Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W 2950, for Augustine Lawless, Virginia

SERVICE
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Lawless, Augustine or Austin Sally
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CONTENTS

Augustus Lawless Baptist Record as Puritan

State of Kentucky. Adams County Set
Circuit Court September Term 1824
On this 9 th day of September one thousand eight hundred and twenty four personally appeared in open Court, St Henry a Court of record for the Circuit of Adams. Augustine Lawless aged Seventy Two, a Resident in the County of Adams and Kentucky, who being first duly sworn according to Law, deposes on his oath before that he lived in the Revolutionary War as follows: First, Three years in Col. Rogers's, Kentucky Major Nelson's Battalion Col. John H. Randal's Regiment during the time for which he was enlisted that he again enlisted for Three Years in Captain Lewis Boekers Company Major Nelson's Battalion Col. Charles Harris Regiment Genl. Francis Breckenridge all on Continental establishments and that he was honorably discharged for a further explanation refers to his application made to this Court on the 13 th of October 1819 which said application he makes part of this and 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 be disbarred as to being myself within the provisions of an act of Congress entitled an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the Land and naval Services 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 for me in trust any property or Securities, contracts or Debts due to me nor have I any income other than what is contained in the Schedule

hunts announced and by me subscribed (Convey) The property of any kind either real or personal except his wearing apparel, the property which are described in his application of the 1 st October 1819 he has been compelled to dispose of long since for the purpose of paying his just debts. He has a Wife living with him about the same age of himself who is much afflicted with various diseases, he has no children living with him.
Augustus Lupton
William J Patterson, John Lane and Alexander
Maggies also appeared in open Court and made made oath that they were acquainted with the above named Augustus Lupton and that they believe the statements made by him in his Schedule are true. Witness that it is the opinion of the Court that the above named Augustus Patterson, Lane, and Maggies are respectable persons.
State of Kentucky Adair County Feb
6 William Melancthon clerk of the Circuit for the County aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing affidavit and the Schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said Court, and I do further certify that it is the opinion of the Court that total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule is as therein stated
The foregoing exhibit I have hereunto set my and affixed the Seal of this said Court on this 8 th day of October 1825 and 31 st year of the Lord our Lord Wm Melancthon

19.540 Kentucky
Augustine, alias Austin Lawless
of Adair Co in the State of Ky who was a Private in the Regt commanded by Captain Booker of the regiment commanded by Colonel C. Harrison in the Virginia line, for the term of three years from 1779 to 1781 name on Roll
Inscribed on the Roll of Ky at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 15 of October 1825
Certificate of Pension issued the 15 of Dec 1825 and for the R.A. Buckner & Co R.A.
Arrears to 4th of Semi-ann. all'ce ending March 1826 37.61
37.61
{ Revolutionary claim, Acts March 18, 1818, and May 1, 1820. } 25
March 1827
See letter to Hon. R.A. Buckner 5th July 1827 & recollecting apn for new cert- ficate. New certificate issued 27 September 1828 & sent to the Pension at James Town, Russell County, Kentucky

See letter to Hon. R. A. Buckner 5 th July 1828 respecting ap n for new certificate. New certificate issued 27 September 1828 & sent to the Pensioner at Jamestown, Russell County, Kentucky
19.540
Kentucky
Augustine, alias Austin Lawless
of Adair Co ty in the State of Ky y commanded who was a Private in the Reg t by Captain Booker of the regiment commanded by Colonel C. Harrison in the Virginia line, for the term of three years from 1779 to 1781
name on Roll
Inscribed on the Roll of Ky y at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 15 th of October 1825
Certificate of Pension issued the 15 th of Dec r 1825 and No 660 R. A. Buckner Esq r B. R. H.
Arrears to 4th of Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 th March 1826 37.61 $ 37.61
{ Revolutionary claim, { Acts March 18, 1818, { and May 1, 1820.
March 1827

3/83.
Reported
Kentucky
Sally Lawless widow of Augustine Lawless Va who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Capt of Artillery
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 12 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19th day of Jan'y 49 and sent to Joseph V. Rowe James Town Russell Co. Kentucky
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 243 Vol. 3

W2966 Sarah Lawless Kentucky.
on roll copy Arliley.

