Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 6596, William Wright, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Wright, William Elizabeth
W 6596
CONTENTS

Virginia 3312
Elizabeth Might widow of William Might who was a Sergeant & Private va in the Massachusetts line
2 years
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of One hundred Six Dollars Sixty Six Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the Sixth day of December 1843 and sent to
J. R. Cook Rainy Farm Cumberland Co Virginia
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A
Vol. 1 Page 154
C. C. Tucker Mar 16/54
Report

65-111
Virginia
William Wright
of Gumbuland in the State of Virginia who was a Serg. & Priv. in the Comp. commanded by Captain North of the Regt. commanded by Genl. Reed - in the Dept. - time for 10 months a Sgt. and 98 " " Private
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 100 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 1 st day of March 1839 - and sent to Hon. W. Cook Deputy
Arrears to the 4th of Sep. 1832 189 99 Semi-ant. allowance ending Dec. '33 53 33 $213 32
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by S. C. Hiles Clerk, Book 1 Vol. 7 Page 128

Lett. 31. March 1837 - Lancaster Henry H o Richmond Va
Do. Do. & Pen. Apt Apl. 29, 1837.
Lett. to John P. Cook Sept. 15, 1838

William Wright was married to Eliz a Wade Widow of Chas. Wade Nov r 1 st 1785
Sally Anderson Wright 1 st Issue was born August 18 th 1786 in the Evening
Eliz a Wright Departed this life Jan y 10 th 1789
William Wright was Married to Eliz a Woodson Daughter of John Woodson Mar. 31 st 1793
John Woodson Wright 1 st Issue of the above was born June 6 th 1794
J Elizabeth Wright was born 1775

State of Virginia, Cumberland County ss.
On this twenty sixth day of Novem r 1832, personally appeared in Open Court, before the justices sitting, William Wright, a resident in the County of Cumberland, and State of Virginia aforesaid, aged Eighty 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 act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832. — That he Enlisted as a private Soldier in the Army of the United States, for the term of Five years, in February 1776 with Captain John Morton and served in the 1 st  Virginia Regiment of the Virginia line, under the following named Officers Viz: Colo. Isaac Read and Major Robert Dawson, he enlisted in the month of February 1776 marched from Prince Edward Court house in the month of March 1776, went to Suffolk and then to Portsmouth in Virginia, while in the neighborhood of Portsmouth and Suffolk was in several Skirmishes with Lord Dunmore's Troops, in September 1776 after Lord Dunmore left the waters of James River, he the said William Wright went by water with the Regiment to the head of Elk river in the State of Delaware, that while on the march to join General Washington's Army, a Sergeant belonging to the Company in which he was, died, and he the said William Wright was appointed to fill the the vacancy, in the month of September, and that there is error in the declaration he made before the Court of Prince Edward, either in copying or otherwise, in that part that says "That while at Suffolk he received the appointment of Sergeant, That from the head of Elk river he went to Philadelphia, thence to New Ark in New Jersey, where they met Gen d Washington on his retreat after the surrender of Fort Washington, joined Gen d Washington's army at New Brunswick New Jersey, and in December 1776 was in the battle

at Trenton, in January 1777 he was in the battle at Princeton, took up Winter quarters at Chatham, and from that place he went out in a number of scouting parties and was engaged in several small skirmishes with the Enemy, Lord Howe being at that time with his army at New Brunswick about twelve Miles from the American Army - In September 1777 he was in the battle at Brandywine, and in October 1777 he was in the battle at Germantown, In the winter of 1777-8 lay at Valley Forge in Pennsylvania until February 1778 when his term of two years expired and he was regularly discharged. It may be well here to say that Captain Morton under whom he had enlisted, had resigned his Commission in the latter part of the year 1776, and that Lieutenant John Holcomb filled the vacancy occasioned by his resignation, and that Thomas Shimer became first Lieut. and James Morton Second Lieutenant in said Company, under whose Command as Company Officers he was, when discharged. - While in the Army there was several changes in his Commanding Officers, Major Lawson was promoted to Colonel and a Captain Bell received the appointment of Major, at the time he left the Army Brigadier Genl. Charles Scott commanded the brigade, - This applicant William Wright, acted as Sergeant from the time he was appointed as above stated in the month of September 1776 until he was discharged from the service at Valley Forge in the month of February 1778. He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any agency of any State.
Question by the Court. Where and in what year were you born?
Ans. - I was born in the County of Cumberland, State of Virginia in the year 1752. -
Quest 2nd. Have you any record of your age, and if so where is it?
Ans. The Book in which my age was registered fell into the hands

of an Olden brother who carried it to the State of Georgia. Quest 3rd. Where were you living when called into service, where have you lived since the Revolutionary War, and where do you now live?
Ans. I lived in the County of Cumberland when I volunteered for the term of five years as stated in the foregoing declaration, I have lived in the same since the Revolutionary War and am now a resident of the same County. —
Quest 4th. How were you called into service, were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute, and if a substitute, for whom?
Ans. I volunteered for the term of five years, and was not a substitute. —
Quest 5th. State the Names of some of the regular Officers who were with the troops where you served; such Continental and Militia Regts as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your service?
Ans. These interrogatories are answered in the foregoing declaration.
Quest 6th. Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it?
Ans. — I did receive a discharge and it was given by Colo. Grayson, and deposited by me, in the Auditor's Office, State of Virginia soon after the peace. —
Quest 7th. State the Names of persons to whom you are known in your present Neighbourhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, & their belief of your services as revolutionary soldier of the revolution?
Ans. — Allen William Charles Womack Daniel A. Wilson Peter B Foster Mr. Prank John Morrow John Williams
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
Wm Wright

