Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 19157, Samuel Davis, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va
Davis, Samuel Jane
W. 19157
CONTENTS

18047
Virginia
Sarah Davis dec. widow of Samuel Davis who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 28th Feby 1813, of Charlotte in the State of Virginia who was a Private in the Comp y commanded by Captain Terrell of the Reg t commanded by Col on the Resolutio n line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Richmond at the rate of 80 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836. and ending 4th March 1839 the day of her death
Certificate of Pension issued the 31st day of July 1846 and sent to H. M. E. W. Hubbard, B. J. [illegible]
Total amount, $
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by H. Rumph Clerk, Book D Vol. 1 Page 265 .

Ms 12459 Declaration of Children of Lane Davis, deceased, for a Pension under Act July 7 th 1838 - Married before 1794 Mustard and 28 Feb 1810 On Roll 5 th Regiment widow died 4 Aug 1839 Capt Terrell
Samuel Davis On Roll 5 th Regiment Capt Terrell 28 Sept 1776 died August 1777

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7 th July, 1838, entitled "An Act granting half pay and pensions to certain Widows"
State of Virginia: Charlotte County to wit:
On this 4 th day of January, 1848, personally appeared in open Court, before the County Court of Charlotte now sitting Nancy Moon one of the children of Lane Davis, deceased, (late widow of Samuel Davis, deceased) a resident of Charlotte County and State of Virginia, 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"
She declares that she is one of the children of Lane Davis, deceased, late of the said County and State, who was the widow of Samuel Davis, deceased, formerly a private in the Continental and Militia service of Virginia in the War of the Revolution — That her mother the said Lane Davis, departed this life in the County of Charlotte, on the 4 th day of August, 1839, aged about 82 years — That previous to her death, learning that Congress had passed an Act providing for the Widows of deceased officers and soldiers of the Revolution, she and her family of children were endeavouring to obtain the necessary evidence in order to present a Declaration of his services (said Samuel Davis) in order to obtain a Pension, in accordance with the provisions of said Act of Congress: but unfortunately for her said Lane Davis, she died before the same could be accomplished —

She further declares, That she knows nothing personally of the services of her late Father, the said Samuel Davis, in the War of the Revolution, and therefore relies on the Public Records of the Army, and accompanying Certificates, for proof of his service, and the length of time he was in service -
She further declares, That she always understood from her Mother the said Lane Davis, That she and the said Samuel Davis were married in the County of Bedford on the day of August, 1783, by banns; That the said Samuel Davis, her husband, died on the 28 th day of February, Eighteen hundred and thirteen; That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first day of January, Seventeen hundred and Ninety four: about the time above stated -
She further declares That her Mother said Lane Davis, after the death of said Samuel Davis, never intermarried, but remained a widow to the day of her death -
She further declares, That said Lane Davis at the time of her death left three surviving children, to wit: Nancy Moon, Elizabeth Capell, and John Davis - all of whom are of legal age -
She further declares, That the foregoing Declaration is now presented with a view to recover the amount of Pension, that her Mother would have been entitled to, in case she had lived long enough to make the necessary Declaration, and obtained the proof now furnished -
Her Nancy Moon mark

sworn to in open Court, and subscribed in Their presence -
Virginia. At a Court held for Charlotte County January 4 th 1841 -
Nancy Moon one of the children of Jane Davis decd. late widow of Sam l Davis decd. a resident of Charlotte County and State of Virginia, appeared in Court and being sworn made her declaration on oath in order to obtain the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838. entitled "an act granting half pay and provision to certain widows" - the Court are of opinion that the facts and circumstances detailed in the foregoing declaration of Nancy Moon (wife of Arch d Moon who is also a witness) and daughter of Jane Davis decd. and sworn to by her in open Court - are substantially true & correct That said Sam l Davis was a private in the continental & Militia service of Virginia in the war of the Revolution, and that he died on the 28 th day of Feby 1813. That said Jane Davis was his widow and died as stated on the 4 th day of August 1839. That she left the following surviving children, who are the only persons entitled to the amount of pension that she would have recovered to the time of her death to wit: Nancy Moon, Elizabeth Keppel & John Davis all of whom are of legal age. ordered that the foregoing declaration with the accompanying papers be certified to the war department -

