Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 8752, for William Stone, Virginia

SERVICE
Var.
Stone, William Mary
NUMBER _____
W 8752
CONTENTS

6265.
Virginia
William Stone
of Stafford Co. in the state of Virginia who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Geo: Gibson of the Virginia line, for the term of three years
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 8 of May 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 1 of Feby 1819 and sent to Mrs. A. B. Dugay Dumfries Virginia
Arrears to 4th Sept 1818 3 mos \frac{28}{30} $31.25 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 March 1819 48.
$79.25
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
First Continental
The above is a true copy of the original as shown to the Com. on Pensions

William Stone
Declaration
Admitted

Virginia Cont.
I William A. S. Dade one of the Judges of the General Court of Virginia do certify - That on the 8 th day of May 1818. William Stone of the County of Stafford aged 59 years came before me and declared on oath - That in the year 1777. he enlisted with Capt. Weather Bowles of the 1 st Virginia State Regiment. George Gibson Comd. which Regt. was in the course of two or three weeks after his enlistment transferred to Continental Establishment. In the course of the same year he joined the American Army at White Plains - and fought at White Plains, Valley Forge - Monmouth. Brandywine, and Stoney Point where he rec d a wound in the thigh with Buckshot. After three years service under his above mentioned en- listment. he was discharged at Fredericksburg in Ma- ryland. and his discharge was forwarded to Richmond where it may perhaps still be. Toward the close of his first enlistment he re-enlisted in the Cavalry un- der Capt. William Clayinton with whom he served a few months only the war drawing them to a close - He was then discharged and  after the war he was  discharged  and  after  the  war  he  was  discharged declared that from his poverty he is in much need of the Pensions prescribed by the Act of Congress for the relief of certain Persons engaged in the Army.

and Navies of the United States in the War of the Rebellion. - Given under my hand & seal this 8 th May 1878.
Wm A G Dade
Virginia Court.
I William A G Dade I hereby as aforesaid do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the above-named William Stone did serve in the Revo- lutionary War against the Confederate Enemy for more than nine months continuous service on Com- battalions. Et Al. etc. and that he is in ade- quate circumstances and I herewith transmit the proceedings & testimony taken and had before me to the Department of War in pursuance of the above mentioned act of Congress. Given under my hand & seal the day & year above
Wm A G Dade

Virginia locat
William Hanel made oath before me that in the year 1778 he knew the above named William Stone at White Marsh. where he was a Soldier in Continental establishment. but he does not know his Regiment or Line - nor does he remem- ber to have seen him afterwards during the war.
Given under my hand & seal this 8 th May 1818 --
Wm. A. G. Dade 
Virginia, Stafford County, to wit:
I John Moncure Conway clerk of the Superior Court of Law for the county aforesaid, do hereby certify, that William A. G. Dade Esquire, whose name is subscribed to the foregoing declaration & attestation, was at the time of subscribing the same and now is, one of the Judges of the General Court of Virginia, acting and presiding in the third judicial circuit, which comprehends the county of Stafford.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed a scroll (there being no seal of office) at the Court house, this 15 th day of June 1818 & in the 42 nd year of the Commonwealth.
J. M. Conway

Wm. Stone's Deed
Alepey
No. 6265
See for the rest of the
Copy
Inform all Parties by letter that Stone's name was dropped from the Pension List, on acct. of his having served in a regt. which was not in the cont. establishment.

District of Virginia, Caroline County—set.
On this fourteenth day of May 1821 personally appeared in open court, being a court of record, for the county aforesaid, William Stone aged eighty five years, resident in said county, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath declare, that he served in the Revolutionary War, as follows: under Col. Gibson to the North, three years was in five engagements was twice wounded at Stony Point in the High Bridge meeting house in the division and under Col. Bull in the Army continued till the end of the war
And I do solemnly swear, that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the 18th day of March, 1818, and that I have not since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner disposed of my property, or any part thereof, within an intent thereby, so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled, "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War," passed on the 18th day of March, 1818, and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts or debts due to me, nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed. — has no property of any kind — a wife & three children — a farmer on rented land
Wm. Stone Mark
Sworn to and declared on the _____ day of _____ 1821 before the court of the county aforesaid.
14th day of May 1821 Isaac Pendleton C.D.
I JOHN L. PANDLETON, clerk of the county of Caroline, state of Virginia, do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said court; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said court, that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule, is not worth dollars and cents. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said court, on this fourteenth day
May 1821
J. L. Pendleton

