Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 16,881, for David Owen, North Carolina

SERVICE
NUMBER
M. G.
Owen, David
P. 16. 881,
Owens,
Winifred.
CONTENTS

242
Signature
Widow of David Brown - who died on the of in the State of who was a Private in the commanded by Captain of the commanded by in the line for
Inscribed on the Roll of Service at the rate of Dollars Cents per annum to commence on the day of March 1831 Pending 16 February 1842
Certificate of Pension issued the 4 day of August 1853 and sent to - Mrs. T. Fish Prest.
J.H. Coombs Aug 29/53 J.S. Fish Octo 6 1853 P. (G) " 11 " Jno. McClellan July 21. 1854
{ Act July 4, 1836, Section the }
Recorded by R.W. Roe Clerk, Book A - Vol. 2 - Page 410

L. J. Owens 00000 Young William Owens Owens
D. L. C. Owen David NC 8-16-81
Webster Owen was born July 20 th 1798. Burton Owen was born December 1 st 1798. Wesley Owen was born May 20 th 1801. Alfred Owen was born September 20 th 1803. Logan Owen was born April 13 th 1805. John Owen was born December 1809.

1820 William - Taylor
1820 Logan 1816 1823 1814 1817 1823
Ms. C. 11. 1. 14-9 Logan
Jan 7/1841 was born the year
Logan Logan Aven
Logan Logan

1821 Irene Owen my wife September the 21 st 1759
David Owen was born September 21 - 1759
Winifred Owen was born March 30 th 1766
Winifred Owen was born March 30 th 1766
David Owen & Winifred his wife were married December 20 th 1781
David Owen and Winifred his wife were married December 20 th 1781
1821 1808 12 1821 1808 12 1821 1808 12
4 Elisha Owen was born January 9 th 1780
Winifred Owen was born December 28 th 1781

Morton Owen was born February 19 th 1787.
Marlin Owen was born January 19 th 1789.
John Owen D r was born October 12 th 1790.
Samuel Owen D r was born January 29 th 1792.
Abner Owen was born December 21 st 1793.
Logan Owen
was born
William
William
Elizabeth
As her name Owen David NC 8/16/91
1889 - 1905 1889

No 14131
Act 7. July 1838, unless it belongs to Act 4. July 1836.
Winiford Owens, deceased, Widow of David Owens, dec d .
Rockcastle Co. Kentucky.
Widow died, 26. Feb. 1842.
For Proof of Service — See Printed Continental Roll of North Carolina, page 52 — David Owen, £ 35. 18. 8.
To be Payable to Elisha Owens, Adm r —
See within letter from Compt r of North Carolina, shewing that David Owens received £ 44. . . for service in Militia. —
Hon. D. Breck House of Rep s .
26 July 35

State of Kentucky Rockcastle County } ss:
On this twenty second day of April Eighteen hundred and fifty before the County Court Court of Rockcastle County aforesaid personally appeared in Court Elish Owens a resident of said County aged sixty eight years on the 9 th of January last who being first duly sworn according to law took on his oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the Act of Congress passed July 21 st 1836 granting pensions to Certain Widows and any other Acts which make provision for him That he is the son of David Owen deceased who was a Soldier in the Army of the Revolution and of Winapora Owen deceased who was the widow of the said David Owen that his Father the said David Owen as he has always been informed entered the Service in said war in Wilks County North Carolina and served several years nearlay if not quite to the close of the Revolutionary war that as his said Father has been dead more than twenty years he is not able to give many of the particulars of his services which he has often heard him relate but he thinks as nearly as he can recollect that he was under Col. Cleveland at the Battle of Kings Mountain and that part of the time he was under Col. Runking & Armstrong and that he was at the Battle of Cowpens under Col. Morgan and other enga- gements which he can't now recollect That his said Father was married to his said Mother whose maiden name was Winapora Mullins in Wilks County or Rutherford County North Carolina on the 20 December Seventeen hundred and eighty one as he has always been informed by his said Mother and from the annals of the record of ages of my said Father and Mother marriage and ages

of or Births of their children which Record I have known since my recollection some sixty years ago to be the Identical Record Kept by my said Father to his Death of the Births of his children and his marriage to my said Mother and the said Record which is annexed to this State- ment with the figure A (Just below December 20 th ) giving the date of my said Father and Mother's marriage a reference and that said Record has been kept in the family since the Death of my said Mother, Winifred Owen or some times Sped Bowers that his said Father David Owen died in this County in the year 1822 and that his said Mother Winifred Owen died in Rockcastle County State of Ken- tucky on the Twenty Sixth of February Eighteen hundred and forty two he knows by the date cut on his said Mother's Stone and that the only children now living of the said Winifred Owen are this Declarant Elisha Owen, Wilmot Owens now Lasfield Webster Owen Wesley Owen Alfred Owen John Owen whose ages will appear on the Record attached in regard to that the reason his Mother never drew a pension he don't know but thinks it was through the negligence of her agent the reason the pension was not applied they were not opposed till recently that heirs of deceased soldiers could draw and for further proof of these Statements he refers to the Rolls in the war department and the proof herewith annexed and accompanying the Declaration Sworn and subscribed } Elisha Owen in my presence James Linico Esq.

State of Kentucky
Rockcastle County } ss
I S. D. Ballard a Justice of the
Peace in & for the county & State aforesaid do hereby certify that Elizabeth Mullens personally appeared before me at her residence in said county on this day and swears & subscribed to the foregoing affidavit willingly and understandingly & that she is a lady who suffers a good character for morality & that I have no doubt of the truth of her foregoing affidavit given under my hand this 11th day of April 1850 the word here in the foregoing affidavit altered to which before the execution thereof
22nd December 2, Peace 13,

