Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 6735, John Brown, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Brown, John
S 6735
CONTENTS
Carded
b. Oct 15, 1759 in Culpeper Co. Va. there at m. & in 1832,

Virginia
1 2 3 5 5
John Brown
of Bulphur in the State of Va. who was a Pri. in the commanded by Captain of the Regt. commanded by Col. Slaughter in the Va. line for 6 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 20 Dollars Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 23 rd day of April 1833 and Smith F. T. Light- foot, C.M., Culpepper C. H.
Arrears to the 4th of March 1833- 40.00 Semi-ann. allowance ending 4th Sept. — 10.00 = 50.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Nathan Rice Clerk Book 6 Vol. 6 Page 2
Part of death - rest on A B

Declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7th 1832
State of Virginia (as per County. No 3)
On this 22 nd day of August 1832 personally appeared in open Court before the justice of the peace of Fauquier County, now sitting John Brown a resident, in the said County and State aged seventy two years, who being first duly sworn according to Law doth on his oath make the following Declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, passed June the 7th 1832, that he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated. That he was born in the County of Fauquier, in the year 1759 15 th October, as he has understood from his Aunt and that he has lived in said County ever since.
That he first entered the service in the year 1781, about aged as a substitute for Daniel Brown, and was commanded by Captain Pollard, in the Regiment of Col James Houghton, and Major John Williams. That he marched to a place called Black Water near Petersburg - thence back to Burnside (Squirrel Bridge twenty Miles above Richmond), He was as during this service under the command of General Washington and Muhlenberg
That in the same summer, soon after he returned, he again went into service, he again went into service as a substitute for Brigadier Long and marched towards Fredericksburg, and after being at that Run Spring was encamped and returned; That he was not gone the length of a tour; but that he was with had credit for a whole tour - in this tour Captain George Johnson commanded the Company, and Colonel Houghton the Regiment
That about the 15 th July following he was drafted and marched under command of Captain Benjamin Lillard, in Col John Houghton's Regiment, that he went with the troops in different directions, at length to Malvern Hills below Richmond, when he joined General Stonewall Brigade - that whilst there in that neighborhood, Major Long was ordered to raise a Company of Volunteers for some service on the lines, and he volunteered under Long and continued with him some weeks, when his Command returned and joined the Regiment when the Regiment was discharged below Williamsburg - that whilst he was with Long they were employed in manning from place to place observing the movements of the enemy about York - that he was in service all about the 10 th October, nearly three months.
That he proved the above service in part by the certificates of General Stonewall and Zachariah Griffin - and that the middle line he cannot prove by any living Witness that knows of.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not in the pension Roll of the agency of any state
Sworn to and subscribed this day 22 nd in open Court
John X Brown Mark
Zachariah Griffin a resident of the County of Fauquier in the State of Virginia, do hereby certify, that I was with John Brown when he subscribed

subscribes the above (Declaration, in the Revolutionary service), in the form which he describes as commencing the 15 July 1781, and recollect the circumstances of said service, as he details them, and knew that he intended that service — I do not know certainly of his serving the additional time he mentions, but as I was in the service, I have asked him questions concerning what happened, and am fully satisfied that he was in that service. I know Mr. Brown well, and have no doubt that he is entitled to credit in what he says concerning and subscribing this day in open Court. G. Griffin
The Declaration of George Stubblefield of the County of Orange and State of Virginia in the 86 th year of his age deposes and says that about the month of April 1781 John Brown was called upon and served a term of duty in the Virginia Militia under Capt. Dillard that he marched from Loup River in the month of April 1781 and joined General Muhlenberg's Brigade at a place called Blackwater, the army then retreated up to Green's Spring Bridge, when the said Brown was relieved in the month of June 1781 by a discharge, having served out his term of two months.
Sworn to before me a justice of the peace in and for the County of Loup River. Given under my hand this 5 th day of August 1832.
George Stubblefield "
P. Williams
Orange County Court:
This day George Stubblefield appeared before me a justice of the peace for the County of Loup River and made oath to the above Certificate according to law, and also, that from old age and infirmity he is as unable to attend Court, a circumstance very apparent to me, Given under my hand this 21 st day of August 1832.
John A. Porter
J. Mathan (between a practicing attorney in the County of Orange) do hereby certify that John A. Porter, whose Certificate is appended above, is an acting justice of the peace in and for the County of Orange.
Given in open Court. J. C. Gibson
A. Lightfoot Clerk of Loup River
The Court then proceeded to propound the following interrogatories to the applicant being under oath, and which he answered as is herein after recorded, (Ques.)
Ques. Where, and in what year were you born?
Ans. I was born in the County of Loup River in the 15 th October 1759.
Ques. Have you any record of your age, if so, where is it?
Ans. I have no record, but learned my age from an old Aunt near me.

