Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 2412, James Cox, Va.

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box James Sarah " Sally
R. 2412
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Jan 1881
1881
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June McLean Wagon Richard Pet. on

I (Marion Dickenson, Clerk of the Court of Grayson County), do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of James Reed for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of said Court at Office, this 15 th day of October 1892.
M. Dickenson

State of Virginia
Grayson County
Y. K.
On the 24 th day of September 1832 personally appeared in open Court, before the parties of the Court of the County of Grayson now sitting, James Kay in Residence of Grayson County & State of Virginia.
Being first sworn, deposes and says that he is the person who has been serving as a pilot in the Ohio river, and that the following is a true and correct statement of the facts of his life and services, so far as he knows the same to be true, to wit: That he was born in the County of Grayson, State of Virginia, on the 10 th day of January, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty-two.
That the natural born citizen of the United States, Captain John Kay, at the age of 85 or 90 and upwards, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty-two, in the month of January, in the year 1778, are from that time until the year 1780, he acted as an Indian spy for the said Capt. John Kay, and from his intimate knowledge of the Country, was, upon every occasion, sent as a pilot to conduct those who were unacquainted with the mountains, in safety to their different destinations.
The time about this time, or about the time the British were invading North Carolina, he became very troublesome in the Country, and he was, having but very few neighbors who were not Tories, and these, with those of the adjoining State of North Carolina, formed a party assembled themselves & roamed the Country. The declaration further, the above said Capt. John Kay, Sarah Osborn & his

family, Benjamin Phipps, Peter Hunt, & William Harris, were the only whigs who owned land or any apartment when organized. In the future land surrounded by Tories, they were in a few others had to combate with the whole neighborhood, and when they found themselves too weak their circumstances were not by the side of the King, in question, of the most County man they were ready to give information to Parry, under the circumstances the whigs in the western part of the country were not the determined by some of his father, Capt. Phipps, was a whig for the state of the in favor of the King, and in the other circumstances before mentioning the account was but a report to Col. Benjamin Bleasdale who was stationed on the Yadkin River near where the town of Millersburg has since been built, to inform him of the fact that the Tories were collecting in large bodies in the mountains. Shortly after his return from Col. Bleasdale Camp, he was taken prisoner by the Tories who intended to take him to the British, but in the mean time Col. Bleasdale and Majr. Lowe have joined their forces, and overtook the Tories at a place called the Big Shoals in Grayson County, Va. The Tories when they discovered the whigs determined to save their lives by flight.

and in the their time forgot the dear servant, who wished himself of them opportunity, and immediately ran from it with all speed to the whigs and informed them of what the Tories had done, the whigs then pursued them, wounded some & took other prisoners, whipped or flogged several severely, & had put one man where the dear servant now lives. After this the dearest, for the Capt. John  Stearns leaf, being on an expedition against the Indians, the Tories under a Capt. Stearns  Stearns another Stearns into the mountains, and this  dear  dear raised his Stearns Company and pursued the Tories under Stearns , and killed Stearns & made prisoners of Stearns & his entire Company, Stearns after Stearns died of his wounds, and only one of the said Company survived, this was a brother of the said Stearns , who afterwards enlisted in the Stearns army of the United States. Some time after this affair a Capt. Capt. Roberts, of the Tory party, came into the neighborhood with a Company of six hundred, and the dear  dear with Stearns . Stearns pursued them into Carolina near the head of Stearns , determined to overtake them, but Capt. Stearns of North Carolina had heard of them, Stearns in Stearns this dear his party, Stearns overtook, killed Stearns and the whole party, except Roberts, this Capt. who made his escape. The dear  dear does not now recollect the  Stearns time he was engaged in the Stearns of the

Recollection, but he is now deceased and he served under his father, Capt. John Keat Keat, and Majr William Love, as an Indian spy, for the term of 2 years and he thinks he was engaged, under the same officers, against the Tories for 2 years more , making in all 4 years service. The applicant was born in Fath-chisel, in the County of Wythe the Pittsylvania & afterwards Montgomery County. Feby 20 th 1763. He has a record of his age in a large family Bible which was given to him the day he met by his father. He lives in Montgomery County, Virginia, where he entered the service, joined Grayson County Va., where he has lived since the war of the Revolution, and where he now lives; He was a volunteer during the whole service. There was no regular officers in the neighborhood. He never had any discharge, indeed his only wish was to be engaged to defend the enemies of his Country. ————— He is known to Majr John Phipps & Lieut. Austin Antemporary Survivors and to John Jones & Charles Cole, who can testify as to his character for honesty, and as to the value value of his services in the war of the Revolution. ————— 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. Given to the undersigned the day & year above in James James P.

We Benjamin Phipps _____ residing in the County of Grayson, and Charles Cole _____ residing in the same County, hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with James Ray, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, that we believe him to be 79 years & 7 months of age, that he is reported and believed in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Given, and subscribed, the day & year aforesaid,
Benjamin Phipps  mark
Charles Cole
And the said Board do hereby announce 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 Board further certifies, that it appears to them that Benja- min Phipps, and Charles Cole who have signed the foregoing certificate, are residents of Grayson County Virginia, that they are credible persons, and that their statement is entitled to credit.

On the 24 th day of June 1833, personally appeared in Open Court, before the Justices of the Court of Grayson County, now sitting Sam Cox, an applicant for a pension under the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832, and being first duly sworn according to Law, doth, on his oath, Make the following Amendment to his Original declaration Made in this Court on the 24 th day of October September 1832, in Order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832 as aforesaid. That he entered the Service of the United States as a volunteer in the year 1778 under the Command of Capt. John Cox, who was ordered into Service by Col. Walter Brockett of Montgomery County, Virginia now Floyd County, and was in actual Service, against the Indians & Tories in the Mountains of Virginia under the said officers a term of 6 months. In the year 1779 this declarant was again called into Service as a volunteer under the same officers now in actual Service a term of 6 months, in pursuit of the Tories, in Virginia & North Carolina: And in the year following, 1780, he again went as a volunteer under the said Capt. John Cox, who was then Commanded by Majs Love of Virginia & Col. Bleanard of North Carolina and was in actual Service 1 month and 15 days, mostly along the Virginia North Carolina line. This applicant never had a discharge from the Service nor has he any documentary evidence of his services. There being no Clerygans residing in the neighbourhood of this applicant, at the time of making his original declaration, and being advised that the officers of the War Department, probably, would not require that the strict letter of the law, in that particular, should be complied with, this declarant did not suppose that that would be a ground of objection, and

This is the reason why he did not obtain such affidavits. — He now complies with the law, in that particular. — Sworn to and subscribed the day & year aforesaid.
James G. Cox
And the said Court doth hereby Certify that Samuel Hoag, who has subscribed and sworn to the foregoing amended declaration is the same Samuel Hoag that made his declaration in this Court on the 28 th day of August September 1832, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832.
We William Carrico, a clergyman, residing in the County of Grayson and Benjamin Phipps residing in the same County hereby Certify, that we are well acquainted with Samuel Hoag who has subscribed & sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be 69 years & 7 months of age at the time of making his original declaration; 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. Sworn, & subscribed, the day & year aforesaid.
William Carrico Benjamin Phipps
And the said Court doth hereby Certify that it appears to them that William Carrico — who has signed the foregoing Certificate, is a clergyman, Resident in the County of Grayson and that Benjamin Phipps who has also signed the same, is a Resident in the County of Grayson, and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit. —

State of Virginia } }
County of Grayson } }
Declaration
On the 27 th day of December 1935 personally appeared before the Subscribed a justice of the peace within and for the County and State of Virginia Mrs. Sarah Cox a resident of said County aged Seventy six years who being duly sworn according to law with on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the act of Congress, passed on the 8 th February 1933 that she is the widow of James Cox deceased who was a private in a company raised from the said James Cox died on the war of the Revolution, that he entered the service of the United States as a spy against the Tories and Indians at the age of 15 or 16 years operating in building a fort on New River near the mouth of Black Bottom Creek, in the year 1778, as the Tories stood from the said James Cox and from that time until about the year 1780 he acted as a spy against the Tories and Indians under Captain John Cox and from his acquaintance of the Country was sent upon every occasion as a pilot to conduct those who were conversant with the Mountains to where the associated men were concealed the Tories about this time or about the time the British were invading of North Carolina, and being very troublesome where he then lived at Cleveland informed him that the Tories were collecting in large bodies on the mountains, shortly after his return from at Cleveland camp he was taken prisoner by the Tories, who intended to deliver him to the British Major Love had joined forces and overtook the Tories at a place called the big glades now in Grayson County Virginia the Tories when discovering the whigs intending to conceal themselves by flight and in the terror for got the said James Cox who with speed fled to the whigs and informed them what the Tories had done, the whigs pursued them wounded some and took others prisoners and had a very severe skirmish my husband the said James Cox being on another expedition under Captain John Cox against the Tories and Indians under Captain Gree there another skirmish in the Mountains and the said James Cox raised his father's company and pursued the Tories with great force were killed and made prisoners of Gree and his whole company I have been advised from the said James Cox and

