Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W 18,651, John Brown, N.C.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Nk.
Brown, John Mildred
W18651
CONTENTS
March 12, 1935-

Repr. to agt: April 30 '46.
19343. North Carolina.
Mildred Brown, deceased, widow of John Brown,
who died on the 12 March, 1785, of Waynesboro' (in the State of N. C.) who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Dixon of the ————— commanded by 10th Regt. in the N. Carolina, line for 12 months ————— N.C.
Inscribed on the Roll of N. Carolina at the rate of 40 Dollars ————— Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831. & End of: 23 d Oct: 1843
Certificate of Pension issued the 3 d day of April 1846 ————— and sent to Hon. D. Reid
Arrears to the 4th of ————— Semi-annual allowance ending
$505.50.
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the 3 d
Recorded by Whittemore Clerk Book Q — Vol. 1 — Page 185

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Mildred Brown died? N.C.
act. 4 July '36 -
admd
12 mo. pri
40 To 23/100
1843 the day of her death —
To Mary Ann Paterson only surviving child
For D.S. Reid. H.R.

5829
Declaration of
Mildred Brown
Widow 1836

Declaration of Mildred Brown in order to obtain the benefit of the third section of the act of Congress of July 4 th 1836.
State of North Carolina Cowan County 3 rd
On this 25 th day of April 1843 personally appeared before me George Williamson Chairman of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions for the County of Cowan Mildred Brown a resident of said County, aged Eighty four Years, 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 July 4, 1836. That she is the widow of John Brown, who was a Private Soldier in the War of the Revolution, & served one Year, enlisted in April 1781 in Captain Dixon's Company, which will more fully appear by Certificate of William Hill Secretary of State of North Carolina. She further declares that she was married to the said John Brown, on the 10 th day of March in the year Seventeen hundred and seventy three; that her husband, the aforesaid John Brown, died on the 12 th day of March 1785. and that she has remained a widow ever since that period, as will more fully appear by reference to proof hereto annexed.
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and Year above written before Mildred his Brown marks.
Geo. Williamson. P.M.

I George Williamson Chairman of the Court of Pleas and quarter Sessions for Cornwall County, do hereby Certify Mildred Brown who appeared before me this day and made the within declaration is known to me as the widow of John Brown, and is entitled to full Credit. & that the within Declaration was duly sworn to & signed by her in my presence; she is not able to attend Court for the  to give  the  evidence  in person  to the  best of her knowledge Given under my hand this 25 th day of April 1843.
Geo. Williamson P.M.
The interpellation was made before signed
Geo. Williamson P.M.
State of North Carolina Caswell County
I Abner Shade Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions. Certify that George Williamson is the Presiding Magistrate of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the County aforesaid as above. and as such that dignity and Credit is due and of right ought to be paid to his official acts.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and official Seal this 1 st day of May 1843.
A. Shade Clerk of Caswell County Court

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7 th June, 1832. State of North Carolina
Caswell County
Court of Pleas and quarter Sessions December Term. A.D. 1844.
On this the 2 nd day of December  January , 1845, personally appeared in open Court, before the Court of Pleas and quarter Sessions, for said County, non est. Mary Ann Peterson, a resident of said County, aged 68 years, daughter and only heir at law of the late John & Mildred Brown of said County. 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 June 7 th 1832.
This Declarant the said Mary Ann Peterson, sets forth upon her said oath that she has reason to believe and does believe that towards the close of the Revolutionary war her father, John Brown was draughted to serve the United States for twelve months, was accordingly draughted for said period. The Company in which he served was commanded by Captain Paxon, Donaho, Major. & under these officers, this Declarant believes that her deceased father served all of said period, was duly discharged & returned home.
That her mother's maiden name was Stringer. That to the best of this declarant's information & belief, her parents, said John Brown & Mildred Stringer were married before the last period of her deceased father's Revolutionary Service, but having no "family record," is unable to state with precision the date of the marriage.
This Declarant further sets forth upon her said oath, that she is the youngest child of said parents, and that she is sixty years of age 68 years of age.
And that her parents had children older than herself — To the best of this Declarant's knowledge, her father & mother & sister were married in about the year of One Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy (1770).
The Declarant the said Mary Ann Peterson, further states upon her said oath, that her father, the aforesaid John Brown, did die about fifty years ago, leaving the said Mildred his widow, who did not afterwards marry, but remained the widow of said John Brown, till her death.
That

