Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 7664, Benjamin Harris, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Ja
Harris, Benjamin Mary
N 7664
CONTENTS
[Faint handwritten scribbles]

Virginia 23.490
Benjamin Davis of Ohio in the State of Va. who was a Pr & Capt in the - commanded by Captain - of the Reg commanded by Col Richardson in the Pa line for 8 months and a half.
4 M 36
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 128. Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 5 th day of Feb. 34 and Sub. Pen. M. S. J. D. Davis.
Arrears to the 4th of Sept. 1833 320 82 Semi-ann. allowance ending Dec 30 64 17. 384 99
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Nath. Dyer Clerk. Book E Vol. 61 - Page 17

2472
Virginia, Richmond
Mary Harris
widow of Maj r Harris who was a First Captain
in the Va line
for 8/m monthly
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 128 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 24th day of Oct. 1843 and sent to Geo. W. Harris Warrenton Albemarle Co Va
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book c 4 Vol. 1 Page 149
Reg. June 17 1844 Dubto C. W. Harris, Warrenton Va, Sept 5 1844 let R. W. Young July 7, 1851. W. H. Ellis, July 3/58 Same Nov 2, 1858
Aug 13 1850

State of Virginia County of Albemarle
ss
On this 8 th day of January in the year of our Lord 1834 personally appeared before me the undersigned a Justice of the peace for the county of Albemarle, Benjamin Harris a resident in the said county of Albemarle and state of Virginia aged eighty years the 30 Inst, who being duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed the 7 th June 1832. That he enlisted in the army of the United States in the year 1775 in a Volunteer company commanded by Capt Charles Lewis and marched under him from Charlottesville Albemarle County to Wickensberg  Scotchtown to secure the powder taken by Lord Dunmore. Capt Charles Lewis being promoted the company was then commanded by Capt Nicholas Lewis. Patrick Henry having adjusted the matter, the company was discharged having served a tour of half month as he believes.
That he served a tour of two months under Capt John Marks of Albemarle, in the year. The name of Col o not recollected, the Troops were stationed at Williamsburg while there guarded the Treasurer's house (Robert Carter Nicholas).
That he commanded a Company as Captain at the barracks in Albemarle County a tour of two months in the year 1779.
That he as Capt marched a company of soldiers of the regular army from Albemarle to Chesterfield Court house in the year, where he delivered them and was dismissed, the tour of service was half a month.
That he commanded a Company as Captain in the year 1781, was at the Siege of York Virginia when Cornwallis surrendered. Generals Lewis Washington and La Fayette were the officers; Col o Richardson commanded the Regiment.
The tour of service having then expired, he with his Lieut. Joshua Fry volunteered to march the prisoners to Vland's ferry on the Maryland line, which service occupied one month making a tour of three or four months, which he does not now recollect but from the circumstances it appears to have been a 4 months tour.
That he afterwards in the year 1782, marched a company as Capt to Dan River V a and was recalled by Col o Coles, which tour required half a month.
He does not know that he can prove all of his services by any witness alive at this time. A part will be proved by the affidavits of Thomas Ware, Capt John Thomas and Jesse Lewis appended to this declaration.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any agency in any State in the Union.
Ben Harris
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid before me Wm A Harris
And the said undersigned as Justice of the peace as aforesaid, do hereby declare my opinion & belief that the abovenamed applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier and served as he states given under my hand the day & year aforesaid. Wm A Harris

We Charles Wingfield a clergyman residing in the county of Albemarle nearest the residence of the abovenamed Applicant, and Joel Yancey residing in the said county, hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Benjamin Harris who has subscribed and sworn to the foregoing declarations, that we believe him to be eighty years of age, that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in the opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid before me W m A Harris S.P.
Charles Wingfield Joel Yancey
And I the said Justice do certify hereby that the said Charles Wingfield and Joel Yancey are credible persons and that their statements are entitled to credit and that the said Charles Wingfield is a clergyman nearest the residence of the above named applicant. And I do hereby declare my opinion after an investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the war department, that the abovenamed applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he stated; and that the said Charles Wingfield and Joel Yancey who have signed the preceding certificate are residents in the county of Albemarle.
W m A Harris
And I the undersigned Justice as aforesaid for the county court of Albemarle the same being a court of record, put to the aforesaid applicant the following interrogatories which with their answers will be found below.
1. When and in what year were you born?
Ans r I was born in the county of Albemarle in the year 1754.
2. Have you any record of your age, & if so, where is it?
Ans r It was in a family Bible which was given to a sister residing in another county.
3. Where were you living when called into service - When have you lived since the Revolutionary War - And where do you now live?
Ans r I lived in the county of Albemarle when I entered the service - and I have lived in the said county ever since -
4. How were you called into service - Were you drafted Did you volunteer, or were you a substitute and if a substitute for whom?
Ans r I volunteered twice as I have already stated, and was drafted for the other tours
5. State the names of some of the regular officers who were with the troops where you served. Such continental & militia regiments as you can recollect and the general circumstances of your services.

