Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 8957, for John Hunter, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER
Hunter, John Ruth
W. 8957 B.L.H. 29002-160-55
CONTENTS

5742 Kentucky Ruth Hunter widow of John Hunter who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 15 th day of Aug t 1837 and sent to
R. Ellis Esq Present
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 2 } 6 Vol. 3

25390
Kentucky
John Hunter
of Madison in the State of Kentucky who was a private in the co. commanded by Captain Holland of the regt commanded by Col Scott in the Virginia line for 2 years
Edm Eun Bell Gum Crown
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 80 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 23 day of Jan y 1834 and No. 2 Love H B
Arrears to the 4th of Sept 200.00 Semi-ant. allowance ending March 40.00 $240.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Not June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Sam Boyd Clerk, Book 6 Vol. 7 Page 21

132.249 Rec Mar 3/55 May 14/55
Cir J.A. Emery Feby 23/56
Ruth Hunter 10 Mid of John Hunter Lieutenant
Copy Mr. Kinney Col Emory's estate
Ms 290055
Revolutionary pension
Re Feb 48-5942
Ad: 16 Oct 9 May 23 56
18th/1/56
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Jas H Emery Emery Richmond Ky
Vol No 133.

132249

State of Kentucky } ss. County of Madison }
On this seventh day of May A. D. one Thousand Eight hundred & fifty-five personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace within and for the County and State aforesaid Ruth Hunter aged Ninety Years, a Resident of Madison County in the State of Kentucky, who being duly sworn according to Law, declared that she is the Widow of John Hunter deceased who was a Lieutenant in the Company commanded by Captain William Fleming in the Regiment of _____ commanded by Colonel Everett Herde in the War with Great Britain declared by the United States in the year of the Lord one thousand eight hundred and twelve That her said husband _____ at on or about the _____ A. D. _____ for the term of _____ and continued in actual service in said War for the term of _____ and was honorably discharged at _____
She further states that she was mar- ried to the said John Hunter in Fauquier County Virginia on the _____ or about the middle of _____ A. D. 1788 by one Philip _____ a _____ of the Gospel and that her name before her said mar- riage was _____ That her

said husband died in Madison Co Ky on 21 day of September 1843 and that she is now a widow. She has no record of her marriage, & the fullie Record cannot be found, but she is able to prove by many respectable witnesses that she and the said John Hunter lived together as man & wife from the time & place of the said John Hunter's services in the revolution until his death. She offers to the law by him to obtain a license in which he was living before his death & which she found in a box of papers. She makes this declaration for the purpose of claiming the said land which she may be entitled to after March 1845.
We the undersigned B. Hunter & William B. Hunter both  John Hunter Residents of Madison County John Hunter State of Kentucky, upon our oaths, declare that the fore going declaration was signed by making her mark and acknowledged by Ruth Hunter in our presence; and that we believe from the appearance & statements of the applicant, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be. We know that Ruth Hunter was mentioned in her declaration line to get her years of age and that they were highly respectable & that we have no doubt of their marriage. We also know that the said John Hunter died a few days after her death & since his death that Ruth Hunter has remained
William B Hunter John his  Mark Hunter
The fore going declaration & affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day & year above written; and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons; that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be and that I have no interest in this claim.
Harrison Hild.

State of Kentucky } ss County of Madison } ss
I hereby certify that Harrison Hill Esq before whom the within declaration and affidavit were made and executed, and who herethunto subscribed his name, was at the time of so doing a Justice of the Peace, in and for the County aforesaid, duly commissioned and sworn and that his signature thereto is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have thereunto signed my name and affixed the Seal of the County Court, for the County aforesaid. This 8 th day of May 1855.
Thos. H. Barnes. Clerk

