Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 24,685, Jacob Bush, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Bush, Jacob Margaret
No. 24685
CONTENTS

Lib Pen: Agent R Oct 18 th 1833.
Lib 12 Decr 1840
Same —
a. Cleide Hoffman
March 9 1839
same letter as before with the name of the widow added Jensen 1840
Virginia 16.970.
Jacob Bush — Dec r who was a Pvt. in the — commanded by Captain — of the Regt. commanded by Col. Clark in the Virginia — line for 2 years. — Certificate issued in favour of Margaret Bush widow of said etc.
Entered on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 80 — Dollars 00 Cents per annum to commence on the 14th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 18 th day of Oct. 33 and sent J. E. Comden Weston. Lewis Co. Va.
Arrears to the 14th of Sept. 33 — Semi-annual allowance ending 5 Mar. 34 —
Amt. due up to 27 th Nov. 1832. The day of his death — { Revolutionary Claim. } { due June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Nath. Rice — Clerk. Book E Vol. 6/p Page 3.

11.204 District of Columbia Margaret Bush deceased widow of Jacob Bush who died on the _____ of _____ in the State of Virginia who was a Private in the Corps commanded by Captain _____ of the Regt commanded by Col _____ in the Revolution for two years
Inscribed on the Roll of Washington City at the rate of 80 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 1st day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 14th day of Novr 1834 and sent to L. Godwin Esq
Arrears to the 4th of Present Semi-annual allowance ending
Revolutionary Claim, Act July 7, 1838. Recorded by Wrightman Clerk. Book _____ Vol. _____ Page 473.

190-34
Jacob Bush
Application for a Pension
  80 =  11 1     40  11 1     20  11     140 =   8 mo 21 day.    1.10      138 50   6.66  
21 5/8   Margaret Bush 27 Nov 18 th

George Jackson's Company of Militia. Williams White was Lieutenant under Capt. Jackson the Ensign's name he has forgotten, he was marched shortly afterwards from the said Buchanan Fort to the Fort near the mouth of Elk creek now called Clarkburg the Seat of Justice for the County of Harrison Virginia but at that time in the said County of Monongalia Virginia, he continued at the last mentioned place a short time and was marched from thence to Morgantown the Seat of Justice for Monongalia County Virginia and then joined Col. Zachariah Morgan's Regi- ment, and in a short time thereafter was marched from thence to a place on the Monongahela River called the "New Store" about fifteen miles above Pittsburgh and there joined General Braddock's Army, was continued at the "New Store" some considerable time in preparing boats and getting flour for the Campaign, from the "New Store" descended the River to Pittsburgh and then the whole Army got into flat bottom boats and went on down the Ohio River to its Falls now Louisville, that in descending the River he was frequently required to act as a hunter, the hunting party he chiefly was Commanded by a Col. Gourd his baptismal name is not recollected, that one day while engaged as a hunter he discovered two deer on the North side of the Ohio River (the hunters were not advised not to hunt on that side of the River for fear they might be molested by the Indians) being in a small boat at the time with some others, he wished to land in order to kill the Deer, the others in the boat advised him not to attempt it, however he was landed and killed both Deer, and took them on his board, in the evening when we were joined by Genl. Clarke, the circumstance of killing the Deer was made known to Genl. Clarke and Lieutenant commanded Genl. Clarke an hour of

my hand and private Seal (not having been furnished with an official one) this 8 th day of November in the Year 1832
Calvin H.
I Lewis Marshall member of Congress from Virginia do hereby certify that John Talbott is Clerk of the County of Lewis in Virginia and that the signature to the foregoing certificate purporting to be his is genuine. Nov. 8. 1832.
Lewis Marshall

5839 2 nd
Margaret Bush
pa
at 4 July 36.
one year above Mother before me
Heather Hoffmann J.O.

State of Virginia County of Lewis S.S
On this the Twentyfourth day of March Eighteen hundred and fortythree Personally appeared before Weeden Hoffman a Justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid Mrs Margaret Bush formerly Margaret Bear a resident of the County and State aforesaid aged Eighty Seven years Widow of Jacob Bush deceased 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 an act of Congress Passed July the fourth Eighteen hundred and thirty six
That she is the Widow of Jacob Bush who was a Private in the War of the Revolution and Pensioner and who died she thinks the Twentyeight day of November Eighteen hundred and thirty Six She has frequently heard her husband the said Jacob Bush before his death speak of being in the service, during the Revolutionary War but cannot say with certainty what battles he was engaged in but would refer to the evidence upon which he established his claim That she was married to the said Jacob Bush in the County of Augusta in the fall of Seventeen hundred and seventy Nine by Parson Mitchell and that she was married to the said Jacob Bush by Publication that they both lived some fifty or sixty miles from the County seat that she cannot produce any marriage bond or licence as there never was either That she has remained a widow ever since the death of her above mentioned deceased husband as will more fully appear by Reference to the Proof hereto annexed
Margaret her Bush Mark
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written before me
Weeden Hoffman J.P.

I further certify that Mrs Margaret Bush the above named Widow of Jacob Bush deceased is a lady of good standing and that her declaration is entitled to full credit that from her age & its would be inconvenient for her to attend Court Given under my hand this the Twentyfourth day of March Eighteen hundred and forty three Weeden Hoffman J.P.
At a Court held for the County of Lewis, at the Court house thereof on Tuesday the 11 th day of April 1843 The Court having sworn and the proceedings of William Hoffman as member of its body, in regard to the declaration of Mrs Margaret Bush, approved the same and its order it to be enrolled to the War Department Henry Fish The Clerk etc.
Virginia Lewis County
I John Talbott Clerk of the Court of Lewis County, certify that Weeden Hoffman is a magistrate as above, and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his are genuine as I sincerely believe
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of office, and subscribed my name this 20 th day of April 1843
J. Talbott Clerk of the Court of Lewis County

Know all men by these presents that I Allen Simpson of Lewis County and State of Virginia have made, ordained, constituted and appointed and by these presents do ordain, constitute and appoint Shimeel Godwin of the City of Washington in the District of Columbia, my true and lawful attorney to examine into the evidence upon which a claim to a pension is founded, due to the heirs of Margaret Bush deceased, who was the widow of Jacob Bush deceased, for revolutionary services rendered the United States, by said Jacob in the revolutionary war with Great Britain, And for me to use all lawful means for the establishment and recovery of the said claim, hereby ratifying the acts of my said attorney, in the premises, in as full & ample a manner as if I was present and performing the same acts in person,
Witness my hand and seal this 9 th day of September 1857.
Allen Simpson Seal
State of Virginia } Lewis County } ss.
I Minton Bailey a Justice of the peace for the county aforesaid in the State of Virginia do certify that Allen Simpson whose name is signed to the writing above bearing date on the 9 th day of Sept. 1857, has acknowledged the same before me in my

county aforesaid, given under my hand this 9 th day of Sept. 1857.
Minter Bailey
State of Virginia County of Lewis & Co.
On this 9 th day of September 1857, personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace within and for the county aforesaid Allan Simpson, and made oath that he is directly interested in the recovery of the claim of the the heirs of Margaret Bush deceased named in the foregoing power of attorney, he being one of the heirs at law of the said Margaret Bush and given under my hand the day and year above written.
Minter Bailey
Virginia
Lewis county & Co.
I John Morrow Clerk of the County Court of Lewis County, certify that Minter Bailey is a Magistrate as above, and that the foregoing Signature purporting to be his is genuine
In Testimony Whereof I have hereto affixed the seal of my office and subscribed my name this 9 th day of September 1857 John Morrow

