Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 8525, for Robert Powell, Virginia

SERVICE
Va.
Powell Robert Ann
W 8525
Va half pay
CONTENTS

Kentucky 1809 Ann Powell dec'd late widow of Robert Powell dec'd
Va who died on the of Nelson in the State of Ky who was a Capt Maj in the Revolutionary  War by Captain  Colonel  of the  in the Virginia line for services in the service of the U States
Inscribed on the Roll of Ky at the rate of 20 Dollars — Cents, per ann to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 28 day of Sept 1838 and Decr 7. 1838 Dollars Present Arrears to the 14th of Sept-1836 $2970.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 5 Jan 1837 the day of 180.00 the death of Ann Powell $3150.00
Recorded by W. H. Hudson Clerk, Vol. 22 Page 179 not payable to the heirs of the  { Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the 3 }
let 14 April 1838 Hon. J. Harlan Libt J. A. Jacobs apl. 16. 1838 Hon. J. Harlan apl. 19. 1838 copies of papers handed Mr. J. A. Dickins March 20. 1839
Paid at the Treasury under the act of the 16 th April 1838 from 4 March 1831 to 5 Jan 1837. Agt notified 19 Jan 5.
See letter to Hon. S. Williams Oct. 10. 1839 — do to Hon. L. Boyd apl 6. 1840 let: 14 Dec: '40 to Hon. J. B. Thompson Robert Powell, Aug 4/60

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
June 15, 1839.
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," Robert Powell, one of the six children of Ann Powell, a Pensioner on the Roll of the Kentucky Agency, at the rate of five hundred forty Dollars and _____ Cents per annum, under the law of the 4 th July 1836, has been paid 1/6 of her pension at this Department, from the 4 th of March, 1831, to the 5 th January, 1837, the day of her death.
Respectfully, yours,
William H. Parris Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.

No. 1 Margaret P. Bledsoe to John P. Duval Power of Atty.
Major Powell's heirs.

State of Kentucky  Know all men by these presents that I Margaret P Bleed County of Garrard  doe, widow, formerly Margaret P Powell, one of the heirs of Major Robert Powell of the Virginia State line during the revolutionary war, have made constituted, and appointed, and by these presents do make constitute and ap- point John P Dugal of Bardstown Kentucky, my true and lawful attorney in fact, for me, and in my name, to demand, and receive from the proper accounting officer of the Treasury Department at Washington City, all money, and scrip for bounty lands due to me, as one of the heirs of the said Robert Powell, for his military services during the revolutionary war, as a Major in the Virginia State line, or as captain in the Virginia State line or continental establishment, and my said Attorney is fully authorized, to institute all necessary proceedings, for the recovery, adjustment, and final settle- ment of any claim, as one of the heirs of the said Robert Powell, I may have, for his services in the Virginia continental line, or the state line of Virginia during the revolutionary war, under the act of Congress, passed the 5 th of July 1832 entitled "An act to provide for liquidating and paying certain claims of the state of Virgin- ia" for half pay for life, or for commutation pay, under the resolution of Congress of 1783, and in my name to give receipts for the same, and to do any legal act or acts which may be necessary in the premises to be done, in accomplishing my intents and purposes, in having a full and complete settlement of the claim on the United States, or state of Virginia for the military services of the said Robert Powell, as officer in the revolutionary army. And for this purpose I hereby ratify and confirm any act and deed, of my said Attorney, and do also hereby revoke and annul any previous power of Attorney, given by me to any other person or persons. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this 29 th day of November 1833. -
Margaret P Bleed 
State of Kentucky  County of Garrard  I James H Fletcher Clerk of the county court aforesaid do hereby certify that Margaret P Bleed party to a certain power of Attor- ney to John P Dugal bearing date on the 29 th day of November 1833 and herunto annex- ed personally appeared before me in the Clerks office of the county aforesaid and acknowledged the same to be her act and deed, upon which said acknowledgment the said power of Attorney would be recorded by me.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the county court of Garrard County this 29 th day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty three, and of the Independence of the United States the fifty eighth year.
James H Fletcher clk
State of Kentucky  County of  I Moses V. Grant presiding Justice of the county court of Garrard in the state aforesaid, do hereby certify that the attestation of herunto annexed, and made by James H Fletcher clerk of the said court, is in due form of law, and by the proper officer appointed by the laws of this state, for that purpose, and that full faith and credit are due thereto, in every court or office in the United States. Given under my hand at the county of Garrard in the state of Kentucky, this 29 th day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred

State of Kentucky County of Nelson Know all men by these presents that I John W Powell one of the sons and heirs of Robert Powell an officer in revolutionary army in my own right and as attorney in fact for my sister Mary B Jones widow of William Jones and another of the heirs of the said Robert Powell of the revolutionary army, according to the power of substitution granted by the said power of attorney from the said Mary B Jones to me, dated 23 rd Sept. 1833, I have made constituted and appointed and by these presents to make constitute and appoint John P Dubal of Bardstown Kentucky, my and our true and lawful attorney, in fact for us and in our names to demand and receive from the proper accounting officers of the Treasury Department at Washington City, all money and scrip for bounty lands due to us as heirs of the said Robert Powell for his military services during the revolutionary war as a Major in the Virginia State line, or as a Captain in the Virginia State line or continental establishment, and our said attorney is fully authorized to institute all necessary proceedings for the recovery adjustment and final settlement of any claim as heirs of the said Robert Powell we may be entitled to, for his services in the Virginia continental line, or the state line of Virginia during the revolutionary war under the act of Congress approved the 8 th July 1832; entitled "An act to provide for liquidating and paying certain claims of the state of Virginia". In his pay for life, or for commutation pay under the resolution of Congress of 1783. And in our names to give receipts for the same and to do any legal act or acts which may be necessary in the premises to be done in accomplishing our intents and purposes in having a full and complete settlement of the claim on the United States or State of Virginia for the military services of the said Robert Powell an officer in the revolutionary army. And for this purpose we hereby ratify and confirm any act and deed of our said Attorney. And do also hereby revoke and annul any previous power of attorney given by us or either of us to any other person or persons. In testimony whereof we have hereunto set our hands and affixed our seals this 2 nd day of October 1833.
John W Powell
John W Powell
Attorney in fact with power of substitution from Mary B Jones.
State of Kentucky County of Nelson I Nathaniel Pickliffe Clerk of the court of the County aforesaid do hereby certify that John W. Powell in his own right, and as Attorney in fact for Mary B Jones with power of substitution, parties to a certain power of attorney to John P Dubal bearing date on _____ day of October 1833, and hereunto annexed personally appeared before me in the Clerk's office of the County aforesaid and acknowledged the same to be his his act and deed, upon which said acknowledgment the said power of attorney would be recorded by me.
In testimony whereof I have set my hand and affixed the seal of the County court of Nelson this 2 nd day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty three

and of the Independence of the United States the forty eighth year
Nathl  Wickliffe
State of Kentucky County of Nelson ss I Robert Hagan presiding justice of the County Court of Nelson in the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that the attestation hereto annexed and made by Nathaniel Wickliffe Clerk of the said Court, is in due form of law and by the proper officer appointed by the laws of the said State for that purpose, and that full faith and credit are due thereto in every court or office in the United States. Given under my hand at the County of Nelson in the State of Kentucky aforesaid this day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty three and of the Independence of the United States the fifty eighth year. —
Robert Hagan J.P.C.
20 No 15 May 1858 to J. P. Smith Power of Attorney

2042
Mary B"> Mary B Jones to Robt Powell Power of Att'y with substitution.
Robt Powell Mary B Jones 2042

State of Kentucky County of Casey Know all men by these presents that I, Mary B. Jones wife of William Jones deceased of Casey County By one of the daughters and heir of Major Robert Powell of the revolutionary army have made constituted and appointed, and by these presents do make constitute and appoint my brother John W. Powell of the County of Warren and State aforesaid my true and lawful attorney in fact with power of substitution for me and in my name to demand and receive from the proper accounting officer of the treasury department at Washington City all monies and scrip for bounty lands due to me as one of the heirs of said Robert Powell, for his military services during the revolutionary war as a Major in the Virginia State line or as a Captain in the Virginia State Line on conti- nental establishment; And my said attorney is fully authorised to institute all necessary proceedings for the re- covery, adjustment, and final settlement of any claim as heir of the said Robert Powell, I may be entitled to for his services in the Virginia Continental line, or the State line of Vir- ginia, during the revolutionary war, under the act of Congress approved the 5 th July 1832 entitled "An act to provide for liquidating and paying certain claims of the State of Vir- ginia" for half pay for life, or for commutation pay under the Resolutions of Congress of 1783 and in my name to give receipt for the same and to do any legal act, or acts which may be necessary in the premises to be done, in accomplish- ing my intents and purposes in having a full and complete settlement of the claim on the United States or State of Virginia, for the military services of the said Robert Pow- ell an Officer in the revolutionary army. And for this pur- pose I hereby ratify and confirm any act and deed of my said attorney. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this 23 rd Sep r 1832
Mary B Jones

