Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 2,043, Solomon Yeager, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
Va.
Yeager, Solomon Phebe
Nr. 2,043
B. L. Wt. 51767-160-55
CONTENTS

928. Tennessee. W
Phoebe Yeager, widow of Solomon Yeager
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a private Va Line
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 14 th day of July 1853 and sent to
G. G. Dibrell, Sparta. Sir:
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 187 Vol. A
Rate of credit with me 23-
64/12
257.171

West 24 Tennessee
Solomon Yeager
of White in the State of Tennessee who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain DeShazo of the Regt. commanded by Col. Mathews in the Virginia line for 9 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Tennessee at the rate of 30 Dollars — Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 28 th day of Feb. 1833 — and due No. H. B. H. March 16. S.R.
Arrears to the 4th of Sep. 1832 $ 40 Semi-ann. allowance ending Apr. '33 15 $60
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Geo. C. Hiles Clerk Book 5 Vol. 9 Page 164

Qad. J
Vol Y = 51

18794
Solomon Yeager
6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? 7. In what battle was he engaged?
   Residence Year Duration of service Days Rank Reg't     Hon I. C. Gauck H. R.  
Name of Company and Reg't or Battery
 1. How old is he?  2. If before a judge, does it appear that the applicant is doubted for partiality, infirmity, or fraud?  3. Has the declaration made before a Court or a judge? 
RECEIVED IN THE CASE OF of (Vol. XII, Page 1235) in the State of

BRIEF in the case of  Solomon Scammon  County of White  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? 73.  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.     Volunteered he thinks In 1775 — 3 — private Genl. Muhlenberg, Virginia   drafted — 3 — — other officers, Virginia Troops   his 3rd tour was for — 3 — — Capt. Bohannon   his memory is so impaired that he — — — — not recollected   cannot give further particulars  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? not any  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Calpepper Coy. Virginia  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional 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.
Chas. B. Wilcox Examining Clerk.
22nd July 1833

Phoebe Yeager Widow of Solomon Yeager Revolutionary Pensioner
address G. G. Dillard Sparta Tennessee

State of Tennessee White County } On this 21 st day of February A D 1853 Phoebe Yeager aged 55 years a Resident of the County and State aforesaid personally appeared before the undersigned an acting Justice of the peace for said County and made Oath in due form of Law that she is the Widow of the deceased Solomon Yeager who was a Pensioner of the United States at the rate of Thirty dollars per year that the said Solomon Yeager died in the County of White on the 27 th day of October Twenty seventh day of October 1851 Eighteen hundred fifty one that she has not intermarried but still remains the Widow of the said Solomon Yeager also, That she was married to the said Solomon on the 14 th day of December 1848 by David Smadgrass Esq. that her name before said Marriage was Phoebe Maublin, She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Pension due her by the acts of Congress passed 3 rd February 1853 And hereby appoints George G. Dittell of Sparta Tennessee My attorney to prosecute the same. I receive the Certificate payable at the Nashville agency, & I certify she is unable to attend Court in a court of sickness Sworn to and subscribed: Phoebe Yeager (S.S.) Mark Where on the date above David Smadgrass (Seal) J.P. for White County

State of Tennessee White County } On this 24 th day of February 1853 David Snodgrass Jr and Thomas Snodgrass with whom I am personally acquainted and whose statements are entitled to full faith and credit, personally appeared before me an acting Justice of the peace for said County and made oath in due form of Law that they are personally acquainted with Phebe Yeager the within applicant for a Pension that she is still a Widow has never intermarried since the death of said Solomon Yeager dec d and that they are not interested in her claim, That said Solomon Yeager is dead died 27 th October AD 1851
Thomas Snodgrass
David Snodgrass Jr
The above affidavit was sworn to and subscribed before me this the 24 th day of February 1853
Wm Clayton R.D.P. of White County
License
State of Tennessee } White County } To any regular Minister of the Gospel having the care of souls or Justice of the peace in and for said County Greeting By Virtue of the power and Authority in me by Law vested, I hereby authorize and empower you or either of you, to Celebrate & perform the Rites of Matrimony between Phebe Mauldin and Solomon Yeager of said County and join them together as Man & Wife in the Holy estate of Matrimony, Bond and approved Security having been given according to law, Witness George G Dillard clerk of White County Court at office the 14 th day of December 1848 G. G. Dillard clerk of White County Court
"Return Thereon,
I Certify that I Celebrated the Rites of Matrimony between the within named Couple before respectable Witnesses according to law the 14 th day of December 1848
David Snodgrass (Seal)
Justice of the Peace

