Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 26,583, for William Norman, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va
Norman William  N. 26,583
Hannah  B.L.M. 33772-160-55
Fin of John CONTENTS

88, 28 1841
East Tennessee 19449
William Norman
of McMinn Co in the State of E. T.
who was a priv in the Co commanded by Captain Brown of the regt commanded by Col Green in the Vols line for 9 mos
Inscribed on the Roll of E. T.
at the rate of 30 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 10 day of Sept 1833 and Return & Marythers
Arrears to the 4th of Sept 75.00 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 March 15.00 $90.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Dan Boyd Clerk, Book 6 Vol. 7 Page 34

DECLARATION
IN ORDER TO OBTAIN THE BENEFIT OF THE ACT OF CONGRESS PASSED JUNE 7, 1832.
State of Tennessee, } ss.
County of McMinn } ss.
On this 4 th day of March personally appeared in open Court, before the Justices of the County Court of said county, William Norman a resident of said county and state, aged about Seventy years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated.
He entered the service in the month of October 1780 as a substitute for Ezekiel Norman, in Culpepper County, Virginia under Captain Richard Grayson. From Culpepper marched to Hillsboro in North Carolina, where his company joined the army under the command of General Stephen, but he does not recollect the name of the regiment to which Grayson's and another company from Culpepper, commanded by Captain David Garmison, were attached on reaching Hillsboro, nor the names of the field officers commanding. From Hillsboro, the army marched to Salisbury, thence to Charlotte, thence to the Cheraw Hills or the Pee Dee, where it went into winter quarters, during which time He also marched to the camp with his Legion, and joined Morgan. Some time in January 1781, the army left its winter quarters and marched to Guilford, and thence to a ford called Red Bank, the old trading ford, where they lay upon their arms all night expecting an attack from Lord Cornwallis, who was in pursuit of Morgan who was retiring with the prisoners taken at the Cowpens. On the next morning declarant crossed the river with the corps to which he belonged, and in the evening was detailed with others to take charge of baggage, with which he marched to Guilford, where his time expiring he went home. He saw Genl. Morgan crop the Gaskins on the occasion above alluded to in a flat with a soldier and sergeant, the latter of whom complained to Morgan of some insolence of the former, Morgan inflicted prompt punishment by punching the soldier in the face with a gun, and telling him to learn to behave himself. Declarant was acquainted with two regular officers, both of Culpepper, who wintered at Cheraw in 1780-1, but he does not recollect their rank, the name of one was John Wilson, the other — Barber. In this tour he served 5 months, and was discharged in February 1781. But his discharge has been long since lost.
In the spring of 1781, he again entered the service as a substitute for John Norman, his father, under Captain James Brown of Culpepper. The regiment to which he was attached was commanded by Colonel John Green. From Culpepper the regiment marched to Richmond and thence to Petersburg, and spent a term of 2 months in marching & countermarching in the country between and about James & Chickahominy rivers, in which time He was with the troops, who were commanded by Genl. Stephens. In this tour, declarant was once engaged in a slight battle at Petersburg perhaps about May with some part of Cornwallis's army. After which the troops were pushed to the Malvern hills on James River above Williamsburg, thence down the river near to Williamsburg, where his time having expired he returned home, having served in this tour 2 months. On his return he drove a wagon for Major Strode of the Culpepper militia. He had a written discharge which is lost.
On returning home, he again entered the service for a term of 2 months, as a substitute for a man whose name is not now recollects, under Captain William Green of Culpepper. The troops on this tour were marched directly to Yorktown, where the American forces were already forming the siege of Cornwallis. Declarant was employed constantly in constructing the works, intrenchments &c., by which

are continued to approach the town nearer and nearer, till it was finally taken. But declarant was not engaged in any of the assaults that were made.
Declarant states that he was born on the 22 d of September 1763 in Culpepper County Virginia within 14 or 15 miles of the Blue Ridge on the road leading to Chester's Gap; that he has a record of his age in the family Bible of his father John Norman, which Bible is now in his possession at his house in Mason County Tennessee. He removed after the Revolutionary War from Culpepper to Henry County where he resided till 8 or 9 years ago, when he removed to his present residence in Mason County. Daniel Newman Esquire, James Larrison, James B. Porter and Henry Price, the latter a clergyman, are persons who reside in his present neighborhood, who can testify as to his character for veracity, and their belief in his services as a soldier of the Revolution.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of the Agency of any state.
Sworn to and subscribed the fourth day of March
1833
A. P. Fark
William Norman
We Henry Price a clergyman residing in the county and state aforesaid, and James Larrison residing as aforesaid, hereby certify that we are well acquainted with William Norman who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; and we believe him to be seventy years of age; that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn to and subscribed the 4 th day of March
1833
A. P. Fark
Henry Price James Larrison
And the Court do hereby declare their opinion, after investigating the matter, and putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that
Henry Price who has signed the preceding certificate, is a Clergyman, that he and James Larrison who has also signed it, are resident as they therein state, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
John Miller J. B. B. Wm. H. Austin