That
Twenty third day of october
Said Mildred Brown did die on the fifteenth day of october Eighteen Hundred & Forty. Thru.
Leaving but one child and him at Law her Surviving. Mary Ann who intermarried with Thomas Peterson, as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed. Sworn to & subscribed in open Court the day & year first above written.
Witness A. Slade 666
her Mary Ann Peterson mark
I Abisha Slade — Clerk of the Court of pleas & quarter sessions for Cassell County, hereby certify that, the foregoing Certification of Mary Ann Peterson, was this day read in open Court, examined & approved by said Court. Whereupon it was ordered by said Court that the Clerk certify the same to the War Department.
Satisfactory proof was also furnished said Court that the aforesaid John Brown did serve the United States twelve months in Captain Cassions Company. Satisfactory evidence was also furnished the Court that said John Brown was lawfully married in the aforesaid County of Cassell, in or about the year of One Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy (1770.) Before the last period of his service in the army.
That said John Brown did and die about the year of 1794. Seventeen Hundred & Ninety-four. Leaving the aforesaid Mildred, his widow, who did not afterwards marry, but remained his widow till her death. And that said Mildred did die on the 23 rd day of october  december One Thousand eight Hundred & forty. Thru (1848), leaving but one child & him at Law Surviving her to wit. Mary Ann (who intermarried with Thomas  Mary Peterson), who is sixty eight  thirty years of age. And that said Mary Ann did intermarry with Thomas Peterson.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my seal of office & subscribed my name on this the 2 nd day of February A.D. 1848
A. Slade Clerk

Amended Petition of Mary Ann Peterson, of Caswell County, N.C. for a Pension.
State of North Carolina, Constituted.
On this the 9 th day of Jany 1846, came per- sonally before me, D r H. Gormley S d one of the Justices of the Courts of pleas and quarter sessions for said county of Cass, Mary Ann Peterson of said county, aged 67 years, and here at law of the late Hulda A Brown widow of John Brown, dec d . of said county.
The Declarant, the said Mary Ann Peterson, knew of the Statute upon her said oath, that she may have been mistaken in her belief that her deceased father, the aforesaid John Brown, while he was a private soldier, in Captain Dixon's Company of Continentals, in the Army of the Revolution, was under Command of Major Donohoe . Her belief here in was from often hearing Major Donohoe, speaking, with Captain Dixon. This declarant is under the impression that she had often heard her Mother, the aforesaid Mildred Brown, say, that her deceased father, was under Command of Captain Dixon, and that she might have been mistaken as to her having understood, that her said father served under Major Major Donohoe.
The Executor further states, that her father, the aforesaid John Brown, died only a few years after the close of the Revolutionary war. and what little information she possesses of his services was from her deceased mother. and others.
The Declarant's father having died upwards of half a cen- tury ago, there are but few surviving that were his Contemporaries; there- fore the difficulty of Identifying him as a Continental Soldier - The Declarant has however procured the testimony of those who have understood (and do believe) that her deceased father, served as a private Soldier, in the army of the Revolution. - And further that he
Sworn to. and subscribed the day and year, & Mary for  to F. Peterson mark ✓
My own - I Peau.
I certify that I am personally acquainted with the Reverend Mary Ann Peterson, & that she is a highly respectable & worthy lady.
D. M. G. — x d. Pease

North Carolina Cumberland Co
I Abner Shuford of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for Cumberland County Certify that David Montgomery is a Magistrate as above.
Given under my hand and seal at Affleck this 9 th day of January 1826

State of North Carolina Cabell County
Be it Remembered that on this the 21 st day of March A D 1848, before Geo. Williamson one of the Justices of the peace for the County aforesaid personally appeared Keziah Donoho a resident of said County, who being first duly sworn according to law before and say that she is well acquainted with Mildred Brown, the Widow of John Brown, and have been from the earliest of her recollection, she knew her when she was Mildred Stringer, before she was married to John Brown, and have been at their house after their marriage, (before the Revolutionary War) they were living together and reputed as man and wife, and have raised a family of Children, and after the Death of her husband John Brown aforesaid, she has remained and reputed as his widow until the present time
Sworn to and Subscribed on the day and Year above written.
Keziah her Donoho mark
Geo. Williamson J.P.
I Geo. Williamson a Justice of the peace as aforesaid do hereby certify that Keziah Donoho, who gave the above Certificate, I have no hesitation in saying is entitled to the fullest Credit. Given under my hand this the 21 st day of March A D 1848.
Geo. Williamson J.P.

