Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 3,382, Wright Bond, Va.

SERVICE
Va.
Bond, Wright Patsey
NUMBER
W. 3,382
CONTENTS

12.579 Virginia Wright Bond
of Bedford in the State of Virginia who was a pri. Conf't Serjt in the Company commanded by Captain Wilson of the commanded by _____ in the Virginia line for 17 months & 12 days
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 65 Dollars 11 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 11 th day of May '33 and sent R. A. Dickerson Liberty C. H. Bedford C o Va.
Arrears to the 4th of March 1833 - 130.22 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Sept " - 32.55 \frac{1}{2} $162.77 \frac{1}{2}
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by William Miller Clerk, Book E. Vol. 6. Page 2.

Reported Feb 7/49
3574. Virginia Richmond Patsy Bond widow of Wright Bond Va who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Pri Capt. Hqs
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 65 Dollars //
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 1 day of Feb 1849 and sent to Patsy Bond Liberty Va
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2. 1848, Page 134 Vol. 3,

Instit. for the Blind Indp's. Apl. 4 - '59.
Dear Sir:
Daniel Workman, a Soldier of the war of the revolution, died in Logan County Ohio, about the year 1823. At the time of his death he had been on the pen- sion list for some 3 or 4 years.
His only living child, a daughter, now almost 80 years of age, is of the impression that there is something due her from the Dept. and requests me to write you on the subject. Be kind enough to inform me, at your convenience, if anything -

is due her. She is in very needy circumstances & anything would benefit her.
Very respectfully,
Yours
J. M. Worthington

Wright Bonds Declaration for a pension
24059-
Bedford County Pa

State of Virginia Bedford County S.S.
On this 25 th day of March 1833 personally appeared in open court before the Cognity Court of Bedford now sitting tonight. I am a resident of Virginia in the County of Bedford aged Seventy three 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 the 7 th 1832 - That he enlisted in the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein after stated viz. That in the year 1775 that he enlisted as a minute man under Captain Joseph Carrington Lieutenant Rob. Hughs and Ensign John Raily in the County of Cumberland in the State of Virginia for twelve months to serve at any moment when called on. That during this enlistment he was called out three times. The first time he was called out, he encamped at Goose Bridge where they remained about one month for the purpose of exercising in discipline, when he returned home, commanded to be at all times ready to March when called on. The next time he was called out he marched by way of Petersburg to Norfolk where he remained the greater part of the winter, he joined other troops in Norfolk and was there during the time Lord Dunmore bombarded and burnt down the town - That during this engagement his ensign Raily was killed. From Norfolk he was marched to a place about twelve miles from Norfolk, the name he cannot recollect, where they remained some time, from that place he marched to Suffolk, and from thence to Petersburg and from thence to Chesapeake Courthouse where after remaining a short time he received permission to return home. He was engaged in this tour at least three months and a half - The next time he was called out he marched under the same officers with the exception of ensign Raily who had been killed at Norfolk (having received the appointment of corporal) by way of Williamsburg to York Town where he remained some time stationed - from York Town he was marched back again by way of Petersburg, to Cumberland Courthouse where he was discharged -

That he was engaged in this tour four months, he never received any written discharge but can prove he served there four by John and Lewis Turner to whose affidavit he refers. That in September 1777 he substituted in the place of his Father in Law Moses Hubbard who had been drafted to serve a Militia tour of two months from the County of Cumberland that he held the appointment of Sergeant and marched under Cap. Benjamin Wilson to Hampton when he was stationed until discharged which took place before the full term of service expired having only served in this tour six weeks. He has no documentary evidence but refers to the affidavit of John & Lewis Turner which is herewith annexed the latter of which served said tour with him. That he thinks it was in the same year he was drafted for a tour of four or five months in the Militia, that he held the appointment of sergeant and marched under Cap Robert Anderson to Hillsborough in North Carolina where they joined other troops under the command of General Stevens and within sight of the regular troops under Genl. Gates, but was not allowed to join them but marched to near Camden in South Carolina where they did join them the day before the battle known by the name of Gates defeat. That after the battle the troops being all dispersed and scattered. He assembled with other troops at Hillsborough which was about the close of the tour. That he has no documentary evidence but refers to the affidavit of Lewis & John Turner. That he thinks it was in the year 1779 he was again drafted for two months that he still held the appointment of Sergeant and marched under Cap Robert Anderson for Petersburg but did not reach that place as the British was at that time in possession of it but marched to a place near Petersburg by the name of Milton where they joined other troops from the County of Amelia. They remained at this place a short time, from thence they marched to Manchester near Richmond where he remained the balance of tour. He has no documentary evidence of the service of this tour nor no living witness by whom he can prove it by except John Turner to whose affidavit