I Archibald R. Fark Clerk of the County Court of the County of McMinn aforesaid, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of William Norman for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal seal at office, this 25 day of March 1835. -
A. R. Fark (Clerk)

John Normand
24407
JB
On the subject of this application, the Department will communicate with R. J. Meig - Athens Tenn.

5396
Reference -
Hannah Norman - widow of William
who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 30 dollars cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued 1 st day of August 1855 and sent to
John T. Neely Present
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 58 Vol. A
Date of death not in 43
198645
CH

The State of Mississippi.
On this the 3 rd day of August 1854 personally appeared before me John C. Mellon an acting Justice of the peace in and for said County Hannah Norman a resident of the County of Tippah State aforesaid aged Seventy years who being duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions of the act of Congress passed 3 rd day of February 1853 that she is the widow of William Norman who was a soldier of the Revolutionary War (affiant cannot testify as to the rank division or place or time of service rendered by William Norman deceased) but that deceased died in McMinn County State of Tennessee on the 1 st day of July 1841 that he received in his life time a pension of the sum of thirty dollars per annum paid at the agency in Knoxville State of Tennessee to which papers reference is made that affiant was married to the said William Norman on or about the 11 th day of October 1823 in the County of Henry State of Virginia She further swears that she was a widow at the time of the passage of said act and is still a widow Hannah Norman
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year aforesaid and I further certify that the said Hannah Norman is unable to attend Court from bodily infirmity and that she is the widow of said William Norman deceased and that she is the age above stated.
J. C. Mellon Justice of the Peace

The State of Mississippi } Tippah County }
on this the 3 rd day of August A D 1854. Personally appeared before me the undersigned an acting Justice of the peace in and for said County and State James W. Oakes and Louisa Richardson and severally made oath according to Law that Mrs Hannah Norman is the widow of William Norman late of McMinn County and State of Tennessee who was drawing a pension at the time of his death for services as a soldier in the Revolutionary War of thirty dollars per annum. That she was married to the said William Norman on or about the 11 th day of October 1823 in the County of Henry and State of Virginia that the said Hannah Norman at the passage of the act referred to in the within declaration was a widow and is still a widow Subscribed and sworn to before { me on the day and year first { J. W. Oakes above written and I do hereby { Louisa Richardson certify that the said James W. Oakes, and Louisa Richardson are credible witnesses
J. C. Melland, D. Seal

The State of Mississippi & Tippah County 3 I Daniel Hunt Clerk of the Probate Court of said County do hereby certify that J. A. Mellen Esq. whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing Certificate is and was at the date thereof an acting Justice of the Peace of said County duly commissioned and qualified, and that all of his official acts are entitled to full faith & credit,
Given under my hand and the seal of said Court at office this 4 th day of August 1852 B. L. Hunt P. C. S. M. M. H. D. C.

198645 Act 111-2 August 6/55
Hannah Tommard widow of William Tommard
bapt hol
Post vis
Revoly War Pensioned Act 1853 Strangers agn Linn
July 53-5396 AD:16000 July 9/56 B. J. Neely
B. J. Neely Present
Vol N 121

BOUNTY LAND CLAIM.
FORM OF DECLARATION
To be made by the Widow of an Officer or Soldier of the Revolutionary War.
STATE OF Mississippi } ss. COUNTY OF Tippah } On this 14th day of June A. D., one thousand eight hundred and  fifty five personally appeared before me, a Judge of the Peace within and for the County and State aforesaid, Marshall Norman aged Seventy one years, a resident of Tippah in the State of Mississippi , who being duly sworn according to law, declares, that she is the widow of William Norman , deceased, who was a  private soldier in the Revolutionary War during the War with  Great Britain that he was either drafted or volunteered  in Calhoun County in the State of Virginia three  several times but what length of time he was in service  or under what officer's command does not recollect but  thinks he was in the company commanded by Captain  Murphy perhaps about 1780
She further states that she was married to the said William Norman in Henry County  Virginia on the 10th day of October A. D., 1828 by one James Ray a Minister of the Gospel and that her name before her said marriage was Marshall Oakes that her said husband died at  McMinn County Tenn. on the 1st day of July A. D., 1841 and that she is now a widow at the date of executing this her declaration.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty Land to which she may be entitled under the act approved March 3, 1855. and that she knows of no other way of proving her marriage only as evidence presented - also to her papers on file for a Pension. Her having applied. Her husband was Pensioner at Knoxville Agency Tennessee.  Marshall Norman
AFFIDAVIT OF TWO WITNESSES.
We, Jerrel Vance and Elizabeth Vance residents of Tippah County in the State of Mississippi upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Marshall Norman in our presence, and that we believe, from the appearance and statements of the applicant, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be.
Jerrel Vance  Elizabeth C. Vance
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written; and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons; that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim. Given
A. A. Brougher J. P.

