Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 6540, John Wilson, N.C.

SERVICE
NUMBER
N.6.
Wilson, John Elizabeth.
W. 6540
B.L. Wt. 79529-160-55
CONTENTS
This Elizabeth was the former widow of John Lindsey who died in service in the War of 1812, and for whose service she also received a pension, old War wid File 27765 , also County land warrant No. 56897-80-50 and County land warrant No. 2473-80-55
All papers in these War of 1812 claims are within this jacket

12.274
Tonesboro Agency
John Wilson
of later in the State of Tenn:
who was a Dr: in the  commanded
by Captain  of the Regt commanded
by Col: Sevier in the N. Car
time for
scribed on the Roll of Tonesboro agency the rate of 80 - Dollars  Cents per annum commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 15 th day of April 1833 and with to John David Tonesboro Tenn
Arrears to the 4th of March 1833 160
Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Sept  40
$200.-
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Nathan Tice Clerk
Book 6 Vol. 6 Page 176
Dead
Letter to Hon. W. B. Carter & 3 Aud- editors 12 Decr 1838
Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 6 th April 1838 for 4 March 1837 to 3 rd Sept 1837 in day of his death - Agt notice 18 th Decr 1838

Virginia.
Elizabeth Wilson widow of John Wilson who served in the Revolutionary war, as a private
Richmond agency.
Rate 96 - Dollars - cents per annum.
Commencing 27 th July, 1868
Deduct payments made since.
Certificate dated June 10 th 1870 and sent to Claimant, care of Hon. R. R. Butler, M.C. House of Reps. Present
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act Feb- ruary 3, 1853, Page 157 Vol. 16
Sent Gardiner Clerk

Act Mar 1853
Oct 1853
£16. 14 2
Sarah Wilson mother of John Wilson, p.m.
Revolution Pensions
100
J. W. Stevens Abingdon Virginia

Treasury Department,
Third Auditor's Office,
April 23 rd , 1868.
Track Comptroller
Sir,
In reply to your letter of the 20 th inst. I have to inform you that the pension of Elizabeth Wilson widow of John, appears to have been last paid under 2 nd section of act 3 rd February 1853, at Richmond Virginia, to 4 September 1860, as shown by the books of this office.
Very Respectfully John Wilson, Auditor
Hon. Joseph H. Barrett commissioner of Pensions
J.H.B.

Certificate of marriage of John Lindsey & Elizabeth Rambo.

State of Virginia Washington County. Sc.
Extract from the record of the return of marriages celebrated in the county of Washington aforesaid by the Reverend John Jones jun r a Minister of the Gospel, for the year one thousand eight hundred and thirteen. — "1813 Sept r 2 d John Lindsey and Elizabeth Parnbo. I do certify that by virtue of licenses from the clerk of the county court of Washington, produced to me, by the parties above named, I have solemnized the marriages as stated above.
John Jones jun r ."
The foregoing is a true extract from the record of the return of marriages celebrated in the county of Washington by the Reverend John Jones jun r for the year 1813.
In Testimony whereof, I Jacob Lynch Clerk of the court of the said county, have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the said court this tenth day of October 1854.
Jacob Lynch Clk.

216142

State of Virginia County of Washington 3 5 5 On this day personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace for the County aforesaid, Elizabeth Wilson, and Matilda Rambold, Who in due and solemn form of law, doth on their oaths declare, That Sarah M. Wilson, Sole and Only Heir of John Wilson dec'd Who was a pensioner, and of Elizabeth his Widow, Was Born, as the Family record, Shows, on the 15th day of March 1836, and aside from the record, They all know this to be true, from facts, at her Birth, and another with
Elizabeth her mark Matilda her Rambold mark
Sworn to and subscribed, before me this 30th day of March 1858, and I certify that affiants are credible persons and can be relied on, Given under my hand this date above written.
John Campbell J.P.
State of Virginia, Washington county, ss
I Jacob Lynch Clerk of the county court of Washington in the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that John C Campbell whose genuine signature appears above, now is, and was at the time of signing the same an acting justice of the peace, in and for said county, duly elected, commissioned and qualified.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said court. This 31st day of March 1858.
Jacob Lynch Clk

Hon Conr.
Springdale Nov. 13 th 1853
Dear Sir
The true date of John Wilsons Death, has been given to the department, That date was duly Certified—by the Clerk of the County Court. We still thought there might be a mistake, but every circumstance and fact show he did die at the time stated. These facts are known that on the night he died a birth & marriage occurred, of his step daughter, the birth in the House while Wilson was dying out in death, the marriage a mile from where he died, how the discrepancy has occurred we cannot tell, he was a prisoner of the United States and died at the time stated.
I am Dear Sir Very respectfully Yours Affec d J. P. Harris

Virginia
At a court continued and held for Washington county the 25 th day of September 1855
Sarah M Wilson orphan of John Wilson deceased came into court and being of full age for the purpose made choice of Elizabeth Wilson for her guardian who is accordingly appointed, and thereupon she entered into and acknowledged her bond in the sum of Three hundred dollars with John W Sherrens her security conditioned as the law directs.
The foregoing is a true copy from the records of the court of the said county. In Testimony whereof J Jacob Lynch Clerk of the court of the said county, have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the said court this 27 th day of September 1855.
Jacob Lynch Clk.

State of Tennessee Carter County 3 Circuit Court September Term 1832
On this 19 th day of September 1832 personally appeared in open court before the Honorable Samuel Powell Judge &c now holding the Circuit Court in and for said County, John Wilson, a resident of the County of Carter and State of Tennessee aged Seventy six 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 7 th 1832. That he entered into the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as hereinafter stated. That sometime in the month of June 1779 - as well as he recollects - he volunteered in the company commanded by Captain Finian Hoskins, and was at that time a citizen of Washington County North Carolina (now Carter and Washington counties in Tennessee) That after he volunteered as above stated, his company joined Colonel John Sevier at a point on Doe River about half a mile above the place where Elizabethton now stands. That from thence he marched under Col. Sevier - as his superior officer - through the wilderness, to French Broad River, and after crossing it, they went to Boyd's Creek five miles distant and were there attacked by the Cherokee Indians. Col. Sevier's force at that time amounted to about two hundred and fifty men; but the number of Indians is not known by the affiant. The engagement continued about half an hour and the Indians were completely routed. The number of the Indians was not accurately ascertained, but supposed to be about eighty, in killed and wounded. None of the Whites were killed as well as he remembered, tho' a few were wounded. Affiant states that at this time he was acquainted with Captain Robert P. P. and in addition to the officers above named. After the engagement above described and while Col. Sevier's force yet

Remained on the battle ground, an express was received from Col. Arthur Campbell of Virginia instructing Col. Sevier not to proceed any farther (as was his original intention) into the Indian Country, until Col. Campbell should come up with him. Col. Sevier accordingly went back about five miles and encamped five days in an Island situated in the French Broad River, waiting for the arrival of Col. Campbell, where the troops, during that time were without food. On the fifth day Col. Campbell joined Col. Sevier with about five hundred and fifty men from Virginia under his command, and on the day following Colonels Campbell and Sevier began their march for the Indian Towns. The same day they arrived at the Big Island Town, an Indian Village on the Tennessee River, which was burnt, and a great number of the Indians killed and taken prisoners by the white people. They then penetrated the Indian country still further and destroyed in their progress all of the Indian towns in succession amounting to thirteen in number. Among others they destroyed the following towns to wit, Illico, Chota, Coowee and others whose names are not now recollected. Chilhowee was the last Indian town they burnt, and the most difficult to conquer, as the whites were engaged eight days in skirmishing with the Indians before that town, before a successful attempt was made at firing it. About one hundred and fifty Indians, including women and children were taken prisoners during this excursion, and after the battle of Chilhowee were taken to Long Island in the Holston River and left by Colonels Campbell and Sevier until after the treaty of Long Island when they were exchanged. So soon as the prisoners were left at Long Island the troops were disbanded and affiant returned home. He was out on this occasion three months but never received a regular discharge. After remaining at home

about four days, he again volunteered under Captain James Roddy & came to the place where Elizabethton now stands, where he joined Col. Sevier who had about three hundred men under his command, and marched over the W. How Mountain and through North Carolina into South Carolina, where he joined General Francis Marion at a point low down on the Santee River, in the swamps. His lieutenant on this occasion was by the name of Ford and he knew Col Charles Robinson and Captain Bean. He remained with General Marion until the termination of the Revolutionary War, a period of about two years, and during this time was occupied in roving about the swamps of Santee under his command and in occasionally volunteering upon those occasions which were made by Marion's men from their place of concealment. He was present when one hundred and one men surrendered to Major Walton at the two & twenty mile house which was a British Hospital. He was also present when the firing had commenced between Marion's men and the British near Charleston, and when a British Dragoon, who was a deserter came up and informed Marion that the British had nearly surrounded his army. Marion perceiving the statement to be correct gave orders to his men to retreat, and affiant was among those who retreated back to the swamps of Santee and crossed that river the same evening. - Col Sevier did not remain all the time with Marion, but Col. Robinson, Captains Roddy and Bean and Lieutenant Ford continued there as long as affiant did, and when the news came that the war had ended, affiant was marched home under Lieutenant Ford. He never received a regular discharge.
Affiant was born in 1755 or '56 in Amelia County Virginia and came to this country when he was quite small and has resided here ever since. The place of his residence was at the time of the Revolution a part of Washington County North Carolina,

