Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 9046, for Jacob Hunter, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER
Hunter, Jacob Elizabeth
W. 9046. B.L. Wt. 46,181-160-55
CONTENTS

19566  Kentucky
Jacob Hunter of Owen Co in the State of Kentucky who was a private in the Co. commanded by Captain Barlow of the regt commanded by Col Logan in the Y a line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 80 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 28 day of Sept r 1833 and 17 1/2
Berryman Covington Arrears to the 4th of Sept r 200.00 Semi-ant. allowance ending Mar 41.00  241.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Sam Boyd Clerk Book 6 Vol. 1 Page 13
Let to Lemuel Wiley Jan'y 26/55
1830-33
46181-100

Dec 27 Feb 1879 Increase.
No. 6269
Kentucky
Elizabeth Hunter widow of Jacob Hunter who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private.
Louisville agency.
Rate 96 Dollars
cents per annum.
Commencing 27 th July, 1868.
Deduct payments made since.
Certificate dated 20 th July, 1870. and sent to Staimant New Sibuty, Owensboro Ky.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under a July 27, 1868. January 3, 1853, Page 135 Vol.
Guardian.

259. 310 bond with
Act Mar 30/55
Oct. 29/56
1000
Elizabeth Hunter, wid.
Jacob Hunter, fri.
no
Capt. Bourne
det. Logan.
Revij. was.
Wid. want. 26. 473, 160 and want. wid.
Special by Comm. Oct. 17. 1856.
Adm. 2 — 160 Acres.
H
R. R. Raird.
Owenton.
Ky.
Vol H=2=139
Oct. 28/56 - letter to Genl. Land Office.
1000

Owen County Kentucky Set
Elizabeth Hunter of said County aged from my best information about 54 years do make the following Statement (Viz)
"I am the widow of Jacob Hunter late of said County who was a revolutionary pensioner of the United States at the time of his death resident of this County."
I was married to said Jacob Hunter in this County in the fall of the year about _____ years ago by one a preacher and my name before said marriage was Elizabeth Skyles I have no record of our marriage and no certificate of it.
Said Jacob Hunter died in this County on the 22nd day of March 1856 (Eight- teen Hundred and fifty Six) I am still his widow I have no memorandum of the date of his death
After he died I made an application for the benefit of the Bounty Land Act of March 3rd 1855 or rather I renewed the one that he had made in his lifetime I made my application through R.R. Reville Esq. of Owenton Kentucky Some time in (Summer?) of 1856 I received Warrant for 160 acres as the widow of said Jacob Hunter

Number of it I have forgotten.
For proof further of the fact and date of his death and of our marriage I refer to the proof on which said Warrant was issued. I make this declaration for the purpose of applying for and receiving the benefit of the 2nd Section of the Act of Congress of February 3rd 1853 and its amendments.
Witness my name and Seal on this 15th day of September 1857
Elizabeth her Hinkle mark
We Jesse Vaughn and George W. Karsner both residents of Owen County Kentucky aged respectively 47 and 25 years do certify that for the term of respectively at least 20 and 8 years last previous to his death we were well and intimately acquainted with Jacob Hinkle (now deceased) late of said County - Said Jacob Hinkle was at the time of his death a revolutionary pensioner of the United States, resident of this County and had been for many years - and we were also well acquaint-

ted with the Elizabeth Hunter the wife of said Jacob Hunter, and during the lifetime of said Jacob Hunter and up to the time of his death, he and said Elizabeth Hunter lived together as husband and wife and were reputed to be among their neighbors and acquaintances. —
And according to what we have always heard and believed and never heard disputed the said Jacob Hunter and said Elizabeth were lawfully married in this County about from 25 to 30 years ago and the name of said Elizabeth before said marriage was Elizabeth Skyles.
Said Jacob Hunter died in this County according to our general recollection in the Spring of the year 1856 (Eighteen Hundred and fifty Six) and as the exact date of his death is placed by said Elizabeth as being on the 22nd day of March of that year, we have no doubt that it is correct, agreeing as it does with our general recollection.
Said Jacob Hunter at the time of his death left said Elizabeth Hunter his widow, and she has never married again since his death but still remains his widow and now resides in this County.

and did this day in our presence Sign and acknowledge the forego- =ing declaration, and for the reasons herein set forth we certify that she is the identical person whom she therein represents herself to be and that she is now a widow And we certify also that we are disinterested
This 15 th day of September A.D. 1857
Let J.P. Ows M. Knowlton
Before his  me  his daughter X mark George W. Harsfield
Allen County Kentucky By Det Be it known that on this 15 th day of September 1857 before me a justice of the peace in and for said County, personally came Mrs Elizabeth Hunsicker, a resident of said County who is well known to me and she did Sign and swear to the foregoing declaration. I believe her to be of the age that she calls herself — And I further certify that I was well acquainted

with the foregoing described Jacob Hunter late of said County resident and who at the time of his death was a revolutionary pensioner of the United States — I was well acquaint- ed with his wife Mrs Elizabeth Hunter — I knew her as Elizabeth Skyles before she married him, and have known her ever since, during his lifetime as his wife, and since his death as his widow, and remember when they were married —
Said Elizabeth is the identical person herein above named as having signed and sworn to the above annexed declaration — — — — —
At the same time also came Lepe Vaughn and George W. Kassner both residents of said County whom I believe to be of the respective ages that they call themselves and to be disinterested and they did sign and swear to the foregoing annexed joint affidavit — Said witnesses are persons of good reputation for truth and veracity — — — — —
And I certify therefore for the reasons herein above set forth that said Elizabeth Hunter is the identical person whom she represents herself to be and that she is yet the widow of the above described Jacob Hunter.

citizens of the County made before said James P. Orr on 15th September 1857 together with the Recordage of the Court in the premises were deemed to be satisfactory evidence to the Court that Jacob Hunter late of this County resident a revolutionary pensioner of the United States departed this life in this County on the 22nd day of March 1856 leaving Mrs Elizabeth Hunter above named his widow who still survives him and still remains his widow and now resides in this County.
And I certify that I am disinterested.