2
Date of death and etc.
2032
Kentucky
Mary Stone widow of William Stone decd. Ky
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1818 and who died on the year 1830 of Harrison in the State of Ky who was a Private in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the Regt. commanded by Col. Gibson in the Virginia _____ line for 3 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Ky. at the rate of 50 Dollars _____ Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 11 th day of Mar. 1839 and Sept 16 th 1839 W. Southgate Corington Ky
Arrears to the 4th of March 1839 $241.00 Semi-annual allowance ending Sept " 40.00
$281.00
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
W. Adison Clerk, Page 213

[Faint, illegible handwritten text on the surface of the object]

State of Kentucky & Set Garrard County ss
I Thomas B Moody and Clerk pro tempore of the County Court of Garrard County do hereby certify that James Millon whose Name is annexed to the within Certifi- cate is qualified and that he is an acting Jus- tice of the peace in & for said County of Garrard and that full and perfect Credit ought to be given to him as such
Given under my hand and Seal of Office This 14 th day of Decr 1838
Thomas Moody and Clerk
Leighthland Decr 14 th 1838
Dear Sir I have been requested to transmit these papers to you to have the same attached to if they are in form you will be so good as to send the Certificate to Lederman's Will - and if the Evidence is sufficient but not in form be so good as to inform Mr. Stone of the result Yours With Respect William Stone

State of Kentucky } Set Harrison County }
On this 7 th day of December Eighteen hundred and thirty eight personally appeared before me Haman Millian a justice of the peace in and for said county Mary Stone a resident of Harrison County Ky aged about seventy seven 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 act of Congress passed July 4 th 1836 that she is the widow of William Stone who was a private in the army of the Revolution and served three years and she further declares that she was married to the said William Stone on or about the year seventeen hundred and eighty one and that her husband the aforesaid William Stone died some time in the year 1839 and that she has remained a widow ever since that period as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed.
Sworn and subscribed on the day and year above written before Haman Millian J.P.H.C. Mary her Stone mark
I Haman Millian a justice of the peace in and for Harrison County, Ky, do hereby certify that Mary Stone the above applicant is unable to appear in court from old age and bodily infirmity given under my hand this 7 th day of Dec 1838. Haman Millian

of Kentucky } Set Harrison County }
This day personally appeared before me Thaman Millian a Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid John H. Edwards and after being duly sworn stated that he was well acquainted William Stone and always heard him reputed as a soldier of the Revolution and that he drew a pension for several years previous to his death, as was generally reported and that he is now dead from report and I am well acquainted with Mary Stone the widow of William Stone and has been for near forty years past and that she still lives a widow given under my hand this 7 th day of December 1838 Thaman Millian J.P.H.C.
I Thaman Millian a Justice of the peace in and for Harrison County Ky do hereby certify that John H. Edwards who made this to the above affidavit is entitled to full credit as to the above affidavit he is acquainted so far as I know and verily believe given under my hand this 7 th day of Dec r 1838 Thaman Millian J.P.H.C.

March 26, 1936
William Stone-W.8752 BA-J/AWF AW
Helen Stone Henry 212 Dunsmere Avenue Pueblo, Colorado
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of William Stone of Stafford County, Virginia.
The Revolutionary War record of William Stone which follows was obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, W. 8752, based upon his service in that war.
The date and place of birth of William Stone are not given, nor are the names of his parents stated.
He enlisted in the year 1777 and served as a private in Captain Walter Vowles' company, Colonel George Gibson's Virginia regiment; he was in the battles of White Marsh, wintered at Valley Forge, in the battles of Monmouth, Stony Point, where wounded in the thigh, and battle of Paulus Hook, was discharged in Fredericktown, Maryland, after a service of three years. He later served a few months in the cavalry under Colonel William Washington, and continued to serve until the close of the war under Captain William Alexander and Colonel Ball, and was at the siege of Yorktown. He stated that he was wounded in the shoulder at Reddre(?) Meeting House.
He was allowed pension on his application executed May 8, 1818, at which time he was living in Stafford County, Virginia, and gave his age fifty-nine years. In 1821 he was living in Caroline County, Virginia and then

