within and for the county and State afore- said, and duly authorized to administer oaths for general purposes, and entitled to full faith and credit for all his official acts as such.
Given under my hand and seal of office at office in Pagemill the 30th of September 1853
Thos. V. Johnson clerk

State of Tennessee 38 S.S. County of Claiborne 38 S.S.
On this 2 nd day of October, A.D. One thousand Eight hundred and Sixty five, personally appeared before me, J. S. Hollingsworth clerk of the County Court in said State and County, the same being a court of record, Elizabeth M Townsend (Sometimes spelled Townshend) aged Sixty Seven years, a resident of Claiborne County, in the State of Tennessee, who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the identical Elizabeth M Townsend (Sometimes spelled Townshend) who was a pensioner on the roll of the agency at Knoxville, and whose pension certificate is lost as seen by reference to affidavit of John G Newlee hereto annexed, that she has resided since the first day of January A.D. 1861, as follows; Claiborne County State of Tennessee and within two miles of Cumberland Gap, that during this period, her means of subsistence have been by attending to some cases of Midwifery and such assistance as her son in law could render, who has been in the United States employ, but who is now confined and probably will never recover, and that she has not borne arms against the government of

the United States, or she has not in any manner encouraged the rebels, or manifested a sympathy with their cause; and that she was last paid her pension on the 11 th day of March, A.D. 1861, and that she still remains the widow of said George Townsend.
This application is made for the purpose of securing a restoration of her name to the pension rolls, and of obtaining a new pension certificate such as she may be entitled to under existing laws reference being made to the evidence heretofore filed in the Pension Office to substantiate her original claim; Furthermore, I, Elizabeth M Townsend (sometimes spelled Townshend) do solemnly swear in the presence of Almighty God, that I will henceforth faithfully support, protect, and defend the constitution of the United States and the union of the States thereunder; that I will in like manner abide by and faithfully support all laws and proclamations which have been made during the existing rebellion with reference to the emancipation of Slaves; So help me God,
Elizabeth M h Townsend mark written by some persons Townshend
Also personally appeared Mr L Davis and Mark Cavall, residents of the County of Wayne and State of Tennessee persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit, and

who, being by me duly sworn, say that they were present and saw Elizabeth M c Townsend (written by some persons Townsend) make her mark to the foregoing declaration; and they further swear that they have every reason to believe from the appearance of the applicant and their acquaintance with her, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be; and to the best of their knowledge and belief she has not intermarried, but remains the widow of said George Townsend; and they further swear that they have no interest in the prosecution of this claim.
Thos. S. Davis Mark bade
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 2 nd day of October A.D. 1865. I hereby certify that the contents of the declaration was made known to the declarant before signing. And that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim.
In testimony whereof I have subscribed my name and affixed the Seal of said Court at office in Poughkeepsie this 3 rd of Oct 1865 James J. Hallingsworth Clk

State of Tennessee 388 County of Claiborne 3 This day John G Newlee personally appeared before me the undersigned An acting Justice of the peace for said County and made oath in due form of law that at the outbreak of the rebellion he had in his possession the pension certificate of Elizabeth M Townsend (written by some persons Townshend) Widow of George Townsend (or as written by some persons Townshend) And that the declarant is the identical person for whom he held the certificate, That in the various evacuations and surrender of Cumberland Gap, the most of his Books and private papers have been destroyed, and amongst them he presumes the above certificate, as it cannot be found, And he further swears that he has no interest in the prosecution of this claim, John G Newlee Esq
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 2 nd day of October, A.D. 1865. Mark Cadle a Justice of the in Claiborne Co
Over

State of Tennessee Clairborne County
I James T. Hollingsworth here By certify That Mark Cade was & is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County and that he is of good Reputation as such given under my hand at office in Laze well This the 2 nd Day of October 1865
J. T. Hollingsworth Clerk

Cumberland Gap Tennessee
Decr. 2 nd 1858
Dear Sir:
Owing to the distance I live from a magistrate and from the county seat. There has been considerable delay in getting this paper arranged. —
The original has never reached here!
Be pleased to have this attended to soon as I am much in need of my pay
Yours Respectfully
E. M. Townsend.
The writer finds the name sometimes written Townsend and again Townsend, the Pensioner does not know which is correct.

