Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 2558, George Blackmore, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Blackmore, George
K 255-8
Blakemore,
B. J. W. 24987-160-55
Blackemore,
CONTENTS
Sarah

25077 West Tennessee
George Blackmore Private in the State of Tennessee who was a private in the 1st Tenn  Infantry commanded by Captain Montjoy of the 1st Infantry commanded by Col. Whitty in the Shiloh line for 1 year 1862  1861 21 day private
died in august 1867. let 21 April 1862 Rev. A. W. Brown
Inscribed on the Roll of West Tennessee at the rate of 46 Dollars 25 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19 day of Nov 1833, and David Eastland  Stagleville
Arrears to the 4th of Sept 115.35 Semi-ant. allowance ending March 15.11
$130.66
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by David Boyd Clerk, Book 6 Vol. 7 Page 73

2483,
Therellee Pulaski Sarah Blackmore widow of George Blackmore
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Priv. of Drummond's
Virginia Mtl
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 46 Dollars 22
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19 day of Dec. 1848 and sent to
Hon G. M. Jones H. of R.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 28 Vol. 3
Reported Dec. 19/48

Hon G.W. Jones Feb 14/56
Vol Bk 163. - 2
N7. 622
Act March 2/55
May 17/55
Sarah Blakemore widow of George Blakemore
Pr: St. Louis
No 24.987 of Ad: 160 ac, May, 14/56
War of Revolution
Pensimed
Linn Ky 48-2483
He
Hon:
Geo W. Jones
Fayetteville, Ky / Rep: Tennessee

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832. —
State of Tennessee Lincoln County 3 Lincoln County 3
On this 14 th day of October 1832 personally appeared in open Court before the Justices of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for said County, State, new entry George Blackmore resident of Lincoln County, State of Tennessee aged Seventy 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 provisions made by an act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832, That he entered the service of the United States in the year 1778, he thinks in the month of September as near as he can recollect. That the time he entered the service, he lived at Blackmores Station on Holston River about seven or eight miles north of the Long Island of Scottish he thinks the county in which said fort was situated was called Russell, and was in the State of Virginia. He entered the service as a Drummer and continued as such for something more than twelve months, he served as Drummer at said Station under several Captains; this was a frontier Station, and no Captain commanded here at a time, but as the different companies would come to take the place of others, he still remained, and acted for each company for more than twelve months. He cannot recollect the names of all the Captains who commanded at that Station during the time he was there. He recollects that John Montgomery

ery command at any time, the particular day on which he entered the service, he cannot recollect - and thinks it was 1778, he served  that it was in the fall of 1779 after he left there, he he left there, and came out to be enlisted with the the first families that came out. - In the year 17 He volunteered under Captain John Rains, and was at the taking of Nicholas Fort on the Tennessee River; in this expe- dition, Col. Rains was killed while in service, the command was given up to Col. William Whitley we were out this time fifteen or twenty days - in service. Before this time he volunteered under Cap- tain Rains, and was out fifteen or twenty days on the Elk River Country in pursuit of Indians and succeeding in killing six, and took one prisoner. He was discharged, at Blakemore's Station, as well as he recollects that the land has been lost or destroyed. He has no documentary evidence of his service and knows of no person living by whom he can prove his entire service. of Lincoln County. He proved by Peter Luna that he was a drummer for one month in Blake- more's Station, which was part of the twelve months aforesaid, & he is the only person by whom he can prove any other service.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to any pension or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of the agency of any state in the Union. Given to and subscribed the day and year afore- said.
Robt. Sargeant
George Blackmore

And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion that the above named applicant, was a revolutionary soldier, and served as his states.
George Blackmore
Wm. Kormon } Thos. H. Shaw } Court Sam. Rankin and } preceding
I Robert S. Euge Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the County of State aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of said Court in the matter of the application of George Blackmore for a pension, in testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office this 16 th day of October 1832
Robt S Euge clk.
I Peter Luna of the County of Lincoln State of Tennessee, do hereby declare on oath that I am acquainted with George Blackmore, the foregoing applicant, for a pension, that he knew him at Blackmore Station on Clinch river and that he was a drummer during the time he served in said station, (viz: one month) and that I left him there, and that I have been acq- uainted with him ever since, and knew him to be the same man whom makes this application for a pension. Sworn to & subscribed this 16 th Dec. 1832 Robt S Euge clk
Peter Luna

State of Tennessee Lincoln County 3
I William Edmundson presiding Justice of the Court of Pleas and Quarter sessions for the County & State aforesaid do hereby certify that Peter Luna who has been sworn to the foregoing statement is a man of truth and of respectability and good standing, and that his his statement is entitled to full faith & credit. In testimony whereof I have here to set my hand this 16 th day of October 1832.
Sworn to in open court & on the 16 th day of April 1833
Wm Edmundson Presiding Justice
Robt Inge Ck
I Robert S. Inge clerk of the County Court of Lincoln County State of Tennessee do hereby certify, that Peter Luna, who has now come appear offered to the foregoing, affidavit of the sworn to Blackmore, appeared in open court on the 16 th day of October 1832, and sworn to and subscribed said affidavit, and that William Edmundson who has certified to the credibility of said Peter Luna, is the presiding Justice of said court - and that the signature to the same is his genuine signa- ture, and that the said William Edmundson appeared in open court this day and sworn to the contents of the same, In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office the day and year above written that is to say the 16 th day of April 1833.
Robt Inge Ck

