Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 3,826, for Samuel Jones, Virginia

SERVICE
Continental (Va.)
Jones, Samuel Patsey
NUMBER
W. 3826
CONTENTS
and at Petersburg, Va. res. of Amelia Co. Va. d. June 16, 1812

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Mr. Saul Jones Manager.

It now all men by these presents that we Samuel Jones and John Suckerm are held and firmly bound unto Beverly Randolph Esquire Governor of Virginia in the sum of Fifty pounds Current Money to be paid unto the said Governor & his successors to which payment well and truly to make we bind ourselves our heirs executors & administrators jointly & severally firmly by these presents. Sealed with our seals and dated this 6 th day of February 1790.
Whereas a marriage is shortly intended to be had and solemnized between Samuel Jones and Dolly Evans. The Conditions of the above allegation is such that if there be no lawful cause to obstruct the said marriage then the above allegation to be void otherwise to remain in full force and virtue. Sealed & delivered in the presence of Samuel Jones. John Suckerm
State of Virginia
Amelia County to wit:
I Robert G. Leigh clerk of the County Court of Amelia in the state of Virginia do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy

of the marriage-bond, executed by Samuel Jones to the Commonwealth, the original of which is now remaining filed among the Records of my office.
In testimony whereof I have here- unto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this the 7 th day of September A. D. 1843.
El. Leigh C. S.

9685 Patsy Jones Declaration
1825 Sept 11 th approved and ordered to be certified
S. M. Castir & Co.

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 } Chesterfield County } S.S.
On this 8 th day of September 1843 personally appeared before the subscriber a justice of the Peace Mrs Patsey Jones a resident of the county and State aforesaid aged 74 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 act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838 entitled "An act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows" That she is the widow of Samuel Jones of the county of Amelia and State aforesaid who was a soldier in the Virginia line That he was enlisted in Petersburg where he was bound as an apprentice by one Barst she thinks she has heard him and that he served in Col. Washington's troop of light horse She has often heard him speak of having been in the battles of Eutaw Springs Camden court house and the Cowpens where they defeated Tarleton and other engagements not now recollected She cannot speak confidently of her own knowledge as to the length of time that he served but she has often heard him say that he enlisted for the war and served to the end of the war and that he was in service for four years
She further declares that she was married to the said Samuel Jones on the eleventh day of February in the year seven hundred and ninety That her husband the aforesaid Samuel Jones died the 6 th day of June in the year eighteen hundred and sixteen That she was not married to him previous to his leaving the service but the marriage took place previous to the first day of January seven hundred and ninety four viz at the time above stated And that she still remains his widow
Test Daniel Washam
Patsey her Jones mark
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year

above written before me a Justice of the Peace of the County and State aforesaid And I further Certify that the said Mrs Patsy Jones is from bodily infirmity unable to attend court And that she is a respectable and credible witness As witness my hand this eighth day of September Eighteen hundred and forty three Mark Goode J.P.
Virginia At a court held for Chesterfield County the 11 th day of September A.D. 1843.
The declaration of Mrs Patsy Jones entitled on the 8 th of September by Mark Goode a Justice of the Peace for Chesterfield County being submitted to the court at doth approve his proceedings and acts in said case and hereby direct the clerk to endorse this approval on the papers. — I Barker Poindecaster clerk of the County Court Court of Chesterfield County do hereby certify that the foregoing is truly copied from the minute book of said court. — In Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said Court this 11 th day of September A.D. 1843 and in 68 th year of The Commonwealth
L. Poindecaster C. By S. W. Carter D.C.
Virginia Chesterfield County To wit
I Barker Poindecaster clerk of the County Court of Chesterfield County do hereby certify that Mark Goode is and was a justice of the peace in and for said County at the date of the above signature duly com- missioned and qualified and that the signature above purporting to be his is genuine. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of said Court this 19 th day of September A.D. 1843. L. Poindecaster C.C.R.
By S. W. Carter D.C.

