Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 5646, for Obadiah Johnson, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va
Johnson, Obadiah Mary
RR 5646
CONTENTS

Virginia 12.215
Abadiah Johnson
of Goochland in the State of Va
who was a Pri. in the — commanded by Captain — of the Regt — commanded by Waller in the Va — time for 9 months
Paid at the Treasury under the act of the 6 April 1838 from 4 Sept 1837 to 4 March 1838 Age notified 29 Dec 1839
Letter to S Auditor 22 May 1843
Paid as above from 4 Sept 1838 to 7 June 1840. Age notified 11 April 1846
Heads.
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 30 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 10 th day of April 1833 and sent to John W. Park, Dickerson, Powhatan Co Va
Arrears to the 4th of March 1833 60- Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Sept. — 15-
$ 75-
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Nathan Rice Clerk, Book Ee Vol. 6 Page 10

13820.
Obadiah Johnson
Virginia
Admiral or private from 1780. p 30
Capt. Ballou
Gen La Fayette p 105
Gov. Ash
Dickersonville
Pocahontas Co Va
Clerk of the Courts
Concluded 17
Jan

BRIEF in the case of
of Goochland in the State of Virginia.  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
Obadiah Johnson of the County of Goochland in the State of Virginia.
1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge?
Court
2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?
in
3. How old is he?
Sixty seven -
4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     Drafted In 1780 -- 3 -- private Gen. Gates   " 1781 -- 3 -- " Capt. Chas. Ballow   " 1781 -- 3 -- " Gen. L. Fayette.   " 1781 -- 3 -- " Capt. Richard Allen   " 1781 about -- 10. " " Wm. Meredith   " 1781 " -- 23 " Capt. Allen - Lieut. J. Guilliam  
5. In what battles was he engaged?
(Cumberland, Va. 9 Mo.)
6. Where did he reside when he entered the service?
Cumberland, Virginia.
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls?
Three living witnesses
8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect?
right
X Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
E. M. Duncan
Examining Clerk.

Copy of The Will of Obadiah Johnson, dec showing that Monroe Johnson was his Executor, also evidence from The Clerk of Groton County Court, that Monroe Johnson is the Adminis- trator of Mary Johnson, dec.

In the name of God amens I Obediah Johnson of the County of Cumberland do make this my last will & Testament, hereby revoking all wills by me heretofore made.
Item 1 st I loan to my beloved wife Polly during her natural life all my estate real and personal, stock of every description, plantation utensils, household and kitchen furniture.
Item 2 nd After the death of my beloved wife Polly - I give and bequeath to my son Monroe Johnson, the tract of land and improvements wherein I reside to him and his heirs forever, also one negro man named Maurice.
Item 3 rd I give and bequeath to my son Anderson Johnson two negro men Willis and Albert to him & his heirs.
Item 4 th I give and bequeath to Louisa Perkins one negro woman Aggy and child Brandy.
Item 5 th I give and bequeath to Mary Perkins one negro girl Louisa.
Item 6 th I give and bequeath to Kitty Dandy one negro girl named Lucy.
Item 7 th I give and bequeath to Susan Johnson one negro girl Caroline.
Item 8 th It is my desire that if either of the above mentioned negroes should die before my wife Polly Johnson, then I request that another negro of equal value, be put in its place to either of my children who may have said negroes as aforesaid.
Item 9 th I give and bequeath to my grand children Reuben George, Augustus M George & Elizabeth Ann George children of Reuben George, the sum of One dollar each and no more.
Item 10 th I give and bequeath to my grand children Mary and Elizabeth Ann George children of John George three negroes Mahala and children Skittles and Judith, which negroes I loaned to the wife of John George before her death by way of advancement and which are now in the possession of said John George upon loan. And it is further my will and desire, that my son Monroe Johnson, take into his possession said negroes, and act as guardian or trustee for my grand children, Mary & Elizabeth Ann, and manage the said negroes for the use and benefit of said Mary and Elizabeth Ann, in the most advantageous way, and the said negroes are not to be made liable or subjected to the payment of any debt, contract or engagements of said John George.
Item 11 th All the rest and residue of my estate, I will and desire be equally divided between my six children to wit; Monroe Johnson, Anderson

