Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 1256, Charles Brooks, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Brooks, Charles Malinda
R. 1256
CONTENTS

Ohio 15.954 R
Charles Brooks of Knox Township in the state of Ohio who was a Private in the regiment commanded by Colonel J. Gibson of the Virginia line, for the term of Three years
Inscribed on the Roll of Ohio at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 2 of September 1819
Certificate of Pension issued the 27 of Oct 1819 and sent to Ephraim Root Steubenville - Ohio.
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1819 (3/30) 80 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 March 1820 48: $ 128:80
{ Revolutionary claim, Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued
Pension sent to Ephraim Root by (agent) 16 Nov 1820 Steubenville Ohio

Charles Brooks of Knox Township, Jefferson County, and State of Ohio, on oath makes the following declaration;
That the said Charles Brooks in the spring of the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy five, (as he thinks) enlisted as a private in Capt. Cornelius Collins company of foot, in the ninth Regiment of the Virginia line, then commanded by Col. Mackintosh, afterwards by Col. Lincoln.
That the declarant faithfully served during the war in said regiment, and was discharged in the year 1783 in Pittsburgh by Gen. Irvine;
That the declarant received written certificate of his discharge, but has lost the same by time and accident;
That the declarant is 61 years of age and from his reduced circumstances in life, is now in need of assistance from his country for support, and that he hereby relinquishes his claim to every pension, heretofore allowed him by the United States.
Charles Brooks Mark
State of Ohio Jefferson County ss
On this 2 nd day of September A D 1819 personally appeared before me Benjamin Telfair President Judge of the 5 th Judicial District of the State of Ohio, the aforesaid Charles Brooks and in my presence subscribed and made oath to the aforesaid declaration, by him made and it appearing to my satisfaction, and from my own knowledge that the said Charles Brooks is in need of assistance from his country for support, I hereby certify the testimony in the case and the proceedings thereon to the Secretary of the Department of War;
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the aforesaid County to be affixed this 2 nd day of September A D 1819.
Benjamin Telfair

State of Ohio Jefferson County } ss.
By the direction of the Honorable Benjamin Tappan President Judge of the 5 th judicial district of the State of Ohio, I hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the County aforesaid at Steubenville this 2 nd day of September A 1819.
John Patterson 6 th Com. Pleas J.C.
Mr. James M c Call James M c Call Esq. Columbiana Co. Ohio my friend 27 Sept 1819
Applicant's name is that of Jacob Springer, who testifies in his petition: enroll said of two officers John de
John Root agent for M c Call Steubenville Ohio

State of Ohio Jefferson County ss. Court of common pleas
In the matter of Charles Brooks a Revolutionary pensioner
Be it remembered that at the August Term of this Court in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & twenty Charles Brooks a Revolutionary pensioner comes into Court and files a Declaration of his services & in the words & figures following. To wit, On the 21 st day of August A. D. 1820. Personally appeared in open Court being a Court of Record for the said County Charles Brooks who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath declare that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows viz. The Declarant enlisted sometime in the year 1775. as a private in Captain Cornelius Collins Company of foot in the ninth Regiment of the Virginia Line commanded then by Colonel Mackintosh at Leesburgh in Virginia to serve for the term of three years. He marched with his Company to Prince Edward Court house and to Georgia. When there he was engaged in a skirmish with the Indians at the head of Ogechee River; was at the Battle of Skeno and was discharged by General Lincoln near Charleston, South Carolina in the year 1778. having served a tour of duty for three years. The Declarant returned to Virginia and in three or four months after his first discharge enlisted as a private at Brownsville Pennsylvania in Captain Uriah Springers company in Colonel Gibsons Regiment of the Virginia line, called the 9 th or 13 th Regiment being at that time broken up. He served in the Western part of Pennsylvania until the year 1783. when he was discharged at Pittsburgh by Gen. Irvine. The age of the Declarant is sixty years and he is a resident in Knox Township Jefferson County Ohio. The date of his original Declaration is the 22 nd day of September 1819. and the Number of his pension certificate is 15.954 — And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18 th day of March 1818, and that I have not since that time by gift sale or in any manner dispose of my property or any part thereof with intent thereby as to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress entitled an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval services of the United States in the Revolutionary war passed on the 18 th March 1818, and that I have not, neither has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts or debts due to me, nor have I any income

