Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 5508, for Matthew Petticrew, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Petticrew, Matthew Ann
W 5508
CONTENTS

1909.
Virginia Rich.
Ann Pellicrew
widow of Matthew Pellicrew who was a Private
in the Va. line
for 15 months
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 30 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 9th day of Feb. 1843 and sent to
John H. Routon New Store Va.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 1. Page 157.
Head
Paid at the Treasury under the Act of April 1838 from 4 March to 4 Sept 1843. at Notified 28 Jan 1845

I Wm. A. Clement Clerk of the County Court of Campbell County in the State of Virginia do Certify that it appears from the register of marriages filed in the Office of the County Court aforesaid that on the 11. day of November 1796. Matthew Pettibone and Ann Myers was married by the reverend Wm. Mahon. Given under my hand the 23. day of February 1843
Wm. A. Clement Clerk

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
SECOND COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE,
Decr 31 st , 1844.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An Act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," and the third section of the Act of August 23, 1842, extending the time within which pensioners may receive their pensions from the pension agents, The Executor of Ann Petticrew, dec d ... a Pensioner on the Roll of the Richmond, Va. Agency, at the rate of Fifty Dollars and Cents per annum, under the law of the 4 th March 1843, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of March 1843, to the 4 th Sept. 1843, Respectfully, yours,
William L. Parris Comptroller.
To the COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS, Present.

8760. Declaration of Ann Petterson for a Pension under Act of July 7 th 1838.
M o 90. d 17 —
discharge Militia Force 3 rd Inf ty for 1 year Line - 12.
20 th line. 15 th mo 1 st d 50 $
John H Routon Esq New Store Buckingham Va.

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7 th July 1838. entitled An Act granting half pay and pension to certain widows"
State of Virginia Campbell County, to wit. On this 28 th day of February 1843 personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid; Ann Pettibone a resident of said County and State aged Seventy nine years; who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed July 7 th 1838. entitled An Act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows:
That she is the widow of Nathan Pettibone late of the said County and State; who was a private and Regular in the infantry Continental and Militia Service of Virginia in the War of the Revolution; she declares that she knows nothing personally in regard to the services of her late husband in the War of the Revolution, having married him subsequent to the expiration of the last period of his service; except she knew him before he entered the service; and very well recollects that he was gone a long time, and served different towns - she has often heard him speak of his services; and also others who served with him, and that he was in actual service a considerable length of time; he engaged in several battles, and suffered and endured many hardships and privations; all of which she honestly believes to be true and correct, That from bodily infirmity, old age, and the consequent

loss of memory, she can not call to recollection the particulars of her husband's services as detailed by him in his life time; she therefore prefers to depend on the statement of competent and credible old soldiers who served with him, to any statement that she could make on the subject. That for the same reasons, she cannot state precisely how long he was in actual service altogether, but suppose that he served at least three years, for which lengths of time she claims a pension. — In support of her claim, she exhibits several certificates and discharges and refers to the Army Register of the period and the accompanying certificates. — She further declares, that she was married to the said Mathew Petticrew on the 11 th day of November 1790. That her husband the aforesaid Mathew Petticrew, died on the 26 th day of October 1849. That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service but the marriage took place previous to the first day of January 1754. to wit: at the time above stated,
Ann her Petticrew mark
Sworn to and subscribed before me a Justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, this 23 rd day of February 1863.
Leroy M. Brulle J.P.
State of Virginia Campbell County to wit. I do hereby certify that I am acquainted with Ann Petticrew, widow of Mathew Petticrew deceased and do consider her from bodily infirmity, old age and other causes, unfit and unable to attend the County Court of Campbell in order to make the foregoing