he again refers - That he thinks it was in the year 1780 he was again drafted from the same County for two months in the Militia and marched under the same Capt. Robert Anderson and Lieutenant John Datcher to near Pitsylvania the place he cannot distinctly recollect when he was stationed a short time and then marched to Richmond where he remained on Shore Hill sometimes and was then marched to meet Wayne's Army when the time having expired he was discharged - He held the appointment of Sergeant in this town also. That he has no documentary evidence of the service of this town nor does he know of but one living witness he can prove it by, which is Stephen Bolland who served said town with him to whose affidavit he refers. He cannot say to what Regiment he was at any time attached if in fact he was attached to any during the service of any of his Powers, nor can he distinctly recollect any other officers than those named in this declaration. That he was born and raised in the County of Cumberland in the State of Virginia where he resided when called into service until 1799 or 1800 when he moved to the County of Bedford in the State of Virginia a distance of 100 or 115 miles. That he has little communication with any persons living in that County since his removal. That he does not know of any persons living except those already referred to that served with him or knows anything of his having served, and that in consequence of old age he is unable to go in search of any further evidence without great inconvenience and considerable risk even if he knew that any such still survived. He hereby relinquishes every claim to a pension or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency for any State.
The following are the answers to the several interrogatories propounded by the Court to Wright Bona before whom the foregoing declaration was sworn and subscribed.
Answer to question 1 st - I was born on the 13 th day April 1759 in the County of Cumberland in the State of Virginia where he resided until 1799 or 1800 - I then moved to the

County of Bedford where I have ever since resided. 2nd I have a record of my age as kept by parents 3rd 4th & 5th answered as stated in the declaration. 6th I do not think I ever received a written discharge, if I ever did it is lost or mislaid. 7th I refer to William Softwick a minister of the gospel and to Pleasant Brown who resides in my neighbourhood and to both of whom I am well acquainted. Bedford County to Wit
Personally appeared before me Booker Preston a justice of the peace for the County aforesaid Wright Bond who being duly sworn deposes and saith that by reason of old age and the consequent loss of memory that he cannot swear positively as to the precise time of his service but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below and in the following grades - for five months I served as a private for 2 months as a corporal and for nine months and fifteen days as a sergeant and for which service I claim a pension.
Wright Bond
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 23 rd day March 1832 Booker Preston J.P. Bedford County to Wit
On the 16 th day of August last 1832 Lewis Turner aged seventy three years who is now a resident of Smith County Tennessee but formerly of the County of Bedford Virginia where he is now on a visit came before me Booker Preston a justice of the peace for the County aforesaid and made oath that he was born & raised in the County of Cumberland in Virginia in the immediate neighbourhood where Wright Bond was born and raised That he understood the said Wright Bond enlisted under Capt. Joseph Harrington in the County of Cumberland in the Year 1775 as a minute man to serve when called on, That as well as he recollects he was called out twice during this enlistment which was for twelve months, The first he was, as he understood marched to Norfolk and as well as he recollects was absent four months from home - That the second time

