Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 7383, for William Mann, Virginia

SERVICE
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Hann, William Mary
NUMBER _____
17383
CONTENTS

Rep 23 May 1844
5552 Richmond Virginia
Mary Mann widow of William Mann Va who was a Private, in the Virginia Line,
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 34 Dollars 67 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 23 day of May. 1844 and sent to
John H. Routon, Raines Tavern Virginia
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 1 Page 150.

S. to Hon. W. S. Archer Aug. 22. 42
13.183  Virginia  William Mann  of Nottoway in the State of Virginia who was a Sgt in the Co commanded by Captain Moore of the Regt commanded by Col Mercer in the Virginia line for 10 months & 12 days
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 34 Dollars 67 Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 27 day of May  1833 and sent to Applicant  Lefferts Store Nottoway Co Va   Arrears to the 14th of Mar 1833 $ 119.34 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sept 17.33  $ 136.67 
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }  Recorded by W. Cagett Clerk, Book E Vol. C Page 18 

THE P S A L M S O F B. D A V I D IN M E T R E:
Newly Translated, and diligently Compared with the original TEXT, and former Translations.
More plain, smooth, and agreeable to the TEXT, than any heretofore.
Allowed by the Authority of the GENERAL ASSEMBLY of the KIRK of SCOTLAND, and appointed to be sung in Congregations and Families.

William H. Hundle was married the 22 d of September 1811 & Betsey Ann was born April the 2 d 1812
Betsey Ann White
Departed this life 14 th of September 1836 in her 25 th year of her Age:
Martha W. Mann was Born in the year of our Lord 2 d second Day of April 1793
William H. Hundle
Departed this Life August the 15 th 1825 made By
James J. Hundle Daniel A. Beasley was born, Nov 15-1828 5

This is to certify that the paper cut from the family Bible Marked B. is written in the hand of James I. Handley who departed this life several years ago and that Martha W. Mann whose birth is recorded thereon and was born 2 nd day of April 1783 is the third child of the said William Mann and Mary Mann his present widow and that the said paper has been in my possession upwards of thirty years Martha W. for Palmer mark
Virginia Nottoway County to wit.
The foregoing certificate of Martha W. Palmer was sworn to and subscribed before me a Justice of the peace in and for the county and State aforesaid in due form of law. I further certify that she is a creditable person and her statement entitled to credit and confidence. Given under my hand this the 2 nd day of May 1843.
John P. Dupuy
J.P.D.

State of Virginia  Notary Public to wit
On this 7 th day of March 1888 personally appeared in open court before the justice of the peace of the county of Amelia now sitting: William Skane a resident of the said county aged 78 years, who being first duly sworn according to law, did on his oath make the following declaration in order to show the truth of the act of Congress passed 7 th June 1832.
That he entered the service of the united states under the following named officers and served as hereinafter stated: That he was drafted in the year 1777 from the Chesterfield Regiment his Co. was C. he marched with Capt Blackman Sharpe and served with him during this year a tour consisting of not less than eighteen weeks at different places to wit Williamsburg, Hampton and Winton and also up and down James river - both sides.
That in the year 1779. his Co. came round again in the aforesaid regiment, and he served a second time with the Col. Capt Sharpe, Lieut. Brugh & Ensign Dence, consisting, for a space not less than nine weeks at Williamsburg, Hampton and different points on James river, without names. was discharged at Winton by Col. Washington in my presence and by Capt Sharpe in my second tour at Williamsburg.
After my discharge the regiment moved up into the County of Amelia and carried my Co. which was C. and in the year 1780. was called for and he was put down to march and sided with Capt Edward Booker & Ensign Joseph Wells, served at Winton and was shared by the troops to supersede those here in 80 and remained for some time at supersede those here and was discharged there after having served at Winton a period of eight weeks by Genl. Greenhough - in the year 1781. was called for by the arrival of Genl. Wallis in the notes of 81 at York town at which time nearly all the militia was called out, assembled at Williamsburg & York town and he marched a second time with Capt Edward Booker from the Amelia Regiment, to Williamsburg & York town, and served a tour of eleven weeks at Williamsburg & York town after the siege in the month of December following, was discharged by order of Genl. Washington, some of the militia was discharged before December, and some still remained in service after that period.
That he had no documentary evidence of the above stated services, that he was born on the 7 th July 1763. that he has no family history of his age, that he was born in the 2 d County of Amelia formerly a part of Amelia County, that he always has and still does

