Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W 8009, for William Knight, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Knight, William Mary
N 8009
BLW 43570-160-55
CONTENTS

Papers copied for G. Minor. See letter to him Nov. 17. 1830.
Dead
Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 6. April 1838 from 4. Sept to 6. Decr 1840. agent Notified 10. Nov. 1841
13.660
virginia -
William Knight
of 16.  Nottingham in the State of virginia who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Brock of the Regt commanded by Colonel Parker in the virginia line, for the term of three years .
from 17 to 17
scribed on the Roll of virginia at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 5 th day of October 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 21 of July 1819 and sent to Garret Minor Esq. Fredericksburg. virginia
continued on the Roll on the 25 day of March 1825 and notification sent to Hon. P.P. Barbour at House of Representatives, Pension commencing on the 18 of March 1828
Amount due on 4th of September 1828
$ 14.67
{ Revolutionary Claim, Acts March 18, 1818, and May 1, 1820. }

K-125-
253. 920
Act Mar. 3. '77
Aug. 8. '76
Mary Knight incl. William Knight. fri.
43570 sep
Very war.
July 52-2979
AD: 160000, Sept: 11/52 BOSTON
Samuel Andrews. Andrews P.O.
K
Va.

2974
Virginia R
Mary Knight - widow of William - Knight who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a private -
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 96 — dollars — cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued 22 d day of November 1853 - and sent to
John P. Dickinson - Present.
ctfd.
Reg. March 3 1855 - 253920 -
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 125 of a

At a Court held for Spotsylvania County the 25th day of September 1818. It appears from the evidence of Ephraim Pugh that aged about 80 years and Joseph Nelson aged about 60 years both sworn in Court that they both knew that William Knight enlisted in the revolutionary army and that he served in the same upwards of three years and about nine months they are neighbours to the said William Knight further and well know of the enlistment and services of the said William Knight And at a Court held for the said County of Spotsylvania the 25th day of October 1818. William Knight residing in Spotsylvania County Virginia a soldier of the revolutionary war aged fifty eight years being first duly sworn states that in the year 1776 he enlisted as a private soldier under Captain John Brock and was marched soon after to the north as far as West Point his first enlistment was for three years at Middlebrook he enlisted under Captain Thomas Fox for the war he had then been taken a prisoner for six months he came home after the expiration of which he joined in Fredericksburg Virginia the detachment commanded by Col. Nicholas Harker and went miles down to the South he was as far as James rivers and was afterwards in Charleston where he was included among the prisoners taken at its surrender he was sent by the British as a prisoner to Jamestown where he remained as a prisoner till the end of the war about the end of the war he escaped in a vessel which landed him at New London where he found the war ended and peace proclaimed as he never got a discharge from his officers Owing to the circumstances above stated he served from the time of his first enlistment till his capture at Chatham where about four years. He received after his return a certificate of his services from Beverly Stubblefield or Colonel in the service which certificate he has framed with the states from his recayed his services and age that he is in need of public support and at further appeared to the Court from evidence sworn to the examination at the bar and from the knowledge of the members of the Court that the said William Knight is in need of public support all which is ordered to be certified to the secretary of war State of Virginia Spotsylvania County to wit Robert E. Lee Clerk of the Court of

Spotsylvania County in the state aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy from the records of my office. Given under my hand this 8th day of October 1818.
Robert S. Churn C.S.C.
State of Virginia Spotsylvania County to wit I Edward Henrico presiding Justice of the Court of Spotsylvania County in the state aforesaid do hereby certify that the attachment hereto annexed issued by Robert S. Churn clerk of the said Court is in due form and by the proper officer appointed by the laws of the said state for that purpose and that full faith and credit is due thereto in every court or office in the United States. Given under my hand at the County of Spotsylvania in the state of Virginia aforesaid this 8 th day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighteen and of the Independence of the United States the 43 rd
Edward Henrico
State of Virginia Spotsylvania County to wit I Robert S. Churn clerk of the County Court of Spotsylvania in the State aforesaid do hereby certify that Ed- ward Henrico now presiding Justice of the said Court is duly qualified in the state of Virginia and qualified to the said office according to the Constitution and laws of the said State.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office this 8th day of October in the year one thousand eight hun- dred and eighteen and of the Independence of the United States the 43 rd
Robert S. Churn C.S.C.