State of Kentucky County of Owen
On this 1 st day of July 1832 personally appeared in open Court before the Justices of the Owen Circuit Court now sitting Jacob Hunter a resident of the County of Owen in the State of Kentucky aged 70 years, who being first duly sworn according to law, cloth on his oath makes the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated, that is to say: Being a resident of Boons Station on the Ky. river in Fayette County Ky. which in the month of July in the year 1780 as well as he now remembers enter the service of the United States as a private volunteer soldier under Capt. Galloway and Colonel Logan upon a tour of three months - that he was marched immediately from Boons Station and joined Genl. Clarke in an expedition against Peccanay, the principal town of the Shawnee Indians on the Miami in the present State of Ohio - that he was marched with the expedition and continued with it till its return - that the army burnt the town and dispersed the Indians and destroyed their crops with the loss of fifteen or eighteen men - that upon the return of the expedition he was left stationed in Boons Station for its defence till the termination of his tour of duty which he served out fully and faithfully.
He further states and declares that soon after the termination of his above named tour of duty to wit: about the first of November in the year 1780 as well as he now remembers he again entered the service as a volunteer spy against the Indians for the term of six months under Captain Hays - that he continued during the said period of six months to discharge the duties of Indian spy under Capt. Hays faithfully - that the range of country through which his duties called him lay between the

the Kentucky, Licking and Ohio rivers. that he was at the Mud Lick, Blue Lick & the Big Bone Lick at upon several occasions during the period. And that the whole of his said tour was actually and actively employed by him in spying as above mentioned and at the termination of said period he returned to Boons Station.
He further states and declares that in the month of July 1781 as well as he remembers he again entered the service of the United States as a volunteer Indian Spy for the term of six months under Captain Calloway - that the range of country through which he had to spy with his said Capt was the same as in the preceding period of engagement. that during this period of service he was several times at the Big Lick in the now county of Gallatin as well as at the Blue Lick, Mud Lick, & Mouth of Licking. that he served out his said last mentioned term of six months as an Indian Spy fully and faithfully and at the termination thereof returned to Boons Station. He states that he was actually and actively engaged in said service during the whole period of his said engagement.
He further declares that in the month of March in the year 1782 as well as he remembers he again entered the service of the United States as a private volunteer Soldier under Captain Calloway upon a tour of three months - that he was stationed in the fort at Boons Station which was commanded by Col. Danl Boone as together with all the men under Capt. Calloway as a garrison and guard for the fort during the whole of his said tour of three months which he served out fully & faithfully. He states that during the spring summer and fall of the year 1782 the Indians were very troublesome and made many inroads upon the inhabitants.
He further states and declares that in the month of August in the year 1782 as well as he remembers he again

He further states and declares that in the month of August in the year 1782 as well as he remembers, he again
entered the service of the United States as a private upon a three months tour under the command of Col. Logan - This was about the time of the battle of the Blue Lick , and he states that he was marched towards the Blue Lick , and upon the route they met Col. Boone and a portion of the men who had been engaged in that Battle retreating - and they all went on then together to the ground where the battle was fought and collected and buried the dead - from that place he was marched on an expedition in pursuit of the Shawany to Old Chillicothe and the other Indian Towns on the Miamis , which they destroyed by burning and also destroyed all their corn and then returned. He states that after his return he was left stationed at the fort at Boon's Station till the expiration of his tour which was for three months - He states, that this tour was an arduous one and that he served it out fully and faithfully -
He further states and declares that in the month of February in the year 1783, as well as he remembers, he again entered the service of the United States as a Volunteer Indian Spy for the term of six months under Capt. Logan - That the range of country which by his engagement it was his duty to spy in was bounded by the Ry. Ohio and Licking rivers being the country through which he spied in his former engagements - that during this term he was frequently at the Mud Lick , Blue Lick , Big Bone Lick Mouth of Licking and Big Lick - that he was constantly and actually engaged during the whole of his said engagement in the performance of his duty as an Indian Spy and at the termination thereof returned home to Boon's Station -

This declarant further states that he served in various scouts against the Indians over and above those mentioned but from the great lapse of time his advanced age and consequent loss of memory he is now unable to say when and under what officers he served in them: but he is positive from his present best recollections that he served at the times and in the manner above stated, and set forth and that he he did not serve up than nine months as a private volunteer soldier and eighteen months as a volunteer Indian spy during the revolutionary war and for those services he claims a pension.
He further states that he has no documentary evidence of his services and that he knows of no person whose testimony he can procure, who can testify to his said services or any part thereof except Levi Vollandigham.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state.
Sworn to and subscribed the day & year aforesaid
Jacob L. Volland Marks
Interrogatories put to the above named applicant by the Court
1 st Where and in what year were you born?
Answer I was born in the County of Rowan in the State of North Carolina according to the information which I have in the year 1763
2 nd Have you any record of your age; and if so, where is it? Answer I have none: and the only knowledge I have of my age is from my recollection of what my parents told me.
3 rd Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the revolutionary war, and where do you now live?

Answer - I was living at Boon's Station in Fayette County Ky. when called into the service upon each of my engagements and I continued to reside in the vicinity thereof from the termination of the revolutionary war until about 16 years ago when I moved to the present County of Owen and have continued to reside in said County ever since -
4 th How were you called into the service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? and if a substitute, for whom?
Answer - In all the services I performed I was a volunteer -
5 th State the names of some of the regular officers who were with the troops where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect and the general circumstances of your service -
Answer - I recollect Genl. Clarke who I believe was a regular officer. I recollect Col. Boon, Logan, Bowman & Lidda. In the year 1780 I went in an expedition with Genl. Clarke to Piqua on the Miami against the Shawanese Indians - In 1782 I was again under Col. Logan & Boon in an expedition directed against the Indian towns on the Miami and assisted in burning them and dispersing the Indians - We also buried the dead after the defeat at the Blue Licks - All the rest of my services were performed in the fort at Boon's Station and in passing through that section of country lying between the Kentucky and Licking Rivers as far down as the Ohio -
6 th Did you ever receive a discharge from the service; and if so, by whom was it given and what has become of it?
Answer - I never received any discharge in writing
7 th State the names of persons to whom you are

Known in your present neighbourhood and who can testify as to your character for veracity & their belief of your services as a soldier of the and In- dian spy of the revolution
Answer. I will name Simon Vallandigham and Richd. Vallandigham as persons to whom I am known and who reside in my neighbourhood.
Sworn to and subscribed the day & year aforesaid
David Stewart Mark
The Jurs. Vallandigham and Richard Vallandigham have resided in Allen County Kentucky, but city but where now resides in the city of Louisville has testified before the Grand Jury that we believe him to be 70 years of age and he is of the same belief as to the neighbourhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn to & subscribed the day and year aforesaid
Richard Vallandigham Mark
And the said Court further finds that Simon Vallandigham and Richard Vallandigham are residents of the County of Allen and State of Kentucky and are credible persons & their statements are entitled to credit.