Ans: I have already stated the substance of the answers that I can give to the foregoing questions according to the best of my recollection.
6. To a sol- } Did you ever receive a discharge from the service and if so, by whom was it signed and what has become of it?
Ans: I received a discharge from Capt Nicholas Lewis & Capt John Marks also, which are lost.
To an officer } Did you ever receive a Commission, & if so, by whom was it signed and what has become of it?
Ans: I received a Commission as Capt, but I do not recollect who signed it, or what has become of it.
7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity.
Ans: Having acted as a Justice of the peace for the aforesaid for a great number of years & also as High Sheriff I can refer to the citizens of the said County generally - and in my neighborhood I refer to Doct. Charles Coote, Col. John Coote, Col. Isaac Coote, Mr. Tucker Coote, and Capt Lewis Nicholas and lastly I refer to Genl. William F. Gordon & William C. Rivers Esq. as they are known at the War department. Signed and sworn to before me the day and year aforesaid { Wm A Harris BEN. HARRIS
Personally appeared before me the undersigned a Justice of the peace for the aforesaid County of Albemarle, Benjamin Harris who being first duly sworn, deposeth and saith that by reason of old age and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot positively swear as to the precise length of his services, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below and in the following grade viz
To 7 months service as Captain
" 2 1/2 do do do Private
and for such services he claims a pension
Subscribed & sworn to before me the day & year aforesaid {
Wm A Harris
BEN. HARRIS
And I the undersigned Justice of the peace for the aforesaid County of Albemarle do hereby certify that the said Benjamin Harris the applicant abovenamed, cannot by reason of bodily infirmity attend Court. Given under my hand the day & year aforesaid
Wm A Harris

State of Virginia
Albemarle County Court Office, to wit:
I, Ira Garrett clerk of the County Court aforesaid, do hereby certify that William A. Harris whose name appears to the foregoing certificate, is now and was at the several dates thereof, an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly Commissioned and qualified; that full faith & credit is due and ought to be given to all his Official acts as such and that his signatures thereto annexed are genuine.
In Testimony whereof I hereto set my hand and affix the Seal of said County Court at my Office aforesaid this 21 day of January 1834 in the 58 th year of the Commonwealth.
Ira Garrett C. cl.

no 8028

State of Virginia County of Albemarle ss.
On this the 3rd day of October 1841 personally appeared before Wilson C. Nicholas a justice of the peace in and for the County afo- resaid Mrs Mary Harris aged  year of the County and State aforesaid aged Seventyfour, and upwards (widow of Benjamin Harris deceased) who first being duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838: That she is the widow of Benj- amin Harris deceased who was a Revolutionary Pensioner in the County of Albemarle, who died on the 25 th day of March 1834 that her husband the aforesaid Benjamin Harris drew a pension at the rate of one hundred and twenty eight dollars and thirty three cents per annum that she was married to him in the County of Albemarle by Parson Wm Woods on the 27 th of October 1785 and that he died at the time above mentioned (to wit) 25 th day of March 1834 and that she has remained a widow ever since that period as will more fully appear by reference to the proof her- to annexed —
Mary Harris
Sworn to and subscribed on the 2 nd day of October 1841 before
Wilson C Nicholas J. Peace
I furthermore certify that Mrs Harris above named (widow of Benjamin Harris deceased who was a Revolutionary pensioner) is a Lady of high respectability and that from old age and infirmity it would be exceedingly improper for her to attend Court residing at the distance of twenty miles from the court house Given under my hand this 3 rd day of October 1841 —
Wilson C Nicholas J. Peace