November 26 th 1832. We John T. Watkins a clergyman residing in the County of Cumberland and Edward L. Scruggs residing in the same County hereby certify that we are well acquainted with William Wright who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, that we believe him to be eighty 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 and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
John T. Watkins Edw. L. Scruggs
State of Virginia, Cumberland County Do. wit.
On the 25 th day of November 1832. William Wright personally appeared before the Justices of the county Court of Cumberland then sitting, and sworn to, and subscribed the foregoing declaration of his services, in open Court. and Allen Neilson, Charles Neomark, Daniel A. Neilson, Peter B. Post, William Sharp and John Morrow and John W. Neilson also appeared in open Court and testified on oath to the good character for veracity of the said applicant and their belief of his services as a soldier of the Revolution. And John T. Watkins a clergyman residing in said county and Edward L. Scruggs also residing in said county, appeared in Court and made oaths to the foregoing certificate given by them. And the 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 & served as he states.
I Miller Woodson Clerk of said Court do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings in the matter of the application of William Wright for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office this 26 th day of November 1832.
Miller Woodson Clerk

REVOLUTIONARY PENSION CLAIM.
ACT OF _____
POWER OF ATTORNEY
TO EXAMINE CLAIMS.
CHARLES C. TUCKER, Attorney, Present.

Power of Attorney.
Know all men by these presents: That I John W Wright one of the heirs at law of my Wright decd - who was a revolutionary pensioner & also of Elizabeth Wright - widow of said John W Wright . do hereby constitute and appoint CHAS. C. TUCKER, of Washington City, D. C., my true and lawful Agent and Attorney to prosecute the Claim of William Wright & Elizabeth Wright for any amount of Revolutionary Pension or increase of Pension that may be due under the provisions of the Act of or any other Act or Resolution of Congress, and I hereby authorize my said Attorney to examine all papers and documents in relation to said Claim on file in the Departments at Washington City, or elsewhere, to file additional evidence or arguments, and to receive the Certificate which may be issued for said Claim, and to appoint one or more substitutes under him for the purposes herein expressed: and to do all things that I might or could do, were I personally present. Hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said Attorney may lawfully do in the premises.
WITNESS my hand and seal this 7 th day of March 1854. In presence of N. Edwards } Jno. W. Wright  Seal
STATE OF Virginia  Cumberland COUNTY—ss.
On this 7 th day of March 1854, before me a Justice of the peace in and for the County and State above mentioned personally appeared John W Wright and acknowledged the foregoing power of Attorney to be his act and deed for the purpose therein mentioned.
William D Talley J. P.
STATE OF Virginia Cumberland COUNTY. } ss.
On this 7 th day of March 1854, before me the undersigned a Justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, personally appeared John W. Wright a resident of said County, and made oath according to the law that he is the identical John W Wright 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.
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above written.
William D Talley J. P.
STATE OF Virginia COUNTY OF Cumberland }
I B. B. Woodson Clerk of Cumberland County do hereby certify that Wm. D. Talley Esq., before whom the foregoing affidavit and acknowledgement were made and who has thereunto signed his name, was at the time of so doing a Justice of the Peace, in and for the County and State aforesaid, duly commissioned and sworn, and that all his official acts as such are true to the best of my knowledge, information and belief.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto signed my name and affixed my official seal this 7 th day of March 1854.
B. B. Woodson

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: Cumberland County to wit:
On this 27 th day of August, 1838, personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace in the County and State aforesaid Elizabeth Wright a resident of Cumberland County aged 62 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 William Wright who was a soldier and sergeant of the State Line of Virginia on Continental establishment in the war of the Revolution, and late a pensioner of the United States under the act of Congress of 7 th June, 1832, in the county of Cumberland, Virginia - That she knows very little, if any thing at all, as coming within her personal knowledge, of the services of her late husband in the Revolutionary war, but she has always understood, and verily believes the same to be true, that as sta-

ted in his declaration, he was a soldier and sergeant in the state line of Virginia on Conti- nental establishment under Capt John Morton for two years, and attached to the 4 th Virginia Regiment, all of which will more readily appear by reference to the original declaration of said William Wright filed in the Pension office of the United States — She further de- clares, that she was married to the said Wil- iam Wright on the 31 day of March 1793; that her husband, the aforesaid William Wright, died on the 26 th day of April, 1838; that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place, previous to the 1 st of January, 1794, to wit, at the time above stated —
Witness
Elizabeth Wright
Edward Hughes
J. H. Cook
sworn to and subscribed before me a Justice of the peace in the county and state afore- said this day and year above named —
James Blanton J.P.
Virginia: Cumberland County to wit:
I do hereby certify that the said Eliza- beth Wright is a credible person and her statement entitled to full confidence —

Given under my hand this 27th day of Aug 1838.
James Blanton J.B.
Virginia Cumberland County. ss:
I Miller Woodson Clerk of the County aforesaid do hereby certify that James Blanton whose name is subscribed to the foregoing certificate is an acting Justice of the peace for said County and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his are a true copy.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the County to be affixed this 27th day of August 1838 in the 63rd year of the Commonwealth.
Miller Woodson Clerk
Off about held for Cumberland County the 27th day of August 1838.
Elizabeth Wright widow of William Wright deceased personally appeared in open Court and made her declaration in conformity to the act of Congress passed the 7th day of July 1858 entitled an act granting half pay pensions to certain widows which declaration is ordered to be certified to the war department as true in the opinion of the Court.
A Copy Test
Miller Woodson Clerk
I Miller Woodson Clerk of the County Court of Cumberland do hereby certify that the following is a copy of the register in this office of the marriage of William Wright and Elizabeth Woodson. Returned by Drury Sacy a learned minister of the Gospel and that they were married on the 31st day of March 1793.
Test
Miller Woodson Clerk

V937
Elizabeth Wright widow of Wm
Va
act 7 July 38
2 years
admd
16 mo Servt 80
8 - pre 26.67
24 -
106.67
$106.66
deduct deed on 24 Apr. 1838
Pen: Com: 25 apr. 1838
John R. Cooke Rainier Tavern Va.

