Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 8450, for Patrick Preston, Pennsylvania

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
SERVICE Penr.
Preston, Patrick Jemima
Gr. 8450
P. L. Reg. 300587-55
CONTENTS

00.587 Act 100a 3/58
May 30 59
Jemima Preston wid of Patrick Preston so Private
Sept 21/59
Revolutionary war Wayne's War 1794 Cir "8" apr 26/94 A.B.
Files April 6/60
Files March 29/60
W.A. March 13/60
Files  Files  Files C. H. B. & Co. Eng. Present Louisville
K.Y.

No
Mrs Louisa Preston Widow of Patrick Preston
Revolutionary Pension
Act February 3rd
2 d Sec 1853
Kentucky
Broadhead 1 st Reg
C. H. Barkley Louisville Kentucky

115.
First Regiment. Gratuity.
We and each of us whose names are hereunto subscribed, do Acknowledge to have Received from Major Thomas B. Bowen and Captain Ercelius Beatty agents for the late Pennsylvania line the several sums opposite to our names Respectively in Certificates dated July 1. 1784. Bearing of Interest at six per cent. from November the fourth 1783. Signed by John Pierce Commissioner. And described as below, Being for the balance of a Settlement between the United States and us for Gratuity allowed the non Commiss d Officers & Privates, Who served to the end of the War.
   Date of Issue No of Certificate Letter Names. sum's Signers   Dolls. Cents 90 th     Octo. 15 th 1784 75.496 P. Abraham Middows 80 " Abraham Middows   Aug. 17. 500 R Richd. M c Lean 80 " Archibald M c Lean   Aug. 21. 4 N Patrick Preston 80 " Lewis Nicolas  
Pennsylvania
Auditor General's Office Harrisburg March 24 th 1858
I Certify the above to be a true Extract from the pay Roll Book A. Page 115. on file in this Department the year last aforesaid. Witness my hand and Seal of Office
Jacob Fry Auditor General

The State of Kentucky
The County of Owen Set
I Jemima Preston of said County aged from my best information about 72 years do make this following statement "I am the widow of Patrick Preston (now deceased) who in his lifetime was engaged in the Military Service of the United States in War of the Revolution I do not now remember the names of his officers
His statement to me which I always believed to be true was that he enlisted in Philadelphia Pennsylvania and belonged to the troops of that State, and that he served until he was honorably discharged
I was married to said Patrick Preston in Mercer County in the State of Kentucky on (or about) the — day of — AD 1813 or 14 by one — a —
and my name before I was so married was Jemima Jenkins My husband the said Patrick Preston died in Henry — County Kentucky on (or about) the — day of 1838 (Eighteen Hundred and thirty eight) leaving me his widow since when I have never again married but still remain

his widow.
During the lifetime of my said husband he applied to Hon Wm Graves of New Castle Kentucky - then a Member of Congress to prepare his papers for his Pension claim but I have not heard of it since, as my said husband died not long afterwards -
I make this declaration for the purpose of applying for a pension as the widow of said Patrick Boston
I never knew until lately that widows of soldiers were entitled to Pension
I hereby, with full power of substitution appoint C H Barkley of Louisville Kentucky my true and lawful Attorney for me and in my name to prosecute this my claim - I refer also to my following answers to the questions below
This 28 th day of September 1855
Test N. H. Head
Jimena Boston Seal mark

Questions for Mrs Boston
2. Did you ever see any certificate of discharge, or hear your husband speak of ever having had one — And if so tell what became of it
A. I have seen it since My Marriage to Patrick Preston but do not know where it is
2. Can you now remember names of any of his fellow soldiers, and if so give their names, and tell whether you ever knew any of them, and if you ever knew any of them, say where they lived or if you ever heard your husband speak of the residences of any of them (Answer by full particulars) Note Give also the number of his Regiment if you can
I do not recollect I may have heard him speak of above but cannot tell now

2. How long did your husband tell you that he served?
A. Seven Years & upwards —
2. Did he serve for a certain length of time or to the "end of the War"?
A. do not know
2. Do you remember that he said that he was in any battle, and if so what ones
A. I do not recollect
2. Do you remember what places he was at in time of his said services, and if what ones?
A. I do not recollect
2. Are there any of Mr Prestons, brothers or Sisters alive - or brother-in-laws or sister-in-laws and if give names and residence
A. I do not know

2 Where did Mr Preston live soon after Revolution, and where next, and next, and so, and how long in each place - respectively. A. first place in Mercer Co Ky. where we were married next in to Henry Co Ky. where we lived 2 or 3 years before his death.
2 Name if you can some intimate old acquaintances now living, and where, by whom we can prove that Mr Preston made statements of services in Revolutionary war. A. we lived 3 miles from Harrodsburg in the neighborhood of old Col. Westerfield and Young Col. Westerfield & family; by the name of Kyle at same place also John Jenkins my brother living ten miles below New Castle Henry Co. Ky. on the Carroton road, also in Henry Co not far from mouth Ky river Dick Conn & Rob Powell
2. Was Mr Preston ever married before he married you, and if so give names of first wife, children now alive and their present places of residence - respectively (Answer on next page)

A. I heard him say that he had been married but do es not know who to nor where - I do not know of any children -
Q Have you any children of Mr Preston now alive, and if so give names and residences?
A. I have a son Harrison in Arkansas. I have a daughter Amanda Wise with whom I am now living
Q Have you any family record of your marriage to Mr Preston or of the births of your children and if so where is it
A. I have not any record
Q Were you ever married before you married Mr Preston, and if so was your former husband a soldier in any war of the United States, and what was his name?
(Answer on next page)

A. I never was married before I married Patrick Preston
2. Have you ever heretofore as the widow of Mr Weston or any other husband applied for or received Bounty Land from the United States and if so give particulars A. I never have
I do hereby certify that the foregoing answers as read to me are true to the best of my knowledge and belief and memory This 28 th day of September 1858.
Jemima Preston (Seal) mark

We the undersigned both residents of Owen County Kentucky aged respectively 56 and 31 years do make this following statement - We are well and very intimately acquainted with Mrs. Gemima Preston who did on this day in our presence sign and acknowledge the within and foregoing annexed Statements. The reputation of this case is good and we believe that her statements are true - she being well known to us as of good reputation for truth and veracity - she is well known to us also as the reputed widow of Patrick Preston who as we readily believe was a reputed soldier of service of United States in War of Revolution, and who died in Henry County Kentucky about twenty years ago leaving said Mrs. Gemima Preston his widow which she still remains never having since married again. According to what we have always heard and believed and never heard disputed the said Patrick and Gemima were lawfully married about 43 or 44 years ago and that the name of said Gemima before she was so married was Gemima Jenkins and that during the lifetime of