State of Virginia } ss Chesterfield County }
Be it known that on the 16 th day of November 1843 personally appeared before me Mark Goode a Justice of the Peace in and for the county and State aforesaid Mrs Frances A Worsham aged 45 years of said county who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following statement
That she is the daughter of Samuel and Patsy Jones That the said Patsy has recently made an application for a pension in right of the services of her husband the aforesaid Samuel Jones deceased
That she well remembers having heard him often in his life time speak of the hardships of his services in the southern states and of his having been in the battles of Camden Court house Eutaw Springs and the Cowpens and that he was in Col Washington's troop of horse where he served as a corporal as she has of ten heard him say That she has often heard him in his life time speak of his land in Ohio which he drew in right of his services and talk of giving them to sell the same which he never did Frances A Worsham
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and date above written before me And I further certify that the above Mrs Frances A Worsham is a respectable and credible witness given under my hand and seal this day & date above written Mark Goode

Virginia Chesterfield County, to wit;
I Parke Conductor clerk of the county court of said county, hereby certify that, Mark Goode whose name is subscribed to the foregoing certificate, was at the date of the same, an acting Justice of the peace for said county, that the signature purporting to be his, is genuine:
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed the official seal of said county court, this 17 th day of November A. D. one thousand eight hundred and forty three.
S. P. Dindexter. C.C.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Samuel Jones , a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau. N. J. 3826
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     v 4 years Corporal William Washington Drummers       
Battles engaged in, Sept 81 Custer Springs, Aug 88 Gamew, Jan 81 Cowpens. Residence of soldier at enlistment, Enlisted in Petersburg Date of application for pension, Sept 8 Nov 15 1843. Her claim was allowed. Residence at date of application, Chesterfield Co. Va. (formerly of Amelia Co. Va.) Age at date of application, He was 74 years.
Remarks: He mar. Feb. 11. 1790 Patsey Evans? He died June 6. 1816
Their dau. Frances A. Worsham was 45 years of age in 1843. The only Samuel Jones of the Va. troops whose widow drew a pension found on the Rev War records of this Bureau.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

Rev. War Section.
ALV3.
March 1, 1923.
Mrs. William R. Muse, 108 Elm Avenue, S. W., Roanoke, Virginia.
Madam;
In response to your letter of January 29, 1923, you are advised that in the claim Samuel Jones, W. 3826, the date of his enlistment is not stated.
For the date of last payment of pension and date of death, you should apply to the Pension Section, Interior Department Division, General Accounting Office, 1800 E Street, N. W., Washington, D. C., citing all of the following data- Patsey, widow of Samuel Jones, Certificate 3538, issued January 31, 1849, rate $130 per annum, commenced March 4, 1848, Act of February 3, 1848, Virginia Agency.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

Rev Sec of
Roanoke Va. Nov. 7, 1917.
The Bureau of Pensions:- Washington D. C.
Will you please send me the record of Capt. Samuel Jones who married Patsy Eanes. -as he was my great  great Grandfather. Hoping to hear from you at your very earliest convenience
I remain,
Yours Resp't.
Mrs. H m Rorer Muse 108 Elm Ave. S.E. Roanoke Va.

9685
Patsy Innes Ya
Suspended
Letter to Thos. Green, 4. April 1844
Act July 7 18 38

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101 Bolivar St., Cleveland, O. Dec. 28, 1903.
To the Pension Department, Washington, D. C.
I want to find the Revolutionary war record of Samuel Jones.
My grandfather, son of this Samuel Jones used to say that his father served as Commissary sergeant.
This Samuel Jones lived in Maryland in 1776. and was

Virginia in 1779.
I will be under many obligations to the Department for an answer to this letter.
Very respectfully,
Benjamin Jones

Richmond, La., 5-20/16 W.A.B. Rev.
Com. of Pensions,
Dear sir,
I am writing to you for information of Capt. Samuel Jones La. of Revolutionary War Service, whose widow received a pension her lifetime.
You were suggested in a letter from The Adjutant Gen. of The War Dept.
Any information, you can give me will be appreciated.
Sincerely,
Miss A. B. Rudd
1217 73. 73. St., Train Station, Rd. La.