State of Kentucky
Casey County ss.
I a Justice of the peace in and for said County do hereby certify that Mary B. Jones came in person before me and acknowledged the foregoing power of attorney to be her act and deed and in my presence subscribed to the same.
Given under my hand this 23 rd day of Sept. 1833.
Richard L. Smith J.P.
State of Kentucky
Casey County ss.
I the undersigned Clerk of the Court of Casey County in the aforesaid State do certify that Richard L. Smith whose signature is to the above certificate was at the time and is now an acting justice of the peace in and for Casey County duly commissioned and qualified as such and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine and that full faith and credit is due and ought to be given his acts as such.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of office and subscribed my name this 23 rd day of September 1833.
For I. Sweeney Clerk of the Court of Casey County

State of Kentucky
Casey County 3 rd John Rife chief of presiding magistrates of the Court of Casey County do certify that John Rife whose signature is to the foregoing Certificate is the Clerk of the County Court of Casey County and his attestation is in due form of law and full faith & credit is due and ought to be given his official acts as such
Given under my hand & seal this Twenty third day of September 1833
John Rife
By Deputies 1783

State of Kentucky Nelson County
Know all men by these presents that I William H. Powell ad- minister of the Estate of Robert Powell Dec d have constituted and appointed and by these presents constitute and appoint John P. Dural of Bardstown Kentucky my true and lawful Attorney in fact for me and in my name to demand and receive from those proper accounting Officers of the Treasury Dept- artment at Washington City all money and scrip for Bounty Land due me as Administrator of the said Robert Powell Dec d And my said Attorney is fully authorized to institute all necessary proceedings for the recovery and adjustment and final settlement of any Claims to which he may be entitled as Ad- minister of the said Robert Powell Dec d and in my name to give receipts for the same and to do any legal act or acts which may be necessary for the premises to be done in accomplishing my intents and purposes as Administrator in making a full and final settlement of all Claims on the United States or the State of Virginia for the Military Services of the said Robert Powell Dec d during the Revolutionary War and for this purpose I do hereby ratify and confirm any act or deed of my said Attorney in testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this Twentieth day of December 1833
Wm H Powell of Robert Powell Dec d
State of Kentucky Nelson County
I Nathan Wickliffe Clerk of the County Court of said County do Certify that William H. Powell Administrator of Robert Powell Dec d and party to a Certain Power of Attorney to John P. Dural bearing date 20 th December 1833 and hereunto annexed personally appeared before me in the Clerk's Office of the County aforesaid

and acknowledged the same to be his act and Deed. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of Office this 20 th day of December 1833
Walter W. Wirt Robert W. Wirt
State of Kentucky Nelson County Sct.
I Robert Hagan the presiding Justice of the Peace in and for the the County aforesaid do certify that Walter Wirt was at the time of affixing the seal of the said County Court to the above power of Attorney and now is Clerk of the said County Court and that the foregoing Certificate is in due form of Law and by the proper Officer and that full faith and credit should be given to all the Official acts of the aforesaid
Given under my hand and seal this 20 th Day of December 1833
Robert Hagan presiding Justice of the Peace for Nelson County

State of Kentucky, Mercer County } ss.
On this 15 th day of October personally appeared before me Michael G. Young, a justice of the peace for the county & State aforesaid, Mrs. Ann Powell (being from age, sickness, & infirmity unable  to attend the  court unable to attend the county or circuit court) a resident in the county and State aforesaid, aged seventy four, who being first 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 4, 1836. That she is the widow of Robert Powell who was a Major in the State line of Virginia, according to the best of her recollection. She further declares that she was married to the said Robert Powell to the best of her belief in the year seventeen hundred & seventy nine; that her husband the aforesaid Robert Powell died in the year eighteen hundred & fifteen or sixteen; & that she has remained a widow ever since that period, as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed.
Sworn to and subscribed, on the day & year above written before me the undersigned Ann Powell Michael G. Young J.P. U.S.C.
State of Kentucky } Mercer County } ss } Thomas Allen Clerk of the Court for the County aforesaid do hereby certify that the Michael G. Young Esq. whose name is subscribed to the foregoing Certificate is an Acting Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid duly Com.

missioned and qualified and as such full faith and credit is an ought to be given to every of his Official Acts as such In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office this 22 nd day of October 1836
Thos Allen

admitted
bap 1 yr. 240. -
May 1 300 $ 540. -
widow died 5 th
James 1837.
Certificate to be in name of child
Mr. H. H. H. H. H. H.

Evidence to be used in the case of Mrs Ann Powell dec d for a claim for a pension under the late act of Congress conferring pensions on the widows of officers and soldiers of the Revolutionary War.
I, Susan W. Jacobs of the County of Menard and state of Kentucky do this day April 2 nd eighteen hundred & thirty eight, make oath to the following facts in the presence of the County Court of the County aforesaid:
You wit, that the living children of my late mother Mrs Ann Powell are John W. Powell, Robert Powell, Margaret P. Bladson, Mary B. Jones, William H. Powell & myself; that seven children of my late mother have died, viz. Frances Kerr who died in eighteen hundred & thirty three leaving no children; Ann & Pickett who died in eighteen hundred and twenty one or thereabouts leaving no children; Amelia H. Powell a minor who died xx upwards of twenty years since, & four others, who died infancy previous to my own birth, as I was informed by my mother; previous to my own I further make oath that the record of the births contained in the family bible has been destroy- ed for a number of years, & is no longer in existence; & that there is no evidence

in existence at the time of my mother's marriage or of the birth of my brother John W. Powell on record to my knowledge & belief.
I further make oath that my mother Mrs Powell departed this life on the fifth of January eighteen hundred and thirty seven. Susan W. Jacobs
State of Kentucky
Union County Court April 2 nd 1838
The foregoing instrument of writing was this day produced into Court and subscribed and sworn to by Susan W. Jacobs which was ordered to be certified -
State of Kentucky
Union County ss 1838 J Thomas Allin Clerk of the Court for the County aforesaid was this day produced to me and do certify that the above and foregoing Order is truly copied from the records of said Court.
In testimony whereof I have here unto set my hand and affixed the Seal of my Office this 2 nd day of April 1838 Tho. Allin
State of Kentucky
Union County ss 1838 J William Sharp Pres- iding Justice of the Union County Court do

Certify that Thomas Allin whose name is Subscription to the foregoing Certificate is Clerk of the Court for the County of as and that his said Certificate is in due form of law
Given under my hand this 2 d day of April 1838 William Skatt
Seal

918 Council Chamber June 20 th 1783.
I do certify that Robert Powell Esquire is entitled to the proportion of Land allowed a Captain of the Virginia Continental Line for three years service
Benjamin Harrison
Thomas Mawcather
Warrant for 4000 Acres issued to Robert Powell Esquire June 20 th 1783.
A Copy from the Records of the Land Office of Va.
Issued
Wm. Seldrath Off. r ac
Dec 14 1933

923.

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 28th day of June 1783 , in the name of Robert Powell as a capt of Infantry for £293. 6. 2, which Certificate appears to have been delivered to M c Henderson and was given for services prior to the 1st January, 1782. To wit - as capt from 1 Jan y 1779 to 25 July 1779
{ No Seal of Office. }
Given under my hand at the Auditor's Office, Richmond, this 12th day of December 1833.
J. E. Heath
AUDITOR.

