Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 9862, for Harris Tomlinson, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Tomlinson, Harris
W 9862
Winifred or Winifield
CONTENTS

11.129
Virginia, Richmond Whipfield Tomlinson widow of Harry Tomlinson who died on the 22 d Dec r 1820 of dementia in the State of Virginia was a Lieutenant in the Comp y commanded by Captain  of the  commanded by  in the Virginia line for twelve months
Inscribed on the Roll of Richmond at the rate of 160 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1836. & ending 6 th Dec r 1836 When she Died
Certificate of Pension issued the 13 th day of June 1837 and sent to S. Godwin Esq
Arrears to the 4 th of Present Semi-annual allowance ending
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act July 7, 1838. }
Recorded by  Clerk. Book  Vol.  Page 

S. Goodwin Present

At a Court held for Rockingham County the 10 th day of February 1851.
There has satisfactory evidence been exhibited to the Court that Winfred Tomlinson, widow of Harris Tomlinson (who was an Ensign in the Revolution,) was a resident of Virginia in the county of Lunenburg and Died therein on the sixth day of December Eighteen hundred & forty, leaving five children whose names are, Thomas B. Tomlinson, Harris. M Tomlinson, Betsey C. Arnold, wife of John S. Arnold, Jane Raney, wife of Buckner M. W. Raney and Louisa Tucker wife of Calvert Tucker, who are now living.
I Thomas W. Wiggins Clerk of the County Court of Rockingham in the State of Virginia do hereby Certify that the above above is a true transcript from the records of the said Court.
In testimony whereof I herunto sub- scribed my name and annexed the seal of the said Court this tenth day of February 1851.
T W Wiggins Clerk

State of Virginia
At a court held for Fauquier County the 8 th day of March 1841
On motion satisfactory evidence was adduced in court to prove that Winifred Tomlinson late of this county who was an applicant for a Pension departed this life 30 th day of December 1840 leaving the following surviving children, to wit, Thomas B Tomlinson, Elizabeth C Arnold, Jane Randy, Harris M Tomlinson & Louisa Tucker, all of whom are of legal age, and the only persons entitled to the balance or arrears of Pension, due or coming to said Winifred Tomlinson deceased widow of Harris Tomlinson late of said county - Orders that the same be certified to the war depart- ment.
I William H. Taylor Clerk of the county court of Fauquier do hereby certify that the above is a true copy taken from the records of my office In Witness whereof I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the said court, and subscribed my name this 12 th day March 1841.
W. H. Taylor

Know all men by these presents That we Harris Tomlinson and Reason Tisdale are held and firmly bound unto the Commonwealth of Virginia in the sum of Fifty pounds, to which payment well and truly to be made we bind ourselves, and each of us our heirs, executors and administrators jointly and severally firmly by these presents sealed with our seals and dated the 28 th day of November 1792. The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas there is a marriage suddenly intended to be solemnized between the above bound Harris Tomlinson and Winifred Crowder. If therefore there be no lawfull cause to obstruct the said marriage, then the above obligation to be void, else to remain in full force and virtue.
Sealed and delivered in the presence of us Thomas Taylor
Harris Tomlinson (Seal) Reason Tisdale (Seal)
a Copy Test W. H. Taylor C.
Virginia, Lunenburg County to wit:
I William H Taylor Clerk of the County Court of Lunenburg in the state of Virginia do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Copy of the bond entered into at the time that the above named Harris Tomlinson obtained a license to marry Winifred Crowder on file in my office - And I do further certify that there is no register of the marriage between the above named persons on the records of my office. In testimony whereof I have hereunto annexed the seal of the said Court & subscribed my name this 15 th day of June 1840
W. H. Taylor C.

