Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 5,651, for Benjamin Johnson, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Johnson, Benjamin Phebe
W. 5651
CONTENTS

FAMILY RECORD.
BIRTHS.
Benjamin Johnson was born August the 2. 1758
Philip Johnson his wife was born January 24. 1763
Nancy Johnson their daughter was born June 28. 1783
Elizabeth Johnson was born February 14. 1785
Rebecca Johnson was born February 10. 1787
Dorothy Johnson was born Nov 6. 1789
Polly M. Johnson was born May 1. 1793
BIRTHS.
Cynthia S. Johnson was born Oct 2. 1791
Lucy M. Johnson was born January 25. 1791
William W. Johnson was born August 31. 1799
Cicero M. Johnson was born January 1803
Albert B. G. Johnson was born January 27. 1805
Nancy Bryan was born February 5. 1805
Nancy M. Johnson Daughter of H. & Lucy Johnson was born July 29. 1825
Martha E. Johnson born June 11. 1828

FAMILY RECORD.
MARRIAGES.
Births
Lucy Warren Johnson daughter of Cicero and Marthy J. Johnson was Born the 11 of June 1831
Mary Jane Johnson Born Feb. 12 th AD 1834
Phoebe Ann Johnson Born Dec the 2 nd AD 1835
Nancy Samina Johnson Born July 29 th AD 1838
Juliet Savina Johnson born Jan'y 28 th 1841
Martha J. Johnson wife of C. Johnson was born Feb. 19 th 1803
MARRIAGES
Births
Deaths
Lucy M. Johnson departed this life April 9 th 1840
Mary Jane Johnson Departed this life April the 8 th AD 1840

In order to obtain the benefits of the acts of Congress of July 7 th 1838, 3 rd March 1843 and 17 th June 1844.
Declaration
State of Tennessee Franklin County } S.S.
Be it known that on this 5 th day of September in the year A.D. eighteen hundred and fifty three personally appeared before the subscriber an acting justice of the peace and Chairman of the County Court appointed in open Court lessons M. Johnson a resident of Sevier County and being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provisions made by the Laws of the United States of July 7 th 1838 March 3 rd 1843 and 17 th June 1844. That he is the son of Benjamin Johnson who was in the Continental Service of the State of Virginia during the war of the Revolution that his father first served as a private in Sevier over for two or three years in the early part of Sevier war - but the names of the officers under whom he served officer cannot tell though he has often heard him speak of them yet he cannot now tell their names. That his father above stated was in the northern service and was at the North in his first tour of duty but under whom he served officer cannot now tell
Officer would further declare that his father often told him he entered the Service in the Cumberland Line a second time and was appointed a Sergeant on Sevier

and went South - was at Charleston and was in this service until the close of the war - which was over eighteen months if official records his father's sentiments though owing to the great length of time official cannot now tell under what officers his father Benjamin Johnson served - he would further declare that his father died in the year A. D. eighteen hundred and thirty six leaving a widow official's mother - Phoebe Johnson that his father was married to his mother above stated after his service but prior to the 1 st January 1794 - as will appear from the family record now on file in the Department and the remainder of the same accompanying this declaration.
Official would further declare that his mother Phoebe Johnson died on the 1 st day of February 1847 leaving the following named children as her only surviving children and heirs at Law viz Dudley Johnson Polly M Taylor Lydia  Lydia Baker Wm W. Johnson and Eliza, Mr - Johnson - Official makes this declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the acts of Congress of July 7 th 1838 March 3 rd 1843 17 th June 1844 - for such amount of annuities of pension as was due his mother at the time of her death as above stated - Green W Johnson
Sworn and subscribed before me Chairman of the County Court in open Court now holding its September Term for 1853 and I would certify, that known Mr Johnson who makes the foregoing declaration is a resident of said County and any statement he made

make this Court would place implicit confidence in the same signed in open court this 5 th day of September A.D. 1853-
Thos. H. H. Hays
Chairman of the Court for Franklin County Tennessee
State of Tennessee } Franklin County } To Wit-
I - Wm E Gayson Clerk of the County Court in and for the County and State above recited do hereby Certify that the foregoing proceedings were had in open court and that Thomas H. Hays Esq. whose name appears to the foregoing Certificate is Chairman of said Court - and the above signature purporting to be his is genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official Seal of said County this 30 th day of September A.D. 1853
Wm E Gayson Clerk

