Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 8410, for William Mardis, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va
Mardis, William Elizabeth
N. 8410
CONTENTS

5086
Kentucky
Elizabeth Maudie's died widow of William who died on the Monday November 1882 of Hamble in the State of Kentucky who was a private in the by Captain of the commanded by in the Virginia commanded line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 80 Dollars  Cents per annum, to commence on the 24 day of March, 1831 & end 15 th April 1829
Certificate of Pension issued the 9 th day of Nov 1851 and sent to John Mearns
Arrears to the 4th of Semi-annual allowance ending
Frankfort Ky
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the }
Recorded by Book 
Vol.
2
Page 409

Nancy Daughter of William and Elizabeth his wife was born July the 25 1780
Abigail the Daughter of William and Elizabeth his wife was born October the 29 1781
James Wardis the son of William Wardis and Elizabeth his wife was born the March 9 1783
Abigail the daughter of William and Elizabeth his wife was born October the 15 1785
Mary the Daughter of William and Elizabeth his wife was born August 31 1787

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Date of Tenacity Newton County, Ga
On this the 25 th day of July 1851, Person ally appeared before me George White an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the county of Newton Co. William Mardis, & Nancy Marshall, who being duly sworn according to law doth on their oaths make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed 4 th of July 1836, knowing that they are the children of Will- iam & Elizabeth Mardis decd, that their father was at the time of being a soldier in the Army of the Revolution for several years that they have often heard their father and mother say that their sister Sally was six weeks old when their father returned home from the Army, that their said father & mother were married about the year of 1878, that they have a record of their sister Sally Betsy Mardis (one of the declarants) & brother James, which record was made by their said father shortly after their respective births, that Nancy Marshall one of the declarants is the widow of Robert Marshall decd, who was a Pension- er under the act of 7 th of June 1832, at the rate of $50. per annum & that she now receives a Pension

under the act of Congress passed 29 th of July 1848, at the rate of $80. per ann. That they fully believe that their said mother was entitled to a pension under the act of Congress passed 4 th of July 1836, for the services of their said father in the army of the Revolution. Hence they most respec- tfully ask the Hon. Commissioners of Pensions to cause it to be allowed and that the Cer- tificate evidencing the same may be enrolled to their Attorney Isaac H. Ingram, of Frankfort Kentucky, that their said father died in Novem- ber 1802, and their mother remained a widow until her death which took place on the 15 th of April 1840, and left Nancy Marshall (one of the declarants) Betty Perry, Lucy Lippencott, Sally Lippencott, Emma Cooper, Polly Lippencott, James Morris, Stephen Morris, & William Morris (one of the declarants) her only living children, all of whom are living excepting their sister Polly Lippencott and James Morris. That they have all authority heretofore given to prosecute their said claim. Sworn to & subscribed before me Nancy H. Marshall on the day & year aforesaid Mark
George White
his William Morris Mark

State of Kentucky Kenton County } Det.
I George White the last subscribed magistrate do hereby certify that the above Declarations are personally known to me and known to be the part of truth and respectability in whose statements the further facts are cited should be placed. In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name on this the 25th day of July 1851.
George White J.P.
State of Kentucky Kenton County } Det.
I Napoleon Stephen Clerk of the County Court of the County and State aforesaid. Do certify that George White is an Acting Justice of the Peace, in and for the County and State aforesaid. That his commission was dated on the day of 1857 and expires four years after date, and that his signatures above written are genuine.
Given under my hand and Seal of Office, on this the 26 day of July, 1851. N.B. Stephen By W. Mackay D.C.