stated that he was about sixty-five years of age. No explanation given as to this discrepancy in his age.
The soldier, William Stone, died in 1829 or 1830 in Stafford County, Virginia.
William Stone married in the year 1781, Mary McGuire. She was allowed pension on her application executed December 7, 1838, then a resident of Harrison County, Kentucky, aged about seventy-seven years. She gave her age in 1839, about eighty-eight years; no explanation given as to this discrepancy.
The following is a list of the names of their children, as found in the claim:
Elizabeth born May 5, 1784 John " June 22, 1786 Rachael " September 10, 1790 Joseph " October 10, 1792 Mary " January 10, 1795 Thomas " May 23 or 25, 1797 Nancy " August 12, 1799
Nancy Curtis in 1839 "of very advanced age" stated that before marriage she was Nancy McGuire, that she married Richard Curtis, and that she knew William Stone of Stafford County, Virginia, and Mary McGuire, whom he married. It is not stated that Nancy and Mary McGuire were related.
Very truly yours
G. H. SWEET Acting Executive Assistant to the Administrator

Mar d Stone of William Kentucky
Rejected
See the 29 th Dec r 38 N. or W. W. Southgate
married after two nominations of her hus- -band's services.
Act 4 July 1836

Admiral Cohn
Commissioner of Pensions, Star Dept., Washington D.C.

Buckles Colo. Feb 26, 1936
Dear Sir:-
Will you please send me the Revolutionary War Record of William Stone by M.P.R. of Stafford Co. Va.
Yours very truly Helen Stone Henry 212 Dunsmere Ave. Buckles Colo.

William Stone Stafford Co was pensioned on Va pension roll 1820 - Name struck from roll - Service not Continental - If his application gives any family history, please furnish me with transcripts of same. He was placed on roll Feb 1 st 1819 - dropped Sept 4 - 1819 - John Stone placed on roll May 2 - 1893.
10 12484 ST.
JUN 20 1910

Put sep 23
HERALDRY
GENEALOGY
BIOGRAPHY
MEMBER OF SOCIETY OF COLONIAL CAVALIERS SOCIETY OF COLONIAL WARS SONS OF AMERICAN REVOLUTION SOCIETY WAR OF 1812
FRANCIS B. CULVER
MEMBER OF MARYLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY THE ORDER OF WASHINGTON KNIGHTS OF GOLDEN HORSESHOE ORDER OF LAFAYETTE
222 NORTH CHARLES STREET BALTIMORE, MARYLAND
21 Sept. 1918
Hon. Commissioner of Pensions. Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
Kindly furnish me the military service record, Revolutionary War, and personal data, relating to William Stone , m 8752 private in a Virginia regiment, who was pensioned in 1819.
Very truly yours.
Francis B. Culver

125 W. 22 d St.
Rev 1 LB 26
Baltimore, Md., 24 Sept. 1917
The Commissioner of Pensions.
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir: Please furnish the military record, etc. of
WILLIAM STONE , Va. State Line, Revolutionary War. W 8.75 2 N 2 E 11.5 a pensioner in 1835 (Staffords, Va.)
WILLIAM STONE, Jr. , Capt 20 th Va. Reg t , War of 1812.
BARTON S. STONE , Capt 45 th Va. Reg t . "
It is possible that one of the two last was not pensioned, but such data as you may have relating to these men (or any one of them) will be appreciated.
Very truly Yours.
Francis B. Culver

125 W. 22 d St.
Rev 1 Oct 26
Baltimore, Md., 24 Sept. 1917.
The Commissioner of Pensions.
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir: Please furnish the military record, etc., of
WILLIAM STONE , Va. State Line, Revolutionary War. W 87.52 V 2.00 a pensioner in 1835 (Stafford Co., Va.)
WILLIAM STONE, Jr. , Capt 20 th Va. Reg't., War of 1812
BARTON S. STONE , Capt 45 th Va. Reg't. "
It is possible that one of the two last was not pensioned, but such data as you may have relating to these men (or any one of them) will be appreciated.
Very truly Yours.
Francis B. Culver

RECORD DIVISION.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Briefed by Act June 28, 1910
Claim No. _____
Certificate No. _____
Claimant _____
Soldier William Plone
Service Va (Act 1818 Stafford Co)
Additional Service Rev War
No. _____ claim, State records _____, 191_____
No claim, combination records _____, 191_____
REMARKS:
No Order Tied or Receipt Act 1818 from Stafford Co by Order of T. 8752
Outfile 3122 Army + Pensions VA Militia 10220  VA Serv 10221  2 to Serv 10222 no admited  readmitted  no admited