185. Charles Brooks 15.954. 27. Nov. 1819.    other than what is contained in the Schedule hereto annexed & by me subscribed to wit - Schedule.  One Cow & Calf - - - - -  $12.50  Ephraim Root, Agent, Steubenville, Ohio     3 Cows & Calves - - - - -  2.00     1 Table - - - - -  2.00     1 Bench - - - - -  1.00     6 Knives & forks - - - - -  1.00     2 or 3 Earthen dishes - - - - -  1.00     1 Sow & pigs - - - - -  3.00     1 pair of Cains - - - - -  2.00     1 plough & plough Irons - - - - -  5.00      $24.00   
The Declarant is by occupation a laborer but not able to work half the time. One hand is almost useless; he rents a house with about forty acres of Land for which he gives one third. His wife aged fifty nine years lives with him who can do little work also a daughter Christina aged nineteen years who can assist a little but work for herself - Also two grand children one aged two & one ten years
Charles X Brooks
Whereupon the said Charles Brooks being sworn to the facts above stated and producing satisfactory evidence to the Court that the aforesaid Declaration and Schedule contain contains all the property by him owned and that the value thereof is twenty four dollars & no more. Therefore it is ordered by the Court that the aforesaid Declaration & Schedule be entered of Record and certified by the Clerk of this Court to the War Department.
Attest, John Patterson CLK
State of Ohio Jefferson County ss
I John Patterson Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the said County of Jefferson do certify that the foregoing oath and the schedule thereto annexed are truly copied from the records of the said Court, And I do further certify that it is the opinion of the said Court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is twenty four Dollars - In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Steubenville this 26 th day of September A D 1820
John Patterson CLK
Ephraim Root, Agent.

No. 3.
Certificate and attestation of marriage of Charles Brooke, and a person, with Malinda Brooke

Allegheny County Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
I Hugh Duff Esquire of Ohio Township in the County and State aforesaid, late a Justice of the Peace in and for said County do certify that in the month of
August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty five Charles Brooks (a pensioner of the Government of the United States) and Malinda Richey both of the township & county aforesaid were married and united in the bonds of wedlock agreeably to the laws of this Commonwealth by me in my official capacity as a Justice of the Peace aforesaid and the same are just and true
Hugh Duff
Allegheny County Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
The above named Hugh Duff Esquire late a Justice of the Peace in & for this township county and State aforesaid on his solemn oath administered in due form of law saith that the facts set forth in the certificate above written on this paper relating to the marriage of Charles Brooks (late a pensioner of the Government of the United States) with Malinda Richey, are just and true to the best of his deponent's knowledge & belief
Hugh Duff
Sworn to and subscribed this 16 th day of June 1845 before me
a Justice of the Peace
H. Courtney

Re he was anon
old card
free
Hon John C Calhoun Secretary of War Washington City Dist of Columbia

Charles Brooks of Knox Township, Jefferson County Ohio on oath deposes and says
That the deponent does not know whether Mackintosh was a Colonel or General, but your deponent thinks he commanded the troops in Savannah Georgia; whether he belonged to the Virginia line or not, your deponent does not know; He also deposes that he was engaged in the Battle of Stono in South Carolina, in the month of June A D 1779 where he is sure Gen. Lincoln commanded. That in that battle Col. Malmedy commanded the Regiment to which your deponent belonged. He also deposes that the same Regiment was afterwards commanded by Col. Gibson - He also deposes that he received a land warrant for services, and although his record of names and titles has been impaired by age he solemnly deposes that he served his country as a Revolutionary Soldier for more than five years.
Charles his + Brooks mark
Sworn and Subscribed before me the 6 th day of November A D 1819
My Sappan President of the Court of common Pleas in the Fifth Circuit Ohio
State of Ohio Jefferson County ss
I John Patterson clerk of the court of common Pleas for said county do hereby certify that Benjamin Sappan Esquire before whom the above deposition was made is at this time President of the court of common Pleas for the fifth circuit in the said State of Ohio duly commissioned and qualified. To whom official acts as such full faith and credit is due
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said court at Steubenville this sixth day of November A D 1819
John Patterson Clerk

