Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 10847, for Charles Owens, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Owens Charles Sarah
W. 10847
CONTENTS

1887 Aug Pen Agt reports died Dec 13 1881 (lived in Prince William Co Va aged 84 years)
Restoration No. 5139
Virginia (Richmond) Sarah Owens widow of Charles Owens who served in the Revolutionary Va war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 96 dollars cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853. 4 th March 1860
Certificate of Pension issued 27 day of July 1866, and sent to
A Nicol Brentsville Va
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act May 3, 1853, Page 155 Vol. II

9474
R Virginia.
Charles Brooks
of Warrington in the state of Virginia who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel  of the Virginia line, for the term of four years .
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 14 th of April, 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 19 th of Apr d 1819 and delivered to the pensioner
Arrears to 4th of Mar. 1819. to m d 1/30 31. 85. 56 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 11 th Sept 1819 48.00
$133:56
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued.
Duplicate certificate issued 26 th February, 1822 and delivered to the Pensioner
Petition sent to Gideon Johnson Esq. 7 Nov 1820
Francis E. H. Virginia

Deposited by the claimant Charles Powers, who resides near Warrington & Houghton Road Kennington O o
6 th June 1818
Any communications to be directed to the care of the Clerk of the Court
no Official Seal this twenty seventh day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and Eighteen.
J. Mansel

District of Virginia & Fauquier County in the State of Virginia Scl
on this 14 th day of April 1818 before me the subscribed presiding and the judges of the superior Court of Law for the said County of Fauquier in the District and State aforesaid personally appear Charles Owens aged sixty years and resident in the said County and District. Who being first duly sworn by me according to law doth on his oath make the following decla- ration in order to obtain the provision made by the late Act of Congress entitled "An Act to provide for certain pensions to be paid to the land and Naval services of the United States in the revolutionary War" That he the said Charles Owens enlisted in March 1779 in the State of Virginia in the company commanded by Captain George Davis of the Continental Army in the First Virginia Regiment in the Continental Establishment That he continued to serve in the said Corps, or in the service of the United States until October the 25 th in the year 1780. When he was discharged from service in the State of North Carolina
That he is in arrear Circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support his Charles Owens and declared I swear to before me this day and year aforesaid
N. White
Fauquier County District and State of Virginia Scl
Made oath before me the subscribed judge of the superior Court of Law for the said County of Fauquier. Witness my hand : noting that he served from the 25 th day of April 1779. until the 29 th day of March 1780 in the same Regiment with Charles Owens commanded by Col Abram Buford in General Scott's Brigade, the Regiment was at the time great hardships during this time, and that Charles Owens is now in reduced circumstances I swear to before me this day of
April 1818
N. White

Robert White, Judge of the aforesaid Superior Court of Law do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Charles Owens did serve in the revolutionary war as stated in the foregoing declaration, against the common enemy. And I now have with the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me by the secretary for the War Department of War, pursuant to the provisions of the before mentioned act of Congress.
Robt. White
Berkeley Ward Clerk of the Superior Court of Law of Fauquier County in the Commonwealth of Virginia do hereby certify that the above mentioned Robert White is the sole and pending Judge of the said Superior Court of Law.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and annexed my private (there being
no Official Seal) this twenty seventh day of April in the Year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and eighty.
B. Ward
Deposited by the claimant Charles Owens who resides near Warrington in Fauquier County Virginia on the 6th June 1878. Only commensurate with the services rendered to the cause of the Republic. Clerk of the Court.
Fauquier County (Docket and State of Virginia etc. Robert White Judge as aforesaid Do hereby further certify that it appears to my satisfaction from the testimony of a respectable witness, Shirley Swan before me that the above applicant Charles Owens is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of his Country's aid for a support. In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name after the date of the said cause the 13th day of April 1879. Robt. White

