Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 5960, for George King, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER
Continental Va.
King, George Mary
R 5960
CONTENTS

7386 Indiana
George King of Decatur in the State of Ind who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Hargood of the Inf commanded by Maj Lee in the Va line for 2 yrs
Inscribed on the Roll of Ind at the rate of 80 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 6 day of April 1833 and sent to John Leahy Greensburg Ind Arrears to the 4th of March 160.00 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Sept 40.00 $240.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Daniel Boyd Clerk, Book 8 Vol. 7 Page 118

10 1776 George Kling Indiana
from 1779 private 2 years $80 Look on the list Roll of Honor Legion War Roll
3rd Legt Inf Greensburg Indiana

BRIEF in the case of  County of Decatur
George King in the State of Indiana (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? 82 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.     Entered In 1779 — 1 Vol. — 1781 — 2 2 As a Private of Cavalry Sargent Gen. Washington Lt. Lord M c  Lee Capt McIntyre . Clark   Time Not Stated  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? a time  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Berkley Co. Virginia  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? living witness  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.
1. he states that his first term was two years.
J. L. G. [Signature] Examining Clerk.

George W. King
Application
17269
on Roll
back to the
from 1789 private n years #80

The State of Indiana Decatur County ss for the
On this day to wit 24 th of October eighteen hundred and thirty two, personally appeared in open court, before the undersigned Judges of the Decatur circuit court, in and for the county of Decatur aforesaid, and State of Indiana aforesaid, George Kling of the said county of Decatur, and State of Indiana, aged eighty two years, the twelfth day of May next, who being first duly sworn deposes and according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7. 1832 - That he was born on the said twelfth day of May seventeen hundred and fifty one in Berkeley County State of Virginia. That the record of his age was considered to be in Seventeen hundred and eighty one - That he enlisted in the Army of the United States on the - day of March in the year Seventeen hundred and seventy six nine in the County of Berkeley and State of Virginia aforesaid, under Captain William Steiford - a recruiting officer at that time stationed at the place last aforesaid, That he marched from thence - through Maryland, Pennsylvania, and into Virginia in the New York State, at White Plains, New York  State of New Jersey, near Princeton at which place he thinks the main Army under the command of General Washington had not yet arrived - That he was there placed under the command of Captain Washington who he thinks whose company he thinks was attached to a Regiment of Cavalry under the command of Major Lee, who distinguished himself afterwards by surrendering an English Garrison at Pau-lus Hook, That he recollects and had some knowledge of Major Bendelick a very distinguished officer, That he was for some time

by the Special order of General Washington, taken from the ranks, and transferred to the forage department and occasionally served in this capacity, and in the war as necessity required, but for which service he received no extra pay. And was subject to the order of his captain as any other enlisted soldier - He does not recollect how long he served in this capacity - and left the service in the spring of Seventeen hundred and eighty one, having served out his time of enlistment, to wit the term of time of two years - That he has no documentary or other evidence of service with the exception of his nei- ghbour John Sanders of this county who he thinks has some knowledge of the time he enlisted, and the time he returned home (which is enclosed and attached to this his declara- tion) That afterwards on the 10th day of April in the year seventeen hundred and eighty one, in the County of Berkeley and State of Virginia aforesaid he again en- tered the service of the United States as a volunteer in a company commanded by Captain McElroy, in the capa- city of sergeant an orderly sergeant - which said company was attached to the Regiment (Virginia) commanded by Colonel Dill of the Virginia Militia - That he did not enter the service as a substitute - That his ser- vice was confined to his own own state (Virginia) - That he was acquainted with a ministerial officer Colonel Merryweather as he thinks of (Virginia) - That he remained in the service until after the capture of Lord Cornwallis which occurred as he thinks, on the nineteenth day of October Seventeen hundred and eighty one, which event closed the war - That he received a discharge from Colonel Thompson, which was burned in his house, at the same time of the record of his age in the latter part of the year seventeen hundred and eighty one - That he has no documentary or other evi- dence of service - That James T. Mower and Samuel Myers
Who are his immediate neighbours know him and can testify to his character for truth and veracity - That he hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or

Anneity except the present, and declares his name is not the pension roll of the agency of any state and any Sworn and subscribed this day and year afore said — Sworn to in open court  Oct. 24. 1832  Henry H. Salton  George H. King  Deputy
— We James T. Morton and Samuel Bryan, residing living in the County of Decatur and in the immediate neighborhood of the above named applicant her- by certify that we are well acquainted with him the said George H. King who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, that we believe him to be eighty two years old the 12th day of May next — That he is respected and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution, and that we concur in that opinion —
Sworn and subscribed the day and year last aforesaid
James T. Morton Samuel Bryan
Sworn to in open court Oct. 24. 1832 Henry H. Salton. Ck.
And the said Court do hereby declare their opi- nion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Dep- artments, that the above named applicant was a soldier of the revolution, and served as he states — And the court further certifies, that it appears to them that
M. C. Eggleston Acting
John R. Rison A. J. & C.
James Ellee A. J. & C.
I Henry H. Salton Clerk of the Decatur circuit in and for the County of Decatur, do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said

to court in the matter of the application of George Hing for a pension
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 24 th day of October AD 1882 Henry B. Salotti, CLK,
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 o James b. 1776 - m. 1796 - his oldest son John b. born abt 1797.  o William b. 1780 - 1799 - buried  buried  Edward b. 1781  John b.  Geo. W. b. Feb. 12, 1798, or see birth rec.  Jeremiah  o Phebe Dunlap  Elizabeth Kennedy  Tasker Blaine or Stone  o Rebecca (King) (King's dau)  Sarah Rector 
1838 1839
o died prior to Apr. 15, 1851
1792 1793 1794 1795 1796 1797 1798 1799 1800 1801 1802 1803 1804 1805 1806 1807 1808 1809 1810 1811 1812 1813 1814 1815 1816 1817 1818 1819 1820 1821 1822 1823 1824 1825 1826 1827 1828 1829 1830 1831 1832 1833 1834 1835 1836 1837 1838 1839 1840 1841 1842 1843 1844 1845 1846 1847 1848 1849 1850 1851

