Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R 7716, for Hugh H Norvell, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va-
Norvell, Hugh H. Norvell or
R 7716
Margaret
CONTENTS

No 12.465 Declaration of Children of Hugh "Margaret Norvell" for Pension under Act July 7 th 1838- M. 1790 d D r Jan. 1. 1846.
7716

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7 th July, 1838, entitled "An Act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows—"
State of Virginia: Mecklenburg County to wit:
On this 19 th day of October, 1840, personally appeared in open Court, before the County Court of Mecklenburg, now sitting, George W. Norwell one of the children of Margaret Norwell, deceased (late widow of Hugh Norwell or Norwell, deceased) a resident of Mecklenburg County, and State of Virginia, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838, entitled "An Act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows—"
He declares that he is one of the children of Margaret Norwell, deceased, late of the said County, who was widow of Hugh Norwell, deceased, formerly a Sergeant  Corporal in the Continental and Militia service of Virginia in the War of the Revolution— That his Mother, the said Margaret Norwell, departed this life in the County of Mecklenburg on the 28 th day of August, 1840, aged about 69 years— That previous to her death, understanding that she was entitled to a Pension on account of the Military services of her late husband said Hugh H. Norwell, in the War of the Revolution, she and her family were endeavoring to prepare the necessary Declaration and evidence, in order to obtain the same, in accordance with the provisions of Congress: but in consequence of her severe illness and rapid decline of health was unable to do so, before her death—
He further declares, that he knows nothing

of the service of his late Father, the said Hugh H. Norvell, except from hearsay, and the statements of others: he therefore prefers to rely on the written certificates of old soldiers who served with him, to any statement that could be furnished by himself - As to the character, and length of service, he refers to the Public Records of the Army at the period, and accompanying certificates for proof -
He further declares, that he always understood from his mother the said Margaret Norvell that she and the said Hugh H. Norvell were married in Granville County, State of North Carolina, on the 4 th day of April, 1788, according to the laws of that State: That her husband, the said Hugh Norvell died on the 26 th day of January, 1824 - That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first day of January, Seventeen hundred and Ninety four, to wit, about the time above stated - He further declares, that said Margaret Norvell after the death of said Hugh H. Norvell, never intermarried, but continued a widow to the day of her death - That said Hugh H. Norvell, in the year 1818, and up to the time of his death, was not in indigent circumstances, and so as to require aid or assistance from his country for support -
That said Margaret Norvell at the time of her death, left six surviving children, to wit: George W. Norvell, James Norvell, Thomas A. Norvell, William H. Norvell, Margaret B. Whobrey and Mary B. Meacham, all of whom are of legal age -
He further declares, that the foregoing Declaration is presented in order to secure the amount of Pension that his late mother would have been entitled to, had she lived to make the necessary Declaration - and for -

word her papers to the proper Department - The proper name is Norwell - George C. Norwell
sworn to and subscribed in open Court:
Rich. B. Baptist.
At a Court held for Mecklenburg County at the Court house thereof on the 19 th day of October 1840
George H. Norwell presented his declaration as one of the children of Margaret Norwell who made oath to the allegations thereof so far as he knew to be true. The court are of opinion upon investigation of the matter that the facts set forth in the foregoing Declaration of George H. Norwell son of Margaret Norwell are substantially true and correct, and died on the 26 th day of January 1824 that said Margaret Norwell was his widow and died as stated on the 28 th day of August 1840 before her pension papers could be arranged that she left the following surviving children who are the only persons entitled to whatever amount of pension she was entitled to in her life time to wit: George H. Norwell James Norwell Thomas A Norwell William H Norwell Margaret B. Whobry & Mary D. McEachum all of whom are of legal age - Ordered that the foregoing Declaration and accompanying papers be certified to the War Department.
Copy. Test. Rich. B. Baptist C
In testimony whereof I have set my hand & affixed my seal of office this 20 th day of October 1840
Rich. B. Baptist

