Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 1992, for Samuel Perkins, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Perkins Samuel.
W. 1992
Susannah.
B.L.Wt. 34938-160-55
CONTENTS

213. 441
Act March 3, Sept. 21.
Susannah Perkins, wid. Samuel Perkins. fri.
Reln
Revij. war. Pens? Act Feb. 2. 1848. pay 176 vn. a.
July 48- 1056
Ad: 160 ac, ph, 25756 Blyth
No. J. Allison. Richmond
Run.
Vol P = 59

No. 1056 Kentucky Susannah Perkins widow of Samuel Perkins who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private Volunteer
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 46 Dollars 66
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 9 th day of Sept/53 and sent to
J. F. Coombs Present
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act July 29, 1848, Page 176 Vol. A
213441

1828 Kentucky
Let to D Buck Nov 26. 1835 " to James July 1 1839
Samuel Perkins -
of Madison in the State of Kentucky - who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Philips of the — commanded by — in the Virginia line for 14 months from 1777
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky — at the rate of 46. Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 12 th day of Nov: 1832 — and sent to D Breck Richmond, Ky
  Arrears to 4th of Sept 1832  69. 99    Semi-ann. allowance ending 4 th  23. 33    March 1833  93. 32  
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Nathan Rice Clerk, Book D Vol. 9 Page 55

Know all men by these Presents, That I Susannah Perkins of Madison County, Kentucky, widow of Samuel Perkins deceased late of the above County, who in his lifetime was a pensioner of the United States on the Kentucky Roll at the rate of $46.62 1/2 per annum under act of 7 June 1832, and
who was a Soldier in the Army of the Revolution, do hereby constitute and appoint G. H. Morrisanah  My true and lawful Attorney for me and in my name to prosecute against the Government of the United States, before any Department thereof, any and all claim or claims I have to arrears of pay or Pension money, under any Act or Acts, Resolution or Resolutions, of the Congress of the United States, and especially the Acts 4th July, 1836, 7th July, 1838, 3d March, 1843, 17th June, 1844, 2d February, 1848 and 29th July, 1848—as well as the more ancient Acts of 18th March, 1818, 15th May, 1828, and 7th June, 1832. of
Said Attorney is moreover authorised in my name to demand at any Department of the said Government, a re-consideration of any decision hitherto or hereafter to be given, touching my interests, and to obtain from any Department or the archives thereof, any and all information or evidence of whatever character relating to or in anywise bearing upon the claim or claims we hereby seek the investigation of.
Said Attorney is moreover authorised to do any and all things necessary to carry out the foregoing purposes, and to receive the Certificates of Pension or other character of drafts or evidences of the amounts due me and to appoint one or more Sub-Attorneys, and to confer upon him or them all the powers herein conferred upon himself hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said Attorney may do by virtue of these presents.
WITNESS my hand and seal this 9 th day of March 1853.
Susannah Her Perkins Mark
Attest W. Ransom, Ira G Milligan
State of Kentucky  Madison County, set.
BE IT KNOWN, that on the 9 th day of March 1853 before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, personally appeared Susannah Perkins the subscriber to the foregoing Power of Attorney, and acknowledged the signing, sealing and delivering the same to be her own voluntary act and deed for the uses and purposes therein set forth.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF; I do hereunto subscribe my name.
Ira G Milligan J. P.

State of Kentucky. Madison County 3 rd set.
Be it known That Susannah Perkins of said County, being first duly sworn according to law declares & says, that she is now in the eighty second year of her age, & is the widow of Samuel Perkins deceased late of the County and state aforesaid, who in his lifetime was a pensioner of the United States on the Kentucky Roll at the rate of $46.62 1/2 per annum, and who died in said County of Madison on the 27 th day of September (1839.) Eighteen Hundred and thirty nine at the age of about eighty eight years, leaving said affiant his widow — To whom she was married in Goochland County Virginia in or about the year 1788, being then in the 17 th year of her age — That the Marriage was performed by one John Pope a Methodist Minister and that her name before her said Marriage was Susannah Pass — She further states that the Marriage Licence was taken out in the adjoining County of Louisa, and was issued by John Poindexter being the County Clerk at that time, She also states that the Certificate of Pension was long since handed to an Agent for the purpose of getting her Pension, and that she has not heard from it since — That she has seven children living which are also the children of said Samuel Perkins — and that she has not married since the death of her said husband Samuel Perkins, but remains his widow to this day,
Attest. W. Ramsay Ira J. Clifton
Her Susannah Perkins Mark

