Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 18082, John Hughes, Continental Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Continental
Va.
Hughes John Hughs or
Amv.
W. 18082
{ B.L.W. 1086 - 300. Capt. Issued Aug. 10, 1789. to Richard Platt, assignee no papers.
died 1826
CONTENTS

June 6 1840
See letter
J. L. Edwards Esq
Commissioner of Pensions War department Washington
J

Auditors Office Virginia
3. June 1840
Sir
In reply to yours of the 30 ulto, I send you a copy of Hughes settlement on our books. It appears that he received Land bounty for seven years service. It appears also by Dunscomb's settlements that he served until the 15 Nov: 1783 - but as his service as Q.M. appears to have commenced 1 Jan y 1778 I do not readily perceive how he could have been in service seven years. It also appears from Dunscomb's settlements that he received commutation.
Very respectfully
J. E. Heath and
I find that Hughes also received £33. 12 in act of depreciation as Q.M. Cavalry exclusive of what appears on the mcland account - so that he might have served prior to 1 Jan y 1778.
H.

Rep d . Order to pay. 26 May 1846. L.B. June Sep 6 1832
5143
North Carolina
Ann Hughes widow of John Hughes who was a Capt. & Lieut in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 380 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 21 st day of March 1844 and sent to Hon. D. S. Reid House of Representatives
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A. Vol. 1. Page 202.

State of North Carolina } s.s County of Stokes }
on this 12 th day of March  June 1839. personally appeared before the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions now sitting in the Court house at Germanton for the County of Stokes aforesaid. Ann Hughes a resident in the said County of Stokes aged Seventy Seven years the 17 th of this present month who being first sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the Act of Congress, passed July 7 th 1838. entitled "An Act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows;" That she is the Widow of John Hughes, that she has just reason to believe her said husband served in the War of the Revolution as a Regular Soldier, & Quarter Master officer for the term of three years, as she understood from his report, and that he entered the service in Brunswick County. Virginia under a General Scott in a Brigade of Virginia Troops and believes he stated that he entered said service in the year 1776 or 77. she cannot recollect which, and marched North- wardly. & heard him say he was in the Battles of Taking the Hessian; Brandywine, Germantown. and Mon- mouth. and after he served his term for which he engaged he rec d . a discharge which she expects he deposited it in the Land Office at Richmond Virginia where he stated that he obtained a Bounty of land in conse- quence of his services aforesaid. to which she begs leave to refer the Pension Department for more satisfactory proof of her said husband's services. She further expects to prove by a Mr. Hartwell Barkham the aforesaid services rendered by her said husband John Hughes D r as they in her presence frequently when they met talked over old passages that had occurred while they were together in the above mentioned campaign. for which she claims a pension. She further declares that she was married to the said John Hughes on the

on the 22 nd July 1781. Twenty second day of July Seven- -teen hundred and Eighty am. in the County of Surry State of North Carolina by her Father Matthew Moores, by William Meredith a Justice of the peace for said county of Surry. That her husband the aforesaid John Hughs died on the 26 th of July 1826 in Surry county aforesaid. That she was not Married to him prior to his leaving the Service but the Marriage took place, previous to the first of January Seventeen hundred and Ninety four. viz: at the time above stated; and further she states that she had the following named children born of her body during the time of their living in union together as man and wife (to wit) Matt. M. Hughs. am first. Born the 5 th of May 1782, 2 nd Polly M. Hughs. Born the 1 st June 1785 Archelus Hughs Born 28 th November 1787. Letitia D. Hughs Born the 17 th March 1790, Leander Hughs. Born 4 th Septem r 1794 - John A Hughs. Born 14 th May 1797. & the last Anna P. Hughs was born 12 th Septem r 1806. which the family Record that accompanies this declaration will more plainly appear which was written by this affiants husband. John Hughs Jr. in a Testament & by her kept. & now cut out of the same for the purpose of sending with this her declara- tion Sworn to and Subscribed in open court. the day and year first above mentioned.
Ann Hughs
And we the said court. do hereby declare our opinion. after investigating the matter, and examining the Testimony, that the above named applicants husband John Hughs was a Soldier & Officer and served as is stated in the foregoing Declaration & annexed Depositions, and the court further certifies that it appears to them that Hartwell Barham William Moore Esquire & Joel Tilly whose Depositions are herunto annexed are credible persons, and that their statement are entitled to credit.
C. Banner J.P. C. L. Banner J.P. C. J. Banner J.P.

husband John Hughes Do on this paper in a Testament I wish to be buried this 4th day of June 1839 before me J. B. Bower J.P. John Hughes

John Hughes born Oct 1758 Ann known born 17 June 1762 John Hughes married 22 July 1781 ————— Matt. M. Hughes born 1782 Mary M. Hughes born 1785 Arch Hughes born 23 Nov 1787 Littleia D. Hughes 17th Mar 1790 Leandra Hughes 4th Sept 1794 Jas. A. Hughes 14th May 1797. Ann. J. Hughes 23 Sept 1800
Yoke County? South Carolina Ann Hughes, widow of the above mentioned John Hughes did made oath, that the above is the true family record of her & her children & marriages, also their childrens births, and was written by herself