and since the establishment of Tennessee included in the County of Carter. He has no record of his age and no documentary evidence by which to establish the veracity of his statements. He knows of no person whose testimony he can procure, who can testify to his service except his brothers Joseph and William Wilson, each of whom volunteered at the same time he did, and both of whom served with him during the greater part of the time mentioned in this statement, and their affidavit is herewith annexed. 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 to his knowledge. John Wilson sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid in open Court. A. M. Carter clk Deputy Clerk B. Carter Clerk
State of Tenn. { Carter County } Circuit Court September Term 1832
Joseph Wilson aged 74 years and William Wilson aged 72 years, each citizens of the county and state aforesaid, make oath that they have heard the foregoing affidavit of their brother John Wilson read, and know of their own knowledge that all the material facts therein stated are true. They volunteered in the same year, and place, and under the same officers, and performed the same services, he did, in the Indian War. They both volunteered at the same time and place stated by their brother, when they marched to South Carolina. William Wilson continued with John during the whole time he remained in Marion's army, and knows of his own knowledge that John served as he states. - Joseph Wilson volunteered at the same time John did, and went with

him and William as stated in the foregoing affidavit to South Carolina, and joined Marion's army, but was absent therefrom a part of the time serving under Col Charles McDowell in South and North Carolina. He, however, believes that John Wilson served as he states during his absence, and knows that he served as he alleged while he continued with him.
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court 17 th September 1832 Dist A. M. Carter clk
his Joseph + Wilson mark his William + Wilson mark
By Wm B Carter DC
State of Tennessee
Carter County 3 Circuit Court September Term 1832.
We Lyman Moore and Abraham Dugger, (there being no clergyman resident in John Wilson's neighborhood) hereby certify that we are well acquainted with John Wilson who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration: that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resided to have been a soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion. We also further certify that we are acquainted with Joseph Wilson and William Wilson whose certificate accompanies the application of John: that they have always so far as we know, been reputed in the neighborhood where they live, and believe, to have been soldiers of the Revolution, that we concur in that opinion and believe their statements entitled to credit.
Sworn to & subscribed in open Court 17 th Sept 1832
L Moore A Dugger
Dist A. M. Carter clk
By Wm B Carter DC

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, John Wilson, was a Revolutionary Soldier and served as he stated. And the Court further certifies that it appears to them that Green Moore and Abel Dugger who have signed the preceding certificate are residents in the County of Carter and are credible persons and that their statement is entitled to credit.
S. Correy Pres. of the Circuit Court of the Dist. of Tennessee
I Alfred M. Carter Clerk of the Circuit Court of the County of Carter and State aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of John Wilson for a pension. In testimony whereof I have
hereto set my hand and private seal (there being no seal of office) this 19 th September 1832.
A. M. Carter clk
By Wm B. Carter DC
I John Blair, Representative in Congress from the first Congressional District of Tennessee do hereby certify that Alfred M. Carter is Clerk of the Circuit Court of Carter County - that Wm B. Carter is his deputy - that I am acquainted with the hand writing of the said Wm B. Carter and believe the above signatures to be his. 19 th Sept 1832.
John Blair
13.524
John Wilson's Affidavit

FORM OF A DECLARATION
To be made by a person who has never before had a land warrant, or made a declaration therefor.
State of Virginia County of Washington ss :
On this 18 th day of Sept r , A. D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty five personally appeared before me, a justice of the peace, within and for the county and State aforesaid, Elizabeth Wilson (Guardian of Sarah M. Wilson, daughter of John Wilson) in the stead of pensioner S o who, being duly Co o sworn according to law, declares that he is the identical who was a in the company commanded by Captain in the regiment of commanded by in the war with Great Britain, declared by the United States on the 18th day of June, 1812, that he at on or about the day of A. D. for the term of and continued in actual service in said war for the term of fourteen days and was honorably discharged at on the day of A. D.
He makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which he may be entitled under the act approved the 3d day of March, 1855. He also declares that he has not received a warrant for bounty land under this or any other act of Congress, nor made any other application therefor.
We, John M c Grain and D R Wilson residents of Washington Co in the State of Virginia upon our oaths, declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Elizabeth Wilson in our presence, and that we believe, from the appearance and statements of the applicant, that he is the identical person he represents himself to be. [SEAL.] [SEAL.] [SEAL.]
The foregoing declaration and affidavit 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 he represents himself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim.
John M c Grain J. P. Elizabeth Wilson
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, That I Elizabeth Wilson of Washington County Virginia do hereby make, constitute and appoint John M c Grain my true and lawful Attorney, for me and in my name, to demand and receive from the Department of the Interior of the United States, the Certificate or Warrant, to which I am entitled for my military services, as mentioned in the foregoing declaration, hereby ratifying and confirming whatsoever my said Attorney may do in the premises, by virtue hereof.
In testimony whereof, my hand and seal this 18 th day of Sept r 1855 is affixed Elizabeth Wilson (L. S.)
ATTEST: STATE OF Virginia COUNTY OF Washington ss. On this 18 th day of Sept r 1855 personally appeared before me Noble J. M c Grain a Justice of the peace duly authorized by law to take acknowledgements in and for the county aforesaid Elizabeth Wilson subscriber to the foregoing, and acknowledged the same to be his act and deed, for the purposes therein described.
Noble J. M c Grain (L. S.)
STATE OF COUNTY OF SS. I Clerk of the County Court, in and for the County and State above mentioned, do hereby certify, that whose genuine signature appears above, is, and was at the time of signing the same, a in and for the County and State aforesaid, duly commissioned and sworn; that all his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit; and that the aforesaid County Court, is a Court of Record, having general jurisdiction. Given under my hand and Seal of Office, at this day of A. D. 185

She further Makes Oath, That She is the widow of John Wilson dec? Who was a prisoner, that She had six children to said Wilson five of whom are over twenty one years of age, that her sixth, a daughter, Sarah M. Wilson will be twenty one years of age on the 15th day of March 1856. That She is the Guardian of said Sarah M. Wilson appointed by the Court of Washington Co as Guardian for all her children.
John M'Ginnis J.P.
State of Virginia ) Washington County to wit,
I Jacob Lynch Clerk of the court of the said county do hereby certify that Noble J. M'Ginnis whose genuine signature appears above and within, now is, and was at the time of subscribing the same an acting justice of the peace in and for the said county, duly elected commissioned & qualified
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the said court this 27 th day of September 1855
Jacob Lynch Clk.
ms 10/14/55

April 23, 1938
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Mrs. R. J. Henry Apartment # 7 217 Broadway Pueblo, Colorado
John Lindsey, O.W.W. 27765 John Wilson, W. 6540 BA-J/MLB
Dear Madam:
The records of John Lindsey and John Wilson are furnished you herein.
JOHN LINDSEY O.W.W. 27765
The data which follow in regard to John Lindsey are found in the pension and bounty land claims under File No. O. W. W. 27765, based upon his service and death in service in the War of 1812.
The date and place of birth and names of the parents of John Lindsey were not given.
While a resident of Washington County, Virginia, John Lindsey enlisted August 1, 1814, to serve six months. He served as private in Captain Abram Fulkerson's company of Virginia militia and while stationed at Norfolk, Virginia, contracted disease from which he died October 7, 1814.
John Lindsey married September 2, 1813, in Washington County, Virginia, Elizabeth Rambo. The date and place of her birth and names of parents were not stated. Their marriage was recorded in the County Clerk's Office of Washington County. She was allowed pension on her application executed March 27, 1853, on account of the service and death in service of her husband, John Lindsey.
She was allowed bounty land, also, on account of the War of 1812 service of her husband, John Lindsey. Under the Act of September 28, 1850, she was granted Warrant 56897 for eighty acres of bounty land. Under the Act of March 3, 1855, she was allowed eighty acres of additional bounty land on Warrant 2473.

No names in the claims were designated as those of children of John Lindsey and his wife, Elizabeth.
If you desire information in regard to location of the land granted to Elizabeth, widow of John Lindsey, you should apply to the Commissioner of the General Land Office, Interior Department, this city, and furnish that official the number of each warrant, the acreage and date of the act under which issued.
*****
JOHN WILSON W. 6540
The data herein relative to John Wilson were obtained from the papers of the claims for pension and bounty land under File W. 6540, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
John Wilson was born in 1755 or 1756 in Amelia County, Virginia. The names of his parents are not shown. When quite small, he moved to that part of Washington County, North Carolina, which was later Carter County, Tennessee.
While living in Washington County, North Carolina, John Wilson volunteered in June, 1779, and served three months as private in Captain Ninian Hoskins' company, Colonel John Sevier's North Carolina regiment, marched to French Broad River and was in an engagement with the Cherokee Indians at Boyd's Creek, and assisted in burning thirteen of the Indian towns and was discharged at Long Island in the Holston River. He again volunteered four days after returning home, late in the summer of 1779, and served seven tours of three months each in Captain James Roddy's company, Colonels John Sevier and Charles Robertson's North Carolina regiments, and was marched home under Lieutenant Ford. The soldier's brothers, Joseph and William Wilson served with him in the Revolution.
John Wilson was allowed pension on his application executed September 17, 1832, at which time he was residing in Carter County, Tennessee. He died in Jonesboro, Tennessee, September 3, 1837.
John Wilson married November 18, 1819, in Washington County, Virginia, Mrs. Elizabeth Lindsey, widow of John Lindsey, who served in the War of 1812 and died in service October 7, 1814, at Norfolk, Virginia. The marriage of John Wilson and Elizabeth Lindsey was recorded in the County Clerk's Office of Washington County, Virginia.
went out 1857 planned in 1837

