Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 1785, for Richard Lafon, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Lafon, Richard or Lafou
W. 1785
BLW 75063-160-55-
Anna
CONTENTS

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558
Kentucky.
Anna Lafon widow of Richard Lafon
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Sergeant of Artillery for 18 months 7 th Line
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 90 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 25 th day of April 1837 and sent to
C. M. Trabue Frankfort Kentucky.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2/1848, Page 175 Vol. 1
July Book 2

283.419 Act March 3/55 Safon Nov 9/57
Anna Safon, widow of Richard Safon Sergt
Capt 75.063 Nov 25/57 Col Nov 25/57 Nevol pens
Nevill Bar, e2029 July 26 558 ad:10003 Nov 2/1857
Spec. B.
John A Willis Nicholasville Ky.
E. Buel
Vol. L. 28.

441 Anna Lafon Declaration Act 29 July 1848. Widow of Richard 16 act 29 July 1848
Marius 1794 Institution died in 1824 Admo, 18 months Resn of Arlequin 790 p m In 4 March 1848
C H Tialne Frankfurt 1848 Act 29 July 1848.

State of Kentucky Jessamine County Set
On this the 9 th day of October 1848 Personally appeared before me Mr. Barringer an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid Mrs. Anna Sabon a resident of the said County and State aged about 74 Years who after being first duly sworn according to law Ioth on her oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Provision of an act of Congress passed 29 th July 1840 Entitled an act for the relief of Certain Surviving widows of officers and soldiers of the Revolutionary Army - "I owt That she is the widow of Richard Sabon deceased late of the County of Jessamine and State of Kentucky who was as she verily believes a Private or non commissioned officer in the Virginia continental line in the Army of the Revolution and continued some time in the service That she cannot specify the officers under whom she served and for the names of the same as well as the particulars and duration of the service also she will most respectfully ask leave to refer to the Records of the Department She further declares that she was married to her said husband previous to the first day of January seventeenth hundred and ninety eighth She further declares that her said husband departed this life on the day of August 1824 and that since his death she has never again

Married but still remains his widow
She now most respectfully asks the Hon born Missioner of Pensions that her application may meet with his early consideration and an allowance be made under the said act 29 th July 1848 And that the Certificate of Pension which may issue as evidence thereof may be enclosed to her attorney Isaac N. Trabue of Frankfort Ky and with him only and such others as he may direct does she wish correspondence holden by any officer of the Department in reference to her said claim
sworn to and subscribed before } Anna her Lafon me on the day and Year aforesaid } mark
Mr. Boonville Ky J.P.
I the Just subscribed Magistrate Certify that the foregoing Declarant is known to me and known to be the widow of Richard deceased late of Simpson County Kentucky who was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States Private or non commissioned officer in the army of the Revolution in the Virginia Continental line as I sincerely believe. That she is a Lady of the first respectability unto all of whose statements the full

est faith and credit should be given I further certify that I verily believe that she was married to her said husband at the time she has stated And I further certify that she has not married since the death of her said husband In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed My name this the 9 th day of October 1898
Wm Bronaugh
JB
State of Kentucky I, Spanish County set I Daniel B. Price Clerk of the Court of Spanish County, certify that Wm Bronaugh is a Magistrate as above and that his signature above written is genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed My seal of office and subscribed My name this 10 th day of October 1898.
Dan. B. Price Clerk

283.419
WIDOW'S CLAIM.
COUNTY LAND CLAIM
OF
IN THE WAR WITH
MILLER & BROWN, ATTORNEYS FOR THE CLAIMANT, WASHINGTON, D. C.

