Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 7901, for Thomas Jones, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Jones, Thomas Lavinia
V 7901
CONTENTS
4. Winchester Co. Va. Res at 2nd & Henry or Lawrence Co. Va. in 1832 res Greenbrier Co. Va. aged 84 yrs. d. Aug. 26, 1839

Pugina 16466
Thomas Dones.
of Greenbrier in the State of Va. who was a for. Cav; in the Coddy commanded by Captain Scott of the  commanded by  in the War; and for 2 years.
Cambridge
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 100 Dollars  Cents per annum to commence on the 1 st day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 26 th day of August 1872. and sent to Edw d E. Bailey, Lewisburg - Va
Arrears to the 4th of March 1883 2 00 Semi-ann. allowance ending 4 Sept - 3 70
8257-
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Nathl. Rice — Clerk,
Book e Vol. 6 Page 13.
Feb 9 march 1835 Rich Anderson. pay. Schwan 4 10 c c C. Schwan

5069
Virginia, Richmond
Lavinia Jones
widow of Thomas Jones
who was a Private of Cavalry
in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 100 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 13 th day of March 1844 and sent to F. V. Sutton Bowling Green, Va.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A.
Vol. 1. Page 149
Rep.
let to Hon A. A. Chapman
Feb 1. 1847.
Letter to Hon A. A. Chapman to Auditor 25 Feb 1847.

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Lavina Jones.
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2 yrs Dragoon
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Francis P. Sutton
Rev. Green
Caroline Co Va

State of Virginia Greenbrier County ss.
On this the 26 th day of April 1848 personally appeared before Joseph Alderson a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid Mrs. Lavina Jones a resident of the County and State aforesaid aged seventy years and upwards, who first being 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, 1835, that she is the widow of Thomas Jones dec d who was she believes a Private in the Cavalry, that her husband the said Jones drew a pension some years previous to his death at the rate of one hundred dollars per Annum, that she was married to the said Jones in the County of Greenbrier by Parson Alderson, sometime during the summer of Seventeen hundred and Eighty nine, and that he died on the 26 th day of August 1839, and that she has remained a widow ever since that period as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed.
Lavina his Jones mark
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and date above written Joseph Alderson J.P.
I furthermore certify that Mrs. Lavina Jones above mentioned widow of Thomas Jones dec d who was a pensioner in this County is a Lady of respectability, and believe her declaration above to be true, that her said husband died about four years

age, and that from bodily infirmity and advanced age she is unable to attend Court. Given under my hand this 20 th day of April 1843
Joseph Stevenson S.P.
Greenbrier County Court
May Term 1843
The Court having examined the declaration of Sarina Jones widow of Thomas Jones dec d who was a Revolutionary Pensioner in this County and also the Certificate of Joseph Alderson a Member of this by respecting said Certificate Approve the Same and Order the Same to be Certified to the War Department
A Copy Test
Jason Matthews C.G.
I Jason Matthews Clerk of the Court of Greenbrier County do hereby certify that the within is the declaration of Sarina Jones the widow of Thomas Jones which was presented in Court and that the above is a true Copy of the Same directed by the Court certifying the Same to the War Department
In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto Set my Name and Affixed the Seal of my Office the 24 th day of May 1843 and in the 67 th Year of the Commonwealth
Test Jason Matthews C.G.

Virginia
Greenbrier County Clerks Office Swit
I John Mathews clerk of said County do hereby certify that the Rev John Alderson did Celebrate the Rites of Marriage between Thomas Jones & Lucina Thomas on the 19 th day of August 1789 as his Certificate filed in this Office will show as witness my hand the 30 th day of Jany 1843
John Mathews C G
Rev John Alderson Greenbrier Co Va
Rev John Alderson Greenbrier Co Va

Virginia Greenbrier County to wit
on this 25 th day of September 1832 personally appeared in open court, before the Justices of the Court of Greenbrier County now sitting Thomas Jones, a resident of said County of Greenbrier in the State of Virginia, aged eighty four 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 army of the United States in the year seventeen hundred and seventy seven or seventy eight, that he does not recollect the name of the regiment in which he served, but recollects that it was a regiment of light horse; that he enlisted under Captain Samuel West, in the County of Henry, State of Virginia, where he then resided and that he marched under his command through the states of North and South Carolina, to the town of Savannah in the State of Georgia, where he continued about one year, when his company, with several other companies marched under the command of Major Taylor to the frontiers of Georgia On the frontiers he served under Captain John Doeling who was killed in a battle with the Indians, that this deponent was in said battle, which was fought about three miles from the Ochaway River, & which was the only battle this deponent was engaged in during the war. That he enlisted for the term of three years, and served his time out when he was regularly discharged; and received a certificate of discharge from Major Taylor which certificate has long since been lost
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any agency in any State. Sworn to

