Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 3433, for John Long, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER
Ve
Long John Amey
N 3433
CONTENTS

Reported Feb 1/49
3586
Virginia Richmond Anney Long widow of John Long who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private Va Suite
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the day of Feb 1/49 and sent to
Mothy Robison Richmond Va
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 163 Vol. 3,

I Benjamin Long of the county of Caroline and State of Virginia a Revolutionary Pensioner do hereby certify that my Brother John Long deceased (who was the husband of Amy Long of this County) and who was a soldier in the war of the Revolution. I don't know how long my Brother was in service, but I know he was more in the war of the Revolution than I was myself, I have always heard that my Brother the said John, was at what was called the Battle defeat, he was married to the Amy Salterwood now Amy Long about the year Eighty two, I have in a memorandum Book containing the ages of his first & second children James & Reuben, and also an account against said Amy Long, in 1792 at which time I believe she was a widow, and that she has remained a widow ever since that Period given under my hand this 16 th day of Sept r 1840
Benjamin Long
State of Virginia Caroline County to wit
This
I George Saunders of the County of Caroline & State of Va a Revolutionary Pensioner do hereby certify that I was well acquainted with Mr. John Long who was a soldier in the war of the Revolution, I do not know at what time Mr Long Long enlisted, but I know that he was in service before I was, neither can I say how long said John served. I further now certify that I have heard and believe it to be true that Mrs Amy Long of this County is the widow of said John, and that she is yet I believe a resident of this County given under my hand this 16 th of Sept r 1840
George Saunders
State of Va County of Caroline } ss
This day personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid Mr Benjamin Long and Mr. George Saunders above subscribed and made oath in due form of law to the facts contained in the certificates which they have signed. I also certify that Mr Long and Mr Saunders are gentlemen of high respectability and that full con- fidence may be placed in the statement of either gentleman, I further

more certify that I have taken from the memorandum Book of Mr. Long alluded to in his certificate the leaf containing the age of Jas Long & Beulah Long said to be the two oldest children of John Long dec d (whose death is also on said leaf) and attached it to this paper below and written my name across when they unite before signing as Justice of the peace I also observe an account on said leaf against Amy Long in 1792 which I am satisfied must be the widow of the above mentioned John Long and do not doubt in the least the correctness of the above menti- oned record. Given under my hand this 24 th day of September 1840
Thos Rowe J. Peace
State of Virginia
Caroline County ss:
I John L. Puncleton Clerk of the County Court of the County and State aforesaid do hereby certify that Thomas Rowe whose name is annexed to the foregoing Certificate, is and was at the time of signing the same a Justice of the peace in & for the said County duly commissioned and qualified according to law, and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name & affixed the seal of my said Office this 20 th day of November 1840.
John L. Puncleton Clk

Hope
Judy was born the 14 day of May in the year 1793 in Philadelphia from 12 Mand My Father John Long has had 2 parcels of land a half from each Children of James P. Long James Long son of my brother John Long was born the 27 day of October in the year of Lord 1783 his son Reubin Long was born the 12 day of September in year 1785 My Brother died in this life the 9 day of June 1792
James P. Long

This
Gray Rockham Long Lake 3 miles to the west of any northern station 1/2 mile to the S.W. of the and a Hall 18 1/2 5 1/2 The weight 29 1/2
 1799 Money Lend To 10 yds of Cotton. Pat 276 1/2 1,500 To 8 yards of bldg at 12 1/2 To 14 yds of bldg at 12 1/2 14.00 To 3 yds of 20 yds Lumber 9.00 To 1 Book. rent 1/65 1.16 311.1 1.50 12.0 1.50 14.0 1.50 9.0 1.50 1.16 1.50 57.26 7.50  £ 3 11 6 

no 7466
Mrs. Long's
Declaration for Pension

State of Virginia County of Caroline-ss
On this the 7 th day of August 1840 personally appeared before Benjamin Anderson a justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid Mrs. Amy Song a resident of the County and state aforesaid aged about seventy-eight years widow of John Song deceased who first being duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838: That she is the widow of John Song who was a soldier in the war of the Revolution from this County and who she believes served nearly the whole war, that he was to the North and also the south, she recollects two places at which (she has heard him say) he was in service, Brandywine and York Town. She recollects hearing him say he was in service at the close of the war, but she does not know any thing about the officers under whom he served as she never knew him until after his leaving service, and never took much notice of the names of the officers if he ever told her. She further declares that she was married to the said John Song in the County of Caroline by Nathaniel Holloway (a Baptist Preacher who has moved to the west) about the year Seventeen hundred and Eighty three in the month of August judging from the age of her second child which is on record bearing date September 13 th 1785 that her husband the aforesaid John Song died about the year 1793 or 4 having lived with her about ten years she was married to the said John prior to January 1794 viz. at the time above mentioned and that she has remained a widow ever since his death as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed.
Amy his Song mark
Sworn to and subscribed on this the day and year above written before
Benj a Anderson S.P. and
I furthermore certify that Mrs. Amy Song, is a lady of Respectability and that I have no reason to doubt but that she is the widow of John Song deceased above named although I was not acquainted with him Mrs. Song has been a widow ever since I have known her which has been for several years and I do not doubt the correctness of her declaration and from old age &c it would be quite inconvenient for her to attend Court living at the distance of 6 or 7 miles. I also certify that I have taken the part of her family Bible containing