Wm. Knight Esq.
The line must must expressly state.
The name of the colonel must be mentioned
The opinion of the judge as to the bulk of the state- ment is required.
Adm c
N. 184
E. 2297
Garrett Minor Esq Fredericksburg, Va

It is found held for Spotsylvania County the 7th day of June 1879.
William Knight an old revolutionary soldier who has heretofore made his declarations in this Court in order to obtain a pension from the United States this day came again into Court and being first duly sworn states that he was a soldier in the Virginia line and tenth regiment commanded by Col. Edmund Stevens in which regiment Thomas Fox was captain and the Court further finds it to be certified that from their own knowledge of William Knight that he is a person of good character and strict truth and that full faith and credit ought to be given to his first and supplemental declarations all of which is ordered to be certified to the War Department.
State of Virginia Spotsylvania County to wit I Richard L. Stevenson clerk of the county court of Spotsylvania in the State aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy from the records of my office.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office this 8th day of June in the year 1879. and of the Independence of the United States the 113rd
Richard L. Stevenson Clk

State of Virginia Spotsylvania County to wit
I Edmund Henderson presiding Justice of the Court of Spotsylvania County in the state aforesaid do hereby certify that the attestation hereunto annexed made by Richard L Stevenson Clerk of the said Court is now due form and by the proper Officer appointed by the laws of the said State for that purpose and that full faith and credit is due thereto in every Court or office in the United States. and I do further certify that I am fully satisfied of the truth of the within Statement of William Knight.
Given under my hand at the county of Spotsylvania in the state of Virginia aforesaid this 8th day of June in the year 1819 and of the Independence of the United States the 43rd
Edward Henderson D

A. P. Dickenson Esq.

Virginia Spotsylvania County S.S.
I hereby certify that on the 27th of March I joined together in the holy State of matrimony William Wright and Mary Barks, daugh- ter of Major Walker, joined under my hands this 5th day of April 1819
Philip Pendleton
Virginia County of Spotsylvania S.S.
I Robert C. Dalbey clerk of Spotsylvania County and in the State of Virginia do hereby certify that the foregoing certificate is a true copy of the marriage return of William Wright and Mary Barks from the records of my office
Given under my hand and the seal of the said County and this 26th day of October A.
D. 1853.
Robert Dalbey C.C.O.

Widows Claim State of Virginia } County of Spotsylvania } ss
On this sixteenth day of July, 1856, personally appeared before me, Samuel Andrews, a justice of the peace, within and for the County and State aforesaid Mary Knight, aged about ninety years, a resident of the County of Spotsylvania, and State of Virginia, who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of William Knight, who was a private in the Company commanded by _____ in the War of the Revolution, that her said husband was drafted or hired at Spotsylvania County Virginia, about the year probable of 1776, for the term of _____ and continued in said service in said War for the term of _____ and was honorably discharged at _____ on or about _____ That she has in her possession no written discharge for his service, that if he ever had any the same has been mislaid or destroyed - she further states, that she was married to the said William Knight, in the County of Spotsylvania, State of Virginia, by one Philip Singleton a Minister of the Gospel, duly authorized, on the _____ day of April I think A.D. 1819, That her name before her marriage was Mary Cakes, That her said husband died on the sixth day of December (she thinks) A.D. 1840, in the County of Spotsylvania, State of Virginia, and that she is still a widow she makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining

the Bounty Law to which she may be entitled under the Act of September 1855, she never having received any land, Witnesses
for Mary X Knight mark
Louisa A. Robinson
Samuel A. Robinson
Samuel Andrews
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 16 th day of July in the year 1856, and I certify that I believe the said Mary Knight to be the widow of the said William Knight Esq., Samuel Andrews. J.P.
The Commissioner of pensions will please transmit my warrant to Samuel Andrews, my attorney, direct it to Andrews post office, Spotsylvania County, State of Virginia,
Witnesses
for Mary X Knight mark
Louisa A. Robinson
Samuel A. Robinson
The Mary Knight, also further states that she is now receiving a Pension of $96 per annum, a reference to papers on file in your office is requested, in proof of her claim, as the Widow of William Knight Esq.,
Samuel Andrews Atty.
State of Virginia } Spotsylvania County } ss
I Robert C. Dubney Clerk of Spotsylvania County Court in the State of Virginia

Virginia do hereby certify that Samuel Andrews Esquire whose genuine signature appears to the above certificate was at the time of signing the same and is now a free- -ter of the place in & for the State of County aforesaid duly elected commiss- -ioner & sworn, and that the said Coun- ty Court is a court of Record having general jurisdiction.
Given under my hand & official seal of office this 4 th day of August 1886. No L. Dalbey C.C.

State Virginia Warrenton County Spotsylvania
Warrenton
On the 16 day of February 1833 personally appeared before me William Jones a Justice of the Peace within & for said County State of the Peace within & for said County State of Virginia Mary Knight aged 83 years, a resident of the County of Spotsylvania State of Virginia who being duly sworn according to Law declares that she is the widow of William Knight deceased who was a Revolutionary Pensioner at the rate of $90 per Annum, that the said W m Knight deceased lived in this County at the time of his death & at the time he was pensioned he lived in said County
That he died on the 18 th day of December 1840. That she has not the Pension Certificate in her possession & that the same must be mislaid or lost so that she cannot now surrender it. That she was married in the County of Spotsylvania State of Virginia by one Phillip Riddleton a Minister of the Gospel on the 22 nd day of March 1819. That her name before her said marriage was Mary Oakley and that she is still his widow. Given under her hand and seal this 16 th day of February 1833
Mary Knight
Devisor
Sworn to and subscribed before me the 16 day of February 1833 I certify that I believe the said Mary Knight to be the widow of the said William Knight
William Jones
I also further certify that from

Mar Resolution Mrs Mary Knight Wid of Mr Knight
Under Act 3rd Feb 1853
Geo W. ... atty St. ...
The above Resolution was passed on the ... 2nd of Feb 1853 and ... ... the ... ... ...

Power of att
Witness all men by these presents that I Mary Knight of the County of Spotsylvania State of Virginia do hereby constitute and appoint George W. Stephens of said County and State my true and lawful atty for me and in my name to all demand and receive my pension Certificate all Money or Moneys that are or may become due me as the widow of the said William Wright from the proper Officer for paying Pensions for this Section of the State of Virginia. Witness my hand and seal this 16 th day of Feby 1853. Mary Knight (mark)
The above Power of atty was this day acknowledged before me by Mary Knight to be her free act & deed for purposes therein mentioned given under my hand & seal the day & year above written William L. Jones
State Virginia } Spotsylvania County }
W. L. Jones Clerk of the County Court of aforesaid County & State do hereby certify that signatures of Mr. Wilson to the within Certificate are genuine & that he is now & was at the time of signing the same an Acting Justice of the Peace

within 1 for said County, & State duly elected to Commission & that all of his official acts and such are entitled to full faith & credit Given under my Hand & Seal of office this 11th day of Mar ch 1853
Robert D. Dismal C.H.O.
Mrs. Rebecca Mrs. Mary Wright Miss H. Wright
Under Act 2nd Feb 1853
C. O. McAlister Secretary of State
The deceased Pennsylvania was Pensioned it is believed under Act of 1828. and certainly was paid his Pension at Portsmouth Va. at the rate of $100 per annum until his death which occurred in the year 1853