he does not recollect where he went, nor the length of time he was gone - That he and the said Bond served a Tour in the Militia from the County of Cumberland together under Captain Benjamin Wilson. That he recollects they commenced their March the 2 nd September 1777 and went to Hampton and the Tour was about Six weeks - where the Company was discharged. That he recollects when he and Bond served the Tour which included Gates' defeat as he was informed. That he said Bond was a Sergeant and warned in the mess to serve this Tour. That the said Bond was reputed a good Soldier and served all his time faithfully. That about this time this affiant removed from the County of Cumberland to the County of Bedford and knows nothing of any other services rendered by said Bond - Second to and Subscribed before me the day and year above mentioned
Booker Preston J.P.
Bedford County to wit
On the 16 th day of August 1832 personally appeared before me Booker Preston a Justice of the peace for the County aforesaid John James aged Seventy one years and made solemn affirmation that he was born and raised in the County of Cumberland and in the immediate neighbourhood where Wright Bond was born and raised. That he well recollects that in the year 1775 Wright Bond who was then about Sixteen years of age enlisted as a minute man under Cap. Joseph Harrington in the County of Cumberland and it was said marched to Norfolk the length of the Tour I do not recollect but remember he was gone a considerable length of time before he returned. That he served the Tour honorably he has no doubt, as he never heard any complaint of him, and he was always called a good Soldier in his neighbourhood. That he recollects his serving three Tours of Militia - The first under Cap. Benja. Wilson the second under Cap. Robert Anderson and the third under the said Robert Anderson as well as he now recollects. That he was informed that first Tour he marched to Hampton. The second across James River and was almost constantly marching till the Tour was ended. The 3 rd he understood included Gates' defeat. That he served three Tours faithfully he has no doubt, that he never heard any complaint of him as a Soldier. That he is a disinterested

and not able to go to Bedford Court-house to give evidence without great pain to himself -
Sworn to and Subscribed before me the day and year above written
Bowker Preston J.P.
Bedford County to Wit
This day Stephen Holland aged Seventy Three Years personally appeared before me a justice of the peace for the County aforesaid and made oath that he served a militia Four of Two months in the War of the Revolution with Abijah Bond who signed the foregoing declaration. That they served in the same company under Capt. Robert Anderson, the precise date he cannot recollect but well remembers it was in the Spring of the year before the Surrender of Cornwallis at the Siege of York. That he well recollects their marching from Shrew Hill at Richmond to meet Washington's army and that they served the full term of service and was regularly discharged
Stephen Holland
Sworn to and Subscribed before me the 23 d day of March 1833
Bowker Preston
I Bowker Preston a Justice of the peace in & for the County of Bedford do hereby certify That I have been well acquainted with Lewis Turner, John Turner and Stephen Holland who swore to the foregoing affidavits for the last Twenty Years That the two latter who still reside in this County are reputed in their neighbourhood as men of truth and good character and on whose evidence reliance ought to be placed. That Lewis Turner one of the witnesses some years ago removed to the West since when he knows nothing of him, but was well acquainted with him previous to his removal and that he was then a man of fair character and considered a man of as much truth as any, and so far as he knows is still so - Given under my hand This 25 th day of March 1833
Bowker Preston
Bedford County to Wit
Mr William Leftwich a clergyman residing in the said County and Pleasant Brien residing in the same

hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Wright Bond , who has subscribed and sworn to the annexed declaration that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution and we concur in that opinion.
Yrs Softwich Pleasant Brown
And the Court doth hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogations prescribed by the War Department, that the above-named applicant was a soldier of the Revolutionary war and served as he states. And that it appears to them that William Softwich who has signed the foregoing certificate is a clergyman resident in said County and that Pleasant Brown who has also signed the same is resident in said County, a respectable person and that their certificate is entitled to credit.
I Robert A. Dickerson Deputy Clerk of the County Court of Bedford in the State of Virginia do hereby certify that the foregoing contains a true copy of the original proceedings of the said Court, held in the matter of the application of Wright Bond for a pension. And I do further certify that Benjamin Preston before whom the said declaration of Wright Bond was sworn and subscribed and the affidavits of Levi Turner , John Turner and Stephen Holland were sworn to, is and was at the time of signing the certificates annexed to the same an acting Justice of the Peace in said County of Bedford, duly commissioned and qualified according to the Constitution and laws of this State.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court, the 9 th day of April 1833 in the 57 th year of American Independence.
Robt. A. Dickerson A.D.

