Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 6577, Benjamin Woody, Va.

SERVICE
Va.
NUMBER
Woody, Benjamin Martha
N 6577
B.L.W. 28650-160-55
CONTENTS

5998.
Virginia R Martha Woody
widow of Benjamin Va Woody who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a pirate
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 24 Dollars 18
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848
Certificate of Pension issued the 13 th day of Nov 1837. and sent to
J. Hartsock Norcrossville Va
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 126 Vol. 3

Dead - At to D. J. Hartsack a/c 19. 1843.
Virginia 27.901
Benjamin Woody - of Nelson in the State of Va who was a Pvt. in the Company commanded by Captain Richardson of the _____ commanded by _____ in the Va. Mil. for 7 mo: 7 days
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 24. Dollars 10 - Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 23 rd day of Aug. 34. and J. S. Garland Clerk: Covington - Va.
Arrears to the 4th of Mar. 34. $2.30 Semi-ant. allowance ending Sept. .. 12.00 $14.30
Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. Fath Rice Clerk,
Recorded by Book E Vol. 6 Page 39.

U.D. Hartsook, Mch: 6/56
132250 Ad Mar 3/55 May 14/55
Martha Wood 56 wife of Benjamin Wood pmw
Rs 650 if May Revolutionary pension
va Feb 48-5998 Will Co Va. 24/8 B.R.M.
R
J. Hartsook Lowansville Va
Vol 102. page 105,

Claim for Bounty Land - Act of March 3 rd 1855 -
State of Virginia County of Nelson } S.S.
On this 4 th day of May A d one thousand eight hundred and fifty five, personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace heretofore and for the County and State aforesaid Martha Woody aged about 95 Years a resident of the County of Nelson in the State of Virginia who being duly sworn according to law declares that she is the Widow of Benjamin Woody deceased who was a private in the revolutionary War, for proof of which she refers to the proof exhibited in her said husband's case in the Pension office, for his services and as to her being his widow, to the proof exhibited fulfilling her to a pension under the act of February 2 nd 1848 The certificate of which is now in her possession and is in the words and figures following to wit
Department of the interior Widow's Pension
I Certify that in conformity with the act of February 2 d 1848 Martha Woody Widow of Benjamin Woody who was a private in the revolutionary War is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Twentyfour dollars and ten cents per annum commencing on the 14 th of March 1848 and continuing for life unless she should again marry in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage,
Given at the Department of the Interior this 13 th day of November one thousand eight hundred and 57
Alex r H H Stuart
Secretary of the Interior
Examined and Countersigned
J E Heath
Commissioner of Pensions " (no on back 5998) "
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the act of March 3 rd 1855 never having received nor applied for bounty

land under this or any other act of Congress.
She hereby appoints D J Hartsook her attorney to prosecute and receive her Warrant.
Martha his X Woody Mark
(Seal)
We William H Bowman and Richard E Warren residents of the County of Nelson in the state of Virginia upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Martha Woody in our presence and that we know she is now a widow and we believe from the appearance and statements of the applicant by her with one acquaintance with her that she is the identical person she represents herself to be.
William H. Bowman Richard E Warren
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day of and 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.
Richd L Wilbourn J.P.
State of Virginia County of Nelson } set.
I hereby certify that Richd L Wilbourn Esq before whom the foregoing declaration and affidavit were made, is and was, at the time of taking the same an acting justice of the peace within and for the County and state aforesaid duly Commissioned and qualified, and that his signature above is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office this 5 th day of May 1855
Thomas J Massie Clerk