Chas. D. Lewis
Charles Brings
9/4/74
Sept. 18/79

Princes William County Court Septem r 5 th 1820
Princes William County to wit
On this 5 th day of Septem r 1820 personally appeared in open Court being a Court of Record for said County Charles Pomeroy aged sixty four resident in said County who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath declar that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows that he served in the third Regiment Commanded by Colonel Bedford* and in the Company Commanded by Captain Wallace that he was transferred to the Company Commanded by Capt e Crane and was under his commands when discharged, and that he served in the Virginia line, that the date of his original declaration is the fourteenth of April one thousand Eight Hundred and Eighteen and the Number of his pension Certificate is 9474 and I do solemnly swear that I was a resident Citizen of the United States on the 18 th day of March 1818 and that I have not since that time by gift, sale or in any manner disposed of any property or any part thereof with intent to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress entitled "an Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and Naval Service of the United States in the Revolutionary war" passed on the 18 th day of March 1818 and that I have not nor has any person in trust for me any property or securities, contracts or debts due to me nor have I any income other than what is contained in the Schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed
Schedule of Property
Real Property none

Personal Property 3 Flag bottomed Chairs, 1 Small Chest 1 Small table, 1 Dutch Oven, 1 Tea Kettle, 2 Cows, 2 yearlings 2 Calves, 1 Plough, 2 Hoes, 2 Axes - my Horse is taken in execution for rent - my occupation is that of a farmer but from my age and infirmity I am unable to make enough to pay my rent and support myself and am getting worse every year, my wife whose name is Lavina is the only person living with me and to the best of my knowledge and belief is in the sixty third year of her age and contributes nothing towards my support
Chas H. Morris mark
From to - declared on the 5th day of Sep r 1820 before the Court The Court Values the within named property at fifty dollars
James General Justice
A copy Teste
J. C. Carr
* Before in the Original declaration filed in the office of the clerk of the Court at Bedford.
Virginia
Forster William County to wit
I Philip B. Carr Clerk of the Court of the County aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of an order of Court, taken from the records of the said County, and that full faith and credit are due, and ought to be given thereto as such, as well in Court of Justice as thereout,
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the Seal of the said County this 11th day of September 1820
P. B. Carr

A. Wood Brentville, Prince William Co. Virginia

State of Virginia
County of Prince William 555
On the 25 th day of April one thousand eight hundred and fifty five, personally appeared for me a justice of the peace within and for the said County of Prince William in the state of Virginia, Sarah Owens a resident of the county and state aforesaid aged about fifty eight years, who being first 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 3 rd day of February, 1853, granting pensions to widows of pensioners who served during the revolutionary war; That she is the widow of Charles Owens, who was a soldier in the revolutionary army; that her husband the said Charles Owens was a revolutionary pensioner of the United States under the act of Congress passed on the 15 th day of March 1818 at the rate of twenty six dollars per annum; and that he was upon the Virginia age, as a reference to his papers now on file in the pension office will more fully show. She further declares that she was married to the said Charles Owens on or about the 13 th day of January, 1825 in the County of Fauquier in the state of Virginia, that her name before her said marriage was Sarah Tolleth, that her said husband died between the 15 th day of January and the 1 st day of April in the year 1836 as will appear by reference to papers now on file in the pension office, filed to enable the said Sarah Owens to draw the pension due her at the death of the said Charles Owens at the time of his death, that her said husband died in Prince William County in the state of Virginia that she was not married to him prior to the 7 th day of June 1850, but at the time above stated. She further declares that she is now a widow
acknowledged before me this 25 th day of April 1855 J. T. H. Miller William Mayhugh
his Sarah Owens Mark P. S. Ligon

State of Indiana
County of Posey
I do hereby certify that Sarah Green... no significant... in the within... and... is... able to appear in open court by reason of being... A former Cert... Sarah Green is ... to me, and... is... ... of... ... my... is my... ... 25 th ...
J. H. Grayson J.P.

