Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 5,897, William Cannon, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
or Cannon, William Kennon
W.5897
Elizabeth
CONTENTS

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 3 d of March 1843 granting pensions for one year to certain widows who have received pensions under the act of July 7. 1838 entitled "an act granting a pension to certain [widows of] Revolutionary soldiers, and also for the purpose of obtaining the benefit of an act of Congress passed on the 17 th of June 1844 entitled "an act to continue the pensions of certain widows"
State of Virginia Caroline County, ss
On this 11 th day of November 1845 personally appeared before the subscriber a Justice of the peace for said County, Elizabeth Cannon alias Kennon, a resident in the County of Caroline State of Virginia, aged more than seventy five years, who being first duly sworn according to Law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress passed on the 3 d March 1843, and also the act of Congress passed on the 17 th of June 1844, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war. That she is the widow of William Cannon alias Kennon, who was a private soldier in the regular service during the Revolution. She believes that he served in the infantry, but cannot state to what regiment or corps he belonged, nor does she believe that he held any office, nor can she state the amount of the

Annual pension which she drew under the act of July 7, 1838, as she drew the whole amount for the different years at one time, but she believes that she drew at the rate of eighty dollars per annum. She however makes this declaration for the purpose of receiving the same annual pension which was allowed to her, and which she received under the act of July 7, 1838. She has no register of her age, and does not know how old she is, exactly, but she is more than seventy five years of age. She further states that her husband's name was sometimes written Kennan . But her name is now generally spelled Cannon, and she believes that was usual way of writing her husband's name. She has always remained unmarried since the death of her husband the said William Cannon.
her Elizabeth Cannon Mark
I John N. Kean a Justice of the Peace in and for said County of Caroline certify that Elizabeth Cannon above named subscribed and swore to the foregoing declaration at the time mentioned in the caption. That she is a person of veracity, and I believe her statements to be true. That on account of advanced age, she cannot go to the court house for the purpose of making her declaration in open court.
John N. Kean J.P.

State of Virginia Caroline County § 55
affidavit of Vivian J Wright made before the subscriber a Justice of the peace for said county
The affiant having been first duly sworn according to law deposed as follows to wit that he is fifty six years of age. That Elizabeth Cannon who has made the foregoing declaration, is the same individual who drew a pension four or five years since under the act of Congress of July 7. 1838. and that her name is usually written Cannon. but it is sometimes written Kennon .
Vivian Wright
I George O'Baylor a Justice of the peace in and for said county of Caroline certify that Vivian J Wright above named personally appeared before me and subscribed and swore to the foregoing affidavit. That he is a person of veracity, and that I believe his statement to be true in truth my hand this 11 day of November 1845. I also certify that the word J was marked out in the second line of the affidavit before I signed this certificate
George O'Baylor J.P.

State of Virginia } Caroline County } ss
I John S Pendleton Clerk of the Court of said County certify, that John B Kean and George B Baylor whose names are signed to the foregoing certificates, are Justices of the Peace in and for said County, acting at this time, duly commissioned and qualified, and that the signatures purporting to be theirs are genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Court of said County of Caroline this 18 th day of November eighteen hundred and forty five.
John S. Pendleton Clerk of Caroline County Court.
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4356
Virginia, Richmond
Elizabeth Cannon or Kennon widow of William Cannon Va who was a Private in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 12 th day of Jan. 1844 and sent to F. W. Sutton Bowling Green, Va.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A. Vol. 1, Page 153
Re?
Let to
Providence & Boston, Dec. 8/45