Virginia: Mecklenburg County to wit:
I William Townes an Acting Justice of the peace in the county aforesaid do hereby certify that the annexed paper is taken by me from the Family Bible of Hugh Norwell, decd, and believe the same to be the true family Record - Given under my hand this 19 th day of October, 1840 -
Wm Townes JP.
Virginia.
Mecklenburg County Clerk's office set
I Richard B. Baptist Clerk of the County Court of Mecklenburg County do hereby certify that William Townes is a magistrate as above & that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his are genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed my seal of office this 20 th day of October 1840
Richd B. Baptist cc

Hugh Norrell was Born August the 22 nd 1759
Elizabeth Norrell was Born March 16 th 1774
James Norrell was Born December the 12 th 1794
Abby Bugg Norrell Was Born December  th 15
1797
Hugh Norrell was Born November the 21 st 1799
Abby Bugg Norrell was Born May 14 th 1802

(Copy)
Know all men by these presents, that we Hugh Norvell & Young Norvell of the county of Mecklenburg in the state of Virginia, are held and firmly bound unto Alexander Martin Governor of the state of North Carolina, or to his successors, in the sum of Five Hundred Pounds, to which payment well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs &c jointly & severally, firmly by these presents, sealed &c the Seventh day of January, A.D. One thousand Seven Hundred and ninety .
The condition of the above obligation is such, that whereas the above bound Hugh Norvell hath obtained a license to marry Margaret Bugg, If therefore no lawful impediment shall occur whereby the said intended marriage may be obstructed or dissolved then the above obligation to be void, otherwise to remain in full force &c
Hugh Norvell Seal Young Norvell Seal
Attest
Henry Patten North Carolina Graham County } ss
I James M. Wiggins, Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the County and state aforesaid, do hereby certify, that the foregoing is a true Transcript of the marriage bond of Hugh Norvell agreeably to the Records in my office, "with the exception of the date, which is expressed on the record in fair legible figures as follows: "the 7 th day of January, A.D. 1790"-
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed the Seal of my office at Oxford, the 25 th day of August, A.D. 1846-
Jas. M. Wiggins, CLK

WASHINGTON October 7, 1931.
Henry F. Dryden c/o Federal Reserve Bank San Francisco, California.
RA-J/ILL
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter relative to Hugh Norvell, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.
The data which follow are obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, R. 7716, based upon his military service in that war.
Hugh Norvell was born August 23, 1759. He married in Granville County, North Carolina, Margaret Bugg, who was born March 16, 1774; their marriage bond was dated January 6, 1790. He died January 26, 1824 and she died August 28, 1840 in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. She was survived by the following six children, James Norvell, born December 12, 1794; George W. Norvell, Thomas A. Norvell, William H. Norvell, Margaret B. Whobrey or Whobry and Mary B. Meacham. Two children were then dead; Hugh, born November 21, 1799 and Polly Bugg, born May 14, 1802.
George W. Norvell, soldier's son, a resident of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, applied on October 19, 1840 for the pension which might have been due the children on account of the services of their father, Hugh Norvell, during the Revolutionary War.
He stated then that his father, Hugh Norvell, served as corporal in the Virginia troops in the War of the Revolution but gave no details of the service. The claim for pension was not allowed as he failed to furnish proof of service as required by the pension law.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Assistant to Administrator.

N 12.415
Margaret Smell and
vs to W. S. B. C. Bedford
March 12 1844
to ditto Oct 26 46
Set to flame Sept 16 49
July 20 1850
Jan 31 1853

This is to Certify, That it appears from a List in this Office of such Officers and Soldiers of the Virginia Continental Line, during the Revolutionary War, as settled their Accounts, and received Certificates for the balance of their Full Pay, according to an Act of Assembly, passed the November Session, 1781, that a Certificate issued on the 8th day of August 1783 , in the name of Abraham Norvell as a Colonel of Infantry for £ 44. 4. 8 , which Certificate appears to have been delivered to himself and was given for services prior to the 1st January, 1782.
p 220.
{ No Seal of Office. }
Given under my hand at the Auditor's Office, Richmond, this
4th day of May 188 1.
J. E. Heath AUDITOR.

