Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 10212, for James Manard, North Carolina

SERVICE
NUMBER
M C
Manard, James Chaney.
W 10212
B.L.W. 61200-160-55.
CONTENTS
Soldier's name also appears as Mainard, Mainerd, Maynard.

Oct 1
270. 961
Oct Mar. 3. '33
Manard Chaney Manard, wid. James Manard. fwi. 61.201 J. 1894 April 22 nd / 37
Will D. ... Rev. J. ...
Pens d Va. Agency. 653-106100
Special. Mar. 24. '57 S. Coli
Geo. F. Fletcher. Sonida. Ky.
Vol M 1. page 42.

Letter to W. M'Comas 20 Feb 1841, cir: to to agt 2 nd Sept. 41 let: to W. M'Comas, September, 3 rd 1841
To Virginia from H. Ward 1835 29 Nov. 1841. Notification to William M'Comas, Cabell Co. Va.
Letter to Hon G. W. Summers 6 th and 6 th Aug 1842.
Paid at the Treasury under the Act of 6 April 1838. from 4 March 1835 to 4 th March 1841. Agent, Notified 23 rd Feby 1842.
13 Oct 1852.
Virginia Kentucky 29, 707
James Ward of Pike Co. in the State of Kentucky who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Franklin of the Reg't. commanded by Col. Cleveland in the N. Carolina pub. time for 6 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 20 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 2 nd day of Feb. 1835 and sent to Hon. R. M. Johnson N.R.
Arrears to the 4th of Sept. '34. 70.00 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 March '35. 10.00
$ 80.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by D. Brown Clerk, Book E 2 nd Vol. 7 Page 34

6.1000 Virginia W. Chaney Manard, widow of James Manard
who served in the Revolutionary N.C. war, as a private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 20 dollars 00 cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued 17 th day of April 1857 and sent to Geo. F. Hatcher, Louisa Kyfi
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 155. Vol. 76
270961

State of Kentucky Pike County 3 set
On this 1 st day of September 1834 personally appeared before the Justices of the peace comprising the county court of Pike County James Manard a resident in the county of Pike, and State of Kentucky aged Eighty three years of age, 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 entitled the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated. - To wit under Col Benjamin Cleveland, Capt Isaa s Franklin Lieutenant Douglas, in the county of Wilkes and State of North Carolina in the year 17 7 in the month of August. The intention was for me to go the sea coast down about Charleston in South Carolina, but some thing occurred which prevented the Wilkes troops from going to the South, it perhaps was owing to the Tories being so bad. he staid however and performed his service of six months after the Tories and during that time the Tories done considerable damage, by killing and murdering the inhabitants that were friendly to American liberty. as to his marches it was altogether in Wilkes. which was

very mountainous, and they were a refuge for them. These mountains he traversed so often in quest of them he cannot now recapitulate. The only time he was out of the State was during that service once he followed some Tories from Carolina to Virginia, what County I do not know if I ever did, but it is where Grayson is now situated - during this service he was in no battle - one incident that occurred during that time was that Captain Knowles (called Captain Rawls ), who commanded another Company from Wilkes County came up with another party of Tories and in a conflict with them killed three Tories. he recollects one McKinney was one he was killed on the Iron Mountain - another man was killed on the head of New River, they brought him to one John Turner Leoxe's and our Company helped bury him was killed by us. we took another one James Leoxe went his security for his good behavior and he was released, this is all he can recollect worthy of mentioning that occurred during this service. he was discharged in Wilkes, he has no recollection relative to his discharge or what became of it - he was a drafted man - 2 d of Four.
He entered again in the same County, and State and same Col of 2 d as a as Captain volunteer but Capt. James Blevins for three months in the Spring 17 - he went against the Tories, in the County of Wilkes, and

such was the situation in Wilkes and some of the adjacent counties, that men was compelled to be in motion from point to point to keep them down, In recollects that shortly after his engagement, the Tories came in and stoled some horses, this was in Wilkes. They done no other mischief that he recollects, he thinks that one of the horses was taken in Surry County. He followed them with his company but was unable to overtake them. It was supposed that one Captain Gorrings who was an officer on the British side commanded the gang of Tories - all that I recollect that occurred during this tour was one Captain Gamble a Whig Captain killed with the back of his gun. a tory whose name I have forgotten - he thinks his marches was along confined to the county he may have been out of once. But he is not certain of it. There was none but his own company along during his appointed term of service. These are the circumstances that he can furnish as his memory is very defective. He was discharged, and went home -

