Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R 1663, Furna Cannon, N.C.

SERVICE
N. b.
Bannon, Turna Sarah
NUMBER _____
P 166 3
CONTENTS

Kentucky
1754
Anna Cannon
of Henderson in the State of Kentucky who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain [blank] of the Regt commanded by Col: Ludlow in the Virginia line for 8 months from 1778-
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 26, Dollars 66 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 10 th day of Nov: 1832 and sent to W. D. Allison, Henderson, Ky.
  Arrears to 4th of Sept 1832.  39.99     Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 th March 1833 }  13.33       $53.32  
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Nathan Rice - Clerk Book D Vol. 9 - Page 34.
Set Hon B. E. Grey Mch 15/32-2. " J Brown Oct 13/33

NEW BEDFORD July 20
London Aug 11 1801
Honble Lewis Baring
Essex
Secretary of War
Washington
Pa
from 1798 private 8 months $26.66
250000

State of Kentucky } On this 23 rd day of July - 1832 personally appeared Henderson County 3 rd } in open Court before the Honorable the County Court of Henderson County Ky aforesaid Wm. S. Hagg Furna Cannon, a resident of Henderson County, state of Kentucky aforesaid aged 72 years, who, being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed "June 7 th 1832" - That he entered the service of the United States under the following officers, and served as herein stated - He entered - id  was  drafted the militia of North Carolina some time (month, or day not remembered) in the year 1798 under Capt n (say Samuel) Barrow - General Wyllie, or Allen (1 st name not well known) Forces of Halifax County having the command - and served for three months, when he was discharged & returned home for about 12 months - He then was drafted  was drafted a subsequent  other service of 3 months under a Col. Graves  Graves , & Maj r Hagg when he was discharged at Smithfield on Neuse River - He then engaged - was drafted  was drafted again under (he thinks) a Captain George Fulliner  Fulliner , the whole troops being commanded by a Col. (say Wm) Goram - He served not quite 3 months, when he was discharged, returned home, & might be about 12 months again at home - He was called out, drafted  drafted again under Genl. John Simpson, & served something short of 3 months, when there being no further use at that time for them he was discharged - Last of all, he volunteered for a fortnight or 3 weeks (he thinks) under Col. John Salter - His discharges (he believes) are all lost -
He has no documentary evidence discharges listing  listing & knows of no person except Pugh Cannon, of Maury Co. Tennessee whose testimony he can procure, who can testify to his service - 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 agency of any state sworn to, & subscribed the day & year aforesaid.
Furna Cannon
We, coadjutors  coadjutors Henry Dixon residing in the County of Henderson state of Kentucky, and Levin W. Arnett - residing in the same county certify, that we are well acquainted with Furna Cannon, who has subscribed, and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe

him to be 72 years of age; that he is reputed, and believed, in the neighbourhood, where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and we concur in that opinion - Sworn, & subscribed the day, & year aforesaid
L. M. Arnold Henry Dixon
Interrogatories put to Fursa Cannon, an applicant for pension &c by the Honble, the County Court of Henderson County Ky
 Question No. 1 - Where, & in what year were you born? In Pitt Co. N. Carolina. Dec 3 1761  No. 2 - Have you any record of yr. age, & if so, where is it? recorded in my book at time of service  3 - Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war; & where do you now live? Lived in Pitt Co. & only now since in Henderson Ky.  4 - How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom? was drafted, & once a substitute for Isaac Plunkett  5 - State the names of some of the regular officers, who were with the troops where you served; such continental, & militia regiments as you can recollect  6 - Did you ever receive a discharge from the service; and if so, by whom was it given? & what has become of it? Discharged by Col. or Genl Jones. 20th by forage 20th by Simpson, & Redgrave -  7 - State the names of persons, to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, & their belief of your services, as a soldier of the Revolution  William B. Garrison - Captain Henry Dixon, Levin W. Arnold & others
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 Wm. B. Cannon Henry Dixon who has signed the preceding certificate is a citizen resident in said County of Henderson, Ky, and that Levin W. Arnold who has also signed the same, is a resident of said County of Henderson, and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit -
I know all men by these presents that I, Fursa Cannon of Henderson County Ky do hereby nominate, constitute, and appoint John Boyle of Henderson Co. Ky - aforesaid to be my true, and lawful Attorney in fact in my name, and for me to demand

and receive from the Secretary of the Treasury of the United States whatever pay may be coming to me from the "4 th day of March 1831" to "4 th day of March 1832" - and also a certificate to enroll my name on the roll of the Kentucky Agency for semi annual payments, payable at the U. S. Branch Bank at Louisville - (if it please the Secretary at war) inasmuch as Lexington is an interior place, & will subject me to great delay, & enormous expense in the transmission, & return of papers, &c, &c; & other sub- -stitutes, or Attorneys under him the said John Boyle to no: -minate, & appoint for the special purposes above expressed - Given under my hand this 23 rd day of July 1832. Furna Cannon
The foregoing power of Attorney from Furna Cannon to John Boyle was this day duly acknowledged by said Furna Cannon before the Honorable, the Co court of Henderson, Ky to be his act, & deed for the purposes therein expressed - The certificate of the said being a Magistrate, if not done in open Court
I, William D. Allison, Clerk of both the Circuit & County Courts of Henderson County, in the state of Kentucky do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said County Court of Henderson Co. Ky in the matter of the application of Furna Cannon for a pension - In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and Seal of Office this 23 rd day of July 1832
Will D. Allison

