Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 3657, Francis Charlton, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Ga. _____ _____
Charlton, Francis Susannah _____
No 3657 B.L.W. 31894-160-56
CONTENTS
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Virginia 12.5574
Francis Charlton
of Montgomery in the State of Virginia who was a Pri. in the Company commanded by Captain Trigg of the Regt. commanded by Col. Preston in the Virginia line for 6 months and 21 days
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 22 Dollars 33 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 9 th day of May '33 and sent R. D. Mantua- que - Christiansburg C.H. Va.
Arrears to the 4th of March '33 - 44.66. Semi-ann. allowance ending 4 th Sept. 11.16 1/2
$55.82 1/2
{ Revolutionary Claim, { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by William Miller Clerk Book E. Vol. 6. Page 4
Letter to Lancaster Henley & Secy of Auditor D. July 1838.
Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 6 April 1838 from 4 March 1837 to 4 Sept 1837. Age notified 1. Aug 1838.

Date of death not on A.B. J.L.
1.005. Virginia R Susannah Charlton widow of Francis Charlton who served in the Revolutionary War, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 22 Dollars 33
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848 1851
Certificate of Pension issued the 16 day of April 1853 and sent to
R.D. Montague Christiansburg Va
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act July 29, 1848, Page 122 Vol. 1
Reg 3 Mar 55 186478

186. 2178
(lot March 3.)
Lucy G. /55
Susanna Schaeffer, mid.
Frances Schaeffer, mid.
Coast: Joseph Clary lost.
Joseph Clary
Koenig, war
Pen? Act —
July 28 - 1805
AD: 16000 per - 28/56 BP
1/2
R. D. Montague Christianity
Vol. 69 - 108. —

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Francis Charlton
22676
correspond with the clerk of Montgomery County, where this

State of Virginia: Montgomery County.
At a court held for Montgomery county at the court house on Monday the 14th day of February 1833.
On this 14th day of February in the year 1833, personally appeared in open court, before the Justices of the peace for the county court aforesaid, now sitting, Francis Charlton a resident of the county of Montgomery and state aforesaid aged 74 years, on the 3rd day of this month (yesterday) 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 the 7th of June 1832: That he entered the service of the United States as a militia man on his first tour the year he cannot, (from his age and the consequent loss of memory now recollect, but he knows it was at the time Donnelly's fort on Greenbrier river was attacked, under the command of Captain Joseph Cloyd and Lieutenant Henry Patton, and under the command of Israel Norton whom the applicant believes was a Lieutenant also: This tour was from the first of April to the first of July in the same year, the expedition was one against the Indians and was confined principally to the western part of Virginia in the counties of Monroe, Giles & Greenbrier the applicant went from the county of Montgomery: The second tour was in the same service at the same places, and Captain Daniel Trigg was his was an Lieutenant this tour was for one month, but he served but three weeks, this tour was also from Montgomery county. The third tour was under the command of Colonel William Preston, and was for one month, and was for the purpose of dispersing an assembly of Tories in Montgomery who had embodied themselves for the purpose of meeting the English who were in North Carolina and Colonel Shillern at that time moved out the Horse of Botetourt county for the same purpose; The fourth tour was for one month and was under the command of Captain Daniel Trigg and was marched to the Lead mines in Wythe for the purpose of preventing the British and Tories from taking the mines as they then contemplated: The applicant was left there under Capt. Henry Patton, but shortly after went to

North Carolina under the command of Captain Isaac Taylor of the United States troops, the applicant volunteered and went on with the United States troops and under the command of Captain Taylor. Major Thomas Quirk was the Major under whom the applicant served at the last mines. The fifth tour was for nine months, and was on Blue Stone river and at also Walley, and Captain John Preston commanded the company. The call was produced by the murder of the Moore family by the Indians and the order was to disperse and drive the Indians from that country, all the foregoing tours were from the county of Montgomery. The applicant never received any written discharge for his various tours, but several dismissions after the term of service had expired, all of which he completed. 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 any agency in any state whatever. Sworn to & subscribed this day and year aforesaid. Francis his Charlton (mark)
Also on this day Thomas Dobbins and John Walters personally appeared in court, and after being duly sworn, deposeth as follows. The said John Walters was a soldier together with the applicant in the fourth tour referred to in the declaration under the command of Captain John Preston and knows that the applicant served out the whole tour; the said Thomas Dobbins also states that the applicant was in the said fourth tour as he states, that they were together sworn to and subscribed this day and year aforesaid.
John Walters.
Thomas Dobbins.
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 John Walters and Thomas Dobbins who signed the preceding certificates are residents in said county and are credible persons and that their statements are entitled to credit.
I Vice D r Montague clerk of the court of Montgomery, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original

proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of Francis Chailon for a pension.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of my office this 16th day of February 1833 in the 57th year of the commonwealth.
R. D. Montague. Clk.