June 29, 1939
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BA-J/MCS am
Robert Powell, W.8525
Mrs. Jennie T. Grayson P.O. Lock Box 105 Charlottesville, Virginia
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your request for information relative to Robert Powell of Fairfax County, Virginia, who served in the Revolutionary War as captain of Virginia troops.
The data which follow were taken from papers on file in the pension claim, W.8525, based on the Revolutionary War service of the only Robert Powell who served from Virginia as an officer, that is found in the Revolutionary War records of this office.
The date and place of birth of Robert Powell and the names of his parents are not shown.
While a resident of that part of Culpeper County which was later Madison County, Virginia, Robert Powell served from January, 1776, until late in 1781 as lieutenant, captain and major of Virginia troops.
He died May 14 or 15, 1815 or 1816, in Kentucky.
He married in 1779 in Fairfax County, Virginia, Ann Wert, who was born July 29, 1762, at West Grove which was near Alexandria, Virginia.
While living in Mercer County, Kentucky, Ann Powell applied for pension, October 15, 1836, on account of the Revolutionary War service of her deceased husband, Robert Powell. The claim was allowed.
Ann Powell died January 5, 1837, in Danville, Mercer County, Kentucky, and she was living there as early as 1833.

Robert and Ann Powell had the following children:
John W., born October 9, 1780, resident of Warren County, Kentucky, as early as 1833, and in 1860 his son, Hob Powell, was living in Yazoo City, Mississippi; John W. Powell was resident of Bowling Green in 1836. Mary B. Jones who was living in Adair County, Kentucky, in 1838 and was then the widow of William Jones. Robert who was living in Hickman County, Kentucky, in 1838. Margret P. Bledsoe who was living in Clay County, Kentucky, in 1838 and was then a widow. Susan W, Jacobs who married John A. Jacobs and was living in Mercer County, Kentucky, in 1838. Frances who married John R. Keer and she died in 1833 leaving no children. Ann T. who married Caleb H. Ricketts and she died in 1821 leaving no children. Amelia H. Powell who died while a minor. William M. Powell who lived in Bardstown, Kentucky, in 1833, and was living in Nelson County, Kentucky, in 1838.
There were four children who died in infancy but their names are not given.
There are no further data relative to the family of Robert Powell.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

ature has created a chasm that cannot be filled.
DIED —In this place on the 5th inst. Mrs. ANN POWELL, relict of the late Maj. Rob't. Powell, of the Revolutionary army. The deceased was born at West Grove, on the banks of the Potomac, near the city of Alexandria, in the state of Virginia, on the 29th July, in the year 1762. She was united to her husband, then an officer in the army, in the midst of the American contest for freedom, and partook with him in its dangers and perils. Few persons in a private station have experienced more of the vicissitudes of human life, or have borne them with greater fortitude and resignation to the will of the disposer of events.
She was one of the earliest communicants of the Methodist Church in this country, and, imbued with enlarged feelings of Christian friendship for all denominations, entertained for it a steadfast and increasing attachment till her death. Her death, though sudden and unexpected to others, was not so to her. She had long been awaiting the heavenly summons with christian patience and hope. Having fulfilled her three score years and ten, and faithfully served her heavenly father in her day and generation, venerable for age, for piety, and for worth—a wife—a mother—and a friend, her earthly circle was complete; her earthly sphere was fulfilled. She has departed to the immortality for which she longed and to the crown for which she had labored. "May my death be the death of the righteous, and my last end be like his."
DIED , in this place on Monday evening, the 16th inst. after a severe illness of 14 days with the Pleurisy, Mr. JOSEPH MORMAN, a native of Germany.
The deceased came to our town nearly four years since, as a Professor of Music, and connected himself with Mrs. Adams' Female Boarding School. Almost a stranger to our language, manners and customs; and naturally diffident, his real worth remained for some time unknown; but a more intimate acquaintance exhibited such an amiability of character and gentlemanly deportment as gained for him the respect and esteem of our citizens generally. As a Professor of Music he had few superiors. He was not only intimately acquainted with it as a science, but passionately fond of it. It was almost every thing to him, supplying the place of home, kindred and friends. He possessed some of the best qualifications for a teacher, kindness, patience and perseverance; and his loss will, doubtless, be
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Certificate Secy of Council of Ala. Miss Powell state line.
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I do certify that Capt Robert Powell entered into the service of this State on Continental Establishment in January 1776 — and continued therein till June '79 — when he resigned to accept of a majority in the State service.
Will: Heth. Col.
Executive Dept.
23 Sep 1833
The above is a true copy of a Voucher filed in this Department
W. H. Richardson Secy Com.

This is to Certify, That it appears from a List in this Office of such Officers and Soldiers of the Virginia State 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 15 th day of December 1783 , in the name of Robert Powell as Major of Infantry for £124. 14. 0, which Certificate appears to have been delivered to Col o Henderson and was given for services prior to the 1st January, 1782.
{ No Seal of Office. }
Given under my hand at the Auditor's Office, Richmond, this
3 rd day of November 183 6 .
John Heath
AUDITOR.
920 This is to Certify, That it appears from a List in this Office of such Officers and Soldiers of the Virginia State 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 15 th day of December 1783 , in the name of Robert Powell as a Major of Infantry for £124. 14. 0, which Certificate appears to have been delivered to Col o Henderson and was given for services prior to the 1st January, 1782.
{ No Seal of Office. }
Given under my hand at the Auditor's Office, Richmond, this
14 th day of December 183 3 .
John Heath
AUDITOR.

Ann V Powell Kentucky
Suspended
let 1 Nov 1806
Rev J. Harlan
J. S. Heath
let 14 Jan 1807 Rev J. Harlan, do. 14 (See 3).
Heath certificate rec
No 6.2 filed with

Bureau of Pensions Rev War Section Washington D.C.
Will you kindly send data con- cerning
John Powell (1777-1778)
Lieut Col. Va Militia
Robert Powell (1776-1779)
1st Lieut
References given in
Hartmans Register of Officers of the Continental Army. 1775-1783.
Sincerely
Mrs E T Shepherd
Pueblo
Colo.
2511 Greenwood St.

1927 Mar. 18. hist to Mrs E. T. Shepherd U.S. 1929 June 29. hist. to Mrs. Jennie T. Grayson, m.c.
Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 8525
Ann Powell Wid. of Robert Powell Major Am. line
Act: July 4 th 36, Sect 3 d
Index:—Vol. 16 , Page 135
[Arrangement of 1870.]

L. H. Blake 200th 1832
R Powell, Aug 4/60
Ms. A. 9. 2. 36 - p. 1809

153.
Major Powells heirs to
L P Dugal
Powers of Atty. etc
via State line
Re. 7 Dec. 1833.
(Not allowed 368.)
before F. H. Dickinson.
See letter 349 & 350
let to Hon S. Williams, H
Feb. 12. 1836. S am
Mar 2. 1836. do to
General Aug 11. 1836. do to
Hon. J. Harlan 11 Aug. 1836.
Let to J. A. Jacobs Sept 27. 183

Kentucky 1.935 Ann Powell decd. late widow of Robert Powell decd.
who died in the 1815 or 1816 of Mercer Co. in the State of Ky. who was a Capt. & Maj. in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the Regt. commanded by _____ in the _____ line for 1 year Major _____ Captain _____ R.
Inscribed on the Roll of _____ the rate of 540 Dollars 00 Cents, per annum, commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 14th day of April 1838 and sent Hon. J. Harlan Secy. of War.
Arrears to the 4th of Sept 1836 $2.970.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 5 Jan 1837 the day of her death $ 181.50 $3.151.50
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the 5 }
Recorded by M.H. Atkinson Clerk, Book _____ Vol. _____ Page _____ sum up to the day of her death payable to the children as said deceased
let. 44 April N - J. Harlan Lib to J.A. Jacobs 16. 1838. Hon J Harlan, ap. 19. 1838 - order to pay sat June 28. 1838 -
Papers copied for Hon. J.B. Thompson See letter to him of July 27. 1841. do. to J.A. Jacobs August 31. 1841 do to L.H. Machin Sept 25. 1841, same Sept 28. 1841 Robt Powell, aug 4/60

Pension Office,
August 4. 1860.
Sir,
In reply to your letter of 18 th ult., I have to state that, in 1833, the legal representative of Major Robert Porrell applied for half pay under Act of July 5, 1832, in virtue of his services in the Virginia Line during the revolutionary war; but the claim was rejected for the reason that he did not serve in any one of the particular regiments named in said Act, and was, therefore, not embraced within its provisions. He died before any of the pension laws were passed.
Subsequently, the heirs were allowed a pension in their mother's right, (she having been entitled to pension under Act of July 4. 1836,) at rate of $540 per annum, commencing 4 th March 1831, and ending 5 th January 1837, when she died.
No pension, arrears of pension, or other allowance in

money could, therefore, be now due in this behalf. Children of revolutionary officers or soldiers are not entitled to pension in their own right.
With respect to land, I find that Major Powell was awarded 4000 acres by the State of Virginia, in 1783. If other additional allowances have since been made by that State, for which certificates have been issued by the General Land Office, that fact may be ascertained by applying to the Register of the Land Office, at Richmond, or the Commissioner of the General Land Office, at Washington.
Major Powell was not entitled to land under the resolves of Congress, not having served to the close of the revolutionary war.
It will thus be perceived that no valid claim, whatever exists, recoverable before this office, in virtue of the services of Major Powell in said war.
Robert Powell, Esq., Yazoo City, Mi. }
Very respectfully, &c., W. C. Washington Commissioner.