State of Virginia
County of Prince William S 88:
On this 24 th day of April 1855 personally appeared before me a justice of the peace within and for the county and state aforesaid, John Dilley a resident of the said county of Prince William in the state of Virginia, aged about fifty seven years, who being first sworn according to law declared that he was well acquainted Charles Owens and Sarah Owens his wife in the lifetime of the said Charles Owens, that they cohabited as husband and wife and were so reputed in the neighbourhood in which they resided, that the said Charles Owens died in the said county of Prince William sometime in the month of February in the year 1836 leaving the said Sarah his wife surviving him, and that the said Owens is now a widow
John Dilley
Signed in presence of J. D. Herrinville
Journey of matter
Sworn and subscribed to before me this 24 th April 1855. and I also certify that the interlineation "aged about fifty seven years" was made before signing. I further certify that John Dilley the deponent is a credible and highly respectable man - Given under my hand in my county aforesaid. the date above
J. B. Grayson J.P.
State of Virginia
Prince William County, to wit,
I Philip H. Gwynn Clerk of the County Court of the County of Prince William in the State of Virginia do hereby certify that John P. Grayson whose genuine signatures are enrolled within, is now at the time of signing the same, a justice of the peace within the County, duly commissioned and qualified
Given under my hand at the seat of the said Court this 28 th day of April A.D. 1855.
J. H. Gwynn

Know all men by these presents, that we Charles Owens & George Elliott are held and firmly bound unto James Pleasants, Governor of Virginia, and to his successors, in the full and just sum of One hundred and fifty dollars: for the payment whereof, well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors & administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents Sealed with our seals, and dated this 13th day of January 1825-
The Condition of the above obligation is such, That whereas a license hath this day been issued by the clerks of the County Court of Fauquier for the intermarriage of the above bound Charles Owens with Sally Elliott of said County: - If, therefore, there be no lawful cause to obstruct said Marriage, then the above obligation to be void, else to remain in full force and virtue.
Signed, Sealed and delivered in presence of Wm. S. Phillips.
Charles his Owens Seal George Elliott Seal
Virginia.
I, William H. Jennings, clerks of the County Court of Fauquier Co. in the State of Virginia - do hereby certify that the foregoing is a copy of a marriage bond now on file among the records of my office - and I further certify that I have made a diligent search of the records of my said office for the evidence of the solemnization of the marriage of the above named Charles Owens and Sally Elliott - and have been unable to find such evidence. - Ministers' returns of marriages of the year 1825, and since that date, up to a recent date - have been irregularly filed - or have been so misplaced that they cannot be found except by accident. such is my observation.
Certified by me under my hand and the seal of the said court this 27th day of April 1855.
Wm. H. Jennings

Jan'y 6. Reimbursed papers, - slip inside & 3 d - Chas. A. Curran - etc.
REIMBURSEMENT No. 4718, R. S. Requisition for $ 1.00 to the Secretary, as requested by the Auditor. 2217 May 14/83 J.B.G.
Rev WIDOW, &c.
1883 as per end
File No. 10847
Charles Curran  Widow  Charles Curran  Prin. Rev. War
Act: Feb. 3, 1853
Index:—Vol. 9 , Page 107
[Arrangement of 1870.]

W.C. Haislip, Mch. 9/66.
5159 Virginia Richmond Sarah Owens, widow of Charles
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a
Private
Inscribed on the Roll at of 96 dollars cents per annum, to commen the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued 7 th day of May 1853 and sent to
A. Nigg Grantsville Va.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under February 3, 1853, Page 127, Vol. 24

