Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 6380, Henry Wray, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va
Wray, Henry Clarissa
W 6380
CONTENTS
See N.A. Acc. No. 874 No. 050198- Not Half Pay Henry Wray

8273
Virginia
Henry Wray
of Campbell in the State of Virginia who was a Private in the Kentucky commanded by Captain Ward of the Ref. commanded by Col. Hicks — in the Virginia line for 7 months, $120.
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 24 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 25 th day of March 1839 — and Subst to the Campbell Madison etc.
  Arrears to the 4th of Mar '39  $49 32    Semi-ant. allowance ending 4th '39  12 33     $61 65  
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }  Geo. C. Stiles Clerk,  Book D, Vol. 7, Page 30.
Hubbard & Gardner, S. Pen. Agt. Apl: 24, 1837.
Paid at the Treasury under the Acts of the 6 th April 1838 from 4 March 1838 to 4 Sept 1838. Agts notified 2 Nov 1839.

7222 Virginia
Clarissa Wray widow of Henry Wray - Va who was a private in the Virginia line
Ms 850
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 24 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19 day of August 1845 and sent to W. J. B. Bedford Charlotte, V. H. No
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A 17 June '44 Vol. 2 Page 150.

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WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
183
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. Those points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: \} ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement,  shewing the Service of Henry Wray Campbell 6 o Virg a
    Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and Rank of the Company officers under whom he served. Names and Rank of the General and Field officers. Battles in which the applicant was engaged. Country through which he marched. Place of abode when he entered the service, and age at the present period. Evidence by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     Draft 1780 3 Private Cap Res Col Dick Yorktown Cabin 69 Traditionary   Vol. 1 12 lieut Ward Maj-Genl Smithfield Amelia on living   Draft 1781 3 Cap Long Brig Genl Suffolk 60 Virginia Witness   Fluance Maj Genl Portsmouth   Bates Col Norfolk   Cap Mason Brig Genl Petersburg   Genl Genl Amelia   Genl 6th Horse   Genl Richmond   Genl Bollings   Genl Briar   Genl Dasbury   Genl Yorktown   
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS,
 Commissioner of Pensions. 

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c. Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of Private Armed Vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons, claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }
On this _____ day of _____ personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of _____ in the county of _____ and State, Territory or District of _____ aged (c) _____ years, 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 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) _____, with _____ and served in the _____ (e) regiment of the _____ line, under the following named officers:
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) 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, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of _____
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I _____ of the Court of _____ do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this day of _____ &c.
If, on examination of the proper record the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the _____ and C. D. residing in (the same) _____ hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with _____, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be _____ years of age; that he is reputed 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 aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A. B. _____ who has signed the preceding certificate, is a clergyman, resident in the _____ and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the _____ and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, _____ Clerk of the Court of _____ do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this _____ day of _____ &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person

will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County, in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.  6. { To a Soldier. } Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given and what has become of it? { To an Officer. } Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?  7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution. 
The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons—one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify, to the character and standing of other persons, giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, 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. 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 that they served two years in the militia, &c without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he 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.
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 papers 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.
Proof of Service.
[j] 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 claimant's 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.
[k] The notes from [a] to [i] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[l] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[m] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[n] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.

31.759 X Declaration of Clarissa Wray for a Pension no 8468.

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 7 th July, 1838, entitled "an act granting half Pay and pensions to certain Widows" - state of Virginia: Campbell County to wit: on this 8 th day of August 1842, Personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace in and for the county and state aforesaid, Eleanor Wray, a resident of said county and state, aged seventy 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 made by the act of Congress, passed July 7 th , 1838, entitled "an act granting half Pay and Pensions to certain Widows -"
That she is the widow of Henry Wray, late of the said County and state aforesaid, who was a private in the war of the Revolution, and a Pensioner of the United States under the act of Congress passed on the 7 th day of June, 1832, - she states, that she knows nothing, as coming within her personal knowledge respecting the services of her late husband in the war of the revolution; but has always understood from him, and those who served with him, and believes their statement to be correct, that he was in actual service for a considerable length of time - she knows the fact, that he was a pensioner of the United States, and presumes his declaration and accompanying papers, are filed in the pension office of the United States: to all of which, she refers for more particular information, & begs that the same may be considered part of her

Declaration. — She further declares, that she was married to the said Henry Wray on the the 10 th day of May 1784: that her husband, the aforesaid Henry Wray died on the 20 th day of October 1839; 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; to wit, at the time above stated.
Clarissa Wray  her mark
Sworn to & subscribed before me a Justice of the Peace the day and year above mentioned.
Alm W m Wimbish J.P.
Virginia: Campbell County, to wit:
I do hereby certify that I am acquainted with Clarissa Wray Widow of said Henry Wray, and do consider her from bodily infirmity, old age and other causes, unable to attend the court of Campbell to make the foregoing declaration.
I further certify, that she is a credible person and her statement entitled to full confidence. Given under my hand this 8 th day of August
1842
Alm W m Wimbish J.P.