POWER OF ATTORNEY.
Know all men by these presents, That I, Hannah Freeman of the County of Tippalo and State of Mississippi and the widow of William Freeman deceased, who was a soldier in the service of the United States, do hereby irrevocably constitute and appoint JOHN T. NEELY, Esq., of Washington City, D. C., my true and lawful attorney, irrevocably, for me and in my name, to prosecute and receive from the United States the Bounty Land certificate, or warrant, due me by virtue of my deceased husband's service in the United States, under existing laws granting Bounty Lands to the officers and soldiers, or their widows and minor heirs, for services rendered in the different wars, and generally to do all lawful acts and things whatsoever touching the premises, an attorney, or attorneys under him for the purpose aforesaid to make, and at his pleasure to revoke, hereby confirming all and whatsoever my said attorney shall in my name legally do or cause to be done in and about the premises, as much so as if present myself.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 14th day of June 185 5 .
Hannah Freeman
***** * SEAL. * *****
Acknowledged and subscribed before me, a Justice of the peace in and for the County of Tippalo and State of Mississippi this 14th day of June 185 5 .
C. A. Brughes
***** * SEAL. * *****
STATE OF Mississippi } ss. COUNTY OF Tippalo }
I, David News Clerk of the County Court, in and for the County and State above mentioned, do hereby certify, that C. A. Brughes whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing declaration, affidavit, and power of attorney, is, and was at the time of signing the same, a Justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, duly commissioned and sworn; that all his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit; and that the aforesaid County Court, is a Court of Record, having general jurisdiction.
GIVEN under my hand and Seal of Office, at Office in Neshoba this fourteenth day of June A. D. 185 5 . David News Clerk.
BOUNTY LAND.
ACT OF MARCH 3, 1855.
Mrs. Hannah Freeman
Widow of Wm. Freeman
ack.
Residence
Pension at
Knob Creek agency
Tenn.
The Knabbs back
1855
198645
Presented by
J. T. NEELY,
Attorney, Washington City, D. C.
NOTES.
The declaration to be executed before a Justice of the Peace, or other officer authorized to administer oaths for general purposes. In the blank in the declaration the claimant must set forth according to the best of her knowledge or belief, the name and rank of the person on account of whose service the claim is presented; the day, month, and year, (if possible,) when he entered the service, and the time when he left the same; and, if under more than one engagement, the claimant must specify the particular periods; and the rank and name of the officers under whom the service was performed; the town or county, and State in which he resided when he entered the service; whether he was draughted, was a volunteer or substitute; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged; the country through which he marched, with such further particulars as may be useful in the investigation of the claim; and also, produce the best proof the nature of the case will allow, as to the service of the deceased officer or soldier, and the time when he died. It must be clearly shown in what troop or company, and regiment or corps, he served, and the grade he held. Proof as to service must be had, either from the records of the War Department, the muster rolls, the testimony of commissioned officers, or the affidavits of persons of known respectability.
If the fact be so that the claimant has no documentary evidence in support of the claim, set forth such facts in the declaration.
But if the soldier was a pensioner then simply describe him by giving the amount of pension he drew, the place of his residence, and the agency at which his pension was paid, instead of a description of his service.
This declaration must be accompanied by satisfactory proof of the marriage, of the husband's death, and the present widowhood of the claimant. If there be a public record of the marriage, a duly certified copy of it should be forwarded, if possible. If there be none but a private or family record, such family record, or a certified copy of the same, should be forwarded, with the affidavit of some disinterested person proving the genuineness of the original and the correctness of the copy. If no public or private record of the marriage exist, or can be procured, that fact should be set forth in the declaration, after giving her maiden name; and in such case, other evidence—such as the testimony of persons who knew the parties in the lifetime of the husband, and knew them to cohabit as husband and wife, and to be so reputed—will be admissible.
In no case, however, will the mere statement of witnesses that the claimant is the widow of the deceased be taken as evidence of the marriage; but the witnesses must state facts and circumstances from which they derive their knowledge or opinion that she is the widow of the deceased.
If the claimant draws a pension under any act, instead of proving her marriage again simply set forth the fact in her declaration, and refer to said papers for proof of her husband's service and her marriage.
The affidavit of two witnesses must be taken to establish the identity of the claimant.