3 o . he again entered the service for six months under same col. Cleveland, Capt. William Harden, - This was in the same state and county and he thinks it was in July 17
This was also to remain & keep down the Tories in County and adjoining countries. The only thing he would recollects. about his service as last aforesaid is this that the Tories came into Wilkes and plundered and about three hundred of the Wilkes troops marched against them, they fled to the British, he scouted after them until his time expired, and they had ceased to any do more injury than winter. he was discharged - during the whole of his aforesaid service he served as a common soldier, and he states no Continental Officers served with him, or any other kind of Officers, - he states he then resided in the back settlements of North Carolina, and never seen any regular troops - except Cleveland was a regular officer he never saw one, there is persons now living by whom I can prove my services by - I have not given the dates because I have not a distinct recollection of the

dates. He states he has no documentary evidence in his favor and declares his name is not the pension roll of the agency of any state.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
James Manard Mark
M c Williamackto a Clergyman residing in the county of Pike and State of Kentucky and John Williamson residing in the same, hereby certify that we are well acquainted with James Manard who has sworn to the above declaration we believe him to be the age he represents sixty three years of age , and that it generally 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 to and subscribed the day and date aforesaid. Wm Gackitt
John Williamson

And the said court doth hereby declare their opinion: after putting the interrogatories presented by the war department. that the said James Manard. is the age he represents. and that he served as he states - and we further certify that it appears to us that William Lockett is a clergyman residing in Pike county Kentucky and that John Williamson is a resident of state and county aforesaid is a credible witness and they both having signed the preceding certificate and that their statement above is entitled to credit.
State of Kentucky Pike county court clerk's office set - I John D. Mims clerk of the court for the county aforesaid hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceed- ings in our said court of James Manard application for a pension -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office *thereto the 1 st day of September 1834. John D. Mims Clerk of Pike county court

1. Where and in what year were you born -
Ans in the state of Virginia in the year 1750.
2. Have you any scars on your eye and if so where is it
Ans. I have it from the reckoning of my friends, where were you living when called into service where have you been since the Revolutionary war and where do you now live -
Ans. in Wilkes County N.C. State. From that place he moved to Floyd County Kentucky and lived there til Pike County was struck off from it, where he now lives -
4. How were you called into service were you a volunteer or were you a substitute for whom -
Ans. he was drafted once for two months, and served three months, as a volunteer.
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 service
Ans there were no continental officers in militia regiments that served with me during my service except those given in the declaration he knew a great many officers during the revolution but none that served with him but his own officers. When he was first drafted it was to go to the south, a considerable distance down the country near Charles town but some thing took place that prevented the company going to the south. different orders were received, to stay and keep down the Tories in

and the adjoining counties. He served out one of his terms, and served another three months term as a volunteer, and served another term of six months. The dates I cannot remember. All of his service was performed in the State of North Carolina with one or two exceptions. He was in Virginia after the war, many little occurrences happened, such as theft and misdealing. But he was a no brawler, no liar, no thief. (Some James South with General Greene, and Jackson of North Carolina, there half so many men as there in Randolph Rowan and Burke and the mountain part of Wilkes county. Cleveland being a great many and many were killed.)
7 Did you ever receive a discharge and if so by whom was it given signed and what has become of it.
Ans I am certain I was discharged each time but what became of them I do not know, and I have no recollection who signed them.
8 State the names of persons in your present neighborhood who can testify as to your character for their belief of your services as a soldier in the revolution.
Ans. I do not know particular but all of my neighbors will, there is John Brien, Thos Brien, John Williamson Sr. Hamilton Williams Jr. Ed Williams William Red Miller Jackett (underneath)
James South