The State of Tennessee } The County of Claiborne } Set
I Elizabeth M. Towns- -hend of said County resident aged about 63 years do make this following Statement (Viz)
"I am the identical Elizabeth M Townshend who was as the widow of George Townshend under 2nd Section Act February 3rd 1853 inscribed on the Pension List of the United States at rate of $36,00 00 , a year payable at Knoxville Tennessee In month of June last I mailed my Pension Certificate to C. H. Barkley Louisville Kentucky, so that he could if necessary surrender it — — expecting to receive some means of my pension — The said Barkley informs me that he mailed it back directed to me at Cumberland Gap Tennessee but I have never received it, although I have enquired at the Office regularly and as lately as any mail has been due there I therefore give it up as

lost, and make this declaration for the purpose of identifying myself, and applying for and receiving a new Certificate in place of the lost one named above; and I hereby appoint C H Barkley above named my true and lawful Attorney for me and in my name to presente said claim —
I have never married again since the death of said George Townsend but yet remain his widow
This 17 day of November 1838
Elizabeth M rs Townsend (mark)

We the undersigned both residents of Claiborne County Tennessee do make this following Statement We are well and intimately acquainted with Mrs Elizabeth M. Townshend who did on this day in our presence Sign and acknowledge the above statement. — We have known her many years — We know that she is the identical person of that name who was a pensioner of the United States as the widow of George Townshend at rate of $30.— a year payable at Knoxville Tennessee as she sets forth above She has not married again since the death of said George Townshend but still remains his widow And we are disinterested This 17 th day of November 1858
Mrs G. Newlee Seal
Davina C. Cottrell Seal

The State of Tennessee County of Claiborne Set
The within and foregoing Statements were on this day signed and sworn to before me a justice of the peace in and for said County by the respective parties thereto — The claimant is well known to me to be the identical person whom she therein represents herself as being, and as yet remaining a widow — The witnesses are credible persons whom I also believe to be disinterested And I am disinterested Given under my hand on this 17 day of November 1858 Thos. L. Davis J.P. R.
The State of Tennessee County of Claiborne Set
I P. S. Sarham Clerk of the County Court in and for said County do hereby certify that Thos. L. Davis whose genuine signature appears to the above certificate, was at the date thereof an acting Justice of the peace in and for said County duly Commissioned and qualified.

Mrs Elizabeth McTouchee Widow of George Townsend
Application for Duplicate Certificate Section 2nd February 3rd 1853
C. H. Barkley Louisville Kentucky

Witnes my name and official seal at my office in Larksville. on this 18 th day of November 1838 P. L. Lankham, clk
I C. H. Barkley do hereby state that I have never yet seen or heard anything of the Petitions circulated in the town and village before - December 27 th 1838 Loudonville New York sworn to and subscribed before me a Notary Public in and for Schoharie County Kentucky on this 28 th day of December 1838 Witnes my name and official seal
J. R. Rutter M.H.

State of Tennessee } on this the 27 day Hancock County } of December 1834 before me an acting Justice of the peace daily gathered in and for the county and state afore said and commissioned by law to administer oaths personally appeared before me John Overton and after being lawfully sworn as the law directs makes the following statements and says that he was personally acquainted with George Townson and knew him to be a gentleman from Maury county Tennessee but knows it is Hancock county Tennessee and that the aforesaid George Townson was the identical person who was mentioned under the act of June the 7, 1832, but knows is dead and is the identical George Townson who died on the 15 day of February 1837 and the aforesaid John Overton further states that I saw him alive and seen him buried and know him to be the identical George Townson that was married to Elizabeth Mary Townson who was married on the 11 day of June 1831 who is now a 1837 widow and has ever been a widow since the death of the aforesaid George Townson and is now a widow and known to me to be a respectable and entitled to full faith and credit on oath or otherwise

and I further certify that I am not interested in the event of this claim nor concerned in its prosecution the day and date abovementioned inter lined and arreed before signed sworne and subscribed the day and date above mentioned
Sworn to and subscribed John Overton  83 Before me on the 27 th of December 1854 C. C. Ramsey justice of peace
I certify that John Overton whose signature appears to the above deposition is a reputable witness and that he is a resident of the County and State aforesaid and that his oath is entitled to full faith and credit and I believe his statement to be true. I further certify that I am not interested in the prosecution of said claim.
Calvin C. Ramsey J.P.

John Overton Deposition

State of Tennessee Richard Mitchell clerk To all such as shall see of the County Court for said County do hereby certify that Calvin C. Ramey resign before whom the foregoing deposition was sworn to and subscribed to at the date thereof and nothing therein of the peace for said County legally qualified and qualified and that his signature thereto is genuine given under my hand and official seal this 27th day of December 1882 Richard Mitchell clerk
2.