24.407 East William Norman McMinn Co Tennessee
from 1780 private 9 months. $30.
R.C. Mays Athens, McMinn Co Tennessee

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
183
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. Those points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, shewing the Service of William Norman McMillin 60 Tennessee
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and rank of the Field officers under whom he served. Age at present, and place of abode when he entered the service. Proof by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     Oct. 1780 5 " Priv Gen. Stevens Capt. Gancy. 70 years Bullock Ky. Traditionary.   Apr. 1781 " 2 " " Col. Green Capt. Brown 60. Va.   " " 2 " " Capt. W. Green  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS,
Commissioner of Pensions.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c., Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of private armed vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval Service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will, in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }
On this _____ day of _____ personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of _____ in the county of _____ and State, Territory or District of _____ aged (c) _____ years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) _____, with _____ and served in the _____ (e) regiment of the _____ line, under the following named officers:
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. [This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of _____
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I _____ of the Court of _____ do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this _____ day of _____ &c.
If, on examination of the proper record, the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the _____ and C. D. residing in (the same) _____ hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with _____, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be _____ years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the days and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A. B. who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the _____ and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the _____ and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, _____ Clerk of the Court of _____ do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this _____ day of _____ &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration, (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person

will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following ( m ) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.  6. { To a Soldier. } Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it? { To an Officer. } Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?  7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution. 
The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons—one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify to the character and standing of other persons giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court, by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the Peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, with precision, the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the Department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service; but, according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades:—For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."
It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months , is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
Proof of Service.
[j] In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimant's entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
[k] The notes from [a] to [j] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[l] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[m] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[n] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.
Joseph Rowen.

October 19, 1934
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William Norman-W.26583 BA-J/AFF Qu
Mary Norman 1435 E. 13th Street Jacksonville, Florida
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of William Norman of Virginia.
The data furnished herein were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, W.26583, based upon the Revolutionary War service of William Norman. This is the record of the only William Norman that is found on file in the Revolutionary War records of this office.
William Norman, the son of John Norman, was born September 22, 1763 in Culpeper County, Virginia; the name of his mother is not given.
While residing in said Culpeper County, William Norman served as a private with the Virginia troops, as follows:
From October, 1780, five months as substitute for Ezekiel Norman, in Captain Richard Vance's company; in the spring of 1781, two months as substitute for his father, in Captain James Brown's company, Colonel John Green's regiment, and was in the battle of Petersburg; later in 1781, two months in Captain William Green's company at the siege of Yorktown.
After the Revolution, William Green moved from Culpeper County, to Henry County, Virginia, where he lived eight or ten years, when he moved to McMinn County, Tennessee.
He was allowed pension on his application exe-

outed March 4, 1833, then a resident of McMinn County, Tennessee.
William Norman married October 11, 1823 in Henry County, Virginia, Hannah Oakes. He died July 1, 1841 in McMinn County, Tennessee.
The widow, Hannah Norman, was allowed pension on her application executed August 3, 1854, then aged seventy years and living in Tippah County, Mississippi.
It is stated that she died in the spring of 1857 in Texas; definite date not given.
They reared a family of children, no names designated.
James W. Oakes was of Tippah County, Mississippi in 1854; no relationship to the widow shown, nor is it stated that the Ezekiel Norman for whom the soldier, William Norman, served as substitute, was a relative;
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

19449 Norman Hans
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Commissioner of Pensions Washington
D.C.
Recd July 3 1898

J. P. Lytle July 28/53
Comm'r of Pensions Washington D.C.

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MISS CLARA N. RAY REGENT LASALLE CHAPTER CORINTH, MISS.
No. 8 -
William Norman -
Revolutionary -
Born, prob. Va. - Died in E. Tenn. Put on Pension Roll in 1833, McMinn Co. S.C.(?)
Wife: Hannah (?) Oakes -
Sons: Lafayette Lafayette
(Mrs. J. C. Jones)

1435 E. 13th St Jacksonville Fla October 4, 1904
Mr. S. Bureau of Pensions Washington D. C.
Dear Sir,
Have been asked to join the Daughters of the Revolution, but am short some

of the information I need. only one of many in files. William Norman of Virginia was my ancestor. But I have to give his birth and death dates if possible and in what capacity he served and names of his wife and children. All I know is that he had an son, named William I wonder if you have any of that information and if you would be so kind as to send it to me. Will certainly appreciate it very much.
Yours Respectfully Mary Norman