State of Virginia Caroline County S.S }
Be it known that before me William A. Moncure a Justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, personally appeared George Tribble and made oath as follows, that he is now eighty six years of age, that he is a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States, that he was well acquainted with William Cannon, sometimes called Kennon, who was born and raised in the County of Caroline, that the said Cannon or Kennon about the year 1776 - enlisted for eighteen months in the regular Army and served a tour of duty for that period, that after the said Cannon or Kennon enlisted he marched to the South, the name of the Captain of the Company in which he enlisted was Alexander Parker and the name of the Colonel was Thomas Parker, that after the said Cannon's term of service expired, and after his return to Virginia, some time about the year 1786 the said Cannon or Kennon was married to Elizabeth Brown then of the County of Caroline, that the said Cannon or Kennon and his wife many years ago removed from Virginia to the state of Tennessee where this deponent is informed the said Kennon or Cannon died, his widow the said Elizabeth has lately returned to Virginia, this deponent was informed and verily believes that the said William Cannon was wounded during his said term of enlistment & service, and that he was also taken prisoner whilst in the Southern service in said Regular Army. And further this deponent saith not.
George Tribble
Sworn and subscribed this 3 rd day of August 1841 by the above named George Tribble before the Subscriber who certifies that he is well acquainted with the said Tribble who is a man of truth & respectability. Given under my hand and seal the day & year just above written.
William A. Moncure R. C.
State of Virginia Caroline County S.S.
I John S. Penatton Clerk of the County Court of the County & State aforesaid, do hereby certify that William A. Moncure whose name is subscribed

to the foregoing Certificate, is an acting Justice of the peace in and for the said County duly Commissioned and qualified according to law and that the signatures purporting to be his are genuine.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of my Office this 17 th day of February 1842.
John L. Pendleton Esq.
George A. Phillips Comptroller

November 6, 1928
Mrs. John Rae Eldorado, Texas
Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 5897 , it appears that William Cannon or Kennon , was born and raised in Caroline County, Virginia, (date of birth not given).
He enlisted in 1776, served eighteen months as a private in Captain Alexander Parker's Company, Colonel Thomas Parker's Virginia Regiment, was in a battle in the South where he lost one of his arms, and was taken prisoner and held for sometime; no further details of service given.
He also served under other enlistments, no details, dates or officer's names given.
Soldier married December 17, 1786, in Caroline County, Virginia, Elizabeth Brown, then of said county. He died in September 1824, while a resident of Roane Rowan County, Tennessee.
Soldier's widow, Elizabeth, was allowed pension on her application executed January 12, 1842, while a resident of

Caroline County, Virginia, aged about seventy-four years.
It is not stated whether they had children.
The Revolutionary War records of this bureau fail to afford any information in regard to a Robert Martin, of King and Queens County and Prince Edward County, Virginia and North Carolina.
Respectfully,
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.

1928- Nov. 6, Heat to Mrs. John Rae, M.E.E. See her letter in claim of Richard Kennon, B.L.Wt. 2298-300. ME.
Rey WIDOW, &c.
File No. 5897 Eliz th Cannon Wid: M rs Cannon Pat. Rev. line
Act: Mch. 30/43
Index:—Vol. a , Page 114
[Arrangement of 1870.]

V No 8195 Elizabeth Cannon wid of William
Let to Hon R. W. S. Hunter ✓ March 4, 1842 } " J. Dickinson April 2, '42 " same 9. April 1842 " same Feb 7 1843 Do — " 22 — " —
Act 7. July 1838

11 Sept 43
7611 Virginia
Rept
Elizabeth Cannon widow of William Cannon - who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the - September 1824 - of Caroline Co in the State of Virginia who was a private in the company - commanded by Captain Parker - of the Regt. - commanded by Col. Parker - in the Virginia - line for 2 years -
Inscribed on the Roll of Richmond at the rate of 80 - Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 9th: - day of September 1843 and sent to Hon. R. Webb. to Hunter F. Dickinson, Bowling Green Va.
Whole amount due . . . . . $400.00
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by W. H. Stewart Clerk.
Book A Vol. 2 Page 177-

Bow Green Oct 20 th 1843
Dear Sir
I enclose you the declaration of Mrs Elizabeth Cannon for pension under the act of 1843
Very Respectfully
Yr oblt Servt
Frank Dutton