Elizabeth Wilson was allowed pension on account of the Revolutionary War service of her husband, John Wilson, on her application executed March 27, 1853, at which time she was living in Washington County, Virginia, and stated that she was aged about sixty years.
John Wilson and his wife, Elizabeth had six children; the only name designated was that of Sarah M. Wilson, their youngest child, who was born March 15, 1836.
Soldier's widow, Elizabeth, while still residing in Washington County, Virginia, applied September 1, 1855, for bounty land in behalf of their minor child, Sarah M. Wilson, due her on account of the service of her father, John Wilson, in the Revolution. Warrant No. 79529, for one hundred sixty acres of bounty land, was allowed Sarah M. Wilson, under the Act of March 3, 1855.
In 1866, soldier's widow, Elizabeth Wilson, was still of Washington County, Virginia, and then gave her age as sixty-seven years. In 1870, she was living at "Mock's Mills", Washington County, Virginia.
In 1853, one Mary Lindsey was living in Washington County, Virginia; it was stated that she married the same day John Wilson, Elizabeth's husband, died. The given name of Mary's husband or his relationship to Elizabeth's former husband, John Lindsey, was not shown.
In 1855, one D. R. Wilson was living in Washington County, Virginia, and still there in 1870. In 1858, one David Wilson was a resident of that county; their relationship to the soldier or to each other not stated. In 1866, one Isaac B. Wilson was also a resident of Washington County, his relationship to the family not shown.
In 1858, one Matilda Rambo testified in Washington County, Virginia, in behalf of soldier's widow, Elizabeth Wilson, and in 1868, one William D. Rambo made affidavit in Washington County, Virginia, in her behalf. Their relationship to Elizabeth or to each other was not stated.
If you desire information in regard to location of the land which was granted to soldier's minor daughter, Sarah M. Wilson, you should apply to the Commissioner of the General Land Office, as in the other case, and furnish that official the number of the warrant, the acreage and date of the act under which issued.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

1919 Jan 3. History to Ben Whitlock & 1938 Apr 23 - Hist. of John Lindsey & John W. 2 husband's of Elizabeth sent to Mrs. R. (See St. in Jrs. W. d. m. 35 4) - 1939 Feb 25 - Hist. to Mrs. Jessie Nelson M. dau of W. W. Nelson, b. 22 18) -
Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 6540
Elizabeth Wilson  Widow  John Wilson  Rev War
Act: Feb 3 1853.
Index: - Vol. 16 , Page 339
[Arrangement of 1870.] This widow rec'd. bounty land. M. 24 73. 80. 55 on account of the services of her former husband John Lindsey. Va. Mil. War 1812, also pension

Restoration
B.186
Virginia
Elizabeth Wilson widow of John Wilson
who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 dollars 00 cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
4 th Sept r 1860
Certificate of Pension issued 29 th day of April 1868 and sent to R R Butler Ho. of Rep
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 157 , Vol. H
J N Smith Ck

3.186
This widow has rec d 160 acres as the widow of John Lindsay, War 1812,
Ltr. J. W. Stevens Jan 4/55 A. H. Hoffman, Dec. 1 st 65, P. M. ... R. R. Butler, Jan 18 th 66, P. R. Butler Feb 14. 1868
[Handwritten signature]
Elizabeth Wilson widow of John who served in the Revolutionary war, as a private,
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued the 12th day of Dec r 1853. and sent to R. A. Gallaher Present
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 131. Vol. A

App. of Elizabeth Wilson formerly widow of John Lindsay
Wa
Act 3rd Febry: 1853
Year 1812
Report to R. H. Gallagher
Set to Hon. F. Prescott McMullen June 6 / 1853
W. R. S.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Pension Office, Official Business
John W. Stevens
Abingdon
Wa
Rejected on act of Second Marriage 27 April 1853

Under act 3 d Feby 53
Asks for \frac{1}{2} pension for 5 years War 1812
Certificate of first marriage with said John Lindsey is on file in the County Land department with his Captains Certificate he died in Service -
Proceedings before a Justice of the Peace

129 April 11/853
Elizabeth Wilson formerly widow of John Lindsey Va
War 1812 Vol 1000's before, Virginia
1834. 1. Sept. To R. H. Gallagher
See No 1241
Ro. H. Gallagher Esq Presents.
died 7 Octo 14 Wid rec'd per. cost 15. age 16 at 4' 8" - in
Site of pay mnt, 10 Sept 16 V0 3280

Wt. 2473 - 80 - 55
Bounty Land issued on acct. of services of John Lindsey Pri.
Capt. Abram Fulkerson's Co. Va. Mil. from July 22 to Oct. 8, 1814 when he died in the service of disease contracted therein, at Norfolk, Va.
also, Wt. 56897 - 80 - 50 also, Pension attid. file 27765 MNB

Act June 3 1838
Elizabeth Wilson
Formy widow
of John Lindsey
Private
Com Falkerson
16 mil
Virginia
See Vliv Aug 1838
War of 1812
J.W. Stevens
Abingdon
Va

Elizabeth Wilson

State of Virginia = Washington County.
Be it known, That before me John N. Hume a justice of the Peace, in and for the County aforesaid, personally appeared Elisabeth Wilson, and made oath in due form of law, that she is the widow of John Wilson, the identical person who was a pensioner, and is now dead, and to whom a certificate of pension was issued, which papers were sent to Washington. The said John Wilson was a pensioner of the United States, and drew his pension in the town of Jonesboro' in the State of Tennessee - as will be seen on examination of the papers in the Pension Office; the said Elisabeth Wilson, widow of John Wilson, asks, that in conformity with the act of Congress of the 3 d day of February 1853, that her name be inscribed on the pension roll of widows of Revolutionary pensioners, and that she may receive pension agreeable to said act of Congress, of February 3 d . 1853. She refers to his pension papers on file in the Department and encloses her certificate of marriage to the said John Wilson.
That the deceased pensioner resided in Jonesboro' in the State of Tennessee for the space of 40 years before his death; and that previous thereto he resided in Elizabeth Wilson  his mark
Sworn and subscribed, the 27 th day of March
1853, before me J. N. Hume J.P.
I know all men by these presents, That I Elisabeth Wilson of Washington County and State of Virginia, widow of John Wilson, pensioner of the United States, do hereby constitute and appoint John W. Stevens of Abingdon, Virginia, my true and lawful Attorney, for me, and in my name, to receive from the Agent of the United States for paying pensions in the City of Richmond, State of Virginia the said pension from the 3 d day of February 1853, to the day of my death.
Witness my hand and seal, this 27 th day of March 1853 Elizabeth Wilson  her mark
Sealed and delivered in presence of { J. N. Hume George V. Litchfield

State of Virginia } Washington county } } fc
I Jacob Lynch clerk of the court of the said county of Washington, do hereby certify, that John N Humes whose genuine signature appears within now is, and was at the date of the within an acting justice of the peace, in and for said county, duly elected, commissioned and qualified, and that full faith and credit is due all his official acts as such.
In Testimony, whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed the seal of the said court. This 26 th day of March in the year 1853.
Jacob Lynch Cl.

State of Virginia, Washington County. SS.
Be it known, that on the 27th day of March 1853, before the subscriber, a justice of the Peace in and for said County, personally appeared Elizabeth Wilson above named, and acknowledged the foregoing power of attorney to be her act and deed. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand the day and year last above mentioned.
J. M. Durno J. Peace.
State of Virginia = Washington County SS.
Be it known, that on the 27th day of March 1853, before the subscriber, a justice of the Peace in and for said County, personally appeared John W. Stevens, the attorney named in the foregoing power of attorney, and made oath that the same was not given him by reason of any sale, transfer, or mortgage of the pension, or arrears of pension, therein authorized to be received by him. Sworn and subscribed the day and year last above mentioned, before me.
J. M. Durno J. P.

Application of Elizabeth Wilson of Virginia for increase of Pension
W
W
Lower to $ R.P. R.P. Duties

State of Virginia ss On this 13 th day County of Washington ss of April 1870.
Personally appeared before me James Widener a clerk of a court Justice of the Peace
of record within and for the County and State aforesaid Elizabeth Wilson who being duly sworn according to law makes the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions of section 13 of an act of Congress relating to pensions approved July 27 1868, that her husband, John Wilson was a private in the Revolutionary War
and never belonged to any other service That the pension Certificate Number 3186 and bearing date 29 th April 1868 is herewith returned, that she has not remarried since the death of her above named husband John Wilson; that she appoints R. H. Butler her attorney to prosecute the above claim and that her residence is at Mocks Mills County of Washington and State of Virginia and that her P.O. address is at Mocks Mills County & State aforesaid
Elizabeth Wilson
Wit: Daniel W. Mock Isaac B Wilson
mark

Also personally appeared Daniel W Mock and Isaac B Wilson residents of Washington County Va, persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit and who being by me duly sworn say they were present and saw Elizabeth Wilson to claimant to the foregoing declaration that they have every reason to believe from the appearance of said claimant and their acquaintance with her that she is the identical person Elizabeth Wilson represents herself to be and that they have no interest in the prosecution of this claim + Daniel W Mock + Isaac B Wilson
Sworn and subscribed to before me this 14 th day of April 1870 and I hereby certify that the contents of the above declaration were fully made known and explained to the affiant and witnesses before swearing, and that I have no interest in the prosecution of this claim x James G Williams J.P

State of Virginia, County of Washington, S.S.
I Leonidas Baugh Deputy Clerk of the County Court of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that James J. Widener is a Justice of the Peace, duly Commissioned and qualified and that his signature above written is genuine Given under my hand and the seal of said Court This 14 th day of April 1878.
Leonidas Baugh D.C.

