Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 5,478, for John Parish, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Parish, John Rebecca
N. 5,478
CONTENTS

Virginia 361
Rebecca Parish
widow of John Parish who was a Private Va in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 20 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 16 th day of June and sent to J. D. Sutton, Jr. Esq. Richmond, Va.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A. Vol. 1. Page 151
Reported

16.928 Virginia John Parish —
of Brunswick Co in the State of Virginia — who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Peeples — of the Regt commanded by Col Fleming — in the Virginia — line for Troops —
6 Mos & 6 days — $20.56
Inscribed on the Roll of — Virginia — at the rate of 20 — Dollars 56 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 16 th day of October 1833 — and sent to Robert — Turnbull, Fauquier Co. Va.
Arrears to the 4th of Sept 1833 — 57.65 Remun. allowance ending 4 th Mch 1834. 10.33
$61.98
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by John D. Sprague Clerk, Book 6 Vol. 6 1/2 Page 28.
certif. we have the date correct & same when you get the 22-1835 Chap A.L. 10-1835 "Full"

15432
John Parish
✓

State of Virginia. Brunswick County to wit - On this 22 d day of October 1832 personally appeared in open Court, before the Justices of the Court of Brunswick County, now sitting, John Parrott a resident of Mechevin Parish in the County of Brunswick and State of Virginia aged eighty two years, who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth on his Oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832. That he entered the service of the United States under the following named Officers and served as herein stated. That he volunteered in July 1777 and served a term of six Weeks under Capt n Joseph Puelles and went to Norfolk, the regiment was commanded by Col o Frederick Maudlin until the arrival of General Nelson who took the Command. That in the year 1781. he served a term of three months as a substitute for William Stumbach, thereafter Capt n . Edmund Wilkins, the regiment commanded by Col o Fleming and Genl. Muhlenburg the Commanding Officer, that he was the Waggon Master in Flemings regiment and was discharged the 9 th day of April of the same year 1781. That in the year 1780 he served a term of six Weeks as a substitute for John Surby free under Capt n James Marshall, the regiment was commanded by Col o Richard Elliott. That he served a term of six Weeks as a volunteer under Capt n John Keels, guarding James River and was discharged by Patrick Henry the then Governor of Virginia That he was in no battle, and remained in Virginia, that his tours of service were performed in the lower part of the State and guarding James River. That he has no documentary evidence to prove his services but recollects that Joseph Seward Thomas Belbridge, David Wallton, and William Stumbach were either in the service with him, or know of the facts above stated and that they now reside in the County of Brunswick,

We 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 day and year aforesaid
John his  Mark Parish
We John Pritchett a Clergyman residing in the County of Brunswick and Joseph Seward residing in the same, hereby Certify that we are well acquainted with John Parish who has subscribed and sworn to the foregoing Declaration, that we believe him to be eighty two years of age, that he is reputed and believed in the Neighborhood where he resides, to have been a Revolutionary Soldier and that we concur in that opinion. Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
John Pritchett his  Mark Joseph his  Mark Seward
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 John Pritchett Sew who has signed the preceding Certificate, is a Clergyman, resident in the County of Brunswick, and that Joseph Seward, who has also signed the same is a resident in the said County, and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I Robert Turnbull Clerk of the County Court of Brunswick in the State of Virginia, do hereby Certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of John Parish for a pension.
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and annexed the seal of the said Court this twenty third day of October one thousand eight hundred and thirty two, and in the fifty seventh year of our foundation.
Robert Turnbull

15,432
John Parish
2 Oct 1833
Oct 13.
P. 280
Alma as a pu h. Ma. H days $20.00 Helen W. Alexander
Robert Turnbull
Clk of Brummit Co
Lawrenceville Co. H.

BRIEF in the case of  John Parish of Mehem Parish  County of Brunswick in the State of Virginia  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 82  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     Volunteered July In 1777 — 1 15 private Gen. Col. Frederick Maclean { Virgin   1781 — 3 — Substitute Capt. Joseph Peebles { troops   1784 — 1 12 for Mr. Hunsbuck { Col. Fleming   Volunteered — 1 12 Substitute for Mr. Hunsbuck { Capt. Edmund Wilkins   — 1 12 for Mr. Hunsbuck { Col. Richd. Elliott   — 1 12 for Mr. Hunsbuck { Capt. James Marshall   — 1 12 for Mr. Hunsbuck { Capt. John Hinde  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? not stated  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? not stated  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Traditional  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? no 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Chas. S. Wilcox Examining Clerk.  24 th July 1833