Declaration
State of Kentucky Russell County } ss.
On this 18 th day of November 1837 personally appeared before me _____ a justice of the peace for Russell county Sarah Lawless a resident of the County of Russell State of Kentucky who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions of an act of Congress passed July 4. 1836 -
That she is the widow of Augustine (alias) Austin Lawless who was a private in the Regiment of Col. Harrison in the army of the Revolution. Her deceased husband was a pensioner and was inscribed on the pension list Roll of the Kentucky agency at the rate of Eight dollars per month on the 27 th day of September 1828 as will more fully appear reference being had to his pay certificate the original whereof is herewith forwarded - and for an account of his services reference is had to his declaration now on file in the War office

She further declares that she was lawfully married to her said husband the said Augustine (alias) Austin Lawless in the year 1781 - and that her said husband died on the 19 th day of October 1832 and that she has remained a widow ever since that period as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed - Sarah her Lawless Subscribed and sworn to before me this 18 th Nov 1837 Enoch Gant, P.P.R.
State of Kentucky, Russell county, ss-
This day personally appeared before me a justice of the peace as aforesaid Franklin Leffey who made oath in due form of law to the following statements
That Augustine (alias) Austin Lawless departed this life some time in the year 1832 leaving Sarah Lawless now here present his widow who has remained unmarried ever since her husband's death. That she must be at least 80 years of age and the eldest son of the said Augustine (alias) Austin and Sarah is now at least

54 or 55 years of age and finally that Mrs Sarah Lanels is a woman of truth and her reputation is fair and irreproach- able — Subscribed and sworn to before me this 18 th day of Nov r 1837 his  his  his Coffey Enoch Yantis J.P., R.C.
I Enoch Yantis Esq r a justice of the peace for Russell county do certify that the foregoing declaration of Mrs Sarah Lanels and the affidavit of Franklin Coffey were sworn to and subscribed before me this 18 th day of Nov r 1837 and I do moreover certify that the sd Sarah Lanels and Franklin Coffey are persons of credibility and their state- ments entitled to belief — Given under my hands this 18 th day of Nov r 1837 — and moreover that Enoch Yantis J.P., R.C. said Sarah by reason — of bodily infirmity is unable to attend court

State of Kentucky Ripell County To wit I William S. Patterson clerk of the county court for said county do certify that Bench yantis who has signed the foregoing certificate is a justice of the peace for Ripell county duly commissioned and qual- ified according to law and that the signature annexed to said certificate is his genuine signature In Testimony
Whereof I have this day hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of my said office to be hereunto affixed this 28th day of March in the 16th year of the commonwealth
W. S. Patterson Clerk of Ripell County Ky
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Joseph Patterson
in full copy attested

checkers lawless
on of free lawless

The deposition of Jesse Lawless taken at his own house in Russell County Ky. to be used as evidence in favour of the application of Sally Lawless for a pension.
Deponent being fifty five years old the 24th day of October 1838 Deposeth & Saith that he was well acquainted with Augustin alias Austin Lawless and Sally Lawless he the deponent being their Son. deponent further Saith that he knew his Father the aforesaid Austin Lawless was a pensioner on the roll of the Kentucky agency at the time of his death that his Father the aforesaid Austin Lawless died on the nineteenth day of October Eighteen hundred and thirty two. and that his Mother the aforesaid Sally Lawless has remained a widow ever since the death of his Father down to the present period. Deponent further Saith that he is the second child of Austin & Sally Lawless that their first born an Infant died not named was born (as he has been informed by his Father & Mother) in the Month of October Seventeen hundred and eighty two. The third child Polly Lawless now Polly Staten was born Seventeen hundred and eighty four in the Month of October The fourth child Susanna Lawless now Susanna Hambleton was born in the Month of December 1785 The fifth child Edward Lawless was born in the Month of December 1786 The sixth child Reuben Lawless was born in the Month of January 1788 The seventh child Benjamin Lawless was born in January 1789. The eighth child William Lawless was born May 1790 The ninth child John Lawless was born in the month of June 1792 The tenth and last child James Lawless was born in the Month of August 1794 The above dates and ages of the above named Children has been handed down to him by his father and Mother traditionally there having been no family register kept by them and the deponent has every reason to believe the above statement of the Children as their ages are correct and the deponent further Saith not
Jesse Lawless