This court held for the county of Lewis at the court house thereof on the 15 th Oct. 1857
This court certifies that Margaret Bush, the widow of Jacob Bush deceased, died on the 28 th day of July 1857 at her dwelling on Horn creek in the county of Gilmer, that she left the following children surviving her: To Wit: Henry Bush, Peter Bush, Jacob Bush, John Bush, George Bush, Elizabeth Bush late Elizabeth Stump, Margaret Bush late Margaret Stump, Barbara Bush, late Barbara Fisher, Susanab Bush late Susanab Simpson, and before her death her son Michael Bush departed this life leaving a widow and child, Mary Bush & a son Adam Bush surviving heirs
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the seal of my office and subscribed my name this 25 th day of October A D 1857
John Morrow clerk of Lewis county court

Weston, Va
Oct. 27 th 1857.
Dear Sir,
Your favour of the 16 th inst. was not rec d . till to day, owing to my absence from home.
I forward the Certificate of our County Court, of the death of Mrs. Bush and her surviving children; also of her atm t .
I perceive the Clerk has made an awkward blunder in naming the children of Mrs. Bush. He should have said Elizabeth Stump, late Elizabeth Bush, Margaret Stump, late Margaret Bush, Barbary Fisher, late Barbary Bush, Susannah Simpson, late Susannah Bush. instead of which he has placed it back side foremost, as you will see. I do not know whether the error will be material or not. I was not in court when the order was made and read. Inform me if it must be amended.
A democratic convention will be held in Upshur County on next Saturday to nominate a suitable candidate to represent the district in the Senate of Va.
Should Col. Woodly be the nominee, it will afford me much pleasure to give him a hearty support, and more especially as it would oblige you.
J. Godwin Esq.,
Very respectfully, &c Jas. P. Bennett

11/22/24
Jacob P. Bush Bush. Lun 6° Nig n
Admiral Ent. Robert
Camasapirato Dy. 881—
Yrs. Calipate h. Mrs. Widow Margaret Bush en! due up h. Nov 27 1852 $138.50
G. D. Cameron agt Westm. Lun 6°

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office.
9th May 1833
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. Those points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, showing the Service of Jacob Bush Junr 6 o Vir o
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and Rank of the Company officers under whom he served. Names and Rank of the General and Field officers. Battles in which the applicant was engaged. Country through which he marched. Place of abode when he entered the service, and age at the present period. Evidence by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     Vol 1778 abt 18 Sp y Capt Sam l Potts Capt Geo o Jackson Capt John o White Col Zach o M c Donough Genl Horatio Gates Genl Nathaniel Greene From Buchannan Fort to the head of the Rappahannock Settled in Fauquier Co Fort Meade The mouth of Elk Run Cross Creek Brandy Station Bull Run Manassas Bull Run Centreville Manassas Bull Run The Potomac 76 Revolutionary   Sub for 1781 abt 1 2 Military   In Bush  
The service in 1781 is one month War instead of G. D. Canad
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS, Commissioner of Pensions.
How can the certificate be issued when the time of the death of the applicant is not made known?

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

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

April 23, 1936
Mrs. Cora R. Brown R.F.D. #3, Box 332 Albuquerque, New Mexico
Jacob Bush--W.24685 BA-J/ANP Am
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to Jacob Bush, soldier of the War of the Revolution, pension claim, W.24685.
The data furnished herein were obtained from papers on file in the above noted pension claim, based upon the service of Jacob Bush in the Revolutionary War.
Jacob Bush was born in the year 1756 in Hampshire County, Virginia. The names of his parents were not stated.
While residing on Buckhannon River in Monongalia County, Virginia, he volunteered in the spring of 1778 and served eighteen months as private in Captain Samuel Pringle's company of Indian Spies, Colonel Zachariah Morgan's Virginia regiment. He served from sometime in April or May, 1781, as substitute for his brother, John Bush, in Captain George Jackson's company, Colonel Zachariah Morgan's regiment, went under General George Rogers Clark to the falls of the Ohio, was in pursuit of Indians and in some skirmishes; he was taken sick in the fall of 1781 and did not reach home until in the spring of 1782.
He applied for pension November 7, 1832, then living on West Fork River in Lewis County, Virginia. He died November 27 or 28, 1832 in Lewis County. The pension was allowed.

The soldier, Jacob Bush, married in the fall of 1779 or in the fall of 1782 on the South Branch of the Potomac River then in Augusta County, Virginia, which was later Pendleton County, Virginia, Margaret Snar, Snarr, Snow, or Swan.
The widow, Margaret Bush, applied for pension March 29, 1843, then living in Lewis County, Virginia, aged eighty-seven years. The pension was allowed. She died July 28, 1847 at her dwelling house on Horn Creek in Gilmer County, Virginia.
The following children survived their mothers: Peter Bush, Susanah Simpson, Henry Bush, Jacob Bush, John Bush, George Bush, Elizabeth Stump, Margaret Stump, Barbary Fisher. Another son, Michael Bush, died before his mother and left a widow, Mary, and a son, Adam.
In 1845, Margaret Bush, the widow of Adam Bush, was a resident of Gilmer County, Virginia, and stated that she was well acquainted with Jacob Bush and his wife Margaret, before they were married. Her relationship to the family is not given.
Allen Simpson in 1851 was a resident of Lewis County, Virginia, and Elias Fisher was administrator of the estate of the estate of Jacob Bush. It is not stated that they were related to the Susanah Simpson and Barbary Fisher named above.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator
Margaret Beach widow of Jacob Beach

Reg WIDOW, &c.
File No. 24685
Margaret Bush Wid of Jacob Bush Rev War
Act Mar 3rd 1821, 3 Dec 19th 1821, 1
Index: Vol. A , Page 107
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1907 at the Hist. Soc. Vira B. Fisher 1928-Sept 19 - Hist. Soc. to Mrs. C. to the Society. See her request in Daniel Reagan R. 3473 1931-Sept 19 - Mrs. C. Reagan to the Society for Mrs. E. L. Bell, inf. as to mother of Yvonne, the granddaughter of Daniel 1936-Sept 13 - Mrs. Cora R. Brown also related to Cora R. 1936 1936-Sept 13 - list to Mrs. Cora R. Brown

