Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 36,025, for George Johns, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Johns, George
S. 36,025
CONTENTS

4,993
District of Columbia Roll
Capt George Johns Asell's private 3 rd Reg. N. A. Virginia Line 4
In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War.
Inscribed on the Roll of District of Columbia at the rate of $8 — Dollars per month, to commence on the 18 of May 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19 of Dec 1818 and sent to the Hon: Judge Cranch Alexandria, D. C.
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1818. 3 mos \frac{14}{31} + \frac{4}{30} 28. 67 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 March 1819 48 —
$ 76.67
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
May 1. 1820
16 years
Alexandria, D. C.
Notification sent to Confine. June 2 nd 1820 Died Feb 14, 1822

District of Columbia
ss.
On this 18 th day of May 1818, before me the subscriber, one of the Judges of the Circuit Court of the United States for the said district, personally appears George Johns aged 69 years, resident in Alexandria in the said district, who being by me first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the late 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:" That he the said George Johns enlisted in Alexandria then in the state of Virginia in the year 1777 in the company commanded by Captain David Earle of the 3 d Regiment of the Virg a line; that he continued to serve in the said corps, or in the service of the United States until the end of the revolutionary war; that he was a prisoner at the close of the war and never received a written discharge, other than an order to draw provisions... that he was in the battles of Stoney point, Monmouth, and at the siege of Charleston S c Carolina; and some other battles and that he is in reduced circumstances, and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support; and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said services, except the deposition of John Kennet McFarling herunto annexed. Sworn to and declared before me, the day and year aforesaid.
W. Branch.
I, William Branch Judge, &c. as aforesaid, do certify, that it appears to my satisfaction, that the said George Johns did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy; and that he stands in need of the assistance of his country for support. And I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me, to the Secretary for the Department of War, pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress.
May 18 th 1818
W. Branch.
George Johns has been supported as a pauper by the town of Alexandria for several years past.
W. Branch.

District of Columbia to wit,
On the 18 th of May 1818, before me came also John Bennet McFarling aged 60 years and made oath in due form of law that he knows the facts stated by the within named George Johns to be true as XXXXX stated in his affidavit within written
Sworn before me
Mr Branch.

District of Columbia Alexandria County to wit
In this 20th day May 1820, George Johns personally appeared in Open Court, being a Court of Record for the County in the District aforesaid aged seventy five Years, resident in the said County, who being first duly sworn, doth on his oath declare, that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows: a private in Capt. David Arill's Company 3 rd Virginia Regiment. Or Heath that the date of his original declaration is in the War Office: Number of his Pension Certificate, 4,993. And I do solemnly swear, that I was a resident citizen of the U. States on the 18 th 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, with intent thereby 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 18 th 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.
Schedule of property referred to
Two Chairs $ 1.50 1 Iron Pot .25 1 Tea Kettle .50 1 Doz. Plates .50 3 Old Forks .25 $ 3.00
That his occupation is a Fisherman, that he is unable from age and infirmity to pursue any business. His family consists of no person except himself and wife aged 79 Years who from total infirmity is a direct charge on him.
This George Johns mark
Sworn to and declared in Court
Edw. J. Ser. 6.6.
Davis Carr personally appeared in Open Court and made oath in due form of Law, that the foregoing schedule and the Value thereof

thereof are justly stated according to the best of his knowledge and belief. Having carefully examined the same. Given under my hand this 31 st day of May 1820.-
Edw. J. Lee. C.C.
At an United States Circuit Court of the District of Columbia continued and held for the County of Alexandria the thirtieth day of May 1820 George Johns a pensioner under the Act of Congress of March 18 th 1818 ex- hibited a Schedule subscribed by him of his whole estate and took and subscribed the oath prescribed by the Act of Congress of the 1 st May 1820. which is ordered to be filed and certified to the Secretary of War together with the Opinion of the Court that the value of the property contained in the schedule is three Dollars-
District of Columbia Alexandria County set
I Edmund J. Lee Clerk of the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia for the County of Alexandria do hereby certify that the foregoing oath and the schedule thereto annexed are truly copy- ied 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 and value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is three Dollars-
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court on this 30 th day of May 1820-
Edw. J. Lee. C.C.