1910 June 29 Fred to Mrs. from his to Fred's V.P.M. 1913 Aug. 13 Fred to his for E. Helms letter in 1918 E. Helms letter in 1918 1917 Oct 5 Fred to Francis Olab 1918 Sept 26 Francis to E. Helms 1931- Sept 23. visit to Hon. Wm. Nelson - 1933 1936- Mich 26. visit to Helen S. Henry
Rev  WIDOW, & Co.
File No. 8752
 Mary Stone Wid of  William Stone  Post No. line 
Act: July 7 th 38
Index: Vol. Me Page 242
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Stafford County Virg a to wit
William Phillips of P. County this day personally appeared before me Jack Waverly a Magistrate for P. County, & made oath, That he was a Soldier to the Northward in the Revolution as will appear by the Grant to him of a pension - and that while on account to the Northward he saw Wm Stone of Stafford County there as a Soldier in the Army there; but does not know how long he served nor under whom
Given under my hand the 18th Oct r 1819
Jack Waverly

WASHINGTON
September 23, 1951
Honorable William L. Nelson House of Representatives Washington, D. C.
BA-J/AWF
My dear Mr. Nelson:
Reference is made to your letter of the twenty-second instant, requesting the record of William Stone, War of the Revolution, from Virginia and later of Kentucky.
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 8752, that William Stone enlisted in 1777 and served as private in Captain Walter Vowles' company, Colonel George Gibson's Virginia regiment, he was in the battles of White Marsh, Monmouth, Stony Point, where wounded in the thigh, and battle of Paulus Hook, length of service three years. After which he served a few months in the cavalry under Colonel William Washington, and continued to serve until the close of the war in Colonel Bell's Virginia regiment, and was in the siege of Yorktown. He stated that he was wounded in the shoulder at Reddre(?)Meeting House.
He was allowed pension on his application executed, May 8, 1818, at which time he was living in Stafford County, Virginia, and stated that he was aged fifty-nine years. In 1821, he stated that was aged about sixty-five years. No explanation given as to this discrepancy.
He died in 1829 or 1830 in Stafford County, Virginia.
The soldier married in 1781, Mary McGuire, they were married by "a Parson -- Thornton".
She was allowed pension on her application executed

outed December 7, 1888, then a resident of Harrison County, Kentucky, aged seventy-seven years. She stated in 1888, she was aged about eighty-eight years. No explanation given as to this discrepancy.
The following is a list of their children, as found in the claim-
Elizabeth born May 8, 1784 John " June 23, 1786 Rachel " September 10, 1789 Joseph " October 10, 1792 Mary " January 10, 1795 Thomas " May 23 97 23, 1797 Nancy " August 12, 1799
Very truly yours
A. D. MILLER Assistant to Administrator

as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion in this Bureau. William Stone wid. File 8752
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     1777 3 yrs. Pvt. Walter Vawter George Gibson Va   afterwards a few mos. " " in the cap. under William Washington   to end of war Ball   was wounded in thigh at Stony Point   and in the shoulder at Red Bank Meeting House   wounded in thigh  
Battles engaged in, White Marsh, Brandywine, Stony Point, Paulus Hook and Siege of York
Residence of soldier at enlistment, (blank)
Date of application for pension, May 1838
Residence at date of application, Stafford Co. Va.
Age at date of application, about 59 years
Remarks: Soldier married in 1781 Mary H. Guise. She was allowed
Division on an application executed Dec. 7, 1838 which a Resident of Harrison Co. Ky. aged 77 years. Children: Elizabeth b. May 5, 1784. John b. June 22, 1786. Rachel b. Sept. 10, 1790. Joseph b. Oct. 10, 1792. Mary b. Jan'y 10, 1795. Thomas b. May 15, 1797. Nancy b. Aug. 12, 1799.
Very respectfully, 1838 she stated was 88 yrs.
Commissioner.
did not use widows statement about service no rank for Mary Alexander and no length of service.
also no battle at Valley Forge.