This is to Certify, That it appears from a List in this Office of such Officers and Soldiers of the Virginia Continental Line, during the Revolutionary War, as settled their Accounts, and received Certificates for the balance of their Full Pay, according to an Act of Assembly, passed the November Session, 1781, that a Certificate issued on the 10 th day of September 1783 , in the name of William Cannon — as a Soldier of Infantry for £35. 5. 11, which Certificate appears to have been delivered to himself ————— and was given for services prior to the 1st January, 1782.
{ No Seal } of          } { Office. }
Given under my hand at the Auditor's Office, Richmond, this
9 th day of March 18 2 .
A. Morton, I: Ckr AUDITOR Sick

I William Gatewood of the County of Caroline and State of Virginia aged seventy seven a Revolutionary Pensioner do hereby Certify That I knew W m Cannon on late of this County the husband of Elizabeth Cannon who was Elizabeth Cannon before her marriage to the said Cannon and of whom she is the widow at this time I also Certify that I distinctly recollect seeing the said W m Cannon in the uniform of the United States during the war and that I heard he was in the Continental army but I know nothing of his service as I was myself then not in service and he had only returned to the neighbourhood. I served in the army but only in the Militia I was with John Cannon W m , Gatewood & son the mother of W m in the service }
Caroline County Virginia S.S.
On this the 10 th day of July 1843 personally appeared - before the Subscriber a Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid, William Gatewood the subscriber above, who made oath that the certificate to which his name is subscribed is just True, Given under my hand and seal this day & date above - W m A. Moncure J.P.
I furthermore certify that the said William Gatewood is a gentleman of the first respectability in the County of Caroline, has been long known to me residing in the same neighbourhood with W m Gatewood his character for truth stands as high as that of anyone. Given under my hand This 10 th July 1843. W m A. Moncure J.P.
Virginia,
I John S. Pendleton Clerk of the County Court of the County & State aforesaid do hereby Certify that William A. Moncure whose name is subscribed to the foregoing Certificates is a Justice of the peace in & for the said County and that the signatures purporting to be his are genuine In Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of my office This 10 th day of July 1843.
John S. Pendleton Clerk of Caroline County Court

State of Virginia Caroline County 55
On this the 18 th day
of September 1843 personally appeared before me a justice of the peace in and for the County & State aforesaid Elizabeth Cannon widow of William Cannon dec d who after having been sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of an act of Congress
That she is the identical person to whom a Certificate of pension has been issued from the war department dated the 9 th day of September 1843 for a pension of five years commencing the 4 th day of March 1836 and terminating the 4 th day of March 1841 at the rate of Eighty dollars per annum in consequence of the services of her deceased husband William Cannon in the war of the Revolution. That she cannot give any particulars in relation to said service but that she is now and has remained the widow of the said W m Cannon who died sometime in the year 1824
Elizabeth her Cannon Mark
State of Virginia Caroline County 55
Cannon
I do hereby Certify that Elizabeth this day made oath before me to the facts set forth in the above declaration and that there is no doubt but she is the identical widow of the above named William Cannon. I also Certify that I have seen the Certificate above alluded to now in her possession and which is correctly set forth in her declaration as to date of issuing the same and the term and amount for which it was issued Given under my hand this 18 th day of September 1843
Herbert Anderson J.P.
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State of Virginia
Clerks Office of Caroline County Court 19 th Oct r 1843.
I John L. Pendleton Clerk of the County Court of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby Certify that Herbert Anderson whose name is subscribed to the foregoing Certificate, is a Magistrate in and for said County duly commissioned & qualified and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of my Office this 19 th day of October 1843.
John L. Pendleton Clerk of Caroline County Court.
489