Said Patrick Preston and up to the time of his death, he and said Jemima lived together as husband and wife and were so reputed to be among their husband neighbors and acquaintances. And for the reasons herein set forth we certify that the said Jemima Preston is the identical person whom therein represents herself and that she is now a widow. And we are disinterested witnesses. This 28 th day of September 1858
Brunfield Long Seal
J. L. Willhoite Seal
Owen County Kentucky set Be it known that on this 28 th day of September 1858 before me a justice of the peace in and for said County personally came the Jemima Preston of said County resident who is well known to me and she did before me sign and in the form of law make oath to the truth of the foregoing unsworn statements in direct direct statement and answer to the questions following. At the same time also came Brunfield Long and J. L. Willhoite

of said County, and they did sign and swear to the foregoing joint affidavit I believe the parties to be of the respective ages that they call themselves They are all persons of good reputation for truth and veracity - The statements were carefully and correctly read over to them respectively before signing - I believe the witnesses to be disinterested
And I further certify that the reputation of this case is good and that its said reputation and the foregoing statements are satisfactory evidence to me that Patrick Preston above named was a reputed revolutionary soldier of service of the United States, and that he died in Henry County Kentucky about twenty years ago leaving the above named Mrs. Lemina Preston his widow which she still remains - never having been married since his death
And I certify further that I am disinterested
N. H. Head J.P.O.C

(No. 2)
I further certify that on account of bodily infirmity the foregoing named Mrs. Jimima Preston is not able to go to Owenton our County Seat at a distance of 16 Miles from her residence to make her declaration before the Court
This 28th day of September 1838
H. H. Head J.P.O.O.
vs Owen County Kentucky do hereby on this day of 1838 re-affirm the truth of my foregoing annexed statements This day of 1838
Ad
Sworn to and subscribed in Open County Court now sitting in town of Owenton Owen County Kentucky on this day of 1838
Teste
Clerk of said County Court

The State of Kentucky County of Owen Set Thomas A. Ireland Clerk of the County Court in and for said County do hereby certify that H. H. Head Esq. whose genu- ine signature appears to the foregoing Certificates was at the date thereof an acting justice of the peace in and for said County duly commissioned and qualified
And I further certify that on this day before the County Court aforesaid in and for said County in open Court now sitting at Court House thereof in the town of Owensboro, these Statements were submitted to the Court and after full investigation of the reputation of this case and the parties thereto, they were deemed to be satisfactory evidence to said Court that Patrick Preston a reputed Revolutionary Soldier of the Service of the United States died in Henry Kentucky about 20 or 21 years ago leaving Mrs. Jerimiah Preston his widow who still survives him and yet remains his widow and now resides in this County as is set forth in foregoing above named Statements

Witness my name and official seal at my office in Swanton on this 21 st day of February 1859 (1859) M c A Ireland Clerk

Mrs Semina Preston widow of Patrick Preston Revolutionary Act of February 3 rd 1853
Robt. Barkley Louisville Kentucky

300-887 Mrs. Francis Preston Widow of Patrick Prestons Bounty Land Claim Act March 3rd 1855
C. H. Barkley Louisville Kentucky

Albion County Kentucky Set I, Gemima Preston of said County aged 72 years do make this following Statement Viz "I am the widow of Patrick Preston (now deceased) who was in his lifetime a soldier in service of the United States in Revolutionary War
He enlisted in said service at City of Philadelphia in Pennsylvania and served until he was honorably discharged
I of even date herewith make an application for Revolutionary pension through Agency of C. H. Buckley of Louisville Kentucky and I refer to My Statement in said application and to such evidence as may accompany it or be added to it by my said Attorney who is also my attorney for the claim asserted herein
I make this declaration for the purpose of applying for and receiving the benefit of the Bounty Land Act of March 3rd 1855 and May 14 th 1856
This 28 th day of September 1858
Gemima Preston Seal made

We the undersigned both residents of Owen County Kentucky do hereby certify that Mrs Jemima Preston did on this day in our presence sign and acknowledge the within statement
We certify that she is the identical person whom she therein describes herself to be and that she is now a widow
The reasons herefor are more fully set forth by us in our joint affidavit of even date herewith that accompanies her within named application for Revolutionary pension as the widow of Patrick Preston and we refer to our said joint statement And we are disinterested This 28 th day of September 1838
Barnfield Long Seal
J. L. Willhoite Seal

Allen County Kentucky ss
The foregoing statements were signed and sworn to before me a justice of the peace in and for said County on this 28 th day of 28 th of September 1858 - The claimant is the identical person whom she represents herself to be - The witnesses are credible, and as I believe disinterested.
Refer more fully to my official certificate that accompanies the foregoing named pension application of even date herewith And I am disinterested
J. H. Head
J.P.O.C.
Allen County Kentucky ss
Clerk of the County Court in and for said County do hereby certify that J. H. Head whose genuine signature appears to the above certificate was, at the date thereof an acting justice of the peace in and for said County duly commissioned and qualified
Witness my name and official seal at my office in Owenton on this 20 th day of December 1858
A. Bullock clc

8450 REJECTED
P. O. _____
Emma Weston
Service: _____
Enlisted: _____, 18 .
Discharged: _____, 18 .
Application filed: _____, 18 .
Alleges: _____
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract.

No 7288.
Jemima Preston widow of Patrick Kentucky
St. L. H. Barkley July 12. 1859-
Same Aug 3 rd 1859.
P. M. Henry Jan 10/60
Same Jan 21/60
File . No action required File Mar. 1/60 P. M. Henry Mch 26/60 84150 Act Feb. 3 rd , 1853 300587

  A  59 - 1 st Rgt  $50.  '80    "  63 -  114  '81    "  79 1/2  120  82    "  115  61  83      80  Gratuity  
These sums were all receipts by Lewis Nichola
The No 300 is given throughout as his -

Additional evidence Land Act 1855
App: No (not known)
Demima Preston wid. of Patrick Preston deceased War of the Revolution Filed from Kentucky
3075-87 Instm 27 Mch/60
She does not now claim for service in Revolutionary war but for service in the Wayne war of 1794 . Is not the proof suf- -ficient for service in this latter war?
Respectfully J. M. Henry Present
Mar. 28/60

Pension Office, March 26. 1860.
Sir,
The affidavit of D. S. Jenkins, filed by you as additional evidence in the case of Jemima Preston, widow of Patrick, Act Feby. 3, 1833, would rather show, if any thing, that her husband served in Wayne's war than in that of the revolution. The claim is further suspended.
Very respectfully, &c. Wm. W. Whiting Commissioner.
P. M. Henry, Esq., Present.

