Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 5673, for William Johnson, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
It Var.
Johnson, William
IV. 5 673.
Enlisted in King William Co., Va.
CONTENTS
Died 1826 at 1827

Power Att.

Albemarle County So. Dist,
This day Colin Johnson personally appeared before me a justice of the peace for said County, and made oath that Robert D Johnson is Guardian for his two infant Sisters Mary Ann & Elizabeth Johnson and that Owen D Johnson is agent for said Robert D Johnson who is now in Texas, and that Mary Ann and Elizabeth Johnson are the children of William Johnson late of Gooch = land, and as also Benjamin D Johnson, Colin Johnson Judith J Hopkins, William Ellis, who married Ann W. Johnson, Wm F Johnson, Sey = mour Johnson, Robert D Johnson and Owen D Johnson
Given under my hand this 13th day of Nov. 1837
William A Bibb, J.P.
Albemarle County to wit,
I certify that Mr. Colin Johnson who is named in the above certificate is worthy of belief on Oaths given under my hand this 13th Nov - 1837
William A Bibb, J.P.

State of Virginia:
Albemarle County Court Clerk's office writ.
I Ira Garrett Clerk of said County Court do hereby certify that William A Babb is a Magistrate as above duly commissioned and qualified, and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his are genuine - In testimony whereof. I have hereunto affixed my seal of office and subscribed my name this 13th day of November in the year 1837.
Ira Garrett Clerk of Albemarle County Court.

Salveston May 30 th 1853 Honble J C Heath
Dear Sir
In the year 1837 or 38 I procured the testimony of two respectable witnesses of my Father being a revolutionary Soldier in the Continental Army, and of his having served a portion of the time as Wagon master, which I have understood would entitle him to an Officers pay, he belonged I think to the Troop in the 1 st place under Col Temple of King William County Virginia and was afterwards made Wagon master and served during the War, and I do not know that he ever received any thing for his services, he died in 1826 or 27 and left a widow who died in 1837 - he never received any thing during his life time, as he had an abundance to live upon - his children are under the impression they are entitled to something - the papers were sent on to Washington by a Mr Dabney a young Lawyer in Va: and I presume are still on file in your department - together with a power

of Atty from the Children to me to collect it, and attend to all business connected with the same, if there should be any thing due them on that score. My Father's Name was William Johnson of King William County Virginia he had no double name, We could not find out any thing from the records at Richmond Va. but thought perhaps the records at your Office together with the evidence taken, might enable me to find out something in relation to the matter, will you have the kindness to let me know whether the papers are still on file & whether there ever was any action on them, and if it should become necessary I would employ an agent to attend to the matter, at Washington D.C. and you will oblige me by naming some one in the habit of attending to such business, for I presume you are very much annoyed with such matters, any information you may give me upon the subject will be thankfully received, please direct to Galveston Texas Most Respectfully Your Obedt Servt Owen D. Johnson

Philip Johnson's aff.
In testimony whereof my hand & annexed my seal of Office this 7 th day of July in the year 1834 and in the 59 th year of the Commonwealth
W. Miller, C.S.C.

The affidavit of Philip Johnson aged sixty nine taken in the County of Goochland this 18 th day of June 1834. This affiant being first sworn according to Law, deposeth and saith that he is the Brother of William Johnson dec d who lived formerly in the County of King William, and afterwards in the County of Goochland that he enlisted in 1776 under Captain Benjamin Temple of King William County, who was promoted to the rank of Col l . the said William Johnson served two years and six months in Blands Regiment of Horse in the Continental army; he then was discharged, and afterwards made Waggon master in the State of Virginia; this affiant farther states that Owen D Johnson the present Claimant, is the Lawf- ul Son of William Johnson Dec d who is spoken of in the foregoing part of this affidavit.
Philip Johnson
Gooch d County to wit. This day Philip Johnson appeared before me a justice of the Peace for s d County, and made oath to the truth of the above affidavit; re- given under my hand and seal this 18 th day of June 1834.
Alex d S. Payne