State of Virginia
Bradford County S. S.
On this 22 nd day of May 1843, before me Elisha H. Heston a Justice of the peace in and for said county personally appeared Mrs. Patsey Bond a resident of said county aged 83 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 pay and pensions to certain widows;"
That she is the widow of Wright Bond dec d of said county - who was a private, Corporal, and Sergeant in the Revolutionary war - and a U.S. pensioner from said county at the time of his death - at the rate of $65 00 11 cents per Annum - under the Act of June 7, 1832 - granting pensions to Rev d officers and soldiers, who served five months and more.
She further declares, that she was married to the said Wright Bond on the day of Nov r 1781; That her husband the aforesaid Wright Bond died in said County on the 10 th day of February 1843; That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first day of January 1794: Viz. as above stated - and that her maiden name was Brown - as will appear by reference to the proof annexed - and that she has remained a widow ever since the death of her husband as aforesaid.
witness
Patsey her Bond mark
Pleasant Bond
Sworn to and subscribed on the day, and year above written -
Before me - Elisha H. Heston J.P.
In presence of Robt. H. Gray
State of Virginia, Bradford County S. S.
2 Elisha H. Heston a Justice of the peace, in and for said county - do hereby certify, that Mrs. Patsey Bond

who has this day sworn to and subscribed the foregoing declaration before me, is the widow of Wright Bond dec d of said county - who was a U.S. pensioner from said county - at the rate of $65.11 pr. Anr. under the Act of June 7, 1832; and that he died on or about the 10 th day of February 1843 - leaving his present widow Patsey, alias Martha Bond - who has remained unmarried ever since the death of her husband, the aforesaid Wright Bond as above - to the present time - and further that she is too infirm to attend court. Given under my hand this 14 th day of May 1843. Elisha Peterson J.P.
State of Virginia Bedford County S.S. On this 26 th day of June 1843, before me A. McDaniel a Justice of the peace in and for said county personally appeared Mr. Pleasant Preston a respectable resident of said county who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath say. That Mr. Patsey Bond, named in the foregoing declara- -tion, is the widow of Wright Bond dec d of said county who was a U.S. pensioner, at the time of his death - the 10 th day of Feb y 1843 - at the rate of $65.11 25 pr. Anr. - deponent having for several years foreclosed his papers, to draw his yearly pension - under the Act of June 7, 1832 - that Patsey Bond aforesaid is still a line and a widow and is the identical person, claiming a pension under the Act of July 7, 1838 - and also a balance under unpaid - due her dec d husband Wright Bond aforesaid - from the 4 th day of Sept r 1842 - to the time of his death, as above. Pleasant Preston
sworn to and subscribed, on the day and year above written before me -
A. McDaniel J.P.

Sally Bond was Born January the 23 1783 and she died July 1818 Allen Bond was Born July 21 1785 and he died July 1889 William Bond was Born July the 8 1790 and he died July 1890
Anne Bond was Born October 1783 and she died 1818 Pleasant Bond was Born August 1785 and she died 1889 Rhoda Bond was Born February 1818
State of Virginia Beaufort County S.S. On this 26 day of June 1843, before me E.H. Preston a Justice of the peace in and for said county, personally appeared Mr. Pleasant Bond a respectable resident of said county who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath say — That he is the son of Wright Bond of said county, who was a U. States pensioner at $65.11 cts per An. and Patsy Bond, his widow whose maiden name was Brown. That his father Wright Bond died on the 18 th day of Feb y 1843 - leaving his present widow Patsy aforesaid, the Identical person who is now claiming a pension. That the above family Register containing the names and ages of the children of his father and Mother Wright and Patsy Bond - to wit, Sally Bond born Jan y . 23. 1783, Allen Bond born July 21. 1785. &c - is in the hand writing of his father Wright Bond aforesaid; and is regarded as a correct registry of his children, ages and deaths. Pleasant Bond Sworn to and subscribed, on the day and year above written -
Before me - E.H. Preston J.P. E.H. Preston J.P.
regarded as, interlined before signed -

8024059
Wright Bonds
Bedford Co. Virginia
Assessed as of 3 mo 12 days and a partial 10 mo 609.4 mo. $113.78  55.89
Richd. C. Dickerson Depty Clk Bedford Co. Virginia