State of Tennessee } Lincoln County } On this 20 th day of September 1833 personally appeared in open court before the Judge of the Circuit Court of said county now sitting, George Blakemore a resident of said county, State, aged about seventy years, who being first duly sworn, both on his oath make the following additional declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832
That I was born in Fauquier county Virginia, on the 14 th day of May 1763 according to a record of my age now in my possession  sumner county I would refer for my character for veracity & revolu- tionary services, to the Rev. Henry Tally and to Captain Peter Luna Rev. Sworn to & subscribed the day & year aforecited in open court Bright Clark                      George Blakemore
And the said court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interroga- tories prescribed by the war department, that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier & served as he states. - And the court further certifies
We Henry Tally a clergyman residing in Lincoln county Tennessee and Peter Luna Rev. residing in said county, hereby certify that we are and were acquainted with George Blakemore who has subscribed & sworn to the above declarations, that we believe him to be about seventy years of age that he is respected and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that

Opinion signed and subscribed the day and year aforesaid - Bright Clerk Henry Salley Peter Lunda
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 Henry Salley who has signed the preceding certificate is a Clergyman resident in said County of Lincoln and that Peter Lunda who has also signed the same is a resident in the said County and is a credible person and that their statement is entitled to credit
I James Bright Clerk of the Circuit Court of Lincoln County Tennessee do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of George Blakemore for a pension In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my private seal (having no seal of office at this time) this 20 th day of September 1833 Bright Clerk
I William M. Ing. Member elect to the Congress of the United States from the tenth Congressional District of the state of Tennessee hereby certify that James Bright who has signed the preceding certificate is Clerk of the Circuit Court of Lincoln County Tennessee - that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his are genuine, and that all his official acts are entitled to full credit given under my hand this 10 th day of October Wm M Ing

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 7th July 1838 entitled "An act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows"
State of Tennessee - Lincoln County ss.
On this 7 th day of March 1842 personally appeared before the County Court of the County aforesaid Sarah Blakenore, a resident of said State of Tennessee in the County of Lincoln aged seventy two years who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838. entitled an "An act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows" That she is the widow of George Blakenore who was a private and drummer in the Army of the Revolution as per his Certificate of Pension herewith exhibited marked A. She further declares that she was married to the said George Blakenore on the day of September A.D. Seventeen hundred and eighty seven as per copy of marriage license bond herewith exhibited and attached marked B. and also the affidavit of John Thompson herewith exhibited and attached marked C. That her husband the aforesaid George Blakenore died on the 24 th day of August 1837 as per affidavit of George Blakenore herewith attached. That the marriage took place previous to the first day of January Seventeen hundred and ninety four viz. at the time above stated.
Sarah her Blakenore mark
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court on the day and year above written before
George M. Dennis
David Grody
Benjamin F. Clark
Justices holding the County Court of Lincoln Co. Tennessee

State of Tennessee — Lincoln County ss
I George W Jones Clerk of the County Court of said County hereby certify that George W Dennis, David Smiddy and Benjamin F Clarke Esquires who has attested the within declaration of Sarah Blakenore are and were Justices of the Peace for our said County Presiding and holding our said County Court on the said 7th day of March A. D. 1842 that as such they were duly elected, commissioned and qualified and that the signatures purporting to be theirs are genuine
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office at office in Fayetteville this, 7th day of March A. D. 1842
G. W. Jones Clerk
State of Tennessee — Lincoln County — To wit
I Peter G. M c Mullin Chairman of the County Court of said County of Lincoln, do certify that George W Jones who has made the above or foregoing Certificate dated the "7th day of March A. D. 1842" and also the annexed Certificate dated the "2nd day of March A. D. 1842" is and was at the time of making the same respectively, Clerk of our said Court, duly elected and qualified; that said certificates are in due form of law, and sealed with our County Seal
Given under my hand and seal this 16th day of March A. D. 1842
Peter G. M c Mullin Chairman of Lincoln County Court Tennessee

State of Tennessee - Lincoln County ss.
Personally appeared before me William Need a Justice of the Peace for the county and state of said George Hall aged sixty two years who being first duly sworn according to law depose and saith that he was acquainted with George Blakemore specified in the declaration of Sarah Blakemore, in his life time - that he was the reputed husband of the said Sarah Blakemore, and that the said George Blakemore departed this life at his residence in Lincoln County on the 24 th day of August A.D. 1837 - and that the said Sarah Blakemore has not married since the death of the said George Blakemore -
Subscribed and sworn to before me on the 2 nd day of March 1842
George Hall
W m Need (seal)
Justice of the Peace for Lincoln County, Tennessee
State of Tennessee - Lincoln County ss.
I George W. Jones clerk of the County Court of said County do hereby certify that William Need who has attested the above affidavit or deposition of George Hall is and was at the time of attesting the same a Justice of the Peace for our said County duly elected qualified and commissioned and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of our said Court at office in Fayetteville this 2 nd day of March A.D. 1842
G. W. Jones Clerk