5808 Rebecca Parish's Declaration for Pension. act 7. July 38. adm. 6 mo 600/mi 20.00
James J. Sutton Jr Richmond Va

State of Virginia. Brunswick S.S.
On this the 21 st day of March 1842 personally appeared before E. A. Morrison a justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid Mrs. Rebecca Parish a resident of the County of State aforesaid aged Seventy four years (widow of John Parish dec'd) who first being duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 15 th 1836 —
That she is the widow of John Parish dec'd who was a private in the Virginia Militia during the war of the Revolution and who drew a pension at the rate of twenty dollars & sixty six cents per annum from the United States, that she was married to the said John Parish in the County of Brunswick by Parson Lendie she believes about the year Seventeen hundred & eighty one, that her husband the aforesaid John died on the 5 th day of February 1836 and that she has remained a widow ever since that period as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed
Sworn to subscribed on the 21 st day of March 1842 before me
E. A. Morrison J. Peace.
her Rebecca Parish Mark
I furthermore certify that I am acquainted with Mrs. Rebecca Parish above named (widow of John Parish dec'd who I am satisfied was a United States Pensioner in the said County of Brunswick) and have no hesitation in saying that I believe her declaration above to be true and that from old age & bodily infirmity it would be very inconvenient for her to attend court given under my hand this 22 nd day of March 1842 —
E. A. Morrison J. P.

March Brunswick County Court February Term 1842
The court having examined the certificate of E. A. Morrison (a member of this body) respecting the Declaration and Standing of Mrs. Rebecca Parrish, widow of John Parrish, dec d . approve of the same, and order the same to be certified to the War Department.
I Charles Turnbull Clerk of the County Court of Brunswick in the State of Virginia, do hereby Certify, That the above is a true transcript from the records of the said Court. And I further Certify, that E. A. Morrison, whose name appears within as a Justice of the peace of the County of Brunswick, is a Justice thereof, duly Commissioned and qualified, that full faith and credit ought to be given to all his Official acts as such, and that the within Signatures purporting to be his are genuine.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, at Laurensburg, this twenty ninth day of March, One thousand eight hundred and forty two, and in the sixty sixth year of our Lord.
Charles Turnbull

In Brunswick County, on the 5th instant, JOHN PARRISH, in the 87th year of his age. It is seldom that the death of a more remarkable man is recorded. Many an one has died, and it was said that a "great man had fallen in Israel" who was not by nature as great as John Parrish. He was a Soldier in the Revolution: and though entirely uneducated, he had been a faithful chronicler of the important events in the history of his country, since that period. He knew well the essentials of Liberty, and was zealous of his rights as a free-man. No man knew so well every thing connected with the history of Brunswick for the last seventy years. Frequently has he astounded the rising generation, when hearing their names, he would tell them the whole of their ancestry—giving their names, their occupations—even their peculiarities. With a strong and clear mind, there was united a memory altogether astonishing—nothing ever escaped it. He abounded in anecdote, and though he had very long since accomplished his three years score and ten, yet did he have the gait of the boy, with spirits as cheerful as the Spring. But John Parrish is no more!—the soldier of the Revolution—the patriot—the honest man, is gone! Those who knew him, will ever entertain respect and veneration for his memory.
City of Richmond To wit: This day Benj. F. Kendall personally appeared before me, a Magistrate within and for said City, and made oath, that the above prefixed notice of the death of John Parrish was published in the Richmond Whig the eighteenth day of February, in the year eighteen hundred and thirty six. Given under my hand, this 2nd day of August, 1842. James Evans J.P.

Revy WIDOW, &c.
File No. 5478
Rebecca Parish
Wid.
John Parish
Prv. Rev. War
Act: Mch. 3 rd 1863
Index:—Vol. 86 , Page 109
[Arrangement of 1870.]

