Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 19782, Benjamin Hubbard, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
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Hubbard, Benjamin Martha
W. 19782
CONTENTS

State of Virginia: Charlotte County to wit:
I do hereby certify, that I was intimately acquainted with Benjamin Hubbard, late of Buckingham, in the war of the Revolution, and know the fact, having served with him, that in 1781, or latter part of 1780, and beginning of 1781, he was drafted in the militia for three months, under Capt McReynolds, and marched to Portsmouth and Norfolk and Newbern, which term he served faithfully for I was in the same company with him, the whole time. That in summer of 1781, said Hubbard was drafted again in the militia, for three months, under Capt Cummings, and marched through Prince Edward to Goochland where they joined the main Army under Lafayette and Lawson. He served this term, I well know, being with him in same company. In 1780, the early part, he was drafted in the militia for six months under Capt. Herndon, and marched to the South, and was engaged, as I have been credibly informed, in the battle of Camden, fought August 1780, in which battle he distinguished himself for bravery and soldier like conduct. I was not with him, but saw him march, and know that he was absent at least six months. His widow lives in Buckingham, and is very old and infirm. She married after the war. I am in the 78 th year of my age, and a Pensioner of the United States.
Thomas P. his  his Franklin mark
Virginia: Charlotte County to wit:
This day Thomas P. Franklin came before me a Justice of the peace in the County aforesaid, and made oath to the foregoing certificate subscribed by him in my presence. I further certify, that he is a credible competent and disinterested person, and his mind not affected from old age or sickness, and that his statement is entitled to full confidence. Given under my hand this 4 th day of January, 1840.
John Dufree J.P.

State of Virginia Charlotte County to wit }
I William A Smith deputy clerk of the County court of the County aforesaid do hereby certify that William Dempse is a magistrate in and for the County aforesaid duly commissioned and qualified and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine. - In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office this 9th day of January 1841
William A Smith D.C.

V 7670 7670 Declaration of "Martha Hubbard" for a Pension under Act July 7 th 1838. m 86 -
advised Emerson $20.
J. H. Rowton Esq. New Shore Buckingham pa

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the the  provisions  of the Act of Congress of the 7 th July, 1838:
State of Virginia: Buckingham County to wit:
On this 17 th day of June, 1840, personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, Martha Hubbard a resident of said County and State, aged 80 years who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following Declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838:
That she is the Widow of Benjamin Hubbard, deceased, late of the said County and State, who was a Private in the Virginia Continental Corps Militia service, during the war of the Revolution - She declares, that her husband in his life time, often and repeatedly stated that he served a considerable length of time in the Army of the Revolution; that he was engaged in many battles, and named to her the officers commanding at the time, but it has been so long back, that she cannot call to recollection the particulars - She therefore prefers to rely on the statements of old soldiers, and the public Records, to any statement that she can make herself - That from bodily infirmity, old age, and the consequent loss of memory, she cannot state precisely how long he was in actual service altogether, but would suppose he served at

least Nine months, for which length of time she claims a Pension —
She further declares, that she married the said Benjamin Hubbard in the County of Prince Edward on the 12. th day of December, 1786, by Parson McRoberts of the old Episcopal Church, according to the rites and ceremonies of that Church — That her husband the said Benja- min Hubbard died on the 15. th day of January, 1801; and that she has remained a widow ever since that period, as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed — She further declares, that the marriage took place after the last peri- od of her husband's service expired, and that she has never intermarried — to wit, prior to 1. st of January, 1794 — and date above —
Martha H. Hubbard mark
sworn to and subscribed before me a Justice of the peace this 17. th day of June, 1840 —
Joel Watkins, J. P.
State of Virginia: Buckingham County to wit:
I do hereby certify, that I am well acquaint- ed with Martha Hubbard, widow of said Benja- min Hubbard, deceased, and do consider her too old and infirm, to attend the County Court of Buckingham to make the foregoing Declaration. That she is a credible person, and her statement entitled to the utmost confidence — I further certify, that

The said Benjamin Hubbards, departed this life about the 15 th day of January, 1801, and that the said Martha is his widow resident in said County, and that she has never intermarried — Given under my hand this 17 th day of June, 1840 —
Joel Watkins J. P.
I Rolfe Eldridge clerk of the court of Buckingham county in the State of Virginia certify that Joel Watkins is a magistrate as above, duly commissioned and qualified, and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his are genuine —
In Testimony whereof I have hereto affixed my seal of office, and subscribed my name this 17 th day of November 1840.
Rolfe Eldridge clerk of the court of Buckingham county

W. A. Bedser, May 30/53
8703 Virginia.
Martha Hubbard widow of Benjamin Hubbard who was a Pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 15 Jan'y 1805 of Frederick in the State of Virginia who was a Private in the Co commanded by Captain of the commanded by in the Va line for 6 mos
Inscribed on the Roll of Richmond at the rate of 20 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 10 day of Septm 1844 and sent to John at Benton New Store Va
Total Amount, $ 100 00
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by J. L. Swann Clerk, Book D Vol. 1 Page 269
Rev

