Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 18474, for Samuel Z Jones, Pennsylvania

SERVICE
NUMBER
Penn.
Jones, Samuel J.
S. 18474
CONTENTS
Carded
b. Jan. 30, 1759 in Gloucester Co. N.J. res at ent. Cumberland Co. Pa. res in 1830, Lewis Co. Va. & died there Apr. 16, 1846

16 896 16 Virginia
16896 Samuel G. Jones. — of Lewis in the State of Va. who was a Pr. & Capt. in the Captain of the Regt Stewart in the Penna for 24 months —
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 189 Dollars 99 Cents per annum commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 12 th day of Oct 32 and John J. Wamley — Weston. — Va.
Arrears to the 4th of Sept 1833. 474 97 Semi-ant. allowance ending Jan 31 94 99 $ 569 96
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by C. Math. Child Clerk took E Vol. 6 1/2
Sub. John Jones 16 March 35 — 350 — 17 — 18 — 19 — 20 — 21 — 22 — 23 — 24 — 25 — 26 — 27 — 28 — 29 — 30 — 31 — 32 — 33 — 34 — 35 — 36 — 37 — 38 — 39 — 40 — 41 — 42 — 43 — 44 — 45 — 46 — 47 — 48 — 49 — 50 — 51 — 52 — 53 — 54 — 55 — 56 — 57 — 58 — 59 — 60 — 61 — 62 — 63 — 64 — 65 — 66 — 67 — 68 — 69 — 70 — 71 — 72 — 73 — 74 — 75 — 76 — 77 — 78 — 79 — 80 — 81 — 82 — 83 — 84 — 85 — 86 — 87 — 88 — 89 — 90 — 91 — 92 — 93 — 94 — 95 — 96 — 97 — 98 — 99 — 100

J. Godwin Esq. Washington - D. C.

Starnmont, Marion Co. Va Nov r 29 th 1850.
Dear Sir,
I have been requested by the heirs of Samuel J. Jones deceased, to prosecute their claim to the annuity they believe were due to their Father at the time of his death, under The Pension act of 1832. Soon after this act passed, Mr Jones was allowed a Pension, but after drawing a year or so, he was stricken off; for what cause, he was never able to ascertain, though he made several efforts to do so. He died in April 1846, and since then, his heirs have not been able to learn anything respecting the cause of his being stricken off.
I now desire to call up the case through you and ascertain what objection there is to allowing said claim to the Administrator; or for what cause Mr Jones was stricken off - for no one knows here. Mr Jones was an ignorant old man, but an honest one & possessed an unimpeachable char- acter in his neighborhood, which can be proven, and also that he often spoke of his services in the Revolution, before there was any Pension law.
Please let me hear from you & the Dept -
Very respectfully,
Yours D. H. English

State of Virginia County of Lewis ss.
On this 4 th day of December A.D. 1832 personally appeared in open Court before the Justices of Lewis County Court at the Courthouse here now sitting Samuel G Jones a resident of Westfork Settlement in the County of Lewis and State of Virginia aged 73 years who being first duly sworn accor- =ding to Law doth on his Oath make the follow- =ing 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 he was drafted in December 1776. in Cumberland County Pennsylvania and was marched under Capt. s McClellan or Hamilton officer is not now certain which he he has served under both and his memory is too frail to now rec- =ollect distinctly, Col. s name Stewart or Sterrett, and other Officers names not recollected, to Lancas- =ter County in Pennsylvania from thence through Bucks County in P. State to Delaware River, crossed P. River at Carrolls Ferry: was from thence ordered, and marched to Prince Town in Jersey State, and there took Head Quarters until the end of the cam- =paign that officer was drafted to serve, which was two months, and during his stay at Prince Town, at Head Quarters. he was one of the reconnoitering

Party that went to Bramberry, Cropericks, and near Dubble Town, and saw the Virginia and Jersey Troop but do not recollect any of their officers names. Genl. Putnam commanded at Prince Town Whilst affiant was there, was there discharged by his cap- =tain after having served two months, Then affiant v substituted for John Smith of Lancaster Militia v of Pennsylvania for two months, at Prince Town was placed under the command of Captain Miller, Genl. Putnam, other officers names not recollected, remained at Prince Town (Head Quarters) during time, continued reconnoitering scouts until time was up, Generally over the same Ground that he affiant reconnoitered over on the Service under his before mentioned draft was then discharged by his captain having served two months. then returned in the Spring of 1777. to Cumberland County Pennsylvania. and in Decem- =ber of that year was drafted in the Militia of That State. to perform another tour of two months. Was marched under Captain Hamilton v or McEllon, and as affiant has before stated his memory is too frail to recollect. Col Watts. Genl. Lacy. other officers names not recol- =lected. To Valley Forge in Pennsylvania, Where affiant seen Generals, Washington, and Wayne. Was from thence ordered to, and marched to

and marched to White Marsh, in Pennsylvania from thence to Doylestown in Pa. State, from thence to Edge Hill in Pa. State, from thence to near Br- =istol in Pa. State, and returned to Doylestown, where the British near which place the British took some Buffalo, and there were a detachment of men sent in pursuit, of them in order to rescue, or retake them, of which affair I was one, pursued them till they got within their lines, then returned to camp weary and disappointed. Col. Mott commanded, and affiant thinks he was promoted to a General while there, before which time Genl. Lacey commanded. marched from Doylestown to a place then called the brooked Billot, there was attacked by the British Light Horse, and Lieutenant and Ensign Arbuckle, John Martin and others were amongst the Americans slain, and the Americans were compelled to retreat, leaving some wounded men behind which were burnt in Buckwheat Straw. was shortly thereafter discharged at Edge Hill by his Captain, having stayed his tour of two months out, then substituted for the with near Edge Hill in Pennsylvania Maltia from Berks County for two months. The persons name Whom affiant substituted for he has forgotten was placed under the Command of he thinks Captain Myres, but is not certain. General Walt, other Officers names not recollected