State of Virginia, Charlotte County ss.
I William Robinson Clerk of the County Court of the said County of Charlotte do hereby certify that the foregoing is the Original declaration of Nancy Moore (a) daughter of Jane Davis dead whose will the widow of Samuel Davis dead, as exhibited in the said Court, and the order thereunder written a true Copy of the proceedings had in the said Court, in relation thereto. Given under my hand and the seal of my office this 24 th day of February 1841.
William Robinson
Rev. Mr. Davis Rev. Mr. Moore Rev. Mr. Davis Rev. Mr. Moore Rev. Mr. Davis Rev. Mr. Moore Rev. Mr. Davis Rev. Mr. Moore

State of Virginia: Charlotte County to wit:
I Thomas P. Franklin do hereby certify that I was intimately acquainted with Samuel Davis and I saw his wife, and recollect most distinctly that they were married on the day of August 1783, being present at the time, and witnessed the marriage — They left the following children, to wit: Nancy, who married Archabald Moon, Eliza who married William Coffell, and John Davis — Nancy Moon is about 56, Eliza Coffell about 54, and John Davis about 52 — These facts came within my personal knowledge — I am in the 78 th year of my age — Thos. Franklin.
Virginia: Charlotte County to wit:
This day Thomas P. Franklin came before me a Justice of the peace in and for the county aforesaid, and made oath to the above certificate — I further certify, that he is a competent and disinterested witness, and his mind no ways affected from old age or infirmity, and that he is a credible person and his statement entitled to full confidence — Given under my hand this 15 th day of April, 1841 —
J. A. Marshall J. P.

Virginia: I hereby certify that John H. Marshall is an acting justice of the peace in and for the said County, duly commissioned and qualified, and that the signature hereunto subscribed by him, is genuine - given under my hand and the
Seal of my Office this 23 d April 1841
Winburn Robinson
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Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 19157
Jane Davis Widow of Samuel Davis Mbr. Bap. Ch.
Act: July 7 th 1838
Index:—Vol. A , Page 172
[Arrangement of 1870.]

V N 12459
Jane Davis and
Set to W. L. B. Bedford March 12th 1846 Sub. Hon. E. B. Hubbard July 22 1846
act 7 July 1838
Reported
Payable to Mary Morr, Elizabeth Cassell, & the Davis only surviving children

Payment to be made at Weymouth by Samuel Cashie Esq Agent for paying pension- ers, in the Agency of Richd No
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book D Vol- ume 1 Page 265 by W. Rumball Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States, of the 7 th July, 1838, Nancy Davis, deceased, late of Virginia, widow of Samuel Davis, a private in the Revolution, is inscribed on the pension roll, at the rate of Eighty dollars per Annum, Commencing on the 4 th day of March, 1836, and terminating on the 4 th day of August, 1839, the day on which she died. The amount due is payable to Nancy Moore, Elizabeth Cassell, and John Davis, only surviving Children.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this 31 st day of July, one thousand eight hundred and forty- four six.
Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned. }
Commissioner of Pensions.

12459.
Jan. 1. 1846

State of Virginia: Charlotte County to wit:
I do hereby certify, that Samuel Davis late of the County of Charlotte, departed this life on or about the 28 th day of February, 1813, who left a widow by the name of Sarah Davis who remained unmarried to the time of her death -
Stephen Moore
Virginia: Charlotte County to wit:
Sworn to and subscribed before me a Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid - I for this certify that he is a credible person, and his statement entitled to full confidence - Given under my hand this 22 nd day of February 1841 -
David W. Williamson J.P.
Virginia. Realike County to wit. I Winford Robinson Clerk of the County Court of the said County do hereby certify that Daniel W. Williamson is an acting magistrate of the said County, and that his signature annexed to the foregoing affidavits of Benjamin G. Dickson and Stephen Moore are genuine - Given under my hand and the Seal of my Office this 22 nd March 1841
Winford Robinson

State of Virginia: Charlotte County to wit:
I do hereby certify that I was well acquainted with Jane Davis, widow of Samuel Davis, deceased, late of Charlotte, and according to my best recollection at the present time, she departed this life on and about the 4 th day of August, 1839, and that she remained the widow of said Samuel Davis until the period of her death -
Benja G. Dickinson
Virginia: Charlotte County to wit:
Sworn to and subscribed before me a Justice of the peace in and for the county aforesaid - I further certify, that he is a credible person, and statements entitled to full confidence - Given under my hand this 22 nd day of February 1841 -
David W. Williamson J.P.

