Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W 8752, for William Stone, Virginia

SERVICE
Va.
Stone, William Mary
NUMBER
W 8752
CONTENTS

6265.
Virginia
William Stone
of Stafford Co in the state of Virginia who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Geo: Gibson of the Virginia Line, for the term of three years
scribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 8 of May 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 1 of Feby 1819 and sent to Mrs A S Dugay Esqt Dumfries Virginia
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1818 3 and 2/3 $31.25 Semi-annual all'ce ending 4 March 1819 48.
$79.25
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818 }
Not Continental
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William Stone
Declaration
Wanted

Virginia Court
I William & S State one of the Judges of the General Court of Virginia do certify - That on the 8 th day of May 1818. William Stone of the County of Stafford aged 59 years was me and declared on oath - That in the year - 1777. he enlisted with Capt. Weather's Battery of the 1 st Virginia State Regiment. George Gibson Comd. which Regt. was in the course of two or three weeks after his enlistment transferred to Continental Establishment. In the course of the same year he joined the American Army at White Plains - and fought at White Marsh, Valley Forge - Monmouth - Paulus Hook, and Stony Point when he rec d a wound in the thigh with Buckshot. After three years service under his own command en- listment. he was discharged at Fredericktown in Ma- ryland, and his discharge was forwarded to Richmond where it may / perhaps still be. Toward the close of an just enlistment he re-enlisted in the Cavalry un- der Capt. William Washington with whom he served a few months only the war drawing there to a close - He then returned to his home and lived in peace the remainder of his days - He further declared that from his poverty he is in much need of the Pension prescribed by the late Act of Congress for the relief of certain Persons engaged in the Army.

and Nation of the United States in the class of the Revolution. - Given under my hand & seal this 8 th May 1818.
Wm. H. G. Dade Esq.
Virginian Court.
I William H G Dade Esq. as aforesaid do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the above-named William Stone did serve in the Revo- lutionary War against the Crown & Army for more than nine months, rendered service on Com- missioned & Meritorious and that he is in redu- ced circumstances and I herewith transmit the proceedings & testimony taken and had before me to the Department of War in pursuance of the above mentioned act of Congress. Given under my hand & seal the day & year above
Wm. H. G. Dade Esq.

Virginia Court
William Hand made on the before me that in the year 1778. he knew the above named William Stone at White Marsh. where he was a Soldier in Continental establishment. but he does not know his Regiment or Line, nor does he remem- ber to have seen him afterwards during the war.
Given under my hand & seal this 8 th May 1818
W. A. Dade 
Virginia, Stafford County to wit:
I John Moncure Conway clerk of the Superior Court of Law for the county aforesaid, do hereby certify, that William A. G. d Dade Esquire, whose name is subscribed to the foregoing declaration & attestation, was at the time of subscribing the same and now is, one of the Judges of the General Court of Virginia, acting and presiding in the third judicial circuit which comprehends the county of Stafford
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed a scroll There being no seal of office at the Court house, this 15 th day of June 1818 & in the 42 nd year of the Commonwealth
J. M. Conway

Wm. Stoned Pool
(Cluett)
1869
2000
On the 10th of the letter the was sent for but was not to be found at the time

District of Virginia, Caroline County—sect.
On this _____ day of _____ 182/ personally appeared in open court, being a court of record, for the county aforesaid, William Stone aged _____ years, resident in said county, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath declare, that he served in the Revolutionary War, as follows:
And I do solemnly swear, that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the 18th day of March, 1818, and that I have not since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner disposed of my property, or any part thereof, within an intent thereby, so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled, "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War," passed on the 18th day of March, 1818, and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts or debts due to me, nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed.
Sworn to and declared on the before the court of the county aforesaid.
I JOHN L. PENDLETON, clerk of the county of Caroline, state of Virginia, do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said court; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said court, that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule, is two thousand five hundred dollars and seventy five cents. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said court, on this Seventh day

2032
Kentucky
Mrs. Mary Stone widow of William Stone decd.
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1818 and who died on the 10th day of 1830 at Harrison in the State of Ky who was a Private in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the Regt. commanded by Col. Gilson in the Virginia _____ line for 3 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Ky. at the rate of 50 Dollars _____ Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 11th day of Mar. 1839 and sent Hon. W. H. Southgate Covington Ky. Arrears to the 4th of March 1839 $241.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sept " 40.00
$281.00
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
W. A. D. H. N. Clerk, Page 213