March 28, 1939.
Mrs. C. H. Wine Box 511 Culpeper, Virginia.
BA-J/ILL William Wright W. 6596
Dear Madam:
The data which follow are shown in the papers on file in pension claim W. 6596, based upon service of William Wright in the Revolutionary War.
William Wright was born in the year 1752, in Cumberland County, Virginia; the day of his birth and the names of his parents are not shown.
While a resident of Cumberland County, Virginia, he enlisted in February 1776, served as private and sergeant in Captains John Morton's and John Holcombe's company, Colonels Isaac Read's and Robert Lawson's 4 th Virginia regiment and was discharged in February 1778, at Valley Forge; during the period of his service, he was engaged in several skirmishes near Suffolk and Portsmouth, in Virginia, afterwards joined the main army, was in the battles of Trenton, Princeton, Brandywine and Germantown, after which he wintered at Valley Forge.
The soldier returned to Cumberland County, Virginia, and continued to reside there.
William Wright was allowed pension on his application executed November 26, 1832, at which time he resided in Cumberland County, Virginia. He died there April 24, 25 or 26, 1838.
The soldier married November 1, 1785, Elizabeth Wade, the widow of Charles Wade; Elizabeth died January 10, 1789. Their daughter, Sally Anderson Wright, was born August 18, 1786. William Wright married March 31, 1793, Elizabeth Woodson, daughter of John Woodson; she was born in 1775, the name of her mother not shown.
Elizabeth Wright, the soldier's widow, was allowed pension

on her application executed August 27, 1838, at which time she resided in Cumberland County, Virginia. She died in the year 1849, exact date not shown.
John Woodson Wright, son of the soldier and his wife, Elizabeth Woodson, was born June 6, 1794.
In March 1854, John W. Wright, one of the heirs at law of the soldier and his wife, Elizabeth, resided in Cumberland County, Virginia; it was not stated that he was identical with the son of the soldier referred to above.
In 1838, Miller Woodson was Clerk of County Court, Cumberland County, Virginia. Blake B. Woodson held that same position in 1843. No relationship between these persons and the soldier's widow was stated.
There are no further data regarding the family of this pensioner, William Wright.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

1934-Jan-11-Test. to Mrs. Rev. H. ... Letter in el. S. 64/6 of Richard Wilson 1927-June 24-Test. to Mrs. R. ... 1939-Mar. 28-Test. to C. H. ... See letter in Rev. George ... S. 38480-222.
Ref
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 6396  Eliz th Wright  Wid.  Wm Wright  Sergt. Inf. Co. Act: Nich. 3/2/13 Index: Vol. 16 Page 361

March 28, 1939.
Mrs. C. H. Wine Box 511 Culpeper, Virginia.
BA-J/ILL George Wright - See letter S. 38480 William Wright W. 6596 aw
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of George Wright, a pensioner of Frederick County, Virginia, and William Wright, a pensioner of Cumberland County, Virginia.
The records of these two soldiers are furnished you herewith.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

ms 15
June 24, 1927
Mrs. Anna M. Nixon North Chattanooga, R.F. D. 5 Tennessee
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W. 6596 it appears that William Wright was born in 1752 in Cumberland County, Virginia.
While a resident of Cumberland County, Virginia he enlisted in February 1776, served as private and sergeant in Captains John Morton's and John Holcombe's Company, Colonels Isaac Read's and Robert Lawson's Virginia Regiment, was in the battles of Trenton, Princeton, Brandywine, Germantown, and in several skirmishes near Suffolk and Portsmouth, Virginia and was discharged in February 1778, at Valley Forge having wintered there.
He was allowed pension on his application executed November 26, 1832 while a resident of Cumberland County, Virginia. He died April 24, 25, or 26, 1838 in said Cumberland County.
Soldier married November 1, 1785, Elizabeth Wade, widow of Charles Wade. Their daughter Sally Anderson Wright was born August 18, 1786. Said Elizabeth died January 10, 1789. Soldier

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married March 31. 1793, Elizabeth born in 1775, daughter of John Woodson. Their son John Woodson Wright was born June 6, 1794.
Soldier's widow Elizabeth was allowed pension on her application executed August 27, 1838 while a resident of Cumberland County, Virginia. She died in 1849.
Your letter of the 16th instant, which contained also inquiry about Captain E. Godfrey who enlisted in 1862 has been referred to the proper division for reply.
Respectfully,
An older bro - went to Ga.
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section
Mmst J
January 11, 1924
Mrs. Benjamin H. Frayser Fort William Henry Harrison Helena, Mont.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W. 6596 it appears that William Wright was born in 1752 in Cumberland County, Virginia, and was living in said County during the Revolution.
He was allowed pension for eight months service as a private and sixteen months service as Sergeant in the Virginia Troops, on his application executed November 26, 1832 while a resident of Cumberland County, Virginia.
Soldier married November 1, 1785 Elizabeth Wade, the widow of Charles Wade; their daughter Sally Anderson Wright was born August 18, 1786. Said Elizabeth died January 10, 1789. Soldier married March 31, 1793, Elizabeth, b. 1775 the daughter of John Woodson; their son John Woodson Wright was born June 6, 1794. Soldier died April 24, 25, or 26, 1838 in Cumb. Co. Va. and his widow Elizabeth was allowed pension on her application executed August 27, 1838 while a resident of Cumberland County, Virginia aged sixty-two years. She died in 1849.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.
(Service abbreviated)

Elizabeth Wright (widow of William Wright deceased) a pensioner under the act of the 7. July 1838 at the rate of $106, 66 cents per annum, on the Roll of Virginia, at Richmond, was paid for her pension from the 25. day of April 1838 to the 4. day of March 1841, three hundred and four dollars and eighty five cents.
Auth. d Robinson
   Payments.     From the 25 Ap rl 1838. to 4 th Sept r . 1838 . . . . . $38: 20.   " " 4 Sept r . " " 4 Mar ch : 1839 . . . . . 53: 33.   " " 4 Mar ch . 1839. " 4 Sept r . 1839 . . . . . 53: 33.   " " 4 Sept r . 1839. " 4 Mar ch : 1840 . . . . . 53: 33.   " " 4 Mar ch 1840. " 4 Sept r . 1840 . . . . . 53: 33.   " " 4 Sept r . 1840. " 4 Mar ch : 1841 . . . . . 53: 33.   $304: 85.  