Virginia: Campbell County, to wit:
I do hereby certify that according to the best of my recollection said Henry Wray departed this life on the 20 th day of October, 1838, and that he left at the time of his death, his widow Clarissa Wray, who is still alive resident in said County , and that she has not intermarried, but continues the widow of said Henry Wray. — Fleming Bates
Sworn to and subscribed before me — I further certify, that he is a credible person, and his statement entitled to full confidence. — Given under my hand this 8 th day of August 1842
Alm Wimbish J.P.
At a Court held for Campbell County the 8 day of August 1842. On motion the declaration of Clarissa Wray of Campbell County Virginia with accompanying documents and evidence for a pension under the act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838 was presented in Open Court and the whole of the papers read and fully explained to the entire satisfaction of the Court it is Ordered that said declaration with accompanying documents papers be certified to the War department.
Copy Teste Wm. S. Clement CLK
and I do further certify that Alm W. Wimbish before whom the foregoing declaration, and affidavit was subscribed and sworn to is now and was at the time an acting justice of the peace in and for said County duly commissioned and qualified as such and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his are genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of Office this 27 August 1842 Wm. S. Clement CLK

Henry Wray (v.) do 3 application for a Pension
Pension Bureau
20820 P 1.37 1/2

State of Virginia
County of Campbell 3 to wit
On this 13 th day of November 1832 Personally appeared in open Court, before the Court of Campbell now sitting Henry Wray a resident of the Parish of Rupell, County of Campbell and State of Virginia, aged sixty nine years who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the Acts of Congress passed June 9 th 1832.
That I entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated: That I first entered the United States service as a private in the Militia of Virginia - That I was born and raised in the County of Amelia in the State of Virginia, that I was drafted to enter the army from the said County of Amelia about the first day of July 1780 for a three months tour; - Colonel Dicks, Major Ed o Booker Long and Captain Rollin Ward were the the officers at this time; Our regiment rendezvoused at Cabin Point - There the Company was dissolved and detached to others. - I was attached to Captain Long's company and Fleming Bates was our Lieutenant; From thence I was marched to Smithfield, thence to Suffolk, there Captain Long was promoted to be a Major and Fleming Bates Captain, thence I was marched to near Portsmouth and Norfolk where the British lay at that time. I was discharged on the first of October 1780 having served out my time for which

I was drafted to wit, 3 months as above stated. I received my discharge from St lem ing Bates who was my Captain at that time - which I have lost.
After returning home and staying a little while I volunteered and served a six weeks tour and was regularly discharged at Petersburg in Virginia, but I have forgotten all the officers names - at any rate, I cannot name any of them with certainty.
I returned home again, and in the year 1781 I was again drafted for another three months tour under Captain Moseley, Major John Overstreet, Brigadier Major Benoney Overstreet, and General Robert Lawson.
We were encamped at Amelia Court House; we then marched to Richmond City in Virginia, thence to Bottom's Bridge, then we recrossed James River and marched down James Town and marched to Williamsburg and thence to Norfolk Borough and there staid until General Washington arrived and marched us to York Town - Then I was sent out on horse guard with Lieutenant Glover and others under a regular Captain whose name I have forgotten. We staid at York town until after the surrender of Cornwallis - The main Army marched off and left us at York town my time was out, and I was regularly discharged by Lieutenant Glover; - which discharge I have likewise lost - Thus making in all that I served in the Revolutionary War Six Months and Six Weeks .
This last discharge took place in the last of October 1781. And I further declare that I have no documentary evidence in my possession, nor do I know of any person living whose testimony I can procure to prove my service, except Henry Walthall whose certificate is hereto subjoined.