Green afterwards died of his wound, and only one of the said Company mentioned that was a brother of the said Green who after was enlisted in the regular army of the United States as she was informed and believed by the said James Cox and sometime after this affair as she under store as aforesaid a certain Captain Robert of the Tory party came into the neighborhood with a small Company of Tories, and the said James Cox with Major Scott police them into North Carolina near the head of New River and the said James Cox was taken and killed and wounded the whole Company except Robert as she has so under from her said husband the said James Cox died. She declares that she is very certain that the under store from the said James Cox said that he served under his father Captain John Cox and Major William Scott as an Indian spy for the term of two years and that he was engaged in the under the aforesaid officers against the Tories for two years more making in all four years service in the government of the United States as above stated. She declares the said James Cox made an application for a pension under the act of June 1812 which was disallowed for some cause she declares what he set forth in his application she has no knowledge of whatever. She further declares that she was married to the James Cox died on the 4th day of January 1815 By Elias Durrell a Minister of the gospel said Marriage took place in the County and State aforesaid and that he name before said Marriage was Isaac Helder another her husband the aforesaid James Cox died on the 17th day of April 1842 and in consequence that she was married to him at the time above stated. She further declares that she was a widow at the passage of the act and is still his widow and that she has never before made application for a pension and the above declaration is to claim all the arrears and increase pension that was due my said husband from the government of the United States at the time of his death under the several acts of Congress for his services aforesaid and for all the arrears and increase pension that may be due her from the several acts as aforesaid. Witness and

provided for by the acts of Congress for the widows as aforesaid Deed to one subscribed on the day Sarah mark Cox and your above written before Me Hastin Fulton J.P.
State of Virginia } County of Grayson } Re it known that I Hastin Fulton a justice of the peace within and for the county and state aforesaid do hereby certify that the above declaration is well known to me and is a account of said county and is a person of the highest character in our country and that his recollection and means cannot be surpassed by no person in our country of his age and that his character is good on oath or else where and further certify for reason of old age and bodily infirmity she is unable to attend Court and so herself justice to bear witness to the above declaration and that she was married to above stated and the said James Cox died as stated by the declaration and the above certificate is to my own personal knowledge and I further certify that I have no interest in the matter of the case whatever Hastin Fulton J.P.
State of Virginia } County of Grayson } We David Hobbs and Michael Ryan residents of Grayson County in the State of Virginia and neighbors to the said David Sarah Cox - upon our oaths assert that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by the said Sarah Cox in our present and that we know from our personal knowledge of the applicant that she is the identical person that she represents herself to be and we further declare from our personal knowledge of the applicant that she is unable to appear in Court from reason of age and bodily infirmity and that we have no interest in the matter of the case whatever Sincerely Realigned Hastin Fulton J.P. Michael Ryan

The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year first above written and I know from my own personal knowledge that the affiant is the credible person and the claimant is the person who represents herself to be and has no intent in the prosecution of this case whatever.
Marlin Fulton J.P.
State of Virginia, County of Grayson
I Stephen M. Peale clerk of the County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for Grayson County certify that Marlin Fulton is a Magistrate as above and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his to the foregoing declaration and affidavit are genuine and full faith and credit should be given to the same and I further certify that it appears of record filed in my office that James Cox was married to Sarah Miller on the 4th day of January 1875 by Charles Beall a minister of the gospel.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office and subscribed my name at office this 5th day of April A.D. 1886.
St. M. Peale C.C.

February 1, 1959.
Mrs. W. E. Bach 163 Bell Court West Lexington, Kentucky.
BA-3/112 aw James Cox N. 3412
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Captain John Cox, born July 28, 1739 and was buried in Ashe County, North Carolina, also, the record of James Cox, pension claim-N. 3412.
There is no claim for pension or bounty land on file which was made to the United States based upon service in the Revolutionary War of the John Cox cited by you. The record of James Cox is furnished herein as found in the pension claim cited by you (N. 3412).
James Cox, son of John Cox, was born February 24, 1763 at "Fort Chisell", Botetourt County, (later Montgomery and Grayson Counties), Virginia. The name of his mother is not shown.
While a resident of Montgomery County, Virginia, James Cox volunteered about the year 1778 and served over a period of four years on numerous expeditions in North Carolina and Virginia, principally under his father, Captain John Cox, and Major William Love, and a part of the time under Captains William Hall and John Ghirk(?); some of the expeditions were ordered by Colonels Walter Crockett, Hugh Tinning, John Taylor and Benjamin Cleveland. During the period of his service, he assisted in building a fort on New River near the mouth of Peach Bottom Creek, acted as Indian spy and as guide on expeditions against the Indians, went to Colonel Benjamin Cleveland while he was stationed on the Yadkin River to advise him of Tory gatherings in Montgomery County, Virginia, and on the North Carolina line; upon his return, he was taken prisoner by the Tories, made his escape when Colonel Benjamin Cleveland surprised them at Big Glades in Virginia, following which he went in pursuit of the Tories, and at a later time, led his father's company (during the absence of his father) on an expedition to North Carolina, routed the enemy and took some prisoners.
He applied for pension September 24, 1832, at which time he resided in Grayson County, Virginia; he had lived there ever since the

Revolutionary War. The Act of Congress under which he applied required service of six months in a regularly organized military corps. His claim was not allowed as the kind of service rendered by him was not provided for in that act.
James Cox married January 4, 1815, in Grayson County, Virginia, Sarah or Sally Fielder.
The soldier died April 17, 1841 or 1842, in Grayson County, Virginia. His widow, Sarah Cox, was a resident of Independence, in said Grayson County, in 1888, at which time she gave her age as SeventyFive years. The date and place of her birth are not shown.
Joshua Cox, the soldier's brother, was born March 3, 1772, and resided in 1828, in Ashe County, North Carolina.
Very truly yours,
A. D. REILLY, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

State of North Carolina County of Ashe 355.
On this day of April 1859 personally appeared Joshua Boyd, aged thirty seven years a resident of the County and State aforesaid who being duly sworn, deponeth and says that he is well acquainted with one James Boyd, as proved in Capt John Boyd's Company commanded by Col Belcher's Regt, in the revolutionary record, that he personally saw the said James Boyd while in the service of said record fragments show him while on duty and knows him to have served at least two years in that That the said James Boyd was taken prisoner while in the service by the Tories and was released by portion of the arguments commanded by Col Belcher he also declares that he was in an engagement at place known as McKinney's Rocks with a company of Tories, in which the Whigs were victorious in said engagement, there were several noted Tories killed and taken prisoners, to wit Capt McKinney, Clegg, Goff, Green, and various others whose names deponent does not now recollect, deponent further states that he is well acquainted with Sally Boyd, widow of the James Boyd, that the said Sally Boyd is still a widow and has so remained since the death of her husband James Boyd, which death occurred on the 17 th day of April 1841, in the County of Smyth & State of Virginia, that deponent states he has resided within seventeen miles of the Residence of the said James Boyd, soon his widow, and has resided within that distance ever since the close of the said revolutionary war deponent further states he has no interest left over in making this affidavit, and no interest or claim in the benefits to be derived therefrom.
J. B. Vandyke
Joshua Boyd (seal)

Given to and subscribed to before me the sincere singer a practice of the peace for the County and State aforesaid, and I hereby certify that I am well acquainted with the deponent Joseph Lee and have known him for fifty years past, and know him to be a credible person, and that his testimony is regarded as true, by all who are acquainted with him, and further I have no interest whatever in making this certificate or of any benefit therefrom whatsoever. Given under my hand this day of April 1859, J. P. Jones J. P.
State of North Carolina I certify that J. B. Jones is an acting Magistrate for the County and signature purporting to be his is genuine April 1859 James Waggner

State of North Carolina) Whereas, this day Alleghany County personally appeared Joshua Cox an aged eighty seven years old before Solomon Bellone one of the sitting Justices of the peace of said and makes oath as to the truth of all the within of James Cox deceased. I do hereby certify upon oath that I have perfect knowledge that James Cox deceased lived as much as six months in a Milia- tary capacity in the war of the Revolution and in all he lived as much as two years he served under Capt. John Cox and also under Colonel Cleveland in North Carolina and Virginia and that he was in the battle at Machinics Rocks where Washington was taken prisoner here there was some killed and wounded and the battle abandoned and James Cox deceased was taken prisoner by the Tories then Colonel Cleveland with his company followed after the Tories and recaptured James Cox soon then at the big glades and also that James Cox was in company when they went to drive the Indians back at the Long Island of Holston and that said James Cox died on the 17th day of April 1859 I have and subscribed to this 26th of April 1859  Sub J. B. Bellone
North Carolina I do hereby certify that I have Alleghany County been acquainted with Joshua Cox the above examined deponent about fifty years and that he stands as far as to truth and honesty as any man his given from under hand and seal this 26th of April 1859  J. B. Bellone

State of North Carolina S. J. Allen County Allegany County S. blank of all said Court at office do hereby certify that Sol. B. Jones whose signature is hereto unto annexed is and was at the time of signing this paper an acting Justice of the peace for said County - and that full faith & credit should be given to all his official acts. Given under my hand and seal this 27 th day of April 1859 - There being no seal to my office
A. Gentry CLK