V No 7390. Declaration of Winifred Tomlinson wid of Harris for a Pension under Act July 7 th 1838- Va

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 7 th July, 1838, entitled "An act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows—"
State of Virginia: Lunenburg County to wit:
On this 20 th day of June, 1840, personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, Winifred Tomlinson a resident of said County and State, aged 72 years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed July 7 th 1838, entitled "An act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows—"
That she is the Widow of Harris Tomlinson late of the said County and State, who was an Officer in the Continental Militia service of Virginia, in the War of the Revolution— She declares, that she does not pretend to know any thing personally in regard to the service of her late husband in the Revolutionary War— She has repeatedly heard her late husband say in his life time, and others who served with him, that he was in the service of his country some considerable time; was engaged in several battles, and that he suffered many hardships and privations: all of which, she verily believes to be true— That from old age and the consequent loss of memory, she cannot call to memory at this time, the particulars of her late husband's service as detailed by him: and therefore prefers to rely on the statement of those who served with him, whose certificates accompany her Declaration— That for

The same reason, she cannot state with certainty the length of time her husband was in actual service altogether, but would suppose he served at least Twelve months, for which length of time she claims a pension. In support of her claim, she refers to the Army Records of the period, and accompanying certificates, all of which are prayed to be considered as part —
She further declares, that she was married to the said Harris Lomlinson on the 29 th day of November, 1792; that her husband the aforesaid Harris Lomlinson, died on the 22 d day of December, 1820; that she was not married to him, prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first day of January, Seventeen hundred and ninety four: to wit, at the time above stated —
Winifred her X Lomlinson mark
sworn to and subscribed before me a Justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, This 20 th day of June, 1840 — Isaac P. Ragsdale , J.P.
State of Virginia: Buckingham County to wit:
I do hereby certify, that I am well acquainted with Winifred Lomlinson, widow of Harris Lomlinson, deceased, and do consider her entirely too weak, feeble and infirm, to attend the County Court of Buckingham in order to make the foregoing Declaration. I further certify that she is a credible person, and her statement entitled to the utmost confidence — Given under my hand

This 20 th day of June, 1840— Joel M. Hagsdal J.P.
Virginia: Lunenburg County to wit:
I Thomas B. Tomlinson do hereby certify that Harris Tomlinson, late of Lunenburg County, departed this life on the 22 d day of December, 1820, leaving his widow Winifred Tomlinson, who is still alive resident in said County, and that she has never intermarried since the death of said Harris Tom- linson, but still continues his widow—
Thomas B. Tomlinson
sworn to and subscribed before me. I further certify that he is a credible person, and his stat- ment entitled to full confidence—Given under my hand this 20 th day of June, 1840—
Joel M. Hagsdal J.P.

In Lunenburg County Court 10 August 1860
On motion the declaration of Winifred Tomlinson of Lunenburg county, Virginia, with accompanying documents and evidence, for a pension, under the act of congress passed July 7 th 1838, was presented in open court, and the whole of the papers read and fully explained to the entire satisfaction of the court: Ordered that the said declaration with accompanying papers be certified to the war department.
Copy First
State of Virginia, Lunenburg County 10 August 1860 W. H. Taylor Clk
I William H Taylor Clerk of the county court of Lunenburg, do hereby certify, that the above is a true copy taken from the records of my office - I farther certify that Joel M. Ragsdale is an acting justice of the peace, in and for said county duly commissioned and qualified, according to law, and that the signatures hereto annexed, purporting to be his, are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto annexed the seal of the said court, and subscribed my name this date above written
W. H. Taylor Clk

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section
MBB/HLM
November 5, 1929.
Brig. Gen. John J. Byrne 125 West 14th Street New York City New York.
My dear General Byrne:
Replying to your letter dated October 30, 1929, I advise you that this Bureau is unable to furnish the history of a soldier of the Revolution unless a claim for pension or bounty land has been made to the United States on account of his services.
The records fail to show such claims on file on account of the services of Colonel Benjamine Tomlinson or Overstreet Wyatt.
You are herewith furnished the histories of Lieutenant Harris Tomlinson and John Wyatt.
From the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 9862, it appears that Harris Tomlinson was appointed August 14, 1777, Ensign, in Captain Benjamin Tomlinson's (no relationship stated) Company of Lunenburg County, Virginia, Militia, and served six months in Captain Samuel Garland's Virginia Company; on August 13, 1778 he was appointed Lieutenant in said Captain Benjamin Tomlinson's Company; in 1779 he served six months as Lieutenant in Captain Samuel Garland's Company, Colonel Morgan's Virginia Regiment; in 1780 he served three months as Lieutenant under Captain Walker from Lunenburg County and was in the battle of Camden; in 1781 he served three months as Lieutenant in Captain Tomlinson's Company

