Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 1678, for John Jones, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Jones, John
S. 1678
carded
CONTENTS
1. May 8, 1861 in the battle of Manassas, Va. + was there at end. 2. 1861 - 1865 in the War of the Rebellion. 3. Sept 16, 1861 -

Paid at the Treasury under the act of April 6 th 1838 from 4 th Sept r 1840 to 16 th Sept r 1841 Ag d modified June 6 th 1842
19. 0 18 West Tennessee John Jones Macon Co. in the State of Tennessee who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Jones of the reg t commands Col. Coole in the Brig a Mills for 2 yrs. from 1778.
Enscribed on the Roll of West Tennessee at the rate of 80 Dollars - Cents per annum to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 16 day of Sep r 1833 and sent to Hon. D. K. Polk. Columbia.
Arrears to the 4 th of Sept r 1833 $ 200. Semi-annual allowance ending 4 th March 34 . 40 # 240.
Revolutionary Claim Not June 7, 1832. Recorded by Wm Allison Clerk, Pok Vol. 7 Page 85

Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832
State of Tennessee } Circuit Court October Term 1832 Maury County }
On this 12 th day of November in the year of our Lord 1832, personally appeared before William E. Kennedy Judge of said court in open court John Jones a resident of Maury County in the State of Tennessee aged eighty two 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 enlisted in the Virginia State line, the year he cannot exactly recollect but thinks it was about the year 1778, he enlisted under Capt. Leander Jones in Albemarle County Va. for three years, Lieutenants William Hopkins & Richard Brecois, Colonel John Codd commanded the regiment which he was in, the number of the regiment he cannot recollect, but he knows

that his regiment was and comprised a part of General Lawsons Brigade Lawson, Commanded a while he was removed and Harris commanded the same regiment. During this three years he was employed marching to different places in Virginia, no battle took place; he never during this period left the State of Virginia. He got a discharge but has lost it long since. He again enlisted The time at which he was discharged he cannot recollect
He again enlisted in Albemarle County, Va. Shortly after he was discharged from this former enlistment This was under Capt. Benjamin Harris. This time he enlisted for life or during the war; it is Col. Cook commanded the regiment — marched to Charlottesville. General Lafayette then took the command marched North until we met General Wayne, marched thence to York Town

Columbia No. 17
Money for H. H. H.
Rev. J. G. North
Rev. Lewis Cap. Washington City.
John G. Jones 18808

where we took Cornwallis — he then returned to Albemarle and was soon discharged —
I hereby relinquishes every claim whatsoever to a pension except the present and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State
Given to in open Court Nov. 12 th 1832
G. M. Martin W/R
John Jones
And the said court do hereby declare their opinion that the above named applicant was a soldier of the revolutionary and served as he states
Nov. 13. th 1832.
Will. E. Henson Judge etc!
I George M. Martin clerk of the circuit courts of Henry County do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of John Jones for a pension. In testimony where of I have hereunto set my hand and set my private seal (having no seal of office) this

This 13 th day of November 1832
George H. Martin Esq
Expecting that his name will be found upon the rolls this applicant has given a short & imperfect narrative, but if his name should not be found —
Nov 13 Honey. Lewis Nov 17 Washington City 1832
I certify that the Hon. Mr. P. Kennedy whose signature appears to the foregoing certificate is Judge of the Circuit Court of Maryland County of Harford; and that George H. Martin Esq whose signature appears to the foregoing certificate is Clerk of said Court, — and that the signatures of the said Judge & Clerk are genuine — that there is no public seal of said Court, and there is no doubt the foregoing are the original subscriptions and premises had in Court. — Sept 4 th 1833 James H. Falk

MS 18808
John Jones Shaw Co
Tennessee
from 1778 private
2 yrs $80.
10, 14, 16,
Col. J. K. Polk Columbia.
Geo. H. Harrison Columbia Tennessee

BRIEF in the case of  John Jones  County of Shelby — in the State of Tennessee  (Act 7th June, 1839.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Judge  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 82  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years. Months. Days.     In 1778 3 - - Private Gen. Captn Jones   ditto his last tour for & during the war Col Cole Captn Harris Co Cole  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? none stated  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Albemarle Co Virginia  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Traditional evidence  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? defective 
X  Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
John H. Hinton
Examining Clerk.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
SECOND COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE,
May 25 th , 1842.
Sir:
Under the date of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," The administrator of John Jones, deceased, a Pensioner on the Roll of the Nashville, Ten: Agency, at the rate of Eighty Dollars and 100 Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of Sept. 1840, to the 16 th Sept. 1841.
Respectfully, yours,
Almon B. Farniss
COMPTROLLER.
To the COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS, Present.

