Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 3,834, for George Leonard, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER
Continental
Leonard, George Susanna
W.3834
Va Agency and residence
CONTENTS

Reprinted Jan'y 31/1849
3531. Richmond Virginia Sulania Leonard widow of George Leonard Va who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Drum
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 95 Dollars 83 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 31 day of Jan'y 1849 and sent to Nancy Robinson Richmond Va
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 163 Vol. 3.

Carl Leonhard 23 November 1784 Georg Leonhard 17 August 1786 Adam Leonhard 19 November 1788 Elisabeth Leonhardin 19 November 1790 Dorothea Leonhardin 20 November 1792 Daniel Leonhard 19 18 November 1795 Jacob Leonhard 15 Feb Februar 1798 Catharina Leonhardin 15 May 1800 Johann Leonhard 13 Juli 1802 Margart Leonhard 27 Januar 1805 Daniel Leonhard 6 Junius 1807 geboren

8809- Susanna Leonard 20
act 7. July 38 m. sh. d. 17.
adm 23 mo. Drayton $95.80-
8.509
Mrs. Barret Esq. Richmond Va.

State of Virginia Augusta County ss
On this the 6 th day of October 1842 personally appeared before me John Wray — a justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid Mrs. Susanna Leonard formerly Susanna Leonard a resident of the County and State aforesaid aged Seventy nine years widow of George Leonard 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 9 th 1838: That she is the Widow of George Leonard deceased who was a soldier in the War of the Revolution and who died on the 11 th day of February 1818. She has frequently heard her husband the said George Leonard speak of his services during the War of the Revolution, that he enlisted under Col. Delfield as a Dragoon but how long he served she cannot say, that he also served served as a Waggoner and she has heard him say that Genl. Hughs was the Quarter Master and Col. Washington was the Col. she has heard him speak of the Battles he was engaged in, she thinks he was at a Battle at or near Savannah Georgia, she has heard him speak of being in other Battles but cannot speak definitely concerning any engagement owing to her bad memory, which is much impaired by age, that she was married to the said George Leonard in Berks County, Audubury Township Pennsylvania by Rev. Emanuel Shultz and that she has remained a widow ever since the death of her above mentioned deceased husband, so will more fully appear appear from proof sent her and that she removed to this County sometime in the year 1797 she thinks and has remained here ever since.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above mentioned before
J. Wray. J.P.
her Susanna X Leonard Mark
I do further certify that Mrs. Leonard the above named Widow of George Leonard 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 and seal this 6 th day of October 1842.
J. Wray. J.P.
I also certify that the record of ages below was given by Mrs. Leonard as a correct record of her Childrens ages, that I am acquainted with most of her children, and am sure that the oldest whose name is David cannot be less than fifty five years of age and I should think older as I well recollect that he appeared to be a Middle age man when he enlisted in the last War which he did do at Staunton, and served his time faithfully.
J. Wray

Augusta County Court Clerk's Office October 18 th 1842.
I Jefferson Hinner, Clerk of the County Court upon sacred do hereby certify that it appears from the records of this office that Andrew Leicher & wife made a deed to George Leonard for two certain tracts or parcels of land lying in Augusta County, which said deed bears date on the 13 th day of May in the year 1797 & is duly recorded in said Office. I further certify that a settlement of the administration account upon the estate of George Leonard dec d made on the 7 th day of February 1820 was admitted to record in the County Court Office for such by an order of the Court of said County made at the February Term 1820 in which settlement the Commissioners state that the advancements made by the intestate in his lifetime to his children, as admitted by them are as follows to wit. To George Leonard property to the amount of $114. to Adam Leonard property to the amount of $100. to Susannah Leona- rd (now Susannah Mitchell) $114. 33 to Elizabeth Leonard $75. and that it is further stated in said settlement that there is due to the residue of the children of the said George Leonard dec d whose infants under the age of twenty one years their distributive shares as follows to wit. To Catharine Leonard $135. 75 to Adam Leonard the same sum to Margaret Leonard the same sum to Samuel Leonard the same sum and to Sarah Leonard the same sum. It also appears that Susannah Leonard the widow of said George Leonard dec d rec d the following sums to wit $331. 86 $25.00 & $262. making in the whole $668. 86 leaving a balance still due her at the date of said settlement of $78.03 3/4. and I further certify that administration was granted upon the estate of said George Leonard dec d by the Court of said County on the 21 st of March 1817. Given under my hand this 18 th day of October 1842.
Jefferson Hinner, Clerk by Jacob B. Stripling D.C.
In the County Court of Augusta October 21 st 1842.
The Court having examined the proceedings of John Stuart & a member of its body concerning the Declaration of Susannah Leonard for a pension, doth approve the same, which is ordered to be certified to the War Department.
I Jefferson Hinner, Clerk of the Court of Augusta County, do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of the order making the application of Susannah Leonard for a pension and I further certify that the foregoing signatures of John Stuart & sq d hereunto to be his own genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal of Office this 21 st day of October 1842 and in the 67 th year of the Commonwealth.
Jefferson Hinner, Clerk by Jacob B. Stripling D.C.