Abingdon August 27th 1856. Court of Pensions
Dear Sir,
How the Impression got
On My Mind, in relation to the Claim for Bounty land of Sarah M Wilson, at this moment I am at a loss to know. I have examined the Bounty land act of 1855, and find I am mistaken - but When I made her declaration, I was Clear in the Opinion She Was Entitled, on the Ground, Where the Widow had been twice Married, She Could only Claim in Right of One of her deceased Husbands If both Were Entitled, and the Widow had the Right to declare, under Which husband She Would Claim, & If one husband under Which, She did Not Claim Was a Revolutionary Soldier, & left a Minor Child, That Child Could Claim & Obtain under the act of 3 d March 1855, Notwithstanding her Mother obtained under a former husband, Such is the history of Elizabeth Wilson & her daughter Sarah M Wilson. Mrs Wilson Was the Widow of John Lindsey, in Right of him She has Obtained her Quantum of Land, She Afterwards Married John Wilson a pensioner Whose daughter is Sarah the Claimant for the daughter in Right of the pensioner, under act of 1855, I regard it as a question of law.
Very Respectfully Your Obedt Servt
J. M. Stevens

Application of Elizitha Wilson widow of John Wilson For Restoration of Pension
WRB Butler attorney Gaylesville Johnson County East, Tennessee

State of Virginia County of Washington ss
On this 21 st day of May A.D. 1866 One thousand eight hundred and sixty six personally appeared before me James P. Campbell Clerk of the Court in said State and County the same being a Court of record Elizabeth Wilson aged 67 years a resident of Washington in the State of Virginia who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the identical Elizabeth Wilson who was a Pensioner on the roll of the agency at Richmond Virginia and whose pension certificate is herewith return- ed that she has resided since the first day of January A.D. 1861. as follows in Washington County Virginia that during this period her means of subsistence have been primarily the kindness of friends and a little means of her own and that 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 day of A.D. 1865 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. Elizabeth Wilson mark

Also personally appeared William A. Hane and Isaac B. Wilson residents of Washington County Virginia 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 Wilson 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 swear that they have no interest in the prosecution of this claim. Also that the said Elizabeth Wilson has been loyal to the government of the United States during the existing Rebellion and has subsisted as stated in her declaration.
William A. Hane.
Isaac B. Wilson
Sworn to and subscribed before me this day of A. D. 186; and I hereby certify that I have no interest, direct or indirect in the prosecution of this claim.
J. C. Lumpkin C.C.

I Elizabeth Wilson 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 Wilson mark
Sworn and subscribed to before me this 21 st day of May A.D. 1866 Witness my hand and seal of office at office in Abingdon the day and year last above written
J. C. Campbell C.C.

Declaration of Elizabeth Wilson In Order to Obtain the benefits of the 2 d Section of the Act of February 3 d 1853 Respectfully showeth,
State of Virginia County of Washington } ss.
On this 28 th day of June personally appeared before the Washington County Court of the State of Virginia, Elizabeth Wilson, a resident of the County of Washington and State aforesaid, aged about 60 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 day of February 1853, Granting pensions to Widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War; that she is the widow of John Wilson, who was a pensioner of the United States, in the County of Carter State of Tennessee , she further declares, that she was married to the said John Wilson on the day of Eighteen Hundred and Twenty two 1822 that her said husband died on the 2 d day of Sept r 1838 that she was not married to him prior to the 2 d day of January Eighteen hundred, but at the time above stated, she further declares that she is now a widow and before her marriage to John Wilson, she was the widow of John Lindsey
Elizabeth Wilson mark
Sworn to, and subscribed on the day and year above written, in open court.
Teste Jacob Lynch Cl.
And the said court, doth hereby declare their opinion that the above named Elizabeth Wilson the applicant is the widow of the above named John Wilson deceased.
I Jacob Lynch Clerk of the court of the said county of Washington, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the

original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of Elizabeth Wilson widow of John Wilson deceased, for a pension).
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the said court this 11 th day of July in the year 1853.
Jacob Lynch Cl.
State of Virginia } Washington County } }
Extract from the record of the return of marriages solemnized in the county of Washington by the Reverend John Jones jun r for the year one thousand eight hundred and nineteen. "1819. Nov r 18 th Married John Wilson and Elizabeth Lindsey. The above marriages were solemnized by me. John Jones jun r ." The foregoing is a true extract from the record of the returns of marriages celebrated in the county of Washington by the Rev d John Jones jun r for the year 1819. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed the seal of the said court this 11 th day of July in the year 1853.
Jacob Lynch Clerk of the County Court of Washington Virginia

Abingdon May 27th 1858. Comm: of Pensions.
Sir, the Bounty Land Law of 1855, Where a Widow has married two husbands, and both, if living would be entitled to B. L. Gives her the liberty of electing, which husband she will claim under. and if she has a minor child by the other husband, that minor child can claim & obtain. If her father would be entitled. in the case of Sarah Wilson, minor of John, a Revolutionary Pensioner, - her mother Elizabeth Wilson, was the Widow of John Lindsey, in right of whom she recd. Bounty Land, & in recd. of five years half pension, She became the wife of John Wilson the pensioner, and had the minor daughter Sarah, who is claiming in right of her father John Wilson etc? the claim is No 216,142, and according to the law seems clear. Though her mother Sarah, has become the legal guardian, and the Warrant issued to her as Guardian, yet that cannot vitiate the claim of Sarah, to whose sole use the Warrant will inure,
I am Sir Very respectfully Your Ob. S t
J. M. Stevens

John Wilson's
Amendatory Affidavit.

Affidavit amendatory of John Wilson's Declaration. State of Tennessee Carter County ss Personally came before me John Ward an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, John Wilson, who makes oath, that after having performed the tour of duty first specified in his original declaration, he served as follows. — In the latter part of the summer or early in the fall of 1779 or '80, as well as he recollects, he vol- unteered, as stated in said declaration under Captain James Roddy, at the place where Elizabethton now stands, in the Regiment of North Carolina militia Commanded by Col. Sevier, and marched across the Yellow Mountain and through North Carolina into South Carolina, where he joined General Francis Marion, under whom he continued to serve until the expiration of three months, for which term of time he had volunteered. — Without having obtained a discharge, he immediately volunteered under Captain Roddy, and remained in the service for the term of three months, the period for which he had volunteered. It was during this period, as affiant believes, that the person mentioned in his original declaration, surrendered to Major Walton at the two and twenty mile house.
Having procured no discharge, he again volun- teered under Captain Roddy and remained in the ser- vice for the term of three months, the length of time for which he entered it. It was during this period, as well as he can remember, that the and the circumstances connected therewith occurrence before Charleston, as described in his original declaration, and the cir- cumst transpired. At the expiration of the three months last mentioned, this affiant, having received no discharge, again volunteered, under Captain Roddy, during, for the term of three months, during

which period he continued in the service. At the expiration of that time, he again volunteered under the same officer for three months; during which period he continued in the service. Having received no discharge he again volunteered under the same officer &c and served two three months tours in succession, in the same manner as before described. He thinks the last term ended sometime in the fall of 1781, after At the end of each tour he immediately again volunteered under the same officer until he was and served for the term of three months on each occasion until he was virtually discharged by Lieutenant Ford, under whom this affiant marched home. During the whole time affiant served, as stated, in South Carolina, General Marion was his superior officer, and with him, Col. Robinson, Captains Roddy and Bean, and Lieutenant Ford, this deponent was acquainted. - The seven tours of three months each last mentioned in this affidavit, were performed by this affiant in immediate succession of each other, and during all that time he was not engaged in any civil pursuit, interfering with his duties as a soldier. He is confident of having served three months as first stated in his original declaration, and also of having served the seven tours above mentioned, of three months each, amounting in all to twenty four months actual service performed by this affiant on behalf of the United States during the Revolutionary War.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 25 day of March 1833  John Ward Justice of the Peace for Carter County
John his Wilson mark
John Ward Esqr whose attestation is to the above afft is an acting justice of the peace for Carter County & the above attestation is genuine J. P. Blair

Abingdon Novr. 29th 1853 Hon Comr.
Dear Sir,
Your favour is last Recd, asking the Object of My Communication in relation to the death of John Wilson, I must confess I am surprised at your letter, informing me you do not understand, and wanting to know the Object. - I did suppose with the papers before the department, it had not forgotten that Elizabeth Widow of John Wilson pensioner, has applied to be inscribed on the pension Roll under the Act of the 3 rd July 1853 - and that the department has often written to me prove the date of Wilsons death which have done before a Court of record, Still it was not Satisfactory - I am informed our proof of his death, does not accord with the death of the John Wilson at the department or, that there is no John Wilson at the office Who died any where about the time of our proof - To satisfy the department, we proved again, the same fact, I had supposed after all this - the case could not be forgotten, or the action had on it, - I hope the case of Mrs Wilson will taken up - we have furnished all the proof - and as soon as re viewed, the whole case will come to memory.
Letter written by Triplett
I am Dear Sir Very respectfully G. H. Thomas

proof for Mrs Wilson, Mrs Hobbs, Mrs Rowe, Mrs Widener, and Mrs Pippin, has all been forwarded to the department, and we much hope these poor women, may have their Certificates issued, by which they can get what the sum. says they are entitled to. They are needy, and not only they but others who feel an interest for them, complain of the tardiness in their cases, - not making the proper allowance for time consumed in maturing the legal proof.

Elizabeth Wilson
Elizabeth Wilson
Elizabeth Wilson
Elizabeth Wilson

State of Virginia Washington County
Extract from the record of the return of marriages celebrated in the county of Washington by the Reverend John Jones jun r . for the year one thousand eight hundred and nineteen. — "1819 November 18 th married John Wilson and Elizabeth Lindsey. — The above marriages were solemnized by me. John Jones jun r ." The foregoing is a true extract from the record of the return of marriages solemnized in the county of Washington by the Reverend John Jones jun r . for the year one thousand eight hundred and nineteen. — In Testimony whereof I Jacob Lynch
Clerk of the court of the said county, have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the said court this 18 th day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty two.
Jacob Lynch Cl.