State of North Carolina Cumberland County
Abner Shadd Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for Cumberland County certify that George Williamson is a Magistrate as above
In Testimony - whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official Seal this 1 st day of May 1843
A. Shadd Clk. of Cumberland County Court

Declaration, of Mary Ann Peterson, Commt 6: N.C.
Mildred Brown.
Return to be made to E. F. Brown. Esq. Washington City,

Mary Kennon and that she is a woman of truth and respectability.
G. Williamson J.P.
State of North Carolina Caswell County
I Abisha Slade Clerk of the Court of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the County of Caswell and State of North Carolina (aforesaid) Do hereby certify that Geo Williamson whose name appears to the foregoing affidavit is and was at the time of signing the same a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine and as such due faith and credit is and of right ought to be given to all his Official acts.
In Witness whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and affixed my Official Seal at Office this 1 st day of October A.D. 1845—
A Slade C.C.C.

State of North Carolina Cassell County
Be it remembered that on the first day of October A D 1865 personally appeared before the undersigned one of the Justices of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the County aforesaid Mary Stinson a widow of the County of Cassell aged 79 years Who being first duly sworn according to Law deposeth and saith that she was acquainted with the late John Brown in terms of the Revolutionary War and understood that he intermarried with one Melinda Strong of the County of Cassell with whom he lived as husband and wife until his death and after that time she knows that she the said Melinda never intermarried with any one But died the widow of the said John Brown about the year 1843 and further this deponent saith not.
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and date above written. Geo. Williams and P. her May D. Tenner mark
I the said Geo. Williams Justice do hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with Mary

Mary Kennon and that she is a woman of truth and respectability.
Geo Williamson J.P.
State of North Carolina Caswell County
I Abisha Slade Clerk of the Court of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the County of Caswell and State of North Carolina (aforesaid) Do hereby certify that Geo Williamson whose name appears to the foregoing affidavit is and was at the time of signing the same a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine and as such due faith and credit is and of right ought to be given to all his Official acts.
In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Official Seal at Office this 1 st day of October A.D. 1845
A Slade C.C.C.

V
5829
Mildred Brown
A.C.
lit to William Sen. July 8 '43 " to H. B. Aglowton Oct 14 '44 " to Hon. D. S. Reid Feb. 10th '45 " to C. H. Brown July 25 '45 Act 4 July 1836 Hon. D. S. Reid 23 Jan. 1846

Payment to be made at by Agent for paying Pension- ers, in the Agency of
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book Vol. Page by
Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that, in conformity with the 3 d section of the law of the United States, of the 4 th July, 1836, Mildred Brown, dec d : who was the widow of John Brown, who was a priv t : was entitled to a pension at the rate of $40 per month m th : pay : in the 4 th March, 1831 & end : on the 2 d October, 1843, the day of her death, which will be paid upon the production of the proper voucher to Mary who was Ann Paterson, only surviving child of Mildred Brown, dec d . — is entitled to receive pay at the rate of dollars and _____ cents per annum, commencing on the 6 th of March, 1831, and terminating on the day of _____ 18____, the day of the death of said
Payment to be made at, Fayetteville, N. Carolina. — Given at the War Office of the United States, this 3 rd day of April, one thousand eight hundred and thirty forty- six
Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned. }
Commissioner of Pensions

Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 1651
Mildred Brown
Widow of John Brown
Brv. Rev. War.
Act: July 4 th 1836
Index: Vol. 64 , Page 89
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Ho: Rep's, Washington, Jan'y 21, 1846.
Sir,
I have been requested to state my knowledge of the credibility of certain persons whose affidavits have been sent to your office in the pension case Mary Ann Paterson her of Mrs. Brown. I am acquainted with John Johnson, James Wilder, Isaac Barker and William Barker and they are persons of reputable and entitled to belief. The names of some others are stated to me to whose credibility I can not certify - not because I doubt their credibility - but because I do not recollect that I am acquainted with their character.
I am, very respectfully, Your obt servt David H. Keith
Hon. J. L. Edwards, Com of Pensions.

