Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 7863, for James Isbell, North Carolina

SERVICE
NUMBER
M. @ 7 7a?
Isbell, James or Isabel,
W 7863 B.L.Wt. 26,782-160-55
Polly
CONTENTS

Kentucky
James Powell
of Warren Co in the State of Kent
who was a pr in the co commanded by Captain Clay of the regt commanded by Col Cleveland in the army here for 1 year
Inscribed on the Roll of Kent
at the rate of 40 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 21 day of Aug 1833 and George Wooke  Boatly  Green
Arrears to the 4th of March 80 - Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Sept 20 -
$100 -
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Dan Boyd Clerk, Book E Vol. 7 Page 14

62,841 } Act March 3/55 April 12 "
Polly Isabel  Isabel said of James Isabel dec 3 Park,
Claimant states that she is a pensioner under the act of 18 55 Com. on the 3 of Febry 1853
Railroad
Ky - July 53 - 4685
at 1600 A.M. May 19/86 B.R.D.
Letter April 7/1870. A.R.S.
A. G. Hobson Bowling Green Ky.

Oct 26/69 Lett to Mrs Polly Isobel Bowling Green Ky RM June 1/70 " of J M Tyler Bowling Green Ky referred to GLO office Aug 29/70 " to " " " " " " RM this letter & M t referred to the GLO office RM
 Cincinatti Ohio Oct. 5 th 1855 Dear Friend I have just received your letter of the 2 nd inst. and in reply to inform you that I have not yet received the amount of the draft you mention. I am, Dear Sir, your obedient servant, James M. [?] 32756 
J. H. Campbell

N o 4,685.
Kentucky.
Polly Isabel, widow of James Isabel,
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of - 40 - dollars cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued Second day of Nov. 1854 and sent to
A. G. Hobson, Bowling Green, Ky.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 174 Vol. A
Rep?
Reg 3 m 55-62841

Inverness
No. 4.685
Kentucky.
Polly Isabel widow of James Isabel NC who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private.
Louisville agency.
Rate 96. Dollars cents per annum.
Commencing July 27, 1868.
Deduct payments made since
Certificate dated May 31 st 1871 and sent to Pension Agent atty Sam l McKee, Louisville, Ky.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act Feb- uary 3, 1853, Page 131 Vol. 26
Recd 54 June 10 71 @
48.
neg. interest.
5.00 Due
May 24-82

13.343.
James Isbell
from 1779 private 17 th  18 th
5-13-17 $40.
George Works Bowling Green Ky H.W.T. Ken p.m. G.W.

BRIEF in the case of James Isbell  County of Warren in the State of Kentucky  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity? —  3. How old is he? 71  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     Pol. In 1778 or 79 not stated precisely. Private Capt. Rags, Col. Cleveland —   do. 1780 ditto " Capt. Tapp, Col. Cleveland, —   do. — about one year." " Capt. T. Isbell, Col. Cleveland —   Drafted 1779  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? King's Mountain  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Wilks Co. N.C.  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Traditional  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Correct 
X Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
J. Waugh Examining Clerk. Feb. 18. 1833.

Polly Isbell Widow of James Isbell d. S. Declaration for Pension
A. S. Hobson attorney Burlingame Ky

State of Kentucky
County of Warren SS. On this 20 day of October A D 1851 personally appeared before the undersigned judge of the Warren County Court in the State aforesaid. Polly Isbell a resident of the County of Warren and State of Kentucky aged 74 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 provisions made by the acts of Congress passed July 7 th 1838 - 3 rd March 1843 - 17 th June 1844 2 nd day of February 1848 - and 3 rd March 1851 (and all previous and Subsequent laws) granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War -
That she is the Widow of James Isbell who was a private in the Army of the Revolution - and here refers to a Copy of his Certificate he holds in his lifetime - for greater Certainty
War Department. Revolutionary Claim
I Certify that in Conformity to the law of the United States of the 7 th June 1832, James Isbell of the State of Kentucky who was a private in the Army of the Revolution is entitled to receive Forty Dollars & - Cents per Annum during his natural life - Commencing on the 4 th of March 1831 - and payable Semi Annually on the 4 th of March and 4 th of September in every year -
Given at the War Office of the United States this 21 day of August One Thousand Eight Hundred & Thirty three
Examined and Countersigned J. L. Edwards
Lewis Cass Secretary of War
Commissioner of Pensions
She further declares that she was married to the said James Isbell on the 5 th day of August in the year 1819, that her husband the aforesaid James Isbell