Sir
The name of Lincoln was mistaken for Clinton; the applicant Brooks is quite infirm and unable to work and I strongly suspect his name is on the Rolls; He has stated to me also that he received when in Pittsburgh $80 which was granted I believe by the Virginia Legislature. I think myself there can be no doubt of the truth of his declaration
Yours Respectfully
J C Calhoun Sec of War.
Ephraim Root

Sept. 2, 1845, No. 2 .
Affidavit of Malinda Brooks, widow of C. Brooks, lets a pension under act of 18 th March A.D. 1818 - relating to her marriage. Fugua
Malinda Brooks.
July 7, 1838

Allegheny County Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Malinda Brooks of said County, on her solemn oath administered in due form of law saith, that she was legally married to Charles Brooks (a pensioner of the Government of the United States) in the month of August A.D. 1836 -
That deponent has lived with said Charles Brooks, in Ohio Township, County and Commonwealth aforesaid as his lawful wife from the time of said marriage abovementioned until the decease of her said husband which took place on the Twenty fifth day of May A.D. 1845.
That deponent is infirm and of weak bodily health, unable to gain a subsistence by her personal industry. Further deponent saith not.
Sworn to and Subscribed this 17 th day of June A.D. 1845, Coram me
Her Malinda Brooks Mark
And. M c Master Alderman

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August 17, 1926
Mrs. R. M. Sanford 528 East Main St., Ravenna, Ohio
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim R. 1256 it appears that Charles Brooks enlisted in the spring of 1776 in Leesburg, Virginia, served as a private in Captain Cornelius Collins' Company, Colonel McIntosh's Virginia Regiment , was in the battle of Stone and in a skirmish with Indians in Georgia on the Ogeechee River, after which he returned to Virginia and in three or four months enlisted, served as a private in Captain Uriah Springer's Company, Colonel Gibson's Virginia Regiment and was discharged in 1783.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 2, 1819 while a resident of Knox Township, Jefferson County, Ohio aged about sixty years.
In 1820 he referred to his wife then aged fifty-nine years, his daughter Christina aged nineteen years, and two grandchildren aged ten and two years, names not given. The date of death of wife not stated.
He married in August 1836 in Ohio Township, Allegheny
Miss Wilson not sure Va. or the fact that he was in Pa. in 1819, that the officers went down their trail in Northern pines the other side

County, Pennsylvania, Malinda Richey, both then of said Ohio Township. He died May 25, 1845 in that township.
His widow Malinda was living in Sewickleyville, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania in 1852. Her age is not given.
The above noted is the only soldier by that name found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau.
Respectfully,
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.

1256 Malinda Brooks
Penn @ Field of Charles
Rejected to James Callan Oct 6. '45 to Hon. C. Taylor June 1875
1256
Feb 3. 1883
Recd 7. 1883

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section MER/eel am
February 27, 1919
Howard E. Nutt Glencoe Illinois
Sir:
I advise you that herewith are furnished the names of witnesses in support of the following pension claims:
Charles Brooks , R.1256, Jefferson County (Not German County), Ohio.
His witnesses- Jacob Springer John Crawford
Charles Brooks, S.2404, Warren County (not German County), Ohio.
No witnesses.
Anthony Chevalier, S. 42646, Montgomery County, Ohio.
No witnesses.
George Clency, S. 3164, Montgomery County, Ohio,
His witnesses- Elijah Miles.
Peter Keister, R. 5819, Montgomery County, Ohio,
No witnesses.