House Representatives,
Washington, March 24, 1846.
Sir,
I enclose you the affidavits of James Wilder and William Wilder to be filed as additional evidence in the case of Mary Ann Peterson; also a letter from Mrs. Peterson and one from Dr. Craig explanatory of the case. I have not the time to call on you as they request, but I hope you will examine the case and allow it if it be right.
I am, very respectfully,
Your obt- servant-
David S. Reid
Hon. J. L. Edwards,
Com of Pensions.

Hon:
David S. Reid. M. C. Washington City, P. O.

When a decision in this case is had, please enclose it to me. J. A. Craig
P.S. Thank you kindly for the pamphlet you sent -
Has not Mr. Nathan Slade's claim been allowed yet? enclose decision to me.

Ruffins Mills, N.Y. March 28 th 1846
My Dear Sir,
I received by yesterday's mail the enclosed memorial of Mary Ann Peter, her and affidavits, in her Claim to a pension, which I hope will be sufficient to entitle her to a pension. John Brown, her father, died about 60 years ago; therefore the difficulty in recognizing him a Soldier, in Capt. Dexion's Company, to which he belonged.
Liberty Hill, I remember, stated that there was but One John Brown in Captain Dexion's Company.
I beg you will go to the Pension office, and give the Claim case, your personal attention - I think the present evidence, in the case, taken in connection with that already on file, will prove satisfactory.
I am, Dear Sir,
Very respectfully
Yrs: ob. Serv t
James A. Craig
Hon: C. S. Reid M.C. Washington City, D.C.
W W W W W

Ho. Rep's, Jany 28, 1845.
Sir,
I herewith enclose you the Declaration &c of Mary Ann Peterson of Caswell County, N. C. which you will please examine and let me know the result.
Very respectfully
David S. Reid.
Hon. J. L. Edwards, Com of Pensions,

Hon. D. S. Reed
Sir. I have just learnt thro' my agent James A. Craig, that the commissioners of pensions requires further proof in my pension claim, being the third of the late Mildred Brown, and only Heirs I can further state in explanation that I have heard my Mother Mildred Brown say as long back as I can remember anything that my father was a continetl soldier and was under Capt. Dixon, in the war of the revolution and that Capt. Dixon lived in this county, To the best of my knowledge and belief my Father died in the year 1786 say 60 years ago and this is a principal reason why we are unable to find more evidence of his services, had he lived until a few years past we would have no doubt of our heard from speaking of his services in the army, and the particulars of his services, Very few persons are now living in Caswell who resided there in 1786 and were then old enough to to remember the events of that day. Very few, those for- gets, I think should take in extermination of my lore. Some half dozen of our most respectable Citizens have made affidavids that they have understood & believed that my Dec d Father John Brown was a soldier in the revolutionary army & was in Capt. Dions company. I beg Sir you will call on the commissioners of pensions and urge the foregoing facts in my behalf, there was but one John Brown in Capt. Dions company, as I learn I am very Respectfully yours Maryann + Petersen mark James Taylor

State of North Carolina } Caswell County — }
on this the 9 th day of March 1826. personally appeared before the undersigned one of the Justices of the peace in and for said County the Reverend James Wilder a resident of said County aged 61. years who being first duly sworn according to Law states that he was well acquainted with the late Revd. Richard Martin of said County who was a pensioner of the revolutionary war and that he heard him say that he was well acquainted with John Brown decd. the husband of the late Abigail Brown and that he knew that he was a soldier in the war of the revolution and belonged to Capt. Dixon's Company of the 10 th Regiment this information he derived from said Martin about 8 or 9 years since and further saith not —
Sworn to and subscribed before me } on this the 9 th day of March 1826. }
J. Wilder
Justice P.P.
I the said Justice further certify the affiant the Revd. James Wilder is a resident of said County , and is a respectable citizen and his statements entitled to full credit and belief —
Justice P.P.
North Carolina } Caswell County }
I Abisha Slade Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for Caswell County certify that James Ross is a magistrate as above. Given under my hand and seal of office this 13 th day of March 1826.
A. Slade Clerk of Caswell County Court