And it is further certified that there is no charge against him in the neighbourhood of the said Sarah Hunter
Cynnes Fitzgerald
Joseph H. Smith
H. M. Bacon
Indians of Owen County
State of Kentucky County of Owen ss. I, John H. Bacon Clerk of the Court for the County of Owen in the State of Kentucky do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Sarah Hunter for a pension as the same appears of record in my office.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office this 5 day of July 1853
H. M. Bacon Clerk Owen County Court
Indian Spy under Capt. Hays faithfully that the range of country through which his duties called him lay between the

Jacob Hunsicker
Rev. Claims

The deposition of Lewis Vallandingham taken in the Town of Owenton Owen County Ky on the first day of July 1833 to be used on behalf of Jacob Hun- ter an applicant to be placed on the pension Roll of the United States as a revolutionary soldier. This de- ponent being first duly sworn deposes and saith that he is well acquainted with Jacob Hunter who has this day made his declaration before the Owen County Court - that he knew said Hunter in Kentucky during the revolu- tionary war - that he first became acquainted with said Hunter in the month of January 1780 at Boons Station Kentucky and has been acquainted with him ever since - that he this deponent and the said Hunter from the time of their said first acquaintance served frequently together against the Indians at during the revolution. That from his this deponent's personal knowledge the said Hunter was an active and persevering Indian fighter & spy from the winter 1780 till the termination of the war. He cannot how- ever state the particulars of the services of s d Hunter but he knows that Hunter did serve faithfully and against the Indians - This deponent states that he is the same Lewis Vallandingham of Owen County Ky. who is enrolled on the pension list of the United States under the last act of Congress of 7 th June 1832 - that said Hunter is also a resident of Owen County Ky.
Sworn to and subscribed the day & year aforesaid Lewis Vallandingham

Allen County Feb.
I Cyrus Wingate a Justice of the peace in and for Allen County Ky. hereby certify that the foregoing deposition of Lewis Vallandigham was this day taken subscribed and sworn to before me in the town of Owensboro Allen County Ky. and I further certify that said Vallandigham is a credible person and that his statements are entitled to credit. Given under my hand this 1 st July 1833.
Cyrus Wingate J.P. 0,6 45
State of Kentucky
Allen County 3 Feb
I John C. Bacon clerk of the Court for the County of Allen in the State of Kentucky hereby certify that Cyrus Wingate who has signed the Preceding Certificate was at the date thereof and still is a Justice of the peace in and for & a member of the court of which I am clerk Allen County and that the Preceding signature purporting to be his is his genuine signature
In testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand & affixed my seal of office this 3 rd day of July 1833
J. C. Bacon Clerk Allen County Court
MS. 709.

26.709
Jacob Hunter Ken.
from 1780 prints 27m B82.
J. A. Bergmann Owenton, Ky.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjunct notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. These points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, shewing the Service of Jacob Hunter
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and rank of the Field officers under whom he served. Age at present, and place of abode when he entered the service. Proof by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     1780 3 P Capt Calloway Col. Logan 70   Nov 1780 6 P Capt Hays   1781 6 P Capt Calloway   1782 3 P " "   " 3 P Capt Hays   Feb 1783 6 P Col. Logan " "  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS,
Commissioner of Pensions.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c., Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of private armed vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval Service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will, in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }
On this day of personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of in the county of and State, Territory or District of aged (c) years, 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 June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) , with and served in the (e) regiment of the line, under the following named officers:
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I of the Court of do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this day of &c.
If, on examination of the proper record, the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the and C. D. residing in (the same) hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with , who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the days and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A. B. who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, Clerk of the Court of do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this day of &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his

alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following ( m ) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.  6. { To a Soldier. } Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it? { To an Officer. } Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?  7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution. 
The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons—one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify to the character and standing of other persons giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the inquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court, by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the Peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, with precision, the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the Department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service; but, according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades:—For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."
It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months , is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
Proof of Service.
[j] In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimant's entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
[k] The notes from [a] to [i] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[l] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[m] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[n] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.

7/7.310

State of Kentucky, County of Owen § § § § 8th
On this day of June A.D. 1856. Personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace within and for the County and State aforesaid Elizabeth Hunter aged fifty  two years a resident of Owen County in the State of Kentucky who being duly sworn according to law declares that she is the widow of Jacob Hunter deceased who was a private in the company commanded by Captain in the Regiment of Commanded by Col. Logan in the War of the Revolution That her said husband volunteered at Boons Station Ky on or about the day of July A.D. 1780 for the term of and continued in actual service in said War for the term of and was honorably discharged at about the day of A.D. 1780 or 1781. she refers to the papers on file in the War office for particulars - She further states that she was married to the said Jacob Hunter in Owen County Kentucky on the day of 1831. by one a minister and that her name before her said marriage was Elizabeth Skiles. That her said husband died in Owen County Kentucky on the 22 d day of March 1856. and that she is still a widow. She further states she has no private record of her marriage and from an examination of the proper office she is not able to find a public record thereof.

She further states that a land warrant for 160 acres of land No. 26.473 issued to her late husband, but after his death, which warrant she herewith returns.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the act passed 3 d March 1855
Elizabeth her Hunter mark 
We William Renfro and John Stringfellow residents of Owen County in the State of Kentucky upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Elizabeth Hunter in our presence and that we believe from the appearance and statements of the applicant that she is the identical person she represents herself to be. We further declare that we were intimately acquainted with the said Jacob and Elizabeth Hunter at the time of and before their marriage. That they were married in Owen County Kentucky on or about the day of 1831. as stated in the foregoing declaration and continued to live together as man and wife from that time until the death of the said Jacob Hunter. That the said Jacob Hunter died in Owen County Kentucky on the 22 d day of March 1856. and the said Elizabeth Hunter is still his widow and that we are disinterested
William his Renfro mark
John Stringfellow his  mark
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written, and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons, that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest directly or indirectly nor am I prosecuting this claim.
G. S. Blackburn J.P.O.C.

and subscribed before me on this day and year above written, and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons, that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest directly or indirectly nor am I prosecuting this claim.
C. S. Stribling J.P.O.C.
The State of Kentucky. Owen County Set.
I Rankin R. Rivill clerk of the County Court of said County certify that C. S. Stribling Esq before whom the foregoing declar- ation and affidavit were made and whose genuine signature appears to the above certificate thereof was at the time of signing the same an acting Justice of the Peace within and for said County duly elected commissioned and sworn.
In testimony whereof I have hereto set my name and affixed the seal of said Court this 2 nd day of October 1856.
R. R. Rivill C.C.

