Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 1,898, William Cheatwood, Va

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va
or Cheatwood William Chitwood.
R 1898
Susannah
CONTENTS

State of Virginia Franklin County ss,
On the 30 th day of September 1839 personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace for said County Sarah Chetwood a Resident of said County aged about eighty five years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the several acts of Congress in favor of the widows of deceased Soldiers of the Revolution - That she is the widow of William Chetwood who was a private in the Militia of Virginia during the Revolutionary war, and served a tour of three months at Cabin point the names of the officers under whom he served and the date of his enlistment and discharge are not now known to her - He also served a tour of three months at Portsmouth in this State under Capt John Frigg in Colonel Merewether's Regiment the year before the siege of York, and he also served a tour of three months under the same Captain at Yorktown where he was attached to Col. Tucker's Regiment, and was at the memorable surrender of Cornwallis at that place. His discharges have all been lost or destroyed - She also declares that she was married to the said William Chetwood about the 1 st of May 1777 as well as she now remembers that the said William Chetwood died on the 28 th day of February 1822 and that she has not since married - That she was married to the said William Chetwood before he entered into the service aforesaid. That there is no record evidence of her marriage within her knowledge -
She further states that she had by her -
Sarah 4-782 Election

Said husband the following children, Hiccy Jael, Squire, Frances, Mathias, & Sarah who all living except Squire
Susanah his X Cheaterwood Mark
Sworn to subscribed on the day & year within mentioned before me an Justice of the peace for the said County, and I also certify that the said Susanah Cheaterwood is very old and infirm and in my opinion is unable to attend Court. Given under my hand and Seal this 30 th September 1839 —
Sam d Helm J.P.

In the name of God, Amen, I William Clintonwood of the County of Franklin and State of Virginia, being now in health though of sound memory make this my last Will and Testament, first, I commit my soul to God who gave it, I my body to the dust from whence it came, hoping it to be buried in a decent and Christianly manner and after my death as for my worldly goods, after paying my burial expenses and all my just debts, I give and bequeath to my wife Susannah Clintonwood, all my land and possessions as long as she liveth, also one bedstead and furniture one choice Cow and half, two choice hogs to follow, all the rest of the loose property to be sold at the best bidder and the money to be divided among my children, my son Symon and Mathias, Sally Perdue, Franky, as for my son Joel Clintonwood he is in my debt one hundred Dollars for which he is to keep for all his claim against my estate. I lease and desire my son Mathias Clintonwood and Ely Perdue to act as my executors of my estate. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this thir- teenth day of February One Thousand eight hundred and twenty two. I also bequeath to my daughter Dicyeall Mollen the sum of five Dollars and no more.
Test.
William Clintonwood
Stephen Sink
Henry Board
Colabon his Board
At a Court held for Franklin County at the Courthouse the 6 th day of May 1822.
This last Will and Testament of William Clintonwood deceased was produced in Court by the Executrix herein named, and proved by the oaths of Stephen Sink, Henry Board and Colabon Board the witnesses hereto and ordered to be recorded; And on the motion of Mathias Clintonwood and Ely Perdue the Executrix herein named, who took the oath prescribed by law, and together with her husband

and Squire Chilwood their respective interest into and acknowledged their bond in the penalty of — condition according to law certificate is granted them for obtaining a probat in due form.
Teste.
Caleb Talcott C. F. C.
State of Virginia County of Franklin } To wit.
I Robert A. Scott Clerk of the County Court in and for the County and State aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true transcript from the records of the said Court.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the said Court this 26 th day of October A.D. 1853 in the 78 th year of the Commonwealth.
Rob. A. Scott C. F. C.