Virginia.
At a Court of Monthly Session, held for Nelson County, at the Courthouse, on Monday the 28th day of July 1834.
State of Virginia, Nelson County, to wit.
On this 28th day of July, 1834, personally appeared in open Court, before the Justices of the Court of said County, now sitting, Benjamin Woody, a resident of said County and State aforesaid, aged seventy three years, mls, being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following Declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he entered the service of the United States under the following named Officers, and served as herein stated, that in the year he was drafted out of the Militia in the County of Fluvanna and State aforesaid, and marched from Dindray's Tavern under Captain Samuel Richardson, Lieutenant James Coles and Ensign John Coles. The company marched to Williamsburg through Richmond, staid at Williamsburg eight or ten days, then marched to the halfway house, and remained there upwards of a month, then back to Williamsburg, and remained there upwards of a month, when they were sent with prisoners to Richmond, and discharged, having remained in service a little upwards of three months, 37 say three months and one week.
Some short time afterwards he was again drafted and went into the service of the United States under Captain Joseph Haden, Lieutenant William Adams, the Ensign not recollected, the Company marched from Fluvanna Courthouse, and marched straight on to Gloucester County opposite York, in an old field, passed by King William Courthouse, and remained there and thereabouts three months, when, after the capture of Cornwallis he was discharged. He was in a skirmish whilst stationed opposite York, in driving in the British light horse, who were out on a plundering party on the Gloucester side - in this skirmish six of our own men were killed, and fifteen of the British soldiers. He does not recollect who was the commanding Officer of the forces in either of the tours, nor does he recollect what Regiment he was attached to. He was young at the time, and names have escaped his recollection, except those Officers with whom he went into service. In the last service he remained a few days over three months, having been discharged immediately after the capture at York. He also states, that before he went into service as above stated, he was drafted to go to the Barracks in Albemarle County to guard the Hessian, that he served there one month, under Captain Leonard Thompson, he forgets the Lieutenants and Ensign's names, he does not recollect who commanded at that station. On this tour he served one month. So he claims for and declares that he served as a soldier of the Revolutionary War seven months. He does not know what became of his discharge, or whether

he ever had a written one, nor has he any documentary evidence of his services. He knows of no person who served with him, by whom he can prove his services, but he can prove by Sarah Woody that he did go into the service of the Country, in the Revolutionary War.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity, except the present, and declares that his name is not on the Pension roll of the Agency of any State. The said Woody says he has no register of his age.
He also names John Crank and Nelson Anderson, who can prove his good character, and that reliance can be placed in his statement, also that he is reputed in his neighbourhood, and no doubt have existed, of his having served as a soldier of the Revolution.
He also states that he resided in the County of Fluvanna when he went into the service each time, that he moved to the County of Amherst, now Nelson, about forty years ago, and has there remained ever since.
Subscribed and sworn to, the day and year aforesaid. Benjamin Woody.
I, John Crank, aged _____ years, residing a near neighbour to Benjamin Woody, for about fifteen years, do hereby certify, that I well know the said Woody, that I verily believe him to be a man of truth, and confidence should be put in his declaration. He is generally regarded in his neighbourhood as a man of truth, as far as I know. I sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
John Crank.
I, Nelson Anderson, residing in the County of Nelson, do hereby certify, that I am well acquainted with Benjamin Woody , and have been for upwards of forty years, that I believe him to be seventy two or three years old, and I believe him to be a man of honesty and truth, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighbourhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that I concur in that opinion.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid. Nelson Anderson
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them, that there is not a Clergyman immediately resident in the neighbourhood of the applicant, and that John Crank of the County of Albemarle, in this State, and Nelson Anderson, of this County, are credible persons, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
A true Copy from the records of the said Court,
In testimony whereof, I, Spotswood Garland, Clerk of the said Court, have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of my Office, the 1st. day of August, 1834.
Sp: Garland. clk!

9564
Martha Moody Mama of Bingham Pa
9564

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 Virginia Albemarle County } s.s.
On this third day of July 1843 personally appeared before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace Mrs. Martha Woody aged eighty three years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838 entitled "an act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows." That she is the widow of Benjamin Woody who was a soldier in the revolution and who drew a pension, the original certificate being now before her of which the following is a true copy.
"War Department Revolutionary Claims
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7 th June 1832 Benjamin Woody of the State of Virginia who was a private in the War of the Revolution is entitled to receive Twenty four Dollars and Ten cents per annum during his natural life, commencing on the 4 th of March 1831 and payable semiannually on the 4 th of March and 4 th of September in every year.
Given at the War Office of the United States this 23 rd day of August one thousand eight hundred and thirty four
John Forsyth Acting Secretary of War
Examined and Countersigned }
J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions."
She further declares that she was married to the said Benjamin Woody on the 5 th day of February Seventeen hundred and Eighty five that her husband the aforesaid Benjamin Woody died on the