Dear Sir, Please state when Mr. Newman of New Bedford P.O. Athene, is of Austin Very Respectfully J. C. C. Thos. G. Lee July 30 1852 Dear Mr. G. Lee Yours truly J. C. C.
William Norman, died 1 July 1841. Israel
July 31. 1855
Dear G. P. Pierce Wishing you a

Jordans valley Tenn
April 1 st 1873
J. H. Baker
Dear Sir
I received your letter of Jan 16 th 1873. you wished to no what authority I had for the enquiry made to you concerning Mrs Hannah Norman mention enclosed you will find a letter from Wm Miller living in Texas who is one of the heirs of Hannah Norman he requested me to see the agent at Nashville Mr Stokes and get what information I could he Stokes advised me to write to you that you would give the information desired Wm Norman was the soldier Hannah Norman died in Texas some time in the spring of 1857 as I understand I do not wish to draw the money myself

if there is any thing going to hear nearly acting for the accommodation of Mr Miller please let me hear from at once yours Respectfully H. G. Miller
who?

Noraman
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Rainey's Creek Texas May the 28th. 1872.
I write this little scrap to get you to enquire & find out who is the Pension Agent at Nashville for Maria Norman I believe you were present when she drew the last time on the 5th of September 1856. at Nashville Tennessee. And Genl. M c Smith the agent at that time said that there were still two more draws for her & gave the blanks to her which I have now.
I want you to learn all that you can & write to me for I think that the heirs have as much right to it as the Government.
William Miller per A. M. Armstrong

State of Virginia Henry County } I Jeremiah Griggs Clerk of the County Court of said County do Certify that I have made diligent Search in my office for record evidence of the Marriage of William Norman and his wife Hannah and can find no record of said Marriage - or relating to it
Given under my hand and seal of office at Martinsville this 18 th day of January 1855
J Griggs Clk

February 16, 1933
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William Norman-W.26583 Henry Smith-S.1877 BA-J/AWF
Mr. Thomas C. Johnson 4301 Alabama Avenue Chattanooga, Tennessee
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your request for the records of the Revolutionary War pensioners, William Norman and Henry Smith, both of McMinn County, Tennessee.
Their histories are furnished herewith.
William Norman-W.26583
The data given below were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, W. 26583, based upon the Revolutionary War service of William Norman.
He was the son of John Norman, and was born September 22, 1763 in Culpeper County, Virginia.
While residing in said Culpeper County, William Norman served as a private with the Virginia troops, as follows: from in October, 1780, five months as substitute for Ezekiel Norman (no relationship shown) in Captain Richard Yancey's company; in the spring of 1781, two months as substitute for his father, in Captain James Brown's company, Colonel John Green's regiment, and was in the battle of Petersburg; and soon after, two months in Captain William Green's company at the siege of Yorktown.
After the Revolution, William Norman moved from Culpeper County, Virginia to Henry County, Virginia, where he lived eight or nine years, when he moved to McMinn County, Tennessee.
He was allowed pension on his application exe-

outed March 4, 1833, then a resident of McMinn County, Tennessee.
The soldier, William Norman, married October 11, 1823 in Henry County, Virginia, Hannah Oakes.
He died July 1, 1841 in McMinn County, Tennessee.
His widow, Hannah Norman, was allowed pension on her application executed August 3, 1854, then aged seventy years and living in Tippah County, Mississippi.
It is stated that she died in the spring of 1857 in Texas.
They reared a family of children, no names designated.
Henry Smith- S.1877
The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S. 1877, based upon the Revolutionary War service of Henry Smith.
The date, place of birth and names of his parents are not given.
Henry Smith enlisted in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, in August 1776 and served four months in Captain James Lyon's company, Colonel William Christie's Virginia regiment in an expedition against the Cherokee Indians. He enlisted in Henry County, Virginia, in 1780 and served three months in Captain Eliphas Shelton's company in an expedition against the Tories on the Yadkin River.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 3, 1832, then aged seventy-nine years and living in McMinn County, Tennessee.
There is no reference to his family.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