N o 3513
Samuel Perkins Declaration
from 1777. private 14 mths p 46.66

State of Kentucky S.S. Madison County
On this 13 th day of August 1832 personally appeared in open court before William Woodlee, James Dyane & George Alcorn Justices of the County Court in and for the County aforesaid now sitting, Samuel Perkins a resident of said County aged 70 or 71 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 entered the service and served a tour of six months in the Militia from Louisa County Virginia under Capt Phillips, Generals Wayne & Demaree Commanding, That he served part of this tour in the Infantry, General Mullenberg Commanding, That he is illiterate and does not recollect dates, That he was marched from Louisa County to Old Richmond, Williamsburg, Apotomac, London, Culpepper, Bolingbroke and to divers other places in pursuit of the enemy, that they frequently came in sight of them, but never came to an engagement, That the Militia was laid off into divisions and after the expiration of his first six months

Service as aforesaid, he was again called into service and served a term of four months under a Capt White, the same General officer commanding, That he was as before stated marched again from place to place in the State of Virginia in pursuit of the enemy, and did not remain stationed at any one place during either of said term's more than from one to three weeks, that he recollects being stationed once at New Kent Court House for three weeks. That he served one other term of either four or six months, he does not recollect which, in the same manner before stated, under a Capt Johnson, the same General officer commanding. That he has no documentary evidence of his services, nor does he know of any person at this time by whom he can prove the same except his brother Anthony Perkins who is four years older than himself and served with him all three terms. — He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State,
Sworn and subscribed to the day and year aforesaid
Land his Perkins Mark
We Anthony Perkins and John Hester residents of the County of Madison aforesaid

We hereby Certify that we are and have been well acquainted with Samuel Perkins who has subscribed and sworn to the foregoing declaration, that he is a man of good character, and we believe him to be about 70 or 71 years of age, that he is reputed and believed in the neighbourhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion, and believe the facts stated in his declaration are true, - The said Anthony Perkins further states that he is the brother of said Samuel, and served with him in the revolutionary war as detailed in his declaration aforesaid, and knows that he did perform the services therein stated - And the said John Hester further states that he lived neighbour to the said Samuel in Louisa County Virginia and knows that he did serve in the militia from said County in the year 1777 or 1778, but does not know how many times -
Anthony his Perkins Mark
Sworn and subscribed to the day and year aforesaid,
John Hester
And the 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 soldier of the Revolution and served as he states, and the Court further certifies that

Anthony Perkins and John Hunter who have signed the preceding Certificate are resident Citizens of the County of Madison aforesaid and are credible persons of good character and that their statement is entitled to full credit,
James Deyarmott Wm Goodloe Geo. Wilson
Kentucky Madison County Ser.
David Irvine clerk of the Court for Madison County. Do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the applica- tion of Samuel Perkins for a pension
In testimony whereof have hereunto set my hand & seal of office this 17 day of August 1832. David Irvine Clerk

Susannah Perkins wid. of. Samuel —
By Act 29 th July 1848
Proof of marriage
J. J. Coombs

State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
I David M. Hunter Clerk of the County Court of said County in the State of Virginia, do Certify that the following is a true Copy of a marriage return made by the Rev. Richard Pope a minister of the Gospel duly authorized to solemnize marriages, and now of record in my office, to wit:
"1798 June 20 th I then joined together in Holy matrimony. Samuel Perkins and Susanna Pats given under my hand Richard Pope"
And in testimony that the foregoing is truly copied from the returns of Marriages of record in my Office I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the public Seal of said Court at the Courthouse this 16 th day of August 1853 In the 78 Year of our foundation
Fee 67 c
David M. Hunter. Clerk
Louisa County Court

212.2141
Bounty Land Claims
Act of March 3. 1855.
Original Claim for Land Warrant.
Subannah Perkins Claimant
H. T. Allison atty Richmond Ky

State of Kentucky } County of Madison } ss.
On this 8 th day of September A.D. one Thousand eight hundred and fifty five personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace, within and for the County and State aforesaid, Susannah Perkins aged Eighty Three years, a resident of Madison County in the State of Kentucky who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of Samuel Perkins deceased who was a private in the Company Commanded by Captain in the _____ regiment of Commanded by _____ In the Revolutionary War.
That her said husband _____ on or about the _____ day of _____ A.D. _____, for the term of _____ and was honorably discharged at on the _____ day of _____ A.D. _____,
She refers to Samuel Perkins, her husband, Declaration now on file in the Pension Office at Washington City D.C. for the names of the Officers under whom her husband served, the regiment, to which he belonged, for the term of service and for further particulars establishing the fact of his revolutionary services.
She further states that she was married to the said Samuel Perkins in _____ Virginia, on the _____ day of _____ A.D. _____, by one John Pope a Minister of the Gospel and that her name before her said marriage was Susannah Pass. That her said husband died in Madison County and State of Kentucky on or about the 27 th day of September A.D. 1839, and that she is now a widow.
She refers to her Declaration on file at the Pension Office in Washington City D.C. under the act of July 29. 1848, for a pension as the widow of Samuel Perkins deceased, for the time and place of her marriage, and for other particulars establishing the fact that she is the widow of the said Samuel Perkins deceased and refers to the roll of Pensions under act February 2, 1848. Page 176. Vol A, _____ She makes this declaration for the _____