State of Kentucky Rockcastle County } ss :
I James Tennell Clerk of the County Court of Rockcastle County aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing Declaration of Elisha Owens or Owen was this day sworn to in Open Court approved by the Court and ordered to be certified to the war Department I also certify that satisfactory evidence was exhibited to said Court by the affidavits of Wilmot Lasfeld - Elizabeth Mullins - and Malinda Adams that David Owen the Father of the foregoing declarant Elisha Owen died at his residence in Rockcastle County aforesaid in the year eighteen hundred and forty two and that Winifred Owen the wife of the said David Owen deceased died in Rockcastle County aforesaid on the twenty sixth day of February eighteen hundred and forty two and that Wilmot Lasfeld of the age of sixty years - Wesley Owen - Webster Owen - Alfred Owen - John Owen and Elisha Owen the declarant whose ages appear on the family record which is attached to the foregoing Declaration of Elisha Owen are the only surviving children of the said Winifred Owen deceased I also certify that the said David Owen or Owens deceased was reputed and believed by all who heard convers about him to have been a soldier in the Revolutionary war a true whig and I further certify that John E. Carson Esqr. and James D. Ballard Esqr. whose names appear to the annexed certificates are Justices of the peace of the County Court of Rockcastle County duly authorized to administer oaths and was Justices at the time of so doing and the signatures purporting to be theirs are genuine in testimony whereof I have unto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the Court of which I am Clerk April 22. 1850 James Tennell Clerk

State of Kentucky Rockcastle County } ss.
I, Jas Terrill Clerk of the Rockcastle County Court
aforesaid do hereby certify that Elisha Owens (Son of David Owens decd.) (whoos heirs are now applying for a pension) is the Administrator of Winiford Owens deceased (his mother & widow of the said David Owens) duly qualified according to law. which I intended to certify in my Certificate bearing date Aprl the 22 d 1850. but by mistake failed to do so.
In witness whereof I hereunto subscribe my name and affix the seal of the County Court of which I am Clerk at my office in Mt Vernon May the 21 st and in the year Eighteen-hundred-and fifty.
Jam Terrill Clerk of Rockcastle County Court
Married to his said Mother whose maiden name was Winiford Mullins in Wilkes County or Rutherford County North Carolina on the 20 December Seventeen hundred and Eighty One as he has always been informed by his said Mother and from the annals & records of lives of my said Father and Mother marriage and ages

Nov. 4, 1853.
Affidavit of power of atty. in care of Winiford Dawes, M.D.
Ino. M c Calla, Present

State of Kentucky Rockcastle County }
On this the 23rd day of October 1883.
Before me H. H. Beadleman, a justice of the peace for the said County of Rockcastle, personally appeared Elisha Owens, Millmouth, Tarfield, Westly Owens and Alfred Owens who on their oaths declared, that they are the surviving children of Winford Owens deceased of Ky in whose right a pension certificate was issued to her children on the 4 th of August last for $80 per annum from March the 1 st 1881 to February the 16 th 1882. which certificate as they are informed is now on file in the pension office & that the claim is suspended on account of the death of Meliston Owens and John Owens two of the heirs of Winford Owens, afforesaid named in the said certificate, that they the said Elisha Owens, Millmouth, Tarfield, Westly Owens & Alfred Owens, above named are the only children of the said Winford Owens now known to be living.
They therefore request the Hon d Com r of pensions to issue a new certificate for said pension in their names. Elisha his Owens
Sworn to and subscribed the day and date above written in presence of Melis Owens and Uriah Laffitte
Millmouth his Tarfield his Westly Owens Alfred Owens
Before me H. H. Beadleman J.P.
I also certify that I have the most satisfactory evidence from my own personal knowledge & the testimony of Willie Owens & Uriah Laffitte well known to me as reputable citizens of said

County. That Elisha Owens Millmouth Tarsfield Mostly Owens & Alfred Owens who have signed & sworn to their foregoing application are the only children of the said Winiford Owens — (mentioned in said foregoing application) now known to be living. I also certify that I have no interest in the result of said claim and am not nor have not been concerned in its prosecution.
Given under my hand Oct the 25 th 1853. H. H. Hacketney, J.P.
"Know all men by these presence That we Elisha Owens Millmouth Tarsfield Mostly Owens and Alfred Owens the foregoing applicants, citizens of Rockcastle County in the State of Kentucky do hereby constitute and appoint John H. Moballa of Washington City our true and lawful attorney to attend to our said claim and receive the certificate when issued, and also to receive the money due us as aforesaid if it is legal for it to be paid in Washington City hereby renouncing all previous powers of attorney which may have been given in this case hereby conf- irming all & every thing our said attorney may necessarily & legally do in our names.
Given under our hands & seal October the 25 th 1853.
Sealed & delivered in presence of { Willis Owens } { with L. S. & c. }
Elisha his Owens Millmouth his Tarsfield Mostly Owens his Alfred Owens
I H. H. Hacketney a justice of the peace within and for the County of Rockcastle in the State of Kentucky do certify that Elisha Owens Millmouth Tarsfield Mostly Owens & Alfred Owens this day

appeared before me and acknowledged the foregoing power of attorney to be their act and deed & seals & acknowledged to it in my presence and the & subscribing witnesses.
Given under my hand October the 25 th 1853. R. R. Hackney S.P.
State of Kentucky Rockcastle County
I Milton Miller Clerk of the County Court of the County above named do certify that satisfactory evidence has been produced to the said Court at the regular October term of said Court by the affidavits of Morris Owens and Mrs. Lucille - personally known by said Court as reputable citizens of said County, that Elisha Owens  William  Lasfield  Mrs. Mary Owens and Alfred Owens , who have sworn to & subscribed to the foregoing application are the only children of Winford Owens named in said application now known to be living. I also certify that this foregoing application certifies & was this day exhibited in open Court affirmed by the Court & ordered to be certified to the Court of Pensions and that R. R. Hackney Esq. before whom the foregoing power of attorney was acknowledged & whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing certificate was at the time of so doing and is now a justice of the peace within for the County aforesaid. duly commissioned & sworn according to law that his Commission was dated on the 26 day

of May 1853, and expires on the _____ day of _____ or when his successor is duly qualified according to law.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court on this the 25 day of October 1853.
John M. Miller Clerk
James Lewis Power of Atty
Oct. 24, 1853.
Apph's heirs &
heirs &
Atty. in care
of Winthrop
Stearns, M. co.
John M. McClellan,
Present
John M. McClellan

16881  Reg own
P. O. _____
Winifred Owens
Service: widow of David
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
REJECTED
Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges: _____
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract.
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18

Winifred Owens dec. widow of David
Winifred Owens, d. widow of David Kentucky
Suspended
let. 29 th June 1850
How. V Breche
J. S. Fish decy 8/51
pro. M. McCalla let. 20/1852
July 4 1836
Return to Pts Aug. 23/60
Ms. A. 9. 2. 24. 36

To go with papers filed by me in this case on the 23 rd May last H. H. Gough

Winiford Owen, wid. of Daniel Ky. Act 1838 - suspended

Power field in Merit Case 282 H. Rose. Interview by [unclear]

Submitted by J. Brink H. Rose.

