Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W 10195, for John Lewis, New Jersey

SERVICE
NUMBER
New Jersey
Lewis, John Elizabeth
W 10195 B.L.H., 61331-160-55
CONTENTS

6123 Virginia Wheeling Elizabeth Lewis, widow of John Lewis N D
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Commissary
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 29 dollars 33 cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued 15 th day of May 1857 and sent to
C. C. Bunker Morgantown Va.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 154 Vol. 36

Virginia 31,063
John Lewis
of Frederick Co in the State of Virginia who was a Drummer in the commanded by Captain of the Regt.  commanded by Col. Ford in the N. Jersey mil. time for 8 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 29 Dollars 33 Cents per annum to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19 th day of April 1837 and sent to Samuel Bent, Winchester, Va
Arrears to the 14th of March '37 176.00 Semi-ann. allowance ending 4. Life " 14.66
$190.66
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by D. Brown Clerk, Book E. Vol. 67 Page 22

E. B. Bullock
256.323. Act Mar 3/55 Sept 5/56
Elizabeth Lewis wife John Lewis decd. Rev. Muscadine
256.323
May 25th 1857
May 27th 1857 Baldwin Va mile
Rev. Mr.
Be June 22 3/58 Va Oct 18 59 623
Special
W. H. H.
E. B. Bunker Morgan Wm. Mrs Ringwood Va.
Vol. L. 66

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832.
State of Virginia County of Frederick
On this 16 th day of May 1833 personally appeared in open court before the Court of Frederick County near sitting John Lewis a resident of the County of Frederick State of Virginia aged eighty four 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 act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832. That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated. That he was drafted in the company of Artillery commanded by Capt. Keighley at Elizabethton in the State of New Jersey in the summer of 1776 as drummer and went to Elizabethton fort and remained there as a guard three months. The next winter he joined a Militia company commanded by Capt. Lucas at Elizabethton in Col. Ford's Regiment, and continued at Elizabethton for three months. In the year 1778 not long before the battle of Monmouth he joined Capt. Lucas's company again under Col. Mined at Elizabethton, marched through New Brunswick towards Monmouth and returned to Elizabethton where he was discharged after having served three months. In the year 1776 he enlisted in the flying camp under Capt. Lucas in Col. Martindale's regiment for five months, and served out his term of five months, stayed all the time in New Jersey. 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 agency of any State.
And in answer to the questions prescribed by the War Department he answers as follows.
To the first interrogatory he answers. I was born in Somerset County New Jersey in the year 1749.
To the second. I have a record of my age in a bible which I have and which I got from my brother.
To the third. I was living in Morris County New Jersey when called into service. I have lived in Frederick since the Revolution.

having removed there about two years before the end of the War.
To the fourth. I was drafted in all the hours as excepting the five months tour.
To the fifth. I don't recollect the names of any regular officers.
To the sixth. I never received a written discharge that I recollect.
To the seventh: George Reed and W m Wood.
Sworn and subscribed the day & year aforesaid J. D. Fitch C. F. C.
John Lewis
We George Reed a Clergyman residing in the County of Fredrick and Jacob Lewis . . . . . residing in the same County hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with John Lewis who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be eighty four years of age, that he is respected and believed in the neighbourhood 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
G. Reed
his Jacob Lewis mark
J. D. Fitch C. F. C.
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter and after fulling the interrogatories presented by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary soldier as he states. And the Court further certifies that it appears to them that George Reed who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman resident in the County of Fredrick and that Jacob Lewis 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.
I Thomas. Allen Sibbald Clerk of the Court of Fredrick County & hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of John Lewis for a pension. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 7 th day of May in the year 1833:
J. D. Fitch