Johnson Louisa Perkins, Mary Perkins, Kitty Dandy, & Susan Johnson And if either of the before mentioned six children should die, before they come into the possession of the property hereby bequeathed them, it is my will & desire, that, that child's portion be equally divided between the surviving children mentioned in this clause of my Will. - And last I appoint my son Monroe Johnson sole executor to this my last Will and Testament. Witness my hand & Seal this 26 th August 1835
Witness
Obadiah Johnson
John Daniels
R. H. Montague
Thomas M c Key
Codicil to this my last Will and Testament. It is my will and desire that in case of the death of either of my children mentioned in the 11 th Item of this my Will, that then his or her part of my estate, be equally divided between them & the child or children of each of them as may be dead, the child or children taking the father's or mother's portion with my children in said Clause mentioned. & it is not my wish for the estate to go back to be equally divided between my surviving children as in said clause is mentioned, but as in this Codicil is stated above. And in case of the death of either of my children without heirs, his or her portion is then & in that event to be equally divided, between my surviving children, and the heirs of such of them as may be dead, and it is also my wish, that in case of the death of Susan Johnson, at any time, her daughter Martha is to stand in the place and stead, of said Susan, and to receive whatever portion of my estate th. said Susan may be entitled to. And it is further my desire, that all of my estate, which may fall to my son Anderson Johnson, I bequeath to him as a loan during his life, and after his death to be equally divided between his children. Witness my hand and Seal this 17 th day of September 1836
In the presence of
Obadiah Johnson
John Daniels
R. H. Montague
Thomas M c Key
Codicil to this my last Will and Testament
It is my desire that the negro Morris bequeathed to my son Monroe

Johnson in the second item of my will shall go to my son Monroe at my death, and not at the death of my wife. (All the negroes specifically bequeathed to my children mentioned in my said Will having been advanced to said children and being now in their possession except the negro Morris who is now in my possession and the negro Albert who is also in my possession. Now it is my desire that the said negro Albert shall not go to the said Andrew Johnson as is in said Will directed, but shall remain to be divided with the balance of my estate amongst the legatees entitled thereto. It is also my desire, that the children of John George mentioned in the tenth item of my will shall have no claim whatever to any portion of my estate than that portion mentioned in said tenth item notwithstanding said negroes mentioned in said tenth item may have been sold by the said John George or subjected to the payment of his debts. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 17 th day of November One Thousand eight hundred and thirty eight
Witness
R H Montague
Henry P. Irving
Obadiah Johnson
At a Court held for Franklin County 20 th July 1840
This Writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Obadiah Johnson dec d and the two Codicils annexed, were presented in Court and the said Writing and first Codicil proved by the oaths of John Daniel & Randolph H Montague and the second Codicil was proved by the oaths of Randolph H Montague & Henry P. Irving witnesses thereto, and thereupon the same were ordered to be recorded as the last Will and Testament of the said Obadiah Johnson dec d Then on the motion of Monroe Johnson the executor therein named, who made oath according to law, and together with John D. Pemberton, Joseph L Harrington & William Salomon his sureties entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of thirty thousand dollars conditioned as the law directs: Certificate was granted him for obtaining a probat of the said Will in due form
Teste
Nathl Miller D ty C lerk
A Copy
Teste
Nathl Miller C lerk
30 Octo: 1852

In Groesbeck County Court 16 th September 1844. Monroe Johnson qualified as administrator of Mary Johnson decd and he thereupon gave bond in penalty of One thousand dollars with Thomas M. Hendon his security.
A Copy. Teste, Naild Miller, clk.
Copy of The Will Of Obadiah Johnson, decd showing that Monroe Johnson was his Executor, also evidence from the Clerk of Groesbeck County Court, that Monroe Johnson is the Adminis- trator of Mary Johnson, decd.

13.82p Obediah Johnson
Declaration
Witnesses
Rich D. Moulton
John Colman
Thos. Moulton
J. M. Clark
agent