State of Virginia, Caroline County South-
Be it known that before me William A. Moncure a Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid, personally appeared Jonathan Dickinson and made oath in due form of Law as follows - that he is now nearly seventy two years of age, that he was not himself quite old enough at and during the period of the Revolution to serve or be enlisted in the war, but he was old enough to remember distinctly many of the circumstances connected with the war, that he was well acquainted with a certain William Kennon or Cannon who was born and raised in Caroline County very near the residence of this deponent, that he knows of his own knowledge that the said William Kennon or Cannon enlisted during the Revolutionary war and served one tour if not more, that after the termination of the said war, but how long this deponent cannot say, tho' not very long, the said William Kennon intermarried with one Betsy Brown who also lived in Caroline County very near where this deponent resided, that the said Kennon many years after his marriage with said Betsy Brown, moved with her out of the State of Virginia, that he has been informed that the said William Kennon died beyond the limits of the State of Virginia, and he has also understood that his widow the said Betsy or Elizabeth Kennon has very recently returned to Virginia, that when he knew the said Betsy before and after her marriage she was of respectable parentage, was herself also respectable and industrious, and further this deponent saith not - Jonathan Dickinson
Sworn and subscribed this 7 th day of September 1841, before the subscriber who certifies that the above named Jonathan Dickinson is a person of truth and respectability. William A. Moncure J.P.

State of Virginia,
Caroline County SS:
John L. Pendleton Clerk of the County Court of the County and State aforesaid do hereby Certify, that William A. Moncure whose name is subscribed to the within Certificate, is an Acting Justice of the peace in and for the said County duly Commissioned and qualified according to Law, and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of my Office this 17 th day of February 1842.
John L. Pendleton Clk:

Hardin County, Virginia.
On this the 12 th day of January 1842 personally appeared before me Pickens Woolfolk a Justice of the peace in & for the County aforesaid, Elizabeth Cannon (sometimes spelt Hennon) a resident of the County and State aforesaid aged about seventy four years and made oath in due form of law to the following declaration in order to obtain a pension under an act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838. That she is the widow of William Cannon who was a soldier in the War of the Revolution. That she was married to the said Cannon in this County on the 17 th day of December 1786 by John Waller. That having married after the services of her deceased husband, she can only speak of said services from what she recollects from his conversations. She thinks that she has heard him say that he enlisted under Capt Alexander Parker, and she thinks she has heard him say also, that he was at one time attached to a regiment Commanded by a Col l Parker. She does not recollect the battle he was in, but has often heard him say, that he was in a battle at the South in which he lost one of his arms. He was taken prisoner by the British and was a prisoner for sometime. She also says that her deceased husband moved from this State many years ago to the State of Tennessee and died in that State sometime in September 1824, and that after his death she moved back to Virginia. That she is now and has remained the widow of the said W m Cannon as will more fully appear, by the accompanying

Testimonials
Elizabeth her Cannon mark
Sworn to & Subscribed before me
J. Woolfolk J.P.
I also certify that Mrs Cannon is a respectable old lady and that her declarations are worthy of full credit & that from her age & distance from the Court house, her attendance at Court would be attended with much inconvenience. Given under my hand this 12 th day of January 1842. J. Woolfolk J.P.
State of Virginia,
In Caroline County Court 15 th February 1842.
The Court having examined the proceedings of Diehegre Woolfolk one of its body in relation to the declaration of Mrs Elizabeth Cannon approve of the same and Order it to be certified to the War Department.
State of Virginia
Clerk's Office of Caroline County Court 17 th February 1842.
I John L. Pendleton Clerk of the County Court of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby Certify that the foregoing is a true and correct Copy of the Order of Court as above; I further Certify that Diehegre Woolfolk whose name is subscribed to the foregoing Declaration & Certificate is an Acting Justice of the peace in and for the said County duly Commissioned & qualified according to law, and that the signatures purporting to be his are genuine. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name & Affixed the seal of my Office this 17 th day of February 1842.
John L. Pendleton Clk:

July 15 1843.
Addressee. Care of Elizabeth for banner
Pa
FREE
J. L. Edwards Esq. Comm ee of Pensions Washington City

