Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W 5351, for John Maxey, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Maxey, John Ann
W 5351 B.L. # 40.002-160-55-
CONTENTS

244098 Act Mar 3/55
May 3/56.
Ann Maxey wiv.
John Maxey adn.
Ann wiv John Maxey.
000 Pri: Wayne.
Rev. Arar.
Pensioner
Rev July 48-4970
ad: 160 ac Aug: 28/56
Blytheville,
John K. Martin
Richmond
Va.
vol No 1-26

Reprinted May 5/19
4770.
Virginia Richmond Ann Mayey widow of John Mayey who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 26 Dollars 66
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 5 day of May 1849. and sent to
Anthony Robinson Richmond Va
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2. 1848, Page 164 Vol. 3
244098

Virginia 12. 600
The Act of the  re  re  re From 4 March 1837 to 4 Dec 1837. Age notified 21 1/2 1838
John Mourey of Powhatan in the State of Virginia who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Cunningham of the Regt commanded by Col. Forster - in the Virginia line for 8 months -
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 26 Dollars 66 Cents per ann to commence on the 14th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 13th day of March and sent to Mrs. B. Dancy 6th Powhatan Co. Va.
Arrears to the 14th of March 33 - $3.32 Semi-ann. allowance ending 4th Sept - 13.33 66.65-
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Ruth Neenan Clerk, Book E - Vol. 6 - Page 17 -

State of Virginia Pocahontan County to wit
On this 19 th _____ day of September 1832 personally appeared before the Justices of the County Court of Pocahontan  Randolph John Moxley a Resident of the County and State of Virginia who being first duly sworn according to Law doth on his Corporal Oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed June the 7 th 1832. That his in his 69 th year of age to the best of his recollection, that he knows of no Register of his age. That he is a native of the County of Prince Edward in the State of Virginia and lived in the said County until he was about 16 years of age when he was put on the muster list. That he performed his first Service in guarding the magazines at Prince Edward Ct House for about under the Command of Alexander McClardy the Sergeant of the Guard, which was about the last of the Year 1780  the year the first of 1781. to the best of his recollection, That immediately after he was discharged there was a call upon the Militia of Prince Edward, when he sub- -listed Benjamin Hunt, and marched under the Com- -mand of a Captain whose name he does not recollect but the Major was John Overstreet, and attached to Genl: Lawson Brigade, that they marched across James River at Carleton Ferry and fell down the River as far as Malvern Hills and was marched about in that region of Country with the Marquis De La Fayette's Army until the expiration of three months. when they were discharged. As soon as he returned home

his brother Shadrach Maay was drafted and he took his place, and marched under Capt Nathaniel Cunningham that they were marched to Petersburg and from there to Jones Town and crossed the Rappahannock and marched to Williamsburg where they remained until the British Army was driven into their breast works at York Town. Here they then joined the Main Army before York Town and continued there until the surrender of Lord Cornwallis, after which they were sent with the Prisoners to Winchester where they remained until the expiration of Three Months when they were discharged and returned home. and since which time or shortly after he has been a resident of the County of Pocahontas. Making the whole period of his service not less

He hereby disclaims every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension Roll of the Agency of any State. Sworn to and Subscribed the day and year aforesaid
We _____ as Clergymen Residing in the County of Cumberland and State of Virginia and also residing in the same County and State, hereby declare that we are well acquainted with _____ who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, that we believe him to be _____ years of age. That he is respected and beloved in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a Soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that Opinion. Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
And the said Court do hereby declare their Opinion after the examination of the Matter, and after putting the interrogatories presented by the War Department that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier and served as he states. And the Court doth further certify that it appears to them that
who has signed the preceding Certificate, is a Clergyman.

residing in the County of Virginia, and that
and State of
who has also signed
The same, is a resident in the County and State aforesaid and is a Credible person, and that their statement is entitled to Credit.
I
Clerk of the County
Court of
in the State of Virginia do hereby
Certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of for a pension
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this day of Eighteen Hundred and Fifty-Two.
John Mays 169570