Obadiah Johnson
declaration

State of Virginia Cumberland County Will
On the 24 th day of September 1832 personally appeared before the County Court of Cumberland Obadiah Johnson a resident of Goochland County in the State of Virginia who being first duly sworn according to Law doth on his Oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed June the 7 th 1832. That he is a native of the County of Cumberland and State of Virginia, and has always resided in the County of Cumberland until recently when he moved across James River to the County of Goochland where he now resides. That he is 67 years of age, and that the Register of the same is at his Sons in the County of Goochland. That in the year 1780 as well as he now recollects he was drafted for a three months tour of duty in the Militia of Virginia from the County of Cumberland, and marched from said County under Capt. Charles Ballou and joined the Southern Army under General Gates. That this affair was in the battle of Camden where Gates was defeated & after his term of Service expired he was discharged & returned home. That afterwards in January 1781. he was again drafted for a three months tour which he performed under Captain Richard Allen from the County of Cumberland, and was stationed for some time at the Long Bridge, that as soon as that tour expired or any

shortly afterwards he marched with Capt: William Allen with the from Cumberland County to join the Marquis De Lafayette. Army near Richmond, and remained with the army in service until the Company was discharged which from a comparison of opinions and recollections, with some of the members of that Company was between 2 and 3 months - That he afterwards marched from Cumberland under Capt Richard Allen to the siege of York and was there in service when Lord Cornwallis surrendered. This last term was also a three months term. This affiant also states that between the time of his service under Capt. William Allen and his trip to the siege of York he was called out by  by the Department to  to William and served for about 10 days at Carlisle 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 any Army of any State known to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
Oladiah Johnson
And the board 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 and served my soldier as he states. —
Chas. Wormuth Presiding Justice

and about 23 days at Carey Brook in Fluvanna County the public stores.
I Miller Woodson Clerk of the County Court of Cumberland in the state of Virginia do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original pro- ceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Abigail Johnson for a pension.
The Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 25 th day of Septem- ber Eighteen hundred and thirty two.
Miller Woodson C.

State of Virginia } ss: Goochland County }
It is hereby certified, that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited to the County Court of this County, by the Affidavits of Edwin Turpin and William Sadomores - both residents of this County, and known to this Court as respectable, credible and disinterested Witnesses, that Obadiah Johnson late a Revolutionary Pensioner, died in this County on the seventh day of June Eighteen hundred and forty-(1840) leaving a Widow named Mary Johnson who was reported and believed to have been married to him in or about the year seventeen hundred and eighty six (1786). That said Widow Mary Johnson died in this County on the twenty seventh day of July Eighteen hundred and forty four (1844) leaving six children only surviving her, namely Monroe Johnson, Anderson Johnson, Susan Johnson, Catherine Hendon, Louisa Anna Perkins and Mary Perkins all of whom are since living; and that said Mary Johnson never married after the death of the said Obadiah Johnson, but remained his Widow until her death as aforesaid.
It is further certified that Monroe Johnson is the Executor of the said Obadiah and Mary Johnson, has duly qualified, and is duly authorized to receive any Pension that may be due his said Father or Mother -
In Testimony whereof I have signed my name as Presiding Justice of the County Court of Goochland
Benjamin Anderson
State of Virginia: } ss County of Goochland }
I, Narciphus W. Miller Clerk of the County Court in the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify, that Benjamin Anderson who hath given the preceding Certificate, was at the time the same was given by him, and still is, Presiding Justice of the said Court; and that the signature thereto, purporting to be his, is genuine.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto signed

my name, and affixed the seal of the said Court this 20 th day of June in the Year One thousand eight hundred and fifty four.
Neil W. Miller, Clerk.
[Faint, mirrored text from the reverse side of the page, likely bleed-through from the original document.]

Nedich Whinn A.C. June 1832 30. his son died June 40.
Many Johnson Nedich July 1838 S. S. S. S. died July 1844
Anderson

STATE OF Virginia COUNTY OF Goochland } ss:
Be it known, that on this the 30th day of March , A. D. eighteen hundred and fifty two , before the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, personally appeared Monroe Johnson , a resident of Goochland  in County, and made oath according to law, that he is a son of Obediah Johnson who was a Revolutionary at the rate of $30 per annum under the act of 7 June 1832. and who died 7 June 1840. and was paid to his death at that rate.
That the said Monroe Johnson is also a son of Mary Johnson who is the widow of the aforesaid Obediah Johnson and that an application was made to obtain a pension for his mother without success. and that she died 27 July 1846 and that the application is now renewed with the view to obtain such pension as might have been due.
that he is directly interested, as aforesaid, as a claimant, and makes this affidavit for the purpose of obtaining such amount of Pension as may be due under any of the Laws, Regulations, or decisions that have been or may hereafter be adopted. The said Affiant further declares that he hereby constitutes and appoints JOHN K. MARTIN , of the City of Richmond and State of Virginia, to be Attorney and Agent to prosecute said claim with power of substitution, to examine all papers and documents in relation to them , and to do all things necessary and lawful in the premises; except drawing the money, which will be hereafter provided for.
Sworn to and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid, before me,
Wm Salmon J. Peace.
Monroe Johnson
I, William Salmon Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Monroe Johnson , above-named, is a respectable resident of this County, and is, as I believe, directly interested in said claim as therein set forth, and acknowledges the above Power of Attorney to be his act and deed.
Wm Salmon J. Peace.
In testimony that the above-named William Salmon was a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, at the date of the same, I hereby subscribe my name and affix the County Seal. This first day of April 1852
Wm Miller , County Clerk.