Virginia:
At a Court held for Albemarle County the 4 th day of October 1841.
The Court having examined the Certificate of Wilson C Nicholas, (a member of their body) respecting the declaration and standing of M rs Mary Harris of the County of Albemarle, widow of Benjamin Harris deceased, approve of the same, and order the same to be certified to the war department.
Virginia:
Albemarle County Court Clerk's office Court I Wm Garrett Clerk of said Court do hereby certify that the above order is truly copied from the records of said Court - I further certify that Wilson C Nicholas whose name is subscribed to the within certificates, is now and was at the date thereof, an acting justice of the peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified as such and that his said signatures are genuine.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name and affixed the seal of said Court this 4 th day of October 1841.
Wm Garrett C

Know all men by these presents that we Benjamin Harris and James Woods are held and firmly bound unto the Commonwealth of Virginia in the just sum of fifty pounds to which payment well and truly to be made we bind ourselves jointly & severally our joint & several heirs firmly by these presents sealed with our seals & dated this 30 th day of October 1785. (Seventeen hundred and eighty five.) —
The condition of this obligation is such that whereas there is a marriage suddenly to be solemnized between the above bound Benjamin Harris and Mary Woods. Now if there be no just cause to obstruct the same then the above obligation to be void otherwise to remain in force.
Ben Harris
James Woods
Virginia
Albemarle County Court Clerk's office having
I Ira Garrett Clerk of said Court do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of the original marriage bond of record in my said Office, with the exception of the words in brackets — "seventeen hundred and eighty five"
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name and affixed the seal of said Court this 4 th day of October one thousand eight hundred and forty one
Ira Garrett CO

February 19, 1926
Mrs. John M. Gleissner The Al-Roy, 1615 Kenyon St. Washington, D.C.
Madam:
I have to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 7664, it appears that BENJAMIN HARRIS was born in Albemarle County, Virginia, January 30, 1754.
While living in Albemarle County, Virginia, he enlisted in 1775 and served at various times until sometime in 1782, amounting to nine and one half months in all, as private and captain with the Virginia Troops under Captains Charles Lewis, Nicholas Lewis, and John Marks, Colonels Richardson and Coles; he was at the siege of York.
He was allowed pension on his application executed January 8, 1834, at which time he was a resident of Albemarle County, Virginia. He died March 25, 1834.
He married in Albemarle County, Virginia, October 27, 1785, Mary Woods. She was allowed pension on her application executed October 2, 1841, at which time she was seventy-four years of age and a resident of Albemarle County, Virginia. She died August 15, 1844.
Their son, George W. Harris, was a resident of Albemarle County, Virginia, in 1843.
Respectfully,
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner

Sept 5 44
PAID
10
J. L. Edwards Esqr Commissioner of Pension Washington
Va. Mary Harris 38 or 43 abt June 17 44 2402 - 43

State of Virginia: Albemarle County to wit:
On this 30th day of July 1844 personally appeared before the undersigned a justice of the peace for the said County of Albemarle in the state of Virginia Mary Harris a resident of Albemarle County and state aforesaid, aged seventy seven years who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of congress passed on the 17th  17th of June 1844 of March 1844 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the revolutionary war That she is the widow of Benjamin Harris who was a private and captain in the revolutionary war and that she received one hundred and twenty eight dollars and thirty three cents annually under the act of July 7th 1838
She further declares that she is still a widow
Sworn to and subscribed on the Mary Harris day and year above written before me a justice of the peace for Alb. Cty. And I further certify that the declarant is personally known to me, and is a credible person. Nelson E Nicholas
The above erasure and interlineation in the 9th line from the top was made by me Ira Gurnett
State of Virginia:
Albemarle County to wit:
I Ira Gurnett Clerk of the County Court of said County do hereby certify that Nelson E Nicholas is now, and was at the date of the above certificate an acting Justice of the peace in and for said County duly commissioned and qualified & that his signature thereto is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this 6th day of August 1844. Ira Gurnett

Mr J L Edward
Sept 2 nd 1844
I have with you the declaration of Mary Harris Please direct your communication to Warren Allerman Co Pa
Much obliged Yr Servant Geo M Harris
[Faint mirrored handwriting from the reverse side of the page]