8758
Ann Marcy's Declaration for a Pension,
Admitted
8 mo.
Priv
$26.66 per an.
Wm J. Barrett Esq Richmond Va

State of Virginia County of Rockingham ss On this 30 th day of March 1843 personally appeared before me William Green a justice of the peace in and for the county and State aforesaid Ann Mayey a resident of the county and State aforesaid, aged seventy eight years who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on her oath make the following declara- -tion, 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 cer- -tain Widows": That she is the Widow of John Mayey deceased who was a Private in the War of the Revolution and Pensioner, and who died on the 4 th day of January 1840: that she cannot speak definitely concerning any engag- -ement he was in, but thinks she has heard him say he was at the siege of York, that she was married to the John Mayey in the County of Rockingham by Parson Elisha Mayey about the year eighty seven or nine, that she has remained a Widow ever since the death of her above mentioned deceased husband, as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written before me
Her Ann X Mayey Mark
Wm Green J. Peace.
I furthermore certify that Mrs Ann Mayey the above named widow of John Mayey deceased, is a Lady of high respectability and that her declaration is entitled to full credit, that from her age, &c it would be inconvenient for her to attend Court, Given under my hand this 30 th day of March 1843
Wm Green J.P.
State of Virginia, Rockingham County, to wit; At a Court held for the county of Rockingham in the state of Virginia aforesaid, at the courthouse of the said county, on the 6 th day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty three. The foregoing declaration by Ann Mayey widow of John Mayey late of this county deceased, made upon the oath before Wm: Green a magis- -trate of this county, in relation to the services of John Mayey as a soldier in the Revolutionary War, and of the time of her marriage with the

said John Masey, and of the time of his death, and of her remaining a widow ever since, was presented in Court, for the purpose of obtaining to the said Ann Masey the benefit of the provision of the act of Congress passed the 7 th day of July 1838, entitled "An act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows"; and the same being examined, was approved by the Court; and the Court being satisfied that the said Ann Masey is too old and infirm to attend Court in person it is therefore ordered that her declaration aforesaid, with a certificate of the magistrate before whom it was made, attached thereto, be entered of record, and that the original be transmitted to the Secretary of the Department of War of the United States.
I William S. Dancer Clerk of the County Court of Rockingham, in the state of Virginia aforesaid, do hereby certify that the foregoing order of the County Court of Rockingham aforesaid is correctly copied from the Records of the said Court; and I do also certify that William Wren, whose signature is affixed to the foregoing declaration made before him by Ann Masey, was at the date of the said declaration and of the certificate thereto attached, an acting Justice of the peace in and for the county of Rockingham aforesaid, duly commissioned and qualified according to the Constitution and laws of this state, and that his signature to the same is genuine to the best of my knowledge and belief; And I do further certify that I have examined the record of the Register of marriages in the office of the County Court aforesaid, and find one recorded there in these words and figures, to wit;
List of marriages solemnized by Elisha Masey in Rockingham County for the year

1772. John Macey to Nancy Langdon, July,
23 rd " "
In testimony of all which I have subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the said County Court hereunto this 10 th day of March in the year of Christ 1843, and in the 67 th year of the Independence of the United States of America.
Wm. A. Dancer Co.

Bounty Land Act 3.1 March 1855.
Ann Massey Widow of
John Massey, a priv in Rev War - Virginia
25 Pension Certificate No 4770. Under act 2 Feb 1848 at $76.66 per ann um. dated 5 May 1849. is the same
Ann Massey.
The Widow is 43 years old. Please make this a "special" case, and let a warrant issue immediately, and oblige the widow. The old lady H. M. is very infirm and not expected to live long.
Filed by John H. Martin Richmond Virginia May 9/56

State of Virginia } County of Powhatan }
On this 30 th day of April 1856 personally appeared before me William A. portion of the peace duly authorized to administer oaths within for the county and State aforesaid Ann Massey aged 93 years who being duly sworn according to law declares that she is the widow of John Massey who was in the Revolutionary War, and that she is now receiving a Revolutionary Pension at the rate of $26.66 per annum under act 2 nd February 1828, and drew her last pension up to 4 th March 1856 from the Pension agency at Richmond Virginia, she further declares that she was married to the said John Massey in Powhatan County and that her name before marriage was Ann Langsdon that her said husband died in Powhatan County on the 14 th day of January 1840 and that she is still a widow. She refers to her declaration under act of February 1828 for evidence of her husband's service and of their marriage and of his death. She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the county land to which she may be entitled under act passed 3 rd March 1855 she also declares that she has not received any other land under this or any other act of Congress nor made any other application therefor.
Ann her Massey mark
We Benjamin B Hughes and Edward A Massey residents of Powhatan County & State of Virginia upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Ann Massey in our presence and that we believe from the appearance and statements of the applicant that she is the identical person she represents herself to be and that we are acquainted with the applicant and that she is now the widow of the aforesaid John Massey
B. B. Hughes
E. A. Massey

The foregoing declaration and affidavits were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written. And I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons, that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim.
WM WREN J.P.
State of Virginia: Powhatan County, to wit;
I Wm: S. Dancer Clerk of the County Court of Powhatan County, in the state of Virginia aforesaid, do hereby certify that Wm: Wren whose signature is affixed to the above certificate, was at the date of the said certificate an acting Justice of the peace in and for the county aforesaid, duly elected, commissioned, and qualified, according to the Constitution and laws of this state; that he is authorized to administer oaths for general purposes within his county; that the signature above purporting to be his is genuine; and that all his official acts are entitled to full faith and credit.
In Testimony whereof I have subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the said County Court hereunto this 7 th day of May One thousand eight hundred & fifty six, in the 80 th year of the Independence of the United States.
Wm: S. Dancer C.

