Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 8921, Jesse Henson, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va
Henson, Jesse Tally
W 8921
CONTENTS

Letter 24 April 1837 do do do
Pension Agent J. Fuchlin
Col to Hon Lynn Feb 13th
Boyd 1845
Kentucky. 4697
Jesse Henson Son
of Fullaway in the State of Ky. who was a Pvt. in the Company commanded by Captain Cooke of the Regt commanded by Col: Christie - in the Va. line for 2 years from 1776
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 80 - Dollars - - Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 26 th day of Jan: 33 and sent Hon R. H. Johnson, House of Reps.
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1832 120- Semi-ann. allowance ending 4 th Mar: 40-
$160-
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Nathan Rice Clerk Book (2 Vol. 9 Page 43-

Kentucky. 8121.
Polly Henson widow of Jesse Henson who was a Private in the Virg a . Line
Husb d died May 10. 1843.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 40 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March , 1843. 10 th . May
Certificate of Pension issued the 18 th . day of March 1847 and sent to
James J. Vaughan, Empire Iron Works, Trigg County, Ky.
[Acts of March 3, 1843, and June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book a. Vol. 2. Page 181.
Rep d
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Nicholas Darnall was Born March the 11 th 1809
William Darnall Was Born March the 7 th 1811
Martha Darnall was Born April 1 st 1813
Benjamin Darnall Was Born November the 15 th 1815
Henry Darnall was  was Was Born

Henry Darnall Senior Was Born Dec 16 th 1780 Jane Darnall Was Born July 3 th 1783 Elizabeth Darnall was Born March 3 rd 1801 Jesse Darnall Was Born Oct 23 rd 1802 Susanna Darnall was Born Jan y 11 th 1805 Mary Darnall Was Born Feb 14 th 1807

6747 9096 Polly (Henion) 7382 proof of issue Declaration by act 4 July 1836
Rejected Marine widow prior to Marine
acts '43 & '44
Admitted
12 mo. private
$40 per annum,
from 10 th May, 1843, when husband died.
James J. Vaughan - Empire Iron works, Linn county Ky.

State Kentucky } Marshall County }
I William Henson, Claysman, Certify on oath that I was was well acquainted with Ipe Henson S r a Pensioner of the United States & his wife Polly, whose maiden name was Polly Goodbread, and that they were married in the year 1782 in the latter part thereof In the County of Rutherford State of North Carolina
I was personally present and witnessed the Ma- riage of the aforesaid Ipe and Polly. I further Certify that the said Ipe Henson S r died on the 10 th day May 1843. And that his said widow Polly Henson has not since married
I further Certify that the papers herunto attached contain the name and age of Jane - Darnall, whose maiden name was Jane Henson, and married Henry Darnall and further Certify that she, is the Daughter of the aforesaid Ipe Henson S r who was a Pensioner as above stated, & Polly his wife, and her age was set down in a Family Book, and has been kept by the Family ever since as I witnessed to and subscribed this 15 th day of April A.D. 1846 before me
+ R Elliott Jp + Jesse R. Henson
his William Henson mark

State of Kentucky } Marshall County } I Robert Elliott a Magis- trate in and for the said County State, do Certify that William Henson the foregoing affiant is a Clergyman, and a Respectable Intelligent man Shoud be believed as such
Given under my hand and seal this 15 th day of April, A D 1846 R Elliott Jp +
State of Kentucky } Marshall County } I Robert Elliott a Magistrate in and for the County State aforesaid, also Certify, that the paper herunto attached, is a leaf I have this day cut out of the Family book of Henry Saranall Who married Jane Henson, Daughter of the aforesaid Ipsa Henson S r and Polly his wife, and contains her age, and has been kept by the said Saranall, and family, upto the present time —
Given under my hand and seal This 15 th day of April 1846 — R Elliott Jp +