No 1095
Susanna Thornton,
in duo of
Francis Thornton
Virginia
July 29, 1898.
R. S. Montague Charlottesville,
Pa.

State of Virginia. Montgomery County To wit.
On this seventh day of February in the year one thousand eight hundred and fifty two. Personally appeared before me the subscriber a Justice of the Peace, in and for said county Mrs. Susanna Charlton a resident of said county, aged about eighty two years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress passed on the 29 th day of July 1848. That she is the widow of Francis Charlton who was a soldier in the war of the Revolution, and whose services, and the names of his officers, are set forth in his declaration made before the county court of Montgomery at the February Term 1833, to which declaration she refers, and which is on file in the war department. That her said husband received a pension annually of $21.33 under the act of Congress of the 7 th June 1832. she declares that she was married to the said Francis Charlton in the winter of about the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty nine. That her husband the aforesaid Francis Charlton died on the Twenty fifth day of November 1851. That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first day of January one thousand eight hundred, viz. at the time above stated; and that she is still a widow.
Susanna her X Charlton mark
Sworn to and subscribed by the above named Susanna Charlton, on the day and year above written.
Before me.
Cephas Shelburns. J. P.
State of Virginia.
Montgomery County Oct. 3
I Rees D Montague clerk of the county court of said county in the state aforesaid, do hereby certify that Cephas Shelburns Esq. whose genuine signature is attached to the certificate

of which the foregoing is a copy, is new and was at the time of making and subscribing the said affidavit I certify an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said county, duly commissioned, and qualified according to law. I further certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the original declaration of Mrs. Susanna Charlton, on file in my office.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office this 9 th day of February 1852.
R. D. Montague Co.
I do hereby further certify that on a careful examination of the records of my office, I find no record evidence of the marriage of Francis Charlton and Susanna Akers.
R. D. Montague Co.

186.478.
address R. D. Montague Christiansburg Montgomery City Virginia
53

State of Virginia. County of Montgomery So.
On this 28 day of May A.D. one thousand eight hundred fifty five, personally appeared before me, a Justice of the peace, within and for the county and State aforesaid, Susanna Charlton aged about eighty five years a resident of said county, and State, who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of Francis Charlton deceased who was a private in the company commanded by Capt Joseph Blaylock in the regiment commanded by Genl. in the revolutionary war: for the particulars of his service she refers to his declaration made before the county court of this county at the February Term 1833, by which she drew a pension; and also to her own declaration sent to the War Department in February 1852 by which she drew a pension. She further states that she was married to the said Francis Charlton in the county of Montgomery on the day of February 1792, by one Rev. David a minister of the Gospel: and that her name before the marriage was Susanna Hays. That her said husband died at the county of State aforesaid, on the 25 th day of November 1831 and that she is now a widow.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the act approved March 3rd 1855. 8 th Section. Witness.
Susanna Charlton mark
We Waddy Glenn & Henry M Smith, residents of said county & State upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Susanna Charlton in our presence, and that we believe from the appearance & statements of the applicant

that she is the identical person she represents herself to be. She further state when with the she was well acquainted with Francis Charlton, & that he died in the county & state aforesaid about or at the time mentioned in this declaration, & that we have also been acquainted (personally) with Mrs. Susanna Charlton for many years, and that she is the widow of the said Francis Charlton deceased.
W. G. Curran
Henry M. Smith
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to & subscribed before me on the day and year above written; and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons; that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim.
Russell Harper Esq.
Virginia. Montgomery county Set.
I, Rev. D. Montague Clerk of the county court of said county & state, do hereby certify that Russell Harper Esquire whose genuine signature is attached to the foregoing certificate is now and was at the time of signing the same, an acting Justice of the Peace in & for said county duly elected commissioned and qualified.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office this 2nd day of July 1855.
D. Montague, C.