Elizabeth Stone born Aug 18th
5 1784
Joanna Stone born June 17th
22 1786
Michael Stone born September
the 10 1790 born October
Joseph Stone
the 10 1792
Mary Stone born the January
the 10th 1795
Abigail Stone born May the
18 1797
Elizabeth Stone born August
the 10th 1799

John Bull Juel John John John John Joseph Mary

4163
Mrs Stone
Mrs Stone
House 11 W Haughgate Washington City D.C.
Hn W. to Southgate P.M.
1002 the a

10 of Kent Street S.W. Garrison County B
I Thomas W. Moody and Clerk pro tempore of the County Court of an  the Garrison County do hereby certify that an  the Million Dollar Bonds as annexed to the within Certifi- cates is genuine & that he is an acting Jus- tice of the peace in & for said County of Garrison and that full and perfect Credit ought to be given to him & his
Given under my hand and Seal of Office This 14 th day of Decr 1838
Thos Moody and Clerk
Leighfield Decr 14 th 1838
Dear Sir I have been requested to transmit these papers to you to have the same attached to if they are in your possession be so good as to send the Certificate to Lieutenant Villet - and if the Evidence is sufficient but not in form be so good as to inform me of the result Yours Most Respectfully William Shaw

State of Kentucky } Set Harrison County }
On this 7 th day of December Eighteen hundred and thirty eight personally appeared before me Haman Millian a justice of the peace in and for said County Mary Stone a resident of Harrison County Ky aged about Seventy seven 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 act of Congress passed July 4 th 1836 that she is the widow of William Stone who was a private in the army of the Revolution and served three years and she further declares that she was married to the said -- William Stone on or about the year seventeen hundred and eighty one and that her husband the aforesaid William Stone died some time in the year 1829 and that she has remained a widow ever since that period as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed.
Sworn and subscribed on the day and year above written before
Haman Millian J.P. H.C.
Mary her Stone mark
I Haman Millian a justice of the peace in and for Harrison County Ky, do hereby certify that Mary Stone the above applicant is unable to appear in Court from old age and bodily infirmity given under my hand this 7 th day of Dec. 1838
Haman Millian

of Kentucky } 3 Set Harrison County } 3
On this day personally appeared before me Thoman Millian a Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid John H. Edwards and after being duly sworn stated that he was well acquainted William Stone and always heard him reputed as a soldier of the Revolution and that he drew a pension for several years previous to his death, as was generally reported and that he is now dead from report and I am well acquainted with Mary Stone, the widow of William Stone and has been for near forty years past and that she still lives a widow given under my hand this 7 th day of December 1838 Thoman Millian J.P.H.C.
I Thoman Millian a Justice of the peace in and for Harrison County Ky do hereby certify that John H. Edwards who made _____ to the above affidavit is entitled to full credence with whom he is acquainted so far as I know and verily believe given under my hand this 7 th day of Dec r 1838 Thoman Millian J.P.H.C.

March 26, 1936
William Stone-W.8752 BA-J/AWT
Helen Stone Henry 212 Dunsmere Avenue Pueblo, Colorado
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of William Stone of Stafford County, Virginia.
The Revolutionary War record of William Stone which follows was obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, W. 8752, based upon his service in that war.
The date and place of birth of William Stone are not given, nor are the names of his parents stated.
He enlisted in the year 1777 and served as a private in Captain Walter Vowles' company, Colonel George Gibson's Virginia regiment; he was in the battles of White Marsh, wintered at Valley Forge, in the battles of Monmouth, Stony Point, where wounded in the thigh, and battle of Paulus Hook, was discharged in Fredericktown, Maryland, after a service of three years. He later served a few months in the cavalry under Colonel William Washington, and continued to serve until the close of the war under Captain William Alexander and Colonel Bell, and was at the siege of Yorktown. He stated that he was wounded in the shoulder at Reddre(?) Meeting House.
He was allowed pension on his application executed May 8, 1818, at which time he was living in Stafford County, Virginia, and gave his age fifty-nine years. In 1821 he was living in Caroline County, Virginia and then