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and veracity. And further certify that I have for several years been acquainted with Jesse, Edward Reuben & James Lawless the sons of the Sally Lawless and believe them to be of the age stated in the preceding deposition of Jesse Lawless Given under my hand this 22nd day of March 1838  July 15 1838  Enoch  Acting  Clerk  Chas. H. Thomas  Q.P.R. 6
Sally Lawless of ... of ... of ...
acknowledged before me this

State of Kentucky Russell County } Set
The above deposition was this day subscribed and sworn to by Jesse Lawless before me Enoch Yantis a Justice of the peace for the County of Russell and state aforesaid And I certify the said Jesse Lawless is a man of truth and veracity And I further certify that I have for several years been acquainted with Jesse, Edward Reuben & James Lawless the sons of the said Jesse Lawless and believe them to be of the age stated in the foregoing deposition of Jesse Lawless
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Jesse Lawless of Kentucky
acknowledged before me
sworn to this 15th
July 1839
Enoch Yantis Justice of the Peace
Enoch Yantis J.P.R.6
State of Kentucky Russell County } Set
I William Patterson Clerk of Russell County Court certify that Enoch Yantis whose name is to the above certificate now is and was at the date of the above certificate a Justice of the peace for the County aforesaid and by law authorized to administer like oaths, his certificate is in due form of law and full faith and credit is to be given to his official acts as such And his signature is known to me to be genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office
This 27th day of March 1839
Wm Patterson Clerk

State of Kentucky Russell County 3 d Set
On this the 22 nd day of March 1839 Personally appeared before me the Enoch Ganties a Justice of the peace for the County of Russell and State aforesaid Sally Lawless a resident of Russell County and State of Kentucky aged Eighty two years. Who being first duly sworn according to Law doth 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 Augustin alias Austin Lawless who was a soldier in the revolution and a pensioner on the roll of the Kentucky agency at the time of his death. She further declares that she was married to the said Augustin alias Austin Lawless in October Seventeen hundred and Eighty one (1781) about the same time in said Month that Cornwallis was taken. That her husband the aforesaid Augustin alias Austin Lawless died on the fifteenth day of October Eighteen hundred thirty two. That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January Seventeen hundred and Ninety four Viz at the time above stated. She further declares that she knows of no record of her marriage. Sally her Lawless mark
State of Kentucky Russell County 3 d Set
The above declaration of Mrs Sally Lawless was this day subscribed and sworn to before me The undersigned Justice of the peace for the County of Russell and State aforesaid. And I certify that she is a woman of Truth and Veracity and that in consequence of old age and bodily infirmity she is unable to attend court.
Given under my hand this 22 nd day of March 1839
Enoch Ganties JP

The deposition of Jesse Lawless
State of Kentucky Set 3 Russell County
I William Patterson Clerk of Russell County Court certify that Enoch Yates whose name is to the foregoing certificate now is and was on the date of the same an acting Justice of the peace in and for the County of Russell and State aforesaid and by law authorized to administer like oaths and his certificate is in due form of law and full faith and credit is to be given to his official acts as such And his signature is known to me to be genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this
27 th day of March 1839
Will Patterson Clerk

Cumberland Co Ky Single-Vu 26 April 21
Charles Chinn Esqr.
Harrodsburg.
Kentucky.
Mail

Virginia. Cumberland County
Married on the 14 th day of November 1781. (fourteenth day of November Seventeen hundred and eighty one) by the Rev d Christopher MacRae. Augustin Lawless and Sally Dillon both of Littleton Parish.
I Miller Woodson Clerk of the County Court of Cumberland in the State of Virginia, do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of the intermarriage of Augustin Lawless and Sally Dillon, except as to the dates which is expressed in fair legible figures - (as taken from the register of marriages recorded in my office).
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said County Court of Cumberland this 20 th day of April 1839.
Miller Woodson Clerk.
State of Virginia Cumberland County To all to whom these presents shall come, Greeting. Ford Justice of the peace for the County of Cumberland and State of Virginia, do hereby certify that Miller Woodson whose name appears to the above certificate (of the marriage of Augustin Lawless and Sally Dillon) is and was at the time of signing the same, Clerk of the County Court of Cumberland, and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine. Given under my hand and seal this 20 th day of April 1839.
Ford.

