Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 7939, for Samuel Johnson, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Johnson, Samuel Patsy
W 7939
CONTENTS

Samuel Johnson.
of Essex County in the State of Virginia who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain Webb of the regiment commanded by Colonel McBlanahan in the Virginia line, for the term of two years from 1776 to 1778
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 26 th day of June 1826.
Certificate of Pension issued the 30 of June 1826 and sent to W. B. Matthews Esq. Tappahannock, Virginia
Arrears to 4th of
Semi-annual all'ce ending 4 Sep: 1826 $18-93
$18-93
76
{ Revolutionary claim, Acts March 18, 1818, and May 1, 1820. }

2640 Mary Johnson widow of Samuel Johnson Va who served in the Revolutionary
Let to S. C. 31 May 183 " " R. B. Hughes " " "
war, as a Mummer Med from 188 Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 96 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March , 1848.
1st of July Certificate of Pension issued the 15th day of Feby 1837 and sent to
Alex rs Ray Esq Present
30 June 1830 Engr
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 9, 1848, Page 161 Vol. 3.

Richmond May 22 nd 1857
Hon d James M c Heath Sir
A Pension Certificate was issued the 15 th February last Under the act of 1 st July 1848, to Mrs. A. Leavitt Johnson, widow of Sam l Johnson, allowing the difference of pay, between $88 & 96 cts the 30 th of June 1850, the day stated to be the day of his death.
The Pension due her from the 4 th March to the day of her death was received the 24 th of February last, and in the papers in that application the time of her death is stated to be the 27 th of July 1850, which is the correct time of her death by reference to the papers sent to Washington by the Pension Agent of this place it will show that she was paid to that time, it being the time of her death.
I suppose the mistake was made in the last order of court made, in the case showing the time she died.
Be pleased to request the Pension Agent of this place to pay her, to the 27 th July 1850.
Very Respectfully &c. R. B. Bagley -

W 2138
Mrs Patsy Johnson
widow of Samuel Johnson — Va
married '80 — left service '78
Thos. Wood — agt. Washington City

State of Virg a , Essex County § 88. This 14 th day of June 1837 personally appeared before me a justice of the peace in and for said county, Lawrence D Johnson a citizen of said county and whose statement I certify is worthy of full faith & credit - and being duly sworn according to law saith, that he is the son of Samuel and Patsy Johnson of said county, and that the said Patsy Johnson is now and has remained the widow of said Samuel Johnson since his death - That his eldest brother Philip John- -son if living would be upwards of fifty six years of age - He was the eldest son of said Samuel and Patsy Johnson - There were several other children of said Samuel and Patsy Johnson all of whom as well as said Philip are dead -
Isaac Wright J.P.
State of Virginia - Essex County To wit -
This day personally appeared before the subscriber a justice of the peace in and for said county & state aforesaid, John Dangerfield a respectable citizen of said county and whose statement is worthy of full faith and credit, and he being first duly sworn according to law, saith that he has known the late Samuel Johnson of said county for many years past, he thinks about forty seven years, and also with his wife Patsy Johnson, now his widow, living in said county - He states that said Samuel Johnson was always reported to be a cheseman in the Virg a . Line in the Revolutionary War - He states that altho' he does not know the particular date of the marriage of said Samuel Johnson and his wife Patsy, yet from his acquaintance with their eldest son Philip Johnson, who if now living he thinks would be upwards of fifty six years old, and allowing the usual period of twelve months for their marriage, the same taken place before the birth of said Philip, he is under the impression, and also believes the said marri- -age took place upwards of fifty seven years ago - He further states - having always understood that said Samuel Johnson was enlisted into the Army and attached to the regiment commanded a short time by affairs of father, he became more acquainted with said Johnson and family owing to that circumstance - The word "regiment" entertained before signed - And further he saith not - Given under my hand this 16 th day of June 1837
Thomas C Gordon J.P.

State of Virginia 7
Espen County - S To wit -
On this 14 th day of June 1837 personally appeared before the subscriber a justice of the peace in and for the County of Espen in the State aforesaid Patsy Johnson, a resident in said County of Espen and State aforesaid aged 74 years on the 13 th day of January next, 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 4. 1836 and the Act explanatory of said Act, passed March 3 rd 1837: That she was married to Samuel Johnson who was a pensioner in the Virginia Line in the War of the Revolution - and she refers to the records of the War Office and of Virginia & the first pension certificate herewith filed to prove the death of her said husband - His 2 nd pension certificate she declared some years ago to a man of the name of John W. Waring in order to enable him to transact certain business concerning the land allowed to my said husband in the western country, and the said certificate has never been returned & she has no knowledge where it is -
She further declares that she was married to the said Samuel Johnson on the 5 th day of February 1780. That her husband, the aforesaid Samuel Johnson died on the 11 th day of Feb y - 1830 - and that she was a widow on the 4 th of July 1836. and has been a widow since the death of said Samuel Johnson, and still remains a widow - as will fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed -
Patsy Johnson mark
I were heard subscribed on the day & year above written - before me the justice above written -
James M c G h S.P.
Cause the same justice further certifies that he knew the above named Samuel Johnson and also his widow Patsy Johnson several years before his death.

and states of his own knowledge that the said Patsy John- son was the wife of said Samuel Johnson and is now, and has remained his widow ever since his death - That they said several children most of whom are now dead - He also certifies the above named declarant could not commu- -nally attend court to make her declaration on account of her age and bodily infirmity -
James Wright Jr.