Hingham August 10th 1855 n I. Minot. W. of Pensions
Dear Sir,
I have Just 2 d Warrant for 80 acres. Issued to Elizabeth Wilson, former Widow of John Sindsey, private in Captain Fulkerson Company and State, of the Revolutionary War, Sindsey was a Soldier of the War of 1812, Mrs Wilson his Widow, is Now the Widow of John Wilson, of the Revolution I have stated these facts, not knowing, whether or not a mistake was made, in the insertion Revolutionary, on the face of the Warrant,
Mrs Wilson, also made declaration for Bounty in right of John Wilson her Second Husband of the Revolution, which I advised her to My Warrant was inadmissible, as I thought the law only contemplated 160 acres to any applicant, and she having previously received 80 acres in right of Sindsey, she would would 80 more in right of him but nothing in right of Wilson of the Revolution
I am Dear Sir
Very Respectfully
Yours APT. 81
J. M. Hovey
am I right, the law is Clear as to widows of Revolutionary Soldiers. Equally so to others, she cannot obtain in right of both, if her claim in right of Wilson is recognised she would receive in both cases 320 acres, will the law give it to her. Attorneys here say she is entitled under both husband. - I believe nothing of the sort. If the insertion is adhered to

Abingdon August 5th 1856. Comm: of Pensions,
Dear Sir
Yours of July 31- is just to hand in relation to Sarah M Wilsons application for Bounty land, (her Mother Elizabeth Sarah Wilson, acting as her Guardian, Elizabeth Sarah Wilson her Mother, Was first, the Widow of John Lindsey Who died in the Service, She , under the Act 1850, had 80 acres in right of Lindsey, and again, under Act of 1855, having her Election. Whether to draw in right of the first or Second Husband, and as She Was Still Entitled under Lindsey, She had 80 acres more, making 160, acres, all She Was Entitled as Widow,
her Second husband Was, John Wilson, a Revolutionary pensioner. She having had 160. acres Could Claim Nothing in right of Wilson for herself, as his Widow, but Wilsons Minor Child Can Claim, in right of her Father John Wilson, Which She has done. Through her Guardian, Elizabeth Wilson It is the Minor Child, Claiming Through her Guardian, Who is her Mother.
I am Sir Very Respectfully your Affec't J. M. Stevens

Edinburgh April 1—1858. Court of Pensions,
Sir
Please find Affidavit in favour of Sarah M. Minor daughter of John Wilson late a pensioner, No 216,142,
I am Sir Very respectfully, your Obedt Servt
J. M. Stevens

Abingdon Sept 28 th 1855 Comm ee of Pensions
Dear Sir
Enclosed is declaration of Elizabeth Guardian of the minor daughter of John Wilson a Revolutionary pensioner. for Bounty Land, under the act of 3 rd March 1855. proof of Minority & Identity will be forwarded.
I am Dear Sir Very Respectfully Your Obedt Servt J. M. Harkness

Arlington August 10th 1857. Comm. of Pensions
Sir
By Special Act of Congress. Elizabeth Wilson obtained half pension and Bounty Land, in right of her first husband John Lindsey who died in Service at Norfolk, Nov. 1812. She subsequently married John Wilson a pensioner of the Revolution, to whom she had given Sarah M. Wilson. Mrs. Wilson had she not of her Bounty Land in right of Lindsey her first husband, might have elected which of the two husbands to claim under, but having her Bounty in right of Lindsey, she cannot claim in right of Wilson, but the Law says, her minor daughter by Wilson may claim and obtain, for that purpose Mrs. Wilson became the Guardian administratrix of said Sarah Wilson, daughter of John. Claim No. 216,142, I have made this Explanation, in order that you will understand us in claiming the Bounty Land for Sarah.
mt. 79529 160-55
I am Sir your obedt Servt J. M. Wilson

Rec. Sec in
Harriman, Tennessee.
Dec. 19, 1918.
Com. of Pensions, Rev. War. Section, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:- I would be pleased to have you send me the records your office has regarding John Wilson of Carter Co., Tenn. who was 78 years of age in 1833, and Wm. Wilson of the same county and was 74 years of age in 1833. I wish these for a family history I am working on. If there are any charges please let me know.
W. 6,540
Yours truly,
Ben Whitlock
413 Trenton St.,

February 25, 1939
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Mrs. Susie Wilson Miller Monmouth Kansas
John Lindsey, O.W.W. 27765 John Wilson, W. 6540 William Wilson, W. 2218 BA-J/MLB aw
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter of recent date, in which you acknowledge receipt of the Revolutionary War record of Joseph Wilson (S. 3569) which, you state, you do not think is the record of your ancestor, and that you now desire the records of his brothers, John and William Wilson, who served with Joseph in the Revolution, as you believe one of the three brothers was your ancestor.
Records have been found of a John and a William Wilson who were born in Amelia County, Virginia, served in the Revolution from North Carolina, and applied for pension in Carter County, Tennessee (as did Joseph Wilson). The records of John and William Wilson, also that of John Lindsey are furnished you herewith as it is thought they may all be of interest to you in your research.
Very truly yours
A. D. MILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

February 25, 1939
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Mrs. Susie Wilson Miller Monmouth Kansas
John Lindsey, O.W.W. 27765 John Wilson, W. 6540 BA-J/MLB
Dear Madam:
The records of John Lindsey and John Wilson are furnished you as follows:
JOHN LINDSEY O.W.W. 27765
The data which follow in regard to John Lindsey were obtained from the papers on file in the claims for pension and bounty land under O.W.W. 27765, based upon his service, and death in service, in the War of 1812.
The date and place of birth of John Lindsey and names of his parents were not given.
While residing in Washington County, Virginia, John Lindsey enlisted August 1, 1814, to serve six months. He served as private in Captain Abram Fulkerson's company of Virginia militia and while stationed at Norfolk, Virginia, contracted disease from which he died October 7, 1814.
John Lindsey married September 2, 1813, in Washington County, Virginia, Elizabeth Rambo. The date and place of her birth and names of her parents are not shown. Their marriage was recorded in the County Clerk's Office of Washington County. She was allowed pension on her application executed March 27, 1853, on account of the service and death in service of her husband, John Lindsey.
Elizabeth Lindsey was allowed bounty land, also, on account of the War of 1812 service of her husband, John Lindsey. Under the Act of September 28, 1850, she was granted Warrant 56897, for eighty acres of bounty land. Under the Act of March 3, 1855, she was allowed eighty acres of additional bounty land on Warrant 2473.

No names in the claims were designated as those of children of John Lindsey and his wife, Elizabeth.
If you desire information in regard to location of the land granted to Elizabeth Lindsey, widow of John, you should apply to the Commissioner of the General Land Office, Interior Department, this city, and furnish that official the number of each warrant, the acreage and date of the act under which issued.
*****
JOHN W. 6540
The data which follow in regard to John Wilson were obtained from the claims for pension and bounty land on file under W. 6540, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
John Wilson was born in 1755 or 1756 in Amelia County, Virginia. The names of his parents are not shown. When quite small, he moved to that part of Washington County, North Carolina, which was later Carter County, Tennessee.
While living in Washington County, North Carolina, John Wilson volunteered in June, 1779, served three months as private in Captain Ninian Hoskins' company, Colonel John Sevier's North Carolina regiment, marched to French Broad River and was in an engagement with the Cherokee Indians at Boyd's Creek, and assisted in burning thirteen of the Indian towns and was discharged at Long Island in the Holston River. He again volunteered four days after returning home late in the summer of 1779, served seven tours of three months each in Captain James Roddy's company, Colonels John Sevier's and Charles Robertson's North Carolina regiments, and was marched home under Lieutenant Ford. The soldier's brothers, Joseph and William Wilson, served with him in the Revolution.
John Wilson was allowed pension on his application executed September 17, 1832, at which time he was residing in Carter County, Tennessee. He died in Jonesboro, Tennessee, September 3, 1837.
John Wilson married November 18, 1819, in Washington County, Virginia, Mrs. Elizabeth Lindsey, widow of John Lindsey, who served in the War of 1812 and died in service October 7, 1814, at Norfolk, Virginia. The marriage of John Wilson and Elizabeth Lindsey was recorded in the County Clerk's Office of Washington County, Virginia.

Elizabeth Wilson was allowed pension on account of the Revolutionary War service of her husband, John Wilson, on her application executed March 27, 1853, at which time she was living in Washington County, Virginia, and stated that she was aged about sixty years.
Soldier's widow, Elizabeth Wilson, while still living in Washington County, Virginia, applied September 1, 1855, for bounty land in behalf of their minor child, Sarah M. Wilson, who was born March 15, 1836, the only one of their six children whose name was designated in the claims. Sarah M. was their youngest child and was entitled to the bounty land due on account of the service of her father, John Wilson, in the Revolution. Warrant No. 79529, for one hundred sixty acres of bounty land, was granted Sarah M. Wilson, under the Act of March 3, 1855.
In 1866, soldier's widow, Elizabeth Wilson, was still a resident of Washington County, Virginia, and then gave her age as sixty-seven years with no explanation of the discrepancy in ages given. In 1870, she was living at "Mock's Mills", Washington County, Virginia.
In 1853, one Mary Lindsey was living in Washington County, Virginia; it was stated that she married the same day that John Wilson, Elizabeth's husband, died. The given name of Mary's husband or his relationship to Elizabeth's former husband, John Lindsey, was not stated.
In 1855, one D. R. Wilson was living in Washington County, Virginia, and still there in 1870. In 1858, one David Wilson was a resident of that county; their relationship to the soldier, John Wilson, not shown, nor relationship to each other. In 1866, one Isaac B. Wilson was also a resident of Washington County, his relationship to the family not shown.
In 1858, one Matilda Rambo testified in Washington County, Virginia, in behalf of soldier's widow, Elizabeth Wilson, and in 1868, one William D. Rambo made affidavit in Washington County, Virginia, in her behalf; their relationship to Elizabeth or to each other was not stated.
If you desire information in regard to location of the land which was granted to soldier's minor daughter, Sarah M. Wilson, you should apply to the Commissioner of the General Land Office, as in the other case, and furnish that official the number of the warrant, the acreage and date of the act under which issued.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