Declaration and further certify, that she is a creditable person, and her statement entitled to full confidence given under my hand 23 day of February 1843.
Leroy W. Corlee J.P.
Virginia Campbell County; to wit.
I do hereby certify that Matthew Pettibone late of said County, departed this life about the 26 th day of October 1817, leaving at the time of his death his widow Ann Pettibone who is still a live resident in said County, and that she has never married
Elizabeth Garrison mark
Sworn to and subscribed before me in due form of law; I further certify, that she is a creditable person and that her statement is entitled to full confidence given under my hand This day of February 1843
Leroy W. Corlee J.P.
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State of Virginia Campbell County to wit I Wm. A. Clement Clerk of the County Court of Campbell County in the State aforesaid do certify that Wm. H. Bratton, and Sarah Shepperson before whom the foregoing declaration and affidavits of Elizabeth Garvin, Rich (Webb) and Thomas Hunter were subscribed and sworn to as acting justices of the peace in and for said County duly commissioned and qualified according to law. and that the foregoing signa- tures purporting to be theirs are genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of my office this 23 day of February 1843 in the 63rd year of the Commonwealth
Wm. A. Clement
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I DO hereby certify, that Mathew Pettibone hath taken and subscribed the oath or affirmation of allegiance and fidelity, as directed by an act of General Assembly intitled An act to oblige the free male inhabitants of this state above a certain age to give assurance of allegiance to the same, and for other purposes. Witness my hand and seal, this 9th day of October 1777
John Hunter
This is to Certify that the Bearer Mathew Pettibone has Resided in this Country from his Childhood & has Behaved himself as a good member of society, has served as a Regular Soldier one year in the Continental army, and has allways shown the greatest willingness to serve his Country on all Occasions
James Callaway Esq.
Virginia Bedford County May 15th 1780
Thos M Reynolds Esq John Hunter Esq John Callaway Esq
Bedford County Virginia
Whereas Mathew Pettibone the Bearer hereof, had occasion to travel to Philadelphia on business of his own; this is therefore to inform all whom it may concern that I Mathew is an Inhabitant of this State for fifteen years last past, maintains a good character, and is holding a Friend to the United States of America. I have paid my share of duty in the militia and am under my hand this 7th day of December 1780.
John Callaway Esq John Hunter Esq
Camp Carolina Nov 10th 1781 Mathew Pettibone having had his term of militia duty in my Regiment is hereby Discharged from the same Col. Lynch

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The affidavit of Thomas Hunter of the County of Campbell Virginia who states that John Hunter Esq r whose name is signed to two Certificates relative to the military services of Matthew Peterson in the Revolutionary War about the latter part of the year 1838 or 1839. (in the spring) he has examined the two papers aforesaid to which his name with others are signed, one dated May 15 th 1780 and the other the 7 th November 1780 and believed it to be genuine from having an intimate acquaintance with his hand writing, - he was a Creditable person; and that Thomas W m Key - m d Charles Patterson had been dead several years and that he believes that James Callaway, John Callaway & Sam l Christian whose names are signed to the two papers aforesaid are also dead and the said Matthew Peterson was regarded and reputed as a Revolutionary Soldier in the neighbourhood in which he lived and died.
Thos W m Hunter
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Virginia. Campbell County to Wit.
The foregoing affidavit of Thomas Hunter was sworn to and subscribed before me a justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid in due form of law. I further certify that he (Thomas Hunter) is a Creditable person and that his statement is entitled to full credit and confidence. Given under my hand this the 23 d day of February 1843.
Josiah B Chapman J.P.
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The affidavit of Mrs Ruth Webber of the county of Campbell (age 77. years) to establish the pension claim of Mr Ann Pettibone widow of Mathew Pettibone recd who states that she was acquainted with the said Mathew Pettibone before he entered the service of the Revolution and distinctly recollects her returning he was in the habit of visiting her Father's family before he entered the service and after he returned she cannot now distinctly recollect the date when he first entered the service but feels confident that it was about the first part of the war; and she impression on her mind is now that he was gone two years and six months.
Ruth her Webber mark
Virginia Campbell County to wit.
The foregoing affidavit was sworn to and subscribed before me a Justice of the peace in and for the county and state aforesaid in due form of law. — I further certify that she is a creditable person and that her statement is entitled to full confidence and credit — Given under my hand this The 22 nd day of February 1843
Josiah J.P. Shepherdson

Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 5508
Ann Petticrew Wid Matthew Petticrew Port. Over. line
Act: March 8 th 1873
Index:—Vol. 16 , Page 120
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Virginia - 7161 -
Ann Petticrew - widow of Matthew Petticrew -
who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 26 October 1817 of Campbell Co in the State of Virginia who was a private in the commanded by Captain of the commanded by  in the Virginia — line for 15 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Richmond at the rate of 50 — Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 6 th : — day of April '43 — and sent to Jno. H. Rounton New Store, Buckingham Coy — ver
Arrears to the 4th of _____ Semi-annual allowance ending _____
$ 300.00 —
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by H. C. Stewart — Clerk, Book A — Vol. 2 — Page 184 —
Repd 7/15 Letter to J. H. Rounton. May 18 1843.