824100 John Maxey - Powhatan Co Virginia
Admit as a private - for 8 months - $26.66
Wm S. Dancell Powhatan Co Virginia

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. These points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, shewing the Service of John Moxey Powhatan Co. Virginia
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service Rank of the claimant. Names and rank of the Field officers under whom he served. Age at present, and place of abode when he entered the service. Proof by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     1781. - 3 - Private Sergt McCloud 69 years Traditional evidence   sub for B.H. - 3 - Maj Overstreet next July   sub for J.M. - 2 - Col Lowles & Pruney   Genl Lawson and Co.   Capt Cunningham Virginia   Genl Washington  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS,
Commissioner of Pensions.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c., Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of private armed vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval Service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will, in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }
On this day of personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of in the county of and State, Territory or District of aged (c) years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) , with and served in the (e) regiment of the line, under the following named officers:
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. [This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I of the Court of do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this day of &c.
If, on examination of the proper record, the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the and C. D. residing in (the same) hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with , who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the days and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A. B. who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, Clerk of the Court of do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this day of &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration, (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person

will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.  6. { To a Soldier. } Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it? { To an Officer. } Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?  7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution. 
The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons—one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify to the character and standing of other persons giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court, by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the Peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, with precision, the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the Department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service; but, according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades:—For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."
It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months , is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
Proof of Service.
[j] In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimant's entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
[k] The notes from [a] to [i] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule [j] applies to continental troops only.
[l] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[m] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact, 3
[n] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.
John Nathan

October 13, 1939
BA-J/MCS John Maxey, W.5351
Mrs. Margaret H. Laughlin 106 Franklin Street Grenada, Mississippi
Dear Madam:
The data which follow were taken from papers on file in the pension claim, W.5351, based on the military service of John Maxey.
He was born in June or July, 1764, in Prince Edward County, Virginia. The names of his parents are not shown.
While a resident of said county he enlisted and served as private with the Virginia troops as follows: from about the first of 1781 he served three months under Sergeant Alexander McClardy and was engaged in guarding magazines at Prince Edward Court House; immediately afterward he served three months under Colonel Towles; soon after this he served about two months in Captain Nathaniel Cunningham's company under Major Charles Allen as a substitute for his brother, Shadrach Maxey, who was married, and he (John Maxey) was in the siege of Yorktown.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 19, 1832, at which time he was living in Powhatan County, Virginia, having lived there since shortly after the Revolution with the exception of a few months when he lived in Amelia County.
John Maxey died January 4, 1840, in Powhatan County, Virginia.
He married July 23, 1792, in Powhatan County, Virginia, Ann or Nancy Langsdon, and the marriage was performed by Parson Elisha Maxey whose relation to the soldier was not given.

Ann or Nancy Maxey was allowed pension on her application executed March 3, 1843, at which time she was seventy-eight years of age and was a resident of Powhatan County, Virginia.
In 1855, Edward A. Maxey, whose address was Gullett's Tavern, Powhatan County, Virginia, stated that he was the son of Ann Maxey.
There are no further data relative to the soldier's family.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

5 40.002
} Woo Amy

John Maxey served from Powhatan county, Va. and was pensioned.
From "Revolutionary Sol- diers of Virginia", p 303
one of the same claim W 5351
John Maxey, private in Virginia continental line.
Placed on pension roll May 13, 1833, commencement of pension, Mar. 4, 1831 - Age 70.
From "U.S. Pension roll", 1835 Vol. 2, p. 187, Virginia, Pow- hatan county.
W 5351 Pension roll also
over