State of Tennessee } Franklin County { S.S.
Be it known that on this 31 st day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty four personally appeared before the subscriber an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State above written Dudley Johnson aged sixty four years past and being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following affidavit, That he is the son of Benjamin Johnson who was a soldier in the Virginia Continental and State Line Troops in the War of the Revolution that his said father was raised in the County of Cumberland, in the State of Virginia; and went from said County into the service in the Revolution; that he entered the service at an early day of said war, and went, into the Northern service, this was in the Continental Line and served three years; in all, under Washington at the North, though the names of the officers under whom he served at present cannot now recollect, but must refer to the rolls of the company serving north, that he remembers well to have often heard his father speak of the above facts in connection with his said Revolutionary service.
Affiant would further declare that his father always told him that on returning home he again entered the service in said war, and was appointed a Sergeant, of the company in which he served and served as such for a long time but the names of officers under whom he served he cannot recollect, but remembers seeing his father, and Robert Clark who lived a neighbor to his father speak frequently of their having served together in the Revolution the said Clark often telling affiant that he was wounded while in the service and that his affiant's father Benjamin Johnson carried him from the field where they were fighting, and waited on him while sick, that the said Clark

removed from Franklin County Tennessee to Tipton Co of the same state after the death of his father, and affiant has no doubt but that the said Clark drew a pension from the General Government for his said service and his papers are on file in the Department. That he has often heard there his father and Clark say they were in the same company and Mess. and he thinks if his said papers were referred to, they would prove the names of the officers the length of service and the names of the officers and he thinks by this means to prove the service of his father in order to entitle the heirs of Phoebe Johnson deceased to such of pension allowances as she was entitled at her death Bradley Johnson
Sworn and Subscribed before me an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County and I would certify that Dudley Johnson who makes the foregoing affidavit is a highly respectable citizen of this said County and full faith and credit should be placed in his statements, In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand this 31 st day of July A.D. 1854
John T. Mutton J.P. Justice of the Peace for Franklin Co, Tennessee

State of Tennessee
I Wm B Hayton Clerk of the County Court of Franklin County, in said State, do certify that John S Platten Esq, before whom the foregoing affidavit was sworn to & subscribed, is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified as appears of record in my office, that full faith and credit are due and should be given to all his official acts, and that the signature thereto purporting to be his is genuine
Given under my hand and seal of office, at office, in Nashville.
This 31st day of July 1854.
Wm B Hayton Clerk

5651
P. O. Philo Johnson
Service: Wid. of Benj.
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
REJECTED
Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges: _____ _____
Re-enlisted: _____ _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____ _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Cont
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____

N o 14,900.
Phebe Johnson decd widow of Benjamin Tenn
Set I W. Newman July 7/53
Page W. Newman 18 th Oct. 1853
Page W. Newman 28 th Nov. 1850.
Same Aug 14. 1854.
Same Aug. 21, 1854
Act July 7. 1838.

THIS IS TO CERTIFY, That it appears from a list in this office of such Officers and Soldiers of the Virginia State Line 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, directing the Auditors of Public Accounts to settle and adjust the pay and accounts of the said Officers and Soldiers from the 1st January 1777 to 31st December 1781, (see Hening's Statutes at Large vol. 10, p. 462,) that a settlement was made on the 28 th day of June 1853 in the name of Ben n Johnson as Supt. infy and evidence of the indebtedness of the State to him for £ 45. 18. 11. delivered to Jacob Cohan but as the original settlements or copies thereof are not to be found in this office, the term of service embraced therein cannot be stated.
Given under my hand at the First Auditor's Office, Richmond, this 24 th day of March 1853
[No Seal of Office.]
W. Johnston Auditor of Pub. Accts.