Rev. 4-1812 Ware Section AWT/TLL
July 28, 1930.
Mrs. Roy F. Senior California, Missouri.
Dear Madam:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 26583, that William Norman, son of John Norman, was born September 22, 1763, in Culpeper County, Virginia.
While residing in Culpeper County, Virginia, he enlisted and served as a private in the Virginia troops as follows: from October, 1780, five months in Captain Richard Yancey's Company; in the spring of 1781, two months in Captain James Brown's Company, Colonel John Green's Regiment and was in the battle of Petersburg; and soon after, two months in Captain William Green's Company, and was at the siege of Yorktown.
He was allowed pension on his application executed March 4, 1833, while a resident of McMinn County, Tennessee.
He died July 1, 1841, in McMinn County, Tennessee.
Soldier married October 11, 1823, in Henry County, Virginia, Hannah Oakes.
She was allowed pension on her application executed August 3, 1854, while a resident of Tippah County, Mississippi, aged seventy years.
She died in the spring of 1857 in Texas.
It is stated that they reared a family of children but no names are given.
This is the history of the only soldier named William Norman found on the Revolutionary War records of this bureau.
Very truly yours,
E.W.MORGAN, Acting Commissioner.

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section
AWF:MLB
July 23, 1930
Mrs. J. C. Jones Corinth, Mississippi
Dear Madam:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 26583, that William Norman (son of John Norman) was born September 22, 1763, in Culpeper County, Virginia.
While residing in said Culpeper County, he enlisted and served as a private in the Virginia troops, as follows:
From October, 1780, five months in Captain Richard Yancey's Company; in the spring of 1781, two months in Captain James Brown's Company, Colonel John Green's Regiment, and was in the battle of Petersburg; and soon after, two months in Captain William Green's Company, and was at the siege of Yorktown.
He was allowed pension on his application executed March 4, 1833, while a resident of McMinn County, Tennessee. He died there July 1, 1841.
Soldier married October 11, 1823, in Henry County, Virginia, Hannah Oakes.
She was allowed pension on her application executed August 3, 1854, while a resident of Tippah County, Mississippi, aged seventy years.
She died in the spring of 1857 in Texas.
It is stated that they reared a family of children. No names are given.
The above noted William Norman is the only soldier of that name found on the Revolutionary War records of this bureau.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section AWF/eel
December 5, 1929
Mabel F. Cretney 422(?) West 7th Street Leadville, Colorado
Dear Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 26583, it appears that William Norman (son of John Norman) was born September 22, 1763, in Culpeper County, Virginia.
While residing in said Culpeper County, he enlisted and served as a private in the Virginia Troops, as follows:
From October, 1780, five months in Captain Richard Yancey's Company; from the spring of 1781, two months in Captain James Brown's Company, Colonel John Green's Regiment, and was in the battle of Petersburg; and soon after, two months in Captain William Green's Company, and was at the siege of Yorktown.
He was allowed pension on his application executed March 4, 1833, while a resident of McMinn County, Tennessee. He died there July 1, 1841.
Soldier married October 11, 1823, in Henry County, Virginia, Hannah Oakes.
She was allowed pension on her application executed August 3, 1854, while a resident of Tippah County, Mississippi, aged seventy years.
She died in the spring of 1857 in Texas.
It is stated that they raised a family of children, no names are given. SGT

The above noted William Norman is the only soldier of that name found on the Revolutionary War records of this bureau.
Very truly yours,
EARL D. CHURCH Commissioner.

July 8, 1929.
Mrs. Roy W. McKinney, 1505 Broadway, Paducah, Kentucky.
Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 26583, it appears that William Norman (son of John Norman) was born September 22, 1763 in Culpeper County, Virginia.
While residing in said Culpeper County, he enlisted and served as a private in the Virginia Troops, as follows:
From October 1780, five months in Captain Richard Yancey's Company; from the spring of 1781, two months in Captain James Brown's Company, Colonel John Green's Regiment; and was in the battle of Petersburg; and soon after, two months in Captain William Green's Company, and was at the Siege of York.
He was allowed pension on his application executed March 4, 1833, while a resident of McMinn County, Tennessee. He died there July 1, 1841.
Soldier married October 11, 1823 in Henry County,

Virginia, Hannah Oakes. She was allowed pension on her application executed August 3, 1854, while a resident of Tippah County, Mississippi, aged seventy years.
She died in the spring of 1857 in Texas.
It is stated that they raised a family of children, no names are given.
The above noted William Norman or Norment is the only soldier of that name found on the Revolutionary War records of this bureau.
Respectfully,
EARL D. CHURCH, Commissioner.