I John Saunders a Clergyman of the County of Smith and State of Tennessee being called on by John Jones of Mary County in this State to say what I know and believe respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood Relative to his Revolutionary Service. do hereby certify and say that I have been acquainted with the said John Jones for upwards of twenty years I first got acquainted with him ever he lived in Virginia and have been acquainted with him ever since I moved to this county which is upwards of twenty years and from the old men in the neighborhood it is and always was believed that he was a Revolutionary Soldier and that I believe him to be about 84 years old, and he has always supported the character of an Honest Man and I believe his oath ought to be taken in any court in testimony whereof I have unto Set my hand and Seal this 31 st day of July 1833  John Saunders Esq
State of Tennessee, Smith County. I Saunders a Notary of the peace in the county aforesaid do hereby certify that John Saunders whose certificate is hereunto annexed came before me in my said county and made oath that the above certificate contained the truth, and I do further certify that the said John Saunders is a Clergyman and that due faith and credit ought to be given to all his acts as such given from under my hand and Seal this 31 st day of July 1833  John Saunders Esq
I James M Jones of the County of Smith and State of Tennessee being called on by John Jones of the County of Shelby and State aforesaid To say what I know of his Revolutionary Service. I will recollect of living near the said John Jones in Albermarle county in the State of Virginia at the commencement of the war and as well as I can recollect it was about the third or fourth year after the war commenced I think it is the best of my belief it was in the year 1864 as the said John Jones was could not in the service of his country But in what Regiment I do not recollect But I do well

Recollect that I used to go to mill for the said John Jones wife very frequently in the time he was in the house and I do believe that he served about 3 years and other months with the exception of a few weeks I have always known the said John Jones from the time he entered into the Revolutionary Service unto this day and I believe him to be about 83 or 84 years old and he has always supported the character of a honest man and man of truth and the reason why I recollect the circumstances is that my Father went into the Service at the same time in testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 31 st day of July 1833. James M Jones
I James Lawrence a Justice of the peace of the County of Smith and State of Tennessee this day came before me James M Jones and made oath that the above certificate contains the truth and I do further certify that I believe the said James M Jones is a man of truth and honesty and that his oath ought to be taken in every court Given under my hand and seal this 31 st day of July 1833 James Lawrence (Seal)

State of Tennessee Smith County Court do hereby certify that Samuel Paxton and before whom the within was proven is known and was at the time of the same being proven an acting justice of the peace for said County duly commissioned and qualified according to Law.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said Court at office this 11th day of August 1833
Jonathan Pickett of Smith County Clerk

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section REL
October 24, 1929
Mrs. J.H. Travis Greenville Illinois
Dear Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S.1678 , it appears that John Jones was born May 8, 1750, in Albemarle County, Virginia.
While residing in Albemarle County, Virginia, he enlisted and served a three months tour in the militia, no dates of this service given, nor officers names shown.
In 1777 or 1778, he enlisted and served three years as a private in Captain Leander Jones' Company, Colonel John Cole's Virginia Regiment.
Shortly after the expiration of this service, he again enlisted and served seven months as a private in Captain Benjamin Harris' Company, Colonel Cole's Virginia Regiment, was at the taking of Cornwallis.
In 1790, he moved to Franklin County, Virginia; in 1796, to Smith County, Tennessee, and in 1832 to Maury County, Tennessee.

He was allowed pension on his application executed November 12, 1832, at which time he was residing in Maury County, Tennessee.
It is stated that he had a wife, but her name is not given and there is no reference to children.
Very truly yours,
EARL D. CHURCH Commissioner.