State of Virginia. Montgomery County I swear.
This is to certify that Jacob Ahern of said county personally appeared before me, a Justice of the Peace for said county, and made oath that he is now about the age of eighty years, that he is the Brother of Mrs Susanna Charlton (late Susanna Ahern), and that the said Susanna was legally married to Francis Charlton now deceased; he cannot at this late period remember the time of such marriage but knows that it took place previous to the first day of January one thousand eight hundred.
Jacob his mark A Ahern
Sworn to and subscribed before me by the above named Jacob Ahern who is personally known to me, and who is entitled to full credit on oath: and I further certify that I believe him to be of the age he states. this my hand above signed. 7 th day of February 1852 J. Stephen Shelburn D.P.
The above name in relation to the date was made by me; & the date of the affidavit was also inserted by me; at the time of taking the same.
Stephen Shelburn D.P.
State of Virginia. Montgomery County I swear.
I Rev. D. Montague clerk of the county court of said county & state do hereby certify that Stephen Shelburn Esq. whose genuine signature is attached to the above certificate is now, and was at the time of signing the same, an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said county duly commissioned & qualified according to law.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office this 9 th day of February 1852.
R. D. Montague, Clk.

July 31. 1852
Add: evi: in case of Susanna Charlton
R. D. Montague Christiansburg Va since
Respectfully ordered to the Dep. of the Interior and the writer's co-agent med. Mar. 28 th July 28. 52 H. H. H. & Co. Comm. of Pension. Pension Office July 29. 1852.3
Kirby
The deposit of the New York New York New York

Kirby
July
FREE
The Secretary of the War Department Washington City.
July 31. 1852 Add. ev. in case of Susanna Charlton W. D. Montague Christiansburg Va. since

State of Virginia. Montgomery county Sct.
This day John W Charlton of said county personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace in and for said county, and made oath, that he is the son of the late Francis Charlton, Susannah Charlton, the former of whom died on the 25 th day of November 1851: in said county; that there is no family records, or other records within his knowledge of the date of the marriage of his said parents. That the affiant according to the best information he can obtain, is now a little over 59 years of age, say he was 59 years old on the 8 th day of this present month.
John W Charlton
Subscribed and sworn to before me by the above named John W Charlton who is personally known to me, and who is entitled to full credit upon oath. this 16 th day of July, 1852
J. P. Edie B.
State of Virginia. Montgomery county Sct.
This day William B Charlton of said county personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace in and for said county, and states upon oath, that he is now in his sixty first year: that he was well acquainted with the late Francis Charlton, that he was born and raised within one and a half miles of his residence, that his knowledge of him extends beyond the year 1800: and that from his first recollection of him, he lived with Susannah Charlton (now his widow) as man and wife, and they continued to live together as such until the day of his death, and he never heard it doubted that they were not married, that he is equally as well acquainted with John W Charlton who gave the above affidavit, and he has no doubt of his being of the age he represents.
William B Charlton
Subscribed and sworn to before me by the above named William B Charlton, who is personally known to me, and who is entitled to full credit upon oath. this 16 th of July, 1852.
J. P. Edie B.

State of Virginia. Montgomery County to wit.
I Rice D Montague Clerk of the said county in the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Joseph P. Eadie Esquire before whom the foregoing affidavits were taken and sworn to; is now and was at the time of taking the same an acting Justice of the peace in and for said county duly Commissioned and qualified.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office this 16 th day of July 1852.
R. D. Montague C.
To be used as evidence in the case of Mr. Susanna Charlton for a pension.
Cadiz
R. D. Montague
Christiansburg
Montgomery County
Virginia

22,676.
Francis Charlton: Virginia.
Adm d as a private for time (and) 21 days $22.33
Rev D. Montague, Col.: Montgomery County, Va.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
183
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 subjjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew 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, shewing the Service of Francis Charlton, of Montgomery Co., Va.
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and Rank of the Company officers under whom he served. Names and Rank of the General and Field officers. Battles in which the applicant was engaged. Country through which he marched. Place of abode when he entered the service, and age at the present period. Evidence by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     Served. 3. P. Capt. Clay Lt. Patton Lt. Israel Lorton. Monroe, Giles, and Greenbrier. Living witness es and traditio nary.   Served. 21. P. Capt. Trigg Lt. M c Ge. Aged 74 years.   Served. 1. P. Col. Wm Preston. North Ca- rolina.   Served. 1. P. Capt. Trigg Capt. Hen- ry Patton Capt. Jay Lorton   Served. 1. P. Capt. John Preston. Major Th. Quick.  
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 C. 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 day 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 that 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 he 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 _____; 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 [i] 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. 12347.
W. R. Turner

