Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 36664, for James Johnson, Virginia

SERVICE
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Continental (Va.)
Johnson, James
S. 36664
BL Mt 1963-100
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5.203
Indiana.
James Johnson
of _____ in the State of Kentucky who was a _____ in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the _____ commanded by Colonel Washington in the line, for the term of from _____ 17 to _____ 17
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 26 th day of May 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 6 day of Jan'y 1819 and sent to Hon. H. M. Johnson A. Rep.
the Roll on _____ day of 182 _____ and notification sent to at Pension commencing on the 182
Amount due on 4th of } $
{ Revolutionary Claim, Acts March 18, 1818, May 1, 1820. }
Letter to Hon. J. H. Cravens. 12 th Jan'y 1843. Same person & heir to her right 21 st Jan'y. 1843.
To Madison from Hon. Albany Indiana from 11 th Sep 1842. 20 th Feb'y 1843. Modification to Hon. J. H. Cravens A. Rep.

1903
FREE
To the Hon d the Secretary
Bounty lands } Washington 3 Office } 3 } 3 }

Frankfort 21 st Sept 1833
Dr Sir I as the attorney in fact for James Johnson of Shelby County Kentucky, acknowledges the receipt of a Military land Warrant which issued to said James Johnson on the 5 th day of December September in the year of Christ 1833 for one hundred acres of land for his services as a private of Dragoons of the Virginia line No of said Warrant 1963 Signed Leeu Goff Secretary of War Registered Wm Gordon Clarke
To the Hon the Secretary of War
Your ob st Serv t
Wm H Lodd

James Johnson priv. Virg. line 1782 to 1784 20 May 1818
Correct
Certificate of cir- cumstances wanting

District of Kentucky, set.
On the 30 th day of May 1819 before me the subscriber one of the Judges of the Circuit Court for Fayette County for the said District personally appeared James Johnson Aged About Fifty Eight years, resident in Shelby County State of Kentucky - Who being by me first duly sworn according to law after an his Oath make the following declara- -ion in order to obtain the provisions made by the late Act of Congress -ed an Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the Land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War that he the said James Johnson Enlisted in the Spring of 1782 in the State of Virginia to serve one year and six months in the Company commanded by Lieutenant John Harres of the Virginia Continental line commanded by General Steuben at Point fork on James River and in the same year he re-enlisted in the light Dragoon Service

under the command of Colonel White and that he continued in said service of the United States untill on or about the year 1784 he together with about one hundred more of said Light Dragoon Service came away from the State of Georgia with- out permission not designing to desert but knowing their times to have expired according to the terms of their Enlistments and pro- -ceeded to Prince Edward County in Virginia At which place they surrendered to General Morgan and was marched from thence to Winchester where they received furlough he received a furlough from Capt. Murray to return home and remained at home two or three years and then received a honorable Discharge signed by Lieu- -tenant Harris in or about 1786 He further sayeth that he showed proof about 1814 and recd. his said warrants for his Revolutionary Services - and that he was in several Skirm- -ishes where Col. Lawrence was killed another -is with General Wayne against the Creek Indians - and that he is in reduced circu- -mstances and stands in need of the assist- -ance of his country for support - sworn to and declared before me this day and year afore- -said
Benj. Johnson Circuit Judge

I Benj. Johnson Judge of the aforesaid do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said James Johnson did serve in the Revolutionary war as stated in the proceeding declaration against the common enemy for the term of nine months on the Continental Establishment and I make transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me to the Secretary for the department of war pursuant to the directions of the above mentioned Act of Congress — witness my hand this day and date above written Benj. Johnson Concurent Judge
I am perfectly satisfied that the above named James Johnson is in such reduced circumstances as to need the assistance of his country for support.
January 6 th 1819.
W. M. Johnson Member of Congress

James Johnston Elaine.

Commonwealth of Kentucky Shelby 3 d , June Term Circuit Court 1893
On this 3 d day of July 1893, personally appeared in open Court being a Court of record of common Law of the said State and of criminal Jurisdiction James Johnston aged sixty three years resident in said County of Shelby who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provisions made by the act of the 18 th of March 1818, the first of May 1820 and the first of March 1823. That he entered the service of the United States in the continental Army at Point Fort in Virginia in the Regiment or Corps commanded by Col. White of the Virginia line after which he was transferred to the Corps of St. Horse or Dragoons commanded by Col. Washington in which service he continued as a private until the close of the war. He served as a private and ultimately received a discharge from Lieutenant Harris which discharge he has lost, that at the close of the war he was under Captain Walts in whose Company said Harris was Lieutenant, that Captains Lucas and Hughs were acting officers in this division of the Army, that just before he left the Army he came from the south to Prince Edward Courthouse Virginia, thence Marched under Captain Murre to Winchester where they were all furloughed and sent home, and the war having ended we were not again called on. And he obtained the discharge some time after from said Lieutenant Harris in the State of Virginia. And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident Citizen of the United States on the 18 th day of March 1818 and that I have not since that time by gift sale or in any manner dispose of my property or any part thereof with 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 18 th 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 is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed, to wit: six old chairs $1.00 one chest $2.00 one small spinning wheel $2.00 one large spinning wheel 56 cents, two old saddles $7.00, one small looking glass 13 3/4 cents, two smothering irons 50 cents one tea kettle $1.50 one pair of styleards $1.50 one mortar and pestle 37 1/2 cents one bake oven 51 cents one skittles 25 cents three iron potts $3.00 one chaise 37 1/2 cents four piggons $1.00 one lot 25 cents one bible $4.00 three ploughs $5.50 three axes $2.50 five hoes $5.00 one yoking harrow $2.25 one iron wedge 25 cents twenty three shovels $23.00 six pigs $1.50 one hogshead of tobacco $12.00 In all amounting $11.73 3/4 and I owe by contract to John Shepherd $85.00 for rent and James Williams owes me $19.00 by notes.
James Johnson
That since the exhibition of my first schedule the following changes have been made in my property to wit: By virtue of a decree rendered in this Court (Shelby Circuit Court) at the September Term 1822, upon a bill in Chancery filed by William Johnson against said James Johnson to foreclose a Mortgage bearing date the 4 th of August 1819. William E Wilson was appointed Commissioner to sell and dispose of at Public Sale on a credit of three months the property included in said Mortgage, which property is contained in my former schedule made out on the 30 th day of June 1820 in this Court and said Mortgage in said schedule is referred to, and said William E Wilson as Commissioner did sell in obedience to said decree, and report to this Court as follows, To wit: Names of persons to whom sold.
Terms of sale 13 th March 1823,
William Johnson
amount of money or description of property received in return applied to the payment of the debt in the decree mentioned, and nothing else received therefor, that is, The said William Johnson at the said sale did purchase all the property sold by said Commissioner, which property was contained in my former schedule, and is of the description following to wit: — — —