270.961
Bounty Land Claim of Chaney Mainard.
Revolutionary - Act. 1855
Presented by, Geo. H. Hatcher Louisa Ky.
Please examine and forward warrant as soon as possible, and oblige the applicant,

State of Virginia County of Wayne ss.
On this 28 th day of February A.D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty seven, personally appeared before me, a Justice of the peace within and for the County and State aforesaid. M rs Chaney Manard, or Maynard, aged Seventy Seven years, a resident of Wayne County in the state of Virginia, who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of James Manard or Maynard deceased, who was a private, and Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States, on the Pension rolls of the state of Virginia.
She further states that she was married to the said James Manard, or Maynard in Wilkes County State of North Carolina on or about the 25 th day of December A.D. One thousand eight hundred and one by one Abram Mitchell a Minister of the Gospel and that her name before her said marriage was, Chaney Smith; that her said husband died in Wayne County state of Virginia on or about the 13 th day of October A.D. 1852, and that she is now a widow.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty Lands to which she may be entitled under the Act approved March 3 rd 1855. She further states that she relies on the proofs on file in the Pension upon which her husband was Pensioned, for proof of his services.
Chaney her Manard mark
We Thomas Preston and Simeon Mainard residents of Wayne County in the state of Virginia, upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Chaney Manard in our presence; and that we believe from the

appearance and statements of the applicant that she is the identical person she represents herself to be.
Thomas Preston
Simeon Mainard
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written; and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons, that the claimant is the identical person she represents her- self to be, and that I have no interest in this claim.
Thomas Damond J.P.W.C.
State of Virginia, County of Wayne ss.
On this 28 th day of February 1857, personally appeared before me, a Justice of the peace in and for said County and State, Thomas Preston and Simeon Mainard who being duly sworn according to law, and who are residents of Wayne County in the state of Virginia, upon their oaths do say that they were personally well acquainted with James Mainard in his lifetime, and that they are well acquainted with Chaney Mainard his widow, who is the within applicant for Bounty Land.
That they knew them to live together as man and wife for many years, previous to the death of the former, that they were so presided to be and that the fact of their having been married was never called in question by their ac- quaintances. They further swear that the said James Mainard, died in Wayne County Virginia on or about the 13 th day of October 1852. and that they helped to bury him.
And that Chaney Mainard now is, and has remained his widow ever since her husband's death.
Thomas Preston
Simeon Mainard

Sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year last above written and I certify that the above affidavits are well known to me as credible persons, and that they reside at the place above stated. Samuel Damron J.P.W.C.
State of Virginia County of Wayne ss.
I, Hughes Bowen Clerk of the County Court for the County and State aforesaid, do certify that Samuel Damron Esq. is a Justice of the peace as above, duly Commissioned and sworn, and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said Court this 10 th day of March 1857. Hughes Bowen Clerk 1086

Chaney Mainard N Declaration for a Pension. United States.
Act 3 rd Feb 1853.
Please examine and Report as soon as possible to oblige the applicant -
Geo. F. Hatcher Louisa Ky.

