Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 5,463, for Harraway Owen, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER
Van
Owen, Harraway Elizabeth
N. 5,463 B.L. N. 26,404-160-55
CONTENTS

State of Virginia Livingston County
February 1833
For this 25 th day of November  February 1833 personally appeared before the Judges of the Livingston Circuit Court within and for the aforesaid County, Harroway Owen, resident of Columbia Township, in the County & State aforesaid. Aged about 70 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 June 7 th 1832. That he was drafted as a militiaman, into the service, or army of the United States on the 4 th day of April 1781 as a soldier with Capt. Philips Lee, and service, until the 19 th or 20 th day of October 1781. That he entered the service, and army, of the United States in the County of Essex in the State of Virginia, in the Company commanded by Captain Philip Lee. In the Regiment commanded by Col. James Dabney. That he was drafted for the term of three months - but remained in the army until the above named 19 th or 20 th day of October 1781. That during the time he was in the service, he served under the following regular officers, viz: Genl. we Greene of the Virginia troops. But we were all under the command of General Lafayette. That he was discharged from the above service at Gloucester town in Virginia; That on being discharged, he received no written evidence thereof; That on entering the service he marched from Benjamin Jones's Tavern in Essex County Virginia, through King & Queen, to Richmond in Virginia, at which place he found the main army, there took what was then called the wild goose chase, The British army pursuing the Americans; That after the British army left the pursuit General Wayne took command, and marched the army to what is called Pointy Fork, on James River.

And from thence to Little York, at which place he continued until the British army capitulated, at which place he was discharged as aforesaid. That he has no documentary evidence of his services, That he does not now know of any person living that was in the service with him, although he is able to prove by one Charles Owen and Lewis Williams that he was drafted and actually entered the service as aforesaid. The last money of which said Owen and Williams he herewith forwards - He hereby relinquishes all and every claim to a pension or annuity except the present and declaring that his name is not on the pension roll of any agency or any state. Sworn to me Subscribed the day and year aforesaid. Harvey Owen
I Chapman Dinslow Judge of the probate Court within the County of Jennings & State of Indiana do hereby certify that the foregoing containing the original proceedings of said court in relation to the application of Harvey Owen for a pension - And the said court is of opinion that the said applicant is a revolutionary soldier and served as he states in testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand seal of office this

1. question 1 st I was born in Essex County State of Virginia but can't say in what year
2. I have no record of my age
3. In Essex County as aforesaid I moved into the State of Kentucky in Fayette City 1788 & lived there 9 years, from thence I moved into Scott City Ky, & from thence into Decatur City in this State & from thence to Jennings County where I now reside
4. answered in the declaration
5. also in declaration
6. none
7. Maj. William Scudford Captain John Blacklin & Col. John Vawter & John Heller - Sworn & Subscribed 25 th February 1833
Harriway Drown
We John Vawter a clergyman - resident in Jennings County and State of Indiana and James Shields resident in same county, same State. Do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Harriway Drown who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration that he believes him to be of the age of many of the revolutionary soldiers (he is a very old man) he is reported in the neighborhood where he lives to have been a soldier of the revolutionary war and in their opinion we fully concur from having subscribed in open court the 25 th day of February 1833
John Vawter James Shields
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter, and after hearing the interrogatories presented by the War Department that the above named applicant Harriway Drown, was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states. And the said court further certify that John Vawter who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman within the county of Jennings.

one State of Indiana, one James Shields who has also signed the same is a resident of the same county & State, and is a creditable person, And that their statements are entitled to credit, Given under our hands and seals this 25 th day of February 1833
Ezra F. Peabody
Seal
Samuel Finical
Seal
I John Walker Clerk of the Jennings Circuit Court do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the court in relation to the application of Henry Dyer, and that the Honorable Ezra F. Peabody and Samuel Finical are the associate judges of said court,
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said court this 25 th day of February 1833
John Walker cler

Cir. S. Grayson Jan'y 10/56
John S. Grayson, adkins, D.R. to Agt. Nov. 8/56 - No. of warrant furnished to agent, and Com. of Gen. Land Office.
June 23/59 Let to Com. Gen. Land Office -
V. O. page 159.
114,490 3/4 Act March 3/53 - May 3/53
Elizabeth Owen widow of Haraway Owen
Wai of the Revolution Claimant is a Pensioner Act Feb'y 8 1853 Indiana Agency
No 26A
Indo Feb'y 22 - 396
Ad: 160 Ac May 23rd 756 P. O. Dept.
Large decorative flourish or signature
Sandford Grayson Westfield Decatur Co Ind