State of Kentucky } ss Campbell County } & City of Covington } On this 19. th day of November 1839 personally appeared before me Moses D. Grant Mayor of said city of Covington Elizabeth Mardis a resident of the county of Campbell & State of Kentucky aged eighty two years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 4. th 1836; That she is the widow of William Mardis De d who was a private soldier in the Revolutionary army of the United States last in the Virginia line but in what Regiment or under what field officers he served she does not recollect, he entered said service on or about the day of July 1777 and left the same the first time about the day of August 1778 and at the time he first entered said service as a regular soldier he resided in the County of King-George State of Virginia where he enlisted under Capt. Samuel Hanes and marched from there to join the main army as she believes at Norfolk Virginia - he was drafted & entered the service a second time sometime in the year 1781 and resided at that time in the county of Frederick & State of Virginia & that he served under Genl. Morgan in said last service but under what Capt. t or company officers she does not now recollect if ever informed and that he marched from there to York town & was at the capture of Cornwallis - She further declares that she was married to the said William Mardis De d on the first day of April 1779, that her husband, the aforesaid William Mardis died on the third & third Monday of November 1802 in the County of Campbell & State of Kentucky, that she has remained a widow

ever since the death of said William Mardis & is now a widow - she further declares that she has no documentary evidence now in her possession nor does she know of the existence of any by which said services & her claim can be proven - all of which will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed -
Elizabeth his Mardis mark
State of Kentucky City of Lexington Ky. I Moses B Grant Mayor of the City of Lexington do hereby certify that the fore- going Declaration was sworn to and subscribed by the said Elizabeth Mardis before me the said Moses B Grant Mayor of the City aforesaid on the 19 th day of November 1839. And I do further certify that I have been personally acquainted with the said Elizabeth Mardis for about forty years. and that I was personally acquainted with her said husband William Mardis deceased who died about the time that is set forth & stated in the aforesaid declaration and the said William Mardis was reported by his neighbors and acquaintances to have been a soldier in the Revolutionary war.
Given under my hand and the seal of office this 19 th day of Nov 1839.
M. B. Grant
Mayor
on roll p 200 p 201
1320
4893 Elizabeth Mardis of William Kentucky
on roll page 200 p 201
Hn W. O. Butler H.R.

October 3, 1938.
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Miss Vivienne Lipscomb E.1528 Boone Avenue Spokane, Washington
BA-J/ady William Mardis W.8410
Dear Madam:
The data contained herein were obtained from the papers on file in the Revolutionary War claim for pension, W.8410, based upon the military service of William Mardis in that war.
William Mardis while a resident of King George County, Virginia, enlisted in 1777, month not stated, and served as a private in Captain Samuel Hawes' Virginia Company until August 1778. While living in Frederick County, Virginia, he enlisted in 1781 and served in a company of Virginia Infantry under General Morgan and was at the surrender of Cornwallis, length of service not stated.
He died the third Monday in November 1802 in Campbell County, Kentucky, his age not given.
Soldier married April 1, 1779, Elizabeth Lipscomb who in 1839 was a resident of Campbell County, Kentucky, and died April 15, 1840, aged about eighty-three years.
Their children whose names appear in said claim are: Nancy, born July 25, 1780 and married October 24, 1797, Robert Marshall also a Revolutionary War soldier from near Hagerstown, Maryland, and who died July 1, 1837, in Campbell County, (that part which was later Kenton County) Kentucky.
b James Mardis born October 29, 1781.
Betsy Perry (Perry? almost illegible), born October 15, 1785. Winne, or Wine, Cooper born August 31, 1787.
Lucy Lipscomb, date of birth not stated.
Polly Lipscomb, date of birth not stated.
Stephen Mardis, date of birth not stated.
William Mardis, date of birth not stated.

It is not stated whether the names of children, as Lipscomb, Perry and Cooper are given names or their married names.
The pension due on account of the services of the soldier, William Mardis, was allowed in 1851 to the following surviving children: Nancy Marshall, Salle Lipscomb, Betsy Perry, Winne Cooper, Lucy Lipscomb, Stephen and William Mardis.
Very truly yours
A. D. MILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

1924. July 16. Hist. to Hon. Chas. Curtis for Amos Mardis. MMNF. Mr. Mardis' letter + R.L.O. report returned to Senator Curtis. 1929 July 2. Hist. to Mrs. Esther Mardis Smith. a.w.y. 1938 Oct. 3. Hist. to Virgienne Lipscomb. a.d.y.
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WIDOW, &c.
File No. 8410
 Elizabeth Mardis  Wid. of  William Mardis  Brn. Va. line 
Act: July 4 th 36
Index: — Vol. 31 , Page 5