died on the 1 st day of April in the year 1840 -
That she has not intermarried since his death - but continues to be a Widow -
That she now resides in the County of Warren and State of Kentucky - and has resided there for the space of 37 years past and that previous thereto she resided in Madison County Virginia
Sworn to, and subscribed in the day and year above written before me
Polly her Isbell Mark
W m H Payne J ge
And I further certify that the said Polly Isbell who makes the foregoing declaration, is prevented from bodily infinity from appearing before the Court
W m H Payne J ge
State of Kentucky
Warren County S s . On this 20 day of October in the year 1854 personally appeared before me W m H Payne - Judge of the County Court of Warren County. Burton Lewis and Robt Lewis
Residents of said County, and personally known to me - who being sworn according to law. State that they were well acquainted with James Isbell a Revolutionary Pensioner in his lifetime - and with Polly Isbell his wife -
That the said James Isbell and Polly Isbell lived together as husband and wife - and were so known and reputed
That the said James Isbell died on the 1 st day of April 1840, leaving the said Polly Isbell who makes the foregoing declaration his Widow That she has continued to be the Widow of the

Said James Isbell from the said 1 st day of April 1840 up to the present time.
They now reside in the immediate neighborhood of the said Polly Isbell and when the said James Isbell died - and have resided there for the last 37 years - Subscribed and sworn to before me the day and year above written Wm Payne Miller Robert Lewis
State of Kentucky Warren County ss. I Charles E Blewett Clerk of the County Court of said County certify that Wm Payne is presiding Judge of the Warren County Court, at Court of Pleas - and that the signatures annexed - are his genuine signatures. Given under my hand and the seal of said Court this 21 day of October 1854. C. E. Blewett
State of Kentucky At a County Court began and held for the County of Warren at the Court House on Monday the 27 th day of March 1854
Satisfactory evidence has been exhibited to Court that James Isbell was a Pensioner of the United States at the rate of Forty Dollars per year - was a resident of the County of Warren in the State of Kentucky - and died in the County of Warren in the State of Kentucky in the year 1840 - on the 1 st day of April 1840 - and that he left a Widow whose name is Polly Isbell
In Testimony whereof that the foregoing is a true transcript from the records of said Court I Charles E Blewett Clerk of said Court have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this 21 day of October 1854 C. E. Blewett

State of Kentucky Warren County ss.
James Bell and Polly Simpson were married by J Lewis
I certify that the above is a true copy of the record with the exception of the date and figures, which are expressed in the record in fair legible date and figures as follows.
5 August 1819. James Bell and Polly Simpson married
By J Lewis -
R. E. Blewett
Clerk Warren County Court.
I C E Blewett above named depose and say that I hold the Office of Clerk of the County Court of Said County in the State aforesaid, and that the above is a true extract from the records of Said Court, with the exception above named as certified by me, Witness my hand this 21 st day of October 1854.
R. E. Blewett Clerk of
the County Court of Warren County -
Sworn to before me this day and date above.
J. M. Donaldson J.P.
State of Kentucky Warren County ss. I Charles E Blewett Clerk of the County Court of Warren County certify that J. M. Donaldson — is a justice of the Peace in and for Said County duly Commissioned and qualified and that his signature above written is genuine. Given under my hand and seal of Said County this 21 day of October 1854.
R. E. Blewett

Claim of Polly Babel widow of James Babel u.s. for Bounty Land Act of March 3 rd 1855
Revolutionary War.
Presented by A. S. Hobson Attorney Bowling Green Ky

Revolution
State of Kentucky
Personally appeared S. On the 3 rd day of April A.D. One Thousand Eight Hundred and fifty five personally appeared before me William C Ray a justice of the peace duly qualified to administer oaths within and for the County of Wayne and State of Kentucky Polly Isabel - aged 74 years a resident of Wayne County in the State of Kentucky who being duly sworn according to law declares that she is the widow of James Isabel - deceased who was a Private in the Revolutionary War
the particular time, and term of service who cannot be justly due refers to the rolls in the War Department - She refers to an original Certificate granting her a pension as the widow of James Isabel - a document of which the following is a true copy
Department of the Interior Widows Pensions
Know all men by these presents: That we in conformity with the meaning of 2 d section of the act of February 3 rd 1853, Polly Isabel widow of James Isabel who was a Private in the Revolutionary War, described in the pension list at the rate of Forty Dollars per month for services commencing on the 3 rd of February 1853 - and continuing for life, unless she should remarry, out of which said the pension is not payable in case of said marriage
Given at the Department of the Interior
this Second day of November One Thousand Eight Hundred and fifty four - Examiners and countersigned R McClelland Secretary of the Interior L P Waldo Commissioner of Pensions
That she has not remarried but continues the widow of the said James Isabel deceased

The within this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty Land Warrants. She may be entitled under the act granting additional Bounty Land to Certain Officers and Soldiers who have or may have been engaged in the Military Service of the United States approved March 3 rd 1855.
Folly her X Isabel mark
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above written and I hereby certify that I believe the said Folly Isabel to be the person described in the above declaration and is now present to be the Widow of James Isabel deceased and that she is the age above stated - and that she is still a Widow - and the identical person named in an Original Certificate in her possession of which I certify that the true copy set out in this declaration is a true copy. - I further certify that I have no interest in said claim.
William E Ray O.P.H.C.
State of Kentucky
County of Franklin ss. Personally appeared Daniel Dishman
and Thomas Isabel Citizens of the County and State aforesaid
who being sworn depose and say that they are personally acquainted
with Folly Isabel - and that she is the person above
described - who signs and executes the within declaration -
2 witnesses.
Daniel Dishman x
Thomas Isabel x
Sworn to and subscribed before me the 3 rd day of April A.D.
1855 - and I certify that the said Daniel Dishman and
Thomas Isabel are credible and respectable Citizens -
William E Ray O.P.H.C.

State of Kentucky
County of Warren ss. I hereby certify that William E Ray Esqr before whom the within declaration and affidavit were made and executed, and who has thereunto subscribed his name was at the time of so doing a justice of the peace in and for said County, duly Commissioned and Sworn, and that his signature thereto is genuine In testimony whereof I have hereunto Signed my name and affixed the Seal of the County Court for the County aforesaid this 6 th day of April 1855 C. C. Blenett Clerk O. D. W. D. Newton D. B.

State of Kentucky Warren Circuit Ct
The amended Declaration
On this 27 th day of May 1873 personally appeared in open court James Is before the Warren Circuit Court now sitting James Isbell who makes the following amendment to his Declaration for a pension which has lately been returned from Washington for for defects in the same. He states that he was born in Orange County Va on the 3 rd of April 1760 my age was recorded in my Father's Bible in Virginia
The following are the names of all the officers he knew in the Revolution Col Cleveland Col Campbell Col Shelby Genl Perkins from Carolina and Col Lee He was in two battles at the the battle at Kingsmountain and at the Crossroads near the Hancifolds He does not remember the name number of the Regiment in which he served He cannot state precisely the length of the period of his service, but from June 15 th 1780 when the Tories rose he volunteered for the whole war and held himself constantly in service in readiness and was called every few weeks into the service, he states that he knows that he served not a shorter period than twelve months
The persons who Capt Payne Alexander Graham Benjamin Vance Colston  Heard are the persons who can testify to his veracity for truth and their belief as to his services in the Revolution
He states that for all his services he received nothing He is unable to produce a witness to his last service as seems to be required from the Brief recently received from Washington James his Isbell sworn to and subscribed the mark day and year aforesaid
We the undersigned hereby certify that we are well acquainted with James Isbell who has made

made the foregoing amendment to his Declaration we believe him to be a man of strict integrity and truth
Sworn to the day and year aforesaid
John H. Robson Samuel A. Atchison M c Gregory
I Asker W Graham Judge of the above Court
I Asker W Graham Judge of the aforesaid Court hereby do certify that the individuals who have signed and sworn to the above affidavits are Gentlemen of integrity and respectability Given under my hand the day and year aforesaid
Asker W Graham
I, Jonathan Robson, clerk of the circuit court of Warren, do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains an amendment to the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of James Isbell for a pension
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office this 17 day of June 1833
John H. Robson

October 19, 1952
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BA-J/EEL one Henry Isbell-S.35461 James Isbell-W. 7863
This copies belong in
Mrs. William Reagan 508 Avenue 1 Cisco, Texas
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to Henry and James Isbell, soldiers of the Revolutionary War. Their histories are given below.
The data furnished herein are obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, S.35461, based upon the military service of Henry Isbell in that war.
Henry Isbell enlisted in Charlotte County, Virginia, in the spring of 1776, and served as a private in Captain Robert Ballard's Company, Colonel Francis Eppes' Virginia Regiment. length of service, one year: he re-enlisted, date not given, served as a private in Captain John Brent's Company, Colonel Robert Lawson's Virginia Regiment, was in the battles of Brandywine, Germantown and Monmouth and served two years.
He was allowed pension on his application executed June 6, 1818, while residing in Bullitt County, Kentucky.
Date of death not on AB
In 1820, he was aged sixty-one years and resided in Jessamine County, Kentucky. The date and place of his birth are not given, and there are no data as to his family.
*****
The data furnished herein are obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War claim for pension, W.7863, based upon the military services of James Isbell in that war.
James Isbell(the name also appears as Isabel) was born April 3, 1760, in Orange County, Virginia.

He volunteered, place not given, June 15, 1780, and served at various times on short tours until the end of the war, at least twelve months in all, officers' names not given: he stated that he was in the battles of King's Mountain and "at the cross roads near the Hawfields".
He was allowed pension on his application executed May 27, 1833; application was made in Warren County, Kentucky.
He died April 1, 1840, in Warren County, Kentucky.
The soldier married August 5, 1819, Mary or Polly Simpson. Their marriage was recorded on the records of the clerk of the court of said Warren County.
Soldier's widow, Polly, was allowed pension on her application executed October 20, 1864, at which time she was aged seventy-four years and resided in Warren County, Kentucky, where, she stated, she had then lived for thirty-seven years, and previous to that time in Madison County, Virginia. In 1869, she was still residing in Warren County, Kentucky, and it was then stated that she was aged about seventy-five years.
She died June 29, 1871.
There is no reference to children.
In 1855, Thomas Isbell was a resident of Warren County, Kentucky; no relationship to the family was shown.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator.
I did not use what she said in 1869: that she was mar. 53 yrs ago & that sol. died 28 yrs ago - as it made conflicting dates. As she was then so very old - that I did not think she could really remember the marriage rec. was given by the clerk of the court. also did not use what she said about his being in the repts. 7 yrs.

Burlington Ky Octo 21 1854
L. D. Waldo, Ann Parsons
Enclosed find declaration of Polly Isbell - Widow of James Isbell dec'd - who applies for Pension &c -
You will please answer - so as to inform me of its safe arrival - and give me such information as is compatible with your position -
Yours Respectfully A. G. Hobson

Ch 118
Bonfield
Dec 18
Mr. P. L. L.

Bowling Green Ky
March 22 nd 7/70
Hon H. Van Ostran
Comm of Pensions
Dear Sir
Enclosed I send application of Polly Isabel for bounty land I had her claim prepared when the P.O. Master handed your letter of inquiry to me I have made some effort to find her husband's discharge without success
This is the first claim under her head that I have drawn up. Please give me any further instructions in the matter. His old card is in my hands. Circumstances here said a poor but clever man George M. Tyler

5
No. 782
3
Nov 1892

Character of pending claim, increase
Claimant, Polly Isabel
Soldier, Jamie Isabel
Revolution
Pensioner now on Rolls at July 3 1853
Certificate No. 1685
Agency at which last paid, Louisville Ky
Cause of termination, _____
Date of termination, _____
D. Wilson
Examiner,
Room No. 23
(18)
Last paid to Dec 4 1870
as shown by the Records of Finance Division,
complete up to _____
RHP
Clerk.
Forwarded to F. D., May 8, 1891
Returned to Ex'r, _____

Bowling Green Ky. May 9 th 1882. W. W. Dudley, Commissioner of Pensions, Washington D. C.
Dear Sir:
I am aware of the fact that Polly Isabel widow of James Isabel Rev- War File 7.863, was allowed $6. per annum from July 27 th 1868, & I know that no higher allowance can be made under any existing law, as I have her certificate for increase dated May 31 st 1871. No. of certificate is 4.685. Certificate is recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 3rd. 1853. Page. 131 Vol. 86. When was last payment made, & what amount was paid? I think the last payment was made March, 4 th 1871 only a short time before her certificate for increase was issued & she died June 29 th 1871 before time to make another payment, & she has never received any amount on the increase. There is over $200. due her at this time - Will you please be so kind as to look into this matter & give me the desired information at once. Of necessary please forward me proper blanks that I may proceed in this case at once. Please let me hear from you at once. Yours Respectfully, J. M. Simmons