Quest. 3 When were you born when you were called into service, where have you lived since, and where do you now live?
Ans. I was living at that time in Fauquier County, Virginia and now do.
Quest. 4 When were you called into service, were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute, and if a substitute for whom?
Ans. I was substitute for Daniel Brum, in my first term, for Brumfield's Company in the second, and was drafted in the third.
Quest. State the names of some of the Regular Officers who were with the troops, when you served, such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your service?
Ans. I have named my officers in my Declaration and my first named Col Blackwell Col. Matthews etc. I have stated my service in my Declaration.
Quest. Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so by whom was it given and what has become of it?
Ans. I never did receiving - we were discharged in company.
Quest. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution.
Ans. I refer to James Mansergh, John S. Barbour etc. and to Captain Buffum's Certificate.
And the said Justices certify upon the knowledge of several of the Justices now sitting, that no Clergyman resides in the immediate vicinity of the applicant, that they prove his second report by credible witnesses, and the Court concur in the opinion favorable to his character and revolutionary services, and that he is entitled to credence in what he states - And the said Justices do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories presented by the War Department, that the above named applicant, was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certify that it appears to them that J. Buffum who has signed one of the foregoing Certificates, is a resident of Fauquier County, and is a credible person, and that his statement is entitled to credit - And the Court further certify that it was proven to their satisfaction, by the oath of Marshall Gilman, that John E. Foster, before whom the foregoing affidavit of George Stubblefield was made, is an acting justice of the peace for the County of Orange.
I Francis Knight, Clerk of the Court of Fauquier County, do hereby certify that D. Williams whose name is subscribed to the foregoing Certificate, was at the time and now is an acting justice of the peace for the County of Fauquier, duly Commissioned to administer oaths and that said justice and credit ought to be given to his acts as such. I also certify that the foregoing contains a true copy of the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of John Brum for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court the 1st day of September 1832 and in the 57th year of the Commonwealth.
F. Knight

January 31, 1936
John Brown-S.6735 BA-J/AWF our
Mrs. Blanche D. Crabb 509 Washington Street Glencoe, Illinois
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of John Brown of Culpeper County, Virginia.
The data furnished herein were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S. 6735, based upon the service of John Brown in the War of the Revolution.
John Brown was born October 15, 1759 in Culpeper County, Virginia, names of his parents not stated.
While residing in Culpeper County, he enlisted sometime in April, 1781, served as a private in Captain Pollard's Company, Colonel James Slaughter's Virginia, length of service two months and fifteen days, this tour was as substitute for Daniel Brown. John Brown served in the summer of 1781, one month in Captain George Johnson's Company. He enlisted July 15, 1781 and served in Captains Benjamin Lillard's and Long's Companies, Colonel John Slaughter's Virginia Regiment, and was discharged about October 10, 1781.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 22, 1832, then a resident of Culpeper County, Virginia, where he had always lived.
It is not stated that the soldier was ever

married; reference was made to his aunt who at one time lived in Culpeper County, Virginia, name of aunt not given, and it is not shown that the Daniel Brown for whom the soldier, John Brown, served as substitute was a relative.
The papers in this claim contain no further reference to family.
If you desire information in regard to the last payment of pension, name and address of person paid, and possibly the date of death of this pensioner, you should apply to The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, Washington, D. C., and cite the following:
John Brown Certificate # 12355 Issued April 23, 1833 Rate $20.00 per annum Commenced March 4, 1831 Act of June 7, 1832 Virginia Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

December 3, 1935
John Brown-S.6735 BA-J/AWF
Mrs. M. A. Nicholson 120 West 8th Street Leadville, Colorado
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you state that in the report furnished Mrs. G. Compton, Orleans, Indiana, June 4, 1935, in regard to John Brown, Culpeper County, Virginia, S. 6735, the date of his birth was given incorrectly as 1789, and that a correction is requested. You request, also, the Revolutionary War record of Dixon Brown.
There is no claim for pension on file based upon service of Dixon Brown in the War of the Revolution.
A corrected a report has this day been sent to Mrs. G. Compton in regard to John Brown, to be used in place of the one furnished, June 4, 1935.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

