Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 6,691, John Clary, Va

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va
Clary, John Sarah
W. 6691
CONTENTS

North Carolina 17
Sarah Clary
widow of John Clary - Va who was a private
in the Army of the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars —
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 25th day of April 1843 and sent to Hon. R. M. Saunders Warrenton, N. Carolina —
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A.
Vol. 1 — Page 199 —
Rep. June 5th

Warwick County Va.
On this the 28 th day of February
1825 personally appeared in open Court, being a Court of record John Clary aged 70 years resident in the said State in the said County, who made such by the Laws of said State, for the said County, who being first duly sworn, according to Law, doth, on his oath declare that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows: in the company of Capt. Nathaniel Mason 4 th Regiment, Va. line, two years that after the expiration of his term of service under Capt. Mason he was drafted, and served three years, in the second Regiment, Col. M c Dermott Commandant. Va. line, in the company of Capt. Boswell. 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, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby,  or 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 Service of the United States in the Revolutionary War." passed on the 18 th day of March 1818 and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property, or securities, contracts or debts, due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed. A List of the property of John Clary - one mare, one cow, yearling and calf, one sow & 22 pigs, one gun, one axe, two plough hoes, three weeding hoes, two hand saws, one old whip-saw, four chisels, three augers, one foot adz, one drawing knife" John Clary his mark
The declarant is a farmer by occupation, the labours of which owing to old age and the want of bodily strength he is not able to
The Wm. T. Hawkins Atty

perform without much detriment. He also states the number to be eight in his family, six children, his wife and himself to wit, Polly, nearly thirty years old, Betsy about twenty six years old, Rebecca aged between 19 & 20 years, John between 17 & 18, years old, William aged 13 or 14 years. Sarah his wife aged sixty years. The declarant states the members of his family are so far from being able to contribute to his support, scarcely able to support themselves -
The following is a copy of the evidence produced in Court to prove the service of the said John Clary as stated in the foregoing Declaration
"I do hereby certify that I enlisted John Clary the bearer of this in the regular service, in a Company commanded by Nathaniel Mason, raised in Surfer County Virginia in the year 1776, and that he served two years in the 4 th Virginia Regt in the same Company with me faithfully, as far as I know or believe - Given under my hand this 6 th day of January 1825-
his John X Smith mark
Surfer County to wit. I do hereby certify that John Smith who I know well, and state to be a man of respectibility personally appeared before me and made oath to the truth of the above certificate - Given under my hand this 6 th day of January 1825-
W m Thornton J.P.
I Littleton Lanier, Clerk of the County Court of Surfer do hereby certify that William Thornton whose certificate is hereto annexed is an acting Justice of the Peace for the County of Surfer duly Commissioned and qualified, and that full and credit are due to all his acts as such - Given under

my hand and Seal of Office this 4 th day of January 1823-
L Lancer
State of North Carolina Halifax County
Personally appeared before us the undersigned two of the Justices of the Peace for the County aforesaid Mary Sledge and made oath that John Olary a regular soldier in the Revolutionary War did enlist under Lieutenant John Smith of the fourth Regiment, and that he served two years & she believes was honorably discharged, she also states that after his return home he went to the Northward and performed another tour of duty in the second Regiment of the Regular Army & performed duty for three years at the expiration of which time he returned home and she believes was honorably discharged, as she never heard any thing to the contrary - Given under our hands & seals this 5 th day of March 1823-
Mary her X Sledge (Seal) marks
Teste.
Thos W. Jenkins JP (Seal)
Wood S. Hamlin JP (Seal)
State of North Carolina, Sct.
Halifax County
We do hereby certify that Mary Sledge is a woman of respectability & character and that due faith and credit ought to be given to her oath - Given under our hands & seals this fifth day of March Anno Domini 1823-
Thos W. Jenkins JP (Seal)
Wood S. Hamlin JP (Seal)
State of North Carolina. I Richard Eppes Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for Halifax County, certify that Thomas W Jenkins and Wood S Hamlin whose names appear to the

foregoing certificate are acting Justices for Halifax County duly Commissioned &c in whose acts and deeds all due faith and credit ought to be made -
Given under my hand and Seal of Office at Halifax Town this 22 nd day of March 1823.
Richard Eppes clk
State of North Carolina I Elisha M Smith chairman and presiding Magistrate of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions of the County of Halifax in the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Richard Eppes whose name is subscribed to the within certificate is Clerk of said Court. that his attestation is in due form of Law. and that all due faith and credit are due his acts, and deeds as such. Given under my hand this 22 nd day of March. 1823. E. M. Smith presiding Magistrate
At a Court held for the County of Brunswick the 28 th day of February 1825. The foregoing declaration & schedule of John Kelary was sworn to and ordered to be certified to the Secretary of the War Department
I Robert Turnbull Clerk of the County Court of Brunswick in the State of Virginia, do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath and schedule and certificates thereto annexed are truly copied from the Records of said Court: and I further certify, that is the opinion of the said Court, that the Total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is Seventy Seven dollars -
Given under my hand and Seal of Office this the 1 st day of September one thousand eight hundred & twenty five.
Robt Turnbull clk