October 3, 1938.
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BA-J/ady
William Mardis
W. 8410
Miss Vivienne Lipscomb E. 1528 Boone Avenue Spokane, Washington
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letters in which you request the Revolutionary War records of Samuel, Thomas and William Thoroughman, and those of Richard and William Lipscomb and William Mardis.
There are no claims for pension or bounty land on file based upon services in the Revolutionary War of a William Lipscomb, nor of a Samuel, Thomas or William Thoroughman. Such claims are the source of Revolutionary War data furnished by this office. The records of Richard Lipscomb and William Mardis are furnished you herewith, also that of Robert Marshall which may be of interest to you.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILIER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

United States Senate,
Washington, July 11th, 19 24.
Hon. Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Sir:
I have the honor to submit the following com- munication for your consid- eration, and to ask that the request made therein be com- plied with if possible.
When the matter is dis- posed of, will you kindly have the letter returned to my office, and oblige.
Yours truly,
c9-579
U. S. S.

Received at 4 p.m. Ans-

Rev.&1812 Wars Section. ADY
July 3, 1929.
Mrs. Esther Mardis Smith, Peru, Nebraska.
Madam:
I advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W.8410, it appears that William Mardis, while a resident of King George County, Virginia, enlisted in 1777, month not stated, and served as a private in Captain Samuel Hawes' Virginia Company until August 1778.
While living in Frederick County, Virginia, he enlisted in 1781 and served in a company of Virginia infantry under General Morgan and was at the surrender of Cornwallis, the length of service not stated.
He died the third Monday in November 1802 in Campbell County, Kentucky.
Soldier married April 1, 1779, Elizabeth Lipscomb who in 1839 was a resident of Campbell County, Kentucky and who died April 15, 1840 aged about eighty-three years. Their children whose names appear in said claim are: Nancy, born July 25, 1780 and married October 24, 1797, Robert

Marshall also a Revolutionary War soldier from near Hagers- town, Maryland and who died July 1, 1837 in Campbell County (the part which was later Kenton County), Kentucky.
Salle Lipscomb, born October 29, 1781.
James Mardis, born March 3, 1783.
Betsy Perry (Perry(?) almost illegible), born October 15, 1785.
Winne, or Wine, Cooper born August 31, 1787.
Lucy Lipscomb, date of birth not stated.
Polly Lipscomb, date of birth not stated.
Stephen Mardis, date of birth not stated.
William Mardis, date of birth not stated.
It is not stated whether the names of children, as Lipscomb, Perry and Cooper are given names or their mar- ried names.
The pension due on account of the services of sol- dier was allowed in 1851 to the following surviving chil- dren: Nancy Marshall, Salle Lipscomb, Betsy Perry, Winne Cooper, Lucy Lipscomb, Stephen and William Mardis.
This is the history of the only soldier surnamed Mardis found on the Revolutionary War records of this bu- reau.
Respectfully,
EARL D. CHURCH, Commissioner.
See Rev. War pen. cl. of Robt. Marshall. No. 2141 - Son-in-law of this soldier - Whoever requested this history, send them Robt. Marshall's also

July 16, 1924
Honorable Charles Curtis United States Senate
My dear Senator:
In response to your inquiry of the 11th instant, enclosing the letter of Mr. Amos Mardis of Fort Dodge, Kansas, I have the honor to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W. 8410 it appears that William Mardis, while a resident of King George County, Virginia, enlisted in 1777, month not stated, and served as a private in Captain Samuel Hawes' Virginia Company until August 1778.
While living in Frederick County, Virginia he enlisted in 1781 and served in a company of Virginia infantry under General Morgan and was at the surrender of Cornwallis, the length of service not stated.
He died the third Monday in November 1802 in Campbell County, Kentucky.
Soldier married April 1, 1779, Elizabeth Lipscomb

