Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 4,046, for James Parish, Virginia

SERVICE
Parish, James Mary
NUMBER
W.4.046
CONTENTS

James Parrish was born March the 12 1763
Mary Parrish was born July the 12 1768
Elizabeth B Parrish was born January the 1 1784
Juanita B Parrish was born June 21st 1792
Mary Parrish was born October the 18 1794
Lucy Parrish was born July the 14 1794
Sarah Parrish was born March the 18 1800
Rebecca Parrish was born May the 16 1802
James Parrish was born May the 27 1805

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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 pensions to Certain widows."
State of North Carolina } S.S. at a Called Court of the County of Caswell Caswell County } Count of Hoke, on Twenty-Sixth September 24 26 A.D. 1845. Called
On this the 26 day of September, 1845, personally appeared before the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the aforesaid County, James Parrish a resident of said County of Caswell, aged 40 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 July 7 th 1838, in titled "An act to granting half pay and pensions to Certain widows:"
1 The Declarant the said James Parrish stateth upon his said oath that he has reason to believe and does believe that in the war of the Revolution his deceased father James Parrish appeared, as Sergeant of Infantry did serve the United States in the Virginia Continental Line about eleven months, as well as they he remembers.
That it was said and believed that his dec d father the aforesaid James Parrish was in Col. Knowles Regiment, and was at the Surrender of Lord Cornwallis, - His father during the Revolutionary war resided in Lunenburg Co. Virginia: The Declarant does not remember the names of any of the other officers under whom his father served except that of General Washington - His father has been dead about 30 years, and has heard his father speak of the particulars of his service, but it has been so many years ago, that he cannot state it with more precision.
That the said James Parrish, Sergeant as aforesaid, did die on the

about 30 years ago
He died in 1823, Leaving a widow Mary Parrish, who did not afterwards marry, but remained the widow of the aforesaid Sergeant James Parrish till her death.
The Declarant further states upon his said oath, that his mother the aforesaid Mary Parrish died on the 16 day of November, 1823. leaving the following children her surviving, to wit: Elizabeth B. Parrish , Mary Parrish, Susan Parrish, Lucy Parrish, Rebecca Parrish.
James Parrish all of lawful age.
The said James Parrish, Declarant as aforesaid further states that to the best of his understanding and belief his said father James Parrish was married in the year of One Thousand Seven Hundred & eighty-Eight. (1788.) that said James Parrish was not married to the aforesaid Mary (Torpely) prior to his leaving the Service, but that marriage took place previous to the 1 st of January one thousand Seven Hundred & Ninety four. (1794.) viz: at the time above stated.
That said James Parrish & Mary Torply were married in the County of Lunenburg in V a at the date above stated.
This Declarant does not now know of any person living, that was present at the marriage . He has in his possession the original "Family Record" of his father, and which he believes to be, as it purports a true & genuine Record of said James Parrish's family, a copy of which is here with sent with the "original Record".
"James Parrish was born March 12 th 1763."
"Mary Parrish was born July 12 th 1768."
"Elizabeth B Parrish was born January 1 1789."
"Susanner B Parrish was born 24 June 1792"
"Mary Parrish was born October 11 th 1794"
"Lucy Parrish was born July 2 1797"
"Rebecca Parrish was born May 16 1800"

"Sally Parrish was born March 4 th 1800"
"Rebecca Parrish was born May 10 th 1802."
"James Parrish, (the Declarant) was born May 27 th 1805."
Sworn to & Subscribed in Open Court, on this the 26 th day of September A.D. 1845.
Test A. Shad C C C
James Parrish
State of North Carolina.
I A. Shad State Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions for Cornwall County, do hereby certify that the foregoing Declaration of James Parrish with the accompanying proofs, were this day read in open Court, the same being a Cabled Court and was satisfactory to said Court, whereupon it was ordered by the Court That the Clerk certify the same to the War Department.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my Seal of office & subscribed my name on this the 26 th day of September A.D. 1845.
A. Shad C C C

Revy WIDOW, &c.
File No. 4046
Mary Parish
Wid.
James Parish
Sergt. Rev. War
Act: Mch. 3 rd 1863
Index:—Vol. 21 , Page 109
[Arrangement of 1870.]

