Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W 18,665, George Brooks, Va.

SERVICE
Var.
Brooks, George Bathsheba
NUMBER _____
W 18,665
CONTENTS

Virginia - 1,885-
Rachel Brooks
widow of George Brooks,
who died on the in 1791 of Marlinton in the State of Virginia who was a P.M. - in the Army commanded by Captain Foster of the Regt commanded by Col. _____ in the Virginia line for 8 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 26 Dollars 66 Cents, per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 23 rd day of March 1838, and signed F. A. Pickins P.M.
Arrears to the 14th of March. $186.62 Semi-annual allowance ending 4th Sept. 13.33
$199.95-
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the }
Attest by R. Brinsfield Clerk, A - Vol. 2 - Page 155.

State of Virginia County of Mathews on this 10 th day of October 1836 personally appeared before us Justices of the Court of Mathews County now sitting Barshaba Brooks a Resident in the County of Mathews and State of Virginia aged over seventy 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 4th. 1836: that she is the widow of George Brooks who was a Soldier in the Revolutionary war. he Entered the service of the United States in 1776 under Capt. Josiah Foster as well as I now Recollect who was Capt. of a militia Company and so continued untill the end of the war I do not Recollect the number of his terms of duty I cannot say that I Recollect of any Engagement that he had I have heard him speak of firing on the British whilst on duty at new point he lived in Gloucester County Kingston parish when he Entered the service of the United States when he lived all his life she further declares that she was married to George Brooks in 1779 by parson Reed and that her husband the aforesaid George Brooks died in 1791 and that she has Remained a widow Ever since that period as will more fully Appear by Reference to the proof hereto annexed
Barshaba her Brooks cross
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written in open Court before the Justices of the Court of Mathews County now sitting and we do hereby certify that Barshaba Brooks who has this day appeared in open Court and Subscribed and sworn to the above declaration is a woman of Character given under our hand and seal

Virginia
Mathews County ss.
I Shepard G. Miller Clerk of the Court of the County aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Parshaba Brooks for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office this 10th day of October in the year 1835.
Shepard G. Miller C.C.
Blanken Brooke
74
H. A. Dickinson Esq. Present
adm. d. Inverness Sept. 26. 66
Parshaba Brooks mother of George
Recd from John Brown 29 Nov & paid 1 Dec 1856 by T. H. & Kincaid.
Parshaba Brooks
Par
H. A. Dickinson Esq. Present

We Isaac Smith and William Hagan do affirm with testify of our hand that we have been raised in Bristol, Rodeo, and Matthew Smith that we know who was acquainted with George Brooks from his boyhood until his death which was in or about the year 1771 that he was born and lived in the County aforesaid during his life. That he entered the service of the United States as a private under command of Capt. Israel Foster in the year 1776 the time when the Americans came to Ceylon Island and served as follows viz. In 1777 he served a term of duty at New Point consisting of three months. In 1777 he served two terms of duty at the same place the first one of half a month the second two months. At the close of the year he served under Capt. Foster. In 1778 he was called out under command of Capt. Richard Willoughby and served two terms of duty at New Point the first two months the second one of half a month. In 1779 he was called out under the same officer and served two terms of duty at the same place the first one of half a month the second two months. In 1780 he was called out under com- mand of Capt. Peter Barnes and served two terms of duty at New Point the first one month the second two months. In 1781 he was again called into service under command of Capt. Barnes, when all the children of Elizabeth, Sarah, Mary, and Mary to Gloucester the St. Thomas Church to Gloucester, then to then Church & then to several old fields, where he re- mained some time. Then to Gloucester then where a battle was fought in all of which he served about three months, that he was engaged in several skirmishes where on duty at New Point of that part of the place specified he served with them him.
Further we do and each of us doth testify and declare that George Brooks was raised married to Deborah Diggs (agreeably to neighborhood reports for we were not at the marriage) in the year 1777 that he lived with and raised children by the said Deborah

who are now living in this County and heirs of said Isaac of that the said Isaac is now his widow. The statements made with regard to the timing of these are to the best of our recollection.
Isaac Smith William Morgan
to the aforesaid County Personally appeared before me Isaac Smith the owner of the aforesaid County, now sitting Isaac Smith and William Morgan residents of said County, and made oath that the foregoing Affidavit contains the truth. And so we hereby certify that they are men who have substantial knowledge in the premises. Given under our hands and seal this 13 th day of March 1837
Virginia. Mathews County S s . I, Richard G. Miller, Clerk of the County Court of Mathews do hereby certify that at a Monthly Court held for the County aforesaid, on the 13 th day of March 1837, at the Court house of the said County, that Isaac Smith and William Morgan, residents of the said County personally appeared in open Court and made affidavit
to the foregoing writing in support of the services of the late George T. Brooks in the Revolu- tionary War. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the said Court this 13 th day of March 1837
Teste S. G. Miller