Winton Va Sept. 8 1885
J. S. Edwards Comr. of Pensions
You returned me the papers of Mrs. Bush, with the following reasons why the claim could not be allowed 1st "That the mode of authentication had not been complied with" It is now complied with in every particular.
2nd "That the date of the marriage was not shown satisfactorily." The law requires that they should have been married prior to 1894. It is clear from all the evidence that they were married very before that time. The evidence of Hester points out the year clearly as being 1782. all the other witnesses corroborate that, with the declaration of the applicant. The age of the oldest child being about sixty sixty two, shows that they must have been married in 1782, because add the 9 months for gestation, to 62 years and take that from 1845. & you have 1782. So that I think the evidence of the date will be regarded by

you now as entirely satisfactory.
3 rd You say it does not appear that Mr. Jacob Bush was a pensioner.
Now that a certificate was sent him there is no doubt on earth, because the money was drawn on it. It may be that he was styled an "Indian Spy" or "Volunteer" or something of that kind. But he was inserted on the pension list in the last of the year 1832 - or in the beginning of the year 1833. He served under Clark in his western indian excursions about 1779 & 80. I think
It would now seem that there would be no further objection to granting a poor old, respectable & worthy lady, the bounty that she is entitled to by the laws of the United States. She is poor & needy, about 88 or 89 years of age, almost helpless but retaining her perfect mind. From the fact that you say the date of the marriage was not known

satisfactory - I take it for granted that you consider the evidence of the marriage satisfactory. If so, it is clear that it took place prior to 1794 by several years; and that ought to be sufficient to secure to her what would be of great consideration to her. - I will only add that the evidence of the marriage is such as would be received in any Court of justice to establish the same fact for any purpose. as will appear by all the authorities on the Law of Evidence.
I hope that you will concur with me and send me the certifi- cates.
Yours &c
Mat Edmiston

Jacob Bush B Va 32 W Margaret Bush M c 32
J. C. Heath Esq. Compt of Finance Washington D.C.
V No 10994 Margaret Bush Va
Set to M. Edmiston, Augt. 12 " " same 25. Oct. 1845
act 7 July 1838

let to Hon. S. L. Hays } Jan'y 11. 1840 } let to same Jan. 28 '40 same June 27. 1843 let to Hon. G. L. 1843 July 10 '44 do. to Hon. S. L. Hays Sept. 21. 1844
5839 Margaret Bush let to W. J. Barret July 10 '44 " " Hon. G. L. 1845 May 7 '45 act-7 July 1838
10.994 Aug. 23, 1851. lev. 9. Bennett No. 1. 3 let to Godwin Nov 12/51. acts-7 July 1838

State of Virginia County of Lewis S.S
On this the Twentyeth day of April Eighteen hundred and forty Three Personally appeared before Benjamin Riddal a Justice of the peace in and for the County and state aforesaid Adam Fletcher aged Seventynine years. Who being first duly sworn according to law Doth on his Oath make the following statement. That Margaret Bush is the Widow of Jacob Bush who was a Pensioner of the Revolutionary war up to his death and who has been dead for many years say eight or more he thinks. and that he has known the said Jacob Bush and Margaret his wife for fifty years. and that they then had two children and that they were persons of known Respectability and good standing at that time and have been ever since and he has no doubt but they were legally and lawfully married and that the said Margaret has remained the Widow of Jacob Bush ever since his death and still resides in the County of Lewis and state of Virginia.
Adam Fletcher
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written before me
Benjamin Riddal J.P.
I do further Certify that Adam Fletcher is a man of good standing and that his statement in regard to Margaret Bush Widow of Jacob Bush deceased is entitled to full credit given under my hand this the Twentyeth day of April Eighteen hundred and forty Three
Benjamin Riddal J.P.

Virginia Lewis County B.F.
I the undersigned Clerk of the Court of Lewis County do hereby certify that Benjamin Mitchell is a Magistrate as written and that the foregoing registration purporting to be his are genuine as I truly believe
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of office and subscribed my name this 20 day of April 1843
J. Talbott Clerk of the Court of Lewis County

Weston, Monroe County Va. June 8 1852
Dear Sir You will confer a great favor upon me by informing me the amount lately drawn as the pension of Jacob Rush for services in the revolution, the pension has been drawn within the last year by his widow Margaret Rush, or her heirs.
Your attention to this matter will greatly oblige me.
Very Respectfully
Your obedt servt
G. F. Ritchie

Virginia
At a Circuit Court held for Lewis County at the Court house thereof on the 29 th day of Oct 1851
An Motion of Elias Fisher, who made oath and together with Jonathan M. Bennett and James Bennett his secur- ities, entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of Twenty five hundred dollars , conditioned as the law directs Certificate is granted him for obtaining letters of administration on the personal estate of Margaret Bush deceased in due form
Virginia
Lewis County ss.
I John Talbott Clerk of the Circuit Court of Lewis County in the State aforesaid, Certify that the above is a true Copy from the record of said Court
In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Weston the 30 th day of Oct, one thousand eight hundred and fifty one
John Talbott Clerk
J. G. Pritchard Clerk

Brief in the case of Margaret Bush dec d , w o of Jacob. County and State of Virginia act 7 July '38 Supplementals
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband was a pensioner under Act '32 at $80. Evidence of marriage. Living witnesses, testimony and the ages of the children.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Name and residence of Agent.
S. Godwin
Present,
J. F. Kirby Examining Clerk.

State of Virginia
Augusta County Court
I Jefferson Kinney Clerk of the County Court of Augusta in the State of Virginia do hereby certify that I have carefully examined the records of my Office and cannot find any such marriage as Jacob Bush and Margaret Snar
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said Court at Staunton, this 1st day of October 1857, and in the 70 th year of the Commonwealth
Jefferson Kinney

House of Reps. Jan'y 31. 1845.
J. L. Edwards Esq.
Sir
I have received yours of yesterday, enclosing me Mrs. Burt. Declaration and pointing out an error which you wish corrected before the allowance of her pension. The error is that she states her husband died thirty years ago, whereas he actually died in 1832. I beg to observe that this is doubtless an error of the writer of the declaration, and not material to the question whether she is entitled to the pension. The evidence has satisfied you that she is the widow of Jacob Burt, married to him at a period that entitles her to the pension as his widow - now is this not sufficient - The papers in your office enable you to correct the error, which is in itself not material to the question of pension - Mr. Burt is a very old person, living

in a distant and obscure neighborhood. It would require a month to send the declaration to be have it corrected and returned here. When returned, I fear it might contain more errors than it does now.
I respectfully therefore suggest, and urge a re-consideration of the objection which you have made, and do hope that the petition may be allowed the old woman, without further delay.
Most Respectfully
Yr. Obedt Servt
Geo. H. Simmons

G. D. Gaman
Darkfield
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Dec 26 44
Weston Pa Mass
Rev Jacob Bush vande
24th Construction of Ad-1836
Rev
J. G. Howard
6 Cornhill St
Washington City
D.C.