who in 1839 was a resident of Campbell County, Kentucky and who died April 15, 1840 aged about eighty-three years. Their children whose names appear in said claim are:
Nancy, born July 25, 1780 and married October 24, 1797, Robert Marshall also a Revolutionary War soldier from near Hagerstown, Maryland and who died July 1, 1837 in Campbell County (the part which was later Kenton County), Kentucky.
Salle Lipscomb, born October 29, 1781.
James Mardis, born March 3, 1783.
Betsy Perry (Perry(?) almost illegible), born October 15, 1785.
Winne, or Wine, Cooper born August 31, 1787.
Lucy Lipscomb, date of birth not stated.
Polly Lipscomb, " " " "
Stephen Mardis, " " " "
William Mardis, " " " "
It is not stated whether the names of children, as Lipscomb, Perry and Cooper are given names or their married names.
The pension due on account of the services of sol-

dier was allowed in 1851 to the following surviving children: Nancy Marshall, Salle Lipscomb, Betsy Perry, Winne Cooper, Lucy Lipscomb, Stephen and William Mardis.
Sincerely,
Ree claim N. 2141 of Rott- Marshall for data testimony to him in this history
Commissioner.

EI528 Boone Ave.
Spokane, Wash;
Aug. 24- 1938.
Veterans Administration,
Washington D.C.
Chief Clerk,
Dear Sir.-
I am writing for information in regard to the Revolutionary War service of the following Colonial residents of Virginia, two of whom are my ancestors and the other a close relative of theirs.
All three are mentioned in the first U.S. Census as living in Frederick County, Va.
Richard Lipscomb, William Lipscomb, and William Mardis, or Mardes.
Affidavits for Pension or Military Records may prove most valuable to me in tracing my ancestry back to earliest Colonial Virginia.
I shall be very grateful for copies of such records or any help the Veterans Administration may be able to give me.
Respectfully Yours,
no signature? Miss Vivienne Lipscomb,
E. I528 Boone Ave.
Spokane. Washington.

E.1528 Boone Ave.
Spokane, Washington.
August, 24- 1938.
Veterans Administration, Washington, D.C.
To the Chief Clerk-
Dear Sir-
I am writing in regard to the Revolutionary War service of the following men, one of whom I have reason to believe is my Great-great Grandfather, and whose names appear in the U.S. Census for 1790, from the state of Pennsylvania. Military Records and Pension affidavits may be of great material assistance to me in discovering my Colonial Ancestors.
I shall be most grateful for copies of such records and affidavits.
The following are the names of the men above mentioned.
✓ Samuel Thoroughman
✓ Thomas Thoroughman
✓ and William Thoroughman.
One of them I believe to be the Grandfather of my Grandfather, Aaron Thoroughman, who served in the Mexican War.
Respectfully and Gratefully Yours,
no signature Mrs. Grace M. Lipscomb;
E 1528 Boone Ave.
Spokane, Washington

Peru, Nebr. March 5. 1929.
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
Dear Sir.
I am trying to trace the family history of the Mardis family back to the Revolutionary Period, I have not very much authentic data . but I recently from the War Department recd the following statement.
"The records of this office show that one William Mardis, rank not stated ,served in the Revolutionary War from Virginia.His name appears on a recordunder a heading " A list of Soldiers of the Virginia Line on Continental Establishments who have received Certificates for the balance of their full pay Agreeable to an Act of Assemblypassed November Session1781," which shows that on April 4th, 1783, the sum of 173 s7 p8 was received by General Morgan. No further record relative to him or to his service has been found, nor has any record been found of the service in the Revolutionary War of any man surnamed Mardis."
This Department suggested that I write to the Pension Dept that additional information might be had,
Will you please inform me if your records there show anything regarding this man ? Just where he may have been from or any other information.
Thank You very much.
Very truly.
Mrs. Esther Mardis Smith.

Elizabeth Mardis, dec d widow of William Ky.
Act 4 July 1835.
2 yrs per - $80. per ann: to 15 Apl. 1840 when she died.
Payable to Nancy Marshall, Betsey Poney Lucy Lipscomb, Sallie Lipscomb, Winne Cooper, Stephen Mardis, & William Mardis only children
cert to
John Weems Frankfort Ky.