and subscribed the day & year aforesaid
his Thomas D Jones mark
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states
Virginia Greenbrier County Court
I John Matthews Clerk of the Court of Greenbrier County do hereby Certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings in the matter of the Application of Thomas Jones for a Pension
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal of Office this 27 th day of September 1832 in the 57 th year of the Commonwealth
John Matthews C.G.C.
Greenbrier County to wit:
Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the peace in the county aforesaid, Thomas Jones, who being duly sworn, deposes and saith, that, he has no knowledge of any living witness, by whom he could prove that he was in the regular service of the United States as a soldier, and if such witness is living, he believes it is out of his power to procure such evidence, to the great distance of age owing to his age, and bodily infirmity, as well as that of his extreme poverty Sworn to, and subscribed before me, this 31 st day of May 1833.
Joseph H Wilson

I Joseph Alderson of the County of Greenbrier, and State of Virginia, do hereby certify that I became partially acquainted with Thomas Jones, some time in the year 1789; about four years after which time, he settled on my land: that I have been intimately acquainted with him ever since; and have frequently, from that time to this, heard him speaking of his being in the Revolutionary War, and that he has uniformly given the same account,—the substance of which is contained in his declaration made in the County Court of Greenbrier, the 24 th of Sept. 1832. for the purpose of obtaining a pension. I do further certify that he is old, infirm, and very poor. Given under my hand this 31 st day of May 1833.
Joseph Alderson
I further certify that I have always considered the said Thomas Jones, a man whose word could be relied upon.
for J. Alderson James Jarrett
The above certificate was sworn to, and subscribed before me, a Justice of the Peace for Greenbrier County.
James Jarrett
I James Jarrett of the County of Greenbrier and State of Virginia, do hereby certify that I have been acquainted with Thomas Jones, upwards of thirty years, and that I have always considered him a man of truth. Given under my hand this 31 st day of May 1833.
James Jarrett
The above was sworn to & subscribed before me, a Justice of the Peace in Greenbrier County.
Joseph Alderson
I John Alderson of the County of Greenbrier and State of Virginia, do hereby certify that I have been acquainted with Thomas Jones, between twenty five and thirty years. That from that time until this, I have frequently heard him tell about his being in the Revolutionary War, the substance of which, as far as I can remember, is contained in his declaration made in the County Court of Greenbrier, on the 24 th of Sept. 1832, and further, that he is a man whose word could be relied upon. Given under my hand and seal this 31 st day of May 1833.
John Alderson

The foregoing Certificate by John Alderson jr. was sworn to, and subscribed before me a Justice of the Peace in the County of Greenbrier and State of Virginia.
James Larrett
I John Alderson sr. of the County of Monroe and State of Virginia, do hereby certify that I have been acquainted with Thomas Jones about forty years, and that ever since that time I have heard him speak frequently of his being in the Revolutionary War, and tell circumstances which took place in the war, that happened within his own knowledge, all of which appeared to correspond. I also certify that I have considered him a man of truth and honesty. Given under my hand on this 31 st day of May 1833. John Alderson sr.
The above certificate by John Alderson sr. was sworn to and subscribed before me, a Justice of the Peace in the County of Greenbrier and State of Virginia.
James Larrett
Virginia
Greenbrier County Toward
I John Matthews Clerk of the Court of Greenbrier County do hereby certify that Joseph Alderson and James Larrett Jr. before whom the foregoing and several Affidavits of Subscribers were made & taken were at that time & still are Acting Justices of the Peace in & for said County duly Commissioned and qualified as such & that their signatures attached thereto appear to be genuine.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name and Affixed the Seal of my Office this 7 th day of June 1833 in the 57 th Year of the Commonwealth.
John Matthews 696

Revolution
Virginia WIDOW, &c.
File No. 7901
Larrison James
Will
Shen. Jones
Bk River Road
Act: Mch. 30/13
Index: Vol. 24 Page 377
[Arrangement of 1870.]

7513.
Virginia, Richmond
Lavinia Jones
widow of Thomas Jones
Rep Augt 18
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832 and who died on the 26th Augt 1839 of Greenbrier in the State of Virginia who was a Private in the Virginia Company commanded by Captain Scott of the Regt commanded by _____ in the Virginia line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Richmond. at the rate of 100 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 18th day of August, 1843 and sent to Francis A. Vullum Rev. Green War
Whole amount due $500.
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by Tho. Lumpkin Clerk, Book L Vol. 2 Page 49

Lavinia Jones, Warrenton 1843 & 1844 at $100 pr Annum.
Be pleased to say to what time she was last paid
Remin of fms } Jan 30 1847 }
paid to 4 th March 1844.
W.S.

