Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 3760, James Brown, Va

SERVICE
Va
NUMBER
W 3760
Brown, James Martha
CONTENTS
Adm. 16.29 - ✓ wid. res. Charlotte Co. Va.

Let to Gen. D. H. Hock Feb 6 49
Reported Jan 30/49
Date of death not on roll
3508 3509 Virginia Richmond Martha Brown widow of James Brown who served in the Revolutionary war, (as a Private)
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 30 day of Jan 1849 and sent to
M rs J. B. Bedford Charlotte C.H. Va.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 134 Vol. 3.

2309 V Declaration of "Martha Brown -" for a pension - Married 1787 died 1829 Allow $80 per ann under Act 7th July, 1838 - 2 nd spn V a Caroline Col Lawson
M rs B Bedford Charlotte C H Va

Declaration -
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 7 th July, 1838, entitled "An act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows"
State of Virginia: Charlotte County to wit:
On this 1 st day of October 1838, personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace in and for the county and State aforesaid, Martha Brown, aged about 76 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 7 th 1838, entitled "An act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows."
That she is the widow of James Brown late of Charlotte County, Va, who was a soldier of the state line of Virginia on Continental establishment, and in the Virginia militia, during the war of the Revolution. That she does not pretend to know any thing personally respecting the services of her late husband, but has always understood from reputable soldiers, and believe their statement to be true, that he enlisted for the term of one year, three years in the Virginia Continental line, and was drafted several times in the militia of the state of Virginia. All of which will more readily appear by reference to the Army Records of the period, and the accompanying certificates of old soldiers. She refers to said certificates for particulars of service, length of service, the rank he held, and

all the information she is enabled to obtain, relative to his services -
She further declared that she was married to the said James Brown on the 13 th day of December 1787; that her husband the aforesaid James Brown, died on the 11 th day of Dec. 1829; that she was not married to him, prior to the leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first day of January, Seventeen hundred and ninety four, to wit, at the time above stated. Her proper name is Martha , though called "Patty" -
Martha Brown Mark
sworn to and subscribed before me a Justice of the peace in and for the county and State aforesaid this 1 st day of October 1838 -
Daniel M. Williamson J.P.
Virginia: Charlotte County to wit:
I do hereby certify, that I am well acquainted with Martha Brown, the above named widow of James Brown, deceased, and know the fact that she lives near fifteen miles from Charlotte C.T. House, is very old and infirm, and that she cannot from bodily infirmity attend the County Court of Charlotte to make the foregoing Declaration.

on - I further certify, that she is a credible person, and her statement entitled to full confidence - Gi: been under my hand this 1 st day of October 1838 -
Danl. W. Williamson J.P.
Virginia. At a Court held for Charlotte County the 1 st March 1830 -
The last will and Testament of James Brown deceased was produced in Court by Martha Brown the widow and executrix therein named, and thereupon the same was proved by the oaths of Henry Madison and Gannett Andrews two of the subscribing witnesses thereto, and ordered to be recorded
Virginia. Charlotte County ss. I William Robinson Clerk of the County Court of the said County, do hereby certify that the foregoing order is a true and faithful copy from the records of the said Court - and I do further certify that Daniel W. Williamson is an acting justice of the peace in and for the said County, and that the signatures annexed to the foregoing Certificate purporting to be his, are genuine. Given under my hand, and the seal of my Office this 3 rd day of October 1838.
William Robinson C

At a Court held for Charlotte County the 6 th day of May 1839 On motion the declaration of Martha Brown, of Charlotte County Virginia with accompanying documents and evidence for a Pension under the Act of Congress, passed July 7, 1838 was presen- ted in open Court, and the whole papers read, and a fully explai- -ned to the entire satisfaction of the Court, Ordered that said declaration with accompanying papers be certified to the War department
Virginia. Charlotte County Court. I William A Smith, deputy Clerk of the County Court of Charlotte do hereby certify that the fore- -going order was truly copied from the records of my office As witness my hand and the seal of the office this 7 th day of May 1839 within affixed. William A Smith D.C.