State of Virginia } Cumberland County } I Miller Woodson Clerk of the county courts of Cumberland in the State of Virginia, do hereby certify that Geo. Ford, whose name is subscribed to the within certificate is an acting Justice of the peace in the county aforesaid, duly commissioned and qualified and that the signature purporting to be his, is genuine.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto sub- scribed my name, and affixed my seal of office this 20 th day of April 1839.
Miller Woodson Clerk.

Cambridge County Collected office 20 th April 1839.
Dr Sir.
Inclosed you will find a copy of the papers under for duly authenticated. It gives me great pleasure to hear from my old friend James Taylor Esqr. Will you have the kindness to present to him, my most cordial respects.
Most Respectfully.
William Woodson.

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Kentucky
Sally Lawless
widow of Augustine Lawless who was a Col. of Artillery in the for 2 years
Rep Aug 15
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 108 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 15 th day of August, 1843. and sent to
Geo. Bryan, Harris Town, Ken.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A. Vol. 1. Page 171.

3881 Kentucky
Sally Lawless, — — widow of Augustine Lawless, decd. who was a pensioner under the Act of 1818 and who died on the 15 Octr 1832, of Russell Co in the State of Ky who was a Corp d Arty in the Com commanded by Captain Booker of the regt commanded by Col Harrison in the Virginia line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky , at the rate of 108 Dollars — Cents per to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 13 day of Augt 1839, & sent to M. Chinn Harrodsburg, Kentucky.
Arrears to the 4th of Mar 1839 $ 324.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sep r 39 54.00
$378.00
{ Act July 7, 1838. }
Recorded by L. M. Clowdy , Clerk, Book A. Vol. 2, Page 211.

The affidavit of John Creasy
This affiant makes the following statement
I was well acquainted with Augustine alias Austin Lawless and his wife Sarah Lawless whose maiden name was Sarah Dillen I knew them both well before they were married - I was not at the wedding but I lived within two miles of the place where the marriage took place - I have every reason to believe that the marriage was legally and regularly consummated - I say this from the fact that so long as I knew them they lived together as man & wife and I never heard no person intimate any doubt of the legality & propriety of the marriage & from the further fact that the said Sarah was a girl of good character & perfect virtue The time has been so long that I cannot speak with any certainty as to the date of the marriage - whether the said Lawless was married before I was or not. That fact can be ascertained by the age of our children. My oldest child was born the 17th Jan'y 1823 and I was married in the year 1822 - I am now 84 years of age and am the same John Creasy who resides on the pension roll for the agency of Kentucky - given under my hand this 16th day of May, 1838
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John Creasy Srs

State of Kentucky Cumberland County, ss
This day the aforementioned John Creasy whose name is signed to the foregoing affidavit personally appeared before me a justice of the peace for said county, and made oath to the truth of the state- ments contained in the foregoing affidavit - and I further certify that the said John Creasy is man of respectability and his statements are entitled to full and perfect credit - Given under my hand this 16 th day of May 1838
Reubin Alexander Spew
Kentucky Cumberland County ss
Milton King the Clerk of the County Court for said County, do certify that Reubin Alexander Esquire whose name is subscribed to the above affidavit, is a Justice of the peace in Commission in my said County, that his Official Acts are entitled to full Credit, and his signature is genuine -
In Testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand & the seal of my Office, in Burkville, this 17 th day of May A.D. 1838
M. King

State of Kentucky Russell County set. On this 18 th day of May 1843 personally appeared Sarah Lawless a resident of Russell County Kentucky aged 80 years who being first duly sworn according to law states and her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress passed on the 3 rd day of March 1843. granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War. That she is the widow of Augustine (alias Austin) Lawless who was a Sergeant in the Revolutionary War under Col. Canton about or near three years. That she received thirty Six Dollars per annum under the act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838. She further declares that she is still a widow Sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year first above written Sarah Lawless her mark
Abner Jones J.P.R.C. Geo: Bryan
I do certify that Sarah Lawless who hath deposed before me on this day as above stated is the widow of Augustine (Alias Austin) Lawless deceased and that said Lawless was a Revolutionary Pensioner, and that I am personally acquainted with Sarah Lawless and have been for several years. Given under my hand this 18 th day of May 1843.
Abner Jones J.P.R.C.
State of Kentucky Russell County set. I William S Patterson Clerk of the County Court for the County of Russell do certify that Abner Jones is an acting justice of the peace in and for the County of Russell duly Commissioned and qualified

and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine and that full faith and credit should be given all of his official acts as such. Given under my hand and seal of office at the clerk's office Jamestown this 18 th day of May 1843. William G. Patterson Clerk of the Russell County court
1736