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
183
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. These points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, shewing the Service of Wright Bond Bedford Co. Virg a
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service Rank of the claimant. Names and rank of the Field officers under whom he served. Age at present, and place of abode when he entered the service. Proof by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     1775 { about 3 1 3 15 Private Capt. Comin 73 years witneps Ino & Lewis Turner   1775 { about 3 3 15 Corporal Capt. Bil Bumber Steven Holland traditional   1775 { about 3 4 Sergeant Capt. Anderson London Co. Virginia   Subtotal Sept 1775 for Mr. Hubbard 1 12 Sergeant Gerrit Gates   1776 { after 2 ditto   1777 { after 2 Sergeant   1780 { after 2   17 27 #   15   17 12   3 12 days   14 00  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS,
Commissioner of Pensions.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c., Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of private armed vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval Service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will, in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }
On this _____ day of _____ personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of _____ in the county of _____ and State, Territory or District of _____ aged (c) _____ 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 provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) _____, with _____ and served in the _____ (e) regiment of the _____ line, under the following named officers:
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of _____
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I _____ of the Court of _____ do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this _____ day of _____ &c.
If, on examination of the proper record, the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the _____ and C. D. residing in (the same) _____, who has hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with _____, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be _____ years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the days and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
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 A. B. who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the _____ and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the _____ and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, _____ Clerk of the Court of _____ do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this _____ day of _____ &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration, (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person

will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.  6. { To a Soldier. { Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it? To an Officer. { Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?  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, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution. 
The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons—one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify to the character and standing of other persons giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court, by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the Peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, with precision, the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the Department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service; but, according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades:—For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."
It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months , is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
Proof of Service.
[j] In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimant's entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
[k] The notes from [a] to [j] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[l] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[m] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[n] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.
John C. Hutton

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section MCS:MLB
November 7, 1930
Miss Jane E. Smith Bedford, Virginia
Dear Madam:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 3382 , that Wright Bond was born April 13, 1759 in Cumberland County, Virginia.
While a resident of Cumberland County, Virginia, he was engaged in 1775 to serve for one year as a minute man, and during that period he enlisted and served three tours in Captain Joseph Carrington's Virginia company - a tour of about one month as a private, one of three and a half months as private and was at Norfolk at the time Lord Dunmore burned that town, and a tour of four months as corporal. He enlisted in September, 1777 and served six weeks as sergeant in Captain Benjamin Wilson's Virginia company and he stated that this service was as substitute for his father-in-law, Moses Hubbard. He enlisted in 1777 and served four months as sergeant in Captain Robert Anderson's Virginia company. He enlisted in 1779 and served two months as sergeant in Captain Robert Anderson's Virginia company. He enlisted in 1780 and served as sergeant in Captain Robert Anderson's Virginia company.
In 1799 or 1800 he moved to Bedford County, Virginia.
The soldier died February 10, 1843 in Bedford County, Virginia.
The soldier married in November, 1781 in Cumberland County, Virginia, Martha or Patsey Brown.
Wright and Martha Bond had the following children:
Salley                      born January 23, 1783, died July 5, 1798.
Made no reference to battle of Camden (Gates defeat) as soldier did not state that he actually participated in the battle.

Children continued -
Allen born July 21, 1785 Mehala " December 4, 1787 William " July 8, 1790, died July 20, 1790 Anney " October 7, 1791 Pleasant " July 2, 1794 Mary Spearman Bond " September 15, 1797 Rhoda " February 6, 180- (illegible)
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner

Ray WIDOW, &c.
1930, Nov. 7. - Hist. to Miss Jane E. Smith. M.C.S.
File No.
3882
Palmy Bona
Widow
Weight Bones
Sgt. Rev. War
Act: Feb. 2, 1848.
Index: - Vol. a , Page 71
[Arrangement of 1870.]