Rev. Nat.
1678. INVALID.
File No. 1678
John Jones. Mrs. Rachel
Act: June 7, 1882.
Index: — Vol. a , Page 194
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1929- Oct 31- Hist. to Mrs A.B. Whitley. Ech
1929- Oct 24. Hist. to Mrs J. N. Jones - Ech

5 th Judge of the Chancery Court holding at Columbia Sep r 3 rd that William E. Gillespie Esq r whose signature appears to the foregoing certificate is clerk of said Court; that the signatures of the said Judge & clerk are genuine - of that there is no public seal of said Court; and further that the foregoing annexed distribution of John Jones for a pension contained on the accompanying stubs, pages 1, 2, 3 & 4 - are the original proceedings had in Court. - James H. Saxon Sep r 4 th 1833. -
Columbia Sep r 4 th 1833. -
Sir
Enclosed I return the original distribution of John Jones for a pension, accompanied by his annexed distribution, and also the bills - many of which he has been indebted to pension. I hope the case may now be set- -tled soon and, as far as to which him to a pension. The applicant is old and my peer of Ireland has promised all the testimony in his power. If a pension be granted promised his certificate to James H. Saxon myself, to be handed to the applicant
J. P. Kennedy Esq r Com. of Pensions Washington City?
I am Very Respectfully Yr obed t Serv t James H. Saxon
O. file 1678 John Jones Va.

State of Tennessee Maury County Chancery court September Term 1833 The Amended declaration of John Jones a citizen of Maury County Tennessee in order to obtain the benefit of act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832 granting pen- sions to Revolutionary soldiers
The said John Jones upon his oath declares & states that as stated in his former declaration he entered the service of the United States - for the term of three years - which service of three years he performed as there-in set forth & under the officers therein named - that at the expiration of his enlistment for three years he was discharged as therein stated & again enlisted for life or during the war & that he continued in the service until the close of the war as in his former declaration is stated & set forth - & was under the command of the officers therein named & mentioned & was discharged as therein stated He states that in his former declaration he omitted (not deeming it important) to state that before his enlistment for three years he had served a term for three months as a militia man - in 1777 the twenty seventh year of his age, the militia being called, this applicant was called out together with the clap to which he belonged, he went under Capt Sander Jones, William Hopkins Lieut. & Richard Brewis Ensign John Cole was the Colonel of the Regiment in General Lawson's Brigade, we marched from Al- bemarle county Va. through Richmond to Williamsburg thence to Little York, thence

to Hampton thence 2 across the Bay to Gloucester thence to Jamestown, thence home in Albemarle & discharged. he recollects no engagement during this engagement campaign, he had a written dis- -charge but has lost it long since. The day of his discharge he does not recollect the date - but a few days after his discharge he enlisted as stated in his declaration of which this is an amendment for the term of three years which he served. Questions prescribed to be answered
1 st Where & in what year were you born.
Ans. In Albemarle County Virginia on the 9 th day of May 1750
2 nd Have you any record of your age if so where is it. Ans. I have a record of my age which I took from my fathers book of records -
3 rd Where were you living when called into ser- -vice - where have you lived since the Revolu- -tionary war & where do you now live.
Ans. I lived in Albemarle County Virginia when I was called into service & lived there until about the year 1780 when I moved to Franklin County Va. & lived there until 1796 when I moved to Tennessee & settled there until in that part since called Smith county & lived there until 1832 when I mov- ed to this Maury county Tennessee where I now live.
4 th How were you called into service were you drafted, did you volunteer or were you a substitute & if so for whom Ans. In the town for three months I was called out by a clap & for the last two towns I enlisted.
5 th State the names of some of the Regular officers who were with the troops where you served such continental & militia -

Regiments as you can recollect & the general circumstances of your services And I can recollect no more of the officers than I have stated in the declaration of which this is an amendment & by reason of loss of memory from old age I can recollect no more of my service than stated in said declaration I served as a private & was never an officer. John Sanders & James M. Jones the former of whom is a chaplain both of Smith County Tennessee have certified as to my character for veraci- -ty & their belief of my service as I have stated in my declaration & their affi- davits are hereto appended. In answer to the Brief of objections to the original declaration - The first - the omission of the clerks seal is remedied by a certifi- -cate of a member of Congress - The second objection is removed by the certificate of John Sanders. The next objection as to proof of service is remedied as far as it can be by this applicant & he would here state that he has no docu- -mentary evidence other than the deposi- -tion of James M. Jones hereto appended This applicant further states that by reason of extreme old age & the consequ- -ent loss of memory he cannot swear pos- -itively as to the length of time he served in all his terms but according to the best of his declaration recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below