December 3, 1935
John Brown-S.6735 BA-J/AWF
Mrs. G. Compton Orleans Indiana
Dear Madam:
Reference to the Revolutionary War records shows that in the report furnished you, June 4, 1935 in regard to John Brown, S. 6735, Revolutionary War soldier, his birth was given, inadvertently as in 1789.
A corrected report is furnished you herewith to be used instead of the one previously sent.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

December 3, 1935
John Brown--S.6735 BA-J/AWF
Mrs. G. Compton Orleans Indiana
Dear Madam:
The Revolutionary War record of John Brown which follows was obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S. 6735, based upon his service in that war.
John Brown was born October 15, 1759 in Culpeper County, Virginia, names of his parents not given.
While residing in Culpeper County, he enlisted and served with the Virginia troops, as follows:
From sometime in April, 1781, two months and fifteen days in Captain Pollard's company, Colonel James Slaughter's regiment, this tour was as a substitute for Daniel Brown, no relationship shown; in the summer of 1781, one month in Captain George Johnson's company, Colonel Slaughter's regiment; from July 15, 1781 to October 10, 1781 in Captain Benjamin Lillard's company, and Captain Long's company in Colonel John Slaughter's regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 22, 1832, then a resident of Culpeper County, Virginia.
There is no reference made to wife or children. His aunt was referred to, but her name was not given.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

June 4, 1935.
G. Compton Crisp, Indiana.
BA-5/111 John Brown S. 6735
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the record of John Brown of Orange or Culpeper County, Virginia, who served in Captain Taylor's company in 1754, also, the record of John Brown of Culpeper County, Virginia, who received pension, 2-128.
This office has no record of service rendered in the Colonies prior to the Revolutionary War, hence, no record of service of a John Brown in 1754. The record of John Brown of Culpeper County, Virginia, pension 2-128, is furnished herewith.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

June 4, 1935
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John Brown-S.6735 BA-J/AWF
Mr. G. Compton Orleans Indiana
Dear Sir:
The Revolutionary War record of John Brown which follows was obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S. 6735, based upon his service in that war.
John Brown was born October 15, 1739 in Culpeper County, Virginia, names of his parents not given.
While residing in said Culpeper County, he enlisted and served with the Virginia troops, as follows: From in April, 1781, two months and fifteen days in Captain Pollard's company, Colonel James Slaughter's regiment, this tour was as a substitute for Daniel Brown, no relationship shown; in the summer of 1781, one month in Captain George Johnson's company, Colonel Slaughter's regiment; from July 15, 1781 to October 10, 1781 in Captain Benjamin Lillard's and Captain Long's companies, Colonel John Slaughter's regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 23, 1832, then a resident of Culpeper County, Virginia.
There is no reference made to wife or children. His aunt was referred to, but her name was not given.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

May 17, 1935.
BA-3/ILL
Mrs. Fred L. Cretney 412 West 7 Street Leadville, Colorado.
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of John Norman, Courtney Norman, Dixon Brown, and John Brown, all of Culpeper County, Virginia, the last named, a pensioner.
A search of the Revolutionary War records fails to show claim for pension or bounty land on file based upon service in the Revolutionary War of a John Norman of Virginia, or of any Dixon Brown, or Courtney Norman; other spellings of the surname were searched.
The record of John Brown, the pensioner, is furnished herewith.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

May 21, 1931
Miss Oreon Bruce 312 South Fairfax Street Alexandria, Virginia
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section AWF:MLB
Dear Madam:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 6735, that John Brown was born October 15, 1759, in Culpeper County, Virginia.
While residing in said Culpeper County, he enlisted and served with the Virginia troops, as follows:- from April, 1781, two months and fifteen days in Captain Pollard's company, Colonel James Slaughter's regiment; this service was as substitute for Daniel Brown, no relationship shown; in the summer of 1781, one month in Captain George Johnson's company, Colonel Slaughter's regiment; in July, 1781, three months in Captains Benjamin Lillard's and Long's companies, Colonel John Slaughter's regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 22, 1832, at which time he was living in Culpeper County, Virginia.
There are no data relative to wife or children.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of John Brown 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. S. 6.735
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Apr., 1781 2 mos. 15 days Pvt. Pollard James Slaughter Va.   Summer 1781 1 mo. " George Johnson Slaughter "   July 15, 1781 2 mos. 20 days " Benjamin Lillard Maj. Song John Slaughter "  
Battles engaged in, _____
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Culpeper Co., Va.
Date of application for pension, Aug. 22, 1832. Cl. ab.
Residence at date of application, Culpeper Co., Va.
Age at date of application, b. Culpeper Co., Va. Oct. 15, 1759.
Remarks: No family data
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

Jan. 23-1936.
Veterans Administration Washington. D. C.
Dear Sir -
See p. 23, 1933 I am desirous of obtaining the war record and copy of pension of John Brown , who fought in the Revolutionary War in the Tenth (10) Virginia Regiment. He lived near Stephensburg, Culpepper County, Virginia. Was born in 1758 and died in December 1834. His wife's name was Lucy Doggett.
only one I could find I will greatly appreciate this information, and thanking you

in advance for same, I remain
Most Respectfully
(Mrs) Blanche D. Crabb
509 Washington St.
Glencoe, Ill.