Remained in the same neighborhood, during his time that he substituted for, that he performed, the before last mentioned tour over, and was discharged, no attacks being made by the Enemy for that period then returned to Cumberland County Pennsylvania in the Spring of 1778. about the first of July of that year Butler with Indians, and a Band of Forces attacked Wyoming Station, now Wilkesberry in Pennsylvania, and massacred a large proportion of the Inhabitants of the Town and Country. and about the tenth of that month affiant with many Others from Lancaster and Cumberland Counties Pennsylvania Volunteered their services for five months, with a View to pun- -ish that Outrage, Paraded and marched from Cum- -berland County in that State. under Captain
Dimsey . affiant was now Commissioned as Lieutenant in 1 st capt. Dimsey's Company Genl. Potter affiant thinks. Other Officers names not recollected. To Northumberland County Penn- -sylvania to a place near White Deer Creek, a branch of the Susquehanna River at Smiths and Fitzells Mills. there was Stationed. affiant comm- -anded Spying parties, on the Frontier, to the Vic- -inities of Bald Eagle, Lycoming, and Muncie Penns Creek, and Other Branches of the West Branch of the Susquehanna, until affiant's term of five Months was up, during his last mentioned Service the Indians killed Lieutenant Saml. Brady.
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Of Northumberland Militia in Pennsylv- -vania to gather with Others, a few days before the arrival of the American Troops. The Indians killed the Wife and son of John Smith, Tom- -ahawk'd and scalped the daughter, but she survi- -ved affiant was now discharged having served five months as a Lieutenant, Then in July 1779. affiant Volunteered in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, in Captain McCoy's Company. for five months, as a pri- vate, 1 st Company was raised from the Counties of Cumberland and Northumberland, in Pennsylvania. Marched from Cumberland County to Northumberland County in Pennsylv- -vania for the neighborhood of the O'Callaghan's Fort. which had recently been captured by Indians, British, and Tories, and Mingo's. Boone, Mott, Green, Kille, and many Others were slain, during this campaign affiant was in a skirmish with the Indians, and James and John McCarty, and James Story were killed and affiant rec d . two wounds in the thigh and a shot in the arm, after affiant recov- -ered from his wounds, he was detached as one of a party to bring provisions up the Susquehanna River which they succeeded in doing, remained term of service of five months as a private

-up and was discharged, in the last mentioned campaign Affiant was acquainted with the following named Field Officers. Col. Morrow, Myles. and Holterman, Other officers names not recollected, Then returned home to Cum- berland County Pennsylvania and in June 1780 was drafted to go a tour of two months as a Militia man in Captain Bowles company. Marched from Cumberland County Pa. to Standing Stone, (now called Huntingdon) in Pennsylvania there was stationed, from thence affiant went on spying parties toward the head of Penn brook, and the surrounding country, and on one excursion affiant's Captain Bowles, was shot in the mouth but not killed, stayed term up and was dis- charged. Other officers names not rec- ollected, Then in July 1781. affiant volunteered after having again returned to Cumberland County Pennsylvania, and was commissioned as Lieu- tenant, in a company raised from Cumberland and Northumberland Counties Pennsylvania for a term of five months, and marched to a place generally called North Western Frontiers in Northumberland County Pennsylvania, to guard Frontiers, was stationed at a place affe
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- Ant. since understood is called by Harris Town affiant was detached with a body of men under his command to bring provision, and guard Military Store Boats up the Susque- hanna River, and commanded Spying parties through, and along the Frontiers of his affiant's Station, Stayed time of Service up and by orders from the Commanding officer Whose name affiant does not now recollect -lect he discharged his Company and Returned home to Cumberland County Pa the names of the Field Officers not recollect- -lected if any, but affiant thinks there were none of higher grade than Captain And their names not recollected, Then in July 1782 affiant was drafted to serve a term of two months under Captain John Taylor. Marched from Cumberland County Pennsylvania to Northumber- -land County same State, there after having been on service one month, was taken sick and was sent by his Captain Taylor home Other Officers names not recollected, affiant further states that in the performance of
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all the foregoing enumerated services has has not included any of the time that he necessarily spent in traveling to and returning from the places where he was on service. If he were to estimate the time thus spent he will say to a certainty that he did not serve a left time than Eleven months as a Lieutenant and seventeen months as a private. The therefore claims a pension for Eleven months ser- -vice as a Lieutenant in the army of the revolution, and seventeen months as a private soldier. Affiant does not now rec- -lect that he was received a written discharge He thinks that the companies were discharged at the end of their term of service orally in the same way that they were discharged from a muster or drill. So too he was discharged when his term as a Lieutenant has expired. Affiant has no documentary evidence and knows of no person whose testimony (except Solomon Collins who apparently is in absentia) he can produce, who can testify to his services. He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or an 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 this day and year of said - Sam L. Jones
The court proceeded to proceed to the declarant

The seven, several interrogatories prescribed by the war department, which were answered by the declarant as follows viz. To the first he answers.
1 st That he was born in Gloucester county in the state of New Jersey on the 30 th day of January 1759. He speaks according to a transcript from his father's family register rather than by exact more than fifty years ago. 2 nd That he has no record of his age except said transcript above mentioned and that is in his Bible, which he has had more than half a century since. 3 rd That he was living in Cumberland county in Pennsylvania when first called into the service as aforesaid. In the fall or winter of 1782, he went to Philadelphia, and in the spring or summer (he thinks in June), 1783 he removed to Philadelphia and resided there until the fall of 1811, when he removed to Virginia where he now lives then Harrison or Lewis county and there he still resides. 4 th He was drafted first, then substituted, then again drafted, again substituted, then volunteered as a Lieutenant for five months, then volunteered as a private five months, then drafted two months, again volunteered as a Lieutenant for five months, again drafted for two months, was then taken sick. The above was