South Solon, Ohio Jany. 30, 1916 Anna Hudson Maxey

1911, Aug. 30. Hist. to Mr. R. J. Maxey  1916 Feb. 5 Hist. to Anna Hudson Maxey  1922, Aug. 14 hist. to Paul R. Maxey - Ev.  1922 Sept. 18. Letter to Paul R. Maxey - only 2 - sent to same person - Ev.  1927 Aug. 8 hist. to Mrs. J. D. Summers See letter in case of Arthur Woodley, S. 7. 1927  1930. mch 21. Hist Hist to Robert A. Ellis see letter in William Maxey W. 8412  1934 Oct. 19. hist. to Miss Kate K. White Ind.  1939 Oct. 13. hist. to Mrs. Margaret H. Langlin Ind.
Rev WIDOW, &c.  File No. 5351  Ann Maxey Widow  John Maxey Rev. Rev. Rev.  Act: Foley, 28/1/8  Index: - Vol. 86 , Page 3
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Virginia Richmond Ann Hancey widow of John Hancey who was a Private in the Virginia line for 8 months,
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 26 Dollars & 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 23rd day of Oct. 1843 and sent to James T. Sutton Jr Richmond Va
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book 2 Vol. 1. Page 150.

Virginia 7169-
Ann Macey-
widow of John Macey
who was a pensioner under the Act of 7 June '32 and who died on the 4 th January 1842- of Powhatan (in the State of Virginia) who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Cunningham of the Regt. - commanded by Col. Towles - in the Virginia - line for 8 months -
Inscribed on the Roll of Richmond at the rate of 26 - Dollars 66 - Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 11 th - day of April 1843 - and sent to Wm. T. Bar- rett Richmond Va
Annuity to the 4th of Semi-annual allowance ending
5 33. 33
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by W. Stewart - Clerk, Book A - Vol. 2 - Page 180 -

October 13, 1939
Mrs. Margaret H. Laughlin 106 Franklin Street Grenada, Mississippi
BA-J/AWF James Burton-S. 48412 John Maxey-W. 5351
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of John Maxey of Prince Edward County, Virginia, also information in regard to Thomas Burton, James Burton, and Hutchens Burton, all of whom served from Virginia, in the War of the Revolution.
Because of the great demand for Revolutionary War data and the limited trained clerical force available for furnishing such information, it is not possible to comply in full with each request which requires so much time and research.
You are furnished herewith the Revolutionary War records of John Maxey and James Burton.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

October 19, 1934
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BA-J/MCS John Maxey, W. 5351
Miss Kate K. White 1718 W. Cumberland Avenue Knoxville Tennessee
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your request for information in regard to John Maxey a Revolutionary War soldier who was pensioned from Powhatan County, Virginia.
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, W. 5351, based upon the military service of John Maxey.
He was born in June or July, 1764, in Prince Edward County, Virginia. The names of his parents were not given.
While a resident of said county he enlisted and served as private with the Virginia troops as follows: from about the first of 1781 he served three months under Sergeant Alexander McClardy and was engaged in guarding magazines at Prince Edward Court House; immediately afterward he served three months under Colonel Towles; soon after this he served about two months in Captain Nathaniel Cunningham's company under Major Charles Allen as a substitute for his brother, Shadrach Maxey, who was married, and he (John Maxey) was in the siege of Yorktown.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 19, 1832, at which time he was living in Powhatan County, Virginia, having lived there since shortly after the Revolution with the exception of a few months when he lived in Amelia County.
John Maxey died January 4, 1840, in Powhatan County, Virginia.

He married July 23, 1792, in Powhatan County, Virginia, Ann or Nancy Langsdon, and the marriage was performed by Parson Elisha Maxey whose relation to the soldier was not given.
Ann or Nancy Maxey was allowed pension on her application executed March 3, 1843, at which time she was seventy-eight years of age and was a resident of Powhatan County, Virginia.
In 1855 Edward A. Maxey of Powhatan County, Virginia, stated that he was the son of Ann Maxey.
address Sublett's Tavern Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section
MCB/HBM
March 20, 1930.
Mr. Robert A. Ellis 1165 N. Broadway Knoxville Tennessee.
Dear Sir:
I advise you that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 5351, that John Maxey was born in June or July 1764 in Prince Edward County, Virginia.
While a resident of said county he enlisted and served as a private with the Virginia troops as follows:
about 18th yr From early in 1781 he served three months under Sergeant Alexander Mc Clardy and was engaged in guarding magazines at Prince Edward Court House.
Immediately afterward he served three months under Colonel Towles. Soon afterward he served two months in Captain Nathaniel Cunningham's Company under Major Charles Allen; he was at the siege of Yorktown. as sup. for Col. Charles Allen
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 19, 1832, at which time he was a resident of Powhatan County, Virginia. when lived and shortly after 1832
He died January 4, 1840. except for a few months lived in Rich.
He married July 23, 1792, in Powhatan County, Virginia, Ann or Nancy Langsdon. She was allowed pension on her application executed March 3, 1843, at which time she was seventy-eight years of age and was a resident of Powhatan County, Virginia.
Their son, Edward A. Maxey, was a resident of Powhatan County, Virginia, in 1855.
Very truly yours,
EARL D. CHURCH Commissioner.
mean by Cousin Rich Maxey