State of Kentucky } Marshall County }
Circuit Court April Term 1846
The foregoing Declaration of Polly Hanson being exhibited in open Court, as taken before Robert Elliott is confirmed by the Court, as though the same had been taken in open Court, and the Court being satisfied that Polly Hanson, is the widow of Jesse Hanson s c a Pensioner, of the United States, who died on the 10 th of May 1845. That she was lawfully married to her said husband on 16 th day August 1782 - It is therefore ordered by the Court that the Clerk of our said Court certify the same to the war department
H. B. Brown Judge
State of Kentucky } Marshall County } I Henry Hand Clerk of the Circuit Court in and for said County & State, do certify that Robert Elliott is a legally commissioned & qualified & acting Justice of the Peace, within and for said County & was at the date of the foregoing Certificate, that the said Certificate and signature purporting to be his are genuine, and that the foregoing are the original proceedings in the foregoing and within case at April Term 1846 -
In testimony of which I Henry Hand Clerk as of our said have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office at Benton the 10 day April 1846 -
Henry Hand, C.M.C.C.

State of Kentucky
Marshall County & Circuit } Sec.
I Henry Hand, Clerk of the circuit court within and for the county and circuit aforesaid, do certify that Henry A. Brown whose name stands to the foregoing certificate and order is the judge of our said court and was at the time of signing the same and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine -
In Testimony of which I hereto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Office in Benton the 16. day of April 1846 and in the 54. year of the Commonwealth
Henry Hand, C.M.C.C.

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress of 4 th July 1836, Granting Pensions to Certain widows -
State of Kentucky } SS Marshall County } On this 15 th day April 1846, Polly Henson a Resident of the County aforesaid, Aged Eighty five years, Personally Appeared before me, Robert Elliott one of the acting Justices of the peace in and for said County - She being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress of 4 th July 1836 Granting Pensions to Certain widows
That she is the widow of Jesse Henson S r who was a Revolutionary Soldier, and a Pensioner of the United States at the rate of Eighty Dollars per Annum, that was late a Resident of this County who was placed on the Pension Roll on the 26 th day of January 1833 - She further declares, that she was married to the said, Jesse Henson S r On 16 th day of August 1782 - and that her husband the aforesaid Jesse Henson S r Died on the 10 th day May 1843
That she was married to him prior to his leaving service and the marriage took place, at the time above stated, and that she has remained

a widow evidence the Deed of her husband death - I sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year first above written
* R Elliott Jp
Polly his x Henson mark
* Jesse R. Henson
State of Kentucky } Marshall County } I Robert Elliott a magistrate in and for the County State aforesaid do certify that Polly Henson the foregoing declarant is unable by reason of bodily infirmity to appear before any Court of Record to make the foregoing declaration
I further certify that she is the widow of the within named Jesse Henson Esq who was a Pensioner of this County & that he died at the time set forth in the foregoing declaration
Given under my hand & seal this 15 th day of April A.D. 1846 R Elliott Jp x

Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832
Commonwealth of Kentucky } ss Calloway County ss }
On this 24 th day of September in the year 1832 personally appeared in open court before John Irvan Asaph Setton William Craddock & Wm Jones Commissioners of the Calloway
County court Court now sitting Jesse Henson sworn a resident of the said County and Commonwealth aforesaid aged about seventy three years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following decl- -aration 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 the following named officers and served as herein stated in manner and according to the circumstances following to wit
That at the commencement of the Revolution he lived on the Holston River in the frontier of Virginia close by the line of said state. In the month of Sept 1776 he entered the service as a Volunteer for three months under Captain Cooke and Lieut George Hart.
He states that his undergoing took place at the Three Springs at which place they all fell under the Command of Col Christie who marched his force against the Indians on the head of the Tennessee River where they laid waste the Indian Country, burnt up their Villages destroyed their Corn: This was the Cherokee nation of Indians. He states that after he served through this campaign he returned with the army about Christmas having served out his time and was discharged but got no written discharge
He states that he immediately volunteered for the term of one year and entered the service with the commencement of the year 1777 under Capt Irvin Shelby and Lieut George Hart by whom he was stationed at the fort at the Long Island of Holston River with other companies of Militia all under the Command of Colonel Shelby father of his Capt and Major Anthony Blucher He states that this was the chief fort or station then established for the security of the frontier against the Indians He states that he staid at the fort about half his time being engaged the other half in scouting tours in traversing the country and watching