South Hunter Declar- ation Act 7 July 1838 Q. 14035
27 th Act 7 July 1838,

State of Kentucky Madison County ss
On this the 19 th day of August 1848 Before me P.P. Ballard an acting Jus- tice of the peace in and for the county and state aforesaid personally appeared Ruth Hunter a resident of Madison County state of Kentu- cky who after being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the acts of Congress passed 7 th July 1838 3 rd March 1843 and 14 th June 1844 and 2 nd February 1848 and Resolution of Congress 1 st of July 1848 Granting allowances and pensions to certain widows of officers and soldiers of the Revolutionary war to wit that she is the widow of John Hunter who was as she verily believes a private in the Virgi- nia Line in the army of the Revolution and in consequence of his service therein was allow- ed a pension under the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832 at the rate of $80 per an- num and was placed upon and paid at the Kentucky Agency. That she was married to her said husband previous to the first day of Jan- uary seventeen hundred and ninety four and she has four children the oldest one of which is about sixty years old and further she

was married in the State of Virginia (Floyd County) to her said husband and that her said husband died on the 27 th of September 1892 she further declares that she is still a widow never having inter married since the death of her said husband that she has heretofore filed papers to get a pension but which was never allowed to her. That she believing her self intitled to receive the same rate of pension per annum under the aforesaid mentioned acts 7 th July 1838, 3 rd March 1843 and 17 th June 1844 and 2 nd February 1848 that her aforesaid husband received under the act June 7 th 1832 and believing herself still intitled to the same both legally and equitably she now re- =st respectfully asks the Hon Commissioner of Pensions to make allowances at the rate of $80 per annum under the aforesaid acts 7 th July 18 38, 3 rd March 1843 and 17 th June 1844 and 2 nd Febr- uary 1848 and that the certificates of Pension may issue in her name for the same and be enclosed to her attorney Isaac H. Grubbs of Frankfort and with him only and such others as he may authorize does she she wish the Hon Commissioner of Pensions to ho- ld correspondence in reference to her said claim sworn to and subscribed before me } on the day and year aforesaid } Ruth Hunter mark J. P. Ballard J. P. }

I P P Ballard a Justice of the peace in and for Madison county do certify that the above Declaration was made and acknowledged before me on this the 19 th of August 1848 I also certify that Ruth Hunter is the widow of Ephraim Hunter de- ceased who drew a pension at the rate of $80 per annum under the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832 for his services in the Revolutionary war intesti- mony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name the day and year aforesaid
E. P. Ballard J P
State of Kentucky Madison county ss I Imshaackford Clerk of the County and and State aforesaid do certify that P. P. Bal- -lard is a Justice of the peace in and for the said County duly commissioned and swor- -n that his commission was dated on the 9 day of January 1845 and con-
tinues during life or good behaviour and that his signature above written is genuine Given under my hand and the se- -al of said County this 21 day of August 1848 Imshaackford ind

State of Kentucky
Madison County ss
Personally appeared before me P. P. Barron and a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of State aforesaid William Hunter a resident of the County and State aforesaid who being first duly sworn, according to law, deposith as follows
That he is the son of John, and Ruth Hunter That he is the youngest of his mother's & Father's children, and that he is fifty three years old, the 29 th of October next and that his Mother had three children older than him- self, the eldest of which is Nancy Blanton she is sixty two years old this fall, that he has another Brother, named John Hunter who is about fifty eight years old, and that his Mother had but one one other child, Polly Lamb, (who is now dead) who is two years and some months, older than himself, that his Mother and Father were married about sixty three years ago, (That is Judging from what he has heard there was about that, from his age and the age of his Brother & Sisters That he has known Polly Gannett for about twelve nine years, she married his Mother's Brother about the year seventeen hundred and ninety eight (for he has seen it re- corded in her bible) and that he has never heard any thing as the history but

That he has always believed that his mother and father were married, about sixty three years ago, and before the birth of his mother's oldest child, Nancy Lammons, and any thing to the contrary, he has never heard. And further I cannot say not, sworn to, and said and said, before me on this the 31 st day of August 1899. Benjamin M. H. Williams Hunter
J. S. Ballard
Also appeared before me M. H. Ballard, a barnet, a resident of Madison County Ky. Who both on his oath, made the following statements. That he is the child of John and Ruth Hunter. That he is fifty eight years old. That he is his mother's second child, that his mother's oldest child Nancy Lammons is about sixty three years old. That he has no brother and sister younger than himself. That his mother and father were married, about sixty three years ago, Judge ing from what he has heard them say about it, and from the ages of himself and his sister Nancy. That he has known both Ginnell for forty years past. He is a man of truth, and respectable. That he has known his mother's other James Ginnell. That he has always believed that his

