Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 1987, for Jesse Oglesby, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Oglesby, Jesse Celia
W. 1987
B.Y.W. 28.525-160-55
CONTENTS

Kentucky
Lepe Oglesby of Madison Co in the State of Kentucky who was a Private  Private in the 1st  1st Co commanded by Captain Barnett of the regt commanded by Col. Dabney in the Virginia line for 6 months & 20 days
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 22 Dollars 20 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 18 day of Oct 1837 and Joseph Warner Richmond
Arrears to the 4th of Sept 23.53
Semi-ann. allowance ending March 11 11
$66.66
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7 1832. }
Recorded by Dan Boyd Clerk, Book 6 Vol. 7 Page 21

1173 Kentucky Olia Gyles widow of Jesse Gyles who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Pirate Vai Sine
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 22 Dollars 22
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848 23 rd " " " 1852
Certificate of Pension issued the 25 th day of Oct 1853
and sent to James B. Fish Mt Vernon Rockcastle Co Kentucky
Ogle
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act July 29, 1848, Page 176 Vol. W

153-791-Act Mar 3/33
May 20 | 33
belia Agnes by widow Jesse Agnes by mi
Revolutionary Pensioner
Ohio State 48-1093
AD: 1600 am, 2/1/56 B. J. H.
44
Curtis F Burnam Richmond Va.
Civ. b. F. Purvis Mar 29/56
Vol A. page 29.

142 44 Asa Aglesby
from 1780 private 6 months & 20 days 5 \frac{22.22}{100}
44 44 11 11
Joseph Turner Richmond Kan

14247
BRIEF in the case of Jesse Oglesby County of Madison in the State of Kentucky (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity? —  3. How old is he? 70  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     In 1780 Substituted May 1781 vol not stated precisely 3 As a Gen. Capt Jas Barnett H. Col Dabney Lt Yours. Col Lope D. Meriwether  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? None  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Amherst Co. Va.  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Traditional. 5 witness  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Correct 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
J Waugh Examining Clerk. Feb 18 th 1833

State of Kentucky, Madison County
On this the 11 th day of Feb 1859. Before me J B Johnson a justice of the peace within and for the County aforesaid. Personally appeared Celia Oglesby a resident of said County aged 78 years in May last who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed Feb the 3 rd 1859, and any other act which may provide for her That she is the widow of the identical Jesse Oglesby who was a revolutionary pensioner in said County at the rate of $22. 66 / 100 or $23 43 / 100 per annum. That she was married to the said Jesse Oglesby in Amherst County State of Virginia on the 25 th day of Sept in the year 1796. That she was married by B Benny a Baptist preacher that her name before her marriage was Celia Witt. That the said Jesse Oglesby her said husband died in the said County of Madison on the 23 rd day of March in the year 1859. That she has never since made application for a pension except the amount due her said husband at his death That for the truth of her foregoing declaration

she refers to the original proof now on file in the pension office also the proof in her recent application for the purpose of obtaining the amount due her said husband at his death as aforesaid. and the proof hereto attached & accompanying this application that there was then payment due her husband unknown at his death which if not allowed she wishes allowed in this claim
Celia his Oglesby I, S. C. Johnson a Justice of the peace duly authorized by law to administer oaths within & for the County of Warren in the State of Kentucky do certify that Mrs. Celia Oglesby this day appeared before me and swore and subscribed to her foregoing declaration after I had read it to her with a correct understanding of its contents and meaning. I further certify that the said Celia Oglesby is personally known by me and that she is the widow of the identical Jesse Oglesby named above & that she is a lady in whose statement entire satisfaction may be reposed, and that from age & infirmity she is unable to attend Court
Feb the 12 th 1853, S. C. Johnson op
I further certify that I have no interest in the result of the within claim and am not concerned in its prosecution S. C. Johnson op

State of Kentucky Madison County
I, Tho. H. Barnes, Clerk of the County Court of said County, do hereby Certify that the foregoing Declaration of Mrs Teelia Oglesly was this day exhibited in open Court approved by the Court and ordered to be certified to the Commissioner of Pensions. I also Certify that S. C. Johnson whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing Certificate is and was at the time of executing the same an acting justice of the peace within & for said County duly Commissioned & sworn according to law. I also certify that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited to said Court that the aforesaid Teelia Oglesly is the widow of the identical Isaac Oglesly who was a revolutionary pensioner of said County at the rate of $22. 50 / 100 or $23. 50 / 100 per annum & that he died in said County on the 23 d day of March in the year 1852.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said Court at Richmond on this 10 th day of March in the year 1853.
Tho. H. Barnes Clerk
amount was
that for the benefit of her foregoing declaration