State of Virginia, County of Wayne ss.
On this 28 th day of February A.D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty seven, personally appeared, before me the undersigned a Justice of the peace for the County and State aforesaid, Mrs Chaney Mainard or Maynard, a resident of the County of Wayne and state aforesaid, aged seventy seven years, who first being 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 day of February 1853, granting Pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war, That she is the widow of James Mainard, or Maynard deceased, who was a private, and Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States, on the Roll of the state of Virginia at the rate of Twenty Dollars — per annum, and for the proof of his services, and the fact of his having been a Pensioner, she respectfully refers to his declaration and proofs, now on file in the Department of the Interior at Washington City, upon which he was Pensioned under the Act of the 7 th of June 1832, at the above rate of twenty dollars per annum, from the — day of — 18 — during his life.
She further declares that she was married to the said James Mainard, or Maynard, on the 25 th day of December A.D. one thousand eight hundred and one ; that her said husband died in Wayne County state of Virginia on the 13 th day of October A.D. Eighteen hundred and fifty two ; that she was not married to him prior to the second day of January Eighteen hundred, but at the time above stated, she further declares, that she is now a widow.
Attest.
Thomas Preston
Simson Elders D.D.
Chaney Mainard

sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written, before me. And I hereby certify that the aforesaid Thomas Preston and Simeon Mainard subscribing witnesses to the signature of Mrs Chaney Mainard or Maynard, to the foregoing declaration, on her application for a Pension, did sign their names as attesting witnesses, as aforesaid in my presence, at the time and place the same was signed by the said Chaney Mainard or Maynard before me, at the date thereof. I further certify that Thomas Preston and Simeon Mainard, the above attesting witnesses, are both well known to me as credible witnesses, and that they reside in Wayne County Virginia. I further certify, of my own knowledge, that the within applicant is unable to appear in court for the purpose of making her declaration owing to old age and bodily infirmity.
Samuel Darron J.P. W.C.
State Virginia, County of Wayne ss.
On this 28 th day of February A.D. 1857, personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace for the County and State aforesaid, Thomas Preston and Simeon Mainard who being duly sworn according to law upon their oaths declare and say, That they were personally well acquainted with James Mainard late husband of Mrs Chaney Mainard the within applicant for a Pension, that they do know the said James Mainard and Chaney Mainard did live together as man and wife, and that they were so reputed to be by their acquaintances, and the fact of their having been married was never called in question. They state that their acquaintance with the above named, was some fifty years, up to the time of the death of the said James Mainard, and with his widow from the same time, up to the present. They further

state that the said James Mainard died and was buried in Wayne County State of Virginia on the 13 th day of October 1852, & that they helped to bury him and that at the time of his death he was a Pensioner of the United States at the rate of $20.00 per annum. And that the said Chaney Mainard who is the within applicant for a Pension, now is, and has remained a widow ever since her husband's death.
Thomas Paxton Simlon Mcindre
Sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year last above written, and I certify that the above affiants are both well known to me as credible persons, and residents of Wayne County, Virginia. I further certify that I have no interest in this claim, whatever. Samuel Darren J.P.W.B.
Know all men by these presents, that I, Chaney Mainard of Wayne County Virginia, do hereby constitute and appoint Geo. F. Hatcher of Louisville Kentucky my true and lawful attorney in fact, to prosecute the within claim for a Pension, and to receive my Pension Certificate when issued, to prepare all necessary papers in claim, for me, at any place that may be necessary in prosecuting said claim.
Given under my hand and seal this 28 th day of February, 1857. Chaney Mainard Seal
State of Virginia Wayne County ss.
On this 28 th day of February 1857, personally appeared Chaney Mainard, who acknowledged the above Power of Attorney to be her act and deed for the above purposes. Given under my hand the day and year above written. Samuel Darren J.P.W.B.

State of Virginia, County of Wayne ss.
I, Hugh Bowen Clerk of the County Court for the County and State aforesaid, do certify that Francis L. Dawson Esq. is a Justice of the peace in and above, duly commissioned, and qualified, and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his are genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this 10 th day of March 1857.
Hugh Bowen clerk wee

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section MCS/eel
April 9, 1929
Mrs. John Scott Miller Pikeville Kentucky
Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W.10212, it appears that James Mainard, Maynard or Manard was born in 1750, in Virginia.
While a resident of Wilkes County, North Carolina, he enlisted and served as a private with the North Carolina Troops as follows, dates of enlistments not given:
Six months under Captain Jesse Franklin and Colonel Benjamin Cleveland; three months under Captain James Blevins; six months under Captain William Harden and Colonel Benjamin Cleveland.
From Wilkes County, North Carolina, he moved to Floyd County, Kentucky, and from there to Pike County, Kentucky.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 1, 1832, at which time he was living in Pike County, Kentucky.
In 1841, he was living in Cabell County, Virginia.