stated that he was about sixty-five years of age. No explanation given as to this discrepancy in his age.
The soldier, William Stone, died in 1829 or 1830 in Stafford County, Virginia.
William Stone married in the year 1781, Mary McGuire. She was allowed pension on her application executed December 7, 1838, then a resident of Harrison County, Kentucky, aged about seventy-seven years. She gave her age in 1839, about eighty-eight years; no explanation given as to this discrepancy.
The following is a list of their children, as found in the claim:
Elizabeth born May 5, 1784 John " June 22, 1786 Rachael " September 10, 1790 Joseph " October 10, 1792 Mary " January 10, 1795 Thomas " May 23 or 25, 1797 Nancy " August 12, 1799
Nancy Curtis in 1838 "of very advanced age" stated that before marriage she was Nancy McGuire, that she married Richard Curtis, and that she knew William Stone of Stafford County, Virginia, and Mary McGuire, whom he married. It is not stated that Nancy and Mary McGuire were related.
Very truly yours
G. H. SWEET Acting Executive Assistant to the Administrator

Mary Stone of William Kentucky
Rejected
See Act 29 th Dec '38 No on W.W. Southgate
married after ter- mination of her hus- -band's services.
Act 4 July 1836

Veterans Admin.
Commissioner of Pensions, Star dept., Washington D.C.

Pueblo Colo. Feb. 26, 1936
Dear Sir:-
Will you please send me the Revolutionary War Record of William Stone of Stafford Co. Va.
Yours very truly Helen Stone Henry 212 Dunsmere Ave., Pueblo Colo.

Stafford Co William Stone was pensioned on Va pension roll 1820 - Name struck from roll - Service not Continental - If his application gives any family history, please furnish me with transcripts of same. He was placed on roll Feb 1 st 1819 - dropped Sept 4 - 1819 - John Stone placed on roll May 2 - 1833.
10 12 1/2

Put Sept 3
HERALDRY
GENEALOGY
BIOGRAPHY
MEMBER OF SCIONS OF COLONIAL CAVALIERS SOCIETY OF COLONIAL WARS SONS OF AMERICAN REVOLUTION SOCIETY WAR OF 1812
FRANCIS B. CULVER
2203 NORTH CHARLES STREET BALTIMORE, MARYLAND
21 Sept. 1918
MEMBER OF MARYLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY THE ORDER OF WASHINGTON KNIGHTS OF GOLDEN HORSESHOE ORDER OF LAFAYETTE
Hon. Commissioner of Pensions. Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
Kindly furnish me the military service record, Revolutionary War, and personal data, relating to William Stone , private in a Virginia regiment, who was pensioned in 1819.
71.8752
Very truly Yours.
Francis B. Culver.

125 W. 22 d . St.
Baltimore, Md., 24 Sept. 1917
The Commissioner of Pensions. Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir: Please furnish the military record, etc. of
WILLIAM STONE , Va. State Line, Revolutionary War. a pensioner in 1835 (Staffords, Va.)
WILLIAM STONE, Jr. , Capt 20 th Va. Reg't., War of 1812
BARTON S. STONE , Capt 45 th Va. Reg't. "
It is possible that one of the two last was not pensioned, but such data as you may have relating to these men (or any one of them) will be appreciated.
Very truly Yours.
Francis B. Culver

RECORD DIVISION.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Briefed by A.O.T. June 28, 1910
Claim No. _____
Certificate No. _____
Claimant Soldier William Plone
Service Va (Act 1815 Stafford Co)
Additional Service Rev War
No _____ claim, State records _____, 191 _____
No claim, combination records _____, 191 _____
REMARKS:
No Owdm. Ind. or Reg except Ley Owwid F. 8752
owk id file 3122
owk id: 10220, 10221, 10222

1910 June 29 - Miss to Miss Francis M. and S. P. S. 1913 Aug. 13 - Miss to Mr. John E. Helms. Letter in S.F. 1880-21 Leonard Helms. V.P.M. 1917 Oct. 5 - Miss to Francis D. Calson 1918 Sept. 23 - Francis D. Calson that the records are not sent to same person 1931 - Sept. 23 - Miss to Hon. Wm. P. Nelson - case 3. 1936 - Mch. 26 - Miss to Helen S. Henry case 3
Rey  WIDOW, &c.
File No. 8452
 Henry Stone  Wid. of  William Stone  Post Office line 
Act: July 7/9/38
Index: - Vol. Me , Page 242
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Stafford County Virg a to wit
Newton Phillips of P a County this day personally appeared before me Lach d Wainley a Magistrate for P a County, & made oath, That he was a Soldier to the Northward in the Revolution as will appear by the Grant to him of a pension - and that while in service to the Northward he saw Wm Hone of Stafford County there as a Soldier in the Army there; but does not know how long he served nor under whom
Given under my hand the 18 th Oct r 1819
Lach d Wainley