Explanatory Declaration of "Martha Brown"

The Explanatory Declaration of Martha Brown of Charlotte County, Virginia, widow of James Brown, deceased, in order to obtain a Pension under the Act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838.
Virginia: Charlotte County to wit:
This day Martha Brown the widow of James Brown, deceased, personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, and made oath in due form of law, that according to the best of her knowledge and recollection, she was married to the said James Brown on the 13 th day of December, 1787, and that the said James Brown died on the day of December, 1829 — That her husband in his life time, often spoke of his services as a private soldier of Infantry in the Virginia Con- tinental Line, and thought he was entitled to some compensation for his services in the Revo- lutionary War — as others were claiming, and receiving pensions under the Act of March 18 th 1818: but finding that he held too much prop- erty to come under that law, he abandoned the notion altogether — She further states, that her said husband in the year 1818, and to the time of his death, owned and possessed a large real and personal estate, and was by no means in reduced circumstances, and needed aid from his country for support, as will more radi- ly appear from the annexed certificate — She hopes the explanation is satisfactory — Martha Brown

sworn to and subscribed before me this 18 th day of July, 1839 - I for the certify, that living in the same neighborhood, I had an opportunity of knowing the circumstances of said Landers known in the year 1818, and know very well that he was not in reduced circumstances, or wanted aid from his country for support - He owned and possessed about that time an Es- tate worth at least $12,000 dollars - I for- ther certify, that said Martha Brown is a ve- dible person, and her statement entitled to the fullest confidence - Given under my hand this 18 th day of July, 1839 - J. H. Marshall J.P.
Virginia, Amherst County Court:
I William Robinson Clerk of the County Court of Amherst do hereby certify that John H. Marshall is an acting justice of the peace in and for the said County duly Commissioned and qualified, and that the above signature purporting to be his is genuine -
Given under my hand and the seal of the said Court this 18 th day of July 1839
William Robinson C

I Branch J. Worsham clerk of the County Court of Prince Edward county in the state of Virginia, do hereby certify that it appears from the records of my office, that James Brown and Patty Venable were joined together by marriage on the day of December 17 th 1854, by John B. Smith.
Certified under my hand with the seal of the court of said County affirmed this 14 th day of September 1858
J. Worsham Clk

January 27, 1939
BA-J/AWF OW James Brown W. 3760
Mrs. F. M. Ward 203 S. Moody Street Victoria, Texas
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to Captain Charles Venable, from Prince Edward County, Virginia, and James Brown, from Charlotte Court House, Virginia, both in the Revolutionary War.
No claim for pension or bounty land has been found based upon service in the War of the Revolution of Charles Venable.
The record of James Brown of Charlotte County, Virginia, is furnished herein as found in papers on file in claim for pension, W. 3760, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
The date and place of birth of James The date and place of birth of James Brown were not stated, nor are the names of his parents shown.
James Brown of Charlotte County, Virginia, enlisted early in 1776, served as private in Captain John Brent's company, Colonel Lawson's 4th Virginia regiment, length of service three years. He served, also, several tours in the militia, no details of this service given.
James Brown died December 16, 1829, and his will was probated in Charlotte Court House, Virginia, March 1, 1830.
James Brown married December 13, 1787 in Prince

Edward County, Virginia, Martha (Patty) Venable, of said Prince Edward County. The date and place of birth of Martha Venable are not shown, nor are the names of her parents given.
The widow, Martha Brown, was allowed pension on her application executed October 1, 1838, at which time she was aged about seventy-six years, and living about fifteen miles from Charlotte Court House, Virginia. She was still residing in Charlotte County, Virginia, in 1848.
There is no reference to children, and the papers on file in this claim contain no further discernible data in regard to family.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name and address of person paid, and possibly the date of death of this widow, you should apply to The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, this city, and furnish the following data-
Martha Brown, widow of James Brown Certificate # 3508 Issued January 30, 1849 Rate $80.00 per annum Commenced March 4, 1848 Act of February 3, 1848 Virginia (Richmond) Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

Declaration of Martha Brown for a Pension under Act Feb'y 2 d . 1848.