See let. to John Borum,
Sept. 29. 1837.
Ans. from me Oct. 1837
Adc W. Stock, Jan. 9. '38
do do do Feb. 9. '38

We William Morgan aged 70 years and Richard Foust aged 75 years do upon Oath testify and declare, that we were acquainted with George Brooks and Bessie Brooks before and after their intermarriage and think they were married in the year 1789 and that he the said George Brooks died in or about the year 1791 leaving the said Bessie a widow, who has so remained ever since. He entered the service of the United States in 1777 under command of Capt. Lariah Foster and served a term of duty at New Point one month. In 1777 he was called out under the same officer in like manner at the same place and served two terms of duty: the first one a half month - the second two months.
In 1778 he was called out under Capt. Richard Billings and served two terms of duty at New Point: the first two months - the second one a half month.
In 1779 he was called out in like order at the same place under the same officer and served two terms of duty at the same place: the first one a half month - the second two months.
In 1780 he was called out in like order under command of Capt. Peter Barnes and served two terms of duty during this year at New Point - the first term one month - the second two months.
In 1781 he was called into service under command of Capt. Peter Barnes, when all the militia of the Gloucester County was called out, and marched to Gloucester by Road, thence to Hubbards old field, thence to Ware Church, thence to Lowells old field, where he remained some time after which he was marched to Gloucester Town, where a battle was fought. In which term he served three months. He was engaged in several skirmishes while on duty at New Point. He was born in the County of Gloucester, Virginia Parish where he resided during his life. The terms of duty are stated to the best of our recollection.
Wm Morgan Richard Foust
State of Virginia - Matthews County to Wit. Personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace for and in the County aforesaid William Morgan and Richard Foust residents in the County and State aforesaid and made Oath that the foregoing Affidavit contains the truth to the best of their knowledge and belief. And I do hereby certify that they are men who sustain a character for veracity and that I believe they are of the age stated by them. Given under my hand and seal this 21 st day Sept. 1836. — Wm M. Dromly Atty at Law
Virginia, Matthews County Se I, Shepard G. Miller Clerk of the Court of the County aforesaid do hereby certify that William M. Dromly Esq. before whom the foregoing affidavit was made, is a Justice of the peace, in the County aforesaid, duly commissioned and qualified; and that his signature hereunto annexed is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the said Court this 31 st day of November 1836. Shepard G. Miller

Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No.
18,665
Barnesboro Brook Widow of George Brook Barnesboro
Act:
July 4 th 1836
Index:—Vol.
04
Page
89
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Sir
Matthews 6 Hours
Oct 13 1837
Enclosed you will find the affidavits of Wesley Diggs & Wesley Owen in support of the claim of Mr Barshaba Brooke also the affidavits of Colman Steiner and Josiah Rugh in support of the claim of some Herdins
The mail was closed at Matthews Court and I could not get this letter in and I had to give it to the sealed cases to have it mailed at Gloucester House Salem
Mr James L Edward John Borum
Washington
City
D. C.

The Affidavit of Bailey Diggs of full age taken before me W. M c Brumley a Justice of the peace in & for the County of Mathews this 18 th day of September 1837. This Affiant being first duly sworn testifieth and saith that he was well acquainted with George Brooks who intermarried with his sister Bachelia in the year 1779 & that he was present at the Marriage and that the sd George Brooks & Bachelia lived together as man & wife until the death of sd. George.
Bailey Diggs
Mathews City Va. This day Bailey Diggs a resident of the County and State aforesaid personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace in and for the said County and made oath that the foregoing Affidavit contains the truth to the best of his recollection given under my hand & seal this 18 th Sept. 1837.
W. M c Brumley J.P.
Virginia
Mathews County ss.
I Shepard G. Miller Clerk of the County Court of Mathews do hereby certify that William M c Brumley Esq. before whom the foregoing affidavit was made is a Justice of the peace, in the County aforesaid duly commissioned and qualified, and that his signature hereto is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the said Court, the 23 rd day of Sept 1837. Shepard G. Miller C.C.