Hon. A. W. Brown H. A.
1108247 Frank Blackmore of George Tennessee
State of Tennessee Lincoln County - I William Keeld a Justice of the peace in and for said County hereby certify that George Hall who was known to the within affidavit before me on the second day of March 1842 is personally known to me that he is a citizen of said County and that he is a respectable man and credible witness whose statements in oath are entitled to full credit in all papers whatever. Given under my hand and seal this 23rd day of July 1842
Wm Keeld (seal) Justice of the peace for Lincoln County
State of Tennessee Lincoln County I George W. Jones Clerk of the County Court of said Lincoln County hereby certify that William Keeld whose name is subscribed to the above certificate is now and was at the time of attesting the same a Justice of the peace in and for said County duly Commissioned and qualified as appears of record remaining in my office, that full faith is due to his official acts and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my official seal at office in Fayetteville this 24th day of July 1842 G. W. Jones Clerk

137.622 Declaration of Sarah Blakemore for Bony Land Act March 3. 1853.
G. W. Jones Fayetteville Tennessee

State of Tennessee - County of Lincoln - ss
On this 10th day of May A.D. 1855, personally appeared before me, a justice of the Peace within and for the County and State aforesaid, Sarah Blakemore, aged 85 years, a resident of said Lincoln County, who being first duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of George Blakemore, deceased, who was a soldier of the revolutionary war .
For proof of his services, her marriage with her said husband and his death, she refers to her application heretofore made for pension and now on file in the Pension Office, and also to the Special act of Congress, granting her a pension as the widow of her husband the said George Blakemore. She further declares that she is now a widow and that she has never married since the death of her said husband George Blakemore.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the act approved March 3. 1855.
Sarah her Blakemore Mark
We George Hall and John Goodrich residents of Lincoln County in the State of Tennessee, upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Sarah Blakemore, in our presence; and that we believe from the statements and appearance of the applicant, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be. And further that they knew her husband the said George Blakemore, in his lifetime, and his wife the applicant and have known her ever since and know that she is now a widow.
John Goodrich George Hall
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written; and

I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons; that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim
H. C. Holman (S) Justice of the Peace
State of Tennessee
I Eli L. Hodge Clerk of the Circuit Court of Lincoln County in said State, Certify that Hardy C. Holman before whom the above declaration and affidavit were known to and subscribed, was at the time of attesting the same a Justice of the Peace within and for the County and State aforesaid, legally elected, duly elected and 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 our said Circuit Court at Office in Fayetteville, this 10th day of May 1855
Eli L. Hodge Clerk

Know all men by these presents that we George Blackmore & George Dawson Blackmore both of Sumner County N Carolina are held and firmly bound unto his Excellency Richard Caswell Governor of Said State in the just and full Sum of five hundred Pounds Currency of the State of said to the which payment well and truly to be made & done we bind ourselves our heirs & Executors & Severally firmly by these presents sealed with our seals and dated this 10 th day of Sept r A.D. 1787 The Condition of this obligation is such that whereas George Blackmore has the day and date of these presents prayed & obtained license to solemnize the rites of Matrimony between him and Sally Thompson. Now if there shall not hereafter appear any lawful Cause to obstruct the marriage then this obligation to be void else to remain in full force
Just D. Shelby
George Blackmore (Seal) George D. Blackmore (Seal)
State of Tennessee Sumner County 3 I And o M c Glothlin Clerk of the County Court of Said County do hereby Certify that the foregoing contains a full true and perfect transcript of a bond given by George Blackmore and George D. Blackmore for the purpose of obtaining license to solemnize the rites of Matrimony between the said George Blackmore and Sally Thompson as appears of Record in my office
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of Office at Office in the Town of Gallatin this 19 th day of August A.D. 1841. & of the American Independence the 66 th Year And o M c Glothlin Clerk

State of Tennessee, I Elijah Baddour chairman of the Sumner County County Court of said County do hereby certify that Andrew McWhorter is clerk of said Court and that his foregoing attestation is made in due form of law. Given under my hand and seal this 19 th day of August A. D. 1841.
Elijah Baddour Chair. of S. C. Court
W.

No 17288
George Blackmore
Lincoln County
Tennessee
From 1778 Prisoner  Pr
Wgt 20 days.
  Druf 17  $ 44 -     Pr. 20 days.   2.22     $ 46. 22   
Davis Eastland
(Fayetteville
  Robert Shelby  23 11     5     11 55  
Clk Lincoln County Com.
Tennessee

BRIEF in the case of of Lincoln County
George Blackmore in the State of Tennessee (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? a Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 70  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days. As a Gen.     Pol - In 17 78. 12 more 15 or 20 Drummer Colt Montgomery - " Rains - Col Whitty  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? at the taking of Nickajack on the Tenn River (Hick Co)  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Blackmore Station on Church River Rd  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Living Witnesses  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Correct 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
D. J. Castor
Examining Clerk.

information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau. George Blackmore wid. file 2558 or Blakemore
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Sept. 1778 12 mos. Drummer John Montgomery ✓   For 20 days Rains on the Elk River   For 20 days in pursuit of Indians, killed & took one prisoner   John Rains Col   William Whitley   was at the taking of Stockade  
Battles engaged in, _____
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Blackmore Station on Clinch River
Date of application for pension, Oct. 16, 1835. He was alive
Residence at date of application, Lincoln Co. Tenn.
Age at date of application, born in Fauquier Co. Va. May 14, 1763; died Aug. 24, 1837
Remarks: Soldier married Sarah or Sally Thompson (marriage bond dated Sept. 13, 1787). She was allowed pension on an application executed Mch. 7, 1842 at which time she was a resident of Lincoln Co. Tenn. aged 79 years.