August 22, 1936.
Anna Price Hewett General Delivery San Antonio, Texas.
BA-J/ILL Over Francis Charlton W. 3657
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of George Charlton, and of Francis Charlton, a pensioner of Montgomery County, Virginia.
There is no claim for pension or bounty land on file based upon service in the Revolutionary War of a George Charlton. Such pension and bounty land claims which have been made to the United States based upon service are the source of the data furnished by this office regarding soldiers of that war. The record of Francis Charlton is given herein as found in pension claim, W. 3657, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
Francis Charlton was born February 3, 1759; the place of his birth and the names of his parents were not given.
Used M.H. Charlton for service He enlisted in Montgomery County, Virginia, and served five tours as private in the Virginia troops, shown as follows: three months in Captain Joseph Gloyd's company; three weeks in Captain Daniel Trigg's company; one month under Colonel William Preston; one month under Captains Daniel Trigg, Henry Patten and Isaac Taylor; and one month in Captain John Preston's company. The dates of these tours of service were not given.
Francis Charlton was allowed pension on his application executed February 4, 1833, at which time he resided in Montgomery County, Virginia. He died in that county November 25, 1851.
Francis Charlton married in February 1782, in Montgomery County, Virginia, Susanna Akers, or Acres, of that county. The marriage bond

was dated February 3, 1792, and was signed by one James Charlton; no relationship between said James Charlton and the soldier's family was stated.
Susanna Charlton, the widow of Francis Charlton, was allowed pension on her application executed February 7, 1852, at which time she resided in Montgomery County, Virginia. She was then about eighty-two years of age; date and place of her birth, and the names of her parents were not given.
John W. Charlton, the son of the soldier and his wife, Susanna, was born July 8, 1793 and resided in Montgomery County, Virginia, in 1852. Reference was made to other children, but their names were not designated.
In 1852, one William B. Charlton, aged sixty years, of Montgomery County, Virginia, stated that he was born and reared in that county; no relationship to the soldier's family was stated.
In 1852, Jacob Akers, a brother of Susanna Charlton, was a resident of Montgomery County, Virginia, aged then about eighty years.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

1906 Apr 13. History to Miss
Woods Stephens. M.B.H.
1917 Apr 23. Hist. to Mrs. Wm S. Way.
516 N. King St. Sikeston, Mo.
(see her letter in John Birkley,
Vol. 8, p. 990) aut
1932. May 17. Hist. to Mrs. W.O.
Brasher - ILL
1934 - July 11 - Hist. to Mrs. M. G. Harrison - Ill
1935 - Nov. 14 - Hist. to Mrs. J. T. Sluder - Ill
1936 - Aug. 22 - Hist. to Anna Bice Hewett - Ill
Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 3657
Susannah Charlton
Widow
Francis Charlton
Pvt. Rev. War
Act: July 29, 1848
Index: - Vol. 2 , Page 128
[Arrangement of 1870.]

l p p November 14, 1935
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BAJ/MCS
Mrs. J. T. Sluder 1131 West French Place San Antonio, Texas
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter of November 1, 1935, requesting information concerning Colonel William B. Charlton of Montgomery County, Virginia, and Francis Charlton of Virginia who served in the Revolution.
Revolutionary War data furnished by this office are obtained from claims made to the United States for pension and bounty land based upon the military service of soldiers in that war. A careful search of the records fails to show such claims on file on account of the service of any William Charlton.
The record of Francis Charlton, W.3657, is furnished herewith.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

November 14, 1936.
Mrs. J. T. Sluder 1131 West French Place San Antonio, Texas.
BA-5/11L Francis Charlton W. 3657
Dear Madam:
The data given herein regarding Francis Charlton are found in the papers on file in pension claim, W. 3657, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
Francis Charlton was born February 3, 1759; the place of his birth and names of his parents are not shown.
He enlisted in Montgomery County, Virginia, and served five tours as private in the Virginia troops, shown as follows: three months in Captain Joseph Cloyd's company; three weeks in Captain Daniel Trigg's company; one month under Captains Daniel Trigg, Henry Patton and Isaac Taylor; one month in the  160th Reg't Preston's company; and one month in Captain John  John Preston's company. The dates of these tours are not shown. use old carbon for this.
Francis Charlton was allowed pension on his application executed February 4, 1833, at which time he resided in Montgomery County, Virginia. He died November 25, 1851 in said Montgomery County.
Francis Charlton married in February 1792, in Montgomery County, Virginia, Susanna Akers or Acres, of that county. The marriage bond was dated February 3, 1792, and was signed by one James Charlton; no relationship between James Charlton and the soldier's family was stated.
Susanna Charlton, the soldier's widow, was allowed pension on her application executed February 7, 1852, at which time she resided in

Montgomery County, Virginia. She was then about eighty-two years of age; the date and place of her birth and names of her parents are not shown.
John W. Charlton, the son of Francis Charlton and his wife, Susanna, was born July 8, 1793, and resided in Montgomery County, Virginia, in 1852. Reference was made to other children, but their names were not designated.
In 1852, one William B. Charlton, aged sixty years, stated that he was born and reared in Montgomery County, Virginia; no relationship to the soldier's family was stated.
In 1852, Jacob Akers, a brother of Susanna Charlton, was a resident of Montgomery County, Virginia, aged then about eighty years.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILGER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