and checking the Indian movements and as a spy and so forth. He states that he was sedulously engaged during the whole of this year under the officers aforesaid and in the service aforesaid and at the expiration thereof was discharged and went home but does not recollect of receiving a written discharge.
He states that he volunteered under Colonel Campbell and Capt King in the beginning of September 1780 for the term of three months. He marched under said officers over the Yellow Mountain into North Carolina. Thence over the Catawba River and on towards King's Mountain for the purpose of opposing Major Ferguson a British Officer. He states that near the King's Mountain he so badly sprained his ankle and foot in jumping over a fence that he could not march with the Troops by which means he had the mortification of not being in the battle of King's Mountain. He served out his term of three months and returned home.
He immediately upon his return home volunteered for a three months tour to go against the Cherokee Indians under Colonel Sevier and Capt Gentry of the frontier of North Carolina. He states that he marched under said officers down Holston River crossed the French Broad and attacked the Indian towns near the mouth of Holston River. He states that he was in several skirmishes with the Indians that a great many of them were killed and that their towns and villages were destroyed. He served out his term of three months and returned home.
In the fall of the year 81 (he believes but cannot exactly recollect) he volunteered for three months under Colonel Miller Major Gray and Capt McDaniel. He states that these forces were raised by order of Genl McDowell of North Carolina to go against the Indians. He states that he marched under said officers over the Blue Ridge and attacked the towns of that part of the nation which resided or stayed in North Carolina over the Ridge from Holston but all was on the waters of the Tennessee River. He states that he was here in what was called Miller's engagement which

was a severe indian battle He states that one of their Captains (Lewis Musick) was here killed The Indians were defeated Their Villages destroyed with them could he served out his time and returned home He next Volunteered as an Indian Spy for the term of three months under Col Vance Major Singleton and Capt Smith He marched under said officers and was placed at one of the stations on Newfound Creek From which place he went to and fro through the Country in scouting parties who acted as Spies on the Indians still returning for orders and provisions to the station he served out his term of three months and returned home which was his last hour of service and he believes all his service with the exception of one month he served at Ashleys station on the frontier of Virginia between the white settlements and Indians He served under Capt Ashby: The time was previous to his engagement with Col Miller in the year 81 He states that he has no written discharges nor is he certain that he ever received any Nor has he any documentary evidence of his services Nor does he know of any evidence better than he here gives as the last witness to him known that he could have procured has lately died He does not know exactly how old he is but believes he was sixteen or seventeen when he first went against the Indians in 76 He states that he moved to Kentucky about thirty six years ago where he has resided ever since He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a claim or pension or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state whatever
Jesse Vansant
Subscribed and sworn to in open Court
Teste
Wm Moore Clk E.G.G.
We Henry Darnall a clergyman residing in the said

County of Calloway Kentucky and Arthur H Davis also a resident of the said County hereby certify that we are and have been long and well acquainted with Jesse Henson Esq. who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration that we believe him to be seventy two or three years of age and he is and ever has been reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he now resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion entertaining no doubt whatever
Henry Darnall A H Davis
Jesse Henson Esq. Nov 17/36 private 2 yrs. 3 mos. 20 d.
H. A. Randolph
Subscribed and sworn to in open court Teste W. Cunn et al.
And the said court do hereby certify and 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 Henry Darnall who has signed the foregoing certificate is a clergyman residing in the aforesaid County of Calloway and that Arthur H Davis who has also signed the same is also a resident of the said County of Calloway and is a credible person and that their statement is entitled to credit The court entertain no doubt of the statements of the applicant Given under our hands and seals as justices of said court in open court The day & year aforesaid
John Irwin Wm Braddick Joseph Pettit William Jones
State of Kentucky Calloway county set I Williams County clerk of the court of Calloway county do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of Jesse Henson for a pension In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 18th day of November 1832 Wm Cunn

Revolution. Virginia. WIDOW, &c.
File No. 8921
Polly Henson Wid. of Jesse Henson Sr. Port. Va. line
Act: Mch. 3 rd 1838, June 17 th 41
Index: —Vol. 4 , Page 324
[Arrangement of 1870.]