1 My mother and father were married sixty three years ago and before the birth of my oldest child Nancy Cannon's, and that he has never heard any thing to the contrary and further deponent saith not sworn to and subscribed before me on this the 31 st of John Hunter. August 1898 Before me C. C. Ballard J.P.
I the Just subscribed Magistrate certify that William and John Hunter the above Declarants are personally known to me, and known to be men of truth, and respec- tability unto all of whose statements the fullest faith, and credit, should be given In testimony whereof I have hereunto sub- scribed my name on this the 31 st of August 1898
C. C. Ballard J.P.

State of Kentucky, Madison County ss I, James Shackelford Clerk of the County and State afore-mentioned, do hereby certify that P. P. Ballard is a Justice of the peace in and for the County duly commissioned and sworn that his commission was dated on the 9 th day of January 1845 and continues during life or good behavior and that his signature above written is genuine
In testimony whereof I have here in set my hand and affixed the the seal of said County on this the 7 th day of September 1849 J. Shackelford Clerk
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Mr. Hunt.
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(Hunter)
State of Kentucky Madison County S.S.
On the 13 th day of August 1832 personally appeared in open court before M c leod Goodloe, David S. White & Jos. Turner Justices of the County Court in & for the County of Madison aforesaid, now sitting, John Hunter a resident of said County aged 71 years who being first duly sworn according to law both on his oath made the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832 - That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers & services therein stated - That 1777 he enlisted in Goochland County, Virginia, into the continental service for three years - That George Holland was his Captain & Charles Scott Colo, or Command d - That he was in the 9 th Virginia Regiment - was about sixteen when he enlisted - was stationed sometimes at Danfries - was marched to the North - afterwards to the South - & was finally discharged at a place called Cabin Point in Virginia - believing it was - That after he was discharged he was again called out in the Militia & served in Capt. Henry Johnson's company -
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the pension due the diseased that his name is not on the pension roll of any agency in any State.
Sworn to & subscribed the day & year aforesaid -
John Hunter
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier & served as he states -
M c leod Goodloe
David S. White
Jos. Turner

Kentucky, Madison County ss.
I David Irvine clerk of the Court of Madison County, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of said Court, in the matter of the application of John Hunter for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office this 17. day of August 1832.
David Irvine Clerk.

Place of Birth and Country Nationality
This day previously referred to last see Thomas Willis - a portion of the service in 1780 the majority of Madison's men I am a resident of said County Lacey, who were from Shelby County according to later rolls on his mother was - that during the Revolutionary war he was residing in the County of Albemarle, Virginia, that he is now a resident of said County - that he has known John Stuart of the County of Madison, Kentucky, ever since he was a boy - said Stuart rather kept a public house in Goochland County, Virginia and the great house known as Stuartland in Richmond - I was at said Stuart's Fathers according to the best of my recollection in 1777 which said Stuart enlisted as a regular soldier into the service of the United States; I feel confident he enlisted for three years - I know his mother was very much dis- liked about it - I think that at least Holland or Hollis enlisted since - I was frequently at said Stuart's father's house

The Revolutionary War after said Robert Stewart enlisted - always understood that John was not in the army I understood this from his father's family - in 1780 I was and in New Britain in March & moved towards Philadelphia I was at said Boston in March & saw said John Stewart who had just returned from the Army - I have known said Stewart from that time to this. He has always been a man of character as a moral correct man - said Hugh man of character for a person under the age of 25 years, since 1832 - His original dis- charge is now before me dated 2992 as understood being as entitled this James ... Subscribed & sworn to ... made before me this ... 5 Jan. 1833 I certify that said James is a man of good character & his statement is entitled to credit - that he is a credible person on oath
Thomas W. Webb