State of Tennessee } Franklin County } S.S.
Be it known that on this 9 th day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty four personally appeared before me subscriber an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the county and State above written Nathaniel P. Heath aged sixty six years past and being first duly sworn according to Law doth on his oath make the following affidavit That as early as the year eighteen hundred, he became acquainted with Benjamin Johnson who was a soldier in the war of the Revolution, that this was in the State of North Carolina; and that the said Johnson and his officers further George Heath his neighbors, and both were soldiers in the war of the Revolution and often talked together of their services in said war and affiant always paid particular attention to their conversation and knows they talked of their services. affiant is cognizant of this affiant would further declare that such was the neighborhood report where Johnson lived in North Carolina at that early day, and affiant thinks if it had not been so, he would have heard it contradicted but never heard this.
Affiant would further declare that he afterwards heard this same thing and talk of it many years ago in this said County and in the neighborhood, where the above

Justice Johnson since he was considered to have served in the war of the Revolution, it was so considered and so talked of among his neighbors, affiant would further declare that he has no doubt but that he served as he stated once as his neighbors believe affiant would further declare that Phoebe Johnson deceased, was the widow of the above Justice Benjamin Johnson, and that Cyrus M. Johnson who are applying for an allowance of pension is his son.
Nathaniel P. Heath
Sworn and subscribed before me an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County and I would certify that — Nathaniel P. Heath is a man in whom full faith and credit may be placed
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand this 9 th day of August A.D. 1854
L. N. Simpson (Seal) Justice of the Peace for Franklin Co., Tennessee

State of Tennessee } Franklin County } S.S.
Be it known that on this 9 th day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty four personally appeared before the undersigned an acting justice of the Peace in and for the County and State above written John Levatt, aged sixty four years past and being first duly sworn according to Law doth on his oath make the following affidavit that he was well acquainted with Benjamin Johnson who was a soldier in the war of the Revolution, that he knew him at the early settlement of the said County and at that time said Johnson was considered to have served in the war of the Revolution, all his neighbors considered him to have served and all the soldiers who served in the said war, looked on Johnson as a soldier, as above stated; Affiant would further declare that his father Michael Levatt was a Revolutionary pensioner and affiant has often heard his father and Johnson speak together of their service sufferings &c in said war and he affiant knows his father was positive that Johnson served in said war; Affiant would further declare that he was well acquainted with Robert Clark who was a Revolutionary soldier and afterwards a pensioner and he affiant has often heard the said Clark say that Johnson above stated served in the same Company M ts & Co

in the same Mep- and served the same length of time; that he black served - only Johnson served a long tour of duty before we served the one with him,
Affiant would further declare that Phoebe Johnson the Mother of Leonard M. Johnson who he understands is applying for the annuities of pension due his mother is the daughter of the above Justice Benjamin Johnson
John Stewart
Sworn and subscribed before me an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County and I would - hereby certify that John Stewart who makes the foregoing affidavit is a man in whose free faith and credit may be placed In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand This 9 th day of August A. D. 1854
J. M. Simpson Justice of the Peace for Franklin Co. Tennessee

State of Tennessee } Franklin County } ss.
Be it known that on this 9 th day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty four personally appeared before the subscriber an acting justice of the Peace in and for said County Lemuel Brannon who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following affidavit that as he is sixty three years of age past, that he was well acquainted with Benjamin Johnson who was supposed to be a soldier in the war of the Revolution that such was convinced to be the case in the early settlement of this section of the country and affiant believes that it was true and has no doubt that the said Johnson served as understood in the neighborhood. that his affiant's father was a soldier in said service and a pensioner, for said served and he has heard the said Johnson and his father talk of the said service and his affiant's father looked on the said Johnson as a Revolutionary soldier -
Affiant would further declare that Phoebe Johnson deceased was the widow of the above stated Benjamin and Cyrus M. Johnson is a son of Benjamin and Phoebe Johnson above stated
Lemuel Brannon

Sworn and subscribed before me an acting Justice of the Peace in and for Ohio County and I would hereby Certify that Samuel Bowdoo who makes the foregoing affidavit is a Minister of the Gospel and a man in whose full faith and credit may be placed In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand this 9 th day of August A D 1854
A. J. Wirtanen Justice of the Peace for Franklin Co Tennessee