War Dept. Pen Offin Jan'y 16. 1840
Sir
The papers in the case of Mrs. Elizabeth Mardis, widow of William Mardis, decd, have been examined and the affidavits of the witnesses are herewith returned in order that their credibility may be certified as required in rule two in the enclosed print regulations. The enclosed regulations should also be complied with by the claimant who should set forth the name of the Captain and Colonel under whom her husband served as an enlisted soldier of the Virginia line and the time of his entering and leaving the service. It is also necessary in order to obtain a pension under act of July 1836 that the last alleged term as a militiaman should be specified and that the most satisfactory proof of said term be exhibited. The original family record of which a copy has been exhibited should

be transmitted to this officer as required in note C. in the under sheet,
Rev. W. O. Butler Jan'y 16 1840 OG
Hon. William O. Butler, N. R.
4893 arr. Feb 1840

4893 3 Jan 13.
B 20.
Jan 15, 1840.
Union Office.
Ken
July 4. 1836
Wm. O. Butler
W R .

Washington City 13 th Jany 1820
Sir
I herewith send for the action of your Department the Declaration and other papers of Mrs Elizabeth Mardis the widow of William Mardis late a Soldier of the Virginia Line of the Revolution; she wishes to obtain the benefit of the provisions of an act of congress approved 4 July 1836
I have the honor to be
Hon. J. R. Forsyth
with much respect
Secretary of War
yours &c
W. B. Butler

Washington 15 th Aug. 1851
Sir,
I enclose the declaration of William Mardis and Nancy Marshall, children of Elizabeth Mardis, widow of John, for their Mother's Pension. Also the affidavit of John Lipscomb as to the service of John Mardis, the number of children, the date of death &c; all of which I ask you to examine and to allow according to law.
I have the honor to be
very respectfully &c.
Fully R. Wise for George B. Davis
Hon. J. E. Heath Commissioner of Pensions

W City
J. E. Heath Esq
fin In the case of the heirs of Mrs. Martin You will please enclose the pension Certificate to John Wrens Esq of Frankf = ort Ky
I am fin
Very respectfully &c J. F. Tramm

Brief in the case of Elizabeth Mardis, wid of Wm County and State of Kentucky act 4 July 1830.
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Evidence of service; Record. " of Marriage; Documentary; Family register showing the births of the children. She has a daughter married before '94 who is a pensioner.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Name and residence of Agent.
John Weems, Frankfort Ky.
F. F. Krieg Examining Clerk.

Elizabeth Mardin Ky

J. E. Heath Esq
Commr of Pensions
Sir
Herewith I enclose You a certificate from the Auditor of Virginia showing that William Mardis was a Colonel of Infantry in the Virginia Continental Line. The certificate of Pensi- -on in behalf of his widow Elizabeth . You will please enclose to Isaac H. Hahn Frankfort Ky.
I am Sir
Very respectfully
Yours &c
J. H. Hahn

H. C. Ames, Esq. Present
Nov. 13- 1851
Sir: The supplemental declaration in the case of Elizabeth Mardis, dec'd, is received.
The case itself is totally unsustainable by testimony. It appears that the original affidavits were enclosed to the Hon. W. D. Butler on the 16 January 1840, for correction since which time no steps had been taken in the matter. The husband's services must be shown in the customary manner and their last period must be of particularity, as this is an application under the act of July 4 - 1836.
(Copy)

Elizabeth Wardis of William Kentucky
Suspended
See let 16 th Jan y 1840
Hon. W. O. Butler.
G. C. Am. Nov 13/51
let S. F. I. Fr. Nov 22/51
Act 4 July 1836

Printed list of 1852 given as cause of suspension: "For captain and colonel's names of the Virginia line under whom he served, and the period, length, and grade of service."

THIS IS TO CERTIFY, That it appears from a list in this office of such Officers and Soldiers of the Virginia Continental Line 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, directing the Auditors of Public Accounts to settle and adjust the pay and accounts of the said Officers and Soldiers from the 1st January 1777, to the 31st December 1781, (see Hening's Statutes at Large, vol. 10, p. 462,) that a settlement was made on the 11th day of April 1783 in the name of William Mearle's as Soldier of Infantry and evidence of the indebtedness of the State to him for £ 73. 7. 8  and was delivered to Gent. Morgan  and was given, as appears by a copy of the settlement on file in this office, for services from the _____ to _____ _____ _____
Given under my hand at the First Auditor's Office, Richmond, this 11th day of Novr 18 57. (From Page 200)
[No Seal of Office.]
R. Johnson First Auditor

Pension Office,
Nov 22. 1851.
Sir:
If you will produce to this Office the certificate of a Court of Record, showing the exact date of the death of Elizabeth Mardin, widow of William, and the number and names of her surviving children, she will be allowed a pension under the Act of July 4. 1836 at $80 per annum to the day of her death.
Very Respectfully
Yr. Obt. Servt
P. Wilson
for Commissioner.
G. H. Trabue, Esq. Present,
✓

name
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A. John Sipscomb deposition. Shews the reputation in the neighborhood of Mardis that William Mardis was a Soldier. Also that deponent had himself heard "James White & John Winston" both  both  Revolutioners particularly speak of W m Mardis Services. Also heard his Father speak of W m Mardis Services. Shews also day of the widows death & who are living Children
B. Nancy Marshall & W m Mardis declaration Shewing that they had always heard their Father and Mother Say that their Sister Sallie 2 nd Child was 6 weeks old when their Father returned from the Service. Nancy, oldest Child was born July 1780 - Sallie was born 29 October 1781 - as appears from the Family register filed. Said Nancy is herself @ present at 80 under act 29 July 1848. It is clear that their Marriage must have taken place @ 1779, & probably the evidence on file together with the circumstances & details heretofore & now corroborated as to Marriage of are sufficient to shew or satisfy an impartial Department or officer that the W m Mardis on whose account application is made was & is the same one named in the Depreciation Certificate

C.
Power of atty authorizing Gen. L. Tralin of B to prosecute case of H. H.
The Mardis say that there was years ago a defor- -tation taken of Wm Mardis positively proving Lemee
B
Also shows the living children
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A.

State of Kentucky Kenton County } ss On this the 25 day of July 1851 Personally Appeared Before me George White an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Kent  Kenton and John Lipscomb. M. aged about 56 years who being duly sworn according to law laid on his oath make the following affidavit. Sworn to: That he has been acquaint- ed with the family of William Mardis, ever since he can first recollect. That he recoll- ects seeing him. That he has always understood. That he was in the army of the revolution. That he has often heard his uncle William Lipscomb speak of his young (William Mardis) in the Revolu- tionary war. He has heard James White & John Winston also speak of it. Both of whom did service in the Army of the Revolution. That it has been the General impression in the neighborhood that he (William Mardis) was a soldier in the army of the Revolution. That the family is one among the most respectable families in this county. That he has often heard his father speak of the service of the aged

William Mardis in the army of the Revolution son. He and William Mardis married his Father's sister Elizabeth Lipscomb, & that she died on the 15 th day of April 1840, and left the following Persons Heirs at Law, Marshall, Betty Perry, Lucy Lipscomb, Sallie Lipscomb, William Cooper, Stephen Mardis, & William Mardis, who are her only living Children, know to 2 subscribers before John Lipscomb re the day & year aforesaid
George White
J.P.
I the undersigned magistrate do certify that the above Declaration is personally known to me and known to be a true statement of truth and respectability in whose statement the fullest faith and credit should be placed In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name on this the 25 th day of July 1851
George White J.P.

State of Kentucky Newton County ss
I Napoleon B Stephens Clerk of the County Court of the County of State after due verification that George White Eagle is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County duly commissioned and sworn and that his signa- tures above written are genuine.
Given under my hand and seal of office on this the 26 th day of July 1851
N. B. Stephens Clerk By W. M. Mackay D.C.