Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W 6343, Absalom Vaughan, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Vaughan, Absalom Martha
W 6343
CONTENTS

8004
Virginia
Absalom Vaughan of Dinwiddie Co in the State of Virginia who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Gibbs of the Regt commanded by Col. Dabney in the Virginia for Mobile from 1778. —
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 40 Dollars 14 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 12th day of March 1833 and sent Hon. M. Alexander M. G. Lombardy grow 40
Arrears to 4th of March 1833 93.32 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sept 1833 23.33
$ 116.65
{ Revolutionary Claim, } Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Henry H. Schuyler Clerk Book D Vol. 7 Page 115

State of Virginia
Dinwiddie County Sct.
On this 17 th day of September 1832 personally appeared in open court before the county court of Dinwiddie, Absalom Vaughan a resident of the county and state aforesaid, aged 69 years the 19 th day October last, 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.
That he entered the service of the United States as a Militia Soldier under the following named officers and served the following towers of duty in the years of 1778 and 1779. The first tower under Capt. W m Eppes and others, one month. The second tower, under Capt. Baker Payram and others one month and a half. The third tower under Capt. Paterson Goodwyn, one month. The fourth tower under Capt. John Nicholas others, one month and a half. The fifth tower under Capt. W m Lewis, two months making altogether, 7 months. That, in the year 1781 he joined the United States army at Gooseland Court-house under Col. Charles Dabney, Capt. Gibbs, Lieut. Woodson & Ensign Slaughter, and Marched from there to Little York and joined the Army under Genl. George Washington. after the taking of York and the Army under Cornwallis, he was

marched to Richmond as a guard to the prisoners, and discharged in March 1782. that  for  this  time  he  served  for  the  time  that  he  does  not  recollect  what  became  of that he does not recollect what became of his discharge, not expecting to be of any service to him, he either destroyed it, or lost it.
He 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 whatever.
Sworn to and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
Absalom Vaughan
We Isham E. Hargrave a Clergyman, residing in the county of Dinwiddie, and E. H. Pegram residing in the same, hereby Certify, that we are well acquainted with Absalom Vaughan who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; That we believe him to be 69 years of age the 19 th of October last; That he is reputed and believed, in the neighbourhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
Isham E. Hargrave E. H. Pegram

I hereby certify that I was in the service with Abraham Vaughan the above applicant, the greater part of the time as stated in the above declaration, and have no hesitation in saying, that I believe his declaration to be his declaration  Correct
Sworn to in court this 17 th day of September 1832
Thomas his Hawks mark
I hereby certify that I was well acquainted with Abraham Vaughan the above applicant, and was in the service in the same Regiment with him, in the year 1781. and I believe the statements in his declaration to be correct
Sworn to in court the day and year above written
Peter Eppes
And the said Court, do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War department, that the above named applicant was a revolutionary Soldier and served as he states. and the Court further certifies, that Isham E. Hargrave who has signed the above Certificate is a clergyman resident of the County of Dinwiddie, and is a credible respectable person, to whose statements full credit is due. and that Edward H. Peyraud, Thomas Hawks & Peter Eppes, who have also signed certifi- cates above, are residents of the same County, that they are credible, respectable persons, and that their statements is entitled to credit.
I John P. Crump Clerk of the County Court of Dinwiddie County, do hereby certify, that the

foregoing contains the original proceedings, of the said Court, in the matter of the application of Absalom Vaughan for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and the seal of my Office, this 17 th day of September in the year 1832.
J. P. Crump 626

Absalom Vaughan 15403
V.
Absalom Vaughan Declaration for a Pension
on State troops £ 8. 8.

Virginia  Richmond 8238
Repatu
Martha Vaughan, decd. widow of Absalom Vaughan Va who was a Private in the Regiment
He died 15th April, 1839.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 46 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843, and terminate 18th Sept. 1843 when she recd Certificate of Pension issued the 11th day of August, 1847. and sent to J. J. Sutton, Jr., Richmond Virg.
[Acts of March 3, 1843, and June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 1 Page 149.
Payable to Rebecca Stacy , Mary Harlan & Harriett Vaughan only living daughters.

