Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 5113, for Moses Jones, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Jones, Moses Sarah
W 5113
CONTENTS
in Caroline Co. Va. & resided there died about 1826.

Virginia (R.) - 2,2
Sarah Jones
widow of Moses Jones, deceased,
who died on the about the year 1827, of Spottsylvania nia County in the State of Virginia,
who was a private in the commanded by Captain of the  commanded by in the Virginia line for Continental line:
9 years, private.
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia (Rich.) at the rate of 80 Dollars Conts per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 4 th day of August, 1838, and sent to Robert Hodgins, Esq. Bowling Green, Va.
Arrears to the 4th of March 1838, $560.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sept. 40.00 $600.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the 3 d }
Recorded by G. T. Rhodes Clerk, Book A. Vol. 2, Page 157.

V 2255 - Va Sarah Jones - Va Spottsylvania wid of Moses Va
Manned 1779
Died 1826
Allan $80 per ann
no deduction
2 nd Va Cont Line private
3 rd h 136
Rob Audgins Esq Percy Green Va

State of Virginia County of Spotsylvania } 55.
On this the 11 th day of May 1837 personally appeared before me a justice of the peace for the county aforesaid Sarah Jones a resident of said county and State of Virginia aged seventy eight years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provisions made by an act of Congress passed July 4 th 1836. That she is the widow Moses Jones dec d who was a soldier in the war of the Revolution and that he enlisted for at least three years under one Scott and in addition to his having told her that he served the term of enlistment she learns that he is reported by Gov r Smith the executive of Virginia in his last report as entitled to her county that after his return they were married in the county of Caroline by Parson Dick on the 23 rd day of December 1780 that she furthermore declares that after their marriage he served several tours of duty but she cannot say under what officers except at one time when he was under a Lieut on or capt on Duval. That she is now and has remained the widow of said Moses to the present time as will appear by the accompanying evidence that said Moses died about two years ago.
her Sarah Jones Mark
Sworn and subscribed to before me the day and date above named, and I furthermore testify certify that said Sarah Jones appear to be unable from old age & bodily infirmity to attend the Court of this locality and that she is a person of good character & entitled to full belief No. Court chf cl 1837

Virginia
Spotsylvania County to wit -
I Stephen Gruttsfield Clerk of the County Court of Spotsylvania in the State of Virginia do hereby certify that Robert Gruttsfield esquire whose name is signed to the foregoing certificate is now and was at the time of signing the same a Magistrate in the said County, duly commissioned and sworn, and that all faith and credit are due to all his acts and deeds as such -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of my Office to be hereunto affixed this 15 th day of May in the year 1832 and of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty two
S. Gruttsfield cc

Very WIDOW, &c.
File No. 5113
Sarah Jones
Wid.
Moises Jones
Prvt. Rev. War
Act: July 4 th 36, Sec. 3 d
Index:—Vol. 64 , Page 377
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Sarah V Jones Wid of Moses, d. 1838 Mrs. W. R. Hudson Aug 1 1837 do do Oct 25 1837 do do Mar. 2 1838 do do Apr 26. 38 Hon R. M. T. Hunter same farm July 5. - Ad 4 Feb 1836

Caroline County ( State of Virginia) To wit
This day personally appeared before me a justice of the peace in and for the county aforesaid Patrick Learnal who being duly sworn according to law saith that he is now in his 79 th year that he was in the war of the Revolution and is now enjoying the benefit of a pension That he was well acquainted with Moses Jones formerly of this county that although he was not in service with said Moses during the time said Moses was serving his enlistment yet that after that said Moses was married and he thinks in the winter of eighty but of the cannot be positive. It is positive that after his the said Moses' marriage he did serve one if not two tours of duty of three months duration I cannot either at this time say what officer or officers we were under but we were at the siege of York together. I do also certify that said Learnal is a man of unimpeached & unimpeachable veracity Given under my hand this the 4 th day of July 1837
William A. Mooncurk J.P.
Virginia, Caroline County to Wit,
This day personally appeared before me a justice of the peace in and for said County Woodson Wright and made oath that Sarah Jones is now and has remained the widow of Moses Jones decd. Given under my hand this 11 th day of July 1837.
Wm S. Paxton J.P.