Minton Va.
Dec 20 th 1844
Will the Comr of Pensions be so kind as to send me a statement of the amount per annum, allowed to Jacob Bush of Lewis County Va., as a pension and to what time he drew the same under the act of 1832. — Also the services for which he drew, & the time when they were rendered. Will he also give me the form & the evidence necessary to be observed & produced, to secure to the widow of said Bush such allowance as she may be entitled to.
My object is to make application for her pension as a widow, & hence I wish to know the purport of her husband's declaration, which will enable me to know more satisfactorily what amount she may be entitled to, & under what acts; as the facts of her marriage &c may show her entitled to. I suppose myself that as the services of her husband have been established to the satisfaction of the Department, that nothing will be necessary but to establish the fact that she is the widow.
Does the Department construe the 3 d section of the act of 4 th July 1836 to authorize the widows of such persons as survived the passage of the act of 1832 but died prior to '36, to draw a pension for life? Or is it construed to apply only to the widows of such as died prior to the passage of the act of 1832?
I see that the language of the act of 1838 is the same of that of 1836, and consequently resolution adopted in 1842, declares that the provisions thereof shall apply to the widows of such persons as died after the passage of the act of 1832.
If the same construction is to be given to the 3 d section of act of 1836, and the marriage of a widow to the

place before the last term of service rendered by her husband she would be entitled to full pay from the time her husband drew. But if it be so construed as that the words "if he were living at the passage thereof" thereby mean, that the widows of none, but such as were dead at the passage thereof, shall be entitled to a pension; Then the widow of Beards who actually survived the passage thereof would not draw in on that action although she were married before the last term of service was performed. And consequently as she was married prior to 1794, she could only draw in on the act of 1838, which would make a material difference.
I hope that there is nothing improper in the request I have made on the original memorandum & an immediate answer thereto will renew the obligations of Your obb. Svt.
M. L. Edmiston

Weston B Jany 14 3
Free
Hon. Geo. W. Summers House Representatives Washington City D.C.

Weston January 13 th 1845
Hon. G. H. Simmons
Sir, I rec d your favor of the last mail. Inasmuch as I have been unable to obtain, from the Department, (perhaps because I did not write to the proper one) the following information, I shall be under the necessity of taxing your kindness again. When the husband was allowed a pension in his life-time, is it necessary for the widow in her declaration to set out & prove the services again? Or is it sufficient to refer to the husband's declaration?
Where the husband drew under the act of 1832, but died before the act of 1836, what form of declaration is to be observed by the widow who has not as yet been entered on the list of pensioners?
If you can obtain answers to the above questions through the proper department, it will be a great favor to me. I am engaged in presenting the claim of a widow, whose husband was inscribed on the list of Pensioners before his death, & who died before 1836. She has not as yet been placed on the list either under the act of 1838-1843 or 1844. And there being different forms prescribed for each act I am at a loss to know how to prepare her declaration.
Your early attention to the above will confer a favor on Your O bedt Serv t .
That Edmiston
I would be glad if you could get for me an extract, of services rendered by Jacob Bush of Lewis County Va. as set forth in his declaration & on file in the proper department.

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Jan 18 45 Jan 14
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Edwards Rge
Cross of Pensions
Washington City
D.C.
Jacob Brunk Va. 144 32
Free

Alston Va. May 13. 1865 J. L. Edwards Esq. Comr. of Pensions.
When the husband has been inscribed on the list of Pensioners in his lifetime, is it necessary for the widow to set out in her declaration a proof the sources of income? or is it sufficient to refer to the husband's declaration?
Where the husband was allowed a pension in his lifetime under the act of 1832, but died before the act of 1836. What form of declaration must the widow observe who has not as yet been entered on the list of Pensioners, to obtain the benefit of the several acts to which she is entitled?
I see that you in explaining the act of 1824. in your instructions you in explaining the act of 1824. in your instructions is dated 25 th June 1846, says that she would be entitled to the benefit of the provisions of the acts of 1838-43 & 44
Jacob Bush of this County was allowed a pension under the act of 1832, & died in Nov. 1832. His widow has not as yet been allowed her pension. I wish to obtain it for her. And your answer to the above question, will enable me to prepare her declaration, in accordance with the government regulations.
Your immediate answer to the above will be a great favor
Mat. Edmiston
P.S. Must the marriage be proven by Record, if there be any otherwise by an eye witness? Or will presumptive evidence be received. such as reputation, extending back prior to 1794.

Jan 20 45
Jacob Bush
28 Jan Paken fillings Bush handed to Com 29 th
May Bush Sep 36
29 Jan H. G. Osburn H. R.
Com. of persons Washington etc.

House Papers. July 15. 1845.
L. L. Edwards Esq.
Will you be good enough to show Mr Edmiston's diff. accounts & send me such a form as he may need
With high Respect Ym. Obedt Servt J. S. M c Intosh

12.994 July 5. 1845
Mayana Bush
July 7. 1838
Woburn Mass July 7 1838
J
J. L. Burrows
13 3/4 15 1/2
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Washington City D.C.

Weston Va. June 30. 1865 J. L. Edwards Comr. of Pensions
Sir I enclose you the Declaration of Mrs. Margaret Bush of this County together with affidavits to prove the time of her marriage with her husband Jacob Bush died.
Mr. Bush made his declaration stating his services, but I think he did before he drew what was allowed him - but Mrs. Bush as his widow drew the amt. he was entitled to, until the time of his death. I have no affidavit to prove the exact day of his death, but I think that fact will clearly appear by the evidence that entitled her to draw as above.
That she is entitled to a pension there can be no doubt but I doubt if there is any one alive that saw them married, that is that was an eye witness, there may perhaps - and if the evidence allowed be not sufficient I will forward such other as may tend to satisfy the Department of the fact.
Please send me the certificate if allowed - if not the deficiency of evidence etc.
Yours O.K.
Mat. Edmiston

10994
Margaret Bush.
rec d 5 July 45
Va
act 7 July 38

Margaret Bush dec. wife of Jacob H. C.
Act 7 July 1838 etc.
$80 per An. from 4 Mch 1836 to 28 July 1847 when she died, or capt 2 years.
Payable to Elias Fisher Adm for the benefit of Henry Bush, Peter Bush, Jacob Bush, John Bush, George Bush, Elizabeth Stump, Margaret Stump, Barbary Fisher, & Juliana Simpson only children,
Margaret Bush dec. Act
bequeath to S. G. Gwin Present

Virginia Lewis County to wit I Adam Fisher of the County of State affirm as hereby certify, I declare that the following is what I know of the marriage of Jacob Bush deceased late of the said County of Lewis (a Revolutionary Pensioner) and his wife Margaret Bush now of the said County of Lewis. That I knew the said Jacob Bush when he was a boy and at the time he entered into the service and to the time of his death. That I knew the time he entered into the service. That after he returned to the South branch of the Po- tomac River and in the fall of the year seventeen hundred & eighty two he was reported to be married to his said wife Margaret on the South branch afor- said. That I did not be present & see them married, but as they were friends & acquaintances of mine I had such evidence as satisfied my mind that they were at that time lawfully married together. That in the fall of the year one thousand seven hundred & eighty five they removed to the place where they have since lived until his death which

is in the County of Lewis. That They had at the time of our said tour 1795 two children Peter & Susan. That They were afterwards lived together as husband and wife and raised a large & respectable family of children who inherited the estate of their father as legitimate children. That They were respectable people and stood fair in society, were reported to be husband & wife, visited & were visited in that char- acter. That he always recognized her as his lawful wife and she always recognized and treated him as her lawful husband and that they were my near neighbors with whom I was always intimately acquainted. I have no hesitancy in giving it as my opin- ion that they were lawfully married. That their eldest child is about sixty one or two years old. That I have known the said Margaret Bush ever since the death of her said husband Jacob Bush and that she is still living and has not been married since the death of her said husband given from under my hand this second day of September 1845.
his Adam A. Fisher mark