OW Rev
Dec. 9, 1920.
Miss Callie H. Grimes, 918 Main St. Salisbury, N. C.
Madam:
In reply to your letter of the 8" ultimo, you are advised that from the papers in the claim Widow File No. 18,082 , it appears that John Hughes was born Oct. 28, 1758, and enlisted from Brunswick County, Virginia, in 1776, under Capt. Lucas in General Scott's Brigade, he was in the battles of Trenton Brandywine, Germantown and Monmouth; on Jan. 1, 1778, he was appointed Quartermaster; on Nov. 1, 1779, Lieutenant and on March 31, 1781, Captain of the First Regiment of Light Dragoons, which rank he held until Nov. 15, 1783.
He married in Surry Co. N. C. July 22, 1781, Ann Moore born June 17, 1763, the daughter of Matthew Moore. He died in said county July 26, 1826 and she was allowed pension on her application executed June 12, 1839, at which time she was a resident of Stokes Co., N. C. She died Aug. 23, 1848, in Surry County . N.C.
Their children were:
Matthew M. born May 5, 1782. Polly M. " June 1, 1785, married --- Dobson. Archelaus " Nov. 28, 1787. Letitia D. " Mar. 17, 1790, " Gen. Joseph Winston. Leander " Sept. 4, 1794. John A. " May 14, 1797. Ann P. " Sept. 12, 1806, " William A. Lash.
All except John A. survived their mother.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
State of North Carolina } ss. County of Stokes }
Be it known that before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, duly authorized by law to administer oaths within and for the County aforesaid, personally appeared James M. Covington — and made oath in due form of law that he is the Administrator of the identical Ann Hughes — who drew a pension under Act of Congress of July 7th 1838 — and March 3d 1843 & act of 1844 — at the rate of $ 380 — per annum, on account of the Revolutionary services of John Hughes, who served as Lieutenant, Quarter Master and Captain of Dragoons to the end of the war.
That he makes this affidavit for the purpose of obtaining increase — of said pension under Said acts of Congress and the life Pension due under act of July 14th 1836, said Ann and John Hughes having been married before the termination of his said services, viz: in 1781 as shown by records filed in the case, & received his land and Commutation
Sworn to and subscribed on the 18 th day of May 1852, before me. J. M. Covington Administrator of Ann Hughes Adm re 
Nathl Moody , Justice of the Peace
State of North Carolina } ss. County of Stokes }
On this 6 day of May — , 1852, personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, duly authorized by law to administer oaths in and for the County aforesaid, Ed. H. Moore and G. E. Moore and made oath in due form of law that they were personally acquainted with widow Ann Hughes —, deceased, Revolutionary pensioner, formerly of and late of Stokes county that she drew a Rev. pension at the rate of 380 — dollars per annum. That she was at the time of her death a resident of Stokes county ; that she died on the 23 day of August — , 1848, and that there now survive the following named children only, viz: Ann P. Lash, Mary Dobson, Letitia D. Winston, Matthew M Hughes, Leander Hughes and Archibald Hughes, — and that they are disinterested witnesses.
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above written. G. E. Moore  Ed H. Moore 
Nathl Moody , Justice of the Peace

State of North Carolina } ss. County of Surry }
On this _____ day of _____, 185_____, personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, duly authorized by law to administer oaths in and for the County aforesaid, _____, a Minister of the Gospel, and made oath in due form of law, that he officiated at the funeral ceremo- nies and burial of _____ on the _____ day of _____, 18_____, at _____ County of _____, and State of _____
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day } and year above written.
_____, Justice of the Peace.
State of North Carolina } ss. County of Surry, - }
On this 10 day of May _____, 1852, personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, duly authorized by law to administer oaths in and for the County and State aforesaid, Ruel Snow _____ and made oath in due form of law that he did bury one day after her death on the 24 th day of August _____, 1848, Widow Ann Hughes a Revolutionary pensioner
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day } and year above written.
Ruel Snow Justice
John Hanchett Justice of the Peace.
I also certify that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited before me that the said widow Ann Hughes; -
a Revolutionary pensioner died near Rockford, in Surry county on the 23 rd day of August _____, 1848, as above stated
I also certify that E. H. Moore and J. E. Moore deponents to the foregoing affidavits are personally known to me as persons in whose statements entire confidence may be reposed.
N. H. Moody Justice of the Peace.

State of North Carolina } 88. County of Stokes
I, John Hill _____, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas & Quarter Sessions holden at Crawford _____, in and for the county of Stokes do hereby certify that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited to said Court, that Widow Ann Hughes—was a Revolutionary pensioner of the United States at the rate of 380 — dollars per annum—was a resident of the County of Stokes — in the State of North Carolina, and died in the County of Surry _____ and State of North Carolina in the year 1848, and on the 23 d day of August. That she left the following children only surviving, viz: Ann P Lash, Mary Dobson Letitia D. Winston, Matthew M. Hughes, Leander Hughes and Arch. Hughes; and that Nath l Moody and _____ are magistrates duly authorized and commissioned as above, and that their signatures to the foregoing depositions are genuine.—And I do further certify that James M. Covington is Administrator of the identical Ann Hughes aforesaid, duly qualified by law.—
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office at Crawford this 6 th day of May 1852 — in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty-two —
J. Hill. cc. Clerk of Stokes County Court. N. Carolina
State of North Carolina, } ss. I Francis H. Armstrong Clerk of Surry County Court of the County and State afore- said, — for Common Pleas and Quarter Sessions, — do hereby certify that John Hamlin _____ is a Justice of the Peace in and for said county, duly commissioned and qualified, and that his signature to the foregoing deposition is genuine.
Given under my hand and the seal of said County this 15 th — day of May 1852.
F. H. Armstrong County Court Clerk.

W il . Ann Hughes Rev Case
This is to be sent to Anglo on ret. of papers already sent

State of North Carolina } County of } ss
Be it known that before me Gideon E Moore a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, duly authorized by law to administer oaths, personally appeared Ann P Lash and made oath in due form of law that she is the daughter of Ann Hughes , the identical person who was a pensioner, and is now dead: and she further declares it to be her desire that any moneys now due and owing to herself and the remaining heirs of the said Ann Hughes , on account of pension or arrears of pension, be paid into the hand of James M. Covington , Administrator for said Ann Hughes , or to such attorney of said James M. Covington as may be duly appointed for that purpose.
Sworn and subscribed to, this
28 th day of January .
A.D., 1853, before me
G. E. Moore Justice of the Peace
Ann P Lash