1838 Mary Johnson Obadiah Virginia Age 9 th July 1838 v 646
10-22-11

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 Goochland County to Wit.
On this 26 th day of April 1843 personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace for Goochland County and State aforesaid Mary Johnson, a resident of the County and State aforesaid aged 77 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 pensions to certain Widows". That she is the Widow of Obadiah Johnson late of the County aforesaid who was a Pensioner recorded in the Pension Agency at the City of Richmond for the State of Virginia for proof of the Military services of the said Obadiah Johnson she refers to the evidence on which his pension was allowed.
She further declares that she was married to the said Obadiah Johnson on the 1 st day of October 1785, that her husband the said Obadiah Johnson died on the 7 th day of June 1840, and that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January, seventeen hundred and ninety-four, viz: at the time before stated.
Mary Johnson
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me, and I do certify that from bodily infirmity she is unable to attend Court
R Harrison J.P.
State of Virginia Goochland County to Wit.
Be it known that on the 26 th day of April 1843 before the Subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County personally appeared Edwin Turpin a credible witness, and made oath in the form of law that he is personally acquainted with Mary Johnson a resident of the County and State aforesaid and that she is the widow of Obadiah Johnson who was a Pensioner of the United States and who died on the 7 th day of June 1840. and that she has remained a widow ever since
Edwin Turpin
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me.
R Harrison J.P.

State of Virginia Goochland County to wit. Be it known that on the 26 th day of April 1843 before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County personally appeared John B. the credible witness, and made oath in due form of law that he is personally acquainted with Mary Johnson a resident of the County and State aforesaid, and that she is the widow of Obadiah Johnson who was a pensioner of the United States, and who died on the 7 th day of June 1840 and that she has remained a widow ever since.
Jno B Penberston
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me. R Harrison J.P.
State of Virginia Goochland County to Wit. I William Miller, clerk of the Court of Goochland County do certify that Randolph Harrison is a Justice of the Peace as above, and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his, are genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of Office and subscribed my name this 27 th day of April One thousand eight hundred and forty three.
Wm. Miller, Clerk
Virginia:
At a Court of monthly sessions held for Goochland County at the Courthouse on Monday the 17 th day of April 1843.
On this 17 th day of April 1843, satisfactory evidence was exhibited to the Court that Obadiah Johnson was a pensioner of the United States at the rate of per year, was a resident of the said County and died therein on the 7 th day of June 1840, and that he left a widow whose name is Mary Johnson.
A Copy from the Record, made by the order of Goochland County Court. In testimony whereof I William Miller Clerk of the said Court have hereunto affixed my seal of Office & subscribed my name this 27 th day of April in the year of our Lord. 1843.
Wm. Miller, Clerk

Virginia:
Goochland County June Term 1843. —
The Declaration of Mrs. Mary Johnson certified on the 26 th day of April 1843 by Randolph Harrison a Justice of the peace for the said County, and the Affidavit thereon, being submitted to the Court, it doth approve his, the said Harrison's proceedings and acts in said Case, and hereby directs the clerk to endorse this approval on the papers.
A Copy from the Record, made by the order of Goochland County Court. In testimony whereof, I, William Miller, Clerk of the said Court, have hereunto affixed my seal of Office, and subscribed my name, this 22 d day of June, in the Year of our Lord, 1843.
W m Miller Clerk.

Acts of July 14, 1862, and March 3, 1873.
56463
P. O.
Mary Johnson
Service: widow of Obadiah
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges: _____
REJECTED
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18

Thos Wm Johnson va ms 38
Abel son of P. Matia son of P. Matia
Rev. Simon Clance ms 937

Nov. 24/02
Admiral in Case of Mary Johnson wid: of George
from Mrs. Mary Johnson
to the Hon James C. Heath Clerk of Pension Office D.C.