State of Virginia
Buckingham County ss
On this 23. day of Sept r 1833 personally appeared and open Court before the Justices of the Court of Buckingham, I know nothing, John Purvis born in the said County of Buckingham and State of Virginia, and was a resident of the same, aged eighty two years, but has no record of his age, who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his Oath make the following Declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832. That he enlisted as a Volunteer in the service of the United States in July 1777 and served a Tour of six weeks under Captain Joseph Peebles in the regiment commanded by Col o Frederick M'Clain Commanding Officer Gen l Nelson. That in the year 1780 he entered the service as a Substitute for John Purvis fill under Captain James Marshall the regiment commanded by Col o Richard Elliott and served a tour of six weeks, no other field Officer recollected. That in the year 1781. he served a Tour of three months under Capt m Edmund Williams as a substitute for William Stainback, in the Regiment commanded by Col o Fleming, he was appointed Wagon Master in said Regiment, and was discharged the 9 th day of April 1781, but has lost or mislaid the said discharge, Gen l Muhlenburg the Commanding Officer. That he entered the service as a volunteer under Captain John Kidd and served a Tour of six weeks, the year not recollected but was discharged by Patrick Henry the then Governor of Virginia; That he was in no battle, was not marched out of Virginia & that his Tour of service were performed at Norfolk and on James River That he has no Documentary evidence to prove his services, That Joseph Purvis named in his former Declaration, hath departed this life W m Stainback is in his dotage and Thomas Belbridge & David M'Clain have removed to the Western Country. He knows of no other person by whom He hereby relinquishes any 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 day and year aforesaid. John his Parish Mark
We Littleberry Orgain a clergyman residing in the County of Brunswick and John Manning residing in the same County, hereby certify that we are well acquainted with John Parish who has subscribed and sworn to the foregoing Declaration, that we believe him to be eighty two years of age, that he is reputed and believed in the neighbourhood where he resides to have been a Revolutionary Soldier and that we concur in that opinion. Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid. Littleberry Orgain John Manning
And the said Court, do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrog- atories preserved 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 Littleberry Orgain who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the County of Brunswick, and that John Manning who has also signed the same is a resident of said County, and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I Robert Turnbull Clerk of the County Court of Brunswick in the State of Virginia do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings in the matter of the application of John Parish for a pension.
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and annex the seal of the said Court, this twenty fifth day of September One thousand eight hun- dred and thirty three, and in the fifty eighth year of our foundation R Turnbull

1238
Rebecca Parish's Declaration for Pension

State of Virginia Brunswick County ss.
On this 10 th day of may 1843 personally appeared before me E. A. Morrison a justice of the peace in and for said county Mrs. Rebecca Parish a resident of the county and state aforesaid aged Seventy eight years who first being duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress passed on the 3d of March 1843 granting Pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War. that she is the widow of John Parish dec d who was a private in the war of the Revolution and also a pensioner, and that a five year pension has been allowed her as his widow under the act of July 7, 1838 at the rate of Twenty dollars and sixty six cents per annum. she further declares that she is still a widow
Rebecca her Parish mark
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before
E. A. Morrison J. Peace
I furthermore certify that Mrs. Rebecca Parish above named is the widow of John Parish dec d and that she is I perceive inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Twenty dollars and sixty six cents per annum for five years given under my hand this 10 th day of may 1843
E. A. Morrison J. Peace

State of Virginia Brunswick County s.s.
I E. R. Turnbull Clerk of the court of Brunswick County certify that E. A. Morrison is a magistrate as above duly commissioned and qualified and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his are genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of office and subscribed my name this 12 th day of May in the year 1863 E. R. Turnbull
W. A. D.
101
W. A. D.

5808
March 27 1883
Rev
July 4 1886
Rev. R. B. Parish.
Free 32
John
James L. Edwards Esq. Commr of Pensions Washington City D.C.

Richmond Va. 25 th March 1843
Dr. Sir,
Enclosed is the Declaration of Mrs. Rebecca Parish of Brunswick County Va. (widow of John Parish dec d ), who claims a Pension under the act of July 4 th 1836. I could find no record testimony of the marriage of said widow, but have sent the best that can be procured.
I enclosed you about a month since the Declaration of Mrs. Martha Demasters of Nelson County Va. You will please let me hear from you in both of these cases soon and oblige
Very Respectfully Yr. Ob. Servt.
James T. Sutton Jr.