Virginia Lewis County to wit
I James M Camp an acting justice of the Peace in and for the County & state aforesaid, do hereby certify that the above named Adam Fisher personally appeared before me and authorized his name to be written to the foregoing affidavit of this date, and made his mark thereon, and made oath that the said affidavit & on oath contained the the truth to the best of his knowledge & belief
Given from under my hand this 2 nd day of September 1845.
James M Camp J.P.
I further certify that the said Adam Fisher is a witness of credibility Given from under my hand this 2 nd day of Sept. 1845.
James M Camp J.P.

Virginia Lewis County to wit
I Susan Smith do declare a certify on oath that I was at the House of Jacob Bush deceased of Lewis County a Revolutionary pensioner on the day and at the time of his death, and that he died on the 28 th day of November eighteen hundred & thirty two.
Given from under my hand this 8 th day of September 1845
Susan her X Smith mark
Virginia Lewis County to wit
I James M Camp. an acting justice of the peace in & for the County aforesaid, do hereby certify that the above named Susan Smith a witness of credibility, personally appeared before me on this day, and authorized her name to be written to the above certificate & affidavit & made her own mark thereto, and made oath before me that the said affidavit was correct & true.
Given from under my hand this 8 th day of Sept. 1845.
J. M. Camp J. P.

State of Virginia
At a Court held for the County of Dinwiddie, at the Court house thereof, on Monday the 8 th day of Sept 1845. The Court having examined the proceedings of Alcedon Buffum as member of its body in taking the declaration of Margaret Bush, and also of John Loring another member of its body in taking the affidavit of George Butcher dated 30 th June 1845, and of James M. Camp, another member of its body in taking the affidavit of Adam Fletcher dated 2 nd Sept 1845, and of taking the affidavit of James Smith dated 8 th Sept 1845, pertaining to the said declaration of said Margaret Bush, do approve of the said proceedings of the said Justices, and Order the same to be certified to the War Department as entitled to full credit.
Copied Teste
Wm Morrison Clerk

State of Virginia Scott County
I John Morrow Clerk of Scott County Court of Scott County, certify that John Proulx, William Buffum and James Klemper are registered as voters and that the foregoing registrations purporting to be theirs, I strong believe are genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of office, and subscribed my name, this 9 th day of Sept. in the year One thousand eight hundred and forty five
John Morrow Clerk of Scott County

Sept 13 '45
Mended doc Margaret Bush Pinehurst N.C.
cb to 6 ad 6
St. Lawrence
Correspondence of Persons
Washington City D.C.

5839
May 15 1843.
Va. July 4 1836. July 7 1836.
Jacob Bush & Jacob Hyre
Free
FIVE
Edward Lupton Memphremagog, Vermont Washington D.C.

Charlottesville May 13 th 1843
Dear Sir
I herewith enclose two declarations one from Mrs Margaret Beck and the other from Mrs Eliz. Hays of the County of Lewis, which I hope may prove satisfactory with evidence submitted
Very Respectfully Your Obedt Servt
D. W. Barret
P.S.
Should be pleased to learn whether Mrs Leonard (claim) can be allowed with evidence before you W. L. B.

10,994
Margaret Bush
D th July 5, 1845.
Y a
at 7 July 38.

Virginia Union County to wit
I Margaret Bush of the County and State aforesaid (widow of Adam Bush dec'd) do state and certify on my Oath, that I was acquainted with Jacob Bush dec'd & Margaret Mann now Margaret Bush before their intermarriage together. That the following is what I know of their marriage together. I lived in a half- mile  distance of the place where they were married, that I think that I was at the house where the marriage took place, on the same day, thereof, I know that all the usual preparations were made for the wedding - I saw the Preacher (who was a Methodist) that was to marry them. I did not see them married, my hus- band told me the same day that he saw them married. That they always afterwards passed as husband and wife and raised a large & respectable family of children. That they were respectable people and stood fair in society - That they always lived together & kept house as husband & wife until the death of the said Jacob Bush and that their children inherited the estate of the said Jacob Bush as his legitimate children. And that I know it to be the same Jacob Bush who was allowed a pension under the act of Congress passed 7 th June 1832. That I have known the said Margaret Bush widow of the said Jacob Bush ever since the death of her said husband and that she has not married since

That the time of the Marriage aforesaid was in the fall of the year nineteen hundred eighty two to the best of my knowledge. That the eldest child Peter Buck is now upwards of sixty years of age and that the said Marriage took place on the south branch of the Potomac River.
Given under my hand this 26 th day of May 1845. Margaret her X Buck Mark
I Laurence Hays an acting justice of the peace in the County of Fauquier and State of Virginia do certify that Margaret Buck of said County a witness of credibility personally appeared before me in the said County of Fauquier and authorized her name to be written to the above statement and made her own mark thereto, and made oath that the facts stated therein are true to the best of her knowledge. I also certify that she is too infirm to appear or attend before the Court of this County to make said statement. Given under my hand this 26 th day of May 1845 P. L. Hays J.P.

Virginia Gilmer County Court
Levi Johnson, Clerk of the County Court of Gilmer, do hereby certify that Samuel L. Hays who has signed the foregoing is a justice of the peace for the county aforesaid, in the State aforesaid, and that the said signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my private seal (there being no county seal) This 27 th day of May 1845 at the town of Beckley.
Levi Johnson Clerk Seal
Gilmer County Court August Term 1845 The Court having seen and inspected the proceedings of Samuel L. Hays, a member of its body in regard to an Affidavit made by Margaret Bush of this County on the 26 th day of May 1845 in reference to a claim for a pension affidavit by Margaret Bush of Lewis Co. and do affirm the same and do order it to be certified to the war department.
A Copy to the
Levi Johnson Clerk

July 17, 1888
W. C. Lane July 13
Addison can
Mayfield Bush
Payson ...
Edward ... Washington City 286
10

Weston Va July 9. 1845
The Court of Pensions.
I send you the affidavit or an Affidavit to show the time of the death of Jacob Bash. I forwarded the Declaration of his Widow a few days ago, with evidence of marriage. Her Pension was allowed in 1832 or 1833.
Yours truly M. Estlin

Virginia Lee County to wit
I Susan Sluth of the County of Lee State aforesaid do hereby certify & declare on Oath, that I was at the house of Jacob Bush and (who was a pensioner and the husband of Margaret Bush now an applicant for a pension, by virtue of the services of her said husband) at the time of the death of the said Jacob Bush, and that it was on the 28 th day of November eighteen hundred and thirty two. I do further state that I have been acquainted with the said Jacob Bush and Margaret for many years previous to the death of the said Jacob Bush, & know that they passed as husband & wife, were so reported & treated in the neighborhood where they resided & that they recognized each other as husband & wife and that I have known the said Margaret Bush ever since the death of her husband, that she has not married since -
Given from under my hand this 8 th day of July 1845.
Susan X Sluth mark
Virginia Lee County to wit
I John Sower an acting justice of the peace for the County of Lewis do hereby certify that the above named Susan Sluth a witness of credibility personally appeared before me, and subscribed to the above affidavit by authorizing her name to be written thereto & making her mark herself, and made oath that the said affidavit contained the truth to the best of her knowledge. Given from under my hand this 8 th day of July 1845.
John Sower J. P.