9326 Martha Vaughan's Declaration for Pension
Act 7. July 38 Married before 1794 husband died 15 April 1839
Signed admo

State of Virginia Dinwiddie County ss
On this day 28 th March 1843 personally appeared before me Isaac Roney Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid Mrs Martha Vaughan a resident of the County and State aforesaid aged eighty years, who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838
That she is the Widow of Absalom Vaughan deceased who was a soldier in the War of the Revolution and who drew a pension from the United States in the County of Dinwiddie Va at the rate of Forty six dollars sixty six cents per annum. That she was married to the said Absalom Vaughan in the town of Petersburg by Parson Harrison in or about the month of December. Seventeen hundred and eighty nine and that her husband the said Absalom Vaughan died in the county of Dinwiddie on the 15 th day of April 1839, and that she has remained a Widow ever since that period as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed. Martha her Vaughan marks Sworn to and subscribed on this the day and year above written before.
Isaac Roney J. Peace
I further certify that I am well acquainted with Mrs Martha Vaughan Widow of Absalom Vaughan deceased who was a United States pensioner. That she is a lady of respectability and her word entitled to credit. That her husband Absalom Vaughan died about the year 1839 and from old age &c she is unable to attend court and that she is still the Widow of Absalom Vaughan above named Isaac Roney J. Peace Given under my hand this day 28 th March 1843.

State of Virginia,
Dinwiddie County, to wit:
I John P. Crump Clerk of Dinwiddie County in the State of Virginia, do hereby certify that Isaac Roney, who hath signed the preceding Certificate, is a Magistrate for said County, duly commissioned and qualified, and that the signatures purporting to be his, are genuine —
In testimony whereof, I hereunto subscribe my name, and annex the seal of my office the 4 th day of April 1843, and in the 67 th year of the Commonwealth —
John P. Crump Clerk.
Virginia To wit
At a court held for Dinwiddie County at the Court-House on Monday the 19 th day of June 1843.
The Court having examined the proceedings of Isaac Roney (a member of its body) respecting the Declaration of Mrs. Martha Vaughan made on the 28 th day of March 1843. approve of the same and order the same to be certified to the War Department.
A true Copy from the records of said Court.
In testimony whereof I John P. Crump do hereunto sign my name as clerk of the said Court and affix the seal of my office this 19 th day of June 1843.
John P. Crump Clerk of Dinwiddie County Court

Virginia:
At a Court held for Dinwiddie County on the 16 th day of June 1845.
It is proved to the satisfaction of this court, (being a court of record) that Absalom Vaughan was a pensioner of the United States, and that Martha Vaughan his widow was also a pensioner of the United States, and that she died on the 18 th of September 1843, leaving three children, namely, Rebecca, who intermarried with Hartwell Ivy, Mary, who intermarried with Josiah Farlow and Hartwell Vaughan, which is ordered to be certified. —
In testimony whereof I John P. Crump clerk of the said County Court, have affixed the seal of the said Court hereto, and subscribed my name this 18 th day of June A. D. one thousand eight hundred and forty five. —
John P. Crump C.C.

Absalom Vaughan
To } copy M. L. Bond The Governor
16 173

Know all men by these presents, that we Absalom Vaughan and Henry Vaughan, are held & firmly bound unto his Excellency Edmund Randolph esquire Governor of the State of Virginia in the full & just sum of fifty pounds current money to be paid unto the said Edmund Randolph, or his successors, to which payment well & truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our, and each of our heirs, executors & administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. Sealed with our seals & dated this first day of October 1788. The condition of this obligation is such, that if there be no lawful cause to obstruct a marriage shortly intended to be solemnized according to the rites and ceremonies of the protestant Episcopal Church, between the above bound, Absalom Vaughan and Martha Vaughan (Spinster) then this above obligation to be void & of no effect, otherwise to remain in full force. — Absalom Vaughan (seal) Henry Vaughan (seal) Sealed & in presence of 3
A copy, Teste Wm. P. Crump, Clerk of Dinwiddie Co. court Virginia.
State of Virginia, Dinwiddie County set:
I John P. Crump clerk of the county court of Dinwiddie in the state of Virginia, do hereby certify, that the foregoing is a true copy of the Marriage bond given by Absalom Vaughan on obtaining a license to intermarry with Martha Vaughan in file in my Office.
Given under my hand and seal of office, this 13 th day of March A.D. one thousand eight hundred and forty seven, in the 71 st year of the Commonwealth. —
Wm. P. Crump.