Dear Sir
(Sir)
Burlington Green July 12 th 1843
The enclosed evidence will I hope be satisfactory to you to pass the claim of Elizabeth Cannon for the compensation provided by Congress for widows of dec d Revolutionary soldiers. The identity of Wm Cannon who was a soldier in the army in the war of the revolution, as the husband of the applicant is I think fully established by this evidence. I know Mr Gatewood well. He is one of our oldest & most respectable Citizens I have known for some months, that he would give such evidence, but his situation being remote from me & he seldom coming here I have not been enabled to take it until now. Please let me hear from you at your earliest convenience & much oblige
Yr obt servt. J. D. Dickinson

I hereby certify that I was well acquainted with William Cannon formerly of Caroline County Virginia, who was a soldier in the war of the Revolution - said Cannon whilst in service, received a wound on his arm and also one on his head, in consequence of which he was an invalid when he died; he was married to Elizabeth Brown of said county, and state, sometime after the war, but long before the year 1790, they moved upwards of fifty years ago to the west, where said Cannon died, since his death, his widow has come back to Caroline County Virginia, given under my hand this the 29 th day of December 1842
Peter Hicks
State of Virginia Spotsylvania County ss
This day Peter Hicks came before me a justice of the peace in and for said county, and made oath in due form of law to the truth of the facts set forth in his certificate above - Mr Hicks, is a very old and respectable Gentleman living in this county - given under my hand this the 29 th day of December 1842
Clayborn Judall Peace

State of Virginia
Spotsylvania County to wit I Stapleton Watchfield Clerk of the County Court of Spotsylvania in the State of Virginia aforesaid do hereby certify that O'Callaghan Duvall whose name is subscribed to the foregoing certificate is now, and was at the time of signing the same a magistrate in the said County, duly commissioned and sworn and that full faith and credit are due to all his official acts as such.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of my Office to be hereunto af- fixed this 30 th day of December in the year 1842 and of our Independence the 67 th .
W at Watchfield Clerk of Spotsylvania County Court

To the Count. of Paris
Sir
Attached is a printed declaration for a free press which I beg the favor of you to examine as soon as convenient for me
Very respectfully Yours sincerely Barnes Hunt

State of Virginia, Carolina County S.S.
Be it known, that before me William A. Moncure a Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid personally appeared Elizabeth Cannon widow of William Cannon late of Tennessee, who made oath in due form of Law, that subsequent to the act of Congress of March the 18 th 1818, providing pensions for the soldiers of the Revolutionary army, applications were made to her deceased husband William Cannon to apply for the benefit of that Act, but he refused to do so, stating that the services rendered by him to the country were volun- =tary, and he had received the usual pay of a soldier at the time of his discharge, she further states that the said William Cannon at the time of his death was a resident of the County of Roane, State of Tennessee.
Elizabeth her Cannon mark
Sworn and subscribed this 26 th day of March 1842, before me. William A. Moncure. J.P.

John Edwards Esq
Bowling Green Mar 28 th 1842
(Sir) Honble R. M. T. Hunter some time ago forwarded to me your letter to him upon the subject of the claim of Mrs Elizabeth Cannon of this County for a pension, in which you required a certificate under the hand of the auditor at Richmond showing the fact of the alleged service of her husband in the Virginia line. also some satisfactory reason why her husband never applied under the act of March 18 th 1878, and the name of the County in Tennessee in which he resided at the time of his death. I now send you enclosed all these pieces of evidence which I hope may prove sufficient to entitle her to a certificate for a pension. I should one be issued for her you will please forward it to me at this place & much oblige
Yr obed Servt J. Dickinson
I have deemed it unnecessary to send the Auditor's certificate as to the fact that Mr. Cannon is a pensioner of the pension for that fact appears by the papers already in your possession