ST R
Roanoke Va.
Jan. 29-1923.
Dept. of the Interior Bureau of Pensions Washington D. C. Commissioner:
Dear Sir,
Will you kindly give me a full copy of the application for pension of (Patsy Eanes Jones) with date of birth application for pension; how long pension continued and when Patsy Eanes Jones died. She was the wife

of Captain Samuel Jones of the Revolutionary War and fought under Capt Colonial W m Washington's Dragoons. Can you give me date when Captain Samuel Jones enlisted? The record I have had he enlisted as a captain in 1776 and served in the continental service to the year 1781.
Thanking you in advance for any information you may be able to give me

I remain
Yours Most Respectfully,
Mrs. H m R. Muse.
108 Elm Ave., S.W.
Roanoke, Va.

9685
Patsy Jones
(Va)
Act July 7 th 38
Ad d
2 years
Corps of Cavalry
$120 per m
Thos Green Esq - Pres Recd X

State of Ohio Clinton Co
I Samuel Jones aged about 74 years do upon oath testify & declare that about or in the year 1770 I enlisted or entered the service as a private for the term of during the war in the eighth Virginia regiment commanded at the time I think by Col. Muhlenburgh and continued in service on continental establishment until the surrender of Gen. Lincoln when I became a prisoner & continued such or with out being exchanged until the close of the revolutionary war - I am now a pensioner of the United States & now reside within the Co. of Clinton & state of Ohio having recently removed from the Co. of Brown - I further declare that I have never received a warrant for the land promised to me on the part of the United States, nor have I ever assigned or transferred my claim in any manner whatsoever.
I therefore know all men by these presents that I Samuel Jones of the county of Clinton do hereby constitute appoint Col. Joseph Watson of Washington City my true & lawful attorney for me in my name to demand & receive from the said Col. of the United States a warrant for the quantity of land due to me as aforesaid & my said attorney is hereby fully authorized & empowered to constitute & appoint one or more substitute or attorneys under him for the special purposes above expressed In witness whereof I have hereunto affixed my mark & seal this 20th day of September AD 1851
I William Gault aged about 60 years do upon oath declare that I have been long acquainted with Samuel Jones who has subscribed the above declaration in my presence & well knew that he is the identical person he therein represents himself to be & further I firmly believe he did perform the military services thereinafter mentioned. William Gault attest John Kelle

State of Ohio Clinton Co. ss
Before me John Cassedin a justice of the peace in and for the County of Clinton personally appeared the above named Samuel Jones subscriber to the foregoing declaration in my presence as acknowledged the power of attorney therein subjoined to be his free act and deed and likewise personally appeared Mr. Gantt who has interests within the scope of interest both to me well known to be men of respectability and truth and made solemn oath to the truth of the deposition by them respectively subscribed this 20th day of September 1831
John Cassedin J.P.
Recd from Mr. Gordon of the N. Dept.
The State of Ohio, Clinton County, ss.
I, Isaiah Morris, clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the County aforesaid, do hereby certify, that John Caple-dine, before whom the within letter of attorney appeared to have been acknowledged, whose signature is attached to the certificate of said acknowledgment, was at the time of taking and certifying said acknowledgment, and now is, an attorney of justice of the peace in and for the aforesaid County of Clinton, duly elected, commissioned & qualified, and to all his acts as such, due faith and credit is due and ought to be given, as well in Courts of justice, as elsewhere.
In testimony whereof I have set my hand, and affixed the seal of our said Court of Common Pleas, at Wilmington, the 20th day of September, 1831.
Isaiah Morris, Clerk.