9 th day of November eighteen hundred and thirty six in The County and state aforesaid, and that she has remained a Widow ever since; That she was not Married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the Marriage took place previous to the first day of January seventeen hundred and ninety four viz: at the time above stated
her Martha X Woodley marke
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and date above written before me a Justice of the Peace for said County, and I further certify that the said Mrs Martha Woodley is from bodily infirmity un- able to attend Court In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand this third day of July eighteen hundred and forty three. The word "day" on the first line was interlined before signing } John Morris J.P.
State of Virginia Albemarle County } ss August Term 1843 County Court The declaration of Martha Woodley Certified on the third day of July 1843 by John Morris a Justice of the Peace for said County being submitted to the Court the said Court doth approve his proceedings and acts in said case, and hereby direct the Clerk to endorse the approval on the papers.
State of Virginia Albemarle County } ss I Ina Garrett, Clerk of the County Court of Albemarle County and state aforesaid do hereby Certify that John Morris whose name is subscribed

to the foregoing Certificate is and was at the time of subscribing the same a Justice of the peace in and for said County duly commissioned and qualified according to law, and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine; and I further certify that the above order of Court approving the act of the Magistrate is a true copy from the record of said Court.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of my office this 11 th day of August 1843 and in the 63 rd year of the Commonwealth.
John Garrett CC

State of Virginia } ss. Nelson County }
On this 16 th day of October 1843, personally appeared before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace for the County and State aforesaid, Mrs Elizabeth Woody a resident of the County and State aforesaid aged 87 years who being solemnly affirmed according to law, deposeth and saith, that she was well acquainted with Benjamin Woody who was the brother of her deceased husband Samuel Woody; that the said Benjamin Woody in early life intermarried with Martha Kirby of the County of Fluvanna; that she was not present at the marriage, but lived in the neighbourhood and was invited to attend, but was prevented by other engagements; that she saw them shortly afterwards living together as man and wife; that they then moved to Albemarle County; that for many years at different times she lived near them, and never doubted herself, nor did she ever hear the slightest suspicion that they were not lawfully married; that Benjamin Woody died a few years ago in the County of Albemarle, where his widow (the said Martha Kirby) now lives, her marriage took place in Seventeen hundred and eighty five.
Elizabeth her Woody Mark
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me a Justice of the Peace for said County, and I further certify that the said Mrs Elizabeth Woody is personally known to me as a Lady of undoubted credibility. — Seven N. Frank Cabell J.P.
State of Virginia } ss. Nelson County }
I, Spottswood Garland, Clerk of the County Court of Nelson, and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that N. Frank Cabell whose name is subscribed to the fore- going certificate is and was at the time of subscribing the same, a Justice of the Peace in and for 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 subscribed my name, and affixed the seal of my Office this 16 th day of October 1863. in the 88 th year of the Commonwealth.
Sp. J. Laine, Clerk.
of Nelson County Court.
[Signature]
[Faint handwritten text, possibly "Sp. J. Laine"]
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Know all men by these presents that we Benjamin Woody and William Kirby are held and firmly bound to his Excellency Patrick Henry Esq. Governor or chief Magistrate of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the sum of Fifty Pounds, current money to be paid to the said Governor or to his Successors in Office, to the payment whereof well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, and administrators jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. Sealed with our seals and dated this 3 rd day of February 1785.
The Condition of the above Obligation is such that Whereas there is a marriage shortly intended between the above bound Benjamin Woody and Martha Kirby. Now if there is no lawful cause to obstruct the said marriage, then this Obligation to be void; or else to remain in full force and virtue. — Sealed and Delivered
In presence of Jn o Timberlake
Benj a  his X Woody mark 
William Kirby
The above is a true Copy of a bond now on file in my office. In Witness whereof I Abraham Shepherd junior Clerk of the County Court of Fluvanna in the State of Virginia have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said County Court this eighth day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred Holy Three and of the Commonwealth of Virginia the sixty eighth.
Abra: Shepherd jr Clerk of Fluvanna County Court.

Nelson County, to wit:
Elizabeth Woody being solemnly affirmed before me a Justice of the Peace for the said County, deposeth and saith, that she was well acquainted with Benjamin Woody who was the brother of her deceased husband Samuel Woody; that the said Benjamin Woody in early life intermarried with Martha Kirby of the County of Fluvanna; that she was not present at the marriage, but lived in the neighborhood and was invited to attend but was prevented by other engagements; that she saw them shortly afterwards living together as man and wife; that they then moved to Albemarle County; that for many years at different times she lived near them and never doubted herself, nor did she ever hear the slightest suspicion that they were not lawfully married; that Benjamin Woody died a few years ago in the County of Albemarle where his widow (the said Martha Kirby) now lives.
Given under my hand this 11 th day of July 1843. —
N. Francis Bell J.P.

