Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 7917, for James Jones, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va
Jones, James Mary
W. 7917
CONTENTS
Nov. 16 1768 in Prince William Co. Va. res. at sub. Langquan Co. Va. res. in 1832 Monroe Co. Va. d. Mar. 16 1849

Virginia 1912
Let. Agt. pay us Oct 21 '85 " Mr. Hutchinson " " "
James Jones -
of Albemarle in the State of Virginia who was a Pt. of Art. in the Company commanded by Captain Edmund of the Regt commanded by Col. Marshall in the Virginia line for 3 years - from 1777.
Res
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 100 - Dollars - Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 13 th day of Nov. 1832 - and sent to John Hutchison, Vincen. Ind.
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1832 150.- Semi-annual allowance ending 4 th March 1833 50 $200.-
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Nathan Rice Clerk. Book D Vol. 7 Page 102.

3293. Virginia Rich Mary Jones widow of James Jones Va who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 100 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848. - 16 th March 1849
Certificate of Pension issued the 9 th day of Jany: 1850, and sent to Hon. Mrs. B. Preston Secy. Navy
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under February 2, 1848, Page 101, Vol.
Let to P. Agt June 15, 1856 " " for 20 May's " " J. M. Alexander " "

No Mary Jones wid of James Jr
Act 2 Feb. 1848
Married 1781 Hus died 16 March 1849.
Adm d 2 yrs Pri of Arty $100 per annum Comm 16 March 1849
Hon Wm B. Preston; Secretary of the Navy.

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress of 2 d February 1828, entitled "An act making farther provision for surviving Widows and Soldiers of the Revolution".
State of Virginia Monroe County B.C.
On this 29 th day of May 1849 personally appeared, before the subscriber, a justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid Mary Jones a resident of said County of Monroe, aged Eighty four years, who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed on the 2 d February 1828, granting pensions to Widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war. That she is the widow of Fanny Jones, who was a private of Artillery in the army of the Revolution at the rate of One hundred dollars per annum, and that he resided in Monroe County Virginia. She further declares that she is still a widow.
her Mary Jones mark
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me
Henry Alexander J.P.

State of Virginia Monroe County ss
I John Hutchinson Clerk of the Court of the County aforesaid do certify that satisfactory evidence was produced to said Court at the May term 1849 that James Jones a Pensioner of the United States at the rate of $100: per Year, and resident in said County died on the 16 th day of March 1849. and I do further certify that Henry Alexander whose signature appears to the foregoing Certificate is and was at the time of signing the same a justice of the peace in and for the said County duly commissioned and qualified and that his signature to said certificate is genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of Office at Union this 30 th day of May 1849
John Hutchinson Clerk of Monroe County Ct Va

6843
James Jones
from 1777, prints of artillery, for 3 years.
$100.
a roll

BRIEF in the case of James Jones  County of Monroe  in the State of  Virginia  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 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?  3. How old is he? 71  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of Generals and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     16 Augt In 1777 3 private Gen. Capt. Elias Edmuns 2 d Regt Va. Artillery Col. Marshall  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? none mentioned  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Tauquier County Va  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Documentary 
8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? The document is a certified copy of his original discharge from the Executive Department of Virginia but the official character of the Clerk is not certified.  I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
J. Weagle
Examining Clerk.

Additional proof in support of the Declaration of Mary Jones to obtain a Pension
State of Virginia, Monroe County, S.S.
On this 29 th day of September 1849 before the subscriber a justice of the peace, in and for the County aforesaid personally appeared Mary Jones, widow of James Jones dec d who was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States, and exhibited a Bible (from which the accompanying leaf was cut, and which Bible, she declared, on oath, was her family record, and had been in her possession for a great many years, and that the writing on said leaf was done by her deceased husband James Jones. She further declared, that she was married in Fauquier County, Virginia on the 27 th day of October 1781. That she cannot furnish a copy of the marriage license, because none was obtained. That she was married to the said James Jones, dec d after being "Published" according to the custom of that day.
W m Alexander J. Hutchinson
her Mary Jones mark
Sworn to and subscribed on this 29 th day of October 1849 before me
Henry Alexander J.P.
State of Virginia Monroe county S.S.
I Allen T. Caperton of the county aforesaid do hereby cer- tify that the leaf hereto annexed containing among other things a statement of the marriage of James Jones and Mary as having taken place on the 27 th day of October 1781 was this day in my presence cut from a family Bible which was furnished by Mary Jones widow of James Jones and the person who makes the foregoing affidavit.
Allen T. Caperton