Virginia Franklin County SS
On the 30 th day of September 1839 - Personally appeared before the undersigned a justice of the peace for the County aforesaid Elizabeth Campbell Who being first duly Sworn according to law deposeth and saith that she was at Old John Chilwoods the father of William Chilwood at the time P r William Was Married and came home (the Marriage in them days Was in the neighbourhood of New London Called the Glebe from where they lived say 50 miles ) to his Fathers with his Wife Susanna and it was pronounced they Ware Married and it Never has been mention to my knowledge but what they ware married & they always live together as man and wife until his death and the P r Susanna Chilwood has Never Married since the death of P r William Chilwood always living a Close neighbour ever since they ware married —
Elizabeth Campbell mark
Sworn & subscribed before me the 30 th September 1839 and I also certify that the deponent Elizabeth Campbell is a Woman of fair Character and her statements upon oath is entitled to full Credit given under my hand the date above stated given under my hand & Seal —
Sam l Nelson J.P. (Q)

State of Virginia Franklin County } Set.
I Moses G. Cooper Clerk of the Court of Franklin County, holden at the Courthouse in and for said County, on the 7 th day of October 1839, do hereby certify that satisfactory evidence was adduced in Court that Susannah Chitwood who hath made the foregoing and annexed declaration, is the widow of William Chitwood deceased, - that from age and infirmity she is unable to attend Court in person, - and that the said Court doth order it to be certified that the evidence adduced in Court, and the depositions annexed to the foregoing Declaration, satisfied the Court that the services specified in said declaration as being rendered by the said William Chitwood during the Revolutionary War, were rendered by the said William Chitwood - and doth further order it to be certified, that it was proved to the satisfaction of the Court in addition to the said depositions hereto annexed, that it was the general belief of the old people in the neighbourhood of said William Chitwood residence, that the services aforesaid in said declaration specified was rendered and performed as therein set forth - And I do further certify that Samuel Helm and Samuel H. Blood whose names appear to the said declaration and depositions are acting Justices of the Peace in and for the said County of Franklin, duly Commissioned and qualified, and authorised to administer Oaths, and that the signatures thereto purporting to be theirs are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of office and subscribed my name this 24 th day of October in the year 1839.
M. G. Cooper. Clerk of the Court of Franklin County.

William Cheatham A 1822 Savannah Cheatham M 1777
3 m at Cabin point
1780 3 .. Pab? Loxley ✓
1781 3 .. .. . ✓

Dear J. N. Aruell
Feby. 22 1853.

205
Pension Office Feb. 22, 1853
Sir,
In answer to the enclosed letter, I have to inform you that the claim of Susannah Chetwood was presented here several years ago, but was not allowed.
A copy of a letter from this office, herewith enclosed, to the Hon. W. L. Goggin, will shew the objections to the admission of the claim.
Hon. J. H. Auerett, H of R
Rev

4782
Susannah Chealwood Widow of William Virginia
Hon W. L. Goggin 16 Nov 1839-
" J. H. Averett 22 Feb y 1853-
Evans & Fant 11 Jan y 1854-
W. H. Solomon 21 Apr e 1854-
Evans & Fant 22 June 1854-
Henry Storer Nov 12 1856
1898
July 1, 1836-

St. Louis Mo. 3rd flr. 100-102 W. 3rd St. Below Chestnut

14782 Newb. Pa. July 4 1836
(I believe.)
Sir
Hon. Wm Lloyd Garrison
L. Edwards Esq.
Comm of Pensions
Washington City D.C.

Liberty Bedford County Va Nov. 1 st 1839
Sir
You will receive enclosed the declaration and accompanying papers of Susannah Chitwood the widow of William Chitwood a Revolutionary Soldier, late of the County of Franklin Va., which has been transmitted to me to be presented to the proper department. Your attention to it is respectfully requested.
Very Respectfully
M c L. Goggins
J. L. Edwards Com d of Pensions

Mary O'Font May 14/1871

Pension Office. 14 th Jany: 1854.
Gentlemen,
The additional evidence in the case of Susannah Chittwood dec d widow of William of Virginia, has been received.
Susannah presented her claim in 1839, but was not allowed a pension, because she did not prove her husband's services, on the date of her marriage. The claim remains in the same condition, except that the date when  that William and Susannah died, and the names and number of their surviving children have also to be proved. William never was pensioned.
Hept. Genl. H. Smith. Washington. D.C.