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C., _____, 190_
In reply to your request of _____, received for a statement of the military history of George King 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.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Mar 79 2 yrs Wm. Kirford Washington Maj Genl's Cavalry Infantry Regt. Va.   Apr 81 until after surrender of Genl. Cornwallis Ord. Sgt McIntyre Col. Darke  
Battles engaged in, _____ Residence of soldier at enlistment, Sub. in Berkeley Co. Va. Date of application for pension, Oct 24 1882. His claim was allowed. Residence at date of application, Berkeley Co. Ind. Age at date of application, 10 May 2 1751 in Berkeley Co. Va.
Remarks: He was in Berkeley Co. Va. Oct 15 1775. Mary Saunders He d. Feb 7 1838. she d. Jan 1 1842. aged 90. Children: Francis b. in 1776, David b. 1778, Sarah b. 1780, John b. 1782, Mary b. 1784, Elizabeth b. 1786, Rachel b. 1788, Sarah b. 1790. Elizabeth Kennedy, Esther Rowe, Rebecca Long, Sarah Baker, Grandchildren: John D. son of James. Very respectfully,
of widows claim, only technical no proof Commissioner. after each date of marriage

6072 Mary King Indiana

Mary King's Application

The State of Indiana } Decatur Probate Court. Decatur County } May Term 1835.
Be it known that before me August B. McCloy Probate judge of the Decatur Probate Court in said County; personally appeared in open court on this 14 th day of May in the year 1835. Mary King and made oath in due form of law that she is the widow of George King the identical person who was a pensioner and is now dead, and to whom a certificate of pension was issued, of which the following is a true copy.
War Department.
Revolutionary Claims.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7 th June 1832, George King — of the State of Indiana — is entitled to receive — eighty — dollars and — cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4 th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually on the 4 th of March and 4 th of September, in every year.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this sixth day of — April one thousand eight hundred & thirty-three
Lee Def t . secretary of war
Examined & } countersigned. }
J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions
which certificate has the following endorsements on the back thereof Payments to be made at Corydon

Indiana by Thomas Posey Agent for paying Pensions, in the Agency of Indiana. Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book E vol 7 Page 118 by Daniel Boyd Clerk.
served in Col Lee's corps of Light Dragoons.
That the deceased pensioner resided in Decatur County in the State of Indiana for the space of twenty three years before his death; and that previous thereto in the State of Kentucky for the space of sixteen years that he came from Virginia to said last State, that she was married in the State of Virginia in Bartley County to the said George King that there has not nor is there any record of their marriage, that the time place &c of her marriage with the said George King was entered in the family Bible of the said deceased which was consumed by fire in the year 1792 in the State of Virginia. that she is the widow of the said George King Mary X King Sworn & subscribed, this 14th day of Febry 1839 in open Court
Henry A. Talbott. ok,

State of Indiana } Decatur Probate Court Decatur County } May Term 1839
Be it known that on this 14th day of May in the year 1839 personally appeared before me August C. McCleay, Probate judge of the Decatur County Probate Court, in Open Court Mary King a resident of Decatur County in the State of Indiana aged eighty eighty years of age 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 July 7, 1838 entitled an "Act granting half pay & pensions to certain widows;" that she is the widow of George King, who was a soldier in the revolutionary war & served as a private as will fully appear by his declaration on file in the Pension Office.
She further declares that she was married to the said George King on the 15th day of October in the year seventeen hundred and seventy five that her husband the aforesaid George King died on the 7th day of February 1838; that she was married to him prior to his entering into the service; that the marriage took place previous to the first day of January seventeen hundred and ninety four viz; at the time above stated
Sworn to & subscribed, Mary King on this day a year above written
Henry M. Talbott, Ck,

The State of Indiana DeKalb County Esq
Be it remembered that on the 14 th day of May in the year 1839. personally appeared in open court George W. King, John King & Daniel Stogdell who being of lawful age and duly sworn, upon their oaths depose & sayeth, that they verily believe, that Mary King the widow of George King deceased who was a Revolutionary soldier and drew a pension for some years previous to his death, that she the said Mary King was legally married to the said George King as set forth in her declaration made on this date by her in order to obtain the benefit of the act of congress of the 7 th July, 1838, entitled "An act granting half pay & Pensions to certain widows." that the said John & George King have been acquainted with the said Mary King & the said George King (deceased), for thirty or forty years past & that they have always lived together as man & wife & have always been reputed as such that they have frequently heard them both state that they were married in the State of Virginia, & that the record mentioned in the declaration of the said Mary King of their marriage was consumed by fire as set forth in her declaration - and the said Stogdell who is a minister of the gospel hath been acquainted with the said Mary King & George King for thirty or forty years & that they have always lived together during the life of the said deceased as husband and wife & reputed as such upon the sayeth not he
Sworn to & subscribed before me this 14 th day of May 1839 Henry H. H. H. H.
John King George W. King Daniel Stogdell

The State of Indiana § set. Decatur County §
I Henry H. Talbott Clerk of the Decatur County Probate Court, do hereby certify that the within affidavits and annexed applications of Mary King to obtain a pension, were duly sworn to in open Court on the 14 th day of May 1839. and that said probate Court is a Court of record so made and created by the Constitution and laws of the said state;
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Court at my office in Greenburgh this 24 th day of August in the year 1839.
Henry H. Talbott, Ck,

State of Indiana
DeKalb County ss
On this the 15 th day of April 1851. Person =My Affiant Before me A. S. Underwood, an acting Jus- tice of the Peace in and for the county & State aforesaid George W. King, who being duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following Affi- =davit to wit, That he is the son of Mary and George King and that his said Father was as he ver- ily believes a Sergeant in the army of the Rev- olution, he was a prisoner of the United States under the act of 7 th of Jan. 1832, That he does verily believe that his said Father and Mother were married about the year of seventeen hundred and seventy five, that they had Eleven Children viz. James, William, Edward, John (George W the Deceased) and Jeremiah King, also Phoebe Sturdivant , Elizabeth Kennaday, Esther Blome, Rebecca King, Sarah Rector, all of whom are living excepting, his sisters Phoebe & Rebecca & his Brothers James & William, he does not know whether his sister Esther & Brother Edward are dead or not, as he has not heard from them for several years past, that his Brother James was the oldest one of his Fathers and Mothers children, that he was born born in the year of Independence, 1776, and that he was married as he verily believes in or about the year of 1796, for the  DeKalb county,