Depositions for Ann Hughs.
Declaration
for a
Pension
7060

State of North Carolina } ss
County of Stokes }
Be it known that on this 9th day of June 1839. before me Charles Banner one of the acting Justices of the peace in and for the County of Stokes aforesaid personally appeared Hartwell Barkham aged Eighty two years last March pensioner of the United States who is a Resident of the County aforesaid, and highly respected as a person of probity and truth by a numerous train of Citizens of said County with whom he is acquainted. and he being duly sworn according to Law. declares on his oath that he was well acquainted with a certain John Hughs in time of the Revolutionary war, which first acquaintance he happened at a place called the Valley ford about eighteen Miles above Philadelphia at head Quarters of the American Army in the year 1777, he believes. But had saw him before that period in the Army acting as an Officer. Quarter Master this deponent believes said John Hughs was from Brunswick County Virginia & first enlisted under a Captain Lucog in Genl. Scotts Brigade this deponent being a private soldier at the same time in the 15th Virginia Regt. under Capt. Mayberry in General Woodfords Brigade. But frequently saw said John Hughs acting as an officer Quarter Master, and was with him at Trentown in taking The Defsions, and at the Battles of Brandywine, Germantown, but never was so intimately acquainted with said John Hughs until at Winter Quarters 1777. and afterwards this deponent states that he saw said Hughs frequently & was in the Battle of Monmouth in June 1778. and believes said Hughs served at least two years in the army with this deponent. and was esteemed by the officers & soldiers as an active useful officer as quarter master aforesaid during the war, and since the Revolutionary war ended, this deponent states that often times he met in company with said Hughs in Surry County N Carolina. after his marriage with a daughter of Matt o Moon Esq. and that he is the identical person that served in the army and battles

Battles as above mentioned with this deponent and heard from good authority that said John Hughs Died some about fourteen or fifteen years last passed in Surry County N. Carolina, upwards of fifty miles from this Deponent and further states that he saw his widow a few weeks passed who remains then married & resides in Stokes County with her Daughters who intermarried with Wm. A. Lash Esquire & Genl. Joseph Winston who married another of her Daughters, but has removed to the West that said Wm. Hughs is a respectable character and own sister to the Hon. Gabl. Moore formerly a Senator in the Congress of the United States from Alabama, Sworn to and Subscribed the day and year first above mentioned before me
C. Banner D.P.      Hartwell Brantingham
And on the same day first above mentioned personally appeared before me Charles Banner a Justice of the peace for said County of Stokes. William Moore Esquire a Brother of the Widow Ann Hughs who is about to make application to the Pension Department of the United States for a Pension for services rendered by her late husband John Hughs in the Army of the Revolution, also appeared Joel Lilley Both residents of Stokes County N. Carolina and of Respectable Characters for truth & veracity declares on their Oaths, after being duly Sworn according to Law, that they were personally present at the late Matthew Moores Esq. s residence in the then Surry County N. Carolina. (now Stokes County from the Division of said Surry.) at the time when the above named Ann Hughs. (whose maiden name was Ann Moore was married to John Hughs who came from Virginia some time previous to the marriage which happened we believe in the year Seventeen hundred & Eighty one in the Summer time, and that said John Hughs died

Died in Surry County, North Carolina about fourteen years last summer, leaving that the said Ann Hughs still remains his widow & unmarried, they were married by William Meredith Esquire who was an acting Magistrate at that time in and for Surry County aforesaid, and further it was always believed from general report, as well as from John Hughs himself, that he had served as an officer in the Army of the Revolution —
— Sworn to and Subscribed 7 th June 1839 — before me
Charles Banner J.P.
O W M Moore Joel Tilly
State of North Carolina County of Stokes } I Reubin D Golding clerk of the Court of pleas and Quarter Sessions for the County of Stokes aforesaid, Certify that Charles Banner is a Magistrate as above, and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine — In Testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the seal of my office and Subscribed my name This 10 th day of June A D 1839
Reubin D Golding Clerk

This is to Certify, That it appears from a List in this Office of such Officers and Soldiers of the Virginia Continental Line, during the Revolutionary War, as settled their Accounts, and received Certificates for the balance of their Full Pay, according to an Act of Assembly, passed the November Session, 1781, that a Certificate issued on the 7 th day of August 1783 , in the name of John Hughes - or Hughes as Captain of Cavalry for £319. 11/0, which Certificate appears to have been delivered to himself and was given for services prior to the 1st January, 1782.
To pay - as Q.M. in 1 st Regt. from 1 st Jan y 78 to 1 st Nov y 79 - as Lt. from 1 st Nov y 79 to 31 st Mar ch 81 & as Capt n from 31 st March to 31 st Dec r 1781.
{ No Seal of Office. }
Given under my hand at the Auditor's Office, Richmond, this
16 th day of March 1835.
J. H. Heath
AUDITOR.

State of North Carolina County of Stokes      § I Reuben D Golding Clerk of the Court of pleas and Quarter Sessions for said County of Stokes. do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the Original proceedings of said Court in the matter of the application of Ann Hughs widow of John Hughs deceased for a pension. In Testimony whereof I have herunto affixed the seal of my office and subscribed my name this 12 th day of June A.D. 1839 —
Reuben D. Golding Clerk

5518 March 15 1844
Mr Ann Hughes March 1844 $380 per share Edwards, Esq., Comm. of Pensions, Washington City.
From D.S. Reid Hon D.S. Reid House of Reps

June 28/52
Rec: to order of M c Gregor Presbytery of Presbytery
Present
W m Jas. E. Heath Comm: Presbytery
J
Rev. Clain for reexamination case of Garrison

June 28/52
Rec: to idea of Frank Prentiss of
Present
Wm Jas. E. Heath Conversant
J
Rev. Clain for reexamination case of Tussian

Important part of John Hughes, papers.

James E. Heath Esq Commissioner Pensions
Present

Ann Hugh Declaration.
Hon. J. M. Hall of Ky. Va.