The Com t of Pensions will flee forward my certificate when issued to Jas. S. Fish of Rocke- -astle County Ky at Mt Vernon.
ATT
her Celia Oglesby mark
L. C. Johnson
Celia Oglesby
Madison Co Ky

153,791
Celia Oglesby.
Bonny-land Alvin
Madison County Ky

Bounty Land Claim - State of Kentucky } County of Madison } ss.
On this 21 st day of May A. D. Eighteen Hundred and Fifty Five, personally appeared before me Schuyler C. Johnson a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid. Celia Oglesby aged Seventy six years, a resident of Madison County in the State of Kentucky who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of Jesse Oglesby deceased, who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain in the Regiment of commanded by _____ in the war of the American Revolution - She states that she does not now remember when her husband volunteered or how long he served, but her name has been inscribed on the Pension List, in conformity with the act of July 27, 1848, at the Department of the Interior on the 25 th day of October One Thousand Eight Hundred & Fifty Three for a pension of $22. 22 / 100 per annum for life - She refers to the record on file in said department as part of this declara- tion -
She further states that she was married to the said Jesse Oglesby on the day of September A. D. 1795 by one Benjamin Burgess a minister of the Gospel, and that her name before her marriage was Celia Watt that her said husband died at his residence in Madison County Kentucky on the 23 rd day

2 March AD 1852 and that she is still his widow
She makes this Declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty Land to which she may be entitled under the act approved March 3. 1855.
Celia her Oglesby Mark
We Harrison Burnam and Mary Anne Kennedy residents of Madison County in the State of Kentucky, on our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknow- ledged by Celia Oglesby 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.
Harrison Burnam Mary Anne Kennedy
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written: and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons: that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim
S. C. Johnson J.P.M.C.
State of Kentucky Madison County 3 Set.
I, Thomas H. Barnes Clerk of the County Court for said County, do certify that S. C. Johnson, whose genuine signature appears above, is now and was

at the date thereof, an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly Commissioned and sworn Given under my hand and seal of office, in Richmond, this 26. day of May, 1855.
Thos. A. Barnes, Clerk

Know all Men by these presents that we Jesse Oglesby & David Witt are here & firmly bound unto Henry Lee Esqr Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the Just Sum of one hundred & fifty Dollars to be paid to the said Henry Lee Esqr: Governor as aforesaid or to his successors in office for the use of the said Commonwealth to the payment which well & truly to be made we bind our selves our heirs &c firmly by these presents as witness our hands & seals the 18 th day of September 1794.
The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas there is a marriage shortly intended to be had & solemnized Between the above bound Jesse Oglesby Bachelor & Celia Witt Spinster each of Amherst County and parish of Amherst if therefore there is no lawful cause to obstruct the said Marriage then the above obligation to be void or else to remain in full force & virtue
Sealed
James Callaway
David Witt personally
appeared & consented to s d
Marriage J. Callaway
Jesse Oglesby (Seal) David Witt (Seal)
Amherst County } State of Virginia } ss
I, Samuel M Garland Clerk of the Court of the County of Amherst aforesaid in the State of Virginia do certify that the above is a true copy of an original marriage bond now on file in my office
In testimony of which I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this 17 th day of June 1853 and in the 77 th year of the Commonwealth
Sam M Garland Clerk

State of Kentucky Madison County, 3 rd Dist.
On this 1 st day of October, 1832, personally ap- peared in open court, before me, Gordon, Samuel, John- natt, C. Bush & John Perkins, justices of the county court of Madi- son, Jesse O'Callaghan, a resident of Madison coun- ty in the State of Kentucky, aged about 70 years, as well as he can recollect, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7, 1832. That he entered the service of the United States under the following men- ed officers, and served as hereinafter stated: He states that Richard Perkins was drafted into the service about the month of December 1780, as well as this deponent can recollect, and he, (deponent) went as a substitute for said Rich- ard Perkins, and served a three months tour of duty under the following agreement. Per- kins was a nephew of deponent and a man with a family - I agreed to take his place without any fee or reward, but if I was drafted in my ab- sence Perkins was to take my place. I was not drafted until after my return home, which was in May 1781. I returned home in April, perhaps the 4 th . I served my first tour un- der Capt. James Barnett, Col. Ashbey - the other officers he cannot recollect. He states he encam- ped in Richmond, Va. and marched from there to Williamsburg, from there to Little York, and from there to Hampton, and from there back to what is called the half way house,