J.L.H. Rev. War Section.
September 28, 1918.
Mr. Francis B. Culver, 2203 North Charles Street, Baltimore, Maryland.
Sir:
In response to your letter dated the 21 st instant, you are advised that the Revolutionary War record of William Stone W. File No. 8,752 was forwarded to you October 5, 1917. It is not the practice of this Bureau to furnish the same statement more than once to the same person.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

WILLIAM L. NELSON 8TH DIST. MISSOURI RESIDENCE: COLUMBIA, MISSOURI
MEMBER COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE
Congress of the United States House of Representatives Washington, D. C.
September 22 19 51
Revolutionary War Section, Office of the Director of Pensions, U. S. Veterans' Administration, Washington, D. C.
-0-
Gentlemen:
Referring to telephone conversation with your office to-day in which you advised that your records disclose that there were three Revolutionary War soldiers from Virginia of the name of William Stone, one of whom was pensioned from Kentucky, I am writing to ask if you will not kindly write Mr. Nelson, here, giving such information as may be available regarding William Stone who was pensioned from Kentucky, -i.e., his wife's name, his family, place of birth and enlistment, place of residence in Kentucky, and where he died.
Assuring you that this will be greatly appreciated,
I am
Yours very truly,
C. Lindsay Secretary to Mr. Nelson.

1920 Sunderland Place Washington June 17. 1910
The Commissioner of Pensions
Sir:
Will you be good enough to furnish me with any family history that may be contained in the applications for pensions of the Soldiers enumerated on the enclosed sheets

or of their descendants. Very respectfully Frances Washington Weeks.
JUN 20 1872

The Hon ble J. C. Calhoun Secretary of War Washington City
Ms. A. 9. 2. 20 June 1838

Fredericksburg 4 th June 1828
Sir
I beg leave to trouble you with the inclosed and annexed papers relative to the pension of William Stone a poor Soldier of the Revolution who is 65 yrs old and is absolutely starving for bread - His age, and the effects produced by the Wounds he received in the service of his Country, have rendered him unable to labour for the support of himself & family: He resides a few miles from this place, and has excited much compassion from some respectable persons who know him, and on whose bounty he subsists - He brought to my Office the inclosed Document from the Caroline County Court, and exhibited the Certificate No 6265, of which the annexed is a copy, under which he has received two half yearly pensions, & there is 19 l now due - He is a poor ignorant man and did not know what course to pursue to get re instated on the pension Roll, or an earlier application would have been made for that purpose, but is informed the present mode is correct: and I hope I trust he will succeed, for there cannot be a greater object of pity, and I know his case will receive due attention.
On his behalf I beg to be informed if any thing more is necessary - and with Great Respect I am, Sir, Your very obedt. Servt The Hon ble J. C. Calhoun
Benj n Parke

(Copy)
War Department Revolutionary Claim
I certify That, in conformity with the Law of the United States, of the 18 th of March, 1818, William Stone late a private in the Army of the Revolution, is inscribed on the Pension List, Roll of the Virginia Agency, at the rate of eight dollars per month, to commence on the 8 th day of May one thousand eight hundred and eighteen.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this first day of February one thousand eight hundred and nineteen (signed) J. C. Calhoun
Secretary of War
Numbered (6265)
Endorsed in the back
"Payable semi-annually - "the first payment on this "certificate will be made "on the 1 st of March next, "at the Branch Bank, N. "S. Richmond, Va."
"Recorded"

Stafford County To Wit
This day personally appeared before me a justice of the peace in the County aforesaid and State of Virginia Nancy Curtis, who says (she was before her intermarriage with Richard Curtis) Nancy McGuire, (of very advanced age) and made oath that a certain William Stone of the County and State aforesaid was legally married to Mary McGuire in the year 1781 and the Ceremony necessary on the Occasion was performed by a Person Thornton. Given under my hand this 18 th day Oct 1838
George W. Stone
State of Virginia Stafford County This day personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid Jameson Corbin and made oath that William Stone who was a prisoner of the Army of the Revolutionaria some time in the latter part of the year one thousand eight hundred and twenty eight or the former part of the year one thousand eight hundred and twenty nine

in and for the County and State aforesaid Jameson Corbin and made oath that William Stone who was a prisoner of the Army of the Revolutionary War some time in the latter part of the year one thousand eight hundred and twenty eight or the former part of the year one thousand eight hundred and twenty nine
Given under my hand This 19 th day of October 1838
M c Conway
State of Virginia, Stafford Co. Set
I Mr. McConway clerk of the Court of said County in the State aforesaid, do hereby testify that George Milton & Walker R. Conway whose names are signed to the above certificate, are justices of the peace duly commissioned & qualified each, that their signatures are genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal this 21 st day of Oct 1838 McConway C.S.C.