Brief in the case of Elizabeth M. Downshaw, wife of George Hancock County and State of Tennessee , act 3 d July; 1853.
Claim, ("original," or "for increase." )
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husban was pensioned under the Act of 7 th June 1832, at the rate of $24.00 per An. Marriage is proven by the Magistrate who performed the Marriage Service. Pension in July: 17 th 1837, as per the Affidavits of three Credible witnesses & report of the First Auditor.
Marital relationship is established by the Affidavits of three Credible Affiants.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
C. C. Duck, Esq. Present, Name and residence of Agent
S. A. B. Ruffin, Examining Clerk.

Archibald Bales Deposition

State of Tennessee } on this the 27 day Hancock County } of December 1854 before me an acting Justice of the peace dearly otherwise in and for the county and state aforesaid and commissioned by law to administer oaths personally appeared before me Richard Bales an acting Justice of the peace clearly otherwise and commissioned as the law directs in and for the county of Claborn and state of Tennessee in the year 1831 but now is Hancock County Tennessee by a change of counties and I do for the state and say that on the 11 day of June 1831 administer the banns of marriage between George Dawson Elizabeth Mary Dawson other- ized by a license is picked from the clerks office of Claborn county Tazewell Tennessee which license I returned to  to  to to the clerk of the aforesaid office but not in the office as it now appears that they are lost or mislaid this is the true statement statement of the facts I further certify that I was personally acquainted with George Dawson who was a penitent under the act of June 7, 1832 and who is now dead and left a widow whose name is Elizabeth Mary Dawson and has remained a widow ever since and is now a widow who is the identical person that

That as now an applicant for a pension and I further certify that I am not interested in the event of this claim nor concerned in its prosecution the day and date above mentioned interlined before signed sworn to and subscribed the day and date above mentioned Sworn to and subscribed Archibald Balis before me on the 27th of December 1854 C. C. Ramsey J. P.
I certify that Archibald Balis whose signature appears to the above deposition is a reputable witness and that he is a resident of the County and State aforesaid and that his oath is entitled to full faith and credit and I believe his statements to be true.
Calvin C. Ramsey J. P.

State of Tennessee ) Richard Mitchell clerk of the Stewart County ) having been for said County do hereby certify that C. C. Ramsey Esq. before whom the foregoing declaration was sworn to and subscribed was at the date thereof an acting Justice of the peace for said County legally commissioned and qualified and that his signature thereto is genuine given under my hand and official seal at office in Sneedville this 27th day of December 1884
Richard Mitchell
Richard Mitchell Clerk of Court

Brief in the case of Elizabeth M Tomshend widow of George - Revolutionary pensioner Claiborne County and State of Kentucky act February 3 1853
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.") for new certificate
Proof exhibited, ( if original. )
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
That the original was lost in transmission by mail and cannot be found.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Name and residence of Agent
C. H. Barkley Esq Louisville Ky
A. S. Forster Examining Clerk.

Brief in the Case of Elizabeth M. Townsend, widow of George, 1872 For Restoration.
Claiborne County and State of Tennessee.
Act 3 d Feb y : 1853. the 2 d Section
CLAIM FOR NEW PENSION CERTIFICATE,
PROOF EXHIBITED,
Claimant was pensioned on the Tenn. roll at the rate of $30. per Mo: Her widow hood an identity is established by four Credible witnesses. Loyalty is shown by two Credible Affiants. The State Auditor reports that, her pension was paid to the 4 th of March 1861. Claim is allowed at the rate of $30. per Mo: under said Act and Section, to commence March 11 th 1861, and to continue during widow hood.
May 21 st 1866.
Name and residence of Agent.
John G. Newlee, Esq. Cumberland Gap. Tenn.
B. W. B. Examining Clerk.

Treasury Department,
Third Auditor's Office,
May 22 d 1866.
Sir.
In reply to your inquiry of the 18 th inst. I have to inform you that the pension of Mrs Elizabeth M. Townshend (on the Knoxville Tenn roll under 2 nd sec. of act 3 rd Feby 1853) appears by the books of this Office to have been last paid to 4 th March 1861.
Very Respectfully A. M. Gangwer acting Auditor
Hon Jas. H. Barrett Comr of Pensions
J.H.B.
H.S.R.