July 13, 1939
Mrs. Emmett Morrison 260 Vincent Place Elgin, Illinois
BA-J/MCS cur Jacob Hunter, W.9046
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your request for information relative to Jacob Hunter, a Revolutionary War soldier who was born in 1757 and was receiving a pension in 1840 while a resident of Owen County, Kentucky.
The data which follow were taken from papers on file in the pension claim, W. 9046, based on the military service of the only Jacob Hunter that is found in the Revolutionary War records of this office.
Jacob Hunter was born in 1763, in Rowan County, North Carolina. The names of his parents are not shown.
While living at Boone's Station in Fayette County, Kentucky, (which was then Virginia) he served with the Virginia troops as follows: in 1780, three months as private under Captain Calloway and Colonel Logan in General Clark's expedition against Piqua, a Shawnee Indian town on the Miami River; from about the first of November, 1780, six months as Indian spy under Captain Hays; from July, 1781, six months as Indian spy under Captain Calloway; from March, 1782, three months as private under Captain Calloway and Colonel Daniel Boone and was guard at the fort at Boone's Station; from August, 1782, three months as private under Captain Hays and Colonel Logan and aided in destroying Old Chillicothe and other Indian towns on the Miami; from February, 1783, six months as Indian spy under Captain Hays.
He was allowed pension on his application executed July 1, 1833, at which time he was living in Owen County, Kentucky, having moved there about 1817.

Jacob Hunter died March 22, 1856, in Owen County, Kentucky.
He married in 1831 in Owen County, Kentucky, Elizabeth Skiles or Skyles. She was his third wife, names of others not given.
On account of his service in the Revolution, his widow, Elizabeth, was allowed pension on her application executed September 15, 1857, at which time she was about fifty-four years of age and was a resident of Owen County, Kentucky.
In 1870 her post office address was New Liberty, Kentucky.
She died February 27, 1879, in Owen County, Kentucky.
In 1855 one William D. Hunter was living in Owen County, Kentucky, in 1880 one B. F. Hunter was living in Owen County, Kentucky, and one Jesse Hunter was living in New Liberty, Kentucky, but their relationship to the soldier was not shown.
There are no further data relative to the soldier's family.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

Act of 1833-
153.083
259.310
Jacob Hunter, Ohio:
Capt. Bourne
Reg. Mil:
Perry War.
✓
Warrant No. 26.473 for 160 acres Cincinatti - See No. 46.181 - for 160 acres to Elizabeth Hunter wid: of Jacob
Oct. 23/56
R.D.G.
M.

Civ. H. G. Smith. Mchs 31/60
Ac March 3 May 30/55
153083
Oct. 23/56 - Lett. to Com. Genl. Land Office. R.R.
Jacob Hunter P.M.
Capt. Bourne
Cpl. Wilkinson
Sgt. Mil
Enr. dis 10.1780
Leis
(Rev war
Rev Pensemer
No. 32 - 19566
W. Kealy Mch 24/86
W. H. H. 2
de
Vol. No. 133.
Hugh G. Smith Owenton Ky -

Mrs Elizabeth Hunter Widow of Jacob Hunter Set 2nd Section February 3rd 1853 & Amendments
C H Barkley Louisville Kentucky

Noting my name and official seal at my office in Anacostia on this 28 th day of September 1857
R. R. Rivbeck

October 2, 1937
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Mr. Clyde H. Hunter 118½ North Fifth Street Quincy, Illinois
Jacob Hunter, W.9046 BA-J/MCS
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your request for information relative to Jacob Hunter, a soldier of the Revolutionary War, from North Carolina.
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, W.9046, based upon the military service of Jacob Hunter, the only soldier of that name that is found in the Revolutionary War records of this office.
Jacob Hunter was born in 1763, in Rowan County, North Carolina. The names of his parents were not given.
While living at Boone's Station in Fayette County, Kentucky, (which was then Virginia) he served with the Virginia troops as follows: in 1780, three months as private under Captain Calloway and Colonel Logan in General Clark's expedition against Piqua, a Shawnee Indian town on the Miami River; from about the first of November, 1780, six months as Indiana spy under Captain Hays; from July, 1781, six months as Indian spy under Captain Calloway; from March, 1782, three months as private under Captain Calloway and Colonel Daniel Boone and was guard at the fort at Boone's Station; from August, 1782, three months as private under Captain Hays and Colonel Logan and aided in destroying Old Chillicothe and other Indian towns on the Miami; from February, 1783, six months as Indian spy under Captain Hays.
He was allowed pension on his application executed July 1, 1833, at which time he was living in Owen County, Kentucky, having moved there about 1817.

Jacob Hunter died March 22, 1856, in Owen County, Kentucky.
He married in 1831 in Owen County, Kentucky, Elizabeth Skiles or Skyles. She was his third wife, names of others not given.
On account of his service in the Revolution, his widow, Elizabeth, was allowed pension on her application executed September 15, 1857, at which time she was about fifty-four years of age and was a resident of Owen County, Kentucky.
In 1870 her post office address was New Liberty, Kentucky.
She died February 27, 1879, in Owen County, Kentucky.
In 1855 one William D. Hunter was living in Owen County, Kentucky, in 1880 one R. F. Hunter was living in Owen County, Kentucky, and one Jesse Hunter was living in New Liberty, Kentucky, in 1880, but their relationship to the soldier was not given.
There are no further data relative to the soldier's family.
Very truly yours
A. D. BILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

February 18, 1932
BA-J/MCS
Mrs. John B. Bishop Providence, Box 567 Kentucky
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter of January 19, 1932, requesting information in regard to Jacob Hunter, a soldier of the Revolution.
The data contained herein are obtained from papers on file in pension claim, W. 9046, based upon the Revolutionary War service of Jacob Hunter.
He was born in 1763, in Rowan County, North Carolina.
While living at Boone's Station in Fayette County, Kentucky (which was then Virginia) he served with the Virginia troops as follows: in 1780, three months as private under Captain Calloway and Colonel Logan in General Clark's expedition against Piqua, a Shawnee Indian town on the Miami River; from about the first of November, 1780, six months as Indian spy under Captain Hays; from July, 1781, six months as Indian spy under Captain Calloway; from March, 1782, three months as private under Captain Calloway and Colonel Daniel Boone and was guard at the fort at Boone's Station; from August, 1782, three months as private under Captain Hays and Colonel Logan and aided in destroying Old Chillicothe and other Indian towns on the Miami; from February, 1783, six months as Indian spy under Captain Hays.
He was allowed pension on his application executed July 1, 1833, at which time he was living in Owen County, Kentucky, having moved there about 1817.
Jacob Hunter died March 22, 1856, in Owen County, Kentucky.