and was in the battle of Guilford.
He died December 22, 1820 in Lunenburg County, Virginia. His age is not given.
Harris Tomlinson married, November 29, 1792, Winifred or Winifred Crowder. The marriage bond was dated November 28, 1792, in Lunenburg County, Virginia.
Pension was allowed on the application of Winifred Tomlinson, which application was executed June 20, 1840 at which time she was aged seventy-two years and a resident of Lunenburg County, Virginia. She died there December 6 or December 30, 1840, leaving the following children:
Thomas B. Tomlinson, a resident of Lunenburg County, Virginia, in 1853;
Harris M. Tomlinson,
Betsey or Elizabeth C., wife of John I. Arnold,
Jane, wife of Buckner M. D. Raney,
Louisa, wife of Calwell Tucker.
All of the above named children were living in 1851.
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State of Virginia: Charlotte County to wit:
I do hereby certify that I was well acquainted with Harris Louninson late of Lunenburg County in the War of the Revolution, and have a most distinct recollection that in the early part of 1780, he served as a Lieutenant of Militia under Capt Walker from the County of Lunenburg, and marched to the South, and was engaged in the battle of Camden in August, 1780 - He served three months on this occasion, for I was with him as a soldier in the company at the time -
I further certify, that he acted and served as Lieutenant in Capt Louninson's company for three months in North Carolina in 1781, and was engaged in the battle of Guilford - Not being in some company, but Capt Walkers at the time, I cannot say how long he served, but suppose three months on this occasion - He was an excellent officer, and rendered much service before the above stated in the War of the Revolution.
I am in the 82 nd year of my age, and a prisoner of the United States -
Ambrose Halsey
Virginia: Charlotte County to wit:
This day Ambrose Halsey came before me a Justice of the peace in the County aforesaid, and made oath to the above certificate subscribed in my presence - I further certify that he is a competent witness, and his mind not affected from old age or sickness, and that he is a credible person and statement entitled to full confidence - Given under my hand this 12 th day of September, 1840 -
Thomas Pettig I.P.

State of Virginia, Amherst County ss.
I William Robinson Clerk of the County Court of the County aforesaid do hereby certify that Thomas Patten is an acting justice of the peace in and for the said County duly commissioned and qualified in that the signature annexed hereto is genuine, given under my hand and Seal at Office the 12th day of September 1840
William Robinson
of

State of Virginia: Mecklenburg County to wit:
I Varney Andrews of said County, do hereby certify that I was well acquainted with Harris Tomlinson late of Lunenburg County, Virginia, in the War of the Revolution: and have a most distinct recollection, that in the year 1779, he was a Lieutenant under Capt. Samuel Garland, and served a term of six months in the Militia, as a Volunteer and marched from Lunenburg to "Gwynns Island," thence to a place called "Barren Point" on the Potomac, and thence marched to the Holston River against the Indians. We were discharged at a place called "Long Island" on the Holston River; the said Harris Tomlinson as Lieutenant, served the said term of six months and was honorably discharged. Col. Morgan, and Major Glen commanded the Battalion. I marched from Halifax under Capt. Rogers, but know the fact that said Lieutenant Harris Tomlinson, served in the same Regiment or Battalion as above stated. I am in the 86 th year of my age, and a Pensioner of the United States.
Varney X Andrews
State of Virginia: Mecklenburg County to wit:
This day Varney Andrews came before me a Justice of the peace in the said County, and made oath to the above certificate, subscribed by him in my presence. I further certify, that he is a credible person and his statement entitled to full confidence. Given under my hand this 12 th day of August, 1840.
Samuel Daly JP

Virginia
Mecklenburg County Clerk's office set.
I Richard B. Baptist Clerk of the county court of Mecklenburg County do hereby certify that Samuel Daly is a magistrate as written stated (and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine
In witness where-line-breaks="true"> In witness whereof I have set my hand and affixed the seal of the court at office this 17 th day of August 1840
R B Baptist C

Virginia: Mecklenburg County to wit:
I Drury Andrews do hereby certify, that I was well acquainted with Harris Tomlinson, deceased, late of Mecklenburg County, in the War of the Revolution: I know the fact that in the year 1779, he served as a Lieutenant in the Volunteer Company of Capt Gordon, for the term of six months, and marched to "Guinus Island", thence to a place called "Barn Point" on the Potomac, and thence to the Holston River against the Indians - I marched in the same company as far as the Potomac, where I was discharged on account of sickness - Col Morgan, Major Gleany and General Gates, were commanding Officers - The said Harris Tomlinson, I will recollect, acted as Lieutenant, and volunteered for six months, and honestly believe he served the said term faithfully - I am in the 80 th year of my age and was a soldier of the Revolution -
Drury his mark Andrew
Virginia: Mecklenburg County to wit:
This day Drury Andrews came before me a Justice of the peace in the County aforesaid, and made oath to the above certificate, subscribed in my presence - I further certify, that he is a credible person, and his statement entitled to full confidence - Given under my hand this 12 th day of August, 1840 -
Samuel Day JP