Kentucky, To John B King a distinguished Gentleman of St. Louis Missouri is about one year older than himself, That his brother William his father and mother's second child was born about the year of 1778 or 1789, and that he was married in Pulaski County Kentucky, the year he does not exactly know. That his brother Edward his father and mother's third child was born about the year of 1784, and was married in Garrard County State of Kentucky, about the year of 1804 or 1805, And further that he (Declarant) was born on the 12 th day of March 1798, a record of which he herewith presents, which record was took more than thirty two years ago from an old record that his brother William kept. Sworn to & subscribed before me George M. King on the day and year aforesaid.
A. S. Underwood J.P.
2 The above I have submitted to a Magistrate, & I certify that the above Declarant is personally known to me, and known to be a man of truth and respectability, in whom statements the fullest faith and credit should be placed. I further certify that I have been acquainted

with him for the last term year part, Given under my hand on this the 15th day of April 1851. A. S. Underwood Dist. P.
BIRTHS.
George Whiting was born in March the 13. 1798
State of Indiana Decatur
2 Henry H. ... board of the county
Alexander L. Underwood is an acting Justice of the Peace in for the county duly commissioned and sworn that his commission was dated on the 21 st day of April 1847. and expires on the 21 st day of April 1852. and that his signatures above written are genuine Given under my hand and seal of office on this the 15 th day of April 1851
Henry H. Talbott, Clerk.
The State of Indiana } set. Decatur County }
I Henry H. Talbott Clerk of the Decatur Circuit Court do certify that Alexander L. the
The State of Indiana } set. Decatur County }
I Henry H. Talbott Clerk of the said Decatur Circuit Court, do certify that I am

with him for part, Given under of April 1851.
on the 15 day P.
MARRIAGES.
Henry H. Talbott
State of Indiana Decatur County } Sct
I Henry H. Talbott Clerk of the Circuit Court of the County and State aforesaid do certify that Alexander L. Underwood is an acting Justice of the Peace in & for the County duly commissioned and sworn that his commission was dated on the 21 st day of April 1847 and expires on the 21 st day of April 1852. And that his signatures above written are genuine Given under my hand and seal of office on this the 15 th day of April 1851
Henry H. Talbott, Clerk.
The State of Indiana } Sct. Decatur County }
I Henry H. Talbott Clerk of the Decatur Circuit Court do certify that Alexander L. the
The State of Indiana } Sct. Decatur County }
I Henry H. Talbott Clerk of the said Decatur Circuit Court, do certify that I am

Well acquainted with John King, George W. King, and Jeremiah V. King, sons of the said George King deceased, and that they are men of the first respectability, and in every respect entitled to credit.
Witness my hand this 15 th day of April 1851.
Henry A. Talbott, Clerk.
Geo. King's Will

REJECTED
5960.
P. O. Mary King Service: widow of George
Enlisted: _____, 18 Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
Alleged The printed list of 1852 gives cause of suspension as, Re-enlisted: "In proof of marriage"
Attorney: _____ P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract. _____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18
1907 Mch. 11. History to Miss Kathleen M. Cooper e 1908 Apr. 29. Hist. to Mrs. Daisy D. Jones p. 1910 June 14. " " Miss Addie M. Potter p. 1921, Jan. 19 Hist. to Allie D. Brown - Eu.

2 to 40 yrs Ref: Co 28 th Aug: 48
"B. B. B."

7386
55 Muram Street Kokomo, Indiana.
Feb. 19, 1907.
Commissioner of Pensions Dept. of the Interior Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:-
Will you please send me a record of the service of George King in the American Revolution? He was a pensioner, and died in Decatur Co., Ind. later than 1830. He was living up to that time because in a list of Revolutionary pensioners living in Indiana, his name is mentioned among the number. I think he enlisted in the Revolutionary Army in Virginia.
Very respectfully, (Miss) Kathleen Martha Cooper.

Kokomo Public Schools
R. A. Ogg, Superintendent.
City Building, Corner Washington and Walnut Streets.
55 Murden Street, Kokomo, Indiana.
March 11, 1907.
Commissioner of Pensions War Department Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:-
Will you please send me a record of the services of George King in the Revolutionary War? I believe he enlisted in Virginia. He was a pensioner, living in Decatur Co., Indiana as late as 1835 as his name is on a list published in the Indianapolis News and taken from a report made by the Secretary of War to the Senate in 1835.
Thanking you for the service, I am
Very respectfully,
(Miss) Kathleen M. Coggins

Bureau of Pensions Washington D.C.
Can you give me information about one George King Revolutionary soldier, enlisted in Berkeley Co. Virginia March 1777 served two years under William Herford Washington. I have been told that the government erected a monument, in his memory, in the Milford Indiana Cemetery. I want legal proof of this as I want to prove myself a member of the Daughters of Revolution.

George Krieg was my Great grandfather.
Any information given will be greatly appreciated.
Yours truly.
Mrs Daisy D Jones
Hummell
Kansas.
Apr 19- 1908-

Niagara Falls
June 3, 1910.
Comm. of Remains Washington D.C.
Dear Sir,
Please send me the military history of George King, a Revolutionary War Soldier who enlisted from Berkeley Co. Virginia in 1779 and served to the

end of the war.
He applied for a pension and it was granted Oct. 24, 1882. (according to family tradition)
He died in Decatur Co Indiana and may have been a resident of Indiana when he made the application for a pension
This record is wished as proof of eligibility to become a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Thanking You for Your trouble. Sincerely,
Cordially Yours
Miss Adair M. Cotter Registrar
Wauconda Chapter D.A.R.
Dix 101 Wauconda
Fayette Co. Ill.
JUN 6 - 1910