July 11, 1934.
Mrs. E. G. Harrison Calkin Academy Vicksburg, Mississippi.
BA-J/III Francis Charlton W. 3657
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Francis Charlton, a pensioner, and of his brothers, John and James Charlton, also in that war.
The brother in letter died in Sept. 1823 (not as) A search of the Revolutionary War records has been made and no claim for pension or bounty land found based upon service of John Charlton, the brother of Francis Charlton, or of any soldier named James Charlton. The record of Francis Charlton is furnished herein as found in the papers on file in pension claim, W. 3657, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
Francis Charlton was born February 3, 1759; the place of his birth and names of his parents are not shown.
He enlisted in Montgomery County, Virginia, and served five tours as private in the Virginia's troops as follows: three months in Captain Joseph Cloyd's company; three weeks in Captain Daniel Trigg's company; one month under Captains Daniel Trigg, Henry Patton and Isaac Taylor; one month in Captain John Preston's company; and one month under Colonel William Preston. The dates of these services are not shown.
He was allowed pension on his application executed February 4, 1833, at which time he resided in Montgomery County, Virginia.
The soldier died November 25, 1851, in said Montgomery County.
Francis Charlton married in February, 1788, in Montgomery County.

Virginia, Susanna Akers, or Acres, of that county. The marriage bond was dated February 3, 1792, and was signed by one James Charlton; no relationship of said James Charlton to the family was stated.
Susanna Charlton, the widow of Francis Charlton, was allowed pension on her application executed February 7, 1852, at which time she resided in Montgomery County, Virginia. She was then about eighty-two years of age, the date and place of her birth not shown.
John W. Charlton, son of the soldier and his wife, Susanna, was born July 8, 1793, and resided in Montgomery County, Virginia, in 1852. Reference was made to other children, but their names were not given.
In 1852, one William B. Charlton, aged sixty years, stated that he was born and reared in Montgomery County, Virginia; no relationship to the soldier's family was shown.
Jacob Akers, a brother of Susanna, was a resident of Montgomery County, Virginia, at the time she made application for pension; he was then aged about eighty years.
Very truly yours,
A. D. MILLER, Assistant to Administrator.

May 18, 1932.
Mrs. W. O. Bradsher Box 252 Armstrong, Missouri.
BA-J/ILL XXXXXXXXXXXXX Francis Charlton W. 3657
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter requesting information relative to Francis Charlton, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.
The data furnished herein are obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, W. 3657, based upon the service of Francis Charlton in that war.
Francis Charlton was born February 3, 1759, place not stated.
He enlisted in Montgomery County, Virginia, and served five tours as a private in the Virginia troops; three months in Captain Joseph Cloyd's Company; three weeks in Captain Daniel Trigg's Company; one month under Colonel William Preston; one month under Captains Daniel Trigg, Henry Patton and Isaac Taylor; and one month in Captain John Preston's Company. The dates of said services are not given.
He was allowed pension on his application executed February 4, 1833, while a resident of Montgomery County, Virginia.
He died November 25, 1851 in Montgomery County, Virginia.
The soldier married in February, 1792 in Montgomery County, Virginia, Susanna Akers or Acres, of that county; the marriage bond was dated February 3, 1792. When James Charlton appeared with the soldier at that time, no relationship to Francis Charlton stated.
Susanna Charlton, soldier's widow, was allowed pension on her application executed February 7, 1852, at which time she was a resident of Montgomery County, Virginia. She was then about eighty-two years of age.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
John W. Charlton, son of the soldier and his wife, Susanna, was born July 8, 1793 and resided in Montgomery County, Virginia, in 1852. Reference was made to other children but their names are not given.
In 1852, one William B. Charlton, aged sixty years, stated that he had been born and was raised in Montgomery County, Virginia; no relationship to the soldier was shown.
Jacob Akers, brother of Susanna, was a resident of Montgomery County, Virginia, at the time she made application for pension; he was then about eighty years of age.
The Revolutionary War records of this office fail to show a claim for pension on file based upon the service of James Charlton in that war.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Assistant to Administrator.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., Apr 22 , 19 17
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Francis Charlton a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     ✓ 3 mos. Col. Joseph Lloyd ✓ Va.   ✓ 3 mos. Daniel Trigg ✓   ✓ 1 month John Preston   ✓ 1 " Daniel Trigg ✓   ✓ Henry Patton ✓   ✓ Isaac Taylor ✓   ✓ 1 " John Preston ✓  
Battles engaged in, ✓
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Sub. in Montgomery Co. Va.
Date of application for pension, Feb. 4, 1833. Her claim was allowed.
Residence at date of application, Montgomery Co. Va.
Age at date of application, born Feb. 3, 1759. Did Nov. 25, 1831 in Montgomery Co. Va.
Remarks: Soldier mar in Montgomery Co. Va. in Feb. 1792. Susanna Acres or Akers. They had children, the only name stated being John M. born July 8, 1793. The widow was allowed pension on her application Feb. 7, 1833 while res in Montgomery Co. Va. aged about 82.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