there is no clergyman in his neighborhood reside. That James  Richardson  clergyman  Richardson is known in the neighborhood  and who can testify as to his character for veracity and their belief of his services as a soldier of the revolution - but that same B. Siter and David Demarant are acquainted with him & can testify to his character for that he hereby acknowledges every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the pension roll or agency of any state
Given and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
his William X Mann mark
We of  Isiah  Demarant  clergyman  Isiah  Demarant  clergyman  Isiah  Demarant near the town of the county of  Winton and David B. Siter - a residents of the county of Winton, do hereby certify that they are and acquainted with William Mann, who has subscribed oaths to the above and foregoing declaration, that we believe him to be 70 years of age, that he is respected and beloved in his neighborhood there  has he resides to have, a soldier of the revolution and that we concur in the Pension. Given to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
Isiah his Demarant (mark) David B. Siter
And the said court doth hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogations prescribed by the act entitled, that the above named applicant was a war- -time soldier and served as he states, and the court further certifies that it appears to them that Isiah Demarant  clergyman  Isiah  Demarant  clergyman  Isiah  Demarant the residents  of  the  county  of  Winton  county  and and a resident of the county of Winton and are credible persons, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
A. Ware Myles Dickerson
W. Dupuy
George N Seay
Virginia, Winton county, to wit - J. Francis Fitzgerald, clerk of the county court of the

the county aforesaid county of Botetourt in the State of Virginia, do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the Original proceedings of the said County court in the matter of the application of William Mann for a pension. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and Seal of Office this 11 th day of March 1833.
J. Fitzgerald

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the Acts of Congress of the 7 th July 1835 & 23 rd August 1842 entitled An Act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows
State of Virginia Nottoway County, to wit
On this 2 nd day of May 1843 personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid Mary Mann a resident of said County and State, aged 80 years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Acts of Congress, passed July 7 th 1835 & 23 rd August 1842 entitled An Act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows
That she is the widow of William Mann late of the said County and State, who was a private in the Continental and Militia Service of Virginia in the war of the Revolution and her husband having drawn in his life time under the Act of Congress passed 7 th June 1832, Thirty four dollars and Sixty seven cents per annum as by Certificate now in her possession bearing date 27 th May 1833 she refers to the evidence filed in her case now in the Department in support of her Claims as to services rendered by her late husband she married him subsequent to the expiration of the last period of his service She further declares that she was married to the said William Mann on the 15 th day of January 1830 That her husband the aforesaid William Mann died on the 27 th day of September 1838

That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first day of January 1754 to wit at the time above stated
Mary her X Mann
Sworn to and subscribed before me a Justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, this the 2 nd day of May 1843.
John P. Deysey J.P.
State of Virginia Nottoway County to wit. I do hereby certify that I am acquainted with Mary Mann widow of William Mann deceased and do consider her from bodily infirmity, old age and other causes totally unfit and unable to attend the County Court of Nottoway in order to make the foregoing declaration. I further certify that she is a creditable person and her statements entitled to full confidence. Given under my hand this the 2 nd day of May 1843.
John P. Deysey J.P.
Virginia Nottoway County to wit
I do hereby certify that William Mann late of said County departed this life on the 27 th day of September 1838 leaving at the time of his death, his widow Mary Mann who is still alive resident in said County and that she has never married.
Benjamin P. X Palmer mark
Sworn to and subscribed before me I further certify that he is a creditable person, and his statement entitled to full confidence — Given under

