Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R 5650, for William Johnson, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER
Val.
Johnson, William
R 5650
Nancy or Alsey
CONTENTS

1926 Kentucky
William Johnson of Estate be in the State of Kent who was a pr in the co command by Captain Warres of the reg command by Col Richardson in the Va line for 1 year
Back not in Q B
Inscribed on the Roll of Kent at the rate of 40 Dollars — Cents per annu to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 21 day of Aug 1833 and Joseph Turner Richmond
Arrears to the 4th of March 80. 00 Semi-ant. allowance ending July 20. 00 $100
Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.
Recorded by Dan Boyd Clerk Book 6 Vol. 7 Page 13

Power of Attor To W M Fulkerson
— In the case of William Johnson Person is under act 7th June 1832 & Nancy his wife act of
From (Estates Co Ky)
Proctor Crewley Co Kentucky

Power of Attorney
Know all men by these presents: That I Maegeer Pittman, son-in-law of William Johnson & Nancy his wife, and the Adminis- -ator of both, do hereby irrevocably constitute and appoint William M. Fulkerson of Proctor Kentucky my true and lawful Agent and Attorney to prosecute the claim of William Johnson & Nancy Johnson his wife for any amount of Revolutionary Pension or increase of Pension that may be due under the provisions of the act of March 1831 or any other Act of Resolution of Congress, or any amount of arrearages of pension that may be due William or his wife Nancy that has not been drawn heretofore, and I hereby authorize my said Attorney to exam- -ine all papers and documents in relation to said claim or claims on file in the Department at Washington City, or elsewhere to file additional evidence or arguments and to receive the certificate, or certificates that may be issued to either for said claims, and to appoint one or more substitutes under him for the purposes herein express- -ed to do all things that I might or could do, were I personally present. Herby

ratifying and confirming all that my said Attorney may lawfully do in the premises Witness my hand and seal this 9 th day of January 1855 -
In the presence of his Manager mark M c Eager Pittman Joseph Rogers Administrator G. S. Williams
State of Kentucky county of ... at on this 9 th day of January 1855 - before me a Justice of the Peace in and for the county and state above mentioned personally ap- peared McEager Pittman, and acknowledged the foregoing power of Attorney to be his act and deed for the purpose therein mentioned G. S. Williams J.P.
State of Kentucky county of ... at
on this 9 th day of January 1855; before me the undersigned a Justice of the Peace in and for the county and state aforesaid, personally appeared McEager Pittman a resident of the county, and made oath according to law that he is the identical McEager Pittman who executed the foregoing power of Attorney and that he is directly interested in said

X And I further certify that the said McGehee Patterson has been duly appointed the administrator of Mrs. Patterson's will, according to the laws of the State of Kentucky.
claims, 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 this day 20th 19th or above written.
F. S. Williams Jr. P.O.C.
State of Kentucky Shelby Co. 19th Jan 1855
I Daniel B. Capps clerk of the county court of said county, do hereby certify that George S. Williams Esq., before whom the foregoing affidavit and acknowledgment were made and who has thereto signed his name was at the time of so doing a Justice of the Peace in and for the county and State of said, duly commissioned and sworn and that all his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto signed my name and affixed my official seal this 19th day of Jan 1855.
D B Capps clerk

14246 W m Johnson
from 1780 private 157 7 / 11 $40.
Joseph Turner Richmond Pa

BRIEF in the case of  William Johnson  County of Estill in the State of Kentucky  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity? —  3. How old is he? 72  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     In 1780 Sub Drafted Not stated precisely As a Private Gen. Capt J Harris, Col Richardson   1781 Sub Ditto Gen Steubens Capt Hunt. Col Ennis Gen Lafayette.   Ditto Capt Miller. Col Lindsay  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? James Town,  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Albemarle Co Va.  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Witnesses.  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Correct 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
J. Waugh Examining Clerk. Feb 15 th 1833

14226
William Johnson
3 Declaration
for a pension
Matthew Mullins, of friend in open court and certifies that he knows of his own knowledge the facts stated in the above declaration are true. Also I know Lona certifies that she knows that said Johnson served the re- cord term of duty required in his declaration. Joseph Watson also certifies that he is well acquainted with him Johnson and knows he