April 23, 1938
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Mrs. R. J. Henry Apartment # 7 217 Broadway Pueblo, Colorado
with John Lindsey, O.W.W. 27765 John Wilson, W. 6540 Joseph Wilson, S. 3569 BA-J/MLB
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter of recent date, in which you request the Revolutionary War records of Joseph Wilson who was born in Amelia County, Virginia, in 1754, served from Washington County, North Carolina, and was living in Carter County, Tennessee, when he applied for pension September 17, 1832, also of his brothers, John Wilson and William Wilson.
Because of the large number of requests for Revolutionary War data, and the limited trained clerical force available for furnishing such information, it is impossible to comply in full with each request which requires so much time and research.
The records of John and Joseph Wilson are furnished you herewith and that of John Lindsey is included, also, which perhaps will be of interest to you.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of John Wilson a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau.
W. 6,540
EL.    DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     June 1779 3 mos. Ninian Hoskins John Lewis N.C.   Four days after 21 mos. James Roddy John Lewis Charles Robinson        
Battles engaged in, Boyd's Creek & burned a great many Indian towns. Residence of soldier at enlistment, Washington Co., N.C. Date of application for pension, Sept 17, 1832. His claim was allowed. Residence at date of application, Carter Co., Tenn. Age at date of application, born in 1755 or 1756 in Amelia Co., Va.
Remarks: He married in Washington Co. N.C. Nov 18, 1819 Elizabeth Lindsey  widow of John Lindsey who died Oct. 8, 1814  John Wilson died Sept 3, 1837, his wife Elizabeth was allowed pension on her  application rejected March 27, 1853 while a resident of Washington Co. Va. aged  about sixty years. John & Elizabeth Wilson had six children: Sarah m. Sam Mch.  15, 1836, only name stated.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

Keep the John Lindsey papers in this folder, separate from the Rev. Wm John Wilson papers. MWB

1812
471.3 ✓
1938 Apr 23 Hct of John Lindsay to Mrs R. D. Henry Rec the int claim of John Wilson S.3569/1938
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 27.765
Elizabeth Wilson
former widow of
John Lindsay
Va. Mil. War of 1812
Act Feby 3 rd 1853  Am  Aug. 5/54
Index: Vol. _____, Page _____
[Arrangement of 1870.]
This widow rec. pension for ser. of her husband John Wilson in the Rev. War, $6540 + land for her minor child - $79829 - 160-55

No. 4713
Virginia Richmond
Elizabeth Wilson form widow of John Lindsey who died on the 7th Oct. 1814.
who was a private in
Captain Company
of the Regiment Va. Mil.
Inscribed on the Roll of Richmond at the rate of 3 Dollars 50 Cents per month, to commence on the 3rd day of February 1853, and continue five years.
Certificate of Pension issued the 11th day of Nov. 1854; and sent to
W. S. Stevens Abingdon Va
Act 3d February, 1853, Section the 1st 18th Aug. 1854.
Recorded by G. T. Getty Clerk,
Book a Vol. 1 Page 136

216142 Mar 3 Oct 4/53
Sarah M. Wilson minor of John Wilson Pa.
App. 1840 John Wilson as in Rev. War Mid. 1840 Mid. recd 160 acres on acct of services of former husband John Lindsey Va. Mil. 1812 - under m r 2473 - 80-55
Rev: War
Va Line 32 - 26429
AD: 16.000 Apts 6 1858.
Spec. B. By
Book W2 Page 55-
J. P. Stevens Abingdon Va.
Set J. P. Stevens J. P. B. 1856 " " " Aug 1856 " " " Aug 1857 " " " 1858
44404

died 9 Oct 14 (Name not stated) Rec d per Act 18 age 16 at 48 he Smith by N. M. G. The pay as in in 2 and 1/2 Dec 1877 10 Sept 1876 V03280
41. N o 3204 Nov 8 1864
Elizabeth Wilson former widow of John Lindsey Private Capt Abram Fulks Virginia Mil
Virginia War 1812 died in sum Act July 30 1853. allowed Nov 10 1854 Five years half pay at the rate of Three dollars & fifty cents ($3 50 / 100 ) per month, from the 3 rd July 1853 - the date of the passage of the act. M. B. D.
W. S. Stevens abingdon Va

N.C.
Elizabeth Wilson widow of John
Se let. to P. Murphy,
Oct 26. 1839. Hon Jn. J. M c Kay
24 Feby 1840 & 13 Mar 1840
to do. Mar. 27. 1840 Patrick
= " " April 16. 1840. Murphy
to Hon. J. J. M c Kay 24. Aug. '41. 23 July 40
Act. T. July, 1838.

S
P. 529
Woaders

Rec: Ex: Ma: Sept: 2: 1837 death "Boyn" "

Off: Dec: 5 th /53
Sir, Please certify the time to which the within named pension was paid, on the date of his death,
Very Respectfully,
J. Cole
For the Commission, John Wilson, #80. p. a. last 1832 Died 3 d Sept. 1837, Paid to his death.
F. Bush Auditor.
Francis Bush Esq r , This Auditor. Resuming!

War 1812 Died in service 7th October 1814

Breif in the case of Elizabeth Wilson, former midan of John Lindsey private Washington County and State of Virginia. 1st sec act Feby 3-1853
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.") Original.
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Declaration in proper form. Death of John Lindsey in service, shown by report of 3 rd Auditor and that his widow was pensioned under the act of the 16 th April 1806. Record proof of marriage. Widowhood, and identity, established by parol testimony.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
allowed. Nov 10 th 1854. Five years half pay at the rate of Three dollars, & fifty cents ($3 50 / 100 ) per month, from the 5 th Feby 1853 the date of the passage of the act.
Name and residence of Agent W. S. Stevens Abingdon
M. B. D. Lane Examining Clerk.

No 149.
Treasury Department, Third Auditors Office August 23 rd 1834.
Sir,
John Lindsey died in service 7 th October 1814. His Widow (name not stated) received Half pay pension, under the Act of 16 April 1816, at the rate of $4 per month. The papers are on file in the Second Auditors Office. Date of payment, 10 th September 1816, V. 3280.
Respectfully
Your obed Servt,
Wm. G. Taylor
Acting 3 rd Auditor
Dept of the Interior
Half pay pension
42186

No 1241.
Treasury Department Third Auditor's Office November 9th 1854.
Sir.
John Lyndsey died in service on the 7 th October 1844. His Widow (Name not stated) received Half pay pension, under the Act of 10 th April 1816, at the rate of $4 per month. She was paid by the Pay Master General. The papers are on file in the Second Auditor's Office. Date of payment 10 th September 1816. Voucher 3280.
Respectfully
Your obed Servt
Samt. L. Rinds
Acting 3 rd Auditor
Commr of Pensions Dept of the Interior
(Half pay pension)
W.H.R.

Treasury Department,
Second Comptroller's Office,
December 14 th , 1838.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," The widow of John Wilson, a Pensioner on the Roll of the Forestburg, Ten. Agency, at the rate of Eighty — Dollars and — Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June, 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 1 st — of March 1837 to the 3 rd September 1837. the day of his death.
Respectfully, yours,
Wilson E. Parrish Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions, Present.

Brief in the case of Elizabeth Wilson, widow of John, Washington County and State of Virginia act 3 d Febry; 1853,
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance. This claim was a pensioner under the Act of June, 1832. Reproduction of marriage,
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
W. H. Gallaher Esq r Present, Name and residence of Agent
J. C. Wagn th Examining Clerk.

Jonesboro Ten 30 December 1852,
Sir,
Yours of the 29 th ult in relation to the Rev. services of John Wilson has been rec d , & in reply thereto, have to state that no papers whatever in relation to the same, has been filed, in this office, I can therefore give no answer to yr interrogatories.
The pension office at this place shows that John Wilson was a pensioner from 4 March 1831, to 30 Sept r 1837, the day of his death, at the rate of 800 per annum. No papers concerning his services are filed in that office. The papers upon which his application was allowed were sent to the pension office, Washington City, where, no doubt they remain to this day.
Yrs with respect W. H. Smith Clerk
To Jno M Stevens Esq

Verginia Washington county to wit I hereby certify that Mary Linzey this Day personally appeared before me Valentine Rumbahn at justice of the peace for the county and state aforesaid in the county and state aforesaid and solemnly declared on oath that John Wilson an old pensioner the husband of Elizabeth Wilson now an applicant for a pension died on the 3 rd Day of September in the year 1837 given under my hand this 15 th Day of September 1853 Valentine Rumbahn J.P.

State of Virginia, Washington County, to wit,
I Jacob Lynch Clerk of the court of the said county of Washington, do hereby certify that Valentine Rosenbalm whose genuine signature appears to the within affidavit, now is, and was at the time of signing the same an acting justice of the peace in and for said county, duly elected Commissioned and qualified. — And I do further certify that the Will of the within named John Wilson was proved and admitted to record in this court, on the 25 th day of September 1837.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the said court this 17 th day of September 1853.
Jacob Lynch Cl.

Boynton
Payment to be made at Richmond by
M c D. Newman.
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of
Virginia
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 3d, 1853, Page 131. Vol. A
Y. J. Getty Clerk.