9096
Polly Henson
15
Set J. S. Vaughan Oct. 17. 1846 to same Nov 25 th 1846
March 3 rd 1843

Littleton Halifax County N o Carolina Nov r 14 th 1846
J. J. Edwards Esq.
Sir
I Enclose your Clerk's Certificates in Case of Mrs Polly Harmon applicants for a Pension, and shall have to rely upon the Testimony now before the department, you will please, write me as early as may be convenient and oblige yours truly &c. Jas. C. Vaughan " " "

1747
Polly Krusen
Ky
Set to Wm Lynn Boyd June 6. 1846.
Rejected Set to James J. Vaughan Oct 19th 1846.
act March 1845 Oct 14 July 1846

Littleton Me
Sept 26
Sept 29
Paid 15
H. N.B. Archibald Polly Henson. House of Edward Egan Homespun of Emerson Washington City D.C.

Littleton Halifax County N o Carolina Sep r 26 th 1846
W m J. L. Edwards
Dr. Sir
According to your instructions in the case of Mrs Polly Henson, Applicant for a pension, I have taken her declaration under the act of Congress of 3 rd March 1843 and 13 th June 1844 as to the record of her marriage there is none, that can be found, I refer you to the Family Register Enclosed you some time since, in her former declar- ation, you will find the age of Fanny Farnall which is Mrs Polly Henson's Oldest Child, and you will find she was born some time before the year 1794. Consequently they must have been Married before that Period, Should your Honor not be satisfied upon that Point, you will please inform me, and I will make a Second Search for a bond or morcap since you will please let me hear from you as early as may be convenient - and Obey yours respectfully &c &c Jas. J. Baughan " "

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Marriage not poor

Jesse Henson Ky. Roll
Act 1832 $ 80-
In what time paid-
or date of his death &.
H. C. W.
Pension office.
Oct 8 - 1846
Paid to 4 March 43, Death not traced
W. Tyson

Jesse Horner VA
1776. 3 mo mi Capt Cook Col Christian + 1777 12 mo Spys H Capt Shelby Col Shelby 1780 3 " Capt King Col Campbell " 3 " Capt Lacy Col Scott 1781 3 " Capt McDaniel Col Miller + " 3 " Spys Capt Smith Col Vance
Served under Col Miller H
Not entitled for such service

Feb 22. 1847.
Dear Cousin
Polly Henson,
[Signature]
Confine in North Ky Ky 9 th 1847
Paul D
Mr Jas J. Edwards
Commissioner
Washington City
W. H. Re

Jas L Edwards
Trigg Marshall County Kentucky February 4 th 1847
Sir
I Recd your Letter, In the Case of Polly Henson. Applicant for a Pension, Requir- ing her to Prove. by age, and Respectable persons who Know them Children of & Polly Henson, and to be of age to Alcornat saying she was married before 1794 - and herewith Enclose you the Affidavits of Two of her Neighbors, certifying to the facts - you will Enclose me her Pension Certificate, as soon as may be convenient Direct your Letter to Me, Trigg County Ken- tucky Empire Iron Works.
And Obey Yours very Respectfully Jas. J. Baughman

Apr. 8.
Isaac Henson Sr. Ken 2000 4697
J.
Salmon Creek Gap
Franklin County
Washington
Ky
Isaac Henson

Lexington Ky April 1. 1837
Sir
Please to order the pay- ment of the within claim due for 18 months.
Very respectfully your obed Servt
Joseph F. Kirtland