Know all men by these presents that we William Mann & his Humility are held and firmly bound to Colonel Rudolphus Brown a Chief Magistrate of Virginia in the just and true sum of Fifty pounds Current money of Virginia, to his heirs and the said Governor and his Successors, to which payment well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves our heirs joint & severally in. Ever & more firmly by these presents Sealed with our seals and dated this 30 th day of December 1787.
Whereas there is a marriage shortly to be had and solemnized between the Mann & Mary Humility. The Condition is such that if there be no lawful cause to obstruct this Marriage then this obligation to be void or else to remain in full force and virtue.  Sealed & dated in presence of  William Mann Robert Humility
State of Virginia Amherst County to wit:
I Robert H. Leigh Clerk of the County Court of Amherst in the State of Virginia do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the Marriage bond executed by William Mann; the original of which is now remaining, filed among the Records of my office. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and annexed the seal of the Court of said County this 7 th day of October 1843.
R. H. Leigh

23700 William Mann Va.
Adm for 10 months and 12 days  months .
Pensioner Jeffrey Store Nottoway County Va.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. Those points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, shewing the Service of William Mann Va
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and rank of the Field officers under whom he served. Age at present, and place of abode when he entered the service. Proof by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     1777 enlisted and served during the year not less than Eighteen weeks which is about 1. 4. 6 Major Marble 73 - born in Va in Amelia Co. entered there and now lives in said Co of Amelia Va   1777 served not up then 9 weeks. 2. 3. 11 Col 11   1780 Recruited 1. 26 Col Booker  Col  Mercer Certificate of two Citizens no Clergyman in the neighborhood -   1781 - served a four weeks. 2. 17 "  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS,
Commissioner of Pensions.

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

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

January 10, 1934.
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Mr. G. C. Mann Sames - Moore Building Laredo, Texas
BA-J/ady William Mann W. 7383
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter relative to one William Mann, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.
The data contained herein are obtained from the papers on file in the Revolutionary War claim for pension, W. 7383, based upon his military service in that war.
William Mann was born in Nottoway County formerly a part of Amelia County, Virginia. No reference is made to his parents.
He enlisted in 1777 and served about eighteen weeks as private in Captain Blackman Moseley's Virginia Company. He enlisted in 1779 and served about nine weeks in Captain Blackman Moseley's Virginia Company. He enlisted in 1780 and served eight weeks in Captain Edward Booker's Company, Colonel Merriweather's Virginia Regiment. He enlisted and served eleven weeks in Captain Edward Booker's Virginia Company and was discharged in December 1781.
He was allowed pension on his application executed March 7, 1833, while a resident of Nottoway County, Virginia, where he had always lived, at which time he stated he was aged seventy-three years. However, he made another statement that he was born July 7, 1763.
He died September 27, 1838 in Nottoway County, Virginia.
Soldier married Mary Hundley. The marriage bond was dated December 30, 1787 in Amelia County, Virginia, and signed by John Hundley.
Soldier's widow, Mary Mann, was allowed pension on her application executed May 2, 1843, at which time she

was eighty years old and a resident of Nottoway County, Virginia.
Martha W. Mann the third child of soldier and Mary, was born April 2, 1793.
The following data are shown and it is stated was prepared by James J. Hundly:
William W. Hundley married September 22, 1811. Betsey Ann born April 22, 1812. Betsey Ann White died September 14, 1838, in the twenty-fifth year of her age. William W. Hundley died August 15, 1825. Daniel A. Beasley born November 15, 1827.
In 1843 one Martha W. Parmer, stated that she had had the family record in her possession upwards of thirty years. There are no further family data.
This is the history of the only William Mann, all spellings of the surname searched, of Virginia, that is found on the Revolutionary War records of this office.
Said records fail to afford any information in regard to pension or bounty land having been claimed on account of the services of Ralph Mann, all spellings of the surname searched.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator.
Date of widow's death not on 9/13.

V
9121
Mary Mann NW
Set to I St Routin Aug 25-4
Act-7 July 1888

William Mann to act 7 June '52 when last paid?
p to 4 Sep 1838
JH
Pension Office Augt 22 1842

R Oct 10. 1843
on Mary Mann act 1838
Return card
W. Town Pa
John
The Commission of Pensions Washington City D.C.