No 8433, act 1838 " 5615 act 1843.
6 Pgt May 31 1844
Tennessee,
Sarah Blackmore widow of George Blackmore, who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 1 st August 1837 of Lincoln Co in the State of Tennessee who was a Private Drum in the Company commanded by Captain Montgomery of the Reg t commanded by Col Whitley in the Carolina line for 1 yr Drummer & 21 days private.
Inscribed on the Roll of Pulaski, at the rate of 46 Dollars 22 Cents per annum, to commence on  from the 4 th day of March, 1836 to the 4 th March 1841; and from 4 th March 1843 to 4 th March 1844
Certificate of Pension issued the 31 st day of May 1844 and sent to Hn G. W. Tone, Ho: Rep t
Total amount, $277 32
Act May 23. 1844 [ Act July 7, 1838. ]
Recorded by J. D. Wilson Clerk, Book D - 4. Vol. 1 - 1 Page 341 - 217.
Recorded in Register under Act 1838 & 1843

1909 Nov. 17 List to Jessie R. Blackmore 1910 Aug. 25. Letter to above V.P.M. relating to request to omit "drummer" g from statement of service.
PGV.
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 2558
Sarah Blackmore,
Widow
George Blackmore
His. Rev. War.
Act Feb. 3. 1853.
Index :—Vol. a , Page 66
[Arrangement of 1870.]

August 16 - 1910
Mr J. C. Davenport Acting Commissioner, Washington, D. C.
Please find enclosed the military history of George Black- more or Blackman a soldier of the revolutionary war.
Will you be so kind as to copy it for me omitting the his rank, as otherwise.
Very Truly Yours Jeanie Rivers Blackmore
3125 Forest Ave Kansas City
P.S. Please if you plan Mr. the enclosed copy as I wish to send to a relation - J. R. B.

[Faint, mirrored handwritten text, likely bleed-through from the reverse side of the page.]

Kansas City Nov 6-1909
J. L. Davenport. Dear Sir,
In reply, I wish to say that my Great Grand Father Geo. Blakemore, or Blackmore was from Nashville Tennessee or Fayetteville Tennessee and died at the last place. His widow Sarah Thompson Blakemore also died at Fayetteville. Gilbert Negative Borne was from North Carolina and killed in the Revolutionary war. I will be glad of any information concerning these parties.
Most Sincerely Yours Miss Jessie Rivers Blakemore 3125 Forest Ave Kansas City Mo.

F.I.P.E.T DEPUTY COMMISSIONER NOV 12 1909 U.S. PENSION OFFICE.

August 25, 1910.
Miss Jessie Rives Blackmore, # 2125 Forest Avenue, Kansas City, Mo.
Madam:
In reply to your letter dated the 16" and received the 23" instant, relative to the claim of George Blackmore or Blakemore, Wid. File No. 2,552, you are advised that this Bureau furnishes the service of a soldier as stated by him in his application for pension, without adding or omitting data upon request.
From the allegations of George Blackmore, it appears that he was too young to have entered the Revolution in 1778 in any other capacity than Drummer or Fifer.
It is not the practice of this Bureau to furnish more than one statement of service to each person; any other person desiring a copy should apply over his own signature.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

Levi Sarah Blackman
Edward Ely Commission of Pensions New Bedford Massachusetts
Levi

Fayetteville Tennessee March 31 1812
J. L. Edwards Esq. Comr of Pens.
Dear Sir
During the session of Congress of 1811 & 12 I forwarded to Hon Alvan V Brown then Representing this district in Congress the papers of Mrs Sarah Blackman of this County for a pension, which were filed in your office and as I was informed rejected because her case did not come within the provisions of the laws allowing pensions to the widows of revolutionary soldiers, or pensioners. I learn that several laws amendatory of the former laws have been passed since these papers were filed. I wish to know if any of them includes her case and what disposition you have made of the case if any. Be please to advise me in the receipt of this and oblige Yours
George M. Jones

Sarah Blackmore of George Tennessee
Rejected
See let, 5 th Aug t 1842 Hon. A. N. Brown w th G. W. Jones May 12 1843. Same Feb 6. 1844 (husband alive on the 7 June 1832, See Atty Genls opinion)
Act 7 July 1838,
✓ 24.987
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Rev Aug

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Rev. M. Jones Fayetteville Tennessee

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the acts of Congress of 2 nd February 1848, entitled an act making further provision for surviving Widows and Soldiers of the Revolution.
State of Tennessee Lincoln County } On this 25 th day of September 1848 Personally appeared before the Subscribers a Justice of the Peace of the County of Lincoln in the State of Ten- nessee Sarah Blakemore a Resident of Tennessee in the County of Lincoln Aged Seventy nine 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 acts of Congress, passed on the 2 nd day of February 1848, granting Pensions to Widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War, That she is the Widow of George Blakemore who was a Private and drummer in the Army of the Revolutionary War; And drew a Pension under the acts of the 7 th June 1832 at the rates of Forty five Dollars and twenty two Cents per annum - And that she drew a Pension at the rates of Forty five Dollars & twenty two Cents per annum under the act of the 17 th June 1844, And she further declares that she is still a Widow of the =