State of Kentucky County of Rockcastle 338
On this the 4 th day of June 1853 before me
B.K. Bethune Esq. for the County and State above mentioned personally appeared Elisha Evans a resident of this County and adm r of his Mother Mary Ann Evans deceased of this County the wife of David Evans deceased who was a Revolutionary Soldier having some time in March in 1850 filed advertisement for a pension due his Mother Mary Ann Evans deceased due her on account of the Revolutionary services of David Evans deceased his Father States his Son & Mother died the 20 th of February 1852 and his Father David Evans died some time 1822 and the only living children of the said Mary Ann & David Evans now living is this affiant Elisha Evans. Mary Evans John Evans Alfred Evans & Wilmer - who are the only surviving children of the said Mary Ann & David Evans deceased and he constitutes and appoints J. J. Beom r of Washington City his true and lawful attorney to look in to and prosecute the foregoing claim for a pension due his Mother Mary Ann Evans deceased and to receive the Certificate or any assignment of pension that may be granted him as administrator of his Mother Mary Ann Evans deceased from the War Department or any other office at Washington City respecting all other powers given by him for the aforesaid business.
Elisha Evans
I, B.K. Bethune an acting Justice of the peace for Rockcastle County Kentucky do hereby certify that Elisha Evans personally appeared before me and made oath to the above statement understandingly and acknowledged the power contained in said statement to be his act and deed I certify said Evans is a man of Reputable Character and I have no interest in said pension.
June 4 th 1853
B.K. Bethune J.P.

State of Kentucky County of Rockcastle Co.
On this the 2 nd day of June 1853 before me W. R. Richardson Esq. personally appeared John Fasfald a Resident of this County age 71 years who being duly sworn as the law directs declares on His oath — that he was well acquainted with David Owens deceased of this County a Revolutionary Soldier and Winiford Owens formerly Mullins and all the family that the said Winiford Owens wife of David Owens above named died in this County on the twenty sixth day of February Eighteen hundred and forty two that he was present and saw her die and buried that he knows the date of her death by the inscription he cut on her Winiford Owens head Stone the same day she was buried and that he examined the said inscription to day which bears date of said Winiford Owens death 26 th day of February 1842 and that the only surviving Children of the said Winiford Owens is Elisha Owens age 71. Alfred Owens age 49. Wmly Owens age 52 John Owens age 44. Abraham Wilmot Owens age 69 — who are the only living Children of the said Winiford Owens deceased and David Owens deceased that the said David Owens died in this County some time in the year 1822 and his wife Winiford remained a widow to her said death as above stated And he further states he is not interested in said pension Nor acting as agent for same this 2 nd of June 1853
John Fasfald
That 2 nd of June 1853

State of Kentucky County of Rockcastle } ss
By this the 4 th day of June 1853 before me B. K. Bathuran Esqr for the County above named personally appeared Mahaly Burns a resident of this County aged 46 years who being first duly sworn upon her oath makes the following Statement. She was living in the adjoining house when Menaford Burns died that she was present and saw her die and burnish that said Menaford Burns died the 26 th of Februy 1842 which she knows by her moving to the house above named which was just opposite before She said Menaford Burns from the log cabin. Receipt for moving her which She has this day showed bearing date 30 th Februy 1842 and that the only living children of the said Menaford & David Burns as far as is known are Elish, Wesley, John, & Wilmot, who are the only living children of the said Menaford Burns deceased and David Burns deceased who was reputed to of be a Revolutionary soldier and that she is not interested in said pension this 4 th June 1853
State of Kentucky County of Rockcastle } ss
Mahaly Burns Mark
I B. K. Bathuran Esqr for the County and State above named do certify that John Lasfeld personally appeared before me and made oath to the foregoing Statement relative to the death of Menaford Burns and her surviving heirs and subscribed his name to the same before me I further certify that Mahaly Burns made oath to the foregoing Statement and subscribed her name with understanding the same I further certify they are both citizens of this County and of Respectability whose oaths should be believed and that I have no interest in said pension nor acting as agent for same this 4 th day of June 1853 B. K. Bathuran J.P.

State of Kentucky County of Rockcastle ss
I, Jesse Fish Judge of the Rockcastle County Court do hereby certify that satisfactory evidence was this day exhibited to me (by the affidavits of John Lawbush of Laurel County Ky. and Jacob Schmitt of Laurel County Ky. both Revolutionary prisoners and the affidavits of John Sarsfield and Mahaly Owens of this County) 2 nd That David Owens departed this life many years since and that his wife Winifred Owens departed this life in this County on the 26 th day of February 1842 and that the only surviving Children of the said Winifred Owens deceased & David Owens deceased are Elisha, Wesley, Alfred, John & Walnut and that said David Owens served at least two years in the Revolutionary war from the State of North Carolina that said David Owens Revolutionary services continued till April 1782 I further certify I am not interested in said pension nor acting as agent this 4 th June 1853
Jesse Fish. Judge. R.C.C.
State of Kentucky County of Rockcastle ss
I, Milton J. Miller Clerk of the County Court of the County and State above named do hereby certify that B. H. Bathurst Esq. whose name appears to the foregoing Certificate is and was at the time of signing the same an acting Judge of the peace for this County duly Commissioned and sworn and the signature purporting to be his is genuine I further certify that Jesse Fish whose Certificate appears above is Judge of the County Court of the County and State above named and was at the time of signing the above Certificate duly Commissioned and sworn as the law directs and the signature purporting to be his is genuine and that I have no interest in said pension nor acting as agent in testimony whereof I hereunto set my name and affix the seal of my office this 4 th of June 1853
M c Miller Clerk

Where the undersigned Citizens of the County of Rockcastle and State of Kentucky do hereby certify that we have long known Elisha Owens who is now applying for a pension due his Mother Winifred Owens deceased for the Revolutionary service of her husband David Owens deceased that he the said Elisha Owens has resided in this County for many years past that he sustains a good character for veracity and the history of the neighbourhood is that his said Father David Owens deceased was a Soldier in the old Revolution - any near
Levi Snodder M. Brey J. S. Langford W. B. Moore Mason Singleton A Reynolds State of Kentucky Rockcastle County
Merchant Law B M B Atty at Law Atty at Law Merchant Merchant
ss: I John B. Barron Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid do hereby certify that the persons who have signed the above certificate are respectable residents of this County and entitled to credit and I also concur with them in their above statements given under my hand this the day of Feb. 1850
J. B. Barron Justice of the Peace