Declaration of William Johnson, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7, 1832.
State of Kentucky 3 d sect. Estill Madison County 3 d
On this 28 th day of August, 1832, personally appeared the undersigned before the Worshipful, the County Court of Madison  Estill , now sitting William Johnson, a resident of Estill County in the State of Kentucky, aged 72 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, 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated. His father was drafted into the militia service in the year 1780 as well as he can recollect  as a substitute for him  under James Jones. I think and he went as a substitute for him  under Capt. John Harris, Lieut. James Jones. I think Maj. McElhany & Col. Scott Richardson. I think I was under Gen. Stueban. He rendezvoused below Charlottesville, at Lynch, marched from there to Richmond, from there to Jamestown, Manassas, Hills, from there to the British; where we were attacked by the British; from there he went to Williamsburg and thence to Little York and back to the half way house, and thence to Richmond with some prisoners of war, when we were discharged. I received a discharge for this tour signed by Col. Holt Richardson. He cannot recollect the time he was discharged. In a very short time after his discharge he was

Again drafted into the service for himself for three months under Capt Hernt, Maj. Dabney Col James Ennis; Maj. Gen. Lafayette commanded. We again ren- dezvoused at Snead's below Charlottesville marched to Richmond, from there on a scouting expedition and tore up and des- troyed the bridges on Chickahominy river, during which time there was some skin- mishing with the British, from thence we returned to Albemarle County, to inter- cept the British and keep them from taking the Goods belonging to the other Heads troops, Stationed at the Point of Fork of Ga. River, near Albemarle old court house, and from thence we were mar- ched to Louisa County Va. where Gen. Demaree commanded and received a dis- charge, which he thinks was signed by Col. Ennis, but he does not know when it was, but thinks it was in the winter 1780-'81. He father was again dra- fted into the service in April or May 1781 and he thinks for six months as a substitute for him months, under Capt. John Miller, Col. Reuben Lindsay and again rendezvoused at Snead's, near Charlottesville marched from there to Richmond, from there to Williams- burgh, where all the Virginia Militia rendezvoused and from there to the siege of York, under Gen. Nelson, and there remained in the service until

eral days after the capture of Cornwallis, and was there discharged, and and received a discharged signed by Col. Peter Lindsay. He resided in Albemarle County, Virginia when he entered the service at each of his towns, Gen. Wayne of the continental line was with the troops in his second tour. He joined them at West- on James River; - Col. Dick and Maj. Boice was with them at this time.
He has no documentary evidence and he knows of no person whose testimony he can procure, who can testify to his services except Joseph Matthew Mullins  Shann  Shann and informing him  informing him that he was born this Oct. 1759 as his parents have black .
He has no record of his age, but recollects the time of his birth as stated by his parents. He resided in Albemarle County, Virginia, when called into the service. He continued to reside at the same place for several years, when he removed to Madison County, Kentucky, where he has resided upwards of thirty years, but during the last spring removed to Estill County, Ky. where he now resides. He informed his former neighborhood to Bath County and William County. He has lost all his discharge papers. He would further state that he is an unlettered man, and that it is with difficulty he can read or write. #
William Patterson

# He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state.
Sworn to, and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid William Johnson
Matthew Mullins, affiant in open court and certifies that he knows of his own knowledge the facts set forth in the above declaration are true.
Also I know John Lone certifies that he knows that said Johnson served the second term of duty mentioned in his declaration. Joseph Watson also certifies that he is well acquainted with Mr. Johnson, and knows he served the last term as he states. Sworn and subscribed to by us this day and year above stated.
14246 William Johnson Declaration for a pension
And the said court being aware their opinion of the investigation of the matter, but after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named officer was a revolutionary soldier, and served the state. And the court further certifies that it appears to them that John Lone, Matthew Mullins & Joseph Watson, who have signed the preceding certificates are residents of Madison county, and are all unable personally to appear and that their statement is entitled to full credit.
Isaac P. Samuels Clerk
John W. Moore Samuel T. Harn
Matthew Mullins his Joseph Watson mark
I Rott Clark clerk of the court for the county of Madison do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings in the matter of the application of William Johnson for a pension
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal at office this 20th August 1832
Rott Clark