On this the 9 th day of March, 1846. personally appeared before the undersigned, one of the Justices of the peace in and for said County William Wilder a Resident of said County aged 37 years, who being first duly sworn according to Law, states that he was well acquainted for many years with the late Melvina Brown, widow of John Brown of said County and that he has often heard her say that her husband, John Brown dec d was a Soldier in the war of the Revolution and belonged to Capt Dixons Company of the 10 th Regiment, and further saith not — Sworn to and subscribed before me } on this the 9 th day of March 1846. } William Wilder
William Wilkens
Las. Kurr 18
The said Justice further certify that the affiant William Wilder is a resident of said County and is a Respectable Citizen, and his statements entitled to full credit and belief.
Lauren R.
North Carolina Caswell County
3 I Adisha Slade Atty of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for Larmer County certify that. James Ross is a magistrate as above. Given under my hand and Seal of Office this 13th day of March 1846 A. Slade Atty of Larmer County Court

Wm. H. Sill Secretary of State.

State of North Carolina
Secretary of State's Office
I William Hill Secretary of State in and for the State of North Carolina, do hereby certify that it appears from the musterrolls of the Continental line of this State in the revolutionary war, that John Brown a private soldier in Capt. Dixon's Company of the 10 th Regiment, enlisted on the 25 th day of April 1781, for the term of 12 months and left the service on the 25 th day of April 1782.
Given under my hand this 3 rd day of August 1839.
W. Hill

May 28, 1845. Certificate of Identity.
Mrs Mildred Brown.
Adalber con
claim filed by
How. D. S. Reid.
M. C. Mildred Brown.
This is prepared in con filed in compliance with Pension Office letter of 10. Feb. 1845.
Edm. F. Brown
Agent.
Washington
28 May 1845 —

Certificate
We the undersigned Citizens of Craven County, North Carolina, do hereby certify that we were well acquainted with the late Mrs. Mildred Brown, widow of John Brown, — That said John Brown had the reputation in the neighbourhood where he resided of having served the United States, in the War of the Revolution as a Twelve Months draft in Captain Paxon's Company. And we fully concur in this opinion having never heard it questioned or contradicted but that the John Brown who was the husband of the aforesaid Mildred Brown, was the Identical Soldier, John Brown who served 12 Months under Captain Paxon, in said war of the Revolution.
We further certify that said Mildred Brown is now dead, and that Mr. Peterson, her heir at law made a application for Pension some time last winter, and that it is now on file in the Pension office, awaiting a Certificate to identify the husband of the aforesaid Mildred the John Brown whose name is borne on the Army Registry at Raleigh, N.C. Being acquainted with the parties, we cheerfully state that we have above the facts , and would be pleased to learn that Mr. Peterson, the heir would succeed in his claim for a Pension. Craven County, N.C.
May 14 th 1845.
Wm V. Blount John Locklear James Parris William Barker

I do hereby certify that the above named persons are known to me as respectable citizens of Cornwall County, and their statements are entitled to Credit.
In testimony whereof I James Kerr one of the acting Justices of the peace in and for said County, have hereunto set my hand & Seal this the 16 th day of May, 1845.
James Kerr J. Peace Seal
State of North Carolina Cornwall County
I Abner Hale Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for Cornwall County certify that James Kerr is a Magistrate as above and that the foregoing Signature purporting to be his is Genuine. Given under my hand and Seal of office this 17 th day of May 1845.
Abner Hale Clerk of Cornwall County Court.

Certificate.
State of North Carolina. Cassell County } S.S
We the undersigned residents of the above said County of Cassell, do hereby certify that we were well acquainted with the late Mildred Brown of said County, wife of John Brown, deceased of said County of Cassell. That said John Brown it is said and understood died early after the close of the Revolutionary war.
That it, was the said and understood by us, even before any idea was entertained of pensions, that the aforesaid John Brown, was a private soldier, in the North Carolina Continental line, and under Captain Paxon.
Believing that the heir, Mary Ann Peterson who is applying for a Pension for her deceased fathers husband's, Revolutionary Services, is justly deserving one, we cheerfully recommend her claim to the favorable consideration of the Commissioner of Pensions.
Sworn to and subscribed before me on this the 31 day of December, 1845.
Howell Boswell V. Pease
 James Wilder x  William N Wilder x  John Johnston x  Isaac Barker x  William Barker x 
I the said Justice do hereby certify that the above signers are known to me as respectable & worthy residents of Cassell County, aforesaid.
Howell Boswell V. Pease
North Carolina } Cassell County }
I Alisha Slade Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for Cassell County do hereby certify that Howell Boswell is a Magistrate as above given under my hand & Seal of office this 9th day of January 1846 A. Slade Clerk