Increase Brief in the Case of Elizabeth M. Farnsworth Widow George Private Rev  Cumberland Gap Clairton County and State of Tennessee  Knox Act 2 d Sec Feb 3. 1853
CLAIM FOR NEW PENSION CERTIFICATE, due Act July 27. 1868
PROOF EXHIBITED,
Pension at $30. pr ann. but returned.
Claims vic Act July 27, 1868.
Usual identity & widowhood shown.
Admitted March 11. 1869 to vic pension at $96. pr Ann to commence July 27. 1868 deducting pay since
Name and residence of Agent.
Tucker & Sells Present
W. E. Trask
Examining Clerk.

Payment to be made at Knoxville by John Caldwell
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of Knoxville Tenne
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 3d, 1853, Page 256 Vol. H
D. D. Collins Clerk. #

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
WIDOW'S PENSION.
4872
Restoration
I certify that, in conformity with the 2d section of the act of February 3, 1853,
Elizabeth M Townshend
widow of _____ George Townshend _____ who was a _____ Private _____ in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the Pension List, at the rate of — Thirty — dollars and _____ cents per annum, commencing on the 1st of March 1861 3d of February, 1853 , and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the Department of the Interior,
this Twenty Eighth day of May, one thousand eight hundred and Sixty
Six,
H. T. Otto Acting Secretary of the Interior.
Examined and countersigned.
Joseph H. Barnett.
Commissioner of Pensions.

Cumberland Gap Tennessee October 5 th 1865
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
Sir:
I herewith send you the application of Mrs Elizabeth M Townsend. (or as written by some persons Townsend she not being able to write her name) for restoration to the pension rolls, with hope it is correct - and will meet your early attention, as she is in much need.
Yours Respectfully John G. Newlett
Please send me a blank form for Pension Claims J.G.N.

Washington D.C. Jan. 11. 1855.
Hon. Loren P. Waldo.
Commissioner of Pensions
Sir.
Enclosed please
find the claim under the act of Feb. 3. 1853. of Elizabeth M. Townsend of Tennessee, widow of George Townsend late a pensioner under the Act of June 7. 1832. -
An early examination of the claim is respectfully requested. -
Very respectfully
Your Obt. Servt.
Chas. C. Tucker. -
Enc.

and I further certify that I am not interested the with event of this claim nor concerned in its prosecution the day and date abovementioned inter lined and added before signed sworn to and subscribed the day and date above mentioned
William Overton
Sworn to and subscribed before me on the 27 th of December 1854 Col. C. Ramsey, J. P.
I certify that William Overton whose signature appears to the above deposition is a reputable witness and that he is a resident of the County and State aforesaid and that his oath is entitled to full faith and credit and I believe his statements to be true and I further certify that I am not concerned in the prosecution of said claim
Col. C. Ramsey J. P.

A. William G. Over to Jackson
State of Tennessee - I Richard Mitchell clerk of Sevier County to the County Court for said County do hereby certify that before me Ramsey Esq. before whom the foregoing affidavit was sworn to and subscribed was at the date thereof an acting Justice of the peace for said County legally commissioned and qualified and that his signature thereto is genuine under my hand and official seal at office in Knoxville this 27th of November 1822 Richard Mitchell clerk

Treasury Department, Third Auditor's Office Oct. 24. 1854.
Sir,
In reply to your letter of the 21 st Inst. in relation to the pension of George Townsend of Tennessee, I have to inform you that it appears on record in this Office that his pension has been paid up to 4 Sept 1836,
I am, Sir, your obedient Servant. Thos. S. Pirtle Acting Auditor
C. C. Tucker Esq. Washington, D. C.

Elizabeth M Townsend
N
Joseph

Cumberland Gap Claiborne County Tennessee Sir: January 11th 1866.
I have the honor to transmit herewith, the Supplement, to application of Mrs. Elizabeth M. Townsend for a restoration to the pension roll of Tennessee.
By todays mail I also send you the required oath, duly subscribed and sworn to,
which I hope you will find sufficient, so as to render further delay unnecessary.
Should all be correct, have the kindness to send me a blank to fill, to draw her money, as the copy I had was lost,
Very respectfully, Sir
Your Obedt Servt.
John H. Newlee
Jas H. Barrett Esqr Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.

State of Tennessee Clark County } I Thos J Johnson Clerk of the County court of said country do certify that A matter applied to me for a copy of the Marriage Laws of George Townsend to Elizabeth Mary White and I have made search but was not able to find them But do certify that Nicholas Bales who A matter states that married them is a credible witness in all cases what ever as I think from long acquaintance Given under my hand and seal of office at office in Fayetteville the 29th of Nov 1854
Thos J Johnson Clerk

Cumberland Gap Tennessee Dec. 5 th 1865
Sir;
Early in October, I sent you the application of Mrs. Elizabeth Townsend, for restoration to the pension rolls, two months have passed and I fear it miscarried — Did you receive it? If so did it lack anything? or what disposition has been made of it?
Your early attention will be thankfully acknowledged.
Yours Respectfully John G. Newlee

The amended declaration of George Townsond for a pension 84
State of Tennessee } be it remembered Claiborne County } that this being the 18 th day of June 1833 personally appeared before the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions the same being a court of Records now in session Joseph Seal one of the clergymen of the Baptist Church and made oath that he is well acquainted with George Townsond who is making this application for a pension and that he believes the said applicant to be the person of age that he states and that it is a fact and believed in the Neighborhood where he resides that he was a soldier of the Revolutionary war and that he concurs in that opinion Joseph Seal
Sworn to me this day
Court June 1833
Byy Field clerk

and the said Court, do hereby certify that it appears to them that Joseph Hill who assigned the preceding Certificate as an amendment to the declaration of George Townsend, is a clergyman residing in said County, and that due faith & credit should be paid to his oath as such
I Benjamin F. Hildreth Clerk of the Court of pleas and quarter Sessions held for said County do hereby certify that foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of George Townsend for a perjury
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 14 th day.
August 1833,
Benjamin F. Hildreth Clk

4872 Tennessee Knox, Elizabeth M Townshend widow of George who served in the Revolutionary war, as a private
1858 Dec. 22 o Duplicate issued and sent to C. H. Barstow Louisville Ky. J. G. Wm Co. Nov: 28 th 1865. 3: Cmd: May 18 th 66,
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 30 dollars 00 cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued 17 th day of January 1855 and sent to C. C. Tucker. Present.
211320
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 186 Vol. A

Restoration, 1872
Jenness & Co (Knoxville) Elizabeth M Townsend widow of George who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 30 dollars cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
4 th March 1861
Certificate of Pension issued 28 th day of May 1866 and sent to
John G Newlee Cumberland Gap Tenn
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 156 Vol. 26

Forresters

Supplement to application of Elizabeth M Townshend for restoration to the pension rolls, under the act of February 11 1862
State of Tennessee County of Claiborne S.S.
On this 8 th day of January A.D. One thousand Eight hundred and sixty six, personally appeared before me, James J Hollingsworth Clerk of the County Court in said State and County, the same being a court of record, Elizabeth M Townshend, a resident of Claiborne County in the State of Tennessee, who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the identical Elizabeth M Townshend, who made application, dated October 2 nd 1865, for restoration to the pension rolls. She further declares that prior to March 4 th 1861, she placed her pension certificate in the hands of John J Newlee at Cumberland Gap, Claiborne County Tennessee, for the purpose of drawing her money, which he procured and paid over to her, that she has never seen her certificate since, and she has no reason to doubt that it was lost, as stated by said John J Newlee in his affidavit filed with the original declaration.
She states in addition to what has been said, as to her means of gaining a livelihood, that her and her daughter, has since some place serving for the soldiers who have been stationed at Cumberland Gap, that they have spent many a day over the wash-tub - that some clothing has been given to her, and that small as her pension was, she had managed to save

some of it, and this day she has seventy five cents left, and when that is gone the Lord only knows where the next is to come from, — that she has not as yet really suffered, but at times her fare has been very coarse, that for weeks together she did not have a particle of meat in her house, and since she had small pox in 1864 she is not able to labour. Elizabeth her M x Townshend mark
Also personally appeared Granier M. O'Leary and Harrison Wallis residents of the county of Claiborne and State of Louisiana, persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit and being by me duly sworn say that they were present and saw Elizabeth M x Townshend make her mark to the foregoing Supplement, and they further swear that from frequent conversations with her, they have every reason to believe she never encouraged the rebels, or manifested a sympathy with their cause, — As to her means of living they know it has been very limited, and from their personal knowledge of Elizabeth M x Townshend, they believe she is entitled to full credit on oath, and have no doubt she has set forth the facts in her foregoing affidavit — and they further swear that they have no interest direct, or indirect in the prosecution of her claim.
Granier M. O'Leary Harrison Wallis
Notary Public
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 8 th January A.D. 1866 I hereby certify that the contents of this supplement was made known to the declarant before signing, and that I have no interest direct or indirect in the prosecution of this claim. Given under my hand and seal of office in Tazewell this 8 th day of January 1866
James P. Neelingsworth Clerk