By Virginia,
Caroline County to Wit,
I John L Pendleton Clerk of the County Court of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that an application on the part of Sarah Jones has been made to me for a Certificate of the Marriage of Moses and Sarah Jones and on examination of the Records of my Office I find no license prior to 1795. I further certify that William A Moncure and Wm S Royston whose names are annexed to the foregoing Certificates are and were at the time of signing the same acting Justices of the peace in and for the said County duly Commissioned & Qualified according to law, and that the signatures purporting to be theirs are genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name & affixed the seal of my said Office this 11 th day of July 1837.
John L. Pendleton

State of Virginia ( Caroline County To Wit
Personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace in and for the county aforesaid William Coates of said county aforesaid who after have been duly sworn said that he was well acquainted with Sarah Jones who is now the widow of Moses Jones that she was married to said Moses in this county by Parson Archibald Dick that it was during the war and in the winter but cannot say when he knows also that said Moses was after that, in the United States service during the war of the Revolution that he was at Yorktown and served at least three months before, and at said siege of Yorktown in one town; that he the said William Coates was with him the said Moses in one town of three months and he thinks said Moses was called out two or three times for like towns but will not say that he was more than the one town after his the said Moses' marriage with the said Sarah. I also certify that said Mr Coates is a very old and highly respectable Gentleman and that his statement is entitled to full credit Given under my hand this the 7 th day of September 1837
John N. Keane J.P.

Virginia.
3 Caroline County to Wit,
I John L. Pendleton Clerk of the County Court of the County and State aforesaid do hereby Certify that there is no Records relating to Marriages in my Office prior to the year 1785, and that I can find no Certificate of the solemnization of Marriage between the within Parties Moses Jones and Sarah Jones. I also Certify that John V. Keen whose name is annexed to the foregoing Certificate, is and was at the time of subscribing the same a Justice of the peace in and for the said County, duly Commissioned and qualified according to law; and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name & affixed the seal of my said Office this 14 th day of September 1837.
John L. Pendleton
3

Sarah Jones
Payment to be made to Richmond, Virginia, by J. Boockenbrough, Esq. Agent for paying Pen- sioners, in the Agency of Richmond, Va.
Head Shortly after last sight drawing - arrears of pension not claimed
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book A, Vol. 2, Page 157, by
G. J. Rhodes Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I certify that, in conformity with the 3d section of the law of the United States, of the 4th July, 1836, Sarah Jones, of Spottsylvania Co. Virginia, widow of Moses Jones, deceased, who was a private in the Revolutionary war,
is entitled to receive eighty _____ dollars and _____ cents per annum, during the time she may remain unmarried, commencing on the fourth day of March 1831, and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March and 4th of September.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this fourth _____ day of August, - one thousand eight hundred and thirty-eight.
Acting S. Cooper Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned. }
J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions.

County of Spottsylvania State of Virginia } 55
Personally appeared before me a justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid on this the 5 th day of December 1837 William Mitchell who after being duly sworn saith that he entered the army of the United States he thinks about Dec r 1776 and served in the same service for about 18 months and was then after that whilst in the naval service on board the Musketer taken prisoner that after making his escape as a prisoner he returned and entered the service of the United States in the Continental line under Capt t Wallace, that he was under Capt t Dick whilst on board the Musketer, that he well recollects that he saw Moses Jones who was from Caroline County at the siege of York Town who he understood was pressed from said County and that he heard from his friends through said Jones he himself not having been home after his imprisonment above I also certify that said Mitchell is a very old and respectable gentleman and is now getting a pension Given under my hand this the day & date above written
Richd. Farnsworth J.P.

State of Virginia
Spotsylvania County to wit:
I Stephen Quinterfield, Clerk of the County Court of Spotsylvania in the State aforesaid do hereby Certify that John B. Stanard esq r whose name is signed to the foregoing Certificate is now and was at the time of signing the same, a magistrate in the said County, duly Commissioned and sworn, and that full faith and credit be his acts and deeds as such.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of my office to be hereunto affixed this 13 th day of December 1857 and of the Commonwealth the sixty second.
Stephen Quinterfield C.C.