State of North Carolina Cassell County
On this the 24 th day of November 1845 personally appeared before the undersigned one of the Justices of the pease Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions for said County Frances Browning a Resident of said County aged 70 years who being first duly sworn according to Law deposeth & saith that she became acquainted with the late John Brown and his wife Meldred Brown early after the close of the Revolutionary war and has always understood and believes that said John Brown was a Soldier in the Revolutionary war but the length of time he served in said war this declarant does not remember of having said Brown say.
This affiant has also further understood and believes that said John Brown and Meldred (Stronger) were Lawfully married and that said John Brown has been dead upwards of 50 years. The said John & Meldred Brown had several children: she is unable to state the date of the marriage but has always understood that said John Brown and his wife Meldred did live together as Husband & wife till the death of said Soldier John Brown: and further saith not
Sworn to & subscribed the day & year first above
Written before me
Frances her X Browning mark
James Currie J.P.
I the said Justice do hereby Certify that I am personally acquainted with the affiant Frances Browning and that she is a woman of Truth and Respectability.
James Currie J.P.
State of North Carolina Cassell County
I Abner Slade clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the County of Cassell and State aforesaid, do hereby Certify that James Currie whose name is hereunto subscribed is an acting Justice of the Pleas in and for the said County of Cassell.
In testimony whereof I have

hereunto Set my Hand and affixed my official seal this 24 th day of November A.D. 1848. A. Steele
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Rec d Jan 29 45. Declaration of Mary Ann Peterson Act. 7 July 1838
Wm D S Read H 2
Return to
James A Gray
Ruffins Mills Orange Co. N.Y.
Wm D S Read

State of North Carolina Lee County }
On this the 9. th day of January 1845. personally appeared before the undersigned an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County Mary Kyle a resident of said County. aged 80 years. Who after being first duly qualified according to Law. Deposits & saith that she has been acquainted with the late Mildred Brown of the of said County & her husband John Brown; both now dead. That said John Brown this affiant remembers was a soldier in the United States Service in the War of the Revolution and was under Major Donoho. That this affiant lived in the same neighborhood with Major Donoho. John Brown and his wife Mildred whose maiden name was Stringer
This affiant was not present at the marriage of said John Brown & Matilda Stringer but recollects of having her mother say that they were married in church and that she witnessed the solemnization of the marriage between said couple. The said couple were married about the year of 1768 that said John Brown has been dead upwards of 50 years, that said Mildred did not afterwards marry but remained his widow till her death that said Matilda Brown died November 1845.
And further saith not Sworn to & subscribed before me The day and date first above written Thos. L. Lea J.P
her Mary Kyle mark
I certify that I am acquainted with the affiant Mary Kyle that she is a woman of good character and that her statement is entitled to full and ample credit.
Thos. L. Lea J.P

North Carolina
Caswell County } I Abner Shaw Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for Caswell County Certify that the Reverend L. L. Lee is a magistrate and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine Given under my hand and Seal of Office the 13 th day of January 1825.
A. Shaw Clerk

State of North Carolina Caswell County
On this the 23 day of November  December , 1834, personally appeared before the undersigned one of the Justices of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions for Caswell County, Elizabeth Lee, a resident of the aforesaid County, aged 87 years, who being first duly sworn according to Law, deposeth and saith, that she was intimately acquainted with the late Major Donoho of the Revolutionary Army, and was also well acquainted with the late Mildred Brown and her husband John Brown. That said John & Mildred, as his affiant has always understood, were lawfully married in the aforesaid County of Caswell, in the year of 1768.
That said John Brown always had the reputation of being a Soldier in the army of Revolution served under Major Donoho, that said John Brown died soon after the war closed, & that he left the aforesaid Mildred him surviving who did not afterwards marry, but remained the widow of the aforesaid John Brown till her death. And further saith not.
Sworn to and subscribed the day & date first above written before me.
Elizabeth Lee mother
Tho S Lea - J. Pearl
I certify that I am well acquainted with the affiant Elizabeth Lee, that she is a person good character & entitled to full credit & belief.
North Carolina } Caswell County } I, Abner Haden Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, certify that Thomas S. Lea is a magistrate in above and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine - Given under my hand and Seal of office This 13 day of January 1845
A. Haden Clerk