State of Kentucky Russell county } ss.
On this 4th day of September 1848, personally appeared, before me, a Justice of the peace, in and for said county, Sally Farulef a resident of said county, aged 70 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 2d February 1848, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war; That she is the widow of Sugeston Farulef who was a Corporal in the army of the United States during the Revolutionary war. Said Sugeston Farulef went from Cumberland County State of Virginia and as well as is remembered under one Capt Scott, in a Regiment commanded by Col. Edward Carrington; afterwards however, she & Sherfy he enlisted and joined the Artillery under Gen. Moore. And that she received an annual pension of one hundred and eight dollars under the act of 17th June 1844. She further declares that she is still a widow. Sworn and subscribed on the day and year above written before me.
Archibald Satterfield J.P. her Sally Farulef mark witness Joseph T. Rowe
I certify that the above declarant is personally known to me, and that she is the same individual who drew a pension as stated by her in the foregoing declaration.
Archibald Satterfield J.P.
State of Kentucky Russell county } ss.
I William S. Patterson Clerk of the court of said county certify that Archibald Satterfield is a magistrate in and for said county duly commissioned and sworn and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine. This commission is dated on the 23 rd day of May 1844. and continues during good behaviour. In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my Seal of Office and Subscri-

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bet my names this 3 rd day of September 1848 W. L. Patterson Clerk Rupello County Court
Note; on page 1 st line 17 counting from the top of said page the word "I" is erased, and the word "she" inserted in its place, in the presence and by the direction of the declarant Mrs Sally Lowery
September 4 th day 1848
Archibald Satterfield J.P.

A. Lawless

State of Kentucky Cumberland County Set
On this 12 th day of October 1825, personally appeared in open Court, being a Court of Record for the Circuit of Cumberland Augustin Sawless aged Seventy three years a resident in the County of Adair and in said Circuit who, being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the acts of Congress, of the 18 th March, 1818, and the 1 st May, 1820, that he, the said Augustin Sawless enlisted for the term of three years in the year 1776 in the state of Virginia in the company commanded by Captain Ragodales Major Holmans Battalion in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Dohiche Randall in the line of the state of Virginia on the Continental establishment; that he continued to serve in the said Corps until the expiration of his said term of enlistment of three years and when he was discharged from the said service in the Town of Little York in the state of Virginia and that a short time previous to the expiration of his said term of three years he again enlisted for the term of three years in the state of Virginia in the company commanded by Captain Lewis Booker in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Charles Harrison in the line of the state of Virginia on the Continental establishment and that shortly after his said second enlistment he was marched to the state of New Jersey and at a place called the White Plains was attached to a brigade commanded by Genl. Knox, that he continued to serve in the said Corps until his said term of three years had again expired when he was again discharged from

The said Service, in Morristown State of New-Jersey, & that he was in the battle of Brandy-Wine & Monmouth Court house and in a skirmish at a place called Kings-bridge and that he has no other evidence, now in his power, of his said Services, except the affidavits of John Creary in having parted with the possession of his said discharges for other purposes so that they is not now in his power to produce them
And in pursuance of the act of the 1 st of 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 day of March 1818; and that I have not, nor has any person for my trust for me, any property, or securities, contracts, or debts, due to me; nor have I any income other than what is mentioned in the attached list annexed more by reason of said Service whatever. I was by occupation a farmer but through age and bodily infirmity am unable to pursue it I have residing with me a wife aged about 73 years who is also much afflicted with bodily infirmity and unable

to assist me in procuring a livelihood, a wid- owed daughter with 3 helpless children who cannot contribute any to his support
Augustine Lawless
Kentucky Cumberland Circuit Ct.
The above declaration was produced in Open Court at the present October Term 1828 there- to and truly recorded in my office in record page 3183
In testimony of which I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of office to be hereto affixed at my office in Clarksville, this 17th day of October 1828
John E. King 38
State of Kentucky Cumberland County & Circuit Ct.
John E. King - Clerk of the present court for Cumberland County & Circuit Court certify that the foregoing