Samuel Johnson Declaration and Schedule

Be it known that on this day of 1823 personally appeared Samuel Johnson in open court, that is to say before the County Court of Essex, (being a court of record) aged sixty four years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provisions made by the Act of Congress of the 18 th March 1818, and the 1 st May 1820, that he the said Samuel Johnson enlisted under Captain John Webb on the day of January 1776 in the 7 th Virginia Regiment, commanded by Col. M c Clamahan in General Woodford's Brigade in General Stevens's division in the line of the state of Virginia, on continental establishment, for the term of two years that he continued to serve in the said corps until during the term of his enlistment when he was discharged from the said service by General Woodford at the Valley Forge in Pennsylvania, that he was appointed Drum Major in Philadelphia by Col. M c Clamahan, and was in the Battle of Brandy Wine, Germantown and many others, and in pursuance of the Act of the 1 st May 1820 I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18 th day of March 1818, and that I have not since that time by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby 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 and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War," passed on the 18 th March 1818, and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts or debts due me, nor have I any income other than what is contained in the Schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed with distinguished by letters A, B, and also subscribed by John Noble and Peter Crible, and I do further swear that my family consists of my Wife, who was born in the year 1764, and three children Lawson a son aged about twenty seven and two single daughters upwards of twenty years of age, having heretofore made a declaration according to the provisions of the Act of the 18 th March 1818 I have received my pension up to the 4 th March 1820, and I do further swear that I am by occupation a Farmer. Samuel Johnson

Sworn to and declared before me on the 21 st Day of April 1823
James M. Gurnell Presiding Justice of the Court.
(Virginia)
As Clerk of the County Court of Essex I do hereby certify that the foregoing Schedule and Declaration, are truly copied from the Record of the said Court, and I further certify, that it is the opinion of the said Court, that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule is four hundred and fifty nine Dollars, and 25 Cents.
In Witness whereof I have hereunto signed my name and caused the Seal of my Office to be affixed this 21 st Day of April 1823 and 47 th Year of the Commonwealth.
W. R. Matthews Clerk

At the request of Mr Samuel Johnson we have made a schedule of his property and valued it as follows, to wit;
Doll. Cts
97 1/2 Acres of Land at $3.33 1/3 Cents Per Acre. 324.99 2/3
Bond due to Richard Corbin now dec'd or his representatives for $399.30 due 5th of June 1818 with Int. thereon till 5th of Apr. 1823 515.08
Balance due on said Bond this debt secured by Deed of Trust upon said Land. 290.08 2/3
  1 Desk $ 10 10.00   2 Chests ad 25 Cents " 50   1 Safe $10 Cts. " 50   1 Trunk 50 Cts. " 50   6 Windsor Chairs ad 50 Cts. 3.00   1 Table 50 Cts. " 50   2 Fish Barrels ad 25 Cts. " 50   1 Yoke of Oxen 5.00   1 pair Cart wheels $10 10.00   1 Gary plough 75 Cts. " 75   1 Plowing wheel 25 Cts. " 25   1 Dutch Oven and hooks 1.50   1 Saddle and bridle " 75   3 Old hoes and 2 plows " 25   1 pair Tongs " 25   1 Grind Stone " 25   1 pair Hames and Trace chains & Swingle tree Irons 1.00   2 Axes " 50   2 Pewter Dishes $1 1.00   6 Spoons, knives & forks " 50   1 Box and jug 33 1/3 Cts. " 33   2 Panels 50 Cts. " 50   1 pair Steelyards, hand saw and drawing knife " 75   2 Iron pots 1.50   1 Maple Table " 25   3 Hogs 5.50   3 Mobby Stands 1.50   1 Pair Gigg wheels and Lick tree $8 8.00 
It is the wish of Mr Samuel Johnson that all his debts be paid
  Bond due to Wm L Waring $8.05 Cts $ 134.25 2/3   Due to Michael 8.49   D. to Benjamin Blake 12.00   D. to Nathl Waring 75.64   D. to Hubbard Minor 32.65   12.17   $ 275.20 2/3 

Amount brought over ~~~~~ Dollars Cts. 275 - 20 3/4
Due to Austin Brockenbough D. to Cts. 21. 42
Do to George M. Houndley ~~~~~ 21. 98
Do to Henry Dunn ~~~~~ 4. 91 3/4
Do to Susanna and Polly Hardy ~~~~~ 28. 00
Am t Dts due from Sam t Johnson $ 351. 52
The above debts appear to be justly due from Samuel Johnson as we have seen Certificates under the hands of the Quorum.
Given under our hands this 12 th day of April 1823 -
The foregoing Schedule contains every Particulars and description of property that I possess - Samuel Johnson

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
W.F. 7939
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Samuel Johnson Jr. 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.     July 1776 2 yrs. Drummer Drum Major John Webb McClanahan 7th Va.          
Battles engaged in, Brandywine, Germantown
Residence of soldier at enlistment, enlisted in Essex Co. Va.
Date of application for pension, May 13. 1818. His el. was al.
Residence at date of application, Essex Co. Va.
Age at date of application, 59 years. He died Feb. 11. 1830
Remarks: Soldier married Patsy — who was born Jan. 13. 1764. She was al. Puer. on an app. ex June 14. 1837 while a resident of Essex Co. Va. She died June 30. or July 27. 1850. Children were Philip, Lawson 27 years old in 1823, and two daughters whose names are not stated. In 1837 Lawson was the only surv. child. Grand children were Robert & Isabella Johnson and Great Grand daughter Catharine Carter.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

1916 June 7 Hist. to Unyha D.
Roy WIDOW, & Co.
File No. 7939
Patsy Johnson Widow Sam l Johnson Multi Res. War
Act: Feby. 29/48
Index:—Vol. A , Page 378
[Arrangement of 1870.]

38094
INVALID.
Re Consolidated with n. 7,939
File No. 38094
Samuel Johnson Rev Rev Rev
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 209
[Arrangement of 1870.]

88906
Virginia.
Samuel Johnson, of Essex County in the state of Virginia who was a drummer in the regiment commanded by Colonel _____ of the Virginia line, for the term of two years.
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia. at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 13. of May, 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 17. of March, 1819 and sent to William B. Matthews, Clerk Essex Co: Lloyds, Virg.
  Arrears to 4th of March, 1819.  $: 77.93    Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4. Sept.  48 "    9 mo. \frac{23}{31} } 1819.  $: 125.93  
{ Revolutionary Act 18th Mar
Continued
See let to J. R. Micon, July 19, 1837. " " to Th. R. Wood, July 27, 1837. Do. to Hon. W. S. Morgan Dec. 27. 1837
Notification sent 1st Decr 1823, to Pension, care of Wm B. Matthews, Southampton, Va.