Quercus
to
Need
Power of Atts

Know all men by these presents, that I Sarah Owens of the County of Prince William in the State of Virginia, do hereby constitute and appoint my true and lawful attorney, for me and in my name, to present my claim for a pension on the widow of my late husband Charles Owens deceased who was a soldier in the revolution and a pensioner under the act of Congress of 18th March 1818; and hereby authorize my said attorney to present my said claim under the act of Congress passed the 3rd day of February 1833 or any other act or acts he may deem proper; and for the purpose of establishing my claim I hereby authorize my said attorney to apply for and obtain from State archives or other documentary proofs necessary to establish my claim; to examine all papers, or documents in relation thereto, on file in the departments at Washington, or elsewhere, to give evidence or arguments, and to receive for my benefit the certificate which may be allowed in satisfaction of my said claim which certificate I make made payable in Washington City; and to do all things therein or could do were I personally present. Hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said agent and attorney shall lawfully do in the premises: and I do hereby revoke and annul all former powers of attorney by me heretofore given. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 26th day of April 1833.
Sarah L. Owens Mark
Witness my hand before J. P. Russell William Mayhugh John William Keary
I do hereby certify that Sarah Owens appeared to me in my County aforesaid and acknowledged the above power of attorney to be her free act and deed signed for the time and seal of her said execution. Witness my hand and seal this 26th day of April 1833. J. P. Grayson J.P.
State of Virginia Prince William County to wit:
I, Philip R. Lybrand Clerk of the County Court for the County of Prince William in the State of Virginia do hereby certify that John P. Grayson whose genuine signature is written above is at the time of signing the same, a justice of the peace in and for said County duly qualified.
Given under my hand and the seal of the said Court this 28th day of April A.D. 1833
J. R. Lybrand

County Fauquier State and District of Virginia.
On this 20th day of December 1821. Before me the undersigned Justice of the Peace for the up- per County of Fauquier personally appeared Charles Brown who being first sworn, deposes that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the estate of the late George George (last) of Fauquier, Virginia, and that thereby all of the three Virginia Deeds mentioned by the Attorney General, in the name of the United States, that his interest was placed on the premises of the State of Virginia, that he received a notice that that said interest was subject to the claim of the said Charles Brown, and that he is the same person who is the claimant, for the purchase of the said interest from the estate of the late George George on the premises, and that the same was destroyed by fire in the month of September or October 1820. at his shop in Warrenton, Fauquier County, has the said Brown, having made the same, and now has, claiming it as his. Charles + Brown marks.
Sworn to and subscribed before me a Jus- tice of the Peace for the County and State afore- said the day and year first above written.
Wm Horner
Fauquier County, State and District of Virginia.
Before me, Justice, a credible witness of full age this 20th December 1821, appeared before me a Justice of the Peace for the County aforesaid, and being first sworn, deposes that he is the same person who referred to in the foregoing affidavit, and that the said three Deeds, by the said Charles Brown relative to the lot and description of the estate therein mentioned, and the same, now are and have been, as true.
Charles Brown
Sworn to and subscribed before me a Justice of the Peace for the County and State afore- said the day and year above written. Wm Horner

Virginia
Frederick County to wit
I John A. M. Smith Clerk of the County Court of Frederick in the State aforesaid do hereby certify that William Horner before whom the foregoing affidavits appear to have been made was at the time an acting Justice of the peace in and for the county aforesaid duly commissioned and qualified and that due faith and credit is and ought to be given to all his official acts as such a justice in Courts of Justice as therein mentioned. Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my Office this 20 th day of December 1821 and in the 46 Year of the Commonwealth. John A. M. Smith
Virginia to wit
I Joseph Blackwell presiding Justice of the peace for the County Court of Frederick in the state aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing attestation of John A. M. Smith Clerk of the said Court is in due form of Law. Given from under my hand and seal this 20 th day of December 1821
J. Blackwell