MS.
August 8, 1927
Mrs. J. D. Plummer 502 Garrison Carthage, Mo.
Madam:
I have to advise you that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 5351, that JOHN MAXEY was born in June or July, 1764, in Prince Edward County, Virginia.
While a resident of said county he enlisted and served as a private with the Virginia troops as follows:
From early in 1781 he served three months under Sergeant Alexander McClardy and was engaged in guarding magazines at Prince Edward Court House.
Immediately afterward he served for three months under Colonel Towles.
Soon afterward he served two months in Captain Nathaniel Cunningham's Company under Major Charles Allen; he was at the siege of Yorktown.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 19, 1832, at which time he was a resident of Powhatan County, Virginia. He died January 4, 1840.

He married July 23, 1792, in Powhatan County, Virginia, Ann or Nancy Langsdon. She was allowed pension on her application executed March 3, 1843, at which time she was seventy-eight years of age and was a resident of Powhatan County, Virginia.
Their son, Edward A. Maxey, was a resident of Powhatan County, Virginia, in 1855.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D. C., _____, 190__
In reply to your request of _____, received for a statement of the military history of John Massey a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau. No 5351
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     1781 3 mos. Pvt. Lefferts 1 Mass.   1781 3 mos. Towles   1781 2 mos. Nathaniel Annin Major Charles Allen "  
Battles engaged in, City of Yorktown Residence of soldier at enlistment, Barnstable Co. Mass. Date of application for pension, Sept. 12, 1832 His W. was then Residence at date of application, Providence Co. R.I. Age at date of application, Dr. Burrows Edward L. Jan. 11 July 1764.
Remarks: to Jan. 4, 1840. on Providence Co. R.I. July 23, 1792. Ann Sargd. She was also paid on an apt. sur. Mar. 3, 1843. while 78 years of age and resident of Providence Co., R.I. She died in the course of the following day.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

Rev. War Section.
September 18, 1922.
Paul R. Maxey, 322 N. Fifth Street, Ironton, Ohio.
Sir:-
In response to your letter dated August 7, 1922, you are advised that you were furnished the history of the Revolutionary War pensioners Jacob Troxel, R. File No. 10717, and John Maxey, W. File No. 5351, on August 14, 1922, and it is not the practice of this Bureau to send more than two records to any person, owing to a lack of clerical force available for such a purpose.
Very respectfully yours,
Chief Clerk.

106 Franklin Street Grenada mississippi September 17-1939
Dear Sirs-
I am interested in finding the Revolutionary service of one John Haxey who served, was born in Prince Edward County, Virginia. Would like to know birth date if on record and every thing else possible that would be of assistance.
And I am also trying to trace out the records of some Burton brothers.
Thomas Burton, private in Co., #3 under Col. Alexander Spotwood, 2nd Virginia Regiment as it stood, March 1-1777
James Burton, Ensign, Co. #3 as it stood April 1-1777.
Hutchens Burton was commissioned Lieutenant February 26-1776 and was issued a Military Land Warrent prior to December 31-1784 for Revolutionary service.
I do not know how many names I am entitled to ask about nor do not know just which of the three Burtons is my ancestor. Hope you can give me the date of enlistment and other facts regarding all of them, then I may be able to connect properly with the right one.
Yours very truly,
Margaret H Laughlin (Mrs Margaret H Laughlin)

Tennessee Women's Press and Author's Club
STATE OFFICERS
1ST. VICE-PRESIDENT MRS. HENRY LUPTON CLARKSVILLE
2ND. VICE-PRESIDENT MRS. MARY BRABSON LITTLETON CHATTANOOGA
PRESIDENT MISS KATE K. WHITE 1718 W. CUMBERLAND AVE KNOXVILLE
TREASURER MISS MARIA SLEMMONS NASHVILLE
RECORDING SECRETARY MISS JESSIE TURNER CHATTANOOGA
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY MRS. FREDERICK W. MILLSPAUGH NASHVILLE
HOUSE MRS. RUTLEDGE SMITH NASHVILLE
CHAIRMEN LEGISLATIVE MISS SARAH FRAZIER CHATTANOOGA
MEMBERSHIP MRS. EDNA LYNN SIMMS KNOXVILLE
LIBRARIAN MRS. ARMSTRONG ALLEN NASHVILLE
CONSTITUTION MISS ZELLA ARMSTRONG CHATTANOOGA
Pension Bureau Washington D. C.
Dear Sir, Will you please send me the pension statement of John Maxey of Powhatan Co Va. 1835 Pen 2. 157 in Beckenrode List of Va sol. in the Rev. War. The proof is needed for to join the A. R. Thanking you for the courtesy
Sincerely Kate White