Virginia, County of Prince Edward to wit:
I Branch J. Worsham clerk of the said County Court, do hereby certify that it appears from the records and files in my office, that a marriage was solemnized by Archibald McRoberts, on the Twelfth day of December Seventeen hundred and eighty six, between Benjamin Hubbard and Patty Richards.
Given under my hand as clerk, with the seal of the Court affixed this 22 nd day of June 1840.
J. Worsham Clk,

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Martha Hubbard,
See let to W m J. B. Bedford, March 31. 1841
Letter to J. H. Rountree 25 Nov. 1841
Ach 7 July 1838.

Dec 23 New York N.Y. 6th.
Sir
Mr. Addonuce Charles Hubbard Esq.
The Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D.C.

Dorchester
Newstone 29th Novr. 1843
Enclosed you will receive the affidavit of Mr Jehu Simmons in support of the pension claim of Mrs. Martha Hubbard widow of Benjamin Hubbard deceased, whose claim was present to the Department by Mr. B. Bedford Esq., I do not know what is claimed in the Declaration, nor do I know what Mr Thomas P. Franklin proves - The case was handed over to me some 12 or 18 mos. ago, and the enclosed affidavit of Mr Jehu Simmons taken by me and neglected to be forwarded until now, - you will please take in consideration with the other proof filed in the case and inform me of the result - as soon as convenient
I am very respectfully Yr. Obt. Servt John H. Rowton

John Simmons affidavit for Martha Hubbard Pension
Affidavit of John Simmons for Martha Hubbard for Pension under act of July 15, 1838.

The affidavit of Jehu Simmons of the County of Prince Edward Va. (taken in Buckingham County) aged 81 years to establish the Pension claim of Martha Hubbard widow of Benjamin Hubbard decd; who states that in the year 1781. The Militia of Prince Edward County Va. was called for in the service of the Revolution under Capt. Williamson Bird, Charles Allen Majr. and Beverly Randolph, Colo. and that he and said Benjamin Hubbard were among the number which marched under their draught, under the above named officers and were at the taking of Cornwallis at Little York and served a three months tour in the Army
Jehu Simmons
Virginia Buckingham County, to wit. The foregoing affidavit of Jehu Simmons was sworn to and subscribed before me a Justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid in due form of law. I further certify that he is a credible person and that his statement is entitled to full force and confidence. Given under my hand this 1st. day of October 1842.
R. J. Gillispie J.P.

I Rolfe Eldridge clerk of the County Court of Buckingham do hereby certify that R. J. Hillier is a justice of the peace as above duly commissioned and qualified according to law and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine —
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office this 8 th day of November 1883 —
Rolfe Eldridge Clerk of Buckingham County Court
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File No. _____
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Martha Hubbard
Widow of Benjamin Hubbard Brn Rev War
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July 7 th 1835
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[Arrangement of 1870.]

State of Virginia - Charlotte Ct. House January 23 d 1841-
Sir,
I send you enclosed the Declaration with accompanying papers, of Mrs Martha Hubbard, of Buckingham County, Va, for a Pension under the act of July 7 th 1838-
These papers have been in readiness to be certified and and forwarded to the Department for some time, but were delayed, and now sent on, for the same reasons stated in my letter in regard to the claim of Mrs Ann Davenport, which goes with the same mail -
I am very respectfully your Most Ob t . Serv t &c. Wm J. B. Bedford
J. L. Edwards esq Commissioner of Pensions War Department -

90 Charlotte Ch. H. Va May 15. 1853
H. J. B. Bedford
Appeals from decision of Commissioner in the case of Mrs. Susan Johnson and others.
Respectfully referred to the Commissioner of Pensions for Report
Dept. M. (G. A. Whiting May 18/53
Chf. Clk.

State of Virginia Charlotte Court House May 15 th 1853.
Sir,
On the 16 th February, 1853, I addressed a letter to Hon. A. H. H. Stuart, Secretary of the Interior Department, asking an appeal from the decision of S. L. Edwards esq r former Commissioner of Pension, in certain cases which I will name below. In reply, the Secretary states that "Your letter of the 16 instant in relation to the claims of Mrs. Hudson & others for Revolutionary pension, has been received, and referred to the Commissioner of Pensions for Report. Signed Alex. H. H. Stuart, Secretary, & dated February 19 th 1853". Since that, I have received no further intelligence in relation to the cases. If not acted upon by the former Secretary of the Interior, I must ask an appeal of you, & refer you to my letter of the 16 th February, 1853, for the grounds upon which an appeal was asked. The cases referred to are the following:
1. Mrs. Elizabeth Hudson, widow of John Hudson, under act July 4 th 1836. 2. Mrs. Susan Johnson, widow of Cyrus, or Josiah Johnson, deceased, under act July 7 th 1838. 3. Mrs. Martha Hubbard, widow of Benjamin Hubbard, under act July 7 th 1838. 4. Mrs. Anna Davenport, widow of Henry Davenport,

