Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 4006, for Bailey Johnson, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER
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Johnson, Bailey Hannah
N 4006
CONTENTS

4400
Ohio Cin.
Hannah Johnson widow of Bailey Johnson who was a Private in the Virginia line
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 16 th day of January 1844 and sent to
Peter Patterson Chillicothe Ohio.
[Act of March 3, 1843]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 1. Page 159.
Rep 16 Jan 1844
Date of death not on Q.B.

2715 Oct 24 1838 Ohio July 20th 1838 (Pension claim)
Hon J. B. Poinsett Secy of War Washington City
V 2715 Hannah Johnson Phila.

2715 Oct 24
1838 July
30th
Hon J. B. Poinsett
1838 Secretary of War
on the subject (Pension claim)
Washington City
J
V 2415 Henry Johnson Phila.

Declaration.
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, of the 7 th July 1838, entitled "An act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows."
State of Ohio } Ross County ss. On this fifteenth day of October 1838, personally appeared in open court before the judges of the Court of Common Pleas now sitting in and for said county of Ross, Hannah Johnson , a resident of Irwin Township in said county, aged 73 years , who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed July 7, 1838, entitled "An act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows." That she is the Widow of Bailey Johnson dec d , who was a Soldier and Sergeant in the army of the Revolution, and she believes was enlisted for during the war, and belonged to the Pennsylvania Lines , under Col d  Neil , but is not positive, and that he was taken a prisoner, by the British, and ran away from them near the close of the war, and returned to the American camp and delivered himself up to Col d  Porcel , but was not required to perform duty till the close of the war. She further declares that she was married to the said Bailey Johnson , about the month of January , in the year 1783 or 1784 in Fauquier County in the state of Virginia , and removed with him to the state of Pennsylvania , where she lived with him until his death, which took place in the month of September 1805. That she was not married to the said Bailey Johnson , prior to his leaving the service, but her marriage took place previous to the 1 st of January , seventeen hundred and ninety four, viz. at the time above stated, but of her marriage or the services of her late husband, she has no documentary evidence, or other evidence, except the deposition of Jane Johnson who was present when the our marriage took place, that she has never been married since the death of her late husband, Bailey Johnson . That after the death of her said husband she rec d a Warrant for 400 acres of land on account of the services of her said husband.
Sworn and subscribed on the day and year above written before
Hannah X Johnson mark
Samuel Fullerton Clerk R. C. P.

State of Ohio
Ross County ss On this 7 th day of October 1838. personally appeared in open court, before the judges of the court of Common Pleas now sitting, in and for said county Jane Johnson, a resident of Twin Township in said County, who being first duly sworn according to law, depreth and saith, that she was personally acquainted with Bailey Johnson and Hannah his wife, before they were married, and until his death, and with the said Hannah Johnson up till the present time, that she was personally present at the wedding when the said Bailey Johnson and Hannah Johnson (late Hannah Muffett) were married, which was in Fauquier County, Virginia, about the month of January 1793 or 1794. That the said Bailey Johnson, died in the State of Pennsylvania, about the month of Sept r 1905. That the said Hannah Johnson is the identical person who has made the foregoing Declaration; that she has never been married since the death of her said husband Bailey Johnson; and that she is a person of truth.
Sworn and subscribed on the day
and year above written, before Humphrey Fullerton Clerk. P.C.P
her Jane H Johnson mark
Resp Common Pleas October Term 1838
In the matter of Hannah Johnson for a pension the court are of opinion after hearing the testimony that the above named applicant is the Widow of Bailey Johnson a revolutionary Soldier and that Jane Johnson who signed the preceding affidavit is a credible person and that her statements are entitled to Credit
The State of Ohio
Ross County ss I Humphrey Fullerton Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Ross do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of the foregoing, having the value application for pension in October Term A.D. 1838 of said Court.
Given under my hand & seal of office this 18 th day of Oct r A.D. 1838
Humphrey Fullerton Clerk