Virginia,
Frederick County ss.
John Lewis named in the annexed declaration personally appeared before me a justice of the peace for the county, and made oath in due form of Law, that from his great age and infirmity he is unable to recollect the month or day of the month in which he entered or left the service in the several tours in which he served, but he solemnly avers that he served the full time that he has stated being fourteen months, beside, other short expeditions, of which he has given no account. he served as a drummer the whole time. Given under my hand the 6 th day of May 1833. David Meade
I Thomas H. Seddon Clerk of the Court of Frederick County certify that David Meade Esq. is a Magistrate as above and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal of office the 7 th day of May in the year 1833.
T. H. Seddon Clerk of the Court of Frederick County.
State of Virginia } ss. County of Frederick }
This day the within named John Lewis personally appeared before me, a justice of the peace in and for said County of Frederick, and made oath. That he does not know that the troops with whom he served were drafted for any particular time, or how long they were called for; but he knows that he was detained in service as a drummer three months at a time, for three different times as he has stated in his declaration, and that he always understood he could not leave the service, until relieved by other troops. — That he does not know whether his officers had orders to stay — but they could not well leave their stations — for as soon as they would leave — the British would have landed and taken possession. — Further, that he served several other tours, of from two to four weeks each, but did not mention them in his declaration, as he was informed, and supposed, that he had mentioned enough — to bring his application within the provisions of the Law. I also certify that the above named John Lewis is entitled to full credit. Given under my hand, as a justice of the Peace, this 17 th day of March 1834.
J. H. Miller

State of Virginia } ss. County of Frederick }
This day Jacob Lewis of lawful age, personally appeared before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace, in and for said County of Frederick, and made oath, That he knows of his own personal knowledge, that the within named John Lewis served as a drummer in the Revolutionary war - in the State of New Jersey, but does not know how long: but knows that the said John Lewis went several times into the service, as a drummer, and affiant believes said John Lewis served as he has stated in his declaration: That affiant fre-
Drummer see Mr. Lewis his father
quently saw the Captain come to the house of the said John Lewis, and take him away, with his drum, and that said John Lewis did not return, some times for several weeks. I also certify that the said Jacob Lewis
John Lewis Declaration
is entitled to full credit. Given under my hand as a Justice of the Peace, this 17 th day of March 1834.
Abm Miller
I, Thomas Allen Pickball, Clerk of the Court of Frederick County, certify that Abraham Miller Esq., is a Magistrate as above stated, and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his are genuine. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed my seal of Office, the 17 th day of March 1834, and in the 59 th year of the Commonwealth.
T. A. Pickball Clerk of the Court of Frederick County.

Elizabeth Lewis application for Bonny Land -
Filed by E.C. Bunker Kingwood Preston Co. Va.
256.323

State of Virginia County of Preston
§. On this the 11 day of September 1855 personally appeared before me Elizabeth Lewis a Resident of the County & State aforesaid aged 84 years who being duly sworn according to law declares that she is the true and lawful widow of John Lewis dec d who served as a private during the Revolutionary War for more she thinks than six months as will appear from the evidence on file with her application for a pension & the Rolls of her Company she having been a pensioner during his life time -
She further states she was married to the said John Lewis on the 27 th day August 1821 by the Rev James Watts a minister of the gospel and that her name before her said marriage was Elizabeth Troutbridge that her said husband died on or about the 30 day of March 1847 and that she has not since married but is still his widow -
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty Land under the Act passed 3 March 1855 -
Witness following signature & seal
Elizabeth Lewis
We Thomas Troutbridge & Jacques A Bishop of the County & State aforesaid do upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed & acknowledged in our presence by Elizabeth Lewis & from her appearance we believe her to be the person she represents herself to be & we further declare that we are not interested in said application - Thos. T. Troutbridge Jacques A Bishop
Signed & sworn to the day & year aforesaid before me & the above persons are credible witnesses that the Claimant is the person she represents herself to be & that I am not interested in said application -
John Howard J.P.