State of Tennessee Franklin County } S.S
Be it known that on this 9 th day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty four personally appeared before the subscriber an acting justice of the Peace in and for the County and State above written William N. Taylor, and being first duly sworn according to Law doth on his oath make the following affidavit That he was well acquainted with Benjamin Johnson who was a revolutionary soldier in the war of the Revolution, in the early settlement of the country and has often heard him speak of his services in the Revolutionary war, that he served in Virginia and held a small office while in the service, that he served for a considerable length of time such was the neighborhood report, and such was considered to be the case among all his neighbors and affiant would have heard it contradicted if such had been the case but he has no doubt but that Johnson served as his duties he being so looked on an an considerable among all the early settlers in this section of country
Affiant would further declare that Phoebe Johnson the mother of Levi M. Johnson was the mother of Levi M. Johnson who is applying for an arrearage of pension and she was the wife of Benjamin Johnson other than Wm N. Taylor

Sworn and subscribed before me an acting Justice of the Peace in and for this county since it would hereby certify that Wm N Taylor is a man in whom full faith and credit may be placed In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand this 9 th day of August A D 1854 A. J. Wilson
Justice of the Peace for Franklin Co Tennessee

State of Tennessee Franklin County } ss.
I, Wm E Haylon, Clerk of the County Court; for the County and State above written do hereby certify that G M Simpson and A S Newman Esqrs before whom the foregoing affidavits were taken are acting Justices of the Peace, in and for said County duly Commissioned and qualified and the signatures thereto purporting to be theirs are their true and genuine signatures
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of said County this 11 th day of August, A.D. 1854
Wm E Haylon at 15

Winchester Tenn August 2 d 1854.
L. P. Waldo Esq. Commencing &c
Sir enclosed you will please find additional proof in the case of Phoebe Johnson deceased widow of Benjamin you will please have it filed with the other papers - and oblige
Your Most Obt S t &c Lester W. Newman

Winchester Tenn July 31 st 1854
L. S. Waldo Esq, Commissioner D. C.
My Dear Sir. enclosed you will find additional proof, in the case of Phoebe Johnson deceased widow of Benjamin, you will please refer to the papers of Robt Clark referred to in this affidavit, and be assured if there are not facts connected with this case in that, sufficient to admit the claim.
Yours. Sincerely
And Abt Sot be
Faze W. Newman, Agt Winchester Tennessee

Winchester Tenn
Aug 11 th 1854
L. P. Wololo Esq-
Commissioner &c
My Dear Sir enclosed you will find further additional proof in the case of Phoebe Johnson deceased widow of Benjamin
I think according to all rules of your department this proof establishes the identity of Benjamin beyond all controversy, as he is traced back to 1800 as a soldier of the Rev. and also by referring to the papers of Robert Clark who died in Gibson Co. Tennessee and I presume drew a pension, I hope it will appear very plain.
Though I am sure you will give the claim all its advantages and a further hearing, I will not repeat the proof as it is before you
Your Most Obt S er &c
Jas. W. Newman, agt, Winchester Tennessee

State of Tennessee } Franklin County } S.S.
Be it known that on this day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty four personally appeared before the subscriber an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the county and state above written John Hanolley who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following affidavit
That many years past he knew Benjamin Johnson (who was at an early day in this county) supposed to have been a soldier in the war of the Revolution that this was considered to be a fact among his neighbors long before any law was passed by Congress granting pensions to those who served in the Revolutionary war, and he affiant never heard the same contradicted or disputed either at that time or since and he believes that the said Johnson served in said war, affiant would further declare that as early as the year eighteen hundred and twenty two he was Sheriff of Dade County and was well acquainted with the said Johnson and the reputation he had in his neighborhood, and among his neighbors and at that time he was looked on and considered to have served long and faithfully in said war, and affiant thinks if it had not been so he would have heard the said statements contradicted.