Brunswick County State of Virginia To wit, This day David Kirkland & John Owen personally appeared before me Mr. Sett a Justice of the peace In & for the County aforesaid, & Made oath that John Farish & Wife Rebecca, formerly Rebecca Rawlings were legally Married sometime between the Years Seventeen hundred & Seventy Seven & Eighty One. Given under my hand Seal this the 27 day of June 1842. Wm. Sett J.P.
State of Virginia Brunswick County, to wit: I Charles Turnbull Clerk of the County Court of Brunswick in the State of Virginia, do hereby certify, that William Sett, whose name appears to the foregoing certificate, as a Justice of the peace, of said County, is a justice thereof, duly commissioned and qualified, that full faith and credit ought to be given to all his Official acts as such and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of the said Court this twenty Ninth day of June One Thousand eight hundred and forty two, and in the 66 th year of our found- ation Charles Turnbull

1238 May 18 1843
Mr. Mar 3 rd 1843
Rebecca Parish
Send cent to J. Sutton, Jr.
Richmond Va.
James L. Edwards Esqr Comm ee of Pensions Washington City
Free

Richmond Va. 16 May 1843
W. Sir,
Enclosed is the Declaration of Mrs Rebecca Parish (of Brunswick Co. Va. widow of John Parish dec d .) who claims a pension now under act of March 3 rd 1843.
Very Respectfully
Yr. Ob d S er v t .
James T. Fulton Jr.

John Parish. OK.
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BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims , of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of
John Parish further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? Yes
II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? Yes
III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so?
IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served?
V. * Has he mentioned 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? Yes
VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? Yes
VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? Yes
VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? Yes
IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? Yes
X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? Yes

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? Yes XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had? no - XIV. †If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service? If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses? Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct? XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service? XVI. ‡Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? Yes XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? not yet
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
“QUERE V. 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, deposeh 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 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 shewn 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.
QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
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 claimants 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.
QUERE XVI. 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 paper 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.
In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, 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.
He must produce the affidavits of the persons mentioned —

The affidavit of Sherod Smith aged seventy two years, taken in Masons Hall at Laurensville, Brunswick County Virginia before John Wyche one of the common wealths justices of the peace in & for the said County - The said affiant being first duly sworn on the Holy Evangelist of Almighty God Saith That he has been acquainted with John Parish now present ever since the year 1877 - That in that year he served with him a tour of six Weeks in the Virginia Militia in the Regiment then commanded by Col. Frederick Maclean and in Capt. Joseph Deble Company - This affiant well recollects that the said John Parish was attached to the said Company & Regiment during the whole six Weeks & performed his duty as a Soldier  such in a good & exemplary manner -
And further That in the year 1781 This affiant served a tour of three Months in the Va. Militia - That Himself and the said Parish did not in this as in the former tour belong to the same Company Affiant going from Mecklenburg County to perform this last tour But he knows distinctly that the said Parish was out on duty with the Brunswick Militia during the said three Months as they saw each other every Week during that time - Serving as well as now recollects in the same Regiment though in different Companies - Given under the said Affiants hand his Sherod Smith
Taken, Subscribed & Sworn to this 22 nd day of July 1833 before me John Wyche J.P.
I do hereby further Certify that the Witness Sherod Smith is a Credible person - (never having that I recollect) heard any reports of him unfavorable to his character as to veracity - And I moreover believe as well from his general character as from the deliberate & cautious manner in which he has given his affidavit on the present occasion - that he has related the truth Given under my hand Seal this 22 nd day of July 1833
John Wyche J.P.

Richard Fletcher a justice of the peace for the County of Brunswick do hereby certify that I have been acquainted with John Parrish of the said County ever since 1777. and in that year I served a Term of six weeks in the Virginia Militia in the Regiment then commanded by Col d Frederick Macklin with John Parrish and I further state that in the year 1780 or 1781 I served a Term of three Months with the said Parrish in the Virginia Militia commanded by Gen l Robert Lawson and that he performed his duty in an exemplary manner as far as I know or believe given under my hand this 8 th day of August 1833. Rich d Fletcher J.P.
State of Virginia. Brunswick County to wit—
I Robert Turnbull Clerk of the County Court of Brunswick do hereby certify that John Myche and Richard Fletcher whose names are affixed to the foregoing Certificates are magistrates of the County of Brunswick and State aforesaid and that due faith and credit ought to be paid to all their acts as such
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the Court to be hereunto affixed this 23 rd day of September 1833. and in the 58 th year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty three
Robt Turnbull

Virginia-7216 -
Rept May 4
Rebecca Parish
widow of John Parish
who was a pensioner under the Act of June '32. and who died on the 5th: February, 1836 - of Brunswick Co in the State of Virginia who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Peebles of the Regt - commanded by Col: Fleming in the Virginia - line for ten months service
Inscribed on the Roll of Richmond at the rate of 20 - Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 3 rd day of May 1843 - and sent to Jas. T. Sutton Jr Richmond Va
Arrears to the 4th of Semi-annual allowance ending
$103.30
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by Wm Stewart Clerk, Book A Vol. 2 Page 184