Raines Tavern 7 th Oct 1815
Sir
Enclosed you will receive the Pension papers of Mary Mann widow of William Mann Decd. with your requests strictly complied, with, which you will please examine and inform me of the result, at the Newbern P.O. as early as convenient
I am very respectfully Yr. ob. Servt
John H. Norton

Dear Cousin
Furnish me with the proper address to the engineer of the proposed letter to morrow.
Yr Friend &c
W. H. Archer
Augst 28 th / 62 -
W. H. Cousin

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Mary Mann
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Rep. 19, ap. 44
8322
Richmond, Virginia.
Mary Mann
widow of William Mann who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832 and who died on the 27 th Sept r 1838 of Nelson Co in the State of Virginia who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Moseley of the Reg t commanded by Col Meromethor in the Virginia line for 10 mos. 12 D s
Inscribed on the Roll of Richmond at the rate of 34 Dollars 67 Cents per annum, to commence, on the fifth day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19 th day of April 1844 and sent to J. H. Routon New Store Virginia
Total Amount, $173 35
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by F. S. Swann Clerk, Book R Vol. 1 Page 273

Pay WIDOW, &c.
File No. _____
7383
Mary Mann
Wid.
M rs Mann
Put. War. line
Act: _____
March 38/43
Index:—Vol. _____
16
Page _____
4
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1919 June 4. Mrs. Edw. G. Eltonhead, furnished Library. and 1934 Jan. 10. Hist. to H. C. Mann. A.R.Y.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of William Mann a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     1777 18 months Lt Blackman Moseley ✓ Va   1779 9 " " " ✓   1780 8 " Edward Booker Minutemen   1781 11 " " " ✓  
Battles engaged in, ✓ Residence of soldier at enlistment; Wattaway and Amelia Co. Va. Date of application for pension, March 1883. (See cl. was al.) Residence at date of application, Wattaway Co. Va. Age at date of application, July 7 1763 in Wattaway Co. formerly part of Amelia Co. Va. Remarks: Adm. June 1 1788, Mary Roundy. He died Sept 27 1838 and she was allowed pension on her application executed May 2 1843 at which time she was 80 years old and a resident of Wattaway Co. Va. Their third child Martha W. born Apr 2 1792 mar. — Parmer. Names of other children not stated.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.
Offic note The mar. bond was executed Dec 30 1787 therefore the marriage must have been Jan 1788 not 1783 as it has been written in body of widow's declaration.

MANN, NEEL & MANN
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
SAMES-MOORE BUILDING
LAREDO, TEXAS
T. C. MANN C. B. NEEL ED. MANN G. C. MANN C. N. FANSLER N. B. KING
December 12, 1933.
The Director of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
Please advise me what your records show in regard to the services during the Revolutionary War of a William Mann of Virginia, and of a Ralph Mann of either Virginia or South Carolina.
Assuring you that the above information will be greatly appreciated, I am,
Very truly yours,
G. C. Mann
GCM/S.

Recd Div EW Bureau Pensions - Dept. Interior Washington D.C.
Please give Pension Record.
Rolls 25- Robert Mann - Co. Terny (No 1) Harkins Co - Tri. Va. line began 1818 - 838922
RECORD MAY 17 1916 DIVISION
No 2 none for this William Mann - 2 nd Va. Reg - War Dept - 43 - 6 - Va. N. Library -
OFFICE MAY 19 1916 U.S. DEPT. OF THE INTERIOR
Over

Address
Mrs. Edw. Y. Ellinwood 221. W. 83 rd St.
New York City N.Y.
(N 3) Wm. Mann - Pri - Va - Co. Militia on Pension Rolls - 1833 - pmt - 1835 - to 1791 Nottingham Co. Va. W7383 -
(N 4) 841599 William Harrison - Pri - on N.C. Pensions 1818
Thanking You for your trouble and with appreciation
Mrs. Edw. Y. Ellinwood 221. W. 83 rd St. - N.Y. City

3813 May 9 '44
Va Mar 3 rd 1843, Mayflam,
Henry Barnum Tavern
$34:67 per an
Common Pleas of Fincastle John H. Routon Washington City D.C.
He

Sir
Rainy Tavern 4 th May. 1844
Enclosed you will receive the Declaration of Mary Mann widow of William Mann Decd. under the act of 3 rd March 1843. which you will please examine and inform me of the result at the Newstow P. O. Buckingham Va.
I am very respectfully Yrs O bt Serv t John H. Rowton

