Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 10,620, William Clibourn, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Glibourn, William or Gliborne. Sarah
W. 10.620 B.L.Wt. 77.535-160-55
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order to pay - See letter to P. Agt. & R.S. Marble, 2 d Aug. 1837
Letter to P. & 3 d Auditor 1 Oct 1838.
Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 6 th April 1838. from 4 March to 4 Sept 1837. Agt. Notified 20 th Oct 1838.
Letter to P. & 3 d Auditor 24 Dec 1838
Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 6 th April 1838 from 4 th Sept to 4 March 1838. Agt Notified 25 th Jan 1839.
Dead
5757 Virginia
William Clibourn
of Halifax in the State of Va. who was a Pvt. in the Company commanded by Captain Patterson of the Regt commanded by Col Goode in the Va. line for 1 year from 1780
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of $40 - Dollars - Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 15 th day of Feby 1833 and signed A. S. E. Bayliss. President
Arrears to 4 th of Sept 1832 - 60 - Semi-ann. allowance ending 4 th March 1833 20 - $80 -
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Nathan Rice Clerk Book (2) Vol. 7 Page 111

Dear P.
177.406
Act March 3. June 25. } 85
Susan Colborne, mid. 29 th William Colborne, R.N.
Leavitt.
lost.
77.535
See
211
Reign. war
Paris? Act J. June 1832, V a Agency
at 150. Nov. 31 7
Stil. Va. 32-5757
ad: 1600000000 128/58
W. H. St. John
Sheol B.
C. W. Bennett, President.
Edward L. Northwick
Boyle 7/12
Vol. C. — 166. —

Increase
No. 6317
Virginia
Sarah Olibourn widow of William Olibourn who served in the Revolutionary war , as a Private
Richmond agency.
Rate 96 Dollars cents per annum.
Commencing July 27 th 1868
Deduct payments made since
Certificate dated November 11 th 1869 and sent to Claimant
Hooper " Halifax Co " Va.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act Feb- ruary 3, 1853, Page 158 Vol. 11
27 th July 1868
Anderson

Virginia, to wit:
On this 29 th day of November 1832 Personally appeared before the Court of the County of Halifax, William Gilbourn a resident of the County and State aforesaid aged 66 years. who being, duly sworn according to Law, doth on his oath make the following, declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed the 7 th June 1832. This applicant states that he was a substitute for his father in the fourteenth year of his age he believes in the year 1780. and was commanded by Colo Francis Goode & Capt David Patterson and marched to Dinwiddie Courthouse, and from thence to Petersburg, and there was discharge- ed, after a tour of three months service. That a second time, he again, was a substitute for his father and rendezvoused, at Randolph's Mills near Petersburg, pursued Cornwallis and Tarlton under the Command of Demorges Delafate and Captain Reed (Haskins retreated to Chesterfield Courthouse), and from thence crossing James River and towards the County of Culpepper, and round through Richmond to Bottom's bridges and was stationed there some time, and from thence to Wiltown on James River and there was attached to Infantry under the command of Capt Scott and Colo Robert Goode and was stationed at Sudberry's & (Horners), and was surprised by Tarlton and his Corsairs, and was taken nearly all prisoners, the remnant with himself that was

was not taken, joined the army and served until that tour of service elapsed. The third tour he served under Capt Branch in the Lower Part of Virginia three months more. That the fourth tour he was a substitute for Nicholas Robertson in the County of Chesterfield and marched under Capt George Markine from Chesterfield Courthouse, and from thence to Williamsburg, and from thence to Little York and after the surrender of Cornwallis was sent on under Genl Dawson to Winchester and served his last tour, making in the whole of his service twelve months in the Revolutionary War. That he served as a substitute in the Militia three tours in his father's stead & one for Nicholas Robertson, that he has no documentary evidence of his services, that he was born in Chesterfield County & State of Virginia in the year 1766, Sept 23 rd by his father's Register - that he was a resident of Chesterfield County during the Revolutionary War, and after the close of the War he removed to Halifax County and do now live in the same, he hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a Pension or annuity except the present and that his name is not on the Pension Roll of the agency of any State. William his Clebourn mark Sworn to and subscribed the day & year aforesaid

State of Virginia } In Open Court December Term 1857. County of Mecklenburg } ss. Present: W m Jones Br. Just. Robt. Andrews George D. Dabbs and J. B. Northington. Gent. Justices.
On this 21 st day of December A.D. 1857 before The Court of Mecklenburg County held within & for The County & State of said person, Applicant Sarah Gliborne Aged Years a resident of The County of Halifax State of Virginia who being duly sworn according to Law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provisions made by the act of Congress passed on the 3 rd of February 1853 granting pensions to Widows of persons who served during The Revolutionary War, That she is The Widow of William Gliborne deceased who was a soldier in service during The Revolutionary War and subsequently a pensioner of the United States under the act of June 7. 1832 at the rate of $40 per Annum That at The time he was placed on The Pension roll he was a resident of Halifax County in said State of Virginia
She further states that she was married to the said William Gliborne in Halifax County State of Virginia on the 4 day of August A.D. 1831 by one Tucker a Minister and that her name before marriage was Sarah Hoile, That she was not married to him prior to the 2 nd of January 1800 but at the time above mentioned and that her husband the said William Gliborne died on the 12 day of March 1845 at his home in Halifax County Virginia
That she has not intermarried since the death of her said husband, but has remained his Widow & still is his Widow as will more particularly appear by the proofs & other papers now on file in the pension Office with her claim for a pension under this act and to which reference is made That she hereby appoints C. M. Bennett her true and lawfull attorney to prosecute this her claim to receive the Certificate when issued and to do all other acts necessary and proper in the premises
James L. Gliborne Matthew J. Rice
Sarah Gliborne mark

Sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year first above mentioned and I hereby certify that I know the said depo- nent and believe her to be as is above stated and that she is of the age stated and further that I am not interested in this her claim as attorney or otherwise.
Witness my hand and the seal of said Court Affixed by order of said Court now in session.
R. D. Baptist Clerk

State of Virginia County of Halifax { ss
On this 20 day of May A D One thousand eight hundred and fifty five personally appeared before a Justice of the peace within and for the County and State aforesaid Mrs. Sarah Gilborne aged 63 years who from old age Bodily infirmity — is not able to attend in open Court who is a resident of the County and State aforesaid and who being duly sworn according to law declares that she is the widow of William Gilborne deceased who was a soldier in the Company commanded Captain
of Regiment commanded by Colonel the officers name; N o of Regiment, Term of Service &c she does not recollect but refers to her declaration on file at the Department
To the best of her knowledge and belief her said husband entered the service at — about the day of A D 17 for the term of — and continued in actual service in said war for the term of and was honorably discharged at — on or about the day of A D 17. That her said husband was a pensioner of the United States under the act of Congress the 7 th of June 1832 at the rate of $400 per annum which was paid to him at the Agency in Richmond in the State of Virginia
She further declares that she was married to the said William Gilborne in the County of Halifax in the State of Virginia on or about the 21 st day of August A D 1831 by one Parson Tucker. and that her maiden name
before her said marriage was Sarah Hite That her said husband died about the 12 th day of March 1845. She further states that there is publick record of her marriage and that there is private record of her marriage. That she cannot file herewith his certificate of discharge for the reason that

She further declares that she is now a widow She makes this declaration to obtain the pension to which she may be entitled under the act of Congress of Granting pensions to widows of persons who served as soldiers during the Revolutionary War. Also for the portion of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the act of Congress approved 3 rd day of March 1833 never having received nor applied for bounty land under this or any other act of Congress except as above stated
Charles J. Hutchinson of the County of Rockingham in the State of Virginia is hereby appointed her lawful attorney To prosecute this her claim to receive her pension, also her Warrant when issued and to do all things necessary and proper in the premises
Witness
Sarah her X Cliborn Seal marks
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 26 th May A.D. 1853
Wilbourn Overbyl State of Virginia } ss County of Halifax }
On this 26 th day of May A.D. 1853 personally appeared before me the undersigned a Justice of the peace in and for the county and State aforesaid. Reuben Wilkins and James Boren who are to me well known and who are credible Witnesses and who being by me duly sworn depose and say that they are each well acquainted with Mrs. Sarah Cliborn the above applicant for a pension and bounty land. They have known her for 20 years last past. That they were acquainted with William Cliborn her late husband having known him for 15 years previous to his death that the said William Cliborn and Sarah Cliborn lived together as husband and wife and were reputed so to be

that deponents never heard the fact of their marriage disputed or questioned that the said William Cliburn died on or about the 12 th day of March 1825. And the said Sarah Cliburn has since that day and still is reputed to be his widow, which deponents believe to be the fact that she has never married since her said husband's death and still is his widow and that her said husband was the identical man mentioned as a soldier in her declaration above and further that they were present and saw Sarah Cliburn execute the foregoing affidavit by subscribing and making oath to the foregoing declaration in due form of law and that they deponents as said in the county aforesaid and further that they have no interest in this claim
Reuben Wilkerson Seal James his X Bowen Seal mark
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 26 th day of May A.D. 1853 - I certify that I have no interest in this claim Wilbourn Overbey
Know all men by these presents that we W m Cliburn and John H Edmundson are held and firmly bound unto John Floyd Esqr. governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the sum of $150 the payment of which will truly be made to the said Governor or his successors, We bind ourselves our heirs executors and administrators sealed with our seals and dated this 4 th day of Aug 1851. - The Condition of the above obligation is such that whereas there is a marriage intended to be solemnized between the above bound W m Cliburn Sarah Hile Now if there be no lawful cause to obstruct the same then the above obligation to be void else to

remain in full force
Witness Wm P. Arnett.
Wm Cliborn
Wm H. Edmundson
(SS) (SS)
State of Virginia County of Halifax SS.
I William S. Heath Clerk of the County Court in the County & State aforesaid do hereby certify that William Overby before whom the foregoing declarations & affidavits were made is and was at the date of the same a Justice of the peace for the said County duly Commissioned & sworn and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his are genuine. I further certify that the foregoing is a true Copy of the bond of William Cliborn for marriage license and that there is no record of the marriage of William Cliborn & Sarah Hile in my office. In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the seal of the said County & subscribed my name this 7th day of June 1805
Wm S. Heath Clk.
Claim of Sarah Hile Widow of William Cliborn of Halifax County Virginia
177.406

February 19, 1938
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BA-J/MCS William Clibourn, W.10620
Mrs. C. E. McGlenn Waukegan, R.1, Box 389A Illinois
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your request for information relative to William Clibourn, Clybourn, Clyburn or Claiborne, a Revolutionary War soldier from Mecklenburg County, Virginia.
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, W.10620, based upon the military service of William Clibourn or Cliborne, the only soldier of that name, searched under all spellings, that is found in the Revolutionary War records of this office.
He was born September 23, 1766, in Chesterfield County, Virginia. The names of his parents were not given.
While a resident of Chesterfield County, he served in 1780 and 1781 as private with the Virginia troops, three months under Captain David Patterson and Colonel Francis Goode, three months under Captains Creed Haskins and Scott and Colonel Robert Goode, three months under Captain Branch (in these three tours he was substitute for his father) and three months under Captain George Markine.
After the close of the Revolution he moved to Halifax County, Virginia.
He was allowed pension on his application executed November 29, 1832, at which time he was living in Halifax County, Virginia.
He died March 12, 1845, in Halifax County, Virginia.

William Clibourn or Cliborne married in Halifax County, Virginia, August 4 or 24, 1831, Sarah Hite. The bond for marriage license was dated August 4, 1831.
As the widow of William Clibourn or Cliborne, said Sarah was allowed pension on her application executed December 21, 1857. She was then living in Halifax County but the claim was executed in Mecklenburg County, Virginia
In 1866 she was seventy-four years of age and was living in Halifax County with post office at Hyco.
In 1866 she referred to her children but gave no names.
In 1857 one James L. Cliborne acted as witness for the widow and in 1867 one E. P. Hite of Halifax County, Virginia, acted as witness for the widow, but their relationship was not shown.
There are no further data relative to this soldier's family.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

State of Virginia } ss County of Halifax }
On this 18 th day of October A D one thousand eight hundred & Sixty Six personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace in said State & County Sarah Clibourn aged Seventy four years a resident of Halifax County in the State of Virginia who being duly sworn according to law declares that she is the identical Sarah Clibourn, widow of William Clibourn, who was a pensioner on the roll of the agency at Richmond Virginia and whose pension Certificate is herewith returned; that she has resided since the first day of January A D 1861 in the County of Halifax State of Virginia; that during this period her means of subsistence have been the gratuitous supplies and attentions of her children who have generously provided for her, and that she has not borne arms against the Government of the United States or in any manner encouraged the rebellion manifested a sympathy with their cause; and that she was last paid her pension on the 4 th day of September A D 1860.
This application is made for the purpose of securing a restoration of her name to the pension rolls, and of obtaining a new pension Certificate such as she may be entitled to under existing laws, reference being made to the evidence heretofore filed in the Pension Office to substantiate her original claim. She is too feeble to attend Court -
Sarah X Clibourn mark

Also personally appeared Edward S. Clark and J. G. Brown residents of Halifax County State of Virginia persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit, and who being duly sworn say that they were present and saw Sarah Clibourn make her mark to the foregoing declaration and they further swear that they have every reason to believe from the appearance of the applicant and their acquaintance with her that she is the identical person she represents herself to be; that she continues the Widow of William Clibourn and that they never knew her in any manner to encourage the rebels nor manifest a sym- -pathy with their cause; and they further swear that they have no interest in the prosecution of this claim.
Edward S. Clark James G. Brown
State of Virginia } County of Halifax } ss with
I hereby certify that Sarah Clibourn whose name is signed to the foregoing declaration personally appeared before me W. Overbey a Justice of the peace for the said County & State and being unable to write her name and having the contents of this paper read & made known to her did affirm her mark to the same in my presence and made oath to the facts stated in said declaration and I further certify that the said Sarah Clibourn

is too full to attend Court.
I also certify that E. L. Clark and J. G. Brown were duly sworn and signed the foregoing certificate in my presence and I hereby certify that I have no interest direct or indirect in the prosecution of this claim. Given under my hand the day & year first above written.
Wilbourn Overby J.P.
I Sarah Clibourn do solemnly swear in the presence of Almighty God that I will henceforth faithfully support protect and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Union of the States thereunder; that I will in like manner abide by and faithfully support all laws and proclamations which have been made during the existing rebellion with reference to the emancipation of Slaves; So help me God -
Sarah X Clibourn Mark
Sworn to & Subscribed with Mark before me the contents of above oath being made known to the officer before signing This 18 th day of October A.D. 1866.
Wilbourn Overby J.P.

State of Virginia } County of Halifax } To wit: I James D. Clay clerk of the county court within and for the county and State aforesaid certify that Alleborn Overby before whom the foregoing affidavits and declaration was made is and was at the time thereof a Justice of the Peace within and for said county duly commissioned and qualified as such and that his signatures are genuine. In testimony of the foregoing I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the said county court This the 23 rd day of October 1866 James D. Clay , clerk

State of Virginia } County of Halifax } 99
On this 18 th day of October A.D. 1869 personally appeared before me a justice of the Peace within & for the County and State aforesaid Sarah Clibourn aged 77 years a resident of Halifax County in the State of Virginia who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the identical Sarah Clibourn to whom was granted Pension Certificate No. 6317 payable at Richmond Va. at the rate of Forty Dollars per annum issued under the act of Feb. 3rd 1853; that she makes this declaration in order to secure the increase of her pension to which she is entitled under the Thirteenth section of the act of July 27 th 1868. That she still remains a widow, and has not again married since the 16 th day of March 1867 the date of her certificate
Witness
E. P. Hite William Boyd
Sarah X Clibourn mark
My Post Office address is as follows
Hyco. Halifax Co. Va.
Also personally appeared E. P. Hite and William Boyd residents of Halifax County persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit, and who being duly sworn by me, say that they were present and saw Sarah Clibourn make her mark to the foregoing declaration; and they further swear that they have every reason to believe, from the appearance of the applicant & their acquaintance with her that she is the identical person she represents herself to be; and they further state that they have no interest in the prosecution of this claim. That she is still a widow not having married since the 16 th day of March 1867
E. P. Hite William Boyd

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 18 th day of October 1869, and I hereby certify that the contents of the foregoing declarations and affidavits were carefully read by me to the applicant and witnesses before subscribing their names thereto, and I know the affiants to be credible persons. George Thomas J.P.
State of Virginia County of Halifax  55
I W. W. H. Stowell Clerk of the County Court of the County and State aforesaid, do certify that George Thomas is a justice of the peace duly Commissioned & qualified; that his Commission was dated on the 10 th day of September 1869 and will expire on the election & qualification of his Successor, and that his signature above written above is genuine. Given under my hand this 20 th day of October 1869. W. W. H. Stowell Clerk

Additional Evidence
Supd claim No. 177.406
of Sarah Cliborne
L. W. Bennett Atty. Present.

State of Virginia } County of Halifax } ss.
Suspended claim No. 177,406.
Sand. Act 3 d March 1855.
On this 21 day of December
Eighteen hundred and fifty seven, before me the undersigned a justice of the Peace, in and for said County, personally appeared Walter J Rice and James L Clibourn who are to me well known, and whom I certify to be credible witnesses, and who being by me duly sworn, depose and say, that they are each well acquainted with Mrs. Sarah Clibourn, an applicant for Bounty Lands under Act of 3 d March 1855, on account of the services of her husband William Clibourn in the war of the Revolution. That they have known her for 24 years last past: That they were acquainted with her late husband William Clibourn, and knew him to have been a pensioner of the United States, at the rate of $40. per year, that he was a resident of Halifax County, in said State of Virginia, and had been formerly a resident of Gaston County N. Carolina.
That the said William Clibourn, pensioner as aforesaid, was the husband of the Sarah Clibourn, now an applicant for Bounty Lands, whose claim they are informed and believe has been suspended for proof that her husband was the identical person

of the name of William Clibourn who was a resident of said Halifax County Virginia, and a pensioner of the United States at the rate of $40. per year under Act of 7 th June 1832.
That they lived together as husband and wife, and were so reputed and believed, the fact of which deponents never heard disputed or questioned. That the said William Clibourn died on the 12 day of March A.D. 1865, and the said Sarah Clibourn has been since that day and still is reputed to be his widow, she never having intermarried since the said Williams death. And deponents further state that they reside in the County of Halifax in said state and are not interested in this claim.
James L. Clibourn Matthew J. Rice
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 21 day of December A.D. 1857. and I certify that I am not interested in this claim as agent or otherwise.
Samuel G. Johnson Justice of the Peace.

State of Virginia County of Rock  Hen  burg ss.
I, Richard B. Baptist clerk of the County Court of Rock  Hen  burg , held in and for said County, a court of record, do hereby certify. That Samuel G. Johnson Esquire, before whom the foregoing affidavit was made, and who has there- unto subscribed his name, was at the time of so doing a Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly commissioned and sworn.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed the seal of the said Court this 21 st day of December A.D. 1857.
Rich d . B. Baptist Clerk, etc.

State of North Carolina
Person County This day personally appeared before me. Green. N. Satterfield one of the acting Justices of the peace in said County - John Garrowt, who being first duly sworn according to law, who made the following declaration. That he was well acquainted with
William Glibaun, in the time of revolutionary war. That although his mind is much impaired by his advanced age, He recollects well when William Glibaun entered the service of the united states in the state of Virginia Chesfield County.
That he served two or three years with him, That he is of the opinion that he served upwards of six months - That he recollects well when he received his discharge at Peterburg - and at that time he was commanded, as well as himself by Col. Francis Goad - Capt. Brad Haskins - Capt. in testimony whereof he the said Garrowt set his hand this 6 th day of Octob 1832. John Garrowt
sworn to this 6 th day of Octob A.D. 1832
Test Green N. Satterfield J.P.

State of North Carolina
Person County 3 d I Joseph Dickinson Clerk of the County Court of Pleas and quarterly Sessions for said County do hereby certify that Green. D. Satterfield, whose name is subscribed to the foregoing declara- -ation, is a acting justice of the peace due faith and credit ought to be given to his official acts
For testimony whereof I have at my hand and affixed the seal of office the 6 th day of Octob r 1832
Joseph Dickinson Clerk
W m Elbourn paper

7/11/1845
C. M. Bennett Atty. Present.

State of Virginia.
County of _____
J. S.
On this 21 day of December
A.D. 1857, personally appeared before me the undersigned a Justice of the Peace in and for said County,
James C. Clibourn and Walter J. Rice who are to me well known, and whom I certify to be credible witnesses, and who being by me duly sworn, depose and say, that they are each well acquainted with Mrs. Sarah Clibourn, the above applicant for a pension, that they have known her for 21 years last past. That they were acquainted with her late husband William Clibourn and know him to have been a pensioner of the United States, at the rate of $40. per year, that he was a resident of Halifax County, Virginia - Moved thence from Caswell County, N Carolina
That the William Clibourn, pensioner as aforesaid, was the husband of the Sarah Clibourn now an applicant for a pension and the identical person who has executed the foregoing declaration. That they lived together as husband and wife, and were respected and believed, the fact of which deponents never heard disputed or questioned. That the said William Clibourn died in Halifax Co. the 12 day of March, A.D. 1845, and that the said Sarah Clibourn has been

since that day and still is reputed to be his wid- ow, she never having intermarried, and further, that they were present and saw the said Sarah Gliborn execute the foregoing declaration, by making her mark. And making oath thereto in due form of law, and further, that they, deponents, do reside in the county aforesaid.
James L. Gliborn Walter J. Rice
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 21 day of December A.D. 1857, and I certify that I have no interest in this claim.
Saml. G. Johnson Justice of the Peace.
State of Virginia County of Rockingham ss. J. Richard B. Baskett Clerk of the
County Court of Rockingham a Court of Record, held in and for said County do hereby certify that Hon.
Before whom the foregoing declara- tion was made, and whose genuine signature ap- pears thereon, was at the time of so doing a Justice of said Court duly commissioned and qualified; and I further certify that Samuel G. Johnson Esq. before whom the foregoing affidavit was made and who has signed his name thereto was at the time of so doing a Justice of the Peace in and for said Coun- ty duly commissioned and sworn, and that his said signature is genuine.

a testimony whereof I have here- unto subscribed my name, and affixed the seal of said Court, this 24 th day of December A.D. 1887.
R. B. Baptist Clerk.

Claimant Aug 25 th 66,
6.317
Virginia
R.
Sarah Oldbourne widow of William,
who served in the Revolutionary war, as a private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of $ 10 dollars 00 cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued 19 th day of January 1858. and sent to
C. W. Bennett
Present
Paid to Sept 4/60.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 152. Vol. H

We Anthony Syanor & John Harrington residing in the County of Halifax & State of Virginia hereby certify that we are well acquainted with William Gilbourn who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, that we believe him to be 66 years of age, that he is reputed and believed in the neighbourhood where he resides to have been a Soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion Anthony Syanor John his Harrington mark
Sworn to, & subscribed the day and year aforesaid
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the Investigation of the matter and after putting the Interrogatories prescribed by the war department that the above named Applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier and served as he states. And the Court further Certifies that it appears to them that Anthony Syanor & John Harrington who have signed the Preceding Certificate, are residents in the said County and are credible, and that their Statement is entitled to credit.
I Samuel Williams clerk of the Court of the County of Halifax do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the Original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of William Gilbourn for a Pension

In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and Seal of Office this 12 th day of December 1832.
Samuel Williams
Genl. Williams seal
End
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Restoration Brief in the Case of 6317 Sarah Richmond Clibourn, Widow of William
Clibourn Revolutionary Hgeo, Halifax County and State of VA
Act 3 rd Feb. 1853
CLAIM FOR NEW PENSION CERTIFICATE,
Rev
PROOF EXHIBITED,
Inscribed on the Roll of Richmond at $40. pr Annum & paid Sep 4. 1860. She has surrendered her old certificate & claim, restoration having furnished the required evidence of loyalty. Widowhood.
Restored March 13. 1863 to a pension at $40.00 pr. Ann. Commencing Sep 4. 1860 - to continue during Widowhood.
Name and residence of Agent.
Claimant
Hgeo
Halifax Co
VA
W. C. Trask Examining Clerk.

Lucas
Regwar

Increase 6.317 m Brief in the Case of Sarah E. H. Widow of William  Private Reg't Va. Arty.  Hyco.  Halifax County and State of Virginia Act 2 o Sec Feb 3. 1853. 
CLAIM FOR NEW PENSION CERTIFICATE,
PROOF EXHIBITED,
A pension of $40. pr. Annum Certificate returned The claim increased pension as provided by 13 th Sec Act 27 July 1868. Duality and continued widowhood shown.
Admitted Oct 26. 1869 Pension at $96. pr. ann. to commence July 27. 1868 deducting prof. since.
Name and residence of Agent.
 Claimant  Hyco  Halifax Co  Va. 
 W. E. Trask Examining Clerk.

See her App for S.W. with her Pension Papers in Case Number 6,317, act Feb. 3, 1853, War Roll, A5, for $40. per An.