State of Virginia Monroe County ss.
On this 29 th day of September 1849. before the subscriber a justice of the peace in and for said County personally appeared Allen T. Caperton, and made oath to the foregoing Certificate. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand the day, and year last above written.
Henry Alexander J.P.
I certify that I am well acquainted with James Jones. His hand writing, and believe the family record herewith attached is in the hand writing of J. Jones. 29 th Sept r 1849.
Henry Alexander J.P.
I John Hutchinson Clerk of the Court of Monroe County V a Certify that Henry Alexander is a magistrate as above and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his are genuine.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Court at Union this 29 th day of September 1849.
John Hutchinson Clerk

FAMILY RECORD.
MARRIAGES.
James Jones & Mary Jones was Married. October the 27 day in the year 1721
MARRIAGES.
Archibald Campbell and Susan Campbell was Married October 29 day 1817
John Jones & Joan Jones was Married December the 10. 1822

FAMILY RECORD.
BIRTHS.
James Jones the son of Peter and Elizabeth Jones was born in the year of our Lord Nov. the 16 day 1760.
Mary Leach the wife of James Jones and the daughter of Mr and Susanna Leach was born August the 10 day in the year of our Lord 1763.
William Jones the son of James and Mary Jones was born December the 6 day in the year of our Lord 1782.
Samuel Jones was born March 21 1784.
Samuel Jones son of James and Mary Jones was born March 21 day 1784.
DEATHS.
Betsy Jones Daughter of James and Mary Jones Deceased January 3 rd night 1832.

6843.
Jas Jones

At a Court of Quarter Sessions Continued held for the County of Monroe at the Court House on Wednesday the 22 nd day of August 1832 in the 57 th year of the Commonwealth
State of Virginia } S.S. Monroe County }
On the 22 nd day of August 1832 personally appeared before the Justices of the County Court of Monroe aforesaid James Jones resident in said County & State aged 71 years who being first duly sworn agreeable to Law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by an act of Congress passed 7 th June 1832 That he enlisted in the Army of the United States on the 16 th of August 1777 with Capt n Elias Edmons and served in the 2 nd Virginia State Regiment of Artillery which was commanded by Col Thomas Marshall; that he enlisted for three years, and at the time he entered the service he was a resident of Fauquier County V a that he served his full period of enlistment and left the service in August 1780; that he got his discharge which was sent to the City of Richmond many years ago, in order to obtain his land; he has produced a certified copy to the Court for the purpose of accompanying this declaration signed by J. M. Pleasants Clk of the Executive Department V a bearing date July 27 th 1832 He was not in any battle his service was principally in Virginia & North Carolina. He was in Greenville N.C. and at Hillsborough at the time of Gates' Defeat. That if the copy of his discharge herewith presented be not sufficient he can prove his service by Chief Justice Marshall. He hereby relinquishes every claim 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 whatever Sworn to & subscribed the day & year above written James Jones
And the said Court, do hereby declare their opinion that the above named applicant, was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.

I John Hutchinson Jr clerk of the Court of Monroe County do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of James Diner for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this 3 rd day of September 1832 & in the 57 th year of the Commonwealth
J. Hutchinson Jr Clerk

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
W.F. 7917
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of James Jones a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Aug. 16, 1777. Aug. 1780 Private John Edmonds Samuel Blackwell Thomas Marshall Va. Arty.  
Battles engaged in, _____ Residence of soldier at enlistment, Fauquier Co. Va. Date of application for pension, Aug. 22, 1832  His el. mar. al. Residence at date of application, Monroe Co. Va. Age at date of application, Oct. 16, 1860 in Prince William Co. Va.
Remarks:
(d. Feb. 16, 1849) Soldier was the son of Elizabeth and Peter Jones. He was in Fauquier Co. Va. Oct. 27, 1781. Mary dau. of Susannah and Wm. Leach. She was b. Aug. 10, 1763 and was al. pens. on an application executed May 29, 1849 while a resident of Monroe Co. Va. Very respectfully, See supplement for family data.
Commissioner.

V.L.M.
Rev. War Section.
October 6, 1913.
Mrs. George Wanser, David City, Neb.
Madam:
In addition to the military history of James Jones, W. File No. 7917, Rev. War, you are furnished the following family data:
Children:
James born December 6, 1782.
Samuel " March 21, 1784.
Betsey died January 3, 1832. date of birth not stated.
John and Jean or Joan Jones were married December 10, 1822.
Archibald Campbell and Susannah Campbell were married October
29, 1817.
The relationship
relationship of the last four to the soldier is not shown.
Very respectfully,
J. M. Saltzaber Commissioner.