Peter Roaff, S. 40352, Montgomery County, Ohio,
His witnesses- Daniel Martin Matthias Ruff
Jacob Stump, S. 41193, Montgomery County, Ohio,
His witnesses- Joseph Stump Lewis Stump Maximillian Robeson
Johan Christoph Rudtolfh, S. 40374, Montgomery County, Ohio,
No witnesses.
The Revolutionary War records of this bureau fail to afford any information in regard to Philip Negly.
It is proper to add that the Revolutionary War records of this bureau are open to the public under the provisions of the Act of March 3, 1901, and you, or anyone designated by you, may examine and collect data from a reasonable number of claims on file by calling at the bureau which is the usual practice when extensive research is to be made.
Due to the lack of a clerical force available for the purpose, the bureau is unable to comply with requests for a series of investigations and reports pertaining to soldiers of the Revolution.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

Glencoe, Illinois January 10, 1929
Bureau of Pensions Washington
Dear Sir:-
Please advise the names of those supporting claims of the following Revolutionary soldiers from Ohio.
no Recd O.W. claim made per 1840 book
  1) Philip Negley  } German County (?)    2) Peter Kider    3) Chas Brooks    4) George Clency    5) Anthony Chevalier  Montgomery County (?)    6) (John) Christopher Rudolph  " " (?)    7) Peter Roaf  " " (?)    8) Jacob Stump  " " (?)  
Thank you Yours truly Howard L. Tutt
Glencoe, Ill.

Raranna June 8-1926 Pension Dept. Revolutionary War.
Can you give me any information as to record of Charles Brooks who served under Washington from Virginia.
Yours Respect.
Alvin A. Sanford Registrar Old Northwest Chapter D.A.R. Raranna O.

1256
RECEIVED
1926 Aug 25 1926 1926 Aug 27 1926 names of witnesses, M. E. Pe.
P. O. Melania Brooks Widow of Charles.
Service: _____
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges: List of rejected (or suspended) claims printed in 1852,
Re-enlisted: shows cause of rejection as follows: "Not a widow at the date of the Act."
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18

Alma Palla Oct 6 '45

Pension Office Sept. Oct. 6. 18215
Sir
The claim of Mrs Malinda Brooks has been examined, and I regret to inform you it cannot be admitted. —
There is no law by which a pension can be allowed to the widow of a revolutionary soldier except in the event of her having been married to him prior to the the 1 st Jan y 1794.
James Callan Esq.
Pittsburg Penn a

Pittsburgh Pa Augt 20 1856 Capt Charles Taylor
Dear Sir
At the instance of Mrs Malinda Brooks, widow of Charles Brooks decd. I wrote to you
He was a soldier in the revolutionary war under Genl Lincoln. He was a pensioner for many years. drew his pension at Pittsburgh
He was married to his present widow in 1836 and has been dead about 11 years. Some scamp at Washington City managed to get a power of Atty 4. or 5 years ago from the widow with proof of the above facts - since which time she has not heard from him
Can the widow get a pension? What has been done if any thing under the power of Atty she gave? The widow is needy and a very deserving old lady. but will compensate you if you will attend to the matter - and I also request you as a personal favor to see to the matter
What answer did you get about the western lands? I had every thing carried tho' right for your friend Latham
Yours My best respects to your family
Yours R. Morris

Will the Commissioner of Pensions be good enough to examine and inform Mr. Brayton , whether an application has been made for a pension, by the Widow named Melinda Brooks , Widow of Charles Brooks - a revolutionary soldier - and if so, how the case stands -
Mr. Woods , who makes the enquiry Widow , is a man of character & honor. Please address Charles Brayton , at Washington D.C., March 20. 1857.
Rev case

12143
Malinda Brooke
Prim o Mrs. of Charles
M o 1836, M o 1838 - Repealed
Major Estate summons dist. - - -
February 3 rd 1833 -
act - 1 st July 1838

Pittsburgh Pa
August 30. 1845
Major Edwards Comr. Pensions P. P.
Sir,
I ask leave in respectful terms to submit for your action the papers herewith sent in behalf of a very helpless woman, the widow of a captain Charles Brooks deceased late a pensioner under act of Congress 18 th March, 1818.
The object in view is, if the law sustain the widow's claim, to have her placed upon the pension roll from the day of the demise of her late husband.
Synopsis of papers transmitted:
1 st . Copy of original certificate of Revolutionary claim of Charles Brooks. 2 nd . Affidavit of Malinda Brooks, widow relating to her marriage & sea service. 3 rd . Certificate & attestation of marriage of Charles Brooks dec d with Malinda Brooks. 4 th . Additional evidence relating to marriage of C. Brooks dec d with Malinda Brooks, to which is annexed a note addressed to the Com te of Pensions by The Hon: William Wilkins, late Sec. of War.
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Should

