Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 7382, Joel Yarbrough, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
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Yarbrough, Joel or Yarbrough
No. 7382
Agness
CONTENTS
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Rep.
3918
Virginia, Richmond
Agness Garbrough
widow of Joel Garbrough
Va who was a Private
in the Revolution
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. day of Dec. 1843 and sent to W. M. Dickinson Goshillville, Va.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A.
Vol. 1, Page 154

See letter to Hon. A. Stevenson March 30. 1822 -
Official on file in April 13th 1821.
Parting from p. 2
6843 M 83. a. 1822 Virginia.
Joel Garbrough of Caroline Coy in the state of Virginia who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Anderson of the Virginia line, for the term of two years
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 1st of May 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 12 of Feb 1819 and sent to Wm. Robert S Garnett House of Representatives
Arrears to 4th of Sept. 1818 $ 30.47 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 March 1819 48.
$ 78.47
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued / 4

Joel Yarbrough Declaration for a Pension
May 1878
The
Certificate of the court is not satisfactory, as does not contain such evidence as is required by the regulations of the Department.
19 Jan 1879
Sept 5 th 1783 - Cont.

This day Joel Yarbrough appeared in Court and made upon oath the following Declaration to wit
That he is seventy one years old a native of Caroline County that he enlisted in the regular service of the Army of the United States of America in the year One thousand seven hundred & seventy as a common soldier  six , under the command of Capt. George Stubbs Stubbsfield under whom he served in the 5 th Virginia Regiment commanded by Col. Richard Anderson, attached to Genl. Mulenbergs Brigade until the year seventy eight. That his enlistment he believes was in the month of December & his discharge in the month of January 1778 making more than two years & faithful constant service in the Revolutionary Army of the Continental establishment. That his period of enlistment having expired he was honorably discharged, & in a short time thereafter was drafted & sent to the South where he remained about six months till Gales defeat at which he was present. That he is old & of course infirm and unable to support himself & his wife at present also advanced in years. That he has lost his discharge or mislaid it or probably has worn it out near fifty years having elapsed since given him
Joel Yarbrough
This day Rich d Bridges appeared in Court & made oath that Joel Yarbrough enlisted in 1776 under Capt. George Stubbsfield and that he saw him in the Regiment at Little York Virginia in that year & in the following year was with him at  at the battle of Germantown. That he believes said Yarbrough was a faithful soldier during his time of service & have

always believed that he was honorably discharged.

At a court of monthly session held for Caroline County at the Courthouse on Monday the 11 th of May 1818
This day Joel Garbrough a revolutionary soldier came into court and made oath to this his declara- tion, and Richard Bridges also made oath that the said declaration contained the truth, and the court being satisfied that he stands in need of Public support the same is ordered to be certified
Teste John S. Pendleton Clerk 11

Joel Yarbrough
5843
March 1819
2
Milton Allen Esq.
Brooklyn Green
Virginia

District of Virginia, Caroline County—set.
On this _____ day of August 1820 personally appeared in open court, being a court of record, for the county aforesaid, Joel Garbrough — — — — — aged ab t seventy four years, resident in said county, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath declare, that he served in the Revolutionary War, as follows: served two years in Northern army under Col. Parker in the fifth Virginia Regiment was in Battle of Germantown, Princeton and Brandywine, served afterwards in Southern army as stated in declaration of the 11 th day of May 1818 on which he received a pension certificate
And I do solemnly swear, that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the 18th day of March, 1818, and that I have not since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner disposed of my property, or any part thereof, within an intent thereby, so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled, "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War," passed on the 18th day of March, 1818, and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts or debts due to me, nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed. Have a dower right in One hundred acres Land and one cow. family—wife and Daughter named Lucy aged about twenty seven years. son named Henry aged about eight years
Joel Garbrough
Sworn to and declared on the 11 th before the court of the county aforesaid.
day of August 1820
I JOHN L. PENDLETON, clerk of the county of Caroline, state of Virginia, do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said court; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said court, that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule, is forty three dollars and cents. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said court, on this 16 th day of December 1820
J. L. Pendleton

4761 Agnes Yarbrough m d of Joel
Y a
Act N. July, 1836
Y a 4761 Sep. 26. 1839
4 July 1839 Agnes Yarbrough m d of Joel
M rs W. Dickinson Gallanville, Y a

Sep. 26. 1839 70
4761
4 July 1836
Agnes Carlton mo: of Jacob
Rev. H. G. Ly. 1836
Joseph Hartough mo: of Jacob 70
4761
W. W. Dickinson Galensville, Va.