Declaration.
In order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress of 2 d February, 1848; entitled "An act making further provision for surviving widows and soldiers of the Revolution."
State of Virginia: Charlotte County to wit:
On this 19 th day of Septm 1848, personally appeared before me, Dan d W. Williamson a Justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, Martha Brown a resident of said County and State, aged 86 years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on her oath, make the following Declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed on the 2 d February, 1848, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War — That she is the widow of James Brown, deceased, who was a private in the War of the Revolution; and that she is the identical Martha Brown, who has been drawing a pension under the several acts of Congress of July 7 th 1838, March 3 d 1843, and June 17 th 1844, at the rate of Eighty dollars per annum — That she refers to her Declaration and accompanying papers which are now on file in the Pension Office, for the particulars of her husband's service in the Army — That she has not intermarried but continues to be the widow of the said James Brown; that she resides now in the County of Charlotte and State of Virginia, and has resided here for the space of 60 years past; and that previous thereto she resided in Prince Edward County, and State of Virginia —
Martha her  Y Brown mark
sworn to and subscribed, this 19 th day of Septm 1848, before me —
Dan d W. Williamson L.P.

I certify that the within named affiant is personally known to me, and that she is the same person who drew a pension as stated by her in the foregoing Declaration.
David W. Williamson J.P.
State of Virginia Charlotte County To wit:
I Hamilton Robinson Clerk of the County Court of the County of Charlotte in the State of Virginia aforesaid, do hereby certify that David W. Williamson is an acting justice of the peace in and for the said County, duly commissioned and qualified according to law, and that the signature subscribed to the foregoing Certificate, purporting to be his, is genuine.
Given under my hand and the seal of my said office the 23 d day of September 1848.
Hamilton Robinson
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State of Virginia Charlotte Ct: House
September 1848-
Sir,
I enclose you the Declaration of Mrs Martha Brown, widow of James Brown, deceased, who claims under the Act of February 2 d 1848-
As her agent and attorney, please forward her Pension Certificate to me when issued-
I am, Sir, very respectfully your Obt. Servt &c
W m J. B. Bedford
P.S. Mrs Ermine F. ... Pension Certificate has been received-
W m J. B. Bedford
J. L. Edwards esq. Com r of Pensions Washington City D.C.

Paid at the Treasury in the Act of the 8 th April from 4 th Sep r 1840 to 4 th Mar ch 1841. Age Notified 1. Dead
Virginia 4177
Martha Brown widow of James Brown, died
who was a pensioner under the Act of
and who died on the 1829 of Charlotte in the State of Virginia
who was a private in the
by Captain of the commanded
by in the Va Cavt. line for 2 years.
Inscribed on the Roll of Richmond at the rate of 80 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 12 day of Sept r 1839, 4 Street N.W. Belford Charlotte C.H. Va
Arrears to the 4 th of Sept r 1839 $ 280.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 th Mar ch 40 00
$320.00
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by J. M. Gundy Clerk Book A. Vol. 2. Page 176.

Rep 2
1630
Virginia, Richmond
Martha Brown
widow of James Brown who was a Private in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 30 th day of August 1843 and sent to Pensioner Charlotte C. H. Va.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A , Vol. 1 . Page 147 .

House of Representatives Jan'y 30 th 1849
J. L. Edwards Esq
Commissioner of Pensions
Dr Sir.
I send you enclosed the letter of Mr Bedford, making inquiry about certain pension cases, heretofore sent to your Department from Charlotte CH Virginia. I would be pleased to get the desired information as soon as possible
I send you also the declaration declaration of Judith Spencer, made with a view to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed on the 2 nd day of February 1848. Please examine it, in order that if it be not in form, I may send it back to be corrected at once -
I am very Respectfully
Your Most Ob t Servant
Th: S. Brock

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
Nov. 24, 1841.
Sir:
Under the date 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," Martha Brown — a Pensioner on the Roll of the Richmond Agency, at the rate of Eighty Dollars and  Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th July 1838, has been paid at this Department, from the 1 st of Sept. 1840, to the 1 st March 1841.
Respectfully, yours,
William L. Parris
Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.