  " One Bred faced Horse - - - - - for $ 30.00   " One Bay Mare - - - - - " - 30.00   " One dark Bay Colt - - - - - " - 76.00   " One Bay Mare - - - - - " - 76.00   " One Red Cow - - - - - " - 26.00   " One white back Cow and Calf - - - - - " 27.00   " One Brindle Cow and Calf - - - - - " 24.00   " One Black and white Cow - - - - - " - 20.00   " One Black Yearling - - - - - " - 10.00   " One Cupboard and Cupboard furniture - - - - - " - 12.25   One foaling leaf table - - - - - " - 10.00     Total Amount - $ 391.75 
Said decree is for $ 400.00 with interest from the 11 th of August 1819, until paid and said William Johnson sold the above property to said thereafter. The other one horse mentioned in the former schedule I sold being a Colt to Boston Baker for twenty dollars in commonwealth paper which I received and paid used. The Hogs in the former schedule have been killed & used in the Family.  James Johnson The said James Johnson further states and declares that he by profession a farmer, that he is infirm & unable to pursue his profession, except only to labor a little from necessity being afflicted with rheumatic pains, so as to make his right arm crooked that he has a wife about fifty nine Years Old and four children four and daughters Mary 22 Years Old, and daughter named Sarah 35 Years Old and daughter named Nancy 19 Years Old and one son named Able 15 Years Old, and one grand daughter named Lucy Johnson 4 years old. That all his said children and grand child are very poor and have no property, and have no other means of support but by their labors, and that said daughter Mary is a cripple in one of her arms. He further states on the 20 th of May 1833, he made application by declarations for a pension under the acts of Congress of the 18 th of March 1818, and received his pension certificate.

dated 6 th January 1819, and he afterwards received a notification dated on the 6 th of August 1821, by which he was struck from the pension Lists N o 5203, dated at the war department Pension Office and signed J. P. Edwards. He further says he is in such indigent circumstances as to be unable to support himself without the assistance of his Country, and without its interpo- sition he must be and remain an object of private and Public Charity
James Johnson
Subscribed and sworn to in open Court
Test John C. Young CLK D.C.C.
Whereupon it is ordered that the said schedule and ratio be admitted to record and it is ordered to be certified that it is the opinion of the said Court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is eighty dollars and ninety three and a half cents, and that the said James Johnson is indebted for rent the sum of eighty five dollars to John Shepherd, and there is due him the sum of nineteen dollars by note
In Testimony that the foregoing is truly copied from the original of record in the Shelby Circuit Court, Samuel Kerr Clerk of said Court, do hereby subscribe my name and affix my Seal of Office at Shelbyville in the County of Shelby in the Commonwealth of Kentucky this 19 th day of November 1825.
Sam. (Kerr) CLK D.C.C.
The Commonwealth of Kentucky Set I Henry Dawridge one of the Circuit Judges in and for the said Commonwealth and the Presiding Judge of the Shelby Circuit Court

Count. Do Certify that the above attestation of Saml Travis who is the Clerk of the said Court duly so Act as such is in due form. In testimony whereof I as Judge of the said Court have hereunto set my hand this twenty sixth day of November Anno Domini 1825.
Henry D. Dridge B t Judge

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of James Johnson 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.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     1779 June 1763 Pvt. John Hughes White Continental Dragoons   Green William Washington   Watts        
Battles engaged in, _____
Residence of soldier at enlistment, enlisted at Point of Fork Va
Date of application for pension, May 20, 1818 Tho City al
Residence at date of application, Shelby County Ky
Age at date of application, 58 yrs
Remarks: In 1823 his wife was 59 years old (her name is not stated) and children were Sarah 35 years, Mary 22, Nancy 19 and Abel 15 yrs. A grand-daughter, Lucy Johnson, an orphan, was 4 yrs old. In 1823 soldier had moved to Ripley Co. Indiana, to be near his children.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

36664 Rev. INVALID.
File No. 36664
James Johnson P.O. Box 100
Act: 68 March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 2, Page 259
[Arrangement of 1870.]
Oct. 3 '96 Soldier pensione Mr E. R. Johnson St Louis, See In. No. 35.4
1917 Apr. 20 Hist. to Mrs. G. L. Condermilk. 1917 June 21 Hist. to Mrs. H. L. Pambleton. Letter in S. T. 35.471 James Johnson. 1918 Mar. 28 Hist. to Joseph M. Siler Mrs. G. H. Sunnelly advised as to place of enlistment 662.

Wentworth Applicant aged 60 yrs.
Rheumatism
Wife & 4 children living with him.
son 12 yrs old
1 daughter 32, another 19 yrs. (a cripple in her arm) & another 17 yrs old.
a gr: child (an orphan) 15 mos. old.
Sched: B296
He has borrowed $400, & mortgaged his property to secure the payment of the same.
The amt. of the check in sched: would have been for Ninety two hundred dollars - perhaps the word "ninety" was intended to be erased.
Deceased about 63 yrs.

(5203) Kentucky
James Johnson, A private Harris Virginia line, - 1782 - 1 Year the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War
scribed on the Roll of Kentucky . . . . at the rate of 8 . . . Dollars per month, to commence the 20 th of May, 1818 . . . . .
ertificate of Pension issued the 6 th of Jany. 1819 and sent to the Hon: A. M. Johnson House of Rep s  U. S. - - - - -
Arrears to 4th of Sep r 1818. 3 \frac{12}{31} \frac{4}{30} mo. $28. 15 c Semi-ann. all ce ending 4 th Mar: 1819. . . $ 48. - -
$76.15 c
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818 }
Off. August 6. 1821 and sent to James Johnson Shelbyville, Ky

17 cows 47. - 40 Hogs 43. - Some articles of furniture 51. - Farming utensils 20. - $296. -
States that on the credit of the above property and his receiving a pension he borrowed $400 and gave a mortgage dated 4 Aug 1819 on the principal part of it as security that he was much in debt at the time and if his property had been sold it would not have paid them.
Schedule under Act 1 st March 1823 dated 3 rd July 1823. 23 shoats $23. - 6 pigs $1.50. $24.50 A few articles of furniture & some farming utensils 56.48 Owes John Shepherd $80.98 $85 for rent, and there is due him from D. Williams on notes $19. -
States that by virtue of a decree of the court upon a bill in Chancery filed by Mr Johnson against him to foreclose a mortgage given to him, a cost Mr E. commissioners sell the
Property mentioned in the mortgage states that the Mr Johnson accepted the same as payment covering the value of horses, cows, furniture, valued at $391.75. Amount of mortgage was $400, with interest from Aug 1819. - Copy of commissioners report, and affidavit exhibited corroborating the above. - Sold a horse for $20, money used to buy a hog. Killed and consumed in family.
Claimant aged 63 farmer, infirm and able to labor but little being afflicted with rheumatic pains. Wife 59 years, 3 daughters and 1 son, daughters aged 35, 22 & 19 - son 15 - a granddaughter living with them 4 years of age, one daughter a cripple.
see letters Feb. 15. 1825, to Hon. D. White Jr. H. Repr. & Dec. 21. 1825 to Hon. R. M. Johnson, Senate

New Albany, Indiana James Johnson
Entered - placed on the rev. roll, 6 th Jan. 1819 - dropped therefrom 6 Aug. 1821.
Restored Dec. 23. 1825 to commence Nov. 30. 1824. Notification sent to Hon. R. M. Johnson, Senate U.S.
file Mar '19
Mar '19
on Cir 20 Oct 1837.
to Pen Agt 17 Nov 1837.
To New Albany Indiana from 4 Sept 1837 - 4 Dec 1837 Notifi- -cation sent to Pension New Albany + Ind

Venus Volunton
Compts Report
Venus Volunton
Recd Feb 17. 3. 1825 Hon: D. White Jr. B.R.