State of Kentucky Henderson County, S.S.
I, Fuma Cannon a citizen of Henderson county in the state of Kentucky being first duly sworn states on oath that he has now before him a record in the possession of Mrs Sarah Cannon, the widow of Fuma Cannon deceased a Revolutionary Soldier and pensioner, in which he finds the birth of the oldest son of these recorded in the following words and figures, Vg - "William Cannon the son of Fuma Cannon and Sally Cannon his wife was born January 27 1793" "John Cannon the son of Fuma Cannon and Sally Cannon his wife was born the February 11 th 1796."
"Mary Cannon the daughter of Fuma Cannon and Sally Cannon his wife was born 11 day of September 1797."
"Elizabeth Cannon was born the 31 st day of May 1802"
"Fuma Cannon the son of Fuma Cannon and Sarah Cannon his wife was born October 11. 1806"
He further states that the record book in which he finds these dates & births recorded

is a very old and ancient record kept by the said Fuma Cannon, & Sarah Cannon ever since they were married, as he believes. He finds birth, recorded in said book as far back as 1711. He does not find the record of the marriage of any person in said Register.
He believes said Sarah Cannon was married to said Fuma Cannon about 1772.
and that they were married in Pitt County in the state of North Carolina.
He knows that they lived together as husband and wife ever since he can remember and he was born on the 11 day of October 1804, until the death of said Fuma Cannon which was on the day of 1837.
He states that he knows them, from the best evidence that can be found. When they were by all means married, and when they lived all their lives, since their marriage as man and wife. He is informed and believes that there is no record of their marriage now in existence. He states that Mrs. Sarah Cannon the widow of Fuma Cannon who is now a widow living in Henderson County.

He states that he knows her to be the widow of said Fuma Cannon, who was a Revolutionary soldier and pensioner until his death.
He knows that she is entitled to her pension if said Fuma Cannon was, which he doubts not.
He states that the said William Cannon, John Cannon, Mary Cannon, Elizabeth Cannon and Fuma Cannon are the children of the said Fuma Cannon deceased and Sarah Cannon, the present applicant. He states that said Sarah Cannon has now married, since said Fuma Cannon's death, and is still a widow.
Fuma Cannon
State of Kentucky Henderson County S.S.
This I say the above named Fuma Cannon appeared before me, and made oath that he believes the statements, after first subscribing same, are true. I also certify that the said transcript of said record is stated and punctilious in a true and correct copy the same now being before me, and that the said Fuma Cannon, the applicant is a credible

J. Cunningham June 20/57
D uring an oath. He also further eulogized that he believes the statements in the foregoing affidavit are true - that he knows said Sarah Leamer, and believes her to have been legally married to said Emma Leamer's husband - always reputed to have been his wife and now, still remaining his widow per her married name - That she is a very respectable old woman of respectable family living for a great many years in this county. W. H. Cunningham of Roe
State of Kentucky Henderson county
I, Will D. Allison the clerk of the Henderson county court do hereby certify that Wm H Cunningham is now and was at the time of signing the foregoing sworn statement a justice of the peace in and for said county, and that his official acts, as such an entitled to full faith and credit. Witness my hand and official seal, done at office this 20 th day of June A.D. 1857. Will D Allison clerk

Declaration
Dec. 2/53
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1663

State of Kentucky County of Henderson 3 S.S.
On this 3rd day of December in the year 1858 personally appeared before the William Rankin the Presiding Judge of Henderson County Court being a Court of Record in the State of Kentucky Sarah Cannon a resident of Henderson County in the State of Kentucky aged eighty three 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 1838 entitled an act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows.
That she is the widow of Sumner Cannon who was a private in the Revolutionary War from the State of North Carolina. She cannot state the month or year when she entered the Service, nor the names of the officers under whom he served, and she thinks he served in the State of North Carolina in 1775 when he entered the Service, and was drafted, can she state nor the County thro' which he marched, without a copy of his declaration filed, the war department in the said Sumner Cannon her husband being a pensioner at the time of his death.
She further states and declares that she was married to the said Sumner Cannon on the 3rd day of October in the year 1792 by Lewis Cannon a justice of the peace of Cabell County in the State of North Carolina

That her husband the aforesaid Sumner Cannon was born the 3rd day of December 1761 and died on the 17 day of June 1837.
That she was born the February 24. 1771. That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place prior to the 1st day of January 1794 at the time before stated. She further swears that she has never married since the said Sumner Cannon's death, and that she is now a widow. She states that she lived with the said Sumner Cannon as his wife from the time of their marriage until his death.
She states that she has understood that the records and the register of her marriage with the said Sumner Cannon has been burned up, and that all record testimony of her marriage has been destroyed by fire.
She further states that the said Sumner Cannon made an application for a Pension and filed his declaration in 1832, and was a Pensioner until his death, which will appear by reference to the declaration and pension roll filed in War department or Pension office.
She further states that she never before made any application for a Pension
Witness W. Rankin
Sarah her Cannon mark
Signed to and subscribed on the day and year above written before William Rankin, Presiding Judge of the Lauderdale County Court (being a court of record) in open court. William Rankin Br. Judge H.C.C.