Warren County - Tennessee Court 1838. Whereas it is represented to this Court that Sarah Blay, widow of John Blay deceased who was a soldier in Revolutionary Army, is desirous to make her Declaration to obtain the Benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed July 7 th 1835 entitled "an Act granting half pay Pensions to Certain widows"
It is further represented to the satisfaction of this Court that the said Sarah Blay is unable to attend this Court from old age & bodily infirmity to make her said declaration. Therefore it was ordered by the Court that Thomas I Jenkins Michael Riggan and Matthew M Drake Justices and members of the said Court (now sitting, or any of them) be appointed to take the declaration of the said Sarah Blay out of court together with such affidavits as may be necessary to carry her said declaration into effect
A copy from our files in office. Test
Edward W Best Clerk of Warren County Court.
State of North Carolina
Warren County — I Edward W Best clerk of the court of pleas & quarter sessions in & for the County aforesaid. hereby certify that Thomas I Jenkins and Michael Riggan whose signatures appear annexed to the Declaration & Certificate on the other side of this sheet are now & were at the time of subscribing the same acting Justices of the peace in & for said County of Warren duly Commissioned & qualified as required by Law
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name & affixed the seal of the Court aforesaid at office, in Warrenton the 5 th day of May 1841 Edward W Best Clerk

State of North-Carolina } ss. County of Warren —
On this 27 th day of Feby 18 hundred & Forty One personally appeared before us Thomas J. Judkins & Michael Riggan two of the acting Magistrates, for said County & Justices of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions for said County & State, Sarah Clary a resident of the state & County of aforesaid aged Seventy-Six Years who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth, on her Oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed July 7 th 1838, entitled "An act granting half-pay and pensions to certain widows:" That she is the widow of John Clary who was a Private in the army of the Revolutionary War & that he served as follows that he entered the Army in the 1776, under Capt. Nathaniel Mason in the County of Sussex in the State of Virginia & that he served two years in the 4 th Va. Regiment. That after the expiration of the said two years the said John Clary was drafted & served three years in the 2 nd Va. Regiment Col. Wm. Bement Commandant in the Company of Capt. Boswell —
She further declares that she was Married to the said John Clary on the first day of February 17 hundred & Eighty eight that her husband the aforesaid John Clary died on the 19 th day of March 18 hundred & Twenty five; (1825) that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January. Seventeen Hundred and Ninety-

= Hour (1794). viz: at the time above stated The said Sarah Clary further swears that she has no documentary evidence in support of her claim for a Pension
Sworn to & subscribed, on the day & year above written before
Before us
Sarah her Clary Mark
J. E. Cudkins J.P. Muh. Ruggall J.P.
We are of Opinion that Sarah Clary is unable to attend the Court to make her declaration, by reason of old age & bodily infirmity. - Given under our hands, the day & year first above written
J. E. Cudkins J.P. Muh. Ruggall J.P.
We the undersigned Magistrate give it as our Opinion & belief that John Clary the Late husband of Sarah Clary did serve as a Soldier of the Revolution, in the Manner as set forth in the foregoing declaration of his widow Sarah Clary.
Given under our hands & Seal, the day & year first above written
J. E. Cudkins J.P. Muh. Ruggall J.P.

State of N o Carolina
Warren County
This day John Hervey Come before me and Made Oath that he was well acquainted with the within named John Clary & Sarah Clary & that they lived together as husband & Wife for many years up to the time of said John Clary's death - & that the said John died about fifteen or sixteen years ago - & that Sarah Clary his widow is now a widow and has never married since the death of her said husband John Clary -
Sworn to & Subscribed before me this 3 rd day of May 1841 -
J. P. Puckins No
John his Hervey Mark
I certify that I am well acquainted with the within named Sarah Clary & the above named John Hervey & that they are credible persons
Given under my hand
J. P. Puckins No
No 7814

Know all men by These presents that We John Clary and William Mosely are held and firmly bound unto the Commonwealth of Virginia to which payment well and truly to be made we bind ourselves and each of us, our and each of our heirs, executors and administrators jointly and severally firmly by these presents sealed with our seals and dated This twenty eighth day of January One Thousand Seven hundred and eighty eight.
The condition of this Obligation is such that whereas there is a marriage suddenly intended to be solemnized between the above bound John Clary and Sarah Mosely. If therefore there be no lawful cause to obstruct the said marriage then this obligation to be void.
Sealed and delivered in the presence of.
John Clary William Mosely
State of Virginia Brunswick County. to wit: I, Charles Turnbull, Clerk of the County court of Brunswick, in the State aforesaid. hereby certify, that the above, is a true copy, from the Original bond filed in my Office.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and annexed the Seal of the said Court, at Lawrenceville, this thirtieth day of March, One Thousand eight hundred and forty One; and the sixty fifth year of our foundation. Chs. Turnbull
State of Virginia: Brunswick County, to wit: I, Willie Harrison, presiding Justice of the County court of Brunswick, in the State aforesaid. hereby certify, that Charles Turnbull who hath given the preceding certificate, is Clerk of said Court, and that his said attestation, is in due form. Given under my hand This 30 th March 1841.
Willie Harrison