May 26, 1938
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RA-J/ENL George Johns-S.36025
Mrs. John North St. Thomas Hospital Franklin, Tennessee
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the records of Samuel and George Johns, soldiers of the Revolutionary War who served in the Virginia troops.
There is no claim for pension or bounty land on file based upon service in the Revolutionary War of a Samuel Johns, who served from Virginia. Such claims are the source of the data furnished by this office. The record of George Johns follows as found in the papers filed in pension claim, S.36025, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
The date and place of birth and names of the parents of George Johns are not shown.
George Johns enlisted in Alexandria, Virginia, sometime in 1777, served in Captain David Arell's Company, Colonel Heth's 3 rd Virginia Regiment, was in the battles of Monmouth and Stony Point and at the siege of Charleston and in other battles, names not given, and served until the end of the war, at which time he was a prisoner of war, place where he was taken prisoner and length of time held in captivity, not stated.
Identified officers
He was allowed pension on his application executed May 18, 1818, at which time he was aged sixty-nine years and resided in Alexandria, District of Columbia.
In 1820, he stated that he had no family residing with him except his wife, aged seventy-nine years; there are no further data in regard to her and no names of any children are shown.
AB
George Johns died February 14, 1822, place not stated.

In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name and address of person paid and possibly the date of death of the Revolutionary War pensioner, George Johns(S.36025), you should address The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following data:
George Johns Certificate No.4993 Issued December 19, 1818 Rate, $8.00 per month Commenced May 18, 1818 Act of March 18, 1818 District of Columbia Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

36 025
Rev INVALID.
1938-May 26-7 list To Mrs John North - Et
File No. 36 025
George Johns Rev Rev War
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 207
[Arrangement of 1870.]

George Johns.
No 4993.
Continue.

Alexandria Jan y 6. 1820.
Sir,
I beg leave to solicit your attention to the case of George Johns, a pensioner under the act of 1818, who states that he has lost the certificate issued by the department of War. The manner in which the loss happened is stated in the inclosed statement and affidavit.
If a new certificate can be issued, it may be inclosed to me and I will cause it to be delivered to him.
I have the honour to be, with great consideration & respect, Sir,
Your obed t serv t
Mr. Branch.

George Johns an ap- plicant for a pension under the Law of the 18 th of March 1818. Capt. Earl's Co: 3 d reg. Virginia line. - Rev War deposited by himself 20 th May 1818 who resides in Alexandria.
D. C. - - -
Any communication to be directed to Hon: Judge Branch Washington
The Hon. Secy The Secretary of
Admitted
The Judge's certificate is wanting

District of Columbia, to wit.
On the 6 th day of January 1820, before me William Branch, chief Judge of the said district came George Johns, and made oath in due form of law that yesterday he had his certificate of his pension under the act of 1818 in the pocket of his coat wrapped in the cover, or envelope herunto annexed, and having obtained a small job of work he took off his coat and hung it on the fence; that while he was at work some person, unknown to him rifled his pocket, and took therefrom the said certificate. That he has been all this morning looking for it and trying to discover the thief, but without success; and that he believes it is irrecoverably lost. sworn before me
William Branch.
I further certify that the said Richard Johns came to me yesterday and desired to borrow money & offered to deposit with me the certificate of his pension. That I know that he had such a certificate granted him by the Department of War, and that he is very poor & old. I also believe that his account of the loss of his certificate is true, and hope that his loss may be repaired.
W. Branch.

George Johns
War Dept.
J. C. Calhoun
Hon. Judge Branch
Alexandria
D. C.

Franklin, Tenn.
March 6 - 38
Veterans Administration Will you kindly tell me of the services of Samuel Johns who served under Morgan of Va. and Geo Johns who served under Keith, and Capt Jno Anderson 3 Virginia Reg.?
Yours very truly Mrs John Norton St Thos. Hospital.