but never hearing the same contradicted and also hearing that he served in said war, he has no doubt but that he performed, service for a long time, and he would further declare that the soldiers who served in said war and afterwards drew pensions for their said service so considered the said Johnson and among the number affiants father Samuel Handley who was a prisoner; affiant has no doubt that from the facts he knows that the said Johnson performed service as stated. Affiant would further declare that the said Benjamin Johnson dies leaving a widow Phoebe Johnson who is now dead; and that Asuro, M. Johnson (who is applying for a pension for himself and the other children) - is a son of the said Benjamin & Phoebe Johnson - above stated.
Affidavit
Sworn and subscribed before me an acting justice of the Peace in and for said County and I would certify that John Handley who makes the foregoing affidavit is a man in whose full faith and credit may be placed. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand this day of August - A.D. 1854
John T. Matter J.P. Justice of the Peace for Franklin Co Tennessee

State of Tennessee
I (Mr E. Gaylon) Clerk of the County Court of Franklin County, in said State, do certify that John S. Pladen Esq., before whom the foregoing affidavit was sworn to be subscribed, is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified - as appears of record in my Office. That full faith and credit are due and should be given to all his official acts, and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine.
Given under my hand and seal of office, at Office, in Nashville, this 2nd day of August 1854.
(Mr E. Gaylon Clerk)

Winchester Innisfree
March 29 th 1853
Commissioner of Pensions
Sir inclosed you will find the application of Phoebe Johnson widow of Benjamin - deceased - under act of 7 th July - 1838 - You will please file the same and acknowledge the receipt of the papers -
Yours Most
Abt Lot &
Luze M Newman
Winchester Innisfree

Phoebe Johnson nee wid. Benj:
Cicero M. Johnson. (5 th Sept. 1853 Open Court) declared he is son of Benj. Johnson. who was in Cont l Service of State of Virginia - Entered as a Serjt. (See first Declaration 19 th March '53), served as a private 2 or 3 yrs. in early part of war. Served in Northern Army. Went to Charleston & served till close of war. Served at South R. mouth. Benjamin died in 1826. leaving Phoebe. Benj: & Phoebe married prior to 1794 as will appear from Family record. Phoebe died 1 st Feby. 1827. leaving Children Surviving her to wit, Dudley, Wm. W. I, Cicero M. Polly M. Taylor, Cynthia S. Baker, -
Family Record. Shows Nancy Johnson the daughter was born 28 th June 1783. f e & c. & c.

Winchester Tennessee
Sept 30 th 1853
Sir
enclosed please find the Declaration taken in accordance with your requirements, and also the other piece of the family record as signed by you in the case of Phoebe Johnson deceased widow of Benjamin
Your Most
Obt Sot R
Loze W, Newman Agt
L P Walds Esq- barrister at Washington City D.C.

Winchester Tenn Nov 7 th 1853
L P Waldo Esq Cummusian &c
Sir enclosed you will please find the proof of herethip in the case of Phoebe Johnson deceased widow of Benjamin Claiming a pension under act of 1838 - please file this the papers
Yours Most Aft Svt &c
Faye N Newman, Agt

See letter 7 th July 1853.

Winchester Tennessee Apr 3 rd 1853
Commissioner of Pensions
Sir on elance you will find additional evidence in the case of Philip Johnson deceased widow of Benjamin - who served in the Virginia Line in the war of the Revolution the confidant of Ro John Ward Esq - Ancestor &c - You will find all this with the original papers filed by me
Yours Most abt & c
Jabez M. Newman Winchester Tennessee

Va
Benjn Johnson Vegt. 6 Va State Troops Paid Certs 28 June 1783 Sergeant-ant. £ 45. 16. 11 paid to Saml Cobham
Benjn Johnson adm d to
Va Admitted to service gone care cancelled
Benjn Johnson Rejected
service
Cont d Line Private Sept 23. 1783 £ 14. 12. 0 page 176-
Same Apr 25. 1785 £ 70. 4. 2
Same 1785 £ 19. 10. 8 page 380 380- Same " 10. 2. 4 do. do.
See Col H. 19. 10. 8
Cropper Col 10. 2. 4
Fawcett 70. 4. 2
Hawkins 14. 12. 0