154 23
Absolom Vaughan
Adm C
14 mo
46.66
Hon
Mr Alexander
H.R.

BRIEF in the case of  Abraham Baughman  County of Dinwiddie  in the State of Virginia  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 69  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.     Entered the service & served in 1778-79   1st time - 1 Private Capt Mr. Eppes - Virg. Militia   2nd time - 1 1/2 " Baker - Do. do.   3rd time - 1 " Peterson - Do. do.   4th time - 1 1/2 " John Nicholas - "   5th time - 2 " Mr. Lewis - "   1781 - 7 Col. Chas. Dalbey   Capt. Gibbs - "  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? not any  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? not stated  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? living witnesses & traditionary evidence  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.
Chas. G. Gilmore Examining Clerk.
24th Feb, 1833

Linwiddie County to wit:
This day John Hawks personally appeared before me Peter Boipeau a justice of the peace in and for said County and being sworn, stated that he had been acquainted with Absalom Vaughan and Martha his wife for many years, that he was raised in the same neighbourhood; and that from his knowledge of the family, he verily believes that the said Absalom Vaughan and Martha his wife must have been married previous to the year of our thousand seven hundred and ninety one; and states as a reason, that he the said Hawks is now fifty six years of age, and that he will know that Rebecca Joy, the daughter of the said Absalom and Martha Vaughan is three years old than himself. Given under my hand and seal this 25 th day of October 1845.
Peter Boipeau J.P. {seal}
Virginia: Linwiddie County S.S.
I John P. Crump Clerk of the County Court of Linwiddie, certify that Peter Boipeau is a magistrate as above & that the foregoing signature, purporting to be his, is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my seal of Office, and subscribed my name, this 7 th day of November in the year 1845.
John P. Crump clerk of the County Court of Linwiddie.

Key  WIDOW, &c.
File No. 6343
Martha Vaughan Wid:
Absalom Vaughan Br. Rev. War.
Act: March 38/43
Index:—Vol. 16 , Page 294
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Absolam Vaughan No. act 7 June 1832 $46 66 p annum
To what time was he last paid?
GLA
Pension Office
August 3 1847 Paid to 4 th March 1839.
W. Bryan

Josiah Farlow
adv of } co: Order
Martha Nacephan

Virginia:
At a court held for Dinwiddie County on the 21 st day of April 1845. —
On the motion of Josiah Farlow who took the oath required by law and entered into bond with security, conditioned according to law, Certificate is granted him for obtaining letters of administration on the estate of Martha Vaughan deceased, in due form. —
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the seal of the said court, and subscribed my name this 19 th day of August 1845, in the 70 th year of the Commonwealth. —
W. V. Herring clk of Din: County Court.

V 9321
Martha Vaughan
wid. of Solomon b. 6343/1843
Set to J. T. Sutton Sep. 20. 43 to same June 26. 1844 same April 16 th 1845 to same June 13. 45 Act 7 July 1838 to same Dec 9. 1845

No 9326
Martha Vaughan va
wid. Absalom 76343
Set to J. J. Sutton Sept 20. '43 " " Same 1844 June 26. '44 " " " 1845 April 15. '45 " " " June 13. '45 " " " Aug. 13. '45 " " " Decem. 9. '45 " " " August 17. '46 " " " April 28. '47. act 7 July 1838
Set to James J. Sutton Junr. April 7th 1847.
Absalom Vaughan 76343

Reported
Virginia
Martha Vaughan, dec. Widow of Absalom Vaughan who was a pensioner under the Act of '32 and who died on the 15th April, 1839. of Dinwiddie Co. the State of Virginia who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Gitty, of the Reg't commanded by Col. Dabney in the Revolution time for 14 months
Payable to Children
Inscribed on the Roll of Richmond at the rate of 16 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 15th day of March, 1839 when he died. April
Certificate of Pension issued the 11th day of August, 1847, and sent to J. J. Patton Jr. Richmond Va.
Total amount, $
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by H. Rumpkin Clerk, Book D Vol. 1. Page 281.