We the undersigned residents of Rockcastle County in the State of Kentucky do hereby certify that we have long known Elijah Denny who has given his affidavit in the case of the application of the heirs of Winifred Owens deceased (who was the widow of Daniel Owens deceased who was a soldier in the army of the Revolution) by Telsba Owens one of her heirs for a pension. That he the said Elijah Denny has resided in this county for 20 years past and sustains a good character for veracity and that he is now drawing a pension for his revolutionary services. That although he is very old his recollection appears to be good. & that we have no doubt of the truth of his said affidavit.
A. C. Dypant
Jacob Myers
D. C. Lewis
W. K. Bentley
Charles Kirsty
Mason Wright
Farmer.
Mecanic.
Farmer.
} Merchants Also at Law Three Hunt
I, John E. Carson — a Justice of the peace in and for the county of Rockcastle and State of Kentucky do hereby certify that the persons who have subscribed to the above certificate are respectable citizens of this county and are entitled to credit and that I concur with them in the above statements in witness whereof I hereunto subscribe my name this the 17th day of April 1860.
J. E. Carson Justice

Met. Vernon Rockcastle County Kentucky Say the 22 nd 1857.
Sir
Plas inform me what disposition has been made of the claims of the heirs of Peggy Merritt deceased widow of Stephen Merritt and of Mansford Owens deceased widow of David Owens deceased Revolutionary soldiers. The papers were filed some 14 months since by Mr. E. H. Brown and he has not been at home for some considerable time & although I have written to the former commissioner I have not been able to ascertain what has caused the delay in those cases.
In haste
Your Obt Svt Jas. L. Fish

Brief in the case of Winifred Owens cho. d widow of David Rockcastle — County and State of Kentucky. act 4 th July 1836. —
Claim, (“original,” or “for increase.”)
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
By Roll David Owens served three years to end of the war.
Record proof that David & Winifred married 20 th Dec r 1781.
Parol proof that David died in 1822.
Parol proof that Winifred died 16 th Feby. 1842.
Parol proof that Elisha, Webster, Westly, Alfred, John and Milneruth Lashfield are their only surviving children.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Name and residence of Agent
John T. Neely Esq. Washington. D. C.
Charles H. Rhet.
Examining Clerk.

Winford Owens, wid. of David - Ky. Act 1838-
State of Kentucky County of Franklin ss
att. Evidence
L. G. Gault
to the Hon. J. M. and others, what he then at the time
In this the 1st copy after which 1832 personally appeared before me John Gault Esquire the County and State above named Attest Gault

State of Kentucky
County of Laurel } I, John Leassteel a Justice of the peace for the County and State above mentioned duly authorized to administer oaths do hereby certify that Jacob Gable personally appeared before me and made oath to the foregoing statements understandingly and subscribed his mark to the same and I further certify said Jacob Gable is a man of truth and respectability and I have no doubt of the truth of his foregoing statements and that said Jacob Gable is a revolution pensioner of this County that said Gable's mind is good though quite old —
This the 12 th day of November 1852
John Leassteel J.P.
State of Kentucky } County of Laurel }
I William Randall Clerk of the County Court of the County of Laurel and State of Kentucky do hereby certify that John Leassteel whose name appears to the above certificate is and was at the time of so signing his name an acting Justice of the peace duly commissioned and sworn as the law directs and the above signature of the said John Leassteel Esq. is genuine in testimony whereof I have here set my name as Clerk of said County and affixed the seal of said office I further certify I have no interest in said pension nor acting as agent
W. H. Randall Clerk
Laurel County Court

Wm. D. Davis, wid. of David Ky. act 1838-
State of Kentucky County of Laurel
att. Evidence
L. G. Gentry
On this the 12 day of November, 1852 personally appeared before me John Castleton Esqr for the County and State above named Jacob Sobbert a Revolutionary Pensioner of this County who being first duly sworn as the law directs declares on his oath that he served in the State of North Carolina a great portion of his time in the Revolutionary war and that he knew David Davis of Rockcastle County Kentucky a portion of the time in the Revolutionary war from 1780 till some time in the year 1782 he often saw said Davis in the United States since some time in the Spring 1782 he saw said David Davis in the service of the United States he thinks under Rutledge or Charleton and from what he observed he thinks said Davis most of said two years in the Revolutionary war that he did not serve in the same company but formed an acquaintance by said Davis being an uncommon large man and had a tremendous voice
Jacob his Sobbert mark

State of Kentucky County of Laurel 555
On this the 10 day of Novem- ber 1852 personally appeared before me John Lawrence a Justice of the peace for the County and State above named. John Lawrence age about 94 a resident of this County and a Rotating prisoner of the United States who being first duly sworn as the law directs upon his oath makes the following statement that he lived in the State of North Carolina in the Revolutionary war and was well acquainted with David Evans of Rockcastle County Kentucky who died some 30 odd years since and was the husband of Winifred Evans formerly Mullins who died some years since in Rockcastle County Ky leaving a large family of children Eliz Evans & others that he often saw the above stated David Evans in the service of the United States in the Revolutionary war at different times from 1779 till 1782 that some time in April 1782 he saw said David Evans in the United States near Camden that he don't know how long said Evans lived but knows or feels confident it was upwards of two years for he often saw said Evans in actual service of the United States during the four years time above stated he thinks under Clinton and Armstrong the most of the time
John Lawrence Justice of the Peace

State of Kentucky } County of Larrell } I, John Coasteel _____ a Justice of the peace for the county and State above mentioned duly commissioned and sworn as the laws direct to administer oaths do certify that John Furbank after defining himself of the county personally appeared before me and made oath that to the foregoing statements understanding and subscribed his mark to the same I further certify that said Furbank is a man of truth and respectability quite old but his mind appears active and good judgment on ordinary trans- -actions and I have no doubt of the truth of the foregoing statements November 10 th 1852 -
John Coasteel J.P.
State of Kentucky County of Larrell } I William Randall Clerk of the County Court of Larrell County and State before named do - Certify that John Coasteel whose signature appears to the above Certificate is and was at the time of signing his name an acting Justice of the acting Justice of the peace for the county and State above named duly commissioned and sworn as the laws direct And that the signature purporting to be his is genuine in testimony whereof I hereunto set my name as Clerk of said county and State and affix the Seal of said office I further certify I am not interested nor acting as agent for the foregoing persons -