Mrs M. A. NICHOLSON 120 WEST 8TH STREET LEADVILLE, COLORADO
Veterans Administration Washington D.C.
Mr A.W. Hiller -
Dear Sir. You very kindly sent G. Compton Orleans Ind. a copy of the Rev. War record of John Brown of Gilesberger Co Va. S. 6735. B H - J / A W F.
Your letter stated John Brown was born Oct 15 - 1789 in Gilesberger Co Va
And his record of service from April 1781 in Pollards Co Col. Stanley's regiment - July 15 - 1781 to Oct 10 - 1781.
Don't you see the man's birth was not correct he could not have been

M. A. NICHOLSON 120 WEST 8TH STREET LEADVILLE, COLORADO
born in 1789 & served in 1781. Please look it up for me and do thank you for your trouble.
I also would like to know if you have any Rev record for Dixon  Crume from Culpepper or Warwick or Fauquier Co. Va. He lived in Warwick Co in the year of first Quaker letters in Culpepper and I am sure he was born in Culpepper Va . Thanking you for courtesy
Very Sincerely Yours
Mrs M. A. Nicholson 120 W 8 th St
Nov 19-30 Leadville Colorado

Orleans Ind. - May 21 - 1935
Pension Office Wash. D. C.
Rev. Daldin's report of John Brown in Capt. Taylors Co. was at siege of Charles town 1754 from Orange or Culpeper Co. John Brown of Culpeper Co. got pension - 2 - 128 can you furnish me some data on these two men preferably one from Culpeper Co. would like this data as early as possible - Thanking you
Resp. G. Compton (only J. B. Culp Co)

Leadville Colorado - April 26 th 1935
"Veteran's Administration - Washington, D.C."
Dear Sir -
Q N F.
Do you find a Revolutionary War record, for a John Brown from Culpeper Virginia? = He received a pension "L-128"
They say he was the only John Brown from Culpeper. Do you have a copy of his pension?
Is the name "Dixon Brown" found among the names of Capt. Philip Slaughter's Company 7 th Virginia Regiment. Or among the minute men" from Culpeper Va. during the Revolutionary War?
Also - Is there a Rev. War record for John Norman or Courtney Norman from Culpeper Co. Va.?
Thanking you - Sir
Yours very sincerely Mrs. Fred L. Cretney
412 West 7 th St.
Leadville - Colorado.

3128 Fairfax St., Alexandria, Va., May 15, 1931.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.,
Dear Sir:-
Several weeks ago, at the suggestion of C. H. Bridges, Major General, The Adjutant General, who stated in a communication (Apr. 23, 1931) "as a possibility that the desired information may be obtained from the Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C." Forthwith I wrote to you for information of an ances

tor, John Brown, a Revolutionary Soldier from Culpeper County, Virginia. Records at the War Department show "that four men named John Brown served in that regiment" - the 10 th Virginia under Colonel (Brigadier General) Edward Stevens.
My ancestor was real bonified personage and I copied his obituary from the original , loaned me by his grand daughter - my great aunt.
This John Brown of Culpeper County, Virginia married Lucy Daggett of Caroline County, Virginia and

there were 12 children. One son, John D. Brown, (from Loudoun Co.) served in the War of 1812, 5 th Va. militia, Capt. John B. Stev- ens. He was my great- grandfather and we have 2 of the silver bullet but- tons he wore on his vest.
John Brown was born in 1758 and died the last day of December 1834, after having lived to the age of 76."
I am neither interested in a pension nor claim of any kind whatsoever, just courteously asking for a copy of any record you may have.

Thanking you and hop- ing to receive a favorable reply, I am,
Very truly yours, (Miss) Oreon Bruce.