Proof of Death had in court
State of Tennessee } White County }
October Term of White County Court A D 1852
It is hereby Certified that satisfactory evidence has this day been made in open court by the Clerk of Shelby County McGehee that Solomon Yeager a Pensioner of the United States at the rate of Thirty dollars per year died in the County of White in the State of Tennessee on or about the Twenty seventh day of October Eighteen hundred and fifty two, leaving a Widow whose name is Phoebe Yeager and who is still living, Which was ordered to be Certified, Given at Office in Sparta the 5 day of October A D 1852
G. G. Doherty Clerk of White County Court
State of Tennessee } White County }
I George G. Doherty Clerk of White County Court hereby
Certify that the above is a true Copy of the order of said Court and proof made of the death of Solomon Yeager deceased, and that the foregoing is a true and perfect Copy of the original Marriage License and return thereon of said Solomon & Phoebe Yeager all of which now appear upon Record and upon file in my office I further Certify that David Ledbetter Esq whose genuine signature appears to the within Declaration and Certificate and return of said License was at the date of signing such an acting Justice of the peace for said County duly Commissioned and qualified that all of his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit I also Certify that William Clayton Esq whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing affidavits is now & was at the time of signing the same an acting Justice of the peace for said County duly Commissioned & qualified to all his acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit, In Witness Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at office in Sparta the 21 st day of February A D 1853
G. G. Doherty Clerk of White County Court

Spain Tennessee
24 th Feby 1853
Dear Sir Edward Compt. He
Offi
I suppose the enclosed claim of Mrs. Yeager will date back to 27 th Oct 1851 the death of her husband. Which you will please examine as soon as possible and enclose on certificate
Very Respectfully
G. G. Dillard
also etc

State of Tennessee County of White On this 4 th day of September in the year 1856 personally appeared before me a sister of the Dea d within and for the County and State of said Phoebe Yeager Aged upwards of Forty years a resident of said County and State who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of Solomon Yeager Deceased who was a Private in the Army of the Revolution, That she does not know when her husband volunteered, or how long he served in the Army, But that he was a Pensioner of the United States at the rate of Thirty dollars per year and after his death she applied for a Pension under the 2 nd Section of the act of February 3 rd 1853 and received a Pension Certificate No 928 for Thirty dollars per annum dated 14 th July 1853. Signed James McCombell acting Secretary of the Interior, and countersigned S P Waldo Commissioner, She further states that she was married to the said Solomon Yeager in White County Tennessee on the 14 th day of December 1848 by one David Snodgrass a sister of the Dea d and that her name before her marriage was Phoebe Stambler, that her said husband died in said County of White on the day of October 1852 and that she is now a Widow and has not married since the death of her said husband. She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Pension said to which she may be entitled under the act approved March 3 rd 1855. She further declares that she has never applied for nor received any bountyland under this or any other act of Congress, And if her said husband ever received or applied for any she has no knowledge of it, She refers the Department to the proof filed by her husband in establishing his claim for a Pension for his service and the proof filed by her in establishing hers for his

death, her marriage etc, War Pension certificate being No 928
Phebe for Yeager mark
We Thomas Pope and John Bleasdale residents of White County Tennessee upon our oaths declared that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Phebe Yeager in our presence, and that we believe from the appearance and statements of the applicant, that she is the person she represents herself to be, that the said Solomon Yeager is dead, and that she is still a Widow Thomas Pope John Bleasdale
The foregoing declaration and affidavits were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be and that I have no interest in this claim.
David Snodgrass (Seal) Justice of the Peace
State of Tennessee
White County I J. B. Gage is District Clerk of White County Court hereby certify that David Snodgrass' true and lawful signature appears to the above affidavit in now and was at the time of signing the same an Acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, duly commissioned and qualified that all of his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the Seal of said Court at office in Sparta the 8th day of September A D 1886 H. B. Dillard Clerk of White County Court