I William S. Allison Clerk of the County Court of Henderson County in the of Kentucky State, do certify that William Rankin whose name and genu signature is attached to the foregoing certificate of Declaration was at the time of signing same and is now the Presiding Judge of Henderson County Court the same being a court of record, that his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit and that his authentication is in due form of Law
Witness my hand and seal of said Court done at office at the Court House in the town of Henderson this 30 th day of December A.D. 1853. Will D Allison clerk

Elizabeth Cannon
May 14 1752
Elizabeth P.C.
William B.C.
William Cannon
I know that by look on the face as you are now as once was when I am now to go with Mary Be...
Green Hall
John Cannon Son of John Cannon and Mary his wife was Born Jeneary 8 Day 1752
Judith Cannon Daughter of John Cannon and Mary his wife was Born Jeneary the 8 Day 1754
Rockey Cannon Daughter of John Cannon and Mary was Born Jeneary the 18 Day 1756
Calib Cannon Son of John Cannon and Mary his wife was Born April the 5 Day 1759
Gurnefold Cannon Son of John Cannon and Mary his wife was Born December the 3 Day 1761

Henry Cannon son of John Cannon and Mary his wife was Born the 24 th Day of March 1737
Mary Cannon Daughter of John Cannon and Mary his wife was Born November the 11 th Day 1739
Mary Cannon Daughter of John Cannon and Mary his wife was Born December the 17 th Day 1746
Cabron Cannon Daughter of John Cannon and Mary his wife was Born April the 15 th Day 1750

Negro Lewis was Born
the 10 th of January 1806
Negro Rachel was Born
in January 27 th 1808
Negro Abis was Born
in January the 8 th 1808
Arseny was Born
in march the 25 th 1811
22 nd of oct 1815
Negro boy George was Born
the 22 nd of october 1815
Negro Boy Daniel was
Born in July the 24 th 1816
1816
James ... was born
the 24 th of ... 1816

Negro Jane was Bound December the 1 st 1816
Negro Boy James was Bound January 29 th 1817
Negro Boy Simon was Born 3 rd day of March 1817
Nieces Bound 5 th 1819 5 January 1819
A. Dutton Bound September the 10 th 1819
Negro Boy Hardee was Born 2 nd March 1819
Negro Boy Daniel was bound the year 1823
Negro Boy Daniel was Bound July 19 th 1823
Negro Boy Bedion was bound 9 th January 1825
Negro Boy Leonard was bound 14 th of March 1825
Jemima Garrison

money lent 0.60 money lent 0.75 money lent 0.15 one banknote money lent 0.10 money lent 0.80 for Sam 2.00 money lent 0.50
Negro Boy Hayward was born 16 th of december 1825 Negro Boy was born February 17 th 1828 William Negro girl was born March 22 nd 1828 loty Negro girl was born April 10 th 1827 Negro boy William was born February 17 th 1828 Negro girl was born March 22 nd 1828 Hannah Negro girl was born loty was born April 10 th 1827 my mother's name was Mary Ann my father's name was John

Negro girl Letty was born 1827

Lewis Sellans
Dr
To 7 1/2 Days work by Jacob 13 5
To Bet 6 Days work 1
To Ally & Rain 30 day 1 1 5
To Redden 1 day 1 1 2
Jacob — 6 days 3 1 2
Bet 4 days 1 2
Charles 1 day

Direction for the yellow Water First one pint Of salt sope one spoon ful of coppers one spoon ful of dog wood wood root Bilde in to three Learts Of water — — — — — Seconds one pint of salt sope one spoon ful Coppers one spoon ful dog Wood root Bark one Spoon ful of wilde berry tree Bark Bilde Strong into three Learts Of water.

Receipt for the gravel Take three egg shells and Scorch them Brown by the Fire and then beaten fine Take one gun flint and Sweep the hall Clean and Put it down and lay one Brick on the flint and Make a oak fire on it And keep it Burning All day and at night It will be white as chalk And then beat it fine
Have as of each as will Lay on the pint of base horse And put it into one Spoon Full of honey and stir it up together and then take one of flax seed and put it In one pint of water and Let it boil and Then pour the tea of and Mix it all up together and Then Drink it all up at Drink and then cover up Worm and you will find Help in two three ours

And then if this will Not do one gallon of lime One gallon of water And Stir it up well Together and let it settle And then pour it of a Bottle it up tight and Take three pints a day one in the morning noon and night and put one spoon- ful of honey into each pint -76 due by Mr. Cannon infull of a Count to Ballant settled with Mr. Cannon March the 17th 1800
March the 17th 1800

William Cannon the son of Furna Cannon and Sally Cannon his wife was Born January 27 th 1773 John Cannon the son of Furna Cannon and Sally Cannon his wife was Born the February 11 th 1796 Mary Cannon the daughter of Furna Cannon and Sally Cannon his wife was Born the day of September 1797 Elizabeth Cannon was Born the 31 st day of May 1802
Wm C Hancock son of Robert Hancock son of E. J. Hancock the was born October 7 1820 Furna Cannon the son of Furna Cannon and Sally Cannon his wife was born October 11 th 1806
July 1824
Furna Cannon was born in the year of our lord October 11 th 1806 and is 18 years old the day of October 1824

