Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 6,733, Arthur Conner, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Conner, Arthur Ellena
N. 6,733
CONTENTS
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6024, Virginia Ellena Conner, widow of Arthur Conner, who was a Pirate, in the Pal Line,
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 22 d day of Aug 1844 and sent to
J. H. Routon Worrall Va
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book a  and June 17. 1844
Vol. 1
Page 153
140

Declaration of Ellena Conner for a Pension under act July 7 th 1858.
CONNER, ARTHUR (VA.) W-6733

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7 th July 1835. entitled "An act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows"
State of Virginia Buckingham county ss
On this 20 th day of December 1842, personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid Ellen Conner a resident of said County and State, aged 88 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 provisions made by the Act of Congress passed July 7 th 1835. entitled "An Act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows"
That she is the widow of Arthur Conner late of the said County and State, who was a Regular and Sergeant in the Continental and militia service of Virginia in the War of the Revolution - she declares that she knows nothing personally in regard to the services of her late husband, in the War of the Revolution; except that she knew when he enlisted and that he was gone a long time at least five years that she and her late husband lived in the same neighborhood at the time he entered the service of the Revolution; though they were married subsequent to the expiration of the last period of his services she has often heard him speaking of his services; and also others who served with him, and that he was in actual service a considerable length of time; was engaged in several battles and distinctly recollects the battle at Charles Town South Carolina and suffered and endured many hardships and privations - all of which she honestly believes to be correct and true. That from bodily infirmity, old age, and the consequent loss of memory, she cannot call to recollection the particulars of her husband's services detailed by

him in his life time. She therefore prefers to depend on the statement of confidential and creditable old soldiers who served with him, to any statement that she could make on the subject. & the certificate herewith filed marked A. & signed by James Fraser dated at Charles Town 10 th September 1781. That for the same reason she cannot say precisely, how long he was in actual service altogether, but suppose that he served at least five years for which length of time, she claims a pension. In support of her claim she refers to the Army Register of the Revolution, and the accompanying certificates; she further declares, that she was married to the said Arthur Connor on the 1783. day of October 1783. That her husband the aforesaid Arthur Connor died on the 22 nd day of September 1881. 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 1794; to wit at the time above stated.
Ellena Connor mark
Sworn to and subscribed before me a Justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, this 20 th day of December 1842.
J. H. Blood J.P.
State of Virginia, Buckingham County S.S.
I do hereby certify that I am acquainted with Ellena Connor widow of Arthur Connor deceased, and do consider her from bodily infirmity, old age, and other causes totally unfit and unable to attend the County Court of Buckingham in order to make the foregoing declaration; I further certify that she is a creditable person, and her statement entitled to full confidence given under my hand this 20 th day of December 1842.
J. H. Blood J.P.

Affidavit of Ed Albonier for Ellena Conner
Affidavit of Ed Albonier for Ellena Conner

The affidavit of Edmond A. Conner of the County of Prince Edward (totten in the County of Buckingham Virginia) to establish the prior claim of Ellen a alias Elenor Conner the widow of the late Arthur Conner, who states that the paper herewith filed marked A. is the family Register of the births of the children of said Arthur Conner & Ellen a alias Elenor his widow; It is in the hand writing of Meshack Boaz who departed this life several years ago, and the aforesaid Register has been in his possession for the last twenty four or five years, and that the widow has never married since the death of her late husband Arthur Conner
Edmond A. Conner
Virginia Buckingham County to wit.
The foregoing affidavit of Edmond A. Conner was sworn to and subscribed before me a Justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid in due form of law. — I further certify that Edmond A. Conner is a creditable person and that his statement is entitled to full credit and confidence — Given under my hand this the 6 th day of April 1843
Joe Watkins J.P.
The simple check and both eye and
Those are the children of Arthur & Elenor Conner
John Conner was born

and Confidence given under my hand this the 6 th day of April 1843
The simple Check and body eye and at
Joe Watkins J.P.
These are the Children of Ar- thur & Eleanor Conner
John Conner was born January 19 th 1804 Edmund Richardson Conner Was born November 19 th 1805 Molley Conner was born January 10 th 1808
David of E. A. Conner for Eleanor Conner.
Eleanor Conner Daughter of Arthur & Eleanor Conner Was born December 13 th 1809

Charles Conner Son of Arthur & Eleanor Conner Was born December 27 th 1791.
Sally Conner Daughter of Arthur and Eleanor Conner was Born January 9 th Day 1794.
Luke Conner son of Arthur and Eleanor Conner was born February 19 th Day 1796
Peter Conner the son of Arthur Conner and Eleanor Conner was born August the 22 1798

Virginia.
I Rolfe Eldridge clerk of the county court of Buckingham county do hereby certify that Joel Watkins before whom the foregoing affidavit was sworn to, is an acting justice of the peace in and for the said county, duly commissioned and qualified according to law and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office this 20 day of April Eighteen hundred and forty three
R. Eldridge clerk of Buckingham county court

This is to Certify that Arthur Conner has been regularly Exchanged for one of the One Hundred & Ninety one Continental Prisoners as specified in Major Edm d Mass d Hyrnes Certificate Dated the 30 th June Last -
Charlottesville 10 th September 1781
James Madison Com d Prisoners
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CONNER, ARTHUR (VA.) W-6733

Key  WIDOW, &c.
File No. 6733
Ellen Connors
Wid.
Arthur Connors
Port. Val. lin.
Act: Mch. 30/78 + June 19/81
Index: — Vol. 2 , Page 144
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Jan 17. 48
va July 7. 1838 Ellena Conner
Wm Lloyd St. Cincinnati
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Friend
The Commission of Pension Washington City D.C.

Dear Sir
Newstore 7 th January 1846.
I inclose you the pension papers of Mrs Ellena Conner the widow of Arthur Conner Decd. which you will please to examine and inform me of the result at this place as soon as possible
I am very respectfully Yr. obt. Servt.
John H. Rounton

Apr 25 '43 New York 21st April
va
Ellena Conner
To
The Commission of Pensions Washington City D.C.
n. Com. to
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Dr Sir
NewStore 21 st March 1843
Your letter of 28 th Inst. was duly received and contents noted, relative to the pension Claims of Mrs Ellena Conner widow of Arthur Conner Deceased, I now enclose you the affidavit of Edmund A. Conner together with the family Record of the late Arthur Conner — As it regards the proof of the service of her late husband, I filed in the papers (or intended to do so,) for they were in my possession & since the receipt of your letter I have made diligent search, & find them not, the original Certificate of Exchange "for Arthur Conner for one of the one Hundred and Ninety one Continental prisoners as specified in Majr. Edma. M aj t. Hynes Certificate dated 30 th June last" Signed Charlestown 10 Sept r 1781. By James Fraser Com. Prisoners" also an original discharge given "at Camp ashly Hill State of South Carolina as a Regular in the Virginia line on Continental establishment, dated 9 th of Sept r 1782 Signed by "Jos. Harmar B col . D. A. & Genl." — I regarded those two papers as clearly establishing the fact of service in the Revolutionary War as a Regular in the Virginia line on Continental establishment, and therefore did not regard it necessary to be specific in the Declaration and that the certificate of the aforesaid Majr. and referred to by James Fraser the Com of Prisoners would be found among the Records of your Department, and would fully prove the duration of service and explain the whole subject matter — lapse of time removals and deaths place these Claims in a condition which makes it extremely difficult, to establish by the testimony of persons who served with the

Washington 21 March 1846
19/3
Claimants husbands in the war of the Revolution. I again respectfully submit this case to your reconsideration -
I am very respectfully Yr. obed Servt
J. H. Rounton
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July 10 1843
W.
Pa.
Eleanor Connell
The Commission of the unknown Washington City D.C.
respectfully A.
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NewStore 1 st July 1843
Dr.
Enclosed you will receive the affidavits of Michael Boag and Elizabeth Boag to establish the pension claim of Ellenor Conner the widow of Arthur Conner and which are respectfully submitted to your examination and decision, the result of which you will please inform me as soon as convenient, at this place
I am very respectfully Yr. Obt. Servt.
John H. Rowton

8572.
Virginia
Ellena Conner
widow of Arthur Conner
who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 22 Sept. 1831 of Buck Co in the State of Va who was a Pri in the Co
commanded by Captain _____ of the commanded by _____ on the Va 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.
Certificate of Pension issued the 30th day of July 1844 and sent to John H. Routon, Newfire Va
Total Amount, $400 00
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by F. L. Swann Clerk, Book R Vol. 1 Page 265
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V 8678 Va Ellena Bonner
let to J. H. Rounton Mar 25 1843
" " " " " May 31. "
" " " " " Sep 13 84
act 7. July 3 84

8678
✓ Declaration of Ellena Conner for a Pension
Under act. 1st July 1838. Adm.
2 yrs pre 80.
J. A. Rounton Esq. New Store Buckingham Va.

The affidavit of Meshach Boaz of the county of Buckingham Virginia (aged 66 years old) taken to establish the Pension claim of Ellina Conner widow of the late Arthur Conner who states that he recollects when said Conner returned from the Revolutionary War (and about the time the said Arthur Conner was married he married the aunt of this affiant, and he thinks the said Arthur Conner and Ellina Conner, his present widow were married about the year 1783 and distinctly recollect when John Conner was born which was the oldest child, which was in the year seventeen hundred and eighty four. The said Arthur Conner and Ellina his wife (now widow) lived together as man and wife until the death of said Arthur and leaving several children and grand children, in Septm 1831. Meshach Boaz
Virginia Buckingham County to wit: The foregoing affidavit was sworn to and subscribed before me a Justice of the peace in and for the county and state aforesaid in due form of Law; I further certify that he Meshach Boaz is a creditable person and that his statement is entitled to full force & credit. Given under my hand this the 4 th day of January 1843.
Benj. Walker. J.P.

Virginia.
I Rolfe Eldridge clerk of the court of Buckingham county in the state of Virginia hereby certify that Tho H Flood before whom the foregoing declaration of Ellena Conner was sworn to, and Benjamin P Walker before whom the affidavit of Markack Bonz in support of the said declaration was sworn to, are acting justices of the peace in and for the said county duly commissioned and qualified according to law, that the foregoing signatures of the said Flood and Walker are genuine. I further certify, that on examination of the records of my office, I have not been able to find any regular of the marriage of Arthur Conner with the declarant Ellena Conner.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office this sixth day of January in the year of one thousand eight hundred and forty two
Rolfe Eldridge CBC

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 Virginia Buckingham County, S.S. On this 6 th day of August 1844 personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid Ellena Conner a resident of Buckingham County Virginia aged eighty six years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declarations in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the Act of Congress passed on the 3 rd March 1843 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war — That she is the widow of Arthur Conner who was a private and Regular in Regiment, that she received eighty dollars per annum under the act of July 7 th 1838. She further declares that she is still a widow
Ellena Conner mark
Sworn to and subscribed, before me a Justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid this the 6 th day of August 1844.
J. H. Black J.P.
State of Virginia Buckingham County, S.S. I do hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with the Declarant Ellena Conner the widow

of Arthur Connors deceased Given under my hand this 6 th day of August 1841
W H Flood J.P.
I Rolfe Eldridge clerk of the County Court of Buckingham do certify that W H Flood before whom the foregoing declaration of Ellena Connors was subscribed and sworn to, is an acting justice of the peace in and for the said County duly Commissioned & qualified according to law, and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his are genuine -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my Office this 8 th day of August Eighteen hundred & forty four
Rolfe Eldridge clerk of Buckingham County Court
Declaration of Ellena Connors for a Pension under Act 3-3 March
6307 I have the honor to certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the original now on file in my office and of the whole thereof. Given under my hand this 10 th day of August 1841 W H Flood J.P.
22. First and second names of the person to whom the declaration is made. Ellena Connors

Oct 28 1845
Rev. Tom Paine Oct 28 45-
James Johnson
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Dr. J. H. [unclear] add proof of Eleanor [unclear] ~ ~ Washington City D. H.
28 Oct at Bost when you

Dirf
New Store 24 th Decr 1843
Enclosed you will receive the affidavit of Majr Samuel Balawein in support of the pension claim of Eliza Conner the widow of Arthur Conner Decd. which I hope will be satisfactory proof of her claim; you have on file the certificate of exchange of Arthur Conner, as one of the Prisoners taken at Charleston South Carolina bearing date 10 th Sept 1781 - which original certificate was forwarded with the Declaration and signed by James Fraser Com d of Prisoners at that place - The affidavit of Elizabeth Boaz who states that her Conner lived in the family or with her step mother at the time he enlisted and that he enlisted in the year 1777 or 8 - also the affidavit of Nicholas Boaz who states that Conner returned from the war in the latter part of the year 1782, distinctly recollected by him - and now the affidavit of Majr Samuel Balawein that he Conner enlisted under Capt John Morton in the year 1777 or 8 and served out the time for which he enlisted and that he knew him before he enlisted living in the same county & neighborhood and that he returned after the expiration of his services to the same county and neighborhood - all this proof taken together, it seems to me that her claim is clearly established; which is respectfully submitted to your consideration and ask an answer as early as convenient at this place New Store Rockington Va. I am very respectfully Yr aff. servt John H. Rounton

The affidavit of Maj. Samuel Baldwin of the County of Prince Edward Va. (aged 78 years) who states that he was raised in the same county and neighborhood with Arthur Conner deceased who died several years ago; and that he enlisted as a Regular in the Revolutionary War under Capt John Morton about the year seventeen hundred and seventy seven or eight and served out the time for which he enlisted and returned to the same County after the expiration of his service and lived until his the said Arthur Conner moved to Buckingham. Samuel Baldwin.
State of Virginia, Prince Edward County, to wit. The foregoing affidavit of Maj. Samuel Baldwin was sworn to and subscribed before me a Justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid in due form of law. I further certify that he is a creditable person and that his statement is entitled to full credit and confidence. Given under my hand this 21 st day of October 1843. Wm Matthews J. P.
Virginia, Prince Edward County to wit:
I Branch I. Worsham clerk of the County Court of said County in the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that William Matthews is a Justice of the peace of said County as above, and that the signature above purporting to be his is genuine.
Given under my hand with the seal of the court of said County affixed, this 22 nd day of October 1843.
H. Worsham Clk.

The affidavit of Meshack Boaz of the County of Buckingham and State of Virginia, to establish the pension claim of Eleanor Conner widow of Arthur Conner deceased, who states that he distinctly recollects said Arthur Conner's returning from the Revolutionary War and he believes it in the fall of the year 1782, this affiant has no distinct recollection of the time at which the said Arthur enlisted in the war, but has always understood that he was gone and served three or four years from persons who served with him in the war and that said Conner married the aunt of this affiant, Meshack Boaz
State of Virginia Buckingham County, S.S.
The foregoing affidavit of Meshack Boaz was sworn to and subscribed before me a Justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid in due form of law; I further certify that he is a creditable person and that his statement is entitled to full force and confidence. Given under my hand this the day of June 1843.
Benjamin P. Walker. J.P.
I Rolfe Eldridge clerk of the County Court of Buckingham in the State of Virginia do hereby certify that Benjamin P. Walker before whom the affidavits of Elizabeth Boaz and Meshack Boaz in support of Eleanor Conner's claim to a pension, in an acting justice of the peace, in & for the said County, duly commissioned & qualified according to law, that the foregoing signature purporting to be his, are genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of my office this 1 st day of July 1843. R. Eldridge Clerk of Buckingham County Court.

6307 Aug 12 1845
moggad '44
Va
Mar 3 rd 1843
Ellena Conner
act 439 one
& 44 y cat :
$80 per the
New Store Va Aug 12 1845
John H. Routon New Store
Va
John H. Routon Washington City D.C.
Free
Post Office Washington City D.C.
MS.A.1.6 v.2 p.10 I have been thinking of you and your kindly words and how much I should like to see you again after all this time and how much things have changed since we were children. I hope you are well and happy. I have been very busy lately but I have managed to find some time to write to you. I am still in the same place but things are not the same as they were. I must close for this time. With best regards to all from Your affectionate friend John H. Routon

Sir
Newstrow 8 th august 1844.
I inclose you the Declaration of Ellena Conner under the act of the 3 rd March 1843 which is respectfully submitted to your consideration and as to be informed of the result as soon as convenient
I am respectfully Yr. O ff Secy John N. Roubaud

The affidavit of Elizabeth Boaz of the County of Buckingham and State of Virginia to establish the pension claim of Ellenor Conner widow of Arthur Conner deceased, who states who states that she was acquainted with said Arthur Conner before he went into the Revolutionary war he lived in the family with her step mother, and lived there until he was married to his present widow, Ellenor Conner he enlisted in the year 1778 and was gone until the fall of 1782.
Elizabeth her Boaz. mark
State of Virginia Buckingham County, to wit The foregoing affidavit of Elizabeth Boaz was sworn to and subscribed before me a Justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid in due form of law. I further certify that she is a creditable person and that her statement is entitled to full force and confidence. Given under my hand this the 28th day of June 1843.
Benjamin P. Walker J.P. (Seal)

The affidavit of Elizabeth Boaz of the County of Buckingham and State of Virginia, (aged 88 years) who states that she was acquainted with Arthur Conner the late husband of Ellenor Conner, before he entered the Revolutionary War as a Regular he enlisted and was gone for several years she thinks at least three, years if not longer he returned about about the close of the war and afterwards intermarried with his present widow Ellenor Conner, who
State of Virginia, Buckingham County, S.S. The foregoing affidavit of Elizabeth Boaz, was sworn to and subscribed before me a Justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid in due form of law; I further certify that she is a credible person and that her statement is entitled to full force and credit