V 7538
Mass
let Hon. L. A. Briggs,
Danbury Ct. 1841
Letto same, Feb. 14. 1842
" " " June 20. 1842
act 7 July 38

10.222.
Mary Johnson Widow, of Obadiah
Suspended
Letter to Thomas Green probably 1842 July 23 1842 " to J. M. Austin June 18 42 " to R. Martin May 3. 53
VA
Let. C. C. Incker Aug 5/52
Act 7 th July 1858.

Application for increase of pension of Obadiah Johnson deceased
Memo

Obadiah Johnson dec d Va
Appl n for increase of pension of dec d
Decl n states 1 tour of 3 Mo in 1780 and 3 of — 3 — each in 81 and 10 das in 81 Making 12 Mo & 10 das
Proof by affidavits of Thos & R.D. Montague, both pensioners & Julius Coleman, cotemporary. show clearly  9 Mo's service and probability of 2 more
I think it unwarrantable to increase the pay. May 3. 1853 Dodge

Washington D.C. June 29. 1854.
Hon. Loren P. Waldo.
Commissioner of Pensions.
Sir.
I send enclosed evidence for the claim of Mary Johnson widow of Obadiah of Va. under the Acts of 1830. 43. and 44. being what was stated is necessary in the letter from your office to John R. Martin Esq. under date of May 3. 1853. An early issue of the certificate is respectfully requested. —
A power of Atty. authorizing me to receive the certificate has been filed.
Very respectfully Your Obt. Servt.
Chas. B. Tucker. —
En. 1

Mary Johnson dec? widow of Obadiah dec'd of Va Act 7 July 1838
Proof of marriage
Affidavit of Elizabeth Hopper. Does not recollect exact date - was when she was 7 or 8 yrs old - witness aged 65 in 1843 - which brings the marriage to 1785 or 1786 - was present at marriage.
W m Salomon B z swear to cohabitation & reputation Edwin Furpin S z of 45 or 50 yrs before 1840 - No record of marriage
Widows decl n states it was 1 st Oct 1786
Death of Obadiah & Mary Salomon B z - Obadiah died 7 June 1840 Furpin's aff to S z Mary (widow) died 27 July 1844 -
Probate of will of Obadiah.
shows that Maurice Johnson is his Ex r No proof of number & names  ages of children of dec d ?

Richmond, Nov: 23d. 1852
Sir
Enclosed I hand you evidence in the case of Mary Johnson, whose claim for a Pension, under act of 7th July 1838, is suspended. [She is the widow of Obediah Johnson, a Revolutionary Pensioner of Virginia, under act of 7th June, 1832, at the rate of $30 per annum, and who died 7th June, 1840.]
There seems to be no recorded evidence of the marriage between these parties. I made application to the Clerk of Court in Cumberland (The County in which the marriage took place) and his reply thereto is herewith sent. You will also find the affidavits of W m Salmon and Edwin Turpin, and a letter from Monroe Johnson, who is a son of these parties. The evidence of Elizabeth Flippen, who was present at the marriage, and whose declaration is already filed. With the affidavits now sent, is believed to be sufficient evidence that these parties were married, and that the marriage took place previous to 1st January 1794.
I will ask that Mary Johnson be placed on the Pension Roll under act of 7th July 1838, and be paid to her death, 27th July 1844.
I will also ask an increase of Pension in the case of Obediah Johnson, under the act of 7th June, 1832, upon the ground that he was paid for nine months service, and the papers show the fact that he served ten months and three days (or upwards).

I will ask further that a certificate be made out in either case in favor of Monroe Johnson, who you perceive by the evidence sent, is the Executor of his Father's estate, and Administrator of his mother's, to wit: Obediah Johnson a Revolutionary Pensioner and his widow, the said Mary Johnson, and that the said certificates be sent to me.
To the Hon
James E. Heath
Commr of Pensions
Washington City
Very Respectfully
Your obedt Servt
John H. Martin
P.S. See Monroe Johnson's declaration made 30th March, 1852, and filed with the original papers in the case.
J.H.M.