State of Virginia } County of Nelson } ss
On this fifth day of November One thousand eight hundred and fiftyone personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace within and for the County and State aforesaid Martha Woody aged Eighty seven years a resident of Nelson in the state of Virginia who being duly sworn according to law declares that she is the widow of Benjamin Woody deceased who was pensioned under the act of Congress of the 7 th June 1832 at Twenty four dollars and ten cents per annum that at his death she was pensioned under the act of the 7 th July 1838 at the same rate that she also received her pension under the act of the 3 rd March 1843 and 17 th June 1844, and that she is still a widow. She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the benefit of the act of the 2 nd February 1848.
Martha her Woody mark
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above written - and I further certify that the said Martha Woody from old age and bodily infirmity, is unable to attend court.
Wm Robertson J.P.
I Thomas J. Mosbie, Clerk of the County Court of Nelson County, in the State of Virginia, do certify that Wm Robertson whose name is signed to the above certificate, was at the date thereof, an acting Justice of the Peace, in and for

the County aforesaid, duly commissioned and qualified; that said certificate is complete according to the laws of said State, and the signature thereto is in the proper, genuine hand-wri- ting of the said Justice,
I. Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court, in office, this 5th day of Novem- ber 1831. in the 4th year of the Commonwealth,
Thos. I. Mearns, Clerk.
[Handwritten signature: J. P. Kennedy]
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Rep d .
Letter to D. G. Hartsook. Nov. 4 th 51
6048
Richmond, Virginia
Martha Woody
widow of Benjamin Woody
who was a Private
in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 24 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 31. day of August 1844 and sent to Thomas Green Richmond, Va.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A. Vol. 1. Page 154

Benj Woody Wood pab 31.696
Saint a puzzle -
7mo 7days 24.10
Benj Woody, Dltm. for Pension
(Ex d )

Second Refutation Scal to Prusian Apr. 3. Feb. '72

Richmond 27 th Jan 1832 James M c Cart E sq Com r of Pensions
Dr Sir
We have the application of Mrs Martha Woody widow of Benjamin Woody, for a pension under the act of 2 d Feby 1828, certificate dated 18 th Nov 1831. The pension agent informs us that there is no such name on the Roll in his office and presumes it has been overlooked by the department - Please give such information as will enable us to collect the pension & oblige
Very Respectfully D r Isaac D r

Augt: 12. 1857
Rel: to claim Mrs Martha Ward Woodville Pa of Benjamin the pensions Revolutionary claim
Virgin
Free
Washington City D.C.
Ans d Nov 4/57

Howardsville Albemarle Co, Va August 8. 1851
Commr of Pensions Washington City, DC,
Mrs Martha Woody (widow of Benj r Woody dec d who was a soldier in the Revolutionary War and drew a pension) is yet living and is now some 90 odd years old. Some 5 or 8 years ago, she made application as the widow of said Benj r Woody and drew half pay for some 5 years, she is informed that under recent laws of Congress she is entitled to further pay,
She is very poor and needy and I think it is not asking too much, of your Department to send on such forms or papers as may be necessary to establish her claim.
Enclose them to me.
Very Respectfully D. J. Hartsough

Howardville Nov 8 th 1857
J. F. Kirby Esq Washington City,
Dear Sir
Enclosed you will find the declaration of Mrs Woody with County seal etc.
I notice you say it ought to be approved of by the court but the court does not meet till the 14 th Monday and as you do not say it is received I concluded to send it on and if it will not do in this shape return it as soon as you can.
I am induced to suppose it may answer from the fact if my memory serves me that her former pension was obtained in this way.
You say she obtained pensions under all the acts referred to in her declaration and at 24 10 per annum are you correct in this? My impression was she received half pay under some of the acts.
I got Mr Green of Rich d to obtain the former pensions and if I mistake not he obtained about 1200.
Have the heirs of Mrs Powell as yet received their claims?
With many thanks for your attentions and the appearance of my readiness and anxiety to serve you if ever in my power
I am Dear Sir
Yr obedt serv t
D. J. Hartsook
On reading yours a second time I find half pay for ten years is what Mrs Woody received and it amounts to the right sum.