HENRY F. DRYDEN c/o FEDERAL RESERVE BANK SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
Sept. 19, 1931.
Veterans Administration, Revolutionary War Section Re Hugh Norvell, Corporal 14th Virginia Regiment
The Veterans Administration, Washington, D.C.
Sirs:
HUGH NORVELL, (Revolutionary soldier for three years in 14th Virginia Regiment of the Continental Army), is mentioned in a MSS on file in the Archives Department of the Virginia State Library. The document indicates that on June 8, 1811 he had not drawn his warrant for his bounty lands; it further indicates that Certificate was issued March 28, 1812.
Will you please advise what information you have regarding his war record, and also advise what other data you have regarding the lands awarded to him, their location and assignment, if any; any other information that would disclose his parentage, marriage, children, and any vital statistics at all concerning him or his family connections.
Your assistance in this matter will be appreciated.
Respectfully,
H. F. Dryden HENRY F. DRYDEN c/o FEDERAL RESERVE BANK SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA

REJECTED
7/16.
1922 - June 7 - Mkt to W. Claud Boyer Jones, m.d. mmh
1931 - Oct. 7 - Mkt. to Henry F. Dryden. Ill.
P. O.
Margaret Norvell
Service: _____
Enlisted: _____, 18 .
Discharged: _____, 18 .
Application filed: _____, 18 .
Alleges: _____
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
Recognized. _____
Contract. _____
Cert. of Dis. _____
Searched for _____
, 18 .
The printed list of 1852 gives cause of such as "Hugh Norvell" a corporal of the Pa. Line received a dismission certificate for 64 - U.S. Gd. but there is no evidence to identify claimant husband as that soldier.

State of Virginia - Charlotte Ct. House
August 19 th 1847 -
Sir
I received by the last Mail, the enclosed certificate of Mr. Daniel Hicks, which you will please file with the papers of surviving children of Margaret Norvell, widow of Hugh Norvell deceased, for a Pension under Act of July 7 th 1835 -
I am, Sir, very respectfully your Obt. Servt &c
Wm. J. B. Bedford
J. L. Edwards Esq Commr. of Pensions - Washington City. D.C.

State of Virginia Charlotte Ct. House Decr. 27 th 1845.
Sir
I enclose you the Declaration with accompanying papers of George W. Norwell or Norwell, one of the children of Margaret Norwell or Norwell, deceased, the widow of Hugh Norwell or Norwell, deceased, for a Pension under Act of July 7 th 1838—
These papers have been returned by me in expectation of receiving the affidavits of two witnesses resident in the Western Country who were fellow soldiers of Mr. Norwell's, and who had been written to on the subject: no letter from them has yet been received, and the presumption is they are dead or have removed to parts unknown—
I am therefore directed under the circumstances, to enclose the papers to the Department in their present form and condition, trusting they may prove satisfactory—
I am very respectfully Your Obt. Servt &c W m L. B. Bedford
J. L. Edwards esqr Comm t . of Pensions Washington City.

273 Pension Office March 12 1846
Sir
The papers in the case of Margaret Norvell widow of Hugh Norvell under the act of 7 July 1838 have been examined and filed
The certificate of the Auditor of Virginia shows that Hugh Norvell received a dismission Certificate as a corporal in the Continental Line of that State for $4. 6. 8. but there is no evidence whatever presented in this case identifying Mr Norvell as the man of that Corporal. Before any satisfactory adjustment of this claim can be made the Company and regiment to which the service was rendered must be given evidence by the parties interested or by those who served with Norvell, or in case such evidence cannot be procured the most testimony abundant proof from citizens of known high standing and respectability, showing that Mr Norvell's husband was universally recognized in his neighborhood as a Continental soldier of the Virginia Line and that he was regarded  acted as such at the examination of the  the 4 July, and other anniversary  annual festivals will be required.
The date of the marriage should be established by a copy of the marriage bond or license from the Clerks Office