State of Tennessee } Franklin County } ss.
Be it known that on this 2 nd day of November A.D. eighteen hundred and fifty three personally appeared before the Subscriber an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State above written Jacob Arnett and being first duly sworn according to Law doth on his oath make the following affidavit that he was well acquainted with Benjamin Johnson who was a Revolutionary Soldier - and he died in the year A.D. 1826 leaving a widow Phoebe Johnson who died in this County on the 1 st day of February A.D. eighteen hundred and forty seven leaving the following named Children Dudley Johnson William Johnson Cynthia Baker Polly Taylor Cicero M Johnson - That he has no interest what ever in their application for a pension
Jacob Arnett
Sworn and Subscribed before me an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County and I would Certify that I place full confidence in the above Statement In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand the day and year above written D. D. Smith

State of Tennessee } Fayette County } S.S.
I - Wm E Taylor. Clerk of the County Court in and for said County do hereby Certify that J D Smith and Jno Chitwood whose names appear to the foregoing affidavits are acting Justices of the Peace in and for said County and the signatures purporting to be theirs are genuine
I do hereby further Certify the foregoing proceedings had before Thos Finch, was held in open Court and that Thos Finch is Chairman of said Court and the signature purporting to be his is genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official Seal of said County this 14 th day of Nov- A D 1853
Wm E Taylor By M Fitzgerald D.C.

State of Tennessee Franklin County } S.S.
Be it known that on this 7 th day of November A.D. 1853 personally appeared before the Subscriber an acting Justice of the peace in and for the County of Franklin State above matter J. Marshall and being first duly sworn according to Law doth on his oath make the following affidavit That he was well acquainted with Benjamin John- son who was a Revolutionary Soldier, and that he died in the year A.D. eighteen hundred and thirty six leaving a widow Pheby Johnson who died on the 1 st day of February A.D. 1847 eighteen hundred and forty seven - and left the following named children as her only surviving children and heirs at Law - viz Dudley Johnson William Johnson - Cynthia Baker. Polly Taylor and Cicero M. Johnson That he has no interest in their application for a pension
Sworn and subscribed before me an acting Justice of the Peace the day above written
J. H. Marshall
Geo. Chitwood Jr. Justice of the Peace

State of Tennessee Franklin County } S.S.
I, Thos. Finch, Chairman of the County Court do hereby certify that the foregoing affidavits were submitted to Series County Court and it is satisfactory to show that Benjamin Johnson died in the year A.D. eighteen hundred and thirty six, being a widower. Phoebe Johnson who died on the 1st day of February - A.D. eighteen hundred and forty seven leaving the following named children as her only surviving children and heirs at Law viz Dudley Johnson, William Johnson, Cynthia Baker, Polly, Taylor - and Leora M. Johnson, and the Court causes the seal of said County to be attached to the papers - signed in open Court this day of November A.D. 1853
Thos. Finch
Chairman of the County Court of Franklin Co Tenn

No 14,900.
Rhoda Johnson die widow of Benjamin
Turn
Act July 7. 1838
Judge W. Stevenson Frenchkiller - Tenn Agent

In order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress of 7 th July - 1838 - March 3 rd 1843 17 th June 1844 - Declaration
State of Tennessee Franklin County ss.
Be it known that on this 19 th day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty three personally appeared before the subscriber an acting justice of the Peace in and for the County and State above written - Gilearo M. Johnson and being first duly sworn according to Law doth on his oath make the following Declaration That he is the son of Benjamin Johnson who was a Revolutionary Soldier - and entered the service in the State of Virginia in the County of Cumberland - that his father served two tours in said war of the Revolution The first tour was for a long time and the second was for - about eighteen months or two years - the first tour affiant cannot state the length of time his father was in the service - but thinks it was for two years - but the second tour of service was in the Virginia State troops as he affiant has often heard his father say - and he entered the service as a sergeant - sergeant - and served - for eighteen months or two years as such - in the Revolutionary war - and - affiant thinks it was about the close of said war - that he served in the last tour - though he has no papers to prove the service of his father he must rely on the army rolls on file at Washington for proof of said service he affiant not remembering the names of his father's officers - and has no way of ascertaining at this time affiant would further declare that his father Benjamin Johnson above stated - died - in this said County in the year eighteen hundred and twenty six - leaving as next of kin affiant's Mother - Phoebe Johnson - and she never applied for a pension under any law but his father and Mother alone stated were married in the County of Cumberland in the State of Virginia in the year seventeen hundred and eighty two - after the service of his affiant's father but prior to the first of January - 1794 - as will appear by the birth-