18794 Solomon Yeager
Sir the Declaration
Obtaining a pension
Yeager -

State of Tennessee White County } To wit:
On this day of October A. D 1832 personally appeared before the Justices of the Court of Pleas and Inferior Sessions for said County Solomon Yeager a Resident of White County and State of Tennessee aged about Seventy three years who being first duly sworn according to Law doth on his oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of an Act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832. —
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated. — He volunteered at a very early age to go a three months tour against the British — He was and still is wholly illiterate — and does not recollect the name of his Captain; but recollects this that the company was not a volunteer company — Notwithstanding which he joined in that character — The Company to which he belonged was raised in Culpeper County Virginia — But he was under the Command of Genl. Mulenburg , who is the only officer he can name with certainty, under whose Command he was during this tour — The troops rendezvoused at Culpeper Court house — and went to Bowling Green in Virginia — from thence to Burnside hill and were furnished with arms — this was after the memorable battle of Bunkerhill — he was not in any battle. At the end of three months he came home — as well as he remembers this was about the year 1775 — He resided in Culpeper County during the whole war. His second tour he recollects more distinctly — It was also for three months — He was drafted in Captain Bohannons company — They rendezvoused at Culpeper Court house Virginia — From thence they went to Williamsburg where they were stationed for some time; how long he does not remember, this was at the period that General Lafayette and the French troops were stationed at

Williamsburg - He has an indistinct recollection or believes he has, of going from there to Germantown where they were stationed a short time - His third tour or term of service - he recollects distinctly except the names of his Captain and officers - This term was for three months - and the whole of it was consumed in guarding the "Hessian prisoners" in the County of Albemarle - He was stationed at Albemarle barracks, guarding prisoners both Hessians and British - This is his last term of service - He was acquainted with Col. Buford, and Col. Rucker and Col. James Barbour - Buford was afterwards a General - But which of them if either had the command at the Barracks, he is unable to say. - His recollection is so imperfect that he cannot be more specific as to the general circumstances of his service - he has mentioned the officers with whom he was acquainted - He has no documentary evidence, nor does he know of any person, whose testimony he can procure who can testify to his service -
Answers to the questions propounded by the Court in pursuance to the directions of the War Department.
1. He was born in Gylfiper County Virginia in November 1759. - 2. He has no record of his age. - 3. When called into service he lived in Gylfiper County Virginia as above stated - he lived there 35 or 36 years. from there he came to the County of White Tennessee where he now lives and has lived ever since. - 4. He has stated all he remembers as to the manner of 5. his being called into service - Also the officers with whom he was acquainted. - 6. At the expiration of his tour when he went out under Captain Bohannon he received a discharge - This discharge he left with his Uncle Godfrey Yeager when he removed to Tennessee - for the purpose of drawing his pay - His uncle sent him the money -