Chillicothe Oct 18-1838
Hon: J. R. Poinsett, Secy of War
Sir, I am requested by Mrs Hannah Johnson the within named applicant for a pension, to forward her papers to you, and to request that any communication from you to her be made thro me hoping the papers will be satisfactory to you I subscribe myself your obedt servt
Peter Patterson
at the Lancaster

The ages of Hannah Johnston's Children Nehemiah Johnston was Born December the 19 th in the year of our lord 1781 read Adin Johnston was Born in November the 17 th day in the year of our lord 1783 dead John Johnston was Born in December the 10 th day in the year of our lord 1786 Daniel Johnston was Born in April the 20 th day In the year of our lord 1789 William Johnston was Born in July the 18 th Day in the year of our lord 1794 Melinda Johnston was Born in July the 11 th day in the year of our lord 1798 James Johnston was Born in November the 22 nd day in the year of our lord 1795 Elijah Johnston was Born in November the 6 th Day in the year of our lord 1798 Jesse Johnston was Born in June the 6 th day in the year of our lord 1799 Henry Johnston was Born in May the 6 th day in the year of our lord 1801 Baily Johnston was Born in August the 6 th day in the year of our lord 1802
Copyed from the original in March 18 th 1808
I certify the above to be the same paper from which I copied the names of the children of Hannah Johnston widow of Baily Johnston dec d in her last declarations, forwarded by me to the War Office. — Attest Peter Patterson J. Pease Chillicothe Oct r 21 st 1839 —

The age of Melibey Gates children Grand children to Hannah Johnston Belle Gates was Born in August the 1 st Day in the year of our Lord 1800
Hannah Gates was Born in September the 25 day in the year of our Lord 1801

The State of Ohio } Hop County } } I Humphrey Fullerton Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the County aforesaid do certify that Allen Cochran Esquire before whom the aforegoing deposition was taken was at the time of taking the same now is an Acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid duly Commissioned & sworn as such —
Given under my hand & seal of Office this 21 st day of October A D 1839 — Humphrey Fullerton Clerk
Ages of Hannah Johnston's Children

February 25, 1937.
Mrs. George W. McElhiney 6th and Jefferson Streets Saint Charles, Missouri.
BA-J/ILL Bailey Johnson W. 4006
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Bailey Johnson of Fauquier County, Virginia, who married Hannah Morehead; had a number of children two of whom were George and Smith, and died in 1811 in Fauquier County, Virginia.
The Revolutionary War records of this office have been searched and only one claim for pension found based upon service in that war of a Bailey Johnson, or Johnston. His record is given herein as it may aid you in your research.
Bailey Johnson, or Johnston, enlisted and served as private during the Revolutionary War under Colonel Neville in the Virginia troops; he was captured by the British, made his escape near the close of the war and returned to camp. His residence at enlistment, and dates of service and details regarding his capture were not given.
The soldier married in January 1783 or 1784, in Fauquier County, Virginia, Hannah Muffett (as spelled in the papers on file in this claim. The date and place of her birth and the names of her parents are not shown. They moved to the State of Pennsylvania, where they resided until the death of said Bailey Johnson, or Johnston, which occurred in September 1805. The county in which they lived was not given.
Hannah, the soldier's widow, was allowed pension on her application executed October 15, 1838, at which time she resided in Twin Township, Ross County, Ohio. She was aged then about seventy-three years.
In 1839, Hannah stated that she and Bailey Johnson, or Johnston,

had twelve children, one of whom died in infancy. The names of the others are shown on a copy of the Bible record as-
   Metildey  Johnston  born  December  19, 1781.    Adin  "  "  November  7, 1783.    John  "  "  December  10, 1786.    Danial  "  "  April  20, 1789.    William  "  "  July  18, 1791 (?)    Melinday  "  "  July  11, 1793 (?)    James  "  "  November  22, 1795.    Elijah  "  "  November  6, 1798.    Jesse  "  "  June  6, 1799.    Henery  "  "  May  6, 1801.    Bailey  "  "  August  6, 1802.   
(Copied from original in March 1808)
The following are shown also on that copy-
"The age of Metildey Gates children, grandchildren of Hannah Johnston"
   Bailey  Gates  born  August  1, 1800.    Hannah  "  "  September  25, 1801.   
In 1838, Jane Johnson, a resident of Twin Township, Ross County, Ohio, stated that she was present at the marriage of Bailey Johnson and Hannah Muffet, but did not state any relationship to them. In 1843, one James Johnson (as he signed his name) witnessed the signature of soldier's widow, Hannah; no relationship to the family was stated.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name of person paid, and, possibly, the date of death of Hannah Johnson (as her name was borne on the pension roll), you should apply to The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following: Hannah Johnson, certificate #4400, issued January 16, 1844, rate $80 per annum, commenced March 4, 1843, Act of March 3, 1843, Ohio Agency.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