Wm Wright. V a att 7. June when last p d . 13 Sep. 38. G. M. C.
paid to 4 th March 1838 JH

3893
Elizabeth Wright
$106 11 / 4
3312
157
Richmond
J. R. Cook
Rainy Tavern
Cumberland
Pa

Mar 16 Wm Lloyd Jan 16 65
J. S. Edwards Esq. Commr. of Pensions Washington D.C.

J. S. Edwards Esq. Commr of Pensions
Richmond March 14. th 1837
Dear Sir
We hand herewith, a power of Attoy from William Wright, for his pension, to be drawn from 4 Sept r 1834 to 4 March 1837 — May we ask, for such instructions to the Agent here, as will enable us to receive the amount. —
Respectfully
Your Abt Servt.
Spencer, Pendarves & Co.

Rainé's Tavern W.C.
free
28 Nov.
ms 23.42
Eliz Wright Grand
J. L. Edwards Esq. Comt. of Pensions 31 Washington city D.C.

Keene's Tavern Nov 18 Nov 1842.
Sir
May I ask you to oblige me as much as to send me a copy of Mrs Elizabeth Wright's original pension certificate. She can't do anything until she can get a copy of it, to ascertain how much & how long she drew a pension under the act of July 1838. Your compliance will greatly oblige an old mercy wid.
Resy Groot
J. S. Edwards Esq. Washington
H. H. Cook

Apr 29
h/d
Wm Wright
guard. author
No 6541
J. S. Edwards Esq Comm. of Pensions Washington D.C.
F.R.R.

J. L. Edwards Esq. th Richmond April 27. 1837
Washington Dear Sir
We regret to trouble you again, in relation to the enclosed Pension Power of William Wright, but at the time it was returned to us, from your Department, You omitted to instruct the Agent here, to pay the same - Be good enough to do so at your earliest convenience - As remitted heretofore, payment was refused, in consequence of the length of time, for which a pension was claimed -
Waiting an answer, We remain Respectfully & truly Your friend J. Abt. Smith Gannett, Derby & Co

James L. Edwards Esq. Comr. Pension Washington D.C.

Francis Jackson W m Farm 6 th 8 Sep r 1838.
Sir,
As a friend of Mrs W. Wright I enclose you her Wagon for a passenger number in the act of con- -gress. When a decision right will please let me know for ever yours & oblig.
Yr. Obs. Serv.
J. S. Edwards Esq. John R. Cook Washington City D.C.

opened by mistake at Pen: office
Rainier Jan N o paid 18 \frac{3}{4} 9 Sept.
Dr George W. Crump Pension office Washington D.C.

Reims Tavern sumb: 67 N W
8 Sept. 1838.
Dr. Sir
When I last see you, you told me that Mr. Wright would be entitled to a pension under a late act of Congress. I have prepared his papers and have found them to Mr. Edwards Esq. Comr of Pensions —
I would take it as a great favor as well as Mr. Wright if you will attend to the claim & send me the papers or what ever is necessary for him to receive from your Office —
Please let me hear from you as soon as convenient as I shall go south shortly & should be glad to hear from you ere I set out —
Dr. G. W. Crump Ellersington N
Respy (yo friend) John R. Cook

Sept 24 27th Sept. via adpt'd Eliz Wright Ind: of Hon. of July 937
Paimis Tavern V co
free
J. L. Edwards Esqr. Comr of Pensions Washington

Rain's Tavern. Sumter City N o 26 th Sept. 1838.
Sir
Enclos d you will receive The certificate of The fkt with an order of Ct stating when old Mr. Wm Wright died. When it suits your pleasure I will thank you to send me The pension certificate & greatly oblige
Yrs obedt John R. Cook
M c Edward Washington City

no 114 Rainis Tavern v ce free 9 Nov.
In at 4 30 P. L. Edwards Esq. 3 Corn r of Penn no Washington city W.C.

Ramsey Tavern Feb 8 Nov 7835.
Sir
Encd? Yours some time ago saying the proof was satisfactory In the case of old Mrs. Elizabeth Wright, that it was only necessary to prove the death of her husband death  was  was  right which I did, & sent it on to you some time since, and requested that you would send note on the Certificate, if it is ready. Please let me hear from you. - - If the old lady could get hold of the money about this time it would be a great accommodation to her.
Resy Yr. Ob. Servt. J. R. Cook
P.S. my respects to my Friend W. G. W. (unintelligible) J. R. C.

Ramsay Jan. V th paid 18 3 / 4
12 Sept.
Dr. George W. George Pension Office Washington City.