March 21, 1934
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BA-J/MCS our
Benjamin Harris, W. 7664
Mr. B. J. Walter Dept. of Military Records and Graves Registration American Legion Wabash Post #423 Mt. Carmel, Illinois
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your request for the Revolutionary War record of Benjamin Harris who was born in 1754 and died in 1834.
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, W. 7664, based upon the military service of Benjamin Harris.
He was born January 30, 1754, in Albemarle County, Virginia. The names of his parents were not given.
While a resident of Albemarle County, Virginia, he enlisted in 1775 and served at various times until sometime in 1782, amounting to nine and one half months in all, two and one half months as private and seven months as captain with the Virginia troops under Captains Charles Lewis, Nicholas Lewis, and John Marks, and Colonels Richardson and Coles. He was at the siege of Yorktown.
He was allowed pension on his application executed January 8, 1834, at which time he was a resident of Albemarle County, Virginia.
He died March 25, 1834.
He married in Albemarle County, Virginia, October 27, 1785, Mary Woods.
She was allowed pension on her application executed October 2, 1841, at which time she was seventy-four years of age and was living

in Albemarle County, Virginia.
She died August 15, 1844.
Reference was made to the surviving children of the widow but no name was designated other than that of a son, George W. Harris, who was living in Albemarle County in 1843. One John M. Harris was executor of the estate of the widow, Mary Harris. One William A. Harris was justice of peace for Albemarle County in 1834. One William Harris was living in 1858. In 1834 the soldier referred to a sister who resided in another county but he did not give her name. The papers in said pension claim contain no further discernible family data.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

Record Division.
December 13, 1911.
Mrs. Paul W. Beckham, Farmville, Va.
Madam:
In reply to your letter dated the 7" and received the 8" instant, you are advised that in the claim of Benjamin Harris Wid. File No. 7664, Rev. War, it is not stated that soldier was in a battle or in any other Siege than that of Yorktown and there is no mention of any services after 1782.
The pension records of the War of 1812 fail to afford any information in regard to Henry Tate Harris described by you.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D. C., _____, 190___
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Benjamin Harris a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his ( or his widow's ) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
No. 7,664.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     1775 1/2 mo. Pvt. Charles Lewis Nicholas Lewis Va.   ✓ 2 mos. " John Marks   1779 2 mos. Captain ✓   ✓ 1/2 mo. "   1781 4 mos. " Richardson   1782 1 1/2 mos. " Colo.  
Battles engaged in, Brigs of York. Residence of soldier at enlistment, Albemarle Co. Va. Date of application for pension, Jan. 8, 1834. Cl. al. Residence at date of application, Albemarle Co. Va. Age at date of application, b. Albemarle Co. Va. Jan 30, 1754; d. Mar. 25, 1834.
Remarks: m. Albemarle Co. Va. Oct. 27, 1785 Mary Woods. She was at pens. on an apl. recd. Oct. 2, 1841, while 74 yrs. of age and a res. of Albemarle Co. Va. She died Aug. 15, 1841. No further data. Their son Geo. H. Harris was a resident of Warren, Albemarle Co. Va. in 1843.
Very respectfully, W.B.

AMERICAN LEGION, Wabash Post No. 423 MT. CARMEL, ILLINOIS
March 8, 1934.
B. J. WALTER, DEPT. OF MILITARY RECORDS AND GRAVES REGISTRATION
The Veterans Administration, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
M.C.S
Dear Sir:
Please furnish pension claim of Benjamin Harris who served during the War of the Revolution; born in 1754 and died in 1834 .
Mr. Harris served as private under Captain Charles Lewis; also served under Captains Nicholas Lewis and John Marks; was at Old Chesterfield C.H., 1781 under Gen. Steutem; was at the siege of Yorktown.
This information will be appreciated.
Very truly yours, B. J. Walter B. J. Walter, Dept. of Military Records and Graves Registration, American Legion, Wabash Post #423.
37 54 60

MRS. JOHN M. GLEISSNER THE AL-ROY 1615 KENYON STREET WASHINGTON, D. C.
January 14, 1926.
To the Bureau of Pensions,
Will you please inform me if you have record of the service (revolutionary) of Benjamin Harris of Maryland and also give me the record of Benj. Harris who is listed from Albemarle Co. Va. as a pensioner in 1834.
Very truly Mrs. John M. Gleissner.

April, 18 th 1923
Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D.C.
Ret. mk 1
Dear Sir:
Will you kindly send me the pension record of Benjamin Harris Albermarle Co. Va., pensioner of Revolution. Pleased see roll Feb. 5 th 1834
yours truly Mrs. Earl Dean Hamard 1632 Sheridan Rd Evaston, Ill.