State of North Carolina Comptroller's Office
I, William S. Clarke, Comptroller of public Accounts in and for the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that it appears of record in my office, among the payments made by said State to sundry persons, for Military services in the Revolutionary War, as follows, to wit:
David Owens
Indent or Army Certificate issued by Auditors of Salisbury District No. 6524 January 7th. 1782, £88 S10 specie.
Vol. A. 8113 £1. S12 specie.
Book C. No. 13 page 31 £8 S19 D8 specie
" G " 17 " 6 £35 S18 D8 "
D. Owens Book No. 26 page 56 £26 S19 specie
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal of Office this 7th. day of February 1853.
Wm. S. Clarke Compt.
8206.60

July 30 th Revolutionary Pension Calls Mr. Owen & Mr. Baker Called up. July 28 1852
revolutionary
from McCalla

Washington July 28 1852
Capt Toplett will oblige me by calling up the revolutionary pension cases of Mrs Winifred Owens and Mrs Baber, filed from Kentucky, for adjud- ication.
Reply
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County of Rockcastle } State of Kentucky } ss
Be it known that I James M. Smith of Mt Vernon Kentucky do constitute John T. Kelley of Washington City D.C. my attorney to look into and prosecute the claims of Eliza Brown admo- of the estate Winiford (now) widow of David Brown deceased for a pension against the General Government which may be due her on account of her husband's Revolutionary Services and the claim of Mitchell Morette admo of the estate of Marlette (widow of Stephen Morette a Revolutionary Soldier) claims prepared in the above cause This 27. May. 1852 James M. Smith
County of Rockcastle } State of Kentucky }
of Mt Vernon Kentucky
I Thomas S. Smith an acting Justice of the peace for the county and State above mentioned do certify the foregoing power of attorney was acknowledged to be the act and deed of James M. Smith of said county, by him and the signature above is his
T. S. Smith
State of Kentucky
This 27. May 1852
County of Rockcastle }
I Milton J. Miller clerk of the County Court of the county and State aforesaid do certify that Thomas S. Smith whose signature appears to the foregoing Certificate is and was at the time of so signing his name an acting Justice of the peace for the county and State aforesaid duly author- ized to administer oaths pursuant to law and that the signature purport- ing to be his is genuine in testimony whereof I hereunto subscribe my name and affix the seal of said County Court the 27th day of May 1852
M. J. Miller Clerk Rockcastle County Court

Washington, May 23 d 1853.
Sir:
A few days ago I filed in the case of Winiford Owen dec d of Ky. widow of David, for pension under Act of 1838, a power of Atty. to prosecute said claim.
I have this day written to the Comptroller of N. Carolina for a certificate of the pay-ment of £44 to David Owen mentioned in his letter of May 10 th 1850, on file. I have also written to Kentucky for some other evidence, which with the Comptroller's certificate I expect to get before the case will come up for examination.
I have the honor to be
Very respectfully
Yours obed servt
J. H. Coombs
Hon. L. P. Waldo,
Committee of Pensions
Power of Atty. with papers on file

Washington City D.C. May 20 th 1853
Sir:
I enclose to you the additional evidence of the heirs in the case of David Owens & Winiford Owens deceased for a Pension under the act of 1836 - and request action thereon at your earliest convenience
Yours
To the Commissioner of Pensions }
Very Respectfully
W. L. Kelly

Washington, June 21. 1853
Sir
Enclosed please find additional evidence in support of the claim of Winifred Owen, decd. late of Ky. for pension under Act of 7 th July 1838 - with a power of Attorney.
I have no doubt you will find the evidence now enclosed, in connection with that heretofore filed, entirely satisfactory to establish the claim.
I have the honor to be Very respectfully Your obed Servt H. L. Coombs
Hon L. P. Waldo, Committee of Pensions.

Met. Mernon Rockcastle County Kentucky November the 18 th 1850,
Mr L Edwards Esq r Washington City;
Dr Sir
Writ. to C. D.
I am requested by Samuel Leffew (who was a private in the late war with Mexico, from this county) to ask you to inform me what is the cause of his land warrant not being issued. his application has been filed some considerable time & he has never heard from it since you will also confer a favour by informing me what disposition has been made of the following revolutionary pension cases which has been on file several months in your office.
Application of the heirs of (Rockcastle Co)
Isaac Mearns deceased, Winifred Owens do?
If these cases cannot be allowed from the knowl ge now on file pleas inform me what else is required.
Also inform me whether or not the Application of Eloideth Baker of Madison Co Ky has been filed.
In haste
yours Ob d Serv t
Sec. S. Fish

Louisville Pension agency Oct. 19. 1853.
Sir
Your Communication of 11th. inst. directing me to "return the Certificate issued on the 4th. of August last and your notification of that date in the case of Winifred Owens dec d " is rec d . And enclosed herewith you have the said Certificate and notification.
Very Resp y . your Obedt. Subt.
Isaac Caldwell Pension agent
S. Hale Esq. for Comm r . of Pensions Washington D. C.

John Simon 44 Aug 10 th New York My dear Friend I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 10 th inst. and in reply to inform you that the same has been forwarded by express on this day.
3

McLean Ky
Aug. 10/60
Sir: Shortly after the pension was granted to the heirs of Winney Owens (about six years since) but nowhere was James M Smith (the agent) mentioned as a pension agent at the Department, if so, has he been restored.
Respectfully E. Smith

Comptroller of N. C. Raleigh, N. C. 10. May 1850
Rec d . at Lincol n . 17. May 1850.
Finds on his Revolutionary Rolls, the names of
Edward Williams, £3 to 400 - Stephen Merritt, over £40 - David Owens, over £14. -
For Claim of Winifred Owens, dec d . Widow of David.
Hon. D. Beck H. Rep t .