By virtue of an of the Shelby Circuit Court in the case of of Mrs. Johnston against James Johnston et al. September Term 1822. Directing the undersigned to sell at Public Sale Certain goods and chattels the property of said James Johnston to satisfy a certain debt and interest due from said James Johnston to said Mrs. Johnston he proceeded to sell on the 13 th day of March 1823. all the following described property at the several prices annexed to each article viz.
   To Mrs. Johnston Pippin seed corn $ cts   one half seed corn 30 00   To Do. One bay mare 80. 00   " Do. One dark bay colt 76. 00   " Do. One bay mare 76. 00   " Do. One red cow 26 00.   " Do. One white heifer cow and calf 27. 00   " Do. One brindled cow and calf 24. 50.   " Do. One black and white cow 20. 00   " Do. One black yearling 10. 00   " Do. One cupboard and cupboard furniture 12. 25.   " Do. One folding leaf table 10. 00   Total Amount $ 391. 75  
Said Mrs. Johnston then stopped the sale and said she was satisfied for the debt and interest named in said decree The whole of which proceedings is hereby respectfully repor- ted this 10 th day of June 1823.
Mrs. E. Wilson Compt.
A True Copy from the original report, which is now of record in the Shelby Circuit Court.
Geo. T. Lewis Clerk S.C.

Commonwealth of Kentucky, Shelby County Set
Be it remembered that on this 19 th day of April 1824. The within named William E Wilson appeared before the undersigned presiding justice of the Shelby County Court, and made oath that he did on the 13 th day of March 1823. as Commissioner, having been appointed by a decree of the Shelby Circuit Court, sell all the within mentioned property, as the property of James Johnston and William Johnston became the purchaser of all of said property for the sum of three hundred and ninety one dollars & seventy five cents, the said William Johnston being the Complainant, and becoming the purchaser of said property, a credit for the whole amount was applied in satisfaction of the decree rendered in his favour against said James Johnston, As appears from the report made by this affiant as Commissioner a true copy of which report accompanies this Affidavit.
Given under my hand and seal the date above
Seth Cook P. J. S. C. C.
Shelby County Court, Kentucky, November Term 1824.
At a County Court continued and held for Shelby County at the Courthouse in Shelbyville on Wednesday the 17 th day of November 1824. On Motion of James Johnston William E. Wilson appeared in Court and made oath that he did on the 13 th day of March 1823. as Commissioner having been appointed by a decree of the Shelby Circuit Court, sell the within named property as the property of James Johnston, and William Johnston became the purchaser of all of said property for the sum of three hundred & ninety one dollars and seventy five cents the said William Johnston being the Compt. and becoming the purchaser of said property a credit for the whole amount was applied in satisfaction of the decree rendered in his favour against said James Johnston as appears from the report made

by this affiant as Commissioner, a true copy of which heretofore accompanies this affidavit, which law and affiant is ordered to be certified
Witness my hand
James J. Whitaker
State of Kentucky Shelby County ss. I James J. Whitaker Clerk of the County Court of Shelby in the State aforesaid do hereby certify that the above foregoing Order is truly copied from the Record in my Office. In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Caused the Seal of said County to be hereunto affixed as Shelby rolls this 12 th day of January 1825 and 33 rd Year of the Commonwealth
James J. Whitaker S cc
Kentucky Shelby County ss. I Seth Cook presiding Justice of the Shelby County Court do hereby certify that James J. Whitaker Esq d by whom the foregoing copy from the Record is made out is Clerk of the said Shelby County Court, and that his attestation is in due form of law. Given under my hand and Seal this 12 th day of January 1825.
Seth Cook Seal

State of Kentucky Shelby County Set.
November Court 1824
By Virtue of a decree of the Shelby Circuit Court in the Case of William Johnston against James Johnston at September Term 1822. Directing the Undersigned to sell at public Sale Certain goods and chattels the property of said James Johnston to satisfy a Certain debt and interest due from said James Johnston to said William Johnston he proceeded to sell on the 13 th day of March 1823 all the following described property at the prices annexed to each article vizt To William Johnston
Plff in said Case One bald faced horse $30. 00. To D o One Bay mare 80. 00 " D o One Dark bay Colt 76. 00 " D o One bay mare 76. 00 " D o One red Cow 26. 00 " D o One white back d Cow & Calf 27. 00 " D o One Brindled Cow & Calf 24. 00 " D o One Black & White Cow 20. 00 " D o One black Heiferling 10. 00 " D o One Cupboard & Cupboard furniture 12. 75 " D o One folding leaf table 10. 00 $391 75
Said William Johnston then stoped the sale and said he was satisfied for the debt and interest named in said decree the whole of which proceedings is hereby Respectfully reported this 18 th day of June 1823. William E Wilson Court.
A true Copy from the Original Report which is now of record in the Shelby Circuit Court Lister Sam l Lewis Clerk
And On Motion of James Johnston William E Wilson appeared in Court and made oath that he did on the

13 th Day of March 1823. as Commissioner having been appointed by a decree of the Shelby Circuit Court to sell the within mentioned property as the property of James Johnston and William Johnston became the purchaser of all of said property for the sum of three hundred & thirty One Dollars and forty five Cents the said William Johnston being the Complainant and becoming the purchaser of said property on Credit for the whole amount was applied in satisfaction of the there undued in his favor against said James Johnston as appears from the report made by this affiant as Commissioner a true Copy of which report accompanies this affidavit which Report of sale and affidavit is Ordered to be testified
State of Kentucky
Shelby County, set.
I James L. Whitaker clerk of the County Court of Shelby do certify that the above Affidavit report of sale and Order made thereon is truly copied from the records in my Office In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand & caused the seal of said County to be affixed at Shelbyville this 17 th day of November 1825. and 34 th Year of the Commonwealth
J. L. Whitaker Ck Shelby County Court
State of Kentucky Shelby County, set.
I Joseph Simmace Presiding Justice of the county Court aforesaid do certify that the her e official attestation of James L. Whitaker who was at the time of signing the same Justice is blest of our said Court is in due form of law & that that full faith & credit is and ought to be given to his official acts as such Justice
Given under my hand & seal as Justice aforesaid at Shelbyville this 3 rd day of December 1825 & 34 th year of the Commonwealth J. Simmace

State of Kentucky County of
Guards
I James Johnson do upon oath, testify and declare that I
I refer if necessary the Honl Secretary to the papers in the Pension Case of said Johnson
James Johnson Case for B. & M. S.
5925
Genl Johnson
James Johnson the Dragoon
Here is name of James Johnson