Virginia
Lewis County
ss I John Morrow Clerk of the Court of Lewis County, Certify that John Lewis is a magistrate as aforesaid, and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of office, and subscribed my name, this 9 day of July in the year 1843 John Morrow Clerk of the Court of Lewis County
John Morrow Clerk
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Margt Bush
Sam. L. Phelps Esq. House of Reps Washington D.C.
Wm G Summers H. D. Summers H. D.
Thos 173 Nov 30
81

State of Virginia Loudoun County, ss to wit:
I John Talbot Clerk of the County Court of Senis County aforesaid in the State of Virginia, certify that Adam Fisher, John Pulbright and Christiana McLean are persons whose Credibility as witnesses can be relied on, as far as I know or believe
In Testimony, whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of Office at Leesburg this twenty eighth day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand and forty four.
John Talbot Clerk
per G. A. Pulbright S.C.

Weston, Lewis County, Va
June 9 th 1851.
D. Sir,
Jacob Bush, of this county, was a pensioner of the United States, under the law of 1832, for revolutionary services. He died soon after his name was placed on the list. His widow (Margaret Bush, to whom he was married, in Hardy County Va in the year 1784, survived him about 12 years.
I write at the instance and on behalf of her heirs, for information in relation to the claim.
They desire to prosecute it, and wish to be advised of the rules and regulations adopted by the Dep t Of War, and the evidence which will be required with forms &c.
I am very respectfully,
Your most obed t serv t ,
Jas. Bennett
Jas. E. Heath Esq.
Comf. of Pensions
Washington City
D.C.

Weston, Lewis County, Va Sept. 1 st 1857.
D. Sir,
Your letter of the 25 th ulto. in relation to Mrs. Bush's claim, was rec d . on the 29 th .
Since which I have seen such of her heirs as are interesting themselves in the matter.
They desire me to inform you, they will accede to your terms.
Mrs. Bush has no executor nor admr. Our next County Court will sit on Monday next, when an admr will be appointed and the Certificate, you suggest, obtained, and will be forwarded to you together with a proper power of attorney, under the regulations of the Department, at the earliest possible day. Mean time, I will reduce to writing a contract with those heirs who take upon themselves the management of the matter.
They wish to keep the matter still, till they can buy up the interest of the other heirs, who are very numerous.
I remain, Very respectfully,
Your most ott. St.
Jas. Bennett
Shimeul Godwin Esq. Washington City D.C.

Virginia Lee Corney to wit
I George Butcher of the County of State of Ohio do hereby certify & declare on oath that the following is what I know of the intermarriage of Jacob Butcher late of Lewis County, Virginia (who was a pensioner) and his wife Margaret now of Lewis County; whom Mariah name was Mary Jane Snow. That at the time that they were reported to be married, the said Jacob Butcher and Mary Butcher left my father's house together, to go to the place where they were to be married, and that on the return of my father's house, he stated that the said Jacob Butcher & Mary Butcher were married that he was at the wedding, and that in a few days after that time the said Jacob Butcher came to my father's house and said that he was married. That they were afterwards lived together as husband and wife, that he always recognized her as his lawful wife and she also recognized him as her lawful husband. That they were respectable people and always reported & treated as husband & wife in the neighborhood in which they lived. That they raised a large family of children who inherited the estate of their father as legitimate children. That I have no hesitation in saying that from my knowledge of them that in my opinion they were lawfully married. That their oldest child Peter Butcher is about sixty two years of age. That the marriage took place on the fourth branch of the No Cooner River, and in my opinion it was in the year nineteen hundred and eighty two. That the said Jacob Butcher departed this life about the space of eighteen hundred & thirty two.

That my father is now dead. Given from under my hand This 30 th day of June 1845. George B. Fletcher
Virginia Lewis County, O. u. l.
I John Lowrey an acting justice of the Peace in & for the County of Lewis State of Virginia do here- by certify that the above named George B. Fletcher a Witness of Credibility personally appeared be- fore me and subscribed his name to the foregoing certificate & affidavit and made oath that the same was correct and true. Given from under my hand this 30 th day of June 1845 John Lowrey J.P.

Virginia Lewis County } S. T. Smith
Alexander West a man of unquestionable veracity personally appeared before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for said County and made oath that in May 1781 he with Jacob Bush of Lewis County joined Capt. George Jackson Company, and knows that said Bush was recruited and joined Genl. Clark's Army and with it descended the Ohio River to its Falls, and was there discharged. said Bush got sick at the Falls & when the Army was discharged was unable  unable to return home. he thinks said Bush did not get home until some time in the Spring or early part of the the Summer of 1782.
Alexander his X mark West
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 5 th day of November 1832.
John W. Hester J.P.
Virginia Lewis County } S. T. Smith
David W. Keith a man of veracity and truth personally appeared before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for said County and made oath that he recollects that Jacob Bush of Lewis County served as an Indian Spy under Capt. Samuel Pringle for a considerable time from his knowledge of said Bush. in service under Capt. Pringle he supposes that he must have served in under said Pringle about 18 months.

is confident he was in said service upwards of a Year. He also recollects that in the spring of 1781, said Bush substituted for his brother John Bush in Capt Gray's Jackson's Company and was marched from the Buchanan road Fort and as it was then understood General Clarke's Army near Pittsburgh and descended the Ohio River to its Falls. He recollects that said Bush did not return from said service until in the spring or early part of the summer of 1782, he has known said Bush for many Years ever since about the Year 1776 he has always been returned a man of veracity and truth
David W Gleeth
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 7 th day of Nov. 1832. Samuel Jones V.P.
Virginia
Lewis County } Town
I John Talbott Clerk
of the County Court of Lewis County in the state of Virginia, do hereby certify that John McWhorter before whom the foregoing Affidavit of Alexander Alexander was appears to have been taken was at the time of taking the same and still is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly commissioned and qualified and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine. I further certify that Samuel G. Jones before whom the foregoing Affidavit of David W. Gleeth appears to have been taken was at the time of taking the same and still is

a Section of the Peace in and for said County of Lewis duly commissioned and qualified & that the signature thereto purporting to be the signature of the said Samuel J. Long is genuine.
In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and private seal (not having been furnished with an official one) this 8 th day of November 1832
John Talbot
I Lewis Mawwell member of Congress from Virginia do hereby certify that John Talbot is Clerk of the County Court of Lewis in Virginia and that the signature to the foregoing Certificate purporting to be his is genuine Nov. 8 th 1832.
Lewis Mawwell
Virginia Lewis County } ss
I John McWhorter - Justice of the Peace before whom the foregoing affidavit of Alexander Moe having date the 5 th Nov. 1832 was taken do hereby certify that the said Alexander Moe is a credible person and that his statement is entitled to full credit. Given under my hand this 4 th day of Feb y 1833.
John McWhorter JP.