Should this application be informal, or otherwise defective in point of testimony required by the War department in such cases I shall, on notification, be punctual in complying with the instructions deemed essential and necessary to guard the public interest in the premises.
Very respectfully Your obedient Servt James Callan

No. 4.
Evidence relating to marriage of Charles Brooks, dr., (a pensioner under act of 18 th March 1818) with Malinda Brooks also
a note addressed to the Com te of Pension
by Hon: Wm. H. Wilkins
Ex Sec. at War.

Allegheny County Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
James Callan late a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, on his solemn oath administered in due form of law saith that he has known Charles Brooks (late a pensioner of the Government of the United States) and Malinda Brooks his wife for a period of about seven years last past: That deponent has had personal knowledge of said Charles Brooks and Malinda his wife for the period aforesaid, from the fact that said Charles Brooks resided in Chestnut Hill and County aforesaid and within a short distance of the dwelling and office of deponent.
That deponent nearly believes the said Malinda Brooks is in indigent circumstances, and that she has lived with her said husband, Charles Brooks (now deceased) for the term aforesaid, and that she was present and attended him during his last illness - sworn to and subscribed this 13 th August A.D. 1845 Coram me a Justice of the Peace for Chestnut Hill Geo H. Starr
James Callan

Allegheny County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
John Hay of Shadyside in said County on his solemn oath, administered in due form of law saith, that Charles Brooks (late a pensioner of the Government of the United States) and Malinda his wife have resided in the neighborhood of defendant, and in the township and County aforesaid for upwards of seven years last past:
That said Charles and Malinda have during the said period sustained in public opinion, the relation of husband and wife: And further defendant saith, he verily believes the said Malinda Brooks now the widow of the said Charles Brooks deceased is poor and needy, and deposes that her circumstances entitle her to the bounty of government as the widow of said Charles Brooks deceased.
Sworn to and subscribed this 13 th August A.D. 1845 Coram me a Justice of Peace, Geo. H. Furniss
John Hay

Sir,
The two gentlemen James Callan and John Hay whose names are attached to this paper, are well known to me - They are of high respectability and their testimony is entitled to your confidence -
Very respectfully &c. Sir, &c. &c.
Wm Wilkins late Sec of War.
To
Majr. Edwards, Comd. &c.
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Malinda Brooks
July 7 th 1880

State of Pennsylvania } County of Allegheny }
Be it Known, that on this 4 day of November A. D. 1852 before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, in and for the County and State aforesaid, personally appeared Melinda Brooks ,
resident of Sewicklyville in said County, and made oath according to law that She is the widow of the Identical man who was a Soldier in the war of the Revolution, and who has heretofore made application for the benefit of the Pension Act of July 7 th 1838 . That She is directly interested as a claimant in said Pension, and makes this affidavit to be filed with such additional evidence or arguments as my Agent may use in prosecuting said claim.
Countermanding and revoking all Powers of Attorney and authority heretofore given, I hereby constitute and appoint SAMUEL M. KNIGHT , of Washington City , my true and lawful Attorney to prosecute the claim of Charles Brooks for any amount of Revolutionary Pension, or increase of Pension that may be due; and I hereby authorize my said Attorney to examine all papers or documents in relation to said claim, on file in the Department at Washington City or elsewhere, to file additional evidence or arguments, and to receive for my exclusive benefit, the certificate which may be issued for said claim, which certificate I wish made payable at the Washington City, D. C. Agency; to appoint one or more substitutes under him for the purposes herein expressed, and to do all things that I might or could do were I personally present. Hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said Attorney and Agent shall lawfully do in the premises.
Melinda Brooks Mark
Sworn to, Subscribed, and Acknowledged before me the day and year above written, and I hereby certify that I believe the said Melinda Brooks to be directly interested in said claim as set forth, and to be the identical party therein alleged.
Isaac Rhoads JP
State of Pennsylvania } County of Allegheny }
It is Hereby Certified, that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited before me, Clerk of the Court of the Common Pleas of said County that Melinda Brooks the party who has sworn to, and acknowledged the foregoing Declaration and Power of Attorney, is the identical widow of the soldier aforesaid. I further certify, that Isaac Rhoads Esq. before whom the preceding affidavit and Power of Attorney were made and acknowledged, was, at the time of so doing, a Justice of the Peace, in and for said County, and that the signature purporting to be his, I believe to be genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of Office,
this fifth day of November 1852
Geo. S. Hays Pro