2077 Rep Virginia.
Patsey Johnson.
widow of Samuel Johnson, decd. who was a pensioner under the Act of 18 Mar: 1818. and who died on the 11th: February, 1830— of Essex Co in the State of Virginia — who was a drummer in the ————— commanded by Captain ————— of the ————— commanded by ————— in the Virginia line for 2 years —
Inscribed on the Roll of Richmond at the rate of 88 Dollars ————— Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 4th: day of June 1839 and sent to Prof: Hord, Washington, D.C.
Arrears to the 4th of Mar: 1839 $ 264.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sept 44.00
$308.00.
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by M c Stewart Clerk, Book A Vol. 2 Page 179

4640.
W. H. Shay Feb 8, 1851
Virginia Rehun Patsy Johnson widow of Samuel who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Mummer
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 88 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 31 day of March 1849 and sent to
Mrs. Garnett Dumfriesville Alex. Co. Va.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 161 Vol. 3

Virginia 3317
Patsey Johnson widow of Samuel Johnson who was a drummer in the Virginia line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of Eighty-Eight Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the sixth day of December 1843 and sent to J. C. Clifton Durmsville Essex County Virginia
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 1 Page 149
Reprinted Let. to Hon. R. M. T. Hunter Esq. 24th '49

Registered L. C. A. John R. Mason, July 6 th 1857. " " 6 " " July 29 th 57. " " " H. W. S. Morgan H.R. Dec. 27. 1857

Samuel Johnson Virginia
See letter to the Hon. R. S. Garnett 5 th Jany 1826
Should this man apply for a renewal of his pension see Samuel Johnson papers No. 19.642. who is now on the pension list of the
o (File Sept 1849)

Sunt Johnson V c . All 1818 when paid
ai 1830
AB
Died 11 Feb 1830 paid to that period
JH

3672
Patsy Johnson wid of Samuel
1780
Ad July 7 1838
Maria 1780
due 1830
Allan 2y. as a
annum $88 per
ann Virginia
cont. line.
Thos. Hood Esq

I Samuel Johnson do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the 18 th day of March, one thousand, eight hundred and eighteen, and I have not since that time, by gift, sale, or in any other manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent, thereby, so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provision of an act of Congress. —
I do moreover swear, that the cause of my not exhibiting a Schedule of my property, (before the passage of the act of March 1823, is, that I was totally ignorant myself of the manner it should be done, and therefore incapable of doing it myself, and was rendered unable from bodily infirmity to travel to Forest, or elsewhere to get it done at an earlier period. —
Samuel Johnson sworn
Open County Court 15 th August 1823.
Sworn to before me presiding Justice of the Court now in Session, in due form of law
James W. Center.

Johnson, Saml. Affidavit
At a court of quarterly sessions continued) and held for Essex County at the Court House on the 19 th day of Aug t 1823-
The within certificate was produced to the court, sworn to as certified at the foot thereof, deemed to be Recorded, and transmitted to the War Department of the United States -
Teste Wm P. Matthews Clerk
Virginia - Essex County Court Office -
As Clerk of said Court I do certify that the foregoing affidavit of Samuel Johnson sen r has been duly recorded in my said office in pursuance of the above mentioned order of the 19 th August 1823 -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto signed my name, and caused the seal of my office to be affixed this 22 nd day of August 1823. and 48 th year of the common- wealth.
William P. Matthews Clerk
Recorded

Yrs affecly son John B Matthews Sept. 1823 Dear Sir, I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 14th inst. and in reply to inform you that the same has been forwarded to the proper authorities. I am, Sir, Your obedt. Servt. W. H. C. C.

As deputy for Austin Brockenbrough Sheriff of Essex County, I do hereby cer- tify that on the 6 th day of October 1825 Mundry Casa Executions came to my hands v s Samuel Johnson, and that upon arresting & committing him to jail he took the benefit of the Act of Virginia Assembly for the relief of Insolvent debtors by subscribing and delivering a schedule of his estate which I sold according to law for $17.16 which was not sufficient to satisfy the executions aforesaid by a considerable amount —
W m Fisher for Austin Brockenbrough Shff of Essex County Apr. 17 th 1826

Essex County Vir
This day W m Fisher Dep. Shff. for Austin Brockenbrough Sheriff of Essex County, made oath before me a Justice of the Peace for the above County that the statement made in the within certificate is true. given under my hand this 24 th day of April 1826 -
W m B. Beverly
Virginia -
Essex County Court Office -
As Clerk of said Court, I do certify that W m B. Beverly whose name is subscribed to the above certificate, is an acting Justice of the peace for said County, duly commissioned and qualified according to the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto signed my name, and caused the seal of my Office to be affixed this 24 th day of June 1826 and 50 th year of the Commonwealth -
William D. Matthews Clerk
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W 60 July 26
Robert Johnston
NY 19 July
To The Hon. J. L. Edwards Compt. of Pensions War Dept.

Sir
Washington - Sub 25. P. 1887
On the 18. th of June last I forwarded - ed from Rich. d to your office the papers of Mrs. Mary Johnson widow of the late Samuel Johnson of Essex County (Vt.) for a pension under the act of 1836 since which time I have not heard of the case, which induces me to think they may have miscarried -
I have to request that search may be made for them - If found that the case may be acted on as soon as convenient - If not found, please let me know it
I am with due respect y r ob t Serv t
Thos. Hord

Dec 23 rd 1828
The correspondence of Penniens will be pleased to let me know what steps are to be pursued to place Mrs Johnson on the Pennian list again - The form of an enrollment is requested
Respectfully
M c Hester
P.S.
I enclose the letter in relation to Mrs Johnson who is of Spotsylvania Virginia

Into 796 per annum Beg 188, com'g 1 July 1848 & ending 30 June 1850, payable to Prof. A. Smith
Prof. A. Camhorn, Administrator for the benefit of the
A. Ray, Present.