Virginia Lewis County } ss.
I Samuel G. Jones Justice of the Peace before the foregoing appearance of David M. Smith was taken having done the 7 th Nov. 1882 doth certify that the said David M. Smith is a credible person and that his statement is entitled to full credence Given under my hand this 4 th day of June 1883.
Samuel G. Jones J.P.
Virginia Lewis County } ss.
I John Talbot clerk of the County Court of Lewis in the State of Virginia doth hereby certify that John McWhorter and Samuel G. Jones are Justices of the Peace as above and that the signature to the Certificate of the Credibility of Alman der Mox purporting to be the signature of the said John McWhorter is genuine and that the signature to the Certificate of the Credibility of David M. Smith purporting to be the signature of the said Samuel G. Jones is also genuine.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & private Seal (having no official Seal) at Weston this 4 th day of June - 1883.
John Talbot
The undersigned both a member of congress from Virginia hereby certify that John Talbot who hath given the above certificate is Clerk of the County Court of Lewis in Virginia and that the signature thereto purporting to be his is genuine.
Lewis Maxwell

Weston Lewis County W. Va. Oct 1893
Sir
The application of Jacob Bush with evidence that Margaret Bush is his widow, that she is still living & the showing the time when the applicant died is enclosed. In the tabular statement of Mr. Bush's service, his service in 1886 is put down as about one month instead of one year. This error might prejudice the claim of the widow, for if month added to 18 makes only 19 months which would not entitle the applicant to a full pension, but correct the error and it makes the service amount to 28 months, and would give a full pension.
Yours with sentiments of high consideration &c.
G. D. Camder.
Lewis Capt.

Virginia
Living County S. town
At a Court held for the County of Living on Tuesday the 1 st day of October 1833.
It appearing to the Court by satisfactory evidence that Jacob Bush who before this Court made a Declaration for a pension under the act of Congress of the 7 th of June 1832, and departed this life intestate on the 27 th day of November 1832 leaving a widow and seven named orphaned children, and that the said widow is at this time living, which is ordered to be certified to the War Department.
I John Talbot Clerk of the said County Court of Living in the State of Virginia do hereby certify that the foregoing order is truly copied from the records of the said Court.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Seal of Office at Union this 1 st day of October 1833.
J. Talbot

16970
Virginia
Jacob Bush
of Lewis Co in the State of Virginia who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain _____ of the Regt. commanded by Col. Clark in the Virginia line for 2 years. Certificate issued to Sarah of Margaret Bush
Entered on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 80 Dollars 62 1/2 Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 18 day of Oct 1833 and sent to G. H. Wandee, West of Lewis Co. Va
Annuity to the 14th of Semi-annual allowance ending
Act due to 27 th Nov. 1832, the day of his death
$138.50
{ Revolutionary Claim, } Not June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by A. Rice Clerk, Book C Vol. 6 1/2 Page 3

Let G.S. Butcher 17 June '62
9101
District of Columbia
Margaret Bush deed widow of Joseph who was a Private in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Entry of July 1847 Certificate of Pension issued the 14 th day of Nov. 1857 and sent to
S. Godwin G. Present
[Acts of March 3, 1843, & June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book A. Vol. 2. Page 127

State of Virginia & County of Lewis S.S
On this the Third day of May Eighteen Hundred and forty Three Personally appeared before Benjamin Riddel a Justice of the peace in and for the County and state aforesaid Mrs Margaret Bush formerly Margaret Dagle a Resident of the County and state aforesaid aged Eighty years Widow of Adam Bush deceased Who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following statement in regard to the marriage of Margaret Snar to Jacob Bush That Margaret Bush formerly Margaret Snar is the Widow of Jacob Bush deceased who was a Prisoner of the Revolutionary war up to his death and she thinks he died in Eighteen hundred and thirty Two and that the said Margaret Snar was married to the said Jacob Bush in the County of Augusta and state aforesaid, she thinks by Publication and that the said Margaret and Jacob Bush have been living together as man and wife ever since their marriage which she thinks must be sixty five years or more and that the said Margaret Bush has remained the Widow of Jacob Bush ever since his death and is still living in the County of Lewis and state of Virginia
Margaret her Bush mark
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written before me
Benjamin Riddel JP
I further certify that Mrs Margaret Bush Widow of Adam Bush deceased is a lady of good standing and that her statement in regard to the marriage of Margaret Snar and Jacob Bush is entitled to full Credit given under my hand this Third day of May 1843 Benjamin Riddel JP

Vergennes
May 4 th 1823
W. The undersigned Clerk of the Court of Sessions county, certify that Benjamin Russell is a Magistrate of said Court, and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his, are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of office, and subscribed my name, This fourth day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty three.
Mr. William Clark of the Court of Sessions, county for Simon J. Fletcher. Dep. Clerk

Virginia, To wit,
At a Court held for the County of Lewis at Weston on Wednesday the 7 th day of August 1833.
It appearing to the Court by satisfactory evidence that Jacob Bush who before this Court made a Declaration for a Pension under the Act of Congress of the 7 th of June 1832 hath departed this life leaving a Widow and child named Margaret Bush, and that said Widow is at this time living, which is ordered to be certified to the War department —
Virginia
Lewis County ss
I John Talbott Clerk of the County Court of Lewis County aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing order is truly copied from the records in my Office —
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my Seal of Office at Weston this 10 th day of August 1833.
J. Talbott clk

State of Virginia Senis County to wit On this the twentieth day of May eighteen hundred and forty five personally appeared before me the subscriber a justice of the peace in & for the County of Senis & State aforesaid, Margaret Bush, a resident of the said County of Senis & State aforesaid, aged about eighty- eight years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declara- tion, 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 & pensions to certain widows" And also to obtain the benefit of the provi- sion made by the Act of Congress, passed March 3 rd 1843 entitled "an act granting a pension to certain Rev- olutionary soldiers" And also to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed June 17 th 1844. entitled "an Act to continue the pensions of certain widows."
That she is the widow of Jacob Bush and late of the County of Senis & State aforesaid, who was a sol- -dier in the Revolutionary War, and for a more particular specification of his services, as such she refers to his declaration made by him and on file in the War department at the City of Washington, to- gether with the evidence of his services accompanying the said decla- -ration, he having been allowed a pension under the act of