He married in 1831 in Owen County, Kentucky, Elizabeth Skiles or Skyles. She was his third wife, names of others not given.
On account of his service in the Revolution, his widow, Elizabeth, was allowed pension on her application executed September 15, 1857, at which time she was about fifty-four years of age and was a resident of Owen County, Kentucky.
In 1870 her post office address was New Liberty, Kentucky.
She died February 27, 1879, in Owen County, Kentucky.
In 1855 one William D. Hunter was living in Owen County, Kentucky, in 1880 one B. F. Hunter was living in Owen County, Kentucky, and one Jesse Hunter was living in New Liberty, Kentucky in 1880 but their relationship to the soldier was not given.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

Elgin, Illinois
260 Vincent pl.
May 24, 1939
Dear Sirs
July C-2303493 EN 57 10/1/39
I am trying to trace the genealogy of one branch of my family and find there was a Jacob Hunter of Owens county Ky. pensioned in 1840, he was born in 1757. I am not sure if this is the one I want or not, but if possible would like to have a copy of his pension papers. I understand there is usually some information on them, as to their place of birth and names of children. I would appreciate it so much if you would send me a copy.
Yours Truly Mrs Emmett Morrison

GRAY, HUNTER, STENN & COMPANY
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
118½ NORTH FIFTH STREET
QUINCY, ILL.
TELEPHONE 304
PHILIP H. GRAY, C. P. A. CLYDE H. HUNTER, C. P. A. HARRY M. STENN, C. P. A. RUSSELL C. SWOPE, C. P. A.
CHICAGO, ILL. QUINCY, ILL. MARION, ILL.
September 23, 1937.
Veterans Administration, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
I would appreciate very much receiving any information you may have on record with respect to Jacob Hunter , a soldier in the Revolutionary War, from North Carolina.
Very truly yours,
Clyde H. Hunter
CHH/L

Providence, Kentucky
Box 567
January 19, 1932
M c n A. D. Hiller Veterans Administration Washington D. S.
Dear Sir:
I have been referred to you for the Revolutionary Pension Record of Jacob Hunter whose pension was granted him through Owen County Kentucky The county of which he was a resident. His birth date is about 1757 and he was still living and drawing said pension in 1840.
Any information you can give me relative to his claim for Pension or personal history, will be greatly appreciated.
Very truly, Mrs John B. Bishop

27- Jesse Hunter only R. Bills + affn n. off on date of death see P. S. ord to pay Jesse Hunter remitt claimant advrs affn + 2 bills in V. 1932 Feb. 18. hist. to Mrs. John B. Bush of Tued 1937 Oct. 2. hist. to Mr. Clyde H. Hunter 1939 July 13. hist. to Mrs. Emmett Morrison (M.C.)
Died Feb. 27. 1879
WIDOW, &c.
Rev
File No. 9046  Elizabeth Hunter  Wid  Jacob Hunter  Print Rev War
Act: Feby 3d  1861
Index:—Vol. 4 , Page 356
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1880 Feb. New Date March 20/80 1880 Apr 25 $26 00 on op Int Pa. P. ✓

CLAIM FOR REIMBURSEMENT.
Certificate No. _____
Pensioner, Elizabeth Winter
Soldier, _____
Correct clc

A R.
APPLICATION FOR REIMBURSEMENT.
A R
APPLICATION FOR REIMBURSEMENT. A R I, Jesse Hunter , do swear that Laura Elizabeth Hunter , late resident of the , County of Owen , State of Kentucky , died on the 27 day of Feby , 1879; that the decedent drew a pension, under Certificate No. 6269 , up the 4" day of Dec , 1878, as the widow of Jacob Hunter formerly a soldier (or sailor) in the service of the United States; that said decedent left surviving neither widow nor child under sixteen years of age, and did not leave sufficient assets to meet the expenses of decedent's last sickness and burial; and that said expenses are correctly enumerated in the following statement, the names of the persons who rendered service or furnished necessaries being given, with items and amounts:
    NAMES. NATURE OF EXPENSES. PAID OR UNPAID. AMOUNT.     John Curtis Burial case Pd 25 00   Mrs B. T. ... .. 2 00 - -                 TOTAL..... 26 00   
I further swear that the above is a complete list of all the expenses of last sickness and burial; that they were proper and necessary; that they were all actually paid by me except those marked "unpaid," for which no reimbursement is claimed, the parties in interest having signed a formal release; and that I have received on account of the expenses paid by me no pecuniary return or recompense whatever except _____

1000 same no. 1000
TOTAL.....
2600
I further swear that the above is a complete list of all the expenses of last sickness and burial; that they were proper and necessary; that they were all actually paid by me except those marked "unpaid," for which no reimbursement is claimed, the parties in interest having signed a formal release; and that I have received on account of the expenses paid by me no pecuniary return or recompense whatever except
I therefore hereby make application for reimbursement under the provisions of Section 4718, R. S., claiming the sum of _____ dollars.
The total value of all property of whatever kind, personal and real, left by the decedent did not exceed _____ dollars, and consisted of
_____, and only the sum of _____ dollars of said assets has been, or can be, available for reimbursement of the above-named expenses.
The decedent's last sickness continued uninterruptedly from _____, 18____, to date of death, and its nature and degree were as follows:
I got the No out of her voucher
The pension certificate is herewith returned (or if not, state why not) I do not know where it is
My residence is at No. _____; on _____ Street, in the Town or City of New Liberty , County of Owen , State of Kentucky , and my Post-Office address is New Liberty, Owen County, Kentucky
Attest: Jas. F. Hartough R. H. Samuel
(Affiant's signature) Jesse H. Newton mark
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 8th day of April , 1879, at New Liberty Ky
and I certify that the affiant is reputable and entitled to credit, and knew the contents of the above before swearing; and that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in this claim.
(Signature) J. B. English United States (Official character) Commissioner
STATE OF _____, COUNTY OF _____, ss:
T
_____, Clerk of the _____ Court of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that _____ was, on the date of the above jurat, a duly authorized _____, and that _____ day of _____, 18____.
_____, Clerk.

of Pension Office, Oct. 13. 1887
The Third Auditor will please certify the date to which within named pensioner was paid, and name of his widow if she drew the arrears due at his death.
Very respectfully, J. Dobb Hr Commissioner.
Geddo.
20 Central Ave Oct. 14. 1887
Mr. Richard Stanton
My Oct 7 was 1882
with 80% for children
appear on your account
have been received from
the Agency to have
been paid to present
Oct 1882
Very Respectfully
W. H. Simmons
Chairman
Gen. R. Standing Coy. D
Comanding General