3128 Fairfax St., Alexandria, Va., Apr. 28, 1931,
The Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.,
Dear Sir:-
Stamp Enclosed
I most courteously request that you advise me of the record of John Brown , Revolutionary soldier from Culpeper County, Virginia. All the information I have, is, that he served under Colonel (Brigadier General) Edward Stevens, in the 10 th Virginia Regiment.
My great-aunt told me he enlisted at the age of 16 which would be in 1774.
I have never known his

mother's name and I am not quite sure of his father's, but have a good reason to believe it was John.
The above mentioned great aunt, has alluded to a land grant and the Gourdvine Meeting House the family living in that neighborhood.
The Revolutionary soldier, John Brown, married Lucy Daggett of Caroline County, Virginia and there were 12 children. His son John D. Brown was in the War of 1812, 5 th Virginia Regiment, Captain, John B. Stevens.

John Brown was born in Culpeper, County, Virginia 1758 and died the last day of December 1834, after having lived to the age of 76.
Thanking you and hoping to receive a favorable reply, I am,
Very truly yours, (Miss) Oregon Bruce, 3128 Fairfax St., Alexandria, Va.

TRADE AND TRANSPORTATION BUREAU
FOR THE PROMOTION OF INDUSTRIAL PEACE AND PROGRESS
722-723 SOUTHERN BUILDING
Washington, D. C.
March 15, 1912.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.,
Dear Sir:
For purely personal reasons, and not with a view of making any claim for pension, I wish to be informed if there is in your office any record of a pension having been granted to one John Brown , of Virginia, a Revolutionary soldier, who was a member of the Company known as The Culpepper Minute Men. He was born in Culpepper County, Va., in 1758, and died at or near Stevensburg, Culpepper County, December 31, 1834, as far as I have the dates. I would be glad to know his rank and record of service.
Hoping you may be able to give me this information, I am,
Yours very truly,
E. H. Pullman.

Rehran
6735
INVALID.
File No. 6735
John Brown Pri Rev War
Act: June 1 th 82
Index: Vol. A , Page 44
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1912, Mar. 20 - Hist. W E.H. Pullman
1931 - May 21 - Hist. L. Miss Oren Bruce awg
1935 - May 17 - Hist. L. Mrs. Fred L. Cretney awg
1936 - June 4 - Hist. L. S. Compton awg
1935 - Dec 3 - Corrected report
1930 - Jan. 31 - Hist. L. Mrs. Blanche D. Crabbe awg

John Brown
Admit for 6 months $20.00
J. T. Lightfoot, blk. bulkeper C.A. 81
process attached to the certificate of the certifying officer, so as to prevent paper from being im- pressed under the seal of office of the certifying officer, or any other official seal, and of which must certificate must be attached thereto, a piece of tape or narrow strip of paper, which must be written on the same sheet of paper, which contains the affidavit, or other paper supplemental thereto. In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer is not supplemental, the label is not

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of John Brown which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? yes II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? yes 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? yes 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? no VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? yes VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? yes VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? yes IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? yes 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? yes

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? yes
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?
Witnesses
XIV. † If the applicant has produced a witness or witnesses as to his service, has the magistrate who administered the oath certified that he, she, or they are persons of credibility? yes Has the official character and signature of the magistrate been certified by the proper officer under his seal of office? yes
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? yes
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? _____
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 the 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.
¶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 authenticated 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 end 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.

12.355 Virginia
John Brown of Culpeper in the State of Va who was a Pvt. — in the commanded by Captain of the Regt commanded by Col. Slaughter in the Va line for 6 months —
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 20 — Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 23 d day of Sept. 33 and Luther G. T. Lightfoot (Pvt), Culpeper Co. Va.
Arrears to the 4th of March 1833 40 — Semi-ann. allowance ending 4 Sept. — 10.
$ 50.
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Not June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Nathan Rice Clerk Book E Vol. 6 Page 2

State of Virginia
Chester County to wit.
On this 18th day of March 1833
Before the subscriber a justice of peace in and for said County, John Brown a resident of said County who  and being duly sworn deposeth and saith that in his declaration for a pension made in open Court in Chester County on the 22 nd August 1832, he inadvertently omitted to state the time he served in the first tour which tour was for at least two months and fifteen days that the next tour he was out for one month and that the third tour he believes was for three months but he says positively as to two months and twenty days making in all certainly more than six months service. But he would be content to receive for six months.
Given under my hand this 18th March 1833
Thomas Norman
2.15
1-
2.20
6.05
Virginia
I Francis Lightfoot clerk of the Court of the County of Chester in the State of Virginia do hereby certify that Thomas Norman whose name appears to the foregoing affidavit, is a magistrate in and for the said County aforesaid, duly commissioned and qualified as such and that the signature thereto purporting to be his, is genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the said Court this 20th day of March 1833 and in the 37th year of the Commonwealth
F Lightfoot