W. H. Solomon
Apr 24/52

347 Pension Office. 24 th April 1854.
Sir,
The Power of Attorney in the case of Susannah Cheatwood widow of William of Virginia, has been received.
This claim has not been allowed, for the following reasons. The evidence is insufficient to show the duration of William, military services. The date of his marriage with Susannah and of their death, and the names and number of their surviving children have not been proved.
W. H. Solomon Esqr. Gallatin. Tennessee.

Evans & Hart
June 22/82

94 Pension Office.
22 d June 1852.
Gentlemen,
I would inform you that a Power of Attorney has been filed in the case of Sarah Cheatham widow of William of Virginia, by Mr. W. H. Solomon since this case was last reported to you. The additional evidence now filed by you does not remove the objection, detailed to you in my letter of 14 th January last.
Messrs Evans & Frank. Present.

Henry Storer Esq Bonbrook Virginia
Henry Storer 1814/15

Pension Office Nov 12 1836
1836,
Sir
The pension claimed by Mrs. Hannah Cheetham for the alleged services of her husband William Cheetham of V e has been disallowed because she fails to prove the services for which she made a claim as also fails to prove the date of her marriage to him, — One witness — Martin Wood, — did swear — in general terms, — that Cheetham served 6 months, but his statements were very unsatisfactory, he not being able to give any details of a service with which he professed himself familiar — As to the date of marriage, the fact of marriage was not disputed, — The case not be allowed until the service is proved by witnesses, who can show their knowledge of it by giving details, — and the date of marriage by stating a private year, or by witnesses who can show how they are able to give the term (over)

Dear W. L. Goggin
Nov 16 1839
OS

176 Dept of War Pension Office Nov. 16 1837
Sir
I have examined the claim of Savannah Cheatwood, widow of William Cheatwood, deceased and have placed her papers on our files. The proof in support of the date of the marriage is not satisfactory; record evidence should be produced if to be found. Of the alleged service, bmo d only is established by proof.
I am
AL July 4 1837 4782
Hon W. L. Goggin Liberty Bazaar C. 75

Washington, Jan'y 11 th 1854.
Hon. L. P. Waldo Caret of Pensions.
We herewith enclose certain papers for the purpose of obtaining an increase of Pension, in the case of Susanna Cheatwood, Widow of William Cheatwood, whose name has been inscribed on the rolls of Pensioners for the State of Virginia.
Very respectfully Evan J. Hunt.

Washington, June 20 th 1854.
Dear S. P. Waldo Chair of Pension.
We herewith enclose additional evidence in the case of the annuity of Cheaterwood, Widow of William, and hope for an early and favorable decision.
Very respectfully Evans J. Hunt.

4782 Va Suzannah (Heaton) widow of Milner — act 4 July 1836 — Let to John W. L. Goggin 16 Nov 39. Nov J. H. Russell 22 Feb 1837 Evans & Gant 14 Jan. 1854. with Solomon 24 Apr 1854. Evans & Gant 22 June 1854.
1836

House of Representatives Washington, Feby 18 th 1853
Sir,
Allow me to call your attention to the enclosed letter, and to request  you that you will be so kind as to return a satisfactory answer to it, at your earliest convenience.
With high respect,
Yours,
Thos. H. Averett Rep d 3 rd Cong. Dist Va.
Hon. James E. Heath, Commiss y of Pensions Washington, D.C.
Be pleased to return the letter to me with your answer — T. H. A.

