Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 7175, for Hudson Martin, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER
Wa
Martin, Hudson
S. 7175
still alive in 1832
CONTENTS

Date of death not on A. B. J. L. R.
Virginia 12.839
Hudson Martin
of Nelson in the State of Virginia who was a Sergt & Ensign pri. in the command by Captain of the Regt command by Col. Taylor in the Virginia line for 8 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 43 Dollars 33 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 31 day of May '33 and sent S. Garland Lovington C. H. Va
Arrears to the 4th of March '33 - 86.66 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Sept " - 21.66 1/2 $108.32 1/2
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Acc. June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Wm Miller Clerk, Book E. Vol. 6. Page 18

Hudson Martin.
Ex. 1
25173

Virginia
At a Court of Quarterly Session held for Nelson County at the Courthouse on the 26th day of November 1832. -
State of Virginia and County of Nelson } to wit
On this 26th day of November 1832. personally appeared before the Court of Nelson County now sitting Henderson Martin of the said County and State aged 71 years the 14th day of May last past who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed the 7th of June 1832. That he entered the service of the United States February the 15th he thinks 1779. as a Militia soldier under Lieutenant Goodwin of the County of Amherst and State of Virginia from whence they marched to the Barrax near Charlottesville Albemarle County Va. where they were stationed as guards to the prisoners for sixty days when they were discharged. His Colonel was named Taylor. other Officers not recollected. and in the May following he returned to the same Barrax where he served another tour of sixty days as a Sergeant. under the same Officers; In the year of 1780. November the 3rd he was commissioned Ensign and started in a few days from the County of Amherst under Captain James M c Alexander and Lieutenant Simon Walton. from whence they marched to Richmond Va. where they were stationed at a creek at the lower end of Town for three weeks. from thence they marched a few miles below Richmond where they were stationed the balance of that tour. which was two months; the next time he was drafted in the County of Fluvanna State of Virginia as a Militia man in the year of 1781 May the Nineteenth (he thinks) and marched through Louisa County Va. where they joined General Lafayette's Army and from thence to the Burnt Ordinary and from thence to a large open field a few miles from Old James Town where an engagement took place near Old James Town in a few days after their arrival. which engagement was brought on by General M c Ayre (he thinks) in which there was smart loss sustained, and the enemy maintained their ground. (and after the engagement they marched to Bottoms Bridge where they were stationed until the expiration of that tour which was two months, the enemy after the engagement went on board their vessels. other Officers recollected while on that tour in addition to those mentioned was General Morgan and General Lawson. he does not recollect the N o . of any Regiment to which he was attached during his service; he has no documentary evidence of his service but he can prove a part of his service, the other part he knows of no person by whom he can prove it.
Questions by the Court. Where and in what year were you born?
Answer. As I was told by my parents I was born the 14th day of May 1761. in the County of Albemarle Va.
And Have you any record of your age. (and if so where is it?)

Answer. I have (and it is in my possession).
3rd Where were you living when called into the service, where have you lived since the revolutionary war and where are you now living? 7
Answer. I lived in Amherst County Va. when called into service the three first times (and in Fluvanna when called the last time, in that part of Old Amherst County which is now Nelson County since the revolutionary war (and am now living) in Nelson County.
4th How were you called into service, were you drafted did you volunteer or was you a substitute (and if a substitute for whom? 7
Answer. I was drafted all except the second tour. (and then I took the place of my brother William who had been drafted (and was taken sick.
5th 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. 7
Answer. The answers to those enquiries are set forth in the body of my declaration as full as my recollection would enable me to do it.
6th Did you ever receive a discharge from the service (and if so by whom was it given? 7
Answer. I never received a written one to my recollection but was in each case informed by my officer that I was at liberty to go home.
7th State the names of persons in your present neighbourhood to whom you are known who can testify as to your character for veracity and their belief of your service as a soldier of the revolution. 7
The Court will please enquire of John H. Mosby and Joseph Matthews (and any other of my neighbours who can testify as to my character for veracity, and their belief of my service as a soldier of the revolution. The Court will also please enquire of John H. Mosby and Joseph Matthews whether they believe me to be as old as I also I represent (and whether I am reputed (and believed in my neighbourhood to have been a soldier of the revolution (and whether they concur in that opinion.
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 or Territory. Sworn to (and subscribed the day and year aforesaid. Hudson Martin
We John H. Mosby and Joseph Matthews residing in the neighbourhood of Hudson Martin do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Hudson Martin who has subscribed (and sworn to the above declaration, that we believe