When we were stationed some time, from thence to Little Fork, and from thence back to the Half way House, thence to York again, thence to Williamshburgh, and were then discharged. He states he again entered the ser- vice in May 1781 as a volunteer, rather than joined a chapt, under Lieut. Fawcett, Maj. Longa- mon, & Col. Pope until the battle at Sams- town, when he (Pope) was transferred to some other regiment, and Col. Mundy another took his place. He thinks he was engaged at Rock Spring in Amherst county, Virginia, and marched to Richmond, from thence to a place called Hot Water. He states that at the time Cornwallis was in that part of the country at this time and Farlton with his Light Horse, and he was marched backward and forward through the country to keep the British troops from taking us. He states that he was at town at the time of the battle, but his regi- ment (Pope's) was not engaged in it. He was at the Maupin Hills during this time, & was joined to Gen. Bernards troops at that place, where they remained till Cor- wallis retreated, and then we pursued him slowly until he entered Little Fork, and was stationed on what was called the Pigeon Hill, where we were met by Gen. Washington. Here he remained till he was discharged. He said about twenty days over his time during this time, for the purpose of keeping up the army till new troops arrived. He was discharged

about the last of August 1781 as well as he re- calls. He resided in Amherst county, Vir- ginia, when he entered the service. He received discharges for both terms, but they are lost, and has no documentary evidence, and knows of no person, whose testimony he can procure, who can testify to his service except James Barnett, whose affidavit is herewith enclosed. He is known in his present neighborhood to the Rev. Moses Foley of Lincoln  Green county, Kentucky, and to Robert Din- widdie and Edward H. Spurlock , both of Ma- cison county, Kentucky. He states that he was born in Fluvanna county Virginia. He states he has seen the record of his age, but he does not know when it is now, and cannot say with certainty state the time he was born. He resided in Amherst county Virginia since the revolutionary war till the last sep- tember year, when he moved to Macason county, Kentucky, where he has resided since, and where he now resides.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the a- gency of any State.
Given to, and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid,
his Sp r & A. S. Gentry 33
We, Moses Foley, a clergyman, residing in Lincoln  Lincoln county at this time, but formerly a resident of Macason county, and Robert Dinwiddie residing in Macason county, here- by certify, that we are well acquainted with Lige Aglin- sky, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, that we believe him to be about 70 years old, that he is re- puted 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 day and year aforesaid.
Moses Foley Robert Dinwiddie

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 Moses Kelley who has signed the preceding certificate, is a clergyman, resident in Lincoln county, and that Robert Dinwiddie, who has also signed the same, is a resident in the county of Madison, and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
Wm Goodloe B James Dymott B Eugene Burk B John Hawkins B
Declaration of the petitioner for a pension 14.247.
State of Kentucky Madison County
David Irvine clerk of the county court of Madison County do hereby certify that the foregoing containing the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of Jesse Coglesthy for a pension - I further certify that George Alcorn Esqr. before whom James Barnard's deposition was taken hereby annexed, is an acting justice of the peace. That his signature is genuine - I further certify that said James Barnard is a very old man quite infirm and bedridden going from house to house on account of bodily infirmity. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office this 5th day of October 1832 David Irvine clerk

State of Kentucky } Madison County, } 3 rd Sec.
Personally appeared before me, the under- signed, a Justice of the Peace for said Coun- ty, Jesse O'Flahy, who being duly sworn, deposits and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the pre- cise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he ser- ved not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grace: "For six months, and twenty days, I ser- ved as a private; and for such ser- vice I claim a pension."
Jesse his O'Flahy mark
Given under my hand as an acting Justice of the Peace in for the County aforesaid, this 7 th day of Aug. 1833.
Joseph Turner J.P. m.c.