4 He served as a private for three months in his first tour in 1827 a militia man he served in his second tour, he enlisted 3 years im- mediately following the three months tour. & his last tour he served seven months a private by enlistment immediately following his other tours - making in all three years & ten months for which I claim a pension he hereby relinquishes all claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present & declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state
Sworn to & subscribed in open court this 7 day of Sept 1839
John Jones
Willi E. Gillespie clk
And the Court before which the foregoing were had do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter & upon the affidavits form of John Saun- ders & James M. Jones & upon the answer to the interrogatories of the War Depart- ment that the above named appli- cant was a soldier of the Revolution & serv- ed as he has stated -
Will A Cook Chancellor of the M.D. of the Dist. of Columbia
I William E. Gillespie clerk of the Chancery court at Columbia Tennessee hereby certify that the foregoing are the original proceedings in the aver- red declaration of John Jones in his applica- tion for a pension. Given In testimony whereof
I have hereunto set my hand & affixed my private seal (being no seal of office) this 4 th day of Sept 1839
Willi E Gillespie
I certify that the foregoing William E. clerk of Master has all his signature appears to the foregoing certificate as

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Yours affec. Mother C. R.

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of John Jones which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? yes II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? yes III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? yes V. * Has he mentioned 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? yes VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? yes VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? yes VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? yes IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? yes X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? private seal  NO

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? no
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? no
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had? no
XIV. † If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service? no
If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses?
Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct?
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service?
XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? no
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? no
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. 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 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 shewn 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.
QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
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 claimants 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.
QUERE XVI. 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 paper 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.
In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, 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.

Mrs. A.B. Whitley 1501- Paris Ave., Nashville, Tenn.
August 2, 1929.
Department of Interior Pension Bureau. Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:-
Kindly advise me the following:-
John Jones, Revolutionary Soldier of Virginia, born May 8- 1750 and his wife was Barshaba born Dec. 28- 1758. He was receiving a Pension in 1840 for services. Died about 1841 I think. Settled in Davidson Co. Tenn. about 1800 and from there to Maury Co. Tenn. 1810 and Giles was cut from Maury and he lived and died in Maury Co or that part cut into Giles Co. He was living with Hesikah or Hisar Jones in 1840 in Giles Co. Kindly advise what the Pension Bureau given of his record. This is for a "evolutionary Service and for my D.A.R. membership. His oldest child was born July 5th 1776.
I will greatly appreciate your kindness. If there is no record that will give me D.A.R. membership thru John Jones I would like to get the record of Capt. James Osborne of Mecklenburg N.C. He was a son of Capt. Alexander Osborne of North Carolina. I would like Capt. James Osborne's record if he had any in the Pension Bureau. He was living in Mecklenburg Co. N.C. in 1790. I can use the record of either but have the Bible on John Jones and do, not have very much on the Osborne line.
Thanking you for which ever you may be able to help me with, I
am
Yours truly,
Mrs. A. B. Whitley

Greenville Ill.
Aug. 19-1929.
Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D.C.
Will you please give me the data of John Jones of Giles Co. Tenn. who received a pension for Revolutionary service. He lived with his son Hezekiah Jones in Giles Co. Tenn. in 1840 and served from Virginia
As a descendant of John Jones wishing to establish my right to become a member of the D.A.R. I will be glad to get any record you can give me.
Yours Truly
Mrs. J. H. Travis

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section REL
October 11, 1929
Mrs. A.B. Whitley 1501 Paris Avenue Nashville, Tennessee
Dear Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S.1678, it appears that John Jones was born May 3, 1750, in Albemarle County, Virginia.
While residing in Albemarle County, Virginia, he enlisted and served a three months tour in the militia, no dates of this service given, nor officers names shown.
In 1777 or 1778, he enlisted and served three years as a private in Captain Leander Jones' Company, Colonel John Cole's Virginia Regiment.
Shortly after the expiration of this service, he again enlisted and served seven months as a private in Captain Benjamin Harris' Company, Colonel Cole's Virginia Regiment, was at the taking of Cornwallis.
In 1790, he moved to Franklin County, Virginia; in 1796 to Smith County, Tennessee, and in 1832 to Maury County, Tennessee.

He was allowed pension on his application executed November 12, 1832, at which time he was residing in Maury County, Tennessee.
It is stated that he had a wife, but her name is not given and there is no reference to children.
The Revolutionary War records fail to afford any information in regard to Captain James Osborne of Mecklenburg, North Carolina.
Very truly yours,
EARL D. CHURCH Commissioner.
Date of death not on file