Maria Brown W. 1787 S John James A. 1829 '76 3rd Volcan line on p 92 Volcan line
108

Virginia: Charlotte County to wit:
I Thomas Harvey do hereby certify, that I was well acquainted with James Brown, late of Charlotte, in the war of the Revolution, and know the fact, as coming within my personal knowledge, that he enlisted as a soldier under Capt John Brent in the early part of 1776, for the term of three years, and was attached to the 4 th Virginia Regiment on Continental establishment, commanded by Col Lawson and General Stevens. He served the said term of three years faithfully, and was honorably discharged from service. I further certify, that afterwards, he served a good deal in the Militia, but how long, am unable to say. I am in the 79 th year of my age, and was a soldier of the Revolution.
his Thomas X Harvey mark
Virginia: Charlotte County to wit:
This day Thomas Harvey came before me a Justice of the peace in the County aforesaid, and made oath that the above certificate contained the truth, to the best of his knowledge and recollection. I further certify, that he is a credible person, and his statement entitled to full confidence. Given under my hand this 21 st day of Sept. 1838.
Y. H. Thornton J.P.

Virginia: Charlotte County to wit: I Thomas Harvey do hereby certify that I was well & qualified with James Monroe late of Charlotte County in the state of the Commonwealth and known to be a true copy of the original now on file in the office of the County Clerk of the County Court of the County and State aforesaid to wit: I certify that Thomas H. Thornton is an acting justice of the peace in and for the said County duly commissioned and qualified, and that the signature annexed to the foregoing Certificate of his commission is genuine - given under my hand and the seal of my Office this 27 th September 1838.
William Thornton
Thomas H. Harvey
Virginia: Charlotte County to wit: This day Thomas Harvey came before me a justice of the peace in the County aforesaid, and made oath that the above Certificate of the the facts to the best of his knowledge and belief is true - I for one certify that he is a credit- able person and his statement entitled to full cre- dence - Given under my hand this 1 st day of 1838

1777 Declaration of Martha Brown, for a Pension under Act of March, 3 rd 1843 -
$80 per am
To the Penpension at Charlotte C.H. Virg a

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress of the 3 d of March, 1843, granting pensions for one year to certain widows who have received pensions under the act of July 7 th 1838—
State of Virginia: Charlotte County to wit:
On this 7 th day of April, 1843, personally appeared before me Dan d W. Williamson a Justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid Martha Brown, a resident of the County of Charlotte and State of Virginia, aged 81 years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on oath make the following Declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress passed on the 3 d of March, 1843, granting pensions to widows of persons who served in the Revolutionary War—
That she is the widow of James Brown, deceased, late a private in the Virginia Continental service, in the war of the Revolution— That under the act of Congress of the 7 th July, 1838, she was allowed a pension for 5 years, at the rate of $80— per annum, commencing on the 4 th day of March, 1836, all of which has been duly received— That on the last payment, she surrendered the Original Pension Certificate, which she presumes is now on file in the proper Department— That she is still a widow, and claims a pension for one year, under the act of March 3 d 1843—
Martha her X Brown mark

State of Virginia: Charlotte County to wit:
This day Martha Brown, (the widow of James Brown, deceased,) with whom I am personally acquainted, came before me a Justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid and made oath to the foregoing Declaration, by her subscribed in my presence, in due form of law - I further certify, that she is the identical widow to whom a pension was allowed under the Act of Congress of the 7 th July, 1838 - and that she is still a widow. That she is a lady of good character, and her statement entitled to full confidence.
Given under my hand this 7 th day of April, 1843 -
Dan l W. Williamson J.P.
Note: I consider Mrs Martha Brown, (with whom I am well acquainted,) unable from old age, bodily infirmity, and other causes, to attend the Court in order to make the foregoing Declaration -
Dan l W. Williamson J.P.

Virginia, Charlotte County Court.
I, Winford Robinson Clerk of the County Court of Charlotte in the State of Virginia, do hereby certify that Daniel W Williamson is an acting justice of the peace in and for the said County, duly commissioned and qualified according to law, and that the signatures annexed purporting to be his, are genuine - Given under my hand at The Seal of said Office this 2 nd day of June 1843
Winford Robinson

M. B. H.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
Mid F. 3760.
Bureau of Pensions,
Rev. War.
Washington, D. C., April 12 1906
Madam:
In reply to your request for a statement of the military history of James Brown , a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     1776 3 years Private John Brent Lawson 4 th Va Va.           
Battles engaged in, None stated
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Not stated
Date of Widows application for pension, October 1, 1838; her claim was allowed.
Residence at date of application, Charlotte Co., Virginia
Age at date of application, 76 years.
Remarks: He married Martha (Patty) Hensel December 13, 1787. He died in December 16 th 1829.
Very respectfully,
Mrs. W. G. Moore,
#86 Vandervalie Place
St Louis Mo.
J. L. M. Nov. 8, 1907.
Commissioner.