Sarah Burns

State of Virginia
Prince William County } ss.
On this 14 day of November A D One Thousand Eight Hundred and Sixty five personally appeared before me Madison B. Sinclair Clerk of the County Court of Prince William County in the said County and State - the same being a court of records Sarah Owens aged Seventy years a resident of Prince William Co. in the state of Virginia who being duly sworn according to law declares that she is the identical Sarah Owens who was a pensioner on the roll of the agency at Richmond and whose Pension Certificate is herewith returned; and that she has resided since the first day of January A D 1861 as follows in the County of Prince William State of Virginia that during this period her means of subsistence have been by knitting and spinning _____ and that she has not borne arms against the Government of the United States or in any manner encouraged the rebels or manifested a sympathy with their cause and that she was last paid her pension on the 4 th March 1861
This application is made for the purpose of securing a restoration of her name to the pension rolls and of

obtaining a new pension Certificate such as she may be entitled to under existing Laws Reference being made to the evidence heretofore filed in the Pension Office to substantiate her original claim Sarah the Owens Also personally appeared Henry L. Harslip — and Robt. H. Harslip of Prince William County persons Whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit and who being by me duly sworn say they were present and say they saw her sign her name to the foregoing declara- tion — and they further swear that they have every reason to believe from the appearance of the appli- cant and their acquaintance with her that she is the identical person she represents herself to be and they further swear that they have no interest in the pros- ecution of this claim, and that she is now and had continued a widow since 4 th March 1861 H. L. Harslip R. H. Harslip
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 14 th day of November A D 1865 and hereby certify that Henry L. Harslip & Robt. H. Harslip are credible and disinterested witnesses; and that

I have no interest direct or indirect in the prosecution of this claim M. B. Sinclair Clerk Pr. William County Court
I Sarah Owens do solemnly swear in the presence of Almighty God that I will bear forth faithfully support protect and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Union of the States thereunder - That I will in like manner abide by and faithfully support all laws and proclamations which have been made during the existing rebellion with reference to the emancipation of Slaves - so help me God Sarah Owens
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 14 th day of November A.D. 1865 in my county aforesaid Moses Gill Clk. of Pr. William County Pr. William County

I know all men by these presents, that I Sarah Owens of the County of Prince William & State of Virginia do hereby constitute and appoint Henry C. Haislip my true and lawful attorney, for me and in my name to do any and all acts necessary and required to have my name restored to the pension rolls. and I do hereby further appoint and authorise him to apply for and receive any pension that may be now due and coming to me, hereby ratifying and confirming all acts of the said Henry C. Haislip in the premises. Witness my hand and Seal this 14 th day of November 1865
Teste
E. Nelson.
Sarah h X Owens mark
County of Prince William To Wit:
I Michael M. Roseberry a Justice of the peace for the County aforesaid, in the State of Virginia, do certify that Sarah Owens whose name is subscribed to the writing above, bearing date on the 14 th day of November 1865, has acknowledged the same before me in my County aforesaid. Given under my hand this 14 th day of November 1865 — Michl. M. Roseberry J. P.
Prince William County to Wit:
I Woodson B. Sinclair Clerk of the County Court for the said County of Prince William in the State of Virginia do hereby certify that Michael M. Roseberry who has signed the foregoing certificate is an acting Justice of the peace for the County aforesaid, that

full faith and credit is due to all his acts as such and his said signature is genuine. I further certify that the seal of the fund has been destroyed. Given under my hand this 14 th day of November 1865
W. B. Sinclair Clerk

State of Virginia
County of Prince William Is. ss.
On this 16 th day of June A.D. one thousand eight hundred and sixty six, personally appeared before me, Woodson B. Sinclair Clerk of the County Court in said State and County, the same being a bond of record, William E. Goodwin and Thomas H. Davis residents of said County of Prince William, persons with whom I am well acquainted and whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit, and who being by me duly sworn, say that they are now and have been for a number of years well acquainted with Sarah Owens who was lately a pensioner of the United States on the roll of the agency at Richmond and who is now an applicant for restoration to said pension roll; and they further say that the said Sarah Owens, did not during the late rebellion, in any manner encourage the rebels or manifest a sympathy for their cause; and they further say that they have no interest in the prosecution of this claim.
Wm. E. Goodwin Thos. H. Davis
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 16 th day of June 1866 and I hereby certify that I have no interest, direct or indirect in the prosecution of this claim
Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the County of Prince William this day and year above written
W B Sinclair Clerk

