Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S 39405, Benjamin Dawson, Cont. (Va.)

SERVICE
NUMBER
Cont. (Va.)
Dawson, Benjamin
S 39405
CONTENTS

14.785 Virginia
Benjamin Dawson
of Prince William in the state of Virginia who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Grayson of the Virginia line, for the term of Three years
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 21 of May 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 24 of Sept r 1819 and sent to W. A. G. Dade Esq. Dumfries - Virginia
Arrears to 4th of Sept r 1819 - - - 123.89 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 March 1819  48
$171:89
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
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Has any land lately been granted in the name of Benjamin Dawson?—
M c Creagh
to the Register of the Land Office }
Mar. 9 th 19.
Benj: Dawson—private Cont l line 3 yrs—Crt l of Council Jany 30 1805. a w th art. ip s to him for 100 ac s .
John Davenport Clk L: Off e
Mar: 9 th 1819.

Benjamin Dawson Declaration of
private - 16 Virg. reg Virginia line - 77 till 80
21 May 1818
Wanted the judge's certif- icate of the required disqual- ification of the claimants and that the affidavit be made before an authorized person.
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[Faint mirrored handwriting from the reverse side of the page]

Prince William County State and District of Virginia
On this 21 st day of May 1818 before me the undersigned solemn recording Judge of the Superior Court of Law of Prince William County State and District of Virginia personally appeared Benjamin Dewees aged sixty years resident in the County State and District aforesaid who being by me first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the pension provided by the act of Congress entitled an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revo- lutionary war That he the said Benjamin Dewees entitled in the County of Fauquier and State of Virginia in the company commanded by Capt. William of the County and State last aforesaid belonging to the sixteenth Virginia Regiment continental establishment commanded by Col. William of the County of Prince William and State aforesaid that he continued to serve in the said company and regiment and in the service of the United States from March 1777 the time of his enlistment until February 1780 when he was verbally discharged from service by Col. Hea- becker in Philadelphia and State of Pennsylvan- nia, that he was in the Battles of Brandytown and Monmouth and that he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the ap- =

terence of his country for support; and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his own services except the affidavit  affidavit of James De- neale
Sworn to and declared before me the day and year aforesaid
J. S. Dade
Prince William County State and District of Virginia.
1818
This 21 st day of May, James Deneale
a credible witness, and  and came before me the sub- scribed a justice of the peace for the county  and district of the county of Prince William and district of the county of Prince William  and district of the county of Prince William and made oath that Benjamin Dawson whom the witness here known for many years that is a man of truth and respectability and he believes and he believes  him to be a  him to be a man of  circumstances are to require the aid of his country for support.
J. S. Dade
1818

I William A G Dade Esq as aforesaid do further certify that it does appear to my satisfaction that the above named Benjamin Dawson is in reduced circumstances and meets the aid of his country for support - and that before the affidavit of James Dimeale was taken, is in surrection of the peace for the County of Prince William. I also do transmit to the Department of War some ad- ditional testimony drawn from the records of the Council of State - the Land Office & Auditor's Office proving the truth of the said Dawson's declarations - Given under my hand and seal this 26 seal this 26 th August 1819
W. A. G. Dade

Virginia to wit
I William A S Dade one of the Judges of the General Court presiding in the 3 d Judicial Circuit which comprehends the County of Prince William in which B. Dawson resides do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Benj. Dawson satisfaction that the said Benj. Dawson did swear in the New Revolutionary war as stated in the preceding Declaration, against the common Enemy; and I now transmit the proceedings & testimony had before me to the Secretary of the for the Department of War, pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned Act of Congress — War Dept, my hand & seal this 21 st May 1818
Wm A S Dade
Virginia Prince William County to wit
I Philip D. Dawe Clerk of the Court of the County aforesaid do hereby certify that Col. A. G. Dade esquire who appears to have signed the above Certificate is one of the judges of the General Court in Virginia and that to all his acts as such, due faith and credit is and ought to be given as well in Courts of Justice as elsewhere. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said County this 22 d May 1818. Phil. D. Dawe

I William H. Dade - long as aforesaid do further certify that it is my will that all of my real estate be sold and the proceeds therefrom be divided equally between my children share and share alike. If any of my children do not survive me then their share shall be paid to their children. If any of my children have no children then their share shall be paid to their brothers and sisters share and share alike. If any of my brothers and sisters do not survive me then their share shall be paid to their children. If any of my children or brothers or sisters have no children then their share shall be paid to the next of kin. I have made a list of my children and their children and I have also made a list of my brothers and sisters and their children. I have also made a list of my next of kin. I have also made a list of my real estate. I have also made a list of my personal estate. I have also made a list of my debts. I have also made a list of my assets. I have also made a list of my liabilities. I have also made a list of my net worth. I have also made a list of my estate plan. I have also made a list of my will. I have also made a list of my trust. I have also made a list of my power of attorney. I have also made a list of my health care directive. I have also made a list of my financial power of attorney. I have also made a list of my medical power of attorney. I have also made a list of my life insurance policy. I have also made a list of my retirement account. I have also made a list of my bank account. I have also made a list of my savings account. I have also made a list of my checking account. I have also made a list of my investment account. I have also made a list of my brokerage account. I have also made a list of my IRA account. I have also made a list of my 401(k) account. I have also made a list of my HSA account. I have also made a list of my FSA account. I have also made a list of my 529 account. I have also made a list of my UTMA account. I have also made a list of my trust account. I have also made a list of my joint account. I have also made a list of my individual account. I have also made a list of my business account. I have also made a list of my personal account. I have also made a list of my savings account. I have also made a list of my checking account. I have also made a list of my investment account. I have also made a list of my brokerage account. I have also made a list of my IRA account. I have also made a list of my 401(k) account. I have also made a list of my HSA account. I have also made a list of my FSA account. I have also made a list of my 529 account. I have also made a list of my UTMA account. I have also made a list of my trust account. I have also made a list of my joint account. I have also made a list of my individual account. I have also made a list of my business account. I have also made a list of my personal account.

39 405
Rev INVALID.  one
File No. 39 405
Benjamin Dawson Rev Rev Rev
Act: 18 March 18
Index:—Vol. 8 , Page 122
[ Arrangement of 1870. ]

Benjamin Dawson's Discharge (a copy)
See $1 in b.y.c
On roll

There are to certify that Benjamin Dawson formerly a soldier in the 16 th Virginia Regiment has only and faithfully served the term of three for which was entitled in consequence of which, and at his own request he is hereby discharged from any further service in the Army of the United States, and permitted to return to his home, free and unmo- lested, he having received all his pay, bounty and clothing in full of all allowances and provisions made by Congress for their troops. — Given under my hand at Philadelphia the 11 th February 1788.
Christian Febegar, Col.
A copy, Jno. White
I certify the above to be a true copy of the voucher on which land bounty was granted to Benjamin Dawson, and filed in the Executive Department of Virginia. Given under my hand this 10 th day of March, 1819.
J. W. Stewart, acc.

M c Pickett rec d a certificate in the name of Benjamin Dacesson, on the 1 st Dec r 83, amounting to $ 57. 6. 4, with interest from 1 st Jan'y '82, for three years pay as a soldier.
M c Cartor
Aud t 's office, 29 th June, 1885.