John H. ... ... was born ... ... the ... of ... ... the ... of ...
Negro Pachance was Born September 24 th 1792
Negro Charles was Born January 6 th 1795
Negro Ally was Born March the 7 th 1797
Negro ... was Born August the 9 th 1799
Negro ... was Born ... was Born September ...
5 3 9 9
Negro dinner was Born February the 13 th 1803
... was Born Negro ... was Born the 4 th day of August 1806
Rachel was Born and 27 th January 1808
... letter Negro ... was Born the 8 th day of January the 1809
... was Born the 2 nd day of March 1811

0.009 Linn Parnon 73 H. G. G. 13 H. G. G. 13 M. 251 612 3 6 4 2 4 July 7 38 2 W. P. W. P. W. P.

1668
REJECTE
P. O. James Cannon Indore of Furna
Service: _____
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: December , 1853.
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract.
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18

No. 15,069
Sarah Cannon widow of Hurna Cannon Ky
Lt. J. Brown Dec. 20/53 To Same June 6/54 Same Aug 21/56 Same Aug. 3. 1857 Same Nov. 3/57 Same July 13/58 Same apl 4/59 A of July 7. 1838 J. Brown, apl. 16/59

Morganfield Ky 13 June 1856.
Dear Sir,
Will you send me a copy of the declaration of Philip Johnston for a land warrant that filed in the 1st of 1853. A warrant issued on said declaration 15 March 1853, but was issued after Johnston died, and his widow wishes to apply, as her husband was void. Will the court also say to me why the claim is not acted on or allowed of Sarah Leammon of Henderson county the widow of Fuma Leammon a Revolutionary Pensioner. She is entitled to half pay.
Yours Afft Jeff. Brown.
49.074-80
Disposal of
Revolutionary Pension.

Morganfield Ky 23 June 1857. Committee of Pensioners.
Dear Sir; I send you inclosed the deposition of Suma Cannon. It seems to me this testimony is entirely sufficient to procure the pension of Sarah Cannon the widow and next of kin of Suma Cannon deceased and fully establishes the marriage, and the date of same, as nearly as it can be by oral testimony. We find in a little record book kept in the family for a great number of years, giving births only, and this showing the births of all the children - that they lived together in the capacity of husband and wife such a length of time, that the department cannot act otherwise than give to her, the pension sought -
There is no record testimony in existence - And indeed, as you are aware, it is very difficult to prove marriages at that period, either by record or otherwise, as most people who were born at that time have died. If any other testimony is needed you will please inform me.
Yours Ever Leff Brown.

Morgantown Ky 19 Oct 57. Board of Pensions, Dear Sir;
I enclose yours of Aug 24 - In which you desire sent you the original book containing the family record, from which an extract was sent you - I herein enclose it - you will find from the leaves turned down the names of three children being those of Fannie Cannon and Sally Cannon, - the record recognizing them as man and wife - This is an old book and been in the family for many years I suppose, wherein they kept ays, bibles, of both white & negroes, & a few family receipts.
Since they came to Kentucky, the old man owned a farm and owned it at the time of his death, but it was sold by his executors after his death, wherein it did not require the conveyance by his wife, as she can retain her dower - I was told they had a farm in North Carolina, but she does not know if she joined in the deed when it was sold, and can't find to whom they sold - the record

imagine was burned up when the records of their marriage was burned up - I am not certain I can find any thing else of a written character, showing their marriage - I can get fifty depositions proving them to have lived almost a half a century as husband and wife - having children, grand children & great grand children, all living here of respectability, and some in very good circumstances -
It seems to me this evidence is sufficient to warrant the exclusive circumstance of Fanny Cannon and Sarah (or Sally) Cannon were married. The unsworn recognition, for such a length of time, and the great difficulty in procuring writings evidencing pointing the ceremony, will authorize, it seems to me the granting this old revolutionary soldier her pension - As she is needy I will not on my part neglect any thing I can do for the old woman Yours Respectfully J. H. Brown

Younsville 8 April 1859
Dear Sir
I received yours of 4 inst. saying that the declaration of Mrs Elizabeth Cannon stated that she was married 3 Oct 1792, and one of her children was born Jan'y 1 1793. Now the old woman, for she is very old and feeble may have been mistaken as to the year - for the respectability of the family forbids the idea, that they were not married or that one of their children was illegitimate - There are some other names in the book containing the ages and, it may be one of those you have seen - Please send me a copy of the petition or declaration & a copy of that memo of the age of the one born in 1793, so I may see her and explain it to her - I am so well satisfied that she is entitled to her pension that I am willing to put myself to some trouble about it.
Yours truly J. B. Brown.