November 25, 1938.
Mr. Richard P. Eckels 1 North Harrisburg Street Steelton, Pennsylvania.
RA-J/ILL James Cox R. 3413
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of James Cox (1755-1840), who served from Virginia, and is buried near Ona, Cabell County, West Virginia.
The data which follow are found in the papers on file in pension claim, R. 3413, based upon service in the Revolutionary War of James Cox, which may aid you in your research.
James Cox, son of John Cox, was born February 24, 1755, at Fort Chisell", Botstourt County (later Montgomery and Grayson Counties) Virginia.
While a resident of Montgomery County, Virginia, James Cox volunteered about the year 1778 and served over a period of four years on numerous expeditions in North Carolina and Virginia, principally under his father, Captain John Cox, and Major William Love, but a part of the time under Captains William Nalle and John Shirk(?); some of the expeditions were ordered by Colonels Walter Crocket, Hugh Tinning, John Taylor and Benjamin Cleveland. During the above noted period of service, he assisted in building a fort on New River near the mouth of Peach Bottom Creek, acted as Indian spy and as guide on expeditions against the Indians, went to Colonel Benjamin Cleveland, who was stationed on the Yadkin River, to advise him of Tory gatherings in Montgomery County, Virginia, and on the North Carolina line; upon his return, he was taken prisoner by said Tories, made his escape when Colonel Benjamin Cleveland surprised them at Big Glades in Virginia, following which he went in pursuit of the Tories; at a later time, he led his father's company, during the absence of his father, on an expedition to North Carolina, routed the enemy and took some prisoners.
He applied for pension September 24, 1832, at which time he resided in Grayson County, Virginia, having lived in that county ever since the war. The Act of Congress under which he applied required

service of six months in a regularly organized military corps. His claim was not allowed as the kind of service he rendered was not provided for in that Act.
James Cox married January 4, 1815, in Grayson County, Virginia, Sarah or Sally Fielder.
The soldier died April 17, 1841 or 1842, in Grayson County, Virginia. His widow, Sarah Cox, was a resident of Independence, in said Grayson County, in 1858, at which time she gave her age as seventy-five years. The date and place of her birth are not shown.
Joshua Cox, the soldier's brother, was born March 3, 1772, and resided in Ashe County, North Carolina, in 1858.
The Revolutionary War records of this office fail to show a claim for pension on file based upon service of John Cox, the father of the above named James Cox.
Very truly yours,
A. D. MILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

August 3, 1932.
21-J/ILL
Mrs. W. H. Welch The Porter Lansing, Michigan.
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the record of John Cox, the father of James Cox, whose record (R.2412) was furnished you on May 26, 1932.
At the time the record of James Cox was furnished you, you were advised in the last paragraph of that letter that no claim for pension was on file in this office based upon the service of his father, Captain John Cox.
This office is unable to advise you where to obtain the name of the wife of said John Cox, however, it is suggested that you consult the records of the county in which James Cox was born.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Assistant to Administrator.

May 26, 1932.
PA-3/III XXXXXXXXXXXXX James Cox- R. 2412
Mrs. W. H. Welch The Porter Lansing, Michigan.
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter requesting information relative to John Cox and his son, James Cox, soldiers of the Revolutionary War.
The data furnished herein are obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, R. 2412, based upon the service of James Cox in that war.
James Cox, son of John, was born February 24, 1763 "at Fort Chisol", Botetourt County (later Montgomery and Grayson Counties), Virginia.
While a resident of Montgomery County, Virginia, James Cox volunteered about the year 1778 and served over a period of four years on numerous expeditions in North Carolina and Virginia, principally under his father, Captain John Cox, and Major William Love, but a part of the time under Captains William Halle and John Girt(?); some of the expeditions were ordered by Colonels Walter Crockett, Hugh Tinning, John Taylor and Benjamin Cleveland. During the above noted period of service, he assisted in building a fort on New River near the mouth of Peach Bottom Creek, acted as Indian spy and as guide on expeditions against the Indians, went to Colonel Benjamin Cleveland, who was stationed on the Yadkin River, to advise him of Tory gatherings in Montgomery County, Virginia, and on the North Carolina line; upon his return, he was taken prisoner by said Tories, made his escape when Colonel Benjamin Cleveland surprised them at Big Glades in Virginia, following which he went in pursuit of the Tories; at a later time, he led his father's company, during the absence of his father, on an expedition to North Carolina, routed the enemy and took some prisoners.
He applied for pension September 24, 1832, while a resident

of Grayson County, Virginia, having lived in that county ever since the war. The Act of Congress under which he applied required service of six months in a regularly organized military corps. His claim was not allowed as the kind of service he rendered was not provided for in that Act.
The soldier married January 4, 1815 in Grayson County, Virginia, Sarah or Sally Pledger.
He died April 17, 1841 or 1842 in Grayson County, Virginia. His widow, Sarah Cox, was a resident of Independence, in said Grayson County, in 1856, at which time she gave her age as seventy-five years. The date of her birth is not given.
Joshua Cox, the soldier's brother, was born March 3, 1772, and resided in Ashe County, North Carolina in 1856.
The Revolutionary War records of this office fail to show a claim for pension on file based upon the service of John Cox, the father of the above named James Cox.
Very truly yours,
A. D. RILEY, Assistant to Administrator.
This history was reviewed by Mrs. Finch - the service and reasons for rejection written by her - J. L. R. -

Lexington, Kentucky Jan. 4, 1939
Pension Department Washington, D.C.
please add note for next John Cox
Dear Sirs:
Will you please send me a copy of Pension Claim R-2412 James Cox, the son of John Cox, born Feb. 24-1763 at Bell Church, Botetourt County, later Montgomery and Grayson County, Va.
also a copy of Capt. John Cox born 7-25-1739 of Grayson Co., Va. he was buried in Ashe Co., N.C.
Thanking you, Sirs,
Yours truly,
Mrs. W.E. Black 163 Bell Ch. West

1 North Harrisburg Street Stealton, Penna. 14 October 1938
Veterans Administration Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
I wish to procure an abstract of the pension papers filed by my ancestor, JAMES COX (1755-1840), in respect of his Revolutionary services.
According to my present information, this soldier was a native of Buckingham County, Virginia, and saw service in the Virginia State Line, in Colonel Joseph Crockett's regiment, and in General George Rogers Clark's Illinois expedition. He and his wife, Elizabeth, are buried in the Yatesmont Cemetery, near One, Cabell County, West Virginia, to which place he removed about 1811.
Yours very truly,
Richard P. Eakle
Richard P. Eakle
Dawn by letter Mrs. Leach

W. M. WELCH, M. D. THE FORSTER LANSING, MICH.
Dear Sir: 19
A short time ago I wrote you in regard to my Rev. ancestor James Cox - R. 2412. You stated that he married Sally Field Feb 4, 1815. This was his second marriage. His first marriage was to Elizabeth Terrell (widow of James Terrell who was killed by the Indians). James Cox & Elizabeth Terrell were married May 15, 1783. My ancestor James Cox died in this town Mar 8, 1784.
 Susannah born Dec 1, 1785-  Joshua " Apr 1 st 1787  Mary " July 19, 1789  Catherine " June 1 st 1791.  Hardin " Apr 8, 1794  Salomon " Dec 14, 1795. 
James Porten " June 2, 1798.
Elizabeth Terrell Cox died & in when James Cox was fifty-two years of age he married Sarah or Sally Field. James Cox died Apr 17, 1842.
Rev. John Cox
Have you any records of his father

Capt John Cox. Is there any place other than your dept to send for records. I will greatly appreciate any assistance you may give me. I do not know the name of his wife.
His children were.
Jessie A Feb 24, 1763
Joshua B Mar. 3, 1772.
Ebenezer
Hester
Jemima
Maggie
Can you give me any other help.
Sincerely & Justly obliged.
M. W. H. Welch.

The War Dept returned my letter and said that you might help me.
W. H. WELCH, M. D.
THE PORTER KANSAS, MICH
March 19, 1932.
Dear Sir:
Will you please give me the war record as you have it of John Coy not in born July 25th, 1739, - died Dec 24 1818. He was taken prisoner by the Indians, taken from home at the age of 16 and escaped at the age of 18 and went into Brant's campaign during the later campaigns - came to Fort Chenango in the year 1762. From there he went to N. C. later moving to New River, in settling near the mouth of Black Bottom Creek in the year 1765. He was a Capt of the home guards during revolution. He built a fort there. He died and died on New River, Virginia. He is buried on his farm there. There are

family records and if you have any other information I would appreciate it greatly. Can you tell me where to look for more information concerning this family. My ancestor James Cox was his son. But I don't know his wife's name or who John Cox's parents were.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT MAR 23 1932 WAR DEPT.
Sincerely
By Miss Welch
(Mrs. M. H.)
James Cox the son of John Cox married Elizabeth Smith and Sallie Fielder. Does James Cox have a war record? Lived near Miss M. H. March 24, 1963
RECEIVED A. G. O. MAR 23 1932
RECEIVED MAR 24 1932 CITY ARCHIVES

State of North Carolina Court of Pleas Ashe County 5 th Quarter Session 1835
Henry Ward's maketh oath that he knew James Cox of Grayson County Virginia, who (as this affiant understands) has sent on his declaration claiming a pension for services in the United States during the Revolution- ary War — and that the said James Cox did serve under Col. Cleland & Capt. Malt in several tours of service against the Indians and Tories — and that the said James Cox was taken prisoner by the Tories at one time — this affiant has been acquainted with the said James Cox ever since, and knows well that he is the same man who served as stated in his declaration —
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court February 24 th 1835
attest A. Murchison D.C.
Henry Ward

We Payton Colvard & David Earnest do hereby certify that we are acquainted with Henry Nardin and that he is a man from appearance of about 20 years of age - and that he is a man of the first respectability and of undoubted veracity -
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court the 24th day of Feb. 1835
John Ray C.C. R. Burchison J.
Payton Colvard D. Earnest
We the Court do hereby certify that Henry Nardin, Payton Colvard & David Earnest are respectable inhabitants of the County of Ashe & that their statements are entitled to credit given under our hands February 24th 1835.
Thos Brown J.P. } The Court J.W. Hardin J.P. } John Dickson J.P. }
State of North Carolina & Court of Pleas & quarters Ashe County & Session Feb. Term 1835 I John Ray Clerk of the County Court aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing proceedings were had in open Court on the 24th day of February 1835 - & that the above named Thos. Brown, J.W. Hardin & John Dickson are acting Justices of the peace duly commissioned & sworn & that the said Justices held the Court on the day aforesaid & that the above signatures purporting to be theirs are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office the 26th day of Feb. 1835
John Ray C.C. By R. Burchison D.J.