Ralston N C May 10 th 1850
Dear Sir
Your letter has been duly recd enclosing Vins Dollars to pay for 4 searches which according to my terms should have been Five dollars being 2 1/2 in each case and if Certificates are ordered Five dollars in each case, I have however looked up the names and find three of them to Wit Edward Williams as having been paid some 3 or 400 pounds but his grade is not given, I have also found the name of Stephen Merritt as having been paid the sum of £40 — but his grade not given, I also find the name of David Avery as having been paid upwards of (£44) and his grade not given If you desire me to make certificates in these cases you can order them and enclose the fee as stated
Very respectfully
Wm. J. Collins

Pension Agency for Ky. Louisville October 5 th 1853
Dear Sir
Enclosed you will find two Sets of papers made by four of the heirs of Winifred Owens dec d , to whom (& 2 others) a pension certificate issued from your department on the 4 th . August 1853, under the act of 4 th . July 1836. Both parties claim the money & demand payment; And having no directions to guide me in such a case, and not being able to determine whether the money should be paid to either, I submit the case to you and respectfully ask your directions.
You will perceive by an inspection of the papers: I. That under date of Sept. 20. 53 Westley Owens, Wilmoth Sashfield, Alfred Owens & Elisha Owens, make their declaration of identity, including a copy of the Original Certificate, which was presented here accompanied by the notes signed by them in the country for $584. their proportion of the entire amt. payable on the Cert. Also written directions from the same parties to Mr. Jonas H. Khorer (a highly respectable gentleman) of this City to receive the money etc. And a letter from one Jas M. Smith to said Khorer explaining the nature of the dispute between himself and one Jas S. Hish which seems to be the origin of the difficulty.

II- The same four persons claiming to be the only surviving heirs of said Wineford Owens dec d under date of 15th Sept r 1883 make their decl t of identity and Power of Atto. to Slight, Heite & Co. (highly respectable merchants of this City) and charge that their Certificate is fraudulently withheld by the said Jas t M. Smith. And again under date of 29th. of Sept r the same four persons make a long Declaration charging fraud, duress &c. &c. against said Smith in procuring from them the papers sent by him & demanding that payment be made to Slight, Heite & Co. And these papers are accompanied by a letter from said Fish giving his version of the dispute with Smith.
In order that all that is said in these papers may be understood it is proper to state that Smith had previously presented papers for payment of this Claim which had been rejected for insufficiency.
The papers (under I) sent by Smith were accompanied by the original Certificate which I will retain in my possession until I am advised by you what course to pursue.
If it is my duty to pay on either of these sets of vouchers please instruct me, or otherwise, directly  instruct me what to do.
Most Resp y your Ob dt . servant Isaac Caldwell Gen. agt.
Hon. S. P. Waldo
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D. C.

Brief case Mina fret Owens died author of Davis.
Antony Kip
Act 4th July 1836.

Winifred Owens, Dec d mid: Davis.
Elisha Owens. (22 d Apl. 1850. Open Comb. age 68 yrs.) declares his son of Davis Owens, soldier in Rev y . was b o of Winifred - Davis as he has been informed entered service in A.P.C. & served several years, nearly if not quite to close of the war. Davis here dead more than 20 yrs. Thinks Davis was under Col o Cleveland at battle Kings Mountain - & part of time under Col o Ruckry & Armstrong & at Campers under Gen l Morgan. Davis & Winifred married in A.P.C. 20 th Dec r 1781. (refer to annexed Record). Davis died in 1822. Winifred died in Ky. 26 th Feby. 1842. He knows by the date cut on her tombstone. Children living are, Elisha, William, Sarahfield, Webster Owens, Wm. Ely, Alfred, John
Melinda Adams, (1 st Apl. 1850, age 39 yrs.) was born in Rockcastle Co. & lives within less than 1 mile of Winifred - for some yrs previous to her death. & that she died 26 th Feby 1842 - was present when she died, saw her die - and saw her buried. Recollects the date of her death, by date of birth of one of her children of which she

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now has the record, which was a short time afterwards. Davis died in 1822 - reports a soldier -
Wilmoth Lawrence (1 st Aprl 1850), came as above - and also that she has kept in her possession the records of marriage &c. since Winifred's death in 1842. 26 th Feby.
Levi Sawin, rather (22 d Aprl 1850) say Davis is reported to have been a soldier.
Records of family show that Davis & Winifred married on 20 th Decr 1781
Eliz th Mullins (1 st Aprl 1850), lived near the residence of Davis - He enlisted & served several yrs: under Col. Blue - later Genl Morgan. Saw him in service - short time after marriage settled in neighborhood - well acquainted with them till their death. Davis died in 1822. Winifred died 26 th Feby: 1842 present when she died - (number & name children as before) - knew from her own knowledge Davis served upwards of 3 yrs.
On S. Carolina Rolls Davis is the Pension Office Davis's name appears as a "war man".
Elijah Denny (18 th March 1850), testifies as to marriage - death - service &c. from personal knowledge - (agrees with Record & witnesses)

"Chap. CCCCXCVII
"An Act for the Divorce of David Owens of "Rockcastle County; And Rebecca Atkins of "Franklin County
"Approved February 4. 1820.
"Sec. 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly "of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. That the "marriage of David Owens with Winney "Owens, shall be, and the same is hereby "totally dissolved.
Sec. 2. (Divorces Rebecca Atkins from Willis Atkins.
Session acts 1819-20 page 862.
The foregoing is a true Copy of the title and 1st section of an Act of the Legislature of Ky. Copied by me from the Session acts printed and published by authority of law.
Decr. 20. 1853.
Glase Caldwell.

Chapter 497. Session acts Ky.
1820
"An act for the divorce of David Owens of Rockcastle county, and Rebecca Atkins of Franklin County.
Approved February 4 th 1820
Sec. 1 st Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, that the marriage of David Owens with Winney Owens, shall be, and the same is hereby totally dissolved."
(Sects. 2 & 3 relate to the divorce of Mr Atkins.)
The above is a true copy from the Session acts of the Kentucky Legislature, as published by authority.
J. M. McCalla
Jan'y 27 1854

A legislative divorce is unconstitutional when it is granted for causes exclusively within the jurisdiction of the courts. But the Legislature may grant a divorce for other causes, that will be valid.

Winifred Owen, dec d . Widow of David.
Deposition of Elijah Denney 90 years old.