Raines Tavern N.Y. 12 th Sept 1842.
Dr. Sir.
I understand that Congress has passed a late law allowing Pensions to Widows. will you be so good as to inform me whether old Mrs. Wright will come under the law. She drew half pay for 3 years under the act of July 1838. her time expired last year as her husband had drawn for part the time before let me hear from your as soon as conv. F. Dodge My friend J. K. Root

G. G. Tucker
March 16/52

Pension Office March 16. 1854.
Sir.
In reply to your letter of the 11 th inst. I would inform you that Mrs Wright was pensioned under the act of 1838. and was again, continued under the act of 4 March 1843. The last certificate was issued to J. R. Cook, Rainier Tavern, Cumberland Co. Pa. on the 6 th December 1843.
Very Respectfully &c
C. C. Tucker Esq Present.
A. H. Evans

Washington D.C. March 11. 1854.
Hon. Loren P. Walas.
Commisioner of Pensions.
Sir.
I send herewith a Power of Attorney from John W. Wright an heir at law of William Wright a soldier of the Revolution and Elizabeth Wright his widow.
The soldier I am informed was a pensioner of the United States under the Act of 1832. at $106.66 per year on the Va. roll. After his death his widow was placed on the Pension roll, under the Act of 1835 or the Act of 1838 and received a pension until 1839. She died in 1849. and from some cause unknown no pension was received from 1839. to 1849. -
I would respectfully ask to be informed the cause of the suspension of her pension. -
Very respectfully Your Obt. Servt.
Chas. B. Tucker. -

free
J. L. Edwards Esq. Commr. of Pensions Washington city D.C.

75 Raimé's Tavern N o 12 Dec. 1842.
Sir,
Enclos d you will receive the papers of Mrs. Elizabeth Wright, in order to obtain the amount of pension which she claims under the act of Congress pass d Aug t 1842 - Of convenient she will take it as a great favor if you will examine the papers & send the certificate to me as soon as convenient. The old lady would be very glad to get the money about this time.
I returned you my thanks for your polite attention to my several request. Hoping soon to hear from you.
I am Sir yr Obt. St.
Lt. Col. Charles Ely, J. H. Klock Washington

3893 Aug 21 1843 Raines Tavern Va 18 Aug Va. Mar 3 1843 Eliz Wright
free
J. L. Edwards Esq. Secy of Pensions Washington city D.C.

Rainey Tavern N o 18 th Aug t 1843
W o Secy,
I enclose you the declaration of oed Mrs Wright asking a pension under the act of the 3 rd March last, if right I will thank you to forward me the pension certif. for her. & much obliged
J. S. Edwards Esq m Washington City
Yr Obedt Servt H. K. Cook

Raines Tavern N.Y. free 17 Feb Feb 20. 1843 Eliz Wright vank 38 J. L. Edwards Esq. Comm. of Pensions 3 Washington city N.Y.

Raines Tavern 17 th July 1843.
Sir,
May I ask you to be so obliging as to let me know if the present Congress has not passed a law extending to certain Widows that has been drawing a Pension under the act of 7 July 1838 & 16 Augt. last if so is not Mrs. Elizabeth Wright entitled to draw - if she is when & how much she has draw from 4 Mar. 1836 to 4 Mar. 1841 - Please let me hear from you
Yrs. obedt. Servt. J. S. Howard Esq. Moorhouse
Yrs. obedt. Servt. J. H. Cook

Rainy Tavern va free
Sept 29. 1887
Elmer 38  va  com? of Pensions Washington city D.C.

Puno Jan. 26 th Sep r . 1842.
Sir
Your favour of the 16 th Inst. came safe to hand, and must ask you to inform me how to proceed to recover the bal. due on Mrs E. Wrights must she state the day she commenced accruing to the last day she accrued to; if you have any blanks, or form of the deposition & he will have to make please send me one. you can see I suppose from her pen- certificate as I rec d it when I drove last to the Pension agt.

in Rich? I think she drew for 2 years & upwards how much will she be entitled to per am n and for how long - I have never seen the act. Of my old friend Dr. (Mumford) will give me such instructions as is necessary I will feel my self under great obligation to him. Old M t Roberson is so very particular (the act at Rich?) I wish to get her papers (exactly) as you direct. -
I am Sir
Yr. ob t S r
M c Cook
To the Comm r of Pensions Washington.

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of the 3 rd March, 1843 granting pensions for one year to certain widows who had received pensions under the act of 7 th July 1838—
State of Virginia Cumberland Cty, S.S. On this 18 th day of August 1843 personally appeared before the subscriber a S.P. of the Cty aforesaid Elizabeth Wright a resident of Virginia in the Cty of Cumberland aged 68 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 rd March 1843, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War,—That she is the widow of William Wright dec d who was a private and sergeant in the Revolution, and that she has received a pension under the act of 7 th July 1838 at the rate of one hundred and six dollars & 66 Cts per annum—She further declares that she is still a widow.

I am personally acquainted with Mrs E. Wright.
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before -
James Blanton J.P.
State of Virginia - 3 Cumberland County to wit: I Blake B. Woodson Clerk of the County Court of Cumberland in the State of Virginia, do certify that James Blanton is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the said Court this 18 th day of August 1843.
B.B. Woodson C. 11

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Decr 1842 § Declaration of Elizabeth Wright wi- dow of William Wright, deceased, who claims a Pension under the Joint Resolution of the 16 th August, 1842, de- clarative of the Pension Act of July 7 th 1832 —
State of Virginia: Cumberland County to wit:
This day Elizabeth Wright widow of Wil- iam Wright, deceased, came before me a Justice of the peace in and for the County and State a- foresaid, and being first duly sworn according to law, deposeth and saith: That she is the wi- dow of William Wright, deceased, late a private and Sergeant in the Army of the Revolution, and a pensioner of the United States at the rate of $106:66 per annum — That her husband the said William Wright departed this life on the 25 th day of April, 1838, i after the passage of the act of the 7 th June, 1832, and before the act of the 7 th July 1838, entitled "an Act granting half pay and pen- sions to certain widows" — That after the death of her said husband, under the act of July 7 th 1838, she was allowed a pension at the rate of $106:66 per annum from the 25 th day of April, 1838, to the 4 th day of March, 1841, which amount she duly received through the Agency at Richmond, to wit: in all the sum of $304:85 — That under the said Joint Resolution of August 16 th 1842, she considers herself entitled to Five years pay at the rate of $106:66 per annum, deducting therefrom the said $304:85 which she has received: and prays that the same be allowed her in pursuance of the intent and meaning of said Joint Resolution of Congress — In support of what