Mr. Spirit Minor Kucosburg
No. 1-

State of Virginia, Spottsylvania County, ss.
On this 7 th day of November 1871 personally appeared in open court being a court of record William Knight resident in the said county aged 60 years, who being first sworn according to law, oath on his oath made the following declaration, in order to obtain the provision of the act of Congress of the 18 th of March 1818 and 1 st of May 1820, that he the said William Knight enlisted for the term of three years under Captain John Brooks, and at the expiration thereof he enlisted under Thomas Fox for the war as appear by his former declaration, that he continued to serve until the year when he was discharged from service. That he hereby relinquishes every claim whatsoever to a pension except the present, that his name has been placed on the pension list, that the number of his pension certificate is 13660, and that he never before exhibited a schedule of his property and his reason for not applying earlier to be placed on the pension roll was his total ignorance of the necessary forms, and a belief that he would not be restored, and a belief he entertained that a soldier owning land as he did would not be suffered to remain on the roll — and in pursuance of the act of 1 st May 1820 I do solemnly swear, that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18 th day of March 1818, and that I have not since that time, by gift sale or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of the act of Congress entitled an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war passed on the 18 th day of March 1818, and that I have not nor has any person in trust for me any property securities contracts or debts due to me, nor have I any other income, other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and subscribed by me, that since the 18 th of March 1818 the following changes have been made in my property.
   Description of property  To whom sold  Terms of sale  amt. etc.      101 acres of Land  not sold in possession now as      1 Cow & calf    a few hogs   

  1 Horse dead { bought and since   1 Bed and bedstead now in possession   1 Cupboard do   10 pin Chest do   2 Ploughs do   Pots & Pans do   Chairs Tables & forks do   Axes & Hoes do   1 Saddle & bridle do   1 Spinning wheel do   5 Head of Sheep do 
William his Knight Mark
Sworn to and declared on this 17th day of November 1827 before the Court.
I Richard L. Stevenson Clerk of Spottsylvania County Court do hereby certify that the foregoing bills and schedules hereto annexed are truly copied from the records of the said Court.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court this 17th day of November 1827.
Richard L. Stevenson Clk

information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
William ... had file 8009
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. — COLONEL.     Bt John ... Pa   Thomas ...   Richard ...    ... at ... of ...  ... when ... remained in ...  ... till the end of ...  ... a ... which captured him at ...   
Battles engaged in, _____  Residence of soldier at enlistment, _____  Date of application for pension, _____  Residence at date of application, _____  Age at date of application, _____
Remarks: _____  ... was allowed pension on an application ...  ... with a request of ...  ... two daughters ... whose names ...
Very respectfully,

Revolutionary War Add Evidence
Case
Mary Knight Widow of Mr. Knight
4 life and of her
[Faint, mirrored text from the reverse side of the page, likely bleed-through from the original document.]

On this 12 th day of November 1853 personally appeared before me John M Waller a Justice of the Peace within & for the County of Spotsylvania in State of Virginia Albert G Jenkins resident of this County who made oath that Mrs Mary Knight of this County is the widow of William Knight Rev. who was a Revolutionary Pensioner of this County; that the facts are known to him from living in the neighbourhood, and acquaintance with the family, and is not an interested witness Albert G. Jenkins
Sworn to & subscribed before me the day & year above written and I certify the said Albert G Jenkins is a credible witness.
John M Waller J.P. - " - " -
State of Virginia County of Spotsylvania I S S I Robert Lee Dabney Clerk of the County Court of Spotsylvania in the State of Virginia do hereby certify that John M Waller Esq whose genuine signature ap- pears to the foregoing certificate is now and was at the time of signing the same a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Spotsylvania duly elected qualified and sworn
Given under my hand & the seal of said County Court this 12 th day of November 1853. Robert Lee Dabney Clerk

Mary Knight, Wm 83 ys.
Marrried 22 d March '19 X
Did 8 th Dec 1840 X
certified Record of County Court
J.C.