State of Virginia Charlotte Ct. House Decr. 27 th 1845.
Sir,
you will find enclosed the Declaration with accompanying papers of Nancy Moon one of the children of Lane Davis, deceased, late widow of Samuel Davis, deceased, for a Pension under Act of July 7 th 1838.
These papers have been on hand for some time, in expectation of receiving some additional testimony. I am requested by the parties interested to wait no longer; & therefore enclose the papers to you. If any thing is wanting or defective, will take pleasure in affording such aid as lies in my power, in correcting them, if notified by the Department.
I am very respectfully your Obed. Servt &c
W m L. B. Bedford
L. L. Edwards Esqr Comm r . of Pensions.

No 12459
Jane Davis dec d widow of Samuel No
act 7 July 1838
Adm o 2 years from $80 00 per annum
from 4 March 1836 to 4 th August 1839 the annuity of her death payable Nancy Moon, Elizabeth Cassell and John Davis, only surviving Children of Jane Davis dec d .
Hon E. W. Hubbard House of Reps

Roll 5 Rest J. B. Merrill Samuel Davis on Roll 28 Sep 1776 in August 1777

Virginia, Augusta County forsooth.
I Winlas Robinson Clerk of the County Court of Augusta in the State of Virginia aforesaid, do hereby certify that the elements Kenneth and Daniel W Williamson are acting justices of the peace in and for the said County duly Commissioned and qualified according to law, and that the Signatures annexed to the foregoing to be their are genuine -
Given under my hand and the Seal of my Office this 14 th day of February 1841.
Winlas Robinson

State of Virginia - Charlotte Ct. House May 23 d 1846.
Sir,
I send you enclosed some additional testimony in case of "Children of Lana Davis decd, widow of Samuel Davis, Deceased" - which was sent me a few days since by Mail - I regret that the Magistrate did not certify to the ages and respectability of the witnesses; but I know all of them, and their respectability; and can safely refer you to Hon E. W. Hubord of the House of Representatives, if you feel any doubt on that point - The Clerk can find no "Register of Marriage", or "Marriage Licence Bond" - We are therefore compelled to resort to the next best evidence of Marriage - If the Department desires any more testimony of the same character, it will be furnished with pleasure - I was not present when the enclosed affidavits were taken, or they should have been in better form and more explicit -
I am very respectfully your OBT. Servt &c W m L. B. Bedford
L. L. Edwards Esqr Comm r of Pensions - Washington City

State of Virginia: Charlotte County To wit:
I Archibald Moon, do hereby certify. That Samuel Davis, late of the said County, departed this life on the 28 th day of February 1813 - living at the time of his death. His widow, Jane Davis, who survived him and remained unmarried to the time of her death on the 4 th day of August 1839.
Archibald Moon
Charlotte County To wit:
I sworn to and subscribed before me a justice of the peace for the county aforesaid - I further certify that said Archibald Moon is a credible person, and his statement entitled to full confidence - Given under my hand this 5 th day of December 1840 -
Chas. H. Hanover J.P. For Charlotte Co. Va.

I Henry Madison of the County of Charlotte and State of Virginia do hereby Certify that Samuel Davis and Jane his wife lived together as man and wife, and was always so considered, and raised a family of children as such prior to the first day of January 1794. Given under my hand this 12 day of May 1846.
Henry Madison.
Charlotte County To wit
This day Henry Madison personally appeared before me and made Oath to the entire correctness of the above Certificate - Given under my hand and Seal this 12 day of May 1846.
Clem Hancoch (Sub)
J. Pease for Charlotte Co. Va.
I Martha Brown of the County of Charlotte and State of Virginia do hereby Certify that Samuel Davis and Jane his wife lived together as man and wife and was always so considered, and raised a family of children as such prior to the 1st day of January 1794. Given under my hand this 14 th day of May 1846.
Martha Brown Mart
Charlotte County To wit
I Clement Hancoch a Justice of the Peace for the County aforesaid do hereby Certify, that Mrs Martha Brown personally appeared before me in the County aforesaid and made Oath to the entire correctness of the above Certificate. Given under my hand & Seal this 14 th day of May 1846.
Clem Hancoch J.P.