(2)
No 17
Out. no marriage Bond &c
5
Mr John Darnett
Henderson County Kentucky

New Bern No: Co: Feby 23 rd 1853
Dear John Barrett
Dear Sir
Your several letters of Nov. 3. and Feb. 3. were received in due time, and I am sorry to inform you, that after a diligent search, I can find no marriage license bond or other evidence of record in Craven County, of the marriage of Furney Cannon and Sarah Durney, as to parish registers I know of none in Craven County, those which belonged to the Episcopal Church were destroyed many years ago by fire there is no public record of marriages in our State prior to 1850 - and the only means I know of to establish the fact is the evidence of living witnesses if they can be found, from my not finding any old persons here who knew the parties I am inclined to the opinion that their domicile was in Pitt County where there are many persons of the name of Cannon I would gladly oblige the old lady if it were in my power
Respectfully you J. G. Stanley

State of North Carolina Fifth County of
I Henry Sheppard Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the County aforesaid do hereby certify that the Court house of said County was destroyed on the 8 th day of January 1858. by fire and that all Marriage Licences on file up to that time were destroyed, In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal at Greenville July 27 th A.D. 1858
H Sheppard Clerk By M G Chung D. Clerk
See p 57

Louisville 19 Jan'y 1859. Court of Pensions;
Dear Sir;
Inclosed you will find a certificate of the clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, stating that the marriage licenses of that County had been destroyed by fire.
You have indicated heretofore, in the cause of Elizabeth Cannon for Pension, that if I could disprove the record evidence the oral evidence in the papers were sufficient to give her the claim.
It does seem to me, she has proved as far, and as satisfactorily her marriage, as any one should be required under circumstances of this kind, considering the antiquity of her marriage. More evidence than she has produced must be tantamount to denial of all pension claims at that period.
Let me hear from You
Yours Respectfully Leff. Davis.

Morganfield Ky 29 May 1854.
Dear Sir; I think you will find the testimony with this. Send your sufficient to cover every point of law - I have an account to prevent the execution for a sum cannot be paid in N. C. but the clerk will not write me, but the letter to John B. B. from the clerk it seems ought to super- cede that necessity - if any thing else is wanting let me know as to inform me and I will endeavor to procure it Yours Respectfully J. P. Brien

Cert. of Judge of Cred. of witnesses
June 22/57
(10)

State of Kentucky Henderson county ss.
I do certify that the colipacts, heretofore appended and enclosed in the papers sent to the office of the Commissioner of Pensions upon the application of Mrs Sarah Cannon the widow of Sumner Cannon deceased, a Robt. H. H. H. pension and soldier, are entitled to credit on rolls, and are entitled pensions - so far as certified by myself - I also certify that Mrs Sarah Cannon is still a widow, and the widow of Sumner Cannon deceased, who was heretofore a pensioner, and never has been married since his death. This 20 th day of June 1857. W. Rankin
Late Presiding Judge of the Henderson County court.

Morganfield Ky Board of Pensions;
Dear Sir;
I have caused all the testimony I can get concerning Mrs Sarah Leavens's application for half pay of a widow of a revolutionary soldier. I will procure the certificates of the clerk of Warren county Court certifying that the records, since their marriage have been burned up. Every body has either died or moved, God only knows where, who was present at their marriage.
I think this is a case in which it is not required that the record is a sine qua non , Any thing else which may be necessary you will please write me, and I will attend

to it for the old Lady She is very helpless and needs a pension very much - I have no power of attorney but can get one if necessary - You can include a draft over at this place (mortgage etc) to my care - or to her alone if better, or to yourself - as you may think best - My attentions are gratuitous for her
Yours sincerely Jeff Brown.

Pension Office Oct. 31. 1857 The Third Auditor will please certify the time bro'th the within mentioned pensioner was paid - and name of his widow if she has the arrears due at his death.
Very respectfully J. C. [?] H. Cummings
Subs
3 d Auditor's Office Nov. 2 d 1857
Sir,
Furna Cannon, Ky, act 7 June 1832, at $26. 66 2/3 per ann., appears to have been paid to Sept. 4. 1835.
Very Resp y W. J. [?] Auditor
Genl Whiting Esq. Comm r of Pensions

Pension Office, April 16, 1839.
Sir,
In answer to your letter of the 8 th instant. I have to inform you that the Declaration of Mrs. Sarah Cannon, states as follows, in respect to her marriage:
"She further states and declares that she was "married to the said Furma Cannon on the 3 rd day "of October in the year 1792 by Lewis Cannon, "a Justice of the Peace of Caban County in the "State of North Carolina - that her husband "was born the 3 rd day of December 1761 "and died on the 17 th day of June 1837 -"
The private record evidence contained in the book transmitted contains the following:
"William Cannon, the son of "Furma Cannon and Sally Cannon, "was born January 27 1793."
The difficulty in this case consists consists of the uncertainty of the date of

the marriage. If the claimant was married anterior to the 1 st January 1794 she is entitled to pension under act of Febry 7, 1838.
It seems also, that her husband died in 1837 - the Pensioner's stipend was paid only to 1 st September 1835.
Very respectfully,
J. Brown
April 16.
J. Brown Esqr Louisville, Kentucky.