New Bedford 11 th April
Apr 18 1843
Ms.
Ann Pother...
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To
The Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D.C.
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Sir
Newstore 14 th April 1843.
The pension certificate of Mrs. Ann Petticrew widow of Mathew Petticrew Deeds came duly to hand by yesterday's mail, bearing date 6 th inst. I find that your Department has allowed her per annum pay of $50. - My recollection of the evidence, in this, she proved the services of her husband in the Revolution twelve months as a Regular and six months as a drafted militia man - one original discharge proving one town and the certificates of several credible persons proving the other two towns, making in the whole eighteen months; I do not recollect whether the duration of the two drafted towns, were specified, but I think it fair to presume that they were three months each; Then if it was intended to be allowed for 18 mos? It seems to me that the per annum allowance would be more; I respectfully call your attention to the subject, (to err is human!) if it is right I am satisfied, but it seems to me to be too little for 18 mos. I will hold the certificate until I can hear from you on the subject
I am very respectfully Yr. obedt Servt J. H. Rowton

2231 June 26, 1843
Ann Pettibone
March 30/43.
Pa
$50 per ann
John H. Routon New Store
New Store 23 and Grand
Pa
The Commission of Interest Washington Pa

Dr Sir
Newstow 22 nd June 1843
Enclosed you will receive the pension claim of Mrs Ann Petticrew widow of Matthew Petticrew Dec d  under the act 3 rd March 1843 which you will please examine and report the result thereof as soon as convenient,
I am very respectfully Yr obed t Serv t John H. Rowland
John H. Rowland Esq. 33, Prince of Wales Terrace Kensington, W.

5760.
Mar 6.
Rose Grove Va Feb 28
1838 July 7 Ann Petticrew
To
The Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City
D.C.
free
on return

Sir
Newstore 28th February 1843
I enclose you the pension papers of Mrs Ann Petticrew widow of Mathew Petticrew deceased which are submitted to your investigation and decision; of which you will please inform me as early as convenient at this place
I forwarded to your department about the 1st of Jany last the Pension claim of Mrs Ellinor Conner widow of Arthur Conner deceased, from which I have not heard a single word. Please inform me relative to the disposition of that case
I am very respectfully Yr Obedt Servt
John H. Routon

Declaration of Ann Pitcrew for a Pension under Act of March 3 rd 1843

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 3 rd March 1843 granting pensions for one year to certain widows, who have received pensions under the Act of July 7 th 1838.
State of Virginia Campbell County, to wit. On this 5 th day of June 1843 personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, Ann Petterson a resident of Campbell County Virginia aged 79 years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the act of Congress, passed on the 3 rd March 1843 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War That she is the widow Matthew Petterson, who was a private and Regular in the War of the Revolution in _____ Regiment That she received fifty dollars pr. annum, under the act, of July 7 th 1838, she further declares that she is still a widow
Ann Petterson mark
Sworn to and subscribed, before me a Justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid this the 5 th day of June 1843 E. B. Withers S.P.
State of Virginia Campbell County, to wit. I do hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with the Declarant Ann Petterson widow of Matthew Petterson deceased given under my hand this 5 th day of June 1843 E. B. Withers S.P.

2231 Declaration of Ann Petticrew for a Pension under act 3 rd March 1843.

State of Virginia Campbell County to wit I Wm A Clement Clerk of the County Court of Campbell County in the State aforesaid do certify that Edw. B. Matthews before whom the foregoing declaration of Ann Pettibone was subscribed and sworn to is now and was at the time an acting justice of the peace in and for said County duly Commissioned and qualified as such and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his are genuine
In testimony Whereof I have hereunto sub- scribed my name and affixed my seal of office this 5 day of June 1813 in the 67 Year of the Commonwealth
Wm A Clement C.R.
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