Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 5,643, for Charles Johnson, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Johnson, Charles
S. 5643
CONTENTS
carded.

Virginia 12462
Charles Johnson
of Goochland in the State of Virginia who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Pleasants of the Reg t commanded by _____ in the Va. time for 2 years -
Date of death not on AB
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 80 Dollars _____ Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 2 d day of May 1833 - and sent to William Miller (clerk) Goochland C.H. Va.
Arrears to the 14th of March 1833 - 160 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Sept. - 40
$ 200
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by William Miller Clerk, Book 2 Vol. 6 Page 13

BRIEF in the case of Charles Johnson  County of Goochland in the State of Va.  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Open Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 73 years  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. As a Gen.     In 1776 2 - Private Genl Scott Coll Pleasant  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? None  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Richmond Va.  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? His own declaration  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Correct 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Richard Cloutis Examining Clerk.

State of Virginia:
At a Court held for Goochland County 20 th August 1832.
State of Virginia
Goochland County } ss
On this 20 th day of August 1832 personally appeared before the County Court of Goochland in the State of Virginia, being a Court of record, Charles Johnson a resident of said County and State aforesaid, aged Eighty three years, the 24 th day of April last, 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 7 th 1832 - That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year 1776, for the term of two years with Lieutenant Wm. Eggleston a recruiting Officer, and served in the fifth Virginia Regiment of the Continental line under the following named Officers, General Charles Scott, occasionally, Major Campbell, Captain John Pleasants, Lieutenant Wm. Mosby, Lieutenant Wm. Eggleston, and Ensign Daniel Durval, he does not recollect the names of any other Commissioned Officers under whom he served - That he left the service at the end of the said term of two years - That he enlisted in the City of Richmond in the State of Virginia, that he resided in the County of Albemarle & State of Virginia, when he entered the service, that he was in no battle - that he marched to Richmond County, across the Rappahannock River, thence to the City of Williamsburg & town of Norfolk all in the State of Virginia - He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any agency in any State.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
Charles Johnson
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier (and served as he states)

I William Miller Clerk of the Court of Genesee County do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Charles Johnson for a pension
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office. This 29 th day of August 1832.
W m Miller, C.C.

July 20, 1936
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BA-J/EE am Charles Johnson-S.5643
Mrs. Edwin J. Snead Fork Union Virginia
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the record of Charles Johnson, a Revolutionary War soldier, who served in the 5 th Virginia Regiment and received pension while residing in Goochland County, Virginia.
The data which follow are obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, S.5643, based upon the military service in that war of Charles Johnson, the only soldier of that name who served with the Virginia Troops that is found on the Revolutionary War records of this office.
Charles Johnson was born April 24, 1759. The place of his birth and the names of his parents are not shown.
While residing in Albemarle County, Virginia, Charles Johnson enlisted sometime in 1776, exact date not shown, for two years, served in Captain John Plessants' Company, William Mosby, first lieutenant, 5 th Virginia Regiment: he stated that he served the full time of his enlistment and that he was in no battle and made no reference to a wound.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 20, 1832, while a resident of Goochland County, Virginia.
There are no data as to soldier's family.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name and address of person paid and possibly the date of death of the Revolutionary War pensioner, Charles Johnson(S.5643), you should address The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, this city, and cite the following data:

Charles Johnson, Certificate No. 12462, issued May 2, 1833, rate $80 per annum, commenced March 4, 1831, Act of June 7, 1832, Virginia Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

Burkhan
5643
INVALID.
File No. 5643
Charles Johnson
Pri Rev War
Act: June 7 th 1882
Index: Vol. M , Page 195
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1909, Mch. 29. History to Mrs. J. A. Wilkins, Lynchburg, Va., Fr.  1912 Mch. 14. To Mrs. Elsie Stolz. C  1913, June 25. History to Mrs. Annette Hennwood. Fr  1913. Oct. 10. Mrs. Elsie Stolz advised no family data & referred for date of death to Auditor's Dept. M.B.H.  1917, Feb. 24. History to Mrs. F. C. Smith Fr  1936. July 20. Visit to Mrs. Edna J. Snead - Bt.

Charles Johnson
7 Pa on the rolls
Admitted as a pupil of Dyar p 80
Wm Miller Esq/CLG
Goochland C.R.
va

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Charles Johnson  Yachtland Co  Va 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? 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? No 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? Yes 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? Yes XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered?
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 shewn 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.

9640 Charles Johnson Declaration

Rev. 1 AB 26 Chicago Ill
Feb. 14-17
Dear Sir - My ancestor Chas. Johnson, was a private in 5 th Reg. Va. Rev. Sol. - under Capt. Pleasants - He was granted a pension Aug - 1832 - Please send me data in your possession - Very truly yours (Mrs F.C.) Nora Johnson Smith #3758 Ellis Av, Chicago Ill.