9121
Mary Maria
vs
Mercator 32
423 and 425
July 1838
9121 June 26/42
Mary Maria
May Maria
July 1838
vs
vs
Bill 32
The Commissioners of Pensions
Washington City
D. L.
Store

Lawstone 27 th June 1843
Dr Sir,
Enclosed you will receive the Pension Claim of Mrs Mary Mann widow of William Mann Decd. under the Acts of 7 th July 1838 and 23 rd Augt. 1842. which is respectfully submitted to your consideration consideration and request an answer thereof as soon as convenient.
I am very respectfully Yr. o bt Servt John A. Rowson
1019 Small well. from name 1019 1019 1019 1019 1019 1019 1019 1019 1019 1019
25th

Essex Store Ave 12 Ellsworth St
Free
To the
Honorable Lewis Cass.
secretary of war.
City of Washington.
val 23700 Mail. 
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Watertown. March 18 th 1833.
Sir.
I herewith send you my declaration for a pension, be so good as to examine the case as soon as you possibly can, and let me know the result - as I suppose you are much busier, with business of the like kind - if you would indulge me in the favor to take my case up immediately, it would be a great favor - I live near Jeffery's store. Post office - Watertown. You will direct to that place.
I am yr
William Mann

my hand this 2 nd day of May 1843
John P. Dupuy J.P.
Virginia, Nottoway County, to wit:
I Francis Fitzgerald clerk of the County Court of the aforesaid County of Nottoway in the State of Virginia do hereby certify, that John P. Dupuy who hath given the preceding annexed certificate, is now and was at the time of signing the same an acting justice of the peace in (and for the said County) and that his signature is genuine; I also certify that it does not appear from the register of marriages kept according to law in the Office of the said County Court that any marriage was solemnized between William Mann and Mary his wife previous to the first day of January One thousand, eight hundred and ninety four.
Given under my hand with the seal of the said Court annexed the 19 th day of June 1843.
Francis Fitzgerald
State of Virginia, Nottoway County to wit:
I Francis Fitzgerald, clerk of the county court of the said county, which court is a court of record, do hereby certify that John P. Dupuy is a justice of the peace in and for the said County and also a justice of the county court of the said County and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his are genuine, and I do further certify, that at a court held for the said County, at the courthouse thereof on the fifth day of October 1843. the foregoing declaration of Mary Mann, widow of William Mann ad d made before

the said John P. Duprey in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the Act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838. The proof therein referred to thereto annexed was presented and read to the said Court and approved
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of Office & subscribed my name this 5 th day of October 1843.
Francis Fitzgerald Clerk of the Court of Notary Public.
Seal in absence of
Mary Mann for
Pen seizure under
Act of July 1 st 1838.
and 13 th Sept 1842
9121.
Mary Mann
for
Act of July 38

Mamm. W. W.
Dr S M Bond
The Commonwealth
Happy.
Nov. 73 etc -

5813 — Declaration of Mrs. Mary Mann for a Pension under Act of March 3 rd 1843.

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 3 rd March 1843 granting pensions for one year to certain widows, who have received pensions under the Act, of July 7 th 1838. —
State of Virginia Nottoway County, to wit, On this 2 nd day of August  May 1843 personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid Mary Mann a resident of Nottoway County Virginia aged 64 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 provisions made by the Act of Congress passed on the 3 rd March 1843 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War —
That she is the widow of William Mann, who was a private in the war of the Revolution in the Regiment, that she received thirty four dollars and Sixty seven cents per Annum under the Act of July 7 th 1838, she further declares that she is still a widow. —
Mary Mann
Sworn to and subscribed, before me a Justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, this the 2 nd day of August 1843.
(Hand) J.P.
State of Virginia Nottoway County, to wit, I do hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with the declarant Mary Mann, the widow of William Mann deceased. Given under my hands this 2 nd day of August  May 1843.
(Hand) J.P.

State of Virginia, Nottoway County, To wit:
I Francis Fitzgerald clerk of the County Court of the aforesaid County of Nottoway in the State of Vir- -ginia to hereby certify that Nathan Ward who hath given the two certificates on the last preceding page of this sheet is an acting justice of the peace in and for the said county. Given under my hand with the seal of the said court annexed this second day of May 1844. Francis Fitzgerald