of their children as shown in the original family record of his father - accompany this declaration and to this affiant would refer as proof of marriage it being the authentic record of affiant's father and the ages of the oldest children of - Benjamin and Phoebe Johnson above stated - affiant would further declare that his Mother Phoebe Johnson above stated died on the first day of February eighteen hundred and forty eight - leaving the following named children as her only surviving children and heirs at Law - Dudley Johnson Cynthia S. Baker - William Johnson - Polly M. Taylor - and Lisaro M. Johnson - affiant makes this application in order to obtain the allowances of pension due his mother at her death under acts of Congress above referred to -
Lisaro M. Johnson
Sworn and subscribed before me an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State above written and I would certify that Benjamin Johnson the father of Lisaro Johnson who makes the above declaration had the reputation of being a Soldier in the Revolutionary war - and that he left a widow Phoebe Johnson who died on the 1 st February eighteen hundred and forty eight leaving the following named children as her only heirs at Law Dudley Johnson Cynthia S. Baker William Johnson Polly M. Taylor and Lisaro Johnson - I would further certify that Lisaro Johnson who makes the above declaration is the son of Benjamin and Phoebe Johnson as he states and is a person in whom full faith and credit may be placed in testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand this 19 th day of March A D 1853 -
D. D. Smith
Justice of the Peace for Franklin County Tennessee

Know all men by these presence that I. Lisaro McLohran of the County of Franklin and State of Tennessee for divers good causes and considerations hereinunto moving have and by these presence do nominate constitute and appoint - Dez W Kernan of the City of Nashville Tennessee my true and lawful attorney - for me and in my name place and stead to prosecute the general Government of the United States for a pension due the heirs of Philip McLohran the widow of Benjamin McLohran who was a Soldier in the war of the Revolution - in the Virginia State Troops - and hereby authorising my said attorney to file all proof necessary before the Department at Washington City to establish our said rights - and to use all proof on file in any of the Departments - and to receive all communications in regard to the same further to do any and every thing that an attorney can legally do in and about the premises - In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this 19 th day of March A D 1853
Signed sealed and delivered in presence of D. D. Smith Alice Smith
State of Tennessee Franklin County ss.
Be it known that on this 19 th day of March A D 1853 - personally appeared before me an act justice of the Peace in and for the County and State above written Lisaro McLohran and acknowledged the foregoing power of Attorney to be his act and deed for the purposes therein contained In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand this 19 th day of March A D 1853 -
D. D. Smith Justice of the Peace for Franklin County Tennessee

State of Tennessee Franklin County ss.
Be it known that on this 19 th day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty three personally appeared before the subscriber an acting justice of the Peace in and for said County Jacob Kvalt - age sixty three years past and being first duly sworn according to Law doth on his oath make the following affidavit That he was well acquainted with Benjamin Johnson who was reputed to be a Soldier in the war of the Revolution that he became acquainted with him first forty three years past - in the year eighteen hundred and ten - since at that time and often after he heard him speak of having served in the Revolution that he was a Sergeant in said war - affiant further being an old Soldier and having served in the war of Revolution - and Benjamin Johnson an officer further since neighbors - at the first settlement of this County and they officers further since Benjamin Johnson above stated often talked of their services - in the Revolution they being old Soldiers often talked of their service and how many privations - though they never served together in the war affiant further served in the state of North Carolina and Benjamin Johnson served in the state of Virginia yet they talked of their being old Soldiers - not in the same war - That it was so considered in the neighborhood forty three years ago in this section of Country that the above stated Benjamin Johnson was a Soldier in the Revolutionary war - his officers further afterwards showed a pension for his service but - Johnson above stated died before the Law was passed granting pensions - affiant has no doubt but that Benj Johnson was in the Revolutionary war - for all the old citizens considered him one of the old Soldiers and affiant has no doubt of his having served as an officer - elects - that Benjamin Johnson above stated died leaving a widow Phoebe Johnson - who affiant was well acquainted