Rev. from Capt John Brown 2 presented in support of the claim of the Bank of the Bank of the
Barnes Bay, B.
Michael
of Cactus County - Oct. 5th. 1837. I William M. Bromley, before whom the within affidavit was made do hereby certify that Bailey Diggs who has sworn to and subscribed to the afore- said is a man of good credit character and the statements made by him are worthy of credit
W. M. Bromley J.P. (Seal)

I Mary Houdin of the County of • Matthews of State of Virginia do upon oath testify and declare that I have a true knowledge and believe that I was born in the town of • August 1781 and that I was the eldest child of George & Bridget Houdin of the County of State. Given under my hand this 7th day of February 1838
Mary Houdin
State of Virginia • Matthews County Ss. This day • Mary Houdin whose name is subscribed to the above Affidavit personally appeared before me a Jus- tice of the Peace in, and for the County aforesaid, and made oath that it contains the truth to the best of her knowledge and belief. And I do hereby certify that I believe her to be of the age set forth in the above Affidavit, and that she is a woman worthy of belief. Given under my hand and seal this 7th day of February 1838.
Wm. Brantly Esq.
State of Virginia
I Shepard G. Miller. Clerk of the County Court of Matthews, do hereby certify that William M. Brantly Esquire, before whom the foregoing affidavit was made, is, a Justice of the Peace in the County aforesaid, duly com- missioned and qualified and that his signature hereto, is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of the said Court this 9th day of February 1838.
Shepard G. Miller

I George Callis do upon Oath testify and declare that I was born and raised in Gloucester County, Virg. St. Parish (now Mathews County) that I knew and was well acquainted with George Brooks from his boyhood until his death which was in, or about the year 1771 that he was born, and lived in the County aforesaid dur- ing his life. That he entered the Service of the United States as a private under command of Capt. Francis Foster in the year 1776 at the time Lord Dunmore came to Virginia Island, and served as follows viz. In 1776 he served a term of duty at New Point of one month. In 1777 he served two terms of duty at the same place the first one half month, — the second two months and of which he served under command of the Capt. aforesaid. In 1778 he was called out under command of Capt. Richard Beckwith, and served two terms of duty, at New Point. The first two months, the second one half month. In 1779 he was again called out under the last mentioned Officer and served two terms of duty at the same place. The first one half month, the second two months. In 1780 he was put under command of Capt. Peter Barnett & served two terms of duty at New Point. The first one month, the second two months. In 1781 he was again called into Service under command of Capt. Barnett, when all the Militia of Gloucester County was, and marched to Gloucester St. House, thence to Butlands old field, thence to Ware Church, thence to Smith's old field, where he remained some time, thence to Gloucester Town where a battle was fought, in all of which he served one and three months. That he was engaged in sev-

ever I knew where he was stationed at New Point. & that I served with him at some of places above specified and frequently saw him in service.
Further I do testify and declare that George Brooks was married to Barshela Sliggs (acquaint- ably to New Point records) in the year 1779, that he lived with, and raised children by the said Barshela, who are now living in this county and are the legitimate heirs of his estate, and that the said Barshela is now the widow of sd. George Brooks. The Statements made with regard to the time of service are to the best of my recollection -
his Geor. Callis cross
Virginia Albemarle County to Wm. H. D.
Personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace in and for the county aforesaid George Callis a resident of sd. County and made oath that the foregoing Affidavit contains the truth to the best of his knowledge and belief and that it was submitted on my presence. And I do hereby certify that he sustains as character for veracity given under my hand and seal the 11th May 1837.
Wm. B. Brumley J.P. (Leg.) Isaac Foster J.P. (Leg.)

Virginia. I Shepard G. Miller Clerk of the County Court of Mathews do hereby certify that Isaac Pester and William M. Browning Esquires, before whom the motion affidavit was made are Justices of the peace in the County aforesaid, duly commissioned and qualified and that their signatures hereto are genuine.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the said Court this 1 st day of May 1837.
Shepard G. Miller C.C.

Affidavit of Averelia Owens of the county of Mathews & state of Virginia aged 79 years by first duty sworn according to Law do on her oath make the following statements that she was well acquainted with George Brooks & Barsheba Brooks that they had a child in the latter part of the year of 1779. that she was their at its Birth which child they named Mary and is now living in this county. She further state that the sd George Brooks & Barsheba was married in the Early part of 1779 given from under my hand and seal this 10th day of October 1837.
George W. Kimball
Averelia for Owens (Sd) X enjo
State of Virginia Mathews county to wit this day personally appeared before me a justice of the peace in and for the said county Averelia Owens & swore to the above statements to be true & I do hereby certify that she is a woman of veracity & full credit ought to be placed in what she has stated given from under my hand and seal this 10th day of October 1837.
Isaac Foster Justice of the Peace
Virginia
Mathews County, ss.
I Shepard G. Miller, Clerk of the County Court of Mathews, do hereby certify, that Isaac Foster Esquire, before whom the foregoing affidavit was made, is a justice of the peace in the county aforesaid, duly commis- ioned and qualified, and that his signature thereto, is genu- ine. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court, this 13th day of October 1837, and in the 62nd year of the Commonwealth.
Shepard G. Miller C.C.