Entirely Madison County set.
David Irvine clerk of the courts for the county aforesaid, do hereby certify that George Alcorn and Joseph Turner Esqrs are both acting justices of the peace for Madison County and also justices of the Madison County Court, and that George Alcorn's signature to his amending certificate on the first half sheet, and Joseph Turner to the amending declaration on the last half sheet are their genuine signatures.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of office this 14. Day of August 1833
David Irvine Clerk

Rev. and 1813 Wars Section. One
Ans January 9, 1928
Mrs. Herman C. Tuttle 5505 Allisonville Road Indianapolis, Ind. R.R.K. Box 36.
Madam:
I have to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W. 1987 , it appears that Jesse Oglesby was born in Fluvanna County, Virginia , date not stated.
While a resident of Amherst County, Virginia, he enlisted and served as a private in the Virginia Troops, as follows-
From in December 1780, three months in Captain James Barnett's Company, Colonel Charles Dabney's Regiment; and from in May 1781, three months and twenty days under Lieutenant Yours or Jones, in Colonels Pope's and Merriwether's Regiments.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 1, 1832, while a resident of Madison County, Kentucky, aged seventy years. He

died there March 23, 1852.
Soldier married in Amherst County, Virginia (marriage bond issued September 15, 1794), Celia Witt. She was allowed pension on her application executed February 12, 1853, while a resident of Madison County, Kentucky, aged seventy-three years.
There are no further family data.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

1909 Dec. 1. Hist. to Mrs. F. C. Buck 1923 Nov. 2. " " Mrs. Henry Singleton 1928 Jan. 9. " " Mrs. Hermann Juttle aw3.
Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 1987
Celia Galesby, Widow
Jesse Galesby, Pmo Rev. War.
Act: July 29, 1848.
Index: — Vol. M. , Page 97
[Arrangement of 1870.]

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N o 1299 Oelia Oglesby widow of Jesse Ky
admitted
29 July 1848

Celia Oglesby widow of Jesse Ky adm. 29 July 1848 Comrs 420 d pr $22.22
Her annuity from 23 rd March 1852, when her husband died & to which time paid. To
Cert to James S. Fish Esq Mt Vernon Rock Castle Co Ky

March 24. 1853
App d of Celia Oglesby widow of Isaac
Ky: 32 22226
Act 3 d Feb y : 1853
Rev y :
Genl. S. Fish
and Weinan
Rock Castle Co.
Ky.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Pension Office, Official Business

FREE
To Hon. Loren P. Waldo. Comm. Pensions
153,791
Official Business Bonds held Claims
Washington City D.C.

Brief in the case of Celia O'Leary widow of Isaac County and State of Kentucky act 29 July 1848
Claim, ("original," or " for increase. ")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Her husband was a pensioner under the act of June 7 1832, at $22 22 per annum, (Proof of service in his separate ) Recd proof of marriage, Affidavits of David Wylie & David Witt for proof of identity as his widow.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Name and residence of Agent Jas. S. Harkness U. Vernon Ky
Sherriton L. Platte Examining Clerk.

Richmond Ky.
25 th May 1855
Dear Sir:
I enclose two petitions for Bountly-lands for two old ladies of this country widows of Revolutionary soldiers. The blanks in the petitions have not been filled but the records in your departments will show they are both drawing a pension for the services of their husbands in the Revolutionary War, and I hope there will be no difficulty in passing favourably on their applica- -tions.
Respectfully &c.
Curtis F. Beman. City
Mrs. L. P. Waldo.

Pension Office Octo 20 1853
Sir
Jesse Oglesby, Kentucky Rolls, Act June 7 1832, at $22. 22 / 100 per annum, Please state to what time paid,
Very Respectfully G. Cave for Com y Pension
F Burleigh 3 d Auditor
Died 23 d March 1852, Paid to his death. F. Burh Auditor.

McVernon Ky June 26
John W. Foster P.O. Box 33 Washington City D.C.
1853 June 26
Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D.C.
Ada Frost

1 Mt Vernon Rockcastle County Ky June The 29 th 1853.
Sir In the application of Mr & Celia Oglesby from Ky under act of Feb the 3 rd 1853. I herewith send you her marriage bond which the clerk says is all the evidence of marriage kept in his office. If she is found for Ganyotte better act than allow it under that act.
A true proof of identity you are required to her papers on file in her application to obtain the amount due her husband at his death (John Oglesby)
In haste
Your most obedt Servt Jas. S. Fish
Yo
Hon Com t of Pensions Washington City D.C.