Ironton, Ohio. Aug. 7, 1922
Department of the Interior Bureau of Pensions Rev. War Dept. Washington D.C.
Dear Sirs-
Will you please send me the military historys of the following soldiers in the Continental army as contained in your files.
Jacob Troxel -V.L.M.- R.File 10717.
John Maxey -G.(or I.) S.C.- W. File 5351.
John Mehaffey -M.B.H.- S. File 17582.
John Hudson - - R. File 15350.
Any charges connected with this service will be sent as soon as you acquaint me with them.
I have written for these records before but received no answer and think that my inquiry must have escaped your attention.
Very respectfully
Paul R. May
322 North Fifth Street. Ironton, Ohio.
Aug 14, 1922

Ironton Ohio, June 21, 1922
Dept. of the Interior Bureau of Pensions Rev. War Records Section
Dear Sirs-
Will you please send me copies of the pension applications of the following list of soldiers in the Continental Army.
John Mehaffey - S. File 17582 from Pennsylvania
John Maxey - W. File 5351 from Virginia
Jacob Troxel - R. File 10717 from Virginia
John Hudson - Capt. in 2nd. Va. State Regiment
John Hudson - his son- a drummer- both from Portsmouth, Va.
Also any information you can furnish me regarding the families of these men will be welcome. And if there are any charges connected with these services please let me know and I will gladly send them.
Your's sincerely
Paul R. Maxey
322 North Fifth Street
Ironton Ohio

Madison Barracks, N.Y.,
25 August, 1911.
The Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Sir:-
Replying to your letter of the 22nd. inst., I have the honor to state that the data I am required to furnish is exactly what I want myself. I desire to state, however, that the information sought is not intended to be used in any way as a claim against the United States, either now or at any future time, but merely to establish a descent from a soldier of the Revolutionary war. Referring to the letter attached, JOHN MAXEY, of Powhatan County, Virginia, was the father of ELISHA MAXEY. The widow of John Maxey was Mary-Anne. I would like to know the date of death and the date of birth of John Maxey, the organizations in which he served, the place of his nativity , and such other information as your office can properly give, reiterating that there is no intention of using the data supplied as a basis for a claim.
Very truly,
R. J. Maxey -
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Boynton
John
John Brown 1 Minn Carr of Pensylvania Washington City DC

Richmond Va May 26 th 1856
Sir
I acknowledge the receipt No 244,098 in the claim of Ann Massey, under act 1855, for Land Bounties.
Mrs Massey is 93 years old, the widow of John Massey a private in the Revolutionary War, she is very feeble and not expected to live long. If this Lady were to appear in person, in the Pension Office and ask to have her Warrant issued, I know the Hon Commissioners would order the issue at once, she cannot so appear. I therefore respectfully ask in this case, that it be made "Special" and that you will be kind enough to order a warrant to be issued immediately, and by so doing oblige
Very Respectfully Your affec-son John K. Martin
To the Hon. J. Minton Comm of Pensions

40.00 - 160.55

Powhatan County Virginia
May 9th 1855
S. P. Hild.
Dear Sir
I write you upon this occasion, for the purpose of making enquiries in reference to Bounty claims.
My Mother, Ann Mancey widow of John Mancey who served in the War of the Revolution is still alive and who in conformity with the act of February 2nd. 1848 is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of twenty six dollars and sixty six cents per annum, commencing on the 4th of March 1848 as by reference to the files of your Department you can see.
Now I understand by a recent Act of Congress that she is entitled to additional pay, that is 160 acres of land. May I ask Sir, that you will do me the favour to give all necessary information in regard to the matter and such instructions as will enable me to get it with as little trouble & expense as possible.
I am Sir
Very Respectfully
Yrs &c.
C. A. Mancey.
Attorney for Ann Mancey.
P.S.
My address is,
Sublett's Tavern
Powhatan County
Virginia.

Richmond, May 3 d 1849.
Sir,
I send you herein the Declaration of Mrs. Ann Wasey, who was a pensioner under the Act of the 17. June 1844, made to obtain the benefits of the provision of the Act of the 2 d February 1848. Be pleased to enclose to me a Certificate of Pension for her, under the last mentioned Act.
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant
Asahel Robinson
J. L. Edwards, Esquire, Commissioner of Pensions, Washington.

July 7 43
Wk.
Mar 3 1843
Dear Mary
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Mrs L. Edwards Esq
Comm r of Pensions
Washington City D.C.