No Mary Jones on Col. & Mary Alexander June 18 1849 Same Sept 13. 1849 " 2 nd Nov. 1849 Adm d JLE act 2 nd July 1848

1913 Oct. 6 Hist. Soc. George Wanser. V. 2. m
Ray WIDOW, &c.
File No. _____
7917
Mary James
Widow
James James
Rev. Rev. War
Act: _____
July 28/18
Index:—Vol. _____
24
Page _____
377
[Arrangement of 1870.]

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of James Jones 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? yes 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? — 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 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?
There is no document
XIV. If the applicant has produced a witness or witnesses as to his service, has the magistrate who administered the oath certified that he, she, or they are persons of credibility? — And is the official character and signature of the magistrate certified by the proper officer under his seal of office? —
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? —
XVI. Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? all except the discharge
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? 12. 17.
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 the 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.
†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 authenticated 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 end 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.

Union 1880 } July 3, 1880 } Jany 1880 Resp of case Mr Ames Mary Jones widow of James
5293-98-00
Edward Colyer on behalf of James Washington City
11232

Union 3 d Jany 1860
Mr J. L. Edwards Dear Sir.
Inclosed is the Certificate of the Clerk of Fauquier County Va shewing that after a careful examination of the records of his Office from 1781 to 1794 he failed to find any evidence of the Marriage of James Jones & Mary Leach.
Very Respectfully Henry Atkinson

New York Va 48
Mr
James E. Heath Esq. Commissary of Public Washington City,

Union Monroe County Pa 6 th May 1851
James E. Heath Esq r
Sir Mrs Mary Jones of this County, Widow of James Jones, Pensioner of the United States, under act of 2 nd Feby '48 whose pension was suspended since March 50 wishes to know why it was suspended and when payment will be resumed.
Very respectfully J. H. Alexander

16 Mar 1845 } Mary Jones, Free 17 Mar 1845 } Charged to Mr Ames Oct 30 49 Mr Edwards Esqr. Commissioner of Pension, Washington City D. C.  Nov 22 49 Mr Ames

Union Monroe County Va 10 th Nov 1849.
Mr J. S. Edwards
Or Sir      On the 29 th Sept last, I wrote you a letter, for Mrs Mary Jones, of this County, who is an appli- cant for a Pension, inclosing additional proof, to obtain it. Not having received an answer from you, I supposed you might not have got my letter. The "additional" proof was her family re- -cord — Be pleased to write me, at your earliest convenience, as the old lady, is very anxious to know whether she is to receive any thing or not
Very Respectfully Henry Alexander

FREE
James E. Matthews Esq. Commissioner of Pension's Washington
Mail

Richmond, May 15 th 1851
Sir, The Agent was directed to pay the pension of Mary Jones, widow of James Jones, under act of 2 nd Feb y . 1848, at $100 per annum, from the 16 th day of March, 1849. I find by turning to the Roll of 7 th June 1832, this to be the time of her husband's death. Mr. Robinson paid to the Atty. for Mrs. Jones, on the 23 rd Jan y , 1850, $150, when, according to instructions from your predecessor of 9 th Jan y . 1850, he should have paid only $16.68
I am, Sir,
(Very respectfully,
Your obed t Serv t
P. M. Lawson
Per: Agent.
W m E. Worth, Esq r Comm r of Pensions Washington

This is to certify that James Jones served three years in the Regiment of State Artillery as a Bombadier, the time of his engagement, and con- ducted himself as a good soldier.
Given under my hand this 4 th Oct. 1791
Elias Edmonds, late
Lieut. Col. S. Artillery
The above is a true copy of the voucher filed in the Executive Department of Virginia on which land bounty was allowed to John Jones for service in the Revolutionary War. Given under my hand as a Clerk in the Executive Department of Virginia, July 27 th 1832
H. H. Henshaw, Clerk

James Arnes
James Arnes

I am Jones. (3 yrs. Capt. Edmund Col. Marshall.) The undersigned James Jones, make the following re-dedication of my services as a soldier in the war of the Revolution to Col. B. I was born March 16, 1760 - am a native of Prince William County, born in Fauquier County during the war, moved to Linn County in 1782.
On the sixteenth day of August 1777 I was enlisted in Fauquier County by Capt. Elias Edmund for three years. in company rendezvous at the Court House March 10th then Virginia. then joined the main Dept. of Artillery under command of Col. Thomas Marshall. - we remained at Park Line. Piedmont & Hampton for two two years. six months. during our stay at the place where named Elias Edmund was permitted to leave. and Capt. Samuel Blackwell succeeded him - after leaving the place where Piedmont. we left. March 10th to Williamsburg N.B. after Bladensburg we retreated toward Virginia. met Genl. Gates Troops then under command of Col. B. - we returned with them to Williamsburg and from there we went to Chatham 1st from there - at the latter place, a part of the army including myself was sent back to Williamsburg. to take care of the Post - after our return from Williamsburg we marched to Richmond to receive our pay. we were discharged at Richmond after being upward of 3 yrs. in active service. - I am an

with my original Declaration a certified copy of my application the original being in Richmond. - I sent it there for the purpose of getting the land to which I am entitled.
September 14. 1835.
James Innes
a copy W. G. Singleton