State of Virginia } ss. County of Preston }
I Smith Crane clerk of the County Court of Preston said County in the state aforesaid do hereby certify that John Howard Esqr before whom the foregoing affidavits appear to have been made was at the date thereof and still is an acting Justice of the Peace in & for said County duly Com- missioned and qualified and that his signature thereunto signed is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto signed my name and affixed my official seal This 2 nd day Septm r in 1856
Smith Crane Clerk

6 Louis, my wife
Elizabeth Louis.
Renaon Papers
Died 30 March
1847 - see
B.L. papers
Filed by Edu d C Brunker Kingwood Preston Co Virginia
MS. 6.323

State of Virginia County of Preston
ss. On this the 11 day of September 1855 Personally
appeared before the County Court of the County & State aforesaid Mrs Elizabeth Lewis a Resident of said County but formerly of Frederick County in the State of Virginia aged 84 years who first being duly sworn accor- ding to law declares that she is entitled to the benefit of the provisions made by Congress passed on the 3 February 1853. granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War, that she is the widow of John Lewis who was a private during the Revolutionary War as will be evident from the proof herewith filed. She further declares that she was married to the said John Lewis on the 2 nd day of August 1821 that she was not married to him prior to the 2 nd January 1800 but at the time above stated - She further declares that she is still his widow -
Witness the following signature & seal
Elizabeth Lewis mark
Seal
County Court of Preston September 11. 1855.
The declaration of Elizabeth Lewis, widow of John Lewis deceased, made under the provisions of the Act of Congress passed the 3 rd day of February in the year one thousand eight hundred and fifty three, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War, was this day produced in open court by the said Elizabeth, who thereupon made oath to the same in due form, and also subscribed

her name. Which by making her mark. Whereupon the court, after examination of the said declaration, doth order it to be certified to the Commissioners of Oyer and that the said declaration is approved of by the Court.
I, Smith Gane, Clerk of said Court do certify that the foregoing is a true transcript from the records of said Court. (The said Court being a court of record, also having a seal.)
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my official seal. the 19. day of September A.D. 1855.
Smith Gane Clerk

Certificate of the marriage of John Lewis and Elizabeth Tranbridge
Filed by E.C. Brunker Kingswood V o
256.323

Virginia
I Thomas Allen Fitzhugh, Clerk of the County Court of the County of Frederick, do hereby certify that it appears from the return of marriages recorded in my office that John Lewis and Elizabeth Trumbull were married by the Reverend James Wallis on the third day of August one thousand eight hundred and twenty one: And that the date of said marriage in the original return is in plain legible figures - "3 rd of August 1821."
In Testimony whereof I hereunto subscribe my name and affix the Seal of the said Court the 26 th day of December 1855 and in the 80 th year of the Commonwealth
T. A. Fitzhugh

November 25, 1932
Miss Margaret Ann Tetrick 271 Clay Street Clarksburg West Virginia
BA-J/MCS John Lewis W. 10195
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your request for the record of John Lewis, a soldier of the Revolution.
The data furnished herein were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, W. 10195, based upon the military service of John Lewis.
He was born in 1749 in Somerset County, New Jersey.
While living in Morris County, New Jersey, he enlisted and served as drummer with the New Jersey troops as follows: in 1776, five months in Captain Luce's Company in Colonel Martin's Regiment; in the summer of 1776, three months in Captain Neighbour's Company; the next winter he served three months in Captain Luce's Company in Colonel Ford's Regiment; in 1778, not long before the battle of Monmouth, he enlisted and served three months in Captain Luce's Company in Colonel Winds' Regiment. About two years before the close of the Revolution he moved to Frederick County, Virginia, and he marched with Colonel Morgan to Hardy County after some Tories and was absent nearly two weeks.
He was allowed pension on his application executed May 6, 1833, at which time he was living in Frederick County, Virginia.
He died in that county March 30, 1847.
The soldier married August 3, 1821, in Frederick County, Virginia, Elizabeth Trowbridge.
Made no reference to widows name being given as Catharine means this must have been her name.

She was allowed pension on her application executed September 11, 1855, at which time she was eighty-four years of age and was living in Frederick County, Virginia.
In 1833 one Jacob Lewis was living in Frederick County, Virginia, in 1855 one Thomas Trowbridge was living in Preston County, Virginia, and in 1857 one David Trowbridge was eighty-four years of age and one Samuel R. Trowbridge was seventy-two years of age, but their relationship to the soldier and his wife were not given.
Very truly yours
A. D. MILLER Assistant to Administrator

3 d Auditor's Office May 12. 1837
Sir: John Lewis, Richmond Va., ret June 1832, at $29. 33 / 100 per annum, died March 30. 1837 & his pension has been paid in full to that date to Elizabeth Lewis his widow.
Very Resp y
W. L. G. Garrison
Auditor
Genl. C. Whiting Esq. Comm r of Pensions