Richmond Va 5th July 1823
Dr Sir,
Enclosed is the declaration of Mrs Ann Mary under who claims a mother pension in accordance with the act of March 3rd 1823. --
Very Respectfully
Yr Obedt Servt.
James T. Dutton
J. L. Edwards Washington City D. C.

8755 Mar 16 '43
Wa July 7. 1838 Ann Massey
John 32 or 14
John free
Free
James L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington City

Richmond Va March 13 1823
Dear Sir,
Enclosed is the declaration of Mrs. Ann Marcy widow of John Marcy dec of Powhatan Co Va. I believe there is nothing deficient in the testimony
Very Respectfully
William T. Barnett
By G Luke

Treasury Department,
SECOND COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE,
June 18. 1838.
Sir.
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same, at the Treasury of the United States;" John Mayoff a Pensioner on the Roll of the Richmond, Va. Agency, at the rate of twenty six Dollars and sixty six Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832 has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of March 1837 to the 4 th of September 1837
Respectfully, yours.
William H. Parris Comptroller
To the COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS, Present.

Mrs Mary's Declaration for Pension
$26.66 per ann
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James F. Sutton Jr Richmond Va

State of Virginia Powhatan County ss.
On this the 30 th day of June - 1843 personally appeared before me Benjamin Watkins a justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid Mrs. Ann Mancy a resident of the County and State aforesaid aged about eighty 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 March 3 rd 1843 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War. That she is the widow of John Mancy dec d who drew a pension from the United States, at the rate of twenty six dollars and sixty six cents per annum and that as his widow a five year pension has been allowed her under the act of July 7 th 1838 at the rate of $26.66 per annum. She further declares she is still a widow.
Ann F. Mancy Mark
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me
B. Watkins J. Peace
I furthermore certify that I am well acquainted with Mrs. Ann Mancy above named who is the widow of John Mancy dec d of Powhatan County and that she has been allowed a pension as his widow and she is still a widow. Given under my hand this 30 th day of June - 1843 -
B. Watkins J. Peace
State of Virginia County of Powhatan ss.
I (William S. Duncal) clerk of the County Court of Powhatan County certify that Benjamin Watkins whose name is signed above is and was at the time of signing the same an acting justice of the peace in and for said County duly commissioned and qualified and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his are genuine to the best of my knowledge & belief -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Seal of Office this 30 th day of June 1843 -
Wm. S. Duncal C

The affidavit of Martha Ann Young of lawful age taken before me William Mathews a justice of the peace in & for the County of Prince Edward State of Virginia the 16 th day of October 1832, Who being sworn saith, that some time during the revolutionary War, her Father Benjamin Hurt was called on to perform a tour of duty, that the company to which he was attached rendezvous d at Prince Edward Court house, that while there John Massey agreed to take the place of her Father the said Benjamin Hurt until he the said Hurt, could visit his family which lived in the said County of Prince Edward, that she understood the company was marched from the Court house aforesaid to join the Army before the said Benjamin Hurt, her Father, returned, & that the said Massey served a tour in his place which she understood was three months — and Further this affiant saith not
Martha Ann her Young Mark
Prince Edward County to wit I hereby certify that the above affidavit was sworn to and subscribed before me William Mathews a justice of the peace for the County aforesaid by Martha Ann Young, that the said Martha Ann Young is reported to be of good character, Given under my hand this 16 th day of October 1832 Wm Mathews

State of Virginia. Prince Edward County to wit.
I Branch Worsham clerk of the Court of said County of Prince Edward. do hereby certify that William Mathews whose name subscribes to the foregoing affidavits of Matthew Amstrong and John Simmons, is and was at the time of signing the same a justice of the peace for said County duly commissioned & qualified, and that full faith and credit is and ought to be given to all of his acts as such.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of Office this 16th day of October 1892.
H. Worsham Clerk

The affidavit of John Simmons of lawful age taken before me William Matthews a justice of the peace in & for the County of Prince Edward State of Virginia the 16 th day of October 1832. Who being sworn saith that John Masey served a tour of three months with him the said Simmons in a Company commanded by Captain Williamson Byrd in the year 1781 that the said Company was called out & marched from the County of Prince Edward & State of Virginia to Williamsburg where they joined the Army, when & where they were attached to a Company commanded by Capt. Nathl. Cunningham & Charles Allen was Major but does not recollect what Regt they were attached to, that after remaining at Williamsburg a short time they were order to York Town where they remained until after the surrender of the British troops to the American Army & further the affiant saith not. John Simmons
Prince Edward County to wit I hereby Certify that the above affidavit was sworn to and subscribed before me William Matthews a justice of the peace in & for the County aforesaid by John Simmons & that the said Simmons is reported to be of good character Given under my hand this 16 th day of October 1832 Wm Matthews