State of Kentucky Franklin County ss.
Matthew Mullins, a resident of Franklin County, of second day made on the before me a Justice of the Peace for the County aforesaid. That he has known John Hunt for said County an  as a police officer for some time under the act of January of 1832 for said County. That after the Revolutionary War - that he moved into Goodland County Virginia where John Hunt's father resided - shortly after that he moved into Franklin County where he found Hunt's family were people of good character - that he always understood from the time he moved into the neighborhood of said Hunt's father that said up to this time that said John Hunt had been a regular soldier in the service of the United States during the Revolutionary War - that he has known said Hunt since then - that he has always sustained a fair & respectable character - that his mother was 68 years of age in June last - said Hunt's father March 29th is now deceased. Matthew Mullins

The foregoing certificate on a affidavit of Matthew Williams subscribed & sworn to this 5 th January 1833 before me, & I certify that said Williams is a man of good character incredible person for so far as before me a person of the peace for the County of Madison affirmed —
Thomas Willis J.P.
State of Kentucky Madison County ss.
I David Irvine Clerk of the Court of the County of Madison aforesaid do hereby certify that Thomas Willis, whose certificate are foregoing, was, at the date thereof still is an acting justice of the peace in & for the County of Madison aforesaid & that his signature thereto are genuine — In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed my seal of office this 18 th December 1833.
David Irvine Clerk

Ruth Hunter widow of John Hunter Kentucky
Suspended
let to James G Benet Dec 31/49 P. Auction.
Ellis,
Atty Clerk 1838

Brief in the case of Ruth Hunter, widow of John County and State of Kentucky acts 3 March 43. 17 June 44. & 2 o Feby 48.
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband was a pensioner & died in 42.
Proof of marriage. Living witness & ages of the children.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Name and residence of Agent.
V. Ellis. Present.
F. F. Kirby Examining Clerk.

[Faint, mirrored handwriting, likely bleed-through from the reverse side of the page]
Mr Randall

John Hunter
John Hunter, Ky
Act 7 June 1832. $80. per An. To what time paid? F. F. H.
Died 27 th Sept. 1842,
Paid to his death. B. J. M.

Ashe
J. P. Waldo Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D. C.

Ruth Hunter wid of John Ky.
Acts 3 March 43. 17 June 44 + 2 o Febz 48.
$80 per Annu.
best to V. Ellis Present.

Washington Dec r 1849
Sir - Herewith enclose the declarations of Ruth Hunter & Susan Morris, claiming to be placed on the Pension roll under the Act app d 3 rd July 1838.
I am, very resp t your W th Sub t J. H. Burd
Rev: H. Edwards Conne o

mmh 21.8957
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., Nov. 2 , 19 22
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of John Hunter a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his and (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.     1777 3 yrs. Private James Holland Charles Scott Va.   Afterwards ✓ Henry Johnson ✓  
Battles engaged in, none stated
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Goochland Co., Va.
Date of application for pension, Aug. 13, 1832. His Cl. was ab.
Residence at date of application, Madison Co., Ky.
Age at date of application, 71 years.
Remarks: Soldier died Sept. 27, 1842 in Madison Co., Ky. He was about 1786 in Fluvanna Co., Va. Ruth Bennett or Bennett who was a pensioner ap. ex. Aug. 19, 1848 while a resident of Madison Co., Ky. She was aged about ninety years in 1855. They had 4 children: Nancy Lam- ons born Fall of 1787; John born about 1791; Polly Lamb born 1794, dead in 1847. William born Oct. 29, 1796. John and William living in Madison Co., Ky. in 1849! Respectfully,
(Service alleged by widow in app. for Bounty Land cannot be used as soldier's name stated it.) mmh
Commissioner.
6-2856
(Date of marriage in same ap. not used as 1st child born 1787.)

MODERN IN EVERY RESPECT
120 ROOMS--60 BATHS
NEW HOTELS  HOXSEY AND ALAMO  EUROPEAN PLAN
T. J. HOXSEY, PROP.
PHONES: HOXSEY 175 ALAMO 828
CAFE SERVICE DAY AND NIGHT
MEXICO, MO., Sept. 27, 192 2
Pension Department Washington, D. C. Gentlemen:
In the "Census of Pensioners for Revolutionary or Military Service, under the Act for Taking the Sixth Census," printed 1840, I find several of my ancestors, and would like to have a record of their service.
 ✓ p.164 John Hunter, Sen, Madison Co. Ky.  ✓ 189 James Thomas buried at Fulton, Mo.  ✓ 190 D. Martin, Bonhomme, St. Louis Co. lived with Mrs. Mollie Martin. James Thomas lived with George Thomas when census was taken. 
2 only sent
Very respectfully,
Mr. C. M. Clay.