Derby Line June 13. 1860.
Dear Sir Will you please inform me if a Revolutionary Pensioner (under the act of March 18. 1818.) deceased in March 1833 leaving a widow who died in Nov 1836. - (were married previous to 1790 not having applied in her lifetime can her child draw the pension for the time the widow lived not again marrying - viz from March 1833 To Nov 1836.
Respectfully Yours
Geo C Whitney
Commissioner
Pensions
Washington DC
Levi Spalding

Louisville Ky. July 19 1859
Sir
I have received your letter of 12 th inst. in regard to claim of Lemina Preston widow of Patrick - 2nd set. July 3/53 -
In your enclosed Circular you mark in the margin the sentence requiring proof of service marriage and death -
In regard to proof of service I will say that in accordance with my impression (from her statement) that he enlisted in Phila. I obtained proof from Harrisburg of service of man of the name - belonging to 1 st Regiment - I of course could not tell whether 1 st Reg t received any recruits from Phila. or not - But as he had made some application or spoken of doing so through Hon Mr Groomes I thought that possibly you had some information from himself concerning his services - or that at least you could form some idea as to the identity - I have not as yet had time to hunt up the collateral or corroborative proof - I knew that this there were some weak points of the case as was not /

as strong as it ought to be - But I did not wish to work on a dead certainty - hence I requested you if you had positive information that the 1 st Regiment was not recruited any in Phila, to so inform me so that I could quit - I also note your remarks in your letter, concerning marriage etc - I will endeavor to comply therewith fully
You mark in the margin, the requirement that claimant shall make declaration before Court of record, and underscore the words Court of record
My brief of the case shows that the Magistrate has certified that Mrs Preston is not able to go to Allentown - The Co. seat a distance of            miles in order to make her statement before the Court - which is all that your require - but I have (as I usually do in such cases) gone further - I submitted the papers to the Court (in open court) and had certificate thereof concerning same - - But I believe that the certificate of the justice is separate from the main one - hence I presume that in the hurry of business in your office it has been overlooked -

You also underscore the requirement of stating name and rank of the person that performed the Service - This we have complied with as I believe - "Time when he entered and left the Service" we have complied therewith as fully I suppose as we will ever be able to as - Having stated that he enlisted in Phila, and served 7 years and upwards - "The names and ranks of Officers etc we have I suppose given all of the information that we - -
"The place in which he resided when he entered the Service -
It will be out of my power to go in person to see Mrs Preston for two months - But I have written out and sent to her a number of questions bearing on all of the points raised in your letter, and the last quotation above, and on several other points that suggest themselves to my mind - I have no doubt but that I will get as full information as if I were present - In the meantime I write this to you, to call your attention to what I have already done in the case - especially in regard to her inability to attend Court - If I am mistaken on that point, please inform me

I suppose that there is no doubt but that our Patrick Preston enlisted in Phila - and if you have any positive information that the Patrick Preston of 1 st Reg t enlisted at any other place I would like to be apprised of it, as it would save to me some trouble, I would like also to know whether you have any trace of our Patrick Preston's application through Hon W. J. Graves - if not contrary to your rules to give it - I hope to be able in a few weeks to have some affidavits in regard to our P. Preston's reputation to send back with Mr. Preston's Supplemental Statement - In the meantime I would like to be informed, if I am wrong in my memorandum of the preparation of the case as above
Yours Resp y
C. H. Barkley
Commissioner Pensions Washington D. C.

300.587
Patrick Preston

Nov 1855 No 300.587
20 Commissioner Pensions Washington D. C. Sir -
Lafayette Ky April 14 1871
Here is one of my old County Land Cases to which the claimant has recently through a friend called my attention.
It seems to me on examination of my briefs in paper of case that the service of Patrick Preston - was Subsequent to Revolution or at least that he did some Subsequent service. And very probably under General Wayne in 1790-95.
I would like at all events to have the case called up and reported on when convenient.
Respy C. H. Barkley

300,987 Additional evidence Land act 1855
App: No (not known) 300,987
Jemima Preston wid. of Patrick Preston deceased
Revolutionary war filed from Kentucky
As the evidence may not be sufficient for service in the Revolutionary for a pension please consider her case for bounty land, for service under Genl Wayne in the Indian wars from 1793 to 1795
Boyneton Respectfully
June 10/59
ind in 2nd July 11 of 50755
J. M. Henry Present
Recd Feb 23/60
Feby 9/60

Mercer County Sect
I Christopher Chinn, a resident for the last forty five years of said County make this following Statement viz I was well acquainted with Patrick Preston his wife Jennima formerly of this County they lived together as man and wife and I never heard the legality of their marriage doubted by any person whatever,
The declarant has been engaged more or less in prosecuting claims for pensions & Land bounty for the last twenty eight years about the year 1832 or 3 the said Preston spoke to me about his being in the service of his Country as a regular soldier But my impression is now that he was not in the revolutionary war but performed his service as an enlisted Soldier in General Wayne's army and attached to Genl Wilkersons division and was stationed for some time during his service in or near where Cincinnati in the State of Ohio now stands and I think he is the well as memory now serves me that he claimed to be in the Battle in 1794 which took place between Genl Wayne's army and the Indians -
I do state that the above Statement are true according to the best of my knowledge belief and memory and that I am disinterested in said claims, This 22nd day of February 1860
Christopher Chinn
State of Kentucky & Mercer County Sect
Sworn to and Subscribed on this 22nd day of February 1860 before me the Clerk of the County Court in and for said County by Christopher Chinn the witness who is well known to me and he is the identical person whom he represents himself to be and is a credible person, I believe him to be disinterested And I am disinterested
Witness my name and official seal at my office in Harrodsburg on this 22nd day of February 1860
Thos. Allin Clerk

Additional evidence Land Act 1855
Aph: No 300.587 Semina Preston wid. of Patrick Preston deceased
Healy
Rep March 26/60
Co A March 3/60
non-obj 28
Boynton June 10/59
P. M. Henry Present
Feby. 27/60

Statement of Case -
Patrick Preston, married Jemima Jenkins in Mercer County Kentucky about year 1814 - Moved from Mercer County to Henry County Kentucky about 1836 died there about 1838 - Left said Jemima his widow. She survives yet, and claims pension as his widow and says that he served in the service of the United States in War of the Revolution, - She refers to some of their old Mercer County acquaintances - You will please therefore to write out the respective answers to the following questions, and sign and qualify thereto before the magistrate -
Questions for Mr John W. Kyle
Question - In what year, and where did you at first become acquainted with said Patrick Preston?
Answer, About 1804 or 5, to the best of my recollection
2. You will please state whether he was reputed and generally believed to have served the United States in Revolutionary or any other war, and if so which war?
A. Said he served in Waynes Campaign under Captain A. Lord Strong
2. Please state such particulars as you can remember of his statements of services - officers names, battles in which he was engaged, - places where he was stationed, and how long he served?
(answer on next page)

Answer
Can't recollect more than the officers referred to,
2.
Please state any memory of conversations that you may have of ever hearing pass between him and any other old soldier in regard to respective services and of any fine manners and such other particulars as you remember or if no such conversations are remembered, give condensed statement of such statements of his own as you may remember? (not embraced in above questions)
A.
Heard him & My Father (Thos. Kuhl) talk of service but don't recollect the conversation, heard him stat of being stationed on Ohio River, but don't recollect the point;