State of Virginia Grayson County April the 29 1868
Sir I have recd your ansr and I thank you for your attention I will say to you that ash County has bin divided and I got the evidence in the new County it has bin enquis for the last ten days the Clerk had no seal but you will see what he said, I will say to you that Miss Cox wants you to do the things as soon as you can she wants to know the issue of it as soon as you can if you please and what is wanting if money thing I wish you would see the record and see if you could find James Cox's name there on the precept and say to me if it tis and how long he served and if it isn't then it tis at Richmond the say I have not sent this to her
Very respectfully Elijah Collins
George G. Whiting
Independence
Pa

Noah Long
Aug 29
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Pensacola Office, August 28, 1856.
Sir,
I have had the letter of the Capitula & M rs Cordelia which ac- companied your communication of the 2 nd inst. stating that there is no evidence of the service of James, by among her Records. That you are deemed satisfactory that the several divisions of this office refuting the claim entitled to this service, now comest, and it is believed that no practical benefit can result from its further presentation upon the present exhibits.
Wm Lloyd Esda
Independence, Grayson Georgia
3

Washington D.C. Dec. 3 d 1860
Elijah Collins Esq—
Dear Sir
I suppose you have recd. the letter from the Pension Office requesting further information in regard to your application for Mrs. Cox. The information asked for is necessary to the successful prosecution of the Claim.
I have an attorney to aid me in prosecuting such Claims, and yours among a number of others I trust will not suffer for lack of attention.
Answr soon as you can make the requisite proofs—
Yrs. truly
E. S. Martin
In the case of Mr. Love it is necessary to know whether the service was State or Continental —what officer he served under, by whom discharged— & what State — together with all facts connected there with.
E. S. M.

16,881
James Cox
Recd - the lib. to show W. G. G. G. G. N. Aug 19 1883
of the record in force
Statement of account B. B. B. B.

If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so?
IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served?
No
V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled?
Yes
VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations?
No
VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832?
Yes
VIII. Has the Court given their opinion?
Yes
IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate?
Yes
X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal?
Yes

XXV. Did he produce direct proof as to his service, or did he produce a witness or witnesses as to his service?
If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses?
Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct?
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service?
XVI. Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct?
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered?
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposaeth 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."

to be certified by notary public officer, under his seal of office. official character and signature of the magis- ORDER XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the signature of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal or office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
The applicant must specify clearly the times as it occurred, in the above case is made for any but actual service — he referred to the letter just of June 5 th a page 3—

Independence Va April 29
James M. Cox Dear Sir
Yours
First box com of pension Declaration was Registration Washington City D.C.

Independence Grayson County Va 26 th April 1886
My Dear Sir
I have the honor to enclose the Declaration of Mrs Sarah Cox widow of James Cox and further the affidavit of Joshua Cox & Mrs Nancy Gamble for the War Pensions hoping you will examine the same as soon as convenient & forward on to my address, care of Independence Grayson Co Va, to Hook Long
I have the honor to be
Very respectfully Your old servt Hook Long
J. Allen not Leigh Court of Pensions Washington City D.C.

Grayson County Virginia The Day Come Jonathan Thomas personally Before me William Young in our County a afore said and after being solemnly sworn on the holy Evangelist of all Almighty God Deposeth and sayeth that he the said Jonathan Thomas was a Soldier under Col. John Clark in the revolution war in the light horse Company of the military of the South Carolina troops commanded by Col. Hugh Trenchard and Col. John Valor of Orange County North Carolina in an expedition against the tories and British as was sent into the state of Virginia and I had all night at Captain Cox and Captain James Cox son of his took my place in the Light Horse Company and served in my own I cannot ascertain the length of time further this Deponent sayeth not I do certify that the above named Jonathan Thomas to be a man of truth and under a good Conscience given under my hand and Seal this 12 day September 1836 William Young
State of Virginia Grayson County
I, James Anderson, Clerk of the County Court of Grayson County aforesaid, do hereby certify that William Young, whose signature appears to the annexed affidavit, is and was at the time of signing the same, an acting Justice of the Peace in said for said County duly Commissioned and qualified to act as such, and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his, is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of my office the 26 day of January in the year 1837.
James Anderson C.C.

Howe H. Nelson 25 July 1824
Acadian Vol 24 page 294
P. P.

Department of War Pardon Office July 25 1834
Sir
The affidavits intended to be used in the case of Mr. Fielder and James Cox are herewith returned. The regulations require that all such papers should be properly authenticated by having the official character and signature of the Magistrate, certified to by the clerk of the Court of the County with his seal of Office affixed; and that the credibility of the witnesses should be certified to by the Magistrate before whom the affidavits were made.
There is nothing hereon, or in either of these papers, that would justify the Department from revoking the 1 st decision in either of these cases, even they had been informal. The former itself is not considered a military within the meaning of the Act of June 7. 1832, granting pensions to the officers & soldiers of the revolution. W. H. Stalker Maj. Genl for

James Cox
Ms. A. 9. 2. 20
J. Edwards Commr of the Peace
Samuel H. Newman Esq.
Grayson Co. Va.

Department of War Pension Office August 22 1892.
Sir:
The papers & evidence in support of the claim of James Coxe, have been carefully examined, and are not found sufficient to justify the admission of his claim. The alleged service of the applicant cannot be considered as military service within the meaning of the act of June 7, 1832. His claim is therefore rejected and his papers are placed upon the files of the office.
I am respectfully Your obed servt J. Edwards
1210 W.H.
Samuel McCormick Esq. Grayson Co. Ky. Va.

State of Virginia Grayson County April the 25,
Dear Sir I have received your lines from Robert Martin and it appears that he have you range with the witness that his son got him to do for him it appears that he has put the box before you I directed him to go to your office and get James Lons disavowal and Sally Lons disavowal and put it in the Col. of Chambers and if the did denied it then he must then take it out and then put it before Congress I write Mr Martin open lines what to do again and I want you to write to me about it if you please and say if he did make the mistake or not and if he was right it or not here is the line that Mr Martin wrote to me about the mother she sent to you for you know about the mother not as far as you know

to George & Abigail
Dear Miss Abigail Sally Cox
Elizabeth Ballou
I hope to hear from you soon

State of Virginia Grayson County Sir I have received your two letters dated March the 21 and 22 and I was well pleased at your answer I thank you for your attention / - Sir I have made such proof as you did require His box to make I hope you will not reject it as a good man I got and mean to take the residence of boxes and he miss one a week on two and say Jones interline it by boxes and for I was thin and heard for tell Jones to see it, box said at the same time that Jones box did serve more than the stated time but he said that he there born under the time then to go over see I don't think you will not desert it by no means His box says she wants you to go back to the first act that was part from the old soldiers if you can it has been one hand a long time and I want you to take it off as soon as you get the bapers if you please His box is very old and weak and I don't think she will be here long and she wants to know the result of the gas so it water for its turn for it has been thin so long, we sent for the lord man sent before I got your answer for His box and if you do not the means send back and it can be set down without interline it that I hope you will not desert it, if you desert it you have seen say Jones hand not in the residence of boxes I hope to hear from you soon I will the 11, 1859
Very respectfully to George Whiting
Elizabeth Callins
Excuse my handwriting

Arab Song Independence N o 1

Pension Office, May 22. 1856.
Sir,
The additional evidence filed by you in the case of Sarah Cox, widow of James Cox, late of Virginia, does not meet the requirements of my letter of the 23 d October last. Perhaps some evidence of the service of James Cox might be obtained by applying to the authorities of North Carolina.
Very respectfully &c
W. H. Long Egan Independence, Virginia

N.C. May
Hon. Lewis Williams, M.H.R. from N.C. (or in his absence) Geo. L. Edwards Esqr Com. Station
Washington City D.C.
John H. B. Latrobe Architect
John

Sal 600 - additional
Sal 600
Rev. Lewis Williams, M.A. (on his return) Rev. J. Edwards D.D. Com. Ministers Washington City, D.C. July 10th
MS. B. 1. 6 v. 9 p. 10

Jefferson Ashe co. N.C. Feb. 26, 1835
Dear Sir
In compliance with a request of James Cox an (of Grayson Va) I send you the enclosed affidavit, which Mr. Cox hopes you will hand to the proper officer in the Pension office. - The papers re- lating to Mr. Cox's claim are (I understand) on file in the office
Respectfully
R. Murchison.
Hon. Lewis Williams
Please refer answer to Clerk of the C.C. of Ashe N.C.

R. Marcheson 21 March 1825
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W. H. B. ...

Dept. of War
Pa. Off.
March 31. 1835
Sir
I have recd the affidavit obtained in Pa. in support of the claim of Mr. Cox, but it is of no value.
Mr. Cox's claim was rejected, not because the same was not proven, but because it was not considered as military, and complaints not embraced by the act of Congress passed June 7. 1832. The papers remain on file. I am
R. Murchison Esq. Jefferson Pa. Co. Pa.