Feb. 8-1918.
Res Sec Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
Dear sir:-
I find in the D.A.R. Lineage books the following named Revolutionary soldiers:
I Benjamin Harris of Albermarle Co. Va. Capt. with Cols. Richardson & Bowyer. II Lieut. Benjamin Harris (b. 1732-d 1812) m Mourning Glenn. He was with Washington in the Colonial Wars and served with him in Revolution. Born & died in Greenville Co. Va. III Benjamin Harris born in Va. in 1761-d 1840, m Bethany

=2= Odani (or Oldham) 1785. He was drafted 1782 in Continent- al army under Capt. Rodes, & Col. Little, was in no battles. Pensioned 1832 in Wilson Co. Ga. for 17 months service.
Please give me the complete record of these men, names of wife, or wives , and children, if possible, and oblige,
Mrs. R. T. Sandy 1401 Anthony St Columbia, Mo. A

Monstown Penn
May 11, 1913
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C.
My Dear Sir:
Will you please give me the record of Benjamin Harris who was a Revolutionary Soldier in the Virginia Continental Line. He was a pensioner in 1834. His pension commenced in 1831. Any history you can give me in regard to his war record or family history would be much appreciated. Very Respectfully Mrs John S. Helms.

Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D.C. Gentlemen - I wish to obtain the Revolutionary War record of Benjamin Harris of Albemarle County Virginia, who was captain of Va. Militia during the Revolution If such record is in your office, please send me a copy of same giving book, Volume and page from which such record is obtained.
Very truly
Mrs. John W. Boyd,
Henry Co.,                      Windsor, R.R. 16.                      Missouri,

=1=
Columbia, Mo. Apr. 7-1913.
Pension Office Washington, D. C.
Is there any record in the Pension Office of Benja- min Harris, Capt. of Al- bermarle Co. Va. Militia, having drawn a pension for his service in the Revolutionary War.?

Did Capt. Robert Daniel of Virginia draw a pension for service in the Revolutionary War?
Please send me the record of the two persons mentioned above and oblige, Mrs. L. B. Tandy 301 Waugh St Columbia, Mo.

Farmville, Ia.
Dec. 7 th , 1911.
The Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:-
I have your report of the 21 st of September in reference to my ancestor (Benjamin Haffey) service in the Revolutionary War. Are there any more battles engaged in than the Siege of York? And is there any

Mention of his services after 1782? Also have you any record of the services of Henry Pate Harris in the War of 1812. Both were from Albemarle County, Virginia. Finally sent me a report of the above mentioned Henry Pate Harris, and answers my questions concerning Benjamin Harris. and right Yours Truly, Mr. Paul W. Beckham.

Here is the number of your pension report concerning Benjamin Harris:
Mss.
Q.P.H.
W. File 7664
Gen. War.

Farmville, Va. September 18 th , 1911.
The Pension Office, Washington, D.C.,
Please give me the complete military record of Captain Benjamin N. 7664 Harris of Alb- -emarle County Virginia who served in the Revo- -lutionary War. He received a pension, as I have that

Fact from the State Library at Richmond Virginia
Yours truly, Mr. Paul W. Beckham, Farmville, Va.

The Gloucester
1539 I Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C.
Feb'y 25, 1901.
To the Officer in charge of War records or Pensions - Dear Sir:
Will you be so kind as to inform Mrs. Ellen Russell care Mrs. Horatio King 1539 I St. N.W. Washington, D.C. how or where she could obtain authentic information about Lieut Benjamin Harris, who was an officer in the 2 nd Virginia Reg t during the Revolutionary War, and was said to be an Ensign in the Colonial Army serving with

Col George Washington at Braddock's defeat.
Another ancestor Isaac Ross of Virginia who afterwards moved to South Carolina.
If you will please give me some idea how to proceed in this matter, I will be very much obliged, and will do my hunting myself, if I know where to begin.
Yours truly,
Mrs Ella Russell.
c/o Mrs. Horatio King,
1539 I St. Washington, D.C.