Yazoo City Miss July 15th 60 Hon George A Whiting: Commr of Pensions Sir;
I am credibly informed by Mr Geo H Jacobs of Danville Ky & Palmer Sons of Nashville Tenn - The former an uncle by marriage - The latter a cousin of mine - That they had each obtained a warrant for 259 acres of land, from the Genl land office in Washington - as heirs of the representatives of Major Robert Powell - The Pension is a revolutionary one - as my Grand father was major in the Virginia line during the war - I claim the amt as the son of John W, Powell - son of Major Robert Powell -
I suppose that it is necessary to make proof of these relationships in Miss - it is only necessary in mat- ters of this kind to state  an affidavit properly attested either by a magistrate or the circuit clerk - will you have the kindness to write the nature of proof necessary to secure the script your obt Servt
Hon Geo H Whiting Washington D.C.
Robt Powell

The name of Robt. Powell is not returned on the list of officers of the Virginia Continental line among those entitled to, or who have received bounty lands from the U. States -
Room N. 1 Aug. 3/60.

Hours of Robt Powell
Act 1836, 2 nd Sec
3212
Hours of my Robt Powell
Allowance:
April 1 st 7 40
May 1 st 3 00 $540 per ann. up to Jan 5. 1837
Cat. 1 st
M c W. Powell
W m M. Powell
Margaret P. Bledsoe
Mary B. Jones
Susanna W. Jacobs L
Robert Powell, child of Ann Powell dec d . widow of W m late Robt Powell dec d
F. A. Dickens, Esq.
Present.
Jan 4. 1838.

Washington.
1 Jan 7. 1837.
Sir,
Enclosed I have the honor to present the claim of the heirs of Mrs. Powell dec d widow of Robert Powell who was a Major in the Va- state line in the Army of the Revolution for a pension. The papers now presented are 1 st The application or declaration of W m M c Powell made in Open court by which it appears that he is the son of Major Robert & Mrs. Powell that he has been informed & believes that his father & mother were married at before the war or during his fathers services in the Revolution, and that his mother died on the 5 Jany 1837. - also the Affidavit of Thomas Lewis that he was acquainted with Powell during the Revolution and knows from report that he was a Major & believes he was married to his wife either before or during the war. - also the Affidavit of Catherine P. Rice that Mrs. Powell was known and reputed to be the widow of Major Powell and that she died 5. Jany 1837.

2 d The Danville Republican of the 21 st January 1837, containing an Obituary notice of the death of Mrs. Powell, from which it appears that she died on the 5 th Jany 1837 & was married to Major Powell during the war of the revolution.
3 d A letter from the Clerk of Fairfax Co. Court showing that no record of the Marriage of Major Powell can be found in his Office & that the record of Marriages does not extend back farther than 1780.
4 th A letter from the Clerk of Alexandria Co. Court showing that no record of the Marriage can be found in his Office.
For evidence that Powell was a Major I beg leave to refer you to the papers filed in support of his claim under the act of Congress of the 5 th July 1832, and the records of your Office which I believe will show the following viz. - 1 st by a letter from the Auditor of Virginia, that Robert Powell served more than three years as a Captain in the continental line and resigned and accepted a majority in the state line.

2 d A certificate of the Auditor of Va and the records of the Pension Office shewing that Powell was a Major in the State line and received £ 124. 14 for his services prior to 1 st Jany 1782.
3 d The Affidavit of Mr. Cardwell, a credible witness, and a pensioner, that Powell was a captain in the Continental line & afterwards a Major in the State line to the end of the war.
4 th The journal of the House of Delegates of Va of the 1 st Nov 1787. (vol 4 page 26) and also the 30 th Nov 1787 (vol 4 page 77) shewing his service.
I am very respectfully
Yours &c
Francis A. Dickinson.
James L. Edwards Esq Com te of Pensions.

ak 16
Dear Childhood friend
Ann Powell Ken 10th '36
1809
Mr. D.D. has taken
Richard G. Gage Washington City
By

Danville Ky April 16. 1838
J. L. Edwards Esq -
Sir - I have understood that the pension of Mrs Power Powell has been granted. I am the administrator of Mrs Powell's estate. There are claims against the estate to be settled.
As administrator I suppose I am entitled to her pension. Will you be so good as to inform me, whether you will settle with me  pay the claim to me in that character. I suppose can furnish you with my letters of administratorship properly certified. Please to let me hear from you immediately,
J. A. Jacobs.

Col Edwards:
I enclose you herewith some additional evidence in the case of Mrs Powell's Dep s - She claims, in her lifetime, a pension under the act of the 4 July 1836.
Very Resp y
J. Harlan
11 April 1838.

House of Representatives, 13th Dec 1837.
Sir,
The case of Mrs Powell for a Pension under the act of 4 July 1836 has been suspended in Your office for want of proof of the Marriage. In a letter You addressed to me on the subject, You requested that a transcript from the family Bible be obtained and filed with the papers. I am sorry to say that that requisition cannot be complied with, because the family Bible is lost. According to my recollection, the evidence of the Marriage is contained in the Affidavit of John M Powell

the son of the applicant. He is proved to be a man of good character, and under these circumstances, it seems to me, that the proof should be regarded as sufficient.
Not Smith being the father of the applicant (the applicant's father being the applicant)
I do not know whether you are apprised of the fact, but it is nevertheless true, that Mrs Powell has died since she made her application.
I am very Resp y , Your Obed t Serv t James Sharland
Col J. L. Edwards Commissioner etc

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Francis A. Dickens Esquire
Washington city.
D.C.
Internal
4 1/2

Re'd 12 Sept 1837
Alexandria 11 th Apr 1837
1207
Sir
I received this morning your letter of the 8 th respecting the marriage of Major Robert Powell in which you state he was married in Fairfax County - If so, the Marriage Register of the clerk's office of Fairfax County, with all the other records relating to the County of Fairfax & the Court of that County, sent in 1801. to the clerk of Fairfax court; There are no records of any kind in the office of the Court of this place but what relate to the latter - Corporation Court of the town, which Court was succeeded by the present circuit court. There is therefore no Marriage Register exactly of such business hereafter by the clerk of the corporation court and by the clerk of the circuit court. No Register is made of marriages when the license is issued all that is then done by the clerk is to take from the man to be married a bond, which is filed away. The minister is required by law to return a list of the marriages celebrated by him to the clerk's office and then & not before the clerk is required and does make a register of the marriages - The ministers have been & still are very negligent in this respect. It is therefore probable if the clerk of Fairfax will examine the marriage bonds before the year 1780 - he may find Major Powell's bond. If it is, it will be sufficient evidence of the marriage - excuse my writing on an half sheet I did not discover it, until I had nearly finished. -
Yours respectfully
Edw. J. Lee

Washington, January 12/1839
Sir,
Enclose You a Statement (made by Judge Underwood to be filed in the papers in the Case of Mrs. Ann Powell, the widow of Maj Robert Powell, who claims a pension under the Act of the 4 th July 1836.
I received a letter from You on this subject under date of the 1 st of November last, in which You mentioned Your intention of writing to the Secy of War for information respecting the services of Maj Powell: and that so soon as that information

was received, together with any I might receive from the Clerk of Fairfax County Court, Va: (to whom I had written), Mrs P's case would be taken up for examination and decision -
• I have no information from the Clerk of Fairfax which has any bearing on the question. He says that there is no evidence on record of the marriage of Robert & Ann Powell - that the records of his office do not extend further back than 1785 -
But I presume the applicants will not be held to a literal compliance with the rule (which requires the - record of the marriage - if it did, very few indeed would receive

the benefit of the act. a decision in the case is desired.
I am Yr
J. Harlan
J. L. Edwards Esq Counsel

Judge Underwood's Statement
Mrs Powell's Case

I am well acquainted with John W Powell He resides in Bowlinggreen Kentucky where I do He is upwards of fifty years old I think from his appearance. He is a reputable man & credible witness & the reputed son of Robert Powell said to have been a Major in the Army of the revolution. This 20 th of Dec 1836
J. B. Underwood

Harrodsburg, Ky.
October 24th 1836.
Sir,
I enclose you herewith, the declaration and proof in the case of Mrs Ann Powell, who is an applicant under of the act of the 4 July 1836.
The papers on file in your office proving the services of her husband, Major Robert Powell, will, I presume, dispense with any further proof on that point.
I am very Resp y Your ob d S r .
J. Harlan
J. L. Edm d Esq:
(Turn over)

P.S.
I have written to the Clerk of the Fairfax County Court for a Certificate of Mrs Powell's marriage to be forwarded to You.
E.H.