the birth of Reuben Ben Long (said by her to be her 2 nd son) and attached it to this paper above and written my name when the paper was written before signing as justice of the peace. I do not doubt but that said record is correct given under my hand this 7 th day of August 1840—
Benja. Anderson J. Peace
In Caroline County Court Augt 10 th 1840
The Court having examined the proceedings of D ct , Benja min Anderson one of their body in qualifying Amy Long to her declaration for a pension and his Certificate of her standing &c do approve and sanction the same and order the same to be certified to the war department
I John L. Pendleton Clerk of the said Court do hereby certify that the foregoing order is a correct transcript from the Order Book of the said Court.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of Office this 31 st day of August 1840 —
John L. Pendleton C d By Robt. H. Cady C d

FAMILY I
BIRTHS.
Ruben Long was born September 12, 1765.
Patsy Landrum Long was born October the 5, 1791.
Gabriel Dr. Long a son of Ruben Long and Patsy his wife was born September 21, 1867.
Lamira Long was born March 11, 1810.
Elizabeth Long was born April 22, 1813.
Callie L. Long was born March 6 th 1815.
Andrew

V.P.M. Rev. War Section.
September 15, 1917.
Mrs. Fred Kennedy, 2935 Laclede Road, Maplewood, Missouri.
Madam:
In response to your letter dated the 12" instant, you are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W. File No. 3,433 that John Long was a Private in the War of the Revolution from Caroline County Virginia, names of officers not stated, and was in the battles of Brandywine, Camden, and Yorktown and was discharged at Williamsburg after the surrender of Cornwallis.
He married in Caroline County, Virginia, about 1782, Amey Gatewood, and died June 9, 1792. Children James born October 27, 1783, and Reuben born September 12, 1785; Reuben's wife Patsey Landrum Long was born October 5, 1791, and their children were: Gabriel R. born September 2, 1807, Lavinia born March 11, 1810, Elizabeth born April 26, 1813, and C. Addison L. born March 6, 1815.
Soldier had other children than James and Reuben, but their names are not stated. His widow Amey was allowed pension on an application executed August 7, 1840,

while a resident of Caroline County Virginia, aged 78 years.
The records of this Bureau do not show that soldier received bounty land from the United States. If land was granted him by the State of Virginia you should apply to the Secretary of that State for information.
Very respectfully,
A handwritten signature in cursive, reading "E. C. Nieman", written in dark ink on the document.
Acting Commissioner.

Oct 2. 1871
In at Nov.
RECEIVED JAN 31 1872
Free
James L. Edwards Esqr.
Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D.C.

Richmond March 31 st 1841
J. L. Edwards Esq r
Sir,
Enclosed is the Certificate (of the Auditor at Richmond) which you regard should this not be satisfactory in conjunction with the certificates already sent, will you inform me as to how I can identify the widow so as to meet the requirements of Your Department
Very Respectfully Yours truly
J. A. Hudson Jr
Adolph Bow Green Va

May 4. 1844 WHITING GREEN N.Y.
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Dear Sir
W. L. Edwards Esq Comm r of Pensions Washington City
Yours sincerely J. M. [?]

Bow Green May 1 st 1841
Dr. Sir,
There is no way I believe in which I can show that the John Long whose name appears on record in the Auditor's office is the husband of Amy Long of this County, (Caroline) neither can I find any testimony going to show that he was in the regular service other than his name being on record and Ed Salterwood's certificate, as that is not satisfactory will she be entitled to a pension allowing her as a husband to have been a Militia man. There are three persons of respectability who swear to his being in service -
Very Respectfully Yo Obedient
Sam L. Nuttall

Mar 12. 1841
Rev Abd Liff Amasa Lang.
Free FREE
James L. Edwards Esqr Comm ee of Pensions Washington City

Bow Green March 9 th 1841
A. L. Edwards Esqr
Sir,
Enclosed is the affidavit of Edmund Waterwood respecting the service of Mr. John Long late husband of Mrs. Amy Long who claims a pension under act of 38 on account of the services rendered by her late husband - her declaration & other certificates you have on your files.
Very Respectfully Yr ob st Servt.
James Shutler fr.