6626
Ins: Leonard
acts 438 441 - 224
$95:83 per acre
Wm. T. Barrett, Hardini's Tavern Va.

State of Virginia Augusta County ss
On this the 5 th day October 1844 personally appeared before Nathaniel Mapes, a justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid M rs Susanna Leonard (Widow of George Leonard deceased) 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 an act of Congress passed on the 3 rd of March 1843
That she is the Widow of George Leonard deceased who was a Dragoon during the War of the Revolution and served under Capt. Geo. Belfield, that for particulars in relation to his service she refers to the evidence upon which her former pension was allowed under the act of 7 th July 1838 that she is inscribed on the Pension Roll at the Rate of Ninety five dollars and eighty three cents per annum under the act of July 7 th 1838 and that she still continues the Widow of said George Leonard that she is about Eighty years of Age
Susanna her Leonard (Mark)
Sworn to and subscribed this day and year above mentioned before me
N. Mapes
I furthermore certify that I am personally acquainted with M rs Susanna Leonard Widow of George Leonard deceased; that she is a Lady of high Respectability and that her declaration is entitled to full credit and further that she is inscribed on the Pension List at the Rate of Ninety five dollars and eighty three cents per annum.
N. Mapes
Jefferson Finney, Clerk of the Court of Augusta County, Virginia do hereby certify that the foregoing signature of Nathaniel Mapes is a true and correct copy of his signature and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his are genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of office, and subscribed my name, this 8 th day of October in the year 1844.
Jefferson Finney, Clerk of the Court by _____ of Aug t County Jacob F. Strubine D.C.

aa 6348
BB

State of Virginia,
On this 19 th day of September 1848, before me A. Masie a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Augusta in the said State, personally appeared Susanna Leonard a resident of the said County of Augusta; aged Eighty three 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 George Leonard who was a dragoon 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 ninety five dollars and eighty three cents per annum
She further declares that she is still a widow.
Susanna her Leonard mark
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written
In presence of
George L. Marshall. Elizabeth B. B. B. B.
Before me
A. Masie J. Peace
I certify that Susanna Leonard, the Declarant above named, is personally known to me.
A. Masie J. Peace
State of Virginia, Augusta County, to wit,
I Jefferson Kinney Clerk of the County Court of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that A. Masie 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 21 st day of September 1848.
Jefferson Kinney Clerk

This is to certify that George Leonard of Middlebury township Berks County--
Wth intested himself as a waggoner or team driver to serve in the army of the United States of America, for the space of twenty three months unless sooner discharged in consideration whereof he is to receive pay at the rates of ten pounds per month and one ration per day and in case the said George Leonard produce a certificate from the waggoner master of his good behaviour after six months service he shall receive a suit of clothes provided his enlistment be for one year or upwards in which whereof the parties have here unto set their hands this twenty day fourth of July 1779
In Witness whereof the parties have hereunto set their hands J o Hughes M c R y George Leonard

Remit

I do certify that the Bearer George Leonard has not Received his Pay, or any part of it, as a Waggoner, agreeable to his Inditement, from the twenty fourth day of November One Thousand seven hundred and twenty nine, till the first day of July One Thousand seven hundred and thirty.
Which is due. Given under my hand this ninth day of January One thousand seven hundred & thirty.
= one.
J. BEEFLE Capt. & Pay Master to V. Reg. L. D.

I do certify that George Leonard served in the 1 st Reg t Light Dragoon in the service of the United States of America the time for which he engaged, as a good Soldier and an honest Man
Given under my hand this Tenth day of January One thousand seven hundred Eightyone
J. B. L. H. Co. Cap t L. Dragoon

ordered one days Rations for the within soldiers John Davis for Geo Erickson
St. Lawrence 21 st Jan y 1781
Ordered then day, Vrooman
Sam Hendricks Q.M.
Work done 21 st of Ordered Three for 1/2
Joseph ...

State of N o Augusta County to wit This day Susan Hiner of said County personally appeared before me a justice of the peace in said County and made oath that she is well acquainted with Susan Leonard. That her acquaintance commenced with her and her late husband George Leonard about forty five years ago. That she the said Susan Leonard is the widow of said George Leonard who has been dead about twenty years. That said George and Susan Leonard raised a large family of children all all of whom she is acquainted with. and that she has every reason (apart from a personal knowledge of the fact) to believe that the said George Leonard served as a soldier in the revolutionary war. and that the said George Leonard was in the possession of certificates to that effect. given under my hand and seal this 27 th day of Jan 1843
J. H. Hiner
I certify that the certificate of John Belfield stating that his Leonard served in the Army of the Revolution was in the possession of Mrs. Susan Leonard when I became acquainted with her shortly after her husband George Leonard's death. That I am person- ally acquainted with her and all her children. and that I have no doubt they were lawfully married. Given under my hand this 4 th Jan y 1843
J. H. Hiner
Virginia
to the County to 1843
I Jefferson Hinner, Clerk of the Court of the County do hereby certify that John Belfield was Magistrate in said

and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his are genuine.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed my Seal at Office this 36 th day of January 1843, in the 67 th year of the Commonwealth.
Jefferson H. Davis, Clerk of the Court of Augusta County in Virch. St. Shirley D.C.