under act July 4 th 1836 —
5. = Mrs. Margaret Hurt, widow of Francis Hurt, under act of July 7 th 1838 — 6. = Joseph Pulliam, under act June 7 th 1832 — 7. = Mrs. Judith Chatham widow of Bernard Chatham, under act July 7 th 1838 — 8. = Mrs. Mary Clark, widow of Field Clark Scur, under act of July 4 th 1836 —
The papers & vouchers in all the above named cases are filed in the Pension Office —
I very respectfully ask your early attention to the above named cases. By reference to the papers in each case, you will find that I am the agent & attorney.
I am, Sir, very respectfully your Obt. Servt &c &c
Wm. J. B. Bedford
Hon. Robert McClelland Secretary of the Interior, Washington City
D. C.

90. Charlotte Ch H S Va
May 15. 1853,
W. I. B. Bedford
Rel. to the claim of Winifred Turlinson & others in appeal from the late Commissioner of Pensions.
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Respectfully referred to the Commissioner of Pensions for Report
Dep. Int. Secy G. Whiting May 18/53
Chf. Clk.
Col Niles May 25/53
Mr Portcheth

State of Virginia - Charlotte Court House
Sir, May 15 th 1853 -
I addressed on the 12 th February, 1853, to Hon. A. H. H. Stuart, Secretary of the Interior, a letter asking an appeal from the decision of Lieut. Edwards esq r formerly Commissioner of Pensions, in certain cases which I will name below. The following was his reply:
Department of the Interior -
Sir, Washington. February 16 th 1853 -
Your letter of the 12 th instant, in relation to the claims of Winifred Tomlinson and others, has been received and referred to the Commissioner of Pensions for Report -
I am very respectfully Your Obt. Servt &c A. H. H. Stuart - Secretary - W. S. B. Bedford esq r Charlotte Ct. House - Virginia -
I have received no further intelligence from the Department since, in relation to the cases. If not acted upon by the former Secretary of the Interior, I beg the kind favor of you to take them in hand, and grant the appeal asked for. The grounds taken by me, you will find in my letter dated 12 th February, 1853, addressed to

Hon. A. H. H. Stuart, Secretary of the Interior.
The cases referred to are the following, to wit:
1. Mrs. Winifred Tomlinson, widow of Harris Tomlinson, claiming under Act July 7 th 1838. 2. Mrs. Mary Scott, widow of John Scott, under act July 7 th 1838. 3. Children of Hugh Norvel, decd., under act of July 7 th 1838. 4. Mrs. Joanna Bouldin, widow of Wood Bouldin, for increase of Pension, or Commissary, under act July 4 th 1836. 5. Mrs. Sarah Casson, widow of William Casson, under act July 7 th 1838. 6. Isaac Cooley, under act June 7 th 1832. 7. Mrs. Mary Gill or Gills, widow of William Gill, under act July 7 th 1838.
The papers & vouchers in support, are in each case filed in the Pension Office.
By reference to the papers you will find that I am the Agent & Attorney in each case.
I respectfully ask your early attention to the above cases.
I am very respectfully
Your Obt. Servt &c &c
Hon Robert McClelland
Wm. J. B. Bedford
Secretary of the Interior
Washington City
D. C.

19. Nov 1841 New Store, Va.
Nov 12. 1841.
John H. Rountree Declarations of John H. Rountree for James Talwell's first pension - acknowledgment in several cases
W80. Rec Nov 22. 1841
Pension Office.
1481 ... 15 ... 1841
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Dear Sir
Newstore 12 th Novr 1841
An old Lady Mrs. Margaret Hurt the widow of Hurt has requested me to write to your Department for information she married a gentleman by the name of Wm J. B. Bedford Esq. should prosecute her Pension claim some time during the last year (1840) and qualified to her Declaration of first testimony establishing her claim for services rendered by her late husband (she says her husband was a regular in the Revolution) Wm J. B. Bedford was from the County of Charlotte Va. She has not seen or heard from Wm J. B. Bedford or the claim since she qualified to her Declaration; if such a claim has been presented and the result, she wishes you to inform her through me, she lives in the County of Charlotte  Newstore Va and my Post Office is at this place, you will please give the information as soon as in your power and oblige the old Lady
Very respectfully Yr. Servt John H. Rountree
To
The Hon. Secretary of the War Department Washington City D.C.
Mrs. Priscilla Scott widow of Scott wishes the same information Mrs. Martha Hubbard & Mrs. Ann Dampson wishes to be informed on the same subject all presenting their claim through Mr Bedford in 1840. Yrs Truly P.M. inform as well through J. H. R. Esq.