Li 6 5238 May 13, 1939
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BA-J/MCS Rev William Johnson, R.5650
Miss Lois M. Johnston 347 West 65th Street Chicago, Illinois
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your request for the record of William Johnson, a Revolutionary War soldier who was pensioned while living in Estill County, Kentucky.
The data which follow were taken from papers on file in the pension claim, R.5650, based on the Revolutionary War service of William Johnson.
William Johnson was born in October, 1759. The place of his birth and the names of his parents are not shown.
While a resident of Albemarle County, Virginia, he enlisted in 1780, as substitute for his father, and served three months as private in Captain John Harris' company in Colonel Holt Richardson's Virginia regiment. Soon afterwards he enlisted and served three months in Captain Hunt's company in Colonel James Ennis' Virginia regiment. He enlisted in April or May, 1781, as substitute for his father, and served six months in Captain John Miller's company in Colonel Reuben Lindsay's Virginia regiment and was in the battle of Jamestown and in the siege of Yorktown.
From Albemarle County, Virginia, he moved to Madison County, Kentucky, and in the spring of 1832 he moved to Estill County, Kentucky.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 20, 1832, at which time he was living in Estill County, Kentucky.

William Johnson's wife was Nancy or Alsey, the date of marriage and her maiden name not given. He was married twice but the name of other wife was not shown. Micager Pittman, the son-in-law of William and Nancy or Alsey Johnson, was living in Owsley County, Kentucky, in 1855. One Matthew Johnson was living in Madison County, Kentucky, in 1833, but his relationship to the soldier was not shown and there are no further data relative to the family of soldier.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

1912 Jan 17 First to Missoula J. Smith S.P.H.
Acts of July 14, 1862, and March 3, 1878.
1937 Nov. 17 first to Missoula Johnston MCS
1939 May 13 first to Missoula P.O. M. Johnston MCS
5650
Nancy Johnson
Service: widow of William
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges: _____
REJECTED
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract.
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18

W. M. Fulkerson Feb. 6. 1857-
✓650
Oct. 7 th July 1838

Wm. Hudson

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims , of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of William Johnson which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides?
Yes
II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides?
Yes
III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? 
IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served?
Yes
V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? No
VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations?
Yes
VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832?
Yes
VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? Yes
IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate?
Yes
X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? Yes

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? No XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? No XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had? XIV. † If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service? Yes If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses? Yes Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct?  XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service? Yes XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? Yes XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? 1/
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words: "Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades; For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____ For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must in every case be clearly shewn under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps—called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
† QUERE XIV.  Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
‡ QUERE XVI.  Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
¶ In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.

State of Kentucky 3 Madison County ss 3 d. t.
Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace in and for the county of Madison, William Johnson (the same who has subscribed and sworn to the preceding declaration) 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 period mentioned below, and in the following grace: - "For twelve months I served as a private, and for such service I claim a pension". He
William Johnson
States that he is known in his present neighborhood to Matthew Mullins, Joseph Watson and John Love, all residents of Madison county, and the same who have testified to his service. He is also known to the Rev. Samuel Kelley, a resident of Madison  Estill county, and Matthew Johnson a resident of Madison county.
William Johnson
Sworn and subscribed to before me this 17 th day of May, 1833, according to Rev. Joseph Turner J. P. m.
We, Samuel Kelley, a clergyman, residing in the county of Madison  Estill and Matthew Johnson, residing in Madison county  the same hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with William Johnson (now of Estill county, but recently of Madison) who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be 72 years of age, that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Re-

olution, and that we concur in that opinion. Sworn and subscribed to this 17 th day of May, 1833.
Samuel Hilly
Matthew his Johnson mark
Madison County Set. 3 State of Kentucky 3
I Joseph Turner, a Justice of the Peace for said county, do certify that it appears to me, that Samuel Hilly, who has signed and sworn to the preceding certificate, is a clergyman, resident in the county of Estill, and that Matthew Johnson who has also signed the same, is a resi- dent in the county of Madison, and is a credible person and that their state- ment is entitled to credit. I also certify that the said Matthew Johnson sworn to and subscribed the above statement. Given under my hand this 3 rd day of June, 1833!
Joseph Turner j.p.m.c.
State of Kentucky 3 Madison County 3 Set.
I David Irvine Clerk of the Court of Mad- ison county, do hereby certify that Joseph Turner is an acting Justice of the Peace, duly qualified and com- missioned as such; and that his signature as ex- pressed is his genuine signature. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this 11 th day of June 1833.
Clk. David Irvine Clk.