Revolution Virginia WIDOW, &c.
File No. 8957
Ruth Hunter Wid. of John Hunter Pvt. Rev. War
Act: Feby. 24/48
Index:—Vol. A , Page 356
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1922- Nov. 2 - Hick. B. C. M. Clay - mm. R.

132249

Richmond Ky May 9 th 1833
Hon J. P. Waldo
Enclosed I send you the declaration of Ruth Hunter for Bounty-land.
Send the Warrant to my care
Very Respectfully
James H. Embry

L. S. Edwards Madison County Ill.
John Hunter P.R.
for 1777 pr 275 $80.
Holland Scott Ga
Wm J. Love H.R.

War Department Pension Office
November 17. 1852
Sir:
The documents transmitted by you to this Office in the cases of Laurence Thompson, Galen White, George Tomlinson and John Hunter have been examined and pensions have been allowed to the 3 first-named. Enclosed are certificates for them.
John Hunter's name cannot be found on the Roll of the Virginia line in this Office. He must therefore prove his service by one or more witnesses, certified to be credible, who should state under oath the time of his entry and the time of his leaving the service, and the Official character & signature of the magistrate before whom the affidavits may be made should be certified by the proper officer under his seal of office.
Respectfully I am Sir,
Your m c O er J. L. Edwards
D. Brock Esq Richmond Ken:

9055 Kentucky Nancy Hunter widow of John who was a Private in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 15 th day of Aug t 1841 and sent to
W. Ellis Esq Present
[Acts of March 3, 1843, & June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 2 Page 181

Hon J. C. Linn.

Richmond Oct 18 th 1833.
Dear Sir,
I forward herewith enclosed the Pension Papers of John Wm. Wm. of Miss Gentry - His Original Discharge, in consequence of his mason not being found upon Roll, was returned with directions to prove his services by one or more witnesses - He has pro- cured the testimony of two witnesses, one of whom declares positively to his his entitlement & services, the other that he has known him from the close of the Revolution, & always understood from him, his father's family, & others that he served in the Regular Army - He has sent to Virginia in order to procure the testimony of a Mother, who, if living, could have conclusively proved every particular about his services, but he had been dead some six months before the effort to obtain

This testimony was read - I have been thus particular from the conviction that the applicant unquestionably merits a pension - that few need from age, infirmity & intelligence stand more in need of one -
I send you also the letter of Mr. Edmunds, accompanying the original Declaration when returned - You will discern from it that proof of service by one or more witnesses was then only required - I have since seen instructions since requiring proof by two witnesses - The applicant in this case has procured two witnesses, although his services were only within the personal knowledge of one of them - The testimony of the other, however, is almost equivalent to positive proof - Good character is proved by both
Your early & particular attention to the case will be duly acknowledged by the applicant & his
very respectfully Yours J. M. R.
House of Lord.

It is believed that in few cases is the proof of more than two years actual Service during the Revolution more conclusive than in this —
S. J. P.

State of Kentucky Madison County ss.
On this the 1 st of September, 1849, personally appeared before me P. P. Ballard, Peggy Jones, aged 75 years who after being first duly sworn according to law deponeth as follows, that she has known Ruth & John Hunter, for many years past, and that she recollects when they were married, they were married, about sixty three years ago, for she saw them married, and about one year after wards, or thereabouts, she had one child, who is now called Nancy Clamons, and she had several children afterwards, the youngest one of which, is about fifty three years old, and that she has been living in the neigh- borhood of Ruth Hunter ever since she was married, in Virginia and in Kentucky, and further deponent saith not, I sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year aforesaid Peggy Jones
P. P. Ballard J. P.
I the Just subscribed Magistrate certify that the above declaration is personally known to me, and is a true copy of truth and respectability. In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name on this the 1 st of September 1849 P. P. Ballard J. P.