but did not send the discharge - What has become of it he does not know. —
7. He states the names of the following persons in his present neighborhood, and who can testify as to his character for veracity and their belief of his services as a soldier of the Revolution. Viz: David Snodgrass Esq r . William Glum, Jesse Lincoln, William C. Brittain, Samuel Weaver and Rev Andrew McBride. —
He has long been acquainted with the Honorable Jacob C. Isacks the Representative in Congress from this District, who will at any time vouch for his character for truth and honesty. —
He hereby relinquishes every claim to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the roll of any agency in any State. —
Sworn to in open Court 9 th Octob r 1832
Solomon Yeager
Jacob H. and clerk
We Andrew McBride a clergyman, residing in the County of White and Samuel Weaver residing in the same County hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Solomon Yeager, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration - that we believe him to be of the age stated by him - that as far as their knowledge extends he is reputed in the neighborhood, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion. — never having heard it disputed or doubted.
Sworn to in open Court 9 th
A McBride
Octob r 1832.
Jacob H. and clerk
Samuel Weaver
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 abovenamed applicant was a Revolutionary soldier and served as he states - And the Court further certifies that it appears to them that Andrew McBride who has signed the preceding Certificate, is a clergyman resident in the County of White, and that Samuel Weaver, who has also signed the same is a resident in the same

County, and is a credible person, and that their Statement is entitled to credit. — John Pitt (Seal)
adm J. M. Price 30/8
Elizah Smith (Seal) Henry Benton (Seal)
State of Tennessee White County
I Jacob A Lane clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions in and for said County do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Solomon Yeager for a pension
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court as of the 27 th Oct. A.D. 1832 and Independence of the United States the 57 th Dist. N. Altham Sec of J. A. Lane clerk of White County Court

February 2, 1939
BA-J/AWF AWF Solomon Yeager W. 2043
Mrs. E. F. Pile Box 152 Lexington, Kentucky
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Solomon Yager, born in September, 1759, died October 6, 1851, in Tennessee.
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in claim for pension, W. 2043, based upon service of Solomon Yeager in the War of the Revolution. This is the record of the only Solomon Yeager (Yager) found on file in the Revolutionary War records of this office.
Solomon Yeager (as his signature is given in the claim) was born in the month of November, 1759, in Culpeper County, Virginia. The names of his parents were not stated.
While a resident of Culpeper County, Virginia, Solomon Yeager served as private with the Virginia troops, as follows:
Three months in 1775, under General Muhlenburg; three months in Captain Bohannon's company; three months guarding prisoners at Albemarle Barracks. Names of officers for this last tour were not stated, and no dates for the last two terms of service.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 9, 1832, at which time he was

living in White County, Tennessee, where he had moved about 1795.
The soldier, Solomon Yeager, died October 27, 1851 in White County, Tennessee.
Solomon Yeager married December 14, 1848 in White County, Tennessee, Phebe Hamblin or Hamlin, of said White County. The date and place of her birth and names of parents are not given.
The widow, Phebe Yeager, was allowed pension on her application executed February 21, 1853, at which time she was living in White County, Tennessee, and gave her age fifty-five years; later in 1853, she stated that she was forty-five years old. She was allowed one hundred sixty acres of bounty land on her application executed September 4, 1856, then living in White County, Tennessee, and stated that she was "upwards of forty years".
There is no reference to children. Solomon Yeager referred to his uncle, Godfrey Yeager.
The papers on file in these claims contain no further discernible data in regard to family.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name and address of person paid, and possibly the date of death of this pensioner, you should apply to The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and furnish the following data-
Phebe Yeager, widow of Solomon Yeager Certificate # 928 Issued July 14, 1853 Rate $30.00 per annum Commenced February 3, 1853 Act of February 3, 1853 Tennessee Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant To the Administrator

Rev War
WIDOW, &c.
File No.
2943 Phebe Yeager, Widow Solomon Yeager Pmo. Rev. War.
Act. Feb. 3. 1853.
Index:—Vol. 32, Page 368
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1930- Oct. 25- H. 251 to Alice V.D. Prespa- See letter in John Yeager S7983-603 1939. 3rd. hick to Mrs. E. F. [?]

571
Phebe Yeager widow of Solomon Yenn
Let to G. G. Debell May 17. 1853
Act. Heby 3. 11 53

Free
Rev J. E. Meads
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City
D.C.