5 Pension Office, Oct. 13. 1887
The Third Auditor will please certify the date to which within named pensioner was paid, and name of his widow if she drew the arrears due at his death.
Very respectfully J. L. Dobb
For Commissioner.
Geddes.
5th Auditor Oct. 14. 1887
Rev. Richard Schmitz
Hy. Oct. 17 Nov 1882
at 88. per share
appear a full business
have been received from
the Agency to have
been paid in full
Oct. 1882
at 88. per share
W. J. Jones
Oct. 1882
Rev. Richard Schmitz
Oct. 1882

No 6883
Elizabeth Hunter, widow of Jacob Hunter Owen County, Kentucky Admitted Oct Feb. 3. 1853 at rate of $80 per annum Commencing from March 22. 1856, when husband died.
// 2 Years private Infantry
// Pay widow
State amount due 4 th Sept. 1857 on margin of Certificate
// Certificate to C. N. Barkley Esq. Louisville, Kentucky

5
26 181
3
Her Amys

New Liberty Bldg June 7
for
Jacob Munter May 20 1892
Mr. James E. Heath (Commissioner of Pensions)
Washington City D.C.
Ms

1853 March 30 th
Application for Inuendo Samuel Wiley agent Vevay, Indiana - See case of (admitted)
John Shaddy (Indiana) act. June 7. 1832
Let. Samuel Wiley Jan 26/53 " Same March 29/53 See his letter requesting return of Jacob Hunter's pension certificate filed with Mr. Shaddy's case. Duplicate sent on the 30 th Mar. '53
McCoat, June 21/56 [sent 53 form 25]
Act. June 7. 1832 "

6249 Brief in the Case of Elizabeth Hunter Widow of Jacob Hunter Rev War Rev Liberty Owen County and State of Kentucky Act 2 o Sec Feb. 3. 1853 Act 13 Sec July 27. 1868
CLAIM FOR NEW PENSION CERTIFICATE.
PROOF EXHIBITED.
Pension on the roll of Kentucky at $80 per ann She applies for increased pension under Sec 13 Act July 27. 1868. Return Certificate. Identity and Continued Widowhood Shown.
Admitted July 12/87 to a pension at $96 per Ann to commence July 27. 1868 - deducting payments since.
Name and residence of Agent.
Claimant Rev Liberty Owen Co Ky.
W. E. Trask Examining Clerk.
D.E.

Brief in the case of Elizabeth Hunter, widow of Jacob Hunter- Owen — County and State of Kentucky. act February 3, 1853.
Claim, ("original," or for increase. )
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband of claimant was a pensioner under act of June 7, 1832, at rate of $80 per annum and was paid to 4 th March 1856, as per 3 rd auditor's certificate. He died March 22, 1856, as proved by parol. Claimant has been allowed land.
Marriage, identity of claimant as the widow of above named pensioner, and her present residence (If for increase.) proved by several witnesses.
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Allowance accordingly
C. A. Barkley Esqr Louisville, Name and residence of Agent Kentucky
Weddas Examining Clerk.

New Liberty Owen Co. Ky. June 24 th 79
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
Sir
Some time since I sent an burial account against Mrs Elizabeth Hunter who was a pensioner & died in February last and I have not heard any thing from the department since I sent the claim please inform me what has been done with it or has it been received and acted on yet.
Very Respectfully
Jesse Hunter.

No date of death.

Deceased Pensioner---Certificate No. _____
NEIGHBORS' AFFIDAVIT.
Before me personally appeared B. H. Hunter & M. Gibson , residing at No. _____ on _____ street, in the town or city of County of Owen State of Kentucky , and _____, residing at No. _____ on _____ street, in aforesaid town or city, who, being duly sworn, say that they well and personally knew Elizabeth Hunter , who was pensioned as the widow of Jacob Hunter , formerly a soldier (or sailor) in the service of the United States; that said pensioner died on the _____ day of _____, 18____; that neither widow, nor child under sixteen years of age at that date, survived; and that they were well acquainted with the pecuniary circumstances of said decedent, and know that all property of whatever kind, personal and real, left by _____ did not exceed in value _____ dollars, and consisted of
Signatures of affiants. { B. H. Hunter M. Gibson
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 22 nd day of March , 1880, at New Liberty, Owen Co Ky ; and I hereby certify that the affiants are reputable and competent witnesses, and that their statements are entitled to full faith and credit.
J. B. English  United States Probate Justice Commissioner

New Liberty Ky April 20/82
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C.,
I enclosed neighbor affidavit which I think is properly filled out Truly Yours Isaac Hunter

New Liberty Ky Mar 22/1880
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C.
Please send a blank for the Doctor to make out his claim on
Yours Jesse Hunter

Jacob Minton
Revolutionary Claim
The department will please inform me of the issue of this case & direct all com- munications in relation thereto to me at Owen- ton Owen County Ky.
Thos. A. Berryman

Brief in the case of
Jacob Hunter, Revolutionary, Kentucky, act 7 June 1832
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
The original Certificate worn & mutilated removed, & Duplicate in lieu of it sent to
Name and residence of Agent Samuel Wiley Lexington Ky
J. R. McRae
Examining Clerk.

Darius E. Heath (Commissioner of Pensions) Washington D.C.
New Liberty Ky May 31 st 1856
Dear Sir
Jacob Hunter who was a Revolutionary Pensioner died a few months since leaving a widow Who is his third wife She thinks she is entitled to draw a Pension as his widow if she is entitled to it I wish You would send me whether she will be entitled to it or not and if she is please send me the papers necessary for her to execute to get it
Respectfully Yours &c
J. M. Coles 3

State of Kentucky County of Owen
Personally Appeared before me well known John Skiles & Jesse Vaughan who have lived neighbors to Jacob Hunter for more than thirty years who being first duly sworn according to law state upon oath that from personal acquaintance with him and his conversation in the neighborhood convince them and knowing him to be a man of truth and credit, that they fully believe that he was in the war of the Revolution as stated by him which service amounted to more than five years actual service in the United States and we have no hesitancy in believing his statements in the matter and having no interest in said claim
Attest Spencer Thomas J. N. Skiles Jesse Vaughan
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 11th day of January A.D. 1855 and I certify the above affiants are persons of Repute and Credable Citizens and they nor myself have no interest in the case whatever
Spencer Thomas J. N.