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Patsey Jones
act 43
$120 per an
Hon. S. Chilton H. R.

House of Representatives 17 th May 1844
Col. J. L. Edwards Comm ee of Pensions
Sir
Enclosed I send you the application of Mrs Patsy Jones of Virginia, widow of Samuel Jones for her 6 years pension under the act of 3 rd March 1843. She has recently received from you a certificate for her pension under the act of 7 th July 1838 for $120 00 per annum.
I am Very respectfully your obed t Serv t
Sam l C. Smith

Oct 12/48
Richard Rankin
William G. Young
Oct 12/48
L. Edwards, Esquire,
Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington.
Free
Anthony Tobin
Va

Bank of Virginia,
October 10. 1848.
Sir
I send you herein Declarations of Rebecca Rankin and Patsey Jones, pensioners under the Act of the 17. June 1844, made to obtain the benefits of the provision of the Act of the 2 d February 1848. Be pleased to enclose me Pension Certificates for them.
Very respectfully,
Your obedient Servant
Ant y Robinson
J. L. Edwards, Esquire, Commissioner of Pensions, Washington.

Hamilton County Ohio City of Cincinnati 3 rd .
This day David W. Richie of said City (who is a man of veracity and truth) and made oath before me Mayor of said city  James H. Burnett that he well knows James Francis Jones whose declaration on oath before Joseph Wynn Esq. a Justice of the Peace of Clermont County is on the first page of this paper, and that he is the same man who for several years past had been receiving a pension from the United States; and finally he the said David W. Richie had charge of said Jones's Certificate, purporting to have been signed by J. Calhoun Esq. late Secretary of War; but on or about the 22 nd of May last, he the said Richie lost said Certificate in removing some of his effects near the Lower Market house in said City, & has not found or expects ever to find the same.
Signed David W. Richie
The above affidavit was subscribed and sworn to by the above named David W. Richie in my presence, this 21 st day of December 1839. given under my hand & seal of said city the day & year above
James H. Burnett, Mayor

We the undersigned do certify that we saw a certificate that the within named Samuel Jones held from the Society of war & the said Saml Byers saw him draw his money from To & subscribed to be for me Joseph Wyatt of parties of the peace for Clermont County & State of Ohio this 5 th day of December 1827
Lawrence Mrs B. 58
I Joseph Wyatt of parties of the peace do certify that I am acquainted with the above named Lawrence Byers & Simeon Wallace that are men of vicinity in the County where they live Joseph Wyatt J.P. of Clermont Co

APPLICATION FOR A NEW CERTIFICATE.
State of Ohio } County of Clermont } ss.
On this fifth day of December 1829 , before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace for the said county of Clermont personally appeared Samuel Jones , who, on his oath, declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the company commanded by Captain David Stephenson in the regiment commanded by Colonel John Brown in the service of the United States; that his name was placed on the pension roll of the State of Ohio that he received a certificate of that fact, under the signature and seal of the Secretary of War: which certificate, on or about the 22 nd day of May last 1829, at or near the Lower Market, in the City of Cincinnati , he left with his friend David M. Richey , the said certificate, who lost the same in removing it with some of his own papers to another part of the City; it is not yet found or expected ever to be found. Sworn and subscribed to, before me, } the day and year aforesaid.
Signed - Sam L Jones The above sworn to by Samuel Jones July Sworn that the above Meas the truth to the best of his knowledge before me Joseph Wyatt Justice of the Peace Clermont County
NOTES.—The last four blanks are left for the applicant to set forth the time, place, and manner of the loss or destruction of the original certificate.
The oath to be taken before a duly qualified magistrate, whose official character and signature must be properly authenticated.
☞ If the pensioner has never received a formal certificate, but has drawn his pension on a mere notification, as was the case in a few instances many years ago, he should leave out the above words in italics, and insert, in lieu thereof, " but has never received a formal certificate, and now wishes to obtain one. "
The pensioner's oath must be supported by the evidence of another person as to identity. The person must swear that he well knows him to be the same person described in the above affidavit. The magistrate must certify that the deponent is a person of veracity. This oath must also be authenticated by the certificate of the proper officer, under his seal of office, setting forth that the officer before whom the affidavit may be made is a Justice of the Peace, Judge, or Notary Public, as the case may be.
When a person acting as an Agent or Attorney for a Pensioner, loses the certificate, the affidavit of that person is also required, which must be authenticated as above.