Virginia:
- At a court held for Dinwiddie County, on the 19 th day of July 1847, -
It is proven to the satisfaction of this court, being a court of record, that Absalom Vaughan late of this county, was a pensioner of the United States, and that Martha Vaughan his widow died on the 18 th day of September 1843, leaving the following children, to wit: Rebecca who intermarried with Hartwell Ivy, Mary who intermarried with Josiah Farlow and Hartwell Vaughan, all of whom are now living and of lawful age. -
State of Virginia:
Dinwiddie County S. S.
I John P. Kempp Clerk of the County Court of Dinwiddie in the State of Virginia aforesaid, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true transcript from the records of the said court. -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed my seal of Office, this 28 th day of July anno Dom: 1847, in the 71 st year of the Commonwealth. - Mo: P. Kempp,

9326
June 29/45 D. L.
Martha Vaughan
July 1. 1838.
Free
Sharon.
James
Edwards Esq. Commr of Pensions Washington City

Richmond Va June 27th 1843
Dr Sir,
Enclosed I send the Declaration of Mrs Martha Vaughan widow of Abraham Vaughan died of Dinwiddie Co Va she claims under act of 38 Will you be good enough to act on this claim as soon as you can, consistently with your rules & regulations as the old lady is very infirm & needy and obliged
Very Respectfully
Yr. obt. Servt
James M. Fulton Jr
J. L. Edwards Esq
Commr of Pensions
Washington City

June 12, 1897
Recd for com
Marble tanyard Ridge, Va. 20
Ans
James L. Edwards Esq Commr of Pensions Washington City D.C.

Richmond Va. April 9. 1847
W m Sir,
In Yours of the 7 th you write, that the production of the Marriage bond in the case of Martha Vaughan widow of Absalom Vaughan removes the objection to the admission of her claim, and also that if she be now living, & make a declar n under the joint Resolution of 23 rd Jany 45 a pension will be allowed her for five years under act of July 7. 38 notwithstanding her husband Rec d one for a part of the time - " Unfortunately for her children, she died (as appears from a certificate sent me by her adm r ) on the 18. September 1843. & Josiah Farlow her son in law is the administrator.
As it will save a good deal of trouble on my part and I presume it will not make any difference with you, will you be kind enough to permit the adm r to receive the amt due Mrs Vaughan -?
I am Very Respectfully Yours
James Spatten Jr

July 24/47 A. H. Court Martha Chapman Office
Free
FREE
James L. Edwards Esqr Commr of Pensions Washington City D.C.

Richmond Va. July 22. 1817
Dear Sir,
Enclosed I send you the order of Divinidie Court in Martha Vaughan's case - the Certificate of John Farlow being the Administrator, you already have.
I am Yours Very Respectfully
James T. Sutton Jr
J. L. Edwards Esqr
Commr. of Pensions
Washington City
D.C.

Oct 14 47
Mrs. Mary Ann Chapman
Wilmington, Connecticut
8238.431.1a
Free
Small
Col Jas L. Edwards.
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City D.C.
Oct 20. 47
Mrs. Mary Ann Chapman

Richmond Va October 12. 1847
My Sir,
I herewith enclose you the Pension certificate in the case of Martha Vaughan for the correction of one of the names which should be Rebecca Ivy instead of Joy.
I have also to request if it can be done that you will do me the favor to make the pension payable to Josiah Forlow the Husband of Mary Forlow who is the Administrator of Martha Vaughan, as Hartrick Vaughan has gone to the west and has not been heard of since a short time after his mother's death, and Rebecca Ivy & Mrs Mary Forlow live in different parts of the state.
I am very Respectful Brother
J. W. Spiller Jr