Washington Jan 5. 1850
Genl. L. Edwards Genl Comm ee of Pensions Sir!
In the case of Patsy Johnson d o late of Virginia under act 2 Feb y 48/ at the rate of $88 per annum, an application is now made under the joint resolution of 1 July 1848. for the same rate of pension her husband received.
I remain your most respectfully Alex. Ray

19.991
Samuel Johnson, Esq. 60 Pa
W. B. Matthews, Lippahannock, Va
Recd 29 June 1826
The Secretary of the Navy
Mail
Deficit 1179 a 3 26 June
Recd June 29. 1826

19.991
Samuel Johnson, Esq. 60 Pa
W. B. Matthews, Sappahannock, Va
Recd 29 June 1826
The Secretary of the Navy
Mail
Deficit 117 a 3 26 June
Recd June 29. 1826

N o Philip Johnson
Due to p 96, Dec 1880 per ann. Count 1 July 1848.
M rs Hudson
Four resolutions
See your letter of the 8 th inst
A. Ray. 10 Feb 57 Alec. Gray Present

Pension Office February 8. 1851
Sir,
In answer to the application of the Administrator of the estate of Patsy Johnson decd., widow of Samuel Johnson, for increase of pension, I have to inform you, that before the claim can be adjusted, we must have a certificate showing the date of her death, and the names of her surviving children, if any survived her,
Very respectfully Your ob. Servt. H. S. Evans. for Commr. of Pensions
A. Kay Esq. Present

I the subscriber Do Hereby certify that Samuel- Johnson-sir d served in the Revolutionary war with me the term of two years he enlisted - under capt n  John John Webb of Essex County in the year 1776 - as Drummer in the 7. Virgin- ia Regiment & in General Woodfords Brigade also the said Johnson was appointed Drummajor & served his time faithfully with me to the end of two years & was discharged at the Valley ford in Pennsylvania by General Woodford him- self
Peter Gaff
Sworn to before Essex County to wit This day Peter Gaff personally appeared before me a justice of the Peace for said County & made oath to the above Statement is correct given under my hand this 5 th day of May 1818
Tho. G. Gaff

Spencer County Clerk's Office As Clerk of said Court I do certify that Thomas Jesse whose name is subscribed to the certificate on the other side of this paper is an acting justice of the peace for the said county, duly commissioned and qualified according to the laws of the State of Virgi- nia. Given under my hand this 5 th day of February 1879- William P. Matthews
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Efse County to wit This day Peter Taff personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace for said County and made oath that Samuel Johnson sen. served in the Revolutionary War with him for the term of two years, and that he enlisted under Capt. John Webb in Efse County as Drummer in the year Seventeen hundred and Seventy six, in the month of January, in the 7 th Virginia Regiment, commanded by Colo. Macellanahan, in Genl. Woodfords Brigade and in Genl. Stevensons Division, and fought in the Battles at Brandy Wine and at German town, and was discharged at the Valley Forge in Pennsylvania by Genl. Woodford. given under my hand this 2 nd day of April 1893.
Thomas Gese Jr.

I do Certify and believe Mr. Tapp is a man that can be relied on in his oath
Thos. Jesse H.

Hardy & C o against Johnson
Coopies & C o

Virginia
Essex County Court Office June 1826
As Clerk of said Court, I do certify that it appears by a Report filed in a Chancery suit, depending in said Court wherein Nancy Hardy is plaintiff and Polly and Susan Hardy Defendants, that the aforesaid Bonds were given for a small piece of land sold by a Decree of said Court in said suit, and purchased by Samuel Johnson - I moreover certify that the Copies of Judgments vs Branton against Johnson and Hardys against Johnson vs accompanying this marked A and B are correctly taken from the Records and papers of my said Office
In Witness whereof I have hereunto signed my name & affixed the seal of my Office to be attested this 24 th day of June 1826 and 50 th year of the Commonwealth
William G. Matthews Clerk

3504 Aug 28/43.
Dunnville Va Aug 25 43 Faby Johnson March 8/43 Va
12 1/2
J L Edwards Esqr Commissioner of pensions Washington City
Faby Johnson
$88.
3317 14 3/4
Richmond
J. C. Clifton Dunnville Essex Co. Va

State of Virginia,
Essex County, to wit,
On this 22 d day of August 1843, before me J. H. Clifton a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County, personally appeared Patsey Johnson, a resident of the said County, aged 79 years & 7 months past , who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on her oath, make the fol- lowing Declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed on the 3 d March 1843, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War.
That she is the widow of Samuel Johnson, who was a Drummer in the Revolutionary War, and that in conformity with the Act of Congress of the 7 th July 1838 she was pensioned and received five years pension at the rate of eighty eight dollars per annum.
She further declares that she is still a widow.
Witness Edward L. Farneyough
Patsey Johnson mark
Sworn to and subscribed on this day and year above written, before me
J. H. Clifton J. P.
I certify that Patsey Johnson, above named, widow of Samuel Johnson deceased, is personally known to me.
Certified this 22 d day of August 1843.
J. H. Clifton J. P.

State of Virginia,
Essex County, to wit;
I James Roy Nicson Clerk of the Court of the said County do hereby certify that J. R. Nicholson is a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County, and that the foregoing signatures, purporting to be his are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of Office and subscribed my name, this 24 th day of August, in the year 1843.
James Roy Nicson Clerk of the Court of Essex County.

Tappahannock- Essex Quarterly Court continued and held at the Courthouse, the 18 th day of November 1823-
Samuel Johnson Sen. this day appeared in open court, and made oath that the following list comprises all the property of every description that he has sold or disposed of in any manner whatever since the 18 th March 1818 and that the whole of the proceeds of the sale have been applied towards the support of his family, to wit, One yoke of oxen sold to Robert Powell for . . . . . $40. 400 acres of Military Land unlocated, in the state of Ohio, acquired by virtue of an act of Congress since the 18 th March 1818, sold to William Miller for . . . . . $100. $140
The above Land was given in consideration of his services in the Revolutionary War.
Virginia. Essex County Court Office
As Clerk of the County Court aforesaid; I hereby certify that the foregoing is an accurate copy taken from the records of my office. In testimony whereof I have hereunto signed my name, and affixed the seal of my said office this 24 th day of November 1823 and 48 th year of the Commonwealth.
William B. Matthews

State of Virginia } County of Giles } ss
On this 21 st day of October 1850 personally appeared before me Edw. L. Wright a Justice of the Peace in and for County and State aforesaid. Rosa A. Gauthorn Administrator of Patsey Johnson dec d who was a resident of said County and a United States pensioner under the acts of 7 July 1838 & 2 nd February 1848 at the rate of $88 per annum, as the widow of Samuel Johnson. Drummer and hereby claims the benefit of the Joint resolution of 1 st July 1848 granting to her, said Patsey Johnson, the same rate of pension her husband received under act 18 March 1818.
Rosa A. Gauthorn Adm r of Patsey Johnson Dec d
Sworn to and subscribed this day and year last above written
Edw. L. Wright JP
Virginia Geo. County Court Clerk's Office. I, James Roy Wilson Clerk of the said County in the State aforesaid do hereby certify that Edward L. Wright whose name is subscribed to the foregoing Certificate is a Magistrate of the said County and that his signature forfearsaid is genuine.