Rec Nov. 20. 1827
Mr. [unclear] Esq.
Actt. Mail Cuts.
1828.
The Secretary of War Washington Pension Office

Sir
Freiburg. Novr 20. 1827. Vry N
Inclosed I send the necessary declaration to place Wm Knight again on the pension roll. Inclosed also is his former warrant of pension.
Of the papers are sufficient sent to him the new warrant. Of the old is what they now depend.
Yours faithfully Gerrit Smith
For Edward Chaplin Pension office

10,660
Virginia
William Knight,
of Spotsylvania in the state of Virginia who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Parker of the Virginia line, for the term of 3 years.
inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 5 th of October 1778
Certificate of Pension issued the 21 st of July 1819 and sent to Garret Minor Esq Fredericksburgh Virginia
Arrears to 4th of Mar 1819. 5 mos $40- Semi-ann. all'ce ending 1 st Sept 1819 $48- $88
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }

War Resolution
Mrs Mary Knight Wid of William Knight d o
Under a Act 3rd July 1853
Filed by Geo. P. Dickinson Present
See Mr. Updegraff's St. Louis Virginia

Virginia
At a Court held for Spotsylvania County the 7 th day March 1853. It is ascertained to be certified that it is satisfactorily shown to this Court that Mary Knight is the widow of William Knight deceased a Revolutionary soldier and Pensioner at the rate of Ninety six dollars per annum who died on the 6 th day of December 1840, that the said William Knight lived in this County from the date of being a pensioner to the day of his death. I Robert L. Dalbey Clerk of Spotsylvania County Court in the State of Virginia do certify that the foregoing Certificate is a true copy from the records of my office.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the said County Court this the 12 th day of March A.D. 1853.
Robt. Dalbey Clerk

Sept. 13, 1853.
Appel of Mary Knight, widow of William, Spottsylvania Co.,
Pa.
S. 19
Oct 1/53.
Rm
John P. Dickinson, Present

Hon S. P. Harker Sir
Washington City D C (Sept 13 th 1853)
I enclose herewith the application of Mary Knight, widow of William Knight, dec d for the benefit of the Act of Febry 3 rd 1853. When the Certificate of Pension is issued, you will please send it to me.
Very Respectfully,
Yr Ob t Serv t
Joel P. Dickinson

Washington City D.C. Nov 1 st 1853
Hon. S. P. Waldo Sir
I present herewith the required proof in the application of Mrs Mary Knight for Pension under Act of Feb y 3 rd 1853.
Respectfully &c Geo P. Dickinson

5
43.570
3
Neo Aug

1 Revolutionary War affidavit of Doct Geo B Dillend
Case
Mary Knight
Filed by Geo B Dillend Present Nov 18/53

On this 17 th day of November 1853 personally appeared before me Doctor Geo B Dillard resident of Spotsylvania Co Va who made oath that he is a practicing Physician in the neigh- borhood of Mrs Mary Knight and that she is the widow of William Knight dec d . Who was a Revolutionary Pensioner. That the fact, as shown to him from an acquaintance with the Party, and client he is not an interested witness. —
G B Dillard. 2
Seen before me the day & year above mentioned by Dr Geo B Dillard and I certify he is a credible witness
H. V. White J P
State of Virginia Corporation of Fredericksburg } ss.
I John Samuel Chew Clerk of the Corporation Court of Fredericksburg, in the State of Virginia, do hereby certify that William H. White Esq, whose genuine signature is affixed to the foregoing Affidavit, is and was at the time of signing the same, a Justice of the peace in and for said Corporation, duly commissioned & sworn and that full faith and credit are due to all his acts as such.
In Witness whereof, I hereto set my hand and annex the seal of the said Court this 17 th day of November 1853.
J. S. Chew Clerk

Brief in the case of Mary Knight, widow of William Knight. Spotsylvania County and State of Virginia act 3d February 1853.
Claim, ("original," or "for increase" )
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Subscribed as a pensioner under the act of 18 th March 1818, as a private, at $96 per annum
Marriage proved by certified copy of County Court records
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
John P. Dickinson, Esq. } Present. }
Name and residence of Agent
R. G. H. [Signature] Examining Clerk.