Sept. 24/56. Duplicate Deed sent to Messrs. Addams & Co. to Agt. D.M.
Nov. 8/56 - No. of warrant furnished to agent, and Com. of Genl. Land Office. P.R.
June 2/59 Let to Com. Genl. Land Office - S.P.
W. H. H. 159
in 2 pages Jan'y 10/56
2nd March 3/55 - May 10/55
Elizabeth Adair Murray
Honorary Officer Acting
Miss F. H. H. H. Acting
Chairman in absence
Notary Public 1853 Indiana
Agree
No 26
Indo Feb 55 3/67
Attestation there 2/30/56
J. B. H. H.
Signature
Chas. H. H. H.
Magistrate Dean Co.
and

Dead. See letter Sept. 28. 1835 to P.A.G.
Letter to L. C. Suggett 8 th Auditor 3 rd April 1841
Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 8 th April 1838 from 4 Sep 1833 to 15 Aug 1834. Age notified 21. April 41
13625
Indiana
Harraway Owen of Sebring in the State of Indiana who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Lee of the Regt commanded by Col. Dabney in the Va line for 6 1/2 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Indiana at the rate of 21 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 29 day of May 1833 and Levitt John Vawter Vernon
Arrears to the 14th of March 43.32 Pension allowance ending 4 Sept 10 83 $54 15
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Daniel Lloyd Clerk, Book 6 Vol. 7 Page 123

3967 Indiana Madison Elizabeth Owen widow of Haraway Owen who served in the Revolutiona- ry war, as a private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 21 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued 1 st day of April 1854 and sent to
S. J. Coombs Present
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 191 Vol. A
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e 1724362 Harroway Owen Jennings County Indiana
for 1781 private 6 1/2 months. $ 21.66 100
Lee Dabney va
Mr. Walter (Vernon) Jennings County Indiana

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
183
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. Those points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, shewing the Service of Harraway Owen Jennings County Indiana
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and rank of the Field officers under whom he served. Age at present, and place of abode when he entered the service. Proof by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     Draf 4 Apr 1781 - 6 15 private Genl Stevens, General La Fayette - Col Lee, Col Dabney 70 years Fayette Co Virginia Traditional evidence & Clugmans Certificate, Witness certificate credible one living Witness not credible credible papers correctly attached  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS,
Commissioner of Pensions.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c., Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of private armed vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
1. The Regular Troops. 2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers. 3. Persons employed in the Naval Service. 4. Indian Spies.
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will, in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of
On this _____ day of _____ personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of _____ in the county of _____ and State, Territory or District of _____ aged (c) _____ 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 June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) _____, with _____ and served in the _____ (e) regiment of the _____ line, under the following named officers:
 [Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.] 
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of _____
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the Court of the application of for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this day of _____ &c.
If, on examination of the proper record, the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the _____ and G. D. residing in (the same) _____, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be _____ years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the days and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A. B. who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the [blank] and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the [blank] and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, _____ Clerk of the Court of _____ do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this _____ day of _____ &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration, (1) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person

will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
1. Where and in what year were you born? 2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it? 3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live? 4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom? 5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services. 6. { To a Soldier. } Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it? { To an Officer. } Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it? 7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution.
The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons—one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify to the character and standing of other persons giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court, by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the Peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, with precision, the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the Department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit to the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. & B. who, being duly sworn, deposes and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service; but, according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades:—For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for each service I claim a pension."
It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months , is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places, where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an organized corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
Proof of Service.
[1] In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimant's entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
[2] The notes from [a] to [i] are all equally applicable to the case of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [1] applies to continental troops only.
[3] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[4] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[5] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.

Harraway Owen
243 P2

State of Indiana Jennings County J.S.
Charles Owen residence of the county of Scott state of Kentucky being duly sworn - as a witness
for Harraway Owen residence of Jennings County and State of Indiana, in order to enable the said Harraway Owen to obtain the benefits of the provisions made by the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832 do solemnly swear that I have a knowledge that some time in the year - that Corn Wallace - surrendered to the American forces, my Brother - Harraway Owen, was drafted as a private soldier and served as such until peace was made (as he verily believes) after peace was made. Said Harraway returned to his home, in Essex county Virginia, after which my Father's Family, together with said Harraway's Family moved in the year 1888 - into what is called Floyd County Kentucky, and further he saith not known and subscribed this 4 th day of September 1832 Charles Owens
State of Indiana Jennings County J.S. Before me Ezra F. Fabody one of the Judges of the Jennings Circuit Court personally came Charles Owen and subscribed and swore to the foregoing affidavit - Given under my hand at the county aforesaid this 11 th day Septem- ber 1832 E. F. Fabody Judge I. C. C.