2069
June 16 1843.
a. at 1843
Va.
Mar 3 d 1843
Anne Long
$80 due
Resides in
F. V. Sutton Bowling Green Va.
Form of Union Washington
FREE

Dear Sir June 1 st 1847
Dear Sir
I enclose you the declaration of Mr. Song under the act of 1847. - Very Respectfully
Frank N. Sutton

Bank of Virginia
January 6. 1849.
Sir,
I send you herewith the Declaration of Amy Long, a pensioner under the Act of the 17. June 1844, made to obtain the benefits of the provision of the Act of the 2. February 1848. Be pleased to enclose me a Pension Certificate for her.
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
Ant y Robinson.
J. S. Edwards, Esquire, Commissioner of Pensions, Washington.

Anne 7466 Mrs Long wid of John Mar 23 40 pa

Bow. Green Nov 20 th 1840
J. L. Edwards Esq.
Sir,
Enclosed is the Declaration of Mrs. Amy Long who claims a pension under the act of 38- Benjamin Long (Mother of John Long deceased) says that his Bro. the said John was in service longer than he, but cannot speak definitely as to the services rendered by him, or at what time he enlisted as his Bro. John was older than he was and was in service earlier —
I also acknowledges the receipt of yours of the 24 Oct. last in relation to the Certificate of Jasper Lane respecting the time of the marriage of Elizabeth Mallory to John Mallory dec d , in which you say "Jasper Lane a witness states that he is under the impression that they were married previous to 1794 and in 1793 they had a child called Claiborne" I was under the impression that Mr. Lane's affidavit states that they were certainly married previous to 1794 and that he declared they were married prior to 1792 that in 1793 they had a child called Claiborne, and was much surprised to see that I had sent on such an affidavit as the above, for my object was to get one that wd say positively that they were married previous to 94 —
will you be so kind as to refer to Mr. Lane's Certificate again for although it is not very probable, yet it is possible that you have mistaken the some of the figures — in relation to Claiborne Mallory I believe his living, as I heard several persons who were not old enough to know anything of the marriage of Mrs. Mallory, name

a calculation of the time, stating that said Claiborne was in his 51 st year, if I have made the mistake in Mr Davis Affidavit, I suppose I will have to set the kind of record spoken of in your letter re marriage of children or some such-
I am Sir Very Respectfully Yr. Obt. Servt.
James T. Patton Jr

Rev Sept 2
1733 Virginia  Richmond
Emey Long widow of John Long, who was a Private in the Va. Continent al. line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 2nd day of Sept, 1843, and sent to
J. W. Sutton Boling Green Pa.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A . Vol. 1 Page 150

74 66 Amy Long Wid of John Virginia Ad July 7 1838 Married 1782 died June 9 1892 Allow $80 per ann. for 2 years to the Virginia line, for establishment -
Det. T. Sutton N.E. Bowling Green Ky

State of Virginia. Caroline County
On this 18 th day of December 1848, before me Benja. Anderson a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Caroline in the said State, personally appeared Amey Long, a resident of the said County, aged about 86 years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath, make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed on the 2 d February 1848, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War: - That she is the widow of John Long, who was a private in the Army of the Revolution, and that under the Act of Congress of the 17. June 1844 she received a pension at the rate of eighty dollars per annum.
She further declares that she is still a widow and resides in the County of Caroline, State of Virginia, where she has resided all her life Amey her Long mark . Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written
In presence of
Addison L Long
Letty W Long
Before me
Benja. Anderson
J. Peace
I certify that Amey Long, the Declarant above named, is personally known to me.
Benja. Anderson J. Peace
State of Virginia, Caroline County, to wit
I, John L. Pendleton, Clerk of the County Court, of the County and State aforesaid do hereby certify that Benjamin Anderson is a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County, duly Commissioned and qualified, that he is legally authorized to act as such, and that the foregoing signatures, purporting to be his, are genuine.
Given under my hand and the seal of the said Court, this 11 th day of December one thousand eight hundred and forty eight.
John. L. Pendleton

This is to Certify, That it appears from a List in this Office of such Officers and Soldiers of the Virginia Continental Line, during the Revolutionary War, as settled their Accounts, and received Certificates for the balance of their Full Pay, according to an Act of Assembly, passed the November Session, 1781, that a Certificate issued on the 12 th day of November 1783 , in the name of John Long as a Soldier of Infantry for £ 93. 19. 0 , which Certificate appears to have been delivered to Col o Mason and was given for services prior to the 1st January, 1782.
p 193.
{ No Seal of Office. }
Given under my hand at the Auditor's Office, Richmond, this
30 th day of March 18 41 .
J. E. Heath
AUDITOR.