October 25, 1930
Mrs. Alice V. D. Pierrepont Violet Bank Petersburg, Virginia
Dear Madam:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 2043, that Solomon Yeager was born in November, 1759 in Culpeper County, Virginia.
While residing in Culpeper County, Virginia, he served as a private in the Virginia troops, as follows:
In 1775, three months under General Muhlenburg; three months in Captain Bohannon's company; three months guarding prisoners at Albemarle Barracks. There are no officers given for this last tour of service, and no dates for the last two terms of service.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 9, 1832, at which time he was living in White County, Tennessee.
He died October 27, 1851 in said White County.
The soldier married December 14, 1848 in White County, Tennessee, Phebe Hamblin or Hamlin.
She was allowed pension on her application executed February 21, 1853, at which time she was residing in White County, Tennessee, and stated that she was fifty-five years of age; later in 1853, she stated that she was forty-five years of age.
There is no reference to children.
The soldier referred to his uncle, Godfrey Yeager.
It is not shown that there was any relationship between the

Revolutionary War pensioner, John Yeager, S. 7985, and the above mentioned Solomon Yeager.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner

Box 152, Lexington, Kentucky. December 31, 1938.
United States Veterans Administration, Washington, D. C.
Sir:
✓ only one Please send to me the record of Solomon Yager , born Sept. 1759, died Oct. 6, 1851 Revolutionary War soldier.
In the Historical Register of Virginians in the Revolution by John H. Gwathmey on Page 853 it lists the name of Solomon Yeager, Tenn, Pensioner.
Respectfully,
Mrs. E. F. Pile
Mrs. E. F. Pile.

Phoebe Yeager widow of Solomon Private in the Army of the Revolution
257.171
Pension Certificate No 928 under 1st section of act of 3rd July 1833
address
B. H. Dabbs
Spain
Tex

State of Tennessee } S.S. County of White } On this fourth day of June A.D. 1853 personally appeared before the County Court of White County in the State of Tennessee Phoebe Yeager a Resident of White County in the State of Tennessee Aged Forty five years who first being duly sworn according to law doth on her Oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress passed on the 3 d February 1853 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War, that she is the widow of Solomon Yeager who was a Pensioner of the United States at the Nashville Tennessee agency at the rate of Thirty dollars per year, that he was placed on the Pension Roll 28 th February 1833,
She further declares that she was married to the said Solomon Yeager on the fourteenth day of December eighteen hundred and forty eight, that her said husband died on the Twenty seventh day of October eighteen hundred and fifty two that she was not married to him prior to the second of January eighteen hundred, but at the time above stated, she further declares that she is now a Widow And hereby irrevocably appoints George B. Doherty her attorney in fact to receive her certificate payable at Nashville Tennessee Agency
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court the date above
Phoebe his Yeager Mark
David Snodgrass (Seal)
Chairman of White County Court

State of Tennessee
At a General Court began and held for the County of White before the Justices of said Court in the Court House in the town of Sparta on the first Monday being the sixth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty three And of the American Independence the Seventy Seventh Year, Present and holding said Court the Worshipful David Snodgrass Esquire Chairman William J. Russell and Joseph W. Blount Esquires Justices.
Be it remembered that the following proceedings was had in said Court At Wit.
This day Phebe Yeager to the Court known, Widow of Solomon Yeager Deceased late a Pensioner of the United States personally appeared in open Court and made oath in due form of Law that the Matters and things set forth in the within Declaration in order to obtain a Pension under the act of 3 d February 1853 are true and also subscribed the same in open Court, Whereupon David Snodgrass and William J. Sims to the Court also personally known to be a dis- interested Notary Public and disinterested also made oath in due form of Law in open Court that the said Phebe Yeager was the widow of said Solomon Yeager Deceased, that she has never married since the death of her said husband and is still a Widow. All of which was ordered to be entered of recorded and Certified under the seal of this Court.
And at the October Term of said Court 1852 the following proof was made in said Court and following order At Wit.
It is hereby Certified that satisfactory evidence has this day been made in open Court by the oaths of Abraham McElhine that Solomon Yeager a Pensioner of the United States at the rate of Thirty dollars per year died in the County of White in the State of Tennessee on or about the 20 th day of October 1851 leaving a Widow whose name is Phebe Yeager and is still living which was ordered to be Certified.