J. L. Ednards Esq. Commissioner of Revenue,
Washington City
May 31. 1849

Union Monroe Co Va
31 st May 1849
J. L. Edwards Esqr.
Sir
Inclosed is Mrs Mary Jones' Declaration to obtain a pension under the Act of Congress of the 2 nd July 1848
Very Respectfully, Henry Alexander

Henry Alexander esq Union. Monroe County Virginia

State of Virginia, Fauquier County, to wit:
I, William H. Jennings, clerk of the county court of the county of Fauquier and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that I have diligently examined the records of my office from the year 1781 to 1794, for the evidence of the intermarriage of James Jones with Mary Leach - and I have not been able to find such evidence. I further certify that some of the marriage bonds, returns of ministers of the solemnization of marriages about the periods above mentioned are either misplaced or have been imperfectly preserved in my office.
In testimony whereof I hereunto subscribe my name and affix the seal of the said Court this 13 th day of December 1849.
Wm. H. Jennings C. F. C.

James Johnes Va. Mr Cole 11 Sept 1849
FREE
J. L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions, Washington City, D.C.
Ms. B. 1. 6 v. 2 p. 20

Union Monroe Co. V a
6 Sept 1849.
Mr J. C. Edwards,
Dear Sir
Inclosed is Mrs Mary Jones' declaration to obtain a pension. I think it is drawn agreeably to the form you sent me, as her husband James Jones was a pensioner, (at the rate of $100 per annum) the evidence of which you have in your Office; no men- tion was made, by her, of the sum he rec d .
Very Respectfully Henry Alexander.
for J. H. Alexander

Union Sta 29 th Sept 1849
Oct 4 th 49
Addl evidence Mary Jones wid. Lawrence
Free -
J. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington City

Union Monroe Co. Pa 29 th Sept 1849
J. C. Edwards, Esq. Dear Sir:
Inclosed is further proof of the marriage of James Jones & Mary Jones, which I hope will be found in accordance with the regulations of your Department.
Very respectfully, Henry Alexander

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of February 2 d 1848. entitled "An Act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows."
State of Virginia Monroe County B.S.
On this 5 th day of September 1849. personally appeared before the subscriber a justice of the Peace, in and for said County, Mary Jones, a resident of said County, aged Eighty five 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 of the Act of Congress passed February 2 d 1848. entitled "An act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows". That she is the widow of James Jones, who was a private of Artillery in the army of the Revolution. She further declares, that she was married to the said James Jones on the twenty seventh day of October One thousand seven hundred and Eighty one, that her husband, the aforesaid James Jones, died on the sixteenth day of March One thousand eight hundred and forty nine, 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. She further swears, that she is now a widow, and that she has never before made any application for a pension.
Sworn to and subscribed, on the day and year above written to =
for Lewis E. Caperton J.P.
her Mary Jones mark
State of Virginia Monroe County B.S. I John Hutchinson Clerk of the Court for the County aforesaid do certify that at a Court held for said County on Monday the 20 th day of August 1849. Joshua Leach a resident of said County who is personally known to the Court to be a man of respectability made oath in open Court that Mary Jones is the widow of James Jones who was a

Private of Artillery in the army of the Revolution, that she was married to the said James Jones in Fauquier County Virginia on the 27 th day of October 1781. and that her husband the aforesaid James Jones died in Monroe County on the 16 th day of March 1849. that she remains the widow of s d James Jones, & that she never has heretofore applied for a Pension; And I do also certify that Lewis E. Caperton whose signature appears to the foregoing affidavit, is and was at the time of signing said affidavit a Justice of the peace in & for the said County of Monroe, duly commissioned and qualified & that full faith & Credit is and ought to be given to all his Official acts & that his signature to the foregoing affidavit is genuine. In Testimony
Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of Office at Union this 5 th day of September 1849
John Hutchinson
Atty of Monroe County C.V.

THE DERBY HOTEL
GEO. WANSER, PROP.
DAVID CITY, NEBRASKA
David City Nebr. Oct 1 st 1913.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir,
In the Secretary of War's Report for 1835, Pension list, Vol 2 Virginia roll, page 172, appears the name of James Jones a resident of Monroe County who served as an artillery private in the Continental line and drew a pension of $100. He was 73 yrs old.
Can you give any history of his military record?
Thanking you in advance I remain Yours Truly Mrs Geo Wanser,