- said George Blakemore deceased - known to and subscribe to Sarah her Blakemore before me on the day and mark year above written Wm Weld Justice of the peace
I William Weld a Justice of the Peace of the County of Lincoln in the State of Tennessee do hereby certify that Sarah Blakemore who has this day made the foregoing declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of 2 nd February 1848 is personally known to me as said Sarah Blakemore and has been for several years and has also made Oath before me several times in due form of law for the purpose of drawing her pension under the act of the 17 th June 1844 - Given under my hand and seal this 25 th day of September 1848 -
Wm Weld Justice of the peace.
State of Tennessee County of Lincoln } I Henry Bell clerk of the county court of said county hereby certify that William Weld whose name is subscribed above is an acting Justice of the peace in and for said county duly commissioned as such was and the signature hereunto to be his is genuine the within is correct

have herewith Det my hand and official (the Seal) of my office at office St. Joseph street the 3rd day of October 1878
Jimmy Pedro Cist R
Mr. W. Jones Esq. St. Joseph street

(Copy)
Pension Office
May 12 1843.
Sir,
In reply to yours of 31 st March respecting the case of Sarah Blackmore, I would inform you that the joint resolution of 11 th August last extended the provisions of the act of 7 July 1838 to those cases where the claimant became widows after its passage. Upon an examination of the papers upon which he was allowed a pension, the Department possessing more information and more time for investigation, is satisfied that he was not entitled. He states that he resided at Blackmore Station, and in 1778 when he was sixteen years old, he acted as Drummer for twelve months to the Militia Companies which were successively stationed there in towns of three months. These Companies of drafted Militia might hire Musicians, but there was no authority to incorporate a recruit into the Company and detail him for service as a Drummer, unless he was a Soldier an integral part of the Company, duly drafted, or received as the substitute of a drafted man, his service would not be regarded as Militia in the contemplation of the act of 7 June 1832. It is clear that he was not a Member of any one Company for which he was hired as a Drummer, and consequently not entitled.

His other alleged service was but a few days
I am very respectfully
Your obedient
(Signed) J. L. Edwards, Canon of Pensylvania
Bro. N. Jones, Esq., Fayetteville, Tennessee

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Payments to be made at Nashville by the P t of W th Banks Agent for paying Pension- ers, in the Agency of Wash Tennessee
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Recorded in the Pension Of- fice, in Book E Vol. 7 Page 73 by Dan d Bay d Clerk

WAR DEPARTMENT.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7th June, 1832, George Blackmore of the State of Vermont who was a private and Drummer in the Army of the Revolution is entitled to receive — Twenty-Six — dollars and Twenty-five cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March, and 4th of September, in every year.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this 19 th day of November one thousand eight hundred and thirty- three .
John C. Calhoun
Secretary of War.
Examined and } Countersigned. }
J. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.

H.R. 194
Sarah Blackmore
H.R. 194 H.R. 194
Report of the
The certificate when issued to be sent to J. W. Jones
Pulaski Tennessee, act May 23. 1844, at 46:22 per Ann. from 4 March 1836 to 4 th March 1841; and from 4 March 1843 to 4 th March 1844.
H. B. W. Jones, H.R.

State of Tennessee Lincoln County } Be it known that on this 20 th day of September, 1833, before the subscriber a Justice of the peace in & for the county aforesaid personally appeared Peter Luna sen t aged about 73 years, who being first duly sworn, declares on oath that he is well acquainted with George Blackmore, the applicant above named that he knew him at Blackmore's Station on Clinch river that he (P e Luna) was at the Station for one month during the revolutionary war. (the precise time not recollected) - that P e Blackmore was serving as drummer at the station when he went there - that he acted as such all the time that I was there, & was acting as such when I left there. ————— Peter Luna sworn to & subscribed before me this 20 th day of September 1833
W m Edmiston a Justice of the peace
I William Edmiston a Justice of the peace in and for the County of Lincoln State of Tennessee, hereby certify that Peter Luna sen t who has subscribed & sworn to the above affidavit is a respectable man and credible witness and that his statement is entitled to full faith and credit The testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand this 20 th day of September 1833 W m Edmiston Justice of the peace

State of Tennessee } Lincoln County } I Francis L. Kincannon, clerk of the County Court of said County hereby certify that William Edmiston, whose name is signed to the preceding certifi- cates, is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County, & that all his official acts are entitled to credit and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office this 2 nd day of September 1833
F. L. Kincannon clerk

State of Tennessee I hereby Bedford County ss I William Galbreath Clerk. =man of Bedford County Court do hereby Certify that Robert Hurst whose Signa- ture is attached to the within Certificate is Clerk of said Court and was at the time of signing the same and that his attestation is in due form given under my hand & seal this 1 st day of April 1842
W m Galbreath
State of Tennessee Bedford County ss I Robert Hurst Clerk of the County Court of said County, hereby certify that Mr. Galbreath whose name is subscribed to the foregoing Certificate is now and was at the time of attesting the same Chairman of the County Court of said County and that his attestation is in due form
In testimony whereof I have unto set my hand and affix my seal of office this 1 st day of April A.D. 1842
Rob t Hurst Clerk
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State of Tennessee } Bedford County }
I John Thompson of said County aged Sixty four years being called by the Sarah Blakemore Widow and Relicks of George Blakemore deceased to prove her marriage with the said George Blakemore, I can say that I was present and know that they were married I being one of the family, they were married in Sumner County in said State now called, I think by Squire Lindsey, there being few people present and of them I have no knowledge of any one now living that was old enough at that time to remember it, it was about the year 1827 given under my hand and the 9th of June 1841
John Thompson
State of Tennessee
Bedford County Appeared before me Robert Allison justice of the peace for Bedford County John Thompson on othe and declareth that the above Certificate as it is stated is a true statement
Sworn to and subscribed John Thompson before me this 9th Day of June 1841
Robert Allison justice of the peace for Bedford County
State of Tennessee } I Robert Hurst Clerk of the County Court Bedford County } of said Bedford County hereby certify that Robert Allison whose name is subscribed to the foregoing affidavit an acting Justice of the peace for said County, duly commissioned and qualified as such, that full faith and credit are due his official acts as such and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix my seal of office. this 2 nd day of October 1841.
Robt Hurst Clerk