Know all Men & their friends that the Mathews Chitwood & Soli, Perdue, of the County of Union State of Tennessee, do hereby authorize and empower Wife Solomon to inquire into and obtain for us a portion due us as heirs of William Chitwood, who, was a pirate, in the Virginia line, in Revolutionary Wars, who, died some years since leaving a Widow, Susan who during her life was entitled to a pension Chitwood, who lived up to her death, in the County of Franklin Virginia, and deported this life the 14th of March in 1844. The say that Sol. Chitwood & Francis Chitwood, have already received application and have got their portion of the pension, through an agent of the name of H. C. Living at Taylor's Store Franklin County Virginia, We empower the said Wife Solomon to inquire into and ascertain whether there has ever been any allowance made them, on account of the names of the said William Chitwood, and to do any and all legal acts in and about the premises, for us and in our name, Witness our hands and seals this the 8 th of April 1854. Soli Perdue Witness, H. A. Parish I set this seal with my hand Witness Young P. Briz in line
State of Tennessee Union County, I John S. Briz clerk of the

and I cannot in conscience for the cause of human- ity that Mr. Pease & Mathas chiselled to me well known personal appearance and acknowledged the with power of All to be thus as an idea and I trust that they are the ideal persons whose negative offers thus to.
In taking to thee y s I have been into thy hand and offered my seal this 11th day of March 1854.
John L. Duggan
Paul Otway

State of Virginia County of Franklin 555
On this 27 day of February 1854 personally appeared before me a justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid Henry Board aged Sixty years the 26 day May next and to me well known who being duly sworn according to Law says he was well acquainted with William Cheatwood and Susannah Cheatwood his wife and was present when Susannah was married she died on or about the 20 day of June 1840
Henry Board
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 27 th day of February 1854 given under my hand the day and date above
Christopher Arington J.P.

State of Virginia County of Franklin } To wit.
I Robert A. Scott Clerk
of the County Court in and for the County and State of aforesaid, hereby certify that Christopher Armstrong whose genuine signatures appear within to the affidavit of Navy Board and also to the affidavit of Henry Dird Lento attached, is and was at the time of signing the same a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid duly Commissioned and sworn, that all his official acts as such are intitled to full faith and credit.
Given under my hand and the Seal of the said Court this 11 th day of March A.D. 1856 in the 78 th year of the Commonwealth.
Rob. A. Scott clk.

Virginia Franklin County ss,
On this 7 th day of September 1869 personally appeared before the undersigned a Justice of the peace for the County aforesaid Martin Woody who being first duly sworn according to law deposeseth and sayeth, that he was well acquainted with William Chitwood the husband of Sarah Chitwood, during the revolutionary war, and knew him from that time until his death - That this deponent was called into service the Militia service in the year before the taking of Cornwallis at York Town under Capt John Frigg for a tour of three months, and was attached to Col o Moresworth's Regt Regiment and served the principal part of the tour at Portsmouth That he was also called into service again in the succeeding year under the same Captain and marched to York Town and was attached to Col o Lucher Regiment and was at the surrender of the British army under Cornwallis - That during both of the above mentioned tours of duty the above mentioned William Chitwood was with him in the same Company and served faithfully as a private soldier I believe he was regularly discharged
The deponent further says he is well acquainted with Sarah Chitwood the wife of the said William, who has not married since his death, that she was always regarded as his wife, and during his long acquaintance with them never heard it questioned, and entertain

of the legality of their marriage -
The deponent further says that he has heard the said William Willicum Heartwood served a three months term at Cabin John but knows nothing of it, of his own knowledge.
Martin his Woody Mark
Sworn & Subscribed before me the 7 th September 1839 and I also certify that the deponent Martin Woody is a man of fair character and his statements upon oath is entitled to full credit. Given under my hand and seal
Sam d H. Wood E.P.B.

Act 4 th July 1836.
Charles L. Healey Administrator of Susanna Cheatwood dec. who was the Widow of William Cheatwood a late Revolutionary soldier.
(6 months service proved by affidavit of Martin Woody also served with the decedent.)
See given.
Exams of Stant.