Miss Emma Blanchard 1323 Clifton St. N.W. Washington D.C.
MAY 22 1912

Mar. 13 1901 Miss Ellen Ruoad City
Oct. 28, 1902 Mrs. W. J. Benorn Chicago Ills
1911 Sept. 21 Hist to Mrs. Paul W. Beckham
1911 Dec. 13 Mrs. Paul W. Beckham no battle appl in claim or liqg, other Clarkstown. V.L.M.
1912 May 22 Hist. to Blanchard V.L.M.
1913 Apr. 14 History to Mrs. John W. Boyd. Fr.
1913 Apr. 16 History to Mrs. L. B. Sandy. Fr.
1913 May 15 Hist. to Mrs. John F.
1918 Feb. 19. Hist. to Mrs. R. T. Sandy
1923 June 13 Hist. to Mrs. Earl Dean
1926 Feb. 19 Hist. to Mrs. J. M. Sleisner Me. A.
Revolutionary War
WIDOW, &c.
1934 Mar. 21 hist. to her B.G. Walter. N.C.
File No. 7664
Mary Harris Wid. Benj. Harris Capt. War. line
Act: Mch. 34/18
Index:—Vol. 4 , Page 305
[Arrangement of 1870.]

State of South Carolina } Cherokee County } I hereby appoint William A. Ellis my true and lawful attorney with power of substitu- tion to prosecute the claim for pension to receive the certifi- cate when issued and to do all other acts necessary and proper in the premises hereby revoking all others this the 29 th day of March 1858. attest,
Helen England William his Harris N. A. England Mark
I do hereby certify that this power of attorney was acknowledged in my presence this July 21 st 1858
W. B. Walker

G. W. Harris in ad- dition to Mary Harris.
May 14.
Note. Make out papers be
Dr. M. Young Esq. Vernon Argus. Washington D.C. Box 209

Hon. J. E. Heath Commissioner of Pensions
Sir
You will be pleased to allow my Agent R. W. Young, Washington D. C., to examine the papers on file in your office, upon which a pension was originally granted to Benjamin Harris and his widow Mary Harris
Yours Respectfully Geo. W. Harris
May 1st 1851
My address is Porters Precinct Albemarle Co. Va.
I have never given more than one third and should be glad to have that amount for my services in similar cases where I am at the trouble and expense of procuring testimony &c. I hope you will consider that compensation adequate The agent that got the original, has suggested before that when there are arrears will leave the matter to your honor write soon and let us know the prospect G. W. Harris

Morganton Georgia May 29 th 1858
To the commissioner of Pensions
Sir I have a power of attorney from William Harris which I did not think necessary to forward to your office in order to get an examination; I desire to know if the name of Benjamin Harris or Haris can be found on the Rolls of the revolutionary war I am informed he enlisted from the State of Virginia though he might have gone from North Carolina as I wrote to Richmond Va and found no such name on the files in the auditors office of public accounts in that State will you be so good as to make an examination and inform me immediately -By and oblige your humble servant direct to Morganton Fannin Co. Ga your obedient servant
W. A. Ellis

Pension 3 free Brisbane 3
Charles Thomas Young 1800 Harris M. A. 1800 Dean Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C.

3 rd Auditor's Office Oct: 30. 1838.
Sir,
Benj. Harris, Va. Ad 1832, appears to have been paid to Mar: 4. 1834.
Mary Harris, Va. Ad: 17 June 1844, died 15 Aug: 1844, then pension has been paid in full to that date to John M. Harris Executor.
Very Resp y
Geo. C. Schilling Auditor Comm d of Pensions

Pension Office, Oct 29, 1858
The Third auditors will please certify the dates to which portion named pensioners were paid and to whom the arrear were paid in each case, if received.
Very respectfully John P. Robb Chief Clerk
Widder

Benj a Harris Va June 7 1832. d 1834, p 128. 33 When paid A H L
W Harry p 27. 11 th March 1834 24

Morgantown Pa Sept 27 th 1858
Commissioner of Pensions Sir
The widow of Benjamin Harris is dead; the enquiry I made was in the right of one of the Heirs as to the ages of surviving children I cannot say; they are all of age The object of my enquiries is to ascertain who drew the pension for them; and to whom the money was paid by the office the heirs or one of them complains that the money never was received by the parents who was entitled; if the money was paid to agent or attorney we desire to know who he she or they was So that we may know where

to look to and if never paid. by the agent or attorney to the pensioner, that we we may be able to obtain it for the heirs; Sir you now have the object of my inquiries and I hope you will answer my letter of Aug th 11 th and give all the information further that will enable me to arrive at the facts of the case. Yours Respectfully W. A. Ellis