✓ E. F. Brown. 14 Jan 1846 E. F. Brown May 3. 47

No 12359
Mary Parish, La re
Act to E. J. Brown, 14 May 46
" " Same 9 May 47
" Dr. J. A. Craig Sept 13 47
Act to him at the Sheppard
Appl 24 48
Set. to Dr. Bernet Nov. 20 49
Lo same Nov. 1850
Act 7 May 1838

Mary Parrish, dec. wid. of James,
Who was a Corporal & Sgt n in the Virginia Continental Line
1 yr 6 mo 25 day's pay 69,05 5 mo. Sgt n 25,83  $94.88
Cosme to H. Gaudia
Payable to James Parrish, Susan Parrish, Mary Gomer, Rebecca Parrish & Lucy Parrish, only children, &c
Act. Scts July 7, 1838 & March 3 rd 1843 - from March 4, 1836 to 16 th of Dec- ember 1843, when she died,
Col. James G. Beret, Pres.

11006
North Carolina
Mary Parish dec d
Widow of James Parish who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the — 1815 of Orange Co in the State of N.C who was a Capt Hays in the Comp y commanded by Captain of the commanded by in the line for 1 year 6 mos 25 days Capt 5 " " "
Inscribed on the Roll of Fayetteville at the rate of 94 Dollars 88. Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19 th day of Nov 1837 and sent to Col. J. G. Burnett, present
Payable to only surviving children
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by J. P. Chase Clerk, Book D Vol. 1 Page 297

Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington City. D. C.

Ruffins Mills, N. Carolina, 16 th April, 1847.
Sir,
The heir of Mary Parrish Esq. ? has succeeded in getting some additional proof in establishing that his father was a soldier in the revolutionary army. and that his parents were married in Lunenburg County Virginia, early after the close of the of the war. One of the witnesses Mrs Pease was present and witnessed the marriage.
A certificate from the Auditor of Virginia, showing the amount paid to James Parrish; also the Certificate of the Clerk of Henrico County Court, certifying that Mary Parrish, aforesaid did die on the 16 th day of November, 1843. have been forwarded to the Pension office. - All of which is respectfully submitted.
I am, Sir,
Yr: Obedient,
James A. Craig
Commr. of Pensions, Washington City, D. C.

Dr. J. A. Craig Ruffin Mills N.C. 16. Apl. 1847
Rec d . 20. April 1847.
Has sent to Pen. Off. Add l . evidence for Mary Parrish -
The Agent that went to Lunenburg was absent 12 days & has to pay for 12 pens $19.

Ruffin Mills N.C. April 10th 1864
10
Edmund J. Brown Esq.
Washington City, D.C.

Ruffins Mills, N. Carolina,
16 April. 1847.
My Dear Sir:
I have recently Succeeded in getting some additional proof in the pension claim of Mary Parrish's heir.
We have got the evidence of William Tarpley, Mrs. Mary Parrish's brother. and also the evidence of a Mr. Peace & his wife - who were well acquainted with James Parrish , and knew him to be a Soldier.
M r Peace was present and witnessed the marriage of Parrish. A Certificate of M r Heath, Auditor of Virginia, has been procured and sent on with the original papers in this claim: as also, the Certificate of the Clerk of Cornwall County Court, showing the day of Mrs. Parrish's death. (16 November, 1843.)
The enclosed papers contain the affidavits of three respectable persons, who were personally acquainted with James Parrish & understand that he was a Soldier &c - M r P
I send the proofs, recently procured, to the Commissioner by to-day's mail.
When may I expect a decision on this claim? As soon as it is reported on, please write me.
I am, Dear Sir,
Very Respectfully,
Yr: Ob t Servant,
James A. Craig
E. F. Brown Esq.
Washington City. D. C.

EDMUND F. BROWN , Attorney and Agent for Claimants, Notary Public and Commissioner for Virginia, Illinois, and Alabama, &c., continues to attend to the settlement of business before Congress and the several Departments of the General Government, and particularly claims for Pensions, Patents, Lands, Contracts, &c.
Office on Seventh street, two doors above the City Post Office.
Letters (postage paid) may be addressed, E. F. Brown, Box 103, P. O. Washington City.
U. S. Agency, Notarial, and Commissioner's Office,
Washington City, 20 th April, 1847.
Established in 1843.
J. L. Edwards, Esq. Comm r . of Pensions.
Sir:
Agreeably to the requisition of your letter to me of 14. Jan y . 1846, in the case of Mary Parrish, dec d . , Doctor Craig has long been endeavoring to obtain some additional testimony, and it appears by the enclosed letter which I have just received from him that he has sent it to you by the mail which arrived from the South this afternoon.
I trust that the evidence will be satisfactory, especially as the family traditional history of Officers names came as near as Knowles to Towles , which would look as if there was some honesty about it, and as to the number of months service it is not to be presumed that at this late day the children should have a positive knowledge of the exact time; and if there is no