Washington City D.C. Nov 18 th 1853
Hon L P Waldo
Sir
I herewith present the required proof in the case of Mrs Mary Knight, widow of W m filed for Pension (Act of Feb y 3 rd 1853) suspended
Resp ly &c
Geo R Dickinson

Andrews, Vt. 5 th August 1856
Free Official Business
113.920
To the Division Agent, Washington City,
D.C. 6.
Application for County Land
ms 10/10/56

Andrews, Post Office, Spotsylvania County Virginia 15 th of August 1836
Sir
Enclosed please find Mrs. Mary Knight's application for a land warrant, as the widow of William Knight Esq. who was a revolutionary soldier. you will please direct Mrs. Knight's land warrant to me as her agent, and to the above postoffice, & to the State, & your compliance will much oblige, yours &c
Samuel Andrews
The Pension agent will please inform me whether Henry Lamson's application for a land warrant has been acted on, & if it has, what disposition the department has made of it, it is No. 196-574 the said application, was sent to the department by me as the agent of the said Henry Lamson, and I have never received any information relative to the application, only that it had been received at the office, & the old gentleman wishes to know whether he will get the land warrant or not, direct to me as above Andrews postoffice Spotsylvania Co., Virginia, Respectfully yours Samuel Andrews

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Pension Office, Official Business.
Commissioner.
Hon G. P. Waldo Comm of Pensions
Henry Knight and B. B. [?]

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Pension Office, Official Business.
Commissioner.
Mrs. Knight Gurdi Beddy 11853
Noon L P Waldo Comm. of Pensions

2974 Virginia R. Mary Knight widow of William
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 96 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued the 22 nd day of November 1853
and sent to John P. Dickenson
Present.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under February 3, 1853. Page 1/25. Vol.

3-871.
RECORD DIVISION.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Briefed by W.T. B.
Claim No. 4/29/1910
Certificate No. _____
Claimant _____
Soldier William Knight
Service Va. Rev.
Additional Service _____
No. _____ claim, State records _____, 190_____
No claim, combination records _____, 190_____
REMARKS:
No claim as above except OWWF 8,009. & OWRej 6,031. No Service
Chief Division

CONVEYANCER AND SOLICITOR OF CLAIMS.
HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL INVESTIGATIONS A SPECIALTY.
ALL COPY-RIGHTS RESERVED.
OFFICE OF WM. F. BOOGHER, 1417 F ST. N. W.
WASHINGTON, D. C., April 25, 19 10.
Honorable Commissioner of Pension, United States Pension Office, Washington, D. C.
My dear Sir:
William Knight, a soldier of the Virginia line, was pensioned in 1818, aged 74. Kindly send me his record service, date of enlistment, discharge, County from which he enlisted, as fully as his declaration sets out.
If his wiodw was pensioned, does she give her name and those of her children?
Your answer will oblige,
Yours truly,
A handwritten signature in cursive, reading "Wm. F. Boogher", written in dark ink on a horizontal line.
APR 26 1910

Sir,
Wash. March 22 nd 1858.
I send you a paper, duly prepared, in favor of Wm. Knight, who wishes to be placed on the pension roll; please do what is necessary, & send me the proper certificate.
Yours very resp ly
J. T. Bushnell

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Pension Office, Official Business
Sept 13. 1853
Mary Knight, widow of
William Knight Spotsylvania Co Va
Rev Act 30 February 1833
Amount $96 per annum Commencing 3 rd Feb. 1853
John P. Dickinson
Present

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No 3116
Mary Knight, widow of William Knight Let John P. Dickinson (R6) Oct 13/53 To same Nov 8/53
Rev Oct 30th 1853
253920

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
October 23 d , 1841.
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," The widow of William Knight, dec d , a Pensioner on the Roll of the Richmond, Va. Agency, at the rate of Eight Dollars and  Cents per month  annum , under the law of the 18 th March 1840, has been paid at this Department, from the 1 st of September to the 6 th Dec r . 1840.
Respectfully yours,
Wilson S. Parris
Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.