Hillsdale Oregon December 7. 1920
Record and Pension Office,
War department,
Washington D. C.
I Allie Denney Brown would like some written proof if it can be found that George King was a soldier in the Revolution he enlisted from Virginia and saw service for seven years at one time drove George Washington baggage wagon he was married to Polly Sanders in 1776 was receiving a pension between 1822 and 1840 but when the pension commenced or when it stopped I do not know as my parents came West. George King died in Ind. and had been living there for a good many years before death. A stone marks his grave at Rockton Ind. bearing the words a revolutionary soldier but does not have the date when he was born or when he died the stone was put there by the U.S. Please let me here as I wish to establish my claim as a S.A.R. Allie Denney Brown Hillsdale Oregon

Rev. S. / Hillsdale Oregon Dec. 7-1920
U. S. Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D. C.
I Albie Denney Brown of Hillsdale Oregon am a great grand daughter of George King he I enlisted from Virginia and for a while drove George Washington baggage wagon was married to Polly Sanders in 1796 and he and his wife were receiving a pension I know between the years 1822 & 1840 and were living in Ind. then, he died in Ind. and is buried at Rockmore Ind. could you give me some written proof that he was a pensioner of the Rev. army as the written proof are gone I wish to have the proof to establish my claim as a daughter of the American Revolution Please let me hear from you as soon

As convenient - And oblige
Allie Denney Brown
R F. D. Bx 60
Hillsdale
Oregon

1 State of Indiana } ss. Decatur County } On this 5 th day of March 1857 personally came Daniel Hogsdale before me the undersigned a Notary Public in & for said County who being duly sworn on oath according to law deposes and says that he was personally acquainted acquainted with the same George W King & Mary King to whom Mr White refers to in his evidence taken on the 25 th of February 1857. Having heard the same read in the County of Pulaski State of Kentucky in the year 1800. and was also acquainted Mr White, thinks he states the names and ages of the children of the said King about correctly was acquainted with William King the Second son better than James King the eldest thinks William King was married in the year 1800 or 1801 seen him and his wife immediately after their marriage. was also well acquainted with the said George W King and Mary King in Decatur County Indiana and until their death as more particularly mentioned in a former deposition given for this purpose and further that he has no interest in said Claim
Daniel his Hogsdale mark
Sworn to and subscribed before me the undersigned a Notary Public in & for said County and I certify that I am personally acquainted with the said Daniel Hogsdale who made the above affidavit and know him

to be a man of truth and veracity and credible witness and I further certify that I have no interest in the Claim
H.F.
Witness my hand and Notarial Seal the 8 th day of March 1857
Wm. S. Luegit
Notary Public.
State of Indiana } ss Decatur County } I Henry A. Elliott Clerk of the Decatur County Circuit Court do hereby Certify that Wm. S. Luegit before whom the foregoing Affidavit was made and acknowledged was at the time of so doing a Notary Public in & for said County duly Commissioned and qualified as such and that full faith and credit should be given to all his official acts as such and that his signature hereto is genuine. I further certify that I am well acquainted with the said Daniel Hogeback the affiant and know him to be a credible witness and a worthy man and further that I have no interest in the Claim.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Greencastle the day of March 1857 Henry A. Elliott Clerk By Richard F. Elliott Deputy

State of Indiana Set DeKalb County
I, Henry A. Tullott Clerk of the DeKalb County Circuit Court do hereby Certify that the foregoing before whom the foregoing affidavit was made and acknowledged at the time of so doing a Notary Public in the said County and State duly Commissioned and qualified as such and that his signature thereto is genuine. And I further Certify that I am well acquainted with the said Wesley White who made said affidavit and that he is a man of standing in community and a credible witness that I have known him for about 20 years during which time he has occupied & maintained a good standing as a Methodist Clergyman in that Church. I further certify that I am not interested in the claim nor engaged in its prosecution.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court at Greencastle this 18 th day of March 1857
Henry A. Tullott Clerk By Richard L. Tullott Deputy

Washington March 17. 1857
Hon. Geo. C. Whiting & Comr of Pensions
Sir,
I herewith enclose the affidavits of Wesley White and Daniel Stogsdell in support of the case of Mary King widow of Geo. W. of Indiana, under the act of July 4 th 1836.
The testimony required, is to establish the date of her marriage. — The affiant Wesley White testifies that he knew Geo. W. & Mary King in the year 1802. — They then lived in Delaware Co. Ky. — that he bought a farm from Geo. W. King — that they lived together as man and wife, and at that time (in the year 1802) had several children, — he gives the names and also the ages of six of the children, — he further states, that their eldest son James King was then married, and thinks he had one or two children, — and that he (James King) was then about 26 or 27 years old, — Daniel Stogsdell the other affiant, knew Wm. King the second son better than the eldest, states that Wm. King was married in the year 1800 or 1801 . — that he had seen him and his wife immediately after their marriage
It is to be hoped that this testimony, in connec- -tion with other testimony now on file in your office

will be sufficient to prove the marriage to have taken place prior to the expiration of the service of Rev. W. King.-
I also enclose the certificate of the Clerk of the County Court, Martinsburg Va. - to show that no public record of the marriage exists.
Very Respectfully
Your Obedt. Servant.
Chas. C. Tucker

Pension Office, March 20 th '68.
Sir:
I have the honor to return the enclosed letter of B. B. Smith Esq. to inform you that evidence, on file with the papers on which George King, of Decatur in the State of Indiana was allowed a pension, shows that he was pensioned at the rate of $80. per annum upon two years service in Virginia Line, Act of June 7. 1832. The certificate was issued on the 6 th April 1833, & he died Feb'y 7. 1838. His widow, Mary King, made application for the pension due her under the Act of July 7 th 1838, the year following his death, viz May 14 th 1839, but died without receiving the pension, Jan'y 17. 1842. Her children are now applicants; but under the decision of the Secretary of the Interior upon the opinion of the Attorney General, the children or heirs of a deceased soldier, or of his widow, are not entitled to a pension, in right of the father's service, in the Revolution. - If there was any thing

due the pensioner at the time of his death, in the shape of arrear, the widow, - or if no widow, the heir & representative of the said pensioner are entitled to it. And this fact, with all necessary in- formation, can be obtained by application to the 3 d Auditor of the Treasury. -
Hon. P. B. Foulke - H. of Reps.
Phk. 20.
John P. [?] New York

Washington D.C. Jan. 4. 1854.
Hon. Loren P. Waldo. Commissioner of Pensions.
Sir.
Enclosed please find additional evidence for the claim under the Act of July 4. 1836. of Mary King, (dec.) widow of George of Indiana.
I have endeavored to obtain second evidence of the marriage, or learn if any existed. by writing to the Clerk of the County Court of Berkeley. for the evidence & information. No reply has been received although two letters have been addressed to him, one on the 15 th of August and another on the 10 th Nov. last, the latter enclosing a fee for the certificate. I have to day written him again. If a reply is received it will be filed in your Office.
Very respectfully Your Obt. Servt.
Chas. B. Tucker.
Enc./

Martinsburg Berkeley Co. Pa Feby 2 nd 1855
Dear Sir
Your Communication of the 29 th ult. came duly to hand - and I regret that I cannot furnish you with the certificates which you desire - There is no Deed, Mortgage or other instrument - the Record in my Office prior to 1800 - Executed by or to the parties named in your letter.
In regard to the manner in which Marriage Records have been kept in this Office - about the year 1775 - I can say that there were some on file as far back as 1772. But in my opinion it is probable that some have been mislaid or lost as they were merely filed away in bundles, apparently, in a careless manner - and not carefully entered in a Book for that purpose as has been the case since 1800 -
If you find that you have been mistaken in the date or get any further clue to the matter - let me know and I will give it my prompt attention
Respectfully Yours
E. G. Albritton C.B.P.

Washington City, 4 th Aug. 1854.
Hon. L. P. Waldo, Commissioner of Pensions.
Sir:
I have the honor to submit herewith, additional evidence in the case of Mary King , of Indiana, Widow of George, being a Suspended Claim under the Act of 1838.
Her Husband was a Pensioner at $80 - under Act of 1832, and as the ages of the children shew she must have been married before the service, it is presumed she might claim under Act of 1836, had she been a Widow at the date of that Act.
The evidence herewith sent shews, that the Husband died 7. Feb. 1838, and the Widow 17. Jan. 1842; and it is hoped that these Affidavits, with those already on file will satisfy the Department that the Marriage took place long before 1794.
I also enclose a Certificate that Geo. W. King has been qualified and given Bond as the Administrator.
Very Respectfully Your Ob t Serv t
Chas. B. Tucker. Att y

6072
Mary King, widow of George Ind
M. Garrison Jr Dec 3 1839
B.C. Ames Sept 4 1851
C.C. Tucker Aug 7 1854
" " " Aug 14 1854
" " " July 9 1855
" " " March 28/55
Rev. P.B. Fowler Mar 20/55
5960
B. Johnson
Mary King of George Indiana
Suspended
let 3 d Ter 1839
M. Garrison Jr.
let P. & Ame, Sept 4-1851.
C.C. Tucker Aug 7 1854
Same Aug 14. 1854

Copy -
Sept. 4, 1851
Geo. B. Ames Esq. Present
Sir: The evidence of marriage in the case of Mary King, widow of George is not to authorise us to place her on the pension roll, under the Act of 4 th July 1836, and as she died before the 16 th of August 1842, she is not entitled under the act of July 7, 1838.
The heirs claim an increase under the act of 1832 for his service as Sergeant, but as the service is not established, no additional allowance can be made -
E -
(Riley)

State of Kentucky
State of Kentucky Franklin County Feb 18
On this the 5 th day of June 1851. Person- ally appeared before me G. W. Morris an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State of John Wesley the Administrator of the Estate of Mary King deceased in order to obtain the summit of the acts of Congress passed on the 2 nd of June 1852 and the 2 nd of July 1856.
Edward, that the is the Administration of the Estate of Mary King Deed who was the widow of George King Deed who was at the time of his death a Priv- -ate Sergeant and Provost. The estate of the Revolutionary War a Pension under the Act of of June 1832 at the rate of $80. per ann. whereas he was entitled to a greater rate of Pension under said act for his services as Sergeant of Cavalry and as a Provost, under said act,
That the aft Mary King was married to the aft George King, at the Family Reunion in the Year of 1775, and that she died on the 17th day of January 1842, and believing that she is entitled to receive a Pension under the act of of July 1836, 2 that  the  case  is still entitled to the same the most respectfully asks the Hon Commissioners of Pensions to cause it to be allowed, She now asks that the aft Claims may be

showed and that the certificates evidencing the same being in enclosed to his Attorney Isaac H. Dabney of Frankford Kentucky, or to such other persons that he may direct,
That after Mary King died and left the following persons her only living children viz. Edmund King, John King, George W King, Lemuel King, Elizabeth Kennedy, Esther Stone, & Sarah Reston, her only living children,
Sworn to & subscribed before me John Williams the on the day and year aforesaid { Administrator of the Estate of Mary King
G. W. Irwin J.P.
2 The said subscribed requested to be testified that the above declared is personally known to me and known to be a man of truth and respectability in whose statement the fullest faith and credence should be placed.
Given under my hand on this the 5th day of June 1851
G. W. Irwin J.P.

Washington City, 9 th August 1854.
Hon. L. P. Waldo, Commissioner of Pensions.
Sir,
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of 7 th inst. stating that "no pension can be allowed the children of Mary King dec d ., Widow of George King under the Act of July 7. 1838. Her husband was a Pensioner under the Act of June 7. 1832 and, of course survived the passage of the Act, and she died before the 16 th of August 1842". —
Having overlooked the Joint Resolution of 7. July 1838 , when writing my letter to you of 4 th inst. enclosing additional evidence; in behalf of the children I would respectfully claim that you take the papers from the files of the Act of 1838, and allow a Pension under Act of 4. July 1836 and Joint Resolution of 7. July 1838 , as she was married before the service of her husband, who died 7. Feb. 1838, and said Joint Resolution says, "the benefits of the 3 d . Sec. Act 1836, shall not be withheld from any Widow whose husband has died since the passage of said Act , or who shall hereafter die," &c. The Widow died 17. Jan y . 1842, and my Power of Attorney on file authorizes me to claim under any Act under which she may be entitled.
Very Respectfully, Your Ob t St.
Chas. C. Tucker. —