4 th mentions of time are made exclusive of the time engaged in marching and returning from the places where the men's pay received was performed. He was a substitute for John Smith the first time. The second time he does not now recollect for when
5 th He remembers to have seen General George Washington. General Wayne. General Sterling or Lord Sterling commonly called I saw him at Bunkerhill. He saw Col. Morgan General Putnam. He commanded at Princeton. He saw at Doylestown General Lee and Col. Watt who he thinks was soon after promoted. He performed the services set forth above. Sometimes drafted sometimes a substitute and at other times a volunteer. at least Eleven months as a Lieutenant and volunteer as a private.
6 th He states that he cannot recollect that he ever did receive a written discharge. He was with his fellow soldiers dismissed from service in the same way (verbally) That company musters and drills were discharged. Of how ever he was did receive any he has entirely forgotten it, and must have lost them when

provoked by Indians shortly after he returned from his last tour, at which time he saved nothing but his horse - his Bible one other book and two or three papers. This happened in Cumberland county.
7 th He states that he was in 1778 commissioned as a Lieutenant in the Pennsylvania Militia. He was not recollect by whom his commission was signed he knows he had it. He now believes that Lieutenants and other subaltern officers were elected by their company's and commissioned by some field officer of this however he is not certain. He lost his commission after sometime, he was settled in Philadelphia after he left Cumberland county, as before stated.
was accelerated having served in the double capacity of officer & soldier. The court proposed to him an eight interrogatory corresponding to the 7 th by the war department, to which he answers as follows. Viz.
8 th There lives in my immediate neighborhood to whom I am known Stokely Sturges who I have known 39 years in Philadelphia and Virginia. There also lives David W. Skeith Esq. to whom

I have been known for some years. I am also acquainted with the Reverend John Talbot a clergyman to whom I am known they can tes- tify to his character. Samuel G Jones
We John Talbot a clergyman residing in the County of Lewis and David W Sleeth residing in the same County hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Samuel Jones who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration That we believe him to be 73 years of age That he is respected and beloved in the neigh- borhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution and that we have seen in that service. Sworn to and sub- scribed this day and year aforesaid.
John Talbot David W Sleeth
And the said court as a 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 do further certify that it appears

State of Virginia Lewis County.
On this 24 th day of April 1860. before me the undersigned a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State above named personally appeared Mrs. Hannah M c Whorter wife of Henry M c Whorter aged 50 years, a resident of Harrison County Virginia near the Lewis County line, who being duly sworn according to law declared that she is a daughter of Samuel J. Jones, who was a Revolutionary Pensioner of Lewis County Virginia at the rate of one hundred and eighty nine dollars and ninety nine cents per year , and whose pension was stopped before his death -
That the said Samuel J. Jones died in Lewis County Virginia on the 16 th day April, one thousand eight hundred and forty six. (1846.) leaving no widow, and leaving surviving him only the following named children, viz. Samuel Jones who has since died unmarried leaving no children, William W. Jones who has since died leaving children now living, Mary Sims , deceased who has since died leaving children, Elizabeth Powers , who if living now resides in the State of Indiana and this affiant -
She makes this declaration to obtain the arrears of pension to which her said father was entitled at his death, and constitutes Charles C. Tucker her Attorney to prosecute the claim -
In presence of
J. C. [unclear]
3 3 3
Hannah M c Whorter
Sworn to and subscribed before me, the day and year first above written.
J. Packard

EW
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
BUREAU OF PENSIONS
WASHINGTON
November 3, 1921.
Mrs. R. E. Jackson,  Virginia , Lewis County, W. Va. Jane Lew, W. Va.
Madam:-
In response to your letter dated October 6, 1921, you are advised that from the papers in the claim File No. (8) 18474, it appears that Samuel Z. Jones was born in Gloucester Gloucester Co. New Jersey, January 30, 1759, and died April 16, 1846, in Lewis Co. Virginia, He was allowed pension from October 12, 1833, on account of 24 months service as a private and Lieut. of Pa. Troops, Rev. War, but his name was dropped from the pension roll upon examination of his claim by the United States District Attorney on Nov. 1, 1834, as it appeared that he had not furnished proper proof of the length of his service, nor of his being commissioned Lieut. as required by the pension laws.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Note:-
No use to state that he was engaged in making oath to fraudulent applications now - if there is any further inquiry from Mrs. Jackson she can be told then - (aw. per EW)

18 474 INVALID.
File No. 18,474
Samuel G. Jones Lieut Rev War
Act: June 7 th 82
Index:—Vol. 1 , Page 447
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Jacket

Report in the case of Samuel G. Jones, P.M.
Particular examination selected in this case,
Comparison with original seal

Samuel J. Jones. account of 189.99.
On the 20th July Jones made the following statement. is in his 76 year of age, raised part in New Jersey and part in Pennsylvania. Resided in the latter state until within the last 23 yrs. then moved where he now lives. - in the latter part of 1776, was ordered to March on the 13 th of December of that year, (having been drafted the previous sum- mer), marched from Cumberland county Pa to Newton New Jersey, crossed the Delaware at Corlies Ferry; from Newton he marched to Princeton; at the latter place the term of service (two months) expired. In this term he was a private - can't recall 2 (to whom in this term Capt. McLean or Hamilton was his captain. either Stewart or Stewart was the Colonel, after getting his discharge, he substituted in the place of John Smith, for two months. in a company of Lancaster 2 Militia commanded by Capt. Miller. remained at Prince- ton and in its vicinity for the term of two months. Genl. Putnam commanded at Princeton. In reference to his first term, says he reached Newton shortly after the battles were over, in which the American army under the immediate command of Genl. Washington, took the main part of the British army (Hesseians) prisoners.
In December 1777, was drafted for a two months term. 2 marched from Cumberland county to Valley Forge, was reviewed by Genl. Washington at Valley Forge, from Valley Forge his company went to White Marsh. from there to Doylestown. from thence to Billet Ridge Hill near Bristol, in this term Col. Watt was one of the Colonels, but whether his or not can't remember, don't recollect the name of his captain - after this term terminated he substituted in the place of a man whose name he has forgotten, for two months.

and Served in the same Neighborhood in a company of Berks County Militia commanded by Capt. Myers. Genl. Lacy commanded in both of the last mentioned wars, perhaps Genl. West commanded in one of them, not sure how -
In 1778, he volunteered in a company from Lancaster City, and marched in July toward Wyoming where the Massacre of the white had then recently taken place by the Indians Viz July 1. for the purpose of relieving that settlement, got as far as Northumberland County, was in service this time for five months, the company was under the command of Capt. Dimsey, he himself was first Lieutenant. Genl. Potter commanded the expedition -
In the month of July 1779, volunteered in Cumberland County and served for 5 months as a private under Capt. M c Hay, in this time was in an engagement, with the Indians in which 3 of his company were killed viz, John and James McCart, William Story and himself wounded, (he retreated to a place which he called a cranny )
In 1780, was drafted in Cumberland County, & marched under a Capt. Boush, up to Bushytop, the Capt was wounded by the Indians. Served for ten months and was discharged. Can't recollect how many companies were in this service, they were scattered throughout the country, don't recollect the Name of the Col l that commanded -
In 1781, he volunteered for five months, & marched up to Northumberland and was in service in that county for five months, don't recollect the name of his Captain he himself was first Lieutenant - In 1782, he was drafted for two months, & marched from Cumberland to Northumberland, but served but one month, was taken sick & returned home, in the service

Capt. Taylor was then Captain - thus commenced his service Johnson F. Newlan wrote his Declaration, the statement now given is in substance the same as given to Newlan, he made an agreement with Jonathan Wainwright, was to give him $100. if he got a full pension, but only a proportion in case he got less.
In Writings that this statement is strictly true I hereby subscribe my name.
Samuel J. Ames,
A true Copy,
W. G. Gillington -
Note, in this case, the most rigid justice should be administered. - first because, he has not proved his services - Secondly, a general opinion prevails in his community that he is an impostor. - he is very loquacious, and a great pedant, - his neighbors say, that they never heard him speak of his military services, until after the passage of the Pension Law of June 1832, and lastly he has been instrumental in many impositions upon the government. - he uses the complete tool. (a magistrate by the way) in the hands of Wainwright and his confederates in crime. - he advertises to me that he has Certified several Declarations, in the high way, after night and by a torch light, altogether for the to be fraudulent. - there is not a single Declaration of his entering but what is wholly and exclusively fraudulent, whether he has been paid for his Judicial Services it is not known, but heavy suspicion rest upon him -
W. G. Gillington
Nov. 1. 1834

Weston Lewis Co. Va. May 10 th 1860.
Hon. Geo. C. Whiting Commissioner of Pensions Sir
Enclosed please find claim for a restoration of the pension of Samuel G. Jones formerly a pensioner of this County under the Act of June 7. 1832.
Please address your communication to me at Cherry Camp. Harrison Co. Va.
Very respectfully Your O bt Servt
Chas. C. Tucker -

Pension Office March 24 th 1847
Sir
In answer to your letter of the 24 th ulto I have to inform you that a Certificate was issued from this office under the act of 7 July 1838, Commencing on 4 March 1836 and terminating on 4 March 1841 also under the acts of 3 March 1843 and 17 June 1844, Commencing on 4 March 1843, at the rate of $30 per Annum. and sent to Hon Joseph Johnson. By applying to the Pension Agent at Wheeling you will learn the Amount paid on account of the same.
Samuel G Jones has not been restored to the Pension Roll, and of course nothing has been paid to him, or any other person on account of his pension since his name name was dropped from in 1835.
As there appears to be no person claiming on our rolls receiving a pension by the name of Bornele or the former widow of Byers it is not known to what case you allude, I will thank you for a more particular description of the case, to I have to request that you will state more particularly the name the widow

Now bears, her place of Residence, the Amount of her Annual Stipend, and the full name of her husband for whose service she has been pensioned
H. H. Schulte Jan 24-47
J McWhorter Esq Lane Lew Lewis Co Va

Washington City Feb 16 th 1846
Dr Sir
I am requested by Mr Samuel H Jones to withdraw his papers from your department and present his case to Congress. You will please furnish me with a copy of them all, at your earliest convenience, And oblige
Most Respectfully Yours
Mr Jones resides in Lewis County Virginia
J. S. Edwards Comm of Pensions
Job Johnson

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PAID
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Commissioner of Pensions Pension Office Washington City D.C.
Comr.
Saml J. Jones, over vol 32.

Lewis County
Irene Lew
Sept 20th 1845
Dear Sir
After several years residing in Ohio I returned to my native place and to my astonishment I found that the Pension granted to my old friend Samuel J. Jones had been stopped. I took occasion the other day to enquire of him the cause, if he knew he said when Mr Singleton examined him he pronounced him a sound & lawful person before he had heard more than \frac{3}{4} of the history of his services. On leaving Mr Jones he fell in company with Mr John Mitchell - a pensioner also - whose prejudice had been highly excited against Mr Jones because he would not leave the M.E. Church and join the Protestant Methodist. He it appears told Mr Singleton that Jones must be too young to have rendered service in the Revolution when in fact Jones was some 3 or 4 years older than Mitchell - but $20. will make a man believe strange things sometimes. Mr Singleton afterwards returned and told Mr Jones that his pension must be stopped unless he bro't better evidence to support his claim, since that time there has been one or two Letters sent to our Hon Representatives in Congress one of which was answered by Mr J. L. Edwards, which is now open before me and from which I take the following extract.
"There is no doubt but that Mr Jones performed some service during the revolutionary war but not to the extent he has claimed &c."

and require further testimony in support of the two hours as Lieutenant — This it is not possible more to obtain in a form that would answer the purpose I have a certificate given by John Byrne in 1835 who was then 80 years old and was not able to get to a Magistrate to make oath and lived at such a distance from any Justice of the Peace that none could conveniently be got to him. He certifies that he was acquainted with Jones in '77 at Princeton that he saw him in Northumberland Co. in a Volunteer Co. in the fall of '79 also that he served in '81 and that he saw Jones commission as Lieutenant for '78 as well as '81 Gen Potter signed his Commissions and Com- manded on that station. Col's Morrow Myers & Hatterman commanded there also. He further states that Jones informed him that he had been driven by the Indians in the fall of '82 and had lost nearly all his property except a few Books & papers — He signed this in the presence of 3 Witnesses, but as it was not sworn to I will not send it unless you think it would be of some value Mr Jones is now near 87 is in indigent circumstances and really needs what is his due and as Mr Edwards says there is no doubt he has rendered service in the Rev. War it seems hard he should be thus treated he said if there had not been a law which gave him the right to claim he would not think hard of his government. I sincerely hope kind Sir that you will re- examine all the testimony before you in.