State of Kentucky Madison County ss
I M c Brackeford Clerk of the County and State aforesaid do certify that P c Ballard is a Justice of the peace in and for said County duly Commissioned and sworn and his Commission was dated on the 9 th day of January 1843 and continues during life or good behavior and that his signature above written is genuine
Given under my hand and the seal of said County this 7 th day of December 1849
M c Brackeford Clerk

John Hunter's case.
Filed by V. Ellis

Fluvanna Clnr Off:
Aug: 5th. 1857.
Vespasian Ellis Esq.,
Dear Sir,
Yours of the 28th: ultimo has been rec? I have examined the Marriage bonds or file here from 1777, the date our County was formed, to the year 1794 & can't find one entered into by John Hunter in contemplation of Marriage with Rachel Gwynett - We have no persons by the name of Hunter residing in our County - There are a great many persons of that name residing in Louisa County adjoining this County - Perhaps you has better write to the Clerk of that County whose name is John Hunter, for information on the subject.
Very Respectfully Yours &c. Abra: Shepherd.

Rally Gummell dehos. shown in Mrs Ruth Hunter's care.

State of Kentucky Madison county ss
On this the 19 th day of August 1898 per- =sonally appeared before me J. P. Ballard a Justi- =ce of the peace in and for the county and state aforesaid Polly Gennett aged about eighty ya- =rs old who after being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath deponeth and saith that she has known Ruth Hunter for many years past and that she recollects when Ruth Hun- ter was married to John Hunter they were married about sixty two years ago they went she thinks to she does not recollect where and com- =e back in the evening and said they were married and she saw a lady who said that they were then married and she lived by them for many years past and never heard any thing to the contrary but that they were married about sixty two years ago and further she saith not sworn to and subscribed to before me on this day and year Polly Gennett J. P. Ballard J. P. mark
J. P. Ballard a Justice of the peace in =d for the county of Madison do certify that Polly Gennett is a lady of Truth

and respectability and in whose statements the most implicit faith and confidence is to be placed in testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand on this the 19 th of August 1848
P. P. Ballard J P
State of Kentucky Madison County, ss I, Donhackerford Clerk of the County and State aforesaid do certify that P P Ballard is a Justice of the peace in and for said Co- unty duly commissioned and sworn that his commission was dated on the 9 th day of January 1843 and continues during life or good behaviour and that his signature above written is genuine
Given under my hand and the seal of said County this 21 st day of August 1848
Donhackerford Clerk

filed by W. Ellis July 15/57

State of Kentucky
Madison County ss
on this the 4 th day of July 1851 Personally Ap- peared Before Me J. W. Brownrigg an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County of State of Ky Ruth Hunter aged about Ninety Years, who being duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following Declaration. in order to obtain To obtain the benefits of the acts of Congress passed 7 th of July 1838, 3 rd March 1843, 14 th of June 1844 & 2 the 2 nd of February 1845, I do hereby declare that I am the widow of John Hunter deceased who was a pension- er of the United States under the act of Congress passed 7 th of June 1832, at the rate of $60 per annum, that she has heretofore had papers prepared by one Mr. Beck, but supposes they were never present- ed to the Department, if they are not on file there, that she does not recollect the year she was married in, but thinks it was about the year of nineteen hundred and Eighty six, that she is still a widow never having remarried since the death of her said hus- band, that she was married previous to the first day of January 1794,
Sworn to & subscribed Before Me
Ruth Hunter Mark
J. W. Brownrigg

I the und subscribed Magistrate do certify that the above Deed is personally known to me and known to be a free act of truth and respectability in whose statement to the fullest part and credit should be placed
Given under my hand on this the 4 th day of July 1851.
J. M. Brannon J.P.
State of Kentucky.
Madison County } ss.
I Chas Barnes Clerk of the County Court of the County & State aforesaid do certify that John W. Brannon is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County duly commissioned and sworn that his signature herein above written are genuine.
Given under my hand and seal of office, on this the 5 th day of July 1851.
Chas. Barnes Clerk