Polly Isabel Wm of James Kentucky adm. 3 rd Feby 1853, 1 year pri $40 per annum from 3 rd Feby 1853,
Cert to A. G. Hobson Esq Bowling Green Ky

Brief in the case of Polly Isabel widow of James County and State of Kentucky act 3 Feb'y 1853
Claim, ("original," or "for increase." )
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Her husband was pensioned under the act of June 7 1832 at $40 a year (Pension in his paper.)
Necessary proof in her case: — Marriage, identity as the widow of the pensioner, & her present widow- hood, Marriage is proved by Record, Identity &
(If for increase) widowhood Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what? by Bur- ton R Lewis & Robert Lewis, properly cer- tified.
Name and residence of Agent
W. G. Hobbs Burling Green Ky
Thornton Kiplott Examining Clerk.

WAR of the Revolution Louisville Ky  6 CLAIM FOR INCREASE OF WIDOW'S PENSION.
3 rd July 1853 ACT OF JULY 27, 1868. July 27 1868
Supplemental to case in which certificate No. 4685 was issued November 2 nd , 1867
BRIEF in the case of Polly Isabel James, Isabel, Private, Revolutionary War, Widow of
Resident of Warren County, and State of Kentucky Post Office address: Bristow Station, Ky
DECLARATION AND IDENTIFICATION IN DUE FORM
PROOF EXHIBITED.
The Soldier was pensioned under the act of June 7 1832 at $40 per Annum from the 4 March 1831 to the day of his death, and his Widow was pensioned at the same rate, on the 2 nd Nov 1854, Commencing July 3 1853, having proved her identity and marriage. She now applies for increase under 13 th Section of the act of July 27, 1868, having made a Declaration proved her identity and continued Widow hood, and surrendered her old pension Certificate. Pension paid to Dec 4, 1870.
Agent, and his P. O. address.
Samuel McKee, Louisville, Ky. Rec $10. as contract.
Issue certificate for Ninety-six dollars per month, under acts of June 3, 1858, and July 27, 1868, commencing July 27, 1868, deducting former payments. from that date at former rate. M rs D Wilson, Examiner.
Passed May 25, 1871. APPROVED: May 25. 71 G. H. SM

Get Case for White
Harry

C.M. and N. L-6 M.
Department of the Interior. PENSION OFFICE.
Washington, D.C. May
, 1882.
Sir:
In response to your letter of April 5 1882 you are informed that Polly Isabel as widow of James Isabel Rev. War File No. 7.863 was allowed $96. per annum from July 27 1868, and no higher allowance can be made under existing laws.
Very respectfully, W. M. D. Ridley Commissioner m
J. M. Simmons Esq. Bowling Green Kentucky.

16 Oct. 4685
Widow of
James Isabel
Feb # 7863

Bowling Green Warren Co. Ky. April. 5 th 1882.
William W. Dudley,
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C.
Dear Sir:
You will please inform me whether or not, Polly Isabel, widow of James Isabel, who was a Private in the Revolutionary War, has received all Pension due her up to 1871 or 1872. This Pension was allowed in conformity with the 2nd. section of the act of February 3rd. 1853 & July 27th. 1868. Her Pension Certificate (which I have) shows that she was to receive $96. per annum from the 27th day of July 1868 continuing for life unless she should marry again. &c - I think she had been allowed $40. per annum up to that time & she had received her $40. per annum up to about 1870 or 1871. but at that time she was entitled to nearly $200. back pay under act 27th July 1868. which she says she never received. This certificate for increase of Pension was issued about May 31 st 1871. No. of claim 4685. Certificate recorded in the Pension office on the Roll of Pensioners under act Feb. 3rd. 1853. Page. 131. Vol. 36. Wm. D. Gallagher Agent. at Lewisville Ky. in 1871. Please answer soon Yours Respectfully. J. M. Simmons.

APPLICATION FOR A NEW CERTIFICATE
for Increase Pension
BY
Polly Isabel Widow of James Isabel Revolutionary Soldier
FILED BY
Samuel Hester James R.