Virginia Grayson County to wit.
This day personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace for the County aforesaid, Burrell Spencer, and made oath. That he was at a Fort on New River at the mouth of Peach Bottom Creek as a volunteer under Captain John Cox, & served in said fort from some time in the Spring till late in the next fall. That James Cox his son who has applied for a pension served with him during the said period say something like six months. That during that time they did military duty altogether and did not attend to farming or any other peaceful occupation. This affiant does not recollect the year that this service was rendered but knows that it was after the commencement of the Revolutionary war and during its continuance. And further this affiant saith not.
Burrell his mark Spencer
And also appeared before me a Justice as aforesaid on this same day Isaiah Austin and made oath. That he turned out a volunteer under Capt. John Cox for nine months. That James Cox his son the son of said Capt. John Cox, who has applied for a pension, served with him. They were stationed at a Fort on New River at the mouth of Peach Bottom Creek from March until late in the Fall ensuing. The above affiant Burrell Spencer served at the said fort during the same time. They rendered military service altogether during the said time and did not attend to farming or any other peaceful occupation. This affiant does not recollect in what year the above service was rendered, but knows that it was after the commencement and during the continuance of the Revolutionary War, and that it was rendered against the Indians. This affiant was afterwards in service in company with said James Cox under his Father Capt. John Cox against the Tories frequently at different times during a year or two. And further this affiant saith not.
Isaiah Austin

And also appeared before me a Justice as aforesaid on this same day Benjamin Phipps and made oath that he was in a battle in company with James Cox son against the Tories during the Revolutionary War - and further this affiant saith not
Benjamin Phipps
The foregoing Affidavits were sworn to and subscribed before me the 28 th day of March 1836 - and I do hereby certify from my own knowledge and from the examination of witnesses that the above Affiants, Russell Spencer, Isaias Austin and Benjamin Phipps are witnesses worthy of credit.
W. H. Gail J. R.
State of Virginia Grayson County
I, James Anderson, Clerk of the County Court of Grayson County aforesaid, do hereby certify that William Hail, whose signature appears to the foregoing affidavit, is, and was, at the time of signing the same, an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, duly commissioned and qualified to act as such. And that the foregoing signature, purporting to be his, is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of my office the 26 th day of January in the year 1837.
James Anderson Clerk

Independence Va Aug 25
Dear Sir, Commission of pension Washington City DC

Sept 21. 1837
Dept of War Pension Office Sept 20 1837
Sir
I have rec d . The papers in the case of the claim James Cox for the have placed them paper upon our file. This claim, and that of Hugh Austin were presented to the Dept in the year 1812. Mr Austin claimed for three lots of three months each, the last under Capt. claim  the box which was admitted upon traditional evidence alone, and among the papers of the claim was the present claimant James Cox, a son of the informant the box. At that time James Cox did not pretend to have had any personal knowledge of the deeds of Mr Austin. Austin's deeds declaration were made on the same day, & before the same Court, the latter did not perceive any evidence of his alleged deeds , not even the testimony of Mr Austin who was present. Mr Cox's claim was rejected in Aug 1833. on the ground that the deeds were not military.
One year has since passed away, and the same Hugh Austin now comes forward, and deeds under oath states that himself and James Cox were soldiers in the Company of Capt the box for nine mos.

If there were two persons alive, or a new statute, seems together in the same Company, why did not John Cox notice that fact to the applicant for Mr Austin in 1882? And for Austin why did not Mr Austin then insist upon his testimony for Mr Cox? These questions should be satisfactorily answered. I do not appear however from the declaration of Mr Cox that his deposition was of a military character, and the same objection now exists against the admission of the claim as did in 1882 and the objection is based upon the belief that the part of the deposition  was rendered is an embodied copy or is in obedience to public authority.
Under the view of the case the claim can be allowed.
I have the honor
An L Williams P.R.

James Cox 16881 N.Y.
act 7 June 1832

Washington Sep 19 th . 1837
Sir:
I send you the papers in the case of Mr Cox who claims a pension. I will thank you to examine it and give me an answer as soon as convenient -
I am your obed Servt
Levi Williams
James L Cameron Esq -

W. L. Williams Sept 15 1886 Q

Department of War Pension Office Feb 15 1838
Sir
I have recd the additional proof in support of the claim of James Cox of Va. and have filed it with the required original papers. The letter of Mr. Boston, (enc) a paper having no connection with the claim, as herewith returned.
The claim of Mr. Cox was rejected in 1833. upon the ground that his letters & a series were not prepared in any regular embodied correspondence for family or military character. No proof has yet been produced to justify the reversal of that decision.
I have the honor
Hon L. McLean RR

40 Lewis Williams Washington City

Grayson County Virginia Dear friend I will inform you that I read your letter stating to me that you would try to get my business run at this Season I am very old & infirm & my money is all most gone & Can't Remember hardly a nothing but one thing I do know that I saved in the malitaries I was against the slaves for more than 2 years I was in Sauerl Seninegos where we did & made Sauerl I was prisoner all ways a volunteer. Both against the slaves & in no I am willin to abide by the law witness I am in a very weak low state both in body & mind & if you can do something for me it will be much to my advantage & none will be forgotten as long as I live I have one more good friend in the house & that is George H. Hopkins & if you think that it will make the business a may stronger you may name it to him & he will go with you to J. L. Edwards he is all a goes with me I have all ways voted for him I thought that as I served in both States that it would be better to have a member from both States I will leave this matter to you now for me as you think best to the Lewis Williams of North Car from James Cove Virginia September the first 1838

Apah Long
Oct 23/53

Pension Office
October 23 1855
Sir
James Cox of Va. declared that he served under Captain John Cox for 6 months in 1778, 6 months in 1779 and one & a half months in 1780, but the service was not recognized by this office as " military " in the sense contem- plated by the framers of the Pension Laws, and the case was, therefore, disallowed. He furnished several affidavits of wit- nesses who knew that he did render some service of the character claimed by him, but of course, the service not being deemed military the claim was rejected,
832/
Nash Song Esq Independence Va

James box -
W. - Nov - 1832.
Independence Va
Oct 9 th
Mary Boorman
John - Not in small
no one else
Miss G. L. G.
Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D.C.
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Independence Grayson County Va. Oct 1865
Dear Sir
I have the honor to enclose a power of attorney for Mrs Sarah Cox widow of James Cox for the war of Rebellions and requesting you to send me a copy of the records and files that has been filed for her since the death of her said husband, and also what you require yet to establish the services of her said husband - hoping to hear from you soon as convenient
Wash Long
And also in the case of Mary Poorman widow of John Poorman whether she was ever on the pension roll - perhaps the name not correctly spelt by me - If she is on the roll give me a statement as to the amount allowed per annum, when her last payment was made and such other particulars as will enable me to understand her case in regard to Wash Long, Independence Grayson County Va
I have the honor to be Very Respectfully Your old Servt Wash Long
Hon J. M. Morton Esq Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D.C.

Mark Long apl 28,
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Penn. Ave. April 28. 1857.
Sir.
The affidavit of John Tolson which accompanied your letter of the 23 rd inst. does not meet the com g James but of the objection to its admission so frequently made to you and other agents. Tolson is, according to his statement, thirty-four years old and one of the committee that he was a confederate and says his main statements on the subject of war are those not certain facts, and therefore not evidence as evidence. The fact that the as you have been informed, that the Board of the Comptroller of the Navy contains no evidence of boy's service, and they excluded against the claim and no where that no probable cause on record for its further prosecution.
Wm Lloyd, Esq. Respondent. George L. Benjamin

Elijah Collins
March 22.
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Health Office
March 22 d 1859.
Sir
I have received of file the declaration of James Corp under date of Sept 24 th 1832, certified by the Clerk of the County Court of Grayson Co. Va. on the 25 th Ultimo together with the Affidavit which accompanies the same.
The claim of James Corp. has been repeatedly rejected for the reason that he did not serve in a Military Capacity. The Claimant is deceased, and if he has no widow living no allowance could be made to his Children under existing pension laws, although if it were admitted he was entitled in his life time. If James Corp. has a widow living then she would be entitled to a pension, provided she could prove that he served six months in a Military Capacity.
Elijah Collins Esq r Independence, Grayson Co. Va.

Sta. of Puffs March 2 nd 1859.
Dear Sirs to Whom it may
concern
Yrs
I enclose herewith paper, which will enable you to find the claim of Mrs. Leon about which I have been obliged to trouble you since during the present session, but without being able to furnish you with information sufficiently definite to enable you to give me the information which I was requested to obtain.
Please look at the case, and inform Elijah Collins of Independence, Grayson Co. Va., whether the claim has ever been allowed, and if so, whether any thing has been paid under the claim and to whom. If not allowed, state the grounds upon which it was rejected or suspended.
I am Sirs, Very respectfully Yours
W. H. Stephens

additional evidence. Wm Revolution
Whiting Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D.C.
Independence V. March

Independence Grayson County Virginia 23 March 1887
Dear Sir
I have the honor to enclose additional evidence in the case of Sarah Cox, widow of James Cox our War Revolution, requesting the present commissioner to examine all the proof on file in relation to her case and report to me the same, as I have lost or mislaid some of the letters of the Commissioners and for the lack of the same cannot comply with his requirements. She is old and very infirm and stands the great need of assistance.
Yours Truly Wash Long
16 Whiting correspondence Washington City DC