I hereby relinquish every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declare that my name is not on the the Pension Roll of the Agency of any State whatever.
Signed and sworn to this day and year first above written - Henry Mray
Question by the Court 1st Where and in what year were you born? I was Born June 9 th 1763 in the County of Amelia State of Virginia
Question by the Court 2 d . Have you any record of your age, and if so where is it?
Answer. Answer I have the register of my age in my father's Family Bible
Question by the Court 3 rd . Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary War; and where do you now live?
Answer. I was living in Amelia when called into service have since removed to the County of Campbell where I now live
Question by the Court 4 th How were you called into service; were you drafted; did you volunteer or were you a substitute?
Answer. By Draft.
Question by the Court 5 th State the names of some of the regular Officers, who were with the troops where you served; such continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your service?
Answer. General Lawson Myn John Overstreet & Brigad M aj Benoni Overstreet were my command the principle Circumstances of my Service are stated above

Question by the Court 6 th Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given; and what has become of it?
Answer. I received a discharge from the 1 st Lawes from Capt Fleming Bates & the second from Lt Govn they are both lost
Question by the Court 7 th State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighbourhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution.
Answer. Capt Bryant W Rawlin & Capt A W Wimbush live in my neighbourhood Sworn to and subscribed Henry Mray The day and year aforesaid
We Bryant W Rawlin and A W Wimbush residing in the County of Campbell and State of Virginia do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Henry Mray who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be sixty nine years of age; that he is reputed and believed in the neighbourhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year first above wortham.
Bryan W Rawlin A W Wimbush

I do hereby certify that in the year 1781 whilst I belonged to a horse Company in the service of the United States then assembled at Amelia Court House in the State of Virginia under the command of Colonel Richard Jones that then and there a sham fight ensued by order of the Commandant and the Cavalry were ordered to charge upon the Infantry, which was done several times - That I have reason to believe Henry Wray who has sworn to and subscribed the foregoing declaration was in the ranks of the said Infantry at Amelia Court House at that time and in the service of the United States. I have no doubt of the Revolutionary services of Henry Wray - and I believe him to be a man of truth and probity and that his statement ought to be received with full faith and credit. Signed at Campbell Court House this 13 th day of November 1832.
Henry Walthall
State of Virginia §
Campbell County to wit
This day personally appeared Henry Walthall a resident of the said County before me Jas. B. Weynolds a justice of the peace in and for the said County and made oath to the truth of the foregoing Certificate. - And I do hereby certify that the said Henry Walthall is a man of truth and probity and that his certificate ought to be fully credited. Given under my hand this 13 th day of November 1832.
Jas. B. Weynolds J.P.

Henry Walthall
To Certificate
Henry Wray

And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department that the above named applicant was a revolutionary Soldier and Served at the States. And the Court further Certified that it appeared to them that Bryan W. Norlin and Abram W. Wimbish who had signed the preceding certificate are residents in the said County of Campbell and are credible persons and their statement is entitled to credit. The Court further certify that James C. McReynolds before whom the annexed certificate was subscribed and sworn to is an Acting Justice of the peace in and for said County of Campbell duly Commissioned and qualified to act as such and that his acts as such are entitled to full credit.
I John Alexander Clerk of the County Court of Campbell do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Henry Kelsey for a Pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this the 13 th day of November 1832 In the 57 th year of the Commonwealth.
John Alexander Clerk County Court Campbell Virginia.

I William Mason of Campbell County (formerly Bedford County) in the state of Virginia, do hereby certify that I have been acquainted with Henry Wray & Clarissa Wray his wife, for many years that they resided in the same neighbor- hood with myself, & that they lived as man & wife, & were so considered by all the neighbors up to the time of the death of the said Henry Wray, that they raised a large family of children the most of which are now living in the neighborhood, & that the said Henry Wray & Clarissa Wray were living together as man & wife in 1791 & so continued to live to the day of his death, & I further certify that we have never lived more than three miles apart during that time. — Given under my hand & seal this 2nd day of January 1845. —
Witness
William Mason
(Seal)
G. M. Y. Miller
Wm. A. Miller
Campbell County S.S.
I certify that William Mason whose signa- -ture is attached to the above certificate, was signed & acknowledged the same  in my presence, that he is an old man, & fully entitled to belief & credit in any thing he may say. Given under my hand & seal this 2nd day of January 1845. —
Abner W. Smith Jr.
Interlined before signed A.W.S. Jr.