Mar. 12 - 1803 Hist Mrs. Steele Barnett Greenfield Ind
1907 July 15 History to Mrs. Geo. S. Wilson
1907 Oct 25. to Mrs. P. H. Kessler
1912 Sept 26 Hist to Wright Johnson
1913 Aug 21. " Hon Sanford Kirkpatrick
1924 Feb. 1 Hist. to
A. F. Naylor
1935- Oct. 26. Hist. to Lee S. Coy. Ind
1937- Feb. 25 - Hist. to Mrs. Geo. W. McElhinney
Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 4006
Kearnah Johnson Wid.
Bailey Johnson Prvt Rev Line
Act: Mar. 28/18
Index: — Vol. 9 , Page 377
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Carmah Johnson of Bailey Ohio
Suspended
See let. 19 Feb. 1839 No. 76 to 2 em. Requests family record after Hannah joined Bond let. 5 Sept. 39 No. 11, Allen,
Set 7 July 1838

2715 Thomas Johnson Ohio
Admitted p a m p 80 Cap — Col Nevil Valin
died Sep. — 1805
Act 7 July 1838
Peter Patterson Chillicothe, Ohio

4714
Ohio
Hannah Johnson widow of Bailey Johnson decd.
who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died in the September 1805 of Piqua Co. in the State of Ohio who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain _____ of the Regt. commanded by Col. Nevil in the V.A. line for Duane
Inscribed on the Roll of Ohio at the rate of 80 Dollars _____ Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 13 th day of Decr. 1839 and sent Peter Patterson Chillicothe Ohio
Arrears to the 4th of Sept 1839 $280.00 Semi-annual allowance ending Mar 4 th 40.00
$320.00
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by N. Madison Clerk, Book 4 Vol. 2 Page 217

Hon. J. R. Poinsett, Secretary of War.
Sir, I am requested by Mrs Hannah Johnson to forward to you the inclosed, in addition to her former application for a pension, as the widow of Bailey Johnson deceased; and also to request that after an investigation of her evidence of claim to a Pension, you would, as soon as convenient, transmit to me , the result of your decision, or any communication on the subject. — Very respectfully yours abt. Servt —
Peter Patterson
Chillicothe, Ross Co. Ohio June 3 d - 1839.

Chillicothe Ohio: Nov 5 4 th 1843
Hon: J. H. Edwards, Comr. of Pensions,
Dear Sir; I am requested by Hannah Johnson of Ross County, Ohio, widow of Bailey Johnson dec d who drew a pension of eighty dollars p er annum for five years, to forward to you the an inclosed declaration made by her, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 3 rd of March 1843 granting pensions to widows &c. And that you will have the goodness to inclose to me, for her, a Certificate, or proper voucher, by virtue of which she may draw a pension under the act aforesaid, and you will much oblige her and your obed t Serv t
Peter Patterson

Willicott
Aug. 30. 1835
Sir
Same time in April lost the pension papers of Mrs. Hannah Johnson, of this (Pop) County, were sent on to the Department. Since then nothing has been heard from them. I am now requested to write and know what, if any thing, has been done in the matter.
Please inform me as soon as may be.
Most Respect
Your obedt. Servt.
Commissioner of Pensions
W. Allen

Feb 14.
Am at
Mr
Job. O. [unclear] [unclear] [unclear] Mr L. [unclear]
Edwards
Comm. of [unclear]
Ho of Reps
W. H. Bond [unclear] [unclear]

House of Reps. U. S. 12 Feb. 1839.
Sir,
If convenient, I will thank you to furnish the information requested by the sister of the enclosed letter.
At the same time, please send me the form, if any have been prepared, for the application by widows, for pensions under the act of July last.
With great respect Yrs &c.
Wm Lloyd
J. L. Edwards Esq. Comm. of Pensions.