Robert Powell addition part of service for D.E. Heath.
J. L. Edwards esq War Department Washington City
Prof. Powell Gray Point Pa.
Nov 5
PAID 12 3/4

Auditors Office
3. Nov. 1836
Sir
I have recd. yours of the 1. inst. & I enclose you a certificate which is the only evidence of Major Powell's services, that can be found. He does not appear to have received Land Bounty - nor is there any proof how long he served. There was a captain Powell of the Continental line, who recd. Land Bounty for 7. years service.
Very resp't.
Yrs
J. H. Heath

Salor Gathers Sertificata in Kryn Powellse time of his death
1 8

Bowling Green Ky, Sept 18 th 1833
I do certify that I was well acquainted with M c ay Robert Powell late of Kentucky. was his family Physician from the Fall of 1809 until his death which I think took place in the Spring or Summer of 1815. I have often heard M c ay Powell speak of his services in the Revolutionary war; and have heard others speak of it. also who knew him in the service;
I have known most of his family intimately since 1809. M c ay John Powell of this place; I have always understood to be his eldest son
Nathaniel Fattner

Harrodsburg Ky
July 30th 1836.
Sir,
I will thank You to inform me whether any moneys have been de- creed from the Treasury Depart- ment for the services of Maj Robert Powell in the Revolutionary War. I have un- -derstood that he entered as a Lieut: in the 3rd Va: Regiment (Continental) Commanded by Gen: Mercer; he was after- -wards raised to a captaincy and then to a Majority. Mr John

David of the State has been engaged in the management of the claim. The heirs of Maj Powell are unapprised of its situation and I desire information on the project.
I am very Resp y Yours ob dt S er Harlan
Col J. L. Edwards Genl. Perkins

Parcell Robert dec'd Cert. • Simon P. Seal per Wm. H. Parcell • John

State of Kentucky Adair County } To
At a County Court begun & held for the County of Adair at the Courthouse in Colum- bus on Monday the 4 th day of November 1833.
On the Motion of William H. Powell the administration of the estate of Robert Powell deceased is granted him, he having taken the oath required by law and executed a acknowledged bond in the penal sum of One thousand dol- lars, with Isaac Pittman and Willis Stapp his securities, conditioned as the law directs.
William Caldwell, Clerk of the County Court for the said County do hereby certify, that the foregoing is truly transcribed from the Order book of the said Court. In testimony where- of I have hereunto set My hand and affixed the seal of the said Court, this 4 th day of November 1833, and 42 nd Year of the Commonwealth
Wm Caldwell

State of Kentucky • Adair County
As Presiding justice of the County Court for the said County, I do certify that the foregoing certificate and Attestation of William Caldwell, Clerk of the said Court, is in due form of law. Witness my hand this 5 th day of November 1833.
J. G. Gaudart P.J.
Samuel H. Gaudart Ex. Pres.

Danville Ky. Aug. 22 nd 1841
Hon. J. L. Edwards,
Commissioner of Pensions,
Sir, I have the honor to acknowledge very thankfully the receipt of a printed copy of the law of July 4 th 1836 together with the directions to applicants annexed.
There is one error in the copy of the papers sent me that I am very exceedingly regret not having discovered at the date of my letter of the 5 th to you, as it is a very material one to me. It is a misdate in Mr. Francis A. Dickens, letter to you of Jan. 1 st 1838, which in the copy is dated 1837. I know this is a misdate from the body of the letter, which refers to Mrs Powell's death as having occurred on the 5 th of Jan. 1837 & to Mrs. Rice's deposition & also Mr Lewis's affidavit both taken in the fall of '37; also from a letter to me from Lewis Machen Esq. & from your letter to Hon. J. B. Thompson.
The correct date of this letter is a very material point to me. It may the error may indeed be shown by comparison & from internal evidence; still I would prefer having a correct copy. Upon noticing the error, however, which I did soon

after receiving the papers, I decline to troubling you again & I much hesitate to do so now. Yet your courtesy in this instance, as well as hereto- fore, encourages me to ask for a correct copy of the letter referred to, certified in the same manner as the previous papers & addressed to me to Bardstown Ky. where it would reach me in time to be serviceable of sent immediately . Hoping
I am very respectfully and thankfully Yours Ever dutiful Servt. J. A. Jacobs.

Sep. 24. 1841.
Sir,
Mr. Jacobs has requested me to obtain for him an attested copy of the Letter of T. A. Dikin Esq dated Jan. 1. 1837, but meant, it is presumed for Jan. 1. 1838, submitting the papers of Mrs Powell for the purpose of obtaining her claim: with such endorsement as may show the time it was filed.
Very respectfully
Yr Obt. Servant.
L. N. Machen
James L. Edwards Esq
Sept 24. 1841.
Mrs Powell

Washington Sep. 27. 1841
Sir,
In reply to your request to be informed of the object for which the copy of Mr. Dickinson's letter was desired by Mr. Jacobus I have to state that he informs me in a letter that he considers it material in a suit pending between him and Mr. Dickinson. Some difficulty, he informs me, has heretofore taken place in consequence of a copy which he has obtained not showing an error in the date . He thinks it important to him to show the time it was received & filed as explanatory of that error. That the date should be 1838, and not 1837, appears manifestly from one of the papers which it enclosed, and upon which the claim was allowed: Such accidental errors, in the commencement

of a new year, are not uncommon.
I have, however, no work of my own on the subject, and am in no way concerned in the issue, and, though a stranger to Mr. Jacocks, could not refuse the trifling service of making the application in his behalf.
I am very respectfully
Your O b t Servant
L. N. Machen
James L. Edwards Esq

7.10
915-
Nov 24 1882
Dear Sir,
Yours of the 21st inst. was received and in reply to inform you that the same has been forwarded to the proper authorities for their consideration. I am, Sir, your obedient servant, [Signature] Secretary.
Yours faithfully, [Signature]
Mr. [Name] of the [Name]

No. 20 Dec. 1833
914
600.
Auditors Office Va.
Dec: 17. 1833.
Sir
Yours of the 7 inst was duly received and would have been more promptly attended to, but for the great pressure of official duty.
I return you the paper which you enclosed, and send  two copies of the evidence upon which Land Bounty was allowed to Major Powell as well as certificates of his settlements in both the continental and State lines. There is no doubt that Major Powell after having served more than three years as a captain of in the State line continental line, resigned and accepted a majority in the State line, but how long he served in the latter capacity does not distinctly appear.
I am very respectfully Your Obedient Servant
Jal E Heath
The Hon The Secretary of the Treasury

Brandstown Kentucky Aug 11. 1836
Dear Sir
The Widow and children of Major Robert Powell of the Va State line wish you to inform them through me if they are entitled to a pension under the late act of Congress. You will find all the evidences necessary in the papers now filed in your office in the case of Powells application for half pay under the act of 5 July 1832. Mrs Powell is now living and unmarried. You will find from the papers that Maj Powell served as a Capt in the Va Cont line for five years and was then appointed Major Major in the Va State line. The Auditor of Va reports him in service as Maj Va State line as late as the siege of York, and the Affidavit of Bardenhall proves that he served to the end of the war. If his Widow and children are entitled to a pension under the late act be so good as to send me the necessary forms and instructions.
Yours & Edm P DuVal