State of North Carolina Cayuga County
On this the 10 day of November 1844, personally appeared before the undersigned an acting Justice of the peace in and for said County Mary Kyle, a resident of said County, aged 86 years, who after being first duly qualified according to Law, deponeth & saith, that was well acquainted with the Late Mildred Brown of the aforesaid County & her husband John Brown, both now dead. That said John Brown, the affiant's ex -members, was a Soldier in the United States Service in the war of the Revolution. and was under Major Concho, that the affiant lived in the same neighbourhood with Major Concho; John Brown and his wife Mildred, whose Maiden Name was Stringer.
This affiant was not present at the marriage of said John Brown and Elizabeth Stringer, but recollects of hearing her Mother say, that they were married in Church, and that she witnessed the Solemnization of the Marriage between said Couple.
That said Couple were married about the year of 17 that said John Brown has been dead upwards of 50 years. That said Mildred did  not  afterwards marry, but remained his widow till her death that said Elizabeth Brown died November, 1843.
And further saith not.
Sworn to & subscribed before me the day & date first above written
C. Pease
her Mary Kyle mark
I certify that I am acquainted with the affiant Mary Kyle, that she is a woman of good character & that her statement is entitled to full and ample credit.
C. Pease

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA,
OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE.
I WILLIAM HILL, Secretary of State, in and for the State of North Carolina, do hereby certify that it appears from the muster-rolls of the Continental line of this State in the Revolutionary War, that John Brown a private Soldier _____ in Capt. Dixon's _____ Company of the 10 th Regiment, entered the service on the 25 th day of April _____ 1781 for the term of twelve months and that he left the service on the 25 th of April 1782 , that he is the only one of that name who served in Capt. Dixon's company of the 10 th Regiment .
Given under my hand this 22 nd day of January 1845
W. Hill Secy of State.

State of North Carolina Cassell County
I Alisha Slade clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the County and State aforesaid do hereby Certify that having been applied to for the Marriage Bond of John Brown obliging him to wedlock with Mildred Stringer I have made a diligent and thorough search of the Records in my office and have been unable to find said Bond attributable as I have no doubt to the fact that it was destroyed together with other records in the year 1786 or 87 by fire at which time the clerk's office of the said County of Cassell was destroyed
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal this 17 th day of January Anno. Domini — 1865.
A. Slade clke

5829 8 May 1843 N. 6 Mildred Brooks Oct 4 July 1836.
Edward Edward Esq. Comr of Pensions Washington City
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Yanceyville May 1 st 1843.
Sir You will please find enclosed the pension papers of Mildred Brown, the best evidence she is able to procure within her know- ledge, she has nothing but what her friends gives her, if she can come under the act of Congress as she is every worthy subject it will be thankfully received & will be honored Very Respectfully Your ob d Serv t Wm. Lea.
J. L. Edwards Esq. Washington City.

State of North Carolina Carnegie County 3/3
On this 1 st day of May 1843 personally appeared before me Thomas L. Lea a Justice of the peace for the County of Carnegie, Betsy Lea a Resident of Carnegie County, who being first duly sworn according to law, depose and say that she is well acquainted with Mildred Brown widow of John Brown & has been from the earliest of her recollection, she knew her when she was Mildred Stringer before her marriage to John Brown & also when she was the wife of John Brown, she has always understood and do believe they were married some time in the year seventeen hundred & seventy three (1773) by James Lea a Justice of the peace, and from that time they were reputed as man & wife, and have raised a family of children, she further declares that the aforesaid John Brown died, about twelve years after his marriage the time she does not distinctly recollect, but further declares that she was at his funeral sermon, & after the death of the aforesaid John Brown, Mildred Brown has remained a widow until the present time. Sworn to and subscribed Betsy Lea mark on the day & year above written before Thos. L. Lea J.P.
I Thomas L. Lea a Justice of the peace as foresaid, do hereby certify that I am well acquainted with Betsy Lea the maker of the above affidavit & have no hesitation in saying that she is entitled to the fullest credit. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand this 1 st day of May 1843. Thos. L. Lea J.P.

State of North Carolina Cumberland County - 3
I Abisha State Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the County do hereby certify that Thomas L. Lea is a magistrate as above -
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official Seal this 1 st day of May 1843 -
A. Shuford Clerk of Cumberland County Court -