State of Kentucky } Rockcastle County } S.S.
In this the 18 th March (1850) Eight hundred and fifty before the undersigned a Justice of the peace duly authorized, within the county and State aforesaid personally appeared before me Eliza Denny at his residence in said county ninety years old who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following Statements that he was well acquainted with David Drens in Wilks County North Carolina that they were raised together and moved to Kentucky some short time before he did that he moved to Kentucky about the year 1805 and has been well acquainted with said Drens up to his said Drens death which was some years since and that said Drens married a large family of children Eliza Drens the oldest that said David Drens was married to his wife Winifred Drens whose maiden name was Mullins and that they were married in Wilks County North Carolina before the close of the war or revolutionary war the date I don't well recollect but know that said David Drens and Winifred Drens have one child before the close of the war probably a year before the close of the old war and that said David Drens was in the Battle of Kings Mountain or got there in time to guard the prisoners that he believes said Drens was under Col. Cleveland that he was not under Cleveland he was under Lewis and says further that said David Drens served upwards of three years in the old war to his own knowledge and received an honorable discharge from his Commanders that Eliza Drens is the oldest child of said Winifred Drens and that said Winifred Drens died in Rockcastle County Kentucky February 26 th 1842 having remained a widow to her death

of the said David Burns and that said David Burns resides in Rockcastle County Kentucky and he further declares that he thinks David Burns was married to Winifred Mullins by a Justice of the peace that he was present and saw them said David Burns and Winifred Mullins married and that they live together as man and wife till last September by reason that he now don't recollect the Justice's name who married them -
Eliza Denny
Simon to and subscribe his name
in my presence with his lips Signed (shall be) Simon to and subscribe his name
I declare to be a Justice of the peace of the County Court of Rockcastle County, Kentucky do hereby certify that the foregoing statements were read to Eliza Denny whose name appears to the foregoing and that she swore to the foregoing statements understandingly and signed his name in my presence and I further certify that Eliza Denny aforesaid is a man of good character and should be taken upon oath that he is getting old but his memory seems to be good -
March the 14th 1868
James Crawford Justice

State of Kentucky Rock Castle County
I James Terrell Clerk of the Rock Castle County Court do hereby certify that Adame Crawford Esqr whose name appears to the foregoing Certificate is and was a Justice of the Peace of the County Court of Rock Castle County Kentucky at the time duly authorized to administer oaths and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine in testimony whereof I hereunto subscribe my name and affix the seal of the County Court of which I am Clerk March 15 th 1850
James Terrell Clerk of Rock Castle County Court

State of Kentucky Rockcastle County } ss. On this the 18 th day of April, in the year Eighteen-hundred-and-fifty, personally appeared before me John E. Garrison - a Justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid at her residence in said County. Wilmuth Laswell, age 65 years, after being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following statement, to-wit: That she has frequently heard her Father David Owens and speaking of his services in the Revolutionary war - That he said he enlisted in Wilkes Co. North Carolina & served at or near to the close of the war - several years. That he served under Genl Alexander Pinkney & Armstrong That he was in the Battle of Kings Mountain and others not now recollected. That she has heard him tell Col Thompson (a resident of this County who was a Tory) that the said David Owens took him prisoner at the Battle of Kings Mountain. he called him Charnut-burn - said he made laid my hands on you Charnut-burn at Kings Mountain and asked him if he did not no him - & he said he did and didnt deny being a Tory & being taken prisoner as stated by my Father, but said he was forced to fight on the other side. That the annexed record of Marriages Births deaths &c is the original made by her Father & Mother David & Winifred Owens deceased that after the death of her Father in 1822, kept it up to her death in 1842 - 1843 - Feb & then she the said Wilmuth Laswell took it & has kept it ever since & has no doubt but it is correct. That her Mother kept it after the death of her Father up to her death

That she has heard her father say he was at battle of the Cumberland under Genl Morgan That her Father & Mother always told her that they were married at the time stated in the said record & she never heard it doubted. That they lived & cohabited together from her earliest recollection up to the time of separation by death Sworn & subscribed to in my presence the Wilmoth Laswell day & date above written J. C. Carson J. Pease
State of Kentucky } ss. I John C. Carson a Justice of the peace Rockcastle County } In and for the County of Rockcastle and State of Kentucky aforesaid do hereby certify that on this day at her residence in the County and State aforesaid personally appeared before me Wilmoth Laswell and Sworn and subscribed to the foregoing affidavit in my presence willingly & understand- ingly and that she is a lady who supports a good character for veracity & her statements on oath has never been disputed from the best information in witness, whereof I hereunto subscribe my name this the 13 th day of April 1880. Wilmoth Laswell's name in this certificate underlined (see it above) J. C. Carson J. Pease

Minaford Owen Aug. 2.

State of Kentucky Rockcastle County ss To all whom these presents shall come Greeting  Be it known that we Eliza Owens Alfred Owens Wally Owens and Melmuth Larkfield of Rockcastle County Ky. the legal heirs of Minerva Owens deceased and of David Owens deceased who was a Revolutionary soldier whose names appear on a pension certificate granted to the heirs of the above Minerva Owens deceased at her decease upon their oaths make the following statement, that James M. Smith who had the pension certificate in his possession as their agent never to their knowledge used any illegal false or corrupt means to obtain said certificate they further state that they never made any demand of the above certificate of pension granted by the United States to said heirs of said James M. Smith and that said Smith so far as we know has not acted in no wise but that of a gentleman and if any instrument has been sent to the agent at Louisville Ky. or any of the United States officers made out by James M. Smith that may be derogatory to said Smith's character it was not by our knowledge or consent - that they have signed or had their names signed to two powers of attorney made out by said Smith for producing the certificate of pension when called on and was used by the aforesaid heirs and returned to said Smith to be filed at Louisville by him when the money was drawn
Witnesses Wilson Owens
October 11 th 1853
Eliza Owens Melmuth Larkfield Wally Owens Alfred Owens
State of Kentucky Rockcastle County ss
I R.R. Hackney Justice of the peace for the this county do certify that that Eliza Owens Wally Owens Alfred Owens and Melmuth Larkfield all personally appeared before me and made oath to the above