Pensión Off

County of Washington } District of Columbia } S.S.
On this seventeenth day of Jan y 1853 before me the Subscriber a Justice of the Peace for the said County of Washington D.C. person ally appeared S. Blanchard True who on his oath declares that he is the same person who formerly obtained a certificate for the Heirs of Ann Hughes deceased, a Revolutionary Pensioner of the U. States on the Georgia Rolls at the rate of $350 per annum; that in the Month of Nov. last he obtained for the Heirs of said Ann Hughes an addition and balance of said Pension by the certificate only which certificate for said increase to said Heirs before presentation to said Heirs or for any Payment was lost by said Deponent and that every evy effort he could devise has been made for said certificate

for the recovery of the same — that the Certificate for the increase and balance of said Pension received by him, under the — signature and seal of the Secretary of the Interior has become lost subsequent to the 1 st of Dec, last, with December of 1852 —
Sworn to and Subscribed this { S. B. True seventeenth day of January 1853, before { me.
W. B. Van Landt Justice Peace

Ho: Reps.
Washington, March 14, 1844.
Dear Sir,
I have the honor to herewith enclose you the Declaration of Mrs. Anne Hughes for a Pension under the Act of Congress of the 3 d March 1843, which I hope you will examine as soon as you can. I see the Clerk has omitted the Seal of his office - I do not know that it is indispensably required, but if it is let me know, and I will send it back for that purpose. I am personally acquainted with Mrs. Hughes, the Justice of the Peace (W. Lash), and the deputy Clerk (W. Nelson). The signatures of W. Lash and that of W. Nelson are genuine; and I have no doubt but the old lady is entitled to the Pension. Let me know the result.
Very respectfully,
Your ob t . Serv t .
David S. Reid.
Hon. J. L. Edwards,
Com. of Pensions.
P.S. On reference to papers on file in your office you will perceive that Mrs. Hughes drew a pension under the act of 1838.
D. S. Reid.

Ann Hughes Wid. John Hughes Rev. Pensioner Act of 1838 ~ for Reexamination
Received 28 th of June 1832
Presented by L. B. True, Atty. in the case June 16/52

Washington D.C. June 16/42
Wm Jas. B. Meath Com te Pensions
Sir,
I have the goodness to cause a re-examination of the Evidence in the case of Ann Hughes Wid. of John Hughes - Rev Pensioner under Act of 1838 with a view to a larger allowance of the Pension granted in her case - and thus oblige
Very respectfully Yrs &c
L. B. True Atty in this case
P.S. Said Ann Hughes was upon the North Carolina Rolls L. B. True

John Hughes case
Mr True's letter
For Col Miles

Washington D.C. Nov 8 th 1852 Jas. E. Heath Esq.
Sir
In the claim of Mrs Houghs you report as Auditor of Virginia enclosing to Mr Edwards, then Commissioner of Pensions a copy of Mr Houghs services as Quarter Master Lieutenant & Captain for the year 1778, & also state in your letter accompanying, that he served as Captain to the close of the war, & received his commutation pay as such
Evidence of which is herewith filed enclosing additional evidence of his acting as commissary also — with my power of Attorney and proof of the date of her death — the application of the Administrator with the certificate of the Court of his being such, with the amount of his bonds as such. The claim is for services as a Q. Master, & Captain to the close of the war
Yours &c
Very respectfully L. B. True Secretary

Payment to be made at Fayetteville N.C. by James Narke Esq. Agent for paying pension- ers, in the Agency of
N.C.
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book D. Vol- ume 2, Page       by N.E. Robinson Clerk.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
Claim for Military Service.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States, of the 4 th July, 1836, Ann Hughes, dec d widow of John Hughes, who was a Captain of Dragoons in the Revolution, was entitled to receive at the rate of Six Hundred dollars per annum, from 4 th March 1831, to the 23 d of August 1848, when she died, And that the amount is now due, and payable, to Mr J. M. Covington, Administrator, for the benefit of Ann P. Cask, Mary Dobson, Letitia D. Winston, Matthew M. Hughes, Alexander Hughes, & Archibald Hughes, only surviving children, deducting former payments under Acts of July 7, 1838, 3 d March 1843, and 17 th June 1844, at the rate of Three Hundred And Eighty dollars per annum.
Given at the Department of the Interior, this ninth day of November one thousand eight hundred and fifty-two.
Her A. A. Stuart
Examined and Countersigned. } J. E. Scatter
Secretary of the Interior.
J. E. Scatter Commissioner of Pensions.

State of North Carolina Stokes County
I John Hill clerk of the Court of pleas and quarter sessions for Stokes County do hereby certify that James M Covington administrator of Ann Hughes deceased has filed in this office an additional security in a bond of seven thousand dollars with ample security, and I further certify that Mr A Lash a security to said bond is one of the legatees of the estate of Ann Hughes deceased.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of our said Court at office this the 26 th day of Jan'y AD 1853
Jn. O'Kell, clerk By Saml H. Taylor, del.
Given In Duplicate

Jan 14 th 1853
Sir
I am under the impression that Leander Hughes of Platte County Missouri has gone to California, whether he took his family with him or not I do not know
Yours obedient
D. R. H. H. H.
I V True & v

Hattula Baham, Meant. resides in the same Co ty N. L. F. Pennard in 1826 Sep. 15:
Hugh a July 1826 Mia d ... 1787
180 160 40 380

I have been long acquainted with James M c Carrington Esq of Stokes County N.C.; Mr Carrington is a gentleman of high standing, often honored by the people of his county to a seat in the State Legislature -
No gentleman in my district of county stands higher for probity & morals
James P. Morehead
Hon Reps
Jany 18 th 1883

John Hughes's case
As soon as Col Miles can find leisure I wish him to examine this case of Hughes for which Mr True is agent. True is now a paralytic & excites my sympathy in his extreme earnest to have the claim examined. He says that the evidence filed since the claim was allowed proves additional service which is probable.
JEN
Dec. 8/52

Brief in the case of Ann Hughes, d o widow of John Sury — County and State of N. Carolina act July 4, 1836.
Claim, (“original,” or “for increase.”)
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Formerly pensioned under Act July 7, 1838 at $380. Record evidence of service as Captain of Dragoons and of marriage prior to last term of service.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Name and residence of Agent
L. B. Frew Present.
Examining Clerk.
G. S. M c Leod

R.C.
Aug 36
Ann Hughes died. wid m of Jno.