July 23 d 1834
This day William F Johnson & Robert D Johnson
made oath before me a justice of the peace for the County of Goochland, That William Johnson their of their Father
deed on or about the twentieth February 1827
given under my hand this 23 d of July 1834 Alex r J Payne
Philip Johnson's aff r
Wm. H. Lee, Chf.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & annexed my seal of Office this 23 d day of July in the year of the Commonwealth in the 59 th year of the Commonwealth
William Miller Clerk of the Court of said County of Goochland to wit, that Alexander J. Payne Esq r was at the time of his administering the oath of office, was an acting justice of the peace in & for said County duly appointed Commissioner & qualified & that full faith & credit are & ought to be given to all his acts as such
Virginia, Goochland County to wit!

Virginia, Goochland County to wit;
I William Miller Clerk of the Court of said County of Goochland do certify that Alexander S. Payne Esq. within named, before whom Philip Johnson qualified to the within affidavit, was at the time of his administering the oath & now is an acting Justice of the peace in & for said County duly appointed Commissioned & qualified & that full faith & credit are & ought to be given to all his acts as such
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & annexed my seal of Office This 7 th day of July in the year 1834 and in the 59 th year of the Commonwealth
W. Miller, C.G.C.
Philip Johnson's aff.
July 23 d 1834
This day William F Johnson & Robert S Johnson
made oath before me a Justice of the peace for the County of Goochland, That William Johnson father of their father died on or about the twentieth February 1827
given under my hand this 23 d of July 1834
Robt S Payne

Evening at the beach with the family Mr. & Mrs. [?] [?]
What is the connection of this claim. GEO

Gatun Oct 19 th 1836
Robert Rose Esqr Washington DC
Dear Sir:
I mentioned to you last fall, of a claim I had on file in the Pension Office at Washington, for my Father's services as a revolutionary Soldier, the evidence was obtained in 1837 - and in 1842 - William Dabney of Hanover County Virginia, sent the papers on to Washington, and I presume of course on file there, by an examination of the papers, You will find that he enlisted under Col. Ben Simple in the Troop of King William County Virginia, and was afterwards made Wagon Master, - the witness's testify that they knew of two and a half years service, and before he enlisted as a volunteer after being discharged, and served during the war, - but were not with him, in the latter part of his service, - and that he was in the Battles of Bunker Hill, Brandy wine, and York Town - his name was, William Johnson (No double name) Among the papers filed, was a power of Atty to me from the rest of his Children, he died in 1827 - and his widow in 1837 - I am told there is a late law upon the subject, please examine into it some time when you have leisure
Sincerely Yours A. D. Johnson
(he never received any thing I believe, not even his hanging land)

5673
P. O. William Johnson
Service: REJECTED
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges: _____ _____
Re-enlisted: _____ _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____ _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18

Feb 3 rd 45
J ma L. Edwards Esqr.
Commisioner of Pensions Washington City D.C.
H m . G. W. Jones. Sp. H.R.

Washington City 1 st February 1845
Sir
Enclosed I send you, a letter received from Mr Owen D Johnson, one of my constituents, which will explain to you his object. Not knowing where to apply for the papers refered to, I must request of you to such information as it may be in your power to give in relation to them: An answer to his enquiries, if the papers be in your Office, and if not, be so good as to inform me where they are to be found: Be pleased to return Mr Johnsons letter. very respectfully
Your Obt. Servt.
JM Jones

Montpelier V.O. March 21 st Sept. 1843
Sir
I regret very much that I did not adequately inform you of the nature of the claim of William Johnson's heirs. He died before the 4 th March 1831 - and I presume can afford to his heirs no right to a pension. In perfect ignorance of their right, I ventured to request that you would consider their case if appropriate to your Bureau. If not that you would transfer their vouchers to the proper office.
Respectfully Your obed Servt C. W. Labrey.
J. L. Edwards Esquire Commissioner of Pensions