State of north Carolina } January the 15 th Day 1838 Ashe County } Whereas the Day came Joshua Cox Before us two of the acting Justices of the peace for sd County and maid oath in adsw From him that James Cox the applicant was a volunteer in the Revolution war under Captain John Cox and also under Capt. Hall and Dewing His service he brought in one wounded prisoner and the sd James Cox was taken prisoner by the Tories and he maid his Escape from them and joined the Whigs again and continued with them until the End of the war this swears and subscribed to Before us the Day and Date above written.
Attest Wm. Johnson Clerk Solomon Jones
Josh Cox
State of North Carolina } We the under signed Do hereby Ashe County } certify that the above named Joshua Cox is a man under aged Caretaker when on oath and else where this given under our hands & seals the 15 th Day of January 1838
Denny Senter N. McIntire
State of North Carolina Ashe County }
Be it known that on the 18 th day of January 1838 before us John D. Watson and Peter Earnest two of the acting Justices of the peace in and for the County of Ashe aforesaid personally appeared J. P. Ray a citizen of said County aged seventy seven years

and made oath in due form of law that he is personally acquainted with James Cox (who this affiant understands has applied or will apply for a pension) - of the said James Cox as being a resident of Grayson County Virginia - that he knew the said James Cox during the Revolutionary War - that this affiant while himself serving in the army of the United States saw the said James Cox in the service of the United States under Capt. John Cox and Major Morrison and Col. Walter Crockett of the Virginia Militia (as this affiant believes they were) - That he cannot state the length of time that the said James Cox served as a volunteer - but knows well that he did serve as such - and saw the said James Cox come in - and heard him state at the time that he had been taken prisoner by the Tories and had escaped from them -
He further swears that it has been always currently reported and believed in the neighborhood in which said James Cox resides that he was a Revolutionary soldier
Sworn to and subscribed January 18 th 1838 before us
He further swears that they (the N.C. army) took a prisoner of the enemy and gave him up to the said Capt. Cox - who had him tried and hung - by the Pa. army
John H. Patton Major Genl
J. Bragg

State of North Carolina Ashe County
I John Ray Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the County of Ashe aforesaid hereby Certify that William Johnston, Solomon Jones, John D. Watson, and Peter Earnest whose signatures appear to the foregoing affidavits are magistrates as stated and that the several signatures purporting to be theirs are genuine - I also certify that I am acquainted with Joshua Cox Dorsey Senter M c Senter and Jesse Ray whose names appear as witnesses in the foregoing - that they are all credible witnesses - of legal age - Joshua Cox is at least 65 or 70 years of age and Jesse Ray at least 70 years of age -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office this 18 th day of January 1838
John Ray Clerk

Wayne County, to wit;
Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Wayne, Iowa, who, being duly sworn, deponeth 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 period mentioned below, and in the following words: For one year, one month and fifteen days I served as a volunteer, and for such service I claim a pension.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 28 th day of June 1853.
Nancy Wilson
I Martin Dickerson, Clerk of the Court of Wayne County, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the amended proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of James Cox for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of said Court at office, this 24 th day of June 1853.
M. Dickerson C.C.

State of North Carolina vs the case of
Be it known that on the 17 th day of March A.D. 1857 personally appeared before me the undersigned a justice of the peace within and for the county and state of North Carolina John Robison a resident of said county aged thirty five years who being duly sworn agreeable to law declares that he has on the south east side of the blue ridge on the waters of the Yadkin river in the county of Wilkes in the first of the present Revolution and while living there he became very intimately acquainted with James Cox a son of Capt. John Cox and he is very certain that the said James Cox served two years under his father and Major Love in said war before he removed to the south west side of the blue ridge and settled near Neighlam to the said James and his father and lived near to them up to their deaths, after he had settled near to them he was informed by the said James that he had assisted in building a fort near the mouth of Pease Bottom creek in the year 1778 and from that time until the year 1780 he acted as an Indian spy for the said John Cox and from his personal knowledge with the country was before all occasions as a pilot to convey those who were unacquainted with the mountains, and to show where the disaffected men were concealed, about this time or about the time the British were invading North Carolina and being very troublesome where he lived at Cleveland informed him that the Tories were collecting in large bodies shortly after his retirement from at Cleveland camp he was taken prisoner by the Tories who intended to deliver him to the British, Major Love had gained power & soon took the Tories at a place called the big glades now in Grayson County Va. Tories when discovering their wrongs intended to conceal their selves by flight and in the Tories forgot the account, who with speed flew to the Tories & informed them what the

which had an, the others pursued them killed and wounded and took others prisoners & he states that the said James made another excursion in the mountains and raised his father company, and pursued the Tories under him and killed and made prisoners of him and his entire company Green afterwards died of his wound and only one of the said company survived they were a brother of the said Green Some time after this upon a certain Capt Robert of the Tories party came in the neighborhood with a small company of rebels and the said James & Major Doss pursue them into North Carolina near the head of New river and the said James and Doss with a small company even took them & killed and wounded the whole party except Robert, he states that he is very certain that he served under his father the said John Cox & Major Doss for the term of two years and that he was engaged under the aforesaid officers against the Tories for the term of two years more and that four years service and the  above service was rendered from my own personal knowledge as he states that he was with them on a portion of the above service  excursions and assisted the said James in raising the Company above stated and he states that he saw the said Green after he was wounded and before he died and he states that the said James Cox was on every occasion sent as an express & courier, and a great portion of time going with him in person, and well recollect having a conversation with the said James the same day he was captured in relation to their affair.
John B. Doss Mark

Sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year first above written and I hereby certify that I believe him to be the age above stated and that he is a resident of said County of Wiggins and said Mina which cannot be disproved by any one of the age and is well known to me and is a man worthy and entitled to credit on oath or otherwise.
James G. Smith J.P.
State of North Carolina
Ashe County } I Robert Gambell clerk of the court of pleas and
quarter session for said county certify that James Gambell Esq. whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing affidavit was at the time of signing the same and is now an acting justice of the peace and that full faith and credit should be given to all his official acts.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of office at office this 21 st day of March A.D. 1857
Robt Gambell C.C.

affidavit of John Johnson with last copy

Independence Grayson County No 22 August 1856
Dear Sir
I have the honor to enclose a letter from the Comptroller of North Carolina - In the case of Sarah Cox widow of James Cox for the Wm of Revolutionary; the address you spoke of in her case I have mislaid placed therefore cannot comply with your requirements for the want of it - though I have tried to establish her claim to a pension if there has not been sufficient sent - she is old & infirm & needs assistance - hoping to hear from you soon as convenient & let me know the result of the case
J. M. M c Intosh Esq. Washington City D.C.
Yours Respectfully Sarah Long

Comptroller's Department Pacifica July 22. 1856
Worth Long Esq. Dear Sir: 3 A search has been made for evidence of service of James Fox in the Revolutionary War — The Records do not show that he performed any service during that period —
The fee of $5 is required for a search —
Respectfully Gustavus Smith Comptroller By William H Davis

Samuel P.
Resided in the
August 19th 1832
Unitarian
Grayson
Pa. 1832
Shuttle
Last seen at Manchester
Oct 19th 1832

Ref to Am. Slaves. William Lloyd 20.37 do do Feb. 15 1838
102

Sam M. Vincent Aug 19 1833
Wm J. H. Fenton 25 July 1834
Reddanchison 31 Mar 1835
Wm Lewis Williams Sep 20 1837
Mrs. Fanny 16 1838
Book 20g October 20 1838
Same May 22, 1838.
Sam August 29 Feb
Sam April 22 1839
Sam October 21 1839
203196
June 7 1832

24th Dec Early 60s Paris Garnier
to the 2nd of March " " " " " " " " " " and 10 other " " " " " " at 1000 per share
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of present of Mrs. A. S. ... with ...

State of North Carolina
County of Ashe ss On the 8th day of September AD 1885 personally appeared before me the subscriber a justice of the peace within and for the county and state aforesaid Nancy Gamewell aged ninety six a woman of some property who being duly sworn according to laws, declare that she formed a close and intimate acquaintance with James Cox from his childhood one son after words left to his death, and she recollects that after he became of age she to give the service of the war of the reputation that he was playing on the company of Captain John Cox as a spy against the Tories and Indians and continued in actual service in said war for the term of four years at least. There were but few Tories in our neighborhood and that they had to scorch the Tories and Indians in the section of Country, and when they found themselves to wish to retreat then attack, that James Cox was an very useful part as an officer to Col Benjamin Cleveland who was living on the road here now in North Carolina, and she distinctly recollects on an occasion on his return from Col Cleveland's camp he was taken prisoner, by the Tories and remained in their possession for a short time and after words was rescued by Col Cleveland and Major Love and that two years of his service was rendered under Major Love and all of his service was rendered as a volunteer and from my own personal knowledge she declares that she has seen him at duty at various times on such after the Tories and Indians and disaffected men in the Country. She declares that he entered the service shortly after she was married and that she was married in the year 1777 and he continued the service as of right till final ratification of peace and then Capt John Cox was called and continued leading men of the day on the American side. I have seen him at various times and Col Benjamin Cleveland at different times.
Nancy Gamewell Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year first above written before me, and I hereby certify that Mrs Nancy Gamewell is well known to me, and is of righteous and sound mind and is well worth and entitled to credit on her oath or other wise and that I believe her to be the age above stated. James Gamewell

Old facade 1680 June 60.20 S.D.
Rev. Dr. Williams H.R.
Rev. Dr. L. Williams Feb March 1. 1877
Rev. Dr. Williams Chairman Attendant of N. Ward

Mrs. Cox claim for Pen.
Affidavit of H. Hardin
Lt. Gen. S. Williams for Pen. 1867
H. L. Williams RR
W. J. Johnson from Box 1867

State of North Carolina Ashe County
I Henry Hardin aged seventy one years maketh oath that I was acquainted with James Cox late of Grayson County Virginia - (who I understand has made application for a pension) during the Revolutionary war - That this affiant knows that the said James Cox served several months - the precise number not known to this affiant - as a volunteer against the Indians and Tories - that he also took the place of Jonathan Thomas and served in the army of the Revolution in place of said Jonathan Thomas - as a drafted militia man - That the officers under whom the said James Cox served were Colonel Cleveland (as this affiant believes) and Captain Mall - That the said James Cox served altogether in the service of the United States - two years as this affiant verily believes - Sworn to and subscribed This October 6 th A. D. 1836. Henry Hardin before me W. Earnest J.P.
We John Callaway & Payton Colvard do hereby certify that we are residents of Ashe County in the State of North Carolina and that we are acquainted with Henry Hardin who has sworn & subscribed to the above affidavit - that we believe him to be seventy one years of age - that he is a very respectable citizen of Ashe County and has been such for 40 or 50 years past - known to and subscribed - October 6 th 1836 before me W. Earnest J.P. Payton Colvard J. Callaway

State of North Carolina } Wake County } ss.
I John Ray clerk of the county court of Wake county aforesaid - (It being the court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions for said county) do hereby certify that Peter Earnest whose signature appears to the foregoing affidavits, is an acting justice of the peace in and for said county - duly Commissioned and sworn - and that full faith and credit are due to all his official acts as such - and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office at Jefferson in the county of Wake aforesaid on the 6th day of October A.D. 1836
John Ray C.C.C. By R. Murchison D.C.