Ann Hughes. North Carolina
admitted
abt 1836. or 1838
Papers
L.M.

24-152 - 180
Joseph Pike { N. Hampshire, aft of 1850. Admitted for 160 acres Papers
Mr. Burke
L.P.W.

Commission
S. B. True agent in case

Dr The United States in All with John Hughes Cr d
   dollars 90 dollars 90     1782 To pay as captain By Genl Grant for pay 100 "   drag h from January By Portmanteau - - 8 "   1 st to Dec r 31 st - - 600 Balance due - - 492 "   600 "   1783 To pay from January By E. Barrington on Nov r 80 32   1 st to November 15 th - - 525 By four months pay 200 "   Ballance due - - 244 58   525 "   To five years full pay   in lieu of half pay 3000 By certificates - - - 3000 "   Sworn to the 2 d December 1784. John Hughes   Sett d by himself - -  
I hereby certify, that the above is a true extract, taken from a Book on file in this Office, entitled, "Copies of accounts as settled with the Officers, non comm d Officers, and privates of the late Regular Army of Virginia - by Andrew Shumcomb - ap t count t of Army accounts, and particularly appointed for that State,
Given under my hand at the Auditor's Office, Richmond, this 4 th day of June 1852
Rev John Lewis 7. Audr.

Dr The United States in acct with John Hughes Cr
   To pay as 2 nd in 1 st regt L D from 1 st Jan 78 to 1 st Nov 79 330 - - 1781 Feb By pay & subsistence rec d at sum: times 557 - - 55 11 3 3/4   To pay as Lt from 1 st Nov 79 to 31 st March 1781 170 - - Sep r By cash of Treasurer of Virginia 4800 - - 60 - -   To pay as Capt from 31 st March to 31 st Dec r 1781 135 - - By do. on account 3000 - - 5 - -   To 1 Retain'd rations from 1 st Jan 78 to 1 st Aug t 1780 31 - - By sundries of Capt Hite - - - 5 17 8   To 1 Retain'd rations from 1 st Aug t 80 to 31 st March 81 12 - - By Do at Yorktown Virginia - - - 20 - -   To 2 Retain'd rations from 31 st March 81 to 31 st Dec r 81 27 - - By ballance recruiting money - - - 23 - 0 3/4   Certificates 535 11 -   7 th Aug t 1783 sworn to before   J Pendleton  
I hereby certify that the above is a true extract taken from a Book on file in this Office, entitled "Copies of Accounts (of the Officers of the Continental line) settled by State Auditors."
Given under my hand, at the Auditor's Office, Richmond. This 19 th day of June 1852.
Dr John Hughes First Auditor

On reflection I think it would be best to make the bequests in Hughes, case payable to the children
JEH
2 years Capital $600 per Annum deducting former payments made since July 8/36 at $380 per Annum. Com March 4, 1831 - end Aug 23 d 1848, when she died -
Payable to J. M. Covington, ad. ux of Am P. Lash, Mary Robson, Letitia D. Winston, Matthew M. Hughes, Leander Hughes, & Archibald Hughes, org children.
L. B. Tame, Present.

Increase
Ann Hughes, da mother of John, who was a Captain of the Georgia Vols. troops.
On July 4, 1836 2 years Captain $600 per Annu deducting former payments made Nov 18/36 at $380 per Annu. Com March 4, 1831 - end Aug 23 d 1848, when she died -
Payable to J. M. Covington, Ad. use of Ann P. Lash, Mary Dobson, Letitia D. Winston, Matthew M. Hughes, Leander Hughes, & Archibald Hughes, and children.
L. B. Tame, Present.

7060 Ann Houghs M d of John N l
At July 7 1838
Marr d 1781
die d 1826
Allow 9 m d Cap l ain &
15 " as Sub l .
24 $380 per
ann. N. Virginia
Coast line
Has In o H l ee N l
HR

With John Hughes
62
  1781 By pay & subsistence received at 557 " " 55 11 3 3/4   Feby Sundry times   Sept By cash of Treasurer of Virginia 4800 " " 60 " "   By Do on Account 3000 " " 5 " "   By Sundries of Capt State 5 17 8   By D r at York Town Virginia 20 " "   By Balance Recruiting money 23 0 3 3/4 
Certificates £535 11 .
7th August 1783
Sworn before me J Pendleton.
The above is truly copied from a Book of Settlements made with the Officers of the Continental Line of the Army of the Revolution.
Given under my hand at the Auditor's Office Richmond this 14th day of June 1840 Jas E Heath and

Rev Anne Hughes North Carolina
abt. 1838 admitted, or left of O.S.L.

Rev. War Section.
September 16, 1915.
Mrs. Edwin Penn, Martinsville, Va.
Madam:
In response to your letter dated the seventh instant, you are advised that from the papers in claim Wid. File No. 18,082, it appears that John Hughes was born October 28, 1758, and enlisted from Brunswick County, Virginia, in 1776- 1777 , under Captain Lucas, in General Scott's Brigade, and was in the battles of Trenton, Brandywine, Germantown and Monmouth: that on January 1, 1778, he was appointed Quartermaster; on November 1, 1779, Lieutenant; and on March 31, 1781, Captain of the First Regt of Light Dragoons, which rank he held until November 15, 1783
He married in Surry County, North Carolina, July 22, 1781, Ann Moore born June 17, 1762, daughter of Matthew Moore. Soldier died in Surry County, North Carolina, July 26, 1826, and his widow was allowed pension on an application executed June 12, 1839, at which time she was a resident of Stokes County, North Carolina. She died August 23, 1848, near Rockford, Surry County, North Carolina.
He enlisted here Oct 28 76 as the bat of Trenton was in '76