Nov 11. 1845
Col P L Edwards
Dear sir
enclosed you will receive the declaration of Elizabeth Cannon of Caroline County Virginia. claiming under late acts the annual pension which was allowed to her under the act of 1838. you will please forward her certificate to Brockenbrough & Paxton Lexington. Virginia
your obedt servt Brockenbrough & Paxton

Jan 18 1823
Va.
Elizabeth Connell Eliz. Cannon
J. L. Edwards Esq. Commr of Pensions Washington City D.C.
FREE

J. L. Edwards Esq
(Sir)
Bowling Green Jan'y 16 th 1843
Enclosed I send you another piece of evidence to sustain the claim of Mrs Elizabeth Cannon for the pension provided by law for widows of dec'd Revolutionary soldiers. I feel well satisfied that the husband of this old lady was a soldier in that war, and that he never rec'd a pension. Let me know whether or not this additional evidence satisfies you of the justice of her claim.
Very respectfully Your obed Servt J. Dickinson

Apr 8. 1882 KING GEORGE VA.
Va.
J. L. Edwards Esq. Committee of Pensions Washington D.C.
FREE
11 Conway N.H. Sept 3

J. L. Edwards Esq.
(P. 10)
Bowling Green Apr 26 th 1842
In your letter of 24 th March last addressed to Hon R. M. T. Hunter (which is now before me) upon the subject of the claim of Mrs Elizabeth Cannon widow of William Cannon late of Tennessee you say. "In proof of the alleged service of her dec d husband in the Virginia Line, a certificate will be required under the hand of the auditor at Richmond, showing the fact of such service.
Some satisfactory reason should be assigned why he never applied under the act of March 18 1818. The name of the County in Tenn: in which he resided at the time of his death should also be given." - In conformity with these requisitions I sent you the auditor's certificate, and the further affidavit of Mrs Cannon assigning a satisfactory reason why her husband never applied for the benefit of the act of Mar 18 1818 and the name of the County in Tenn: in which he resided at the time of his death. You may therefore imagine that I received with some surprise your letter of the 2 nd instants in which you urge further objections to allowing this claim 1 st because "the said Cannon lived until the year 1824 and never applied for an invalid pension, nor under the act of March 18, 1818, both of which he would have entitled to, had he performed the service now asserted by his widow, and secondly, that no satisfactory proof of identity, by which the fact has been established, that the husband of the present claimant, was

the identical individual named in the certificates of the auditor at Richmond. Now it appears to me if any credit is to be attached to the affidavits of the claimant Mrs Cannon and George Tribble both of whom are certified by the justice who took their evidence and the County Court of Caroline to be respectable persons to whose statements credit is to be given the fact is clearly made out that Wm Cannon the deceased husband of the claimant was a soldier of the revolutionary army in the Virginia line. The certificates of the auditor at Richmond confirm their statement. I wish to know what kind of proof of identity is now required by you. I would disdain to urge upon you the allowance of any claim which I do not conscientiously believe to be founded upon justice, and if it be practicable to procure any additional proof of identity I will at once proceed to seek it. As regards the objection, that the deceased soldier did not avail himself of the benefit of the act of Mar 18 1818 I think by reference to the records of your office you will find that there were hundreds who did not avail themselves of the benefit of that act. It may be that Mr Cannon could not have brought himself under its provisions, but the reason assigned by his widow is, to say no more of it, at least a plausible one. I recollect that very few of the old soldiers in my County applied for the benefit of that act, because I was instrumental in procuring their pensions under the act of 1832. I have been referred by a pension agent in my County to cases which have been allowed upon much slighter evidence than has been adduced in this case, and I think by reference to some of the cases on file in

Your office you will be enabled to find some which have been so allowed. I hope therefore you may be induced to reconsider this Case and see if it has not been brought within the rule by which other Cases have been decided. Please let me know your Conclusion as early as practicable and if you still insist upon additional evidence let me know the least evidence which will satisfify you of the justice of the claim.
Very respectfully Groot out J. Dickinson
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