Department of the Interior. PENSION OFFICE.
Washington, D.C. June 4 th 1879
" Henry Wray was born June 9. 1763." "L" March 9 th — 1765" L. May 19 th — 1769" "N." — 22 — 1768." "ag 29 th 1757." "March 26. 1853"
John Wray was born Sept 30 th . 1785. Martha Wray " " Jan'y 7 th . 1788. Polly " " " Augt 26. 1789 Nancy " " " " 1. 1792. James " " " Dec 29. 1795
This is all of record found in the small Bible about to be returned to the Wray family.
Ernest Elk

N. G. Wm B. L. Div. M.W. N. B. S.
File No 6.380
Department of the Interior. PENSION OFFICE.
Washington, D.C. June 28 1879.
Dear Madam
In herewith transmit to your address an ancient Protestant Prayer book - published in England in the year of our Lord 1696.
This book contains the family record of Henry and Mary Wray - your time-honored parents - and was sent to this Office by your Mother in 1842. to be filed in evidence with her claim for pension.
Please acknowledge the receipt of this book on the back of this letter and return it. the letter - to this Office in the enclosed envelope.
Very respectfully, J. H. Brister Commissioned for W. O. E.
Miss Sarah Wray } Brook Veal P.O. } Campbell Co - Va }

6380
File # Widen
file in Com
Brookland July 4/79
To Commissioner Peasants Washington City D.C.
I hereby acknowledge the receipt of the "Ancient Protestant Prayer book" (as numbered within), containing family record &c
Respectfully Sarah Wray
Received

Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 6380
Clarissa Mary Wid.
Henry Mary Port. War. lines
Act: Mch. 21 st 1863  James H. ...
Index:—Vol. 86 Page 342 506
[Arrangement of 1870.]

9551
Virginia.
Clarissa Wray
widow of Henry Wray —
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832,
and who died on the 20. October, 1839
of Campbell Co in the State of Virginia
who was a private in the company: —
commanded by Captain Wland — of the Regt: commanded by Col Dick in the Virginia line for 7 mos & 12 days
Inscribed on the Roll of Richmond at the rate of 24 — Dollars 66 — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the — 17 th . day of August 1845 and sent to W. J. B. Belford, Charlotte, C. H. V.
Total amount, $ _____
[Act July 7, 1838.] Joint resolution of Jan'y 23. 45
Recorded by W. C. Stewart — Clerk, Book D — Vol. 1 — Page 283

Campbell C. H. Va., June 19, '79.
Information was obtained this day, that Miss Sarah May of Brookmeal, Camp- bell, Va, is a daughter of the within named party.
Respectfully, A. A. Dugh.
Book sent June 28, 1879
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N. O. W and B. L. D. E N. B. E
M.W.
Department of the Interior. PENSION OFFICE.
Washington, D.C. June 6th 1879
Dear Sir
Please furnish this Office with the names and present Post Office address of some of the descendants of Clarissa Wray. Widow of Henry Wray. late a private in the Rev'y War - File No. 6.380.
The Widow made application for pension in 1843. and sent a small Bible to this Office to be filed in evidence. It is now desired to return the Bible to the family. Her P. O. address when living was Campbell, Campbell County Va. Doubtless some of the family still live within the delivery of your Office. M. G. B. Buford of Charlotte C. H. on acted as her attorney in the case.
Please return this letter with your reply in the enclosed envelope.
Very respectfully J. A. Brinker Commissioner for W.B.E.
Port Master { Campbell P.O. { Campbell Co. { Va. {

Declaration of Clarissa Wray for a Pension under Act of March 3 d 1843~

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of the 3 d of March, 1843, granting pensions for one year to certain Widows who have received pensions under the Act of July 7 th 1838.
State of Virginia: Campbell County to wit:
On this 23 d day of May, 1843, personally appeared before me, Clarissa Wray a Justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, Clarissa Wray, a resident of the said County and State, aged 76 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 3 d of March, 1843, granting pensions to Widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War.
That she is the widow of Henry Wray, deceased, late a private in the Army of the Revolution, and pensioner of the United States, at the rate of $24.66 per annum; and that his Original Pension Certificate is now on file in the Third Auditor's Office, at Washington City. That her husband the said Henry Wray died subsequent to the passage of the Act of July 7 th 1838; but is still claiming a Pension under the said Act, and a decision of the War Department on the subject, to which she refers. That if entitled in the one case, she will of course be entitled in the present case. She therefore, claims

for the one year additional under the act of 3 d of March, 1843~
She further declares, that she is still a widow~
her Clarissa Wray mark
sworn to, and subscribed this 23 d day of May, 1843, before me~
Abm Wimbish J.P.
State of Virginia: Campbell County to wit:
This day Clarissa Wray, came before me a Justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, and made oath to the foregoing Declaration~ I further certify, that I am personally acquainted with her, and know the fact that she is the identical widow of Henry Wray deceased, who was a pensioner of the United States under act of June 7 th 1832~ and that she is now a widow, and has been so for many years~ That she is of good character, and her statement entitled to full confidence~ As witness my hand this 23 d of May, 1843~
Abm Wimbish J.P.