State of North Carolina p.
I D r M c Logan clerk of the court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions for Rutherford County, City, that I have diligently examined in my office for a marriage bond to authorize the rites of matrimony to be celebrated between Mr. Ely Stevenson & Polly Goodbread and cannot find the same.
The testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the Seal of said court at office & subscribed my name this 4 th Nov 1846.
D r M c Logan C.
State of North Carolina.
I J r B r Sloan a Magistrate in & for the County of Rutherford do hereby certify that D r M c Logan is clerk of the court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions for said County of Rutherford and was at the time of signing the above Certificate that his signature is genuine & his acts entitled to full faith and credit. The testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name this 4 th Nov. 1846.
J r B r Sloan
State of North Carolina p.
I D r M c Logan clerk of the court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions for Rutherford County, City, that J r B r Sloan whose name appears to the above Certificate was an acting Justice of the Peace for said County at the time of signing the same that his signature is genuine & his

Acts as Magistrate entitled to full parties and credit The testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand the Seal of said Court at Office and subscribed my name this 4 th March 1846
C. M. Logan, C.
John B. ...

145 Raper Feb 9 4 th 1845-
Sir Permit me to call your attention to the pension papers of Mrs Jeyse Henson herewith enclosed
Respectfully Yr Obed Servt Lyman Bayd
J L Edwards Esqr

6747-9096 Polly Henson 2 p and 3 d 43 Ky.
7 July 1838
March 1843

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 3 rd March 1843 and 17 th June 1844 Entitled An Act granting pay and Pensions to Certain widows
State of Kentucky } On this 5 th day of Septem r 1846 Marshall County } Polly Henson a resident of the County State aforesaid Aged Eighty five, 85, years old Personally appeared, before me Robert Elliott one of the acting Justices of the Peace in and for said County, she being first, duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 3 rd March 1843 and 17 th June 1844 Entitled An Act granting pay and Pensions to Certain widows
That she is the widow of Jph. Henson S r who was a Revolutionary Soldier and a Pensioner of the United States, at the rate of Eighty Dollars per annum, that was late a resident of this County who was placed on the pen- sion Roll on the 26 th day January 1833. She further declares that she was married to the said Jph. Hen- son S r on the 16 th day October 1782 and that her hus- band the aforesaid Jph. Henson S r died on the 10 th day of May 1843.
That she was married to him, Previous

to the first day January 1794 at the time above stated, and that she has remained a widow ever since the period of her husband's death
I sworn to and subscribed before me, the day and year first above written. x R Elliott J.P. Polly Henson J.P. Henson mark
State of Kentucky } Marshall County } I Robert Elliott a magistrate in and for the County State aforesaid, do certify, that Polly Henson the foregoing declarant, is unable by reason of bodily infirmity to appear before any Court of record to make the foregoing declaration. I further certify that she is the widow of the within named Simeon Henson S n who was a pensioner of this County and that he died at the time set forth in the foregoing declaration.
Given under my hand and seal This 5 day of Sept 1846 x R Elliott J.P.

State of Kentucky
Marshall County
I William Henson Glasgow do hereby certify that I was well acquainted with S r Henson & a Pensioner of the United States and his wife Polly whose maiden name was Polly Goodbread and that they were married in the year 1782 in the County of Rutherford and State of North Carolina, The latter part whereof, I was present and witnessed the marriage of the aforesaid S r & Polly I further certify that the said S r Henson died on the 10 th day May 1845, Tenth day May 1845, and that his said widow Polly has not since married I have attested and subscribed this 5 th day of Sept. 1846 + R Elliott Jp + S r Henson
his William Henson mark
State of Kentucky
Marshall County
I Robert Elliott a Magistrate in and for the said County State do hereby certify that William Henson the Younger of the aforesaid is a respectable intelligent Man and should be believed as such, and is a very old Man - Given under my hand and seal this 5 th day of Sept 1846
+ R Elliott Prae