And the 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 John H. Mosby (and Joseph Matthews who have signed, the preceding certificate,) are residents in the (said) County of Nelson (and that their statement is entitled to credit.)
"The Commonwealth of Virginia. To Hudson Martin, Gentleman, greeting: Know you that our Governor, on recommendation from the Court of the County of Amherst hath constituted and appointed you Ensign in a Company of Militia in the (said) County. In testimony whereof, these our Letters are sealed, with the Seal of the Commonwealth, (and made patent.)
Witness Thomas Jefferson, Esquire, our (said) Governor at Richmond, the third day of November in the year of Our Lord One thousand seven hundred and eighty.
Th. Jefferson
State of Virginia, and County of Nelson } to wit:
On this 29th day of September 1832, personally appeared before me James Woods a Justice of the peace for the County of Nelson. William Martin who being first duly sworn doth on his oath make the following statement. That Hudson Martin his brother served two tours as a Militia man in the revolutionary war at the barry near Charlottesville in Albemarle County, Va. that one of those tours was in his (the said Williams) place who was a Sergeant (and he believes the (said) Hudson filled the same office, (and he thinks the length of the (said) tours were two months each, he also knows that the (said) Hudson performed one other tour as an Ensign or in other words that he started on such tour (and was absent two or three months (and further he saith not. Sworn to (and subscribed) the day and year aforesaid.
W m Martin
I, James Woods a Justice of the peace for the County of Nelson (and State of Virginia) do hereby certify that the above named William Martin who has sworn to (and subscribed) the above affidavit is a man whose statement is entitled to credit, (and from bodily infirmity is unable to attend Court. Given under my hand and seal this 29th of September 1832.
James Woods Jr (seal)
And the Court doth certify that James Woods Jr. who hath given the above certificate is an acting Justice of the Peace in (and for (said) County, duly qualified to administer oaths.
A copy of the record
In testimony whereof I, Spotswood Garland Clerk of the (said) Court, do hereunto set my hand, (and affix the seal of my Office, this 30th day of November 1832, (and in the 57th year of the Commonwealth.)
Sp. Garland

Hudson Martin
No 25173-
Admit
2 mo Serg 10.00
2 - Ensign 20.00
4 - Bi 13.33
$43.33

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
183
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 subjunctive 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. Those 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 Hudson Martin
   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.     { Feby 15-1779 discharged 2 60 Pri: Col. Taylor 71 years Amherst Co Va Traditionary Witness   sub. - 2 - Sergt.   { Novr 1780 discharged - 2 - Ensign Genl Morgan, Lawson   1781 drafted - 2 - Pri:   8  
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 records, 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 enquiry 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 2a 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.

December 2, 1933.
Mrs. Emma Seblers 365 East Madison Street Franklin, Indiana.
BA-J/ILL Hudson Martin-W.7394 1677 Hudson Martin-S.7175 1677
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of both soldiers named Hudson Martin of Virginia.
The records of these two pensioners are furnished herein as shown in the papers on file in pension claims numbered as above, based upon service in that war.
HUDSON MARTIN-W.7394
Copy - Miss Ford's history - J.L.L.
Hudson Martin was born July 3, 1752 (old style),
While residing in Albemarle County, Virginia, he was appointed March 11, 1776, ensign in Captain Thomas Walker's company, 9 th Virginia regiment, was made a Lieutenant July 26, 1776, and served until April 25, 1778. He served as Lieutenant and Paymaster at Albemarle Barracks from January 22, 1779 to August 1, 1781.
He died November 28, 1830, in Nelson County, Virginia.
The soldier married December 2, 1778, in Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Virginia, Jane Lewis, daughter of Colonel Nicholas Lewis of Albemarle County, Virginia. She was born July 6, 1759.
Jane Martin, soldier's widow, was allowed pension on her application executed December 10, 1836, at which time she resided in Nelson County, Virginia. She died there August 15, 1838.
The names of the children of the soldier and his wife, Jane, are shown as follows:

   Nicholas  Lewis,  born  September  20,  1779,  died  August  1,1787.    Hudson  "  "  July  26,  1781.       John Massie  "  "  June  23,  1783.       Molley Walker  "  "  June  13,  1787,  married  --Dickinson,            died  Nov. 24, 1814.    Jane  "  "  January  11,  1790,  married  William  Faber.    Nicholas  "  "  December  11,  1791.       Henry Buck  "  "  January  12,  1794,  died  January  14,1828.    George Washington  "  "  February  19,  1796.       Mildred Harnsey  "  "  February  16,  1801,  married  --Carr.    
-----  The following family data are shown also:
John Hudson Carr, son of John F. and Mildred, his wife, was born December 5, 1819; Nicholas Lewis was born January 19, 1734, died December 8, 1808; Mary Lewis was born June 24, 1742, died February 9, 1824.
The following children survived their mother, Jane Martin: Hudson Martin, Jane Faber, Nicholas L. Martin, George W. Martin, Mildred H. Carr, and John M. Martin.
-----
HUDSON MARTIN-S. 7175.
Hudson Martin was born May 14, 1751, in Albemarle County, Virginia; the names of his parents are not shown.
While residing in Amherst County, Virginia, he enlisted and served three tours in the Virginia troops as follows: from February 15, 1779, two months under Lieutenant Goodwin and Colonel Taylor, stationed at Charlottesville barracks; from some time in May following, two months as sergeant under the same officers, this service rendered as substitute for his brother, William Martin; from November 3, 1780, two months as ensign of Captain James Alexander's company. While residing in Fluvanna County, Virginia, he enlisted May 19, 1781 and served two months as private with the troops under General Lafayette, name of his captain not given, during which service he was in an engagement in the vicinity of "Old James Town".

After the Revolutionary War, Hudson Martin resided in that part of Amherst County, Virginia, which was later Nelson County.
He was allowed pension on his application executed November 26, 1832, at which time he resided in Nelson County, Virginia.
At the time Hudson Martin made application for pension, his brother, William Martin, was living and made affidavit in Nelson County, Virginia.
It is not stated that the soldier, Hudson Martin, was married.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Assistant to Administrator.

1933. Dec. 2 - Hirt. to Mrs. Emma Sellers. 1939. Feb. 15  Corrected Hirt. to Mrs. Emma Sellers. J.S.F.
Rev War
7173
INVALID.
File No. 7173
Anderson Martin Sergt Rev War
Act: June 1 th 82
Index: — Vol. 1 , Page 236
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Hudson Martin 87175
February 18, 1939
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BA-J/MMEF:MLB
Mrs. Emma Sellers 345 East Madison Street Franklin, Indiana
Dear Madam:
In a recent search of the Revolutionary War pension records, it has been found that in the record of Hudson Martin (W. 7394) which was furnished you December 2, 1933, the names of some of the children were reported, erroneously, that is, the name Lewis being used as part of all their names. A corrected report is furnished you herewith, to be used in place of the one furnished you, previously.
As the record of another Hudson Martin, (S. 7175) was included in that report, both are included in this report.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

February 18, 1939
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Mrs. Emma Sellers 365 East Madison Street Franklin, Indiana
Hudson Martin, W. 7394 Hudson Martin, S. 7175 BA-J/ILL:MLB
Dear Madam:
The records of two soldiers named Hudson Martin are furnished as follow:
HUDSON MARTIN W. 7394
The data which follow in regard to Hudson Martin were obtained from pension claim, W. 7394, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
Hudson Martin was born July 3, 1752 (old style).
While residing in Albemarle County, Virginia, he was appointed March 11, 1776, ensign in Captain Thomas Walker's company, 9 th Virginia Regiment, was made a lieutenant July 26, 1776, and served until April 25, 1778. He served as lieutenant and paymaster at Albemarle Barracks from January 22, 1779, to August 1, 1781.
He died November 28, 1830, in Nelson County, Virginia.
The soldier married December 2, 1778, in Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Virginia, Jane Lewis, daughter of Colonel Nicholas Lewis, of Albemarle County, Virginia. She was born July 6, 1759.
Jane Martin, soldier's widow, was allowed pension on her application executed December 10, 1836, at which time she resided in Nelson County, Virginia. She died there August 15, 1838.
The names of the children of the soldier and his wife, Jane, are shown as follow:
Nicholas Lewis Martin, born September 20, 1779; died August 1, 1787 Hudson " " July 26, 1781