WASHINGTON
September 23, 1931
Honorable William L. Nelson House of Representatives Washington, D. C.
BA-J/AWF
My dear Mr. Nelson:
Reference is made to your letter of the twenty-second instant, requesting the record of William Stone, War of the Revolution, from Virginia and later of Kentucky.
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 8752, that William Stone enlisted in 1777 and served as private in Captain Walter Vowles' company, Colonel George Gibson's Virginia regiment, he was in the battles of White Marsh, Monmouth, Stony Point, where wounded in the thigh, and battle of Paulus Hook, length of service three years. After which he served a few months in the cavalry under Colonel William Washington, and continued to serve until the close of the war in Colonel Ball's Virginia regiment, and was in the siege of Yorktown. He stated that he was wounded in the shoulder at Redbre(?)Meeting House.
He was allowed pension on his application executed, May 8, 1818, at which time he was living in Stafford County, Virginia, and stated that he was aged fifty-nine years. In 1821, he stated that he was aged about sixty-five years. No explanation given as to this discrepancy.
He died in 1829 or 1830 in Stafford County, Virginia.
The soldier married in 1781, Mary McGuire, they were married by "a Parson -- Thornton".
She was allowed pension on her application executed

outed December 7, 1838, then a resident of Harrison County, Kentucky; aged seventy-seven years. She stated in 1839, she was aged about eighty-eight years. No explanation given as to this discrepancy.
The following is a list of their children, as found in the claim-
Elizabeth born May 5, 1784 " June 23, 1786 John " September 10, 1790 Rachael " October 10, 1792 Joseph " January 10, 1795 Mary " May 23 97 25, 1797 Thomas " August 12, 1799 Nancy
Very truly yours
A. D. MILLER Assistant to Administrator

as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     1861 2 yrs Corl Major [unclear] George Thomas Ky   1862 2 yrs " Major [unclear] William [unclear] "   1863 3 yrs * Major [unclear] "   1864 1 yr Major [unclear] "   1865 1 yr Major [unclear] "   1866 1 yr Major [unclear] "   1867 1 yr Major [unclear] "   1868 1 yr Major [unclear] "   1869 1 yr Major [unclear] "   1870 1 yr Major [unclear] "   1871 1 yr Major [unclear] "   1872 1 yr Major [unclear] "   1873 1 yr Major [unclear] "   1874 1 yr Major [unclear] "   1875 1 yr Major [unclear] "   1876 1 yr Major [unclear] "   1877 1 yr Major [unclear] "   1878 1 yr Major [unclear] "   1879 1 yr Major [unclear] "   1880 1 yr Major [unclear] "   1881 1 yr Major [unclear] "   1882 1 yr Major [unclear] "   1883 1 yr Major [unclear] "   1884 1 yr Major [unclear] "   1885 1 yr Major [unclear] "   1886 1 yr Major [unclear] "   1887 1 yr Major [unclear] "   1888 1 yr Major [unclear] "   1889 1 yr Major [unclear] "   1890 1 yr Major [unclear] "   1891 1 yr Major [unclear] "   1892 1 yr Major [unclear] "   1893 1 yr Major [unclear] "   1894 1 yr Major [unclear] "   1895 1 yr Major [unclear] "   1896 1 yr Major [unclear] "   1897 1 yr Major [unclear] "   1898 1 yr Major [unclear] "   1899 1 yr Major [unclear] "   1900 1 yr Major [unclear] "  
Battles engaged in, Shiloh, Corinth, Iuka, Hatchie, etc. *  Residence of soldier at enlistment, near [unclear]  Date of application for pension, 1898  Residence at date of application, near [unclear]  Age at date of application, 65  Remarks: [unclear]
Very respectfully,  1839 she stated was 88 yrs
Commissioner.
3170050110-97
[Faint handwritten notes at the bottom of the page, possibly containing additional remarks or corrections.]