personage of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the act "approved March 3. 1855."
Susannah her Perkins mark
We Ira G. Millin and Volney Paris residents of Madison County in the State of Kentucky upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Susannah Perkins in our presence and that we believe from the appearance and statements of the applicant, that she is the person she represents herself to be, and that she continues to be - and is at this time, the widow of her husband Samuel Perkins deceased, and has been since the 3 rd day of March 1855. Ira G Millin s Volney Paris s
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written, and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons; that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim.
John Guess J. P.

State of Kentucky } ss. Madison County }
I Thomas W. Barnes Clerk of the County Court in and for the County and State above named, do hereby certify that John Sneed, Ego, before whom the foregoing declaration and affidavits were made and who has thereto signed his name was at the time of so doing a Justice of the peace, in and for the County and State above named, duly Commissioned and sworn.
That all his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit, and that his signature thereto is genuine. In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto signed my name and affixed my Official Seal
This the 17 th day of September, 1855.
Thos. W. Barnes, Clerk

Terry
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 1992
Susannah Perkins
Widow
Samuel Perkins
Rev. War.
Act: July 29, 1848.
Index: —Vol. M. , Page 119
[Arrangement of 1870.]

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34.938
} Mrs. Ains

March 29. 1853
App. of Susannah Perkins widow of Samuel
Rev:
Act 7 th July 1838.
J.S. Coombs Present
Hon
Commr of Revenue
March 29/53

N o 14899.
Susannah Perkins widow of Samuel of Kentucky.
Letter to, J. J. Coombs 7 th July 1853.
Rept under 1838
Admit under 29 July 1848
Sec over 48 Act 7 th July 1838.
N o 1269
Susannah Perkins widow of Samuel Ky
Act July 29/48

Pension Office
Aug 22 1853
Sir
Samuel Perkins. Kentucky Roll, was pensioned under the Act of June 7 1832. at $46.66 per annum. Please state to what time he was paid.
Very Respectful J. Cole
for Com. of Pensions
J. Brooks 3 auditor
Paid to 4. th Sept. 1839: no date of death on our Books.
H. Bent Auditor.

No 1269 Susannah Perkins widow of Sam l Ky adm d . July 29 1848 14 mos pri $46.66 per annum from 4 March 1848.
Asst J. V. Gumbly Plant

Brief in the case of Susannah Perkins widow of Saml. County and State of Kentucky act July 29 1848
Claim, ("original," or "for increase" )
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband was a pensioner act 1832 at $46.66, (service proved in his papers) Record & parole proof of marriage
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Name and residence of Agent
J. V. Lamb Esq Present
Thompson R. Knight Examining Clerk.

Washington March 29 th 1853
Sir:
Enclosed I have the honor to present you the claim of Susannah Perkins, of Ky. widow of William Perkins deceased claiming pension under the act of 1838 &c. As her husband was a pensioner, the marriage prior to 1794 is all the material point requiring proof. The proof evidence enclosed, showing that some of the children are upwards of sixty years old , will, I trust, be held sufficient upon that point, if record evidence cannot be obtained.
I have written to the Clerk of Louisa County, Va. for evidence from the records, if any exists, and when I get his answer, will file it.
I am, very respectfully, Your obt Servt J. L. Coombs
Hon L. P. Waldo, Commr of Pensions

Susannah Perkins wid of Samuel
Aug. Oct 1838
J. N. Gandy

Pension Office July 7, 1853.
Sir,
The Declaration of Susannah Perkins widow of Samuel of Kentucky has been received & filed under Act 7 th July 1838.
The proof as to the date when Samuel & Susannah were married is insufficient. It has not been shown, that no public or private record thereof exists - Nor do the witnesses show why they fix upon any particular time. The evidence is also unsatisfactory as to the time when Samuel died.
I am respectfully
Your Oblt. Servt.
Spaldoo Comrs. —
J. J. Coonrad Esqr. Washington D. C.