Act of July 7. 1838.
Suspended Claim.
Mary King widow of George King. (Ind.)
Power of Attorney to examine Claim.
Chas. L. Tucker. Atty. Present

Know all men by these presents that I George W King of Decatur County Indiana do hereby irrevocably Constitute and appoint Charles C. Tucker of Washington City D.C. My true and lawfull agent & attorney to pros- ecute the Claim of Mary King deceased (Mother of said George W) for any Amount of Revolutionary Pension or in- crease of Pension that may be due under the provisions of the act of _____ or any other act or resolution of Congress And I do hereby au- thorize my said Attorney to examine all papers & documents in relation to said Claim on file in the Department 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 person- ally present Herby ratifying & confirming all that my said attorney may lawfully do in the premises Witness my hand and Seal January 23 rd 1854 In presence of _____ George W. King Seal
State of Indiana Decatur County & it On this 23 rd of January 1854 before me a Justice of the peace in & for said County & State above mentioned personally came George W King and acknowledged the foregoing power of attorney to be his act & deed for the purposes therein mentioned Given under my hand and Seal the day & year above written Isaac W. Lusk Seal Justice of the peace

State of Indiana Decatur County, Set
On this day personally appeared George W. King a resident of this County and made oath according to law that he is the identical George W. King 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
George W. King
Sworn to & subscribed before me this day and year above written Isaac W. Largent (Seal) Justice of the peace
State of Indiana } ss Decatur County }
I Henry H. Talbott Clerk of the Circuit Court of Decatur County Indiana do hereby certify that Isaac W. Largent Esq. before whom the foregoing affidavit & acknowledgment were made & who has thereunto signed his name was at the time of so doing a Justice of the peace in & for the County & State aforesaid duly commissioned & sworn. And that all his official acts as such are entitled to full faith & credit & that the above signatures are genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto signed my name and affixed the seal of said Court this 24 th day of January 1854
Henry H. Talbott. Clerk
D. L. L.

State of Indiana Set Decatur County } This day twelvemonth on the 21 st day of December in the year 1854 Personally came Daniel Stogsdill before a Notary Public in & for said County & State Who being duly sworn on oath says (as heretofore stated in a former affidavit) tho' he was personally acquainted with George H King who was reputed as a revolutionary soldier in the year 1800 in the State of Kentucky and afterwards in the State of Indiana in the year 1817 and from that time almost entirely until their his death. Also Mary King his wife as above stated they were together as man & wife from the time he first became acquainted with them till their death from the age their children when he first became acquainted with them the eldest of them James King was married as understood afterwards in the 1817 became acquainted with him George and Mary King must have been married as early as the year 1775 or 1776 for James King in the year 1817 appeared to be a man forty two or three years old and at the time says he has no interest in establishing the claim here- in nor in the money if obtained either directly or indirectly.
Daniel Stogsdill mark
State of Indiana Set Decatur County } This 21 st day of Decem-

In in the year 1852 personally Came Daniel Hodge to me personally known who being duly sworn on oath according to law says the foregoing affidavit is true is then in stated to the best of his knowledge I certify that I am well acquainted with Daniel Hodge who makes this affidavit & know him to be a man of truth & veracity & worthy of credit being a respectable Master of the Gospel in high standing in Community I further certify that I have no interest in the recovery of this Claim either directly or indirectly nor am I in any way concerned in the Prosecution of the Claim
J. W. West Notary Public

The State of Indiana County of Decatur p.
Be it remembered that on this day personally appeared before me the undersigned Clerk of the Decatur Circuit Court, George W. King, who being duly sworn on Oath says that my Mothers maiden name was Mary Saunders , and she was married to George King, in Berkley County Virginia as as I have always been informed and verily believe, (Such information was derived from them during their lifetime.) and further saith not.
George W. King
Subscribed and sworn to December 20 th 1854.
In attestation of which I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Greensburg, the date above written.
Henry H. Talbott, Clerk

The State of Indiana Decatur County p.
I Henry H. Talbott: Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas. of the County of Decatur and State of Indiana, do hereby Certify that George W. King, has heretofore duly qualified as Administrator of the estate of Mary King, late of Decatur County, deceased. And has filed in said Court a bond as such administrator in the sum of Sixteen hundred dollars with security to the acceptance and approval of said Court, And I further certify that this security is perfectly good and solvent, In attestation of which I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Greensburg this 20 th day of December A.D. 1854. Henry H. Talbott, Clerk.

Certificate that Geo. W. King is Adm r of Mary King, decd.
C. C. Tucker Att y .
4 Aug 54

I Henry N. Tallott Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Decatur in the State of Indiana, do hereby certify that administration _____ of the Estate of Mary King late of Decatur County, deceased, who died intestate, is granted to George W. King and the said George W. King _____ having qualified and given bond as such administrator, _____ is duly authorized to take upon himself the administration of such estate ac- cording to law.
Witness my hand, and the Seal of said Court, this 31 st day of July 185 4
Henry N. Tallott C. C. C. P. Decatur COUNTY.

Proof of Death
George King
7. Feb. 1838 -
Mary King,
17. Jan. 1842.
Ch. C. Tucker
Atty.
4. Aug. 54. } Present

"George King senior died February the 7 th 1838. aged 90. years."
"Mary King the Wife of the above George King died January the 17 th 1842. age 90. years."
The State of Indiana } Set. Decatur County }
Personally appeared before me the undersigned Clerk of the Decatur Circuit court George W. King, Who being by me duly sworn deposeth and saith, that he this deponent is one of the children of the said George King and Mary King, referred to in the above extracts, that the extracts above of the death of the said George King and Mary King are true copies of the origin- al entries made by this deponent in the family bible of this deponent, that said entries were made by deponent immediately after the death of said George King and Mary King, respectively, and further saith not.
George W. King
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 31 st day of July in the year 1854. And I further certify that said George W. King produced before me in my office on this day a Bible purporting to be his family bible, and I copied the entries of the death of said George King and Mary King from said bible as appear above.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Court at Greencastle, this 31 day of July 1854
Henry A. Talbott Clerk D.B.B.

John Sanders. Affidavit.