State of Indiana
Decatur County ss.
On this day personally appeared Elizabeth Owens, known to me to be the person described in and who executed the foregoing declaration, and acknowledged that she executed the same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed. Elizabeth Owens Aged eighty six years, a resident of the County of Decatur in the State of Indiana, who being duly sworn according to law, deposes upon her oath that she is the wife of Harney Owens who was a soldier in the war of the Revolution, she further states that she is a pensioner of the United States, on the Indiana list under the act of February 8 th 1855 at the rate of twenty one dollars and sixty six cents per annum, that she still remains a widow, she makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the homestead land to which she may be entitled under the act approved 8 th March 1855, and she hereby appoints Vandorn Graham of Westport Decatur County Indiana, to prosecute her claim, and receive her warrant when issued.
Elizabeth Owens mark
We Jeremiah Owens and Malinda Owens residents of Decatur County in the State of Indiana upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Elizabeth Owens in our presence, and that we believe from the appearance and statements of the applicant that she is the identical person she represents herself to be.
Jeremiah Owens his mark
Malinda Owens her mark
The foregoing declaration and affidavits were sworn to and subscribed before me, on the day

and year first above written, and I certify that I know the affiant to be a credible person whose credit is the person whose dis- interest has been to come that I have no interest in this matter --
In testimony whereof I have here- unto set my hand and seal
Seal
Davidson Grayson N. P.
11/11, 1490

Elizabeth Owen, widow of Haraway Owen dec?
Ky. Act 1853- 2 d section
Mayo
1853
J. H. Lamb

See
State of Indiana, ss.
County of Spencer, ss.
On this 26 th day of May A.D. One Thousand eight hundred and fifty three, before me Robert Armstrong, a justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, personally appeared Elizabeth Owen, aged 83 years, who being duly sworn according to law, doth upon her oath state, that she is the widow of Haraway Owen deceased, who was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States, on the Rolls of the Indiana Agency, at the rate of Twenty-one Dollars and sixty-six cents per annum. That the said Haraway Owen died in the County of Spencer and State of Indiana on or about the 15 th day of August, A.D. 1834, as appears by the date upon his tomb stone. That she has no written record of her said husband's death, nor of her marriage to him, and that by reason of age and infirmity, her her memory is much impaired; wherefore, she cannot state positively and from her own knowledge the date of her marriage, nor of her said husband's death, but only so far as she can remember, and from the best means of information within her reach. That to the best of her recollection, she was married to the said Haraway Owen in Scott County in the State of Kentucky, some time in the Spring of A.D. 1802 or 1803 - that she cannot be positive as to the year, and has forgotten entirely the month and day; but that she remembers the licence was obtained at Georgetown, and that the marriage ceremony was performed by one John Eaves, a minister, and that her name before her said marriage was Elizabeth Gibson. She further states that she has not married since the death of her said husband, but remains his widow. That she has heretofore received from the Pension Agency that portion of her said husband's pension which was due him at his death, amounting to about Three Dollars.

The said Elizabeth Owen makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the benefit of the act of Congress passed February 3 d 1853, or any other act or acts to which she may be entitled.
Witness Robert A. Livingston
Elizabeth her  mark Owen
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 26 th day of May A.D. 1853, and I hereby certify that I am well and personally acquainted with Elizabeth Owen, subscriber to the foregoing declaration, that she appears to be about the age stated in her declaration, that she is a credible person whose statements can be fully relied upon, and that I believe her to be the widow of Haraway Owen, deceased; I also certify that I am in no way interested in the prosecution or result of the pension claim of the said Elizabeth Owen; and that the foregoing measure was made on me.
Robert A. Livingston Justice of the Peace
Power of Attorney.
Know all men by these presents, that I, Elizabeth Owen, widow of Haraway Owen, deceased, do hereby constitute and appoint George H. Monsarrat, 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 of Congress of the United States. Said attorney is moreover authorised in my name to demand and obtain at any Department of said Government, a reconsideration 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 any wise bearing upon the claim or claims we hereby seek the investigation of. Said Attorney is moreover authorised in to do any and all things necessary to carry out the foregoing purposes, and to appoint one or more sub-Attorneys, conferring upon him or them all the powers herein conferred upon the said G. H. Monsarrat, hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said attorney may do by virtue of these presents. Witness my hand and seal, this 26 th day of May A.D. 1853.
Elizabeth her  mark Owen
George H. Monsarrat Robert A. Livingston