Rec up to the 4th of March 1854 Rec up to the 4th of Septm 1854.
age 67 years Enr. 65 years DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR PENSION OFFICE

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that in conformity with the 2d section of the act of February 3, 1853,
Elizabeth Wilson,
widow of John Wilson,
who was a private in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Eighty dollars and _____ cents per annum, commencing on the 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 twelfth day of December, one thousand eight hundred and fifty three.
W. McLellan Secretary of the Interior.
Examined and Countersigned.
S. Waldo Commissioner of Pensions.

Richard
Brief in the Case of Elizabeth Wilson widow of John Wilson Piv Re War. Mocks Mills Washington County and State of Virginia Act 2 nd Feb 3. 1853 June 13 th See Act July 27. 1868
CLAIM FOR NEW PENSION CERTIFICATE,
PROOF EXHIBITED,
A pensioner in the Road of Va. at $80.00 per ann. She returns her Certificate No 3186 and applies for increased pension as provided in the 13. Act July 27. 1868.
Doubt and continued Widowhood Shown
Admitted June 3. 1870 to pension at $96.00 pr. Ann. to commence July 27. 1868 deducting payments since.
W. B. Frask Examining Clerk.
Name and residence of Agent.
Claimant Care Wm R. R. B. P. M. C. Home Repd.
L. L.

3 Auditon ap. 20.

Restoration Brief in the Case of Elizabeth Wilson Widow of Richardson John Pirate
3.186
Washington County and State of Virginia 2 o Sec Act Feb 3 1853
CLAIM FOR NEW PENSION CERTIFICATE,
PROOF EXHIBITED,
A susp d pension at $80.00 pr annum paid to Sept 4. 1860 Certificate returned -
Identity Loyalty & Widowhood Shown
Restored April 26, 1868 to a pension at $80.00 pr Annum Commencing - Sept 4. 1860
Name and residence of Agent.
R.R. Butler N.C. H. Rep
W. G. Friske Examining Clerk.

The Pensioner will retain this Certificate - J. T. Sutton
PAYMENT TO BE MADE
at Richmond by James T. Sutton Jr
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of
Virginia
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 3d, 1853, Page 157 Vol. 26.
J. N. Smith Clerk.

Restoration
3.186
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that, in conformity with the 2d section of the act of February 3, 1853,
Elizabeth Wilson widow of John Wilson who was a Private in the Revolutionary War, is inscribed on the Pension List, at the rate of Eighty dollars and _____ cents per annum, commencing on the 4 th September 1860, 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-ninth day of April one thousand eight hundred and Sixty-Eight
W. T. Otto
Acting Secretary of the Interior.
Examined and countersigned.
Joseph A. Barnett
Commissioner of Pensions.

House of Rep Washington D.C. February 11 th /68
Hon Joseph H Barnett Com of Pensions (Dear Sir)
Will you be so kind as to inform me if the claim of Elizabeth Wilson of Virginia for restoration of pensions has been allowed if not what is necessary to its completion I am very respectfully
R.R. Butler

Pension Office
Feb. 14. 1868
Sir;
In reply to your letter of inquiry of 4 th inst. I have the honor to inform you that no additional evidence has been filed in the case of Elizabeth Wilson since the date of the following letter addressed to you —
Sir. Jan. 20. 1866
Sir: The clerk of Court before whom Mrs. Eliz a Wilson made her declaration should certify that the contents thereof were made known to her before signing.
The affidavits of at least two credible officials should be filed in proof of her widowhood, and that she did not in any manner encourage the rebels, nor sympathize with their cause. A general averment that she was loyal to the U.S. is not satisfactory. Claim is suspended for the evidence called for by the letter above specified addressed to you.
Respectfully
R.R. Peter
Jan 11 —

Abingdon March 28th 1853
Hon Com
Dear Sir
Enclosed is the Petition of the Widow of John Lindsey - a soldier from this County Who died in the service of the United States at Norfolk 1814 - to receive half pension in right of her said Husband John Lindsey - under the Act of July 30 1853 - her declaration and proof of Marriage and Service, is now on file in the department - for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty Land due her Husband John Lindsey decd. She is now the Widow Wilson, and has been for for 10 years
I am Dear Sir Very respectfully Your Obedt Servt.
John W. Stevens

E. Wilson Widow S. J. Lindsey

State of Virginia - County of Washington.
Be it known, That before me, John N. Humes a justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, personally appeared Elisabeth Wilson and made oath in due form of law, that she is the widow of John Lindsay the identical person who was a soldier, and is now dead, and to whom half pension for five years is due. That her said husband, John Lindsay while in the service of the United States at Norfolk, in the year 1814 died, and in conformity with the act of the 3 d day of February 1853, giving to widows whose husbands died or were killed in the service of the United States in the war of 1812, half pension for five years. She now asks, that her name may be inscribed on the Roll of widows for half pension from the 3 d day of February 1853, in right of her deceased husband John Lindsay, and that the said half pension be continued to her for five years. Her certificate of marriage to the said John Lindsay is filed with her declaration for County Land. and she refers to the Rolls of his Company for his the proof of his death in the service, also his Captains Certificate, enclosed
That the deceased soldier resided in Washington County in the State of Virginia during his life
Elizabeth Wilson per mark
Sworn and subscribed, the 29 th day of March 1853, before me.
J. N. Humes J. P.
Know all men by these presents, That I, Elisabeth Wilson of Washington County, and State of Virginia, - widow of John Lindsay, do hereby constitute and appoint John W. Stevens my true and lawful Attorney, for me, and in my name, to receive from the Agent of the United States for paying pensions in the City of Richmond, State of Virginia the said half pension from the 3 d day of February 1853, to the 3 d day of February 1858, being the day it stops.
Witness my hand and seal, this 27 th day of March 1853.
Sealed and delivered in presence of { J. N. Humes George A. Litchfield
Elizabeth Wilson per mark

State of Virginia ) Washington County )
I Jacob Lynch Clerk of the court of the said county of Washington, do hereby certify that John N. Humes whose genuine signature appears within now is and was at the date of the within affidavit an acting justice of the peace in and for said county, duly elected, commissioned and qualified, and that full faith and credit is due all his official acts as such.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the said court, this 26 th day of March in the year 1853.
Jacob Lynch Clk.

State of Virginia = Washington County. SS.
Be it known, That on the 27 day of March 1853, before the subscriber, a justice of the Peace in and for said County, personally appeared Elisabeth Wilson, widow of John Lindsay above named, and acknowledged the foregoing power of attorney to be her act and deed. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand the day and year last above mentioned.
J. M. Durne J. Peace.
State of Virginia = Washington County. SS.
Be it known, That on the 27 day of March 1853, before the subscriber, a justice of the Peace in and for said County, personally appeared John W. Stevens the attorney named in the foregoing power of attorney, and made oath that the same was not given him by reason of any sale, transfer, or mortgage of the pension, or arrears of pension, therein authorized to be received by him.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year last above mentioned, before me.
J. M. Durne J. P.

Jas Black For Mrs Lindseys of } Widow John Wilson

State of Virginia
County of Washington } SS On this day, personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace for said County, James Black Who in due and solemn form of law doth, on his oath, declare, that he is a resident of this County, that he was born and raised in said County, and has lived in it continuously from his birth to the present day, that he was well acquainted with John Sindsey and Elizabeth Rambo, before they were married, that he was at their wedding, and thinks it took place about the 20 of Sept 1813, and that John Sindsey was a private in Capt Abram Fulkersons Company when called to perform a tour of six months service (at) Norfolk, about the 1st of August 1814, that John Sindsey did march in said Company, and as he was always informed by said Company, died at Norfolk in the service of the United States, and that after his death, his widow Elizabeth, who is now a widow, married John Wilson of said County, that the said John Wilson is dead, and died somewhere about 1840 that the said Elizabeth Wilson, is the identical Elizabeth Rambo, who was lawfully married to John Sindsey, at whose marriage he was present, that he is not mistaken, having known all the parties continuously up to this date, that she is truly, first the widow of John Sindsey & 2 d , she is truly the widow of John Wilson, and she is now a widow, and has so remained since the death of John Wilson.
James Black
Sworn to, and subscribed before me this 20th day of Sept 1854, & I certify Mr. Black, is a resident of this County, that he is a respectable man & can be relied on, given under my hand the date above written.
J. W. [unintelligible]

State of Virginia &c. Washington County.
I Jacob Lynch Clerk of the court of the said county of Washington, do hereby certify that John N. Humes whose name is subscribed to the within affidavit, now is, and was at the time of subscribing the same an acting justice of the peace, in and for said county, duly elected commissioned and qualified, and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his, is genuine.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed the seal of the said court, this 29 th day of September 1854.
Jacob Lynch Clk.