Kentucky Cumberland Circuit Court Sept. October Term 1875 Cyrus Walker and Richard S. Buckner ap- peared in open Court and made oath that they were acquainted with Augustin Lawless of Adair County Kentucky, and that they believe the statements made by said Lawless in his pension declaration in relation to his property, are true. And it is ordered to be certified that it is the opinion of the Court that the said Walker & Buckner are reputable witnesses.
In testimony of which I John E. King Clerk of the Cir- cuit Court aforesaid, have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of office this 15 th day of October 1875
John E. King Seal

APPLICATION FOR A NEW CERTIFICATE.
County of Russell
ss.
On this 30 th day of August 1828, before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace for the said county of Russell personally appeared Austin alias Augustine Lawless who, on his oath, declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the company commanded by Captain Ragsdail in the regiment commanded by Colonel Charles Harrison in the service of the United States; that his name was placed on the pension roll of the state of Virginia  Kentucky that he received a certificate of that fact, under the signature and seal of the Secretary of War: which certificate, on or about the last day of April 1827, at or near Jamestown in Russell County he placed and deposited in the hands of his attorney in fact Ben Bell which his attorney lost for this deponent is informed & believes Sworn and subscribed to. before me, the day and year aforesaid. } Augustine Lawless mark
C. S. Robertson J. P. R. C.
NOTES.—The last four blanks are left for the applicant to set forth the time, place, and manner of the loss or destruction of the original certificate.
The oath to be taken before a duly qualified magistrate, whose official character and signature must be properly authenticated.
If the pensioner has never received a formal certificate, but has drawn his pension on a mere notification, as was the case in a few instances many years ago, he should leave out the above words in italics , and insert, in lieu thereof, "but has never received a formal certificate, and now wishes to obtain one."
The pensioner's oath must be supported by the evidence of another person as to identity. The person must swear that he well knows him to be the same person described in the above affidavit. The magistrate must certify that the deponent is a person of veracity. This oath must also be authenticated by the certificate of the proper officer, under his seal of office, setting forth that the officer before whom the affidavit may be made is a Justice of the Peace, Judge, or Notary Public, as the case may be.
When a person acting as an Agent or Attorney for a Pensioner, loses the certificate, the affidavit of that person is also required, which must be authenticated as above.

Kentucky Russell County Set
This day George W Twidwell
Personally appeared before the undersigned a Justice of the peace for the County aforesaid and made oath that he well knows Augustine Lawless to be the same person described in the foregoing affidavit of Augustine Lawless, subscribed and sworn to before E. H. Robertson a Justice of the Peace for Russell County on the 30th day of August 1828
And that Geo W Twidwell the person named in the foregoing affidavit is a man of truth & veracity, Given under my hand this 30th day of August 1828
E. H. Robertson J.P.R.C.
Kentucky Russell County Set
This day Benjamin Bell personally appeared before me the undersigned a justice of the Peace for said County and made oath, that he was the Attorney in fact of Austin (alt) Augustine Lawless for the purpose of receiving his the said Lawless pension, and that he lost said Lawless pension certificate at or near James Town in Russell County Kentucky in the Month of April 1827. Given under my hand this 2nd day of September 1828
E. H. Robertson J.P.R.C.
Kentucky Russell County Set
I William Patterson Clerk of the County Court for the County aforesaid do hereby certify that Ebenezer H Robertson whose name is subscribed to the foregoing affidavits of Augustine Lawless George W Twidwell

and Benjamin Read is and was at the dates of the same an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Russell aforesaid duly commissioned and qualified as such and that full faith and credit is and ought to be due him in all his official acts as such Justice of the Peace.
Whereof I have hereunto set my name and affixed my private seal there being no seal of Office yet provided this 2 nd day of September 1828 and 57 th year of the Commonwealth.
Will Patterson

2966 Nov 24 Patnett Ky Rev. Act 1832 4 July Parat Lawless Mail
free
James L Edwards Esq Bons Pensions Washington City

Jamestown Russell County Kentucky, Nov 23 rd
Dear Sir -
I transmit enclosed herein the declaration and proof in support thereof of Mrs Sarah Lawless for a pension under the provisions of an act of Congress passed July 4. 1836 - I have nothing to say for her although I know the lady and feel con- fident of the justice of her claim yet would it be improper in me to volunteer an opinion about the claim It is with you - yours Respect
E. G. Bullock
P.S. Direct to me at Jamestown Russell county Ky E. G. B.