Mar 15 June 1819 - Wood Virg - 2 nd two years " 18 Oct 1821 - Fincastle Virg 2 nd One yr " 6 Jan 1819 - White V 2 1 st
James Johnson
Shelby Co Ky
enlisted in Spring of 1802 for 18 months at M c Harvis Co ty Virg line - same year re-enlisted in the H t Dragoons under Col l White & continued until about the year 1804 further state that he received proper 1814 & rec d his Land Warrants - Affid t 20 May 1818 entered service in Col l White Reg t V a line was transferred to Col l Washington Corp t St t Horse & continued until the close of the war
Affid t 1823
Mar 15 June 1819 " 18 Oct 1821 " 6 Jan 1819

Department of War,
Regulations for the heirs of officers & soldiers of the Revolutionary Army who were slain by the enemy, or who have died since the war and have not received land from the United States.
By an act of Congress of the 16 th September, 1776. it is provided that the officers and soldiers who engaged for and continued to serve during the war, or until discharged by Congress, and the heirs of such officers and soldiers as shall be slain by the enemy shall receive land in proportion to their rank -
N.B. Those who engaged for three years or for any other period than during the war, or who died of sickness, fatigue or casualty, are not entitled to land from the United States. The following declaration & enclosed blank form of heirship must be filled up and signed by the proper authorities
State of Kentucky County of _____
I James Johnson do upon oath, testify and declare that I enlisted in the war of the revolution for the term of, during the war and served as a private in the Regiment No. not recd. under the command of Colonel William Washington of the Virginia line; and that I continued in the service aforesaid until the end and termination of the war aforesaid. I further declare that I have never received a warrant to the best of my recollection for the bounty land promised to me on the part of the United States; nor have I transferred my claim to it in any manner whatsoever; therefore.
Know all men by these presents, that I, James Johnson aforesaid do hereby constitute and appoint William H. Todd to be my true and lawful Attorney, for me and in my name to demand and receive from the Secretary of War of the United States a Warrant, for the quantity of land due me as aforesaid; and my said Attorney is hereby fully authorized and empowered to constitute and appoint one or

now substitutes or attorneys under him, for the special purposes above expressed
James Johnson
Attest Samuel Harbison R. H. Goates
Personally appeared the above named James Johnson subscribing to the foregoing declaration, and made oath to the same, and in my presence acknowledged the power of attorney thereto subjoined to be his free act and deed, for the purposes therein mentioned. this 22 nd day of March 1833
Attest:
Sam l Harbison P.S.
In testimony that the above written Samuel Harbison was a magistrate authorised to administer oaths, and take acknowledgements & in the State of Kentucky at the above date, and that his name thereto subscribed appears to me to be his usual signature
I have hereunto set affixed the County Seal and subscribed my name and quality at Shelbyville this 22 nd day of March 1833
J. S. Whitaker Clerk

James Johnson No 1963.

Commonwealth of Kentucky
Shelby County Circuit Court June Term 1820. On this 30th day of June, 1820 Personally appeared in open Court being a Court of record for the said State, of Common Law and Criminal Jurisdiction, James Johnston aged Sixty years resident in Shelby County in said State, who being first duly sworn under - ing to Law, doth on his oath declare that he served in the revolutionary war as follows that he entered the service of the United States in the Continental War at Pophick in Virginia in the regiment Troops commanded by the Baron DeStuben after which he went into the Regt Commanded by Col. White of the Virginia line after which he was transferred to the Corps of Light horse or Dragoons commanded by Col. Wm. Washington in which service he Continued until the close of the war in all in the service about three years that on the 20th May 1818 he made application by his declaration for a Pension under the Act of Congress of the 18th March 1818. and received his Pension Certificate dated six of January 1819 No 5283. and 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 sold or in any manner disposed of my property, or any part thereof with intent thereby to diminish or to hide

myself within the provisions of an act of Congress entitled an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land & naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war. Passed on the 18 th March 1818. and that I have not now any person in trust for me any probate or a will or contracts or debts due to me that have become other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed. He also states that he is old and unable to do hard work labour being afflicted with rheumatic pains which has affected one of his arms so as to make it crooked. That he has a wife and four children living with him one son about twelve years of age and three daughters one about thirty two years of age, one about nineteen years of age who is a cripple in her arm and one about seventeen years old and he has one grand daughter who is an orphan aged about fifteen months who is destitute and friendless that none of his children living with him can aid him to support himself and those who have left him are poor and not able to assist him.
The following is a schedule of his property    Stock  Five head of Hogs about  125     2 Cows & four Calves worth  47     17 head of Hogs  43     40 Pigs worth  103     one table cupboard & chest  13  

  Cutboard furniture chairs & tea tables  34.50    Cooking utensils & table furniture  20.00    Starming tools     1 Washington 50.00 2 Little wheels  3.50    1 Large wheel &c      $296.00  
We state that on the faith of the above property he had, — to the best of his knowledge he has borrowed the sum of four hundred dollars and given a mortgage on the whole of his property contained in the above schedule above dated 4 August 1819 recorded in the Shelby County Clerk's office. That he was much in debt that himself and family must have been left entirely destitute and his property would not have paid the debts he owed had it of been sold at sale, nor would it now sell for the debt he owes & which he conceives leaves him worse than nothing and he could not have borrowed the money used to pay off his debts only on the faith of his petition &c. Verner Johnson
Sworn to and declared on the 28th day of June 1840 in Open Court
Richd. Am. (E. W. Wilson)

I am Peter, Clerk of the Shelby Circuit Court in the 11th Judicial District in Ohio for the Commonwealth of Kentucky do hereby certify that the foregoing truth and the schedule there to annexed are truly as set forth from the records of the said Court and I do further certify that it is the opinion of the said Court that the total amount of the interest of the property established is always to be due and payable in annuities and interest.
Deja vu Edwards James Johnson, Jr. 5203
In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this 10th day of July 1820
Given under my hand and seal this 10th day of July 1820 James Simrall Esq. Shelbyville, Kentucky 19 Oct 1820
and I do further certify that the said Court is of the opinion that the said interest is always to be due and payable in annuities and interest. Given under my hand and seal this 10th day of July 1820 and style of the Commonwealth of Kentucky James Johnson, Jr. Clerk

Sperry County 25th Oct 1825
Sir
I enclose to you a certificate or statement from a number of my neighbours showing, that I am worth- out property and kind in need of my person as much as my person - I have to rent land to make a support I have a wife and five children four of whom are females which makes it very weighty on me to support, I am now in debt for my rent and such has been the usual struggle that it is out of my power to pay my rent and I must be stripped of all the little we had in consequence which I hope to pay my rent - the mortgage which was on my property has been foreclosed all has been at all to satisfy the debt for which it was made - My papers was all sent to Mr while my agent and vice member of Congress - you will find all my papers I suppose in the war office

gave me authority to attend to my business and draw the same and account to me for the same very respectfully
James Johnson
after he was cut off he made application the second time last June two years. He is satisfied to receive it from that time

This Indenture made this 11 th day of August 1819 Between James Johnson of Shelby County and State of Kentucky of the one part and William Johnson of the Same County and State of the other part witnesseth that the said William Johnson having lent to the said James Johnson $400. the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged by the said James Johnson for and in Consideration of the same , and to make the said William Johnson secure in the payment of the said money hath bargained and sold and by these presents doth bargain and sell unto the said William Johnson the following property to wit two bay mares and one bay horse Colts one bay horse with a blaze eye two Cows the one black the other a red with a white face three yearlings & 2. Calves thirty head of hogs three bedsteads three beds and furniture one cupboard & cupboard furniture , one Chest one folding leaf table one large looking glass three pots three plows two of them shovels and one a barshear two flat wheeled and a Cotton wheeled To have and to hold the said property to the said William Johnson and his heirs forever and the said James Johnson for himself his heirs &c. warrants and defends the said property to the said William Johnson his heirs &c. against the claim of or claims of all and every person or persons whatever yet nevertheless it is agreed provided that if the said James Johnson should on or before the 11 th day of August 1822. well and truly pay unto the said William Johnson or his heirs the sum of $400. lawful money of Kentucky with legal interest thereon from this date then and in that case the foregoing deed or conveyance of said property of said property shall be void & the whole of said property as above

Specified shall revert and revert in the said James Johnson has hereunto set his hand and affixed his seal this day and year above
Written James Johnson Seal Mark
Nicholas Cameron J. P. Miller
Shelby County Court office August 4 th 1889.
This Indenture was this day produced to me in my office and was acknowledged by James Johnson to be his act and deed whereupon the same was duly recorded
att James J. Whitaker
A true Copy from the record in my office
att J. J. Whitaker CB Seal

James Johnson
To E. mortgage
M rs Johnson
A Copy Examined
fee $1.00
paid

James Johnston
Affidavit de to renew pension.

Commonwealth of Kentucky Shelby County Feb
since Verm Circuit court 1823
On this 3 rd day of July 1823 personally appeared in Open Court being a Court of record of Common law of the said State and of Criminal jurisdiction James Johnston aged forty three years resident in said County of Shelby who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his Oath make the following declaration in Order to Obtain the provision made by the Acts of the 18 th March 1818 the 1 st May 1820 and the 1 st March 1823 That he entered the Service of the United States in the continental Army at Point fort in Virginia in the regiment or Corps commanded by Col o White of the Virginia line After which he was transferred to the Corps of S t Horse or Dragoons commanded by Col o Washington in which Service he continued as a private until the close of the war. He served as a private and ultimately received a discharge from lieutenant Harris which discharge he has lost. That at the close of the war he was under Capt n Watts in whose Company said Harris was lieutenant that Captains Green and Hughes were acting officers in this division of the Army that just before he left the Army he came from the south to Prince Edward Courthouse Virginia thence marched under Capt n Mundy to Winchester where they were all discharged furloughed and sent home and the war having ended we were not again called on and he obtained the discharge some time After from said lieutenant Harris in the State of Virginia and I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the eighteenth day of March 1818 and that I have not since that time by gift sale or in any manner disposed of my property

Commonwealth of Kentucky Shelby County Set
June Term Circuit Court 1823
On this 3 rd day of July 1823, personally appeared in Open Court being a Court of record of Common Law of the said State and of Criminal Jurisdiction James Johnston aged forty three years resident in said County of Shelby who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his Oath make the following declaration in Order to Obtain the provision made by the Acts of the 18 th March 1818. The 1 st May 1820 and the 1 st March 1823 That he entered the Service of the United States in the Continental Army at Point Fort in Virginia in the Regiment or Corps commanded by Col o White of the Virginia line After which he was transferred to the Corps of S t Horse or Dragoons commanded by Col o Washington in which Service he continued as a private until the close of the war. He served as a private and ultimately received a discharge from Lieutenant Harris which discharge he has lost. That at the close of the war he was under Capt t Watts in whose Company said Harris was lieutenant that Captains Green and officers Hughes were acting in this division of the Army. That just before he left the Army he came from the South to Prince Edward Courthouse Virginia where he marched under Capt t Manns to Winchester where they were all discharged furloughed and sent home and the war having ended we were not called on and he obtained the discharge some time After from said Lieutenant Harris in the State of Virginia and I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the eighteenth 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 with intent thereby to defraud to bring myself within the provision of an Act of congress entitled an act to pro- vide for certain persons engaged in the Land and Naval service of the United States in the event of any war passed on the 18th 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 to wit, six old chairs one dollar One Chest $2.00 One Sineed Spinning wheel $2.00 one large spinning wheel 50 cents two old saddles $7.00 one small looking Glass 12 1/2 cents two smoothing irons 50 one tea kettle $1.50 One pan of stilliade $1.50 one mortar & pestle 27 1/2 cents one bake oven 50 cents one skuttle 25 three new pots 50 cents $3.00 one churn 37 1/2 cents - four piggins $1.00 one tub 25 cents of bible $4.00 three ploughs $5.50 three axes $5.50 five hoes $5.00 one yarking huff $2.25 one iron wedge 25 twenty three shovels $23.00 six pigs $1.50 one hoghead $12.00 in all amounting to $80.92 Is owe by contract to John Shepherd $85.00 for rent and James Williams owes me $19.00 by note.
That since the exhibition of my * { James Johnston
* first schedule the following changes have been made in my property listed by virtue of a decree rendered in this court (Shelby circuit court) at the September 1892 upon a bill in Chancery filed by William Johnston against said James Johnston to foreclose a mortgage bearing date the 4th of August 1819. William C. Wilson was

Appointed Commissioner to sell & dispose of at Public sale. On a Credit of three months the Property named disposed of in said mortgage which property is contained in my former Schedule made out on the 30th day of June 1820 in this Court and said mortgage in said schedule is referred to and said William C. Wilson Commissioner did file in obedience to said decree and report to this Court as follows: Yours,
Names of persons to whom sold & Time of Sale William Johnston } 13 th March 1825
Amount of Money or description of property received in re- turn applied to the payment of the debt in the decree- mentioned and nothing else received therefor that is the said William Johnston at the said sale did purchase all the property sold by said Commissioner which property was contained in my former Schedule, and is the of the following description (to-wit):
   One bell faced horse for  $ 22.00    One bay mare "  80.00    One dark bay colt "  76.00    One bay mare "  76.00    One red Cow "  26.00    One white back Cow & Calf "  27.00    One bundle Cow & Calf "  24.50    One black & white Cow "  30.00    One black Yearling "  10.00    One Cubord & Caboard furniture  12.25    One folding leaf table "  10.00    Total amount  $391.75   