4013 Virginia Richmond Patsy Bond widow of Wright Bond who was a Pri. Corp. V. Virg a in the Virginia line
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 65 Dollars 11 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 26 th day of December 1843 and sent to
R. H. Gray Lynchburg Virginia
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 1 Page 147
Dec 26 1843

7627.
Letter to Pension Agent B 24 Jan'y 1844
J. Gray
Virginia Richmond
Patsey Bond widow of Wright Bond who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832 and who died on the 10th Feb'y 1843 at Bedford in the State of Virginia who was a Pr. Corp. Sergeant in the Company commanded by Captain Wilson of the Reg't. commanded by _____ in the Virginia line for 17 mos 12 days
Report Sept 11
Inscribed on the Roll of Richmond at the rate of 65 Dollars & 11 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 11th day of Septemr. 1843 and sent to Mrs. W. Gray, Lynchburg Va.
Whole amount due $325.55.
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by Thomas Lunsford Clerk, Book 4 Vol. 2 Page 182

Jan. 17 1844
To the Hon
Mr Ewing
J. P. Kennedy
Comd of Russian
Washington 28
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Th 11
Dear Sir:
Richmond 5 Aug 44
The poor widow Bond sent me the enclosed pension some time ago to collect her pension, but omitted to send the original certificate , which I wrote for and did, but got it until to day being in a far distant part of the state and before it came the time 90 days had expired . - The agent here cannot pay it under the circumstances without your order and I have the hand from the papers which are all O.K. - With the request of the widow that you will be so obliging as to order it to be paid without putting her to the expense again of drawing new papers. With great respect I am yr ob.
J. J. Fry

N o 9190
Patsy Bond Virginia Act July 7 th '38
Admitted
17 mo. 12 ds.
Priv
$ 65:11 per an.
Robt. W. Gray Esq. Lynchburg Virginia

VA P.S. 100 100
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A. Corvax Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D.C.

9190 July 5. 1843
va July 7, 1838 Patey Band.
Rev. J. H. Ammons Esq.
Yours
Comm. of Presbyters
Washington City.
declaration of Mr Patey Band.

9190 July 5. 1843
va July 7, 1838 Patsy Bond.
Rev. J. L. ... Patsy Bond
Form of petition
Washington City.
Yours
declaration of Mr Patsy Bond.

Syracuse June 27 1843
Sir,
Enclosed I send you the declaration of Mrs Patsey of Bedford county Pa Bond - widow of Wright Bond a. U.S. D. at $65.11 3/4 per An m . - claiming a. p. under the Act of July 7, 1838, - The marriage is clearly pro- -ven by Aff ts sent, and family Register - to have taken place as early as Jan y 1783 - There is also a balance due the husband in this case still undrawn - his certificate is in the hands of Mr. Pleasant Preston - who will attend to drawing said balance - please issue certificate as soon as possible -
Yours respectfully
No. H. Gray Ag

State of Virginia, - Bedford County To wit
On this 22 day of August 1848, before me Christopher Morgan a justice of the peace, in and for the County aforesaid, duly authorized by law to administer oaths, personally appeared Mrs. Patsey Bond - a resident of said County, 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 nd of February 1848, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war. That she is the widow of Wright Bond dec d who was a private, Corporal and Sergeant in the Continental line, and a U. States pensioner, at the rate of $65.11 cents, per Annum - and that the annual amount of pension which she rec d as the widow of said Wright Bond dec d - under the act of June 17 th 1844, was at the rate of $65.11 cents, per Annum - up to the 4 th of March 1848. She further declares, that she is still a widow.
Patsey X Bond (Seal mark)
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written - Before me. Christopher Morgan J.P.
In presence of J. Pleasant Bond Ferdinand Bond
I certify, that the above named affiant - Patsey Bond is personally known to me, and that she is the same individual who drew a pension as stated by her in the foregoing affidavit. Christopher Morgan J.P.

State of Virginia, Bedford County to wit
I John R. Stephenson Clerk of the County Court of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Christopher Morgan is a justice of the peace in and for the said County, duly commissioned and qualified. That he is legally authorized to act as such, and that the foregoing Signature purporting to be his, are genuine.
Given under my hand and the seal of the said Court this 28 th day of August 1848.
John R. Stephenson Clerk