The State of Ohio § Clermont County §
I Melancthon A. Bryan Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas within and for said County, do Certify that Joseph Wyatt Esq: whose name is subscribed to the within Certificate now is and was at the time of signing his name thereto an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and known and that full faith and credit are due and ought to be given to all his official acts as such.
In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court at Batavia this 8 th day of December A.D. 1829.
M. A. Bryan C.R. 3

5571 Richmond, Virginia,
rep 24 May 1844
Patsy Jones, widow of Samuel Jones who was a Compt of Cont. in the Rev. war
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 120 Dollars & 0 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 24 day of May 1844 and sent to
Hon Saml Chilton Ho of Reps
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. / Page 155.

8302
Reported
Virginia
Patsy Jones
widow of Samuel Jones
who was a pensioner under the Act of — and who died on the 6th June 1816 of Chesterfield in the State of Va who was a Corp of Cav in the Company commanded by Captain — of the 1st Regt commanded by Col Washington in the Revolution for for 2 years Continental
Inscribed on the Roll of Richmond at the rate of 120 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 12th day of April, 1844 and sent to the Green Present
Total Amount, $ 600.00
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by Thos Humphreys , Clerk, Book 2 Vol. 1 Page 271

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 12th day of November 1783 , in the name of Samuel Jones as a Soldier of Cavalry for £ 54. 18. 0 , which Certificate appears to have been delivered to himself and was given for services prior to the 1st January 1782.
p 176.
{ No Seal of Office. }
Given under my hand at the Auditor's Office, Richmond, this 20th day of September 1843.
Jas E Heath AUDITOR.

Daughter - 1904, H. 5'6" Bury, P. Jones Cleveland Ohio
1916 May 25: history to Miss A. B. Read d. M.B.H.
1917 Oct. 13 High to Mrs. H. R. Kline
1923 March 1 - Mrs. H. R. Kline informed how to procure date of death etc. etc.
Levy WIDOW, &c.
File No. 3826
Patty Jones Wid.
Samuel Jones Corp. Rest. Nat.
Act: Feb. 24/48
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 376
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Jan 5577

State of Virginia. Chesterfield County to wit
On this Seventh day of Oct r 1848, before me Mack Goode, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Chesterfield in the said State, personally appeared Patsey Jones, a resident of the said County of Chesterfield, aged upwards of Eighty years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed on the 2 d February 1848, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War, — that she is the widow of Samuel Jones, who was a Corporal of Cavalry in the Army of the Revolution, and that under the Act of Congress of the 17 th June 1844, she received a pension at the rate of one hundred and twenty dollars per annum. She further declares that she is still a widow.
have Patsey Jones mark
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written
In presence of Daniel Worsham Sworn To Before me Harriet A Worsham
Mack Goode. J. Peace
I Certify that Patsey Jones, the Declarant above named, is personally known to me
Mack Goode. J. Peace
State of Virginia, Chesterfield County, to wit
I Silas Choatham, Clerk of the County Court of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Mack Goode is a Justice of the Peace in and for

for the said County, duly Commissioned and qualified; that he is legally authorized to act as such, and that the foregoing signatures, purporting to be his are genuine.
Given under my hand and the Seal of the said Court, this 9 th day of October one thousand eight hundred and forty eight.
Silas Heath and Clerk of Chesterfield County Court