Pemberton Va. Paid
June 9
June 12 NY In information refg. elm of Abiah John - son died
Dr George W Camp
Washington

Carterville Cumberland County June 8 th 1847
Dear Sir
Mr Munroe Johnson (the son and executor of Obadiah Johnson who was a soldier of the revolution) has received information that his father is entitled to land. Mr Johnson received a pension for several years previous to his death. The evidence of his being a soldier gave will find in the pension office. He died 1840 and received his pension up to his death. If you will examine the office and see whether he is entitled you will confer a favour on Mr Johnson who wishes me to say to you that if you upon examination find that his father is entitled the will compensate for your trouble & would be glad to get your further advice and assistance in obtaining & getting in possession of the same —
Yours Respectfully James M Austin
Dr George W m Cump Washington City
PS.
Write to me at this office or to Mr Johnson at Frankfort P office Franklin County Va

10.222 Decem. 1878 1/2
Mr.
Merry
7924 1838
J. Edwards Commonplace Washington

Richd. H. Decr 1843.
Col. J. L. Edward Commr of Pensions
Sir
England is the application of Mrs. Mary Johnson, widow of Obadiah Johnson for a pension under act of June 1838. He was a Pensioner here in Snowflake in 1840—
I am yr very Respectfully
Thomas Green

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
SECOND COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE,
Sir: May 25, 1843.
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An Act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," and the 3d section of the Act of August 23, 1842, extending the time within which pensioners may receive their pensions from the pension agents, The widows of Abadiah Johnson, decd. a Pensioner on the Roll of the Richmond, Va. Agency, at the rate of Thirty — Dollars and ———— Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832 , has been paid at this Department, from the 1 st of Sept. 1838, to the 7 th June 1840.  Respectfully, yours,
J. Woodruff Comptroller.
To the COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS, Present.

Treasury Department,
Second Comptroller's Office,
Dec r 20 th - 1838
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," Abadiah Johnson — a Pensioner on the Roll of the Richmond. V. a — Agency, at the rate of Thirty — Dollars and — Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832 — has been paid at this Department, from the Fourth — of September 1837, to the 4 th March 1838.
Respectfully, yours,
William B. Parrish Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions, Present.

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Chadiah Johnson  which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? yes II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? no III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? no IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? yes V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? yes with the exception of his last term VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? yes VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? yes VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? yes IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? yes X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? yes

 XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? No  XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? No  XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had? no  XIV. †If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service? Three witnesses If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses? Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct?  XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service? yes  XVI. ‡Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? yes  XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? yes 
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words: "Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades; For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____ For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must in every case be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
† QUERE XIV.  Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
‡ QUERE XVI.  Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
☞ In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.

Mr. Mark's papers.
Pensioner
The Master
for
O. Smyth

State of Virginia Cumberland County to wit
This day Thomas Montague personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace for the County aforesaid and made Oath that he well recollects to have been in Service with Obadiah Johnson now of the County of Goochland (but formerly of Cumberland) under Captain William Windeth and that they performed a three months tour together in S d Company in 1781 and were discharged at or near the Raccoon Ford in the County of Orange in the State of Virginia. And I do furthermore certify that the said Thomas Montague is a credible person and worthy of belief on Oath.
Given under my hand and seal this 24 th day of September 1832
Thos Ford -

Affidavits of
Rich D. Montague Pensioner
Julius Coleman

State of Virginia, Cumberland county, to wit,
I Miller Woodson Clerk of the County Courts of Cumberland in the state aforesaid do hereby certify that the within named Elizabeth Ford and Booker whose names are subscribed to the two annexed affidavits was on the 25 th day of September 1832. Justice of the peace in and for the county aforesaid, duly commissioned and qualified as such, and that full faith and credit is due and ought to be given to all their acts as such.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office this 25 th day of September One thousand eight hundred and thirty two.
Miller Woodson Clerk.

State of Virginia
Cumberland County ss
This day Rich D: Montague humbly appeared before me a Justice of the peace for the County aforesaid, and made Oath he was in the same Dept with Obadiah Johnson in a three months term of duty which they performed to the South Bound Capt: Charles Ballow who commanded a Company of Militia from the County of Cumberland. That they were in the battle of Cane Run together and discharged after the expiration of their term of Service — That he also served with the P. Obadiah Johnson another term of three months under Capt: W: Meredith who commanded a Company of Militia from the County of Cumberland in the year 1781. and was discharged together at the Raccoon Ford.
And I do furthermore certify that the P. Rich D: Montague is a credible Witness and worthy of belief on Oath. Given under my hand and seal this
24 th day of September 1832 H. J. Ford.