Revolutionary War Pension
Culpeper
June 2, 1927
Norman L. Lincoln 1508 Washington Ave St. Louis, Mo
Sir:
I have to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W. 26583, it appears that William Norman (son of John Norman) was born September 22, 1763 in Culpeper County, Virginia.
While residing in said Culpeper County, enlisted & served as a private in the Vir he enlisted and served as a private in the Vir- ginia Troops, as follows-
From October 1780, five months in Captain Richard Yancey's Company; from the spring of 1781, two months in Captain James Brown's Company, Colonel John Graen's Regiment; and was in the battle  and was in the battle of Petersburg; and soon after, two months in Captain William Green's Company, and was at the Siege of York.
He was allowed pension on his application executed March 4, 1833, while a resident of McMinn County,

Tennessee. He died there July 1, 1841.
Soldier married October 11, 1823 in Henry County, Virginia, Hannah Oakes. She was allowed pension on her application executed August 3, 1854, while a resident of Tippah County, Mississippi, aged seventy years.
She died in the spring of 1857 in Texas.
It is stated that they raised a family of children, no names are given.
The above noted William Norman is the only soldier of that name found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau.
Respectfully
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

4301 Alabama Ave., Chattanooga, Tennessee. February 2, 1933.
Veterans Administration, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sirs:
Will you be kind enough to send me a copy of the records of William Norman and Henry Smith who are listed as Revolutionary Pensioners in McMinn County, Tennessee, in 1835.
Thanking you for your courtesy, I am
Very truly Yours,
Thomas C. Johnson.

California, Missouri
June 12, 1930
United States Pension Bureau Washington, D. C.
Dear Sirs:
I am assisting some friends and relations in search for family history as a means of proving eligibility for membership in D. A. R. I am a member already but I shall indirectly receive a benefit from a successful search for my husband's family is the one for whom I have undertaken this search.
I would be much pleased to receive any information about parents children or descendents of the Revolutionary soldiers named below.
William Norman. Could there possibly have been two soldiers of this name? Joseph and Courtney Norman, brothers, had each a son named William (From Virginia)

— John Thornton — The name William Thornton has been in my husband's family for several generations.
— Jesse Norman
I am searching for the parentage of my husband's great grandfather John Norman of North Carolina or Alabama. I thought he might possibly be a son of William or Jesse Norman.
If there is a charge for this service let me know before giving the information as I can not afford to give more than a nominal fee.
Very sincerely yours, Virginia Calhoun Senior Mrs Roy F. Senior

Leadville Colo Oct - 1929
Secretary Interior Bureau - of Pensions Washington D.C.
Dear Sir
Do you have a record of pensions granted to - I?
Diogen Brown of Virginia. Joseph Norman " Virginia William Norman " "
For Revolutionary War Service?
Or George Board - Maryland or Kentucky
Respectfully
Mabel F. Cretney
4223 11th St. N.
Leadville Colorado.

Paducah, Ky.
March 7, 1929.
Commissioner of Pensions. Washington, D.C.
My dear Sir:
Please refer to your Revolutionary files and furnish me the record of Wm Norman (or Norment) Private Capt Geo. Stubblefields Company 5th Va. Regt. Kindly add any data relating to his family that may be filed with the claim
Yours truly Mrs. Roy W. McElaine.
1505 Broadway
Paducah, Ky.

NORMAN L. LINCOLN
SELLING AGENT
LEATHER AND MANUFACTURERS' SUPPLIES
1508 WASHINGTON AVENUE
ST. LOUIS, MO.
May 9th 1927
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Commissioner of Pension Bureau, Washington, D. C..
Dear Sir:--
I wrote you on March 24th asking if you would advise me if your records show a Revolutionary War Pensioner by the name of William Norman living in Georgia or Alabama according to your records. Said William Norman was living in Perry County, Alabama in 1832 but had lived previously in Georgia, moving to Georgia some time I think after 1784 but I do not know exactly when he moved from Georgia to Alabama nor can I give the date of his death and whether he was living in Alabama at the time of his death or may have returned to Georgia.
Your kind attention to this matter at your earliest convenience would be much appreciated.
Very truly yours
Norman L. Lincoln
NLL:M*

NORMAN L. LINCOLN
SELLING AGENT LEATHER AND MANUFACTURERS' SUPPLIES 1508 WASHINGTON AVENUE ST. LOUIS, MO.
March 24th 1927
Commissioner of Pension Bureau, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:--
Would you please advise me if your records show a Revolutionary War Pensioner by the name of William Norman only living in Georgia or in Alabama according to your records. Said William Norman was living in Perry County, Alabama in 1832 but had lived previously in Georgia moving to Georgia sometime I think after 1784 but I do not know exactly when he moved from Georgia to Alabama nor can I give the date of his death and whether he was living in Alabama at the time of his death or may have returned to Georgia.
Your kind attention to this matter at your earliest convenience will be much appreciated.
Very truly yours
Norman L. Lincoln
NLL:M.

WIDOW, &c.
File No. 20-1083
Samuel Norman
Mid of
William Norman
Pris New Year
Act: Feb 3 rd 58
Index:—Vol. iii page 90
 [Arrangement of 1870.] 