State of Virginia Amelia County } ss
Be it known that on the 7 day of September 1843 personally appeared before me A. D. O. Eggleston, a Justice of the Peace in and for the county and State aforesaid John Hutcherson aged 48 years of said county who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following statement. That he has known Samuel Jones since the passing of Patsey Jones man-of-war in the County of Chesterfield from his earliest boyhood and that he the said Samuel and his brother Wm Jones were bound to a bricklayer in Petersburg. That they left their master and enlisted in a troop of light-horse but he cannot state how long he served or who he served under as he did not serve with him the said Hutcherson.
John his X Hutcherson mark
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and date above written before me and I further certify that the above John Hutcherson is a respectable and credible witness.
A. D. O. Eggleston J. P.
State of Virginia } Amelia County ss } V. Eggleston G. Leigh Clerk of the County Court of Amelia in the State aforesaid do hereby certify that Alfred A. Eggleston whose name appears to the foregoing

Certificate is subscribed at the time of signing the same, as Magistrate in and for the County of Sussex and that the signature thereto subscribing to her this is genuine.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this 11 th of October 18 th 3.
E. H. Leigh

Ms. 9685
Sep 23 1843
Palmer Jones
Oct 1838.
Nas.
Col. J. L. Edward.
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Commr. of Pensions Washington

Richmond 21 Sept 1843.
Col J. L. Edwards Commr. of Pensions
Sir,
Enclosed is the application of Mrs Patsy Jones, of Cheltenham the Widow of David Jones — a soldier in the Cavalry for the war — she seeks a pension under the act of 7 th July 1835 — was married 11 Feb. 1790. he died 6 June 1816 — a copy of the Marriage Bond is enclosed —
I am yr. very Respectfully
Thomas Green

Col. J. L. Edwards Washington
Richmond 17 Nov 1893.
Sir: Enclosed is the additional affidavit of Mrs. Patsy Jones, to sustain her application for a Pension as the widow of Sam. Jones. also the affidavit of her daughter Mrs. Frances A. Woodham - for the same purpose. Sam. Jones recd. his land bounty from V. as a Corporal of Cavalry and recd. depreciation on same much.
I am Y. Or sent Thomas Green

Richmond 16 Oct. 1843
Dr. Geo: W. Crump Acting Commr. of Pensions.
Sir.
On the 20 th ult. I enclosed to y r . office the application of Mrs. Patsy Jones, widow of Saml. Jones of Chesterfield Co. Va. for a pension under the act of 7 July 1838. I now enclose you, to be used in that case, the affidavit of John Hutchinson of Amelia to identify Saml. Jones the husband - also the affidavit of Joseph Scott of Amelia for the same purpose.
The record of Colo. Washington Cavalry, will show no doubt his service - he rec d . his land bounty and his dispe ns ation -
I am y r . M ost resp t Serv t Thomas Green

State of Virginia } Amelia County }
Be it known that on the 8 th day of September 1848 personally appeared before me William N Rowlett a Justice of the Peace in and for the county and State aforesaid Joseph Scott aged 67 years of said county who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following statement
That he has known Mrs Patsy Jones widow of Samuel Jones who died about twenty five years ago, many years previous to the death of her husband the said Samuel Jones who I have often heard speak of his service in the revolution and I have many times heard him speak of having been in Col. Wm Washington's Troop and have many times heard him describe the battle of the Cowpens in the following manner The americans under Col. Morgan were pressed by the british under Tarleton he said that some of the officers asked Morgan why he did not fight them Morgan replied that when he got to his old hunting ground he should know what to do with them when they got to a piney old field he drew up the militia near the woods with orders to wait for the enemy and give them one fire and run he stationed the regulars in the rear some distance in the woods Washington with his troop of horse of which he Jones was one was also placed in ambush that the orders were obeyed and the british thinking that the day was theirs commenced the pursuit in great disorder that the militia formed again behind the regulars and the troop coming out of ambush soon routed them and gained a perfect victory and I have also heard him speak of being at the battle of Eutaw Springs and other battles at the south
And I would state that I was often at his house in my young days and that I have always believed him to be a man of strict truth and do as much believe that he never spoke as I do believe any thing which I have ever heard
And I would further state that his widow moved to the county of Chesterfield where she still resides
Joseph Scott
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and date