Q
Do you remember hearing him say any thing about applying for pension, or whether he considered himself entitled to one, or any conversation on that subject that you remember?
A.
He applied for a pension, but did not succeed in getting it
I John Kyle aged 68 years formerly of Mercer County Kentucky now of Daviess County Indiana do state that the foregoing answers are true according to the best of my knowledge belief and memory And that I am disinterested. This 14 day of February AD 1860 in said County of Daviess
John W Kyle (Seal)

The State of Indiana } County of Daviess } No 9
The above statement was, on this day signed, and sworn to before me Justice of the peace  Notary Public in and for said County by John Kyle, of said County resident to me well known as a credible person, whom I believe to be disinterested, and of the age that he calls himself — And I certify that I am disinterested
In Testimony of which I do hereto sign my name on this 14 th day of February A.D. 1860
T. H. Kyle N. P. J. R. Christy
The State of Indiana } County of Daviess } Set
I, John Van Trees, Clerk of The Circuit Court in and for said County do hereby certify that Tho s Kyle whose genuine signature appears to the above certificate, was, at the date thereof an acting Notary Public  Justice of the peace in and for said County duly Commissioned and qualified;
Witness my name and official seal at my office in Washington on this 23 rd day of February A.D. 1860 Justice of the peace erased and Notary Public, interlined

The State of Indiana County of Daviess } Set
I, John Van Trees, clerk of The Circuit Court in and for Said County do hereby certify that Tho s H. Kyle whose genuine signature appears to the above certificate, was, at the date thereof an acting Notary Public  Justice of the peace in and for Said County duly Commissioned and qualified;
Witness my name and official seal at my office in Washington on this 23 rd day of February AD 1860 Justice of the peace erased and Notary Public, interlined before signing
John Van Trees Clerk By E. Van Trees Adm y .

John Kyle, Mt Pleasant Ind.
Col. Stanley Louisville Ky.
Col. Circuit Court Washington Ind.
Mrs. Jerimiah Preston widow of Patrick Preston Bounty Land Claim Act 1855 No 300.587.
P. M. Henry Washington D. C.

Louisville, Ky.
May 26 1889
Sir
I enclose application of Mrs Jennima Preston widow of Patrick Preston
I enclose also the letter that I received from Esq. Head in February 1858 informing me of the case, and on the information in which I prepared her papers.
I wrote to the Auditor General and I enclose his certificate - I have waited some time, hoping to get some further proof but have not yet got time to do so.
It appears that Mr Preston made application to Don. W. J. Graves - Perhaps Mr Graves filed some application for him
The Auditor did not inform me whether he had evidence of any other Patrick Preston or not
It appears by the enclosed that Preston served in 1 st Regiment. - Our Patrick Preston enlisted at Philadelphia - We have no means of ascertaining where the soldiers enlisted - You may know whether there were any recruits for first Regiment enlisted at Phila - If there were - then our case might be further strengthened - But if your information be positive, that they were all recruited elsewhere it would seem to be hopeless, so far as

as identifying with this man is concerned Ann Mrs. Preston says that her husband "Seven Years and upwards" which inclines me to the belief of the probability of identity
The clerk at Harrodsburg, Mercer Co. Ky., informs me that he has no record of their marriage -
With these remarks I will suspend the case at present, and await your report on the main point Viz The probability of identity - The minor points which I admit to be defective I will easily establish
Yours, Respectfully,
C H Barkley
Commissioner Pensions Washington D. C.,

Knoxville Co Ky
February 19th 1858
Mr C H Barley
I received your papers. Safety I have had no opportunity to look a round in relations to pensions since you wrote further than Mr Simmsan he will get you to attend to his if think you can make a case for old Thomas Redding who claims to be an invalid by Mr Simmsan he says he recollects of Mr Red- ding getting hurt while in the Army which seems to be the same wound complained of now by Mr Redding
My attention has been called late- ly to a case of a widow Preston to be the widow of Patrick Preston who was a revolutionary soldier she states he enlisted in the city of Philadelphia does not recollect any of his officers she says he died about 20 years ago then 80 or upwards she says in his lifetime he spoke to Andrew Graves of Newcastle Ky to prepare his papers for a pension since which time she has heard nothing of it since writing I learn the Graves speaker of was then Member of Congress from Louisville Mrs Preston says she never knew till now that widows of soldiers was entitled to pension
W.H. Harkness

Mrs Preston lives immediately in my neighbourhood and her  fact her state- ments can be relied upon. She wants you to take hold of the case upon the terms spoken of to me in your ad- dress. I will send you the powers of attorney of Mr Simson & others shortly. The old man has failed to draw his pension due 4 th Sept last 4 th March draw will soon be due. He then wishes to make you agent to draw for him if you can send a blank or two for him to do so. I hope to hear from you very shortly in relation to Mrs Prestons Case &c Respectfully yrs &c &c H. H. Read

Memorandum. — Mrs. Fimina Preston of Allen County Kentucky says that she was married to Patrick Preston in Mercer County Kentucky about year 1812 — married in name of Fimina Jenkins — States that her husband said Patrick Preston was in Revolutionary War Service of the United States and that they lived in Mercer County Kentucky until about 1834 or 35, when they moved to Henry County Kentucky, where he died in year 1838, leaving her a widow which she yet remains, — She now claims a Revolutionary pension as widow aforesaid —
The witness called on will please answer these following questions. At Barkley, Louisville Kentucky, December 10 1889
Question. Were you acquainted with the above named Patrick Preston?
Answer I was acquainted with Patrick Preston the husband of Fimina his wife
Q. When and where did you first know him?
A. I first knew him in Mercer County and afterwards in Henry County Ky.
Q. Were you very intimate with him?
A. I was very from about 1828 till he died
Q. Did you ever or often hear him say that he had served as in above memorandum? I have often heard him
A. say he had rendered services in war but to what extent I now do not recollect
Q. Was such his general reputation?
A. I can't say
Q. Have you any recollection of names of the officers under whom he claimed to have served? And if so state their names?
A. I have often heard him state his officers but can not recollect their names but believe he mentioned Wain as one
Q. State your recollection (if any) of battle or battles that he said that he was in?
A. this I can say, I no he said he came down the river with Wain

Question. Please state your recollection (if any) of the place at which (as he told you) that he entered into the service?
Answer. I can't recollect
Q. Did he (as he told you) volunteer ! enlist ! or be drafted ?
A. I am not sure but believe he enlisted
Q. After entering did he serve for certain time or to end of war?
A. I don't remember
Q. Did he serve one? or two? or more terms?
A. it appears to me he two terms
Q. How long was his whole term or terms of service?
A. I don't think he stated if so I don't recollect
Q. Was he born in America or in old country, and if in old country what one? - if in America in what state?
A. he stated he was born in Ireland
Q. What was his trade?
A. A shoe maker
Q. Do you remember that he ever spoke of applying for pension or say any thing about doing so - or consulting any one on the subject? if so state full particulars?
A. I remember he spoke to me and wish me to go to W. S. Graves with that intention I advise him to get Hamilton Davis Esq. of Mercer County to attend to it for him whether he did so or not I don't know
Q. Do you remember ever seeing his certificate of discharge?
A. I think he then had a certificate but do not remember of what service or war I think I advised him to send it to Davis of Mercer County K. G.