The State of Kentucky County of Owen Feb. 3
I Rankin R. Powell Clerk of the County Court for the county aforesaid certify that Spencer Thomas Esq before whom the affidavit of Geo Skiles and Jesse Haughton was made, was at the date thereof an acting Justice of the Peace, within and for said County duly elected commissioned and sworn and the signature purporting to be his to the certificate thereof is genuine
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name and affixed the seal of said Court. This 11 th day of January A.D. 1855.
R. R. Powell Clerk

State of Indiana } County of Switzerland } ss.
Personally Appeared and to me well known John Shaddy who first being duly sworn according to law before me an acting justice of the Peace in and for said County and State who states upon Oath that he was well acquainted with Jacob Hunter of the State and County aforesaid which in the Revolutionary war and that he served more than five years in actual service of the United States.
and that he served the most of his time in the states of north & south Carolina
and that he is the identical Jacob Hunter whose name was placed on the Pension Roll at the Rate of Eighty Dollars per annum during his natural life and further certify that I have no interest in the prosecution of said claim
Sworn to before me John Shaddy mark
Augustus Welch
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 13 th day of January A.D. 1823 and I further certify that John Shaddy is a respectable and creditable citizen and that I have no interest in said claim
Augustus Welch J. P.

State of Indiana } ss. Daviess County } ss.
I, Frank Mallon, Clerk of the Circuit Court, within and for said county. Do hereby certify that Augustus Welch Esq n before whom the within affidavit was subscribed and known to, was at the time of taking and subscribing the same an acting Justice of the Peace within and for said County, duly commis- sioned and qualified, and that his signature thereto is genuine,
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Vincennes this 17 day of January 1833,
Frank Mallon, Clerk By Nathaniel Blackford, H.A.

Bounty  UNITED STATES OF AMERICA  Land  50 ACRES.  160 ACRES.  Department of the Interior  OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS
It is hereby Certified, that under the Act of March 3 rd 1855, entitled, "An Act in addition to certain Acts granting Bounty Land to certain Veterans and Soldiers who have been engaged in the Military Service of the United States."
Jacob Hunter  Private  Revolutionary War.
is entitled to locate ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY ACRES , at any Land Office of the United States, in one body, and in conformity to the legal subdivisions of the public lands, upon any of the public lands subject to sale at either the minimum or lower graduated prices.
Given under my hand and the seal of the Department, this 25 th day of May 1880
O. T. Sinks No. 26473
E. M. Mearns Commissioner
any locate this Certificate at any of the United States land offices, or it will be located for you by the General Land Office on the return of it, with your request and thereon specifying the State and Land District in which you wish the location made. If you locate it, fill up and sign the following application.  to the Land Office I locate this Certificate, in the quarter of section in Township N. Range W. Attest J. Rump Register.

Louisville Ky Octo 30 1857
Sir Enclosed I send you the Pension claim of Mrs. Elizabeth Hunt widow of Jacob under Act Albany 30th 1855 - Clerk of Court writes me that he has no record of of marriage - But that it was proved in her Pension Land application
Yours Respect
C. H. Brown
Commissioner Pensions Washington D. C.

17.566 Payments to be made at Lexington by the S. & W. B. Bank Agent for paying Pension- ers, in the Agency of Kentucky
Recorded in the Pension Of- fice, in Book C Vol. 7 Page 13 by Saml Boyd Clerk.

Jacob Hunter

WAR DEPARTMENT.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7th June, 1832, Jacob Hunter of the State of Kentucky who was a private in the Army of the Revolution is entitled to receive Eighty dollars and _____ cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March, and 4th of September, in every year.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this 23 rd day of September one thousand eight hundred and thirty-three
J. W. P. Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned. }
J. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.

Jacob Hunter Blame to an Increase of Pension
Filed by Carmel Willy

State of Kentucky County of Owen ss Be it known
that on this the 11 day of January A.D. 1855 before me, the undersigned, a justice of the Peace, in and for the County and State aforesaid, Personally Appeared Jacob Hunter (Aged 102 years) a Revolutionary Pensioner, to a Resident of Owen County, in the State of Kentucky, and made Oath according to law that he is the Identical Jacob Hunter whose name under Act of Congress Passed 7th of June 1832 has been placed on the Pension Roll at the Rate of Eighty Dollars Per annum.
That he is credally informed that the said Pension may and ought to be Increased from its commencement and during its continuance that he is directly Interested and makes this Affidavit to be filed with such additional evidence as my agent may use in prosecuting said claim Countermanding and Revoking all powers of Attorney and authority heretofore given. - I hereby constitute and appoint Samuel Niley of the County of Switzerland, in the State of Indiana, my true and lawful Attorney, to prosecute my claim to an increase of Pension back and future, that may be due me;

and for the purpose of establishing additional service by the Soldier for whose military duty in the Revolution the aforesaid Pension was granted, I hereby authorize my said Attorney to apply and obtain from State archives or other sources, certified proof of such service. To examine, all papers or documents, in relation to said service, on file in the department at Washington City or else where and to receive for my benefit the certificate for, (Increase), which may be issued in satisfaction of said claim, which certificate I wish made payable at Louisville in this State to appoint one or more substitutes under him for the purpose herein expressed, and to do all things that I might or could do were I present personally, hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said agent and Attorney shall lawfully do in the premises.
His Jacob H. Hunter sworn to subscribed and acknowledged before me the day and year above written, and I hereby certify that I believe the said Jacob Hunter to be directly inter- ested as set forth in said claim and to be the identical party therein alleged, in whose claim I am in no wise interested. Spencer Thomas J.P.

State of Kentucky County of Owen 3 exa,
Personally Appeared and to me well known John Skiles and Jesse Way Wayhon citizens of the County and state aforesaid who being duly sworn accor- -ding to law depose and say, that they are personally acquainted with Jacob Hunter and that he is the person now present who makes his mark and executes the within Affidavit for an increase of Pension
State Spencer Thomas YON SKILES Jesse his mark and I affirm Sworn to and subscribed before me this 11 day of January A.D. 1855, and I certify that the said John Skiles, and Jesse Wayhon, are, credible and respectable citizens
Spencer Thomas J. P.