Pension Office, April 30. 1857.
The Third auditors will please certify the date to which the within named pensioner was paid, and name of his widow, if she drew arrears - There were two pensioners of the name of John Lewis on the Virginia rolls -
Very respectfully J. Cole Chief Clerk

Elizabeth Lewis, widow of John Lewis Preston Co. Virginia
Admitted Oct 1st 3/53 at rate of $29.33 c per Annum, commencing at date of said act Husband a Drummer 8 months
Pay widow
Certificate to E. C. Bunker Esq. Morgantown, Monongahela Co Virginia

271 Clay Street, Clarksburg, W. Va. June 14, 1932
United States Pension Office, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
I would like to have you send me a copy of his Revolutionary record and any genealogical data or family history that may be contained in the application for Henry Bailes , a Revolutionary Soldier who resided in Frederick County, Virginia in 1840.
I would like similar information for John Lewis , another soldier who also resided in Frederick County in 1840.
Thanking you very kindly for this information and hoping that I may have an early reply, I am
Yours truly,
Margaret Ann Tetrick (Miss) Margaret Ann Tetrick.

1922 Nov. 25; list. to Miss Margaret A. Patrick See case of Henry Baylis B.L. Wt. 491-150 M.C.S.
Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. _____
10195
Elizabeth Lewis
Wid
John Lewis Dumfries Rec. V.
Act: Feb. 3 rd 1869.
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 428
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Adams Mr. S. Pierce Mr. J. Rep. No. 85 C. G. W. Nov 13 1837.

Pension Office
January 7. 1857.
Sir,
In the case of Elizabeth Lewis, an applicant for pension under Act of Feb. 13. 1853, the affidavits of two credible witnesses must be filed, showing that she is now the widow of the identical John Lewis, who was a pensioner of the United States, & who resided while a pensioner in Halifax County Virginia.
Very Resp t Yours J. M. [?]
for Commissioner
C. B. Dunker Esq.
Ringwood N. H.

M o Lewis N o
Alaco Dore Saint

Winchester April 3 d 1837
Dear Sir,
I send the declaration of Mr. John Lewis an applicant for a pension which has been before you twice. It having been sent once by me soon after it was made and signed by Mr. James H. Garrison with an additional affidavit. On returning the paper to Mr. Garrison you stated in substance, that the times mentioned by him in which he stated to have served three months, must be considered as incorrect without some explanation. You will find annexed to the declaration an affidavit of the old gentleman explaining why he served three months in each of those three hours.
I would not trouble you with this matter again, if I was not fully satisfied that the claim of old Mr. Lewis is a just one. Being a drummer the strong probability is, that he served more than the common Militia. He is very old and poor.
I will esteem it as a favor if you will take his case into consideration as soon as convenient, and inform me of the result.
I am Sir, with much respect and obedience
Yours
L. M. Burt
J. L. Edwards Esq.

Apr 15 Can't Posters 443
J. L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington City.
$29:33 per ann Attorney

Winchester April 12. 1837
Sir, I have received your favor of the 10 th instant, stating that if John Lewis will accept of a certificate for 8 months service as Drummer he can have it. He can add nothing further in relation to his service, but still persists in saying that he served as long as he has stated. that there were so few musicians, that they were always in demand, and continued in service longer than privates. I feel no hesitation in saying that I am fully satisfied that he served as long as his declaration states. However he will be satisfied with such allowance as it may be thought he is entitled to, and although small, the amount from March 1831, will be a very great relief to him in his extreme old age. He can enjoy his pension but for a very short time. Please to send the certificate as soon as convenient.
Very respectfully
Your Mo. Oble Servt
Sam l Hunt
J. L. Edwards esq.