V.L.M. Rev. War Section.
September 25, 1918.
Mr. Francis B. Culver, 2203 North Charles Street, Baltimore, Maryland.
Sir:
In response to your letter dated the 21 st instant, you are advised that the Revolutionary War record of William Stone W. File No. 8,752 was forwarded to you October 5, 1917. It is not the practice of this Bureau to furnish the same statement more than once to the same person.
Very respectfully,
J. M. A. Cagle Commissioner.

WILLIAM L. NELSON
8TH DIST. MISSOURI
RESIDENCE: COLUMBIA, MISSOURI
MEMBER COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE
Congress of the United States House of Representatives Washington, D. C.
September 22 1931
Revolutionary War Section, Office of the Director of Pensions, U. S. Veterans' Administration, Washington, D. C.
-0-
Gentlemen:
Referring to telephone conversation with your office to-day in which you advised that your records disclose that there were three Revolutionary War soldiers from Virginia-of the name of William Stone, one of whom was pensioned from Kentucky, I am writing to ask if you will not kindly write Mr. Nelson, here, giving such information as may be available regarding William Stone who was pensioned from Kentucky, -i.e., his wife's name, his family, place of birth and enlistment, place of residence in Kentucky, and where he died.
Assuring you that this will be greatly appreciated,
I am
Yours very truly,
C. V. Lindsay Secretary to Mr. Nelson.

1920 Sunderland Place Washington June 17-1910
The Commissioner of Pensions
Sir:
Will you be good enough to furnish me with any family history that may be contained in the applications for pensions of the Soldiers enumerated on the enclosed sheets

or of their descendants.
Very respectfully
Frances Washington Cook.

The Hon ble J. C. Calhoun Secretary of War Washington City
Recd June 1831
414

Fredericksburg 4 th June 1838
I beg leave to trouble you with the inclosed and annexed papers relative to the pension of William Stone a poor Soldier of the Revolution who is 86 yrs old and is absolutely starving for bread - His age, and the effects produced by the Wounds he received in the services of his Country, have rendered him unable to labour for the support himself & family: He resides a few miles from this place, and has excited much compassion from some respectable persons who know him, and on whose bounty he subsists - He brought to my Office the inclosed Document from the Caroline County Court, and exhibited the Certificate No 6265, of which the annexed is a copy, under which he has received two half yearly pensions, & there is 19 l now due - He is a poor ignorant man and did not know what course to pursue to get re-instated on the pension Roll, or an enrolled application would have been made for that purpose, but is informed the present mode is correct, and I hope I trust he will succeed, for there cannot be a greater object of pity, and I know his case will receive due attention.
On his behalf I beg to be informed if any thing more is necessary and with Great Respect
I am Sir, Your very obedt. Servt The Hon ble J. C. Calhoun Abner Parke

(Copy)
War Department
Revolutionary Claim
I certify that, in conformity with the Law of the United States, of the 18 th of March, 1818, William Stone late a private in the Army of the Revolution, is inscribed on the Pension List, Roll of the Virginia Agency, at the rate of eight dollars per month, to commence on the 8 th day of May one thousand eight hundred and eighteen.
Seal
Given at the War Office of the United States, this first day of February one thousand eight hundred and nineteen.
(Signed)
J. C. Calhoun
Secretary of War
Numbered (6265)
Endorsed on the back
"Payable semi-annually - "The first payment on this "Certificate will be made "on the 1 st of March next "at the Bank, N o . "S. Richmond, Va."
"Recorded"

Stafford County To Wit
This day personally appeared before me a justice of the peace in the County aforesaid and State of Virginia Nancy Curtis who says (she was before her intermarriage with Richard Curtis) Nancy McGuire (of very advanced age) and made oath that a certain William Stone of the County and State aforesaid was legally married to Mary McGuire in the year 1751 and the Ceremony necessary on the Occasion was performed by a Rev D o Dawson Thornton
Given under my hand this 18 th day Oct 1838
George W. Stone
State of Virginia Stafford County
This day personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid Jameson Corbin and made oath that William Stone who was a prisoner of the Army of the Revolution died some time in the latter part of the year one thousand eight hundred and twenty nine

in and for the County and State aforesaid Jameson Corbin and made oath that William Stone who was a prisoner of the Army of the Revolution did some time in the latter part of the year one thousand eight hundred and twenty eight or the four part of the year one thousand eight hundred and twenty nine
Given under my hand this 19 th day of October 1838
Wm Conway
State of Virginia, Stafford Co Sch
I Mr. McConway Clerk of the Court of said County in the State aforesaid, do hereby testify that George Milton & Walker Conway whose names are subscribed to the above certificate are justices of the peace duly commissioned & qualified each, that their signatures are genuine
Attest my hand & seal this 20 th day of Oct 1838 Wm McConway C.S.C.