Virginia Commonwealth County to wit
≡ I, Almon A. Clement Clerk of the County Court of Campbell County in the State aforesaid do hereby certify that Abraham W. McBride before whom the foregoing declaration of Clarissa Wray was subscribed and sworn to as true and correct
at the time an acting justice of the peace in and for said County duly commissioned and qualified as such and that the foregoing signature purport- ing to be his is genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal of Office this 1 day of July 1843 in the 67. Year of the Com- monwealth
Almon A. Clement C.R.
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8418 Declaration of Clarissa Wray
for a Pension
under Act 7 th July, 1838—
& 23 rd August, 1842—
M o 84 died 20. Oct. '39.
admd 7 mo 12 days
$24.00
also at 3 march 43
to
W. W. Bedford Charlotte C.A. Va

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 7 th July, 1838, entitled "An act granting half pay and pensions to certain Widows—" and also Act of 23 rd August, 1842—
State of Virginia: Campbell County to wit:
On this 23 rd day of May, 1843, I personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid Clarissa Wray, a resident of said County and State, aged 76 years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed July 7 th 1838, entitled "An act granting half pay and pensions to certain Widows—" and also the Act of August 23 rd 1842
That she is the Widow of Henry Wray, late of the said County and State, who was a private in the War of the Revolution, and a pensioner of the United States under the Act of Congress, passed the 7 th June, 1832. — She declares, that she does not pretend to know any thing as coming within her personal knowledge, in regard to the services of her late husband in the Revolutionary War, but has always understood from him and others who had an opportunity of knowing the fact, that he was a considerable length of time in active service, and believes their statement to be correct. — She merely knows the fact, that he was a pensioner of the United States, having

seen his Pension Certificate, and that he continued to draw his pension money regularly until the time of his death - She does not know how long he served, or the officers under whom he served, but refer to his declaration and accompanying papers, which the names are filed in the Pension Office of the United States at Washington City, for further information -
She further declares that she was married to the said Henry Wray, by publication of banns, on the 18. day of May, 1784; that her husband, the aforesaid Henry Wray, died on the 20. th day of October, 1839; that she was not married to him, prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the 1 st day of January, Seventeen hundred and ninety four: to wit, at the time above stated - That she was not a widow at the time of the passage of the Act of 7 th 1838, but was a widow at his death & is still a widow -
Clarissa her Wray sworn to and subscribed before me a Justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, this 23 d day of May, 1843 -
John W. Wimbish J.P.
State of Virginia: Campbell county to wit: I do hereby certify that Clarissa Wray the present applicant was the widow of Henry Wray, deceased, who was a pensioner of the United States at the rate of $24.66 2/3 and that she is a lady of fair character as

witness my hand this 23 d of May, 1843
Abn W. W. Wimbish L.P.
Virginia (Pamunkey) County to wit the I, Wm. A. Clement Clerk of the County Court of Pamunkey County in the state aforesaid do certify that the foregoing declaration of the Abn W. W. Wimbish before whom the foregoing declaration of Clarissa Wray was subscribed & sworn to is now and was at the time an acting justice of the peace in and for said County duly commissioned and qualified as such and that the foregoing sig- nature purporting to be his is genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal of office this 1 day of June 1843 in the 67 th Year of the Com- monwealth
Wm. A. Clement Clerk

State of Virginia - Charlotte Ct: House July 5. th 1843~
Sir,
You will find enclosed the two Declarations of Mrs Clarissa Wray; the one, under the Acts of July 7. th 1838 & 23 rd August 1842; and the other under Act of March 3. rd 1843. The testimony required, in either case, as to marriage and death, will be found among the papers. The Certificate of Pension when issued, you will please enclose to me ~
I am very respectfully your Obedt. Servt &c Wm L. B. Bedford
L. L. Edwards Esqr Commr of Pensions War Department~

