Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 2823, for Sherwood Maddox, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER
Maddox, Sherwood Elizabeth
W 2823
CONTENTS

5532
Kentucky
Sherrwood Maddox
Given in the State of Kentucky who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Mansford of the ... commanded ... in the Virginia line for 8 months
Entered on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of ... Dollars ... Cents per annum to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 9th day of Febry 1833 and sent to ... A. H. Johnson ...
Arrears to 14th of Sept 32 $ 39.97 Pension allowance ending 4th Mar 33 13.35
$ 53.32
Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.
Recorded by Daniel Boyd Clerk Book ... Vol. 9 Page 51

31167 Kentucky. Elizabeth Maddox, widow of Sherwood who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 26 Dollars 66 , Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 16 day of Aug 1849 and sent to Pensioner Quinton Kent.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 244 Vol. 3.
Reported Aug 16/49

2044
Elizabeth Maddox
Ky
act 7. July 38-
alms
Smopri
26.00
James W. Bacon Dwinton Dawson Co Ky

Commonwealth of Kentucky, ss.
Quincy County, ss.
Be it known that on the 27 th day of June 1843 personally appeared before the Subscriber a Justice of the peace in and for said County of Quince and one of the Judges of the Quince County Court Elizabeth Maddox a resident of the said County aged eighty six years who being duly sworn according to law made the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed on the 7 th day of July 1838. She States that she is a resident of the County of Quince and State of Kentucky that was born in Caroline County and State of Virginia on the 18 th day of December 1856 as nearly as she can ascertain that her maiden name was Elizabeth Shurgerson. She further States that she was only and legally married to Sherman Maddox in the County of Quince, Kentucky, on the 16 th day of March 1781 at the house of William Maddox in the County of Cumberland and State of Virginia that McCreary was the Officiating Clergyman. She further States that her said husband had served as a Military Soldier in the War of the Revolution and prior to his death and during his residence in Quince County, Kentucky, he was placed on the pension Roll of the United States as a Revolutionary Soldier and she refers to his pension papers now on file in the pension Office as evidence of the fact. She not having it in her power at this time to produce any other of further evidence of his services. She further States that her said husband died on the 4 th day of March 1837 in the

County of Owen and that she has not married since his death but remains his Widow. She further states that from age and her great bodily infirmity she is unable to attend Court to make her declaration. She states that the family records of her age and marriage was consumed by fire in the house of John Ferguson in the County of Caroline and State of Virginia.
Sworn to and subscribed this 21 st day of April 1815.
Elizabeth her Maddox (mark)
Commonwealth of Kentucky § Owen County § Sec.
I James Smith a Justice of the peace in and for Owen County and one of the Judges of the Owen County Court certify that the above named Elizabeth Maddox this day personally made before me the foregoing declaration and signed and was only sworn to the same, and I further certify that I am personally acquainted with her and know her to be the Widow of Sherwood Maddox deceased and that she has not married since his death and I further certify that she is a credible person and that her statements are entitled to full credit.
Given under my hand this 21 st day of April 1815.
James Smith J.P.O.

The deposition of Jacob Maddox taken at the house of Elizabeth Maddox in Owen County and State of Kentucky on the 21 st day of April 1842 in support of Elizabeth Maddox application to the War department for the benefit of a pension who after being duly sworn states that he is a resident of Owen County and State of Kentucky that he is fifty six years of age and that he is the Son of Sherwood Maddox and Elizabeth Maddox and that James Maddox is the oldest child and Elizabeth Maddox is the Widow of Sherwood Maddox dec d and that she has not married since his death and that she resides in Owen County Kentucky Jacob Maddox
State of Kentucky } Owen County } S ct
I James Smith a Justice of the peace in and for said County Certify that the foregoing deposition of Jacob Maddox was this day taken and duly sworn to the same I further Certify that I am personally acquainted with him H

The Deposition of Agness Hester taken at the house of Thomas Hester in Owen County and State of Kentucky on the 21 st day of April 1840 in support of Elizabeth Maddox application to the War Department for the benefit of a Pension. Who after being duly sworn States that She is a resident of Owen County Kentucky that She is about eighty years of age that She is personally acquainted with the said Elizabeth Maddox and has been for about seventy years that her maiden name was Elizabeth Spurgerson that She was duly and legally married to Sherwood Maddox late of Owen County and State of Kentucky sometime in March 1781 at the house of William Maddox in the County of Cumberland and State of Virginia and that Parson Milroy (as he was then called) was the officiating Clergyman She further States that She was present at the marriage of said Sherwood and Elizabeth and knows that the above is substantially correct. She further States that Elizabeth Maddox is the widow of Sherwood Maddox deceased and that She has not married since his death and that She resides in Owen County Kentucky.
Agness Hester Mark
Commonwealth of Kentucky } Sec Owen County } 3
I James Smith a Justice of the peace in and for said County and One of the Judges of the Owen County Court do Certify that the above named Agness Hester this day personally made before me the foregoing declaration and was duly sworn to the same I further Certify that I am personally acquainted with her and

that she is a credible person and that her statements are entitled to full credit
Given under my hand this 21 st day of April 1843-
Jas Smith J.P.O.C
He and that he is a credible person and that his statements are entitled to full credit
Given under my hand this 21 st day of April 1843-
Jas Smith J.P.O.C
The deposition of James Maddox taken at the house of said Jas Maddox in Owen County and State of Kentucky on the 21 st day of April 1843 in support of Elizabeth Maddox application to the War department for the benefit of a pension who after being duly sworn states that he is a resident of Owen County Kentucky that he is fifty nine years of age that he is the son of Sherwood Maddox and Elizabeth Maddox and that he is the second child that is living the record of the ages of the family of the family of said Sherwood and Elizabeth is hereto attached and that Elizabeth Maddox is the widow of Sherwood Maddox and that she resides in Owen County Kentucky
attest Jas Smith
his James Maddox mark
State of Kentucky } Owen County } J.P.O.C
I James Smith a Justice of the peace

Births of the Children of Sherwood and Elizabeth Maddox.
James Maddox was born June 27 th 1785
Jacob Maddox was born February 22 nd 1787
Sherwood Maddox was born November 13 th 1788
Frances Maddox was born Sept 30 th 1790
David Maddox was born August 13 th 1795
Larkin Maddox was born November 11 th 1798
Elizabeth Maddox was born Oct 30 th 1800

Simon the Gannet was born the 15 th March 1842
Thomas H. Daniel was born the 11 th of June 1814
Thomas H. Daniel was born May the 4 th 1814

in and for Said County Certify that the foregoing deposition of James Maddox was this day taken Subscribed and duly sworn to the same I further Certify that I am personally acquainted with him and that he is a credible person and that his Statements are entitled to full credit Given under My hand this 21 st day of April 1843.
Jos Smith J.P.
Commonwealth of Kentucky } Sec Owen County }
I Nathanial McBacon Clerk of the Owen County Court in the State of Kentucky whose name appears to the preceding Certificates is now and was at the date thereof a Justice of the peace in and for Said County and one of the Judges of the Owen County Court and the preceding Signatures purporting to be his are his genuine Signatures In Testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed My hands and Seal of office this 17 th day of May 1843
N McBacon Clerk of the Owen County Court

The department Will please enclose the Certificate in this Case to me directed to Covington Center County Kentucky
James M. Bacon

Sherwood Maddox
from 1779 per water 8 months $26.66 100
The department will please to direct an answer to me at Owenton Owen County Ky Thos. S. Berryman
Thos R. M. Johnson
Place No Compressy

State of Kentucky County of Owen
3 d Feb.
On this 3 d day of December 1832 personally appeared in open Court before the Justices of the Owen County Court Now sitting Sherwood Maddox a resident of the said County of Owen and State of Kentucky aged 71 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 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 in the month of May 1779 he volunteered as a private soldier in the month a company commanded by Captain Edward Munford upon a two months term and served therein as such accordingly during the whole of said period. The name of the Lieutenant was Benjamin Mosely and that of the Ensign Saphy Merit. He states that at the time he volunteered as aforesaid he was a resident of Powhatan County State of Virginia and that he rendezvoused with his company immediately at Scottsville in the said County of Powhatan and at the same time several companies besides the one to which he belonged rendezvoused at the same place and they all marched together from their said place of rendezvous to Williamsburg in Virginia and he with his said company was there attached to a regiment under the Command of Col. Nath Richardson. He further states that at Williamsburg they found a good many regular soldiers under the Command of Genl. Heath who took Command of the Militia and Volunteers that were collecting. He further states that he remained with his said company at Williamsburg for some days and that most of the troops, himself among the rest were then marched to Little York at which place his company and a regiment were attached

to a Brigade under the Command of Genl. Nelson & they remained at that point till the expiration of his said tour of duty having served the same out fully & faithfully and he was then verbally discharged by his officers and returned to his residence in Powhatan County Virginia.
He further states and declares that afterwards in the month of April 1780 he again volunteered as a private soldier upon a tour of two months in a company commanded by the same Captain as mentioned in his above stated tour to wit: Colonel Mumford and served therein accordingly the name of the Lieutenant to his company upon this second tour was Joseph Mayo and that of the Ensign was William Elements - that he was still a resident of Powhatan County Virginia and rendezvoused with his said Company at Scottsville in said County & was attached to the regiment of Col. Goode - that they marched from their said place of Rendezvous to a place called Shirley Standard near the junction of the Appomattox and James Rivers - that at that time there were a number of British Vessels lying in James River which frequently sent parties of men ashore to forage and annoy the inhabitants - that he continued in the service with his said Company first at one point and then at another on the said Rivers but principally at the junction of the Appomattox and James Rivers and at Richmond endeavouring to protect the Country from the depredations of the British till the expiration of his said tour when he was verbally discharged by his officers having faithfully and fully served out the term of two months and he returned to his residence in Powhatan County - He further states and declares that on the 26 th day of December 1780 (he well remembers the day of the month from the circumstance of its being

the day after Christmas day in that year and from the excessive fatigue and exposure which he underwent during the War, he again mustered into the service of the United States as a private soldier and militia man upon a tour of two months, & served accordingly in the Company of Capt. Edward Munford (the same individual who was this declarant's Capt. on his two former tours). Stapley Monk was the lieutenant of his company upon this tour and William Clements Ensign. He states that Edward Munford was the Capt. of the Company of Militia to which he this declarant was attached when at home, and that he understood, that upon this occasion the whole of the Militia of his section of the Country was called out in Mass and that the whole of his said Company that were able did go on to the service. He further states that he with his said Company rendezvoused at Scottsville, together with various other Militia Companies, and they were marched from thence by Major Daniel Duvall and adjutant Thomas Skublar to Richmond Virginia where he was attached to a regiment under the command of Col. Jack Willis, and from Richmond he was marched with the troops to Petersburg, from thence to Smithfield, from which last place they deemed it advisable to retreat and did retreat to a place called Suffolk which had been visited only a short time before by the British and very nearly all the houses had been burnt down by them, at which place and its vicinity this declarant and his said Company were stationed till the expiration of his said tour when he was discharged verbally by Col. Parker (under whose command his said Company had previously come) after having served out his said tour faithfully and full and he then returned to his residence in Powhatan County Va.
He further states and declares that in August 1781 he again mustered into the service of the United States as a private volunteer soldier upon a tour of two months, and served as

such in the company of Capt. Hughes Woodson, of which company William Smith was Lieutenant. His Company was attached to Col. Parkers regiment and under orders at Scottsville in Powhatten County and he marched with his said Company and regiment from thence to Man a can Town Ferry on James River and where they remained for about one week guarding a number of boats which had been collected there with stores for the use of the Army; from thence they marched to Richmond Virginia where they remained for a few days, from thence they marched to New Castle on the Pamunkey or Matoponit, thence to Ruffians Ferry on Chickahominy where they joined Genl. Stevens Brigade thence to Hobb's old fort where they lay several days and from thence to Williamsburg where they remained till the arrival of Genl. Washington and they then marched down the Country to Little York, where the British Army under the Command of Cornwallis, lay and commenced the siege of that place. He states and declares that after his arrival at Little York, he together with the Company in which he served was attached to the regiment of Col. Holkum and Genl. Lawsons Brigade - that he remained with the Army till the morning of the day on which the British Capitulated and his tour having expired, he together with his Company and some others of the Militia whose terms of service had also expired were detached to Williamsburg to be discharged, having in their care and guarding about sixty prisoners who had been taken the night previous - that when he reached Williamsburg he was discharged having fully performed his said tour of duty and he returned to his place of residence in Powhatten County Virginia - He states and declares that he performed fully the aforesaid four

Tours of duty of two months each amounting in the whole to eight months service and at the termination of each tour was honourably discharged by his officers and that he has no documentary evidence to prove his said services and that he knows of but two persons who are now living by whom and whose testimony he can procure by whom he can prove any portion of his services the names of whom are Susannah Garmth and John Carten.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
his Sherwood Maddox mark
Interrogatories propounded by the Court.
1. Where and in what year were you born?
Answer. I was born in the County of Goochland and State of Virginia on the 15 th day of Dec r 1761
2. Have you any record of your age, and if so where is it?
Answer. I have a record of my age at home
3. Where were you living when called into service where have you lived since the revolutionary war, and where do you now live?
Answer. I lived in Powhatan County State of Virginia and after my last discharge I returned to my home in Powhatan County where I continued to reside till the year 1793 and then moved to the State of Kentucky and settled within one mile of Anderson's Station in the now County of

Scott and from thence moved to the place on which I now reside in Allen County Kentucky - in the year 1805 or 6 and have since then remained on the same place -
4. How were you called into the service; were you drafted, did you volunteer or were you a substitute and if a substitute for whom?
Answer. Upon three occasions which I performed I was a volunteer and upon one I was a militia man and turned out as such under a call as I understood for all the able bodied men in the section of country where I lived -
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 service.
Answer. I recollect General Morgan and Genl. Charles Scott of the regulars who both served a portion of the time with the troops where I served - I joined the Brigade of Genl. Stephens who was from Orange or Spottsylvania County Va. at Ruffians Ferry on the on Chickahominy I was myself at one time in a Brigade commanded by Genl. Nelson and at another time in one commanded by Genl. Lawson and was attached to attached to regiments under the command of Col. Molt Richardson, Col. Goode, Col. Jack Willis, Col. Parker & Col. Walker all of whom were of the militia - I recollect to have seen Genl. Lafayette when he landed at James Town and also frequently during the siege of York - I recollect to have found Genl. Washington at Williamsburg and saw him also

often during the last hour which I performed.
6. Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given and what has become of it?
Answer I never did receive a discharge in writing from any of the hours of duty which I performed I was always discharged verbally.
7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighbourhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the revolution.
Answer. I am known to Joseph Calandria James Mernon
who are my neighbours and who can speak as to my standing and character for truth.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid Sherwood Maddox mark
We Joseph Calandria a clergyman residing in the county of Owen and state of Kentucky and James Mernon residing in the same county and state, hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Sherwood Maddox who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be 71 years of age; that he is reputed and believed in the neighbourhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution, and that we concur in that opinion. And we further certify that he has the reputation of being a man of strict moral integrity and undoubted veracity and that we believe his said reputation is

well grounded
Sworn to, and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
Joseph Caldwell. Jas. Herndon.
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 abovementioned applicant was a revolution- ary soldier and served as he states. And the Court further certifies that it appears to them that Joseph Caldwell who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman resident in the County of Owen & State of Kentucky and that
Jamies Herndon who have also signed the same are residents of the same County & State and are credible persons and their statement is entitled to credit. And the Court further certifies that they are individually & personally acquainted with Sherwood Madison the above named applicant and that they long knew him to be a man of great moral worth and unquestioned integrity & veracity and that such is his reputation amongst his neighbours and acquaintances.
Jas H. Sali J. H. Smith W. M. Barron Justices of the Owen County Court Kentucky

Commonwealth of Kentucky Owen County Feb.
I John C. Bacon Clerk of the Court for the County of Owen and Commonwealth aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Sherwood Maddox for a Pension as the same remains of record in my office
In testimony whereof I have here unto set my hand and seal of office this 13. day of Decr 1832
J. C. Bacon clk Owen Cty Court

The Affidavit of Susannah Garnett a resident of the County of Union and State of Kentucky taken at her house on the _____ day of December 1832 to be used and laid before the Secretary of the war department of the United States, on behalf of Sherwood Maddox an applicant to be placed on the pension Roll of the United States of America as a soldier of the Revolutionary Army.
The affiant being of lawful age and first duly cautioned, charged and sworn to tell the truth, that she was well acquainted with Sherwood Maddox in Powhatan County Virginia in the time of the revolutionary war, that she lived near neighbour to him at that time and that she knows that he went into the Army during said war a number of times she thinks, at least four but from the great lapse of time and her old age and consequent loss of memory she cannot say positively what number of times, but from her best recollection she thinks, at least four times.
She states that she is a connexion of David Maddox, and that she felt much interest in his personal safety and that his trips to the Army, his long absence his and his return home after the expiration of his term of duty were consequently attended with interest and made a lasting impression upon her mind. She states that she had no means of knowing certainly of his having served except having seen him leave home with the expressed intention of joining the Army and having after the lapse of some time afterward seen him return and say that he had been and hearing relate the incidents of his service and having then  then assisted in making his clothes for the service. She states that being a near relative she was always present upon these occasions - and further

This affiant saith not-
Susannah her  X Garneth mark
State of Kentucky Owen County set.
I Jacob H. Smith a Justice of the peace in and for the said County of Owen do hereby certify that the foregoing affidavit of Susannah Garneth was this day taken subscri- bed and sworn to before me at the house of the said Susannah. I do further certify that the said Susannah Garneth is a person of credibility and that her statements are entitled to credit and that she made the above affidavit after having been been duly cautioned charged & sworn Given under my hand this 4 day of December 1832.
J. H. Smith J.P.P.
State of Kentucky Owen County set.
I John C. Bacon Clerk of the Court for the County of Owen do hereby certify that Jacob H. Smith who has signed the above certifi- cate is a Justice of the peace in and for Owen County and is a member of the Court of which I am Clerk and that the above signature is his genuine signature.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office this 11 th day of Decr 1832
J. C. Bacon Clk Owen Cty Court

The affidavit of James Smith, John Bonds, Philip Yancey, Lindsay Nelson John J. Nelson taken in the Town of Owenton Owen County Kentucky on the 3 rd day of Dec r 1832
These affiants state that they are residents of Owen County and are well acquainted with Sherwood Maddox who they are informed is an applicant to be placed on the pension roll of the United States as a revolutionary soldier. They state that they have known him for a number of years and they can safely say that from their knowledge of him he is a man of as sterling worth, as much integrity and as much honesty of purpose of purpose as any other individual within the circle of their acquaintance. They state that they have never heard anything of him prejudicial to his character in any way nor do they believe that anything can be truly said in prejudice of his character as an honest and truthful man. They have understood and believe that he was a revolutionary soldier and they have never heard the fact of his having served in the revolutionary war doubted. They state that they believe him to be 71 years of age.
Sworn to and subscribed the day & year aforesaid
James Smith
J. M. Nelson
John J. Nelson
Philip Yancey
John Bonds
Commonwealth of Kentucky Owen County set
J. Jacob H. Smith a justice of the

peace in and for the county of Owen do hereby certify that the foregoing affidavit of James Smith, John Bond v. A. Wilson, J. T. Wilson and Philip Vanuy was this day taken subscribed and sworn to before me in the town of Owenton and that before subscribing the same the affiants were duly cautioned charged & sworn by me - and I do further certify that said individuals are credible persons, and that their statements are entitled to credit - Given under my hand this 3 rd day of Dec r 1832
Jacob H. Smith J.P.D.O
Commonwealth of Kentucky
County of Owen
3 rd Feb
I John C. Bacon clerk of the court for the county of Owen do hereby certify that Jacob H. Smith who has signed the above certificate is a Justice of the Peace for Owen County and a member of the court of which I am clerk and that the above signature is his genuine signature
In testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand and affixed my seal of office this 11 th day of Dec r 1832
J. C. Bacon Clk Owen Cty Court

WASHINGTON
October 24, 1931
BA-J/AWF aw
Mrs. Gurdon G. Black 10 Dromara Road, R.F.D. 2 Clayton, Missouri
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your request for the Revolutionary War record of Sherwood Maddox , a soldier in that war.
The data furnished herein are obtained from the papers on file in the pension claim, W. 2823, based upon the military service of Sherwood Maddox in the Revolutionary War.
Sherwood Maddox was born December 15, 1761 in Goochland County, Virginia.
He enlisted in May, 1779, while residing in Powhatan County, Virginia, and served two months as private in Captain Edward Munford's company, Colonel Holt Richardson's Virginia regiment. He enlisted in April 1780, and served two months as private in Captain Edward Munford's company, Colonel Goode's Virginia regiment. He enlisted December 26, 1780, and served two months as private in Captain Edward Munford's company, Colonels Jack Willis' and Parker's Virginia regiment. He enlisted in August 1781, and served two months as private in Captain Hughes Woodson's company, Colonels Parker's and Holkum's Virginia regiment, was at the siege of Yorktown.
He continued to reside in Powhatan County, until 1793, when he settled within one mile of Lindsey's Station in what was later Scott County, Kentucky, and in 1805 or 1806 he moved to Owen County, Kentucky.
He was allowed pension on his application exe-

outed December 3, 1832, then living in Owen County, Kentucky.
He died March 4, 1839 in Owen County, Kentucky.
He married March 16, 1781 in Cumberland County, Virginia, Elizabeth Furgerson, who was born December 15, 1756 in Caroline County, Virginia. They were married at the home of William Maddox, no relationship to soldier shown. Soldier's widow stated that the family record of her marriage and her age were consumed by fire in the house of John Furgerson in Caroline County, Virginia, no relationship of John to Elizabeth shown.
Children of Sherwood Maddox and his wife, Elizabeth:
James born June 27, 1785, living in Owen County, Kentucky in 1843 Jacob " February 22, 1787, living in Owen County, Kentucky in 1843 Sherwood " November 3, 1788 Frances " September 30, 1790 David " August 13, 1795 Larkin " November 4, 1798 Elizabeth " October 30, 180- (illegible).
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

N 4,410
Shaw wood Maddox Case for pension affidavit
Todd

The affidavit of John Carter taken at his  the  of the house in the on the 31 st day of August 1832, in Woodford County State of Kentucky to be laid before the War Secretary of War of the United States, on the behalf of Shawwood Maddox an applicant to be placed on the pension lists or Roll of the United States as a Soldier of the revolution.
The affiant being of lawfull age and first duly cautioned charged and sworn deposeth & saith, that he was well acquainted with the applicant - Shawwood Maddox in the revolutionary army of the United States, that to my personal knowledge the said Maddox was a Soldier of the revolutionary of the Army, that I was myself in the service with said Maddox one Tour of duty of two or three months that during that Tour 8 d Maddox & myself were commanded by Capt Mumford Major Daniel Dunvale and Col Willis who commanded the Regiment, to which we belonged, that I was a neighbor to said Maddox in Powhatan County State of Virginia, that said Maddox went on many other Tours of duty than the one that I went, that I knew he was gone and knew when he returned, but of course did not see him in the service, I have no doubt of his having served as he states, in his declaration, having read the same as I have all ways viewed him and known him to be a man of veracity, and long a steady member of the Baptist Church, and I know him to be upwards of 70 years of age, from the age that I am myself

And farther this deponent saith nothing
John Carter Mark
State of Kentucky Woodford County Fts. I Jas. McConnell a justice of the peace in and for the County of Woodford. State afore. do certify that the foregoing affidavit of John Carter was this day taken subscribed and sworn to before me a justice as aforesaid, and I further certify that the affiant was first duly sworn and charged to speak the truth and is a credible witness. Given under my hand this 21 st day of August 1832 Jas. McConnell JP
I John McKim, Clerk of Woodford County court do certify that Jas. McConnell is a justice of the peace in & for Woodford County and a member of the court to which I am clerk, and that the signature to the above certificate is his genuine signature in testimony whereof I have

hereunto set my hand and affixed seal of my office, this 3 rd day of December 1832
John M c Kinney Dr. Clerk
no fee to be paid for seal of office,

July 25, 1931
Mr. Bernard J. Maddox P. O. Box 542 Charleston, South Carolina
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section MLB
Dear Sir:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 2823, that Sherwood Maddox was born December 15, 1761, in Goochland County, Virginia.
While residing in Powhatan County, Virginia, he enlisted in May, 1779, and served two months as private in Captain Edward Munford's company, Colonel Holt Richardson's Virginia regiment. He enlisted in April, 1780, and served two months as private in Captain Edward Munford's company, Colonel Goode's regiment. He enlisted December 26, 1780, and served two months as private in Captain Edward Munford's company, Colonels Jack Willis' and Parker's regiment. He enlisted in August, 1781, and served two months as private in Captain Hughes Woodson's company, Colonels Parker's and Holkum's regiment, was at the siege of Yorktown.
He was allowed pension on his application executed December 3, 1832, at which time he was living in Owen County, Kentucky.
He died March 4, 1839, in Owen County, Kentucky.
Soldier married March 16, 1781, in Cumberland County, Virginia, Elizabeth Furgerson who was born December 15, 1756, in Caroline County, Virginia.
She was allowed pension on her application executed April 21, 1843, while a resident of Owen County, Kentucky.
Children of Sherwood Maddox and his wife, Elizabeth:
  James  born  June  27, 1785  liv. in Owen Co Ky in 1842    Jacob  "  February  22, 1787  living in Owen Co Ky in 1843  
Soldier continued to reside in Powhatan Co. Va. until 1793, then moved & settled within one mile of Lindsey's Station in what was later Scott Co. Ky. in 1805 or 1806 he moved to Owen Co Ky.
Add pencil notation regarding
They were married at the home of John Furgerson in Caroline Co. Va. no relationship of John to Elizabeth shown.

Children continued -
Sherwood born November 3, 1788 Frances " September 30, 1790 David " August 13, 1795 Larkin " November 4, 1798 Elizabeth " October 30, 180- (illegible).
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator
Office note: Susannah Garnett of Owen Co., Ky. in 1843 stated she was a near relative of the sol.

your request of _____, rece nt of the military history of _____ the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- n this Bureau.
   DATE OF APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Mar 1779 2 yrs Priv Edwd Murray Col. Richard Va.   Apr 1780 2 Edwd Murray Col. Richard   Dec 1780 2 Edwd Murray Col. Richard   Jan 1781 2 Edwd Murray Col. Richard  
Battles engaged in, _____ Residence of soldier at enlistment, _____ Date of application for pension, _____ Residence at date of application, _____ Age at date of application, _____
Remarks: _____ _____ _____ _____
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

J.R. Rev. War Section.
ived
May 28, 1913.
Mrs. Charles B. Hollister, 6002 Maple Avenue, St. Louis, Mo.
Madam:
In addition to the military history of Sherwood Maddox Wid. File No. 2,823, Rev. War, you are furnished a record on file in the claim, showing the names and dates of birth of the soldier's children.
James, born June 21, 1785. Jacob, " February 22, 1787. Sherwood, " November 3, 1788. Frances, " September 30, 1790. David, " August 13, 1795. Larkin, " November 4, 1798. Elizabeth, " October 30, 180- (illegible)
Very respectfully,
J. M. Fitzgerald Commissioner.

mmr
December 6, 1924
Mrs. J. L. Kline Robinsonville, Miss.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the records of this Bureau it appears that Elizabeth Maddox was pensioned on account of the services of her husband, Sherwood Maddox, in the Virginia Troops, War of the Revolution.
It does not appear that said soldier or his widow Elizabeth ever lived in Culpeper County, Virginia.
If you desire the full history of the above claim for pension please so state and the same will be furnished you.
Respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.

MRS. GURDON G BLACK 10 DROMARA ROAD RFD#2 Clayton, Mo
Personal request Oct. 14. 1931
Sherwood Maddox. v. 2823

International Correspondence Schools
Charleston, S. Car.
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July 9th. 1931
Dep't of Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:-
Please send me a copy of the application for pension for the service in the Revolutionary War of one Wilson Maddox whose wife's name was Delilah Maddox of Shelby County, Kentucky, including children's names in Widows file # 8413. His residence at time of enlistment was Charlotte County, Va.
Also send me a copy of the Revolutionary Service of Sherwood Maddox whose wife was Elizabeth Ferguson Maddox, Widows file #2823, including a list of their children's names and dates of birth.
I want this information for Revolutionary data in order to establish my records for the Sons of the Revolution and my sister's record for the Daughters of the Revolution.
Thanking you in advance for this information, I beg to remain,
Very truly yours,
Bernard J. Maddox, P.O. Box 542.

Robinsonville Miss
Nov. 19-1924
Pension Bureau
Dear Sir Will
You give me the given name of Elizabeth Madclay Husband Auditors' Account Show that Elizabeth Madclay received a pension as the widow of a Continental Soldier by order of Culpeper County Courts, Also the name of her children and a copy of this Soldier record
Cordially yours
Mrs J. L. Fleming

St. Louis Mo. May-19-1913
For
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
I desire to get accurate information regarding one Israel Horton who was said to have acted in capacity as Major

in the War of Revolution in the Continental Army and resided in Augusta County, Va. prior to the Revolution and I judge must have enlisted from the State of Va., I do - not know with whom he served under, nor - on whose Company he

was a member. He was my g.g. Grandfather. I also desire information of one John Harrison & Sherwood Maddox who were soldiers in the war of 1812 John Harrison lived in Mont- gomery County Va., his brother Thomas Harrison was a mem- ber of Captain Robert Newell's Com- -pany T & I think probably

whether the records in your Department would show such enlistments & whether it would be possible for me to have the research records search- ed? and what the fee will be for such inves

Stigalim, John Harrison & Sherwood Maddox were my paternal & maternal Grandfathers-
Thanking you in advance - I am
Very Respectfully
Address Virginia Harrison Hollister Mrs. Chas. D. Hollister 6002 Maple Ave St. Louis, Mo.

1913, May 28. History to Mrs. Chas. B. Hollister Fr
1924-Dec. 6. Mrs. J. L. Kline advised as to hist. of this claim etc. 1848 1848 1931-July 25 Hist. to Bernard Maddox mfd 1931 Oct 24 " " Mrs. Burdon as Black aw's.
WIDOW, &c.
File No.
2828
Elizabeth Maddox
Widow Sherwood
Priv. Rev. War.
Act: Feby 2 nd 1848
Index:—Vol. M., Page 2.
[Arrangement of 1870.]

1856,
Elizabeth Maddox
act 3 rd March 1843
17 June, 1841 —
act 44 N o 709
Adm d : of 26.66 per ann
M m Elizabeth Maddox Owenton, Owen County, Kentucky.

State of Kentucky County of Owen 3/8
On this Eighth day of February 1845 person- ally appeared before Smith Wingate a justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid Elizabeth Maddox a resident of the said County of Owen and State of Kentucky aged 88 years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the bene- fits of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed on the 3 d March, 1831 3 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War
That she is the widow of Sherwood Maddox who was a private in the Army of the revolution in the Militia and died on the 4 th day of March 1839 and on account of whose services she was placed on the pension Roll of the United States under the Act of July 7 th 1838 at the rate of twenty six dollars & sixty six cents per annum commencing on the 4 th March 1836 and terminating on the 4 th March 1841 which pension she has received.
She further declares that she is still his wid- ow.
Sworn to and subscribed to Elizabeth her Maddox on the day & year above written before Smith Wingate J. P.
State of Kentucky Owen County 3/8 Feb
I Smith Wingate a justice of the peace in and for said County and one of the justices of the Owen County Court hereby certify that the above named Elizabeth Maddox widow of Sherwood

Maddox die? this day personally appeared before me and after being duly sworn made the foregoing declaration and subscribed the same. And I do further certify that I am personally acquainted with her and know her to be the person she describes herself to be and that she still remains his widow. Given under my hand this 18 th day of February 1845.
Smith Wingate
J.p.o.c
State of Kentucky
Quinton County ss
I N. M. Bacon Clerk of the Court of Quinton County hereby certify that Smith Wingate whose name appears to the foregoing certificate is a justice of the peace in and for said County and one of the justices of the Quinton County Court and that the preceding signature purporting to be his is genuine
In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office this 1 st day of March 1845
N. M. Bacon Clerk
By J. M. Bacon OC

Please forward the certificate in this case to Elizabeth Maddox Newton Overton County Ky

State of Kentucky
Quentin County set
On this 14 th day of October 1848 before me Joel Hurndon an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid personally appeared Elizabeth Maddox a resident of the County of Owen and State aforesaid Aged about Ninety Years Who after being first duly sworn according to Law, doth on her Oath make the following declaration in Order to obtain the benefits of the Acts of Congress passed 17 th June 1844 and 2 nd February 1848 and the Resolution of Congress passed or approved 1 st July 1848 granting allowances as Pensions to Certain Widows of Officers and Soldiers of the Revolution Viz
That she is the Widow of Sherwood Maddox dec d . late of the County of Owen and State aforesaid who was as she firmly believes a private in the Army of the Revolution and in consequence of his service therein was allowed a Pension under the act of Congress passed 7 th of June 1832 at the rate of Seventy six dollars and sixty six cents per annum, That since his death she applied for a Pension which was allowed her Commencing on the 4 th of March 1843 and terminating on the 4 th of March 1848 The evidence contained in her application she asks leave to refer in support of her Marriage to her said husband,
to her former decease That her husband the aforesaid Sherwood Maddox died on the 4 th day of March 1839 and that since his death has  she has not again Married but remains his Widow She now most respectfully asks the Honorable Commission of Pensions That an Allowance may be made under the said act of the 17 th June 1844 2 nd February 1848 and the Resolution approved 1 st July 1848 at the rate of Seventy six dollars and sixty six cents per annum and that the Certificate evidencing the allowance

may be enclosed to Joel Herndon Esq of Owen Owen County Kentucky and with him only and such others as he may authorise does she wish the Honorable Commissioner to hold Correspondance in reference to her said Claim
Sworn to and Subscribed on the day and Year aforesaid her Elizabeth X Maddox before me mark Joel Herndon JP
I Joel Herndon a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Owen and State of Kentucky do Certify that the above declaration was on this day made and acknowledged before me. I also Certify that the above named is the Widow of Sherwood Maddox de d who drew a Pension of $26.66 2/3 per annum and that she and the above named Sherwood Maddox lived as Man & Wife for at least thirty years of my own knowledge. Given under my hand and seal this 14 th day of October 1848 Joel Herndon JP
State of Kentucky Owen County sit I Rankin R. Randle Clerk of the County Court of said County do Certify that Joel Herndon is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly Commissioned and sworn that his Commission was dated on the 19 th day of April 1843 and Continues during life or good behaviour and that his signature above written is genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my Seal of Office and Subscribed my name this 18 th day of October 1848 R. R. Randle Clerk of the Court of Owen County

7358 Kentucky
Sept 27 June
Elizabeth Maddox widow of Sherwood Maddox who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832 and who died on the 4 th March 1839 of Seven Coys in the State of Kentucky who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Stanford — of the commanded by — in the Virginia — line for 8 months —
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky — at the rate of 26 — Dollars 66 — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 26 th : day of June 1843 — and sent to Jas W. Bacon Owenton, Green County Ky —
Whole amount due $133.30 —
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by Tell Stewart Clerk.
Book A Vol. 2 Page 226

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7092
Kentucky
Elizabeth Maddox widow of Sherwood Maddox who was a Private in the Virginia Line,
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 26 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 24 day of June 1843 and sent to Ely Maddox Owenton, Owen Co KY
[Act of March 3, 1843.] June 17. 1844
Recorded in Book A Vol. 2 Page 183 By
Flaming F. Swann, Clerk,