Norm W. Allen
Sept 5 '39
OL

03. War Dept. P.M. Office Sept. 5. 1868
Sir
The amended declaration of Mrs Hannah Johnson widow of Bailez Johnson deceased from the family records of her marriage, as in her reflection have been examined and filed with her other papers in this office. The original family records should be exhibited as required in note c. in the enclosed printed sheet. If the original record is not legible the copy taken from it, and of which a copy has been exhibited, should also be transmitted to this office.
Hon. W. Allen. 6 Chillicothe, Ohio.
27 15 Oct 7 July 78

Chillicothe Oct r 21 st 1839
Hon: J. R. Poinsett Sec y of War
Sir, I enclose is the original paper containing the birth of the children of Hannah Johnson widow of Bailey Johnson dec d - she says the one dated an older paper, from which this was copied in 1808 - but which is wholly destroyed - she was unable to come from home by debility, at this time, and therefore made her affidavit on the original paper before Allen Bachman Esq r at her own house - hoping this, together with her former papers, will give full satisfaction to the department of her right to a pension - I subscribe myself your abt serv t .
Peter Patterson
Any communications on this subject please direct to
Peter Patterson

Declaration of Hannah Johnson, In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress; of the 7 th July 1838, entitled "An act granting half pay and pension to certain Widows."
State of Ohio } Ross County ss } On this tenth - day of April 1839 personally appeared in open Court before the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas for said County, now sitting, Hannah Johnson a resident of Twine Township in the County of Ross and state of Ohio aged 73 years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath, make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed July 7 th 1838, entitled, "An act granting half pay and pension to certain Widows." That she is the Widow of Bailey Johnson dec d who was a soldier and sergeant in the army of the Revolution - That she was married to the said Bailey Johnson on or about the month of January in the year 1793, in Fauquier County, in the state of Virginia; which fact she has heretofore proven before this Court, by the personal testimony of Jane Johnson, in her former declaration and application for a pension, and which papers and proof are now on file in the War, or Pension Office; That she had twelve children by the said Bailey Johnson, one of which died in infancy, the others were Matilda, born Dec th 19 th 1791; Adin, born Nov th 7 th 1793; John, born December 10 th 1786; Daniel born April 20 th 1789; W m born July 18 th 1791; Melinday, born July 11 th 1793; Garner, born Nov th 22 nd 1795; Elijah, born Nov th 6 th 1799; Jerre, born June 6 th 1799; Henry, born May 6 th 1801; and Bailey, born August 6 th 1802 - The names & birth of all said children was recorded by said Bailey Johnson in his family bible, but altho' said Bible is now so much defaced as not to be legable, a true copy of said record has been preserved, and is now exhibited in court; That the said Bailey Johnson her husband, died in the state of Pennsylvania about the month of Sept th 1805 - That she was married to said Bailey Johnson after he had left the service, and her marriage with him took place previous to the first of January seventeen hundred and ninety four, viz at the time above stated, and that she has never been married since the death of her husband, Bailey Johnson -
Her Hannah Johnson Mark
Sworn to & Subscribed in open Court April 12 th 1839 Humphrey Fullerton Clerk