THE STATE OF
Kentucky
ss.
Jespamine COUNTY,
On this 19 th day of October A. D. 1867 personally appeared before me, a Justice of the Peace, of and for the County and State aforesaid, Anna Lafan aged 83 years, a resident of Jespamine County, in the State of Kentucky, who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the Widow of Richard Lafan deceased, who was a Sergeant in the Company commanded by Captain _____ in the Regiment of _____ commanded by _____ in the War of the Revolution in the Virginia Continental line. That she she is the identical Anna Lafan who now draws a pension under the Act of Congress passed _____ she refers the Reference to her papers on file under said act -
That her said husband Volunteered at _____ in the State of Virginia on or about the _____ day of _____, A. D. _____, for the term of _____ and continued in actual service in said War for the term of _____, and was honorably discharged at _____ on the _____ day of _____ A. D. _____.
She further states that she was married to the said Richard Lafan on the _____ day of November, A. D. 1791, by one George Smith, a Minister of the Gospel, and that her name before her said marriage was Anna Maye; that her said husband died at Jespamine County Kentucky on the _____ day of August, A. D. 1824, and that she is now a widow. She further states that she is old, feeble and does not remember the names of Officers under whom her said husband served, but refers to her said pension paper for a full statement of the same and also for the proof of her said marriage.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty Land to which she may be entitled under the Act approved March 3, A. D. 1855. She also declares that she has never applied for nor received any Bounty Land under this or any other Act of Congress.
She hereby appoints John A. Willis of Nicholasville by her Attorneys to prosecute said claim, and procure her Warrant, hereby authorising and empowering her said Attorney to procure from the proper authorities at Washington, or elsewhere, certified copies of any records or documents, or any and all other evidence that may be necessary to establish.

her claim, as fully as she might or could herself if present, and hereby revoking and countermanding all other authority that may have been heretofore given for the said purpose.
Anne Lafon
We, Richard Woods and Nathaniel Lafon residents of Jefferson County in the State of Kentucky upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Anne Lafon in our presence, with whom we are personally acquainted, and that we believe, from the appearance, statement, and our acquaintance with the applicant, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be, and that we are disinterested witnesses.
Nat. Lafon Rich d Woods
We, Richard Woods and _____ of _____ County, Kentucky upon our oaths declare that we were personally acquainted with the said _____ and her late Husband Richard Lafon in the life time of her said Husband; that the said _____ and Richard Lafon lived together as husband and wife, and were so regarded and respected by all their neighbors; that they know that the said Richard Lafon died in the County of _____ State of Kentucky on or about the day of August 1824; that the said _____ is now a widow, and that they have no interest in this claim.
Rich d Woods George Cleveland

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.
John A. Willis J.P.
THE STATE OF Kentucky } ss. Jefferson COUNTY, }
M. T. Lowry , Clerk of the County Court of said County, do certify that John A. Willis Esq. is, and was at the time of making the foregoing signatures, (which I certify to be genuine,) an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County, having been duly commissioned and sworn.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the seal of said Court, and subscribed my name, this 2nd day of November , A. D. 1857 .
M. T. Lowry CLK
Jefferson County Court

Washington April 15 th 1850
Col. J. L. Edwards Com d
Dear Sir,
I am well acquainted with the family of Nicholas Lafon dec d . They are my intimate and particular friends. He died in the county of Woodford Ky. I likewise know the late John Lafon of Jessamine county Ky. He was the son of Rich d Lafon as I have always understood who died in Jessamine Co Ky, leaving a widow, the mother of John Lafon. They are a very highly respectable family, and I would place implicit confidence in any statement they would make
Respectfully
B. S. Morehead

POW. CO. H. 3 15 Nov.
10
C. H. Trabue Esquire.
Frankfort.
By mail.
Kentucky.

Know all men by these presents, that we Richard Lafon and Ephraim Maasy are held and firmly bound unto Henry Lee Esquire Governor or chief magistrate of the Commonwealth of Virginia, in the sum of Fifty pounds, current money; to which payment, well and truly to be made to the said Governor and his successors, for the use of the Commonwealth, we bind ourselves, and our heirs, executors, & administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents: Sealed with our seals and dated this Eleventh day of November One thousand seven hundred and ninety four
The condition of the above obligation is such, that whereas there is a marriage shortly intended to be solemnized between the above bound Richard Lafon and Anne Maasy: If therefore there be no lawful cause to obstruct the same, then this obligation to be void, else to remain in force & virtue.
Signed, sealed, & delivered in the presence of (Signed) Rich d Lafon Ephraim Maasy Atlee Perkins.
I do hereby certify that the following persons were joined in matrimony according to the rites and ceremonies of the Baptist Church: -
Novem. 13 th 1794. Rich d Lafon to Ann Maasy. Dec. 20 th 1794. Henry Gardner to Sarah Farley. (Signed) Geo: Smith. Octo: 14 th 1795.