4537
Patsey Bond
$65.11 per an
R. H. Gray Lynchburg Virg a
Re. H. Gray Agent Squibb br

State of Virginia, Bedford County S.S.
On this 21 st day of September 1843, before me Elisha H. Preston a Justice of the peace, in and for said County, - personally, appeared Mrs. Patsey Bond, a resident of said County, Age 83 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 on the 3 rd of March 1843 - granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War.
That she is the widow of Wright Bond dec d . of said County, who was a private, Corporal, and Sergeant in the Revolutionary War - and died the 15 th day of February 1843: and that the annual amount of pension, which she received from the Genl. Govt. as the widow of said Wright Bond - (who was also a U.S. pensioner at $65.11 cts per An.) under the act July 7, 1838, was at the rate of $65.11 cts per An. for 5 years - to wit, from the 4 th of March, 1836, to the 4 th of March 1841.
She further declares, that she is still a widow.
Patsey J Bond mark
Sworn to and subscribed, on the day and year above written -
Before me Elisha H. Preston J.P.
In presence of - Stephen C. Tucker Alexander Morgan
State of Virginia Bedford County S.S.
I Elisha H. Preston a Justice of the peace in and for said, do hereby certify that Patsey Bond who has sworn to and subscribed the foregoing declaration before me is the widow of Wright Bond dec d . of said County - who was a U.S. pensioner from said County, at the rate of $65.11 cts

for Mr. under the act of June 7 1832 - and that Patsy Bond aforesaid, is personally known to me, as the Identical person, who has recd. a pension under the act of July 7. 1838 - as the widow of said Wright Bond - at the rate of $68.11 cts per An for 5 years - to wit, from the 4 th of March 1836, to the 4 th of March 1841:
And that she is still alive and a widow and too infirm to attend court.
Given under my hand this 2 nd day of September 1843.
Elisha McPreston J.P.

State of Virginia Bedford County St. 333
At a Court of Monthly Session held for said County at the Courthouse on Monday the 25 th day of September one thousand eight hundred & forty three.
The declaration of Mrs. Patsy Bond was read in Court claiming a pension under the Act of Congress of March 3 rd 1843, together with the Certificate of Elisha H. Preston Esq., and the Court being satisfied with the same, doth order it to be certified to the War Department, that Mrs. Patsy Bond aforesaid is the widow of Wright Bond deceased of said County, who was a private, Corporal, and Sergeant in the Revolutionary War, and a United States pensioner at the time of his death at the rate of sixty five dollars and eleven cents p r . annum, and died the 10 th of February 1843, and that said Patsy Bond is the identical person who received a pension from the General Government as the widow of said Wright Bond under the act of July 7 th 1838, at the rate of sixty five dollars eleven cents p r . annum for five years, to wit, from the 2 nd of March 1836 to the 4 th of March 1841 and that she is still alive and a widow. And that Elisha H. Preston is an Acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly Commissioned and qualified as such, and that the signatures purporting to be his affixed to his several certificates in this case are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said Court this 26 th day of September one thousand eight hundred and forty three.
R. Mitchell C.R.

State of Virginia
Bedford County S.S.
On this 15 th day of June 1843, before me Elisha H. Preston a Justice of the peace in and for said County - personally appeared Mrs. Ann Turner a respectable resident of said County, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath say - That she is 81 years old - and became acquainted with Mr. Wright Bond - a Revolutionary Soldier - in the County of Cumberland - at least 70 years ago - the same person who married Miss Patsey Brown - now Patsey Bond his present widow - in said County - he lived at least 60 years ago: for deponent has known them, as having lived together as man and wife, at least 60 years ago - and continued to live together as such, up to the time of his death, in said County - which was on or about the 10 th day of Feb y 1843. That deponent and her husband Mrs. Turner, moved from Cumberland to said County about 58 years ago - and that about 13 years after - the said Wright Bond, and his wife Patsey - or Martha - moved also to said County of Bedford, and settled in a few miles of deponent. That he the said Bond was a U.S. pensioner from said County at the time of his death, as above - and that his present widow Patsey or Martha Bond - whose maiden name was Brown has remained a widow ever since the death of her husband Wright Bond - as aforesaid - to the present time. That dep. is acquainted with the children of the said Wright Bond and wife - and that Allen Bond, is at least 58 years old or more - in her belief. Allen Bond is the son of Wright, and Martha Bond aforesaid.
Test
John B. Turner
Ann her Turner mark
sworn to and subscribed, on the day and year above written -
Before me -
Elisha H. Preston J.P.
" J "