I know all men by these presents, that I Sarah Owens of Prince William County, in the state of Virginia, have made, constituted, and appointed, and by these presents do make, constitute, and appoint my well trusted of said County of Prince William and state of Virginia, my true and lawful attorney, for me and in my name, place and stead, to prosecute my claim to be restored to the Pension Rolls of the United States, and for payment of pension accrued to me during the late Rebellion, now remaining unpaid. Giving and granting to my said Attorney full power and authority to do and perform all and every act and thing whatsoever required and necessary to be done in and about the premises, as fully to all intents and purposes as I might or could do if personally present at the doing thereof, with full power of substitution and revocation, hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said Attorney, or his substitute may, or shall lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 4 th day of April, eighteen hundred and sixty six
Sarah Owens her mark
Attest B. W. Brady C. S. Lewis
Prince William County State of Virginia
I William A. Bryant a justice of the peace in and for the County of Prince William and state of Virginia, do hereby certify that Sarah Owens party to a certain Power of Attorney, bearing date on the 4 th day of April 1866, and hereunto annexed, personally appeared

before me in my County aforesaid, the said Sarah Owens being personally well known to me as the person who executed said power of attorney, acknowledged the same to be her act and deed. Given under my hand this 9th day of April 1866.
Wm. A. Bryant S.P.
State of Virginia
Princess William County to wit:
I M. B. Sinclair Clerk of the County Court of Princess William County do hereby certify that William A Bryant before whom the foregoing Power of Attorney appears to have been acknowledged was at the time of taking said acknowledgment and still is a Justice of the peace in and for the said County duly Commissioned and sworn and that to all his official acts full faith and credit are due and ought to be given thereto as well in Courts of Justice as elsewhere. And further that his signature is genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the said County, this 11 th day of April 1866.
M. B. Sinclair.

State of Virginia County of Prince William & fr.
On this 7 th day of June A.D. one thousand eight hundred and sixty six, personally appeared before me Modica B. Sinclair Clerk of the County Court, in said State and County, the same being first of record, Sarah Owens aged about seventy years, a resident of Prince William County, in the State of Virginia, who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the identical Sarah Owens, who was a pensioner on the roll of the agency at Richmond and whose pension certificate is now on file in the Pension Office in Washington City. That she has resided since the first day of January A.D. 1861, in said County of Prince William and State of Virginia; that during the period her means of subsistence have been what little she could earn by knitting and spinning, and the charity of the neighborhood in which she lived; that she has not borne arms against the government of the United States, or in any manner encouraged the rebels, or manifested a sympathy with their cause; and that she was last paid her pension on the day of March A.D. 1861
This application is made for the purpose of securing a restoration of her name to the pension rolls, and of obtaining a new pension certificate, such as she may be entitled to under the existing laws, reference being made to the evidence heretofore filed in the pension office to substantiate her original claim.
Sarah Owens
Also personally appeared Henry C. Marshall and John R. Winchell, residents of said County of Prince William and State of Virginia, persons with whom I am well acquainted and whom I certify to be respectable

and entitled to credit, and who, being by me duly sworn, say that they were present, and saw the said Sarah Owens make her mark to the foregoing declaration, the contents of the same being well known to her; and they further swear that they have every reason to believe from the appearance of the affiant and their acquaintance with her, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be; and they further swear that they have no interest in the prosecution of this claim.
H. C. Haislip
J. R. Kincheloe
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 7 th day of June A.D. 1866, by Sarah Owens, who made her mark to the foregoing declaration after the same was explained and the contents well known to her; and also by Henry C. Haislip and John R. Kincheloe the subscribing witnesses thereto; and I hereby certify that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim. In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said County, this 7 th day of June A.D. 1866.
M. B. Sinclair Clerk