Children of John and Ann Hughes.
Matthew M. - born May 5, 1782. Polly M. - - " June 1, 1785, married --- Dobson. Archelaus - - " November 28, 1787. Lettitia D. - " March 17, 1790, married Gen. Joseph Winston. Leander - - - " September 4, 1794. John A. - - - " May 14, 1797. Ann P. - - - " September 12, 1806, married William A. Lash.
of whom all except John A. Hughes survived the widow in 1852.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

Record Division.
W. 18082
March 23, 1909.
Miss Lyde Boudry,
210 North Main Street,
Carrollton, Mo.
Madam:
In reply to your letter dated the 23" and received the 26" ultimo, you are advised that from the papers in claim, Wid. File No. 18,082, it appears that John Hughes was born October 28, 1758 and enlisted from Brunswick County, Virginia, in 1776-1777 under Captain Lucas in General Scott's Brigade and was in the battles of Trenton, Brandywine, Germantown and Monmouth: that on January 1, 1778 he was appointed Quartermaster; November 1, 1779 Lieutenant; and March 31, 1781 Captain of the First Dragoons, which rank he held until November 15, 1783.
He was married in Surry County, North Carolina, July 22, 1781, Ann Moore born June 17, 1762, daughter of Matthew Moore. Soldier died in Surry County, North Carolina, July 26, 1826, and his widow was allowed pension on an application executed June 12, 1839, at which time she was a resident of Stokes County, North Carolina. She died August 23, 1848 near Rockford, Surry County, North Carolina.

Children of John and Ann Hughes.
Matthew M. born May 5, 1782. Polly M. born June 1, 1785, married---Dobson. Archelaus born November 28, 1787. Lettitia D. born March 17, 1790, married General Joseph Winston. Leander born September 4, 1794. John A. born May 14, 1797. Ann P. born September 12, 1806, married William A. Lash.
of whom all except John A. Hughes survived the widow in 1852.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

Nov 9 1920
RECORD NOV 9 1920 DIVISION

Nov. 9. Gaines

TELEPHONE 224
SALISBURY N.C.
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
November 8, 1920.
Rev K
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:-
Please advise me if you have the Revolutionary War Record of John Hughes who enlisted from Brunswick County, Virginia in 1776-77. I am told that he would not accept a pension but after his death in July 1826 his wife Anne Moore Hughes was allowed a pension at which time she was a resident of Stokes County, North Carolina.
He was born Oct. 28, 1758 and enlisted in General Scott's Brigade, and finally was made a Captain.
Any information you can give me will be greatly appreciated as I wish to join the Daughters of Revolution.
Yours very truly,
(Miss) Sallie H. Grimes,
918 N. Main Street,

Hotel Eldridge LAWRENCE, KANSAS
Rev. J
Sept. 28, 1915.
Department of the Interior, Bureau of the Pensions, Washington, D. C.
My dear Sir: In reply to your letter of September 16th am inclosing to you all of the information I have.
(1) The organization in which the soldier served
Not known.
(2) Names of some of his officers
Not known.
(3) Soldiers residence at enlistment and after service
After service--Surry County, N. C.
(4) Date and place of birth and death of soldier.
Born October 28th, 1758. died Surry County, N. C.
July 26, 1826. John Hughes.
(5) Date and place of birth and death of widow.
Born June 17, 1762. died Sept. 4, 1848.
Anne Moore. Married July 22, 1781.
From this data I trust that you will be able to furnish me the necessary information to establish the War record of John Hughes.
Sincerely,
Address--Cameron, Mo.
Irney C. Franklin

one 2 ct stamped envelope enclosed
NK
OK FWS
1831 Rev War
Bureau of Pensions Stmpd. env. ret'd - w Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:—
Will you kindly send me John Hughes' record as a soldier in the Revolutionary War? Refer to claim widow's file no. 18082.
Will you also inform me if William Dobson from Surry County

North Carolina who mar- ried Martha Polk has any Revolutionary record. Can any record be traced through Martha Polk?
Who were Peter Dillard's ancestors?
Thanking you in advance for your kind- ness, I am,
Very truly Mrs. Edwin Penn Sept. 7, 1913. Martinsville, Va.

Mrs. A.B. Dawson. Regent Hotel Washington D.C.

Carrollton. Missouri
Hon. Frederick Warner.
Feb. 23. 1909.
Commissioner of Pensions. Washington D.C.
Will you kindly send me a statement of the military history of John Hughes, a soldier in the Revolutionary War.
His pension was applied for from North Carolina and paid to his widow Nancy Hughes.
He was a native of North Carolina - but may have enlisted from Virginia.
A reply will be greatly appreciated.
Very Truly.
Miss Lyde Bondry Carrollton.
210 N. Main St.
Missouri.

U.S. DEPT. OF THE NAVY JUL 29 1898 FILES.

31 Nassau St NY July 26/98
H
Dear Sir
Replying to yours, 22 d (Cto. L. H. B. W. 25583) I say that what I need for Foote is a transcript of his service from time of enlistment. He has been one of the most elusive of the various Revs. officers I have had to look up during my compilation of my work on Andree and I am glad to know something definite exists of him.
As to Capt. Hughes, of Maryland, all I can find is that his name was John, one of the original members of the Fairmount and that a land warrant was issued to him.
30501 18082
Yours sincerely N. A. D. Barm