Names of children continued -
   John Massie  Martin, born  June  23, 1783     Molley Walker  " "  June  13, 1787;  married Dickinson and died Nov. 24, 1814    Jane Lewis  " "  January  11, 1790;  married William Faber    Nicholas Lewis  " "  December  11, 1791     Henry Buck  " "  January  12, 1794;  died January 14, 1828    George Washington  " "  February  19, 1796     Mildred Harnsley  " "  February  16, 1801;  married ___ Carr   
The following family data are shown, also: John Hudson Carr, son of John F. and Mildred, his wife, was born December 5, 1819; Nicholas Lewis was born January 19, 1734, died December 8, 1808; Mary Lewis was born June 24, 1742, died February 9, 1824.
The following children survived their mother, Jane Martin: Hudson Martin, Jane Faber, Nicholas L. Martin, George W. Martin, Mildred H. Carr and John M. Martin.
*****
HUDSON MARTIN S. 7175
The data herein were obtained from pension claim, S. 7175, based upon service of Hudson Martin in the Revolutionary War.
Hudson Martin was born May 14, 1761, in Albemarle County, Virginia. The names of his parents are not shown.
While residing in Amherst County, Virginia, he enlisted and served three tours in the Virginia troops as follow: from February 15, 1779, two months under Lieutenant Goodwin and Colonel Taylor, stationed at Charlottesville Barracks; from sometime in May, following, two months as sergeant under the same officers, this service rendered as substitute for his brother, William Martin; from November 3, 1780, two months as ensign of Captain James Alexander's company. While residing in Fluvanna County, Virginia, he enlisted May 19, 1781, and served two months as private with the troops under General Lafayette, name of his captain not given, during which service he was in an engagement in the vicinity of "Old James Town".
After the Revolutionary War, Hudson Martin resided in that part of Amherst County, Virginia, which was later Nelson County.
He was allowed pension on his application executed November 26, 1832, at which time he resided in Nelson County, Virginia.

At the time Hudson Martin made application for pension, his brother, William Martin, was living and made affidavit in Nelson County, Virginia.
It is not stated that the soldier, Hudson Martin, was married.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

Veterans Administration, Washington, D.C.
Franklin, Indiana, November 26, 1933.
I am unable to furnish much of the information which you ask for in the enclosed letter from your office. I can state that Hudson Martin served as an ensign and later lieutenant with Virginia troops during the Revolution.
A Hudson Martin was granted land in Jefferson county, Kentucky, in 1783. I am not sure that this is the same Hudson Martin, however.
Yours very truly,
Emma Sellers (Mrs. Emma Sellers) 365 East Madison St., Franklin, Indiana.
Bureau letter + letter 11/6/33 Em 10/5
May I have both records?

(Mrs. Emma Sellers) 365 East Madison St., Franklin, Indiana.
Franklin, Indiana, November 6, 1933.
Veterans Administration, Washington, D.C.
Please send me the pension record of Hudson Martin who served with Virginia troops during the American Revolution. I should like to have also, the pension record of David Martin who served with Virginia troops during the Revolution, and died in Rockbridge county, Virginia, in 1789 . not as -
Yours truly,
Mrs. Emma Sellers (Mrs. Emma Sellers) 365 East Madison St. Franklin, Ind.

VETERANS ADMINISTRATION
WASHINGTON November 17, 1933.
YOUR FILE REFERENCE:
IN REPLY REFER TO:
BA-J/ILL
Mrs. Emma Sellers 365 East Madison Street Franklin, Indiana.
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter, herewith, in which you request the Revolutionary War records of Hudson Martin, and of David Martin, who died in Rockbridge County, Virginia, in 1789.
Revolutionary War data furnished by this office are obtained from claims made to the United States for pension and bounty land based upon service of soldiers in that war.
A search of the records fails to show such a claim on file based upon service of David Martin as described by you. In order to identify the record of the particular soldier, Hudson Martin, in whom you are interested, kindly state whether or not he served as an officer, and as much as possible of the following data: approximate dates of birth and death, places of residence at enlistment and after service, also, given name of his wife, or widow.
Upon receipt of this information, a further search will be made in your behalf, and the record furnished, if on file.
Kindly return these letters with your reply.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Assistant to Administrator.