State of Virginia - Charlotte Ct. House January 14 th 1845.
Sir,
Your letter of Decr. 13 th 1844, in relation to Pension Claim of Mrs. Clarissa Wray was duly received, and the next Mail enclosed by me to Capt. A. W. Wimbish the Magistrate who qualified her to the Declaration & other papers accompanying. By the last Mail I received from Capt. Wimbish a Package under his seal, addressed to you, which contained the Register of Births, which you will receive by this Mail: also the enclosed certificate of Mr. William Mason, who knew Mr. & Mrs. Wray as man & wife in 1791. In other papers filed in the case, A. W. Wimbish has been certified by the Clerk under his seal of office as a Magistrate, and therefore thought it unnecessary to have it certified again. The Hon. Walter Coles & Hon. E. W. Hubord will see you, at the request of Capt. Wimbish, in relation to the claim, and will explain to you whatever you may desire. If the evidence sent is sufficient, I presume, you will embrace also in the Certificate, the claim of Mrs. Wray under Acts of March 3 d 1843 & June 14 th 1844 - without further trouble on the part of Mrs. Wray. I am still agent & attorney for Mrs. Wray.
I am very respectfully Your Obt. Servt &c Wm. J. B. Bedford
L. L. Edwards esq. Commr. of Pensions.

Jan 22 d 45
Mrs Wray va
Ans
Respectfully
Wm Walter Cole W.H.
Commissary General Petersburg
Washington City
D. B.

House of Reps Jan'y. 21 st 1845
Sir
Col o Hubard & myself submit to you the accompanying letters relating to the claim of Mrs Wrey to a pension. We know nothing as to the merits of the claim, and have nothing more to say in regard to it, except that Col o Mimbish who writes one of the letters is a gentleman of respectability and worthy of credit
Most respectfully Your O bt Serv t Wallen Col o "
James L Edwards Esq Com e of Pensions

State of Virginia - Charlotte Ct. House Decr. 8 th 1844.
Sir,
Your letter dated June 17 th 1844, in relation to Pension Claim of Mrs. Clarissa Wray, widow of Henry Wray, deceased, has been received for some time, and my apology for not answering it sooner, is the distance I live from Mrs. Wray, and having no opportunity of seeing her until recently - You state "there are alterations on the face of the instrument (referring to List of Births) which are calculated to create doubts in regard to it." That paper is the only one, under existing circumstances, upon which she can rely, to establish the date of her marriage, there being no record of it in the Clerks Office - She desires that you will return the paper, pointing out "the alterations on the face," about which you require explanation, either to me, her Attorney, or A. W. Wimberly esq. the Magistrate who certified the Register, and she feels satisfied that all will be fully and most satisfactorily explained - The Post Office of A. W. Wimberly is Brookneal, Campbell County, Virginia -
I am very respectfully your Obt. Servt. &c. Wm. L. B. Bedford
J. L. Edwards esq. Committee of Pensions -

State of Virginia Campbell County to Wit: I Wm A Clement Clerk of the County Court of Campbell County in the State aforesaid do certify that I was appointed Clerk of said Court in the year 1838. that I have examined the records of my Office and Can find no marriage licence bond of Henry Wray and Clarissa his wife nor register of their marriage from the year 1782 up to the present time, no register of births kept. the marriage licence bonds. are all filed away without ma- king any record of them (whatsoever) and it may have been lost or misplaced. Given under my hand this 10 day of October, 1843. Wm A Clement. Clerk
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State of Virginia Charlotte Ct. House June 4 th 1844.
Sir,
I am requested by Mrs. Clarissa Wray to enquire what disposition has been made of her claim for a Pension - your letter of September 14 th 1843, requiring the Certificate of the Clerk of Campbell in regard to marriage was duly received, and his Certificate sent on to the Department. I have not since, received a line from the Department on the subject. It is with regret, I make the enquiry, knowing the pressure of business on hand, but my Client urges me to do so, and if I do not, some one else will do it for her -
I am very respectfully your Obt. Servt &c Wm. L. B. Bedford
L. L. Edwards esqr Commission of Pensions Washington City.