35639
Mr Johnson's 2nd wife
act 7 June 32
did before March 33.
Rejected

Pension Office.
September 15. 1843.
Sir,
I return you the papers in the case of William Johnson, decd. and enclose you a copy of the regulations which should be complied with in asserting his claim. Children are not entitled, in their own right, but may become the recipients of what is due to a deceased parent.
If the claim be established the pension from 4 March 1831 to the day of the claimant's death, will be payable first, to the widow, and if no widow, then to the children who survived him.
The Court should certify the day of his death and the names of the widow or names of surviving children, as the case may be.
I am very respectfully, Your obedt Servant,
J. L. Edwards
H. W. Dalbey Esq., Manufacturer, Giles County, Virginia.

Mr Owen L Johnson
from the end of
Indirectly you will please to sign your name and get Franklin to sign his and bring it to me in
mond
Dear F - Hovey D - O J Johnson

We whose names are hereunto subscribed are the legal representatives of William Johnson Dec d formerly of Groesland, and we hereby constitute and appoint Owen D Johnson our true and lawful Attorney to collect evidence of the said William Johnsons services in the revolution, and to collect all claims or monies which said William Johnsons est may be entitled to, and to do all things which is necessary to be done towards recovering any claims which said est may be entitled to for services in the revolutionary war, given under our hands this 12 th day of November 1837
Colin Johnson B S Johnson Seymour Johnson Judith J. Kelspring Frederick W. A. Johnson Wm F. Johnson William Ellis Geo. W. Thomas

I direct you will please to sign your name and get Franklin to sign his and bring it to me in Hammond
Dear F. Hovey D. L. O. Johnson
Your letter I found the power you want, it was almost the first paper I put my hands on, I had with sent it to your brother — Celia Johnson 22 June 1843
Mr Owen D. Johnson Gumpney James

(10) Mr Asen. D. Johnson Gumpfeng Lanna
I rec d your letter, & found the power you want; it was almost the first paper I put my hand on, & here with sent it to you. my Brother —
Colin Johnson
22 June 1843

The affidavit of James Jones of the County of King William aged eighty five years taken and made this 2 nd day of May 1834. - This affiant being first sworn according to law deposeth and saith, he was well acquainted with William Johnson of the County of King William, that his father served in the revolutionary war under Capt. Benjamin Tompkins of King William County in the year 1778, who was afterwards Col. Benjamin Tompkins, and that the the said Johnson served two and a half years in Bland's Regiment of horse, af- terwards he became wagon master. The said Johnson was in the battles of Brandywine, Germantown, Burlington and several others.
Sworn to and subscribed by the said James Jones, the day and year above written. James Jones mark
King William County to wit: This day James Jones of said County, appeared before me Edw. Pollard a justice of the peace for said County and made oath to the truth of the foregoing affidavit according to law. Given under my hand and seal this 2 nd day of May 1834.
Edw. Pollard Esq.

State of Virginia, King William County to wit:
I Robert Pollard, Clerk of the County aforesaid, do hereby certify that Edward Pollard Esquire whose hand and seal is affixed to the foregoing certificate of acknowledgment, is a Magistrate of the County of King William aforesaid, and that due faith and credit ought to be paid to all his acts and deeds as such.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and caused the seal of my Office to be hereunto affixed this 23 rd day of June 1834, in the 58 th Year of our Independence.
Rob: Pollard, C. C.

Aylett, Va Oct 26
12 1/2
Mr Owen W. Johnson Hartinsville Goochland County W. Va. Va.
James Jones' affp

Sir,
By letter Oct. 25. th 1834.
Your letter of the 2 nd inst. I have received and have not had it in my power to answer it until now. Mr James Jones who you wish to know the character of is an old Revolutionary Soldier in his 86 year, he is a man of as much truth and as much respected as any man in the State of Virginia. I have taken his affidavit at least twenty times in the last two years respecting Revolutionary claims. If the above is of any use to you, I give it to you with pleasure.
I am yours respectfully
Edw d Pollard