2. And if so and you remember what name was signed to it please state it?
A. I do not remember
2. State if you have any idea or knowledge what became of it?
A. I do not know if he may have sent it to Davis
2. Were you present at marriage of said Patrick and Joanna?
A. I was not
2. If not, please state whether you remember report of it as having taken place?
A. I do
2. Do you now remember ever hearing said Patrick Preston have conversation with any old Revolutionary soldier or pensioner — If so give names, and substance of their conversations?
A. I do not recollect of any I was not very often in his company till 35 or 36 when he came to Henry and he had no acquaintance there was very old and hard of hearing did not have much to say

Question — Perhaps you may remember some other incident or circumstances, going to shew his reputation in this respect, that is not suggested by above questions — such for instance as his being present and honored at 4 th July celebration, barbecue, or other place as a Revolutionary soldier — if so give full particulars!
A. I do not remember of any thing happening of marked attention
The above answers are true, according to the best of my knowledge, belief and memory. And I am disinterested. This 6 th day of March AD 1860 — My age is 64 years Residence Trumbull County Kentucky — — — — — SS Dunkin Seal
State of Kentucky County of Henry } Set
The above statement, was signed and sworn to on this 6 th day of March 1860 before me a Notary Public — in and for said County. The witness is well known to me and is a credible person, and he resides as therein stated — I believe him to be of the age that he calls himself and to be disinterested. And I certify that the above answers were carefully and correctly read over to him before signing And I certify that I am disinterested J. P. Sparks N.P. J. P. C. Ky.

State of Kentucky } ss
County of Henry }
I Edmund P. Thomas Clerk of the Henry County Court do certify that J. P. Sparks who has subscribed his genuine signature to the with- in and foregoing affidavit is and was at the date thereof a Notary Public for the County and State afore- said duly Commissioned and sworn Intestimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the Henry County Court. This 6 th day of March 1860
Edm P Thomas

Additional evidence Pension act Feby. 3, 1853 2nd Section Revolutionary war
Jemima Preston wife of Patrick Preston deceased Filed from Kentucky
July 17/60
P. M. Kenny Present

I Andrew G Kyle of Mercer County Kentucky do state that since I gave, recently a statement before Christopher Chinn Presiding Judge of said County, in regard to Military services of Patrick Preston, I have reflecting more in regard thereto, and my best impression is that said Patrick Preston stated that he was, at least during some portion of his services in General Anthony Wayne's Army This 12 th day of Jan y . 1860
A G Kyle (Seal)
Sworn to and subscribed before me the Clerk of the County Court in and for Mercer County Kentucky on this 12 th day Jan y 1860
Witness my name and official seal at my office in Harrods- =burg on this 12 th day of Jan y . 1860
Thos Allen Clk " " Mercer County Court

Memorandum
Mrs Lemina Preston who now lives in Owen County Kentucky Says that her maiden name was Lemina Jenkins, and that in that name about year 1813, she was married in Mercer County Kentucky to Patrick Preston, and that about year 1834 they moved to Henry County Kentucky, where he died in year 1838, she claims that her said husband was a soldier of the service of the United States in Revolutionary war, and refers to some of their old neighbors in Mercer County Kentucky
You will please therefore answer the following questions bearing on the case Yours Truly
To Any old citizen of Mercer County Kentucky
C. H. Barkley of Louisville Kentucky
Care
December 8 th 1859
Thomas Allin, Clerk. Co. Court. Attorney for Mrs Preston
Question. Please State how many years you were acquainted with said Patrick Preston?
Answer. Our acquaintance commenced about the year 1814
2. Did you often or ever hear him say that he had served in United States service in Revolutionary War?
A. I have frequently heard him say that served in said War
2. Was such his general reputation?
A. It was
2. What State did he belong to at the time?
A. I do not now recollect
2. What State did he come from when he came to Kentucky?
A. I do not now recollect

2. What state was he born in — or what country was he born in i.e. in America, or in the old country? If in the old country what one?
A. In the old country that is Ireland
2. What was his trade?
A. Shoemaker
2. What battle or battles was he in — or do you remember that he told you that he was in any?
A. I do not now recollect of that he told me what Battles he was in
2. Where did he enter the service?
A. I do not know
2. Did he volunteer, enlist , or be drafted ?
A. I do not know
2. After entering service did he serve only a certain time or did he serve to end of war?
A. I cannot say
2. How long did he serve in said war?
A. I do not know
2. Did he serve one or two (or more) terms?
A. I cannot say
2. Do you remember names of Officers or fellow soldiers?
A. and if so state their names?
A. I do not recollect any of the Officers or Soldiers names

2. There were many old Revolutionary Soldiers in your County - Do you now remember ever hearing that any one of them and Said Preston served together in the war, - or ever hearing any of them and him say that they knew each other there - or that they were at any one time in said war both Stationed at same place - if you remember any of these points please state names and such particulars as you can remember?
A. I do not recollect any of the above interrogatories farther than I have heard said Preston speaking in presence of Old Soldiers of their services but do not now recollect any of their particular conversation, but felt a full assurance at that time that Said Preston had done service in the Revolutionary War, And I am still of the same opinion
2. Were you acquainted with the above named Lemmina Preston?
A. I was after her marriage to Said Preston
2. And if so were they, reputed and considered to be husband and wife?
A. They were considered by myself and neighbors as being legally married and lived together as man and wife never having heard the least to the contrary.
on question

2. Do you remember that said Jerimiah ever joined with said Patrick as his wife in conveying land in your County and if so to whom
A. I understood when they left this County they sold their land to Mr Mann & Mr Vanhise
2. Do you remember ever hearing said Patrick Preston speak of applying for Revolutionary pension - or whether he might obtain one - and if so give such particulars as you can remember?
A. I do not recollect ever hearing of his applying for a pension
2. When and where did you first know him?
A. In Mercer County in the State of Kentucky (Note - Of course the answers in relation to service, paternity etc of Patrick Preston are founded on memory of witness in regard to what Mr Preston told him and is not expected to be matter of knowledge)
I Joseph Lister of Mercer County Kentucky aged fifty five years do state that the foregoing answers are true according to the best of my knowledge and belief and memory - And I am disinterested This 14th day of January 1860
Joseph Lister (Seal)

Mercer County Kentucky Set
Be it known that on this 17th day of January 1860 before me Chas Chinn Presiding Judge in and for said County personally Came Joseph Sister a resident of said County well known to me as a credible person, whom I believe to be of the age that he calls himself and to be disinterested, and he did sign and in due form of law make oath to the truth of the foregoing annexed statement, concerning case of Patrick Preston as represented by Jennina Preston his widow - And I am disinterested And I further certify that the foregoing answers were carefully and correctly read over to him before signing the same Chas Chinn P.J.M.C.
State of Kentucky Mercer County Set The undersigned Clerk of the Court for the County of State aforesaid do certify that Chas Chinn Esq. whose name is subscribed to the foregoing Certificate is Judge of said Court duly elected Commissioned & sworn & that his signature & Certificate is in due form of law & signature genuine In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & Seal of Office this 17th Jan'y 1860 Tho Allin C.C.