These instructions must be strictly observed.
APPLICATION FOR A NEW CERTIFICATE.
A blank space is left at the close of applicant's affidavit that the time, place, and manner of the loss or destruction of the original certificate may be set forth.
The pensioner's oath must be supported by the evidence of another person as to identity. The witness must swear that he or she well knows applicant to be the same person described in his or her affidavit, and the magistrate must certify that the deponent is a person of veracity.
When a person acting as agent or attorney for a pensioner loses the certificate, the affidavit of that person, duly authenticated, is also required.
The official character and signature of the officer before whom the affidavits are made must be authenticated by the certificate of the proper officer, under his seal of office; and in every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or small ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer.
State of Kentucky , County of Warren , ss:
On this 30 day of March , 18 91 , before the subscriber, a Notary Public in and for the County of Warren for said County, personally appeared Dolly Isabel , who on oath declares that she is the widow of James Isabel (Private Army) who belonged to Company "  ", in the  Regiment of  , in the service of the United States, in the war of the Revolution ; that her name was placed on the pension roll of the State of Kentucky ; that she received a certificate of that fact, numbered  , and bearing date 21 day of November ,
1854
64 ; which certificate, on or about  , 18  ,
She humbly sues and prays for the interest thereon from date of her application to date of 20 1868 and make as in any other case. She states further that she has not since the date of her application been divorced from her husband James Isabel and that she agrees to return the said interest to the State of Kentucky her attorney's post office address is Boston Station County of Warren and State of Kentucky
attest B.P. Shirley J.M. Tyler
Signature of Applicant.
Dolly Isabel
Also, personally appeared James M. Jenkins , who on oath declares that they well knows Dolly Isabel , who has executed the foregoing affidavit, to be the identical pensioner named therein.
and further that she has not since the date of her application been divorced from her husband James Isabel
Signature of Witness.
James M. Jenkins
Sworn to and subscribed before me, the day and year aforesaid, the contents being first made known, and I certify that the affiants are persons of veracity.
B.P. Shirley

State of Kentucky , County of Warren , ss:
I, James B. Clark , Clerk of the County Court of the County and State aforesaid, certify that J. P. Shirley is a justice of the peace , duly commissioned and qualified; that his com- mission was dated on the 10 day of May , 18 67 , and will expire on the 9th day of June , 18 71 , and that his signature above written is genuine.
GIVEN under my hand and the seal of said court this 28th day of April , 18 71
J. B. Clark clerk Warren County Court

Returned Cashes. June 26. 1833. June 26
Kirtland
Eliza W. Tappan Com. of Pensions City of Washington
free

Gorham June 18 th June 1833
Sir.
Transmit you the Declaration of Isbell. black & young, black can probably prove by sending about 100 miles his having been convicted but in his situation it is very difficult for him to do so. Perhaps his declaration as an indent may be found sufficient.
Very Respectfully Yrs. D. D. R.
J. L. Edwards Esq.
Gov. of Pennsylvania -
Gov. of Washington -

Polly Israel charge $4.00
Payment to be made at Louisville Kentucky, by
Isaac Caldwell,
Agent for paying Pensioners in the Agency of Louisville Kentucky
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 3d, 1853, Page 774 Vol. C. 2
J. T. Taylor Clerk.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that, in conformity with the 2d section of the act of February 3, 1853,
Polly Isabel, James Isabel, widow of who was a Private in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the Pension List, at the rate of forty dollars and _____ cents per annum, commencing on the 3d of February, 1853, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the Department of the Interior, this Second day of November , one thousand eight hundred and fifty-four.
H. W. Bellamy Secretary of the Interior.
Examined and countersigned.
J. P. Walcutt Commissioner of Pensions.

Concord 15 May 12 th 1891
Rev. H. W. Converse Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Washington D.C.
Application of Fanny Isabel for New Certificate for present Cross to be given to Fanny Isabel Mrs. Cox for Certificate as Grandmother Then acknowledge Receipt & then Certificate issued as soon as possible. I am sure Mrs. Dabel is all right & sure is much Yours Respectfully John Nesbitt

Pen off, Octo 28 1857
Sir
Ja. Isabel, Ky Rolls, Oct 1832, $40 a year, Please say to what time paid,
A m 40
Very Respectfully
R J Atchison Esq Third Auditor
D. Cole,
Triplett
Chf Bk Pen off
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Paid to 4 March 1840
Sam L. Bind Acting Auditor

No. 5183 Polly Isabelle and Jas. Ky
3 Feb 1853

Ray  WIDOW, &c.
File No.
7863
Polly Isabel
Wid.
James Isabel
Dist Rev War
Act:
July 13 th
1853
Index:—Vol.
24
Page
368
[Arrangement of 1870.]