with and she was the widow of the late Rufus Johnson above stated - and Cicero M. Johnson who now lives near off it is a son of the late Rufus Johnson and Phoebe Johnson above stated -
Jacob Stuart
I swear and subscribe before me an exact copy of the above in and for the County and State above written and I further certify that Jacob Stuart who makes the above affidavit is a person in whom full faith and credit may be placed and his oath hereunto be taken in any court where he is known - and he is of the age he states - in testimony - whereof I have hereunto set my hand This 19 th day of March A D 1853 -
D. D. Smith
Justice of the Peace for Franklin County Tennessee

State of Tennessee Franklin County S.S.
Be it known that on this 29 th day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty three personally appeared before the subscribers an acting Justices of the peace in and for said County - Zachariah H. Russell and being first duly sworn according to Law state on his oath that the following affidavit that he was well acquainted with Benjamin Johnson deceased - who was a soldier in the war of the Revolution - that he knew him well for many years - as many as thirty five years - ago on more and often heard him speak of his services in the Revolutionary war - that he served in the State of Virginia and that several years served first as an enlisted man - and then afterwards he entered the service as a Sergeant and was for a considerable time in this capacity - often heard him talk of his service of the privations hardships and toils through which he had to pass while in the service - and this was as early as eighteen hundred and fifteen or sixteen - and he Benjamin Johnson above stated often at that early day - talked of his service in the Revolution and he was so considerable among the soldiers of that war and was looked on as a soldier of the Revolution in the first settling of this County - often well remembers - that in eighteen hundred and sixteen he was with his father who was a Revolutionary soldier and James Lewis - who was a Revolutionary soldier - and often heard him speak for his services in said war and Benjamin Johnson above stated - that in the year above stated they met - in the lower end of this County and there three old soldiers - had served together in the Revolution and talked over again their services - and sung Revolutionary songs - and studied together for and were rejoicing - and talked of what they had seen and the various incidents of the war of the Revolution - as old soldiers that had served together - affiant has no doubt but that Benjamin Johnson above

slaves were in the Revolutionary war - for affiants further and James Lewis and Benjamin Johnson all came from the same section of country in Virginia and were acquainted with each other then - Affiant would further declare that Benjamin Johnson above stated died in eighties since and many say being or was Phily Johnson - who died a few years since in this said county - and he is well acquainted with Casaro M. Johnson who now resides in this county - and he is a son of the identical Benjamin and Phily Johnson above stated and he affiant is now well acquainted with Daxley Johnson another son of the above stated Benjamin and Phily Johnson and he has no doubt but he is more than fifty years of age -
J. C. Merrill
Sworn and subscribed before me an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said county and I would certify that Zachariah K. Mansell who makes the foregoing affidavit is a highly respectable citizen of this said county and his oath would be taken in any court where he is sworn and I believe the statements he makes are true - In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand this 29 th day of March A D 1853 -
Thos. Smith (Seal)
Justice of the Peace for Franklin County Tennessee.

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I - Mrs. E. Gayton Clerk of the County Court in and for the County and State above entitled would hereby certify that satisfactory evidence has been produced to show that Benjamin Johnson died in 1826 - and left a widow Phoebe Johnson - who died on the first day of February - A.D. Eighteen hundred and forty eight - in this County leaving the following named Children as her only surviving Children and heirs at Law - viz - Dudley Johnson, Cynthia L. Baker, William Johnson - Polly M. Taylor - and Eliza M. Johnson - I further certify that L. H. Smith & Aba. H. Esop - before whom the foregoing declaration & acknowledgments and affidavits were taken are acting Justices of the Peace in and for said County duly commissioned and sworn and the Signatures thereto attached are Genuine -
In testimony whereof I have now unto Set my hand and affixed the official Seal of said County this 29 th day of March A.D. 1853 - (Mrs. E. Gayton Clerk)