Proctor. Owensky Ky 3rd Jan 1857
Sir: I herewith enclose to you the power of Atto from Mr Pittman to be used in the case of William Johnson, and his wife, or widow Nancy. However Mr Johnson has been married twice Mr. Johnson was pensioned while a resident of Estill county, Kentucky. At the June 1832
The claim of his widow, is either Nancy or Alsey
Probably the claim of his widow was sent up from Madison county.
I would thank you very much to examine the pay of Mr Johnson first. - that is the date of his last payment, and then examine the claim of Nancy or Alsey his widow and make the points in this claim, so I can know how to proceed.
I have the honor to be your very obedient servant
Lo H. B. Whiting Esq C O
Washington City
D O
W M Fulkerson

THIS SIDE OF CARD IS FOR ADDRESS
Veterans Administration Washington

Motor Route 5, Box 117 Dallas, Texas Nov. 4, 1937.
Veterans Administration, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir: Will you please send me pension record for -
1. Thos Johnson (Johnston), Rockcastle Co., Ky.
in 1835. 2. Wm. Johnson (Johnston), Estill Co. Ky. in 1835.
These men were Revolutionary war soldiers in Virginia and were pensioned in Kentucky in 1835.
Yours truly, (Miss) Ava Johnston.
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East St. Louis Ill Jan 3-1911
Gentlemen -
My great grandfather father William Johnson Va was a pensioner in the Rev. War 1832 - He resided in Estill Co Ky -
Can you give me any data relative to Rev. Service -
Resp. Mrs) Nora J. Smith 519 W. 12 th St.

Chicago, Illinois.
March 21 1939
Pension Department, Washington, D.C.C.
Gentlemen:
OK-MCL Please furnish me a copy of the pension record of William Johnson, who was living in Estill County, Ky. in 1833, but was receiving pension for service as a private in Virginia Militia during the Revolutionary War.
He was 77 years old in 1833 and receiving $40.00.
This is for my family history.
Yours truly
Miss Lois M Johnston
347 West 65th Street

information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau. William Johnson R. 5650
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     1780 3 mos Pvt. John Harris Holt Richardson Va   Soon afterwards 3 mos. Hunt James Eanis   Apr or May 1781 6 mos John Miller Reuben Lindsay  
Battles engaged in, Jamestown Siege of York
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Albemarle Co. Va
Date of application for pension, Aug. 20 1832; H. S. C. al.
Residence at date of application, Eastville Co. Ky.
Age at date of application, b. Oct 1759
Remarks: Soldier's wife's name was Nancy or Alsey, he was married twice. The name of other wife is not stated. Micajah Pittman was a son-in-law. No other data as to family.
Very respectfully,

November 17, 1937
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Miss Ava Johnston Motor Route 5, Box 117 Dallas, Texas
William Johnson, R. 5650 BA-J/MCS
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your request for information relative to Revolutionary War pensioners, Thomas and William Johnson or Johnston.
Because of the great demand for Revolutionary War data and the limited clerical force available for furnishing such information, it is impossible to comply in full with each request pertaining to soldiers of this war. The record of William Johnson is furnished herein, as obtained from papers on file in pension claim, R. 5650, based upon the Revolutionary War service of this soldier.
William Johnson was born in October, 1759. The place of his birth and the names of his parents were not given.
While a resident of Albemarle County, Virginia, he enlisted in 1780, as substitute for his father, and served three months as private in Captain John Harris' company in Colonel Holt Richardson's Virginia regiment. Soon afterwards he enlisted and served three months in Captain Hunt's company in Colonel James Ennis' Virginia regiment. He enlisted in April or May, 1781, as substitute for his father, and served six months in Captain John Miller's company in Colonel Reuben Lindsay's Virginia regiment and was in the battle of Jamestown and in the siege of Yorktown.
From Albemarle County, Virginia, he moved to Madison County, Kentucky, and in the spring of 1832 he moved to Estill County, Kentucky.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 20, 1832, at which time he was living in Estill County, Kentucky.

William Johnson's wife was Nancy or Alsey. He was married twice but the name of other wife was not given. Micager Pittman, the son-in-law of William and Nancy or Alsey Johnson, was living in Owsley County, Kentucky, in 1855. One Matthew Johnson was living in Madison County, Kentucky, in 1833, but his relationship to the soldier was not shown and there are no further data relative to the family of soldier.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator