Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 942, for James Hunt, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER
Hunt, James Christiana
W. 942.
CONTENTS

2014 West Tennessee James Hunt
of Rutherford Co. in the State of Tennessee who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain A. Terry - of the Regiment commanded by Colonel Davis in the Virginia line, for the term of three years from August 1779 to 1780
Inscribed on the roll of West Tennessee at the rate of Eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 8th day of March 1830
Certificate of Pension issued the 11 of March 1830 - and sent to S. B. Rucker Esq. Memphis Tenn.
Arrears to 4th of Semi-annual all'ce ending Sept 1830 $ 46.99 $46.99
{ Revolutionary Claim, Acts March 18, 1818, and May 1, 1820. }

4551
West Tennessee Christiana Hunt widow of James Hunt decd.
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1818 and who died on the 25 th October 1834. of Southampton in the State of Tenn. who was a Private in the Comp y commanded by Captain Henry of the Reg t commanded by C ol Davis in the Virginia line for 9 years
Inscribed on the Roll of West Tennessee at the rate of - 50 - Dollars  Cents per annum to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 9 th day of Nov r : 1839 and Unit 10 . John R. [unintelligible] Secy.
Arrears to the 4 th of Sept r 1839 $ 220.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 1 st March 40.00
$ 260.00
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by W. A. Addison Clerk. Book 9 Vol. 2 nd Page 18

(James Hunt & Elizabeth his wife (1) up was married February 16 th 1784)
Isaac Hunt son of the above was born October 30 th 1785. Deed December 27 th 1785.
James Hunt son of the above born May the 26 th 1787.
Samuel Hunt son of the above born March the 3 rd 1789.
David Hunt son of the above born May the 8 th 1790.
Henry Hunt born  the  above  born the  above  born  the  above  born
William Hunt son of the above born October 11 th 1796.
Martha Ann Hunt Daughter of the above born June 17 th 1799.
1831

111 DISSERTATIONS ON THE PROPHECIES, WHICH HAVE REMARKABLY BEEN FULFILLED, AND AT THIS TIME ARE FULFILLING IN THE WORLD.
By THOMAS NEWTON, D. D.
Late Lord Bishop of Bristol.
IN TWO VOLUMES.
VOL. II.
FROM THE TENTH EUROPEAN EDITION.
NEW-YORK:
Printed for, and sold by T. and J. SWORDS, and T. ALLEN.
—1794.—

Charles Hunt and his wife Ann was married November 12th. 1758. (4)
Mary Hunt Great Daughter of the above born June 27th. 1754.
Sarah Hunt Daughter of the above born November 28th. 1753.
Rebecca Hunt Daughter of the above born May 3rd. 1757.
(James Hunt, Son of the above.) (2)
born April 21st. 1759
(died 1822) (3)
Samuel Hunt son of the above born December 22nd. 1760.
Mary Hunt Daughter of the above born December 2nd. 1761.
Charles M. Hunt, Son of the above born 11th December 1764.
Mary Hunt Daughter of the above born October 1st. 1765.

TO HIS GRACE THE LORD ARCHBISHOP OF Y O R K: [DR. GILBERT.]
May it please your Grace,
THE very favourable opinion that your Grace was pleased to express of the first part of this work, encourages me to set forth this last under your patronage and protection. This last is the most difficult, but yet it has been to me the most entertaining part of all. How it may approve itself to your Grace, and others, I cannot pretend to say: but having been perused by the same three eminently learned persons as the former volume, it may be presumed on that account, to be less unfit for me to offer, and for your Grace to receive. At the same time it affords me an additional pleasure in giving me an opportunity of acknowledging publicly my obligations to your Grace for favours, great in themselves, but made much greater by your handsome manner of conferring them, unsolicited, unasked, unexpected. I will not say undeserved, because that would be calling your Grace's judgment in question; but I will endeavour to deserve them: and indeed I should think any preferment ill bestowed upon me, that did not incite and animate me more to prosecute my studies, and thereby to prove myself more worthy of your Grace's favour and kindness to,
My Lord,
Your Grace's ever obliged,
And dutiful humble servant,
NOVEMBER 3, 1758. }
THOMAS NEWTON.

State of Tennessee Rutherford County } On this 22 nd day of February 1830 personally appeared in open court, court of pleas & quarter sessions for said County, the same being a court of record James Hunt resident in said County aged seventy one years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the fol- lowing declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the acts of Congress of the 18 th of March 1818 & the first of May 1820, that he the said James Hunt enlisted for three years in the month of July or August in the year 1777 in the State of Virginia in the company com- manded by Capt Thomas Twpate in the Regiment commanded by Col William Davis, in the line of the State of Virgini- -a on the continental establishment That he continued to serve in said corps until his term expired, when he was discharged from the service in Williams- burgh in the State of Virginia, having been a prisoner of war near one year after his term had expired - That he here- by relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension except the present, that his name is not on the roll of any State except of Virginia - He would have applied sooner for a pension; but thought he would get on without as long as he could, as he understood it was difficult to get one, & necessary to procure testimony, which he got of Capt Nathaniel Terry of Todd County State of Kentucky, who succeeded

Capt Wrote in the command of the Company, whose certificate marked A is herewith enclosed - He would have applied earlier but found it difficult to procure the necessary forms And in pursuance of the act of the first of May 1826, I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18 th day of March 1818 & that I have not since that time, by gift sale or in any manner, disposed of any property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress entitled "An act to provide for certain persons, engaged in the land & naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary war" passed on the 18 th day of March 1818 & that I have not nor has any person in trust for me any property or securities contracts or debts due to me nor have I any income whatever nor had I any property in 1818 except a house & a few cattle & hogs, all of which was not worth more than one hundred Dollars, which have been sold & used for the benefit of myself & family My occupation is that of a farmer, my family consists of my wife aged about seventy one & one daughter between aged thirty years of age & a son named Henry Hunt at whose house I live & who as a grateful son contributes according to his ability to my support which is small he being a poor man

In consequence of his poverty, his bodily afflictions & age he does not believe he can support himself & family without the aid of Government.
Subscribed known to me James Hunt Declared this 22. day of February 1830. W. Langhlin, Atty.
State of Pennsylvania Berks County
I John R. Langhlin Clerk of the court of plus a quarter before 11 o'clock in the County of Berks do hereby certify that it appears to the satisfaction of the Court that the said James Hunt who made the foregoing declaration, did serve in the Revolutionary war as stated in said declaration, against the common enemy for the term of nine months, under an engagement on the continental establishment. I also cer- tify that the foregoing oath is truly copied from the records of said Court. And I do certify that it is the opinion of said Court, that the said James Hunt is without property as stated in said de- claration. In testimony where- of I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of the said court at office this 23 rd day of February 1830.
John R. Langhlin, Clerk National County Court.

5939
Christiana Plant of James (W. Ten)
No 1

State of Tennessee Rutherford County ss.
On this 24 th day of July in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and thirty nine, personally appeared before me Alfred Blackman one of the Justices of Inferior of the County Court of Rutherford County aforesaid, Christiana Hunt a resident of said county, aged upwards of eighty years, who being first duly sworn, according to Law, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed July 7, 1838, entitled, "An act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows"; That she is the widow of James Hunt who was a private of Capt. H. Terry's company of Col. Davis' Regiment of the Virginia Line, in the Revolutionary War; That the evidence of her husband's services is now on file in the War department - the same having been brought forward by him in his lifetime to obtain a pension under the acts of Congress of March 18, 1818, May 1, 1820, & March 1, 1823: That he did obtain a certificate in pursuance thereof for a pension eight dollars per month, commencing March 8 th , 1830. as will more fully appear by reference to the annexed certificate, which she avers is the original certificate upon which her late husband drew his pension.
She further declares that she was married to the said James Hunt, on the twenty sixth (26) day of February, in the year seventeen hundred and eighty four (1784): That her husband the aforesaid James Hunt died on the twenty eighth

day of October, eighteen hundred and thirty four (28 Oct. 1834.); that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January, seventeen hundred and ninety four, viz; at the time abovestated.
Sworn to, and subscribed before me The day and year above written before and I do hereby certify that the above declaration, by reason of age and in- firmity is wholly unable to appear in court.
Alfred Blackman
one of the Justices of the Inferior of Rutherford County Court.
Christand his  Hunt mark
State of Tennessee } To wit—
Rutherford County } I, Robert L. Morris clerk of the county court of Rutherford County aforesaid, do certify that Alfred Blackman who has attested the above upon declaration is and was at the time of attesting the same one of the Justices of the Inferior of Rutherford County Court, duly elected and qualified, & that the above signature purporting to be his is genuine. In testimony whereof I have herunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office at office this third day of August 1839
Robert L. Morris Clerk
of Rutherford County, Tenn.

State of Tennessee 3 d William Vinson chairman of the Patterson County 3 d County Court of Patterson County do certify that Robert L. Morris, who has made the foregoing certificate is and was at the time of making the same clerk of our said court duly elected and qualified that said certificate is in due form of law, and sealed with our county seal. Given under my hand and seal this third day of August 1839.
W m Vinson
Chairman of the County Court of Patterson County

State of Tennessee
Rutherford County, ss. Before me, Bailey W. Farmer a justice of the peace for said county of Rutherford, this day personally appeared Samuel Hunt, aged about fifty years, who after being duly sworn upon the and saith that the children of James Hunt and Christiana Hunt, are Samuel Hunt, Henry Hunt, Miriam Hunt, and Martha Hunt, the latter being the youngest and aged about forty years; that they had two other children who are dead. The eldest who died in his infancy was born October 30, 1785.
Subscribed & sworn to Samuel Hunt before me this third day of August 1839.
Bailey W. Farmer Esq. Justice of the peace
State of Tennessee
Rutherford County ss. Robert Stephens clerk of the county court of Rutherford County aforesaid do hereby certify that Bailey W. Farmer, whose name appears to the foregoing deposition is now and was at the time of signing his name thereto an acting Justice of the peace

within said County and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office at office in Murfrees- borough this 30th day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & thirty nine.
Robt. S. Morris Clerk of Rutherford County Court.
State of Tennessee, Rutherford County } I William Venson a chairman of the County Court of said County do hereby certify that Robert S. Morris whose official genuine signa- ture appears to the foregoing certificate is the acting Clerk of said Court he having been elected qualified as such that due faith and credit are paid to all of his official acts as such & that his said certificate is in due form Given under my hand and seal in said County this 30th day of August A.D. 1839. Wm. Venson Chairman of Rutherford County Court.

Res.
WIDOW, &c.
File No. _____
Christiana Kunt Widow James Kunt Priv. Va. Line
Act: July 29 1838
Index: Vol. 14 , Page 854
[Arrangement of 1870.]

No 2

State of Tennessee
Yarick,
I, Samuel Anderson one of the Judges of the Circuit Courts of Tennessee, presiding in and for the Judicial circuit, do hereby certify that Samuel H Hoddy, who has made the foregoing certificate and was at the date of making the same, clerk of our said Court for Rutherford County, duly elected & qualified, that said certificate is in due form of law & sealed with our the seal of said Court Given under my hand and seal; this 20 July 1839
J. Fred. Cox Clerk Judge etc

Wurfsburg's German August 3rd 1839
Dear S r L. Edwards, Sir
Enclosed I send for your examination the papers in the case of Christiana Hunt upon her appli- cation for a pension since the act of 1838
I have the honor to be Sir Yr. obedt Servt H. Gookins

Capt. Terry Certificate

304

London Office 25, Prince of Wales Terrace Kensington, W. 6
1
Dear Sir John H. Eaton. Secretary of War Washington

Shepherdstown Tenn July 23 rd 1831-
Sir,
The applicant James Hunt whom discharge I send you is a needy & worthy old man & desires you will give his case an early consideration. If he is placed on the roll of the rules of the department & the allow ance of it. He wishes to draw a pension from the 4 th March next. Be pleased to let me have an answer as soon as practicable.
Respectfully Yrs. &c.
D. H. Harkness
Hon. John H. Eaton Secretary of War.

5939 Christiana Hunt of James West Tennessee
admitted
Pr 2 yrs $80. - Cap. Jerry Col Davis Wash. line.
died 28 th Oct. 1834,
Act 7 July 1838
H. Yoakum Murfreesboro. Tenn.

Payable on the 4th March and 4th September, of every year, by Thomas Cutcher Esq. Power Agent at Nashua, Minnesota
Recorded by Rev. Lloyd Hale Clerk, in Book 2. Vol. 9 th Page 150

WAR DEPARTMENT.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I Certify, That, in conformity with the Laws of the United States, of the 18th of March, 1818, May 1 1820 & March 1 1823
James Hunt, late a Private Captain Terry's Company of Colonel Davis's Regiment, Virginia Line, in the Army of the Revolution, is inscribed on the Pension List, Roll of the West Tennessee Agency, at the rate of Eight dollars per month, to commence the eighth day of March one thousand eight hundred and thirty.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this eighth day of March one thousand eight hundred and thirty.
In E. P. Walton Secretary of War.
Examined and countersigned, J. L. Edwards

State of Tennessee Rutherford County ss To all;
Before me Samuel Anderson, one of the Judges of the Circuit Courts of Tennessee presiding in and for the County of Rutherford aforesaid, this day personally appeared Baker Wharton, aged fifty years, who being first duly sworn, deponeth that he has known James Hunt lately deceased for about eighteen years past, and also his wife Christiana Hunt. That they lived near deponent for the most of the time as husband & wife, that they raised a large family, of respectability in society. James Hunt departed this life on the 28th day of October 1834, as will be seen by an entry marked (2) on the annexed record, which entry was made by Samuel Hunt shortly after his father's death. The annexed record is taken from out of a book entitled "A dissertation on the Prophecies", printed in 1794. Deponent believes all the entries, except that of his death, are in the hand writing of said James Hunt deceased. The period of his marriage is marked (1) on the record. This entry corresponds with the ages of the children with some of whom, deponent is well acquainted, and also with the statements made by the said James Hunt in his lifetime. Deponent cannot undertake to say when the entry marked (1) was made; he saw it for the first time about sixteen years since. Said James Hunt was a member, in good standing, of the Baptist Church, when deponent first knew him; and was both honest and intelligent. His widow the said Christiana

1 lives, within a half mile of aspronut in Rutherford County, and has resided there eight years. She has not married since the death of her husband the said James Hunt.
The addition of senior to the name of James Hunt in the entry distinguishes between himself & his son James Hunt jr.
The entry marked (2) on the record shows when said James Hunt was born. Charles Hunt the father of said James Hunt sen t was born in 1753 as will be seen by the entry marked (4) on the record.
And further this aspronut saith not Baker Wathen
subscribed & sworn before me this 18 th day of July 1839. and I do certify that I am personally acquainted with said deponent, and that he is a person of respectability & veracity, and worthy of full credit.
L. Underwood Judge of the Circuit Court of Winnemucca fifth judicial circuit.

State of Tennessee - Rutherford County
Circuit
Samuel H. Hays - clerk of the Circuit Court of Tennessee for Rutherford County, do certify that Samuel Anderson who has attested the foregoing deposition, is and was at the date of attesting the same, one of the Judges of the Circuit Court of Tennessee, presiding for the judicial circuit, as appears from his commission of record in my office.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office, at office, this eighteenth day of July in the year of our Lord eight hundred and thirty nine, and of the Am. Ind. the 64th year.
Samuel H. Hays Clerk of Circuit Court
State of Tennessee, Circuit
Samuel Anderson judge of the Circuit Court of Tennessee, presiding for Rutherford County, do certify that Samuel H. Hays who has made the above certificate is and was at the date of making the same clerk of our said Court for said county, duly elected and qualified that said certificate is in due form, and sealed with our county seal. Given under my hand and seal. July 18, 1839
S. Anderson Judge

State of Tennessee
Walterford County
ss. To wit,
Before me Samuel Wilson an one of the Judges of the circuit courts of Tennessee, this day personally appeared Samuel Hurst, son of James Hurst, late deceased, and Christina Hurst, his wife, who after being first duly sworn deposes and saith that the annexed record was written by his father James Hurst about twenty five years ago, in a book, then newly purchased, that the same has not been altered or erased — that the same is all in the handwriting of his father, except the entry as to his death, which was written by this deponent, on the day after his death, which occurred on the 28th day of October 1834.
Subscribed & sworn to before me
this 20th July 1839; and
I do certify that said Samuel Hurst is a person of respecta- bility, & worthy of credit
Samuel Hurst
Samuel Wilson
one of the Judges of the circuit courts of Tennessee, presiding for Walterford County

State of Tennessee & Samuel H. Haden Rutherford County Clerk of the Circuit Court of Rutherford County, Tennessee, do hereby certify that Samuel Anderson, who has attested the foregoing deposition of Samuel Hunt is now under the oath of attesting the same Judge of the Circuit Courts of Tennessee presiding for the Judicial Circuit. Duly appointed, as appears from his commission on record in my office. & That the signatures purporting to be his in the said deposition of Samuel Hunt & also of Baker Wrenn are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my my seal of office, at office this 20th day of July 1839.
Samuel H. Haden Clerk of Rutherford Circuit Court