State of Indiana, DeKalb County ss
before Samuel Bryan
a justice of the peace & the within copy of his deposition taken before me this day, of law, seal age, and being sworn on his oath says:
That in March he does not see either of the guys, John King the applicant aforementioned listed in the Army of the United States in Fayette County Virginia, at which place he then lived That he served in the Army, from March until the next Christmas one year afterwards, then he went in afterwards in the Militia he does not know how long he served the year Col Newall's surrendered, John his Sarsden
Subscribed before me M. L. DeKalb County Oct 22 d 1832
Samuel Bryan

Proof of Death & names of Children
Mary King, Widow of Geo. Ind.
Act 7. July 1838.
Chas. C. Tucker, (Atty)
N. Aug. 54.
Present.

State of Indiana } Decatur County }
On this 27 th day of July 1854
personally came Daniel Stogsdill and Honoratia Stogsdill of the County and State aforesaid, before me the undersigned a Notary Public in the said County, who being duly sworn on oath according to law
Says that they were personally acquainted with George King (who was said to be a revolutionary soldier) and his wife Mary King (who was the identical same that made her application some years since for a pension as the widow of the said George King) in the State of Kentucky in or about the year 1800 they then had a family consisting of James King (as we understood then married and living somewhere in Kentucky and afterward, in the year 1817 became acquainted with the said James in the State of Indiana who then appeared to be some forty years old) also William King, Phebe King, Edward King, Elizabeth King and Esther King and they were all then (in the year 1800) single but grown to men and women or nearly so perhaps Esther was not more than twelve or fifteen years old. That we were again well acquainted with the said George and Mary in the year 1817 in the State of Indiana and from that time forth much until their death also with most of their family that during the latter part of the life of the said George he was a pensioned revolutionary soldier that they lived together as man & wife during our entire acquaintance until his death which was as well as we can recollect some time in the year 1837 or 38

And her death must have taken place sometime in the winter of the year 1842 or 43 it was cold weather & (the said Daniel) was called to preach her funeral and I or Bro Ellis preached the old man's funeral likewise Mary King remained a widow from the death of her husband till her death without being married a second time have often heard them say they were married in the State of Virginia but cannot say in what County but it must have been some where about the year 1775 or 76 perhaps earlier from the age of their children when we knew them in the year 1800 the oldest then living at home (William) must have 21 or 22 years old perhaps older
his Daniel X Stogsdill Venerrita his wife Stogsdill
Sworn to & subscribed before me the undersigned a notary public in & for said County And I further certify that I have been personally acquainted with the above named Daniel & Venerrita Stogsdill his wife for the last twenty years and that he is a baptist minister minister of the gospel of an unpeachable character and worthy of credit & belief in any and all cases
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and notarial seal the day & year above written Wm. L. Luginbuhl Notary Public

The State of Indiana \left. \begin{matrix} \text{§} \\ \text{§} \\ \text{§} \end{matrix} \right\} \text{Set.} Decatur County
I Henry H. Talbott clerk of the Decatur Circuit Court, do certify that Hugh F. Fugit Esquire, before whom the above affidavit was sworn to by Daniel Stogsdill and Henrietta Stogsdill, and who has certified the same was at the time thereof an Acting Notary Public in and for said County, duly Commissioned and sworn into Office, and that to all his official acts as such full faith and credit are due and ought to be given.
And I further certify that I am personally well acquainted with Daniel Stogsdill, and have known him thirty years or more and that I certify that said Stogsdill is a man entitled to credit and belief in every way whatever.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Court at Greensburg, this 31 st day of July 1854.
Henry H. Talbott. Clerk.

Payments to be made at Corydon Ind a by Thomas Parry Agent for paying Pension- ers, in the Agency of Indiana;
Entered in Col. Rec d Co py of Ag mt Dugay.
Recorded in the Pension Of- fice, in Book 6 Vol. 7 Page 118 by _____ Daniel Boyd Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7th June, 1832, George King _____ of the State of Indiana _____ who was a private in the Army of the Revolution is entitled to receive _____ Eighty _____ dollars and _____ cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March, and 4th of September, in every year.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this Sixth day of _____ April one thousand eight hundred and thirty-three
Lewis Cass
Secretary of War.
Examined and } Countersigned. }
J L Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.

State of Indiana ss. Decatur County ss. On this 28 th day of Feb May 1887 personally appeared before me the undersigned a Notary Public in & for said County and State Wesley White Who being duly sworn on oath according to law deposes and says that he is nearly eighty four years old, that he was personally acquainted with George W King and Mary King in Pulaski County State of Kentucky in the year 1802 that purchased of said King a farm in said County & State in that year that said King was then known and regarded as a Revolutionary Soldier after heard him recount the perils & privations of his service while engaged in said service said George W King and Mary King who were then living together and reputed as husband and wife had a large family. the eldest of the family was James King who was then married and lived about two miles from his father's after seen him at his father's also his wife thinks he had one or two children at that time James King must have been twenty six or seven years old judging from his appearance and his family and the number and age of the younger children of the said George W King and Mary King William King was the next eldest son who appeared to be about 24 or 25 years old, Phebe about 22 or 23 Edward 19 or 20. Elizabeth 17 or 18 Ester 15 or 16 she was a bout full grown there were several other children the names not recollected except George W King whom I became acquainted with in Decatur County Indiana

in the year 1823 or 1824 with whom his father and mother were then living and continued to live with him till their death the said George W King (the soldier) was drawing a pension at the time of his death or shortly before as a revolutionary soldier and the said Mary King were still living together as husband and wife I was well acquainted with them in Decatur County Indiana and know them to be the same with whom I was acquainted in Kentucky and from whom I purchased the farm and I know George W King who is making the application for his mother's pension to be their son or he was so reputed in the neighborhoods and called their son and he was taking care of them as his father and mother and for this that he has no interest in the claim either directly or indirectly
Wesley White
Sworn to and subscribed before me the undersigned a Notary Public in & for said County and I certify that I am personally acquainted with the said Wesley White who makes the above affidavit and know him to be a man of truth and veracity and a credible witness and that he has been a preacher in the Methodist Episcopal Church for twenty years I further certify that I am not interested in said claim
Witness my hand and notarial seal February
25 th 1857
John S. Wright Notary Public