Mary Stone's 45-30 Declaration. May Stone Ken. 11530
admitted P 344 4/80
Mar 11
atty July 1888
Rev W.W. Southgate, Covington Ken

State of Kentucky Harrison County set
On the 22 day of February 1839 personally appeared before me Sol. C. Garrison a Justice of the County Court of Harrison County aforesaid Mary Stone a resident of the County and State aforesaid age Eighty eight years who being first sworn 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 the 7th day of July 1838, entitled an "act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows" That she is the widow of William Stone whose name was inscribed on the Pension Roll of the Virginia Agency under the act of March 18th 1818. and she refers to the declaration made by the s d W m Stone, and the evidence taken by him to prove his services all of which she supposes are filed in the office of the Commissioner of pensions. She further states that her said husband W m Stone departed this life on Stafford County State of Virginia some time in the latter part of the year or the first part of the year March 1838 the precise time of his death not now being at this time recollected by her, and she further states that she has remained a widow ever since her said husband's death. She further states that she has no record of her marriage and she does not know of any person living in this State by whom she can prove her marriage. But she says there is a record of the births of some of her children on a blank leaf of s d W m Stone's family Bible which has been her possession ever since the death of s d W m Stone. which records are as follows. Lewis Elizabeth Stone born May 5 th 1784. John Stone born June the 22 nd 1786. Rachael Stone born September the 10 th 1790. Joseph Stone born October the 10 th 1792. Mary Stone born the January the 10 th 1795. Thomas Stone born May the 25 th 1797. Nancy Stone born August the 12 th 1799. She further states

that said bible was kept in the family of S d M c Stone for some time before the birth of her daughter Elizabeth Stone and continued to be kept in said family until S d M c Stone's death and since her death the same has been in her possession. And the blank leaf of said bible upon which said record of births has been kept is herewith transmitted for inspection from which it will appear to be an ancient paper and the writing appears to have such genuine marks of antiquity as conclude prove it to be a genuine record.
See Mary Stone mark
Known to and subscribed by the said Mary Stone on the day and year above written before me a justice of the County Court of Harrison County the same being a Court of record of said State of Kentucky. And I do hereby certify that the said Mary Stone is the reputed widow of M c Stone deceased and that by reason of bodily infirmity she is unable to appear in Court for the purpose of making the above declaration. Given under my hand this 22 nd day of February - 1839 Vol. 6 Parris J.P.H.B.
State of Kentucky. Harrison County set
I Thomas B. Woodward Clerk of the County Court of Harrison County in the State aforesaid do certify that the same is a Court of Record and that the said Vol. 6. Parris whose signature appears to the above certificate is a just justice of said county and Court and that said signature is genuine genuine.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal of Office this 23 rd day of February in the year one thousand eight hundred

and thirty nine, and in the common- wealth - the 47th. Year
Thos B Woodard ax per J. S. Henry atty

FREE
Rev. Wm. W. Southgate Corner of Tenth, Washington City D.C.
Mr. Stone's paper.

State of Kentucky Harrison County ss
On this 8th day of February One Thousand Eight hundred and thirty nine Personally appeared before me Sol. C. Perrine a justice of the peace in and for said County Mary Stone a resident of the county of Harrison aged eighty eight years who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration in addition to a declaration previously made (and sent to the City of Washington and on file in the pension office,) in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress of the 4th July 1836. She further declares that after her marriage to her husband William Stone he was drafted under William Alexander in Stafford County Virginia and served as a private and further she thinks that her husband was at the siege at New York and further she saith not
Sworn to and subscribed this day and year first above written
Mary Stone (Seal) mark
Attest Sol. C. Perrine J.P. Ky.
William Stone
Harrison County Ky ss.
This day the above named Mary Stone was personally in my presence and states that she is not able to go to the Court House in said County from old age and infirmity neither do I think she is
Given under my hand this 8th day of February 1839 Sol. C. Perrine J.P. Ky.