Said decree is for four hundred dollars with interest from the 4 th of August 1817 until paid and said William Johnston accepted the above property in full therefor the other one house mentioned in the former schedule I sold being a colt I sold to Boston Baker for tw enty dollars in common-wealths paper which I received and have used the hogs in the former schedule have been killed & used in the family James Johnston -
The said James Johnston further states and declares that he is by profession a farmer that he is uniform and unable to pursue his profession except only to labour a little from necessity being afflicted afflicted with rheumatic pains so as to make his right arm crooked he has a wife about 59 years old and four children towit one daughter named Mary 22 years old one daughter named Sarah 35 years old one daughter named Nancy 19 years old and one son named Abe 15 years old and one grand daughter named Lucy Johnston 4 years old that all said children and grand children are very poor and have no property and have no other means of support but by their labour and that said daughter Mary is a cripple in one of her arms he further states that on the 20 th of May 1818 he made application by declaration for a pension under the acts of Congress of the 18 th March 1818. And received his pension certificate dated 6 th January 1819. And he afterwards received a notification dated 6 th of August 1821. by which he was stricken in from the pension list N o 5213. dated at the war department pension office and signed J. P. Coawards

he further says he is in such indigent circumstances as to be unable to support himself without the assistance of his family and without its interposition he must be and remain an object of private & public charity. James Johnston.
Subscribed and sworn to in Open Court. Test. Saml. (Lewis) Clerk Sec. Whereupon it is Ordered that the said schedules and bills be admitted to record and it is ordered to be certified that it is the opinion of the said court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the said schedules is eighty dollars and ninety three & a half cents - and that the said James Johnston is indebted for rent the sum of eighty five dollars to John Shepherd and there is due him the sum of nineteen dollars by note. Test. Saml. (Lewis) Clerk Sec.
(Commonwealth of Kentucky), Shelby County, S.S.
I Samuel Lewis Clerk of the Shelby Circuit Court do hereby certify that the foregoing five pages inclusive contain a full & complete copy from the records of said Circuit Court of the application, oath, &c. of said James Johnston, and in obedience to the order of said Court I now certify that it is the opinion of said Court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the said schedule is eighty dollars and 93 3/4 cents, and that the said James Johnston is indebted for rent the sum of eighty five dollars to John Shepherd, and there is due him the sum of nineteen dollars by note. In testimony whereof I hereto subscribe my name and affix my seal of office this 1 st day of January 1824 and 32 nd year of the Commonwealth.
Saml. (Lewis) Clerk Sec.

Shelbyville Ky. 8 th Novr 1837
Sir Enclosed you will find the affidavit of James Johnson made out agreeably to the form which you sent me - Please let me hear from you; or you may write to Mr James Johnson himself & if to him direct your letter to New Albany Indiana
I am very respectfully Yr M c Serv t Geo. W. Johnston
Hon Geo W Cummins Acting Comr of Pensions Washington City

Shelbyville Kentucky.
October 10 th 1837.
Hon Secretary of War.
Sir
Mr James Johnson a Revolutionary Pensioner of the U. S. who has an original Certificate dated 6 th January 1819. Certifying that he was subscribed on the Pension list, Roll of the Kentucky agency, at the rate of Eight Dollars per month and who has heretofore been receiving his Pension at Lexington in Kentucky. Has requested me to make known at the War Department. his intention, in the month of December next to remove to the County of Clarke in the state of Indiana, & of his wish that the payment of his Pension may be transferred from Lexington Ky. to Corydon Indiana or to the nearest agency, established in said state from his residence. He desires that Information may be communicated to me, stating whether the transfer has been made & where he will have to apply for his Pension when due.
Very Respectfully Yours Obedt Servt.
Geo M. Johnston.
P.S. If any particular form is required in this matter, direct me & it shall be attended to —

Commonwealth of Kentucky
Shelby County ss.
On this thirty first day of October 1837.
before me the subscriber a Justice of the peace for the said County of Shelby Personally appeared James Johnson, who on his oath declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the Company commanded by Captain Pratt in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Washington in the service of the United States. That his name, was placed on the pension roll of the State of Kentucky, from whence he intends shortly to remove to the State of Indiana where he intends to remain & wishes his Pension to be payable in future. The following are his reasons for removing from Shelby County Kentucky to Clarke County Indiana His Children have most of them gone to Indiana He wishes to be near them, that he may receive the assistance of his children in his present aged & infirm condition Sworn & subscribed to James Johnson before me the day and year aforesaid
W. M. Rude J. P. S. C.

Commonwealth of Kentucky Shelby County ss
On this 31 st day of October 1837. before me the subscriber a Justice of the peace in & for the County aforesaid Personally appeared George W. Johnston. who on his Oath declares that he is well acquainted with James Johnson who made the foregoing affidavit, & that he is the person therein described - that he is a pension- er of the United States & that he the affiant has had in his possession the pension Certifi- -cates which the said James Johnson has now in his possession & upon which he has drawn a pension and that said affiant is in no way related to said James Johnson or interested in his pension Sworn Subscribed Geo. W. Johnston.
to before me the day & year aforesaid by George W. Johnston with whom I am personally acquainted & certify that he is a man of veracity Given under my hand.
W. Kincaid J.P. S.C.
State of Kentucky Shelby County ss
I James J. Whitaker clerk of the County Court for Shelby County do certify that William Kincaid is a Magistrate as above and that the signature thereto purporting to be his is genuine In testimony whereof I have hereunto sub- scribed my name and Affixed the seal of said County this 1 st day of November 1837.
James J. Whitaker clerk Shelby County Court

State of Indiana
Ripley County S.S. on this day to wit the 2nd day of January 1843, before me the subscriber a Justice of the Peace of said County Personally appeared James Johnson who on his oath declares that he is the same person, who is described in the Certificate of which I certify the following is a true copy to wit,
War department
that in conformity Revolutionary Claim - I certify that in conformity that with the law of the United States of the 18th of March 1818. James Johnson late a private in the army of the Revolution, is inscribed on the Pension List Roll of the Kentucky agency at the Rate of Eight Dollars per month to commence on the Twentieth day of May one thousand eight hundred and Eighteen -
(Seal) Given at the war office of the United States this Sixth day of January one thousand eight hundred and Nineteen,
J. C. Calhoun Secretary of War -
He also on his solemn oath declares that he was placed on the Pension Roll of the State of Kentucky from whence he has lately removed that he now resides in the County of Ripley & State of Indiana where he intends to remain, and wishes his pension to be made payable at Madison in future, that being the nearest Pension office to his place of residence.
James Johnson
Sworn to and subscribed this 2nd day of January 1843
James Myers Justice of the Peace
State of Indiana
Ripley County S.S. Conformably to the requisitions of the war department of the 27th of October 1832. I James Myers a magistrate in the County above named do hereby certify that I have the name