above written before me and I further certify that the above Joseph Scott is a respectable and credible witness
Wm M. O'Callaghan J.P.
3
State of Virginia Amelia County Ss I, Egbert G. Leigh Clerk of the County Court of Amelia in the state aforesaid do hereby certify that William H. Rowland whose name appears to the foregoing Certificate, is and was at the time of signing the same a magistrate in and for the County aforesaid and that the signature thereto purporting to his life is genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this 11 th day of October 1863.
E. G. Leigh

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Declaration.
In order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress, of the 3 d March, 1843, granting pensions for one year to certain widows who have received pensions under the act of July, 7, 1838.
State of Virginia } Chesterfield County } S.S.
On this 7 th day of May 1844, personally appeared before me, Mack Goode a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, Mrs. Patsey Jones, a resident of said County and State, aged 74 years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following Declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed on the 3 d March, 1843, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War.— That she is the widow of Samuel Jones, who was a soldier in the Virginia line— That he was enlisted in Petersburg, where was bound as an apprentice by one Warret she thinks she has heard him say— And that he served in Col. Washington's troop of light horse— She has often heard him speak of having been in the battles of Eutaw Springs, Camden Court-house, and the Cowpens, where they defeated Tarlton, and other engagements not now recollected.— She cannot speak confidently of her own knowledge as to the length of time that he served, but she has often heard him say that he enlisted for the war, and served to the end of the war, and that he was in service for four years.— That she has received a pension certificate under the act of July 7, 1838, allowing her a pension of one hundred and twenty Dollars per annum, from the 4 th day of March, 1836; to the 4 th day of March, 1841.— That she refers to the evidence filed by her, when said certificate was granted, for proof of her deceased husbands services as a Corporal of Cavalry, and for her identity.— She further declares that she is still a widow.
Let A. T. Burr
Patsey her Jones mark
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written, before me, and I further certify that the above declarant is personally known to me. and that she is a respectable and credible witness
Mack goode J.P.

Virginia — Chesterfield County, s.s.
I Parke Bomaster, clerk of the Court of Chesterfield County and State of Virginia, do certify that Mark Gode — is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed the seal of my office this 7 th day of May 1844.
P Bomaster Clerk of Chesterfield County court

State of Virginia } ss Amelia County }
Be it known that on the 15 th day of November 1848 personally appeared before me William H. Rolette a Justice of the Peace in and for the county and State aforesaid. Mrs. Patsy Jones widow of Samuel Jones aged 74 years of the county of Chesterfield and formerly of this county who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following statement. That she is the widow of Samuel Jones who enlisted in Petersburg for the war as she has often heard him say. she has also heard him say that he was made a Corporal and served in that capacity until the end of the war. She has also often heard him speak of his land in Ohio which he drew a patent for but never disposed of for further particulars she would refer to her declaration which was made out about the first of September last.
Witness W. H. Rolette
her Patsy Jones mark
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and date above written. And I further certify that Mrs. Patsy Jones is a respectable and credible witness.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand W. H. Rolette J.P.
State of Virginia } ss Amelia County } ss
I, Elisha P. Leigh Clerk of the County Court for the County of Amelia in the State of Virginia do hereby certify that William H. Rolette whose name is subscribed to the foregoing certificate is and was at the time of signing the same an acting justice of the peace in and for said County of Amelia, duly commissioned and qualified and that the signature thereto subscribed to his hand is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this 15 th day of November 1848.
E. P. Leigh

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Jones, Samuel GRADE Private LINE Massachusetts
WARRANT NUMBER 4449 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED Sept. 26, 1791 to William Lane
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.