State of Indiana S.S. Dickson County 3 This day went on the twenty fifth day of December in the year 1857 personally came John Butler before the under- signed - a Justice of the Peace in the said County who being duly sworn on oath according to law deposes and says that he was personally acquainted with James King the eldest son of George W King and Mary King (the said George W a pensioned revolutionary soldier as I under- stood) and brother of George W King who is making application for the pension of the George W King his father the said James King when I knew him which was in Jennings County State of Indiana in the year 1817 he had then married the second time and from his appearance he must then have been between forty and forty five years old I saw him from that time till his death and have often heard him speak of his father's service in the revolutionary war I feel perfectly satisfied from the appearance of the the said James King from the age of his children & from Circumstance and occu- rances related by him that he must have born as early as the year 1775 - or 76 I can further say that I have no intend- either directly or indirectly in the recovery of the money sought to be obtained by the heirs of the said George W King John Butler
State of Indiana S.S. Dickson County 3 This day went on the 25 th

day of December in the year 1854 Personally Came John Butler before me the undersigned a Notary Public in and for said County Who is personally known to me and being duly sworn on oath according to law says the foregoing affidavit is true as therein stated to the best of his knowledge as aforesaid I am perfectly well acquainted with John Butler who makes this affidavit and know him to be a man of truth and veracity and entitled to credit under any circumstances I further certify that I have no interest either directly or indirectly in the recovery of the money sought to be obtained or the establishment of the claim nor engaged in the prosecution thereof
J. M. Riggs Notary Public

State of Kentucky ss
Franklin County Court May Term 1851.
On the Motion of John Weiss administration of the goods, chattels, rights and credits of Mary King dec d widow of George King dec d is granted unto him
Whereupon he took the oath required by law and together with Isaac H. Trulove and Archibald King his securities entered into and acknowledged bond to the Commonwealth of Kentucky in the penal Sum of five hundred dollars conditioned according to law
I Alexander H. Kennick Clerk of the Franklin County Court in the State of Kentucky do hereby certify that the foregoing is truly copied from the records of my office in witness whereof I have hereunto set my name & Seal of Office this fifth June 1851
AH Kennick Clerk Franklin County Court

Martin Garrison
Nov. 3 rd 1889
OC

War Dept Pension Office Dec 3 rd 1839
Sir, The papers in the case of Mrs. Mary King widow of George King deceased have been examined and filed with suspended action. The period of her marriage shall be proved by records or documentary evidence or by the testimony of witnesses. If no such proof can be obtained, the testimony of witnesses should be produced who knew the claimant to have been a married woman previous to 1 Jan y 1794. The claimant alleges that she was married in 1775. If she can prove that fact, she may obtain a pension under act 4 July 1836.
Martin Garrison Esq Greensburgh, Ind.
607 Oct 7 July 1838

Pension Office Jany 9 1855-
Sir
The affidavits of Daniel Stogdell and John Butler in support of the case of Mary King widow of George of Ind have been filed with her papers, they are not sufficient to establish the date of her marriage,
Jany 7/83 8 Ind
C. C. Buckner
Present

Tunne Office, March 28, 1857.
Sir, I have considered the affidavits which accompanied your letter of the 12 th inst. present or, in order to show that Mary King was married to William King prior to the 17 th of February, the husband's name was then to my knowledge the same under the provisions of the act of July 9, 1836 - and as it was deemed satisfactory, the alleged marriage prior to 1778 & 1781 - but was permitted to some ceremony in the former years. It is, therefore, necessary that the change prior to 1778 should be established like of Read prior, a testimony produced had upon some one who is a relative of Read. If the evidence now of the age

alleges there should be no difficulty in complying with the requisition.
C. C. Stevens,
Mch 28
Gen. C. Fletcher, Esq. Brest.

new, canyon, Aug 7/54

Pension Office Aug 7 1857
Sir
No pension can be allowed the children of Mary King dec d widow of George King under the act of July 7 1838. Her husband was a pensioner under the act of June 7 1832 and, of course, survived the passage of that act, and she died before the 16th of August 1842,
C. C. Tucker Esq
Present

C. C. Lueker
Aug 14/37.

Pension Office Aug 14, 1857
Sir
Your letter of the 9 th inst. has been filed in the case of Mary King, deceased, widow of George, of Indiana.
The proof of the date of the marriage of George and Mary King is not satisfactorily shown to have been before the service was performed for which he received a pension.
The testimony tending to show the date of that event is almost entirely that of the parties interested.
The widow did not state the place of her marriage; and therefore no reference to County records can avail. She stated that the family record was burned in 1792, while George King stated it was in 1781.
C. C. Tucker Esq Present.

Greensborough Ind August 23 d 1839
Sir
Enclosed you will observe the Declaration of Mrs. Mary King the widow of George King a Pensioner whose name was on the pension Roll previous to his death. The services are not set forth in her declaration as it was thought unnecessary as his name was on the pension list
I am Respectfully & Martin Garrison Jr.

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of George King 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? No 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? 2 Citizens  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? witness  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? 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? no Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct? no  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? 1. 2. 6. 7 
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.

State of Kentucky
Franklin County ss
I Alexander H Kenwick Clerk of the County Court of the County and State of Ky. do hereby testify that the G.W. Gwin is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County Duly commissioned and sworn and that his signatures above written are Gwin Gwin under my hand on this the 5 day of June 1851.
A.H. Kenwick Clerk Franklin County Court

State of Kentucky
Franklin County Court May Term 1851
It Satisfactorily appeared to the Court that George King a Revolutionary Soldier Pensioner of the United States under the act of Congress of the 7 th June 1832 at the rate of $80 per annum died in Decatur County Indiana on the 7 th day of Feby 1838 and left Mary King his widow who died on the 17 th day of January 1842 and that Edward King John King George W King Jeremiah King Elizabeth King, Esther Storm Sarah Recker are her only living children
I Alexander H Tennant Clerk of the County Court for the County of Franklin in the State of Kentucky do Certify that the above is truly copied from the records of my office
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name as Clerk & affixed the Seal of said Court this fifth June 1851
A H Tennant Clerk
Franklin County Court