1906 Oct. 12 - History to Mrs. A. B. Dawson, Regent Hotel, D.C. 1909 Mch. 24 Hist to Miss Lydia Bowdy 1915 Sept. 16. Hist. to Mrs. Edmund Penn. & Inez C. Franklin & C. 1923 Dec. 9. Hist. to Sallie H. Grimes
Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 18082
Ann Hughes Widow of John Hughes Capt Rev War
Act: July 4 th 1936
Index:—Vol. 64 , Page 358
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Memo for Dr Ed Smith
Principle matters of importance in the declaration of Mrs Ann Hughes, widow of Capt John Hughes in her first declaration for a pension, -
"That she just reason to believe her husband served in the war of the Revolution, as a regular soldier and quarter master officer for the term of three years, as she understood from his report, - was in Genl Scotts Brigade of Virginia Troops - Enlisted in 1776-1777 and marched Northward - That she was married 25 th July 1781 in the County of Surry, State of North Carolina - That her husband died 26 th July 1826. - That she was not married to him previous to leaving the service, but was married to him at the time specified above. -"
Signed Ann Hughes
Wid of John Hughes"
In support of this claim she furnished the following proof only viz the deposition of Hartwell Barham a Revolutionary pensioner, That John Hughes was highly respected in the service, that he first knew him at Valley Forge at head quarters in 1777 - Had seen him before acting as quarter officer Believes he was from Brunswick Co, Va - That he first enlisted in Captain Lucas, later General Scotts Brigade. That deponent was then a private for
Signed Hartley Barham"
Upon further evidence furnished by Genl O'Heath the Auditor of Virginia & late commissioner of pensions - Mrs Hughes was pensioned for fifteen months service as Lieutenant, and nine months as Captain, from evidence furnished from Virginia under the first five years law passed in 1836!

To obtain a pension for the next five years from 1843 she had to make another declaration which she did as follows in substance - Declaration dated 3rd March 1843 - She states that she had heard him say he was sergeant and Lieutenant, and further understood from him and other soldiers of the Revolutionary army who came to see him from time to time that he was also a Major . But how long & at what periods he had served in these different grades she cannot tell. Enlisted in Regiment under Capt Woodson Cumberland County Virginia - That she had heard him say he was in the battles of Brandywine and Monmouth signed Ann Douglas
I proved him in service from 1776 to the 15 th November 1783. That he was a Captain from 1777 to the very close of the war 15 th Nov 1783. That he was Captain of Dragoons during all the time. The most meritorious service of the Revolution. That he was also entrusted with most important offices. Those both of Commissary and Quartermaster, having the care of all the funds, and the disbursement of the same for his Regiment, when funds were precious as hearts blood to the Revolutionary Army . and have got a pension as large as large as General Washington could have drawn if alive. The highest allowed by the Government. - Have not only given this 600 00 a year for ten years for which she drew 380 00 a year but under two other laws have drawn for her or heirs, this 600 00 yearly for seventeen years five months & nineteen days

from the 4 th March 1831 to day of her death, and this though her oath stood against it - for she was made to swear (doubtless in ignorance of what she was doing) that he was not in service after her marriage 23 rd July 1781. which by special law cut her off from every thing which I have obtained under other laws. amounting to near 45000 £ . Of this money now obtained even had she proved as high service and as much service"
State of North Carolina Stokes County W m Elisha Smith
June 23 rd 1833
Sir - Above you will find an abstract of the evidence furnished me by Mr C. A. True, and upon which the department recently allowed the heirs of the late W m Hughes arrears and additional pension, and from which we are lead to believe the heirs of W m Hughes are entitled to commutation pay or rather to the pay provided under the laws of Con- gress as half pay for life - If you shall find we are entitled to any thing we wish you to give Mr Sam M c Hughes the necessary instruction so that him and yourself may proceed to prosecute the claim for the heirs - my wife as you know being one of the heirs of W m and John Hughes
Yours respectfully W m H. Lash

5764 North Carolina Ann Hughes dec'd
widow of John, who died on the 4th in the State of N.C. who was a Capt. D. of the by Captain of the by in the Va time for 2 years Va
Inscribed on the Roll of N.C. at the rate of 600 Dollars per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831 Ending 23 rd August 1848
Certificate of Pension issued the 9 day of Nov 1852 and sent to L. B. Me
Arrears to the 14th of Present Semi-annual allowance ending
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the }
Recorded by N. C. Robinson Clerk, Book Vol. 2 Page 384
Me
recd to P. W. 8 Apr 53 " " " " " " " " " " " " Lett. P. W. 22 " " Lett. P. W.
Oct. 9/52

Orig. Family record filed in widow's declaration intact, & mch. 23, 1909
5490 North Carolina
Anne Hughes widow of John Hughes, dec'd
who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 26 July 1826 of Stokes Co in the State of N. Carolina who was a Capt. & Lt. in the Company commanded by Captain Hughes of the regt commanded by Col Scott in the Virginia line for 9 mos. Captain & 15 mos. Lieutenant
asscribed on the Roll of N. Carolina at the rate of 380 Dollars Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 6 day of June 1840 sent to Hon John Hall of N. Carolina, H. Reps.
Arrears to the 4th of Mar 1840 $ 1520.00
Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sept 40 190.00
$1710.00
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by D. M. Curdy Clerk Book A. Vol. 2. Page 187.

Declaration of Ann Hughes widow of John Hughes In order to obtain a Pension under the act of Congress of the 3 d of March 1843 - State of North Carolina Stokes County
On this 27 th day of December Personally appeared before me Mrs A Lash one of the acting Magistrates in and for said County of Stokes and State aforesaid Ann Hughes a resident of Toonfork in the County of Stokes and State aforesaid aged eighty 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 3 d day of March 1843. granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the revolutionary War. That she is now the Widow of John Hughes who was a soldier of the Revolutionary War. That from what she heard him say he was a Sergeant & Lieutenant that she further understood from him and other soldiers of the Revolutionary war who came to visit him that he also was Major but how long and at what period he served in those different grades she does not know he enlisted in the regular army served under Captain Woodson of Cumberland County State of Virginia she well recollects that she heard him say he was in the battle of Brandywine and the battle of Monmouth - That under the act of July 7 th 1838. she drew an annual pension of $380.
That her pension certificate was dated June 6 th 1840. and No. 5490 - Recorded in Pension office in book A Vol. 2. page 187.
She further declares that she is still a Widow Ann A Hughes sworn to & subscribed on the day and year above written before Mrs A Lash S.D.