other James Parrish on the rolls, the strong probability is that Claimant's husband was the Sergeant of 18 months referred to in your letter of 14 Jan'y. '46.
Please forward me the Pension Certificate as early as practicable.
Very Respectfully
Yr. Ob't S't.
Edm. P. Brown
A stylized signature of Edm. P. Brown, featuring a large, ornate flourish around the initials and name.

State of North Carolina, Caswell County.
We the undersigned residents of the above County of Caswell do hereby certify that we lived neighbours to and were well acquainted with the late Mary Parish, dec d of said County, widow of James Parrish dec d of Lunenburg County, State of Virginia - and that it was so said and believed in the neighbourhood where the said Mary resided, that her dec d husband James Parrish resided in Lunenburg County, Virginia during the war of the Revolution, and was a soldier in the Virginia Continental line, in said war of the Revolution. and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn to and subscribed the 11 th day of August 1847
Before me
Howell Boswell J. Peace
 A. A. Pettillo *  Thos Peterson just  mark *  Thomas Pateat *  James Miles *  H. F. Adkins *  William Barker * 
I the aforesaid magistrate do hereby certify that I am well acquainted with A. A. Pettillo, Thos Peterson, Thomas Pateat, James Miles & H. F. Adkins, the above officers, and that they are persons of high respectability.
Howell Boswell J. Peace
North Carolina Caswell County
I Abisha Slade Clerk of the County Court of Caswell certify that Howell Boswell is a magistrate as above Given under my hand & Seal of Office this 11 th day of August 1847 A Slade Clerk

State of North Carolina Caswell County.
I Calvin Graves a resident of the County of Caswell aforesaid (Senator in the State Legislature at the last Session thereof) do hereby Certify that I am personally acquainted with A. H. Patillo, Thomas Peterson, Thomas Poteat, James Miles, Henry F. Adkins and William Barker residents of the County of Caswell aforesaid and take pleasure in certifying to the Commissioners of Pensions that said persons whose Certificate appears on the preceding page are men of good character & standing, and that their statements are entitled to full credit and belief.
Given under my hand, this the 20 th day of Aug t 1847.
Calvin Graves
North Carolina } Caswell County } I Abisha Shuford Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for Caswell County Certify that Calvin Graves Esq. was a Senator in the State Legislature of North Carolina at the last Session Given under my hand this 21 st day of August 1847
A. Shuford Clk

Nov 18/51 M.W.
James G. Berret Present

State of North Carolina:
Be it remembered that at a Superior Court of Law and Equity began and held for Caswell County at the Court house in the Town of Yanceyville on the sixteenth Monday after the fourth Monday in September being the 4 th day of said month, His Honor Judge Manly presiding in said Court. A record was made which is in the words following to wit.
State of North Carolina } Superior Court of Law Caswell County } & Equity Nov. Term 1850
I James Poteat maketh oath that he knew Mary Parish Widow of James Parish of the County of Caswell in the State of North Carolina. He further swears that said Mary Parish died on the 16 th November 1843 and left the following children now surviving her to wit James Parish, Susan Parish, Mary Gomer, Rebecca Parish & Lucy Parish, that said children are of full age to wit more than twenty one years old ordered to be spread on the minutes Thomas J. Brown C.S.C.
State of North Carolina
I Thomas J. Brown clerk of the Superior Court of Law & Equity for the County of Caswell do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the record made and had in our said Court in the foregoing case.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of our said Court at office in Yanceyville, this 4 th day of November 1850 Thos. J. Brown C.S.C.

To the Comm. of Pensions, Washington City, D. C.

Ruffins Mills, N. H. Oct. 24 th Aug. 1847.
Sir,
The heirs of Mrs Mary Parish, Dec d of Carroll County, have just handed me a Certificate signed by some half dozen of persons of Carroll County, that they were acquainted with Mr Parish and understood & believed that his dec d husband James Parish served in the Virg. Cont. line, in the army of the revolution.
Genl. Calvin Graves of Cassill County, State Senator, has duly returned to the good standing of officers.
Jan. Sir,
Very Resp t ,
cp: Ob. Sur.
James A. Craig.
James L. Edwards Esq. Washington City. P. P.