Pension Office, April 4. 1859
Sir
In reply to your letter respecting the claim of Sarah Cannon for pension under act of July 7. 1838, You are reminded that I stated in my letter of the 3 rd November last that Claimant "avers in her declaration that she was married October 3, 1792. The Record evidence shows that her first child was born January 1, 1793 - this must be explained."
No explanation has yet been made - which creates a doubt as to the fact of marriage . In order to bring the claim within the act it intended for the marriage must be shown to have taken place before January 1794.
Respy
J. Brown Esq Louisville Ky

P Pension Office, October Nov. 3/57
Sir,
I have examined the additional evidence transmitted by you in the case of Sarah Cannon. This claimant avers in her declaration that she was married at October 3. 1792 = the record proof evidence shows that her first child was born January 1. 1793 - This must be explained - Again, it appears from some of the affidavits that the marriage took place in Pitt County = Possibly some evidence of the marriage may be found there. It must be shown, at least, that no marriage bond is on file there.
Very resp ly
J. Brown Esq r , Morganfield, Kentucky
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Pension Office, July 13. 1858.
Sir,
In reply to your letter note of the 19 th ultimo I have to state that my letter to you of the 3 rd November last contained the requirements which are necessary to be complied with before the claim of Sarah Cannon can be allowed. No evidence has since the date of that letter been received. The "little book" you refer to was duly received before the date of my last letter.
J Brown Esq Louisville, Ky.

Jefferson Brown
Aug 3 d /57

Pension Office, August 3 d . 1857
Sir:
The additional proofs filed in support of the claim of Sarah Cannon, widow of Farnia, of Ky, for pension, under the act of July 7, 1838, has been examined.
The book containing the family record must be forwarded to this office. It can be sent free, by mail, and will be returned if desired.
It has been stated that there were ancient deeds, in which the claimant joined with her husband, which would aid in establishing the date of the marriage. There must be an official certificate of this fact, or the deeds or copies thereof, officially certified must be furnished to this office.
Jefferson Brown, Esq., Morganfield, Kentucky.

J. B. Baron V38

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Pension Office, July 21, 1856.
Sir,
In reply to your letter of the 13 th ultimo, you are informed that a letter was addressed to you under date of June 6. 1854, assigning the reasons for the suspension of the claim of Sarah Cannon, widow of Hurnas, since which no evidence has been filed. I enclose a copy.
Very resp y JC
J Brown. Morganfield, Kentucky

325 Pension Office, December 20. 1853.
Sir,
The papers filed in support of the claim for pension of Mrs. Sarah Cannon, widow of Furner Cannon, have been carefully examined and filed the case must await additional proof.
The date of the marriage, and of the death of the soldier must be definitely established, as upon these dates are indispensable in determining the act under which the claim is provided for, and the amount to be allowed.
If there is no public record evidence of these facts, that must be satisfactorily shown by certificate of the proper officers of the county, in which such records should be kept, and when that is filed  done , private or family record proof would be admissible. That there is such record in the family bible, appears from a letter of John Barnett, now on file, at of the date of January 23. 1852,

who states that such record was then in his possession. He also states in the same letter that other  such evidence with such as joint deeds, &c exist, besides the dates of the births of the children, which could be adduced to  and from which the date of the marriage &c could be fairly inferred. It is this very sort of evidence that is required in this application, but it it has never been filed. Mr. Barnett, it is inferred, is the son-in-law of the claimant and husband of one of the witnesses in the case.
It is also required in this case that the credibility of the witnesses be only certified by the Magistrate before whom their depositions were taken. The credibility of Wm Lugg, Patience Lugg, and Elizabeth Barnett, is not certified.
Very respectfully
&c
J. Brown Esqr Morganfield, Kentucky
J. Brown Esqr Dec 20/53

62 Pension Office, June 6. 1854.
Sir,
The additional evidence transmitted by you in the case of Sarah Cannon, widow of Furman Cannon, has been carefully examined. It does not satisfactorily establish the date of the marriage—
As I have already stated there is evidently satisfactory proof upon this point, if the facts be as stated by Mr. Barnett. I respectfully refer you to my letter of the 20 th December last for the requirements in this case. Very respic. Y. 8c
J Brown Esq Morganfield, Kentucky.

Hon Mr Heath
Com r of Pensions
Sir
I ask yr attention to the portion of the enclosed letter which is not marked across, and that yr will give to me the information desired by Mr Barnett
I am very respectfully Benjamin Disraeli
H. of Rep s
19 th Jan y 1852

Morgantown Ky 17 Sept 1853.
Board of Pensions,
Dear Sir,
Will you
be so kind as to send me a copy of the original Declaration of Sumner Cannon, a Revolutionary Pensioner, it was several years ago. He has since died leaving a widow, who is my relation, and she wishes to make out her claim - You will accommodate me by doing this and every other thing he forwarded - I saw the Declaration last winter in your office, but you were so overloaded, during the transportation times, that I could not get a copy before left. Yours, J. P. Brown

Ho - of Reps 12 th March 1822
Hon M c Heath Esq r
Dear Sir
I have herewith enclosed to you two letters written to me by the Rev. John Barnett and enclosed for one He wrote to Hon Simon Boyd, also I wrote for after they were sent for to for your attention to them
Will you now be so good as to give me the information which Mr Barnett desires and asks for in the enclosed letter
Please answer me as soon as possible for this Rev d old Minister of the gospel is setting out of temper
I am with Gentlemen Benjamin Disraeli