in Mecklenburg Co. or by some other record or documentary evidence public or private. The first Child entered on the paper said to be a family record was born in Decemr 1764 which, were there no other objection, to that paper would not be sufficient to shew that the marriage in this case took place prior to 1 st January of that year. but would seem to
demand that proof
In the case of Jane Davis acc d . The service of her husband Samuel Davis for Dyer is satisfactory, but the date of her Marriage must be established by the Certificate of the Clerk of the County Court showing that date of the Marriage had or licence had filed in his office or by some other testimony as required in the case of Mr. Mirell. The proof now filed is not at all satisfactory on this point.
LLX 44. 1000 March 19. 46
Mr L. B. Profitt Esq Charlotte 6th m

Dad & Knorr March 31 1883

279 Pension Office March 31 1883
Sir
In reply to your enquiries in relation to the cases of Margaret Norvell and Tom Turner, I have to inform you that if the husband of Margaret Norvell lives after the passage of the act June 7 1882, his children would be entitled to receive a pension for any service, shown to have been performed by him - The affidavits you mention, of the magistrate, in the case of Tom Turner would not be received as evidence here -
John A. Knox Esq Boyd Town Va.

W. S. Woodfine
Col 26:46

Pension office Oct. 26 th 1846.
Sir,
The additional testimony in the case of Margaret Norvell has been examined and filed as satisfactory so far as to establish the date of the marriage.
But the evidence required by my letter of the 12 th May last, req to identify Hugh Norvell who was a corporal in the V th Continental Line has not been furnished, nor is the its company or regiment in which he served, or the duration of his service given as required by letter - No further action can be had until these requirements are fulfilled
W. J. B. Ridford Esq Charlotte C. H. pa

Rev.War Section
1774 June 8, 1922
W.Bland Poyer Jones, M.D. 124 South Sycamore Street Petersburg, Virginia
Sir:
In response to your letter of April 26, 1922, you are advised that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim R. 7716 it appears that Hugh Norvell or Norwell was born August 23, 1759.
He married in Granville County, North Carolina Margaret Bugg, who was born March 16, 1774. Their marriage bond was dated January 6, 1790. He died January 26, 1824 and she died August 28, 1840 in Mecklenburg County, Virginia leaving six children, James born December 12, 1794, George W., Thomas A., William H. Norvell and Margaret B. Whobrey or Who-bry and Mary B. Meacham. The following children were then dead, Hugh born November 21, 1799 and Polly Bugg born May 14, 1802.
On October 19, 1840 the son George W. Norvell

77777 applied for pension that might have been due the heirs on account of his father's services in the Revolution alleging that he was in the Virginia Troops, but no details of service were given and the claim was not allowed owing to the fact that satisfactory proof of service was not furnished as required by the pension laws.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

CHIEF'S DESK MAR 28 1922

124 So. Pycamore St.
Petersburg Va. April 26-22
Chief of the Record & Pension Offce. Washington DC.
My Dear Sir -
Please give me the
record of Hugh Norvell - Corp. - in Capt Moses Hawkins Comp. of Continental Regulars - 14 th Va Regiment - Revolution ary Arm - Subsequently the Company was known as Capt John Overby's Co 10 Va. Regiment - About May 1777 Any information you can furnish me, a descendant, will be greatly appreciated
W Bland Poyer Jr. mqr 124 So Pycamore St Petersburg Va

J. G. Berret 19 Nov 1850

Pension Office Nov 19 th 1846- 50
Sir:
The case of Margaret Norris has been again examined, but there is nothing in it to justify an allowance. It appears that a man of the same name with her husband served in the Virginia Line, but there is no evidence to identify him as the same.
J. G. Berrett Esq Pension