Washington D.C. Jan'y. 31. 1853
Sir,
Enclosed you will find the Declaration of Mrs. Hannah Norman widow of William, Revol Soldiers and Pension from Tennessee for Pension under 2 d section of the act of 3 d Feb 1853
Yours very respectfully
Mr J Neely
To Comm't of Pensions Present

Washington D.C. July 27 th 1855.
Sir.
Enclosed, find additional evidence in the case of Mrs Hannah Norman widow of William a Revolutionary Pensioner, for a Pension under the Second section of the act of 3 rd February 1853.
Yours very respectfully
To Commr of Pensions Present 3 Geo T Steele

Hannah Norman widow of William Miss
adm d . 3 rd Feby 1853
9 mos pri $30.
per annum from
3 rd Feby 1853
Cash to
Mr. J. Nels, Esq.
Present

Geo. S. Waly
Feb. 6/83

Pat. Off.
July 6 th 1855.
Sir:
I have examined and considered the claim for a pension of Mrs. Hannah Norman, Widow of William.
Upon proof being filed of the death & date thereof, of the husband of the Applicant, under whom she claims, her claim will be favorably considered.
I have the honor
Yours S ir Very Resp t President,

Brief in the case of Hannah Norman widow of William
County and State of Miss act 3 rd Feby 1883
Claim, ("original," or "for increase." )
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Her husband was pensioned under the act of June 7 1832 at $30 a year
Marriage, Identity, death & present widowhood proved by 4 credible witnesses,
(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 Present
Thurman Tupling Examining Clerk.

The State of Mississippi
Issaquena County 3 On the 14th day of June A.D. 1855 personally appeared before me O. A. Brumley a justice of the peace in and for said County, Terrell Stance and Elizabeth Stance residents of Issaquena County in the State of Mississippi who after being duly sworn according to law the said Elizabeth Stance deposed and said that she was present at the Marriage of Mr. Norman and Hannah Norman who is now making application for County land and that they were married in Henry County Virginia in October 1823 and that they lived together as man and wife until the death of the said Mr. Norman in 1841 and the said Terrell Stance deposed and said that he was well and intimately acquainted with the said William Norman and Hannah Norman both before and after their Marriage that he does not recollect distinctly of seeing them married said that they lived together as man and wife from October 1823 like 1st of July 1841 when the said Mr. Norman deceased their life and that they raised a family of children and that the said Hannah Norman is now the widow of said deceased and they state that they are disinterested witnesses
Terrell Stance
Elizabeth Stance
Given to the undersigned before me on the day and year aforesaid and I certify that the said Terrell Stance and Elizabeth Stance are credible persons and that I have no interest in the claim
O. A. Brumley J.P.

The State of Mississippi Sipalo County } I Daniel Hunt Clerk of the Probate Court of said County do hereby Certify that C A Broughton whose signature is subscribed to the within affidavit is and was at the time of signing the same an acting Justice of the peace in and for said County duly qualified and commissioned and that all his Official acts as such are and ought to be entitled to full faith and credit
Given under my hand and the Seal of said Court at Office the 14th day of June 1858 Daniel Hunt Clerk
General Jennings
Alfred Fox
Burgess Hunt
1986-1858

The State of Mississippi Tippah County 3 On the 14th day of June A.D. 1868 personally appeared before me P. H. Brougher an acting justice of the peace in and for said County. Sarah Vance and Elizabeth Vance residents of Tippah County in the State of Mississippi who after being duly sworn according to law declare that they were for many years personally and well acquainted with Wm Vance who was husband to Hannah Vance of Tippah County and State of Mississippi and that the said William Vance died in McMinn County in the State of Tennessee on the first day of July A.D. 1821 that they were present at the burial of the said Wm Vance and that he was the husband of said Hannah Vance who has made application for a pension from the United States and that they are subscribed Witness my hand and seal this 14th day of June 1868 P. H. Brougher Justice of the Peace
Sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year aforesaid and I certify that the said Sarah Vance and Elizabeth Vance are credible persons and that I have no interest in the application for pension. P. H. Brougher Justice of the Peace

The State of Mississippi Tippah County                      § I Daniel Knut Clerk of the Probate Court of said County do hereby Certify that C A Wright whose name is subscribed to the within and foregoing Affidavit is now and was at the time of signing the same an acting Deputy of the foregoing in and for said County duly qualified and Commissioned and that all his Official acts as such are and ought to be entitled to full faith and credit
Given under my hand and the Seal of said Court at Office the 14th day of March 1888
Daniel Knut Clerk
Public of
Thomas J. Freeman