203 S Moody St., Victoria, Texas. December 13th, 1938.
Veteran's Administration, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sirs:-
Please give me all the records you have on the following ancestors of mine who served in the revolutionary War from Virginia:-
Capt. Charles Venable, from Prince Edward Co.,
James Brown, from Prince Charlotte Court House, enlisted in 1776 in Col. Lawson's 4th Regiment, I think it was, Capt. John Brent's Compny.
Yours truly,
Mrs. F. M. Ward
Mrs F M Ward 203 S Moody St., Victoria, Texas.

24 Stuart T pd
Columbia, Tennessee
Nov. 11-1922
The Commissioner of Pensions Dear Sir:-
Will you kindly give me a statement of the Military History of James Brown a soldier of the Revolution War, as contained in the application of (over)

his widow, Marth (Patty) Venable, on file in your Bureau of Pensions. The date of her application for pension supposed to be Oct. 1 st 1838 — please give full statement. you will greatly oblige
Yours most Respectfully (Mrs) Mary N. Sniser
by James A. Sniser (Attorney)

Columbia Tenn
Aug 16 - 1910
Commissioner of Pensions,
Sir.
Will you please send me the war record of James Brown 2 Charlotte Co Va, who enlisted 1876 and died 1889. was married to Martha (Patty) Venable, applied for pension 1888, and it was allowed her. Thanking you
Sincerely
Respectfully
Mrs. Owen Brashear
No 12 - North High St. Columbia. Tenn

Ans. Mary
Columbia, Tenn., Oct. 29, 1907.
Mr. V. Warner, Commissioner, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:-
Will you kindly send me a statement of the Military History of James Brown, a soldier of the Revolutionary War. In Jany. 1906 you sent such a statement to J.T. Williamson, of this place, and I would be glad to have this information. The reference on this statement is as follows:
M.B.H. Wid. File 3760 Rev. War.
Thanking you in advance for this information, I am
Yours very truly,
Lucie Williamson

Commissaire of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Will you kindly furnish me with a certificate of pension granted my an- cestress, Martha (called Patty) Brown, of Charlotte Co. Va. in 1838 for services of her husband James Brown, in the Revolutionary War. According to the records of the War Department James Brown served as a private in Capt. Marquis

Calmus' company, 2 nd Va. Regiment, commanded suc- cessively by Col. Alexander Spottswood and Col. Chris- tian Lebiger. Enlisted Oct 2 nd 1776." A certificate, or some similar statement which is its equivalent, from your office is required by the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Respectfully,
Mrs. B. G. Moon 86 Vanderventer Place St. Louis.

St. Louis,
April 1 st , 1906.

O.M. + W.
3508 C
Columbia Tenn
Jan 6 th 1906
Pension Department Washington D.C.
Dear Sir:
I notice that Martha Brown was on the Pension Roll, from Charlotte County Virginia June 1 st 1840. her age is given as 88 years.
Please give me her husbands full name + his services.
My great grand mother was Martha Brown of Charlotte Co Va very Resp d J. T. Williamson

15- History to J. J. Williamson M.B.H. History to Mrs. W.G. Moore. Hist to Lucie Williamson { M.B.H. Columbia, Tenn. N.Y. 1910 Aug. 22. Hist to Mrs. Owen Brashear. M.B.H. 1922 Dec. 7. Hist to Mrs. Mary V. Smiser. AWS. 1939 Jan. 27. Hist to Mrs. J.M. Ward Aug
Rev WIDOW, &c.
1906 Jan. 1906 Apr 12. 1907 Nov. 8
File No. 3760  Martha Brown  Wid.  Joel Brown  Pat. Rev. W.
Act: Feb. 2, 1848
Index: Vol. A , Page 83
[Arrangement of 1870.]