State of Indiana } ss County of Decatur } ss
On this 26 th day of May A.D. 1853, before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, personally appeared Elizabeth Owen, Subscriber to the foregoing Power of Attorney, and acknowledged the the signing, sealing, and delivering of 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. Robert Armstrong Justice of the Peace (Circled)
Affidavit of Witnesses. State of Indiana } ss County of Decatur } ss.
On this 26 th day of May A.D. 1853, before me, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, personally appeared James Hamilton and Joseph Grayson, residents of the County of Decatur and State of Indiana, who first being duly sworn according to law declare that they have been for many years personally acquainted with Elizabeth Owen, the affiant in the foregoing application for pension; and that she is the widow of Haraway Owen, deceased, who was a Revolutionary pensioner of the United States on the Rolls of the Indiana Agency, at the $22.00 per annum. That the said Haraway Owen died in Decatur County, in the State of Indiana on the 15 th day of August A.D. 1838, as appears by his tomb-stone. That they lived neighbors to the said Haraway Owen for some years before his death, that they were present at his funeral, and have often seen his grave. They further state, that the said Elizabeth Owen has not married since the death of her said husband but remains his widow. And that they have no interest whatever in the prosecution or result of this case.
Witnesses Samuel Wall H. M. Grady
James his X Hamilton. Joseph his X Grayson mark.

know to and have had before me the day and year before mentioned, and hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with James Hamilton and Joseph Branson, subscribers to the foregoing affidavit, and that they are respectable persons whose statements can be implicitly relied upon. And I further certify that I am in no way interested in this association or result of the pension claim of Elizabeth Owen, and that I believe the said James Hamilton and Joseph Branson are disinterested witnesses.
Given under my hand and seal this 26 th day of May 1853 Samuel Wall Justice of the Peace.
State of Indiana } ss County of Posey }
I Henry N. Talbott Clerk of the Circuit Court in and for the County and State above named, do hereby certify that Robert Armstrong and Samuel Wall, who have each signed their names to their respective foregoing certificates, the said Armstrong to the declaration of Elizabeth Owen and to the power of Attorney appended to the said declaration, and the said Wall to the affidavit of James Hamilton and Joseph Branson, are and were at the time of signing the same Justices of the Peace in and for the County and State above mentioned, duly commissioned and sworn, that all their official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit, and that the aforesaid Circuit Court is a Court of Record, having general jurisdiction. And that the aforesaid signatures are genuine.
Given under my hand and seal of office at Greensburg this 27 th day of May A.D. 1853.
Henry N. Talbott C.R. & C.C.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
April 9 th , 1841.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6 th 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," The widow of Harroway Dren, a Pensioner on the Roll of the Indiana Agency, at the rate of Twenty One Dollars and 66 Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 1 st of Sept. 1833, to the 15 th August 1834.
Respectfully yours,
Wilson B. Purdie
Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.

[Faint, illegible handwriting on lined paper]

Elizabeth Owen wid of Hemanah Ind-
Feb 1853, 2 o section
day of January A.D. 1854.
Henry H Talbott, Clerk.
Bloomington
Jan 14/54
H. H. County

Elizabeth Owen vs J. Haraway Owen,
State of Indiana } ss. County of Decatur }
On this 13 th day of December 1853. personally appeared before the undersigned a justice of the peace in and in said County Elizabeth Owen, of said County aged 84 years. Who being first duly sworn according to law declares and says, that she is the widow of Haraway Owen deceased and the identical person who has recently made a declaration before a justice of the peace for the purpose of obtaining the benefits of the act of Congress of 3 rd February 1853. That the said Haraway Owen in his lifetime was a Revolutionary pensioner on the Indiana Roll - and died in said County on the  14 th day of 1834. That she was married to the said Haraway Owen in Scott County Kentucky in or about the year 1802, by one John Sares a Minister. She further declares that she has not again married since the death of the said Haraway Owen, but still remains his widow.
Elizabeth had Owen
Sworn to and subscribed before me. The erasures & interlineation above was made before signing. I further certify that Elizabeth Owen is too infirm to attend Court.
Robert Armstrong
J. Peace
Justice of the Peace
State of Indiana } ss. Decatur County }
Decatur Circuit Court Common Pleas.
January Term A D 1854
It is hereby ordered to be certified that satisfactory evidence has been presented to this Court by the affidavits of