State of Tennessee Bedford County I William Burnett a Justice of the peace in and for said county of Bedford and State of Tennessee do certify that Robert Allison was a Justice of the peace for said county of Bedford and State aforesaid up to the first day of May 1842 at which time his services by the Laws of this State Expired and since that time he has departed this life
I hereby certify that John Thompson is a citizen of Bedford County Tennessee is personally known to me and that he is a Respectable man and creditable Witness Whose statements on oath are Entitled to full credit in all cases— Whatever given under my hand and Seal this 13 th day of July 1842
William Burnett Seal Justice of the peace
State of Tennessee } Robert Huest Clerk of the County Court Bedford County } of said Bedford County hereby certify that William Burnett whose name is subscribed to the with certificate is now and was at the time of attesting the same an acting Justice of the peace duly commissioned and qualified as such that full faith and credit are due his official acts as such and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine. In testimony whereof I hereunto set my and affix my seal of office this 14 th day of July 1842
Robert Huest Clerk

State of Tennessee } Bedford County } I William Galbreath Chairman of Bedford County Court. Do hereby certify that Robert Hurst whose sign- ature is attached to the foregoing certificate is Clerk of said Court and was at the time of signing the same and that his attestation is in due form given under my hand and Seal this 14 th July 1842
W m Galbreath Clerk

No. of Reps January 18. 1844
Sir
I am informed that sometime since the papers in the case of Sarah Blackmore or Blake more (widow of George Blackmore: a pensioner) for a pension was forwarded to you the proofs were made out but perhaps in your opinion her case did not come within the law allowing or providing pensions for widows. Sarah Blackmore resides in Lincoln County Tennessee. You will be pleased to return the papers to me with your reasons for not allowing her a pension.
Respectfully
Rev J. L. Edwards Comm. of Pensions
G. W. Jones

George Blakemore
Davis Eastland Waynesville Tenn

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of George H. Knapp which require further proof or explanation.
1. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides ? II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? V. * Has he mentioned 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 ? H VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed ? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal?

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? No
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? No
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had?
XIV. † If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service?
If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses?
Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct? No
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service?
XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct?
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? 1, 2.
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. 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 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 shewn 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.
†QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
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 claimants 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.
‡QUERE XVI. 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 paper 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.
¶ In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, 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.

MARCH 7, 1844.
Read, and committed to a Committee of the Whole House to-morrow.
Mr. HUNGERFORD, from the Committee on Revolutionary Pensions, reported the following bill:
An Act A BILL
For the relief of Sarah Blackemore.
1 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives 2 of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That 3 the Secretary of War be, and he is hereby, directed to place the 4 name of Sarah Blackemore, widow of George Blackemore, late a 5 revolutionary pensioner, of Lincoln county, Tennessee, on the 6 pension roll, under the act of the seventh July, eighteen hundred 7 and thirty-eight, entitled "An act granting half-pay and pensions 8 to certain widows," at the rate of forty-six dollars and twenty- 9 two cents per annum, from the fourth of March, eighteen hun- 10 dred and thirty-six, to the fourth of March, eighteen hundred 11 and forty-one; and, also, from the fourth of March, eighteen 12 hundred and forty-three, to the fourth of March, eighteen hun- 13 dred and forty-four.
1 SEC. 2. And be it further enacted , That said Sarah Blacke- 2 more shall be entitled to the full benefit of all laws and resolves 3 which shall hereafter be passed continuing in force the said act 4 of seventh July, eighteen hundred and thirty-eight, and the 5 several acts and resolves amendatory thereof.
Approved May 23, 1844

I certify that the within  above is a true copy from the Roll in this office,
Department of State,
May 24, 1844
J. G. Denick Chief Clerk.

SARAH BLACKEMORE.
[To accompany bill H. R. No. 191.]
MARCH 7, 1844.
Mr. HUNGERFORD, from the Committee on Revolutionary Pensions, made the following
REPORT :
The Committee on Revolutionary Pensions, to whom were referred the papers in the case of Sarah Blackemore, have had the same under consideration, and instructed me to report :
It appears, from an examination of the papers in this case, that George Blackemore, deceased, late the husband of this applicant, was placed upon the pension-roll of the United States as a private and drummer, at the rate of forty-six dollars and twenty-two cents per annum, in pursuance of the provisions of the act of June the 7th, 1832; and that he continued to receive and enjoy the benefit of said act until his death, in August 1837. His widow, Sarah Blackemore, filed her application for a pension under the act of July 7th, 1838, entitled "An act granting half-pay and pensions to certain widows," accompanied with full and ample proof, as required by the rules prescribed by the department, to entitle her to a pension. But the Commissioner of Pensions decided that she was not entitled to a pension, because her husband had been improperly placed upon the pension-roll. Not, however, because he had not rendered the service as alleged in his declaration, and proven satisfactorily; but upon the ground that the draughted militia at Blackemore's station, for which he served as drummer for twelve months, had no authority to incorporate a recruit into the company, and detail him for service as a drummer. The fact of his services having been satisfactorily established, the committee are of opinion that he was correctly placed upon the pension-roll of the United States, and have instructed me to report the accompanying bill for the relief of his widow, Sarah Blackemore, and recommend its passage.
Blair & Rives, printers.

Sarah Blackmore widow of Geo. Blackmore Petition for Pension
Feb 13. 1844
Referred to Committee on Revolutionary Pensions.
March 7. 1844 - Bill 194
Geo. W. Jones of Tampa

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 7 th July 1838 entitled "An act granting half pay and
MADISONIAN OFFICE.
I HEREBY CERTIFY, that the accompanying pages numbered from 1, to 10, inclusive are truly copied from the originals in the Office of the Commissioner of Pensions.
J L Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.
BE IT REMEMBERED, That James L. Edwards , who has signed the foregoing certificate, is Commissioner of Pensions; and that to his attestations full faith and credit are and ought to be given.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name, and caused the seal of the Department to be affixed, on this first day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty- four .
J M Porter
Secretary of War.
Benjamin T. Clark Justices holding the County Court of Lincoln County. Tennessee.

1 Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 7 th July 1838 entitled "An act granting half pay and pensions to certain Widows,"
State of Tennessee - Lincoln County, ss.
On this 7 th day of March 1842 personally appeared before the County Court of the County aforesaid Sarah Blackmore, a resident of said State of Tennessee in the County of Lincoln aged Seventy two years who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838. entitled "An Act granting half pay and pensions to certain Widows". That she is the widow of George Blackmore who was a private and Drummer in the army of the Revolution as per his certificate of Pension herewith exhibited marked A. She further declares that she was married to the said George Blackmore on the day of September A.D. Seventeen hundred and eighty seven as per copy of marriage license bond herewith exhibited and attached marked B. and also the affidavit of John Thompson herewith exhibited and attached marked C. That her husband the aforesaid George Blackmore died on the 24 th day of August 1837 as per affidavit of George Hall herewith attached - That the marriage took place previous to the first day of January, Seventeen hundred and ninety four viz. at the time above stated -
her Sarah Blackmore
Sworn to and subscribed in open court on the day and year above written before -
George W. Dennis
David Snoddy
Benjamin F. Clark
Justices holding the County Court of Lincoln County.
Tennessee.

State of Tennessee — Lincoln County, S.S.
I George W. Jones Clerk of the county court of said county hereby certify that George W. Dennis, David Snoddy and Benjamin F. Clarke Esquires who has attested the within declaration of Sarah Blackmore are and were Justices of the Peace for our said county presiding and holding our said county court on the said 7 th day of March A.D. 1842. That as such they were duly elected, commissioned and qualified and that the signatures purporting to be theirs are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of Office at Office in Fayetteville this 7 th day of March A.D. 1842.
G. W. Jones, Clerk.
State of Tennessee
Lincoln County — To wit.
I Peter G. McMillen chairman of the county court of said county of Lincoln, do certify that George W. Jones who has made the above or foregoing certificate dated the "7 th day of March A.D. 1842." and also the annexed certificate dated the "2 d day of March A.D. 1842" is and was at the time of making the same respectively, Clerk of our said court duly elected and qualified; that said certificates are in due form of law, and sealed with our county seal.
Given under my hand and seal this 16 th day of March A.D. 1842.
Peter G. McMillen Chairman of Lincoln county court.
Tennessee

State of Tennessee Lincoln County ss.
Personally appeared before me William Neeld a Justice of the Peace for the county and State aforesaid George Hall aged sixty two years who being first duly sworn according to law before and saith that he was acquainted with George Blackmore specified in the declaration of Sarah Blackmore in his life time - that he was the reputed husband of the said Sarah Blackmore, and that the said George Blackmore departed this life at his residence in Lincoln county on the 24 th day of August A.D. 1837 - And that the said Sarah Blackmore has not married since the death of the said Blackmore Blackmore -
Subscribed and sworn to before me on the 2 d day of March 1842 George Hall
W m Neeld (Seal) Justice of the Peace for Lincoln County Tennessee
State of Tennessee Lincoln County ss.
I George W. Jones clerk of the county court of said county do hereby certify that William Neeld who has attested the above affidavit or deposition of George Hall is and was at the time of attesting the same a Justice of the Peace for our said county duly elected qualified and commissioned and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine.

In testimony whereof I have hereto subscribed my name and affixed the the seal of our said court at office in Fayetteville this 2 d day of March A.D. 1842.
G. W. Jones, Clerk.
State of Tennessee Lincoln County -
I William Neel a Justice of the peace in and for said county hereby certify that George Hall who was sworn to the within affidavit before me on the second day of March 1842 is personally known to me that he is a citizen of said county and that he is a respectable man and credible witness whose statements on oath are entitled to full credit in all cases whatever. Given under my hand and seal this 23 d day of July 1842.
W m Neel Justice of the peace for Lincoln County
State of Tennessee Lincoln County } I George W. Jones Clerk of the county court of said Lincoln County hereby certify that William Neel whose name is subscribed to the above certificate is now and was at the time of attesting the same a Justice of the peace in and for said county duly commissioned and qualified as appears of record remaining in my office, that full faith is due to his official acts and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my official seal at office in Fayetteville this 24 th day of July 1842.
G. W. Jones, Clerk.