Acts of July 14, 1952, and March 2, 1955
REJECTED
J. H. R. P. O. Sally Cox Service of James Cox
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
Printed Rejected & Suspended Pleas page 239-
Alleges: Did not serve in any organized corps?
Re-enlisted: _____, 18
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
Recognized. Contract.
Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18
1932 - May 26 - Visited Mrs. N. H. Welch - SLC 1932 - Aug. 3 - Mrs. N. H. Welch advised on date rel. to John Cox - SLC 1935 - Nov. 25 - 25 - Visited Richard T. Cooke - SLC 1939 - Feb 1 - Visited Mrs. N. H. Welch - SLC

Sketch of Lakeview on first floor building

State of North Carolina County of Ashe } Be it known that on the 20 th day of December A D 1835 personally appeared before me the subscriber a justice of the peace within and for the County and State of North Carolina Joshua Cox Esq. aged Eighty four years and a resident of said County, who being duly sworn according to law, declares that his brother James Cox entered the service of the United States at the age of 15 or 16, and assisting in building a fort a fort on New River near the Mouth of Black Bottom Creek in the year 1778 and from that time until the year 1780, he acted as an Indian spy for the said James Cox, and from his acquaintance with the Country, was upon one occasion was as a pilot to conduct those who was unacquainted with the Mountains & there where the unaffection were concealed, the Tories about this time or about the time the British occupying North Carolina and being very troublesome where the said James Cox located at Cleveland informed him that the Tories were collecting in large bodies on the Mountains shortly after his return from Col Cleveland camp he was taken prisoner by the Tories, who intended to deliver him to the British Major. Love has joined forces and are took the Tories at a place called the big glade near in Grayson County Va the Tories when discovering them which as I was informed by the said James Cox intended to consume them selves by flight and in the thro' for got the said James Cox who with speed fled to the Wiggins, and informed them what the Tories have done, the Wiggins pursued them wounded them and took other prisoners whipped and flogged them Capt John Cox being on a expedition against the Indians and Tories, under Capt. Gree made another excursion in the Mountains and the said James Cox came to his father Company and pursued the Tories under Gree and killed and made prisoners of Gree and his entire Company. Gree afterwards died of his wound and only one of the said Company surrendered, this was a brother of the said Gree who after wards enlisted in the regular army of the United States, as he was informed and believes, some time after this affair a certain Capt Roberts of the Tories force came into the neighbourhood with a small Company of Hessians then the said James Cox with Major Love pursued them into North Carolina near the head of New River

and the said James overtook and killed one woman the whole party except Robert, he is very certain that his brother the said James served under his father the said Capt John Owy and Major William Love as an Indian Spy for the term of two years and that he was engaged under the officers against the Tories for at least two years more making in all four years services rendered as a Volunteer and the said Capt John Owy and his son James was called and considered from men in town near the Morison line.
Joshua G. O.
Given to any subscribed before me on the day and year first above written and thereby certify that the said Joshua G. Owy is well known to me and is a resident of said County and his memory and recollection cannot be impeached and he is one of the leading men of the County and his character is good character is good on oath or affirmation and a respectable member of the Church, and that I have no interest in the result of this communication.
James Gamble
State of North Carolina
County of Ashe
I Robert Gamble Clerk of the County Court of pleas and quarter sessions for Ashe County, certify that James Gamble is a Magistrate as above and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is the affixation of Robert Gamble and Joshua G. Owy are genuine and full faith and credit should be given to the same. In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my Seal of Office and subscribed my name this 8 th day of April in the year 1886.
Robert Gamble CL

State of North Carolina & when as a negro Arthur County } Dashed & ... before the ... and ... of the ... for ... and ... is that he the ... is said to be a brother to the ... that ... in the ... for the ... young and was commanded by Captain ... and Colonel ... and Colonel ... and was in the Battle of ... ... where ... was killed and ... was ... and ... after ... I ... him ... and ... well recalls the two bullet holes that were shot in his back he also recalls that the ... took his brother ... a prisoner to make him join the British and was promised by Colonel ... and was ... from the ... and also was a soldier at the Battle of ... commanded by Capt. ... and also recalls that Col. ... ... on Captain ... with his ... and also ... well to hear his father Captain ... say that ... was in ... in the ... of the war ... and Subscribed to this 20th of August 1855
200 J. B. ...
John ...

Look here! Was the under subscribed witness Ashe County, sincerely certify that we have been acquainted with Doctor Linn about thirty or forty years, and his character as a truth and honest man as fair as any man for character as standing in the community.
Thos C Ballow J. M. Scott Jas Williams
I Bell
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Virginia at a Court held for Grayson County, at the Court-house on the 24 th day of, September 1832
State of Virginia Grayson County, ss.
On this 24 th day of, September 1832 personally appeared, in Open Court, before the justices of the Court of the County of Grayson, now sitting, James Cox, a resident of Grayson County & State of Virginia aged 67 years & 7 months, 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, George's prop- et June 7 th 1832. That he entered the service of the United States under Capt John Cox at the age of 15 or 16 and assisted in building a fort on New River, near the mouth of, Peach Bottom Creek, in the year 1778 and from that time until the year 1780 he acted as an Indian Spy for the said Capt John Cox, and from his intimate knowledge of the Country was upon every occasion, sent as a pilot to conduct those who were unacquainted, with the mountains, in safety to where the different parties had their encampments. The Tories about this time or about the time the British were invading North & South Carolina, became very troublesome in the County where he was (having but very few neighbors who were not Tories) and these, with those of the adjoining State of North Carolina, would frequently assemble themselves & overrun the Country. The declarant's father the aforesaid Capt John Cox, Enoch Osborn & his family, Benjamin Phillips, Peter Hart, & William Hardin, were the only whigs who would render any assistance when required. In this situation, surrounded by Tories, the declarant and a few others had to combat the whole neighborhood, and when they found themselves too weak, declarant was sent as an express to Col. Benjamin Cleveland, who was stationed on the

Called the Big Glades, now in Grayson County W. Va. The Tories when they discovered the Whigs determined to seek safety by flight and in their terror forgot the declarant, who availed himself of the opportunity, and immediately run with all speed to the Whigs and informed them of what the Tories had done. The Whigs then pursued them, wounded some and took others prisoners, whipped or flogged several severely & hangod one near, where the declarant now lives. After this the declarants father Capt John Cox, being on an expedition against the Indians, the Tories under a Capt Green made another excursion into the mountains, and this declarant raised his fathers Company and pursued the Tories under Green, & killed & made prisoners of Green & his entire Company, Green afterwards died of his wounds, and only one of the said Company survived. This was a brother of the said Green, who afterwards enlisted in the Regular army of the United States. Sometime after this affair, a Certain Capt Roberts, of the tory party, came into the neighborhood with a Company of Pen Heptians, and this declarant with Major Love pursued them into Carolina near the head of New River, determined to overtake them, but Capt Baker of North Carolina had heard of them, got in before this declarant & his party, overtook, killed & wounded the whole party, except Roberts, their Capt, who made his escape. The declarant does not now recollect the precise time he was engaged in the war of the revolution, but he is very Certain that he served under his father Capt John Cox, and Major William Love, as an Indian M ty for the term of 2 years and that he was engaged

under the same officers, against the Tories for 2 years more making in all 4 years service. The applicant was born in North Chisel, in the County of Wythe then Botetourt & afterwards Montgomery County, Feby 24 th 1763. He has a record of his age in a large family bible which was given to the declarant by his father. He lived in Montgomery County Virginia when he entered the service, now Grayson County Virginia, where he has lived ever since the war of the revolution, and where he now lives. He was a Volunteer during the whole service. There was no regular officers in the neighbourhood. He never had any discharge, indeed his only wish was to Conquer & subdue the enemies of his Country. He is known to Benjamin Phipps & Isaiah Austin Contemporary survivors and to John Jones & Charles Cole, who can Certify to his Character for veracity, and to their belief of his services in the War of the Revolution. 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. Sworn to & subscribed the day & year aforesaid.
James Cross
We Benjamin Phipps residing in the County of Grayson, and Charles Cole, residing in the same County, hereby Certify, that we are well acquainted with James Cross, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, that we believe him to be 79 years & 7 months of age; that he is reported in the neighbourhood where he resides to have been a Soldier of the revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn, and subscribed, the day & year aforesaid.
his Phipps Benjamin Phipps Charles Cole
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 Benjamin Phipps and Charles Cole who have signed the preceding Certificate are residents of Grayson County, Virginia, that they are Credible persons, and that their statement is entitled to Credit.
Virginia at a Court held for Grayson County at the Court-house on the 26 th day of June 1833
James Cox, who made his original declaration in this Court on the 24 th day of September 1832 in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832 appeared in Court and made his amended declaration which is ordered to be Certified to the War Department
I James W. Ballard Clerk of the County Court of Grayson in the State of Virginia, do hereby Certify that the foregoing is a true transcript from the records of the said Court.
In testimony whereof I hereto set my hand and annex the Seal of the said Court. This 25 th day of February in the year 1859.
J. W. Ballard, C.C.