STATE OF Virginia COUNTY OF Franklin
} To wit.
I Robert A. Scott Clerk of the County
Court for the aforesaid County, do hereby certify that || at a term of said Court began and held for said County at the Courthouse thereof, on the 5 th day of December 1853 the foregoing Declaration of Charles L. Haly and duly made before said Court attested by our Cleric therefor, R. M. Taliaferro - and the affidavits of John Blankenship and William Stewart were produced in Court - and on motion the said Declaration and affidavits were admitted to record - And I further certify that satisfactory evidence has this day been produced said Court that William Cheatwood a Revolutionary Soldier of the said County, died in said County, on the 1 day of March in the year 1822, leaving his widow Susanna surviving him and that said Susanna Cheatwood also died in said County on the 1 day of March in the year 1842 having the following named children surviving her, viz: Diana, Joel, Squire, Franky, Matthew, and Sally wife of Eli Perdue; and that the following named are still alive viz: Joel, Franky, Matthew and Sally wife of Eli Perdue - and I also certify that said evidence is based upon the affidavits of the said John Blankenship and William Stewart this day produced in Court, who are two respectable Citizens of said County (as far as I know or believe) - I further certify that James L. Harper before whom it appears the said affidavits of the said John Blankenship and William Stewart were made, was at the time of signing the same a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid duly Commissioned and sworn - that I believe his signature to said affidavit is genuine and that all his official acts as a Justice of the Peace is entitled to full faith and credit - And I also further certify that Charles L. Haly is the legally appointed Administrator of Susanna Cheatwood dec d and as such has given Bond & security amounting to $1000 -
In testimony whereof I have set my hand and Seal of said Court (which is a Court of record) on this 8 th day of December 1853.
Rob. A. Scott clk
NOTES.
* If made in open Court, say before "County Court (or other Court) of said County now sitting," and if before a Justice insert "before me a Justice of the Peace, &c., for said County."
† Here insert Act "29th July, 1848," "3d Feb., 1853," or any other act applicable to the case.
‡ Here describe the service of the husband or soldier—if he had been a pensioner state the annual amount he received, and the agency at which he was paid, &c., if an original case, service must be given.
§ Deponents must swear the best they can to the service, marriage &c., of the parties, &c., &c.
|| Clerk must make his certificate according to circumstances, commencing as above—he must vary it accordingly as the application was made before a Magistrate or in open Court—and must certify to all the facts of marriage and death of soldier—date of soldier's death—number of children living, &c., provided those facts are satisfactorily proved in open Court. If an administrator of a deceased soldier or widow applies the above form can be varied to suit the case.

1898
RECEIVED OWN
P. O. Susannah Blackwell
Service: _____
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18 Punted list of 1852 gives following as reason for suspension: "For proof of marriage" "six mos. service allowed." ages: letter Nov. 16, 1839 to S. Loggins M.C.
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract.
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18

State of Virginia County of Franklin on this 25 th day of October 1853. personally appeared Francis Dillon aged Between Eighty and ninety years old and made oath that she was acquainted with William Cheatwood and Susan his wife from some time in the war of the Revolution they were married then have long before she knows not. they raised a family of children she was acquainted with him and wife Susan till their death each of them died near the place where she first came acquainted with them this last Cheat wood who has made made a power of attorney as I have been informed to Messrs Sant o & Leans of Washington City is the son of William Cheatwood and Susan Cheatwood the husband of Susan Cheatwood to examine and inspect a declaration made by Susan Cheatwood his mother in her life she swears she is not interested
Francis his Dillon mark
Subscribed and sworn to before me and I certify the above witness is entitled to credit and I further certify I am not interested
Robert M. Warner J.P.

Seal of Virginia
County of Franklin To all:
I Robert A. Scott Clerk
of the County Court in and for the County and State aforesaid do hereby certify that Robert M. Harrison qualified as Clerk of said Court at the time of signing the same and was at the time of signing the same qualified according to law for the County and State aforesaid duly commissioned and sworn, and that all his official acts are under seal and in full force and credit. I further certify that
Given under my hand and the seal of the said Court this 26th day of October A.D. 1862 in the 78th year of the Commonwealth.
Robt. A. Scott, Clerk
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Additional Evidence
Act 4 July 1836 a 7 July 1838
Susanna Cheatwood widow of William Cheatwood Private Virginia Militia Revolutionary War
Virginia
(6 months service has been already admitted by the Pension Office)
Evans & Hunt Washington City

State of Virginia
County of Franklin 3 S.S.
On this 9 th day of March 1834, personally appeared before me a justice of the peace in and for the aforesaid County and State, Henry Sink , age 73 years, to me well known as a son of Abraham Sink a late Revolutionary soldier pensioner of the said County, who being sworn according to law, de- poses as follows — That he was well acquainted with William Cheatwood & Susannah his wife — That he has always heard said William served three times in the Revolution — has heard Martin Woody a late Revolutionary pensioner of said County declare often times that he and William Cheatwood served seven years together, and Woody was a highly credible person & that he knew the said William & Susan Cheatwood as far back as he can remember — that they were then married — has often heard them declare they were married before he (Cheatwood) went into the service, and have often heard them and their children declare that they were married in Bedford County in the Spring of 1777 — which he (the affiant) has always believed to be true, because their oldest child, Desey Cheatwood , was just 3 years older than himself (the affiant) & he being now 73 years old — He also deposes that Susannah Cheatwood died in his neighborhood on or about
The

20 th day of June in the year 1840, and he he remembers it from the circumstance of his being present at her death, and that he was har- -vesting (cutting wheat) at the time: He further says that he has often heard his own father Abraham Sink declare in his life time that William Chesterwood was a Militia Soldier in the Revolution and was as deserving of a pension as almost any one, and that his widow ought to have one! - And that he is disinterested.
Henry Sink mark
Subscribed and sworn before me the day aforementioned and I certify the affiant is a credible person, and is unable from old age & bodily infirmity to attend Court.
Christopher Springton J.P. "

State of Virginia } County of Bedford } ss
I Albon T. Arthur Clerk of the County Court of said County & State do hereby certify that there is no record on the files in the Clerk's office of said Court of the Marriage of William Lee Atwood or Whitwood,
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my official Seal this 10 th day of June A D 1854
Albon T. Arthur Clerk

STATE OF Virginia COUNTY OF Franklin
} To wit.
On this 5 th day of December, 1853, personally appeared * the County Court of Said County now sitting Charles L. D'Arly Pittsylvania  aged a resident of said County and State aged 50 years, who, being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed on the 4 th  7 th day of July July , 1836, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war: That he is the widow of administrator of Susanna Chastwood deceased who was the widow of William Chastwood deceased a late Revolutionary Soldier — That he has been informed that said William Chastwood entered the Service of the United States in the year 1779 and served three months as a private of Virginia Militia at Leaburn Point in Said State — that he afterwards in the year 1780 served three months more at Portsmouth in Said State as a private in Captain Grigg's Company in a Regiment of Virginia Militia Commanded by Col. Meriwether — and in the year 1781 that he served three months more in the Company of Captain Grigg in a Regiment of Va. Militia Commanded by Col. Tucker. During which term of Service he has understood the said Wm. Chastwood was at the Siege of Yorktown — that the said Susanna Chastwood died in September 1839 apply for a pension under the act of 4 th July 1836 as the widow of said Wm. Chastwood, that she proved the last last terms of Service of her said husband by one Martin bloody a Revolutionary Soldier & Pensioner who served in the same Company with said Chastwood in the year 1780 & 1781 — that he learns that said Service is admitted by the Pension Department; and that proof of her marriage being considered defective he now presents the application for pension due and adduces the best proof in his power
He further declares that said Susanna  she was married to the said William Chastwood about on the first day of May  July , in the year One Thousand Seven hundred and Seventy Seven in the County of Bedford and State of Virginia as he is informed by one
a duly authorized by law to administer the rites of matrimony, and that her name previous to marriage was Susanna Howlin ; and that he has no other proof of said marriage than that herewith presented: that her said husband died in the County of Franklin State of Virginia on the early part of the year, 1822; that she was then married to him prior to the year his leaving the Service above described hundred and  and  at the time above stated. He further declares that she is still a widow until the day of her death and that she also died in the County of Franklin and State of Virginia on the day of  day of year 1842 — and left the following named children surviving her viz Dinah, Joel, Squire, Franky, Mallory and Sally wife of Eli Pardue and that the following are still alive viz — Joel, Franky, Mallory and Sally wife of Eli Pardue and he further declares that her name is not on the Pension list of the Army of any State whatever Charles L. D'Arly
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before *
The said County Court now sitting and it is hereby certified that the applicant is a credible person, &c.
R. M. Taliaferro J. P.
and Chairman of the Court.

STATE OF virginia COUNTY OF Franklin }
On this 3 day of December 1853 personally appeared before me John Blankenship aged 85 years and William Stewart aged 92 years , who, being first duly sworn according to law, declare that Susanna Cheatwood was the widow of William Cheatwood who was a revolutionary soldier and resided for many years in the aforesaid County & State - that they became well acquainted with William Cheatwood & Susanna his wife during the revolutionary war and continued well acquainted with them until their deaths - that they were living together as husband and wife when they respectively became acquainted with them and were always recognized as such - that they always understood from the said William Cheatwood that he served several terms of duty in said war and that they well recollect when said William Cheatwood went to Yorktown at the time of the Surrender of Cornwallis
That said Revolutionary soldier died in the County of Franklin and State of Virginia on the day of in the year 1822 ; and that the said Susanna was married to him, the said William Cheatwood in the County of State of on the day of in the year and that previous thereto her name was Susanna Fowler as they be and they declare that they have derived the above information in regard to said service, marriage and death of said Revolutionary soldier, in the following manner, vis  above stated as to the service
and Marriage - and as to the death from living within a few miles of said Wm & Susanna Cheatwood at the date of their respective deaths - they also declare that said Susanna also died in said County on the day of 1842 leaving the following children surviving her viz: Diza Hall - Squire Frankley, Matthew and Sally wife of Eli Purvis and that the following named are still alive viz - Hall Frankley, Hall and Sally the wife Eli Purvis They further declare that she applicant is still a widow, till her death and that they are disinterested in making these affidavits.
his John Blankenship mark his William Stewart mark
Sworn and subscribed the day and year above written; and it is hereby certified that the affiants are credible persons and are aged  old and infirm and not able to attend in court.
James H. Harrell J. P.
and Chairman of the Court.
x William Stewart is now a pensioner - See Certificate No. 5.726.

Gallatin April 10 th 1854, Commission of Pensions, Dear Sir,
Enclosed you will find, a power of att for me to prosecute the claims of Matthias Chitwood, and Oh Perine, husband of Sarah, Perine formerly Chitwood on account of services of the late William Chitwood, a Revolutionary soldier,, They say he died in the County of Franklin State of Virginia in 1820 That, they have a brother in Franklin County by the name of Joel Chitwood and a sister Frances,, That the late William Chitwood their father served in Captain John Hagg's company of the Militia & other companies - That at the time of his death he left a Widow Susannah Chitwood, = who applied for a pension, that it was suspended at the time of her death in 1835; or 1836 That they have heard that the children in Virginia Joel & Frances have been prosecuting the claim, through a Mr. Steele of Franklin County - They desire that the Department inform me of the true status of that case, - whether those heirs have ever obtained any thing out of the service of the said William has been established & whether the heirs have ever got a pension on account of, the service, &c
W. Solomon Att. for Chitwood & Perine