COPY.
L.M.H.
April 14, 1906
Miss Woods Stephens, Martinsville, Henry Co., Virginia.
Madam:-
In response to your letter dated April 2, 1906 and received April 4, 1906, you are advised that a careful search of the records of this Bureau fails to show that a claim was filed for the Revolutionary War services of John Charlton, who served under Col. William Preston and Col. William Fleming, Virginia troops, or of James Charlton, or Samuel Caddall.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

San Antonio, Tex Aug 7-1936
Subject: Information To: The Veterans Administration Washington, D.C.-
Am requesting the record of two men who served in the Revolutionary War.
Respectfully Anna Price Hearn Gen. Delis -
San Antonio, Texas
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only one Francis Charlton (Montgomery Co. Va. B. of W. 1835 - P. 2 - 173
George Charlton - B. W. - (searched by MRB)

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
November 1, 1935
Veterans Administration, Washington, D.C.
I desire information concerning Col. William B. Charlton of Montgomery County Virginia, and Francis Charlton of Virginia a soldier in the American Revolution. Please give all information you may have, thanking you
Yours very truly
Mrs. J. T. Sluder.
Mrs. J. T. Sluder, 1131 West French Plc., San Antonio, Texas.

SHOULD BE CARD IS FOR ADDRESS
Veteran Admens Team Rev. Parsons Dept Washington, D. C.

Gentlemen: ✓ If Francis Charlton (born 1759) of 7th Va. Reg. drew a pension for his service please send me a copy of same. Also of his brother (died 9/14/1823) or Carlton Joseph James Charlton
Thanking you, I am Yours truly Mrs. M. G. Harrison Cushing Academy Vicksburg, Miss.
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THIS SIDE OF CARD IS FOR ADDRESS
Interior Administration Washington, D.C.

Gentlemen: already
Ans - Please send me
at your earliest convenience the Revolutionary War Service of Francis Charlton (born 1759) of Va. Sumner lists him as "soldier in Va. 7th Regiment". And the record of his brother James .
Thanking you, I am, Yours truly
Mrs M. G. Harrison Suckin Academy Vicksburg, Miss.

1204 25 th
Armstrong, Mo. April 12, 1932
Veterans Administration, Pension Bureau,
Dear Sir,
I am seeking information about the Revolutionary War record of 2 soldiers, James and Francis Charlton brothers. I do not know the dates of birth or death or anything about their families other than the fact that they were sons of John & Elizabeth Charlton.
I have this bit of information about them:
"James Charlton fought with his brother, Francis, under Col. W. Preston. He was at the battle of Painto in fall of 1774 under Col. W m Fleming."
I am seeking to establish credentials for membership in the D. A. R. organization. I think these men lived in Montgomery Co. Virginia, and later near Shawsville, Va.
I shall appreciate your courtesy and a prompt reply. Yours truly, Mrs. W. O. Bradsher.

PANNILL RUCKER, PRESIDENT.
A. D. WITTEN, VICE PRESIDENT.
J. A. HADLEY, 2 ND VICE PRESIDENT.
B. A. RIVES, 3 RD VICE PRESIDENT.
C. B. KEESEE, SECY AND TREAS.
RUCKER & WITTEN TOBACCO COMPANY.
INCORPORATED UNDER
THE LAWS OF VIRGINIA
MARTINSVILLE, HENRY CO., VA.,
April 2-1906
Samuel Caddall - our great grandfather - together with Gen. Floyd and Col. Bob Davidson emigrated to America from Ireland when they were quite young. Samuel Caddall settled in a part of what is now known as the McGahey farm near Dublin - Pulaski

A. D. WITTEN, VICE PRESIDENT.
J. A. HADLEY, 2 ND VICE PRESIDENT.
B. A. RIVES, 3 RD VICE PRESIDENT.
C. B. KEESEE, SECY AND TREAS.
MARTINSVILLE, HENRY CO., VA.,
County. Virginia - but later brought - from Gen. Floyd the Thorn Spring Farm - Pulaski Co. Va. where he lived - died and was buried. Samuel Leaddall served in the Am. War. and was in battle of the Wilderness.
Respectfully (Miss) Verna Stephens

PANNILL RUCKER, PRESIDENT.
A. D. WITTEN, VICE PRESIDENT.
J. A. HADLEY, 2 ND VICE PRESIDENT.
B. A. RIVES, 3 RD VICE PRESIDENT.
C. B. KEESEE, SECY AND TREAS.
RUCKER & WITTEN TOBACCO COMPANY.
INCORPORATED UNDER
THE LAWS OF VIRGINIA
MARTINSVILLE, HENRY CO., VA.,
April 2 - 1906
John Chatham and Elizabeth Robinson were married in Pa. in 175-9 and lived there until about 1763 when he moved to Montgomery Co. Va. then West Augusta - Va.
The three sons of John & Elizabeth (Robinson) Chatham James, Francis & John our ancestor - served in the Rev. War & were under the call of Col. Wm. Preston and were in the battle of Point Pleasant under Col. Wm. Fleming in 1774.
Respectfully Miss Words Stephens

PANNILL RUCKER, PRESIDENT.
A. D. WITTEN, VICE PRESIDENT.
J. A. HADLEY, 2 ND VICE PRESIDENT.
B. A. RIVES, 3 RD VICE PRESIDENT.
C. B. KEESEE, SECY AND TREAS.
RUCKER & WITTEN TOBACCO COMPANY.
INCORPORATED UNDER
THE LAWS OF VIRGINIA
MARTINSVILLE, HENRY CO., VA.,
April 2-1906
V- Warner - Commissioner -
Dear Sir -
A friend
advised me to write you and ask if you would not kindly look up the War records of the Rev. and give me the necessary information in regard to some of my ancestors - the names of which I enclose who fought in the Rev. Will appreciate this kindness very much.
Respectfully
(Miss) Woodie Stephens

To what time has Francis Charlton, who was a pensioner on the Virginia roll under the act of June 7 1832, at the rate of $ 22, 33 cts per annum, been paid?
N.
Pension Office May 31 1832
Paid to 4 th Sept. 1851.
W. Bryan

no 1095
Susanna Charlton, widow of Francis
Jo
Let H. Montague, May 31/5 same, Sept. 8/52, same Octs 8/52
July 28, 1898.

21. 894
J New York

To what time has the Pension of Francis Charlton who was inscribed on the Virginia Roll under the Act of June 7, 1832, at the rate of $22:33 per Annum. Unpaid?
Pension Office, May 28, 1852
W. Br. P. to 4 th Sept. 1851 Bills.

Treasury Department,
Second Comptroller's Office,
July 30 - 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," Francis Charlton a Pensioner on the Roll of the Richmond, Va Agency, at the rate of twenty two Dollars and thirty three 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,
William E. Parrish Comptroller
To the Commissioner of Pensions, Present.

Brief in the case of Susannah Charlton widow of Francis County and State of Virginia act 23 July 1848
Claim, ("original," or "for increase." )
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband was a pensioner act 1822
Record proof of marriage
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Name and residence of Agent
R. D. Montague Esq Christiansburg va
Monroe P. H. H.
Examining Clerk.

July 31. 1852
Add. evi: in case Susanna Charlton.
R. D. Montague Christiansburg Virginia
Keepy refer to the Crown of Pension Dept of Int. Agents Apr 22/52

Virginius. Christiansburg
September 16 th 1852
Dear Sir.
In reply to your note of the 8 th Inst. stating that no additional evidence had been received at your office in support of Mrs. Susanna Charlton's application for Pension, permit me to say that I have in my possession a letter dated the 28 th July 1852, of Mr. Potts of the War Department acknowledging the receipt of the deposition of Mrs. W. Charlton and Wm. B. Charlton, and also stating that they had "been sent to the Department of the Interior, where the subject properly belongs."
It will be very inconvenient to take the deposition of these witnesses again. I must therefore request you to make a search for these papers.
In haste.
R. S. Montague
Kirby July 31/52

12. Christiansburg Va Aug 30/52
R.D. Montague
Rel: to the application of Mrs Susan Charl- ton for a pension -
Milner
Sir Charlton
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Virginia. Christiansburg
August 30 th 1852
Dear Sir.
Several months since I enclosed the declaration of Mrs. Susanna Charter widow of Francis Charter due? for a pension; it was returned for additional evidence, which has long since been furnished.
I would like to know what disposition has been made of it.
Respy Yours
A. S. Montague

State of Virginia. Montgomery County Set.
This day John W. Charlton of said county, personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace, and made oath that he is the reputed son of Francis Charlton deceased, who was a Pennsylvanian that he is now fifty nine years of age, according to the information given him by his parents: that his father left no family register, showing when he intermarried with Susanna Charlton the widow of the said Francis Charlton, deceased who died on the 25 th November 1851, J. W. Charlton
Sworn to and subscribed before me by the above named John W. Charlton who is a creditable person, and I believe him to be of the age he represents himself. Given under my hand this 20 th day of September. 1852.
C. D. Williams J.P.
Virginia. Montgomery County To wit.
This day William B. Charlton of said county, personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace, and made oath that he is now of the age of sixty - years: that he resided in the immediate neighborhood of Francis Charlton from the time of his birth until the time of the death of the said Francis that from his first recollection, he was living with Susanna Charlton, formerly Susanna Arew; that she was always regarded as his lawful wife, he never heard it doubted to be so; and they raised a family of children of whom the above named John W. Charlton, was the one, child; that he has no doubt, but what he is the age he represents himself; that the said John W. Charlton & this affiant were boys together.
William B. Charlton
Sworn to and subscribed by the above named William B. Charlton who is entitled to full credit on oath: before me this 14 th day of October 1852
J. H. Smith J.P.

State of Virginia Montgomery County To wit. I Rice S Montague, Clerk of the county court of said county and State do hereby certify that Rodewald Williams & Rufel A Smith Esquires before whom the two foregoing affidavits were taken & sworn to, & whose genuine signatures are attached to the certificates, are now & were at the times of making the same, acting Justices of the Peace in and for said county, duly elected, commissioned and qualified according to the provisions of the amended Constitution & Laws of the State; and that full faith and credit are due and ought to be given to all of their official acts as such. and I do further certify that the words " to the contrary " and " the " and " child " in the affidavit of William B Charlton, were erased by me before it was signed and sworn to by the said Wm B Charlton.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office this 14th day of October 1852.
R. S. Montague. C.

Know all men by these presents that we Francis Charlton & James Charlton are held and firmly bound unto his Excellency the Governor of Virginia, for the time being and his successors in the just & full sum of £50. current money of Virginia, to which payment well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves and our heirs executors and administrators jointly & severally firmly by these presents sealed with our seals & dated this 3rd day of February 1792. The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the above named Francis Charlton hath this day obtained license for his marriage with Susanna Atres of this county. Now if there should be no legal cause to obstruct said marriage, then the above obligation to be void, else to remain in full force & virtue. Teste William Trigg. Francis his Charlton James his Charlton
Moore
Filed Feb: Montague Co
Virginia. Montgomery County To wit
I Rev D Montague clerk of the county court of said county do hereby certify that on a careful examination of the records and files in my office, I have been able to find no other evidence of the marriage of Francis Charlton with Susanna Atres, than the marriage bond, of which the above is a true copy. The above bond bearing date the third day of February, one thousand seven hundred and ninety two.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office this 14 th day of October 1852.
D. Montague Co.

Christiansburg Virginia.
October 14 th 1852.
Dear Sir.
Your note of the 8 th instant in relation to Mrs. Susanna Charlton's claim for pension, has been received and I have made a more thorough examination of the records: and find that on the 3 rd February 1792. Francis Charlton her late husband obtained his license for his marriage; a copy of the band is herewith enclosed; But no certificate of the marriage was ever returned; this band in connection with the affidavit of Jacob Akers, who proves the marriage; and also the affidavit of John W. Charlton their oldest child who states that he is now, (according to information received by his parents) about 59 years old; together with the affidavit of Rev. Wm. B. Charlton; establishes the fact of marriage and also the date. The only question then is as to the date of his death; Mrs. Charlton states in her application that her husband died on the 25 th day of November 1851 and John W. Charlton swears to the same fact; and the papers in the Pension office show that he drew his pension after the 4 th day of September 1851: and yet you require the certificate of a leant to show the date of his death. The court could only certify that fact upon

the affidavit of these persons: or perhaps of some others. and if you already have the positive evidence of two individuals, one altogether disinterested, it seems unreasonable to require these persons to come before a court & to testify again to the same fact. The reason why the certificate was not obtained from the court is, that the amount of arrears due to her, was so small, that it would pay the expense of obtaining it.
Respectfully
Your obt servant
R. D. Montague

Susannah Charlton widow of Francis adm. d 29 July 1848 Va. 6 Mts & 21 Ds $22, 33 per annum from 4 March 1851, to which time he was last paid?
Cert d to R. D. Montague Esq Stauntonburg Va