State of Virginia 3
Grayson County 3
On this 24 th day of September 1832 personally appeared in Open Court before the Justices of the Court of the County of Grayson now sitting James Cox a Resident of Grayson County State of Virginia aged 69 years & 7 months 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 entered the service of the United States under Capt. John Cox at the age of 15 and assisted in building a fort on New River near the mouth of Peach Bottom Creek in the year 1776 and from that time until the year 1780 he acted as an Indian Spy for Capt. John Cox and from his intimate knowledge of the Country was upon every occasion sent as a pilot to conduct those who were unacquainted with the mountains in safety to where the different parties had their encampments. The time about this time or about the time the Battle was invading North & South Carolina became very troublesome in that Country where he was living but very few neighbors who were not Tories, and those with those of the adjoining states of North Carolina would frequently assemble themselves & run the Country. The declarant father the above said Capt. John Cox, Enoch Osborne & his family, Benjamin Phipps, Peter Hart & William Darden were the only Whigs who would render any assistance when required in this situation, surrounded by Tories the declarant and a few others had to combat the whole neighbourhood and when they found themselves too weak, declarant was sent as an express to Col o Benjamin Cleveland who was stationed on the Yadkin River near where the town of Wilkshire has been since built to inform him of the facts that the Tories were collecting in large bodies in the mountains. Shortly after his Return from Col o Cleveland's Camp he was taken prisoner by the Tories who intended to take & deliver him to the British but in the mean time Col o Cleveland and Major Love had found their position and overtook the Tories at a place called the big Glades, Now in Grayson County Va. The Tories when they discovered the Whigs determined to seek safety by flight and in their terror forgot the declarant who availed him

self of the opportunity and immediately Run with all speed to the whigs and informed them of what the Tories had done, the whigs then pursued them, wounded some and took others prisoner whip'd or flogged several severely & hanged one near where the declarant now lives. After this the declarants father Capt. John Lee, being on an expedition against the Indians the Tories under a Capt Green made another excursion into the mountains, and this declarant raised his fathers Company and pursued the Tories under Green & killed & made prisoner of Green & his entire Company, Green afterwards died of his wounds and only one of the said Company survived. This was a brother of the said Green, who afterwards enlisted in the Regular Army of the United States. Some time after this affair a certain Capt. Roberts, of the tory party, came into the neighborhood with a Company of Loyalists, and this declarant with Maj'r Love pursued them into Carolina near the head of New River determined to overtake them but Capt. Baker of North Carolina had heard of them, got on before this declarant & his party overtook & killed & wounded the whole party except Roberts their Capt who made his escape. The declarant does not know the precise time he was engaged in the war of the Revolution but he is very certain he served under his father Capt. John Lee and Maj'r William Love as an Indian spy for the term of 2 years and that he was engaged under the same officers against the Tories for 2 years more making in all 4 years service. The applicant was born in Fort Chiswell in the County of Wythe then Pittsylvania afterward Montgomery County, February 28th 1765. He has a Record of his age in a large family bible which was given to the declarant by his father. He lived in Montgomery County Virginia when he entered the service now Grayson County Virginia where he has lived ever since the war of the Revolution and where he now lives. He was a volunteer during the whole service. There was no Regular Army in the neighborhood. He never had any discharge. Indeed his only wish was to conquer & subdue the enemies of his Country. He is known to Benjamin Phipps & Isaiah Austin contemporary survivors & to John Jones & Charles Cole who can testify to his character for veracity, and to their belief of his service in the war of the Revolution. He hereby relinquishes every claim that he has 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. Sworn to & subscribed the day & year above said
James Cox We Benjamin Phipps residing in the County of Grayson and Charles Cole residing the same County, hereby certify that we are well acquainted with James Cox, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, that we believe him to be 79 years & 7 months of Age, that he is Reputed in the neighbourhood where he Resides to have been a Soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that Opinion. Sworn and subscribed the day & year aforesaid.
Benjamin his Phipps mark
Charles Cole
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 Benjamin Phipps and Charles Cole who have signed the preceding certificate are Residents of Grayson County Virginia that they are Credible persons and that their statement is entitled to Credit.
I, James Anderson, Clerk of the County Court of Grayson County, in the state of Virginia, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Copy of the records of the said Court.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said Court this 11 th day of September in the year 1837.
James Anderson, Clerk

State of Virginia Rappahannock County I Ezra Muckolls (presiding magistrate of the county court of the said county do hereby certify that Lewis Stidward who hath given the foregoing certificate is clerk of the said court; and that his said attestation is true and fair. Given under my hand this 12 th day of September in the year 1837.
Ezra Muckolls S.P.
1837/

State of Virginia County of Smyth ss
On this 11 day of April A D eighteen Hundred and fifty nine before me the undersigned, a Justice of the peace in and for said County, duly authorized to administer oaths personally appeared Sally Cox, aged 77 years to me well known a resident of the County and State aforesaid, and who being by me duly sworn says that she is the widow of James Cox, who made appli- cation for a pension on the 24 th day of September 1832 - which application has been suspended for want of evidence of the service claimed therein. She states that the facts men- tioned in said declaration are true to the best of her knowledge and belief, which belief is founded upon the circumstances as related to her by her said husband James Cox, she states that she was married to the said James Cox on the 4 th day of January 1815: in the County of Smyth and State of Virginia, that her said husband (James Cox) died in the County of Smyth on the 17 th day of April 1841, and that she is still a widow. She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the benefit of the several acts of Congress granting pensions to widows of soldiers who served in the revolutionary war, for portions of the service of her said husband. She refers to his declaration now on file in pension office which declaration was made the 24 th day of September 1832.
I then Sally Cox
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 11 day of April 1859 after the same was duly explained to her by me, so that she was acquainted with the contents thereof, and I certify that I am not in any manner interested
Randolph Collins J.P.

State of Virginia County of Grayson S.S.
I James W Ballard Clerk of the County Court, in and for the County and State above mentioned do hereby Certify, that Randolph Collins whose genuine Signature appears above, 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 entitled to full faith and Credit; and I further Certify that James Ross & Sally Ross (formerly Sally Fielder) was Married in Grayson County in the State of Virginia on the 4 th day of January 1815 as appears from the Records of my Office.
Witness my hand and Seal of the said Court for said County, this 11 th day of April in the year 1859.
J W Ballard, C.C.

Sarah Cox
Power of Attorney to Sarah Cox & J. Calloway for the Revolutionary

Power of Attorney Revolutionary pension Claims
Know all Men by these presents That I Sarah Cox hereby irrevocably constitute and appoint Richard Ashe County North Carolina James Calloway of Wake Forest North Carolina my true and lawful agents and Attorneys to prosecute the claim of James Cox decd. for me for any amount of Revolutionary Pension or increase of Pension that may be due me and I hereby authorize my said agents to examine all papers and documents in relation to said claim on file in the departments at Washington City or elsewhere to find additional evidence or arguments and to receive the Certificate which may be issued for said claim and to appoint one or more substitutes under them for the purposes herein expressed and to do all things that I might or could do were I personally present hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said Attorneys and agents shall lawfully do in the premises in witness all former power - Witness my hand and seal this 10th day of October AD 1835 Signed & sealed in the presence of us Barlow Hawkins Jun James C. Hector Sarah Cox mark
State of Virginia § County of Grayson §
On this 10th day of October AD 1835 before me the subscriber justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid personally appeared Sarah Cox and acknowledged the foregoing power of Attorney to be her act and deed for the purposes therein mentioned - In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand the day and year aforesaid
Harlin Fulton J.P.

State of Virginia
County of Grayson Be it known that on this 10 th day of October A.D.
Eighteen hundred and fifty five before the undersigned a justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid personally appeared Sarah Cox a resident of Independence in said County and made oath according to law that she is the identical Sarah Cox who executed the foregoing power of Attorney and that she is directly interested in said claim and makes this affidavit to be true with such additional evidence or arguments as said agents may use in prosecuting said claim
Sworn to and subscribed by Sarah Cox the day and year aforesaid by Mark
before me Hastin Fulton J.P.
I Hastin Fulton a justice of the peace in and for said County do hereby certify that Sarah Cox who executed the foregoing paper is a respectable resident of this County and is I believe directly interested in said claim as therein set forth
Hastin Fulton J.P.
State of Virginia
County of Grayson I Stephen H. Hale Clerk of the court in the County and State aforesaid do hereby certify that Hastin Fulton before whom the foregoing paper were executed was at the time of the same a justice of
the peace in and for said County duly authorized by law to administer oaths and the name thereunto subscribed is his signature - In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office at office this 12 th day of October 1855 Stephen H. Hale Clerk