Morgantown Georgia
August 4 th 1858.
Commissioner of Pensions
Dear Sir
Yours of the third of July has been received informing me that Benjamin Harris of Albemarle county Va, was a pensioner of the united for services in the Virginia Militia first as a private and afterwards as captain and also that his widow was pensioned after his death also that his services was proven in 1833. by comrades. will you please inform me who made the application and who drew the money if drawn and when the old man died; also when the widow ceased to be pensioned I enclose a power of attorney and request all the information you can give in relation to the matter; let me hear from you soon Yours Obedient servant W. A. Ellis
P.S. you wrote my name W. H. Ellis
when it is W. A. Ellis

Seddes
Mr Stewart
Anything I don't know about this case - please have $450000 Rel of Genl in Oct 96 H & P of Wthamey Murch (Bey) (Hans)
Rebecca Shered
Mr Grey Ham See George 11th Oct 36 m1838

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6 mo. $120
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Secretary of War
for
Inclosed are the declaration & evidence of Benj n Harris of Albemarle County Va n for a pension. I ask an early attention to it and am very respectfully Yr Affec n
Wm T. Johnson
A. R. 27 th Jan y 34

Albemarle County Charlottesville To wit
The Affidavit of Sipe Lewis taken in Charlottesville in the said County, before me John R Jones a justice of the peace for the said County, the affiant being first sworn sayeth That in the Spring 1781 I being one of the requisition of the eighteen months drafts was marched from Albemarle County to the place of rendezvous at Chesterfield Old Court House where, Baron Stuber commanded, by Captain Benjamin Harris, at which time he was dismissed which tour required not less than half a month and further your affiant sayeth not
Jesse Irvin
This is to certify that the above affidavit was taken before me John R Jones, a justice of the peace for the County of Albemarle according to law Given under my hand and seal this 21 st day of January 1834
Jno R Jones
An I the said justice of the peace do hereby certify that the aforesaid Sipe Lewis is a credible person and that his statement is entitled to credit
Jno R Jones

State of Virginia
Albemarle County Court Office, to wit:
I, Jas Garrett clerk of the County Court aforesaid do hereby certify that Mr. R. Jones Esq. before whom the foregoing affidavit of Depe Lewis was made, and who hath signed & certified the same, is and was at the time of so doing, an Acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly Commissioned & qualified as such; that full faith and credit is due and ought to be given to all his Official acts as such, and that his signatures annexed are genuine.
In testimony whereof I hereto set my hand and affix the seal of said County Court, at my office aforesaid, this 21 day of January 1834 in the 58 th year of the Commonwealth.
Jas Garrett C. of C.

I do hereby certify that Benjamin Harris of the County of Albemarle served a tour in the as Captain Middlesex in the year 1779. at the Barracks in the County of Albemarle, but how long I do not recollect
Given under my hand this 11 December 1833 —
John Thomas
Buckingham County, S.C.
This day Capt John Thomas personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace for said County and made Oaths to the above statement.
Given under my hand this 11 Decem r 1833 —
Ed W Simms J.P.
I do hereby certify that the above named John Thomas stands high as a man for truth and respectability, and as much credit is due to him as any one.
Ed W Simms J.P. for Buckingham Co. Va.
11 Dec r 1833
Virginia Buckingham county, Se
I Rolfe Eldridge clerk of the County Court of Buckingham in the State of Virginia do hereby certify that Ed W Simms whose signature appears above is a justice of the Peace for the said County, duly commissioned & qualified that his commission is dated 20 Aug t 1831 and that his signatures are genuine In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my Office this 4 January 1833
Rolfe Eldridge Clerk

FREE
8 Nov 1841
Sept
John Atkinson
James L Edwards Esqr Commr of Pensions Washington City
D.C.
Hunt

Lynchburg Va Nov r 3 rd 1841
J L Edwards Esq
Sir,
The 1 st day of Oct. or soon after that time
I sent on to you the Declaration of Mrs Harris of Albemarle and one month's having passed without hearing from you, will you do me the favor to say whether it has been rec d .
I am Sir, Very Respectfully Your Obedient
6 Mrs. T. Nelson Jr

Oct 7 1/41 CHIA
No 8028
Va
July 7 1838
Mary Harris
Free
FREE
James L Edwards Esqr
Comm te of Pensions
Washington City D.C.
Mary Harris

October 5 th 1841
W m Sir
Enclosed is the Declaration of Mrs Mary Harris (widow of Benjamin Harris decd of Albemarle Va) who claims a pension under the act of 38 - you will please forward the certificate to me at Lynchburg Virginia and oblige
Sir, Very Respectfully Yr Obl Servt
James T. Sutton Jr.