May 4/8 $96 was
4 Dinmons in former War allowed from July 27/68, White
May 2 5/82 payment
Dinmons informed that made to June 4/71 White
June 20. payment 1871. If no
82. Hon. J. W. Caldwell, H.R. at $96 per annum made to June 4, to rec'd, to apply to 3 d auditor, mt. d.
1882-Oct 19-Visit to Miss M. Reagan. Lectured in case. Murray Is full $36 + 61 - 87c

Bowling Green Ky. Oct 1889.
Mr. & Mrs. Garrison Pension Office U.S.A.
Dear Sir
I desire to make application for a bonus  land  warrant as widow of James  Robert  Allen (Deceased) I do not know the company or Reg't to which he belonged cannot find out these facts. I am drawing a pension upon certificate of 4689 - recorded in Vol 1 page 174 This certificate fails to show the company & Reg't to which he belonged and was not issued to me under act of Feb. 2, 1873.
Please examine the application & send me a memorandum of the proof of my marriage death of husband , & company & Reg't to which he belonged. I can not get along without this pension & find myself unable at this late days of my marriage. All the soldiers are dead & unknown to me. I am now very old - and need this little help.
Please communicate to J. M. Tyler Bowling Green Ky. my Agent & Attorney.
Very Respectfully Betsy Isbell

State of Kentucky County of Warren
On this 29th day of September 1867, personally appeared before me a justice of the peace within & for the county & state aforesaid, Polly Isabel aged about 78 years a resident of Warren county in the State of Kentucky, who being duly sworn according to Law declares that she is the widow of James Isabel who was a private company
commanded by Capt. [blank] in the Regt [blank] commanded by [blank] in the war with Great Britain declared by the United States on the 8th day of June in the Revolutionary War that her said husband enlisted at
[blank] on or about the [blank] day of [blank] 18 for the term of [blank] years and continued in actual service in said War for the term of seven years & was honorably discharged at [blank] on the [blank] day of [blank] A.D.
She further states that she was married to the said James Isabel about 53 years past by one Rev. Mr. Lewis a minister and that her name before her said marriage was Polly Simpson that her said husband died about twenty eight years ago at Brownstown on the [blank] day in Warren county, state of Kentucky of that she is now a widow & has remained

or since since then said husband's death She further says that that her said husband never applied for a land warrant that she did apply for land warrant in the year 1851 through her son at Hobson & never heard from it as the war of 1861 broke out & stopped all communications.
She further says that on the 2 nd day of November 1854 she applied for & obtained pension certificate No 4635- giving her forty dollars per year and certificate is recorded in Pension Office on the roll of Pensioners under act of Feb 2 nd 1853 page 174 Vol 1 st by J. Laylor Clerk "to which certificate & particularly her application made therefor she here refers for the company & kept date of death & record of marriage as she can not obtain this evidence only this mode & is fully shown there. She makes this a part of both her former declarations & further She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the benefit law to which she may be entitled under the act approved March 3 rd 1855- or other act of Congress.
And she further declares that she hereby appoints J. M. Tyler of Bowling Green Ky her agent & attorney to prosecute this claim & do all lawful acts for her & in her name that she would do if she was herself present.

has not received bounty. Law do under this or any other act of Congress but applied only as aforesaid & never heard from the application
Witness 1
A. H. E. Kin
Polly & Isobel
2
D. D. Vernon
Ex. A. H. E. Kin & D. D. Vernon residents of Warren County Ky upon our oaths state that the foregoing declaration was signed acknowledged by Polly Isobel in our presence and that further say that we know her to the widow of James Isobel never having married again since his death but still remains a widow, we knew James Isobel in his lifetime & know that he & said Polly lived together as man & wife & were always so regarded by their acquaintance we have heard James Isobel say that he was a soldier in the Revolutionary war he is now dead. We have no interest in her claim.
Just Witness
1 A. H. E. Kin 2 D. D. Vernon
Personally appeared Polly Isobel & Allan N. E. Kin & Davis D. Vernon who are suitable persons & subscribed & made oaths to the foregoing statement after the

some one read & explained to them I have no interest in this claim.
B P Shirley P. 166
State of Kentucky Warren county set
I J B Clark clerk of the Warren county court do certify B. P. Shirley whose genuine signature appear above is a picture of the peace within for said county duly sworn & sworn & is entitled to full faith & credit.
Witness my hand & seal the 8 day of Octo 1869. J B Clark clerk
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