December 8 th 1859
Dear Sir,
I am prosecuting a Revolutionary Pension claim for Mrs. Jemima Preston (formerly Jemima Jenkins) as widow of Patrick Preston — They lived in your County up to about year A.D. 1834
She refers to their old neighbors in your County viz. Westerfields and Kyles —
I want the Statement of one or two of Westerfields — The two oldest ones surviving, and one of the Kyles — the older one —
I wish you therefore — either yourself or one of your deputies — or some Magistrate to see them, and read over to them, the following questions and have their answer written in the respective spaces following —
When Mr. Preston left your County he moved to Henry County Kentucky and died there in year 1838
Your attention hereto will much oblige me
Yours Truly
C. H. Barkley
Thos. Allin Esq.
Clerk County Court , Harrodsburg
Mercer County
Kentucky
1. These were considered by myself and neighbors as being legally married and lived together as man and wife never having heard the least to the contrary. — I am sure

The answers of James C. Westenfels a resident of Mercer County Kentucky aged 76 years to the following questions concerning the foregoing named Patrick Preston is not known to me
Question. Were you well acquainted with said Patrick Preston?
Answer. I was well acquainted with him he resided near me
Q. State as well as you remember what year it was in when you first got acquainted with him?
A. I have known him upwards of fifty years
Q. Were you intimate with him until about the time when he left your County?
A. I was they left Mercer County in about the year 1834
Q. Where was he living when you first knew him?
A. in Danville then Mercer County now Boyle County
Q. Were you also acquainted with Jerimiah his wife?
A. I was well acquainted for many years with her
Q. Were they generally reputed and believed to be husband and wife?
A. they was and lived together as man and wife and that a clergyman by the name of ... performed the ceremony
Q. Do you remember that she joined with him in conveying land in your County, and if so to whom?
A. he sold about 16 acres of land to to Vanice & Mann and conveyed to them by Deed as man & wife would
Q. What trade or occupation was said Patrick of?
A. he was a Shoemaker and followed that business
Q. Do you remember, what country he was a native of i.e. whether American or foreign born - if foreign of what country?
A. I do not now, he was called an Irishman and I took him to be such

Q. Did you ever or often hear said Patrick Preston say that he was in the Revolutionary Service of the United States?
A. I have frequently heard him talk of Service being in the Revolutionary.
Q. Was such his general reputation?
A. It Was. I never heard it disputed.
Q. Do you remember ever hearing him say that he was in any battle or battles in that war and service?
A. I do not recollect that he ever did say any thing about it
Q. And if so in what one or ones if remembered?
A. I can not say not recollecting
Q. Do you now remember the names of his officers and if so give their names?
A. He said that General Wilkerson was the officer under whom he served I think
Q. Do you remember what State he lived in, in the time of Revolutionary War? and if so name it?
A. I do not recollect
Q. Do you remember where he entered the service? and
A. if so where?
Q. A. I do not recollect
Q. Do you remember whether, as he told you, he was with the "Volunteers," or "drafted" or "enlisted" men and if so which class?
A. My impression is that he told me that he was a Volunteer I do not know what class
Q. How long did he serve as he told you?
A. I do not know that he ever said any thing about the length of term he served
(over)

Q. After entering the service, did he serve only a certain length of time or to end of War?
A. I do not know
Q. Did he serve one or two or more terms?
A. I do not know
Q. Do you remember to have ever seen his certificate of discharge?
A. I have not
Q. And if so please state whose name was signed to it if you remember?
A. I do not remember ever having heard him say anything about it
Q. Do you remember ever hearing say anything about applying for a pension? or whether he was (as he believed) entitled to one? Please give particulars
A. I have heard him say that he was entitled to pension
Q. What State did Mr Preston come from when he came to Kentucky?
A. I have heard him say but do not now recollect
Q. As there were many old Revolutionary Soldiers in your County, perhaps you heard Mr Preston say that he knew such a one (or more) of them in the service — or may have heard him and them speak of both being in same service or same place at some given time — If so please state names etc etc and whether said soldier that he talked to was pensioned?

A.
I do not recollect that Mr Preston ever said any thing about any person being in the service with him in the time of his service in the united States army
I James C Westerpulabose named and described do State that the foregoing answers are true according to the best of my knowledge, belief and memory
This 6 th day of January 1860 in Mercer County Kentucky
And I certify also that I am disinterested
James C Westerpulabose
Mercer County Kentucky set
Be it known That on the 6 th day of January 1860 before me Presiding Judge in and for said County personally came James C Westerpulabose of said County resident well known to me as a credible person, whom I believe to be of the age set forth in the annexed statement, and he did sign and in due form of law make oath to the truth thereof - I believe him to be disinterested - And I am disinterested
And I further certify that the foregoing answers were carefully and correctly read over to him before signing
Chas Chinn P J M 66

Exhibit A
Harrodsburg Ky
State of Kentucky Mercer County Set 3 The Allin Clerk of the Court for the County aforesaid do certify that Christian Edg. whose name is subscribed to the within Certificate is sole & presiding Judge of the Mercer County Court duly Com- missioned and sworn and that his said Cer- tificate is in due form of law and Signa- ture genuine
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal of the Mercer County Court this 6 th day of Jan y 1860 Thos Allin Clerk
J. M. Henry Washington D. C.

Additional evidence
Land Act 1855
App: No _____
Demina Preston wid Patrick Preston deceased
Filed from Kentucky -
Feby. 9, 1860 -
J. M. Henry Present
Mar. 24/60

Supplemental Statement of Mrs. Jemima Preston of Owen County Kentucky, widow of Patrick Preston, and as such a claimant for Revolutionary pension and Bounty Land, through agency of C. H. Barkley of Louisville Kentucky
Jemima Preston above named and make this following supplemental statement — As I have before stated — My best, and I may say sure recollection is that my said husband served in the Revolutionary War — enlisting therefor, in city of Philadelphia and that his different terms of service added together made more than seven years — I am informed by my agent above named that Andrew G. Kyle of Mercer County Kentucky has stated that his recollection of the statements of my said husband is that he was in the Army and service of the United States after the Revolutionary War, and names the places viz (Fort Washington) where Cincinnati now stands and Fort Maysack as places at which he was stationed while in said service, and that he was he thinks in General Wayne's Army, and as I am informed that the places named above were not important occupied in time of Revolutionary War but were afterwards, and that General Wayne was an officer in the said Army and service in Revolutionary War, and also in Indian Wars in Ohio it may be that I have in my memory got the statements and particulars confounded —
Our old neighbor, A. G. Kyle above named is a man of intelligence and information and good memory

(or was so when I knew him) I to some extent rely on his memory in some particulars rather than on my own — as I am unlearned — But being very sure in my recollection that at least a portion of his Service, as above named was in Revolutionary War I incline to the belief that he served during said War and also afterwards — I hereby authorize my, above named agent to use his own discretion in the matter, and continue to assert claim and get proof of identity for either or both services, and to claim as the proof justifies. Witness my name in Owen County Kentucky, This 10 th day of March AD 1860
Just W. H. Head J. W. Shelton
Jemima Preston mark
Sworn to and subscribed before me a justice of the peace in and for Owen County Kentucky on this 10 th day of March 1860. The affiant is the identical person whom she therein repre- =sents herself to be — And I am disinterested
W. H. Head J.P.O.C., Ky.