In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of my said Office to be hereunto affixed this 21st day October 1830 James Roy Minister

rec d Dec. 21. 1825-
Samuel Johnson
Dr. aught.
Hon: R. S. Garnett
H. Rich
Rec d Dec. 21. 1825
James Buchanan
Emm. Smith
file Sept 1819.

P -iv
I herewith enclose you the declaration & accompanying papers of Sam Johnson who was stricken off the pension list in consequence of his property being too large to justify his remaining on it. It ap- -pears from the enclosed certifi- ficates which are from highly re- spectable persons, that he is now sufficiently indigent to come within the provisions of the law & he begs to be restored
very respectfully yrs S. T. Sewell
Hon. S. Hartsoe
Robert S. Gannett Dec 20. 1825

Payable semi-annually. The first payment on this Certificate will be made on the 4th of September , next, in Virginia , at the Branch Bank of the United States, Richm d .
Recorded

War Department.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I CERTIFY that, in conformity with the Law of the United States, of the 18th of March, 1818, Samuel Johnson, of Essex County, State of Virginia , late a drummer # in the Army of the Revolution, is inscribed on the Pension List, Roll of the Virginia  # Agency, at the rate of Eight dollars per month, to commence on the thirteenth day of May , # one thousand eight hundred and eighteen .
GIVEN at the War Office of the United States, this seventeenth day of March , # one thousand eight hundred and nineteen .
J. C. Calhoun
Secretary of War.

War Department, Pension Office, July 19, 1837.
Sir,
In answer to your enquiry I have to inform you that the claim of Mrs Patsey Johnson, widow of Samuel Johnson, deceased, has been disallowed, which has been communicated to her through the Clerk of Essex county, Virginia. Her marriage was subsequent to the termination of his service.
The case of Mrs Sarah Dix, widow of Thomas Dix, deceased, has been admitted, and the certificate herewith enclosed.
I am, respectfully, your ob t serv t .
J L Edwards
Thos. Hood, Esq, Washington, D. C.

State of Virginia - Essex County Court Clerk's Office
I James Roy Wilson Jr., Clerk of the said Court in the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Jas. Blight and Thomas B. Gordon, whose names are signed to the accompanying certificates, are (and were at the time of their signing the same) two of the Commonwealth Justices of the peace, in and for the County aforesaid, duly commissioned and qualified as such according to the laws of said State, and that full faith and credit are due, (and) ought to be given to all their Official acts as such and that their signatures aforesaid are genuine. In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and caused the seal of my said Office to be hereunto affixed, this 16 th day of June 1837 and in the 61 st year of the Commonwealth.
James Roy Wilson Jr. Clerk

State of Virg a } Essex County } To wit
On this 20 th day of November 1838 personally appeared before the subscriber a justice of the peace in and for the s d County, Patsey Johnson, a resident of said county County aged 74 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 July 7 th 1838, entitled "An Act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows" - That she is the widow of Samuel Johnson, who was a drummer in the Virginian Line in the Revolutionary War - That she has here- -tofore made her declaration for a pension, and filed the same with sundry papers and vouchers which she now refers to as part of this declaration.
She further declares that she was married to the said Samuel Johnson on the 3 rd day of Feby - in the year nineteen hundred and eighty - that her husband, the aforesaid Samuel Johnson died on the day of Feby 1830: That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January - nineteen hundred and ninety four. VIZ. at the time above stated:
Sworn and subscribed } on the day and year above } written before me, a justice of } above matter - James M c Intosh }
his Patsey Johnson marks
And the same Justice further certifies that the above named Declarant is the same person who made her declaration for a pension, before him after the passage of the Act of

Concup of 1830 in behalf of the widows of Revolutionary officers & soliers, and that she still remains the widow of Samuel Johnson referred to in her declaration - Also that in his opinion the said Patsy Johnson on ac- -count of bodily infirmity could not attend Court in person in to make her declaration - Given under my hand this 20 th day of Nov. 1838
James Wright
State of Virginia - Essex County Court Clerks Office As deputy Clerk of the said County, in the State aforesaid, I do hereby certify, that James Wright, whose name is signed to the foregoing Certificate is and was at the time of signing the same a Magistrate of the said County, duly qualified and Commissioned as such, and that the signatures aforesaid purporting to be his are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my said Office this 24 th day of November, in the year 1838.
James McMechen D.C. for James Roy Mason for C.C.

Chaplin against Johnson 3 copy Chd. 3/4
A

On demand I promise to pay to Mr. Braxton his heirs &c, the sum of twenty one Dollars for value recd, and bind myself my heirs &c in the penal sum of forty two dollars. As Witness my hand and Seal this 20 th day of April 1819.
Seal
Samuel Johnson.
Seal
W. R. Matthews
Upon the above bill penal a judgment was rendered of which the following is a copy. Office Judgment confirmed in Essex County Court 23 d March 1820
Barker vs Braxton
Plaintiff
against
Debt
Samuel Johnson
Defendant
Came the plaintiff by his attorney, and the defendant being now again solemnly called and failing to appear, It is therefore considered by the Court that the plaintiff recover of the defendant the sum of forty two dollars, the debt in the declaration mentioned, and also his costs in this behalf ex- pended, and the defendant in mercy &c. But this Judgment is to be discharged by the payment of twenty one dollars with interest thereon at six per centum per annum from the 20 th day of April 1819 till paid and the costs.
Am t Costs at the time of Judgment $6:65.
Upon the above judgment sundry Executions issued, the last of which, with the return of the Sheriff thereon is as follows "The Commonwealth of Virginia to the Sheriff of Essex County Greeting: We command you to take Samuel Johnson if he be found within your bailiwick and him safely keep, so that you have his body before our Justices of our County Court of Essex, at the Courthouse, on the third Monday in November next, to satisfy Barker vs Braxton the sum of forty two dollars, which he lately in our said County Court of Essex had recovered against the said Johnson for debt; also Eleven dollars and forty five cents, which to the said Braxton in the same court were adjudged for his costs by him about his suit in that behalf