She now states, she refers to original papers here- before filed in the case of her late husband, and herself for a pension, all of which she presumes are deposited in the pension office — And for this this deponent saith not &c.
Elizabeth Wright
State of Virginia: Cumberland County to wit:
This day Elizabeth Wright the widow of William Wright deceased, appeared before me and made oath to the foregoing Deposition, which was subscribed by her in my presence — I fur- ther certify, that she is the identical Elizabeth Wright widow of William Wright, who was a pensioner under the Act of July 7. th 1838; and that she is too old and infirm to attend the County Court of Cumberland, in order to make the foregoing Declaration or Deposition — Given under my hand this 10 th day of December 1842.
Wm Wilson J.P.

At a Court held for Cumberland County on the 24 th day September 1838 —
Ebenezer Morison and George H. Matthews appeared in Court and being solemnly sworn proved to the satisfaction of the Court that William Wright late of the County and a pensioner of the United States departed this life on the 26 th Day of April last which is therefore ordered by the Court that it be certified to the War Department the said Wright did depart this life on the said 26 th Day of April 1838 —
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of my Office to be affixed this the 24 th Day of September 1838 in the 63 rd year of the Commonwealth —
Miller Woodson C.C.

State of Virginia
Cumberland County to wit,
3/3
I Miller Woodson Clerk of the county Court of Cumberland, certify that William Wilson whose name appears to the foregoing certificate is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said county, and that his signature thereto, is genuine.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed the seal of the said Court, This 10 th day of December 1842.
Miller Woodson, Clerk. " "

✓ Elizabeth Wright Va
act 7. July 38
Certificate $106.69/100
from March 36 to 24 ap. 38. the day of her husband's death
J. O. Cook Raines Tavern Cumberland Co Va

S.S. Cumberland County Virginia December 10 th 1842
DECLARATION
In order to obtain arrears of Pensions due from March 4, 1836, under the act of July 7, 1838.
On this Tenth day of December 1842, personally appeared before Mrs Elizabeth Wright of the State of Virginia a resident of Cumberland in the County of as aforesaid aged 67 years, who being duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the amount of pension which she claims from the 4th of March, 1836, to the 4th day of March 1841 from which period she has been already paid under the act of the 7th July, 1838. And the declarant further alleges that she is still the widow of Wm Wright who was a Sergeant & Private during the revolutionary war; that her pension was allowed at the rate of One Hundred & Sixty Six dollars and Sixty Six cents per annum, and was paid to her at the Agency in Richmond in the State of Virginia . And further she saith not.
Sworn to and subscribed, on the day and year above written, before me
Wm Wilson Cumberland County Va
N. B.—In case the widow should have died since receiving the pension, her children must make application for the arrears, and prove before a Court of record that they are her children. The administrator of the deceased widow may, if the children are willing, receive the money. The papers must be properly authenticated.
State of Virginia — I, Wm Wilson Clerk of Cumberland County to wit: I do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the original thereof

State of Virginia Cumberland County to wit, } I Miller Woodson Clerk of the County Court of Cumberland, certify that William Wilson whose name appears to the within certificate, is an acting Justice of the peace in and for said county; and that his signature thereto is genuine.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the said Court this 10 th day of December 1842.
Miller Woodson Clerk. " "

A new certificate was issued in this case under the opinion of the Attorney General of the 2 o Sep 1842 which was given in con- sequence of the Resolution of Congress of the 16 o August 1842.
For report see letter to P. Sgt Dec. 23. 1842
Let to J. R. Cook Feb 21 1843.
Virginia 891 Elizabeth Wright widow of William Wright dec. who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832 and who died on the 24 o April 1838. of Cumberland in the State of Virginia who was a Ser t in the Company commanded by Captain Wooten of the Regt. commanded by Reed in the Sta va line for 2 years.
Inscribed on the Roll of Richmond at the rate of 106. Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1836 & ending 24 o April 1838
Certificate of Pension issued the 23 o day of Dec. 1842 and sent to Jno. R. Cook Esq r Rain's Station, Cumberland Co. Virginia
Arrears to the 4 th of Semi-annual allowance ending
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by Theo. G. Woody , Clerk, Book 1 Vol. 2 Page 185

Virginia 891
Elizabeth Wright
widow of William Wright, deceased
who was a pensioner under the Act of 7 th June '32 and who died on the 24 th April 1838 — of Cumberland in the State of Virginia who was a Sgt & Pn. in the Arty commanded by Captain Morton of the Regt commanded by — Rear in the 1 st Artillery line for 2 years.
Inscribed on the Roll of Richmond at the rate of 106 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 1 st day of March, 1834. 25 th April 1838
Certificate of Pension issued the 7 th day of Nov r 38, as to wife and John R. Cooke, Rains Farm, Va.
Arrears to the 14 th of Sept — $ 44.33 Semi-annual allowance ending 53.33 $97.66
{ Act July 7, 1838. }
Recorded by R. Burdin Clerk, Book A Vol. 2 Page 185
Gen. R. Cook Sep. 16. 1842 Same Sept 29. 1842. Same Nov 23. 1842.

found on Va. Col. Hdg
Acorn
16 mo. Sarg.
8 mo. pri -
$106.66
M. Cook present

Amendment to the foregoing declaration
State of Virginia Cumberland County Vvrit:
Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, in the County aforesaid, William Wright 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 six Months and fourteen days, I served as a private. For One year, five Months and fourteen days I served as a sergeant; and for such service I claim a pension.
Given under my hand and Seal this 22nd 22nd day of February 1833.
Wm Wilson Sp Seal
Entered the Army Febry 11th 1776. discharged Febry 11th 1778.
Virginia Cumberland County. ss
I Miller Woodson clerk of the County aforesaid do hereby certify that William Wilson whose signature is affixed to the foregoing certificate is an acting Justice of the peace for the aforesaid County, and that all due faith credit and authority should be paid to his official acts as such.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the County to be affixed this 25th day of February 1833 in the 57th year of the Commonwealth.
Miller Woodson. Clerk.