The State of Kentucky County of Owen set 3
It is hereby certified that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited before me Clerk of the Owen County Court that Jacob Hunter was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States at the rate of $80.00 per annum.
It is further certified that Spencer Thomas Esq. before whom the preceding affidavit and Power of Attorney were made and acknowledged was at the time of so doing a duly authorized justice of the Peace in and for said County and that the two signatures purporting to be his are genuine and further that in the within claim for Increase of Pension I am in no degree interested
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name and affixed the seal of said Court this 11 th day of January A.D. 1855.
R. R. Powell Clerk
Jacob Hunter He claims to an Increase of Pension
Filed by Census wife

6269
Kentucky Elizabeth Hunter, widow of Jacob
who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 dollars 00. cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853 22 d March 1856
Certificate of Pension issued 23 d day of Oct r 1857 and sent to C. H. Barkley Louisville Ky.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 131. Vol. 86

153083
Declaration for Bounty Land
Jacob Hunter-Claimant
Hugh G. Smith attorney Mentor. Ky.

State of Kentucky Carter County 3 S.S.
On this 10 th day of May A.D. One thousand Eight hundred and fifty five personally appeared before me J. M. Coles a Justice of the Peace duly authorized to administer oaths within and for the County and State aforesaid Jacob Hunter aged 104 Years a resident of Carter County in the State of Kentucky who being duly sworn according to law declares that he is the identical Jacob Hunter who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Borne in the Regiment of Infantry commanded by Col. Withers in the war of the Revolution that he volunteered at Lexington Ky on or about the 10 th day of August A.D. 1780.
for the balance of his months and distance in actual service in said war for fourteen days and was honorably discharged at Tippecanoe are the of A.D. One thousand Eight hundred and on account of expiration of the time as will appear by the muster rolls of said Company of the proof on file in the War Dept. He now being a pensioner of the United States. He makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which he may be entitled under the act approved March 3 rd 1835. He also declares that he has not received a warrant for bounty land under this or any other act of Congress nor made any other application therefor. Jacob Hunter

We William Penfro and William D. Hunter residents of Owen County in the State of Kentucky upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Jacob Hunter in our presence and that we believe from the appearance and documents of the applicant that he is the identical person he represents himself to be
William Penfro W. D. Hunter
The foregoing declaration and affidavit was Sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written; and I certify that I know the affiant to be a credible person that the claimant is the person he represents himself to be and that I have no interest in this claim.
J. M. WILKS. J.P.O.C. 3
Moreover I the said Jacob Hunter hereby constitute and appoint Hugh G. Smith of Newton Owen County Ky my true and lawful attorney to file this declaration present the claim to which I refer and for me to receive the Land Warrant when issued thereon and I empower my said Attorney to constitute and appoint one or more persons as Substitutes or Attorney under him for the special purposes above expressed
Jacob Hunter mark

Acknowledged and subscribed before me a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Owen and State of Kentucky this 10 th day of May 1855
J. M. Coates
Kentucky. Owen County. Set.
I, Rankin R. Powell clerk of the County Court for said County certify that J. M. Coates Esq. is and was at the time of making the foregoing signatures (which I certify to be genuine) an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County having been duly commissioned and sworn.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name and affixed the seal of said Court this 23 rd day of May 1855.
R. R. Powell clerk

2 nd Section Aug 3, 1853 Elizabeth Hunt widow of Frederick Hunt New Liberty Kentucky Certificate No. 6269 Claim Increase Act July 27, 1868 Adams C. H. Barkley Lafayette Kentucky
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 3d, 1853, Page 131. Vol. 26
G. T. Getty Clerk.

Payment to be made at Louisville, by
J. B. Winhead, Esq.,
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of
Kentucky.
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 3d, 1853, Page 131. Vol. 26.
G. T. Getty Clerk.

The United States of America
Owen County Kentucky Set
I Elizabeth Hunter of Said County resident and of Post Office address of New Liberty Kentucky Say on my oath that from my best information I am just Sixty Eight years old, and that I am the identical woman of my name, now @ pensioner of the United States on Kentucky. Hencey as widow of Jacob Hunter deceased, under Section Section of The Act of February 3 rd 1853 at rate of $80. (Eighty Dollars) @ year
I have never married again since the death of Said Jacob Hunter but remain his widow.
I say further on my oath that I was never engaged in, nor did I ever in any way aid or abet the late rebellion in the United States.
I make this declaration for the purpose of applying for increase of the allowance of my pension Act of July 25 th 1866 - acts of 1867 etc etc and any and all other Acts of Congress that may apply to the facts of my case, and I hereby appoint as my attorney in this behalf C. H. Barkley of LaGrange Kentucky and request that my new pension certificate and all communications relating hereto be sent to his address.
Over

This 21 st day of April 1870
Attest Two Witnesses who can
write their names viz
H. D. Barker
B. G. Morgan
Elizabeth her Hunter mark L D
The United States of America Owen County Kentucky Sot We the undersigned of lawful age of said County resident of Port of Pice address of New Liberty Kentucky say on our oaths that Mrs Elizabeth Hunter to us well known for many years past did on this day in our presence, sign and acknowledge the foregoing Statement -
And we certify that we know her to be the iden- tical person whom she therein represents herself to be, and that she has not married again since the death of the above named Jacob Hunter but remains his widow and is a pensioner as such as she states above And we are disinterested herein
This 21 st day of April 1870
Get two persons that can write to make this statement
H. D. Barker L
B. G. Morgan L

The United States of America Owen County Kentucky set The foregoing statements were on this day subscribed and sworn to before me Elyjah Arnold a justice of the Peace in and for said County by the respec- -tive parties thereto all of whom are well known to me as credible persons of said County resident. The applicant is the identical person whom she therein represents herself to be and she is now a widow. - I further certify that these statements were carefully and correctly read over to and fully understood by them respectively before signing - I believe the wit- -nesses to be disinterested - And I am dis- -interested - This 21 st day of April 1870
Elyjah Arnold justice of the peace for Owen County Kentucky

Mrs Elizabeth Hunter New Liberty Kentucky Widow of Jacob Hunter abt 1853-1868 Revolutionary Mercer blamed
C. H. Barkley Calmpage Kentucky

The United States of America,
Owen County Kentucky Set
I AB Roberts Clerk of County Court in and for said County hereby certify that Elipah Arnold whose genuine signature appears to the within certificate was at the date thereof an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly commissioned and qualified and that all of his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit.
Witness my name and official seal at my office in Owenton on this 23 rd day of April — 1870
AB Roberts Clerk of Owen County Court Ky

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that, in conformity with the 2d section of the act of February 3, 1853,
Elizabeth Hunter,
widow of Jacob Hunter,
who was a private, _____ in the revolutionary war.
is inscribed on the Pension List, at the rate of Eighty, _____
dollars and _____ cents per annum, commencing on the
22 d March 1856, 3 d of February, 1853, and continuing for life, unless she should
again marry, in which case the Pension is not payable after the
time of such marriage.
Issue of date of certificate from Pension Office
Given at the Department of the Interior.
this twenty third day of October _____
one thousand eight hundred and fifty seven.
L. Thompson
Secretary of the Interior.
Examined and countersigned.
W. C. Whitman
Commissioner of Pensions.
Issue of date of certificate from Pension Office March 1856 to 22 d September 1857 inclusive per

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Hunter, James GRADE Private "in the Invalids" LINE Invalids"
WARRANT NUMBER 13209 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED February 20, 1794 to Francis Kirkpatrick assignee
*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.