W. J. B. Beofar Sept 16. 47

Pension Office Septm 16. 1847
Sir
The testimony of Daniel Hicks in the case of Margaret Moule and widow of Hugh Moule is hearsay matter, which is not at all sufficient to establish her husband with the Continental Service of the Virginia Line to whom a disputation Certificate was issued in 1783 for £64.6.8. as certified by the Auditor of that State.
All the objections hitherto urged in my former communications to you as respect the service of Mrs. Moule, since remain in full force.
J. B. Bedford Esq. Charlotte C.H. N.C.

On mail Oct 15, '46
Dear Sir, can Maynard Morris
J. A. Belwards esq. Commr of Pensions Washington City D. C.
[Faint circular stamp]
[Handwritten initials or mark]

State of Virginia - Charlotte Ct. House
October 10 th 1846.
Sir,
I send you enclosed some additional testimony in case of Mrs. Margaret Norvell for a Pension under Act July 7 th 1838, to wit: The Marriage License Bond, and affidavits of Winchler & Bugg, which I trust will prove satisfactory. Old Mr. Norvell belonged to the Methodist Church many years before his death, and therefore rarely, if ever, attended the celebration of 4 th July - Mrs. Norvell has an Advt. and it would be gratifying to the children, if the Certificate of Pension when issued, should be made payable to him, for the benefit of the children, if it can be done.
I am very respectfully your Obt. Servt &c
Wm J. B. Bedford
L. L. Edwards esqr Committee of Pensions Washington City D. C.

I hereby certify that - He was intimately acquainted with the late Hugh Norris of Mecklenburg County for about sixty years. I have heard him frequently say that he served as private in the Continental Army at the siege of Yorktown on the capture of Lord Cornwallis and from many circumstances he related concerning persons at that time there can be no doubt of its truth - He seldom attended any public festivals, having been afflicted during the latter portion of his life and was not recognized as a revolutionary soldier.
Mr Norris and his wife were both known to us from our youth, having been born and raised in the county of Mecklenburg. They were married about the year 1790 raised a large family of children and were recognized at all times and on all occasions as man and wife until his death. In testimony whereof witness my hand and seal this the 18 th day of May 1846
John Winkler
John C. Bugg
St h
Mecklenburg County to wit
This day John Winkler and John C Bugg came before me a justice of the peace for said County and oath that the foregoing affidavit contains the truth to the best of their belief - Given under my hand this 18 th day of May 1846
William W. Bugg

State of Virginia Mecklenburg County ss
I William C Wall a justice of the peace in and for the county aforesaid do hereby certify that I have been acquainted with the within affiants for a number of years, and they are men of respectability and their standing in this community is high and creditable. Given under my hand this 29 th day of September 1846
William C Wall
Virginia:
Mecklenburg County, Court Clerk's Office, to wit. I Richard S. Daplet, clerk of the County Court of said County in the State aforesaid do hereby certify that William C Wall is a magistrate as above duly commissioned and qualified and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his are genuine.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Seal of Office at Office this 1 st day of October 1846
Wm Richard S. Daplet

State of Virginia: Mecklenburg County. S.S.
I, Daniel Kitch
who was a soldier in the war of the Revolution, and now a Pensioner of the United States, do hereby certify that after the war, I became acquainted with Hugh Norwell late of the County and State aforesaid, and from what he told me, and the information I derived from those, who served with him, I am satisfied, he was a corporal in the Virginia Continental line; but I do not now remember the company and Regiment in which he served.
I have never known any other Hugh Norwell who was in the service. Mr. Norwell was about my age and if now living would be about eighty seven years of age. He died in 1824 or 1825, leaving a widow whose name was Margaret Norwell, she remained his widow until her death, leaving several children, who are now industrious and respectable men and women both in very moderate circumstances. Given under my hand this 16 day of August 1847.
Daniel Kitch mark
State of Virginia: Mecklenburg County. S.S.
This day
Daniel Kitch above named, came before me, a justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, and made oath in due form of law, that the foregoing certificate contained the truth, to the best of his knowledge and belief. I further certify that he is a citizen of known high standing and respectability, and his statement entitled to full confidence. Given under my hand the day and year above written.
Isaac Williamson, J.P.