State of North Carolina Stokes County
I Wm A Lash an acting magistrate in and for said County and State do hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with Ann Hughes the Affiant to the within Declaration and know of my own knowledge that she is the widow of John Hughes and that it is generally understood in the neighborhood that John Hughes was a soldier in the Revolutionary War, and that she is in standing of society generally known as a person of the most strict morality and a pious old lady. Wm A Lash J.P.
State of North Carolina Stokes County
I John Hice Clerk of the Court of Pleas and quarter Sessions for Stokes County certify that William A Lash whose name appears to the foregoing Declaration is duly commissioned, qualified and acting Justice of the peace in & for our said County of Stokes & that his signature is genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of office and subscribed my name this 28 th day of December 1843
John Hice Clerk By G. H. Nelson D.C.

[POWER OF ATTORNEY.]
Know all men by these presents, That I, J. M. Covington _____, of the County of Stokes _____, and State of North Carolina, for and in consideration of _____
do hereby make, constitute, and appoint,
L. BLANCHARD TRUE, of Washington City, D. C., my _____ true and lawful Attorney, for me and in my name, to examine all papers filed in any Department or Office of Government, upon which a revolutionary Pension was granted to Ann Hughes widow of John Hughes dec d on account of the revolutionary services of John Hughes, her said husband and to obtain, by all lawful means, any and all additional amounts that may be due from the United States to said Ann Hughes, or her heirs, by virtue of said services, as in the Company of Capt.
_____ in the Regiment of _____ and in the _____ line of the forces of _____ And for good and sufficient reasons I do hereby
REVOKE and CANCEL any and all other Powers of Attorney and authority which I may at any former time have given to any person or persons for the above specified purposes; and I do hereby vest the same irrevocably in my said Attorney herein appointed, said L. Blanchard True.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 16 th day of July, in the year A. D. 1852.
In presence of _____ J. M. Covington Administrator of the Estate of Ann Hughes Widow of John Hughes
STATE OF North Carolina } ss. COUNTY OF Stokes }
On this 16 th day of July in the year A. D. 1852, personally appeared before me John Martin duly authorized by law to administer oaths and take acknowledgments in and for the county aforesaid James M. Covington
subscriber to the above, and acknowledged the foregoing Power of Attorney to be his free act and deed, for the purposes therein mentioned; and made oath, in due form of law, that he is personally interested as Administrator of Ann Hughes in said claim. And I further certify that he is personally known to me to be the identical individual represented.
John Martin J. P. SEAL.

State of North Carolina } Stokes County }
I John Hill Clerk of the Court of Pleas and quarter sessions for Stokes County do hereby certify that John Martin before whom the foregoing Power of attorney was acknowledged is a duly commissioned qualified & acting justice of the peace in & for the County of Stokes & that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine. I further certify that James M. Covington is the duly qualified & acting administrator of Ann Hughes deceased, that he was appointed as such by our Court aforesaid as will more fully appear of record & that his signature to the foregoing power of attorney is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of office & subscribed my name this 16 th day of July A.D. 1852.
J. Hill. cler.
Mrs Hughes

Mrs Hughes
1872
London
1872

State of North Carolina } Stokes County }
Be it remembered that heretofore, to wit: at a court of pleas and quarter sessions begun and held in and for the County of Stokes at the court house in Germanton on the second monday of June 1850, Present on the bench,
J. J. Martin, John Banner and William Matthews Esqrs.
Administration on the estate of Ann Hughes deceased was granted to James M. Covington who entered into a bond of Fifteen hundred dollars with William A. Lash and Samuel H. Taylor for security and qualified according to law, as will more fully appear from the records in my office.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of office and subscribed my name at Cranford This 11 th day of August 1852.
W m Hill. cc

An Hughes wid. of John Hughes Rev. Persian Power of Att y to Examine Papers in favor of S. B. True
W. B. C.
Filed — Jan y 20 th 2

Know all men by these Presents that I Ann P. Lash daughter and heir at Law of Ann Hughes late the Intestate Ann Hughes who was a Revolutionary Pensioner as Widow of John Hughes do hereby nominate constitute and appoint G. Blanchard True of Washington City District of Columbia my true and lawfull Attorney for me and in my name and stead to examine all papers filed in any of the Departments of Government or office of the same upon which the said Pension was granted said Widow Hughes and all Records that may show Revolutionary services of said John Hughes and to obtain any additional allowance that may be due on account of Rev. services of said John Hughes as Pension or otherwise to the exclusion of all others from the same rights & Privileges.
Witness my hand and seal this 13 day of November 1857.
Signed sealed and delivered in presence of us.
J. M. Carrington J. M. Blackburn
Ann P. Lash (Seal)

State of North Carolina } Stokes County } ss.
On this 13 th day of November A.D. 1857. Personally appeared before me James M. Covington a justice of the Peace duly authorized to take acknowledgements within and for the County of Stokes & State aforesaid. Anne P. Gask who subscribed to the foregoing and acknowledged the same to be her act and deed for the purposes therein set forth and described. I further certify that she is interested as claimant in the case and did personally make oath before me to the same fact.
J. M. Covington
State of North Carolina } Stokes County } ss.
I John Hill Clerk of the Court of pleas & quarter Sessions for Stokes County do hereby certify that James M. Covington is a magistrate as above & that his signature is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of office and subscribed my name this January 3 rd 1852. J. Hill. cc.
J. M. C. R/p. 59

D r The United States In Acct.
   No To pay as DM in 1st Regt. S.D. from 1st Jan y 1778 to 1st Nov r 1779 330 " "   342 To pay as Lt. from 1st Nov r 79 to 31st Mar 1781 170 " "   To pay as capt from 31st March to 31st Dec 1781 135 " "   To Retained Rations from 1st Jan y 78 to 1st Aug t 1780 31 " "   To Retained Rations from 1st Aug t 80 to 31 Mar 1781 12 " "   To 2 Retained Rations from 31st March 81 to 31 Dec 1781 27 " "  
22. M. G. M. 1778