Statements I first having read the same to them they all being of sound mind & sober and competent to attend to their business I further testify they all assigned their names to the foregoing in my presence without fee or reward Said Smith telling them if he had done any thing wrong for them to have it inserted and they stated he had not except Milner's lawful that by her consent I assigned her name and that they all made their marks in the last power made out by Said Smith before me I further testify that I have attended to the different powers of attorney made out by Said Smith to draw the Said pension and so far as I have seen Smith acted the Gentleman in every respect and paid one of the heirs his money by Said heirs request after the power was given to draw the money in testimony whereof I hereunto set my name as a Justice of the peace for this county the 11 th day of October 1853
R. R. Hackney J. P. R.R.
State of Kentucky I do hereby certify that
I Norton J. Miller Clerk of the County Court for the County aforesaid certify that the R. R. Hackney whose genuine signature ap- pears to the foregoing Certificate is and was at the time of signing the same a Justice of the Peace within and for said County duly Comm- -issioned and sworn according to law
In testimony of which I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the Seal of said County the 13 th day of October 1853
My Miller Clerk

The aforesaid James L. Fish of Rockcastle County Ky. who has fraudulently drawn up papers in the name of the Heirs of Winifred Owens deceased is a violent enemy of mine and some 3 years since was Sheriff in our County and was arraigned before the Circuit Judge of our District for an attempt to bribe the Jury while he was acting as Sheriff the Judge from his extreme youth and inexperience finally was induced to give said Fish a public reprimand and told him to go and lie no more.
Hon. Isaac Coldwell
Dear
Hon. Commissioner of Pension or any Officer of the United States Government
James M. Smith of Mt Vernon, Ky.

State of Kentucky
Rockcastle County } ss:
On this the 6th day of April 1850. personally appeared before me Jas T. Holland a Justice of the Peace in & for the county & state aforesaid Elizabeth Mallons at her residence in said County age about 85 years after being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following statement to wit: That she lived in Wilkes County North Carolina in time of the revolutionary war - near to the res- idence of David Owens deceased husband of Winif- red Owens deceased whose heirs are now applying for a pension due her for the revolutionary service of her said husband. That the said David Owens enlisted in Wilkes Co N.C. & served several years part of the time under Col. Cleveland and part of his time under General Morgan & some others not now recollect- ed. That she has seen him in the service fighting the Tories & British. That she recollects of seeing the said Cleveland & his men several times on her grandfather's farm. That the said Owens was then with him. That the said David & Winifred Winifred Owens were married in her presence in Wilkes County N.C. in Dec. 1781 & always lived & cohabited as man & wife & raised a large family. That a short time after she moved to this State the said David & Winifred Owens moved & settled in the same neighborhood that she was well-
1850 85 1765 year born

(That the said D. Owens entered the service in 1812, but is not certain how) - acquainted with them up to the time of their death. That the said David Owens died in Rockcastle County State of Kentucky at his residence in the year Eighteen hundred and twenty two (1822). That the said Winiford Owens wife of the said David Owens deceased died in the said County of Rockcastle on the 26 th day of Feb in the year Eighteen hundred and forty two (1842). That she was present when she died. That she remained the widow of the said Owens till death. That the only children of the said David and Winiford Owens now living are Elisha Owens age about 68 years, Melvina Luskwell about 60 years of age, Westy Owens, Melister Owens, Alfred Owens & John Owens.
That she has heard the said David Owens died frequently speaking of various circumstances that occurred while he was in the said service after the Revolutionary war. That she knows from her own personal knowledge that he served in the said service upwards of three years. That he never drew a pension to her knowledge for the said services neither did the said Winiford Owens his widow ever draw a pension for his said service.
Subscribed & sworn to in my presence by making her mark. The day & date aforesaid D th 13 Dec r 1883 P. Peas
Elizabeth her Gullens mark

State of Kentucky
Rockcastle County
ss.
On this the 1 st day of April in the year Eighteen hundred and fifty personally appeared before me John E. Barron a Justice of the peace in & for the County and State aforesaid Malinda Adams a resident of said County at her residence aged thirty-nine in May next after being first sworn duly according to law doth on her oath make the following statement to wit: That she was born and raised in this County and lived within less than one mile of Winford Owens deceased husband being and now applying for a pension for the revolutionary service of her husband David Owens deceased for some years previous to her death at the time of her death that she the said Winford Owens deceased died in Rockcastle County aforesaid on the 26 th day of February in the year Eighteen hundred and forty-two (1842) That she was present when she died saw her die & saw her buried. That she recollects the date of her death by the date of the birth of one of her children of which she now has the record which was a short time afterwards. That the said David Owens deceased husband of the said Winford Owens deceased died in the year 1822. and was always reputed and believed generally in his neighborhood to have been a soldier in the army of the revolution.
Sworn and subscribed by making her mark in my presence The day & date above written. J. P. Barron J Peace
Malinda Adams her mark

State of Kentucky Rockcastle County } ss
I John E. Carson a Justice of the peace In and for the County and State aforesaid do hereby certify that Malinda Adams personally appeared before me at her residence in said County on this day and sworn and subscribed (by making her mark) to the foregoing affidavit willingly and understandingly and that she is a lady who supports a good character for veracity and that I have no doubt of the truth of her foregoing statements in witness whereof I hereunto subscribe my name this 10 th day of April 1850.
J. E. Carson Justice of the Peace

7.964 No. XXXX Winifred Owens deceased widow of David. On 4 th July 1836 Kentucky.
Admitted.
Act 4 th July 1836.
2 years private at the rate of $80. per Annum from 4 th March 1831 to 16 th February 1842 when she died.
Pay,
Elisha Owens. Celestia Owens. Nestly Owens. Alfred Owens. John Owens, and Wilmoth Lashfield.
Certificate to, John T. & Kelly Esqr. Washington. D.C.

Sept. 16, 1853. Power of attorney in case of David & Wine- ford Owens, Esq.
Washington City D.C.
Col.
Jas. S. Fish, Mt. Vernon, Rockcastle Co. Ky.
My Brother
Col.

I now all men by these presents That I Elisha Owens of the County of Rockcastle in the State of Kentucky do hereby appoint Jas. S. Fish of the County of Rockcastle County Kentucky my true and lawful attorney for me & in my behalf to prosecute my claim for a pension filed by me on the said Fish in my name as Administrator of the estate of David & Winifred Owens deceased (deceased in their right for the benefit of their heirs) some three years since, and to receive such certificate as may be issued hereby renouncing any power of attorney which may have been heretofore given and confirming all things my attorney the said Jas. S. Fish may lawfully do in the premises.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal on this the day of Sept 1853. Elisha Owens T. S. Fish
Acknowledged & subscribed before me on the day of September 1853. Richard R. Hacking
Genl Com n of Pensions Washington City
Please inform me the condition of the above named case & oblige your obed Servt Jas. S. Fish