State of Virginia
Cumberland County to wit
This day Julius Coleman personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace for said County and made Oath that he remembers to have been in service with Obadiah Johnson under Captain Richard Allen who marched from Cumberland and was with him at the town which Capt: Allen's Company informed with he has reason to believe the P. Lohman was stationed at the Long Bridge, and in the town where Captain Allen's Company performed at the Siege of York, but in relation to the last town at the Siege of York he can't speak positively that the town at the Long Bridge was for three months. The town at the Siege of York he is inclined to think was only a two months town.
I do further certify that the P. Julius Coleman is worthy of credit on Oath.
Given under my hand and seal this 24 th day of September 1832
Brother Woodson

Letter from Monroe Johnson Dated, Pemberton, 14 Oct. 1852 pp. 2.

Pemberton va 14 Octo
See Mr. Johnson T.M.
Mr Geo. H. Master
Richmond

Pemberton 14 Octo 1852
Mr Wm. B. Martin
Dear Sir
Last week, I enclose the certificates of Wm Salomon & Edwin Purvis to the Clerk of Gloucestershire County to affix the proper declaration to them with a request that he would do so, and forward them to you, I hope that they have reached you on this, The Register containing the deaths of my Father & Mother has been either mis- -laid or destroyed. You will, however per- ceive that both Salomon & Purvis certify to the 4th day of their demise - you ask a question about their ability to read & write, in reply I say that they are not only able to read & write, but they both have a fair education, and are men of consider- able intelligence, Let me hear from you and inform me if you have received the Certificates.
Yrs Respectfully Monroe Johnson