Leje Oglesby

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Sesse Oglesby which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? Yes II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? Yes III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? _____ IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? Yes V. * Has he mentioned 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? No VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? Yes VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? Yes VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? Yes IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? Yes X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? Yes

 XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? yes  XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it?   XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had?   XIV. † If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service? yes If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses? Yes Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct? yes  XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service? yes  XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? yes  XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? yes 
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. 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 in the following words: "Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth 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 such 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 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 shewn 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 embodied 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.
†QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
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 claimants 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.
‡QUERE XVI. 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 paper 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.
☞ In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, 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.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
SECOND COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE,
Oct. 18, 1853.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled, "An Act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States;" and the third section of the Act of August 23, 1842, extending the time within which pensioners may receive their pensions from the Pension agents,
the widow of Jesse Oglesby, dec.
a Pensioner on the Roll of the Kentucky Agency, at the rate of Twenty two Dollars and 22 Cents per Annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832 has been paid at this Department, from the 1 st of Sept. 1851 to the 23 March 1852 -
Respectfully, yours,
J. M. Broadhead Comptroller.
22226 act 52
275 48 k 1073
To the COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS, Present.

I hereby certify that some time in the beginning of the year one thousand seven hundred and 81 I was called upon by the then County Lieut d of Amherst County Virg a (at that time I was a supernumerary Murrey Officer of the United States Army) to command a Company of Militia from that County for three Months in the lower parts of Virginia, the Bearer of this Jese y Oglesby was one of my Comp y and served his time faithfully - I think that Col o Charles Dabney commanded the Party there was two or three Companies at the same time with us given under my hand this 27 th day of Sep r 1832 -
Ja s P. Barnett of Madison County Ky,
Madison County Set,
State of Kentucky
I George Alcorn a Justice of the Peace in & for the County aforesaid do certify that James Barnett person- ally appeared before me Subscribed & Sworn to the facts contained in the foregoing affidavit given under my hand & Seal this 28 th day of Sep r 1832
Geo. Alcorn D me .

Madison County 3 State of Kentucky 3 At.
I, George H Alcorn, a Justice of the Peace in and for the county aforesaid, do certify that James Barnett, who has subscribed and sworn to the within affidavit, is a credible per- son, and that his statement is entitled to credit. Given under my hand and seal this 31 st day of May, 1863.
Geo. H Alcorn J.P. m. Clark

Lancaster Oct 13
Rebecca Ogden with paper
To Clem r of Pension Washington City

State of Kentucky Madison County
On this the 1 st day of October 1853
Before me S. C. Johnson — a justice of the peace within & for the County above named
Personally appeared Mrs. Celia Oglesby a resident of said County who being first duly sworn, doth on her oath make the following affidavit in regard to her declaration now on file in the Pension office under act of Feb. the 3 rd 1853.
That she is not able to furnish any record or documentary evidence of her marriage with Jesse Oglesby her said husband. but that she is certain the facts set forth in her declaration are true
S. C. Johnson J.P.
Celia her Oglesby mark
P. P. Ballard w
Sworn to & subscribed (by making her mark) before me the day & date above written I further certify that David Wylie and David Wirt This day appeared before me and made oath in due form of law that they have been acquainted with Mrs. Celia Oglesby for many years past also with her said husband Jesse Oglesby for many years previous to his death that he was a Revolutionary pensioner of Madison County Ky at the rate of $22.50 on the annual pension that the said Jesse Oglesby & Celia Oglesby lived together and cohabited as man & wife for many years previous to his death and was regarded & reputed as such for many years previous to his death. That

The said Jesse Oglesby died in the said County of Madison on the 23 rd day of March 1852. leaving the said Celia Oglesby his said widow surviving who hath never since married & still surviving, and is now the widow of the said Jesse Oglesby decd.
I further certify that David Wylie and David Witt who have sworn to the foregoing facts are personally known to me as reputable citizens of said County in whose statements entire confidence may be reposed. I also certify that I have no interest in the result of this claim and am not concerned in its prosecution.
Given under my hand on this the 18 th day of October 1853.
S. C. Johnson (J.P.)
State of Kentucky Madison County
I Thomas A Barnes Clerk of the County Court of the County above named do certify that S. C. Johnson Esq. whose genuine signature appears above was at the time of executing the same an acting justice of the peace within & for the County above named duly commissioned & sworn according to law.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said County at Richmond on this the 6 th day of October 1853.
Thos A Barnes Clerk Madison County Court