Ho. of Representatives
9 th Feb 1852
Hon Mr Heath
Cour t of pensions
I have hitherto enclosed to you two letters from Mr Barnett on the subject of the claim of the widow of Fanny Cannon asking if she is now entitled to and if she can draw the pension to which her husband was entitled and which he drew during his life
Please inform me and in reply to the enclosed and the other letters of John Barnett which I have hitherto sent you
I am with great regard Yr Obedt Servt
Ben Edwards

Let. John Barnett '52
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Then, Am. Edwards, Gray Washington City Nov. 2. 6.
Mail 3 3/4
due

Henderson Ky, Jan, 23. 1852
Hon. B.P. Gray
Dear Sir
of the 5 th inst. came safe to hand after some detention (I presume by see). I feel grateful to your prompt attention to my note & the inclosed paper your speech &c. Your speech on the course our government should take, towards the distinguished Hungarian government, was in perfect accordance with my own views of propriety, all things considered. and perhaps even should go farther
On the subject of the unintelligibility of my wife's father's name. It is a strange name & perhaps I was not as particular, as I should have been. I will write his first name in capitals, letters so that no further difficulty may occur. I was E. Y. Cannon (or FURNEY Cannon.) My mother-in-law's name, is Sarah Cannon. They were married in Pitt Co. North-Carolina. In that place will be found all the necessary records of their marriage. Should any disaster have befallen those records; there are many cases in which the above named husband & wife sold lands & gave Deeds bills of sales, & deeds of gifts, to others jointly. The husband dyed, in this state & Co. June 17 1837
I will feel much obliged to you, if you will inform me from time to time. what you may be necessary for us to know Mrs Cannon is living with me, & is in her 84 year. The family removed to this Co. early in the year of 1812 & have lived here until now 40 years.
The cause of the erasure of the former name of

of my wife's father was that when he was a youth in N.C. there were many young persons of the same name with himself & he was by them, called Furney Goodly Cannon by way of distinction. My wife remembers that her father was sometimes so called when she was young; but, he was never so called after he came to Ky. As a further evidence that he had no double name; in the family record which is in my possession he has no middle name. And the family supposes that his name was was involved as a soldier & his pension drawn by Furney Cannon.
We rely on the fact, that my father-in-law was entitled to a pension & draw it, for several years before his death. This death at the above time & the identity of the widow as his lawful wife can be proved as fully as any case of the kind could be done at so great a distance of time.
Please inform me on every point on which proof may be required. I hope that you will continue to send me publick documents on the most important subjects which may keep me well posted up in reference to what Congress may be doing.
I am dear Sir yours with high consideration
John Barnett
P.S. I wish you to remember me very affectionately to my relation the Honorable Simon Boyd & say to him that remind him that I have heard or received nothing from him since I wrote him. Please ask his assistance if necessary on the pension business as he is so old a member of Congress & has doubtless done much business of this kind for his constituents & also to send publick documents - speeches - bills - resolutions &c yours &c L. B.

State of Kentucky Union County U.S.
This fifth day of December in the year 1853 personally appeared before me a justice of the Union County Court being a court of record, and a justice of the peace for Union County by Patience Lugg & who was born the 24 day of January 1786, also Major Wm Lugg who was 28 June 1775 both of said county and State, and being first duly sworn Say that that they the persons aforesaid of their ages is correct. That state that they have known Suma Cannon and his wife Sarah some forty or forty five years in Henderson County Ky. They state they lived together as man and wife until said Suma's death, which that his wife Mrs Sarah Cannon is still living, as his widow, and has never married since Suma's death. They state that they have a family of children, living in Henderson County, and some of them over fifty years old. We have no doubt of the said Suma Cannon, being legally married to his wife, Mrs Sarah Cannon. And further saith not
Patience Lugg
Wm Lugg
I was to personally appear before me a justice of the peace and justice of Union County Court for the said Union County and State of Kentucky by Patience Lugg and Major Wm Lugg in the 5th day of December AD 1853. N.W. Waggoner J.P.

I J. P. Bonn clerk of the county court of Union County in the State of Kentucky do certify that H. W. Waggener whose name and signature is attached to the foregoing certificate was at the time of signing same and is now a justice of the peace for said county and a justice of Union county court, being a court of record, and that his authentication is in due form.
Witness my hand and seal of said court and at office this 5th day of December A.D. 1853. J. P. Bonn clerk
Lucas' deposition Dec. 5/53 (6)

Hana Cannon
May 26. 1854
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Kentucky Henderson County
This day I saw a resident of Henderson County and State of Kentucky aged forty seven being first duly sworn states that he is intimately acquainted with Mrs. Sarah Cannon, who is the widow of Suma Cannon deceased a Revolutionary Soldier. He knows that they lived together as man and wife from his earliest recollection until said Suma Cannon's death. He believes that they were first married in the County of Warren in the State of North Carolina, and that he believes the records of their marriage have been destroyed by fire. He knows she is the claimant person who is the widow of a said Suma Cannon who died in 1838 and that she is still living. He believes they were married in 1793. He believes she is entitled to the widow's pay under the act of Congress of 1838. He herewith files a letter written to John Barnett by J. G. Stanley as part of his deposition dated July 23 rd 1833 and marked No 1.
J. H. Cannon

Sworn to before me the Presiding Judge of the Hudson County, by said Sumner H. Clancey That he is worthy of credit and interest to full faith as a witness. This 26 th day 1854. I do also certify that the deposi- tions herein taken in behalf of Mrs Sarah Garrison, of Mrs Elizabeth Barnett, and Mary Sugg are related to credit, and that said affiants are worthy of credit on oath. This 26 th day of May 1854 W. Rankin - P. J.
I Will D. Allison do certify that William Rankin whose signature is attached to the foregoing exhibits was at the time of signing same and is now the Presiding Judge of the Hudson County Court, and that full faith and credit is due his official acts in such. Witness my hand and seal of said Court this 26 th day of May 1854 Will D. Allison, Clerk H. C.