Conyrip paper 7 th of Jan 1832.
She further declares that she was married to the said Jacob Bush in the fall of the year nineteen hundred & thirty two, (the day & month not recollected) that they were married on the South branch of the Potomac River near Augusta County near the station, that the rites of matrimony were celebrated by publication of banns that no record has been found of said marriage. That her husband the said Jacob Bush died on the twenty eighth day of November eighteen hundred & thirty two. That she was not married to him before the last term of services, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January nineteen hundred & thirty four. At the time above stated
Margaret her  mark Bush
Sworn to and subscribed, by her authorizing her name to be written & by her making her own mark, before me the subscriber an acting justice of the peace in & for the County of Lewis - and I do further certify that the said Margaret Bush is too infirm to attend before the Court of this County to make said declaration.
Given under my hand this twenty day of May 1845.
Warden Hoffman

Rt. D. 3, Box 332 Albuquerque, N. Mex. Apr. 17, 1936
Veteran's Administration Mr. A. L. Hiller, Washington D.C.
Dear Sir:
Referring to "Jacob Bush W. 24685; BA-J mm HZ: m L B". Letter replying to my request for information about Jacob Bush's Revolutionary War service, in which you state that record will be furnished if I request. I will be very glad to receive a record of his service and surely appreciate your kindness.
Respectfully
(Mrs) Cora R. Brown.

Recd 1812
R.F.D. No 3. Box 332 Albuquerque, N. Mex. Mar 31, 1936
Bureau of Pensions Washington, D.C. Gentlemen,
I would like to know where I can secure the following information as to verification of "Jacob Bush in declaration for a pension says that he volunteered in Apr. 1778 in Capt. Samuel Pringle's Co of Indian Scouts and served till Oct 1779, when re-enlisted in Capt. Jackson's company of Militia, was attached to the command of Gen. Geo. Rogers Clark, and served in that campaign against Vincennes, and Kaskaskia in Indiana 1781."
If you can tell me where to - and how to secure certified statement as to the authenticity of the record - I shall appreciate your reply. I thank you (Mrs) Cora R. Brown.

Clarksburg, W. Va.
Nov. 20, 1917.
Commissioner of Pensions, Department of the Interior, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
I would like to have the Revolutionary record of Jacob Bush who enlisted in Capt. Samuel Pringle's

company at Buckhannon Fort then Monongalia County, Virginia, in the spring of 1778. Jacob Bush did not live to receive his pension, but it was paid to his widow Mrs. Margaret Acorn Bush,

and their children who then lived in Lewis county, Va., now West Virginia -
Hoping to receive the same at an early date, I am,
yours very truly,
(Miss) Nora Berkeley Fisher 632 N. Main St., Clarksburg, W. Va.

Rev. and Rel War Section.
July 19, 1938
Mrs. C. E. DeButts 242 N. Parkside Ave. Chicago, Ill.
Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W. 34685, it appears that Jacob Bush was born in 1756 in Hampshire County, Virginia.
While residing on Buckhannon River, Monongalia County, Virginia, he enlisted in the spring of 1778 and served eighteen months as an Indian Spy in Captain Samuel Pringle's Company, Colonel Zachariah Morgan's Virginia Regiment.
He enlisted in April or May 1781 and served as substitute for his brother John, one year in Captain George Jackson's Company, Colonel Zachariah Morgan's Regiment, under General George Rogers Clarke, and marched to the Falls of the Ohio.
Pension was allowed on his application executed November 7, 1832, at which time he was living in Lewis County, Virginia. He died November 27 or 28, 1832 in said county.
The soldier married in the fall of 1779 or 1782 on

the South Branch of the Potomac River then in Augusta County, Virginia, which was later Pendleton County, Margaret Snar or Snow or Swan. She was allowed pension on her application executed March 29, 1843 at which time she was living in Lewis County, Virginia, aged eighty-seven years.
She died July 28, 1847 on Horn Creek in Gilmer County, leaving the following children- Peter Bush; Susannah Simpson, Henry Bush, Jacob Bush, John Bush, George Bush, Elizabeth Stump, Margaret Stump, Barbary Fisher.
Michael Bush another son, died prior to his mother, leaving widow Mary and son Adam.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
 BUREAU OF PENSIONS. 
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Isaac Bush a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau.
    DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Spring 1778 18 mos. Indian spy Benjamin Tingle Zachariah Morgan Va.   Apr. 2nd 1781 1 year George Jackson Zachariah Morgan   order joined to Col. of Va. Cav. Col. George R. Clark   
Battles engaged in,
Residence of soldier at enlistment, in back house in Pine Mountain Co. Pa.
Date of application for pension, Aug 7 th 1912  the claim was
Residence at date of application, Union City, Pa.
Age at date of application born in 1756 in Hampshire Co. Pa.
Remarks:
Respectfully,
He of a brother John.
Commissioner.

April 13, 1936
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Mrs. Cora R. Brown R. F. D. # 3, Box 332 Albuquerque, New Mexico
JACOB BUSH W. 24695 BA-J/MMIF:MLB
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request verification of the Revolutionary War service of Jacob Bush as quoted by you from the claim for pension.
The statements in regard to service in the Revolutionary War as set forth in Revolutionary War claim for pension, W. 24695, were made by Jacob Bush, the soldier, and by his widow, Margaret Bush, under oath, and the claims were allowed.
If you desire the record of that soldier, it will be furnished you upon request. It is suggested, also, that information in regard to his military service might be obtained from The Adjutant General, War Department, Washington, D. C., who is custodian of military records.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

February 28, 1935
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Honorable Andrew Edmiston House of Representatives
JACOB BUSH W. 24685 BA-J/MMIF:MLB
My dear Mr. Edmiston:
Reference is made to the letter of Mrs. L. L. Ball, of Rockadale, West Virginia, addressed to you, in which she requests the file number of the pension claims based upon service of Jacob Bush whose pension claim was dated November 7, 1832, and that of his widow dated March 29, 1845, or if the records are kept in volumes, the number of the volume and of the page upon which it is recorded.
The pension claims of Jacob Bush and his widow, Margaret Bush, are on file in the Veterans Administration under the number, W. 24685, and not in any volume.
The letter of Mrs. Ball is returned herewith.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator
This was all she requested, not the record, not the MMIF

February 28, 1935
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Honorable Andrew Edmiston House of Representatives
JACOB BUSH W. 24685 BA-J/MMIF:MLB
My dear Mr. Edmiston:
Reference is made to the letter of Mrs. L. L. Ball, of Rockedale, West Virginia, addressed to you, in which she requests the file number of the pension claims based upon service of Jacob Bush whose pension claim was dated November 7, 1832, and that of his widow dated March 29, 1843, or if the records are kept in volumes, the number of the volume and of the page upon which it is recorded.
The pension claims of Jacob Bush and his widow, Margaret Bush, are on file in the Veterans Administration under the number, W. 24685, and not in any volume.
The letter of Mrs. Ball is returned herewith.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator
This was all she requested, not the record MMIF