12359 No. 26. B.S.
Declaration of James Parrish, of Capnill Co N.C.
Return of the mules
To E. F. Brown Esq. Washington City, D.C.

State of Virginia
Lunenburg County }
on the first day of April
1847 personally appeared before the undersigned
one of the justices of the County aforesaid
Samuel Pease a resident of said County aged
73 years who being first duly sworn according
to law; deponeth & saith as follows to wit:
That he knew James Parrish of said County during the the Revolutionary war, that said Parrish served during said war he belived two the length of time not recollected and that after said war this witness understood and belived that James Parrish Married Mary Gaskins of North Carolina in said County of Lunenburg and further this deponeth saith not
Subscribed to and subscribed before me the day & date first above written
Sam! Maddux P
Samuel Pease
I the justice do hereby certify that the said witness Samuel Pease is known to me as person of truth and respectability
Sam! Maddux P
State of Virginia
Lunenburg County, to wit:
I Thomas M c Clain Clerk of the Court of the said County, do hereby certify that Samuel Maddux who hath given the preceding Certificates is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the said County duly Commissioned & qualified -
In testimony whereof I hereto subscribe my name and affix my seal of office this 2 d day of April 1847.
Thomas M c Clain Clerk of the Court of Lunenburg County

12359
Mary Parrish deed
N 6
Act 7 July 38
on roll Cap Andrew Rufus 5th dist Cal P... for two years from Jan 24 1776 as Rofe promised as Sept 18 act 1777 dis changed 24 Jan 1778 1 yr 6:25 d. fe — 69.05 5 5 d. — 25.83 $94.88

This is to Certify, That it appears from a List in this Office of such Officers and Soldiers of the Virginia Continental Line, during the Revolutionary War, as settled their Accounts, and received Certificates for the balance of their Full Pay, according to an Act of Assembly, passed the November Session 1781, that a Certificate issued on the 22 nd day of October 1783 , in the name of James Parrish — as a Sergt of Infantry for £ 19. 14. 5 , which Certificate appears to have been delivered to — — — Col e Towles — and was given for services prior to the 1st January 1782.
p 233
{ No Seal of Office. }
Given under my hand, at the Auditor's Office, Richmond, this 15 th day of October 184 .
J. E. Heath
AUDITOR.

James Panish.

State of North Carolina Cassell County
On this the 27 day of September, 1845, James Poteat a resident of the aforesaid County, age 38 years, who being first duly sworn, was well acquainted with the late Mary Poteat, (who was his to this affiant) and was intimately acquainted with the said late Mary Poteat, for about 20 years before her death. That she did not marry after the death of her husband James Poteat, but remained his widow till her death. That said Mary did die about two years ago. That her children, this affiant understands is making a Declaration in order to obtain a pension for the Revolutionary Ser- vices of her deceased husband, the aforesaid James Poteat deceased Sworn to, and subscribed, the day & year first above written before me.
John E. Brown J.P.
J. Poteat
I the said Justice do hereby certify that the affiant James Poteat is a man of truth & respectability
John E. Brown J.P.
North Carolina Cassell County
I Abner Slane Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for Cassell County Certify that John E. Brown is a Magistrate as above and the signature purporting to be his is genuine Given under my hand and Seal of office 27 th September 1845
A. Slane Clk

Know all men by these presents that we James Parish & John Parish of the county of Fauquier are held & firmly bound unto the Commonwealth of Virginia in the sum of ONE hundred pounds to which payment well and truly to be made we bind ourselves and each of us our heirs executors & administrators jointly and severally firmly by these presents sealed with our seals & dated this 25 th day of March 1788. The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas there is a marriage shortly intended to be solemnized between the above bound James Parish and Nancy Tarpley. If therefore there be no lawful cause to obstruct the said marriage then this obligation to be void, else to remain in full force and virtue. Sealed & delivered in presence of us W m Taylor James Parish John Parish
A Copy Test W m H. Taylor, CC.
State of Virginia Fauquier County to wit,
I William H Taylor Clerk of the County court of the said county do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true transcript of the marriage bond executed by James Parish upon obtaining a license to marry Nancy Tarpley. In Testimony whereof I have annexed the seal of the said court and subscribed my name this 18 th day of October 1845
W m H. Taylor Co