State of Kentucky } Marshall County } The foregoing declaration of Polly Henson being exhibited in Open Court, as taken before Robert Elliott, is confirmed by the Court as though the same had been taken in Open Court and the Court being satisfied, that Polly Henson is the widow of Jesse Henson S n a Pioneer of the United States, who died on the 10 th day of May 1843 That she was lawfully married to said husband on the 16 th day October 1782. It is therefore ordered by the Court, that the Clerk of said Court certify the same to the near department
State of Kentucky } County Court September Term 1846 Marshall County } I Henry Hand Clerk of the County Court, in and for the County and State aforesaid, I being a Court of Probate & Record, do hereby certify that Robert Elliott is a legally Commissioned Qualified and acting Justice of the Peace, within and for the said County and was at the date of the foregoing, certificates, that the said Certificates and signatures purporting to be his are genuine and that the foregoing, are the original proceedings in foregoing and without care at September Term of Marshall County Court.
In testimony of which I Henry Hand Clerk of the County Court aforesaid have here unto set my hand and seal of office at office, in the Town of Benton, this Seventh day of September A.D. 1846 - Henry Hand, Clerk.

State of Kentucky
Boone County February 21st 1847
Marshall County } On this 1st day
February 1847. Dabney B Bowland, an resident of the aforesaid County and State aged 86 years old come before me J H Clayton one of the acting Justices of the Peace, in and for the said County, and being first duly sworn according to law say as follows, that he was well acquainted with Ipson Hanson & (Pioneer) and Polly his wife, and also their children, and, and Comparing the ages of their children, to my own, and comparing the ages of their children to my own. the aforesaid Ipson & Polly was then rich upwards of sixty three years ago. as their eldest child is that age as fully as he very believes, sworn to and subscribed the day and date aforesaid before me. D. B. Bowland J H Clayton
State of Kentucky
Marshall County }
I J H Clayton one of the acting Justices of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid. do Certify that I am well acquainted with Dabney B Bowland The foregoing affiant he is 86 years old. and has resided in this County for 60 years past. I also certify that the affiant is a respectable intelligent and virtuous man and

his oath is intitled to full faith and credit Given under my hand and seal this 2 nd day of February 1847. F. H. Clayton J.P.
State of Kentucky
Marshall County
ss.
I Henry Hand, Clerk of the County Court for said County do certify that Francis H. Clayton is and was at the date of the two several forgo- ing certificates, a Commissioned and acting Justice of the Peace within and for said County: and that the signatures thereto attached purporting to be his own signature. In testimony of which, I Henry Hand, Clerk as aforesaid hereto set my hand and affix the seal of said Court at office in Benton the 2 nd day of February A.D. 1847 and in the 55 th year of the Commonwealth.
Henry Hand, C.M.C.C.

State of Kentucky Marshall County
Marshall County February 5 th 1847
On this 1 st day of February 1847, James Bowrlane a Resident of the aforesaid County State, Aged 73 years old Came before me J H Clayton one of the acting Justices of the Peace in and for the said County, And being duly sworn according to law, say as follows. that he was well acquainted with, Ipson Henson & Prisoner and Polly his wife, and also three Children And, Comparing the ages of these Children to my own, the aforesaid Ipson & Polly, was married Sixty five years ago. as these oldest Child is Sixty Three years old. as he fully believes, I sworn to and subscribed the day and date aforesaid before me. James Bowrlane
J H Clayton JP
State of Kentucky Marshall County I H Clayton one of the Justices of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, do Certify that I am well acquainted with James Bowrlane The foregoing Affiant, he is 73 years old. as said by him. in the above affidavit and has resided in this County for 60 years past. I also Certify, that the affiant is a Respectable Intelligent and virtuous man, and his faith is intended to full forth and credit

Given under my hand and seal this 1st day of February 1847 F. H. Clayton J.P.
State of Kentucky Marshall County - S. Set.
I, Henry Hand, Clerk of the county court for said County of Marshall, do certify that Francis H. Clayton is and was at the date of the foregoing two several certificates, a commissioned and acting Justice of the Peace within and for said county. and that the signatures thereto annexed purporting to be his are genuine. In testimony of which at my hand and seal of said Court at office in Benton the first day of February A.D. 1847, and in the 53. year of the Commonwealth Henry Hand, C.M.C.C.
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