Wren Grayson. Sr. and John Owens Sr. Two credible witnesses, residents of said County, That Elizabeth Owen who has made the foregoing decla- ration is the widow of Haraway Owen deceased who was in his lifetime a Revolutionary Pensioner, and who died in this County about the year 1834; and that the said Elizabeth Owen has not married again since the death of the said Haraway Owen but still re- mains his widow.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this Third day of January 1854,
Henry H Talbott. Clerk.
I further certify that Robert Armstrong whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing affidavit is a justice of the Peace in and for said County duly commissioned & qualified. This Third day of January A D 1854.
Henry H Talbott, Clerk.
Elizabeth Owen wid of Haraway Ind.
Act 1853, 2 o Section
Beynton
Jan 14/54
J. J. Coombs

Elizabeth Owens Died of Wormwood or Artemisia
In Feb 1883 - 2 nd time childbed fever
Boston March 27/54
L. H. Cook

State of Indiana } ss. Decatur County. }
On this 3 d day of January, 1853. John Owens and Wren Grayson two credible Witness personally appeared before the judge of the Decatur County Court of Common Pleas of the State aforesaid in open court their ages being respectively 69 & 72 years and they being first duly sworn and known to be credible Witness on their oaths make the following declaration That they were well acquainted with Haraby Owens in his lifetime and with Elizabeth Owens his widow. That they were both present in Scott County State of Kentucky when the said Haraby Owens & Elizabeth Owens were married. That said marriage took place in 1802 or 1803. That they afterwards lived together as husband and wife during the life time of said Haraby Owens. That said Haraby Owens at the time he died was living in Decatur County Indiana and that they well knew said Elizabeth Owens to be his widow. & his Subscribed & sworn } John F. Owens to in open court } mark This 3 d day of January } Wren Grayson 1854 before R. P. Calhoun } mark Sole judge of said Court }
In Witness of which I Henry H. Tallett Clerk of said Court thereunto set my hand and affix the seal of said Court. This Third day of March January A.D. 1854. Henry H. Tallett Clerk

Brief in the case of Elizabeth Owen, Minn. of Haraway, Decatur County and State of Indiana. act 3 rd Feby: 1853.
Claim, ("original," for increase )
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband was a pensioner under the Act of June 1832.
Two persons testified they were present at the marriage.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
J. J. Coombs Esq. Resident. Name and residence of Agent
J. H. Smith Examining Clerk

Dear Sir, I have been thinking about the past and how much things have changed since we were children. It seems like a lifetime ago. The old house is still standing, but it looks so different now. The garden is overgrown and the windows are broken. I wish I could go back for just one day, to feel that sense of peace we once had. I hope you are doing well. I have been very busy lately, but I have managed to find some time to write to you. Please let me know when you have a chance. Yours sincerely, John Doe
Monday 10th March 1890 London

Elizabeth Dwan
Jenkins

Vernon Ind.
Mar. 5
March 14-1833.
The Honble
FREE
Lewis Cass
24362
Secretary of War Washington City

Vernon Jennings County, Indiana. 4th March 1833
Sir
Enclosed is the claim of Merriway Owen, of this County, For a Pension; He is a very old man, does not know his age His papers were prepared originally to be presented to the probate court within this county - but infirmity and infirmity prevented him from attending, which cir- =cumstances accounts for reasons, and - intermissions - And to the same cause, inevitably, may be ascribed the failure to obtain the evidence of Lewis Williams. The evidence of Owen - is made a part of the papers exhibited in court although of prior date, - Please communicate the result of his application as soon as action on, to the subscriber at this place
With great respect your
John Pawter
The Honble Secy. of War

Pension Office July 31/56
Sir
In reply to yours of the 4th. Inst. I have to state that the Claim of Elizabeth Owens no: 114.490 was issued for 160 acres, no: 26.404 on the 26th. of May and sent to you at Westport Indiana at that time.
Very Respectfully Your Off. Servt. R. M. Pao
Gardford Grayson Esq. for Commr Westfield, Ind
H. G.