Brief in the case of Sarah Owens, widow of Charles , Amos Williams County and State of Virginia act 31 July 1853 ,
Claim, ("original," or for increase )
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance. Husband was pensioned under the Act of 18 th March, 1818, $11 21 Mo., 1820 the rate of $96. per An. Marriage previously attested! copy of Bond filed for pension, the affidavit of one witness to general reputation of marriage and cohabitation. Pension due 25 th January, 1836, as per the affidavit of a credible witness to the records of this Office. The said quantity is established by the affidavit of a credible Agent, & husband, & wife's proof. (If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
A. Nicol, Esq., Brentsville,
Name and residence of Agent Amos Williams (c)
100
J. C. Breyer Examining Clerk.

Brief in the Case of Sarah Owens, widow of Charles. For Restoration.
Prince William County and State of Virginia.
Act 3 d Feb: 1853, the 2 d Section.
CLAIM FOR NEW PENSION CERTIFICATE,
PROOF EXHIBITED,
Claimant was pensioned on the Richmond Va: roll, under the 2 d Sec: of the Act of Feb: 3 d 1853, at the rate of $16. per An: Her widowhood, identity and loyalty, is established by two Credible Affiants. The Original Cert: of Pension has been surrendered. The Thin Auditor Reports that her pension was paid to the 4 th of March 1861. Claim is allowed at the rate of $16. per An: Commencing March 4 th 1861, to continue during her widowhood.
July 26 th 1866,
Name and residence of Agent.
A. Nicol. Esq: Brentsville, Va:
B. W. W. Examining Clerk.

(5.159)

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that, in conformity with the 2d section of the act of February 3, 1853,
Sarah Cuens,
widow of
Charles Cuens,
who was a private, in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the Pension List, at the rate of Ninety-Six dollars and — — — — — cents per annum, commencing on the 3d 2d of February, 1853, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the Department of the Interior, this Twenty day of May, one thousand eight hundred and fifty-five,
N. C. Williams Secretary of the Interior.
Examined and countersigned.
J. P. Walsh Commissioner of Pensions.

W. J. ... Apr. 23 1910

Brantville, Fauquier William County, Va. April 20 1866
To the Commissioner of Pensions
Sir Inlosed please find power of Attorney from Mrs Sarah Owens, appointing me her agt to have her restored to the pension rolls. Her papers embracing the evidence required by the Department have already been filed. Mrs Owens is really in great want and I hope you will, if you have not already done so, immediately consider her case.
Yours Very respectfully
A. Nicol

Sarah Owens from REIMBURSEMENT.
Certificate No. 5159
Papers sent to 3 d Auditor
Jan. 6 1883
Check No 55752 for $24 00 Letters

Sicera Brown, 12 p.m.
Oct 25/89. Alit. 12/10/89. 77 p. Stormy. Rain.
"Bryant."

Sarah Owens Widow of Charles
Rice William
Va
Oct 15 33
696. Rev. Am. Comm. July 13 1853
Henry
Pension Office, Official Business,
A. Nicol, Brentsville, P. W. Co., Va., Commissioner.

Brentsville M c Williams Co. Va. June 7 1886.
Sir
Please find enclosed supplemental declaration of Sarah Owens. As she is in very indigent circumstances I hope you will act on this case immediately upon the receipt of this. You will please forward me the certificate of her restoration to the pension rolls at the earliest moment possible.
And much obliged A. Nicol
To the former of D r Pension

Treasury Department,
Third Auditor's Office,
July 21 st 1866.
Sir,
In reply to your inquiry of the 20 th inst, I have to inform you that the pension of Mrs Sarah Owens (on the Richmond Va roll under 2 nd sec. of act 3 rd Feby 53) appears by the books of this Office to have been last paid to 4 March 1861.
Very Respectfully John Wilson auditor
Hon Jos. H. Barrett Comr of Pensions.
JKK.
112.2

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Owens, Daniel GRADE Private LINE New York
WARRANT NUMBER 7566 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED Jan. 5, 1791 to William Radclift, assignee
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.