Altapetes Oct 15 th }
10
M. Wm. J. Beaufort
Charlotte Court House

Dear Sir
I fully intended delivering the enclosed Certificate to you by Mr. Jordan but he left unexpectedly on Wednesday morning and no opportunity has presented itself since I now enclose it by mail hoping it may arrive safe to hand in due time, and answer the purposes for which it is intended
10 Oct 1843
Yours &c
Wm A Clemen!

Wm. J. Buford Esq.
Charlotte County Virginia

Wampum Court house July 1 st 1843
Dear Sir
enclosed you will receive the pension papers of Mrs. Wray with the usual Certificate thereon endorsed. I have examined the files of my Office and the register of marriages and can find no evidence of the marriage of Henry Wray and Clarissa Wray up to the year 1806. Yours respectfully
Wm A. Clement " " "

Oct 21 43 MOTTEN OCT 18 VA
FREE
L. L. Edwards esq Ass't Commr of Pensions Washington City D. C. for ass't Clarissa

State of Virginia - Charlotte Ct. House October 18 th 1843.
Sir,
I send you enclosed the letter and Certificate of the Clerk of Camp- bell County, in relation to marriage of Mrs Clarissa Wrag according to instructions enclosed me by you -
I am very respectfully your Obt. Servt & Wm J. B. Bedford
J. L. Edwards esq - Commr. of Pensions Washington City -

8468 Marissa Wray of Henry Virginia
Rejected
See let. 24 th Oct.
42 W. J. B. Bedford
to same 13 May 1843.
Same 14 Sep. 1843.
Same 17 June 1844.
was not a widow until after passage of act of 7 July 1838
Letter to J. B. Bradford Esq. to Hon. W. Berley Jan 25. 1845.
Act 7 July 1838 Set to Wm. J. B. Bedford March 18 th 1845.

Let to Mr. J. B. Bedford June 20. 1845

State of Virginia Charlotte Ct. House
October 17 th 1842
Sir,
The enclosed Declaration was sent me by Mail, with a request that I would forward it to the Pension Office. I do not know whether under any existing Law, (not having seen the Act of the Last Congress) Mrs. Wray would be embraced: and therefore send on the paper as it is, in order that the Department may furnish the necessary instructions on the subject. If she be entitled to a Pension under any existing Law, the evidence of marriage will be furnished as soon as the same can be certified by the Clerk of Court.
I am very respectfully your Obedt. Servt &c Wm. B. Bedford
L. L. Edwards Esq. Commr of Pensions Washington City -

Declaration of Clarissa Wray for a Pension under Act July 7 th 1838

Virginia: Campbell County to wit:
I do hereby certify that according to the best of my recollection said Henry Wray departed this life on the 20 day of October 1835, and that he left at the time of his death his widow Clarissa Wray, who is still alive resident in said County, and that she has not intermarried, but continues the widow of said Henry Wray—
Fleming Bates
sworn to and subscribed before me— I further certify, that he is a credible person, and his statement entitled to full confidence Given under my hand this 24 day of December 1835.—
A W Wimbish J.P.
Virginia Campbell County to wit I, Alex. S. Clement Clerk of the County Court of Campbell County in the state aforesaid do certify that Attilius M. Wimbish before whom the foregoing affidavit was subscribed and sworn to is now and was at the time of signing the same a true and lawful Commissioner of the peace in and for said County duly commissioned and qualified as such and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereto subscribed my name and affixed my seal this 1. day of July 1843 in the 47. Year of the Commonwealth
Alex. S. Clement Clerk

State of Virginia - Charlotte Ct. House April 9 th 1843 -
Sir,
Sometime during the last fall I enclosed you the Pension Claim of Mrs Clarissa Wray under act of July 7 th 1838 - which was rejected in consequence of her husband having died, after the passage of that act - I learn that by a late decision of the Department that widows who were married before 1794, and whose husbands have died since July, 1838, are entitled to 5 years pay -
If such be the case, I presume the Declaration already on file in the Department, will answer the desired purpose - In case it does not, you will confer a favor by sending me the necessary form and instructions in such cases -
I am very respectfully your Obedt. Servt &c Wm I. B. Bedford
J. L. Edwards esq Comm r of Pensions - War Department -

Henry Wray p d l. 4 Sep 1835
Joseph Seay " " " "
Abel Tucker " " " 7 June '32 Va. roll.
When were they last paid?