I John Williamson of the County of Charlotte and State of Virginia, do hereby Certify That Samuel Davis and Jane his wife lived together as man and wife and was allways so considered and raised a family of Children as such prior to the 1 st day of January 1794. Given under my hand this 27 th day of April 1846 John Williamson
Charlotte County To Wit I Clement Haneock a Justice of the Peace for the County aforesaid do hereby Certify That John Williamson personally appeared before me in this County and made Oath to the correctness of the above. Given under my hand and Seal This 27 th day of April 1846.
Clem Haneock J.P. Seal
I Nancy Sowell of the County of Charlotte and State of Virginia, do hereby Certify That Samuel Davis and Jane his wife lived together as man and wife, and was allways so considered, and raised a family of Children as such, prior to the 1 st day of January 1794. Given under my hand this 30 th day of April 1846 Nancy her Sowell mark
Charlotte County To Wit This day personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace - Mrs Nancy Sowell and made Oath to the entire correctness of the above Certificate - Given under my hand & Seal this 30 th day of April 1846 Clem Haneock J.P. Seal For Charlotte Co Va

I Susan Thornton of the County of Charlotte and State of Virginia, do hereby certify that Samuel Davis and Jane his wife lived together as man & wife and was allways so considered and raised a family of children as such prior to the 1 st day of January 1794 given under my hand this 12 th day May 1846
Susan Chas Thornton mark
Charlotte County to wit
I Thos. H. Thornton a justice of the peace for the County aforesaid do hereby certify that Susan Thornton personally appeared before me in this County and made oath to the correctness of the above given under my hand & Seal this 12 th day May 1846
Thos. H. Thornton J.P. (Seal)
I Rowland Harvey of the County of Charlotte and State of Virginia do hereby certify that Samuel Davis and Jane his wife lived together as man and wife and allways so considered and raised a family of children as such prior to the 1 st  1 st day January 1794 given under my hand this 12 th day May 1846
Rowland Harvey mark
Charlotte County to wit
I a justice of the peace for the County aforesaid do hereby certify that Rowland Harvey personally appeared before me in this County aforesaid and made oath to the correctness of the above given under my hand & Seal this 12 th day May 1846
Thos. H. Thornton J.P. (Seal)

State of Virginia, Charlotte County Sorel:
I Winborne Robinson Clerk of the County Court of Charlotte, in the State of Virginia, do hereby certify that I have carefully examined the Court Book of Records of marriages, and also the files of my Office, and find no record of the marriage of Samuel Davis and Jane Franklin, nor the marriage license bond - and I do further certify that Clement Fawcett and Thomas H. Fawcett are acting justices of the peace in and for the said County, duly commissioned and qualified according to law, and that the signatures annexed to the foregoing affidavits for joining like them are genuine.
Given under my hand and the seal of my Office this 23 rd day of May 1846
Winborne Robinson Clerk
House of Representatives July 25 th 1846
I certify that Henry Madison is a gentleman of strict honor, truth, & honesty - & every way worthy of belief - I further certify that Clem. Fawcett & Wm. H. Fawcett are gentlemen of equal character & are also justices in the County of Charlotte - and further were I certify that W. Robinson is Clerk of the County, & I believe the foregoing and annexed certificates set forth the facts, & have the signatures of these gentlemen - But I am not well enough acquainted with the other parties deposing to speak as to them - Tho' I have never heard anything to their prejudice -
E. H. Edwards

State of Virginia: Charlotte County to wit:
I Thomas P. Franklin do hereby certify that I was well acquainted with Samuel Davis in the War of the Revolution, and recollect distinctly that in the Spring of 1776, he enlisted under Capt. Terrill in the Virginia Continental service for the term of two years, and attached to the 5 th Virginia Regiment. He served the said term faithfully, and was honorably discharged. I further certify, that said Samuel Davis was drafted in the Militia under Capt. Herndon, for the term of Six months, and marched to the South, and engaged in the battle of Camden in 1780. He served this term faithfully. I further certify, that in 1781, he was drafted again in the Militia under Capt. McReynolds, and marched to Portsmouth, for the term of three months and served the said term faithfully, for he was my messmate. That in the year 1781, he was drafted again in the Militia under Capt. Cummings for the term of three months, and marched to Prince Edwards Ct. House, Goochland, and joined the Main Army in Goochland, under Lawson & Lafayette. He served that term faithfully. I am in the 78 th year of my age and a pensioner of the United States.
Thos. P. Franklin
Virginia: Charlotte County to wit:
This day Thomas P. Franklin came before me a Justice of the peace in the County aforesaid and made oath to the above certificate. I further certify that he is a competent and disinterested witness, and his statement entitled to full confidence. Given under my hand this 5 th day of October, 1840.
Danl. W. Williamson Jr.