I do hereby certify that I enlisted John Glary the bearer of this in the regular service in a company commanded by Nathaniel Mason raised in Supex county Virginia in the year 1776 and that he served two years in the 4 Virginia Reg t  in the same company with me faithfully as far as I know or believe given under my hand this 6 day of January 1825 his John & Smith mark
Supex County to wit I do hereby certify that John Smith who I know well and state to be a man of Respect- ibility personally appeared before me and made Oath to the truth of the above certificate given under my hand this 6 th day of January 1825 Wm Thornton J.P.

I Luletow Lanier Clerk of the County Court of Superior do hereby Certify that William Thornton whose Certificate is hereto annexed is an acting Justice of the Peace for the County of Superior duly commissioned and qualified. And that full faith and credit are due to all his acts as such. Given under my hand and Seal of office the 4th day of January 1825.
L. Lanier

Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 6691
Sarah Clary Wid.
John Clary Prv. Rev. War.
Act: Mch. 3 rd /48
Index:—Vol. 68 , Page 115
[Arrangement of 1870.]

503 503 10/24/43
Nb. Mar 3. 1843.
clamps
S. Clary S. Shearin
Edwards Esq.
Can'ty of Pucian
Washington city
fill
Hm R.M. Saunders
[Faint mirrored handwriting from the reverse side of the paper]

502
Sarah May Va
act 3 March 43
Open certificate 2 yrs pri 80
for. In place the relationship of two Women for Marriage as well the act of 1843-
acknowledged
R. M. Saunders
John M. Saunders
Hon. R. M. Saunders Warrenton Va.

Sarah Clary Wid of John
Virginia
Ad July 7 1838
Marmed 1788
died March 19. 1825
Also 2 d private in Capt. Posen's Co Col. Smith's Reg. Va. Cont. line $80 per am
Edw M. Post Esq
Wanentown N. Lea

Mar 10 1838
No 7814
N.C.
July 7 1838
Sarah Clary
James L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner; Prudins Washington City
free
del

Warrenton 5 th May 1821
Jas L Edwards Esqr
Sir,
Enclosed you have the papers & evidences of Mrs Sarah Clary widow of John Clary dec d gotten to obtain a pension, if the claim is not sufficiently made out. please inform me. I will endeavor to procure more testimony. Your immediate attention to this will be gratefully received by an old needy widow very Respectfully Edw H Best Clerk of Warren County Court

M c Clary d. March 19 1825. Sarah McClary m 1798 S.
2 y . Mason. 4 th R. Valine Col Brent. dec 1825
3 y . again in the 2 nd Reg.
Barnum Capt. on Borne on 2 nd Reg for Feb 1779 ap d . @ wks. Dec 1779

Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 3 rd March 1843. granting pensions for one year to certain Widows who have received pensions under the act of July 7 th 1838
State of North Carolina Warren County
On this 19 th day of April 1843 personally appeared before us Thomas J. Judkins Attorney Pleader for the County of Warren. Sarah Clary of said County aged 78 years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declarative in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed on the 3 rd day of March 1843 granting pensions to Widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War.
That she is the Widow of John Clary who was a private in the Revolutionary War, as will appear from the proofs on file in the Pension Office that her pension was for Eighty Dollars per Annum under the act of July 7 th 1838. She further declares that she is still a Widow
Sworn to & subscribed before us the day & year above written
(J. P. Judkins) Henry J. Macon
her Sarah X Clary mark

State of North Carolina Warren County
I certify that the within named Sarah Clary is personally known to me, that she has long resided in the County of Warren is respectable and entitled to entire credit, that she is reputed & known to me to be the widow of John Clary who was understood to have been a Revolutionary Soldier and that said Sarah Clary is the person who has heretofore received a pension which the undersigned knows.
Given under my hand & seal this 19 th day of April 1843
609 J. P. Jenkins J.P.
State of North Carolina.
I Marcellus J. Montgomery Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions for Warren County in said State do certify that the foregoing signatures of Thomas J. Jenkins & Henry S. Macon are genuine & that full faith & credit are due all their official acts as such. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed my seal of office at Warrenton this 19 th day of April 1843.
M. J. Montgomery Clerk

6186 Virginia
Sarah Clary widow of John Clary who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 19 March 1825 of Brunswick Co, in the State of Virginia who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Boswell of the Regt commanded by Col Smith in the V a Continental line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 50 Dollars ————— Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 13 day of May 1841 sent to the Edward W Best Warrenton Va
Arrears to the 4th of March 1841. 480.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sep'41, 40.00 520.00
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by Thos I. Moody Clerk, Book 100 . Vol. 2 Page 184