He died, October 13, 1852, in Wayne County, Virginia. He married, December 25, 1801, in Wilkes County, North Carolina, Chaney Smith. She was allowed pension on her application executed February 28, 1857, at which time she was seventy-seven years of age and was living in Wayne County, Virginia.
Respectfully,
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.
Did not pay no date as to children - no Since on Virginia may be child and name Wm. W. or or Wm. W. appears 16. 2

1929 Apr. 9. hist. to Mrs. John Scott Miller Mrs. 1929 June 17. Mrs. John Scott Miller adv. cost of photos & refund of $1.00. affy.
Rev WIDOW &c.
File No. 10212
James M. Mearns
David
James M. Mearns
Print Rev. War
Act: July 3 rd 1853.
Index:—Vol. 116 , Page 5
[Arrangement of 1870.]

7 U. 200
No. 1000

N o 6.712 Chaney Manard, Widow of James. Virginia.
Act, February 3, 1853.

Louisa Ky March 14
Col
Hon. Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D.C.
Ms. A. 9. 2. 20. 7 Phoebe Ann

3 rd Auditor's Office March 31 1837
Sir: James M'Nair, by act June 7, 1832, at $20 per annum, appears to have been paid to March 4. 1837.
Very Respectfully John J. Hester Auditor
Geo: C. Whiting Esq. Commr of Pensions

Pen Off. Mch 30, 1857-
Sir,
Please inform me when James Manard, of Virginia, was last paid at $20 a year, under the Act of June 7, 1832.
R. S. Atkinson, Esq Third Auditor
Respectfully J. M. Cole
R. Clerk.
Triplet

James Manard's
Pen case
Pike County Ky,
deposition sent on.
Rh N. Johnson
from Mr Harris
Hon. R M Johnson

Pension Office 210 th Feb 1841.
Sir
I herewith return the application of James Manard, for a transfer from the Kentucky to the Virginia Agency. The enclosed printed instructions should be strictly complied with.
I am Sir Very Respectfully Your obed Serv t J L Edwards
William M c Comas Esq Cabell Co. Va Virginia

APPLICATION FOR A TRANSFER
County of Dike State of Kentucky ss.
On this 6 th day of November 18 82 before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace for the said county of Dike personally appeared James Monarch who, on his oath, declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the company commanded by Captain Jesse Houghlin in the Regiment commanded by Colonel B. Clarke in the service of the United States; that his name was placed on the pension roll of the State of North Carolina from whence he has lately removed; that he now resides in the State, (District, or Territory,) of Virginia where he intends to remain, and wishes his pension to be there payable, in future. The following are his reasons for removing from the said Carolina to the State of Virginia for the purpose of being near his  Relatives in town and there to be loved & respected
Sworn and subscribed to, before me, } the, day and year aforesaid. }
John D. Atkins J.P.
□ The oath to be taken before a duly qualified Magistrate, whose official character and signature must be properly authenticated. The county Clerk, Secretary of State, or some other officer, must certify, under his seal of office, that the officer who administered the oath is a Justice of the Peace, Judge, Mayor, Alderman, or Notary Public, as the case may be, and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine.
□ The oath must be supported by the testimony of some respectable person, as to the Pensioner's identity. He must swear, that the person who has taken the above oath is the person described in the affidavit. The Magistrate must certify, that the witness is a person of veracity; and the affidavit must also be authenticated in the manner above directed.