State of Virginia, Caroline County § 55
Be it known that on the 11 th day of May 1839 personally appeared before the subscriber a Justice of the peace in and for the County a- foresaid Mrs Agnes Yarbrough, a resident of this County and State. aforesaid aged, seventy four years, who being first duly sworn according to law, do on her Oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the act of Congr- ess, passed the 4 th day of July 1836
That she is the widow of Joel Yarbrough who was a private in the army of the Revolution, that her husband the late Joel Yarbrough, was a pensioner of the United States, under the law of Congress of 1818, (as she believes) and received ninety four dollars per annum, thereafter during his life, as will more fully appear by reference to the pension list roll of the Virginia Agency -
She further declares on Oath that she was married to the said Joel Yarbrough on the first day of February in the year seventeen hundred and eighty three, and that her said husband the aforesaid Joel Yarbrough, died on the twelfth day of December in the year Eighteen hundred and twenty seven, and that she has re- mained a widow ever since that period, as will more fully appear by reference to the proof, exhibited herewith
her Agnes Yarbrough mark
Sworn and subscribed on the day 7 and year above written.
W m W. Dickinson J.P.
I furthermore certify that Mrs Agnes Yarbrough above named is a lady of high respectability, and from old age and infirmity she is unable to attend court, that she is the widow of the late Joel Yarbrough of this County who was a soldier of the army of the Revolution, (and a pensioner of the United States under the law of Congress of 1818 and received Eight dollars per month) during his life after that period - and I also certify that anything Mrs Yarbrough may say is entitled to credit - Given under my hand and seal, this 11 th day of May 1839
W m W. Dickinson J.P.

State of Virginia,
Caroline County § 55
This day Lucy Southworth aged seventy six years personally appeared before me a justice of the peace for the County aforesaid, who being first duly sworn according to law, saith that she is well acquainted with Mrs. Agnes Yarbrough, and has been so acquainted from her infancy, and that she was present when she married Joel Yarbrough (late of said County), which marriage took place to the best of her belief & knowledge on the first day of February 1783: (and that said Joel Yarbrough died about the 12 th day of December 1827. that Mrs. Yarbrough has remained a widow ever since. that she is now a widow. that said Joel Yarbrough, was a regular soldier in the army of the revolution, and was in service after his marriage, this 14 th day of May 1839. Test
Lucy X Southworth Mark
State of Virginia,
Caroline County § 55
Be it known that on the 14 th day of May 1839 Lucy Southworth personally appeared before the subscriber a justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid and made oath to the truth of the above affidavit. I further certify that Mrs. Southworth is a lady of respectability & truth. Given under my hand this day & year first above written.
Wm W. Dickinson J.
State of Virginia,
Caroline County § 55
This day Joseph N. Dickson aged seventy nine years, personally appeared before the subscriber a justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid who being first duly sworn according to Law, saith that he is well acquainted with Mrs. Agnes Yarbrough (and was well acquainted with Joel Yarbrough late of this County, her husband, deceased State pensioner) and was acquainted with Mr. & Mrs. Yarbrough before they were married, and from the best of his knowledge and belief, they were married on the month of February 1783, that the said Joel Yarbrough died on the month of December 1827. that Mrs. Yarbrough has remained a widow ever since that period - That said Joel Yarbrough enlisted as regular soldier in the army of the revolution, and continued in the army during the war, or as long as any army was in the field.
Test his Robt. X Yarbrough Mark
Joseph N. Dickson

State of Virginia, Caroline County SSS.
Be it known that on the 14 th day of May 1839 Joseph N. Dickinson personally appeared before the subscriber a justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid, and made oath to the truth of the annexed certificate. I further certify that Jos: N. Dickinson is a man of respectability and truth. Given under my hand this and seal this the day and year above written.
Wm W. Dickinson Seal
Virginia,
Caroline County to Wit,
I John L. Pendleton Clerk of the County Court of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that William W. Dickinson is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, and that the signatures purporting to be his are genuine.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the seal of my Office and subscribed my name this 8 th day of July 1839.
John L. Pendleton Clerk of Caroline County Court.
Virginia,
Caroline County to Wit,
At a Court held for Caroline County at the Court house on the 8 th day of July 1839 - The Court having examined the proceedings of Wm W. Dickinson one of their body in qualifying Agness Garbrough to her declaration for pension and his Certificate of her standing, do approve of & sanction the same, & order the same to be certified to the War Department.
In Testimony whereof John L. Pendleton Clerk of the said County Court have hereunto affixed the seal of my Office & subscribed my name this 19 th day of August 1839.
John L. Pendleton Seal

Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 7382
Agnes Garborough Wid:
Joel Garborough Br. Rev: War
Act: Mch. 30/43
Index:—Vol. 66 , Page 368
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Agnes V o Tarbrough widow of Joel
See let to W.W. Dickinton Oct. 22 o 1839; To same, Nov. 1, 1839 W.W. Dickinton 20 Feby 1840.
Act 4 July 1836

Loel Yarborough b. 1818. d. 1827 When paid - HHS March 5/40
Thurs Aud. Off Dec 12. Dec. 1827 / 1/4. that paid H

State of Virginia, Caroline County ss
On this sixth day of December in the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty nine personally appeared before the subscribers a Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid Mrs. Agness Garbrough a resident in the County of Caroline, aged seventy four years, who being first duty sworn according to law, doth on her Oaths 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 pensions to certain Widows:" That she is the widow of Joel Garbrough, who was a soldier in the Army of the revolution, (and a pensioner of the United States under the act of Congress passed in 1818, and received a pension of ninety six dollars per annum to the time of his death, for further evidence of the service of the said Joel Garbrough, she begs reference to that filed with said J. Garbrough's declaration,) She further declared that she was married to the said Joel Garbrough on the first day of February 1783 and that her said husband the aforesaid Joel Garbrough died on the twelfth day of December in the year eighteen hundred and twenty seven, that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the army service (if he left it before Feby 1783) but the marriage took place previous to the first of January seventeen hundred and ninety four, viz: at the time above stated - Testis
Sworn to and subscribed, on the day and year above written, before W m W. Dickinson Jp.
Agness Garbrough mark
I furthermore certify that Mrs. Agness Garbrough above named is a lady of respectability, and from old age and infirmity she is unable to attend court that she is the widow of the late Joel Garbrough, who was a soldier in the army of the revolution. Given under my hand and seal, this 6 th day of December 1839
W m W. Dickinson Jp. Seal
Virginia,
At a Court held for Caroline County at the Court house on Monday the 9 th day of December 1839. The Court having examined the proceedings of W m W. Dickinson one of their body in qualifying Agness Garbrough to her declaration for a pension, and his Certificate of her Standing V o do approve of and sanction the same and Order the same to be Certified to the War Department.

In Testimony whereof I John S Pendleton Clerk of the County Court, of the County & State aforesaid, have hereunto affixed the seal of my said Office and subscribed my name this 12 th day of December 1809 In the 67 th year of the Commonwealth
John S. Pendleton Clk

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Virginia 5131-
Agnes Yarborough widow of Joel Yarborough decd.
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1818 and who died on the 12 December 1827 of Caroline Co in the State of Virginia who was a private in the Comp y commanded by Captain Stubblefield of the reg t commanded by Col Anderson in the Virginia line for 2 years.
Inscribed on the Roll of Richmond at the rate of 50 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 6 th day of March 1840, & paid to Wm. Dickinson Goldsboro, Virg a
Arrears to the 14th of March 1840 $320.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sep r 40 40.00
$360.00
{ Act July 7, } 1838.
Recorded by D. M. Gandy Clerk, Book A. Vol. 2, Page 185.

State of Virginia, ss Caroline County S
Be it known that on the 28 th day of August 1843 personally appeared before the subscriber - a Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid Mrs Agnes Yarbrough a resident of the County and State aforesaid, aged seventyseven 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 provisions made by the Act of Congress passed on the 3 rd March 1843, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War" That she is the Widow of Joel Yarbrough, who was a private in the Army of the Revolution that she received Eighty dollars per annum for five years, under the Act of July 7 th 1838 she further declares that she is still a widow —
Agnes her Yarbrough mark
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written - before me,
W m W. Dickinson J.P.
I furthermore certify that Agnes Yarbrough above named, is a lady of respectability, and the same person, who received a pension of eighty dollars per annum, under the Act of July 7 th 1838 and from old age and infirmity, she is unable to attend Court," that she is the Widow of the late Joel Yarbrough, who was a soldier of the War of the revolution. I also certify that anything W m Yarbrough may say is entitled to credit." Given under my hand & seal this 28 th day of August 1843
W m W. Dickinson J.P. Seal

Virginia,
In Clerk's Office of Caroline County Court 11 th Sept r 1843.
I John L. Pendleton Clerk of the County Court of the County & State aforesaid do hereby certify that W m H. Dickinson whose name is subscribed to the foregoing Certificate, is a Magistrate as aforesaid, that the signature purporting to be his is genuine; and that the Court having examined the proceedings of W m H. Dickinson a Member of its body respecting the declaration of Agnes Garbrough widow of Joel Garbrough approve of the same and order the same to be Certified to the War Department.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of my Office this 11 th day of September 1843.
John L. Pendleton Clerk of Caroline County Court
4195