No. 1.
Copy of original certificate of Revolutionary claim, of Charles Brooks, a pensioner. -

War Department.
Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States, of the 18 th March 1818, Charles Brooks late a private in the Army of the Revolution is inscribed on the Pension list, Roll of the Ohio agency at the rate of eight dollars per month to commence on the second day of September, one thousand eight hundred and nineteen.
I drew at the War Office of the United States this twenty seventh day of November, one thousand eight hundred and nineteen.
(Copy.)
C Vanderentia Act. Secretary of War.
Capt. Springer's Comp. 9 Regt.

War Department, P. O. Box 954.
Pension Office, November 16 th 1820.
Sir:
You are hereby informed that the Schedule of your property has been examined; and the Secretary of War has directed your name to be continued on the Pension Roll.
You will be paid at the next semi-annual payment in March next. Funds for that purpose will be transmitted at that time, but no arrearages will be paid previous thereto.
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant
F. L. Edwards
To Mr Charles Brooks Care of Ephraim Root Esqr Steubenville, Ohio.
(Copy.)

Charles Brook Ohio, Pittsburgh
Mar 20
Pitts burg. rec d July 22. 1826

Allegheny County State of Pennsylvania } Set
Personally appeared before me an Alderman in and for the city of Pittsburgh Charles Brooks who being duly sworn according to law saith that he is the same Charles Brooks whose name appears upon the pension roll of the United States and that he resides in the county of Allegheny and State of Pennsylvania.
Sworn & Subscribed this 15 th July 1826. Charles Brooks mark.
Thomas Eddock Ald.

Application of Charles Brooks Suspension —

United States Western District of Pennsylvania
Personally came before me the sub- scribed Judge of the United States in and for the Western District of Pennsylvania, Jacob Springer of Pittsburgh who being duly sworn deponeth and saith that he was personally acquainted with Charles Brooks in the years 1778-1779-1780-1781- That during the said term of three years and upwards this deponent well knows that said Brooks was an enlisted soldier in the 9 th Vir- ginia Regiment in the continental establishment in the service of the United States in the Revolutionary war against the common enemy - and that this deponent was during said time a lieutenant in the said service in the Virginia line -
Man subscribed This 27 th of August AD 1819 before me
Jacob Springer
Jonathan R. Nathan

United States Western District of Pennsylvania
Personally appeared before me the sub- -scribed Judge of the United States in and for said District John Bransford of Allegheny County Penn- sylvania who being duly sworn deposeth & saith that he was per- sonally acquainted with Charles Brooks in the years 1780, 1781, 1782 - and that during the said term of two years & upwards said Brooks was an en- -listed soldier in the Ninth Virginia Regiment on the continental estab- -lishment in the service of the United States against the common enemy. That this deponent during said time was a lieutenant in the Pennsylvania line. That said Brooks is now a resident of the state of Ohio in the vicinity of Steubenville.
Man & subscribed this 29th of August A D 1819. before me
J. BROWDER
Jonathan H. Harker

United States
Western District of Pennsylvania
I Duncan J. Walker Clerk of the said District certify that the honor- able Jonathan M. Walker who has taken & subscribed the annexed atter- -tations was at the time of taking and signing the same an still is Judge of the United States in and for the Western District of Pennsylv- -ania.
Witness my hand & seal of Office at Pittsburgh this 27 th day of August AD 1819 and in the forty fourth year of the Independence of the United States
D. J. Walker