Satisfactory evidence to wit, of my personal know- -ledge, that James Johnson who this day appeared before me to take the oath of Identity (in order to have his Pension payment removed from New Albany in the state of Indiana to Madison in the state aforesaid) is the Identical Pensioner he declared himself to be in the annexed affidavit - and I am also satisfied that the statement made by him in relation to the Pension certificate is true. Given under my hand and seal this 2 nd day of January 1843 -
James Myers Seal
Justice of the peace I Conrad Overkamp Clerk of the Court of Rip- -ley County certify that James Myers is a Magistrate as above and that the foregoing certificate pur- -porting to be his is genuine -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my Seal of office and subscribed my Name this 2 nd day of January 1843.
Conrad Overkamp Clerk
J. H. Graven do certify that the above named Conrad Over- -kamp is the Clerk of Ripley County, and that the signature purport- -ing to be his is genuine.
J. H. Graven M. C.
Ho. of Reps: Jan'y 9 th 1843.
I hope the foregoing papers will be found in sufficient form to authorize a transfer of Mr. Johnson's pension to the Madison agency. Your early attention will much oblige you &c. sent.
J. H. Graven

Shelbyville 3 rd December 1895. Col. Rich? Mr. Johnston,
Sir, Enclosed are the papers relating to James Johnston's claim for a pension, which at his request I forward to you. He has seen you he informs me, and hopes you will be able to have him reinstated. I have long known him, and assure you that he is an honest and extremely poor old man, and more so as much the care of Government and the pittance it gives to the old revolutionary soldiers as any one now upon the pension list. Had his case been really known or justly represented at the war department I am sure his name would not have been stricken from the list. If he be not reinstated he will I am certain become a charge ultimately upon this county. As no man is more worthy than he is I hope you may succeed in your application for him, for which he will owe you a debt of gratitude the remainder of his life. He states that he left a petition & power of attorney with your brother James, who is disposed to aid him in the application, & with whom you will confer.
I am very respectfully
Yrs. &c D. A. (J. E. B.)
P.S. If you succeed write to me & c I will give the information to the old man. P. S. 1895.

Whereas James Johnson an inhabitant of Shelby county State of Kentucky hath formerly been enrolled as a pensioner on the pension list of the united States for services rendered during the revolutionary war, and by an after act of congress had his name stricken off of that list and thereby deprived of that support which necessity alone induced him honestly to ask of his country — where the undersigned being fully acquainted with his situation and circumstances in life for several years past feel no hesitation in stating that we believe him to be an industrious frugal man and one of those whose real condition has been mistaken by the officers of government in taking from him the pension formerly allowed him — Said Johnson is apprehensive that his name was taken off the pension list in consequence of a mortgage of his property which misfortune induced him to make, after a pension had been granted him, depending upon it alone to redeem the property he had thus been compelled to mortgage away. He also states that said mortgage was made several months before he knew that his pension was taken from him, the truth of which statement may be ascertained by comparing the date of the mortgage, with the date of the letter of the Secretary informing him of the loss of his pension — We further state that a decree of the Shelby circuit court has been obtained upon said mortgage and that the property contained therein has been sold as the law directs in said case, and that said Johnson is now left a tenant with no other means of support but that which the infirmities of age will permit him to obtain by hard labour
L. L. Moore
W. P. Darn
L. S. Rose
M c C. Wilson
Sam t Lewis
Geo. W. Johnston

Rev. Benham
Theo. P. Wilson
Ja S. Whitaker
Salapero Mehomay Washington P. Griffin
Ja H. Nelson
James Bradshaw
Wm Bell
P. M. Wilson
Capt. Adam Middleton

James Johnson
Many Love all the
Rec d Aug t 24. 1883

The within is amendatory to one heretofore sent you on the files, in your office, as your communication to me purported. The case of John Smith against James Backhannon N o to John Backhannon is now with you from which I have not heard.
W. H. Todd

State of Kentucky Franklin County Sep 3.
I James Johnson a citizen now resident of Shelby county Kentucky do upon my oath testify and declare that, in 1779 this affiant enlisted as a private soldier in the war of the revolution, whilst a citizen of the state of Virginia with Col White, that I was placed in Col William Washington's Regiment, in a company of which John Harris was the Lieutenant the name of the Captain not recollected; Capt John Hughes & Capt Gurnea occasionally commanded this affiant's company — that in said Regiment Major Polson — was the acting Major, that he con- tinued in said Regiment until the close of the war for which he enlis- ted, which took place in June 1783 — that he is now a citizen of Shelby County Ky — that he has resided in said County for 15 or 20 years — that on the 6 th day of January 1819 he was placed on the pension roll of the United States, under the act of Congress of 1818 as a private, at $8 per month, that some time after he was struck off of the roll, that on the 23 rd of Dec 1825 he was placed on said roll again which took effect from Nov 1824 which appears from

the papers now in my possession, the official States that this is a declaration amending in order to get his county land from U.S. I have allways rec d my pension money at Lexington Ky I therefore swear I never have rec d from the United States, my county land promised me, nor have I ever transferred  received the same Know all men by these presents I James Johnson of said do hereby Cow- Stitute William H Good of Frankfort Ky, my attorney to demand and receive from the U s States a warrant due me as aforesaid, James Johnson
State of Kentucky
Franklin County 3 rd
I James Shannon a Justice of the peace in & for said County Kentucky the alone named James Johnson known to me as such, subscribed to the above declaration, and in my pres- ence made oath to the same and acknowledged the foregoing power of atto to be his act & deed -
Given under my hand this 23 rd day of the August 1835
Sim James Shannon

Franklin County Set
I Alexander H. Kennick clerk of the Court for the County aforesaid Do certify that James Shannon whose name is fixed to the foregoing certificate was at the time of doing the same and still is an acting Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid duly com- missioned and qualified as such and that due faith and credit are due to all his acts as such
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name and affixed the seal of my said office this 22 d day of August 1833
A. H. Kennick. C. & C. R.

City of Washington
22 d Dec 1825
Dear Sir,
I have rec d your favour of the 19 th inst in the case of James Johnston who claims a Pension from the Govt. for revolutionary services. and I am happy to believe it will be in my power to relieve the doubts entertained as to the most gaps to which you allude. From the inquiry which I have made of respectable individuals & particularly the representation from a respectable attorney Mr Tais I have no doubt but that Mr Johnston was deprived of the property legally & that property taken from him & he left without

support as represented to you in the documents. If you have any doubts after this representation please present the case to the King war office. Yours obediently Ph. M. Johnson
J. L. Edward Esq

Northern Bank of Ky Lexington Nov 24 1837
Sir
James Johnson of Shelby County Ky under Act 18 March 1818 has been paid to 4 Sept 1837
There is a James Johnson 3 rd of same county & under same Act who has also been paid to 4 September 1837 .
Respectfully,
Your Most Servt
John Gilford Pay per Wm Ernest Clk
J L Edwards Esq Commr of Pension

House of Rep.
July 1. 1825.
Sir
I have the honor to transmit herewith, the papers and documents of James Johnson, containing additional proof as reg d by the War department, at the last session of Congress. It is expected that the case now presents itself in such form, as will entitle the applicant to the bounty of govern-ment. I will thank you to cause the papers to be examined and decided on as early as convenient to you.
Very Respectfully
Yr obed Servt.
D. D. White
The Honble J. C. Calhoun Secy War