REVOLUTIONARY PENSION CLAIM.
ACT OF June 7. 1832. July 7. 1838.
Mary Johnson widow of Obadiah (Va.)
~~~~~ POWER OF ATTORNEY
TO EXAMINE CLAIM. ~~~~~
CHARLES C. TUCKER, Attorney, Present.

Power of Attorney.
I know all men by these presents: That I Monroe Johnson
do hereby hereby constitute and appoint CHAS. C. TUCKER, of Washington City, D. C., my true and lawful Agent and Attorney to prosecute the Claim of my father Obadiah Johnson for any amount of Revolutionary Pension or increase of Pension that may be due under the provisions of the Act of 25th of April 1808 or any other Act or Resolution of Congress, and I hereby authorize my said Attorney to examine all papers and documents in relation to said Claim on file in the Departments at Washington City, or elsewhere, to file additional evidence or arguments, and to receive the Certificate which may be issued for said Claim, and to appoint one or more substitutes under him for the purposes herein expressed: and to do all things that I might or could do, were I personally present. Hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said Attorney may lawfully do in the premises.
WITNESS my hand and seal this 11th day of March 1854.
In presence of
} ss.
Monroe Johnson {Seal}
STATE OF Virginia Goochland COUNTY—ss.
On this 11th day of March 1854, before me a Justice of The Peace in and for the County and State above mentioned personally appeared Monroe Johnson son of Obadiah Johnson and acknowledged the foregoing power of Attorney to be his act and deed for the purpose therein mentioned.
J. M. Ferdinand J. P. Power
STATE OF Virginia Goochland COUNTY. } ss.
On this 11th day of March 1854, before me the undersigned a Justice of The Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, personally appeared Monroe Johnson son of Obadiah Johnson a resident of said County, and made oath according to law that he is the identical Monroe Johnson who executed the foregoing power of Attorney, and that he is directly interested in said Claim, and makes this affidavit to be filed with such additional evidence or arguments as my said Attorney may use in prosecuting said Claim.
J. M. Ferdinand J. P. Power
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above written.
STATE OF Virginia COUNTY OF Goochland }
I Nanfan W. Miller Clerk of Goochland County Court do hereby certify that John M. Ferdinand Esq. , before whom the foregoing affidavit and acknowledgement were made and who has thereunto signed his name, was at the time of so doing a Justice of the Peace, in and for the County and State aforesaid, duly commissioned and sworn, and that all his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto signed my name and affixed my official seal this 10th day of March 1854.
N. W. Miller CLK

Affidavits of Wm Salmon and Edwin Turpin
To marriage &c
Obadiah died June '40
Mary died 27 July '44
4 yrs 1 mo 20 days

State of Virginia County of Goochland
On the 1 st day of October 1852, personally appears before me Geo. H. Philpotts, a justice of the peace duly authorized to administer oaths within & for the County & State aforesaid, William Salmon aged 72 years, a resident of Goochland County in the State of Virginia, who being duly sworn according to Law declares that he knew intimately, one Obediah Johnson who was a Revolutionary Pensioner in the County of Goochland and that the said Obediah Johnson died on the 7 th June 1840, leaving a widow, whose name was Mary Johnson, & that the said widow died on the 27 th July 1844. That he knew them to live together as man and wife for at least 30 years previous to the year 1840, and that they were recognized as man & wife by the entire community. Wm Salmon (S)
Sworn to & subscribed before me the day & year above written, & I hereby certify that the said William Salmon is a credible witness, & I believe him to be of the age above stated,
Geo. H. Philpotts J.P.
State of Virginia : Goochland County, To wit:
I, Narcissus W. Miller, Clerk of the County Court in whose genuine signature appears to the above Certificate subjoined to the Affidavit, and still is, a Justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, duly credited, Given under my hand and seal of Office, at Goochland.

State of Virginia County of Goochlands
On the 1 st day of October 1852 Personally appeared before me Jno. C. Philpotts a justice of the peace duly authorized to adminis- ter Oaths within this the County & State aforesaid Edwin Turpin age 70 years, a resident of the County of Goochlands in the State of Virginia, who being duly sworn according to Law, de- clares that he knew intimately one Obediah Johnson who was a Revolutionary Pensioner in the County of Goochlands, and that the said Obediah Johnson died on the 7 th June in the year 1840, leaving a widow, whose name was Mary Johnson, and that the said widow died on the 23 rd day of July 1844. That he knew them to live together as man & wife for at least 45 years previous to the year 1840, & that they were recognized as man & wife by the entire Community. Edwin Turpin
Sworn to, & subscribed before me the day & year above written, And I hereby certify that the said Edwin Turpin is a credible witness, & I believe him to be of the age above stated
J. C. Philpotts J. P.
and for the County and State above mentioned, do hereby certify, that John C. Philpotts, notary of William Salomon and Edwin Turpin, was at the time of signing the affidavits and sworn, and that all his official acts in such are entitled to full faith and credit everywhere. This 4 th day of October A. D. 1852
Nathl. Miller, Clerk.

Landlord C.H.O.
May 2 nd
John H. Martin Esq.
Richmond Va.
3
22 nd from H. B. Harrison Salisbury Maryland C.H.O. May 22 nd 1852
Mail 3

Cumberland Co. Va. May 26 th 1852
John R. Martin Esq.
Richmond Va.
5
Letter from B. B. Woodson Jail Cumberland Co. Va. May 26 th 1852
Mail 3
Cumberland Courthouse May 26 th 1852.
Dear Sir
I have often looked, but have never been able to find any Marriage license bonds in this office of earlier date than 1800. I have heard that the Clerk's office of this County many years ago took fire, and some few of the papers destroyed. It is supposed that the Marriage license bonds were then destroyed.
Yours Respectfully B. B. Woodson

Eliz Wippen aft of marriage
Thos. Green. Richmond

State of Virginia Powhatan County } ss
Be it known that on the 21 st day of November 1843 personally appeared before me W m A Harrison a Justice of the Peace in and for the county and state aforesaid Miss Betsey Flippin aged about 65 years of said County who being first duly sworn accor- -ding to law doth on her oath make the following state- -ment That she was present at the wedding of her half sister Mary Merryman to Obediah Johnson That she cannot recollect the precise date as she was quite young not having been more than seven or eight years old at the time of their marriage but she recollects distinctly the fact of her having been at the wedding and that they the said Obediah and Mary were married in the county of Cumberland and State aforesaid The interlineations of the word "about" in the fifth line and the word "oath" in the seventh line took place previous to the signing or sealing of the same
Elizabeth J. Flippin mark
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and date above written before me and I further certify that the above Miss Betsey Flippin is a respectable and credible witness also that I think she cannot be less than 65 years of age 21 st November 1843
W m A Harrison a Magistrate of County

State of Virginia To all
I William S. Dancer Clerk of the County Court of Fauquier in the State aforesaid do hereby certify that W. A. Turpin whose signature is affixed to the foregoing affidavit was at the date thereof an acting Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid duly commissioned and qualified according to the constitutions and Laws of Virginia, to all of whose lawful acts as such full faith and credit are and ought to be given. and I further certify that the signature aforesaid of the said Turpin is genuine according to the best of my knowledge and belief.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said County Court this 8 th day of December in the year 1843.
Wm. S. Dancer C