At the same time and place in open court in open court before the judges of the Court of Common Pleas now sitting in and for the County of Ross in the state of Ohio, personally came Catharine McKinsey, who being first duly sworn according to law, deponeth and saith that she has been personally acquainted with Hannah Johnson who has made the foregoing declaration, and with her children for more than thirty years, and knows that all the children named by her in her declaration were raised by her, and believed to be the children of the said Bailey & Hannah Johnson - and that the said Hannah Johnson has remained the widow of Bailey Johnson since his death, and has never been married since his death
Catharine McKinsey Mark
In the matter of Hannah Johnson for a pension the Court are of opinion after hearing the testimony that the above named applicant is the widow of Bailey Johnson a revolutionary soldier and that Catharine McKinsey who signed the proceeding affidavit is a credible person and that her statements are entitled to credit -
The State of Ohio
Robt County for the County of Ross do hereby certify that the above is a true copy from the records of our said Court
Given under my hand and seal of office this 17th day of August 1839
J. Humphrey Fullerton Clerk
[Handwritten scribbles and marks]

State of Ohio } Ross County } S. S.
On this third day of November 1843 personally appeared before the Subscriber a Magistrate in and for the County Aforesaid Hannah Johnson a Resident of Twin Township in the County of Ross (and State of Ohio) 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 Provision Made by the Act of Congress, Passed on the 3 d March 1843, granting Pensions to Widows of Persons who served during the Revolutionary War.
That she is the Widow of Bayley Johnson dec d who was a private in the Army of the Revolution, that he served in the Virginia line as she verily believes
She further declares that she is still a widow, and that she received under the Act of 7 th July 1838 a pension of eighty dollars per Annum.
Hannah Johnson
Sworn to and Subscribed on the day & year Above Written, before me.
Peter Patterson J. Peace Witness - James Johnson
State of Ohio } Ross County } S. S.
I Peter Patterson a Magistrate in and for the County Above Named, do hereby Certify that Hannah Johnson who has this day Appeared before me to Make the foregoing declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress Passed 3 d March 1843, is personally known to me, and that she is the identical Hannah Johnson who formerly received a Pension under the Act of 7 th July 1838 of eighty dollars per Annum.
Peter Patterson Justice Peace.
The State of Ohio } Ross County } S. S.
I Humphrey Fullerton Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County Aforesaid do hereby Certify that Peter Patterson is a justice of the peace in and for said County, legally Authorized to Act as such, and that his Signature Above Written are genuine -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Court affixed this third day of November 1843. at Chillicothe Humphrey Fullerton Clerk

Mar 3 rd -1903.
Can you give me any information regarding the military service of Bailey Johnson of Virginia who served during the greater part of the Revolutionary war Ida Steele Barrett Greenfield, Ind.

August 12 1907
Department of the Interior Bureau of Pensions Washington D.C.
Please send information regarding Bailey Johnson services in Revolutionary War. Also copy of record of his widow Hannah Johnson. (whose maiden name was Muffett) application for pension
Very Sincerely
Mrs P. H. Rensler (Descendant of Bailey Johnson) 1127 Central Ave. Connersville Ind

Jamaica N.Y. Jan 1-1924
To the Honorable Commissioners of Pensions Pension Bureau Washington D.C.
Dear Sir:-
I understand a pension has been granted to my great, great grandmother, Hannah Moffit Johnson, wife of Bailey Johnson, for his services in the War of the Revolution. He served in the Virginia Troops and afterwards moved to Pennsylvania thence to Ohio, then to Iowa.
I desire a copy of this pension
Yours Truly A.F. Wizzell

October 16 1935
Veterans Administration, Washington, D.C.
Gentleman:
Will you kindly supply me all data that might be available with reference to my Gr-Gr Grandfather Bailey Johnson who served with Virginia troops during the Revolutionary War or his wife Hannah Muffett or Moffett . I am particularly anxious to know whether the records might show the wifes maiden name to be Muffett or Moffett as I have found some Virginia references that are not entirely clear on that subject. I would also like to know if on record, the place of residence and date of death of Bailey Johnson . Any other family data of record I would be very grateful to have.
Thanking you very kindly for any information that you might have available, I am,
Very truly yours, Lee S. Coy Lee S Coy, 138 34th Street N.E., Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES JAS. L. ALLEN, PRES. COVINGTON. A. C. PILKENTON, SECRETARY, GREENFIELD JOHN F. HENNESSEY, TREAS. INDIANAPOLIS. GEO. S. WILSON, SUPERINTENDENT.
Indiana Institution FOR THE EDUCATION OF THE BLIND.
BOARD MEETINGS:
PROVISIONAL | Last Friday of each Calendar Month Room 45 State House. BUSINESS | First Wednesday after first Monday of each Calendar Month. Room 1. INSTITUTION.
Indianapolis, 4 February 1907.
Pension Dept. Washington D. C.
Would you please send me the record of Bailey Johnson who enlisted in the Revolution in 1775 and was mustered out Oct 19 1787. I need the record to fill out an application for membership in the D. A. R. and I was referred to this Department.
Sincerely
5 - Daisy S. Wilson (Mrs. Geo. S.)
Blind Institution Indianapolis Indiana.