2 nd Maganstown, May 18 th 1857.
Dear Sir -
I write for information of claim of Elizabeth Lewis widow of John Lewis dec d for Bounty Lands N o 256.323. under Act March 3 rd 1855.
The service of Lewis has been Established. She as his widow was allowed a Pension a few days ago -
Yours very truly
Edward C. Bunker -

Brief in the case of Elizabeth Lewis, widow of John Lewis Preston County and State of Virginia act February 3, 1853.
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband was a pensioner at rate of $29.33 c per annum under act of June 7, 1832, and died March 30, 1847, as shown by 3 d Auditor's Certificate
Marriage (in 1821) proved by certificate of Clerk of County Court.
Identity and present whereabouts proved (If for increase,) by several credible witnesses.
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Allowance accordingly
E. C. Bunker Esq. Morgantown
Name and residence of Agent
Monongahela Co. Virginia
H. Geddes Examining Clerk.

Ed B. Bunker
Morgantown, Va -
May 18/59
256.323
Eliz Sears and of John Sears
Bonntons
Oct 7/56

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61, 331
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Official Business-
Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D.C.

No 6,604.
Elizabeth Lewis, widow of John Preston Co. Virginia
Let. E. C. Bunker Jan. 7/57 Hon. J. Kidwell Mch 12/57 E. C. Bunker Apr. 24/57
Not Mar Mar 3, 1853

Morgantown Virginia April 27 th 1857
Dear Sir:
Your favor in relation to claim of Elizabeth Lewis widow of John Lewis was rec d . - In Reply I would say there is some strange mistake about this matter.
John Lewis died near Winchester in 1847. He was a Citizen of Fredricks County & as such drew a pension until until his death He was a Soldier of the Revolution His Widow & friends are all of them high minded honorable persons - & insist that the mistake is at the Department - not with them - I am a stranger to you, Officially My statements to you are worth nothing, As a fellow Democrat & political friends may, I not venture to

say that this case can never be fixed up to meet the Requirements of the Department if said Requirements are contrary to facts
May I not ask another search & another effort to find the John Lewis we want -
This family have been my friends since a "we boy" The Old Lady is in want of aid - but she wants it not unless she can have it right -
I am at a loss what to do - I have seen all the Applicant's friends & they say John Lewis never did reside in Halifax County & yet the Husband was a Pensioner not of Halifax but of Frederick Co.
Yours very truly E. C. Brumley

Wm J. Rodwell
Dr. Sir:
I send you another affidavit in case of Elizabeth Lewis widow of John - for Pension - John Lewis did not live in Halifax County - He always drew His pension in Frederick County & Mason He did die in 1847.
Please urge on this case My address hereafter will be Morgantown Va I expect to move there on Tuesday next - & practice with W. T. Willey - under style & firm of Willey & Bunker -
In much haste yours truly C. C. Bunker
Please hereafter address Mr Bunker at Morgantown, Monongalia Co. Va. J. Rodwell

Preston County To wit
On this the 9 th day of February 1887 came before me a Justice of the Peace in & for said County Samuel R. Troubridge aged 72 years who being duly sworn according to Law saith that he has known Elizabeth Lewis widow of John Lewis since he can remember anything - was acquainted with her long prior to her said marriage with John Lewis - witness has known the said Elizabeth ever since the death of John Lewis and knows her to be his widow - she having not married since the death of said Lewis - She therefore remains the widow of John Lewis who was a Soldier of the Revolutionary War - or was always supposed to be -
Sworn to and subscribed
before me the day & year aforesaid
John S. Murdock
J.P.
S. R. Troubridge
At the same time came before me the undersigned Justice of said County David Troubridge aged 84 years who being duly sworn saith - that he has known Catherine Lewis ever since he can remember - Witness knows that she is the identical widow of John Lewis who was a Soldier of the Revolutionary war - Witness has resided near her since her said husband's death & saith that she still remains his widow - & I further certify I have no interest in her application for a pension -
Sworn to & subscribed before me - John S. Murdock J.P.
Preston County to wit -
David Troubridge
I John S. Murdock a Justice of said County do hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with Samuel R. & David Troubridge the above witnesses and know them to be credible witnesses & that the interlining was done

before signing & I further certify that I am not interested in this application for a pension - Given under my Hand the day & year aforesaid John S. Murdock J.P.
Virginia Tipton County To wit -
I Smith Crane Clerk of the County Court of Tipton do hereby certify that John S. Murdock before whom the foregoing & within affidavits were taken was at the time thereof an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly Commissioned & qualified - And that the within & above are his genuine Signatures & that full faith and credit be due his Official Acts -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my Official Seal and signed my name as Clerk aforesaid this 11 th Feby 1857 -
Smith Crane CLK.

