Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R 2002, Field Clark, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Clark, Field Mary
R 2002
CONTENTS

5718
✓ Declaration of "Mary Clark" for a Pension Filed under Act July 4 th 1836-

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the Third Section of the Act of Congress of the 4 th July, 1836—
State of Virginia: Lunenburg County to wit:
On this 21 st day of April, 1840, personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, Mary Clark, a resident of said County and State, aged 87 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 4 th 1836:
That she is the Widow of Field Clark, who was a soldier in the Militia and Continental service of Virginia, in the War of the Revolution — That at one time she recollected a good deal about the service of her late husband in the Revolutionary War, but from old age and the consequent loss of memory she cannot call to recollection the particulars of his service, as detailed by him; and therefore prefers to rely on the statement of old soldiers who served with him, whose certificates accompany her Declaration — That for the same reason, she cannot state with certainty, the length of time her husband was in actual service altogether, but would suppose he served at least Fifteen months —
She further declares that she was married to the said Field Clark, by Parson McRoberts of the old Episcopal Church of England, in the County of Chesterfield, on the 5 th day of July, 1774: That her husband, the aforesaid Field Clark, died on the 29 th day of January, 1832 — and that she has remained a widow ever since that period, as

will more fully appear by reference to the proofs hereto annexed —
She further declares that the marriage took place before the last term of her husband's service expired, as she married him before the commencement of the Revolutionary War —
her Mary X Clark mark
Sworn to and subscribed before me a Justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid this 21. st day of April, 1840 — She is a lady of most excellent character — Rich d B. Lindsale J.P.
State of Virginia: Lunenburg County to wit:
I do hereby certify that I am well acquainted with Mary Clark, widow of Field Clark, deceased. She is a remarkably old lady, and do consider her too infirm and feeble to attend the County Court of Lunenburg in order to make the foregoing Declaration — Given under my hand this 21. st day of April, 1840 —
Rich d B. Lindsale J.P.
Virginia: Lunenburg County to wit:
I Thomas Cheatham do hereby certify, that Field Clark, mentioned in the foregoing Declaration, departed this life on the 29. th day of January, 1832, leaving his widow Mary Clark who is still alive, resident in the County of Lunenburg — I further certify, that she has never in-

Remarried, but continues the widow of the aforesaid Field Clark -
Thomas Wheatland
sworn to and subscribed before me a Justice of the peace in the county aforesaid this 31 st day of April, 1840 - I further certify that he is a credible person, and his statement entitled to full confidence - Given under my hand the day and year last mentioned -
Richd. H. Liddale J.P.
In Luxemburg County Court 8. June 1840
On Motion the declaration of Mary Clark of Luxemburg County Virginia with accompanying documents and evidence for a perjury, under the act of Congress passed July 4 th 1836 was presented in court and the whole of the papers read and fully explained to the entire satisfaction of the court, ordered that said declaration with accompanying papers be certified to the court - part indat -
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Wm H. Taylor
Virginia Luxemburg County (to wit:
I William H Taylor Clerk of the County Court of Luxemburg in the state of Virginia do hereby certify that Richard H. Liddale is a Magistrate as above, and that the signatures thereto pertaining to be his are genuine; and I do further certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the order made in relation to the declaration of Mary Clark taken from the records of my office. In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the seal of the said court, and subscribed my name, this 8 th day of June 1840.
Wm H. Taylor

Family Record.
MARRIAGES.
Field Clark son of Allison Clark and Blanch his wife was born the 30 th day of Apr l 1751
Field Clark was married to Mary his wife daughter of Jacob Austin The 5 th day of July 1774
Field Clark was Born a gainer of the flesh, But of the Spirit of God in Chesterfield County May 1780 and was Baptized and Moved into the County of Lunenburg in December 1780
Field Clark son of Peter Clark Was Born March the 2 d 1788-
Field Clark Sr. Departed this life on the 29 th day of January 1832, aged 80 years, 8 mo 20 days
MARRIAGES.
Virginia Lunenburg Co to wit: I Richard T. Liden a justice of the peace in the county aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing register of the family of Field Clark was this day taken out of the family bible in my presence this 31 st day of Apr. 1840 Rich T. Liden J.P.

Mary Clark Virginia
let. to Wm J. B. Bedford 26 July '40 Ann May 30/53
2002
Act July 1836

Acts of July 14, 1862, and March 8, 1873.
REPEATED
2002
P. O. _____
Mary Clark Service: _____ Field
Enlisted: _____, 18 .
Discharged: _____, 18 .
Application filed: _____, 18 . ,
Alleges: _____
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract.
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18 .

Field 87 Clark d 1832 Mary m. 1774 75 Lf. 12n Mount View
Mary Beach at 12m In Crapton 12.

Virginia: Charlotte County to wit:
I John Crafton of Charlotte, do hereby certify, that I am 80 years of age and was intimately acquainted with Field Clark, deceased, formerly of Chesterfield, and latterly of Lunenburg County, in the War of the Revolution - According to the best of my recollection at this time, he was a great deal in the Revolutionary War, but how long he served altogether, I am unable to state - I know the fact, that he enlisted, or was drafted, in the Minute, or Continental service, under Capt. Markham in Chesterfield in Sept. 1775, for one year, in 1 st Va. Regiment, commanded by Col. P. Henry, and was about Norfolk, Portsmouth &c and that he served the same - He rendered other service, which I have forgotten - His widow is still alive - John Crafton
Virginia: Charlotte County to wit:
This day John Crafton, came before me a Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid, and made oath to the above certificate subscribed by him in my presence - I further certify, that he is a credible person, and his statement entitled to full confidence - Given under my hand This 1 st day of May, 1840 -
Giles Harris J.P.

Virginia, Charlotte County ss.
I Wilson Robinson Clerk of the County Court of Charlotte in the State of Virginia aforesaid, do hereby certify that Giles Harris is an acting justice of the peace in and for the said County duly Commissioned and qualified according to law, and that the signature annexed hereto is his seal genuine - Given under my hand and the seal of my Office this 22 day of May 1840
Wilson Robinson C

State of Virginia: Lunenburg County to wit:
This day Mary Beach came before me a Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid, and made oath that she is now about 94 years of age and that she was raised in the County of Chesterfield and resided there during the Revolutionary War — That she well recollects that Field Clark formerly of Chesterfield, and late of Lunenburg County, was a soldier under Capt. Workham either in the Virginia Minute Service, or Continental service (She does not know which) and was in the service something like Twelve Months — Being a woman and not in service, this is all that she can state —
Mary her X Beach Mark
Virginia: Lunenburg County to wit:
This day Mary Beach came before me a Justice of the peace in the County aforesaid, and made oath to the above certificate. I further certify, that she is a worthy and credible person, and her statement entitled to the fullest confidence —
Given under my hand This 12 th day of May, 1840.
State of Virginia, Lunenburg County (to wit)
E. Clark. J.P.
William H. Taylor Clerk of the county court of Lunenburg in the state of Virginia, do hereby certify that Ellison Clark is a magistrate as above and that the above signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto annexed the seal of the said court and subscribed my name this 18 th day of May 1840.
W. H. Taylor

State of Virginia Charlotte C. H. House July 4 th 1840-
Sir,
I send you enclosed the Decla- ration with accompanying evidence, of Mrs Mary Clark, widow of Field Clark, deceased, for a Pension under Act of Congress passed July 4 th 1836-
I am very respectfully your most Obt. Servt &c W m J. B. Bedford
J. L. Edwards esq Commissioner of Pensions War Department

Virginia: Charlotte County to wit:
I Seth Farley do hereby certify that I was well acquainted with Field Clark deceased, formerly of Chesterfield, and latterly of Lunenburg County, in the War of the Revolution - According to the best of my recollection at this time he was a good deal in the Revolutionary war, but how long he was in service altogether, I am unable to state, not being with him, the whole time but a portion of the time - I know the fact, that he enlisted, or was drafted, in the Virginia Minute, or Continental service, in Chesterfield, in 1775, for one year, under Capt Markham, and was attached to 1 st Va. Regiment, commanded by Col Henry & others, and was stationed about Norfolk, Portsmouth &c I saw him march, & know that he enlisted for one year - I am 81 years of age -
Seth Farley
Virginia: Charlotte County to wit:
This day Seth Farley came before me a Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid, and made oath to the above certificate subscribed by him in my presence - I further certify, that he is a credible person, and his statement entitled to full confidence - Given under my hand this 22 day of May 1840 -
John Brooks J.P.

Charles County, Court
I Wm Robinson Clerk of the County Court of Charles in the State of Virginia do hereby Certify that John Brooks is an acting Justice of the peace in and for the said County duly Commissioned & qualified, and that the signature now used purporting to be his, is genuine Given under my hand and the seal of my office this 23 rd day of May 1840 Wm Robinson