Richmond 11 April 1837.
J. L. Edrards Esq.
Dear Sir. Enclosed me send three affidavits to receive Pensions Viz
Henry Wray from 4 Sep 1835 to 4 March 1837 Joseph Seay " 4 " 1835 to 4 March 1837 Abel Fueter " 4 " 1835 to 4 March 1837.
which please direct the Agent here to pay
I oblige Nabbsad H. Andrews
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A. H. Davidge Esq Washington City D.C.

A. A. Davidge Esq
Yrs I have omitted to write to you since 27 th April in relation to your draft, but your wishes in regard to it shall be attended to. The new one will be drawn like the other through Dykes Alstyne & Co, and mature say 1/4 July as desired
Respy ly Co St Samuel Frost
W. W. Donough
NYork June 13/44

State of Virginia } ss Campbell County }
This day Robert W Scott & John C Smith of the said County of Campbell, of lawful age Personally appeared before me a justice of the Peace in & for The above = said County & made oath in due form of Law that they are both well acquainted with Clarissa Wray & have been for many years before The death of Henry Wray (her deceased husband) who was a revolutionary Person and that the said Clarissa Wray is this day alive & seems to enjoy as good health as is usual for persons of her age. — This 17 th day of April 1845. —
John C Smith [Signature]
Sworn to & subscribed before me Abm W Wimbish a justice of the Peace in & for The said County of Campbell in the state of Virginia This 17 th day of April 1845. —
Abm W Wimbish J.P. [Signature]

State of Virginia Charlotte County to wit we whose names are here to subscribed do hereby certify that we are acquainted with Mrs. C. Wray who is an applicant for a pension and that within a few days past she was alive and of course was alive the 23rd January 18215
Henson C. Bailey Francis Callaway
State of Virginia
This day Henson C. Bailey & Francis Callaway appeared before me S.P. and made oath that the above statement was true given under my hand this 17th day of April 18215
W. B. Watkins Jps
I further certify that the said Henson C. Bailey & Francis Callaway are persons of credibility and respectab- ility as far as I know or believe never having said any thing whatsoever to their disparagement given under my hand this 1 st day of July 1845
W. B. Watkins
State of Virginia, County of Charlotte to wit. I hereby certify that William R. Watkins is an acting justice of the peace in and for the said County duly commissioned and qualified according to law, and that the signatures annexed hereunto like mine are genuine
Given under my hand and the seal of my said office this second day of July 1845
William R. Watkins

State of Virginia Charlotte Ct: House July 2 d . 1845.
Sir,
yours of the 20 th June last, was duly received -
I now enclose you the affidavit of Hon- son C. Bailey and Francis Calloway, duly certified in every respect, to be filed with papers of Mrs Clarissa Wray for a Pension - The other affidavit I also return, although not certified, supposing that the papers heretofore filed and certified by Abrom W. Wimbish, are conclusive that he is a Magis- trate and his signature genuine - The affidavit of two respectable and credible persons to the same fact, I presume will prove sufficient in this case - exclusive of the latter affidavit -
I am respectfully your Obt. Servt &c
Wm J. B. Bedford
L. L. Edwards esq Commr. of Pensions - Washington City.

State of Virginia Charlotte Ct. House April 19 th 1845-
Sir,
I send you enclosed some Testimony to prove that Mrs C. Wray is still alive - in reply to your letter March 18 th 1845- Sir, very respectfully Your Obedt. Servt &c Wm L. B. Bedford
L. L. Edwards esqr Commr. of Pensions - Washington City. D.C -

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
October 18 th , 1839.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," Henry Wray, ————— a Pensioner on the Roll of the Richmond Agency, at the rate of Twenty four Dollars and sixty six Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of March 1838, to the 4 th Sept. 1838.
Respectfully, yours,
Wilson B. Parise
Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.

State of Virginia: Campbell County to wit:
I do hereby certify that papers hereto annexed as contain the ages of the children of Harry Wray and Clarissa Wray, and called their Family Register, which papers have this day been taken out of the Family Bible by me. I further certify, that said Clarissa Wray states that she was married by publication of banns by old person Mitchell.
Given under my hand this 8 th day of August, 1842
Abn W Wimbish. J.P.
State of Virginia
Campbell County to wit: I Wm A Clement Clerk of the County Court of Campbell County in the State aforesaid do certify that Abram W. Wimbish who has given the preceding Certificate is an acting justice of the peace in and for said County, duly Commissioned and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereto subscribed my name and affixed my seal of Office this 1. day of July, 1843 in the 67 th Year of the Commonwealth.
Wm A Clement CLK