Leut. Magistrate of custody of witnesses Jan. 5/37
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Kentucky Union County Set I H. W. Waggener
a Justice of the Peace for said County do certify that having formerly taken the deposition of William Lugg and Patience Lugg to be read upon a claim for a Pension of Mrs Sarah Cannon widow and shot of Samuel Cannon said a Revolutionary soldier died under the act of 1838 do now further certify that said deponents are honorable and worthy of credit, having known them a long time their veracity is undoubted I do further certify that there was no public record, of the death of persons required by law to be kept until within the last two years.
Witness my hand this 5 Jany 1854
H. W. Waggener J. P.
I J. P. Brown Clerk of the County Court of Union County in the State of Kentucky do certify that H. W. Waggener whose name is signed to the above certificate is now and was at the time of signing same a Justice of the Peace for said County and that his commission is in due form.
Witness my hand this 8 th day of Jany 1854 and seal of said Court
J. P. Brown Clerk

Eliza Barnett Mrs Rankin Dec. 3. 1853.
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State of Kentucky Henderson County S.S.
On this 2nd day of December 1853 personally appeared before me William Rankin the Presiding Judge of Henderson County Court being a court of record in the State of Kentucky Elizabeth J. Barnett a resident of said Henderson County and state aforesaid aged fifty one years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath state that she has known Funa Cannon and his widow Mrs Sarah Cannon ever since she could remember, and that she was born in Pitt County North Carolina, on 31st day of May 1802, - She states that she believes the said Funa Cannon and Sarah Cannon were regularly and legally married - that they always lived together as husband and wife until the said Funa Cannon's death which was 17 day of June 1837. She states that said Sarah Cannon has been living ever since his death as his widow and is still living in Henderson County Ky. She states that she has understood that the record of their marriage was destroyed by fire in North Carolina. She states that said Funa Cannon was a Pensioner until his death.
And further saith not Elizabeth J. Barnett
Subscribed and sworn to by said Elizabeth Barnett before me, the Presiding Judge of Henderson County Court on the day above written.
William Rankin P. Judge H.C.C.

I William R. Henson Clerk of the County Court of Henderson County in the State of Kentucky do certify that William Rankin whose name and signature is attached to the foregoing certificate was at the time of signing same and is now the President Judge of Henderson County County Court at Pendleton that his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit that his authentication is in due form
Witness my hand and seal of said Court now at office at the Court house in the town of Henderson City, 3rd day of December A.D. 1853.

Lugg
Dec. 2 1853
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State of Kentucky Henderson County ss.
This Second day of Decem- ber in the year of our Lord 1853 personally ap- peared before me the Presiding Judge of Henderson County Court, being a court of record, and first knowing same Willie Gugg of said county and State of resident and being of lawful age, and States that he knew Suma Cannon in the year 1809 or 1810 then living in the County of Pitt in the State of North Carolina. He was married prior to that time to Miss Sarah Burney and was they were then living together as man and wife. They shortly afterwards moved to Henderson County Kentucky, and the said Suma Cannon and Sarah his wife lived together as man and wife until the said Suma Cannon's death which was in the year 1835 or 1836 in said County of Henderson. The said Sarah Cannon his wife, has been living in said Henderson County Ky as a widow ever since said Suma's death and is now living in this county as a very old widow woman, by name of Sarah Cannon. They have a family of children and grand children living here. This affiant has no doubt but Suma Cannon and Sarah his wife were legally married in the State of North Carolina, as they always lived together as reputed man & wife ever since this affiant knew them which was as before stated, in 1809 or 1810. And further saith not Willie Gugg
and Subscribed to I swear to before me by said Willie Gugg this 2nd day of December A.D. 1853.
W. Rankine Pr. Judge H.C.C.

I William D. Allison clerk of the County Court of Henderson County in the State of Kentucky do certify that W. Rankin whose name and genuine signature is attached to the foregoing certificate was at the time of signing same and is now the presiding Judge of Henderson County Court, the same being a court of record, that his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit, and that his authentication is in due form.
Witness my hand and seal of said Court done at office at the Court House in the town of Henderson this 3rd day of December AD 1853.
Will D. Allison exec
State of Kentucky Henderson County Court
July Term 1832
This day Sumner Garrison a Revolutionary soldier made oath to and filed his Declaration in Court in order to obtain a pension under the act of Congress of the 7th June 1832 which is ordered to be certified to the Secretary of War of the United States.
I William D. Allison clerk of Henderson County Court in the State of Kentucky do certify that the foregoing order is at time and perfect transcript admitted Sumner Garrison's declaration for a Pension to be filed
Witness my hand and seal of said Court, this 3rd day of December AD 1853
Will D. Allison exec