Rec. Aug. 29
Hon. Lewis Cope - Secretary of navy

Richmond H.W. August 21, '32
Hon. L. G. Cap,
Sir,
I send you herewith enclosed the declarations of John Ross, Anthony Perkins & Samuel Perkins, Soldiers of the Revolution — The two Perkins are very obscure, illiterate & ignorant men — but quite indus- trious citizens of good character — You will observe in their declara- tions, they speak of being under the General Wayne & Demarceus — I presume they mean the De Marquis or La Marquis, Fayette — I have met with several old Soldiers, who say they only knew him by the name of De Marquis or Demarceus — Early advice in relation to their claims is desired,
Very respectfully, Yours most ob't serv't
A. Street

No. 14,899.
Susannah Perkins wid. of Samuel —
Hy. Act 1838 &c.
J. H. Gould

State of Kentucky } ss. Madison County }
William J. Fullilove of said County being first duly sworn according to law declares and says, That he is now in the 64 th year of his age and has lived in the same neigh- borhood with Samuel Perkins and his family since the year 1815, with whom he has been closely intimate acquainted since that time. He further certifies that said Samuel Perkins was a Revolutionary pensioner on the Kentucky roll at the rate of $46.62 1 / 2 per annum, that the old gentleman passed by his house on his way to Lexington to draw his pension money — He also certifies that the said Samuel Perkins died in Madison County on or about the 27 th day of September 1839 being about 88 years of age — leaving Susannah Perkins his widow who has remained his widow not having again married, & is of the age of about 82 years — He further certifies that the said Samuel Perkins and Susannah Perkins cohabited together as husband and wife and were generally reputed & believed to have been duly married, that they raised a large family of children, some of whom are upwards of sixty years — all of whom are persons of integrity and known respectability, & that he is disinterested in the result of the widow's application to procure a pension.
Wm J Fullilove

State of Kentucky Madison County 3rd.
Wm. T. Fullilove On this 9 th day of March 1853. personally appeared before me Ira G. Millin a justice of the peace in and for the County & state aforesaid & I hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with Wm. T. Fullilove the above affiant, & that he is a credible & disinterested witness;
Ira G Millin J P
State of Kentucky } ss. County of Madison }
Fanny Millin of said County makes Oath & says, that she is in the fiftieth year of her age & has known the Perkins family from the time of her earliest recollection, & has lived a close neighbor to them ever since — She further states that Samuel Perkins, who was a prisoner of the United States died in Madison County aforesaid in or about the 27 th day of September 1839 — leaving Susannah Perkins his widow who still remains his widow & is aged, as I judge about eighty years, — I further certify that I believe the said Samuel Perkins and Susannah Perkins were duly & lawfully married, that they were generally reputed & believed to be man and wife and lived together as such — That they received a large family of children all of whom are persons of respectability, I also state that I am a disinterested witness,
Fanny Millin

State of Kentucky { Madison County } Sec.
On this 9th day of March 1853 - personally appeared before the undersigned a justice of the peace in and for said County Fanny Millin and made oath to the foregoing declaration, I further certify that I am well acquainted with the above affiant & that she is a person of inflexible veracity & a credible & disinterested witness & I believe all her statements above to be correct & true, Eva G. Millin J P
State of Kentucky { Madison County } Sec
I, Thos. H. Barnes clerk of the County Court in and for the county and State above-mentioned, do hereby certify that Eva G. Millin whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing declarations, is and was at the time of signing the same a justice of the peace in and for said County duly commissioned & sworn that all his official acts as such are entitled to full faith & credit.
Given under my hand & seal of office at Richmond this 18th day of March 1853.
Thos. H. Barnes Clerk

Widow Pension Claim
had then a Pennsylv Widow for Army etc,
Per James

State of Kentucky } set. Madison County }
On this 9 th day of March 1853, personally appeared before me Susannah Perkins well known to me and made Oath to the foregoing declaration & affidavit, I further certify that Susannah Perkins above named is a person of good character and I believe all her statements above to be correct and true, I am myself personally knowing to the truth of most of the above statements,
Ira G Milligan J P
State of Kentucky } set Madison County }
I Tho s H. Barnes Clerk of the County Court in and for the County & State above mentioned, do hereby certify, that Ira G. Milligan whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing, affidavit declaration and Power of Attorney is and was at the time of so doing a justice of the Peace in and for said County duly commissioned & sworn that all his official acts as such are entitled to full faith & credit and that the aforesaid County Court is a Court of Record, Given under my hand & seal of office at Richmond this 18 th day of March 1853, Tho s H. Barnes, Clerk