...to satisfy Walter M Braxton the sum of forty two dollars, which he lately in our said County Court of Essex had recovered against the said Johnson for debt; also Eleven dollars and forty five cents, which to the said Braxton in the same court were adjudged for his costs by him about his suit in that behalf expended; whereof the said Johnson is convict as appears to us of record. And have then here this writ Witness Wm B. Matthews Clerk of our said Court this 3 d day of September 1825 in the 50 th Year of the Commonwealth Memo: Wm B. Matthews
(This Execution is to be discharged) by the payment of Twenty one dollars, with interest thereon at Six per centum per annum from the 20 th day of April 1809 till paid and the costs - Teste Wm B. Matthews Clerk
Sheriff's Return on said Execution to Wit. Executed upon Samuel Johnson & committed him to Jail, upon which he took the Insolvent debtor's oath, and gave up a schedule the property named in the Schedule herewith returned, which sold and proportioned the amt. among the several Executions, which came to my hands with this, and the amt. that this Egon was entitled to have paid to Thos. Wright for p. rect. hereon - Wm Fisher D r for A. Brockenbrough
Rec d of Wm Fisher D r Three Dollars and eighty seven cents my portion of the amt. for which Samuel Johnson's property sold given up under this Porter Egon's Thos. Wright for whose bent this paid Copied Teste William B. Matthews Clerk B. Court

Washington 22 Sept.
File
The Secretary of the War Department City of Washington
Ms. B. 1. 5 v. 25, p. 1823
General

20 June 2138 Mrs. Hood Johnson Case Patsy Johnson Act 4 July 36 Heman
FREE
To the Hon. J. L. Edwards Commission of Pensions War Dep t Washington -

We Samuel Johnson and Philip Johnson & Samuel Brooks do promise to pay or cause to be paid unto Polly Hardy her heirs executors administrators or assigns the full sum of Fifteen dollars fifteen & \frac{2}{3} cts on or before 13 th Oct. 1816 for the true payment whereof, we bind ourselves our heirs executors & administrators jointly & severally firmly by these presents in the penal sum of thirty dollars thirty one & \frac{1}{3} cents Witness our hands & seals this 16 th day of Feby 1816
Witness
Samuel Johnson Seal
A. Young Jr.
Philip Johnson Seal
Philip Mann unto Samuel Brooks—
Samuel Brooks Seal
Upon the above bill penal a Judgment was rendered on the 19 th day of August 1824, of which the following is a copy.
Polly Hardy . . . . . Plt against . . . . . In Samuel Johnson (and) Philip Johnson . . . . . Defs } Debt Cometh the plaintiff by her attorney, and the defendants John- sons being now again solemnly called and failing to appear It is therefore considered by the Court that the plaintiff re- cover against the said defendants the sum of Thirty dollars thirty one and one third cents, the debt in the declaration mentioned and also her costs in this behalf expended: and the Defendants in mercy &c. - But this Judgment is to be discharged by the payment of Fifteen dollars fifteen and two third cents, with interest thereon at six per centum per annum from the 13 th day of October 1816 till paid and the costs . . . . .
Memorandum - $4:16 of the costs are joint with Samuel Brooks another defendant and if the debt and joint costs are paid by Samuel & Philip Johnson under this Judgment Brooks will be exonerated as to so much . . . . .
Am t Costs $8:28
99

Upon the foregoing Judgment sundry Executions issued, the last of which with the return of the Sheriff thereon is as follows "The Commonwealth of Virginia to the Sheriff of Essex County Greeting; We command you to take Samuel Johnson & Philip Johnson if they be found within your bailiwick and them safely keep, so that you have their bodies before the Justices of our County Court of Essex at the Courthouse, on the third Monday in November next, to satisfy Polly Hardy the sum of Thirty dollars thirty one and one third cents which she lately in our said County Court of Essex hath recovered against the said Johnsons for debt; also nine dollars eighty eight cents which to the said Hardy in the same Court were adjudged for her costs by her about her suit in that behalf expended: whereof the said Johnsons are convict as appears to us of record - And have then there this Writ Witness W m B Matthews Clerk of our said Court, this 3 rd day of September 1825 in the 51 st year of the Commonwealth
W m B Matthews
"Mem o . This Execution is to be discharged by the payment of Fifteen dollars fifteen and two third cents with interest thereon at six per centum per annum from the 13 th day of October 1826 till paid and the costs. $4:16 of the costs are joint with Sam l Brocke another defendant, and if the debt and joint costs are paid by Johnsons under this Ex o , Brocke will be exonerated as to same.
Test
W m B Matthews Clerk
Only the separate costs to be made under this Ex o
Test W m B. Matthews Cl k
Sheriff's return on said Execution to wit - For my return on this Ex o , see my return on an Ex o from Essex County Court in the name of Susan Hardy vs. Johnson
W m Fisher S er for A. Brockinborough
Copies - Test William G. Matthews Cl k

We Samuel Johnson and Philip Johnson & Samuel Brooks do promise to pay or cause to be paid into Susan Hardy her heirs executors administrators or assigns the just & full sum of Fifteen dol- lars fifteen & 2 / 3 Cents on or before the 13 th Oct r 1816 for the sum payment whereof we bind ourselves our heirs executors & administrators jointly & severally firmly by these presents in the penal sum of Thirty dollars thirty one & 1 / 3 Cents. Witness our hands & seals this 16 th day of Feby 1816
Witness M c Young
Samuel Johnson Seal Philip Johnson Seal Samuel Brooks mark Seal
Philip Mann as to Samuel Brooks — Upon the above bill penal a Judgment was rendered on the 19 th day of August 1824 of which the following is a copy
"Susan Hardy vs. Samuel Johnson and Philip Johnson against Samuel Johnson and Philip Johnson Debt came the plaintiff by her attorney and the defendants John- sons being now again solemnly called and failing to appear It is therefore considered by the Court that the plaintiff recover against the said defendants the sum of thirty dollars thirty one and one third cents the debt in the declaration mentioned and also her costs in this behalf expended and the Defendants in mercy &c. — But this Judgment is to be discharged by the payment of fifteen dollars fifteen and two third cents with interest thereon at six per centum per annum from the 13 th day of October 1816 till paid & the Costs — Memorandum — of 4. 16 of the Costs are joint with Samuel Brooks another defendant and if the debt and joint costs are paid by Samuel and Philip Johnson under this Judgment Samuel Brooks will be exonerated as to so much
Amount costs $8:28
Upon the above Judgment an execution issued the last of which with the return of the Sheriff thereon is as follows The Commonwealth of Virginia to the Sheriff of Essex County, Greeting: We command you to take Samuel (Johnson)