I Edmund Gatewood a Revolutionary Pensioner do hereby certify that I was well acquainted with John Long dec d who was a soldier of the Revolution, and also his widow Amy Long (formerly Amy Gatewood) who I believe is now living, I know John Long was in the service of his country, but how long I am unable to say. I cannot speak positively either of the officers under whom he served but am satisfied it was in 1779 that he went to the south under Capt. Sterne, Johnson, New, or Harrison from the County of Caroline State of Virginia as to the engagements he was in. I have no knowledge, but know that he was discharged at Williamsburg Va after the surrender of Cornwallis, and he walked home in such a short time that I have no doubt he shortened his life many years for I am satisfied he never got over it. Given under my hand this 4 th day of March 1841 Edmond his Gatewood (Seal) mark
State of Va County of Caroline To wit
This day personally appeared before me a justice of the peace in and for the County & State aforesaid Edmund Gatewood above named and made oaths to the facts contained in the above affidavit. I also certify that Mr. Gatewood's statement may be relied on given under my hand this day and year above written.
George F. Swann J. Peace

State of Virginia County of Caroline ss
I John L. Pendleton clerk of the County Court of Caroline do hereby certify that George F. Strawn whose name appears to the foregoing Certificate is now and was at the time of signing the same an acting Magistrate in and for the County and State aforesaid. I also certify that the signature purporting to be his is genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office this 9 th day of March 1841.
John L. Pendleton Co

Virginia
Amey Long, widow of John Long,
who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 9 June 1792 in Caroline Co. in the State of Virginia who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain _____ of the Regt. commanded by Col: _____ in the Va: Continental line for 2 Years.
Inscribed on the Roll of Richmond Va: at the rate of 80 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 3 rd day of May 1841 J. Sutton Jr. and sent to James Bowling Green Va
Arrears to the 4th of March 1841 $ 400.- Semi-annual allowance ending " . "
$ 400.-
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by W.H. Tyler Clerk, Book A Vol. 2 Page 179.

2069
Mrs Long's declaration

State of Virginia Caroline County ss
On this the 7 th day of April June 1843
Personally appeared before the subscriber a justice of the peace in and for the County of Caroline Amy Song a resident of the County of Caroline and State of Virginia aged about eighty two who being first duly sworn according to law on her 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 3 rd day of March 1843 Granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war That she is the widow of John Song who was she believes a private in the continental line although she cannot speak as to his particular service the regiment to which he belonged or the officers under which he served having forgotten if she ever heard. That she has as the widow of the said John Song and received a five years pension of eighty dollars per annum under the act of July 7 th 1838 and she further declares she is still a widow. + Amy X Song
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me Benja Anderson J.P.
I also Certify that I know Mrs Amy Song that she is a respectable Lady I have no doubt of the truth of her statement above given under my hand this the day and date first above written
Benja Anderson J.P.

State of Virginia,
Caroline County to Wit,
I John L. Pendleton Clerk of the County Court of the County & State aforesaid, do hereby Certify that Rev d Anderson whose name is subscribed to the within Certificate is a Magistrate as within and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of my Office this 13 th day of June 1843 in the 67 th year of the Commonwealth.
John L. Pendleton Clerk of Caroline County Court.

St. Louis, Mo.
Sept. 12, 1917
Rev Sec
Bureau of Pensions, Rev. War Section,
Kind Sirs:
Will you kindly send me the War Records of Thomas Sappington who enlisted in the Rev. War from Anne Arundel Co. Md. and also Captain John Long who enlisted from Port Royal Caroline, Co. Va. I would like to have what you have to their dates and places of Birth and marriage. I found in a History where one John Long received a Grant of Land comprising 10000 Arpents from Xeno Trudeau, Aug. 20. 1797 Was this the same John Long? Have you any record of his parents? Did he receive any land in Va. or Ky. before he did in Mo.?
I am a Descendant of bothe these Names,
Yours Respectfully,
(Mrs. Fred)
Nellie Long Kennedy 2935 Laclede Rd Maplewood, mo.

Prov.
1917 Sept. 15 Hist. to Mrs. Fred Kennedy
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 3433
Anny Long
Widow
John Long
Pa. Rev. War.
Act: Feb. 2 d 1848,
Index:—Vol. A , Page 440
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Va act 1838-7466
M rs Amy Long, widow of John — Let to J. F. Sutton Jr 28 Nov 1840. Same March 15. 1841. Same April 5. 1841
Act 7 July 1838.

FREE
AS Wa 1733
Col
L. Edwards, Esquire,
Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington.