Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 9789, John Clark, Penn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Penn
Clark John or Clarke
W. 9789.
B.L.Mt. 89505-160-55
CONTENTS
Julia Ann

19366
Indiana
John Clark
of Scott Co in the State of Ind a who was a pr r in the co commanded by Captain Williams of the reg t commanded by Col Peniacott in the Penn a line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Ind a at the rate of 80 Dollars & Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 28 day of Aug t 1833 and Robert Meek Lexington
Arrears to the 4th of March 160.00 Semi-ant. allowance ending 1 Sept 40.00 200.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Dan Boyd Clerk, Book E Vol. 7 Page 107
Duplicate Certificate issued 25 th March 1843, and sent to Pensioned, Lexington, Scott County Indiana

19366
Indiana
John Clark of Scott Co in the State of Ind a who was a pri r in the co commanded by Captain Williams of the reg t commanded by Col Penicott in the Penn a line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Ind a at the rate of 80 Dollars & Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 28 day of Aug t 1833 and Robert Weck Lexington
Arrears to the 4th of March 161.00 Semi-ant. allowance ending 1 Sept 40.00 200 "
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Dan Boyd Clerk, Book E Vol. 7 Page 107
Duplicate Certificate issued 25 th March 1843, and sent to Pensioned, Lexington, Scott County Indiana

June 15 1859 Pens Agent 1889 = Aug 20 th Transferred from Indianapolis Ind to here Albany Indiana from 3 rd February 1853 & not sent to Colt Barkley Esq
6,596.
n-a
Indiana  State Julia Ann Clarke widow of John Clarke
who served in the Revolutionary war, as a private ,
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 dollars 00 cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued 26 th day of April 1859 and sent to
C. H. Barkley Louisville, Ky.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 221 Vol. II
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The State of Indiana
Scott County ss, On this 26 th day of February in the year 1833, personally appeared in Open Court, before the Circuit Court of the County aforesaid now sitting (being a court of record) John Clark a servant of said County, aged Seventy three years last August who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832, That he was drafted a militia tour in a company commanded by Captain David Williamson in the year 1777 under the command of Colonel Penticoat of the Pennsylvania line, and rendezvoused at Fort Shepherds some time about the month of June of that year, and remained stationed there for at least six weeks, he was then marched to a fort called Robert Taylors fort in Washington County Pennsylvania about ten miles West of the town of Washington, where he was permanently stationed being the nearest station to where he then had resided, having remained there for at least six weeks, afterwards in the same year he was again called out from that station under the command of Col. David Williamson in a company commanded by Capt. Elazer Williamson and marched to Fort Van Meter, on Short Creek near the Ohio River in Virginia to guard & fortify the same and that he remained at said fort for at least six weeks, when he was marched back to

10070-00504 fort Taylor, and remained there for at least two months, afterwards in the Spring of 1778, he was again marched (under the Command of the last named Officer) to fort West Liberty, where he was stationed for at least six weeks to fortify & defend said Station, he was then marched back to fort Taylor, where he remained stationed defending the frontier and settlers & guarding them while they were attending their crops until some time in the fall of the same year, when he was again marched (under the same Officer) to fort Whaling where he was stationed for at least six weeks, to fortify & strengthening that station, he was then marched back to Taylor's fort and continued stationed there until the Spring of 1779 when he was again called out under the same Officer to fortify & defend different Station, which service he performed for at least six weeks when he was marched back to Taylor Station and continued guarding the settlements until the fall of the same year, when the Indians becoming troublesome he was again marched from said Station under the same Officer to different other Stations, and through the country routing the Indians for at least six weeks, when he was again marched back to fort Taylor and remained stationed there until the Spring of 1780 when he was called out under the same Officer to guard & protect the settlements while the farmers were attending their crops he was engaged in this service for at least six weeks, when he was ordered

to march back to fort Taylor, when he remained until the fall of the same year when he was again called out to protect the frontier Settlements against Indian aggression under the same Officers which service he performed for at least six weeks, when he was marched back to fort Taylor & remained stationed there until the Spring of 1781 when he was called out under the same Officers to guard & protect the frontier Settlements, while they were cropping or raising their crops this service he performed for at least six weeks, and was then marched back to fort Taylor and remained there until fall, when he was called out in the same Company & under the same Officers to protect & guard the Settlements, while the farmers would get in their crops; which service he performed for not less than six weeks, when he was marched back & stationed at fort Taylor for the winter, in the Spring of 1782 he was again called out under the same Officers from the same Company to guard & protect the frontier Settlements during the planting season this tour he was out for at least six weeks, when he was marched back to Taylor's Station and remained there until the fall of the same year when he was again called out in the same Company under the same Officers and was immediately attached to a company of regulars (by his Captain) commanded by a Hrenchman (name not recollected) and done duty under said Officers for at least two months, when he was discharged, during all those services he served as a private soldier, that

between the time he first entered the service and the year 1783 he was either stationed or doing duty under his officers, scouting through the country nearly all the time which was in consequence of living in the frontier settlements, that his services was called for against the Indians, they being the only enemy he was called against, they being very hostile and dangerous, and in consequence of which, Van Meter's Station and Mt Liberty Station were evacuated eventually, both of those stations, was on Short Creek near the Ohio river in Virginia, fort Whelming was on Big Whelming about six miles from its mouth, he was called several times to fort Whelming to fortify the same, he was in several scouts after the Indians but was in no general engagement, he recided when called into the service in Washington County Pennsylvania, he recollects of being General M c Intosh of the 13 th Virginia Regiment, at one time he reorganized at a place called M c Intosh's Station , he states, he never got any pay for his services nor a written discharge from the service, and that he has no documentary evidence, and that he knows of no person whose testimony he can procure who can testify to his services — And in answer to interrogatories he states, that he was born in Pennsylvania in the year 1759 and that he has no record of his age, he lived in Washington County Pennsylvania on the waters of Buffalo and Whelming Crabs when called into service, he has lived since in Virginia, Ohio since in Scott County Indiana, he once at a time not named above

hired a substitute to take his place for a tour of at least six weeks and paid him ten or twelve dollars for the performance of the same, he never received a written discharge from the service as before stated, he further states that there is no clergyman living in his neighbourhood, but he could refer to a number of respectable persons in his neighbourhood and county who can testify to his character as to truth and veracity but will only name Samuel Rankin and Elisha G. English at this time -
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state as this is the first & only application ever made for a pension -
John Clark
sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
James Ward Clerk
We Samuel Rankin and Elisha G. English residing in the county of Scott and state of Indiana hereby certify that we are well acquainted with John Clark who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, that we believe him to be seventy three 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—
Samuel Rankin Elisha G. English
Sworn and Subscribed the day & year aforesaid James Ward Clerk
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories presented 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 Samuel Rankin and Elisha G. English who have signed the preceding certificate are residents in the County of Scott State of Indiana and are credible persons.
and that their statements are entitled to credit, I James Ward Clerk of the Circuit Court aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of said court in the matter of the application of John Clark for a pension—
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said court at Lexington this 26 th day of Feby. 1833.
James Ward Clerk

150070_00505 Mrs Julia Ann Clark Widow of John Clark Revolutionary February 30 1853
C. H. Barkley Louisville Kentucky

Scott County Indiana Set I Willis L. Clark Clerk of the Circuit Court in and for said County do hereby certify that William Parker Esq whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing annexed Certificate, was, at the date thereof an acting justice of the peace in and for said County duly Commissioned and qualified.
In testimony of which I hereunto Subscribe my name and affix the seal of said Court at Lexington this 7 th day of April A D 1859 Willis L. Clark, CLK

State of Indiana Scott County set. on this 12 th day of November A D 1858 Before me the undersigned justice of the peace in and for the county of State aforesaid personally appeared Gabriel R Deal to me well known who is is entitled to credit who being duly sworn according to law deposeth and says that he Solemnized the bands of matrimony between John Clark snt & Julian Ann Hooker on or about the 16 th day of June A D 1840 in the county of Scott & State aforesaid & said Affiant further states that he knew sd John Clark to be a pensioner G R Deal esq Sworn to before me this 12 th November 1858 William Dwinell Justice Seal
State of Indiana Scott County Set I Willis L Clark Clerk of the Scott Circuit in and for said County, do hereby Certify that William Dwinell esq, before whom the foregoing Affidavit, was made, was at the time and date thereof, an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly elected, Commissioned and qualif- ied, and that full faith and credit are due all of his Official acts as such and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony of which I hereunto subscribe my name And affix the seal of said Court at Lexington this 12 th day of November A D 1858 Willis L Clark Clerk of the Scott Circuit Court

Marriage License Issued this day to John Clark sen and Juliann Hooker This 15 day of June 1840. The State of Indiana Scott County Set
I hereby Certify That on the 16 th day of June I joined together in the holy estate of matrimony John Clark sen and Juliann Hooker of lawful age. Given under my hand and seal the 17 day of June 1840 G. R. Deal Esqr Recorded June 22, 1840.
State of Indiana Scott County Set I Willis L. Clark Clerk of the Circuit Court in and for said County, do hereby Certify, the above and foregoing to be a true and complete of the Record pertaining to the marriage of John Clark sen , to Julia Ann Hooker As the same appears of Record in my office
In testimony of which I hereunto Subscribe my name and affix the seal of said Court at Lexington this 2 nd day of November 1858
Willis L. Clark, Clerk.

County of Floyd
City of New Albany Set
Julia Ann Clark of
Said City aged from my best information Nearly 40 years do make this following statement viz
"I am the widow of John Clark who died in Scott County Indiana on (or about) the 18th day of April 1846 (Eighteen Hundred and forty six) and who at the time of his death was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States on the Agency of Madison Indiana at the rate of $80 - a year.
I was married to said John Clark in Scott County Indiana on the 16th day of June 1840 by Gabriel R Deal a justice of the peace and my name before I was so married was Julia Ann Hooker
I have not married again since the death of John Clark my said husband but yet remain his widow, and I am the identical person named and so described in the foregoing annexed joint affidavit of William R Hooker my brother and his wife Angelina to which affidavit I also refer as con- taining the best information that I can get concerning the exact date of

the death of my said husband, and the best proof conveniently attainable of my identity as widow of said John Clark —
I have no record of his death, and I am satisfied that none of the relations here for I have enquired — There is no one living in this County or in any other County near to me that I could get to come and attest my signature and thereto annex their own statements of identity — So that said joint affidavit describing me and giving my residence and age, and the corroborative statements below are, the best attainable proof that I can conveniently get
I also refer to accompanying record proof of our marriage and the affidavit of said Gabriel R Deal
I make this declaration for the purpose of applying for and receiving the benefit of the Act of Congress of February 2nd 1853 — Second Section.
And I hereby, with full power of substitution appoint C. H. Barkley of Louisville Kentucky my true and lawful Attorney for me and in my name

to take full charge of my care
This 8th day of April 1859
Julia Ann her Clark
Attest: S. P. Fann,
mark
Erasure made above concerning Corroborative statements before signing. Claimant representing that she could not get any one to come with her to Court — Reserved to be identified in supplement out of Court if required
This 8th day of April 1859, In my official certificate below erasures and inter- lineations were made to corres- =pond herewith Salem P. Fann, Clerk, C. C. P. Hayslee,

Remarks.
As is my custom, to make a purance doubly sure, I drew up these papers to have two attesting witnesses to go into Court with Mrs. Clark — But, as she lives nearly a mile from Court House and it was so late in the evening she did not get them to come — and Court being ready to adjourn for the evening — Had been waiting for us a few minutes after every other business was through, and as your forms do not make the custom imperative, and as I could not conveniently go back to day I just took it as it is and submit it — Respectfully Commissioner Pensions Washington D.C. C. B. Buckley April 9th 1859 Louisville Ky
The State of Indiana County of Floyd City of New Albany set
Be it known That on this day before me the clerk of The Court of Common Pleas in open Court now sitting in and for said County at the Court House my office in said City personally came the above parties to the foregoing statements and she they did respectively sign and swear to the same — I believe her them to be of the respective ages that they they calls himself themselves

Is I believe the witnesses to be disinterested The said parties resides in this city and are credible - And I further certify that the above and foregoing annexed state- ments are satisfactory evidence to me that John Clark a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States on Madison Indiana Agency resident of Scott County Indiana, pensioned at rate of $80 a year died in said County of Scott on (or about) the 18th day of April 1846 (Eighteen Hundred and forty Six) leaving the above named Julia Ann Clark his widow, which she yet remains, not having married again since his death, and who now, above claims pension as his widow and now resides in this City - And I am disinterested in the result of her application
Witness my name and official Seal at my office in New Albany on this Eighth day of April 1859 Salem P. Tamm, clerk C.C.P. Floyd Co.,

• No 21364 John Clark Scott County Indiana
Indiana
from 1777 private 2 yrs. $80
Robert Meek Lexington
Madison Wm Hendricks Lexington Indiana
Indiana

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
May 31
1833
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will show what is necessary to be done. Those points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, showing the Service of John Clarke Scott County Indiana
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service Rank of the claimant. Names and rank of the Field officers under whom he served. Age at present, and place of abode when he entered the service. Proof by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     Draft 1777 about 3 - private Capt Williamson Col Pentecost 73 years Washington County Pennsylvania traditional evidence Witnesses   Called " about 3 15 private Capt Williamson & Col D. Williamson certified credible - No Clergiman Convenient to applicant papers correctly attached -   Served Sprg 1778 not stated privt. Same officers   Served " not stated " Same officers   Called Apr 1779 not stated " Same officers   Called fall " not stated " Same officers   Called Sprg 1780 not stated " Same officers   Called fall 1780 not stated " Same officers   Called Sprg 1781 not stated " Same officers   Called fall " not stated " Same officers   Called Sprg 1782 not stated " Same officers   Called fall " - 2 - " Same officers  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS,
Commissioner of Pensions.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
May 31 1833
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will show what is necessary to be done. Those points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, showing the Service of John Clarke Scott County Indiana
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and rank of the Field officers under whom he served. Age at present, and place of abode when he entered the service. Proof by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     Draf d 1777 about 3 - private Capt Williamson Col Pentecost 73 years Washington County Pennsylvania traditional evidence Witnesses certified credible - No Clergman Convenient to applicant papers correctly attached -   Called " about 3 15 private Capt Williamson Jr. Col D. Williamson   Served Sp g 1778 not stated privt. Same officers   Served " not stated " Same officers   Called Sp g 1779 not stated " Same officers   Called fall " not stated " Same officers   Called Sp g 1780 not stated " Same officers   Called fall 1780 not stated " Same officers   Called Sp g 1781 not stated " Same officers   Called fall " not stated " Same officers   Called Sp g 1782 not stated " Same officers   Called fall " - 2 - " Same officers  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS,
Commissioner of Pensions.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c., Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of private armed vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval Service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will, in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }
On this                      day of                      personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of                      in the county of                      and State, Territory or District of                      aged (c)                      years, who being first 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 June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d)                      , with                      and served in the                      (e) regiment of the                      line, under the following named officers:
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. (This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.)]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I                      of the Court of do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of                      for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this day of                      &c.
If, on examination of the proper record, the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the                      and G. D. residing in (the same) hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with                      , who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the days and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
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 A. B. who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the                      and is a C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the                      and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I,                      Clerk of the Court of                      do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this                      day of                      &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration, (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person

will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following ( m ) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.  6. { To a Soldier. } Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it? { To an Officer. } Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?  7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution. 
The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons—one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify to the character and standing of other persons giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court, by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the Peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, 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. 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 that 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 shown 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.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he 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.
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 papers 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.
Proof of Service.
[j] 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 claimant's 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.
[k] The notes from [a] to [e] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[l] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[m] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[n] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.

Mrs Julia Ann Clarke Widow of John Clarke Application for Correction of Mistake in Place of Enrolment or Transfer
APPLICATION FOR A TRANSFER.
C. H. Barkley Louisville Kentucky

APPLICATION FOR A TRANSFER.
County of _____
ss.
On this _____ day of _____ 185_____, before me the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace for the said county of _____ personally appeared _____ who, on her oath, declares that she is the widow of _____ who formerly belonged to the company commanded by Captain _____ in the regiment commanded by Colonel _____ in the service of the United States; that her name was placed on the pension roll of the State of _____ whence she has lately removed; that she now resides in the State (District or Territory) of _____ where she intends to remain, and wishes her pension to be there payable, in future. The following are her reasons for removing from to _____
Sworn and subscribed to, before } me, the day and year aforesaid. }
→ The oath to be taken before a duly qualified magistrate, whose official character and signature must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office. The County Clerk, Secretary of State, or some other officer, must certify, under his seal of office, that the officer who administered the oath is a Justice of the Peace, Judge, Mayor, Alderman, or Notary Public, as the case may be, and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine.
→ The oath must be supported by the testimony of some respectable person, as to the pensioner's identity. He must swear that the person who has taken the above oath is the person described in the affidavit. The magistrate must certify that the witness is a person of veracity; and the affidavit must also be authenticated in the manner above directed.
→ 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 be sent with the papers.
→ 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 which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or small 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.

State of Indiana Floyd County Set
On this 20th day of July 1859 before me the Subscriber a Notary Public in and for said County personally appeared Mrs Julia Ann Clarke who on her oath declares that she is the widow of John Clarke who was at the time of his death a Revolutionary pensioner of United States on Madison Indiana Agency at $80 - a year and who died in Scott County on (or about) the 18th day of April 1846, and that she is the identical person who as widow aforesaid, under 2nd Section of Act February 2 nd 1853 on the 26th day of April 1859 was placed on the Pension List of United States at $80 a year, and that her certificate is endorsed on its back as payable at New Albany Indiana, but that she is informed that through mistake her name was enrolled on the Agency at Indianapolis Indiana.
That when she applied for her pension in the month of April 1859, she resided in this County, but that soon after, she removed to Lap County Indiana, where she now lives
That although Indianapolis is nearer to her present residence than New Albany, yet for many reasons she would prefer that her name should be transferred from Indianapolis to New Albany

That she has other business at New Albany and would have not other at Indianapolis, and that she thinks it probable that she will spend the coming winter at New Orleans, and that, for these and other reasons, she prefers to be transferred to New Albany as above named.
These are her reasons for her removal to Clay County Indiana. The General reason of wanting to live in the country and that one of her brothers was already living there, and he wanted her to come near him - she having no relations here, and she believed that it would be to her interest
Julia Ann her X Clarke mark.
Having heretofore seen Mrs Julia Ann Clarke on the occasion of her coming here to apply for payment of her pension, and she being introduced and her identity vouched for by C. H. Barkley. Therefore I, R. F. Chesebro a resident of Floyd County Indiana, do on my oath say that Mrs Julia Ann Clarke who has signed and sworn to the above statement on this day in my presence is the identical person whom she therein represents herself to be - And I am disinterested. This 20th day of July 1859 in Floyd County Indiana R. F. Chesebro

The State of Indiana, Floyd County set
The foregoing statements were signed and sworn to on this day before me by the respective parties thereto. The claimant, said Mrs Julia Ann Clarke is the identical person whom she therein repre- sents herself to be - The witness said is a person of veracity whom I believe to be dis- interested - And I am disinterested Words "and sworn to" were interlined before signing
Shepard Lee Notary Public
Floyd County
State of Indiana set
I Salem P. Town
Clerk of The Circuit Court in and for Said County do hereby certify that Shepard Lee whose genuine signature and official attesta- -tion appear to the above certificate, was, at date thereof a Notary Public in and for Said County duly Commissioned and qualified Witness my name and official Seal at my office in New Albany on this 20th day of July 1859
Salem P. Town, Clerk,

Remarks
I hardly know what to say in this case - For the third time now we comply with the regulations of your office. First, I met the general rules by preparing claim for Pension.
Next, You wrote a special letter to Mr Kent - requiring us to do certain things to correct your mistake.
We complied fully.
Now you have made another requirement as per enclosed Circular, with which we have fully complied.
I enclose to you the Certificate of Pension - You will see that you have endorsed on its back, payable at New Albany. We here, of course not applied at Indianapolis because we had no idea of enrolment there until recently, and since then we have been waiting patiently for you to correct your own mistake here.
Mrs Clarke has come twice for her money - She wanted to go home two weeks ago, and according to your letter to Mr Kent, with which we then complied she might have done so - But I insisted that she should wait two weeks, and as it turns out it was well that she did. Yours,

She wants to go home now but I have insisted that she shall and wait until I hear from you
It will be more convenient to Mrs Clarke to be enrolled at New Albany but of course you must decide
Hoping that the case may soon be all right I
Remain Yours Respectfully
C. H. Barkley
Louisville Ky
July 20 1859
Commissioner Pensions Washington D. C.

300.823 act Mar 9/55 June 13/59
End of
Julia Ann Clarke wid, of
John Clarke decd Pirate
eq. 505 p Aug 1-30/59
✓
Revolutionary war W: 160 ac, Aug 27/59 Nathan
2053-6596
6. H. Barkley Esq Louisville Ky.
57827-160 32223-150 26390-11 17730-11 2495-11 818-11
Vol 6 page 169

City of New Albany Floyd County Indiana Set
recently of said City, aged from my best information 40 or 41 years do make this following Statement
"I am the widow of John Clark who was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States resident of Scott County Indiana - under Act June 7 th 1832 at rate of $80 a year - on Agency at Madison Indiana
My said husband died in Scott County Indiana on the 18 th day of April 1846 leaving me his widow, since when I have not married again but still remain his widow
I was married to said John Clark in Scott County Indiana on 16 th of June 1840 by one Gabriel R Deal a justice of the peace and my name before I was so married was Julia Ann Hooker
I made an application through Agency of C. H. Barkley of Louisville Kentucky for pension as widow of said John Clark, and I refer to the proof which he may file with said application; among which is record of my marriage, and a joint affidavit of my brother William R Hooker and his wife Angelina, whose

affidavit is also above annexed in which they describe me etc. etc.
I make this declaration for the purpose of applying for and receiving the benefit of the Bounty Land Act of Congress of March 3 d 1855 - May 14 1856 and hereby appoint C. H. Barkley above named as my true and lawful Attorney for me and in my name to prosecute my claim thereto
I have never heretofore applied for or received the benefit of these or any other Bounty Land Acts of Congress and neither did my husband said John Clark so far as I now remember ever hearing of, or if he did it must have been an account of his Revolutionary services for which he was pensioned, these being the only military services that he ever performed so far as I now remember ever hearing of. This 8 th day of June 1859
Julia Ann her Clark Deaf mark

City of New Albany Floyd County Indiana Statement of C H Barkley aged 38 years resident of Jefferson County Kentucky and of E. P. Crowall
aged 28 years resident of City of New Albany Floyd County Indiana set
We the undersigned both of above respective ages and residence said City aged respectively and
years do on our oaths say that Mrs Julia Ann Clark, of recently of said City, and now of Clark County, Indiana well known to us, did on this day in our presence sign and acknowledge the above declaration
She is the identical person whom she therein represents herself to be, and she is now a widow
And we are disinterested
This 8th day of June 1859
Said C H Barkley knows her well as such, and said Crowall knows her on the introduction and representation of said C H Barkley
C H Barkley E. P. Crowall

City of New Albany Floyd County Indiana Set
The foregoing Statements were Signed and sworn to on this day before me the Clerk of a Notary Public in and for said County by the respective parties thereto, and whom I believe to be of the respective ages that they call themselves
The witnesses are credible persons The claimant is the identical person whom she therein represents herself to be - I believe the witnesses to be disinterested - And I am disinterested
Witness my name and Notarial official seal at my office in New Albany on this eight day of June 1859
In statement of Mrs Clark, the interlineation of change of residence was made before signing, and in above joint Statement erasures and interlineations
were made to correspond with residences etc of Witnesses
This Certificate changed from Clerk of Court to Notary Public Shepard Lee Notary Public

PAID
ODAS JUN 10 1859 N.Y.
Official Business
STATION OFFICE JUN 13 1859
Commissioner Reunion Washington D. C.

Julia Ann Clark. wid: John. —
Floyd Co: Ind: Co. rec: Mar.
Dec 18 th - Apr. 46. 2 to death —
3000: 1000:

Revolutionary Pennsylvania.
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 9789 Julia Ann Clarke Wid John Clarke Print Rec. War
Act: Feby 3 d  1853
Index:—Vol. A , Page 136
[Arrangement of 1870.]

No. 7253 Pension Office. April. 19 th 1859.
Sir.
We please to Certify the time to which the within named Pensioner was paid to the date of his death and who drew the arrears of Pension if any. Yours Respectfully.
John D. B. for the Pensioner. [Signature]
R. J. Atkinson Esq. Third Auditor. Treasury.
Treasury Department Third Auditor's Office April 22. 59
Sir,
A settlement was made in this office, yesterday in the case of the within named John Clark, in which the arrears of Pension due, were authorized to be paid to his widow, care of C. H. Barclay. Louisville, Ky:
Very Respectfully to A. [Signature] auditor
Geo: L. Whiting Esq. } comm. of Pensions }

Dr.
I have examined & suspended the county law claim of Dorcas Morris widow of James. There was a James Morris, who served as a private of Infantry

n
1910
St. Louis

How. J. L. Edwards Court of Pensions Washington City

Lexington Indiana June 29. '33
Sir
Herewith I send you the application of John Clark for a pension as amended under your instructions the old man is very frail and unable to make a more full detail of facts, he therefore submits the same for a decision thereon, and requests a speedy disposition of his claim, The applications of John Burnside, Walter Spencer, Jacob Storm, Jacob Killion, M rs G. Albreath & M rs Harrod from Scott County have long since been returned to your office with amendments, those persons are calling daily on

me to hear the decision of their claims, and as other applicants who made application since then have rec d their pension papers they are fearful their papers have not reached the pension Office or have been neglected when there
Therefore I hope you will give them some information on the subject as early as possible
I have done the business for them and any communication to me on that subject will be gratefully rec d & attended to, their papers also enclosed to me.
Respectfully your att serv t
J. L. Edwards Esq.
Robert Meek

County of Scott 35
On this 27 day of February 1843 before me the subscriber, a Justice of the peace for the said County of Scott personally appeared John Clark who on his oath, declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the company commanded by Captain Elazar Williamson in the regiments commanded by Colonel David Williamson in the service of the United States; that his name was placed in the pension roll of the State of Indiana that he received a certificate of that fact under the signature and seal of the Secretary of War; which Certificate, on or about the day of October 1842 was destroyed by fire caused by the burning down of his house in which said certificate was deposited together with other papers the whole of which was entirely consumed
John Clark
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 27 February 1843
Alfred Smith J.P. (seal)

State of Indiana
Seventh County ss 3 On this 27 th day of February 1843 before me the undersigned a justice of the peace in and for said County personally came David Clark who upon his oath saith that John Clark the person mentioned in the forgoing affidavit & who signed & made oath to the same is the identical person who received the Certificate from under the hand and seal of the Secretary of War certifying that his name (John Clark's) was entered in the pension roll of the State of Indiana as in the forgoing affidavit mentioned and that said Certificate was destroyed by fire as therein set forth. He further upon his oath saith that he has been present with said John Clark at the Madison Branch of the State Bank of Indiana and has seen him draw his pension under said Certificate as the pensioner in the forgoing affidavit of the said John Clark mentioned
David Clark
Subscribed & sworn to before me this 27. February 1843
Alfred Smith J.P. (Seal)

State of Indiana I Willis L. Taylor Clerk of the Scott Scott County the 3 rd County Circuit Court in the said State of Indiana do certify that Alfred Smith whose name as justice of the peace appears in the foregoing affidavits and certificates and whose name is thereunto subscribed officially by him by his own proper signature was at the date and time of the making and giving said affidavits of the said John Clark (therin named) and of the said David Clark (therin named) and of the said certificates of the said justice to both of said affidavits a justice of the peace within and for the county of Scott aforesaid and was then and there acting as such justice of the peace and as such then and there had full power and authority by law to do all such acts; and that all his said acts acts as such justice of the peace were then, and still are entitled to full faith and credit which ought and should be given thereto as fully appears by and from the records and documentary evidence of file in my Clerk's office of said Court and by law in my custody as such Clerk. In Witness whereof I the said Willis L. Taylor Clerk as aforesaid hereunto have subscribed my name and set the seal of said Court officially in my custody (as such Clerk being the keeper thereof) at said Clerk's office in said county of Scott aforesaid; This 3 rd day of March A.D. 1843
Willis L. Taylor Clerk

State of Indiana ss. 2nd Judicial Circuit I John H. Thompson the undersigned President Judge of the said Second Judicial Circuit in and for the said State of In- diana do certify that Willis R. Grayson whose name appears to, and is subscribed by him to the last foregoing Certificate was at the time and date thereof and was at the place therein mentioned the Clerk of the Scott County Circuit Court and then & there acting as such Clerk of the said Court and the keeper of the seal thereof, he by law having the custody of the same, which is the seal affixed to said Certificate, that the same is in due form of law and that the said Grayson as such Clerk was then and there fully authorized and duly empowered by law to do all such acts and that the same so then and there done by him as such Clerk are entitled to full faith & credit which ought and should be given thereto - That the fore- going Certificates of the said justice of the peace therein named are in due form of law & legally authenticated and that as such justice of the peace he was then & there fully authorized & empowered by law to do all such acts.
Given under my hand and seal at the Second Judicial Circuit aforesaid this 11th March 1843
John H. Thompson (Seal) President Judge 2nd Judicial Circuit
(You Please direct to John Clark-Livingston Scott Co Ind)

Pension Agency New Bedford Mass June 9. 1859. Geo. C. Whiting Esq. Dr. Sir
Will you have the kindness to inform me at your earliest convenience in relation to Mrs. Julia Ann Clark's Pension (Widow of John Clark who was a Pirate in the Revolutionary War)
The Certificate allows Eighty Dollars per Annum, commencing on the 1 st of February 1853, and continuing for life.
The amount claimed to be due on the 1 st of March last is $86. 86\frac{2}{3} /100.
It appears all to be fair and correct yet as I had not rec d any Notice from the Department to pay such Pensions I concluded it would be advisable to put off the Payment for a few days until I could learn the facts respecting it.
Very Respectfully Your Obed t Servant P. C. Hunt Agt.

Julia Ann Clark wid: of John,
Ind;
Adm't for $80. per An; under 2 v , Sec: Act/53. Rev: to Com: $80; 3 d /5 3 .
1859 3-21. 1853 21-30/80000 6/11/700
806 1780 286 6.66 2/3 6.66 2/3 286 66 2/3 2
Cert: to 486 80 2/3
C.H. Barkley, Esq. Louisville Ky;

100-10-00012 The War Office. April 31 st 1859.
Sir.
I enclose herewith a Copy of a letter addressed me on the 18 th Instant, by the Secretary of the Interior, in relation to the bounty land claim of Lydia Holloway the widow of Thomas. Evidence which will Satisfactorily identify claimants husband with the Certificate of payments made to Mr. Holloway, which is filed in Suff

Pension Agency Indianapolis Augt 2 nd 1859
Hon. Geo. C. Whiting, Comm r of Pensions, Washington:
Sir:
I have to reply to yours of 29 th ult o , that Julia Ann Clarke has never applied for her pension, since being placed on the Roll of this Agency. The date to which she was last paid is 3rd day of Feby 1853.
I presume you are aware that I have not a sufficient amount of funds to my credit to meet September payments.
Very truly yours
W. Burleson
Pension Agent.

John Clark Ind - 1832
Application for a pension
Official Presiding
Commissioner Pensions
Washington D.C.

Louisville Ky Sept 13 1859
Sir
There appears to be a strange fatality of delay attending the care of
My Julia Ann Clark widow of John Clarke
Nearly three weeks ago I received notice from you of her transfer from Indianapolis to New Albany - But the Pension Agent at New Albany tells me that he has not as yet received any order of enrolment
Yours Respectfully
C. H. Barkley
Commissioner Pensions Washington (2, C)

The Affidavit of William R. Hooker and Mrs. Angelina Hooker his wife ages respectively 43 and 33 years both of Scott County Indiana.
We the undersigned above named and described do make this following Statement
Viz " We were well and intimately acquainted with John Clark late of this County who was a Revolutionary pensioner of the United States on the Agency at Madison Indiana
We were also well and very intimately acquainted with Mr. Julia Ann Clark his wife, and during the lifetime of said John Clark and up to the time of his death, the said John and Julia Ann lived together as husband and wife and were reputed so to be among their neighbors and acquaintances, and according to what we have always heard and believed and never heard disputed the said John and Julia Ann were lawfully married in this County in the year 1840 and the name of said Julia Ann before they were so married was Julia Ann Hooker

The said John Clark died in this County on (or about) the 18 th day of April 1846 leaving said Julia Ann his widow which she yet remains; She now resides in New Albany, Floyd County Indiana, and has not married again since the death of said John Clark
Of even date herewith we make a joint affidavit that will accompany her application for pension as widow of said John Clark, and we refer thereto for the reasons and full particulars of that and this Statement
And we are disinterested This 6 th day of April 1859
William R his X Hooker mark
Angelina her X Hooker mark

150070-00017 Scott County Indiana Set
The above joint affidavit was signed and sworn to on this day before me - The witnesses reside as therein stated and are credible, and are as I believe disinterested. - I believe them to be of the respective ages that they call themselves
And I am disinterested myself Given under my hand as a justice of the peace in and for said County on this 6th day of April 1859
William Parker (Seal) Justice of the peace
Scott County Indiana Set
I Willis L. Clark
Clerk of the Circuit Court in and for said County do hereby certify that William Parker Esq r - whose genuine signature appears to the above certificate was, at date thereof an acting Justice of the peace in and for said County duly commissioned and qualified - Witness my name and official seal at my office in Lexington on this 7 th day of April 1859
Willis L. Clark, clerk

300,823 Mrs Julia Ann Clark Widow of John Clark
Bounty Land Claim Act March 3rd 1855 May 14th 1856
George Hearn's Logansport Indiana or B H Barkley Louisville Kentucky

Remarks
When I prepared Mrs Clark's pension papers I did not have time to prepare her Land papers — In about a week after I prepared her claim for Pension she moved from New Albany to Logansport Indiana, where she now lives — She came in on yesterday and we went to the Pension Agency at New Albany, and as she wanted to take the night train, last night for home I prepared her Bounty Land claim as above before the Notary who stays in the office of the Agency and whose Notarial character is known in office of 3rd Auditor — and in yours too I suppose — As my Agency is done with Mrs Clark, and as she has moved to Logansport, you will please send the acknowledgement of her claim to a friend there as below — or to me here —
If it should be that any further papers are necessary in the case of which however, I have no expectation then you will please send direct to me, — so that I can see what is wanted —
Yours

Address George Harris Logansport Indiana or
C H Barkley Louisville Kentucky
Louisville Ky June 9 1859
Commissioner Pensions Washington D. C.

Brief in the case of Julia Ann Clarke, widow of John Hoyt County and State of Indiana, act 3 rd Feb: 1853.
Claim, ("original," or "for increase")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
As it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance. Husband was pensioned under the act of 7 th June, 1832, at the rate of $80. per Annum. Recent evidence of marriage. Pensioner died April 18 th 1846. a. appears by parol proof & the report of the Shrd Auditor. Three witnesses testify to widowhood & identity.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
C. H. Barkley Esq. Louisville
Name and residence of Agent
Ky;
S. C. Blyth, Examining Clerk.

New Albany Indiana July 7 th 1859
Sir
I am informed by Mr B. C. Kent, the Pension Agent here that you have enrolled my name on the Agency at Indianapolis Indiana, instead of this place — You will please enrol my name on the Agency at this place —
Yours Respectfully
Julia Ann her Clarke mark
Witnesses C. H. Barkley J. Lee
Pension Agency New Albany Ind. July 7/59
Geo. C. Whiting Esq. Sir —
Above I send you the request of Mrs. Julia Ann Clarke who wishes to be placed on the roll of the New Albany Agency and receive her pay here Respectfully Yours Obedt. Servt, B. C. Kent Agt.

Louisville Ky. September 1 st 1859
Sir
I received Notice for Mrs Clarke of her transfer from Indianapolis to New Albany
I was over there today and the Pension Agent informs me that he has not as yet received the order of enrolment
Respectfully
C. H. Barkley
Commissaire Pensions Washington (D. C.)

Louisville Aug 16 1859
Sir
It will be four weeks ago on tomorrow since I sent to you the application of Mrs Julia Ann Clark - widow of John for transfer from Indianapolis to New Albany. And as it is now longer time than it would take even for an original application to go through, I am fearful of some mistake or mischance.
Yours Respectfully
C. H. Barclay
Commissioner Pensions Washington (P. O.)

The Affidavit of William R. Hooker aged Nearly 43 years and My Angelina Hooker his wife aged past 33 years both residents of Scott County Indiana
We the undersigned above named and described do make this following Statement viz
" We were well and very intimately acquainted with John Clark late of said County a Revolutionary pensioner of the United States at Madison Agency in State of Indiana
The said William R. Hooker knew him and went with him once to draw his pension, which was at rate of $80- a year and said Angelina knew him also as a pensioner — We were also well acquainted with Mrs. Julia Ann Clark his wife, and during the lifetime of said John Clark and up to the time of his death, the said John and Julia Ann lived together as husband and wife and were reputed so to be among their neighbors and acquaintances; and according to what we have always heard and believed and never heard disputed the said John and Julia Ann were lawfully married in this County about the year 1840 and that the name of said

Julia Ann before they were so married was Julia Ann Hooker, - Sister of said William R Hooker this witness, who although he was not present at the marriage remembers the time when it was reputed to have taken place, and remembers that it was in the Summer time of the year; and said Julia Ann being about two years younger than he is and remembering that they were married about the time when she was about 20 years of age, - he therefore dates it about year 1840 - And the said Angelina got acquainted with these persons about 16 years ago and then knew them as above stated during remainder of his life.
The said John Clark died in this County about thirteen years ago as well as we can now ascertain and remem- =ber, on (or about) the 18th day of April And he left said Mrs Julia Ann Clark his widow, and she has not married again since his death but still remains his widow, and she now resides in the City of New Al- =bany, Floyd County Indiana, and was recently out here to see us, and has

been making some preparation to receive or apply for a pension as the widow of the foregoing described John Clark
We were not either of us present at the funeral of said John Clark but remember hearing of it at (or about) the time when it took place
And we are disinterested in the result of her application
The said William R Hooker states his own age from best information - We both have a general recollection that said John Clark died in Spring of year, and also remember that it was in the Spring before commencement of the War with Mexico - and said Angeline remembers that it was in month of April and about the 17 th or 18 th
This 6th day of April 1859
William R. his Hooker mark
Angeline her Hooker X mark

Scott County Indiana Set
The foregoing Affidavit was, on this day signed and sworn to before me, - The witnesses are well known to me and they reside in this County and are credible persons, whom I believe to be of the respective therein set forth - I believe them to be disinterested - And I am disinterested
Given under my hand as a Justice of the peace in and for said County on this 6th day of April 1859
The words "which was at rate of $80 - a year" were interlined before signing
William Parker Seal Justice of the peace

John Clark Application
24364
Wm Hendricks Or Robert Merh.

State of Indiana
Scott County ss
Personally appeared before me the undersigned a justice of the peace in and for said County, John Clark the applicant for a pension named in the foregoing declaration 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 does state most positively that he served not less than the periods mentioned below for three months I served as a private in the summer & part of the fall of the year 1777 under the command of Capt David Williamson & Col Penticoat, for three months and fifteen days I served as a private in the fall & winter of the year 1777 under the command of Capt Elazer Williamson & Col David Williamson, for three months I served as a private in the year 1778 under the last named Officers, for three months I served as a private in the year 1779 under the same Officers, for three months I served as a private in the year 1780 under the same Officers, for three months I served as a private in the year 1781 under the same Officers, for three months and fifteen days I served as a private in the year 1782 under the same Colonel Sam Captain & a French

Captain, that I am positive in stating that I served not less than the periods above named, but as to the periods more than the year & the fall & spring of the year I cannot more clearly state -
I can further state that I recollect General Broadhead who had commanded the 9 th Pennsylvania Regt as I think or the 13 th Virginia Regt which I cannot now distinctly recollect & Genl. M c Intosh Com- manded the other of these two Regts, the two Regts was after cut off and considerably destroyed while under the command of Genl. Washington, I think at the battle of the Brandywine & other places, and was afterwards attached together & remained under the command of said Officers and sent out by Genl. Washington to assist us on the frontier between Pittsburgh and Wheeling and I was with others attached to said Regt by our Col and I served in said Regt for two months and drew rations in common with the other soldiers that I served with an embodied Corps called into service by competent authority, that I was either in the field or garrison during the time I have claimed a pension for as stated above and for the time during which the service was performed I was not employed in any Civil pursuit - and for such service I claim a pension - John Blank

The foregoing affidavit of John Clark was this day sworn to & subscribed before me by John Clark Given under my hand Seal this 24 th day of June 1883 J. H. Read J. P. Clerk
The State of Indiana } Scott County ss } I James Ward Clark of the Circuit Court in and for the County aforesaid do hereby certify that Joshua M. Read Esq. who has taken the foregoing affidavit of John Clark and certified the same is an acting Justice of the peace in and for said County duly commissioned and qualified and that full faith and credit are due and ought to be given to all his official acts as such and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand seal of my office at Senington this 24 th day of June 1883 James Ward Clark