Virginia
Mecklenburg County Clerks office set
I Richard B Baptist Clerk of the county court of Mecklenburg County do hereby certify that Samuel Daly is a magistrate as within stated and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine
In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of the court at office this 17 th day of August 1840.
Rich d B Baptist CC

J. Starrs. —
See let to Wm B. Bedford.
Oct: 28. 1840.
" J. G. Burt 19 Nov 1850
Act 7 Lucy 1838.
Ex B. A. ...

Claims under the act approved 7 th July 1838

Washington 26 Nov 1849
Hon: J. L. Edgewood Comm-ry
Sir -
I herewith enclose a letter from W. H. B. Bedford of Va. and a request that the claim to which he refers may be examined, and the result reported to me
With great respect your Obt. Servt. J. G. Burnett

Feb 20 th 1857
Evidence of Mr. Vin- fred Somerville's death etc.
J. G. Adams Esq.
Present to
James E. Heath Esq.
Heath

p21 July 5 th 1857
Letter of W m G Neblett. rel d to case of W m Tomlinson son dec d
Reply referred to the help of the interior fruits informed.
Mark left July 2/57.
Ref d to Com te of Pensions for answer left into July 3/57

Whittles Mills Va
The Hon Secretary of War Washington City D.C.
Dear Sir,
During the last winter Jonathan B. Stowell, on behalf of the heirs of Winfield Tomlinson, applied for a pension; all necessary proof it was thought was furnished him, but nothing has been heard as to whether the claim was allowed or rejected, or whether the papers forwarded were in proper form to
Please direct me to be informed as to the state of the matter - if any thing else is necessary to show that these heirs are entitled to the pension, of which there is no doubt - and oblige your obedient servant - Wm. J. Nettell
Whittles Mills p.o. Micklenburg Va

Winifred Tomlinson d d widow of Harris for
See 7 July 1838- d d 12 months d d $160 per ann. from 4 Mch 1836 to 6 Dec 1840 - when she died. Payable to Thomas B. Tomlinson, d d for the benefit of said Thomas B. Tomlinson, Harris M. Tomlinson, Betsey C. Arnold, Sarah Raney, & Louisa Parker, her only surviving children (d d for 12 months in con- -tinuation with the C.C.)
Cuts view to
J. Goddard Present -

State of Virginia - Charlotte Ct. House Novr. 20 th 1849 -
Dear Sir,
I wish to employ you in the following Pension Claims, to wit: "Surviving children of Margaret Norvel, widow of Hugh H. Norvel, under act July 7 th 1838: "Mary Scott, widow of John or Solomon L. Scott under act of July 7 th 1838;" and the claim of "Mrs. Winifred Tomlinson, widow of Harris Tomlinson, under act July 7 th 1838." These cases have been pending for some time - As you were so successful in Mrs. Cobbs case, I hope you will be able to fight out the above named - Get whatever you can, and I will be satisfied - I am willing to give you 15 per cent - on the cases - In the case of Mrs. Cobbs, your fee of $46. will shortly be paid - I have some cash claims on Treasury and Pay Masters Department which will be in hand shortly, which I will endorse and send to you - In haste &c
I am very respectfully your Obt. Servt &c Wm J. B. Bedford
James G. Bennett esq Willards Hotel Washington City D.C.