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Thomas Jones - Business
Green River county -
encl

Thomas Jones - Service 2 years - Recd pension of $200-
The undersigned Thomas Jones, in pursuance of the requirements of the act to grant pensions to the surviving Revolutionary War soldiers, do hereby certify that I was born in the county of Fauquier, Virginia, on the 10th day of January, 1755, and was in my 86th year of age - I enlisted about the year 1778, for three years service under Capt. Francis Lee, of Henrico County, Virginia, and got a bounty of $20 - my first name was Bonna. The name of my Colonel was Elisha Cooke. I was in the Cavalry - we had a camp at Hillsborough, went on to Savannah, under General Lord Shelburne. We spent some time in guarding the country from the mouth of Oconee river up to Savannah. - I was present when a duel was fought between General Shelburne & the Governor of Georgia - in which the latter was killed and the former wounded - Shortly after this a requisition was made upon the troops at Savannah to go against the Indians and there about 25 miles from Savannah. Capt. Cooke, Deling & my company went on this expedition - after being there some time my Captain Felt left his command, and Capt. John Deling succeeded him - near the close of my term I had a dispute with the Indians and killed Capt. Deling. Shortly after this report my term of service (three years) expired, and I was discharged by Colonel Taylor who was in command at the time - in addition to which I served a term in the militia as a Subaltern. Edward H. Bayley and my declaration and pension are $5 - In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand. Jan'y 22. 1835.
Witnesses Wm. H. Bayley
Thomas Jones his mark
Attest W. E. G. G. G. Jan'y 22. 1835

5.411.

State of Virginia Greenbrier County ss.
On this the 23 d day of September 1843 personally appeared before James Garrett a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid Lavinia Jones a resident of the County and State aforesaid, aged seventy one years and upwards, 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 on the 3 d day of March 1843 granting pensions to the widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war. That she is the widow of Thomas Jones who was a Private in the Cavalry, and died on the 28 th day of August 1839. That she has as the widow of said Jones been allowed a Certificate of pension at the rate of One hundred dollars and — cents per annum, which original Certificate, was granted on the 18 th day of August 1843, under the act of July 7, 1838. she further declares she is still a widow.
Lavinia Jones mark
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year last above written before James Garrett J.P.
I also certify that I am personally acquainted with Mrs Lavinia Jones above named and that there is no doubt of the truth of her declaration
James Garrett J.P.

I John Matthews Clerk of the Court of Greenbrier County certify, that James Garrett is a magistrate as above and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of Office, and sub- scribed my name this 28 th day of September 1843
Seal
John Matthews C lk

10.119 June 9 1843
va
July 7 1838
Lavinia Jones
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Thom 22
the
L P Edwards Esq
Commission of Services Washington City

Bon Green June 7 th 1823
Dear Sir
I enclose you the declaration of Mrs Garrison. The marriage license is with the declaration and I presume that there can be no difficulty
Very Respectfully
Yr obedt Servt
Thos. W. Garrison

5.6.11.
Feb 26 1883 Cinn
va Mar 3 1883
Laura Jones Mra Thomas
$100 per
Heavens
Second of Penns Washington
VER
F. W. Sutton Barr. Green Va

Bowdoin Feb 22 nd 1824
Dear Sir
I enclose you the declaration of Mr. Jones for pension under the act of 3 rd March 1823
Very Respectfully
Frank W. Sutton

Dear Sir,
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 14th inst.
and in reply to inform you that
Rev. A. A. Chapman
Warden of Penitentiary.

Leicester Feb. 17 th 1847
Dear Mrs. Chapman
Or Sir
I have corrected the mistakes - as indicated by  by Col. Edwards. It is as stated - will you be so good as to hand the enclosed over to him and mark of your obedient servant
John E. Lewis

House of Representatives January 28 th 1847
Dear Sir
I herewith enclose the declaration of Malvina Jones for a pension - will you be so kind as to inform me if it will be sufficient
Your Obedt Servt
A. A. Chapman
Hon J. L. Edwards

Edw. E. Baile
FREE
Virginia
11248
Oct. 1.
The Honorable Lewis Capubible Secretary of War War department Washington City D. C.
Admit as private of (Privilege 2 years $100)
On the 1st of Nov. 1861
McLean
Tho's Jones

The Hon.ble Lewis Cass Secretary of War
Sir - Enclosed is the declaration of Thomas Jones with the proper vouchers, on which he found a claim for a pension. Any communication to be made on the subject of this application, you will please direct to me at Lewisburg Greenbrier County Va.
Very respectfully yours Sept. 24/ 1852
Off St Edward B. Bailey