Payment to be made at
Richmond
by
James Clarke, Esq.
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the
Agency of
W. A. "
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book A Vol. 1 Page 149
H. D. L. ...
Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that in conformity with the act of March 3, 1843, Martha Vaughan, dec d late of Va a widow of Absalom Vaughan who was a Private and died on the 15th day of April, 1839, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of forty six dollars and fifty six cents per annum, commencing on the 4th March 1843, and terminating on the 15th Sept. 1843, unless the day the Pensioner married or died before the last mentioned date, in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage or death. of her death. Payable to Rebecca Day, Mary Harlow & Hartwell Vaughan my ch. csm. Given at the War Office of the United States, this 11th day of Augt one thousand eight hundred and forty - seven.
Examined and Countersigned.
Secretary of War.
Commissioner of Pensions.

No. 9326 Act 43 9335
Martha Vaughan widow of Absalom va
act 7 July 1838
Adm. 14 mo per
$46 66 per annum
from 15 April 1839 to 4 March 1841 Also under the act of 3 March 1843. $46 66 per annum
from 4 March to 18 th Sept 1843 the day of her death payable to Rebecca Ivy, Mary Farlow, and Hartwell Vaughan only living Children of Martha Vaughan decd.
J. T. Safford Jr Richmond Va.

Nov 11/43.
Addressee can't find
Major Hawks
Miss A. Edwards Esq. Camp of Purgatory Washington City D.C.

Richmond Va. November 9th 1843
Dear Sir
Sometime past you required some more testimony as to the time of the Marriage of Mrs. Margaret Hawks, of Dinwiddie County. Having recd the enclosed today I send it to you forthwith you having the Clerks Certificate as to Belfield's being a Magistrate and this testimony comes as a letter to me - I presume it will be satisfactory -
Very Respectfully Yr Obedt Servt James L. Sutton Jr.
Col. L. Edwards Esq. Commr of Pleas Washington City

March 18/1897.
Adelbert con
Martha Vaughan
PAID
James L. Edwards Esq. Comptroller Washington City D.C.

Richmond March 16/47
Sir,
Enclosed I send you the Marriage license bond (or copy rather) of Absalom Vaughan Husband & Martha his wife Vaughan of Dinwiddie Co. whose papers have been on file for some three or four years.
As this claim has been suspended so long for the want of proof which really did exist , but not obtained in consequence of the clerk's throwing it out in his office, I hope it will not be contrary to the rules of the Department for you to act on it immediately, the parties interested, having almost given out. Hoping for it - Your early attention to it, will be esteemed a particular favor.
Yr Brn Obt Servt
W. T. Patton Jr.
J. L. Edwards Esq.
Comm r of Pensions Washington City D.C.

Free
James L. Edwards Esqr Comm r of Pensions Washington City D. C.

Richmond Va June 19 1844
Dear Sir,
Sometime last fall I sent on to you the what you required in the case of Mrs Margaret Hawks widow of Thos Hawks decd of Dinwiddie County Va as also in the case of Mrs Margaret Vaughan widow of Absalom Vaughan decd of Dinwiddie Co. Va and not having heard from you in relation to either of them I presume it has been miscarried or overlooked - please let me hear from you on the subject -
Very Respectfully Yr. Obedt Servt
James T. Fulton Jr
J. L. Edwards Esqr Commr of Pensions Washington City D. C.

Absalom Vaughan.
Payments to be made at Richmond Va by Pres. W. S. B. Bank Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of Virginia
Recorded by Wm. C. Sylvester Clerk, in Book 10. Vol. 7 Page 118.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that in conformity with the Law of the United States, of the 7th June, 1832, Abraham Vaughan of the State of Virginia who was a private in the Army of the Revolution
is entitled to receive Forty Six dollars and sixty six cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually, on the 4th of March, and 4th of September, in every year.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this twelfth day of March one thousand eight hundred and thirty- two
L. C. G. L.
Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned. }
J. L. Edwards

July 9. 1896.
General C. G. Carr
Malta
Rece
Malta
PAID
15
Colonel J. S. Edwards Esq. Commiss of Police Washington City D.C.