Samlinia

State of Virginia - Charlotte Ct. House July 25 th 1841 -
Sir,
Yours of the 28 th of October, 1840, relative to claim of Mrs. Winnifred Tomlinson, widow of "Harris Tomlinson" deceased, was duly received - Before I had the opportunity of seeing Mrs. Tomlinson on the subject of your letter, she died -
I now enclose you some additional evidence of service, and the certificate of court as to date of her death, and surviving children -
I have seen old Mr. Parney Andrews, a witness in the case, who states again, that he recollects most distinctly the said Harris Tomlinson was an officer as stated by him in his certificate in the same Regiment in which he served, but whether Ensign or Lieutenant he cannot say positively . He is however inclined to think he was Ensign - Upon due reflection (giving him a week to consider) he says the service of six months to "Guinness Island" and the "Holston River", was rendered in 1777, instead of 1779, as stated in his affidavit - Of this I am well satisfied, by reference to the History of the period; for Genl. Gates the

commanding Officer, was not transferred to the South before that time - He however refers to his discharge for date of service; which he thinks was forwarded to Washington, or left in the hands of the Hon Mark Alexander who attended to his claim - I did not take from him an amended certificate, supposing it needless, until I could hear from the Department - He is a man of good memory, and sustains a high moral character; evidence of which can be furnished in abundance -
Mr. Drury Andrews, the other witness of that service, is dead -
As Mrs. Tomlinson is dead , the children have directed me to say, that under the circumstances, they are disposed to receive such allowance as from the evidence (which is of the best character) will justify the Department in making -
Many soldiers can be found who will testify that he worked, and they believe he served faithfully, that were attached to other companies and Regiments, if the Department will receive their testimony - As to character and standing of witnesses who have testified heretofore, an ample supply of evidence will be furnished, if required -
I am very respectfully, Your Most Ob't. Serv't Wm. J. B. Bedford
J. A. Edwards esq Commissioner of Pensions -

State of Virginia: Lunenburg County to wit:
I John Crafton do hereby certify, that that I was well acquainted with Harris Tomlinson, deceased, late of Lunenburg County, Virginia, in the War of the Revolution - According to my best recollection, he enlisted in the year 1777, under Capt S. Garland in the Virginia Continental  Militia service as a Volunteer for the term of Six Months, which term I have every reason to believe he served faithfully - He the said Tomlinson, also served as Lieutenant under Capt Walker in the Militia for 3 months in 1780, and was engaged in the battle at Camden in August, 1780 - I was not with him in the two tours mentioned above, but know the facts, that he served - He served a tour of 3 months at Guilford under Capt Tomlinson in 1781, I know, for I marched at the same time in Capt Walkers company - I am in the 81 st year of my age - The above was interlined before signed -
John Crafton
State of Virginia: Lunenburg County to wit:
This day John Crafton came before me a Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid, and made oath to the above certificate subscribed by him in my presence - I further certify, that he is a credible person, and his statement entitled to the fullest confidence -
Given under my hand this 8 th day of June 1841 -
Thos H. Haffey J.P.

Virginia Lee County (to wit):
I William H Taylor Clerk of the county court of Lee County in the state of Virginia do hereby certify that Thomas H Staples is a magistrate as within stated and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine. In Witness whereof I have hereunto affixed the seal of the said court, and subscribed my name this 8 day of June 1841.
W. H. Taylor Clk
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Very  WIDOW, &c.
1929-Nov. 5, Dist to Brig. gen. John J. Byrne, M.E.E.
File No. 9862 Winifield Tomlinson Wid Harris Tomlinson Lieut Rev. War
Act: July 7 th  1838 Index: Vol. Me Page 278
[Arrangement of 1870.]

HEADQUARTERS COAST ARTILLERY NEW YORK NATIONAL GUARD OFFICE OF THE COMMANDING GENERAL 125 WEST 14TH ST. NEW YORK CITY
October 30, 1929.
Commissioner of Pensions, Pension Bureau, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
Can you kindly inform me from your records whether any of the following named persons or their wives ever applied for pensions:
no col
Colonel Benjamine Tomlinson Lieutenant Harris Tomlinson Overstreet Wyatt
all of Lunenburg County, Virginia and also John Wyatt, of Charlotte County, Virginia
What I am anxious to secure is in case applications for pensions were filed to get the dates of birth and marriage of those concerned.
Any information along this line will be greatly appreciated.
Very sincerely,
JOHN J. BYRNE Brigadier General.