Washington City March 17. 1824
Sir
I have once more to request your attention to the claim of James Henson of my District, who was once on the Pension list, and was struck off by you. Mr. Johnson our friends have interferred & have written me on the subject enclosing the Record herewith transmittal, which I hope may prove satisfactory. They however state that if it shall be thought necessary to produce vouchers Confirmatory of the Record statement, to let them know, and such satisfactory additional evidence shall be produced. The letter in which the Record was transmitted to me from Mr. Lewis the Clerk, shall be laid before you should it be necessary. I trust you will find it consistent with law, to reinstate Mr. Johnson on the Pension list.
With sentiments of Respect
I am yr. Obt. Servt.
D. White D. White
Honble J. C. Calhoun Secy War Washington

Washington City February 15th 1814
Sir
I received for you a military land Warrant for 200 acres of land, from Virginia which I will dispose of for you as you may direct me. It can be sold for $60 If you request it I will sell it as shown it to James Clark for your your account with me. I have the Postage on a letter to Richmond Virginia $0.50 Postage on the return of the letter and } 0.75 Paper of also enclosed fees paid for specifying the warrant } 1.20   $2.25
respectfully your obt
Samuel Walker
Rev. Samuel

Mr Fletcher will call on the 25 th or 26 th Instant at the House of Daniel Beerley and pay said Beerley $57.75 for James Johnston proceeds
said Johnston leaves the his Warrant for 200 acres of land with said Beerley assigned to William Chughtal for
same with him

Pension Agency New Albany Aug 24 th 1843
J. S. Edwards Esq. Com r of Pensions Sir. Yours of 17 th inst is received -
Daniel Johnson has been regularly paid at this Agency up to the 1 st of September 1842
Yours with respect
N. C. Fletcher R. Agent

Springfield Office Oct 15 th 1888
Dear Sir time since I now transmit to the Pension Office the papers of Mr. James Johnson re for a Pension Mr. Johnson rec d a Military Warrant from the United States for his services in the Revolution & here with encloses a letter of the Humble Land A. B. Albee late a Appraiser taken in Georgia from (By) as an evidence of his having rec d a warrant this he gives as evidence for his Pension etc

I would again call your attention to the last Mr Jeremiah Stanton long since his papers trans- mitted by me to your office with great respect your friend
Daniel D. Bayne
The Rev.
Isaac Calhoun or
George Boy Stanton

19567 6-203 11911 16442 18313
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2769 6-203
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Rev Sec and
La Grange, Mo.
April 21-1917.
Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir: -
It is tradition that my great grandfather, James Johnson was born in Scotland, was in Rev. War under Washington, was wounded and walked on crutches the rest of his life, he had five sons and three daughters and lived in Shelby Co. Kentucky, died in Versailles, Indiana, between 1835 and 1845, almost a hundred

years old, he drew a pension and lived his last years with a daughter. If you can give me any record I will be very grateful. Thanking you for any trouble I am,
Yours Truly,
Mrs. G. L. Loudermilk

Mrs. H. L. Pendleton, Prairie Du Chien, Wisconsin.
Letter dated June 11 " reed " 13.
Letter with claim of James Johnson, B.F. 35,471.
Please date June 21 & give circular to me to put with mine. L.W.

Office of Special Agent Treasury Department,
WAR & NAVY SEP 30 1896 FILES.
, 189
Special Agent.
SUBJECT:
No. of Inclosures,
Special Agents will fill out the indorsement and brief on the back of each letter.

11 17775 2 p 29 H 1218 6/16/81

Office of Special Agent Treasury Department, St. Louis, Mo.
Sept 28 th
To the Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
Sir:-
There were two men, each named James Johnson, living and dying in Shelby County Kentucky, and each a pensioner of the war of the American Revolution. One of these two was my grandfather. At the suggestion of a gentleman in the War Department, I respectfully request that you cause to have made and forwarded to me here, an abstract of the military service of each of these men, as, with that in my possession, I can determine which of the two was my grandfather.
Thanking You in advance

for a service which will be highly appreciated, I am
Very Respectfully
Ebene Johnson
Special Agent Taxing Dept.
Room 205 Custom House
St. Louis Mo.

Revised 1871
Britton, Okla.
March 20-1918.
Dept. of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Dear Sir:-
Will you please send me the record
of James Johnson that enlisted in Rev. War from Point of Fork, Virginia, applied for pension in 1818, and it was granted, he died in Ripley Co. Ind., and lived in Shelby Co. Ky. when he applied for pensions. Many thanks.
Yours Truly, Joseph M. Sellers.

THE G. H. NUNNELLEY COMPANY
INCORPORATED.
OFFICE PHONE 73.
COAL, GRAIN, LUMBER.
HARDWARE, IMPLEMENTS, ETC.
CONTRACTING AND BUILDING.
YARD PHONE 31.
THE HERALD-PRINTER LOUISVILLE
Georgetown, Ky.
April 12 th 1930.
The Commissioner of Pensions, Washington D. C.
Dear Sir -
Can you tell me the Revolutionary War Service of Elisha Pruitt , or Preuitt , my Great Great Grandfather, whose Father was Michael Preuitt, and who married Tabitha Collins. They Elisha & wife possibly lived in Jessamine Co., Kentucky, then settled in Shelby County, Ky. They had 8 children, Elisha's Father, Michael, married Elizabeth Sympleins (or Simpkins) They lived in Bedford Co., Virginia, late Campbell Co., and came to Ky. from Campbell Co. Elisha was in Ky. as early as 1779 & 1780 but did not settle in Ky. and settled in Ky. after the Revolutionary War. Michael Preuitt was the son of General George Byrd of Virginia Preuitt, of Virginia.
(over)

Also —
In the History of Shelby Co. Kentucky, among the Revolutionary Soldiers pensioned under Act of March 18, 1818, is found the name ✓ James Johnson 1 st , Private, Virginia Line; January 6 th , 1819; May 20 th , 1818; $96. Age 80.
There is also found the name of James Johnson 2 nd , Private, Virginia Line; October 18, 1821; January 13, 1820; $96. Age 77. One of these is my Great, Great Grandfather. There were several Fanny Johnsons connected with the family. My Grandfathers This Great Great Grandfather, James Johnson, had a son Fanny Johnson, a David Johnson (I think) and a daughter Margaret Johnson who married a James Beard of Shelby Co. Now, can you tell me from what County in the Virginia they enlisted, (that is, James 1 st & James 2 nd )
Sincerely Yours,
Mrs. G. H. Nunnally South Broadway Georgetown Ky.

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section EEL
June 20, 1930
Mrs. G.H.Nunnelley South Broadway Georgetown, Kentucky
Dear Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S.35471, it appears that James Johnson whose pension certificate was issued October 18, 1821, pension to commence January 13, 1820, enlisted at Lunenburg Court House, Virginia.
From the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S.36664, it appears that James Johnson whose pension certificate was issued January 6, 1819, pension to commence May 20, 1818, enlisted at Point Fork on the James River in Virginia, county not shown.
The Revolutionary War records of this bureau fail to afford any information in regard to Elisha Pruet, searched under all spellings of the surname.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.