Johnson and Philip Johnson if they be found within your bailiwick and them safely keep so that you have their bodies before the Justices of our County Court of Essex, at the Courthouse on the third Monday in November next, to satisfy Susan Hardy the sum of Thirty dollars thirty and one third cents, which she lately in our said County Court of Essex hath recovered against said Johnson for debt; also nine dollars Veighty eight cents which to the said Susan Hardy in the same Court were adjudged for her costs by her about her suit in that behalf expended - whereof the said Johnson are convict as appears to us of record and have then there this Writ Witness W m B Matthews Clerk of our said Court this 3 rd day of September 1825 in the 50 th year of the Commonwealth
W m P. Matthews
Memo - This Execution is to be discharged by the payment of Fifteen dollars fifteen and two third cents with interest thereon at six per centum per annum from the 13 th day of October 1816 till paid and the interest.
Issued - W m P. Matthews Clerk
$4:16 of the costs are joint with Samuel Brooke another defendant and if the debt and joint costs are paid by Johnsons under this Exec n Brooke will be exonerated as to so much only the separate costs to remain.
Issued
Teste - W m B Matthews Clerk
W m P. Matthews Clerk
Sheriff's Return on said Execution to wit - Executed on Samuel Johnson, insolvent debtor oath taken, schedule &c to be found with an Exec n from Essex County Court, in the name of Carter M Branton vs S d Johnson amount of sales proportioned and this Exec n is entitled to fifty five cents, which I paid to plaintiff att o per recip t hereon - Philip Johnson not found
W m Fisher D r for
A Brockenborough
Copied William P. Matthews Clerk

Sam Johnson Officer
Sam Johnson former 7th Va Regiment Enl d in 1870 and served two years
19th May 1875 Let the clerk of the court testify that the petition affidavit of the small debt had before an authorized person

Saml Johnson of Essex County, in the State of Virginia aged fifty nine years, deposeth and saith that he enlisted in January or February 1776 with Captain John Webb in the 7 th Virginia Regiment on Continental Establishment as a Drummer for two years, that he afterwards acted as a Drum Major in the same Regiment, being appointed thereto in Philadelphia, and that he the Deponent served the term of his said enlistment and was honorably discharged by General Woodford at the Valley Forge which discharge he the deponent hath lost many years - and that from his reduced circumstances being now imprisoned for debt he needs the assistance of his country for support, this declaration made in conformity to an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the Land and Naval services of the United States in the Revolutionary War passed by Congress on the 18 th day of March in the year 1818
The Superior Court of Law continued and held for Essex County at Appomattox on the 13 th day of May 1818. Samuel Johnson appeared in court and made oath to the truth of his written affidavit, and produced also the certificate of Peter Gaffney. Whereupon it is ordered to be certified to the Secretary of the War Department, that the judge of this court, is satisfied that the said Samuel Johnson served in the Revolutionary War against the common enemy, and that he is poor, and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support - And it is ordered that the clerk of this court transmit the said Affidavit and certificate to the said Secretary of War.
A. B. Pleasants
W. B. Matthews Clerk
Virginia,
Essex Superior Court Clerk's Office
As Clerk of the said Court I do certify that there is no seal appertaining to the said Court. In testimony whereof I have hereunto signed my name and affixed my seal this 29 th day of May 1818 and 42 nd Year of the Commonwealth.
W. B. Matthews Clerk

Johnson Samuel
Order in relation to his military claim
Pay for Thomas Ward Esq

At a Court of Quarterly Sessions continued and held for Essex County at the Courthouse in Appomattox on the 18 th day of March 1830.
It appears to the satisfaction of the Court, upon the affidavit on oath, of James Dunn and Thomas J. Dunn, taken in open Court, that Patsey Johnson is the widow and relict of Samuel Johnson of this County, which Samuel Johnson named in the Certificate of James Parlow Secretary of War dated 30 th day of June 1826, in relation to said Samuel Johnson, late a private in the Army of the Revolutionary War, who is inscribed on the Pension List Roll of the Virginia Agency; And it is Ordered to be certified that the said J. Dunn and Thomas J. Dunn are persons of respectable character, and that Patsey Johnson to whom administration of said Samuel Johnson's estate was this day granted, is the widow of said Samuel.
A Copy Verified James H. Mason Jr. Clerk
At an Interim Court begun and held for Essex County at the Courthouse in Appomattox on the 19 th day of July 1830.
On the motion of Patsey Johnson the order of this Court of the 18 th March 1830 in relation to Samuel Johnson late of this County a private in the Army of the Revolutionary War, is enlarged in this that it is this day proved to the satisfaction of the Court that the said Samuel Johnson died on the 11 th February 1830.
A Copy Verified James H. Mason Jr. Clerk

At a Court of Quarterly session begun and held for Essex County at the Courthouse in Tappahannock on the 19 th day of August 1850.
On the motion of Robt Haughton a certificate is granted him in order to his obtaining letters of Administration of the Estate of Patsy Johnson decd. he having first taken the oaths in such case required by law, and entered into a bond payable to the Commonwealth of Virginia in the penalty of one hundred dollars with William S. Waring his security approved of as such by the Court which said bond being conditioned as the law directs, is acknowledged by the obligors and ordered to be recorded.
Jammy Roy Micou (clerk)
Virginia. Essex County Court Clerk's Office I, Jammy Roy Micou Clerk of the said Court, in the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Copy of an Order of the said Court taken from the Order Book of said Court containing the record of the proceedings of said Court, in my said Office.
My testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of my said Office to be hereunto affixed this 31 st day of October 1850.
Jammy Roy Micou (clerk)