Relation Mr Jones' Claim and forward his Cer- tificate - to be drawn at Wheeling Va. The Testimony satisfied the Court of Lewis County and were it not for the necessary formalities in Law his Veracity combined with moral character would induce all to admit the Justice of the Claim who are acquainted with the man.
I have the honor to be yours Respectfully Fields McWhorter
Commissioner of Pensions
before
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Lewis County Virginia To wit
William Z Powers appeared before me William Powers one of the Commissioners of the peace in and for said County and Deproseth and saith that he was present when Mrs W of Singleton and Nathan Goff was at Samuel Z Jones and heard them Question said Jones concerning his services as a Revolutionary soldier and Mrs Singleton said he was fully satisfied that he Jones was fully entitled to a pension and long might he live to enjoy it.
William Z. Powers
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this 1 st day of January 1842
Wm Powers J.P.
Lewis County via To wit Sam l Z Jones appeared before me & being duly affirmed doth say that that Mrs Singleton & M c Goff called him to examine him respecting his services in the Revolution they went near
there for with of the way there said they were satisfied he was entitled to a pension & said they would report him to be so entitled and said thereby that he might long live to enjoy it. Affirmed to and subscribed to before me
this 13 th Day of Janry. 1842
Sam l Z Jones
Matthew Nott J.P.
after the above named Mrs Singleton and Goff left my house they met with a Neighbour of mine who to told them that he was old enough to have been in that war but was drafted in the first drafted in the 2 nd Class we were ordered to move the same season I was then in my seventeenth year said Neighbour and I formerly had been friendly but had of late some difference which appears to be the cause of his taking as he did he did not know any one that knew me till many years after the war nor do know any man now to be living who I knew to be living at that time as I have been out of that country near 60 years

The deposition of Elizabeth Powers taken before me William Powers one of the Commonwealth's justices of the peace for the County of Lewis which deponent deposeth and saith that when Mrs W G Singleton and Goff came to Samuel Z Jones M c Singleton enquired of M c Jones a statement of his services in the war of the Revolution that M c Jones went on making his statement of services before he was through they Singleton and Goff said they were greatly satisfied and wished he (Jones) might live long to enjoy it and they would report him as such
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 11 th day of September 1841
Elizabeth Powers
Wm Powers J.P.
The Deposition of Samuel Z Jones taken before me Vincent Alexander one of the Commonwealth's justices of the peace for the county of Lewis and State of Virginia which deponent saith
He was present when Mrs W G Singleton and Patman Goff were questioning Samuel Z Jones with regard to his services in the Revolutionary war and that they (Singleton and Goff) said they were satisfied that he (Jones) was entitled to his pension and they (Singleton and Goff) would report him (Jones) as a pensioner and said long might he live to enjoy it
Sworn and subscribed to before me this 25 day of October 1841
Samuel Z Jones
Vincent Alexander J.P.
Hon S.L. Hoags H.R.

Honored Sir you informed me that you wanted for proof of my services In the Revolution and that however the Malicia in Pennsylvania did not exceed two months which is well known to me I must inform you that the volunteers were not bound by the Malicia Law at any time which was always at the will of the volunteers at the time of volunteering who went for any time over one Month the Company chose at their entering the service which generally took place near harvest a time the enemy chose to injure our Country the most and the necessity called on the effective men as soon as possible to the frontiers to give some Protection to the people while they were gathering grain for several years the Indians came on the frontiers in great Bodies and did Much injury like that at Wionung and the frontiers fort when Many hundreds came down with the British and Many lives were lost even Before any could be given volunteering was the quickest mode of repairing the losses for who continued to harass the frontiers in the frontiers till the Beginning of winter when the foes of our Country were no more seen till spring two Months truly was all the time the Malicia were drafted for at one time and the volunteers serving for any time More than two months and the Malicia Company being called what ever time the volunteers served to the amount of two months was allowed in Place of their regular tour In the Malicia for each year of their war Many Companies of volunteers did not serve More than one Month & some Not so long others young men without families chose to remain longer till winter to put a stop to the incursions & depredations & sent them to their towns I don't recall their being on the frontiers after the first of December Yrs from yours Respect Saml. Zog

W. Whorter
27 Sep. 1845
Miss. Elizabeth W. ... New Bedford
My dear Friend, I have been thinking of you and your kindly words, and how much I should like to see you again. I have been very busy lately, but I have managed to find some time to write to you. I hope you are well and happy. I have been thinking of you and your kind words, and how much I should like to see you again. I have been very busy lately, but I have managed to find some time to write to you. I hope you are well and happy.
Yours sincerely, W. Whorter

460 Pension Office Sept. 27. 1845
Sir,
In reply to your letter of the 20 th inst. I have to inform you that the name of Samuel Z. Jones cannot be restored to the pension roll. The report of the District Attorney, who was directed to investigate the case, shews clearly that Jones is not entitled to a pension.
W m Fields M c Whorter Clarksburg Virg a

Sen Off March 29 th 44
Sir
In answer to your enquiry as to the reasons for which the pension of Samuel J. Jones has been suspended I have the honor to inform you that a comparison of the statement made before the D te Atty in 1835 with his declaration con- clusively shews that he had rec d a much larger pension than he was entitled to; if, indeed (which is very questionable) he was entitled to any pension whatever — He has been no doubt informed by the correspondence with your predecessor since 1835 of the objection to detail as to any allowance unless very satisfactory proof be adduced of each term of service to be taken into its computation
Hon. J. W. Summers H.R.

Hon. S. L. Hays
19 Jan. 1842
GL

264
Pension Office
Jan. 19. 1842
Sir,
The paper which you sent to this Office in the case of Samuel Z. Jones has been filed. The pension cannot be restored to Jones, as it is evident from the examination made by the District Attorney that he is not entitled to any pension whatever.
I have the honor
Hon. S. L. Hays, House of Rep

Yr Johnson
Mch 29. 1836
GC
Record V 31 page 325

Department of War Pension Office March 29th 1836.
Sir
I have rec d the letter of Samuel J. Jones upon the subject of his claim. The testimony spoken of does not appear to be of the character which ought to be furnished to establish a claim under the peculiar circumstances in which this is placed. The doubts entertained as to the fact of Mr Jones having served for the length of time he has alleged, and particularly as to his having rec d two commissions as Lieut t can be removed only by positive evidence. Solomon Collins has made three several affidavits in this case, the first, previous to the date of Mr Jones declaration, and probably the most correct: the other two are apparently made to fulfil the exigencies of the case bear out the statement made in the declaration, and are entitled to but little confidence. There is no doubt but that Mr Jones performed some service during the revolutionary war, but not to the extent he has claimed. Further testimony in support of the two lines of five months each as a Lieut t will be required before the payment of his pension can be allowed. The letter of Mr Jones having some little bearing upon the case, I have just taken the liberty to sit with you, paper.
I remain Sir
Genl Washington H. Rep

Glenden March 29 186 H
Record V 31 page 327

Department of War Pension Office March 29 1836
Sir.
I was about to reply to your letter upon the subject of the claim of Samuel J. Jones this morning when one was rec'd from Mr. Jones, knowing then Mr. Hon. Mr. Johnson and I have therefore addressed to him a communication on the subject. which Mr. Jones will probably receive by the time you receive this letter.
Yours &
India & Canada Co. Clarkstown pa. ✓

Samuel G. Jones
March 1895
G. C.
Recd. Vol 25 Page 327
Mr. G. C. Dear Sir, I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 14th inst.
The subject of your former correspondence with me has been referred to the proper authorities for consideration.
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 14th inst. and in reply to inform you that the same has been referred to the proper authorities for consideration.
Yours faithfully, Samuel G. Jones

War Depart Pen Off
March 16 1835
Sir
The payment of your penna cannot be received until you shall have furnished direct on positive proof in support of your allegation of having been commissioned and sent as a Lieut. It will be remarked that you claim for from 3 terms of mobilization terms of 5 mos each: — This is in direct contradiction with the known facts in relation to that time in Penn, which was almost uniformly in terms of 2 mos each —
Mr
Yours
Saml J Jones
one belt at
Levy Co
G.C. via Weston

POWER OF ATTORNEY.
STATE OF Virginia COUNTY OF Lewis
} Blackwell Jackson personally appeared
Be it known that before me Hannah McWhorter wife of Henry McWhorter aged 72 years, who being duly cautioned and then sworn in due form of law, states that Samuel Jones of Lewis County Virginia who was a Revolutionary Soldier, in the State of Pennsylvania and that he died on the 17th day of April  1846 and that her mother, named Francis Jones died on the 13th day of November  1837 and that they were married on the 1st day of August in the year 17 98 and that they were residents of Lewis County in the State of Virginia and that they resided there 35 years, and that resides in Pennsylvania and that furthermore
By these Presents we constitute, appoint, and fully empower and authorize irrevocably and with powers of substitution, F. F. A. Wilson, of the Borough of Meadville, Pa., and George C. Amis, Esq., of Washington City D. C., as our true and lawful and Attorney for us and in our name and stead, to examine into, to prosecute, to demand, and to receive from the U. S. Government and State officers all rights in all and in any manner of claims for increase or arrears of Pension or Bounty Land, that may be due us as heirs of Samuel Jones who died leaving the same undrawn, as in right by the present existing laws of Congress or may be found intitled, or any laws of Congress that may hereafter be adopted by which we may become intitled—hereby revoking all former powers of attorney by us executed to any person or persons whatever.
In Witness Whereof, we have on this Seventh day of January  1856 hereunto signed our names and affixed our seal
Hannah McWhorter  SEAL
Elijah Sims  SEAL
Henry McWhorter  SEAL
State of Virginia County of Lewis } to wit.
On this 7th day of January  1856 personally appeared Henry McWhorter  Hannah McWhorter  Elijah Sims before me, and acknowledged the above power of attorney to be their act and deed for the purposes therein contained.
B. Jackson  SEAL
State of Virginia County of Lewis } to wit:
I HEREBY CERTIFY, That Blackwell Jackson Esq.,
before whom the foregoing affidavit and acknowledgment was made, and who has thereunto subscribed his name, was, at the time of so doing, a Justice of the Peace in and for the county aforesaid, duly commissioned and sworn.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of Lewis
County Court, this 12th day of January one thousand eight hundred
and fifty six  John Morris Clerk.
is, state the date of marriage, and date of death of her husband." act pensioned, or when pension commenced, if a pensioner—and amount of pension.

State of Virginia } to wit. Floyd County }
This day Solomon Collins personally appeared before John M c Whorter a justice of the Peace in and for the county of Floyd and made oath that he was well acquainted with Samuel Jones in Pulaski and County in the state of Pennsylvania in the year seventy six and recollects that said Jones was drafted in that year and went into the service but how long he served this affiant does not recollect. This shortly afterwards enlisted into the army during the war and did not return home until after the war was over. On his return home this affiant understood from Samuel Jones and his neighbors generally that said Jones was frequently in the service and as an officer but of what grade this affiant does not know. From the frequent conversations this affiant has had with Samuel Jones at that time and since and from the neighborhood report at that time this affiant inclines to the belief that Samuel Jones did serve as much as two years or more but does not know at of his own knowledge given under my hand this 29 th of October 1932.
Solomon his Collins mark
Subscribed and sworn to the day and year above
Written
John M c Whorter

Virginia } to wit I David W Sleeth do certify as Lewis County } that I have long been acquainted with Solomon Collins who has signed and swore to the statement on the other side. That he is a credible man and his statement is entitled to credit. I do hereby certify that I am an acting Justice of the peace in the said County of Lewis given under my hand this 4 th day of December 1832.
David W Sleeth
Virginia Lewis County, to wit, I, John Walbott, Clerk of the County Court of Lewis County do certify that John M c Whorter who signed this Affidavit and David W. Sleeth who certifies the credibility of the Affiant are and were at the time of signing the same, acting Justices of the peace in and for the County aforesaid, duly Commissioned and qualified according to Law, and that full faith and credit is due to all their Official acts as such as well in Court as out. I do further certify that the signatures hereto attached, purporting to be the signature of John M c Whorter and David W. Sleeth are genuine -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my private Seal (not having been furnished with an Official one) this 9 th day of March 1833 -
Walbott (Seal)

Claim for restoration of Pension
Samuel Z. Jones. -
Pension - Virginia Roll. Act of June 7. 1832
Chas. C. Tucker. atty. Cherry Camp Harrison Co. Va.

State of Virginia Lewis County p.
On this 26 th day of April 1860. before me the undersigned a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State above named personally appeared William G. Powers and Benjamin P. Shannon who are residents of Lewis County, and are known to me as credible witnesses who being duly sworn according to law declared that they are personally acquainted with Mrs. Hannah M c Whorter wife of Henry M c Whorter and daughter of Samuel Z. Jones deceased and were personally acquainted with the said Samuel Z. Jones. - That the said Samuel Z. Jones always bore the reputation of having been a soldier of the Revolution, and it was generally known and believed by his neighbors and others who knew him that he was pensioned for his Revolutionary services and that his pension was stopped.
That the said Samuel Z. Jones, died, as they are informed and believe, on the 16 th day of April 1846, leaving surviving him no widow and the following named children only, viz. Samuel Jones who has since died unmarried leaving no children. - William W. Jones who has since died leaving children. - Mary Sims, who has since died leaving children. - Elizabeth Powers, who is living now resides in the State of Indiana and Hannah M c Whorter wife of Henry M c Whorter of Harrison County Va. and they certify that they are disinterested in the claim of the heirs of Samuel Z. Jones.
W. M. G. Powers B. P. Shannon Witnesses

Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year first above written and I certify that I am not interested in the claim or concerned in its prosecution.
B. Jackson Magistrate

State of Virginia. Lewis County. f
On this 25 th day of April 1860. before me the undersigned a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State above named. Personally appeared Washington Bailey a resident of Lewis County and known to me as a credible witness. who being duly sworn declared that he is personally acquainted with Mrs Hannah M c Whorter daughter of Samuel Z. Jones, and was personally acquainted with the said Samuel Z. Jones during his life time and knows that he resided in Lewis County Virginia and was generally known and reputed to have been a soldier of the Revolution. That it was generally known and believed by those acquainted with him that he received a Pension for a short time and it was stopped.
That the said Samuel Z. Jones died in Lewis County Virginia on the 16 th day of April 1846. Affiant is able to state the date of his death for the reason that he made his coffin the day after his death. and in an account book in his possession finds an entry of which the following is a copy.
"April 17 th 1846. — Mr Samuel Z. Jones's Estate "Dr. — for one Coffin. $5." —
That said entry is in the hand writing of this affiant and was made by him a few days after the date thereof. — and he testifies that he is not interested in the claim of the heirs of Samuel Z. Jones.
Mr Baileys Signature Washington Bailey

Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year first above written and I certify that I am not interested in the claim or in any way in its prosecution.
B Jackson W Notary Public Signature

State of Virginia. Lewis County. f.
I John Morrow Clerk of the County Court in and for the County and State above named. do hereby certify that B. Jackson Esq before whom the three affidavits hereto attached were made and whose genuine signatures appear thereto. was upon the dates thereof a Justice of the Peace in and for said County. and all his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto signed my name and affixed my official seal. this 10th day of May 1840. —
John Morrow Clerk of Lewis County Court

Lewis County Pa March 12th 1836 Respected Sir I must apologise for my troubling you with these lines & inform you that I have applied for a pension and received a Certificate But payment thereof is suspended with the last the Secretary of war has informed me that I must make further proof of My services in the revolution and states that Militia tours were only two months By the laws of Pennsylvania which is well known to me I have claimed for three tours as volunteer against the Indians in Northumberland Lanc Pa to wit one in 78 one in 79 and one in 81 five Months each & of which I served as lieutenant also I served several tours in the Militia one were all was I allowed if we were called in the Militia during the volunteer tour that two months or what ever we served less than 2 months in the year should be deducted from the volunteer tour which made was a general thing during the war as the Indians were very troublesome from 78 to 82 on that frontier witness the Massacre at Wyoming and falling fort where Many lives were lost Beside Many other places of loss Note But very distressing and volunteer were Much wanted and very usefull) I have sent on to that office the depositions of several persons this winter I heard Nothing from them since (as you dear Sir are our Deligate from this District I Must ask the favour at your leisure to Make some enquiry at that office and use your pleasure & endeavours on my favour as you know My general Character I need say no more on that score your Complyance and attention will Much oblige me & you will I trust find me Ready to serve you in any thing within the compass of my power you will please write to me if Matters there I have heard Little from Congress this winter Being Much indisposed and confined at home If you Rite to me Please direct to No whorters Mills Pa Yours with Respect excuse Bad Writing as I am old Samuel Jones and getting feeble in My 78th year

I Solomon Collins aged 75 years do Say and declare that I was well acquai- nted with Samuel G Jones in the time of the Revolutionary war, and do know that sd Jones did serve a Volunteer tour in Northumberland County Pennsylvania against the Indians under the Command of Capt M c Ray Commanded by General Potter I further know that a Volunteer tour though it was not for the duration of two months was considered an offset for the amount of service against a full tour of militia duty Lewis County Virginia December 31st 1835
his Solomon Collins
I the undersigned justice of the Peace in and for Lewis County Pa do hereby certify that the above named Solomon Collins Reasonably appeared before me and made oath to the above declaration to be true to the best of his knowledge Given under my hand and seal this 31st day of December 1835
Benjamin Riddle

August 19 th 1835
Lewis County va To Wit
I Mr John Powers Being duly sworn doth say that he has Been Acquainted Sam l Jones near twenty four years that he has heard said Jones telling of his repeated services In the Revolution a gainst the Indians in, Northumberland County Pa and sayeth further that he understood that said Jones was in an engagement when his Captain was Wounded he also Recollects to have understood of said Jones to have served as lieutenant In the Service But how long he knows Not said Conversation took place fifteen years agoe at least The above named Sam l Jones is a man Credit for may be believed on oath
Sworn to and Subscribed. before me this 19 th august 1835
W m Powers
John Powers

Lewis County to wit
The day the Subscriber Henry W. Horton in the Seventy fifth year of his age appeared before me Wm Powers one of the Commonwealth justices of the peace for said County and being sworn as the law directs saith that being acquainted with Samuel G Jones and in or about twenty years ago at sundry times he heard the said Samuel G Jones relate circumstances concerning his being up the west branch of the Susquehanna against the Indians and also concerning his feet being frozen on the march to Trenton when the Hessians was taken sworn to and subscribed Henry W Horton before me this 17th 18 th of August 1835
Wm Powers
Lewis County to wit
William Powers being of full age appeared before me the Subscriber one of the Commonwealth justices of the peace for said County and being sworn as the law directs saith being acquainted with Samuel G Jones of said County upwards twenty years recollect hearing said Jones speaking several times on the subject of his being out in the time of the Revolutionary war I think up the Susquehanna and on different circumstances relative to the same
Wm Powers
Sworn to and subscribed John Mitchell J D August 19 th 1835

Lewis County Weston, Virginia
I hereby certify that the within named affiants Henry McWhorter William Powers and John Powers are Persons I have been long acquainted with, and that they are highly Respectable Citizens, and their affidavits are entitled to full Credit, Warden, Hoffman S.O.
State of Virginia
Lewis County ss.
I John Talbott Clerk of the County Court of Lewis County aforesaid, do hereby certify that William Powers, John Mitchell and Warden Hoffman are Magistrates as above, and that I verily believe the foregoing signatures purporting to be theirs is genuine.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my Seal of Office at Weston this 3 rd day of September 1835
J. Talbott

Lewis County Virginia to wit William Law in the sixty seventh year of his age appeared before me the Subscriber one of the Common- =wealths Justices of the peace in and for said County and after being sworn as the Law directs saith that he William Law remembers hearing Samuel B Jones of Lewis County say that he the said Jones was out in the militia both against the Indians and British in the time of the Revolution war with England and speaking of his suffering whilst out in the service and of his speaking in particular of Brady and Brant being killed at different times that the above mentioned discourse took place twenty years ago or upwards Sworn to and subscribed before me this 16 th of Sept r 1835
J. M. Crawford J. P.
W. Law

Virginia } S o Lewis county }
This day John Byrnes aged 84 person- ally appeared before me the subscriber a Jus- tice of the peace in and for county said and being first sworn oath on his oath declare that he was well acquainted Samuel Jones of Lewis county in the war of the revolution That he first saw him in the Pennsylvania militia at Princeton in N. Jersey in the year 1776 or 77. That he afterwards saw him a Lieutenant in the Pennsylvania Militia. saw him at Myomineg. and at several places on the Susquehannah water He knew the said Said Samuel Jones after the revolutionary war in Philadel- -phia worked with him and he at that time often recounted his revolution- ary career, often showed his commission on which affidavit thinks was signed by General Potter. Subscriber and second to this 4 th day of September 1833.
John Byrnes
I do certify that John Byrnes who has signed and sworn to the foregoing statement resides in Harrison county Virginia is a credible man and his statement is entitled to full credit

Given under my hand this 4 th day of September 1833.
M. D. Gettings J.P.
I David Davison Clerk of the Court of Harrison County Certify that Michael D Gettings is a Magistrate as above and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is Genuine. — In Testimony whereof I have hereunto Affixed my Seal of Office and subscribed my name this fourth day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty three
D Davison

Samuel Jones.

to them that John Talbott who has signed the preceding certificate is a bluish man resident in the county of Lewis and that David W Steeth who has also signed the preceding certificate is a resident in the same county and is a credi- ble person and that their statement is en- titled to credit.
Virginia
Lewis County Sc
J. John Talbott, Clerk
of the County Court of Lewis County, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Samuel G. Jones for a pension
In Testimony whereof, I have here- unto set my hand, and affixed my private seal (not having been furnished with an Official one) This 8 th day of December 1832
Talbott Seal
I do hereby certify, that John Talbott is Clerk of the County Court of Lewis in Va. and that the signature above is in his proper hand writing
Dec 16 th 1832
Lewis M. Warfield

Virginia Lewis county } I Gideon D. Bauden clerk of the circuit superior court of law and chancery for the county of Lewis in the said state of Virginia do hereby certify that John Talbot whose signature is affixed to two preceding certificates is the clerk of the county court of Lewis county in Virginia and that both signatures are in the proper hand writing of the said John Talbot. I do further certify that John McWhorter and David W. Sleeth whose signatures also appears as Justices of the peace were at the time of signing severally acting Justices of the peace in and for Lewis county Virginia and that the signatures are in the proper hand writing of the said John McWhorter and the said David W. Sleeth.
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of my office this 2 nd day of June 1833.
G. D. Amorn Clerk

J. Collins aff.
The testimony of the author nam e Alfred Smith valued

State of Virginia § County of Lewis 3 rd p.
Personally appeared before me the subscriber a Justice of the peace in and for the said County of Lewis, Solomon Collins a President of Harrison County and State of Virginia, aged 72 years, who made under Oath, and Subs- -cribed to the following declaration: Viz That affiant became acquainted with Samuel G Jones, and applicant for a pen- -sion under the Law of June 7 th 1832, by the act of Congress of that year, (who is a resident of Lewis County Virginia) in Cumberland County Pennsylvania, in the year 1776. and that afterwards in the same year, affiant knows s d Jones was in the service of the United States, knows that he was also in the service in the year 1777- that he was in, also in the years 1778 and 1779- That affiant became separated from s d Jones in the year 1779. and seen, nor heard of him any more until the year 1782 or 1783. affiant is not certain, affiant is certain that s d Jones bore the rank of a Lieutenant in the year of 1778- and knows that he still continued to bear the same rank in 1782 or 1783- That during the space between 1779. and 1782 or 1783 affiant was separated from the Pennsylvania Troops and was marched to the South.

under the command of Captain - Hilbrith that affiant is a Revolutionary Pensioner and has been since the year 1821 - That he has been the neighbour of Samuel's Sons for the last twenty years past, and has had frequent Conversations with him about his revolutionary services, and that he knows him to be the Identical person whom he knew in the above specified terms of engagement.
his Solomon Collins mark
Subscribed and sworn to before me, and I do further Certify that Solomon Collins is a credable man, and that his statement is entitled to credit, given under my hand as a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Lewis this 5 th day of September 1833.
Wreden Huffman J.P.
Virginia } Lewis County } ss.
I, John Talbott, Clerk of the County Court of Lewis County, do hereby certify that Wreden Huffman is a Magistrate as above, and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed my Seal office at Weston this 9 th day of September 1833
J. Talbott clk

RECORD OCT 8 1921 DIVISION

Jane Lew.
W. Va.
RR
Oct 6 - 1921
Pension Bureau.
Will you please give me some data regarding Samuel J. Jones who is buried near Jane Lew, W. Va. I have the following. "Received an Annual pension of $189.99 was placed on pension roll Oct 12 th 1833. Pension commenced March 4 - 1831. pension suspended

Would appreciate very much the date of birth and death if possible.
Yours Truly
Mrs. R. E. Jackson, Jane Lew, Lewis Co. W. Va.
P. S.
Also place of birth.