Marriage License
State of Tennessee White County
To any regular Minister of the Gospel having the care of Souls or Justice of the peace in and for said County, Greeting. By Virtue of the power and Authority in me by law vested I hereby authorize and empower you or either of you to Celebrate & perform the Rites of Matrimony between Phoebe Mammill and Solomon Yeager of said County and join them together as Man & Wife in the Holy Estate of Matrimony - bond and approved security having been given according to law - Witness George H. Dobbins clerk of White County Court at office the 14 th day of December 1848
G. H. Dobbins clerk
of White County Court
I Certify that I Celebrated the rights of Matrimony between the within named Couple before respectable Ministers according to law the 14 th day of December 1848
David Snodgrass (Seal)
Justice of the peace
State of Tennessee White County
I George H. Dobbins clerk of White County Court hereby
Certify that the foregoing Declaration was sworn to and subscribed in open Court at the date aforesaid, I also Certify that David Snodgrass Esq whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing declaration and to the above Marriage return is now and was at the time of signing the same Chairman and Presiding Justice of the County Court in and for the County and State aforesaid duly elected and qualified that all of his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit. I also Certify that the foregoing is a true & perfect Copy of the orders of said Court made in granting the Death of Solomon Yeager and the Widowhood of Phoebe Yeager and a Copy of their Marriage License
and return thereon, all of which now appear upon file and upon record in my office. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand Seal of office at office the 22 nd day of June A.D. 1853
G. H. Dobbins clerk

Pension Office, July 2, 1853.
Sir,
Please certify the time to which Solomon Yeager, a revolutionary pensioner, was last paid, or (if the information be on file in your Office) the date of his death. He was a pensioned, as a private, under the act of 7 th June 1832 at $30 per annum - pension payable at the Nashville (Tennessee) Agency.
Very respectfully Your Ob t Serv t ,
Died 27 th October 1851, Paid to his death.
F. Burch. Auditor. "
L. M c Vea Commissioner of Pensions.
Francis Burt Esq r . Third Auditor, Treasury Department.

4 57,767
5 New Am.

Pheba Yeager
(Decorative flourish)
John Geddy 1853
P. Waldo
Rev. of Pensions
Washington City
D. C.
Two

March 8. 1803.
No 1954
App t of Phebe Yeager widow of Solomon Yeager White County Tennessee 32
6524
Act 3 d Feby 1853,
Revolutionary
Adm t $30 per Annum Commencing 3 d Feb. 1853
G. G. Dibrell Sparta Tennessee
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Pension Office, Official Business

Santa Tommesu
20 th June 1853
Dear L d Waldo
Sir
I hope you will act now upon the enclosed Case of Phoebe Yeager which is sent as an amendment to the one suspended by you on the 17 th May. As it waited its turn I hope you will not make this do so also
Very Respectfully
G. G. Dill

Brief in the case of Phebe Yeager, widow of Solomon Yeager White County, and State of Tennessee act 3 rd February 1853.
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband was a pensioner under the act of 7 th June 1832 -
Marriage proved by certified Copy of County Court Records
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
J. J. Debell Esq. Sparta Tennessee Name and residence of Agent
R. G. D. [Signature] Examining Clerk.

928 Tennessee — n
Phebe Yeager widow of Solomon
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 4th day of March, 1848.
February 1853
Certificate of Pension issued the 14 day of July 1853 and sent to
G. D. Dillard Sharon, Te.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 187 Vol. C
February 1853
PHS
257171

Solomon Yeager BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims , of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? Yes II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? Yes III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? No V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? Yes VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? No VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? Yes VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? Yes IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? Yes X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? Yes

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? Yes
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it?
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? Yes
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?
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? Yes
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.