Pikeville, Ky. Aug. 24, 1928.
Pension Bureau, Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:-
Will you please advise me whether you have record of pension for services in the Revolutionary War, awarded to James Maynard, of Pike County, Ky. He made oath to his declaration for pension at the Sept. term of Pike Co. Court, 1854, with William Tackett and John Williamson, witnesses. Any data in regard to his family will be appreciated,

Your usual prompt attention is requested.
Yours very truly,
Mrs. John Scott Miller

1911
Cabell C. Allen Aug 26 th
The commissioner of Pensions
Washington City
D.C.
1. Sep 6 1841
Stewart.
(Pen: certify within)

August the 25 th 1841
Dr please examine The paper of Mr Maynard and send the result to me at libell C o Virginia yours very respectfully
William H o Warren

Rev. and 1812 War Sect. & 1812 mcs/ee f MHP
MRS. JOHN SCOTT MILLER
PIKEVILLE, KENTUCKY
May 21, 1929
Mr. E. W. Morgan, Acting Comm'r, Bureau of Pensions, Washington.
Dear Sir -
I should like to have a photostatic copy of Rev. War pension claim W10212, James Mainard - I have heretofore secured such copies from your department, and am therefore enclosing my check for $1 00 which I trust will cover the amt. due.
Your usual prompt attention will be appreciated.
Yours very truly,
Mr. John Scott Miller

Re- 18
Wars Section.
June 17, 1929.
Mrs. John Scott Miller, Pikeville, Kentucky.
Madam:
I advise you that photostatic copies of original papers on file in the Revolutionary War claims of James Manard and his widow Chaney, W. 10212, will be furnished you, under the provisions of the Act of August 24, 1912, at the rate of fifteen cents a page with twenty-five cents extra for certification if that is desired.
The number of pages to be copied is twenty-two.
The proper amount should be forwarded to this bureau by money order drawn to the order of the Secretary of the Interior.
The amount of your remittance, $1.00, will be refunded to you in due time.
Respectfully,
EARL D. CHURCH, Commissioner.

Pension Agency 8. Sept 1841
Sir,
In answer to Your letter of the First I have to inform You that James Maunard a pensioner on the Roll of this Agency under the act of 7 June 1832 at the rate of Twenty Dollars per annum was last paid on the 4 March 1835 and will not in future be paid at this Agency
I am Very resp y
To
J. L. Edwards Esq
Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D.C.
Very Abt 21
James A. Gurnead Pension Agent

Pension Office
September 9 th 1841
Sir,
I return you the application of James Maynard, for transfer, that he may sign his name to his affidavit, made before G. T. Love Esq. which, when returned to the Office, and an answer shall have been received from the agent in Kentucky, as to the time to which he was last paid, will authorise the transfer of his name to the Richmond Agency.
Very respectfully,
Your Obt: servant J L Edwards
William M c Comas Esq. Cabell Court House Virginia

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
Paris 8 th , 1842.
Sir:
Under the date 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," James Manard — a Pensioner on the Roll of the Richmond Agency, at the rate of Twenty — Dollars and  Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of March 1835, to the 4 th March 1841.
Respectfully, yours,
Albion Parris
Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.

Brief in the case of Chaney, widow of James Meanard, of Virginia.
Act 3 d February 1853. 2 d Sec.
Her husband was pensioned under the Act of June 7, 1832, at $20 a year, and died 13 October 1852.
Marriage established by witnesses who know that she lived with the pensioner many years, as his wife.
Cohabitation, general reputation of marriage, residence as the late pensioner's widow; his death and her present widowhood proved by credible witnesses.
Send to Geo F Hatcher Esq Louisville Ky
Thomas D. Duglett Examines.