916.
The Representatives of Robert Powell Sen are entitled to the additional proportion of land allowed a captain of the continental line for one years service over six or the war
J. M. Pleasants
Council chamber
November 20 th 1818
Peter N. Daniel
A Warrant No. 61286 for 666 2 / 3 acres issued the 21 November 1818 to the Representatives of Robert Powell Sr. and was delivered to N. Sawyer the day
W. H. Orr 2 nd off Va Dec 13 1833

Geo Raper March 28 th 1840
Sir
Enclosed is a letter of Robt Powell asking information, which I will thank you to furnish, Respectfully Your Obt Servt Glynn Raper
J. L. Edwards Esqr

Danville Ky Sep. 21. 1839
Hon J. L. Edwards:
Sir — The heirs of Maj. Robert Powell wish to present a petition, at the next session of Congress, in relation to the services of their ancestor in the revolutionary war. We wish to obtain from your office a knowledge of the obstacles that prevent his claim from coming under the law, I think, of 1832, providing for the state line of Virginia or any other existing law. I have understood, that the provisions of that law were limited to certain regiments named, in neither of which Maj. Powell served. It is nevertheless certain that he served in the state from beginning to end, & that he was a major in the Vir. state line to the conclusion of the war.
Will you be so good as to furnish me with the information asked, & what is the nature of the evidences in your office in relation to Maj. Powell's services — in what

grad & services they place him. You have, several times replied to my communications, & an answer to this, will place me under additional obligations.
With high respect Yours.
J. A. Jacobs

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
W.P.S.
March 18, 1927
Mrs. E. T. Shepherd 2511 Greenwood St. Pueblo, Colo.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 2525, it appears that ROBERT POWELL, while a resident of that part of Culpeper County which was later Madison County, Virginia, served from January, 1776, until late in 1781 as Lieutenant, Captain and Major in the Virginia Troops.
He died May 14 or 15, 1815 or 1816, in Kentucky.
He married in 1779 in Fairfax County, Virginia, Ann Wert, who was born July 29, 1762, at West Grove which was near Alexandria, Virginia. while in Mercer Co., Ky. She applied for pension October 15, 1836, on account of his service in the Revolution and her claim was allowed. She died January 5, 1837, in Danville, Mercer County, Kentucky. then in 1833
Children of Robert and Ann Powell:
John W., born October 9, 1780, lived in Warren County, Kentucky, in 1838 and had a son, Hob, who lived in Yazoo City, Michigan, in 1860. Mary B. Jones who was living in Adair County, Kentucky, in 1838 and who married William Jones. She wid. in 1838 Robert who was living in Hickman County, Kentucky, in 1838. Margret P. Bledsoe who was living in Clay County, Kentucky, in 1838. Susan W. Jacobs who was living in Mercer County, Kentucky, in 1838 and who married John A. Jacobs. Frances who married John R. Keer and she died in 1833. leaving no children Ann T. who married Caleb H. Picketts and she died in 1821. " " " Amelia H. Powell who died while a minor. William M. Powell who lived in Nelson County, Kentucky, in 1838.
as early as 1833 Rev. Bowling Green Ky 1836
then in 1833 Mississippi then in 1833 1833 Mrs. Randolph Ky

There were four more children who died in infancy but their names were not stated.
This is the only soldier by the name of Robert Powell who served as an officer that is found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau, and there is no record of a John Powell who served as Lieutenant Colonel in the Virginia Militia.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner

P. O. Lock Box 105 - Charlottesville Virginia -
U.S.
April 28, 1939.
Veteran's Administration -
Please send me copy of the Service (Revolutionary War) for Robert Powell of Fairfax County Virginia
Also any mention of wife, children, or grandchildren will be greatly appreciated Thank you -
(Mrs) Jennie T. Grayson
This Robert Powell was a Captain in the Va. State Line Rev. War.

Northern Bk St Lexington 18 th June 1838
Sir
Please examine the enclosed vouchers, and advise us, whether under the circumstances, we can pay the two heirs the amount due to them
I am very respectfully Your obt. Servt.
Wm Telford Post
by Mr Milton
Mem J S Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.

House of Representatives, April 17 th 1838.
Sir,
I received to day the enclosed letter to which Your attention is Respectfully called.
I am & &
J. Harlan
Col. J. L. Edwards Court Pensions

Nelson County
State of Kentucky
I Wm Purvis — a Justice of the peace in the county aforesaid in the State of Kentucky do hereby certify that Simeon B Chapman of Bardstown Kentucky is a creditable witness and that he personally appeared before me in my county aforesaid and made oath that he was well acquainted with Major Robert Powell an officer in the Army from Virginia and that he served during the revolution- ary war, and that he died in Kentucky about the day of and left at the time of his death his sons John W Powell, Robert Powell and William M Powell and his daughters Frances Powell married to John R Hen, since dead without issue; Margaret P Powell afterwards Margaret P Bledsoe, Ann P Powell married to Caleb H Ricketts, since dead without issue; Mary B Powell married to William Jones and Susan W Powell married to John H Jacobs, and that the said John W Powell, Robert Powell, William M Powell, Margaret P Bledsoe, Mary B Jones and Susan W Jacobs are the only heirs of the said Major Robert Powell and that Mrs. Ann Powell the widow of the said Major Robert Powell is now residing in Kentucky as are also all the aforesaid heirs of the said Pow- ell, and that the said William M Powell one of the sons of the said Major Robert Powell resides in Bardstown Ky and is the same William M Pow- ell who requests information in relation to commutation or half pay due the heirs of his father for his revolutionary services, by letter dated 14 Aug t 1833 and directed to the Pension Auditor, and now presented to me Given under my hand and seal This 15 th day of August 1833
Wm Purvis 

Nelson County State of Kentucky I Nathaniel Wickliffe clerk of the county court of Nelson do hereby certify that William Burke a Justice of the Peace for the county aforesaid was at the time of taking the annexed affi- davit of Simon G Chapman and now is an acting justice of the peace in and for the county of Nelson duly commissioned and qualified according to law and that the signature of the said William Burke a Justice of the Peace is his genuine signature
In testimony whereof I have set my hand and affixed the seal of the county court of Nelson this 15 th day of August in the year of our Lord one thou- sand eight hundred and thirty three
Nath l Wickliffe Clk
Nelson County State of Kentucky I Robert D Hagans Presiding Justice of the county court of Nelson do hereby certify that Nathaniel Wickliffe was at the time of affixing the seal of the said county court to the same affidavit and is now clerk of the said county court, and that the said certificate of the said clerk is in due form of law and by the proper officer, and to all whose acts or such due faith and credit are to be given as well within this state as elsewhere
In witness whereof my hand and seal this 15 th day of August 1833
Robt D Hagans Justice of the Peace for Nelson County

State of Kentucky Warren County      Lt.
Be it known that before me William D. Loving an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, personally appeared John W. Powell of sd County & State and made oath in due form of Law that he is the son of the Robert Powell, deceased, late an officer of the Revolutionary army.
That he the sd John W. has seen the Record of his age (which as he believes) is at this time in the custody of his mother. That sd Record gives his birth on the 9 th day of October 1780, to the best of his recollection. That from time of his recollection thereafter up to the date of the death of the sd Robert (his father) about in the year 1816. he the sd Robert and Mrs Ann Powell, the mother of this affiant lived & cohabited together and were united in the Holy Matrimony where they resided as husband and wife. That his

said Mother, Mrs Ann Powle is yet living and that she has continued & remained a widow from the time of the death of her sd father Robert Powle, up to the present time. - End W Powle
Sworn & subscribed before me the day & year aforesaid Wm Loving J.P.
Read by Warren County, Set
I William V Loving an acting Justice of the Peace in said for sd county do certify that the foregoing certificate of John W Powle was sworn to and sub- scribed before me - That sd John W Powle is believed by me to be of the age therein stated by him. I also certify that he is a credible person and that his statements on oath are entitled to belief. Given under my hand this 11 th day of October 1836 Wm V Loving J.P.