4530 Mary Stone's Declaration. Ken. 4530
admitted P 3 v 4 p 80
ms 11
awg July 188
Re W.W. Southgate, Covington Ken

State of Kentucky Harrison County set
On this 22 day of February 1839 personally appeared before me Sol. C. Perrin a Justice of the County Court of Harrison County aforesaid Mary Stone a resident of the County and State aforesaid aged Eighty eight years who being first sworn duly sworn according to Law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed the 7th day of July 1838, entitled an "act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows". That she is the widow of William Stone whose name was inscribed on the Pension Roll of the Virginia Agency under the act of March 18 th 1818. And she refers to the declaration made by the s d W m Stone, and the evidence taken by him to prove his services all of which she supposes are filed in the office of the Commissioner of pensions. She further states that her said husband W m Stone departed this life in Stafford County State of Virginia some time in the latter part of the year or the first part of the year March (1830 the precise time of his death not now being at the time recollected by her, and she further states that she has remained a widow ever since her said husband's death. She further states that she has no record of her marriage and she does not know of any person living in the State by whom she can prove her marriage. But she says there is a record of the births of some of her children on a blank leaf of s d W m Stone's family Bible which has been in her possession ever since the death of s d W m Stone. which record is as follows. Lewis Elizabeth Stone born May 5 th 1784. John Stone born June the 22 nd 1786. Rachael Stone born September the 10 th 1790. Joseph Stone born October the 10 th 1792. Mary Stone born the January the 10 th 1795. Thomas Stone born May the 25 th 1797. Nancy Stone born August the 13 th 1799. She further states

that said bible was kept in the family of S d M c Stone for some time before the birth of her daughter Elizabeth Stone and continued to be kept in said family until S d M c Stone's death and since her death the same has been in her posses- sion. And the blank leaf of S d Bible upon which S d record of birth has been kept is herewith transmitted for inspection from which it will appear to be an ancient paper and the writing appears to have such genuine marks of antiquity as cannot but prove it to be a gen- uine record. Given
his Mary x Stone mark
Sworn to and subscribed by the said Mary Stone on the day and (year above written before me a Justice of the County Court of Harrison County the same being a Court of record of S d State of Kentucky. And I do hereby certify that the said Mary Stone is the reputed widow of M c Stone deceased and that by reason of bodily infirmary she is unable to appear in Court for the purpose of making the above declaration. Given under my hand this 22 nd day of February - 1839. J. C. Parvin J.P.M.C.
State of Kentucky, Harrison County set
I Thomas B Woodyard Clerk of the County Court of Harrison County in the state aforesaid do certify that the same is a Court of Record and that the said J. C. Parvin whose signature appears to the above certificate is a just Justice of said County Court and that said signature is gen genuine.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal of Office this 22 nd day of February in the year one Thousand eight hundred

and thirty nine, and in the common- wealth - the 47th. Year
Thos. B. Woodard per J. T. Henry OCB

FREE
Rev. W. W. Southgate Comr. of Missions Washington City D.C.
W.P. Stone papers

State of Kentucky Harrison County ss
On this 8th day of February One Thousand Eight hundred and thirty nine Personally appeared before me Sol. C. Perrin a justice of the peace in and for said County Mary Stone a resident of the county of Harrison aged Eighty Eight years who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in addition to a declaration previously made (and sent to the City of Washington and on file in the pension office) in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress of the 4th July 1836. She further declares that after her marriage with her husband William Stone he was drafted under William Alexander in Stafford County Virginia and served as a private and further she thinks that her husband was at the siege of New York and further she saith not
Sworn to and subscribed this day and year first above written
Mary Stone (Seal) mark
Attest Sol. C. Perrin J.P. Ky.
William Stone
Harrison County Ky ss.
This day the above named Mary Stone was personally in my presence and states that she is not able to go to the Court House in said County from old age and infirmity neither do I think she is
given under my hand this 8th day of February 1839. Sol. C. Perrin J.P. Ky.