United States of America.
State of Virginia,
On this 28 th day of April 1849, before me Wm Wren a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Powhatan, in the said State, personally appeared Ann Maxey, a resident of the said County, aged eighty five 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 thereunder during the Revolutionary War.
That she is the widow of John Maxey who was a private in the Army of the Revolution, and that under the Act of Congress of the 17 th June 1844, she received a pension at the rate of twenty six dollars and sixty six cents per annum.
She further declares that she is still a widow.
Witness Robert F. Cogbill — Ann her  X Maxey mark
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written before me
Wm Wren J. P.
I certify that Ann Maxey, the Affiant above named is personally known to me.
Wm Wren J. P.
State of Virginia, Powhatan County, to wit,
I William S. Dance, Clerk of the County Court of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Wm Wren is a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, duly commissioned and qualified, that he is legally authorized to act as such, and that the foregoing signatures, purporting to be his, I believe to be genuine.
Given under my hand, and the Seal of the said Court, this 28 th day of April. one thousand, eight hundred and forty nine
Wm. S. Dance C.

State of Virginia Powhatan County to wit
On the 21 st day of March 1833 personally appeared before the Justices of the County Court of Powhatan John May a resident of said County in the State of Virginia who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his Oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed June the 7 th 1832
That he was born in the County of Prince Edward in the State of Virginia, and that his to the best of his knowledge and belief he will be Sixty-nine years of age in June or July next. That he knows of no Register of his age, and relies upon what he has heard from his Mother and other persons. That he has never lived in any other County except Prince Edward and the the County of Powhatan (in which last County he has resided for since shortly after the Revolutionary war) except for a few months in the adjoining County of Amelia. That he was put upon the Muster roll in his Sixteenth year, and the first service which he performed was at Prince Edward Co. House in the early part of the year that Lord Cornwallis was taken at Little York which was in 1781. That he then and there served three months as a guard to the provisions and arms deposited at that place, that there was at that time only a Sergeants Command there, and the Sergeants name was Alexander M c Clardy

That as soon as he was discharged from the Guard at Prince Edward Court House, he agreed to take the place of a Mr. Prigmore, Serjeant of Prince Edward who was called out in a Company of militia from Prince Edward. That this Company of Militia was joined by another Company of Militia from Buckingham, and marched under the Command of Major John Overstreet of Prince Edward. That he does not now remember the name of the Captain under whom he marched but will remember Major Overstreet. That he served for this term three months. That they crossed James River at Caledon Ferry, and marched down on the North side of the River below Richmond to the neighborhood of Malvern Hills on R. River. That he remembers that his Company was attached to Chambers Colo: Forster's Regiment, and to Genl: Lawrence's Brigade. That they were kept pretty constantly in motion and after the three months expired he was discharged and returned home to Prince Edward. When after a stay of about a week or a fortnight he again undertook as a substitute for his brother Shadrach Mosey who was a married man, and who had been called out in another Company of Militia from Prince Edward. That his Captain then was Capt: Nathl. Cunningham. That they now marched directly to Petersburg, and from there to old Jones Town and from there to Williamsburg where they remained until Lord Cornwallis was driven into his final works where they joined the

Main Army under Genl: Washington before New York at which place he remained until Lord Cornwallis surrendered. and was sent from there to Winchester in Virginia to guard the Prisoners, at which place they were discharged shortly after getting there. The precise length of this last term he is unable to state. but to the best of his recollection he would say that it was not less than two months.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of the Army of any State.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid his John Macey mark
We Peter F. Oglesby and Bleyman residing in the County of Pocahontas and State of Virginia, and Saml: Watkins also residing in the same County and State hereby certify that we are well acquainted with John Macey who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, that we believe him to be in his 69 th Year from his statement to us and from his general appearance, and from the best information we have upon the subject, that he is respected and beloved in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a Soldier of the Revolutionary Army, and that we concur in that opinion
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid Peter F. Oglesby Saml Watkins

And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interro- gatories prescribed by the War department that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states: and the Court further certifies that it appears to them that Peter T. Agilly, who has signed the preceding certificate, is a Coleridge man resident in the county of Powhatan, and that Samuel Walkins, who has also signed the same, is a resident in the same county, and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit. —
See name on file
I William S. Dancer Clerk of the County Court of Powhatan do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original pro- ceedings of the said Court in the matter of the appli- cation of John Massey for a pension: In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office this 21 st day of March 1833. —
Wm: S. Dancer C.