19. No. 3 Feb. 25 H. F. Boagher & L. L.
Resolutions.
Virginia.
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 8089
Mary Knight
Widow
William Knight
Deceased
Act: Feb. 3, 1855
Index: —Vol. 2A , Page 407
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Dear Knight, Certificate
Ms. B. -
Hon. J. P. Bartol H. R.
Con. - Jan. 1815 March 1828

SCHEDULE.
Declaration, in order to be continued on the Pension List, under the Act of May 1st, 1820.
County of Spotsylvania ss.
On this 5 th day of March 182 8 , personally appeared in open court, (a) [being a court of record (b) for the district, circuit, county, or corporation, as the case may be,] County of Spotsylvania  William Knight resident in said county, aged 67 years, who, being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the acts of Congress, of the 18th March, 1818, and the 1st of May, 1820; that he the said William Knight enlisted (c) for the term of three years on the _____ day of _____ in the year _____, in the State of Virginia in the company (d) commanded by captain John Brock in the regiment commanded by colonel _____ in the line of the State of Virginia on the _____ continental establishment; that he continued to serve in the said corps (or vessel) until his time was out when he was discharged from the service, in _____ in the State of _____ that he hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension, except the present; that his name has been placed on the pension list; that the number of his pension certificate is 13660 and that he never before exhibited a schedule of his property, because (e) because of his ignorance of the necessary forms & because he believed that he would not be required before he thought that a soldier's military lands as he did would not be sufficient to remain at the war. And, in pursuance of the act of the 1st May, 1820, I do solemnly swear, (or affirm, as the case may be,) that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March, 1818, and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War," passed on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property, or securities, contracts, or debts, due to me: nor have I any income, other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed. (f) That, since the 18th of March, 1818, the following changes have been made in my property. (g) to wit as per
Schedule-
William Knight
Sworn to, and declared, on the 5 day of March 182 8 before the Court
I N. Stevenson Clerk of Spotsylvania County do hereby certify, that it appears, to the satisfaction of the Court, that the said William Knight did serve in the Revolutionary War, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy, for the term of nine months, under one engagement, on the continental establishment. I also certify, that the foregoing oath, (or affirmation,) and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the records of the said Court; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said Court, that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is 281 dollars and _____ cents.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this 18 th day of March 182 8
E. L. Stevenson
Clerk of the Court of the County of Spotsylvania
Schedule of Property owned by William Knight on the 18 th March 1818

K. L. Stevenson
Clerk of the Court of the County of Washington
Schedule of Property owned by William Knight on the 18 th March 1828
   Description of property Lowest said Terms of sale amt. & cts.     101 acres of land not sold   1 Cow Half not sold   a few Hogs do   one Horse dead   one bedchamber   1 bedstead not sold   cupboard do   Pine chest do   2 Ploughs do   Cots & Baskets do   Chairs knives & forks do   Cups & Bowls do   1 saddle & bridle do   1 spinning wheel do   1 Dead sheep do  
That since that time up to the present I have not disposed of any of the said property now hold the same which much injured by wear & tear & natural decay - That the horse mentioned in the schedule is dead & his place has been supplied by another which now have in possession - That the whole of the property now in my possession is of the value of $281. That I am by profession a farmer - That my family consists of myself, a wife, 2 daughters & a son who are not able to assist me - In cultivating my land which is very poor.
William Knight
Sworn to me & subscribed
K. L. Stevenson