Virginia Newton County to Wit-
On this the 28 th day of March 1857 personally came before me in said County David no Mumbriage aged 84 years to me well known and being duly sworn according to Law saith that he was known Elizabeth Lewis widow of John Lewis dec d for many years in fact ever since he can remember any one - Also that he was acquainted with John Lewis now dec d who was a Revolutionary Soldier. This affiant knows that said Elizabeth Lewis is the widow of said John Lewis who formerly resided & died in Frederick County Virginia but in what County said Lewis joined the Army this affiant knows not - I have no interest in the application for a pension John Lewis died sometime in the year - 1847 as witness believes - And further saith not Sworn to & subscribed before the. S Darryl Mumbriage undersigned Justice of the Peace the day and year aforesaid - John S Mumbriage J.P.
Also at the same time came Samuel R. no Mumbriage aged 72 years to me well known and being duly sworn in due form of Law saith that he was known Elizabeth Lewis widow of John Lewis dec d for many years - He also knows that she remains his widow - John Lewis laid in Frederick County Virginia some 4 miles from Win- chester - but witness does not know from what County said Lewis joined the Army - Witness has no interest in this application for a pension - & further saith not - J. S. R. Mumbriage Sworn to and subscribed before me the undersigned Justice of the Peace this 28 March 1857. & I certify that I have no interest in this application for a pension - & that the above witnesses are of good reputation - & worthy of Credit - John S Mumbriage J.P.
Over:

I know all the parties whose signatures are attached to the writings on the other side of this half sheet of paper, and know that John S. Murdock is an acting Justice of the Peace for Preston Co., Va., being duly elected and qualified to act as such, and seeing the Clerk of the County has not certified to the fact I have thought proper to do so in order that the case may be attended to at once.
Very truly Yr. Mt. Svt. J. H. H. Well

3 d Auditor's Office Feby 23 d 1837.
Sir! John Lewis, Va. Act: 1832. at $20. her annuum, appears to have been paid to Sept. 4. 1841. The arrear do not appear to have been paid, & consequently the widow's name is not known at this office.
Very Resp y John Forsamin
Auditor Geo: C. Whiting Esq. Comm ee of Pensions.

Pension Office, Feb'y 21. 1857
The Third Auditor will please certify the date to which the within named pensioner was paid, and the name of his widow if she drew an annuity.
Very respectfully J. C. Clegg Chief Clerk
Reddick
20. 6

Virginia
Frederick County ss.
Be it known that on this 3 d day of April 1837, personally appeared before the subscriber a justice of the peace for the county aforesaid John Lewis aged eighty eight years, an applicant for a pension from the United States, and being first duly sworn according to law doth depose and say that the statements made by him in his declaration made by him in his declaration before the County Court of Frederick on the 6 th day of May 1833, as to his term of service are true, that he recollects that the time for which the militia were called out in Jersey was one month, but that they had frequently to serve, and that he voluntarily served three months, in order that he might not be called on again so soon, and that deponent served with him for the whole term of three months, in each tour, and so with Capt. Neighbour. Summers were scarce, and he was kept in camp with his own consent for three months, or more, making as he solemnly declares nine nine months service in those three tours, besides his service of five months under his enlistment in the flying camp. Besides the service mentioned in his declaration, to which there is annexed, he served several short tours, of a few days, on occasion of alarms, and that after he came to Virginia, he marched with Col. Morgan to Hardy County after some tours, and was absent nearly two weeks, there last he was advised not to notice in his former declaration.
Subscribed and sworn on this 3 d day of April 1837. before me John Lewis J. P. Abraham Miller
I Thomas Allen Tidball Clerk of the Court of the County aforesaid do hereby certify that Abraham Miller Esq. is a magistrate as above, and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal of office this 3 d day of April 1837.
T. A. Tidball Clerk of Frederick County Court