State of Virginia. Mecklenburg County. S.S.
I Richard B. Baptist, Clerk of the County Court of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that James W. Williamson is a justice of the peace in and for the said County, and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my seal of office and subscribed my name this 16 day of August, 1877.
Richard B. Baptist Clerk of the County Court of Mecklenburg Co. Va.
State of Virginia. Mecklenburg County. S.S.
I Richard B. Baptist Clerk of the County Court of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that James W. Williamson is a justice of the Peace in and for the said County, duly commissioned and qualified, and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my seal of office and subscribed my name this 16 day of August, 1877.
Richd B Baptist Clerk of the County Court of Mecklenburg Co. Va.

Virginia: Mecklenburg County to wit:
I John Winckler of the County of Mecklenburg, State of Virginia, do hereby certify that being raised in the same neighborhood, I was well acquainted with Hugh Norvell and Margaret his wife - I recollect distinctly to have heard, and believe the same to be true, that the said Hugh Norvell and Margaret Bugg were married legally in 1788 or 1789 or thereabouts and that she had two or three children before her son James Norvell - She lost lost the first children; James Norvell, being the first surviving child on the family Record - I further certify that the said Hugh Norvell was married prior to 1 st January 1794 - I am in the 66 year of my age -
John Winckler
Virginia: Mecklenburg County to wit:
This day John Winckler came before me a Justice of the peace in the County aforesaid and made oath to the above certificate subscribed by him in my presence - I further certify, that he is a credible person and his statement is entitled to full confidence - Given under my hand this 19 th day of October, 1840 -
Wm Townes D.P.

1848
official basings
FREE
re: case of Hugh Ward, the widow's claim
James E. Heath Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D.C.
Recd Sept 18/50

Boydton October the 12 th 1852
Dear Sir
There were two Revolutionary Soldiers from this County Hugh Moore and Tom Tanner. Mrs. Moore the wife of Hugh Moore died about the year 1840 just about the time she had succeeded in collecting sufficient testimony to prove that her husband Hugh Moore was certainly the man who served as a soldier in the Revolutionary War and was at the capture of Cornwallis at Yorktown, Little York, and was awarded for his services at the hands of the Government. She has two sons in this County who were under 16 years old at the time of their Father's death upon its being proved to the satisfaction of your Department that they are actually the sons of Hugh Moore who was the soldier in the Revolutionary War from Mecklenburg County. They are entitled to receiving pensions for his services. Mrs. Tanner sent on her petition I think to the Virginia Secy Whilst Mr. Edwards was Commissioner. He said in reply to her communication (on the one made in her favour) that a thru worth's service on the part of her husband

in the Revolutionary Army had been satisfactorily proven to that Department but that the Gailford town of them now the more has not been proven - He afterwards obtained the Certificates or oath before Magistrates of two Revolutionary Soldiers Malone and Barron to the fact that he did most certainly serve three months more, and was at the Battle of Gailford These papers Mrs Tanner informs me were placed in the hands of a young Gentleman from this County by the name of Richards early for presentation at your Department but it runs by a letter received from that office that they were never presented by him and he has gone to California - The question I wish to submit to your decision is whether the depositions of the Magistrates before whom the depositions of Old Malone and Barron were taken as to the contents of those depositions would not be allowed by your Department to stand in the place of their depositions themselves - And if they confirm the statement here made whether the widow of Mrs Tanner the Revolutionary Soldier would not be allowed a pension?
Please have this communication answered at your earliest convenience and believe always with very great respect
Yours
John D. Root