At a Monthly Court begun and held for Essex County at the Courthouse in Appomattox on the 15 th day of Decem r , 1850.
It is ordered to be certified that it has this day been proved to the satisfaction of the Court that Patsy Johnson who was a resident of this County and the widow of Samuel Johnson, and a revolutionary pensioner at the rate of Eighty Eight Dollars per annum, died on the 30 th of June one thousand Eight hundred and fifty leaving two grand children to wit Robert Johnson and Isabella Johnson and one great Grand child Catharine Carter her only heir at Law, and Rob t G. Gannom is the administrator of the said Patsy Johnson's estate.
Henry
ESSE
James Roye Micon (Clerk)
Virginia Essex County Court Clerks Office
I, James Roye Micon, Clerk of the said Court, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and exact Copy of an Order of the said Court taken from the Order Book, containing the record of the proceedings of the said Court now in my said Office.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of my said Office this 17 th day of December, 1850.
James Roye Micon (Clerk)

State of Virginia,
On this 21. day of March 1849, before me Jones C. Clapton a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Essex, in the said State, personally appeared Patsy Johnson, a resident of the said County of Essex, 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 benefits of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed on the 2 d February 1848, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War. That she is the widow of Samuel Johnson, who was a drummer in the Army of the United States, and that under the Act of Congress of the 17. June 1844, she received a pension at the rate of eighty eight dollars per annum.
She further declares that she is still a widow.
Patsy her Johnson mark
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me
In presence of Peter Linsde A. M. Galtwood
J. C. Clapton J. Peace
I certify that Patsy Johnson, the Declarant above named, is personally known to me.
J. C. Clapton J. Peace
State of Virginia, Essex County, to wit,
I James Roy Micock Clerk of the County Court of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that J. C. Clapton is a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County, duly commissioned and qualified; that he is legally authorized to act as such, and that the foregoing signatures, purporting to be his, are genuine.
Given under my hand, and the Seal of the said Court this 29 th day of March 1849.
James Roy Micock

Declaration in order to be placed on the Pension List under the act of the 18 th March 1818 . . . . . Essex County Superior Court to wit.
On this 3 rd day of May 1826 personally appeared in open Court, being a Court of record for the County of Essex and one of the Counties of the Fourth Judicial Circuit in the State of Virginia, Samuel Johnson Sen, resident of the said County aged about sixty eight 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 March 1818, and the 1 st of May 1820, that the said Samuel Johnson Sen enlist- ed as a Drummer for the term of two years on the day of January 1776 in the State of Virginia in the company commanded by Capt. John Webb in the seventh Virginia regiment commanded by Col. McBanahan or McBlanahan in the line of the state of Virginia on the continental Establishment that he continued to serve in the said corps until January 1778, when he was discharged from the service at Valley Forge in the State of Pennsylvania, that he hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension from the United States except the present that his name is not on the roll of any state except Virginia from which state he receives a pension of Fifty dollars per annum by force of the act of General Assembly passed February 25 th 1818 enti- tled "An act placing Samuel Johnson on the pension list (acts of 1817-18 p. 218) and that he has made frequent applications heretofore for a pension subsequently

To the 14 th March 1820, but his declarations have been re- turned in consequence of their being informal, and in pursu- ance of the act of the 15 th May 1820, I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18 th day of March 1818 and that I have not since that time by gift, sale, or in 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 and naval service, of the United States in the Revolutionary war" passed on the 18 th day of March 1818, and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed. That since the 18 th of March 1818, the following changes have been made in my property to wit; on the 11 th Janu- ary 1822, I sold a yoke of oxen for the sum of forty dollars in order to procure necessaries for the use of myself and family and some time in October 1825, I was arrested by the Sheriff of this County committed to Jail, compelled to take the oath of an insolvent debtor and surrendered to the Sheriff the whole of my property of every description which was sold thereunder to satisfy the execution under which I was arrested, which will more fully appear by the certificate under oath of W m Fisher Deputy Sheriff of this County hereto annexed. Sworn to and declared on the 5 th day of May 1826
Samuel Johnson Sen t
[Signature]

A Schedule of the property of Samuel Johnson Sen of Essex County, Virginia
Real Estate None
Personal Estate None
The pension of Fifty dollars per annum arrearage before recited granted by the State of Virginia, which he wishes not to relinquish, that and the pension now applied for being insufficient for his support.
The declarant also states, that he lives on a small tract of poor land, about 97 1/2 acres, which formerly belonged to him, but is now the property of William Fisher who bought his right at the sale of his property under execu- tions as aforesaid - the said tract being under a deed of Trust to pay a debt due to the late Richard Corban decd; that he is tenant by sufferance of the said land: that he works as a farmer on said land, when able, but that he is very infirm, and crippled, and is not able to support himself by his work, or the profits of said land; that his family consists of his wife, aged 62 years; of a son aged 32 years, who works on the said land for the support of him- self, his parents & sisters; of two daughters one aged 39 years & the other 34 years, who work in the house for the support of the family, but are weakly & unable.
Samuel Johnson Sen
At a Superior Court of Law begun and held for Essex County at the Courthouse in Tappahannock on Friday the 5 th day of May 1826 Samuel Johnson Sen of this County, came into Court, & it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that he did serve

in the revolutionary war against the common Enemy, for the term of more than nine months under one engagement, on the Continental establishment and that the total amount of his property as exhibited by his schedule is nothing (except his pension of fifty dollars per annum, allowed by the state of Virginia) he was thereupon admitted to make his declaration on oath under the acts of Congress of 18 th March 1818 and 1 st May 1820
Teste William P. Maheus (CR) Copies Teste William P. Maheus (CR)
Virginia - Essex Superior Court Office I William B. Matthews Clerk of said Court, do certify that it appears to the satisfaction of the Court, that the said Samuel Johnson Sen r did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration against the common enemy, for the term of nine months under one engagement, on the continental establishment. I also certify that the foregoing oath, and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the records of the said Court, and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said Court, that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule, is nothing (except the pension from the state mentioned in the declaration and schedule).
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this 15 th day of May 1826
William P. Maheus

Rev. Sec 4th Wytheville Va. June 3, 1916
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C.
Dear sir,
Please send me any information you may have concerning Samuel Johnson a drummer in the Revolutionary War.
Very truly,
Elmyra Davidson Wytheville Virginia