State of Virginia to wit;
I William S. Dancer Clerk of the County Court of Powhatan, in the state of Virginia aforesaid, do hereby certify that the within copy of the marriage license bond of Richard Saxon, and of the certificate of his marriage with Ann Macey, is correctly transcribed from the records and files of my Office: In Testimony whereof I have subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the said County Court hereunto this 13 th day of November One thousand eight hundred and forty eight, and in the 73 rd year of the Independence of the United States.
Wm. S. Dancer C.

Powhatan Co: Ho: Va. Nov: 13. '48.
Sir;
I have received your letter of the 22 nd of October last, inclosing a up one dollar note, and requesting a copy of the marriage license Bond of Richard Lafon; and I now forward you a copy of the bond, with a copy of the certificate of the marriage of said Lafon with Ann Maacy; - I suppose the return of the marriage will be better evidence for Mrs Lafon than the copy of the bond only; and as the copy might not be received at Washington as legal evidence without the seal of the Court; I have therefore sent you a copy of the bond and the certificate of the marriage, certified in due form, under my official seal; and hope you will receive it safely.
Respectfully:
Wm: S. Sance.

Washington Aug 27. 49
James. L. Edwards Esq. Comm r of Pensions.
Sir
I have received from Mr. Trane of Frankfort Ky. the enclosed papers in the case of Mrs. Anna. Lapon claiming a pension under act 29 July 1848.
and remain your
most respectfully
Alex. N. Vay

This is to Certify, That it appears from a List in this Office of such Officers and Soldiers of the Virginia Continental Line, during the Revolutionary War, as settled their Accounts, and received Certificates for the balance of their Full Pay, according to an Act of Assembly, passed the November Session 1781, that a Certificate issued on the 12 th day of April 1782, in the name of Richard Lawson as Sergt of Artillery for £ 15.0.0 , which Certificate appears to have been delivered to A. Buchanan and was given for services prior to the 1st January 1782.
p 189.
{ No Seal of Office. }
Given under my hand at the Auditor's Office, Richmond, this 6 th day of February 1849.
Jas Heath
AUDITOR.

Washington March 19/50
Col. J. L. Edwards,
Com d of Pensions
Dear Sir,
I beg to call your early attention to the consideration of the claim for pension pending in your office of Mrs. McPherson of Lincoln Co Ky widow of Mark McPherson under the act of the 29 th of July 1848 - also Mrs. Anna Lefon of Jessamine Co Ky under the same act.
Also to the claim of Sarg t Sam l Smith of the Va a continental line under the acts of 15 th of May 1828 or the 7 th of June 1832.
Your early attention to these cases would much oblige me.
Respectfully B. S. Morehead

Rev. War
WIDOW, &c.
File No.
Anna Carlton, Widow. Richard Carlton, Sergt. Rev. War.
Act
July 29, 1848.
Index :—Vol.
2
, Page
416
[Arrangement of 1870.]

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Geo. C. Whiting Com te Pensions Washington City D.C.
NOV 5

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75063
160 Acres

Anna Lafon widow of Richard Kentucky
Suspended, let. 12 Sep 49 A. Reas
Act 29 July 1848

I certify that I am personally and intimately acquainted with the family of Richard Lafon deceased of Jessamine County Kentucky. His widow Mrs. Lafon now of that County is a Lady of first respectability and to her statements the fullest credit in all matters should be given From my knowledge of the ages of the children of said widow & Richard they must have been married so long as 55 years ago.
I also know the family of Nicholas Lafon deceased late of Woodford County Ky. The ages of their children I cannot precisely state, but will remark that Mrs. Jackson wife of Richard Jackson Esq of so County & daughter of said Nicholas has had daughters who married several years ago & the youngest now the wife of John Crittenden Esq of Louisville Ky was married about four years ago.
This 15 th April
1860
A. K. Marshall