COMMITTEE ON PENSIONS.
WILLIAM RICHARDSON, ALA., CHAIRMAN. CHARLES R. CRISP, GA. SAM R. SELLS, TENN. J. A. KEY, OHIO. FRANK L. GREENE, VT. W. H. MURRAY, OKLA. E. R. KIESS, PA. H. H. DALE, N. Y. S. B. AVIS, W. VA. EDWARD KEATING, COLO. A. H. WALTERS, PA. S. KIRKPATRICK, IOWA. F. O. SMITH, MD. F. L. DERSHEM, PA.
C. L. WATTS, CLERK
OTHER COMMITTEES: ENROLLED BILLS. COINAGE, WEIGHTS, AND MEASURES.
House of Representatives U. S.
Washington, D. C.
August 20, 1913.
Mr. G.M.Saltzgaber,
Commissioner of Pensions.
My Dear Mr. Saltzgaber:
I enclose the military record of Mr. Bailey Johnson, who served in the Revolutionary War as a private of Captain Andrew Waggener's company (which became the 8th. Virginia Regiment about September, 1778).
Information was requested by Mr. Stephen Johnson, of Prairie City, Iowa in regard to whether his grandfather, Mr. Bailey Johnson had ever been granted a tract of land as reward for his services to the country.
Upon the suggestion of the Adjutant General's office, I write you for this information.
Kindly advise at your earliest convenience, with return of papers.
Very truly yours,
S.K./g.l.

Rutherford N.J.
Sept 20 - 1912
Commissioner of Pensions Washington DC
Sir,
Will you kindly advise what information if any your records show as to the services of Bailey Johnson, in the Continental Army.
My information is that he served in the 8th Virginia Regiment from 1777 to 1779, probably enlisting from Fauquier County Va.
Thanking you in advance
I am
yours truly
Wright Johnson
146 Chestnut St Rutherford N.J.

SAINT CHARLES CHAPTER SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI
February 5, 1937
Veterans Administration Revolutionary War Division Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen-
? Please send me the military record of Bailey Johnson of Fauquier County, Virginia in the Revolutionary War! Bailey Johnson married Hannah Morehead and had a number of children - among them George and Smith. He died in Fauquier County Virginia in the year 1811.
This military record is desired to prove a D.A.R. lineage. Thanking you for your kind attention to my request, I am
Yours sincerely Mary J. McElwey Chapter Historian
Please address Mrs George W. McElwey Sixth and Jefferson Streets St Charles, Missouri

August 21, 1913.
Hon. Sanford Kirkpatrick, House of Representatives.
My dear Mr. Kirkpatrick:
In response to your letter dated the twentieth instant and received this day, requesting information for Mr. Stephen Johnson of Prairie City, Iowa, I have the honor to furnish you the history of the only Bailey (Baily) Johnson, found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau.
Wid. File No. 4,006. Revolutionary War. Hannah Johnson (W. Stone) widow of Bailey Johnson) was allowed pension on her application executed October 15, 1838, at which time she was seventy three years of age and a resident of Twin Township, Ross County Ohio.
Map She stated that her husband, Bailey Johnson, enlisted for "during the war," and served under Colonel Neville in the Virginia troops, that he was captured by the British and made his escape near the close of the War.
It is further alleged that her maiden name was Hannah Muffett, that she was married to Bailey Johnson in Fauquier County, Virginia, in January, 1783, and that he died in Pennsylvania in September, 1805.

In future omit dates of birth of Adin as born before start with Adin
Their children were:
  Metildey Johnston born December 19, 1781.   Adin " November 7, 1783.   John " December 10, 1786.   Daniel " April 20, 1789.   William " July 18, 1791.   Melinday " July 11, 1793.   James " November 22, 1795.   Elijah " November 6, 1798.   Jesse " June 6, 1799.   Henery " May 6, 1801.   Bailey " August 6, 1802. 
Children of Metildey Gates; grand children of Hannah Johnston.
  Belley Gates born August 1, 1800.   Hannah " " September 25, 1801. 
omit in further letters as they were children of illegitimate child
Very truly yours,
G. S. Gage
Commissioner.
1 enclosure.

Wes
Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
February 1, 1924
A.F.Uzzell 23 Delep St. Jamaica, N.Y.
Sir:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W.4006, it appears that Bailey Johnson or Johnston enlisted and served "during the War" under Colonel Neville in the Virginia Troops, was captured by the British and made his escape near the close of the War.
He married in Fauquier County, Virginia, in January 1783, Hannah Muffett. He died in Pennsylvania September 1805. She was allowed pension on her application executed October 15, 1838, while a resident of Twin Township, Ross County, Ohio, aged seventy-three.
Their children were Adin, John, Daniel, William, Melinday, James, Elijah, Jesse, Heneray and Bailey.
Respectfully,
Commissioner

October 26, 1935.
Lee S. Goy 138 34-Street, N.E. Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
BA-J/ILL Bailey Johnson W. 4006
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Bailey Johnson, who married Hannah Moffett, or Moffett.
The data given herein regarding Bailey Johnson, or Johnston, are found in the papers on file in pension claim, W. 4006, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
Bailey Johnson, or Johnston, enlisted and served as private during the Revolutionary War under Colonel Neville in the Virginia troops; he was captured by the British, made his escape near the close of the war and returned to camp. No dates of service, or details regarding his capture are shown, nor his residence at enlistment.
The soldier married in January 1783 or 1784, in Fauquier County, Virginia, Hannah Moffett, as spelled in the papers on file in this claim. The date and place of her birth and names of her parents are not shown. They moved to the State of Pennsylvania where they resided until the death of said Bailey Johnson, or Johnston, which occurred in September 1805. The county in which they lived is not shown.
Hannah, the soldier's widow, was allowed pension on her application executed October 15, 1838, at which time she resided in Twin Township, Ross County, Ohio. She was then aged about seventy-three years.
In 1839, Hannah, said widow, stated that she and Bailey Johnson, or Johnston, had twelve children, one of whom died in infancy. The

names of the others are shown on a copy of the Bible record as-
   Metildey  Johnston  born  December  19, 1781     Adin  "  "  November  7, 1783.     John  "  "  December  10, 1785.     Daniel  "  "  April  20, 1789.     William  "  "  July  18, 1791.  (?)    Melinday  "  "  July  11, 1793  (?)    James  "  "  November  22, 1795.     Elijah  "  "  November  6, 1798.     Jesse  "  "  June  6, 1799.     Henry  "  "  May  6, 1801.     Bailey  "  "  August  6, 1802.    
(Copied from original in March 1908.)
The following are shown also on that copy-
"The age of Metildey Gates children, grandchildren of Hannah Johnston"
   Bailey  Gates  born  August  1, 1800.    Hannah  "  "  September  25, 1801.   
In 1838, Jane Johnson, a resident of Twin Township, Ross County, Ohio, stated that she was present at the marriage of Bailey Johnson and Hannah Moffett, but did not state any relationship between them. In 1843, one James Johnson, as he signed his name, witnessed the signature of soldier's widow, Hannah; his relationship to the family was not stated.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name of person paid, and, possibly, the date of death of Hannah Johnson (as her name was borne on the pension roll) you should address The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following: Hannah Johnson, certificate #4400, issued January 16, 1844, rate $60 per annum, commenced March 4, 1843. Lot of March 3, 1843, Ohio Agency.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.