Brief in the case of Martha Woody wid of Benjamin County and State of Virginia act 2 d Feby 1848.
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband was pensioned under act '32 at $24. 10 c . per An: She has been pensioned at the same rate under Acts of 7 July '38. 8 th March '43 and 17 June '44. She is now continued under act of 2 Feby '48.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Name and residence of Agent.
D. J. Hartsook, Howardville, Va.
F. F. Kirby Examining Clerk.

Oct 23 43
7
Ms.
cool proof
Matthew Wood
Col.
L. Edwards
Commr of Pensions
Washington
Y

Richmond 21 Oct. 1843
Col. S. L. Edwards Warrenton
Sir,
On the 4 th Sept. I enclosed to you the application of Mrs. Martha Woody, widow of Ben: (a pensioner) for her pension under the act 7 July 1838.
I now enclose you additional evidence (the regularly authenticated affidavit of Eliz: Woody) to be filed with the papers. And am yr very Respectfully,
Thomas Green

Martha Moody Wid of Benjamin Va
Act 2 Feby 1848
$24.10 per ann.
sent to
D. J. Hartsook, Howardville, Va.

FREE
L. P. Waldo Esq, Commissioner of Business Washington City D.C.
May 10 1841

Howardsville, Va. May 9- 1835
Sir -
132.220 I send enclosed Mrs Woody's application for bounty Land a widow of a revolutionary soldier - You will see that I am by Power of attorney in the face of it. authorized to prosecute it - D J Hartevock

9564
Martha Moody widow of Benjamin Va act 7 July 1838
Adm d 7 mo. 10 days / inwate Commencing 9 Novm. 1836. and terminating on 4 Mar 1841 $24 10
Adm s act 3 March 1843 $24 10
E Thomas Green Richmond Virginia

Ref.?
Virginia 8631
Martha Woody
widow of Benjamin Woody
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832 and who died on the 9 th Nov. 1836 of Albemarle Co. in the State of Virginia who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain Richardson of the regt. commanded by Col. ————— in the Va. line for 7m. 87 dys
Inscribed on the Roll of Richmond at the rate of 24 Dollars 10 Cents per annum, to commence on the 1 th day of March, 1836. 9 th November 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 31 st day of August 1844 and sent to Thomas Green, Richmond, Va.
Total amount, $
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by D. Brown Clerk, Book D. Vol. 1. Page 283

Sept 6. 1843 9568 Col. M. Woody
July 7. 1838.
32 Benj. w.
17a/2 1/3
J
Col. J. L. Edwards,
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City D.C.

Richmond 4 Sept 2843
Col. J. L. Edwards Commr. of Pensions
Sir:
Enclosed is the application, under act 7 July 1838 of Mrs. Martha Woody, widow of Ben: Woody who was a pensioner, for her pension - also a copy of the marriage Bond dated 3 Feb. 1785. & the affidavit of Eliz: Woody that she was united to the wedding - saw them soon after the marriage & was frequently with them & never doubted the legality of the marriage.
I am Yr. Obt Servt Thomas Green

✓ 28.680
[Large cursive letter, possibly 'S' or 'G'] Neo Am

Howardsville Apr 12 th 43
FREE
Abt 15 73
Commissioner of Pensions
War Department
Pension Office
Washington City
D.C.
Dear Woody Darth 32

Charlottesville Albemarle Co. Va.
April 12 th 1843
Dear Sir,
an old Lady very needy, the widow of Benjamin Woody, who received a pension by the act of the 7 th June 1832 of 24 10 / 100 $ is living near this place. and as a bounty could not be more worthily bestowed and thinking it highly probable she may be entitled to her husband's pension during her life by some recent acts of Congress I have thought free her to correspond with you on the subject. She is very poor and not able to employ counsel. She has in her possession her husband's original Certificate dated "the 23 rd August 1834 Recorded in Pension Office in Book E Vol 6 th Page 39- by A Rice Clerk". I am this particular to enable you to refer to it. her husband died in 1836. She says she was married some 58 or 60 years ago. She only knows of one person now living who was at the marriage. though I presume the Clerk's office would show it - You will extend a great favour to her by advising her if she would be entitled to her any thing and the necessary steps to procure it. her name is Martha Woody. though you can correspond with me on the subject -
Very Respectfully Yr oblt st
D. J. Hartsook
Commissioner of Pensions Washington City

Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No.
6577
Martha Woody
Wid.
Benj'n Woody
Br. Rev. Wash
Act:
Feby. 24/48
Index:—Vol.
16
Page
353
[Arrangement of 1870.]