Caroline County ( State of Virg d ) To wit
personally appeared before me a justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid Mr Coates of said County who after being duly sworn saith that he was well acquainted with Moses Jones formerly of this County that the said Jones was legally married during the winter of eighty & eighty one as well as he recollects and after the marriage of said Jones that he served one year term of duty of three months each  also the said Coates says that he is now very old being in his 83 rd year and cannot tell the particulars of the service nor the names of the officers but thinks they were together under Capt: William Marshall — and further he saith more I also certify that Mr William Coates is a man of great respectability and that his statement is entitled to full credit Given under my hand this the 4 th day of July 1837
William A. Moncure J P
Virginia
Caroline County to Wit,
I John S Pendleton Clerk of the County Court of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Mr A. Moncure whose name is annexed to the above Certificate is, and was at the time of signing the same an acting Justice of the peace in and for the said County duly Commissioned and qualified according to law, and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name & affixed the seal of my said Office the 11 th day of July 1837.
John S. Pendleton Clk

Bowling Green Ky Dec 28 1819
HL
2255 Mr. Addams Mrs. Jones wid. of Moses Comr of pensions
Washington

State of Virginia Caroline County } 55
On this the 7 th day of December 1837 Personally appeared before me a justice of the peace in & for the county aforesaid John Oliver of said County who after being several according to law made the following declaration. That he was in the war of the revolution. That he entered the service under Capt. John Fitzhugh and was attached to Col. Landon Temple's regiment and served out his two years principally as a guard up and down the river. That he thinks the same year he was discharged he entered the service again by draft and went under Capt. David Garrison and went again to Williamsburg and was under Major Armistead & Col. Matthews till discharged. In 1781 he was again drafted before the siege of York Town and was under Capt. John Fitzhugh but in Gloucester County nearly opposite York Town he joined Capt. Beizon or some such name who was attached to Genl. Woodson's Brigade where he served his time out and which expired after the siege of York Town. He further says that he knew Moses Jones of this County and that said Jones was at the siege of York and served there in the Militia as a private but does not recollect what officer he was under. I do furthermore Certify that John Oliver is a man of the highest respectability in point of moral worth and that from a long life spent in this County I feel assured he has the confidence of all who know him as a man of strict morality he is now a pensioner. Given under my hand this the day and date first above written.
Robert M. Mason J.P.

Virginia,
Caroline County to Wit,
I John L. Pendleton Clerk of the County Court of the County and State aforesaid do hereby Certify that Robert W. Corbin whose name is subscribed to the within declaration, is and was at the time of signing the same an acting Justice of the peace in and for the said County, duly Commissioned and qualified according to law and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name & affixed the seal of the said County this 18. day of December 1837. In the 62 year of the Commonwealth.
John L. Pendleton Ex:

Bow: Green N.C. 18 Dec r 1837
Sir
I send some further testimony in support of Mrs. Jones application for a pension - to which I beg your early attention. The old Lady is very important - and if she is entitled to any thing it would be very desirable for her to receive it without delay. I was
Yrs very resp y
Robt. Hodgin

Burling Green vs July 18 Honolulu
Robert M. T. Hunter Vice Representative Washington
Hon. R. M. T. Hunter P.R.

Thomas Jones a revolutionary soldier and pensioner of the United States and a Citizen of the County of Spotsylvania aged eighty two years do hereby Certify that Moses Jones of Caroline County was married to Sally Nelson as well as I recollect by Parson Dick about Christmas 1779 or 1780. I know the marriage took place before the siege at Yorktown in October 1781 and I know that he was drafted in Caroline County to go to Yorktown and was gone from the County as a soldier for two or three months. I have often heard him speak of being at said siege at Yorktown and heard others speak of being there with him who were soldiers in the said revolutionary war. I myself was sick and was not at Yorktown but have not a doubt on my mind that said Moses was there as above stated. Given under my hand this the 9 th day of February 1838
Thomas Jones
Spotsylvania County State of Virginia } To wit
This day personally appeared before me a justice of the peace in & for the County aforesaid Thomas Jones who after subscribing his name to the above Certificate made oath in due form of law to the facts as set forth therein. I furthermore certify that said Thomas Jones is a very old and highly respectable Gentleman and that his mind is much stronger than persons of his age usually have and that his statement is entitled to full credit. Given under my hand this the 9 th day of February 1838
Clairborne Dudall J.P.

State of Virginia
Spotsylvania County Set.
I Stapleton Crutchfield clerk of the County Court of Spotsylvania in the state aforesaid do hereby certify that Clairborne Durall Esqr. whose name is signed to the foregoing certificate is now and was at the time of signing the same a magistrate in the said County duly Commissioned and sworn, and that full faith and credit are due to all his acts and deeds as such. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of my office to be hereunto affixed this 10th day of February 1888 and of our Independence the 62nd
Stapleton Crutchfield Cse.

Brow. Green Va.
Feby 17. 1838
Dr Sir
Some the favor to hand the annexed afft. to the Comt. of Pensions to be filed in the application of Mrs Jones for a pension. I presume now there will be no further difficulty in allowing the claim. Mrs J. is in very needy circumstances & I regret the delay which has already taken place on her account. I ask your aid on behalf of the old Lady, as I have no interest whatever in the matter, save a feeling of anxiety for her success.
Yrs very resp.
Yours
Robt. King
Robt. M. Hunter.

State of Virginia Caroline County to wit
I James Braxton of the County of Caroline and State of Virginia do hereby certify that I was acquainted with the late Moses Jones of said County that said Jones served an enlistment in the Revolutionary War in Continental line, that to the best of my recollection between the beginning of said War and the siege at Yorktown in said State, but the precise time, or the names of the officers under whom he served I do not now recollect if I ever knew them. I served in said War myself and am now receiving a pension from the United States. Given under my hand this 15 th day of March 1838
James his Braxton mark
State of Virginia Caroline County to wit
On this the 15 th day of March 1838 personally appeared before me M c H. Jones a justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid James Braxton who after having made his mark to the foregoing certificate made oath in due form of law to the facts contained in it.
I do also certify that James Braxton is a very old and and respectable man and is much respected by all persons in his neighbourhood. Given under my hand and seal this the day and date above named.
M c H. Jones J. P. 3

Virginia
Caroline County to wit:
I John S. Pendleton Clerk of the County Court of the County and State aforesaid do hereby Certify that Madison M. Jones whose name is annexed to the foregoing Certificate, is a Justice of the peace in and for the said County duly Commissioned and qualified according to law and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name and affixed the seal of my said Office this 14. th day of March 1838 In the 62 nd year of the Commonwealth.
John S. Pendleton Clk

I Woodson Wright of the County of Caroline and State of Virginia, do hereby certify, that I have been acting for many years as deputy Sheriff in said County; that I was acquainted with the late Moses Jones of said County and verily believe that said Jones died in the Year 1826; That I have examined the returns of the Commissioner of Revenue of said County and find that said Commissioner lists the said Jones' property Tax as late as 1826 regularly; and that after that period, said Jones' name does not appear on the books shown under my hand this 13 th day of March 1838
Woodson Wright
State of Virginia } County of Caroline } Jurat
This day personally appeared before me a justice of the peace in & for the County of said Woodson Wright who after having subscribed to the foregoing certificate made oath to the truth of the statements therein made. I do furthermore certify that said Wright is a Gentleman whose statement is entitled to full credit Given under my hand this the 13 th day of March 1838
Hugh Chandler D.P.

Virginia
Caroline County to Wit
I John L Pendleton Clerk of the County Court of Caroline County & State aforesaid do hereby certify that Hugh Chandler whose name is annexed to the foregoing certificate is a Justice of the peace in and for the said County duly Commissioned and qualified according to law and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name and affixed the seal of my Office this 13 th day of March 1838
John L Pendleton

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Va
4 July '86
3 rd Sec.
Sarah Jones Moses
Spottsylvania Co. Va
Bowling Green Va July 12 1837
Mr. Spottsylvania
Edward Engle
Comptroller
Washin
Rob. H. Adair
John
Sarah Jones Widow of Moses Jones &c 85

Bow. Green Va. July 12. 1837.
Dr. Sir
The inclosed papers relating to the application of Sarah Jones for a pension, were sent to me by her agent, with a request to forward the same to you, for consideration - after you have acted on them, please apprise me of your decision &c.
Yrs very resp y
Robt. H. Adkin.
J. L. Edwards Esq. cont. Pensions

B.W. Green V 9  90 Sept 14 J. L. Edwards Esq. Com te of pensions Washington
Sept 16 add 40¢ v. Sarah Jones 2255

Brew. Mass. W.A.
Sept. 14. 1837.
Dear Sir
I send you enclosed the affidavit of W m Boats in support of the application of Sarah Jones for a pension hitherto sent to you - Mr. Boats a highly respecta- ble citizen of this County. The affidavit was sent to me, with a request to forward it to you & beg your early attention to Mrs. Jones. She is represented to be very poor, & if entitled to any thing, it would be necessary for her to get it before the Winter. She is an entire stranger to me & I may add that I have no agency, other than in forwarding her paper nor shall I desire any thing directly or in- directly if she succeeds -
Please let me hear from you as soon as you can.
Yrs very respectfully
Robt. Dodge.