Owen County Kentucky Set — I Tho. A. Pulam Clerk of the County Court in and for said County do hereby certify that H. A. Head Esq. whose genuine signature appears to the above certificate was at the date thereof an acting Justice of the peace in and for said County duly commissioned and qualified
Witness my name and official seal at my office in Owenton on this 19 th day of March 1865
Tho. A. Pulam Clerk

Louisville Ky. January 2 nd 1860
Sir
P. M. Henry of your city is hereby fully invested with of my authority in the Pension claim of Louisa Preston widow of Patrick Preston filed by me under 2 nd Section February 3 rd 1853
Commissioner Pensions Washington D. C.
C. H. Barkley Seal Attorney for claimant

Supplemental Statement No. 2. of Mrs. Jennima Preston of Owen County Kentucky widow of Patrick Preston, and as such an applicant for Revolutionary pension Viz — I do hereby state that according to my memory, my said husband, was, at least a portion of the time a Sergeant under General Wayne This 8 th day of December 1859
List H. H. Head A. M. Shelton
Jennima Preston mark
Before me on this 8 th day of December 1859
H. H. Head P.O.C. Ky.
Owen County Kentucky set
I Thos A. Ireland Clerk of the County Court in and for said County hereby Certify that H. H. Head whose genuine Signature appears to the above certificate, was, at the date thereof an acting justice of the peace in and for said County duly Commissioned and qualified.
Witness my name and official Seal at my office in Owenton on this 10 th day of December AD 1859
Thos A. Ireland Clerk

Mercer County Kentucky Set
I Thomas Allen Clerk
of The County Court in and for said County do hereby certify that I have made careful examination of the Marriage Records of my office and can find no evidence or trace of marriage of Patrick Preston and Jennina Jenkins
Witness my name and official seal at my office in Harrodsburg on this 12 th day of December 1859 Thos Allen Clerk
Mercer County Kentucky Set
I Thomas Allen Clerk
of the County Court in and for said County do hereby certify that it appears by the records of my office that on the 24 th day of October 1836 Patrick Preston and Jennina Preston as husband and wife of said County resident, did sell and convey by deed a tract or parcel of land lying and being in said County unto James B Mann of said County
Witness my name and official seal at my office in Harrodsburg on this 12 th day of December 1859 Thos Allen Clerk
Refer to Deed Book 20 page 47.

A H Read Esq Harmony Ky.
J A Ireland Owenton Ky
C H Barkley Louisville Ky.
P M Henry Washington D. C.
Elk Co Court - Bensylvania Ky

Mercer County Kentucky set
I Thomas Allin Clerk of The County Court in and for said County do hereby certify that I have made careful examination of the Marriage Records of my office and can find no evidence or trace of marriage of Patrick Preston and Jemima Jenkins
Witness my name and official Seal at my office in Harrodsburg on this 12 th day of December 1859 Tho Allin Clerk
Mercer County Kentucky set
I Thomas Allin Clerk of the County Court in and for said County do hereby certify that it appears by the records of my office that on the 24 th day of October . . . 1836 Patrick Preston and Jemima Preston as husband and wife of said County resident, did sell and convey by deed a tract or parcel of land lying and being in said County unto James B Mann of said County
Witness my name and official Seal at my office in Harrodsburg on this 12 th day of December 1859 Tho Allin Clerk
Refer to Deed Book 20 page 47.

Owen County Kentucky Set
I Temina Preston of said County widow of Patrick Preston and as such an applicant for Revolutionary pension through agency of C H Barkley of Louisville Kentucky make this following supplemental Statement Viz
I have no memorandum in writing concerning the Revolutionary services of my said husband - My said husband could write his name, and my best impres- -sion is that he could do so before he was in the Army of the Revolution - He was born in Ireland
He was a Shoe-and Boot maker; before the War He was what is usually called a low, heavy man, His hair in his youth was black His eyes were blue, complexion fair, Had no remarkable, visible scars, except that his face was considerably pock-marked - At the time of his death - say in 1838, he was over 80 years old - about 85 most probably - - He left Ireland before he was grown as he told me and I do not now remember what County or town he came from - I have no memorandum of his age - When he entered the service aforesaid his residence was in the City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and he at first enlisted for a certain time - (five years is my best impression) and then again enlisted - but for what term I am uncertain - But have heard him say that his whole service was over seven years - Seven years Seven months and 21 days is my best impression
upon record now say he had enlisted,

and that he was honorably discharged — I may be mistaken about the length of first enlistment — But I am very sure that all together was once seven years as above named. At the time of entering the service he was living with strangers — The only officer that I now remember hearing him speak of much was General Anthony Wayne — my best impression, is that he was, at least some of the time under his command. I have heard him say that he was entitled to Bonyland but do not remember that he ever applied for it.
He was all of his life, after I knew him a man of little property — But I have no recollection that he ever applied for, or talked of applying for a pension except as heretofore stated, which was not long before his death. — I have no recollection of ever hearing say that he knew in Pennsylvania, any of the old settlers of Mercer County Kentucky where we lived and I have no recollection that he was ever called on to be a witness for any of the old soldiers —
I remember hearing him say that he got a money bounty for his services — but I do not remember how much — or whether before or after he served — I do not remember that any Agent ever urged him to apply for pension under the first pension law — I remember seeing his certificate of discharge — or what he always told me was such — The last time that I ever saw it was after we moved to Henry County

Kentucky, and not a great while before his death — My best impression is that so far as he knew — none of his brothers or Sisters ever came to America —
I do not know what state he was last from when he came to Kentucky. He was a widower when I first knew him, and I have forgotten the name of his former wife — and also have forgotten where her people lived — and I do not think that he had any kindred in Kentucky — or even in America and cannot remember names of any persons that he was acquainted with in time of — or very soon after Revolutionary war.
I have (as heretofore stated) no record of our marriage I once joined with Mr Preston as his wife, in making deed to A G (b) Kyle for tract of land in Mercer County Kentucky — not long before we left that County — And I state that I have not married again, but yet remain the widow of said Patrick Preston
This 8 th day of December 1859
Jemima her Preston mark
Attest Two Witnesses H. H. Head F. M. Shelton
I often heard him say he had enlisted,