Sarah Clifbourn
ins: Wm
wa
Act 153
Adm l for H l ohn An s under 2 d Sec: Act 153 Comm g at the rate of the Act
Cit to
C. W. Bennett
Print

Presidential Office Jan'y 12 th 1858.
Genl. Be pleased to certify the time to which the within named pension was paid on the date of his death.
Yours Respectfully,
J. A. Cole for Commission
4 Dec 1858 Prof. A. H. Emerson Esq. Miss Auditor. Hartford,
3 d Auditor's Office Jan'y 13. 1858.
Sir: William Cliburn N o act June 7. 1833 appears to have been paid to 4 March 1845.
Pray Reply M rs Garrison Auditor
Genl: C. Whiting Esq. Conn t Auditor

Brief in the case of Sarah Clibourn, widow of William Malifer County and State of Virginia act 3 d Feb: 1853
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance. Husband was pensioned under the Act 7 th June 1832, at the rate of $40 per Annum. Four witnesses testify to marriage & reputation & cohabitation of over 24 years. The soldier died 12 th March 1845, as per the affidavits of two witnesses & Report of their Auditor. Widowhood & want established by the affidavits of four credible affiants.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
C. W. Bennett Esq. Name and residence of Agent Pleasant,
B. G. D. Examining Clerk.

Pension Office June 7. 1856.
Sir,
The appl n of Sarah Elborne widow of William of V a has been filed under the Act of Feb. 3. 1853. —
I do not find that her husband was a pensioner under any Act of Congress.
Very Resp t Serv t
D. K. Ely
Act g Comm r
Chas. D. Southwick Esq r Beydton W a

C. W. Bennett At. at Law
Will please prosecute this claim of Sarah Gilborne N o 177 405
Chas. S. Hutchinson At.
for Sarah Gilborne
Sarah Gilborne

77.533
Hoare

Hyco Knafus Co Va October 23 rd 1869.
Hon
Comr. of Pensions
Dr Sir
Enclosed please find my application for increase of Pension which I am advised I am in- titled to by Act of July 27 th 1868 -
My application would have been made sooner but owing to the fact that we had no one in my section to take the acknowledgment I had to wait till one was qualified - I hope the enclosed paper is all right if not you will advise me - I have applied for & sent power of attorney to draw the 40 per annum due me on old certificate which I now herewith enclose.
Hope you will send me the new certificate with power to draw the back pay - very respectfully
Sarah Clibourn

Payment to be made at Richmond
by
James S. Sutton Jr
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of
Virginia
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 3d, 1853, Page 155 Vol. H
J. Smith
Clerk.

Restoration
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
WIDOW'S PENSION.
6317
I certify that, in conformity with the 2d section of the act of February 3, 1853,
Sarah Clibourn
widow of William Clibourn who was a Private in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the Pension List, at the rate of Forty dollars and _____ cents per annum, commencing on the 4 th September 1865 3d of February, 1853, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the Department of the Interior, this Sixteenth day of March one thousand eight hundred and sixty-Seven
H. T. Alts Acting Secretary of the Interior.
Examined and countersigned.
Joseph A. Murrell
Commissioner of Pensions.

69. Dec 18 - 1891 Dear Sir, I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 14th inst. and in reply to inform you that the same has been forwarded to the proper authorities for their consideration.
Sarah Alborn
The enclosed documents have been carefully examined and it appears that all the requirements of the act "to provide for a pension to the widow of the late President Lincoln" have been complied with. The amount of the pension to be allowed is $200 per annum, to be paid in quarterly installments. The same will be paid to you as soon as the proper vouchers are filed.
Yours truly, John D. Long Secretary of the Navy

Hyco Halifax Co Va July 30 th 1866
Wm Sir
I am a Revolutionary pensioner holding a certificate as such and I am desirous of having the same renewed as I am informed I must apply for a new certificate before I can draw my pay - I am old & very needy & desire you will give me the necessary information so I may be able to draw my pension - I am too poor to pay a pension agent to get my pension for me & hope you will send me such instructions that some of my friends will be able to attend to my business for me. Can I not go before a justice of the peace & make oath to application for renewal of pension instead of before "Judge Clerk or deputy Clerk" It will be difficult to get them to come to me & I am so feeble I fear I cannot go to them.
Please let me know your answer soon & give me all necessary instructions about the matter.
Yrs respectfully
To Hon. Commr of Pensions Washington D.C.
Your obedt Servt Sarah Clibourn - Widow of William Clibourn
P.S. Direct to Hyco Halifax Co. Va.

Washington
Decr. 28, 1857.
Hon. Geo. C. Whiting, Commr. of Pensions. Sir:
I have the honor to enclose herewith additional evidence in the claim of Sarah Gibson of Va. for the benefits of the 2 d sec. Act 3 d Feby 1853 suspended by your letter of the 11 th ulto.
Very Respectfully/ (Your Ob't Servt) C. M. Bennett.

Treasury Department,
Second Comptroller's Office,
October 18 1838.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," William Clibourn a Pensioner on the Roll of the Richmond, Va Agency, at the rate of forty — Dollars and " — " Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832 has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of March 1837 to the 4 th of September 1837.
Respectfully, yours,
Albin K. Parris
Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions, Present.

1860 New York Dec 10
Dear Mr. H. H. Russell
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 10th inst. and in reply to inform you that the same has been forwarded to the proper authorities for their consideration. I am, Sir, your obedient servant, J. M. [unclear]

Hyco - Halifax Co. Va.
Hon Jos H. Barrett
Dr Sir:
Enclosed please find application for renewal of pension Certificate - and also my old Certif- -icate - I hope the application is all right & that I shall soon get a new certificate. —
Direct as before to Hyco Halifax Co. Va. — Your obedient servant

Hon. Geo. L. Whiting Comm. of Pensions & Sir,
Washington
Dec. 28, 1857.
I have the honor to enclose here with additional evidence in support of the suspended claim No. 177,406 of Sarah G. Liboune widow of William J. Va. a Revolutionary Pensioner. It is filed under the requirements of your letter of the 11 th ulto, suspending her claim for pension Act 3 rd Feby '55.
Very Respectfully
Your Obedient
C. M. Bennett,

Drawn and paid over to Sarah Coliburn up to 4 of Sept. 1859 by C. S. Hutchinson
Call for Mr. [unclear]
Payment to be made at Richmond by M. D. Newman Esq
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of Virginia
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 3d, 1853, Page 152. Vol. A
G. H. Getty Clerk.
to Col. C. S. Hutchinson

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that, in conformity with the 2d section of the act of February 3, 1853,
Sarah Clibourn
widow of William Clibourn, who was a private, _____ in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the Pension List, at the rate of Forty, _____ dollars and _____ cents per annum, commencing on the 3d of February, 1853, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the Department of the Interior, this 19 th day of January one thousand eight hundred and fifty eight -
J. Mansfield
Secretary of the Interior.
Examined and countersigned.
W. C. Cushing Commissioner of Pensions.

Connr July 31 P. J. BOND
Elizur Wadsworth 105787
45 55 100 150 FREE
J. S. Edwards Esqr Pension Agent Washington City Mail

Richmond July 28 th 1837
Dear Sir Mr Robinson says the enclosed pension must be forwarded to you before it could be paid; please to examine it and authorise him to pay the amts to me
Very Respectfully R D Maple

TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
Second Comptroller's Office.
January 1 st 1839.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838 entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," William Cliburn, — a Pensioner on the Roll of the Richmond, Virginia, Agency, at the rate of Forty — Dollars and — Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June, 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of Sept., 1837, to the 4 th March, 1838.
Respectfully, yours,
William B. Passmore Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions.
Present.

William Claiborne
from 1780 pri - vate 12 months,
$40.

B R I E F objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of William Blairbourn which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal?

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? two citizens XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? No XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had? XIV. † If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service? If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses? No. Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct? XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service? XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? 7
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words: "Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades; For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____ For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must in every case be clearly shewn under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
‡ QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
‡ QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
☞ In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.

Washington
January 23. 1858.
Hon. Geo. C. Whiting, Comr of Pensions. Sir.
I have been requested to call your attention to the suspended claim No. 177,406 of Sarah Felibourne for Land Bounty under Act of 3 d March 1855. I filed additional evidence in the case on the 28 th ulto. On the 19 th inst. a pension certificate issued to the claimant under Act 3 d Feby. 1853. Richmond, Va. Roll.
Very Respectfully,
Your Ob. Servt.
C. W. Bennett.

Washington.
Nov. 3. 1857.
Hon. Geo. L. Whiting Commr. of Pensions & Sir:
I have the honor to enclose herewith authority to prosecute the suspended claims of Sarah Cliborne of Va. widow of William Cliborne decd. for benefits of Act of 3 d Feby. 1853, and Bounty Land Act. 1855. Susp. No. 177.406.
I am advised that the claims were suspended for the reason that there was no evidence found showing her husband to have been a pensioner.
I find the name of William Cliborne on the list of pensioners Act 1832 of Mecklenburg Co. Va., and respectfully submit request a re-examination of the claims.
Very Respectfully
Your O bt Servt L. W. Bennett

Washington City
Feby 13 th 1833
I do certify that I was acquainted with John Garrett and believe him to be a man of veracity and that a Clergyman was not in the neighbourhood of Mr. Elison and have no doubt of his character for veracity & truth of his services as a soldier of the Revolution
Joseph G. Baynham
I certify that Capt. Joseph G. E. Baynham Agent in this case, and whose certificate is hereto annexed, is a citizen of the county of Halifax and a man of strict veracity
As in part
Washington Feby. 16 th 1833

No 6928
Sarah Cliborne Widow of William Va
Rev. J. Hutchinson June 7/1856 C. W. Bennett. Nov: 11/57
3 Feb, 1853

Restoration 10.317 Virginia
Sarah Delibourn widow of William Delibourn who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Pirate
Inscribed on the Richmond Roll at the rate of 40 dollars cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853. 14 th September 1860
Certificate of Pension issued 11 th day of March 1860 and sent to Clarmont Wyco , Halifax Co Va
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 158 Vol. 26 J. S. Smith Clerk

4. Dref. & Co. of 24 Yrs: 12" mch. 45— 466 laid & co. in —

April 20, 1938
Mrs. Stephen D. Lefas 1515 Lamont Street, N.W. Washington, D.C.
John Clayborn S. 1945 William Clibourn W. 10620 BA-J/AWF
Dear Madam:
In compliance with your request of recent date, you are furnished herein the Revolutionary War records of John Clayborn, and William Clibourn.
The data furnished herein pertaining to John Clayborn were obtained from papers on file in pension claim, S. 1945, based on his military service in the Revolutionary War.
The date and place of birth of John Clayborn were not given, nor were the names of his parents stated.
While residing in Bedford County, Virginia, John Clayborn enlisted the first of August, 1780, served as private in Captain Nathaniel Tate's company, marched through North Carolina to join General Gates in South Carolina, when near Camden, met the American Troops retreating to Hillsborough, joined them and on reaching Hillsborough, he was transferred to Captain Newell's or Nevell's company, Colonel Buford's regiment, in which he served until transferred to Captain Graves' or Groves' company, and marched to the Cheraw Hills on Pee Dee River, was there until after the battle of Cowpens, then transferred to Captain J. Webb's company, marched to Hillsborough, thence to Tailor's Ferry on the Roanoke River, where they crossed into Virginia, and
See her request in John Clayborn S. 1945

was discharged February 26, 1781.
The soldier, John Clayborn, was allowed pension on his application executed October 3, 1832, at which time he was aged seventy-two years, and living in Knox County, Tennessee.
It was not stated whether the soldier, John Clayborn, was married. One Jubel Clayborn was a resident of Knox County, Tennessee, in 1832, and then stated that he was well acquainted with the soldier, no relationship shown.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name and address of person paid, and possibly the date of death of this pensioner, you should apply to The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, Washington, D. C., and furnish the following data:
John Clayborn Certificate # 7248 Issued March 20, 1833 Rate $23.88 per annum Commenced March 4, 1831 Act of June 7, 1832 East Tennessee Agency.
*****
William Clibourn, W. 10620
Copied m.c. S.
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in pension claim, W. 10620, based on the military service of William Clibourn or Cliborne.
William Clibourn was born September 23, 1766, in Chesterfield County, Virginia. The names of his parents were not given.
While a resident of Chesterfield County, he

served in 1780 and 1781 as private with the Virginia troops, three months under Captain David Patterson and Colonel Francis Goode, three months under Captains Corrad Haskins and Scott and Colonel Robert Goode, three months under Captain Branch (in these three tours he was substitute for his father), and three months under Captain George Markine.
The soldier, William Clibourn, after the close of the Revolution moved to Halifax County, Virginia.
He was allowed pension on his application executed November 29, 1832, at which time he was living in Halifax County, Virginia. He died March 12, 1845 in said Halifax County.
William Clibourn (Cliborne) married in Halifax County, Virginia, August 4 or 24, 1831, Sarah Hite. The bond for marriage license was dated August 4, 1831.
As the widow of William Clibourn or Cliborne, said Sarah was allowed pension on her application executed December 21, 1857; she was then living in Halifax County, but the claim was executed in Mecklenburg County, Virginia.
In 1866 she was seventy-four years of age, and was living in Halifax County with post office at Hyco.
In 1866 she referred to her children but gave no names.
In 1857 one James L. Cliborne acted as witness for the widow, and in 1867 one E. P. Hite of Halifax County, Virginia, acted as witness for the widow, but their relationship was not shown.
There are no further data relative to this soldier's family.
In order to obtain the date of last payment

of pension, name and address of person paid, and possibly the date of death where applicable should apply to The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, Washington, D. C., and furnish the following data-
Sarah Clibourn, widow of William Clibourn Certificate # 6317 Issued March 16, 1867 Rate $40.00 per annum Commenced September 4, 1860 Act of February 3, 1853 Virginia Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

Box 389 A - R 1. - Jan 7-1938 Waukegan, Ill.
Pension Bureau. Washington, D.C.
only!
Can you give me any information regarding one William Clibourn, may be spelled Clybourn, Clyburn, Claiborne, Mecklenburg County, Virginia who served as private in the Virginia Militia - Revolutionary War. I think his father's name may have been Thomas but not certain. Thanking you.
Mrs. C. E. M c Glenn.

Rev
WIDOW, &c.
1928 Feb. 18. hist. to Mrs. C. E. Mc Glenn Held 1938 Apr. 20 - to Mrs. Stephen D. Lefao - See her letter in folder Clayborn 5. 1945 - copy 4 n. e. s.
File No. 10625 Sarah Clibourn Wid. William Clibourn Pa. Rev.
Act: Feb 2"/53 & July 27/68
Index: Vol. A , Page 1396
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Payments to be made at Richmond, Va by the Presd. W. Pr. Pks Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of Pa:
paid to 4 March 1845
died on the 12 March 1845
arrears not claimed.
William Gibson died 12 March 1845
Recorded by N Rice Clerk, in Book D Vol. 7 page 111

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that in conformity with the Law of the United States, of the 7th June, 1832, William Clibourn of the State of Virginia who was a private in the Army of the Revolution.
is entitled to receive Forty. ——— dollars and ——— cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually, on the 4th of March, and 4th of September, in every year.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this ——— 18 th day of February one thousand eight hundred and thirty=Three
Lawson Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned. }
J. Edwards