War Department. Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7 th June 1832 George Blackmore of the State of Tennessee who was a private and Drummer in the Army of the Revolution is entitled to receive Forty six dollars and twenty two cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4 th March 1831, and payable semiannually on the 4 th of March, and 4 th of September, in every year.
Given at the War Office of the United States this 19 th day of November one thousand eight hundred and thirty three.
Leu Cass Secretary of War.
Examined and countersigned } J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.
Know all men by these presents, that we George Blackmore & George Dawson Blackmore, both of Sumner County North Carolina are held and firmly bound unto his Excellency Richard Caswell Governor of said State in the just and full sum of five hundred pounds currency of the State aforesaid to the which payment well and truly to be made & done we bind ourselves our heirs &c jointly & severally firmly by these presents sealed with our seals and dated this 10 th day of Sept. A.D. 1787.
The condition of this obligation is such that whereas George Blackmore has the day and date of these presents signed

prayed I obtained license to solemnize the rites of matrimony between him and Sally Thompson. Now if there shall not hereafter appear any lawful cause to obstruct the marriage then this obligation to be void else to remain in full force
Test
D. Shelby
George Blackmore (Seal)
George D. Blackmore (Seal)
State of Tennessee
Sumner County } I Andrew M'Glothlin clerk of the County Court of said County do hereby certify that the foregoing contains a full true and perfect transcript of a bond given by George Blackmore and George D. Blackmore for the purpose of obtaining License to solemnize the rites of matrimony, between the said George Blackmore and Sally Thompson as appears of Record in my office
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of office at office in the Town of Gallatin this 19 th day of August A. D. 1841. & of the American Independence the 66 th year
Andrew M'Glothlin, Clerk.
State of Tennessee
Sumner County } I Elijah Baddin Chairman of the County Court of said County do hereby certify that Andrew M'Glothlin is Clerk of said Court and that his foregoing attestation is made in due form of law.
Given under my hand and seal this 19 th day of August A. D. 1841.
Elijah Baddin (Seal) Chair. of S. C. Court.

State of Tennessee } Bedford County } I John Thompson of said county aged sixty four years, being called by Sarah Blackmore widow and relict of George Blackmore deceased to prove her marriage with the said George Blackmore, I can say that I was present and know that they were married I being one of the family, they were married in Sumner county in said State now called, I think by squire Lindsey, there being few people present and of them I have no knowledge of any one now living that was old enough at that time to remember it, it was about the year 1787. Given under my hand this 9 th of June 1841.
John Thompson
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State of Tennessee } Bedford County } Appeared before me Robert Allison justice of the peace for Bedford county John Thompson on oath An declar th that the above certificate as it is stated is a true statement.
Sworn to and subscribed before me } this 9 th day of June 1841 } John Thompson 64
Robert Allison justice of the peace } for Bedford county }
State of Tennessee } I Robert Hurst clerk of the county court Bedford County } of said Bedford county hereby certify that Robert Allison whose name is subscribed to the foregoing affida- vit an acting justice of the peace for said county, duly commis- sioned and qualified as such - That full faith and credit are due his official acts as such and that the signature purpor- ting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand & affix my seal of office the 2 nd day of October 1841. Rob. Hurst, Clerk.

State of Tennessee } Bedford county }
I William Galbreath Chairman of Bedford county court do hereby certify that Robert Hurst whose signature is attached to the within certificate is clerk of said court and was at the time of signing the same and that his attestation is in due form. Given under my hand & seal this 1 st day of April 1842.
W m Galbreath {Seal}
State of Tennessee } Bedford county }
I Robert Hurst Clerk of the county court of said county, hereby certify that W m Galbreath whose name is subscribed to the foregoing certificate is now and was at the time of attesting the same Chairman of the county court of said county and that his attestation is in due form.
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix my seal of office this 1 st day of April A.D. 1842.
Robert Hurst, Clerk.

State of Tennessee Bedford County.
I William Burnett a justice of the peace in and for said county of Bedford and State of Tennessee do certify that Robert Allison was a justice of the peace for said county of Bedford and State aforesaid up to the first day of May 1842 at which time his services by the laws of this state expired and since that time he has departed this life.
I hereby certify that John Thompson is a citizen of Bedford County Tennessee is personally known to me and that he is a Respectable man and creditable witness whose statements on oath are entitled to full credit in all cases whatever. Given under my hand and seal this 13 th day of July 1842.
William Burnett (Seal) Justice of the peace
State of Tennessee Bedford County }
I Robert Hurst clerk of the county court of said Bedford County hereby certify that William Burnett whose name is subscribed to the with certificate is now and was at the time of attesting the same an acting justice of the peace duly commissioned and qualified as such that full faith and credit are due his official acts as such and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my - and affix my seal of office this 14 th day of July 1842.
Rob. Hurst, clerk.

State of Tennessee } Bedford County }
I William Galbreath, Chairman of Bedford County Court do hereby certify that Robert Hurst whose signature is attached to the foregoing certificate is Clerk of said Court and was at the time of signing the same and that his attestation is in due form. Given under my hand and seal this 14 th July 1842.
W m Galbreath (Seal) Clerk