Raines Tavern W free
Sept 29. 42 Sept 27. 42
Elizabethton Ward 38 Com. of Pensions Washington city D.C.

to Rams Jan. 26 Sept. 1842.
Sir
Your favour of the 16 th inst. came safe to hand, and must ask you to inform me how to proceed to recover the bal. due Mrs. E. Wright must she state the day she commenc d drawing to the last day she drew to; if you have any blanks, or form of the deposition she will have to make please send me one. you can see I suppose from her pen s certificate as I rec d it when I drew last to the Pension agt.

in Rich? I think she drew for 2 years & upwards how much will she be entitled to per am n and for how long - I have never seen the act. Of my old friend Dr. (Mumford) will give me such instructions as is necessary I will feel my self under great obligation to him. Old Mr. Roberson is so very particular (the act at Rich?) I wish to get her papers exactly as you direct. -
I am Sir
Yr. ob d Serv t
M. B. Cook
To the Com r of Pensions Washington.

Raines Tavern N.Y. 17 Feb
free
Feb 20. 1843
Eliz Wright vank '38
J. L. Edwards Esq. Comm. of Pensions 3 Washington city N.Y.

Raines Tavern 17 th Feby 1843.
Sir,
May I ask you to be so obliging as to let me know if the present Congress has not passed a law extending to certain Widows that has been drawing a Pension under the act of 7 July 1838 & 16 Aug t last if so is not Mrs Elizabeth Wright entitled to draw - if she is when & how much she has draw from 4 Mar. 1836 to 4 Mar 1841 - Please let me hear from you very quickly oblige
Yrs V. S. J. S. Howard Esq. Ulsteriston
Yrs V. S. J. H. Cook

free
Raines Tavern Va
18 Aug t
3893 Aug 21 1843
W. Man 3 rd 1843 Eliz Wright
J. L. Edwards Esq r Secy of Pensions Washington city D.C.

Ramsey Tavern N o 18 th Aug t 1843
19 th Dec r ,
I enclose you the declaration of our Mrs Wright asking a pension under the act of the 3 rd March last, if right. Pr. will thank you to forward me the pension certif. for her. & much obliged
J. S. Edwards Esq m Washington City
Yr. ob t St t H. K. Cook

free
J. L. Edwards Esq. Commr. of Pensions Washington city D.C.

75 Raimis Tavern V o 12 Dec. 1842.
Sir,
Enclos d you will receive the papers of Mrs. Elizabeth Wright, in order to obtain the amount of pension which she claims under the act of Congress pass d Aug t 1842 - Of convenient she will take it as a great favour if you will examine the papers & send the certificate to me as soon as convenient. The old lady would be very glad to get the money about this time. I return you my thanks for your polite attention to my several request. Hoping soon to hear from you.
I am Sir yr.
Obt. St.
Lt. Col. Edwards Esq., Washington
H. K. Lock

Washington D.C. March 11. 1854.
Hon. Loren P. Waldo.
Commissioner of Pensions.
Sir.
I send herewith a Power of Attorney from John W. Wright, an heir at law of William Wright a soldier of the Revolution and Elizabeth Wright his widow.
The soldier I am informed was a pensioner of the United States under the Act of 1832, at $106.66 per year on the Va. roll. After his death his widow was placed on the Pension roll, under the Act of 1835 or the Act of 1838 and received a pension until 1839. She died in 1849, and from some cause unknown no pension was received from 1839 to 1849. -
I would respectfully ask to be informed the cause of the suspension of her pension. -
Very respectfully Your Obt. Servt.
Chas. C. Tucker. -

G. G. Tucker
March 16/52

Pension Office March 16. 1854.
Sir.
In reply to your letter of the 11 th inst. I would inform you that Mrs Wright was pensioned under the act of 1838. and was again, continued under the act of 4 March 1843. The last certificate was issued to J. R. Cook, Rainier Tavern, Cumberland Co. Pa. on the 6 th December 1843.
Very Respectfully &c
C. C. Tucker Esq Present.
A. H. Evans

Rams Jan. Va paid 18 \frac{3}{4}
12 Sept.
Dr. George W. Grooms Pension Office Washington City.

Raines Tavern N o 12 Sept th 1842.
Dr. Sir.
I understand that Congress has passed a late law allowing Pensions to Widows. Will you be so good as to inform me whether old Mrs. Wright will come under the law. She is entitled pay for 5 years under the act of July 1838. her time expired last year as her husband had drawn for part the time before we now hear from you as soon as conv. F. Holley Jr. R. Root

Nov 14 Rainis Tavern v er free 9 Nov.
In ab v er J. L. Edwards Esq. Com r of Penn in Washington city W.D.

Raines Tavern V a 8 Nov 7838.
Sir,
Recd? Yours some time ago saying the proof was satisfactory In the case of Old Mrs. Elizabeth Wright, that it was only necessary to prove the death of her husband to give her all of his real estate which he did, & sent it on to you some time since, and requested that you would send note on the certificate, if it is ready. Please let me hear from you. - - If the old lady could get hold of the money about this time it would be a great accommodation to her.
Resy Yr. Obedt Servt H. R. Root
P.S. my respects to my Friend W. G. W. (unintelligible) J. H. B.