Chaney Manard, Widow of James, Wayne Co-Virginia.
adm d February 3, 1853. $20 a year, from 13 th October 1852 when her husband died the passage of the Act.
Cert to George F. Hatcher Esq. Louisa Kentucky

APPLICATION FOR A TRANSFER.
County of
ss.
On this
day of
183 ,
before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace for the said County of personally appeared
who, on his oath, declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the Company commanded by Captain in the Regiment commanded by Colonel in the service of the United States; that his name was placed on the pension roll of the State of from whence he has lately removed; that he now resides in the State (District, or Territory,) of where he intends to remain, and wishes his pension to be there payable, in future. The follow- are his reasons for removing from to
Sworn and subscribed to before me, } the day and year aforesaid. }
□ The oath to be taken before a duly qualified Magistrate, whose official character and signature must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office. The County Clerk, Secretary of State, or some other officer, must certify, under his seal of office, that the officer who administered the oath is a Justice of the Peace, Judge, Mayor, Alderman, or Notary Public, as the case may be, and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine.
□ The oath must be supported by the testimony of some respectable person, as to the pensioner's identity. He must swear that the person who has taken the above oath, is the person described in the affidavit. The Magistrate must certify that the witness is a person of veracity; and the affidavit must also be authenticated in the manner above directed.
□ In every case where the Clerk of the Court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should be sent with the papers.
□ Mode of authenticating papers. —In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officers who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or small 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.

Isabelle C.H. No 2927
5 Nov 1841 Evans
Free Pension Commissioner of Washington City

October the 28 th 1841
De Sir I have obtained the signature of James Mainard to his affidavit as directed in your letter please let me hear from you on the subject
Yours & (W m M c Bones)

State of Kentucky 5 Pike County. Feb-3
William Manion aged seventy eight years states that he was living in Wilkes County North Carolina during the Revolutionary war, he knows of the service of James Mannard - all his life he has kn- own him ever since he was a child - he served as a drafted man for ten months - and at another time the same - and and he was after the Tories, but he did not see all of the services performed, but knows of the engagements being three as detailed here -
his William Manion Mark
Pike Feb-
William Manion shown to the above facts and says he is a credible witness -
Thos. Owens 20/9

State of Kentucky. Pike County court clerks office set
I John D. Mims clerk of the court for the county aforesaid hereby certify that Rev. Tho. Bevis is a justice of the peace for said county and that the above signa- ture is genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office
Heubner. May 2 nd Sept. 1836
John D. Mims clerk Pike County court

Cabell County Virginia to wit on this 2nd day of August in the year of our Lord 1841 before me the undersigned  Matthew Reever , a Justice of the peace for said County personally appeared James Mannard. Who on his oath, declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the Company commanded by Capt. Jesse Franklin in the Regiment commanded by Col. Benjamin Cleveland (a Cleveland) in the service of the United States that his name was placed on the pension roll of the State of Kentucky from whence he has lately removed; that he now resides in the County of Cabell and State of Virginia where he intends to remain, and wishes his pension to be there payable, in future. The following are his reasons for removing from Kentucky to Virginia first that his tract of land was very small and much encumbered by cultivation and secondly he had prospect of bettering his condition by obtaining better land in Virginia Sworn and subscribed to his James Mannard before me this 2nd  2nd day of August 1841 C. T. Lovee J.P.
Cabell County to wit This day personally appeared James Mannard before me the undersigned Justice of the peace for said County and swore that James Mannard who has taken the above oath is the same person described in the above affidavit and that he removed from Kentucky to Virginia , as he has stated in the said affidavit given under my hand. This 2nd day of August 1841 Matthew Reever

Walter Queen
Cabell County Virginia to wit I James James a justice of the peace for said county to do hereby certify that Sampson Mannard who has made the foregoing affidavit proving the identity of James Mannard who was placed on the pension roll of Kentucky and has since removed to Virginia is a man of fair reputation and that full faith and credit ought to be given to his oath given under my hand this 17 day of August 1841
Walter Queen
Virginia Cabell county ss.
I John Samuel, clerk of the court of said county certify that Charles J Love & Walter Queen who subscribed their names to the foregoing certificate, are and were at the time of signing the same two of the acting magistrates in & for said county.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name & affixed the seal of said court this 21 st day of August 1841
John Samuel.