Owen County Kentucky Set
The foregoing Statement was on this day signed and sworn to before me by the said Jennie Preston of said County resident, to me well known as a credible person She is the identical person whom she therein represents herself to be and is now a widow And I certify that the said Statement was carefully and correctly read over to her before signed it - And I certify that I am disinterested Given under my hand as a justice of the peace in and for said County on this 8 th day of December AD 1858
H. H. Head J.P.O.C. Ky,
Owen County Kentucky Set
I Tholl Ireland Clerk of the County Court in and for said County do hereby certify that H. H. Head Esq whose genuine signature appears to the above certificate, was, at the date thereof an acting justice of the peace in and for said County duly commis- -sioned and qualified.
Witness my name and official seal at my office in Owenton on this 10 th day of December AD 1859
Thos A Ireland

P. M. Henry Atty Washington D. C.
Supplemental feminine Preston widow of Patrick Preston
H. H. Head Esq Harmony Ky.
J. A. Iseland Owenton Ky
C. H. Barkley Louisville Ky.
Hansborough Ky Dec 20 th 1857
My Sir,
Mrs Adair A.K. ...

Hanoverburg Ky Dec 20 th 1859
My Sir,
Mr Allen Clerk of Mason County Court got me to answer some questions, for the benefit of the widow of Patrick Preston. I have the  info so - but could not answer, about his being in the Revolutionary War, but that I was certain I heard him say he was in the service after the Revolutionary War was over - On further thinking on the subject, I think he was in Gen. Wayne's Army - you will find them for his name -
I have a brother John Rife, who lives at Mt. Pleasant Ind, he lived a long time close to Preston perhaps he might know more than myself about his service - he is older than me, Will you be so kind as to write me the place where Mrs Preston lives, I wish to call on her here when I go to Louisville. Give me full direct- -ions - Yours truly A. G. Rife

Memorandum of Statement of case
Patrick Preston married Lemina Jenkins in Mercer County Kentucky, about year 1814 - moved to Henry County Kentucky about 1834 - Died there in 1838 - Widow said Lemina claims that he was in service of United States, Revolutionary War - Refers to some old Mercer County acquaintance -
Question. When, and where, did you first know said Patrick Preston, and how many years afterwards?
Answer. I first knew, or became acquainted with Patrick Preston in Mercer County Kentucky, about the year 1806 or 7 -
Q. Was he generally reputed to have been in above named service?
A. It was believed he was in the war, but I am not certain that it was the Revolutionary War -
Q. Of what country was he a native?
A. He was a native of Ireland
Q. What state did he come from to Kentucky?
A. He came from Pennsylvania
Q. Where did he live in time of Revolution?
A. I do not know -
Q. Please state names of his officers?
A. I have often heard him name his officers, but I do not now recollect their names -
Q. What battle or battles if any was he in?
A. I do not know,
Q. How did he enter said service by as a volunteer or by draft or enlistment
A. I often heard him say he was enlisted,
and remained more than three years in the service,

2. Where did he enter it?
A. I don't know -
2. After entering did he serve a certain term or to end of war?
A. I can't say certainly, but I think he said he served over three years -
2. How long did he serve
A. I have often heard him say, and I think it was over 3 years
2. Did he serve one - or two or more terms?
A. I don't know how many terms -
2. Do you know - or remember hearing that said Patrick and Jennie as husband and wife ever joined in selling land in your County and if so to whom?
A. They did sell land in Mercer County, Ky., to James Mann & Cornelius VanNess.
2. Do you remember hearing him say any thing about applying for pension?
A. I think I did hear him say that he ought to have a pension
2. And if so give substance of what he said about it as well as you remember?
A. I could not say any thing more; than that he said he was as much entitled to a pension; as old John George; who was then drawing a pension as a Revolutionary Soldier -
2. Do you remember ever seeing his certificate of discharge, and if so whose name was signed to it?
A. I do not remember of ever seeing his discharge but I have often heard him say he had a discharge from the United States Army. In open sight of others.

2. Please give names and particulars of any conversations that you ever heard pass between said Patrick and any of the old soldiers or pensioners of your country? (if any are remembered) concerning Revolutionary War? on the points of their respective services etc
A. I have often heard Patrick Preston talk with different persons about being enlisted in the United States Service, he said he was Orderly Sergeant he was a Man of truth, I lived in less than a Mile of him from 1806 or 7 - until about the year 1834 he was always considered a very truthful Man, and as far as I think ever doubted his being in the United States Army - I do not remember that he certainly said he was in the Revolutionary War but I often heard him talk of being in the Army after the Revolutionary War over; I think he said he was - stationed near or when Cincinnati now stands, & at Fort Massie, If any other circumstances or remarks are remembered by the witness bearing on this case not brought out or embraced in the above questions please write out statement thereof
A. Patrick Preston & his wife I am certain about the year 1814 or 15. I am of the impression that he said he joined or enlisted in the Revolutionary War before the close of it, but of this I am not certain; but I am certain that he said he was enlisted after the Revolutionary War was over and remained more than three years in the Service,

Note
Of course it is not expected that the witness states these things, relating to service, marriage etc, etc, of Patrick Preston as matter of knowledge - but only from best memory of what he heard of it -
The I Andrew E Ryle of Mercer County Kentucky aged about 62 years do state that the foregoing answers are true according to the best of my knowledge belief and memory
And I certify that I am disinterested Mercer County Kentucky, this 17 th day of December 1859 A E Ryle (seal)
22
Mercer County Kentucky set
Be it known That on this 17 th day of December 1859 before me Chas Chinn Presiding Judge in and for said County personally came A E Ryle of said County resident, well known to me as a credible person, and he did sign and in due form of law make oath to the truth of the foregoing statement. I believe him to be disinterested, and of the age that he calls himself
And I further certify that the foregoing
answers were carefully and correctly read over to him before signing
And I certify that I am disinterested Chas Chinn P I McE

person, and he made sign and in due form of law make oath to the truth of the foregoing Statement. I believe him to be disinterested, and of the age that he calls himself —
And I further certify that the foregoing
answers were carefully and correctly read over to him before signing
And I certify that I am disinterested Chr Chinn D. J. McC
Kentucky Mercer County Set.
I Tho Allen Clerk of the Court for the County & State aforesaid do certify that Christo- pher Chinn Esq. whose name is subscribed to the foregoing Certificate is Sole Presiding Judge of the Mercer County Court duly Elec- ted Commissioned and Sworn and that full faith and Credit is and ought to be given to all his Official acts as such & signature given
In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & Seal of the Mercer County Court this 26 th day of December 1859 Tho Allen Clerk