State of Virginia Charlotte Ct. House October 5 th 1840.
Sir,
I send you enclosed the De- claration with accompanying papers of Mrs Win- nifred Tomlinson, widow of Harris Tomlinson deceased, for a Pension under the Act of July 9 th 1838.
I have delayed forwarding the papers in expectation of receiving evidence of the service of Lt. Tomlinson at Yorktown, which I regret to say, has not yet come to hand. — As soon as I do receive it, it shall be sent to the Pen- sion Office.
I am very respectfully your most Oat. Servt &c W m L. B. Bedford
L. L. Edwards esq Commissioner of Pensions War Department —

At a Court a Court held for Sumner County the 10 th day of March 1851.
On the motion of Thomas B Tomlinson who made oath and together with Richard Crowder John A Harris, Robert A Allen & Nathan Yu his sureties, entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of five thousand dollars, Condi- tioned as the law directs, Certificate is granted him for obtaining letters of administration on the personal estate of Winfred Tomlinson deceased in due form.
I Thomas W Wiggins Clerk of the County Court of Sumner in the State of Virginia do Certify that the above is a true transcript from the records of the said Court.
In testimony whereof I have unto Set my hand and affix the Seal of the said Court this 10 th day of March A D 1851. T W Wiggins Clerk

Power of Attorney to Thomas B. Tomlinson Son & Administrator of Pensioned . for  Winifred Tomlinson Act July 7. 1838.

POWER OF ATTORNEY.
STATE OF Virginia
COUNTY OF Lunenburg
} 88 :
Be it known that before me, a Justice
of the Peace in and for the county aforesaid, duly authorized by law to administer oaths, personally appeared
* Thomas B Tomlinson
resident of _____
in the county of Lunenburg
in the State aforesaid, who being first duly sworn according
to law, states that he is † son & Administrator of Winifred Tomlinson late of said County & State widow of Harris Tomlinson
of the county of Lunenburg and State of Virginia
who was a revolutionary ‡ officer ( ensign ) and that he is directly interested as a
claimant in the pension for which application was heretofore made by said Winifred Tomlinson and as Administrator aforesaid makes and constitutes and appoints ISAAC N. COFFIN, of Washington, D. C., his true and lawful attorney, with irrevocable power to examine into, investigate, and establish the claim for said pension, and do all acts necessary thereto.
In witness whereof, he the said Thomas B Tomlinson Administrator as aforesaid has on this 27 th day of January 1853 hereunto signed his name, and affixed his seal.
Witness:
Elisha B Jackson
Wm J Gay
Thomas, B. Tomlinson 
Signed, sealed, acknowledged, and sworn to before me, on this the 27 th day of January 1853. And I certify that I have no interest in the result of the pension claim of said Winifred Tomlinson deceased and am not concerned in its prosecution.
R. H. Allen J. P.
STATE OF Virginia
COUNTY OF Lunenburg
} to wit:
I, Thomas W Wynn clerk of the County court, of the county and State aforesaid, do hereby certify, That R. H. Allen before whom the foregoing
power of attorney was acknowledged and affidavit made, was at the time of so doing a Justice of the Peace in and for the county aforesaid, duly commissioned and sworn, and that his signature above written is
genuine. And that Thomas B Tomlinson is the legally constituted administrator of Winifred Tomlinson deceased
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said Court
this 28 th day of January 1853.
T. Wynn Clerk.
officer is living, insert his name; if he is dead, and the widow is living, insert her name; if both dead, insert names; if the children are all dead, and either of them survived the former unsuccessful applicant, insert the name of the administrator of that former applicant.
† Here, if the soldier or officer is living, insert his name again; if the widow is living, insert the words, "widow of," and the name of her husband; if both dead, insert the words, "son or daughter of," and the name of the former LAST unsuccessful applicant.
‡ Here insert the word "soldier," or "officer," whichever he was.
NOTE.—When a female is the person who executes this paper, please put the letter s before the word he in every place where it occurs.

Harry Tomlinson Recommended

State of Virginia,
Lee County (to wit,
I William H Taylor Clerk of the county court of Lee County in the state of Virginia, do hereby certify, that it appears from the records of my office, that on the 11 th day of August 1777. Harris Tomlinson was recommended to his excellency, the Governor as a fit person to execute the office of Ensign in Benjamin Tomlinson's company of militia in this county - and I do further certify, that it appears also of record in my office that on the 13 th day of August 1778, the said Harris Tomlinson was recommended to the Governor as a fit person to execute the office of Lieutenant in the said Benjamin Tomlinson's company of militia in this county. In Witness whereof I have affixed the seal of the said court and subscribed my name this 28 th day of August 1840
W m H Taylor Clk
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