Declaration to obtain the provisions of an Act to extend an Act entitled "An Act to continue half-pay to certain widows and orphans," approved February 3, 1853.
STATE OF Virginia COUNTY OF Washington ss.
On this 6th day of Sept A. D. 1858 personally appeared before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for said county, Elizabeth Nelson a resident of Washington County , in the county of Washington aged 62 or 64 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 the 3d June, 1858, granting the renewal of half-pay to certain widows and orphans. That she is the widow of John Doy who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Fulkerson in the regiment commanded by Colonel in the war with Great Britain . That she is the identical person, who was pensioned under the 1st section of the act of 3d February, 1853, at the rate of $ 3.50 per month: which said pension she received from the agent for paying pensions in Richmond in the State of Virginia . That her former pension certificate has been surrendered. She further declares that she is still a widow.
She hereby constitutes and appoints J. W. STEVENS, of Washington county, her true and lawful Attorney, hereby authorizing him to prosecute this her claim for a renewal of her pension and to receive the certificate to be issued thereon.
Dated this 6th day of Sept 1858.
Witness: Eugene Stephens
Elizabeth Nelson mark
***** §SEAL§ *****
Sworn to and subscribed before me, on the day and year first above written; and I certify that I am not interested in said claim as attorney, agent, or otherwise.
John Campbell J. P.
STATE OF Virginia COUNTY OF Washington ss.
On this 6th day of Sept A. D., 1858 personally appeared before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for said county, John W. Stevens and David Wilson who are to me well known to be residents of the County of Washington and credible witnesses, and who being by me first duly sworn, deposed and say, that they are well acquainted with Mrs. Elizabeth Nelson former wife of John Doy who subscribed and swore to the above declaration in their presence; that they have known her for at least 15 or 22 years last past. That she is the widow of John Nelson former widow of John Doy who served in the company and regiment above mentioned; that she is the identical person to whom a pension has heretofore been granted, at the rate of $ 3.50 per month; and that she is still a widow. We also declare that we have no interest in this claim.
J. W. Stevens
***** §SEAL§ *****
D. Wilson
***** §SEAL§ *****
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 6th day of Sept
A. D., 1858.
John Campbell J. P.
STATE OF Virginia COUNTY OF Washington ss.
I John B. Ringer Clerk of the Courts of Washington do hereby certify, that John Campbell Esquire, before whom the foregoing declaration and affidavit of identity were made, was at the time of so doing, a Justice of the Peace, in and for said county, duly commissioned and sworn, and that his signatures above written are genuine.
Witness my hand, and the seal of said Court, this 10th day of September 1858.
John B. Ringer C. C.

Abingdon Sept 15 th 1858, George C. Whitney Esq. Comm r of Pensions
Dear Sir,
please find enclosed declaration of Elizabeth Wilson former Widow of John Kendrick, for continuation of half Pension
I am Sir Very respectfully
Your Aff te J. W. Stevens

Elizabeth Wilson.

The declaration of Elizabeth Wilson, Who Was first, the Widow of John Sindsey decd, In Order to Obtain the bennefit of the last proviso of the 1st Section of the Act of 3 d of Feby 1853, and 5 th of July 1854.
State of Virginia.
County of Washington 355. On this 26 th day of September 1854.
personally appeared before the Worshipful County Court, for Washington County, of the State of Virginia. Elizabeth Wilson, a resident of said County, and State aforesaid, aged sixty two 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 law of the united States, passed 3 d of February 1853. that she is the widow of John Sindsey, Who Was a private in the Regiment of Militia, in the Company Commanded by Captain Abram Fullerson, that she was married to the said John Sindsey, on or about the 2 d day of Sept r 1813. that her Husband the aforesaid John Sindsey died on the 8 th day of Oct r 1814 at Norfolk, in consequence of disease contracted in the line of his duty. in 1814, and that she is now a Widow. as will more fully appear by reference to the proofs hereto annexed;
Elizabeth her Wilson mark (Seal)
Sworn to, and subscribed, on the day and year above written before me presiding Justice of Court.
John Eakin J.P.
State of Virginia. Washington county, to wit:
I Jacob Lynch Clerk of the court of the said county of Washington do hereby certify that at a court continued and held for the said county the 26 th day of September 1854. Elizabeth Wilson personally appeared in court, and subscribed and made oath to the above declaration, and the same was ordered to be certified.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the said court this 30 th day of October 1854.
Jacob Lynch Clk.

Be known all Men by these presents, that I, Elizabeth Sindle, that was & is, of the County of Washington & State of Virginia, do hereby Make, Constitute and Appoint John W. Duvall, my true and lawful Attorney, for Me, and In my Name, to demand & receive from the Government of the United States the five years half pension to Which, I am Entitled, in right of My late Husband John Sindle. Named in the foregoing declaration, hereby Ratifying and Confirming Whatever My Said Attorney May do in the premises, by Virtue hereof, and in testimony Whereof, My hand & Seal this _____ day of Septbr 1854 is affixed.
Sworn to, and Subscribed in Open Court, the day and year above Written, before Me, presiding Justice of Court.
J.P.
For John W. Duvall in Court

Abingdon Apr 31— 1854.
Comr. of pensions
Dear Sir
(you) I Enclose to the Claim, by declaration of Mrs Lindsey- now Mrs. Wilson, Complete, for Bounty Land & five years Half pay. I hope you Will find all as desired— Mr Lynch the Clerk of Court Omitted to make Mrs Wilson Sign power of Atto, & she being some 15 to 20 Miles from town, & not being in town, I thought it not necessary to withhold the papers on that account.
I am Dear Sir Very respectfully your S er vt
in Light of John Lindsey her first Husband, 3
J. M. Wilson

Col. A. Fulkerson
For
Mrs. Lindsey - Widow
of John Wilson

State of Virginia County of Washington } S.S. On this day, personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace for the County aforesaid, Col. Abram Fulkerson, Who in due and solemn form of Law, doth, on his oath, declare, that he Commanded a Company from this County, at Norfolk in 1814, that John Sindsey was a private in said Company under his Command, and that said John Sindsey, while in the line of his duty, in the service of the United States Contracted disease, and died at Norfolk while in said Service,
Abram Fulkerson Seal
Sworn to, and subscribed before me this 27 th day of Sept r 1854. and I Certify, Captain Fulkerson is a President of this County, that he is a gentleman of truth and can be relied on. Given under My hand, the date above written.
John F. Preston J.P.
State of Virginia Washington County. } ss.
I Jacob Lynch Clerk of the court of the said county of Washington, do hereby certify that John F. Preston (whose name genuine) signature appears above, now is, and was at the time of signing the same an acting justice, of the peace, in and for the said county, duly elected, commissioned and qualified.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the said court this 7 th day of October 1854.
Jacob Lynch Cl.

Mrs Wilson

Virginia Washington County March 24 th 1853 This day personally appeared before me J. N. Humes a Justice of the peace for the County aforesaid William McGee, and David R. Wilson
and Made Oath, that Elizabeth Wilson now a Widow and the Widow of John Lindsay De d who died in the War of 1812 Army at Norfolk. Was a Widow at the time she applied for Bounty Land in right of her husband, in December 1852 and that she is still a Widow. and I certify that the above named witnesses are credible and respectable, and their testimony can be relied on, Given under my hand this date above written.
J. N. Humes J.P.
I certify, that I have no interest directly or indirectly in the above Claims for Bounty Land, in any shape or form
J. N. Humes J.P.
personally appeared John W. Lewis, and Made Oath, that he has no interest in the above Claims for Bounty Land Whatever.
J. N. Humes J.P.
State of Virginia ) Washington County )
I Jacob Lynch Clerk of the court of the said county of Washington, do hereby certify that John N. Humes whose genuine signature appears above, now is, and was at the date thereof, an acting justice of the peace, in and for said county, duly elected, commissioned, and qualified, and that full faith and credit is due all his official acts as such.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the said court. This 26 th day of March in the year 1853.
Jacob Lynch C.L.

Almpton 28 th March 1853
Hon Com
Dear Sir
Enclosed is the petition of Elizabeth Wilson, Widow of John Wilson a Revolutionary pensioner die? Where pension papers are filed in the pension office, Mrs Wilson asks that reference be had to said papers, and asks, that under the act of July 2 nd 1853 her name be inscribed on the rolls of widows of Revolutionary Widows - Married Subsequent to 1800, and that she receive said pension. I herewith enclose the Certificate of her Marriage to the said John Wilson
I am Dear Sir Very respectfully your SA 2!

Hon Com
Abingdon July 6th 1853
Dear Sir
Enclosed is the application of Elizabeth Wilson, Widow of John Wilson a Revolutionary pensioner in the State of Tennessee, to be placed on the pension Roll of Widows, of Revolutionary pensioners.
I am Dear Sir Very Respectfully your Obedt Servt
J. W. Evans

Hon Comr.
Abingdon Sept 21 - 1853
Dear Sir
Enclosed is proof of our Witness of the date of John Wilson's death. The Neighbors of Wilson although, they cannot come to the positive date of his death, believe that to be about the time, and the reason the declarant, Mary Lindsey Lewis positively to the date is - her own marriage on the day that Wilson died. It all appears to be true, Mr. Rosenbaum, the Magistrate who presided close by thinks it is all true, he knew Wilson well, and the death of Wilson and thinks he died about that time & may be on that day.
I am Dear Sir Very Respectfully Your Obedt Servt J. W. Lewis

Elizabeth Wilson M rs of Virginia for Restoration of Pension
Filed by KRB Jaylsville East Tn

State of Virginia  On the 10 th day of Washington County  April, A.D. 1868 before me David Rosenbalm an acting Justice of the Peace for said County personally came William D. Ramea and John Wright who being duly sworn according to Law State that they are and have been personally acquainted with Elizabeth Wilson a pensioner of the United States for ten years that they have all of said time lived near to her and that she has not in any manner encouraged the rebels or manifested a sympathy for their Cause and that she is still a widow and that they have no interest whatever in this claim or concerned in its prosecution
William D. Ramea
John Wright
Sworn and Subscribed to before me on the day and year above

unton and that the affiants are residents of the County of Washington State aforesaid and are entitled to full faith and credit on their oath and that I have no interest in this claim nor concerned in its prosecution
David Rosenbalm Justice of the Peace
State of Virginia J. C. Campbell Clerk County of Washington of the County Court of said County do hereby certify that David Rosenbalm Esq. before whom the foregoing affidavit was made is an acting Justice of the Peace for said County duly commissioned and sworn and his signature is genuine I further certify that the declaration of the claimant Elizabeth Wilson was made before me as clerk and that the same was read over to her by R. R. Butler before signing in my presence in my office
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of office at office this 11 th day of April A. D. 1868.
Jas. C. Campbell Clerk Washington County.