State of Virginia
Bedford County S.S.
On this 15 th day of June 1843, before me Elisha McPreston a Justice of the peace, in and for said
county personally appeared, Mr. John Turner a Res- -able Resident of said county, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath say — That he is 82 years old — and became acquai- -nted with Wright Bond — a Revolutionary Soldier, in the county of Cumberland, at least 70-years ago — the same person who married Patsey Brown (now Patsey Bond his present widow) in said county of Cumberland — at least 60-years ago — if not more for he the deponent has known them, as having lived together as man and wife at least that length of time. That dep. moved from Cumberland to said county, something like 58-years ago — and that about 45-years afterwards  ago — Wright Bond, and his present widow Patsey Bond. moved also to said county, some years after, and settled near deponent. That the said Bond obtained a pension from the Genl. Govt. under the act of June, 1832 — of $65.11 cents pr. Mn. and that he died on, or about the 10 th day of February 1843 — leaving his present widow Patsey Bond (whose maiden name was Brown) — who was married as aforesaid — and who is still alive and a widow. and is the identi- cal person, who is now claiming a pension from the Genl. Govt. — as the widow of said Wright Bond died in consideration of his Revolutionary services. That dep is acquainted with the children of said Wright Bond and wife — and that Allen Bond was at least 58-years old — in his opinion. Allen Bond, is the son of said Wright Bond, and Patsey his wife. John Turner Test
John B Turner
Sworn to and subscribed, on the day and year above written —
Before me — "Ago," interlined before signed —
Elisha McPreston J.P. Elisha McPreston J.P.

State of Virginia Bedford County
At a regular court held for said county on Monday the 26 th day of June 1843.
The declaration of Mrs Patsey Bonds was read claiming a pension under the act of July 7 th 1838 together with the Affidavits of John Turner Ann Turner and Pleasant Bonds and Pleasant Preston and the certificate of Elisha Preston Esquire and Lodowick M c Daniel Esquire and the marriage register of said Wright Bonds. And the court being satisfied that the same is genuine do order it to be certified to the War Department that Mrs Patsey Bonds named in the aforesaid declaration is the widow of Wright Bonds deceased of said county, who was a United States pensioner at the time of his death at $65.00 per Annum which was on the tenth day of February 1843 leaving his present widow Patsey Bonds aforesaid whose maiden name was Brown and who is still alive and a widow and who was no doubt married to said Wright Bonds in Giles County previous to January 23 rd 1843 as per marriage register.
That Elisha Preston and Lodowick M c Daniel are acting Justices of the peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified according to law and that the signatures purporting to be theirs signed to their several certificates are genuine and that John Turner Ann Turner Pleasant Bonds and Pleasant Preston are respectable residents of said county and that their oaths are entitled to credit.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court the 27 th day of June one thousand eight hundred forty three.
R. Mitchell C.R.

THIRTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
P. H. DILLARD, Judge ROCKY MOUNT, VA.
E. C. BURKS COMMONWEALTH'S ATTORNEY
V. W. NICHOLS CLERK
OFFICE OF
Circuit Court Bedford County
BEDFORD, VIRGINIA.
TERMS OF COURT
10th OF JANUARY
1st OF MARCH
1st OF MAY
1st OF JULY
1st OF OCTOBER
1st OF DECEMBER
September 23rd, 1930.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
Please send me the pension record that covers the following application; of Wright Bond.
"At a Court of Quarterly Sessions held for the County of Bedford the 30th day of August one thousand eight hundred and thirty two.
John Mitchell an applicant for a pension under the act of Congress of the 7" June last, this day appeared in Court and filed his declaration in the following words & figures viz. "State of Virginia &c"! And the Court do hereby declare after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War department their opinion that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states.
— — — — — Wright Bond an applicant for a pension the same."
I find from the records on file in this Office that Wright Bond came to Bedford County from Cumberland County above 1797. He died in this County in 1843, leaving a wife Martha (Patsey).
Thanking your from your prompt attention,
Yours very truly,
Jane E. Smith.
Address:
Miss Jane E. Smith, Bedford, Va.