Also is there any record of Col. J. Linton having been in the War of 1812.
Mrs. J. A. Perkins.
809 Rivermont Avenue.
Lynchburg. Va.

Skinners Eddy, Pa. June 17th, 1913.
Commissioner of Pensions;
Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir;
Will you please send me the record of Charles Johnson, who was living in Goochland County, Virginia; in 1835, and was mentioned in the Report of the Secretary of War, at that time as a Revolutionary Pensioner, and all particulars.
Thanking you for this information, I am,
Very Respectfully yours,
Annette Hewwood -

Portland Ind.
Mar. 8 - 1912
Dear Sir.
Has the department any record of a Charles Johnson of Virginia serving in the Revolution any war?
S. 5643 only Johnson & Johnston Va troops.
A matter of historical research. If you have record give page and volume, and oblige.
(Mrs) Elsie Stohz

Lyttelton March 1 st 1909. Department of Labour. Pensions -
On behalf of Pensions - Sir: Is there not Charles Johnson held with you, as having received a pension from service in the Revolutionary War? He enlisted from Virginia - I suppose Bed- ford Co. - F. 5648 C.O. 22525 W. " 32708
Also me Charles Rowlett who served in the Florida War with the Indians & he recd a pension until 12 or 16 yrs. ago. I should be so much obliged if you can give me any infor- mation you may have regarding the above men. Yours very truly Mrs. C. A. Skelton. 809 Rivermont Avenue.

Fork Union, Virginia June 24, 1936
Pension Dept. Washington, D. C. Gentlemen:
I find that a Charles Johnson 85 (Goodland) S. of W. 1835, Pen 2, 141 received a pension as a Rev. soldier.
Can you give me any in- formation about him? The Charles Johnson (B 9-27-1753) that I wish to locate fought in Capt. William Mosby's Co. 5th Va. Regiment (Private) by Col. Josiah Parker in Rev. War.
His father enlisted Feb. 23, 1776 was
Father Christopher Johnson B 11-22-1731 mother Elizabeth Moorman B 4-20-1738 wife Molly or Mary Moorman B 1758
He was wounded in 1777 and couldn't return to service.
There was 3 yrs. difference in your pension age and the age my soldier

would be. Of course, mine could be wrong.
Please help me if you can as that is the only link I need in establishing eligibility to D. A. R.
Thanking you for any help you can give me I am
Sincerely yours,
Mrs. Edwin J. Snead
Mrs. Edwin J. Snead Fork Union, Va.

Rev. War Section.
3-1865
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
BUREAU OF PENSIONS
WASHINGTON
October 4, 1913.
Mrs. Elsie Stolz, Portland, Indiana.
Madam:
In response to your letter dated the 1" and received the 3" instant, you are advised that this Bureau is unable to furnish the record of a soldier of the Revolution, unless a claim for pension or bounty land has been filed on account of his services, and in order to identify such a claim, if filed for Charles Johnson, in addition to his full name, some of the following data is essential: names of some officers under whom he served, places of residence at enlistment and after discharge, approximate dates of birth and death, given name of his widow.
Very respectfully,
J. M. Daugherty Commissioner.

Portland Ind.
Oct 6 - 1913
Dept. of Interior:
Bureau of Pensions Washington D.C.
Sir:
In reply to my inquiry for information of one Charles Johnson who served in the Rev. War. you say you have no record. There is some mistake as I received such a record at one time. Found in File 5643. He served in 3 rd Va. Reg. under Capt. John Pleasants. Residence at enlistment Ablemarle Co. Va., Date 1776 Applied for pension Aug 20 - 1832 pension granted.
I wish to know when his pension ceased, as I have no record of his death.
Have you no family data! #
Respectfully
(Mrs) Elsie Stolz 212 E Main St Portland Ind.

for a statement of the military history of Charles Johnson a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau. S. 71 5-643,
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     1776 2 yrs. Priv. John Pleasants 5 th regt. Va.                                                   
Battles engaged in, none ✓
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Albemarle Co. Va.
Date of application for pension, Aug. 20, 1832. His cl. was ab.
Residence at date of application, Greenland Co. Va.
Age at date of application, B. Apr. 24, 1749.
Remarks: no family data
The above noted is the only Chas. Johnson of VA found on the Pension records and it is not stated whether he served in the War of 1812.
Very respectfully

MBH Rev. War Section.
October 10, 1913.
Mrs. Elsie Stolz, 212 East Main Street. Portland, Indiana.
Madam:
In response to your letter dated the 6" and received the 8" instant, you are advised that in the Revolutionary War pension claim of Charles Johnson, Sur. File No. 5,643, there is no data on file as to his family.
For the date of last payment of his pension, name of person paid, and date of soldier's death, you should apply to the Auditor for the Interior Department, U. S. Treasury Department, citing the following data:
"Charles Johnson, Sur. Certificate No. 12,462, issued May 2, 1833, under the Act of June 7, 1832, at the Virginia Agency."
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.