State of Kentucky } S.S. Warren County }
I Jonathan Hobson clerk of the Court of Warren County certify that William N Loving is a Magistrate as above and that the foregoing certifi- cate purporting to be his, is genuine
In testimony whereof at  I have I have hereunto affixed my seal of office and subscribed my name this 11 th day of October
1836
Jonathan Hobson
Clerk of the Court of Warren County

Nelson County ss I James M Wright a Justice of the peace State of Kentucky ss in the County aforesaid in the State of Kentucky, do hereby certify that William Girdwell is a credible witness and that he personally appeared before me in my County aforesaid, and made oath that he was well acquainted with Robert Powell, formerly of Madison County, Virginia, that he was a Captain in the Virginia Continental Line and was afterwards a Major in the Virginia State Line, and that he served in the latter Ca- -pacity to the end of the war. The said Girdwell further deposes that he the said Girdwell was a Sergeant in Col Washington's Corps of Horse for three years, that he is now receiving a pension from the Uni- -ted States on account of his military services. That he resided in the County of Galtspier from which, the County of Madison was taken; and that he was often in company with the said Major Robert Pow- -ell during the Revolutionary war, and afterwards. That the said Ma- -jor Robert Powell is the same person identified by the affidavit of Simeon Blochman, of Bardstown bearing date the 15 day of August 1833, and now presented to me.
Ejourn under my hand and seal
Wits 25 th day of Sept 1833.
James M Wright J.P.H.C.
Nelson County ss I Nathaniel Ulrichs State of Kentucky ss The Revd Dick Luff Clerk of the County Court of Nelson do hereby certify that James M Wright is a Justice of the peace for the County aforesaid, was at the time of taking the annexed affidavit of William Girdwell, and now is, an acting Justice of the peace, in and for the County of Nelson, duly commissioned and qualified according to law; and that the signature of the said James M Wright a Justice of the peace is his genuine signature
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the County Court of Nelson this 25 th day of September, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hun- -dred and thirty three, and of the Inde- -pendence of the United States, the fifty eighth year.
Nathl Ulrichs Clk

State of Kentucky County of Nelson
I Robt Hagan presiding justice of the County Court of Nelson in the state aforesaid, do hereby certify that the attestation hereunto annexed, and made by Nathaniel Nickliffe Clerk of the said Court, is in due form of law, and by the proper officer appointed by the laws of the said State for that purpose, and that full faith and credit are due thereto, in every Court, or office in the United States. Given under my hand at the County of Nelson in the state of Kentucky aforesaid this 25 th day of September, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hun- dred and thirty three; and of the Independence of the United States the fifty eighth year.
Robt Hagan Presiding Justice for Nelson County

Fairfax Co. Va. Sept. 17. 1877.
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Francis A. Dickens Esq. Washington D.C.

Re. 28 Sept 1837.
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Fauquier House Sept. 7. 1837
Sir Yours of the 29 th Ultimo was received a few days since making inquiry respecting the marriage of the late Major Robert Powell. Our records of marriages do not extend back farther than the year 1780.
I delayed answering your letter so as to make inquiries of our oldest citizens respecting it. Major Powell is well remembered and I think some person can be found in this County who can prove the marriage. Should I prove successful in my future inquiries I will advise you of it.
Probably the marriage may be found in the Alexandria Clerk's Office, as it was formerly the place where our Courts were held & when Alex r was ceded to the General Government the Book previous to 1780 might have been left there.
Very respectfully Yours &
ALB. MOORE

Affidavit M rs Rott Powell, Can
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Adair County      I Daniel Suddarth a Justice of the State of Kentucky, I, Clerk of the said County of Adair do hereby certify that Thomas B. Johnston is a credible Witness, and that he personally appeared before me, in my county aforesaid and made oath, that he was well acquai- nted with Major Robert Powell an Officer of the revolu- tion, from 1812 until his death which was on the 14 th or 15 day of May 1815 I have often heard Major Powell speak of his services in the Revolutionary war and have heard others speak of them, who were acquainted with him in the service Given under my hand and seal this 23 rd day of November 1833
Daniel Suddarth
Adair County State of Kentucky      I William Caldwell clerk of the County Court for said County do hereby certify that Daniel Suddarth is a Justice of the peace for the County aforesaid, was at the time of taking the annexed affidavit of Thomas B. John- ston and now is an acting Justice of the peace in and for the County of Adair duly qualified according to law and that the signature of the said Daniel Suddarth as a Justice of the peace is his genuine signature
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the County Court of Adair this 23 rd day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty three and 42 nd year of the Common- wealth. Wm Caldwell
Adair County      I Daniel Suddarth presiding Justice State of Kentucky      of the County Court of Adair in the State of Kentucky do hereby certify that the attestation herewith annexed and made by William Caldwell clerk of the said Court is in due form of law, and by the proper Officer appointed by the laws of the said State for that purpose, and that full faith and credit are due thereto in every Court or office in the United States. Given under my hand at the County of Adair in the State of Kentucky this 23 rd day of November 1833 and of the independence of the United States the fifty eighth year.

Affidavit Major Rott. Powell Case.

Adair County ss I Daniel Suddarth Justice of the peace State of Kentucky in the county aforesaid in the state of Kentucky, do hereby certify that Nathan Gaither is a credible witness, and that he person- ally appeared before me in my county aforesaid and made oath that he was well acquainted with Major Robert Powell an officer of the revolution and that he was his family physician from the fall of 1809 until his death which took place in the Spring of 1815. I have often heard Major Powell speak of his services in the Revolutionary war, and have heard others speak of them, who were acquainted with him in the service.
Given under my hand and seal this 23 rd day of November 1833
Daniel Suddarth J.P.
Adair County ss I William Caldwell Clerk of the Adair County State of Kentucky in the county aforesaid in the state of Kentucky, do hereby certify that Daniel Suddarth Justice of the peace for the county aforesaid was at the time of taking the annexed affidavit of Nathan Gaither, and now is an acting Justice of the peace in and for the county of Adair, duly commissioned and qualified according to law and that the signature of the said Daniel Suddarth as Justice of the peace, is his genu- ine signature.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the County Court of Adair County this 23 rd day of November in the year of Our Lord, One Thousand eight hundred and thirty three, and the 42 nd year of the Commonwealth.
Wm Caldwell
Adair County ss I Daniel Suddarth presiding Justice of the State of Kentucky in the county aforesaid in the state of Kentucky, do hereby certify that the attestation hereunto annexed and made by William Caldwell Clerk of the said Court is in due form of law, and by the proper officer appointed by the laws of the said State for that purpose, and that full faith and credit are due thereto in every court or office in the United States. Given under my hand at the County of Adair in the state of Kentucky this 23 rd day of November in the year of Our Lord One Thousand eight hundred and thirty three and of the Independence of the United States the fifty eighth year.

Danville Ky. Sep. 14. 1836
James L. Edwards:
Commissioner of Pensions:
Sir I have been informed by Capt. John Durval of Bardstown Ky. that there was filed in Washington the evidence of the military services of the late Major Robert Powell sufficient to enable his widow with the additional evidence concerning her marriage & widowhood required in your circular, to enable her to obtain a pension under the act of July 4 th last.
Will you be so good as to inform me whether with the additional evidence referred to, the evidence on file of Major Powell's services, is sufficient.
Permit me to say in asking of you this favor that Major Powell was one of the most faithful officers & servants of the revolution -- spent his life & fortune in the service of his country -- that his aged widow is in destitute circumstances -- & that from untoward circumstances neither she nor her heirs have ever yet been enabled to obtain a cent of the public favor -- though undoubtedly entitled to it. With great respect
yours &c J. A. Jacobs

Washington Decr 10. 1840
Mr J. L. Edwards - Dr Sir - I would take it as a favor if you would answer me the following interrogatories as far as your recollection & the papers in your office enable you
1- who prepared & presented the papers in the case of pension granted to the H z of Mrs S. Ann Powell & at what times were papers presented by different individuals?
2. Was not the principal evidence of the claim a document from the proper office at Richmond by which his enrolment & services were proved?
3. After 14 th Decr 1837 was any paper necessary except proof of hership to enable the claimants to draw?
4. Did Mrs Ashley Dicken, before 14 Dec r prepare & present any proof of hership or Powers of Atty or ever present any papers but then?
My object in writing is to be able to answer satisfactorily a letter requesting me to see you as to these matters, you prepared my writing & I hope as for your memory serves & your access to the papers will enable you that you will give the information - My request is a matter of courtesy & at your earliest leisure I would like to be favored with an answer
Hon J. L. Edwards
I am very respectfully yrs &c. J. B. Thompson