Sept 24 27th Sept. ad re pt to Eliz Wright Ind: of Hon. July 937
Rainis Tavern V o
free
J. L. Edwards Esq. Comr of Pensions Washington

Reain's Fort. Sumner City N ev 26 th Sept r 1838.
Sir
Enclos d you will receive The certificate of the fkt with an order of Ct stating when old Mr. Wm Wright died. When it suits your pleasure I will thank you to send me the pension certificate & greatly oblige
Yrs obedt John R. Cook
M c L. Edwards Washington City

opened by mistake at Pen: office
Rainis Tar N o paid 18 \frac{3}{4} 9 Sept.
Dr George W. Crump Pension office Washington D.C.

Rainier Tavern June 1838 8 Sept. 1838.
Dr. Sir
When I last see you, you told me that our Mr. E. Wright, should be entitled to a pension under a late act of Congress. I have for some time past been looking for him to Mr. Edwards Esq. Comr of Pensions -
I would take it as a great favor as well as Mr. Wright if you will attend to the claim & send me the papers or whatever is necessary for him to receive from your office -
Please let me hear from you as soon as convenient as I shall go south shortly & should be glad to hear from you ere I set out -
Respectfully (yo friend) John R. Cook W. G. W. Krump Ellersington

James L. Edwards Esq. Comr. Pension Washington D.C.

Francis Jackson N o 14 Court St 8 Sep r 1838.
Sir
As a friend of Mrs W. Wright I enclose you her Wagon for a journey under a false act of con- -gress. When returned right will please let me know for ever yours & oblig.
Yours S d
J. S. Edwards Esq. John R. Cook Washington City D.C.

Apr 29
h'd
Wm Wright
garden. act 32
No 6541
J. S. Edwards Esq Comm. of Pensions Washington D.C.
FREE

J. L. Edwards Esq. th Richmond April 27. 1837 Washington
Dear Sir
We regret to trouble you again, in relation to the enclosed Pension Power of William Wright, but at the time it was returned to us, from your Department, You omitted to instruct the Agent here, to pay the same. Be good enough to do so at your earliest convenience. As remarked heretofore, payment was refused, in consequence of the length of time, for which a pension was claimed -
Waiting an answer, We remain
Respectfully & truly Your friend & Abt Sits Gannett, Derby & Co

Raines Tavern W.C.
free
28 Nov.
mw 23.42
Eliz Wright Frank
J. L. Edwards Esq. Comt. of Pensions 311 Washington city D.C.

Keene's Tavern Nov 18 Nov 1842.
Sir
May I ask you to oblige me as much as to send me a copy of Mrs Elizabeth Wright's original Pension Certificate. She can't do any thing until she can get a copy of it. to ascertain how much & how long she drew a pension under the act of July 1838. Your compliance will greatly oblige an old weary widow.
Resy Groot
J. S. Edwards Esq. Wesington.
H. H. Cook

Mar 16 Wm Lloyd Jan 16 65 3/4
J. S. Edwards Esq Commr. of Pensions Washington D.C.

J. S. Edwards Esq. Commr of Pensions
Richmond March 14. th 1837
Dear Sir
We hand herewith, a power of Attoy from William Wright, for his pension, to be drawn from 4 Sept 1834 to 4 March 1837 — May we ask, for such instructions to the Agent has, as will enable us to receive the amount. —
Respectfully
Your Obedt Servt.
Francis R. Denny & Co.

3893
Elizabeth Wuskie
$106 11 / 16
3312
157
Redding
J. R. Cook
Rainstown
Cumberland
Pa

Elizabeth Wright (widow of William Wright deceased) a pensioner under the act of the 7. July 1838 at the rate of $106, 66 Cents per annum, on the Roll of Virginia, at Richmond, was paid for her pension from the 25. day of April 1838 to the 4. day of March 1841, three hundred and four dollars and eighty five cents.
Anty Robinson
Payments.
   From the 25 aprie 1838. to 4 th Septm r : 1838 . . . . . $38: 20.   " " 4 Sep r : " " 4 Mar: 1839 . . . . . 53: 33.   " " 4 Mar. 1839. " 4 Sep r : 1839 . . . . . 53: 33.   " " 4 Sep r : 1839. " 4 Mar: 1840 . . . . . 53: 33.   " " 4 Mar 1840. " 4 Sep r : 1840 . . . . . 53: 33.   " " 4 Sep r : 1840. " 4 Mar: 1841 . . . . . 53: 33.   $304: 85.  

Wm Wright. V a att 7. June when cast p. 2 2 G.M.C. 13 Sep. 38.
same to 4 th March 1838 JH

MNH
January 11, 1924
Mrs. Benjamin H. Frayser Fort William Henry Harrison Helena, Mont.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W. 6596 it appears that William Wright was born in 1752 in Cumberland County, Virginia, and was living in said County during the Revolution.
He was allowed pension for eight months service as a private and sixteen months service as Sergeant in the Virginia Troops, on his application executed November 26, 1832 while a resident of Cumberland County, Virginia.
Soldier married November 1, 1785 Elizabeth Wade, the widow of Charles Wade; their daughter Sally Anderson Wright was born August 18, 1786. Said Elizabeth died January 10, 1789. Soldier married March 31, 1793, Elizabeth, b. 1775 the daughter of John Woodson; their son John Woodson Wright was born June 6, 1794. Soldier died April 24, 25, or 26, 1838 in Cabell Co. and his widow Elizabeth was allowed pension on her application executed August 27, 1838 while a resident of Cumberland County, Virginia aged sixty-two years. She died in 1849.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.
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