8028
Mary Harris Wid of Benj a
va
July 7 1838
Marr d 1785 died 25 March 1834
Allow $12 83 3/4 ann from 4 March 1836
J. G. Sutton Jr Esq Lynchburg va

2651 July 13. 1843.
May Harris
March 5 th 1843.
$128. 88 per an Va.
To Geo. W. Harris Warrenton Albemarle Co. Va.
Washington City Bureau of Pensions P.O. Box 100

State of Virginia County of Albemarle ss
On this the 15 th day of June 1843 personally appeared before me Wilson C. Nicholas a justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid Mrs. Mary Harris a resident of the County and State aforesaid aged seventy six years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress passed March 3 rd 1843 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war that she is the widow of Benjamin Harris dec d who was a Private and Captain in the war of the Revolution and who drew a pension from the United States in the County of Albemarle and that since his death she has received a five year pension from the United States as the widow of said Benjamin Harris dec d under the act of Congress passed July 7 th 1843 at the rate of one hundred and twenty eight dollars and thirty three cents, she further declares she is still a widow
Mary Harris
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me a justice of the peace for Albemarle County. Wilson C. Nicholas S g
I furthermore certify that I am well acquainted with Mrs. Mary Harris above named widow of Benjamin Harris dec d and that I have entire confidence in the truth of the Declaration she has signed above. Given under my hand this 15 th day of June 1843
Wilson C. Nicholas S g

State of Virginia
Albemarle County, April.
I John Barnett Clerk of the County Court of Albemarle in the State of Virginia do hereby certify that Nelson C Nicholas who has signed the foregoing Certificate is an acting Justice of the peace in and for said County duly commissioned and qualified as such, and that his signature thereto is genuine
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this 15 th day of June 1843 in the 67 th year of the Commonwealth
John Barnett

July 3 rd 1843
W m J L Edwards
Dear Sir
I sent on a declaration from Mary Harris similar to the within from which I have received no return whether it never reached or from some informality that it has not been attended to, I am at a loss to determine Please direct your letter to Warren Albemarle County either to myself or my mother Mary Harris
Yours Very Respectfully George W Harris
Recd Dec 1843

Nelson County to wit the the
the affidavit of Thomas Ware, Taken at his own House in the said County. before me Benjamin Harris a justice of the peace for the S.D. County the Affiant being being first sworn sayeth
That in the year 1781 He met the company at Charlo- -tville commanded by Benjamin Harris. Captain and was Equipped with arms at Charlottesville from thence marched to Williamburg and was there Commanded by General Lawson. Under General Lafayette, from thence to York Town; in time and during the Siege General Washington Washington came I think about the middle of the Siege - after the capture of Cornwallis we marched to Noling Ferry on the Potomack with the Hessian prisoners and delivered them to the Maryland Troops: This tour of service was three month tour. and further your affiant sayeth not
Thomas Ware

This is to certify that the within affidavit was taken before me Benjamin Harris, a justice of the peace for the County of Nelson according to law Given Under my hand and Seal This 11 th of December, 1833
Benjamin Harris [Seal]
And I the said Justice of the peace do hereby certify that the aforesaid Thomas Ware is a credible person and that his Statement is entitled to credit.
State of Virginia, Nelson County. } Set:
Benjamin Harris
I, Spotswood Garland, Clerk of the County Court, of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify, that Benjamin Harris is a Justice of the Peace, in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified; that his commission was dated on the 20th day of July 1820, and will continue during good behaviour, and that his signature above written is genuine.
Given under my hand and the seal of said County, this 4th day of January 1834.
Sp: Garland, Ck

Letter to G. H. Harris, 8. July 1843.
6446 u
Virginia
Mary Harris
widow of Benjamin Harris dec d , who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832 and who died on the 25 March 1834 of Albemarle in the State of Virginia who was a pr & Capt in the company commanded by Captain _____ of the regt commanded by Col d Richardson in the Virginia line for 8 months and a half
scribed on the Roll of Virginia the rate of 128 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 10 day of Nov. 1841 sent to Genl F. Sutton Esq d Lynchburg, Virginia
Arrears to the 4th of March 41, 641 65
Semi-annual allowance ending
$641.65 { Act July 7, } { 1838. }
Recorded by Theo S. Moody Clerk. Book W Vol. 2 Page 181