State of Kentucky, Nelson County ss.
Be it remembered that on the 13 th day of November 1837, at a Court held for said County, at the Courthouse in Bardstown in the State aforesaid, personally appeared William M Powell Administrator of Robert Powell decd, and one of the Heirs of Ann Powell, his widow, who departed this Life intestate, on the 5 th day of January 1837, in Danville, Mercer County State aforesaid. and in Open Court, states, after being duly sworn, that as he has been informed and believes, his father the said Robert Powell also served as a Major in the Virginia State line the time he entered and served, he is advised and believes, appears from Documents of proof, now on file in the War Office, of the United States, a response is made thereto for more certainty. He states from the best information he has been enabled to collect that his father and mother were married either before the commencement of the Revolutionary War or during its progress and during the time of his service. That the time of his father's death, has been proven, and appears on file, with the proof of his service during the war. That his Mother survived him, and died on the 5 th day of January 1837 as is above stated, leaving the following children her Heirs viz, John W. Powell, Robert of Warren County Ky Robert Powell of Wickliffe County Ky. Margaret P. Hodges formerly Powell of Gray County Ky, Mary B Jones formerly Powell of Adair County Ky, Susan W Jacobs formerly Powell of Mercer County Ky. and William M. Powell of Bardstown Ky. That these her Heirs, are entitled to, as he believes, and claims the provision of an act of Congress respecting Pensions passed July 4 th 1836
Sworn and subscribed by William M Powell W. M. Powell in Open Court the day and year above written
I Nathaniel Wichliffe clerk of the Court of Nelson County do hereby certify that the foregoing Petition was presented in Court by W m M Powell sworn to in open Court and ordered to be certified. In testimony whereof I have set my hand and seal of office this 13 th day of November 1837 Nath l Wichliffe clk

State of Kentucky Nelson County ss
This day Thomas Lewis made Oath that he was acquainted with, and knew Major Robert Powell during the War of the Revolution, and that he understood and believes that he was married to his wife Ann, whose maiden name as he has understood was West, either before the commencement of the War of the Revolution, or during its proceedings. that he knew S. Powell in Culpeper County Virginia, and from information and report believes he was an Officer in the War of the Revolution, either in the Virginia Continental or state Line Subscribed and sworn to this 10 th day of November 1837 before me J. Wm. Warren J.P.N.B. Thomas Lewis
State of Kentucky Nelson County ss
This day Catharine P. Price, made Oath, that she was well acquainted with Ann Powell, late of Danville, Mercer County Kentucky, that she was known and reported to be the widow of Major Robert Powell - That this Lady died as she believes on the 3 rd day of January 1837. as appears from an Obituary notice of her death, in a paper Published at Danville called the Danville Republican. Subscribed and sworn to this 9 th day of November 1837 before me J. Wm. Warren J.P.N.B. Catherine P. Price
State of Kentucky, Nelson County ss
I Nathaniel Wickliffe Clerk of the court of said County do hereby certify, that William Burke, whose name is subscribed to the above certificate, is a Magistrate of said County, and that the foregoing signature purporting is genuine.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the seal of Office and subscribed my name this 13 th day of November 1837 Nathl. Wickliffe clk

State of Kentucky Nelson County Set
At a County Court held in and for the County aforesaid on the 12th day of February 1838. personally appeared in open court. Simon B Chapman and made oath. That he was well acquainted with Major Robert Powell who was an Officer in the War of the American Revolution and also with his wife Ann Powell both of whom as he is informed and believes are now dead. He does not know when they were married but they were married when first he knew them in Madison County Virginia they at that time had several children that he was intimately acquainted with their eldest child John W Powell who now resides in Warren County Kentucky. The said John W Powell is he believes about fifty eight years old. This deponent is now upwards of fifty one years of age and said Powell is at least six or perhaps eight years older than this affiant. He states that he is acquainted with the following persons now living. Children of the aforesaid Robert and Ann Powell vizt. John W Powell of Warren County Ky William M Powell of Nelson County Ky Margaret P Bledsoe of Clay County Ky (now widow) Mary B. Jones of Adair County Ky (now widow) Susan W Jacobs (formerly Powell who married John A Jacobs of Mercer County Ky the said Jacobs being now living) and Robert Powell of Hickman County Ky - the aforesaid six persons being all the surviving children of the said Robert & Ann Powell de?
S. B. Chapman

William M. Powell, the person referred to as one of the six surviving Children in the foregoing affidavit of Simeon P. Chapman. Also appeared in open Court at the same time and made oath to  made oath to the following statement.
That he is the youngest son out of thirteen children of Mayor Robert Powell and Ann his wife. And that he has always understood from his parents and various other sources that his brother John W. Powell is the eldest of the thirteen children of his father and mother - that he believes him to be at least fifty eight years of age. That he does not know when his parents were married but has always understood that they were married some years before the close of the Revolutionary War. - That in the scattering of the family all records and registers of marriages births deaths &c have been lost or mislaid -
W. M. Powell
State of Kentucky Nelson County ss
I Nathaniel Wickliffe clerk of the County Court for the said County in the state aforesaid do certify that the above and foregoing affidavits of Simeon P. Chapman and William M. Powell were presented in Court and seem to be stated in the caption of the separate affidavit of Simeon P. Chapman, and ordered to be certified.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the said County Court this 13 th day of February 1838.
Nath. Wickliffe Clk

House of Representatives 26 Feb 1838.
I certify that I am well acquainted with J. B. Chapman of Nelson Co. Ky who signed the foregoing affidavit & that there is no man living on whom statement I would place greater reliance. I am also acquainted with Wm. H. Powell, but not as well. I consider him a Gentleman of Character & would place confidence in any statement he might make.
John Pope

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Mrs Powell. Mrs Jacobs Wife L Williams de Powell
power of atty to Lden op Dubal
Memo of Mrs. Powell.

State of Kentucky Know all men by these presents that we, Ann Powell County of Mercer widow of Maj Robert T Powell, John A Jacobs and Susan W Jacobs his wife (formerly Powell) and William M Powell heirs of Maj Robert Powell of the Virginia State line during the revolutionary war, have made consti- tuted and appointed, and by these presents do make, constitute and appoint, John P Duval of Boonesboro Kentucky, our true and lawful Attorney in fact, for us and in our names to demand and receive, from the proper accounting officers of the Treasury Department at Washington, all money and scrip for bounty lands, due to us as heirs of the said Robert Powell, for his military services during the revolutionary war, as Major in the Virginia State line, or as Captain in the Vir- ginia State line or Continental establishment, and our said Attorney is fully au- thorized to institute all necessary proceedings for the recovery, adjustment, and fi- nal settlement of any claim, as heirs of the said Robert Powell he may be enti- tled to, for his services in the Virginia Continental line or the State line of Vir- ginia, during the revolutionary war, under the Act of Congress approved the 5 th of July 1832, entitled "An Act to provide for liquidating and paying certain claims of the State of Virginia" - for half pay for life, or for commutation pay, under the resolution of Congress of 1783. - And in our names to give receipts for the same, and to do any legal act or acts, which may be necessary in the premises to be done in accomplishing our intents and purposes, in having a full and complete settle- ment of the claim on the United States, or State of Virginia, for the military services of the said Robert Powell, as Officer in the Revolutionary Army. And for this purpose we hereby ratify and confirm any act, and deed of our said Attorney, and do also hereby revoke, and annul any previous power of Attorney, previously given, either by us to any other person or persons. In testimony whereof we have hereunto set our hands and affixed our seals this 11 th day of November 1833.
Ann Powell John A. Jacobs
Susan W. Jacobs Wm M. Powell
State of Kentucky I Thomas Allen Clerk of the County Court County Mercer do hereby certify that Susan W Jacobs, wife of John A Jacobs, of the aforesaid County, do hereby certify that Susan W Jacobs, wife of John A Jacobs, parties to a certain power of Attorney to John P Duval, bearing date on the 11 th day of November 1833, and herunto annexed, personally appeared before me in the Clerk's office of the County aforesaid, and having the said power of Attorney fully explained to her separately and apart from her husband, declared that she the said Susan W Jacobs, had freely and willingly executed the same, without fear or threats of her husband, and that she wished not to retract it. And I do further certify that Ann Powell, John A Jacobs, and William M Powell, the other parties to the aforesaid pow- er of Attorney, personally appeared before me, in the Clerk's office of the County aforesaid, and acknowledged the same to be their act and deed, upon which said acknowledgements, the said power of Attorney would be recorded by me.
In testimony whereof Have hereunto set