Turner R. June 2nd June 16
Rev. add (Pension claim) Mrs. add 29 66 Mr. add 23 Mr. Johns.
Free
Edward Dorr Washington City

Jamestown Ky June 12 th 1838.
Dr Sir
Enclosed I send you some testimony in relation to the Claims of Mrs Saulep and Mrs Johns you will do me a great favor if you will give me a speedy answer upon those claims I cannot for a moment doubt the pro- -priety of allowing Mrs Saulep claim —
Resps yours &c E. J. Bullock
P.S.
Direct to me at Jamestown  Russell Co. Ky

Sarah Lawless TX Kentucky Mary John H.
Suspended
Per let. 14 th Feb 1835 W. M. D. Williams let. 4 th August 1838 E. J. Bullock

5380 May 13. Ken. 7 July 1838
Sally Davis Asa Asa And of
John D. L. Edwards Commissioner of pensions Washington City

Harrodsburg 4th March 1839
Col J L Edwards
Dear Sir
Enclosed you have the papers prepared in the case of Mrs Sally Lawless, widow of Augustine alias Austin Lawless of Russell County Ky, for a pension when passed you will please enclose me the certificate. In March I enclose you the family record in the suspended case of Mrs Hannah Wilson widow of Josiah Wilson I should be glad to receive the certificate in this case
In your letter to Hon Jas Harlan of the 28th March you stated that the papers of Mrs Elizabeth Sampson widow of William Sampson had not been received. I forwarded these papers through the post office in this place to you on the 9th March last. I hope they are at hand ere this, when examine if passed please enclose me the certificate. The ladies whose claims I have prepared are complaining heavily of the long delay, I have heretofore told them so soon as Congress would rise their claims would be attended to promptly
Your Obed Servt Chas Chinn
Eliz Sampson recd 18th March
Am on margin of a Circular May 1839

Sawmstown Ky. May 20 th 1843.
J. L. Edwards Esq.
Dear Sir,
Please find enclosed Mrs. Sarah Lawless declaration for pension under act of Congress approved 3 rd March 1843. which I hope may meet your approbation. Should it prove satisfactory please enclose me an blank for a form to draw her pension.
Your Most Obedient Servant
Geo: Bryan

2 Cases.
... page 178, Reg. Mechaniah Sanders,
Wayne Co. Ky.
Dr. Augustin Laidup, 1823
Adair Co. Ky.
Hon. R. A. Buckner, H. R.
Rec. 14 Dec. 1825.
J. L. Edwards
Penson
no. 14 Dec. 1825

Home of Rep. Dec r 13 th 1825
J. L. Edwards Esq r
I herewith enclose the papers of J Sanday & A Lawless who wish to be placed on the pension list in the latter case there are two petitions or declarations, which I imagine, to some supposed defect in one of the
You will please to inspect them
& let me know the result
Very respectfully yours
Rich d & Buckner

Mr Edwards will please to direct the ans- & papers reg. d to Lawless at Jamestown Ruperl city

Row WIDOW, &c.
File No 2950 Sally Lawless Widow of Augustin Lawless Corpl Capt. Arty. Rev. War
Act: 24 Febry 1848
Index:—Vol. A , Page 1116
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Feb 14
Mr. A. G.
Dear Sir,
J. L. Edwards
Edg. Williams HR
Pension Office

House of Reps Feb 13, 1838
J. L. Edwards Esq.
Sir
I am requested to ascertain what has been done in the Application of Sarah Lawless The widow of Austin Lawless for a pension under the act of Congress 1836; you will please inform me
Yours respectfully
Herrod Williams
P.S. Austin Lawless was a prisoner residing in the County of Russell Ky.
S Williams

Augustine Laidlaw Ken. air March 1818 At what time paid? P. in Offic Augt 4. '38

A. Lawless
Pensioner

State of Kentucky Court
I Ben Monroe Presiding Judge of the Cumberland Circuit Court do Certify that John Elkins whose name is affixed to the within certificate of authentication is and was at the date of said Certificate Clerk of the Cumberland Circuit Court in the State of Kentucky & that his Certificate is in due form Given under my hand this 12 th day of October 1825
Ben. Monroe