W. W. Dickinson Golanville Ga. $80 per acre A. Yarborough
W. W. Dickinson Golanville Ga. $80 per acre A. Yarborough

Columbia 15 th Sept 1843
James B. Edwards Esq Sir
You will find inclosed herewith the declarations of Agnes Garbrough, Lucy Southworth & Lucy Elliott, librettos, under the act of Congress of 3 rd March 1843. These persons have received five years pension under the act of July 7 th 1838.
You will please inclose certificates, to me as soon as convenient, as two of these Ladies are in great want of the necessaries of life
I am Respectfully Sir Your Obedient Servant Wm. W. Dickinson

Earl Yarbrough
Adm. 11th

DISTRICT OF Virginia , ss.
On this 8 th day of Febr y 1819, before me, the undersigned, one of the judges of the before the court of Caroline county , for the said district, personally appeared Joel Garbrough aged seventy 52 years, resident in said county in the said district, who, being first first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the late act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war:" That he, the said Joel Garbrough enlisted for the term of two years on the day of December in the year one thousand seven hundred & seventy in said county in the state of Virginia in the company commanded by Captain Geo: Stubblefield of the Regiment commanded by Colonel Richard Anderson in the line of the State of Virginia on the Continental Establishment; that he continued to serve in the said corps, or in the service of the United States, until the month of January 1778 , when he was discharged from service in at Valley forge state of Pennsylvania , that he was in the battles of Brandywine, Germantown .
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and that he is in reduced circumstances, and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support; and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said services.
Sworn to and declared before me, the day and year aforesaid.
Joel Garbrough Caroline February Court 1819 mark
The Court doth hereby certify that it appears, to satisfaction , that the said Joel Garbrough did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy, for the term of nine months at one time, on the continental establishment; and now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before them , to the Secretary for the Department of War, pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress. The Court are also satisfied that he needs the assistance of his country for support.
February 8 th 1819 Teste John S. Pendleton

March 2 1840
Gloucester 24th Febry 3
Free
VA
Yarbro & Southworth
Robt. James A. Edwards
Commission of Pensions
Washington City

Sir
Columbiana 27 th Feby 1840
Your favor of the 20 th inst this day received. as regards the declaration of Mrs Agnes Garbrough, it was forwarded the same day that Mrs Mary Southworths was sent it I am very much mistaken if it was not in the same enclosure, but of this I will not be positive, but I am very certain it was forwarded same mail, as they were both certified at our December Court; if however it should not have come to hand I can obtain a duplicate from the Clk of the Court as regards Mrs Anna Dickinsons pension of $20 per annum I must see her before I can determine upon that.
I will thank you to examine my letter dated about the 11 th Dec. to see if Mrs Garbroughs declaration was not inclosed with Mrs Southworths.
very respectfully
Your Most Ob d Servant W. W. Dickinson

6477 Agnes Garborough Wid of Joel Virginia At July 7 1838 Married 1783 Died 1827 Allow 2 years as a pionate p 80 per ank from March 4. 1836
W. Dickerson Esq Golasville Va

1820 27 1793
Ms. A. 9. 2. 298.
Recd. 22 Dec. 1820
Bond Green Va Dec. 20 th 1820
The Honble J. C. Calhoun
Secy of War Pension Dept.
Washington City
I can

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The inclosed declarations were made in Aug t , but from neglect in the clerk have not been able to get them till now - There are two more that will be forwarded as soon as certified.
Christopher Levern, Jas Samuel, Moses Stanley & Chs s Walden - suspended 31 st  June July 1820 as per note from the Department. - Chas s Walden is since dead. . . respectfully yo r &c
Wilson Allen
B. June 20 th Dec: 1820.

6477 Deub
St. Louis Mo
va
July 7. 1838
Miss. Catharine
Lucy D. D. D.
Miss. D. D.
James A. Edward Esq.
Commissr of Pensions
Washington City
Miss
Stenograph

Gloucester 14 th Dec r 1839
James S. Edwards Esq r Sir
I enclose all the declarations of Agnes Garbrough and Lucy Southworth, made agreeably to the act of Congress passed 7 th July 1838 - the certificates for their pensions (not their being placed on the pension list.) You will please forward to me, with such directions, as will enable their Attorney to draw their pensions now due
Respectfully
Your Ob. Servant
W m M c Dickinson