Dec 12. 1849.
PAID 18 3/4
Free
Mr
Dear
N. Edwards Cagry Commissioner of Pensions Washington City, D.C.

Richmond December 9 th 1842
Sir
Yours of the 25 th Nov: (I have just received owing to absence from home) informing me of the want of proof of service in the case of Lt n Leonard,
I therefore enclose a (certificate) which was in the possession of the widow of the above named George Leonard) from Capt. S. Belfield showing showing that he enlisted in the 1 st Regt: Light Dragoons, and served his enlistment out, as a good soldier and an honest man.
I also enclose the certificate of S er : Hughes Q.M 1 st Regt: of Light Dragoons, showing that the said Lt n Leonard, enlisted as waggoner or team Driver in the 1 st Regt: of L. Dragoons,
I have in my way for you also the certificate of S. Belfield (Capt: and Pay Master to 1 st Regt: of L. Dragoons) showing that the said Leonard had not recd his pay or any part thereof for his services as waggoner or team Driver, having served nearly eight months in that capacity,
Hoping this may be satisfactory evidence of his service &c
I remain Yours Very Resp ly J. M. Barret
P.S
Please enclose me a certified copy of the enclosed papers
and Oblige Yours Resp ly J. M. Barret

Rey  WIDOW, &c.
File No. 3834
Susanna Leonard Wid.
George Leonard Dragoon Rev. War
Act: Feby. 24/48
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 426
[Arrangement of 1870.]

✓ 8509 Ma ✓
Set to Wm. J. Bane Dec 25. '42
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act 7. July 38.

Jan 17 '48 Va.
CH NO ON
Susana Leonard
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J. H. Edwards Esq. Common Pleas Washington City

Richmond Va. Dec. 13th, 43.
Sir,
When Mr. William J. Barret left home he requested that should the enclosed be received during his absence it should be forwarded imme- diately to you, on the receipt of it I comply with his request,
Very Respectfully Mary Barret
J. L. Edwards Esq.
Committee of Pensions
1843

Richmond Nov. 17 th 1842
Dear Sir.
Enclosed I send you the Declaration of Mrs. Balsey and Mrs. Susannah Leonard (widows) of Gen l Leonard, and (Christian Balsey) petitioning a pension under the act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838.
Very Resp ly Yours W m Lloyd Barret.

6626 Oct 28 '43 N o 3 1843 Mrs. Leonard
Hardin Davis Esq r Oct 25. 44
Free
Free
J. L. Edwards Esq r , Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.

Hardins Tavern (Albemarle) County Oct 25 th 1844
Dear Sir
Enclosed you have the declaration of M rs Susannah Leonard applying for a pension under the act of March 3 rd 1843, which I believe to be in due form
Yours Very Respectfully W m H. Barrels

Richmond February 16 th 1843
Dear Sir
alluded to
Enclosed you have the declaration of Mrs Nancy Lambert (widow of Charles Lambert deceased late of Bedford County Va) which I believe to be in due form.
In yours of the 17 th December last, you informed me that there is no evidence identifying Susannah Leonard as the widow of George Leonard of the first Regiment of Dragoons, beyond claimants possession of the documents sent you. Having made every exertion without being enabled to obtain further evidence or testimony, than that which has been sent you,
I respectfully ask your attention to the fact, of the Magistrates certificate in regard the documents being in her possession, as also in relation to her standing and credibility, and hoping this may suffice, in absence of all other testimony.
I remain, Very Respectfully Yours
Wm H Barret

6348
Reps.
Richmond, Virginia
Susanna Leonard
widow of George Leonard
who was a Dragoon
in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 95 Dollars 83
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 6. day of Nov. 1844 and sent to Wm. J. Barrett Hardin's Tavern, Virginia
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A. & June 17. 1844
Vol. 2. Page 142

8738 8736.
Page 237 Sept
Virginia.
Susanna Leonard widow of George Leonard who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the — February 1817 of Augusta in the State of Virginia who was a dragoon in the Continental commanded by Captain _____ of the Regt — commanded by Col. Washington in the Virginia line for 23 months —
Inscribed on the Roll of Richmond at the rate of 95 — Dollars 83 — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19th: day of September 1844 and sent to Wm T. Barnett Richmond, Va —
Total amount, $479. 15 —
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by W. Stewart — Clerk, Book D — Vol. 1 — Page 273 —