Richmond Va July 7 th 1888
Dear Sir,
In consequence of John Hawks' affidavit differing from Mrs. Clarissa Blick, McCulloch & others, relative to the marriage of Absalom & Martha Vaughan of Dinwiddie county. You required that the discrepancy should be removed prior to your allowing the claim - which I find myself unable to do, since said Hawks refuses to give any other certificate unless the one already given, be produced to him - This seems to put a stop to the claim as the the testimony now filed is the best that can be obtained, and as I dislike to give up the matter when I am perfectly satisfied that she was married sufficiently early to entitle her to a pension, I hope you will excuse me when I ask your attention  consideration to the fact, that notwithstanding all of the there is a discrepancy between the parties testifying to the time of marriage, yet they all agree in the most important point of Court, that the marriage took place prior to Jan y 1 st 1894.
I am very Respectfully Yr Obedt Servt James F. Sutton Jr
P.S. Warner P. Babbitt was a soldier in the last war and died in service at Norfolk Va. Will you do me the favor to send me a form for his widow's declaration (as I presume she is entitled to a pension) and you will confer a particular favor on
Yours very Respectfully Sutton

State of Virginia
Giles County, to wit:
I John P. Crump Clerk of the County Court of Giles, in the State of Virginia aforesaid, do hereby certify, that I have examined the records and files of my said office, and that I cannot find any bond on file, or certificate on record of the marriage of Absalom Vaughan & Martha
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my seal of Office, and subscribed my name this 28 th day of June 1845, in the 69 th year of the Commonwealth.
John P. Crump Clerk of Giles County Court.

I do hereby certify that I have known Absalom Vaughan and his wife Martha for many years that was  I am now seventy three years old, and I was about sixteen years old when these folks were married that they were married in Petersburg by Parson Harrison given under my hand this 31 st of Dec r 1844
Clarissa Blick
Witnesses
Josiah Farlow
Susy Hartridge
Granville County to wit
I do hereby certify that I have known Absalom Vaughan and Martha his wife for many years. I am now eighty (80) years old, and I believe that Absalom Vaughan and Martha his wife were married about the year 1790 my reason for so believing is, that I was married when I was twenty six years old when I was married the second time and Absalom Vaughan and his wife Martha was married the year before I was given under my hand this 31 st Dec r 1844
Witnesses
her
Elizabeth X McCulloch mark
Eliza McCulloch
Josiah Farlow
Granville County to wit
This day personally appeared before me a justice of the peace for said county, Clarissa Blick & Elizabeth McCulloch and made oath to the truth of their respective affidavits. I further certify the said C Blick & E McCulloch are ladies of right ability and their statement entitled to full credit given under my hand this 31 st Dec r 1844 Walter Baskin J.P.

Virginia.
Linville County set:
I John V. Crump Clerk of the County Court of Linville, do certify that Peter Boipeau is a Magistrate as above, and that the foregoing signature, purporting to be his, is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my seal of Office, and subscribed my name, this first day of January 1845, in the 69 th year of the Commonwealth.
John V. Crump clk of Lin: Cty Court.

I Clarissa Blick of the County of Dinwiddie and State of Virginia do hereby certify that I have been acquainted with Mrs Martha Vaughan widow of Absalom Vaughan for a great many years. I also certify that I recollect distinctly when the said Absalom and Martha Vaughan were married. I am now seventy years old and at the time of their marriage was about sixteen years old. also that they were married in Petersburg Va by Danen Harrison. As witness my hand and seal this 20 th day of June. 1843. Clarissa Blick (Seal)
I certify that Mrs Clarissa Blick above named is a resident of Dinwiddie County that she is a lady of respectability and that the utmost confidence may be placed in her statements. Given under my hand this 22 nd day of June. 1843 Benj o Johnson, J. Peace
State of Virginia
Dinwiddie County, to wit.
I John P. Crump clerk of Dinwiddie County in the State of Virginia, do hereby certify that Benjamin Johnson who hath signed the preceding certificate is a magistrate for said county duly commissioned and qualified and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I hereunto subscribed my name, and annex the seal of my office this 22 nd day of June. 1843 and in the 67 th year of the Commonwealth. John P. Crump

I Elizabeth M c Culloch of the County of Dinwiddie and State of Virginia do hereby certify that I have been acquainted with Mrs Martha Vaughan widow of Absalom Vaughan for a great many years and recollect when she was married to the said Absalom Vaughan and although I cannot recollect the exact date of their marriage yet from the age of their eldest child who is now fifty three or fifty four years of age they must have been married about the year seventeen hundred and eighty nine or ninety as Witness my hand and seal this 20 th day of June 1843 signed in presence of Geo H M c Culloch Geo W Mansfield Elizabeth her M c Culloch mark
I certify that I am well acquainted with Mrs Elizabeth Mc Culloch above named a very old respectable lady a resident of Dinwiddie County I also certify that great confidence may be placed in her statements Given under my hand this 22 nd day of June 1843
Benj m Johnson, J. Peace
State of Va

State of Virginia
Dumfries County to wit
I, John P. Kempp, clerk of - Dumfries County, in the State of Virginia, do hereby certify that Benjamin Johnson, who hath signed the preceding certificate, is a Magistrate for said county, duly commissioned and qualified - and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I hereunto subscribe my name, and annex the seal of my Office, the 22 d day of June 1843, and in the 67 th year of the Commonwealth.
John P. Kempp clerk of this County Court.

Feb. 21. 1845.
Old at the end
Meat the thought.
Feb 21
free
Edward Ely Comm of Pension Washington D.C.

Richmond Va July 17 th 1845
Dr. Sir,
I enclose you the certificate of Mrs Blick & McCulloch in the case of Abraham Vaughan & Martha his wife of Dinwiddie Co Va which was informal before, and without Clerk's certificate. I believe I have informed you that no record could be found going to show the time of Marriage the Clerk's Office having been burnt, however I presume this will be satisfactory.
Very Respectfully Yr. Obedt. Servt James L. Stitt

May 12. 1845.
Adams to care
Mr. Vaughan.
James L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D.C.

Richmond Va. May 9 th 1825
Mr Edwards,
Dr. Sir,
I enclose you the Certificate of Pension of Absalom Vaughan dec d and although it does not show any thing in relation to the Marriage of Absalom Vaughan & wife (which you required in your last) yet it identifies identifies her now certain as his widow (it being in her possession) and as I find it impossible to get any record testimony  touching their marriage and the two witnesses who certify to the fact is the best I can obtain. I hope that you will not object to reconsider the claim and allow it.
I am very Respectfully
Yr. Ob t Serv t
James T. Fulton Jr.
P.S. The reason I sent on the Certificate of Mrs. Blich & Mrs. McCallum a second time was because the first was without the clerks certificate & seal of office.
S. Wm

July 7. 1845.
Oldster case
Martha Vaughan,
Estates Egr
Common Pleas
Washington City
PAID 5 3/4
1789 5/8 1/4

Richmond Va July 4 th 1815
J. L. Edwards Esqr,
Dear Sir,
As I could not get the any Certificate of the time of Absalom Vaughan's Marriage from the Clerks office of Dinwiddie County I herewith forward you the Clerks Certi- ficate stating that in no way does the time of marriage  it appear on the records of his office —
Very Respectfully
Yr Obt Servt
Edw. G. Pettibone Jr.

Nov. 13. 1845.
Dear Cousin
Martha Washington
L. P. Edwards Esq. Commr of Pensions Washington City D.C.
PAID
25

Richmond Va November 11 th 1845
Dear Sir,
Enclosed I send you additional testimony in the case of Martha Vaughan, which was sent to me from Dinwiddie County. It is the only kind of testimony I can get; the Vaughan family being not of that class that keep records, of any events. — I hope however that this will suffice.
I am Very Respectfully Your obedt Servt
James M. Pittman Jr