W. Vernon Ky
11 th Oct 1853.
Sir
Please file the enclosed evidence in the application of Celia Oglesby of Ky under act of 3 Feb 1853. and report as soon as practicable to me at this place.
Since taking the enclosed statement of Mrs Oglesby I recollect of sending your evidence of her marriage some time since she was not aware of the fact when this affidavit was made.
Respectfully
Your obed Servt J. S. Fish
Ken
To
Hon d Com t of Pensions Washington City
DC

RECORD DIVISION.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Briefed by Geo M. Moore
Claim No. Nov. 24, 1909
Certificate No. _____
Claimant _____
Soldier Jesse Oglesby
Service Va  Rev
Additional Service _____
No _____ claim, State records _____, 190_____
No claim, combination records _____, 190_____
REMARKS:
In O. W. S. W or R. as above except W. F. 1987.

Indianapolis Ind. June 28 th 1927
Pension Office Revolutionary Section, Washington, D.C. Dear Sirs -
I am writing to you for the record of "Jesse Oglesby," whose name appears on the Kentucky Pension List, 1820 Revolution soldiers (to Mad- ison Co., Ky.) As my Grand- father, John Nibb Oglesby, came from near Lexington, Ky. I think that "Jesse Oglesby"

and my Grandfather, John Nite Oglesby, may be of the same family.
Have McSkimming stamped and addressed envelope and ask that full in- -formation regarding John Oglesby's record be sent to me.
Thanking You for Your Kindness, Sir,
Sincerely,
Mr. Herman C. Little 5505 Allisonville Road Indianapolis, Indiana.

Plymouth, Indiana, Nov. 17, 1909.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:-
Please send me a copy of the pension record of Jesse Oglesbee, a Revolutionary soldier who was granted a pension Oct. 18, 1833, at the age of 72. He served in the Revolutionary War from Virginia. Also any family records that may have been given when application for pension was made.
Also please send copy of pension record of Capt. Doolittle, who commanded a company of Massachusetts men in Col. Waterbury's regiment.
Thanking you in advance for the favor, I am,
Yours very truly,
Mrs. F. L. Buck.
108 N. Center St.

Pension Bureau,
Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:-
Please send me Revolutionary War pension record of Jesse Oglesby, wife Celia Witt. This is found in Widow's file No. 1987.
I want this record for membership in the D. A. R.
Yours very truly,
Mrs. Henry Singleton.
The Higbee, Plymouth, Indiana.
Sept. 8, 1923.

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Jesse Oglesby a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau. W. File 1987
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Dec. 80 3 mos. James Barnett Dabney Va.   May 81 3m. 20d 2d. Jones Pope Meriwether  
( Residing in the James River )
Battles engaged in, ✓
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Amherst Co. Va.
Date of application for pension, Oct. 1. 1832
Residence at date of application, Madison Co. Ky.
Age at date of application, 70 b. Hampshire Co. Va. d. March 23 1852 Madison Co.
Remarks: Sol. m. - Amherst Co. Va. Sept 25. 1796 (mar. bond dated Sept. 15. 1796) Celia Witt & she was also pen. on her obitu spec. Feb. 12. 1853 res. Madison Co. Ky., as 73 yrs. in May 1752.

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section.
AWT November 2, 1923.
Mrs. Henry Singleton, The Higbee, Plymouth, Ind.
Madam;
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 1987, it appears that Jesse Oglesby was born in Fluvanna County, Virginia and while residing in Amherst County, Virginia, enlisted in December 1780 and served three months as a private in Captain James Barnett's Company, Colonel Charles Dabney's Virginia Regiment.
In May 1781, he enlisted and served three months and twenty days under Lieutenant Yours or Jones in Colonels Pope and Merriwether's Regiments.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 1, 1832, while a resident of Madison County, Kentucky, aged seventy years. He died in Madison County, Kentucky, March 23, 1852.

Soldier married in Amherst County, Virginia (marriage bond issued September 15, 1794), Celia Witt, she was allowed pension on her application executed February 18, 1853, while living in Madi- son County, Kentucky, aged seventy three years.
There is no further family data on file.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.