✓ GENERAL LAND OFFICE,
May 30 th 1859.
Sir:
In your letter of Nov r 8 th 56 this Office is desired to withhold the Patent on Bounty Land Warrant No. 26404 for 160 acres, act March 3, 1855, in the name of Elizabeth Owen
I have, therefore, to state that the said Warrant is on our files, having been returned by the Register of the Land Office at Springfield Mo as located by John De Armond of Decatur Co Missouri to whom it appears to have been regularly assigned.
The Patent will be withheld until I am further advised by you.
Very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
John P. M c Kinley
Acting Commissioner.
To Geo. B. Whiting Esq.
Commissioner of Pensions.

Westport -- July 1856. N o 3 Muncy.
Commissioner Pensions Sir having received a copy of the Amending Bounty Land act. I beg leave to call your attention to the claim of Elizabeth Owen No 114790, which was suspended for want of record ev- idence. as the Amending act allows Parol Testimony and admits the Testimony that was produced to secure the Pension in support of the Bounty Land claim. as you will find an examination that she is a pensioner on the Indiana list under the act Feb 3. 1853. Page 190. Vol. A., 1 st Thereupon ask her claim reconsidered under said Amending act.

If it is necessary to make any other proof on her part you will confer a favor by some instruction in the matter. as I think the act does not re- -quire any further proof un- less the Commissioner should rule her to it. She is very Poor and needs every thing she can get.
I hope you will consider her case immediately and oblige Yours. Randolph Grayson
To
J. Minot
Com. Per.

Elizabeth Owen 11/4/90
Burke 26. 1104-150
Mary 16/15 4 Westport 6 Mrs. Bailey

Washington, August 1, 1856.
Hon. J. Minot, Com te Pensions Sir -
Senator Bright desires to know the state of the claim of Elizabeth Owen, a Revolutionary widow, for bounty land, being No 114,490. Mr. B. is anxious that the case should receive as early attention as is convenient and proper.
Very Resp ly Com te , R. S. Sproule. Priv. Sec.

Elizabeth Brown wid of Harvey
In Act 1803
L. G. Gouly

Kentucky. Scott county
J. S. B. Dickerson
clerk of the county court for the county aforesaid, do certify that in the year 1837 the office of the county court clerk of said county was destroyed by fire and that all the records and other evidences of marriages in said county prior to that date were destroyed.
Given under my hand and the seal of said court January 27 th 1854 J. S. B. Dickerson Clk

Ray WIDOW, &c.
File No. 5463
Eliz th (Circum) Will Marriage Circum Post Res. Mar
Act: Feb. 2/58
Index:—Vol. MS , Page 107
[Arrangement of 1870.]

No 2099
Elizabeth Orson Wife of Harvey
Set to f. Coombs Aug: 27 th 53 " " " " Aug: 16 th "
Act. Feb: 3 rd 1853,

2/1000 15 "Hufi 34,
" " "

Hon. J. D. Bright - Asks ad; to B. S. C. A. L. of the B. S. C. No 8100 1/4/90
Dept. of the Interior P. O. Box
Mr 26404 10055
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Pension Office, Official Business,
Commissioner.

PAID
26/4 14-15
26/4 14-15
Office P. B. Barnes Road N. 1883
PAID
26/4 14-15 Barnes Road N. 1883

2000 ... 18 March 1832 In the ... which ... unfavourable ... long ...
Yours ... J. ...
Hoaraway Owen Oct 32 Deed 13 Aug 1834, p.d. $2166 per annum.
F. Borth Auditor
Boyd ... ... ...

June 15. 185.
Apt. of Elizabeth
Owen widow of
Haraway Owen
(creatures;
Sty. Md. .65
13805
act 3d Feby 1853
$21. 66 per An.
Com: Feby 3, 1853,
Rev.
St. Croix
Present
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Pension Office, Official Bureau

Offfield Ind
Aug 23
Remailed
to the Pension
Office
Washington D.C.
a
Department of the Interior, Pension Office, Official Business.
Indiana
Sanford Grayson Westfield Indiana

6
H. B. ... 77.
W. ... 1879

114690 Elizabeth Owen
26 404. Baptist 160 acres
May 24/36
Kent Mansford Grayson
Westfield Inda
10 Nights
Hon. J. M. Mersh Comr Pension Washington D.C.

26.404
160 acres

Elizabeth Owen
Ind.
14-495
100-100-100-100
July 17/16
100-100-100-100
100-100-100-100
100-100-100-100

Elizabeth Aven
Ind.
14-470
14-470
1776
1776
1776
1776
1776
Return to Mrs. Aven No. 114992
(Free)
Commissioner of Pensions Washington City
D. C. Westons Inn July 4