State of Kentucky
Cumberland Circuit Court July
Term 1825
It being a court of record, proceeding according to the rules of the common law, and by statute, personally appeared in open court, John Greasey, and made oath that he was acquainted with Augustin (alias) Austin Lawless now a citizen of Adair County State of Kentucky in the year 1776 in the State of Virginia, he being the same Augustin (alias) Austin Lawless, who is applying to the government for a pension, and who is applied to the hon. Judge Thompson Judge of the Adair Circuit Court on the 12 th of October 1819, as appears from said Judge's Certificate of that date; and he knows & states from his own knowledge, that the said Augustin (alias) Austin Lawless enlisted in the army on the Continental establishment in the Virginia Continental line in the year 1776 under Captain Richard Booker for three years, that he served the full term of his enlistment, and was honorably discharged and afterwards enlisted again under the same officer for three years in the same Continental establishment, and served out the full term of his enlistment, and was again honorably discharged.
And on this day Joseph Alexander and Archibald Rowland Citizens of this County, who are entirely reputable, made oath that the affiant John Greasey is a man of good character, and the same is ordered to be certified to the war department.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of my Office to be hereunto affixed at my Office as Clerk of the Circuit Court aforesaid this 11 th day of October 1825
John E. King

State of Kentucky Rapide County Court
September Term 1837.
Satisfactory proof was this day made in Open Court by the Oaths of Reuben Lawless and William Lawless that Augustine (alias) Justin Lawless late a pensioner of the United States departed this life on the 19 th day of October 1832 and that the said Augustine alias Justin Lawless was the identical person named in an Original Certificate now here shown to the Court bearing date the 27 th day of September 1828 and signed by P B Porter Secretary of War granting to the said Augustine (alias) Justin Lawless a pension of eight dollars per Month and numbered 19540. And it was further proven to the satisfaction of the Court that Sarah Lawless is the Widow of the said Augustine (alias) Justin Lawless and that she is now living.
State of Kentucky Rapide County Set
I William Patterson clerk of the Rapide County Court do certify that the foregoing Order is a full and complete transcript from the Order book of said County Court.
In Witness Whereof I have hereunto set my Name and affixed the seal of office at office in Jamestown this 21 st day of November 1837. 46 th Year of the Court. Meantime Will Patterson clerk of Rapide County Court by

Payable semi-annually on the 4th of March and 4th of September, at Lexington Kentucky — by the First U. S. Br. Bank
No payment can be made on an original certificate, until the arrival of one or the other of the above dates after issuing the certificate.
Registered in Book 6 Vol. 9 th page 49. by
Dupre Beale Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I Certify, That, in conformity with the Laws of the United States, 18 March 1818, 1 May 1820, & 1 March 1823, Augustine, alias Austin Sawels late a Private of Col. Harrison's Regiment of the Army of the Revolution is inscribed on the Pension List, Roll of the Kentucky Agency, at the rate of Eight dollars per month, to commence on the fifteenth day of October one thousand eight hundred and twenty five.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this 27 th day of September one thousand eight hundred and twenty-eight
This certificate should in case of its being lost or destroyed, which if it should hereafter be presented at the Bank, the agent will please transmit to the War Department.
P. B. Porter
Secretary of War.
Examined and countersigned,
James I. Edwards

State of Kentucky, Shelby County Court June Term 1828
Be it remembered that on this day Augustus Lane personally came into court being a court of record proceeding according to the principles of the common law and by statute, and made oath in open court that he was on the 15 th day of October 1825 placed on the pension list roll as a soldier of the Revolution agreeable to the several acts of the Congress of the United States of America upon that subject. That he obtained the proper certificate to entitle him to draw his pension at the town of Lexington State of Kentucky, that he drew his pension up to the 4 th day of March 1827 that since that time he has lost his said certificate, that he has since applied to the proper office of the Kentucky Agency and cannot procure any further pension in consequence of the loss of said certificate he therefore prays a duplicate certificate may be granted him.
Augustus Lane Deponent
Which was by the court admitted to record and ordered to be certified
State of Kentucky 3 rd Set
William Patterson clerk of the county court for the county aforesaid do hereby certify

That the foregoing contains a true and full copy of the record made by the county court which in session
In testimony Whereof I hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal there being no seal of office yet provided this nineteen day of June 1828 and 52 nd year of the Commonwealth
Will Patterson