Surenburg C.H.O. } Octo. 18 }
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To James A. Crain Esq Ruffin Mills. Orange
Enclosed copy of marriage from Parish to Tarpley }
2 County 3
North Carolina

Lynchburg Va. No 18. October 1845
Dr
I send you agreeable to your request a certified copy of the marriage bond of James Parish on obtaining license to marry Mary Temple. The letter you said you wrote me in July never came to hand. There is a Tax of one dollar on all bonds of court in this state. The seal & certificate will be one dollar & fifty cents. The bond itself is two dollars please send it return of mail obliging you obed t Servant
W. H. Taylor

State of North Carolina Orange County
On this the 18 th day of August 1846. Personally appeared before the undersigned one of the Justices of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions for the aforesaid County William Tarpley a resident of said County aged 74 years of age who being first duly qualified according to Law deponeth and saith as follows, to wit:
That this deponent was well acquainted with the late James Parrish of Lunenburg County Virginia: That said Parrish married this deponent's sister Mary Tarpley. That this deponent was not present at the marriage but always has understood said James Parrish and his sister Mary were married in Lunenburg County and were happily married about the year of 1785. or '86.
This deponent has heard his brother-in-law, said James Parrish say, that he served the United States in the war of the Revolution, and was at the Siege of Little York, when Lord Cornwallis was captured.
Said James Parrish died some 35 years ago, leaving leaving his sister Mary his widow, who died not afterwards marry, but remained his widow till her death - That said Mary died about 2 years ago.
And further this deponent saith not, except that his brother-in-law, James Parrish lived as he has always understood in during the war of the Revolution in Lunenburg County. V a
Sworn to and subscribed the day & date first above written before me.
W. M. Tarpley
Geo. L. Turrentine J.P.
I the said Justice do hereby certify that the deponent William Tarpley is well known to me & his statement is entitled to full credit and belief.
Geo. L. Turrentine J.P.

State of North Carolina
I Joseph Allison Clerk of this Court of pleas & quarter Sessions for Orange County do hereby certify that John S. Turrentine before whom the foregoing Deposition was taken is a duly qualified Justice of the peace for the County of Orange and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of office & subscribed my name on this 1 st day of September A.D. 1826
J Allison bbb
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State of Virginia Lunenburg County }
On the first day of April 1847 personally appeared before me the undersigned one of the justices of the County of Lunenburg (aforesaid), Elizabeth B Pease a resident of said County aged  aged 82 years (a pensioner) who being first duly sworn according to law, deponeth and saith as follows to wit
That she knew James Parrish of said County, during the Revolutionary war; that said James Parrish served several times during said war; and that shortly after said war, she was present and saw said Parrish and Mary Tarpley of North Carolina lawfully married in the County Lunenburg Va = And further this deponent saith not Sworn to and subscribed before me the day & date first above written
Elizabeth her B Pease mark
Sam. Maddux J.P.
I the said justice of the peace do hereby certify that the witness Elizabeth B (Pease) is known to me as a person of truth and respectability
Sam. Maddux J.P.

Mary Parish of Me
Submitted to Comm. of Revision by N. H. Bedford in 1842

State of North Carolina Caswell County
We the undersigned residing in the aforesaid County of Caswell do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with the late Mary Parish of Caswell aforesaid widow of James Parish of Cumberland County Va. That we have understood & do believe that the husband of the aforesaid Mary Parish did serve the United States in the Army of the Revolution and in said war was a Soldier in the Virginia Line
Believing the said Mary Parish is entitled to a pension on the account of the Revolutionary services of her deceased husband James Parish aforesaid we do therefore recommend her claim to the favorable consideration of the Commissioners of Pensions
William Barker
James Miles
Matthew B. Dodson
A. Slade
A. H. Atkins
Col. Poole
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 28 th day of March 1848 Howell Boswell Peace
I the said Justice do hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with _____ _____ the foregoing deponents, and that they are men of truth and respectability.
Howell Boswell of Peace
I Abner Slade Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions for the County of Caswell do hereby certify that Howell Boswell is an acting Justice of the Peace for the county of aforesaid State of North Carolina, legally commissioned
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name & seal of office
March 30 th 1848
A. Slade Clk