Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 7339, Sampson Henderson, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Henderson, Sampson.
W 7339
Fuller, Elizabeth
B.L.Wt. 39230-160-55
(Former widow)
CONTENTS

Vol. 141. 2
239 105
Oct Mar. 3. 31 Mar. 20. 36
Elizabeth Fuller for. wid. Samuel Henderson for. Esther Henderson.
No 39223
Aug 25 36
Very. war.
Rev. J. Mar. 1856.
July 55 5684
Ad. Woodcock 205 Baptist
Rev
John B. Shirend Ramey. Va.

5 684
1863 Oct 16 th Transferred to D.C. from H. March 1861
Feb 28. 72 Letter relative to lost check referred to Mr. Collins late B. Q. for explanation.
1887 Aug. Pen. Agnt. reports paid to Dec 4. 1880 (Living in Romney Hampshire Co Va aged 84 yrs)
John B. Sherrod, May 18. 1853. Mar. 24. 1853. Duplicate issued May 4. 1854, and sent to Pensioner Mr. Runney Stock Box No. 42, Washington D.C.
Dist. of Col. W. Va. Elizabeth Elizabeth Fuller (Sp) widow of Sampson Henderson who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private, Wheeling
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 96 dollars 00 cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued 5 th day of March 1853 and sent to
John B. Sherrod Romney Va.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under February 3, 1853, Page 123 Vol. A 152

Dead - Let to Hon. J. Thompson H.R. Dec. 20. 1834. Let J. B. Sherrod, Dec 14/55.
6994. Virginia
Sampson Henderson
Hampshire Coy in the state of Virginia who was a Private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Stephens of the Virginia line, for the term of 3 years
scribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence the 16 th of February 1819
Certificate of Pension issued the 18 th of Febry 1819 and deliv d to the claimant
Portion of semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 Mar 1819 - \frac{13}{28} \frac{4}{31} mo $4.74
$4.74
{ Revolutionary claim, { Act 18th March, 1818. }

Admitted (although the Judge has not certified as to the claimant's circum- stances; but the appear- ance of the applicant and his candid and simple account are enough to convince any one that he really needs assistance) This case, however, is not likely to be drawn into precedent.
J. L. E.

District of Virginia to wit
On this 16 th day of February 1819 before me the Subscriber one of the Judges of the County Court of Fairfax for the said District, in open Court personally appeared Sampson Henderson aged sixty years, resident in Hampshire County in the said District who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth on his oath, make the following decla- ration, in order to obtain the provision made by the late act of Congress entitled, "An Act to provide for Certain persons engaged in the Land and Naval Service of the United States in the revolutionary War". That he the said Sampson Henderson enlisted in Fairfax County in the State of Virginia in the Company Command- ed by Col. Thomas West in the month of November 1778. that he was attached to the 10 th Virginia Regiment Com- manded by Col. Edward Stephens under Continen- tal establishment, that he continued to serve in the said Corps, or in the Service of the United States for three years, when he was discharged from Service in the State of South Carolina, that he was in the battles of Monmouth, and Savannah in Georgia that in the last mentioned Battle he was wounded and that he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his Country for support and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said services, except the evidence of Charles C Broadwater - And at the same time personally appeared Charles C Broadwater first being first duly sworn, doth state that the above named Sampson Henderson was enlisted in Col. Thomas West's Company in the month of Novem r 1778.

in which Company he the said Broadwater acted as first Lieutenant, that the said Company was under Continental establishment, attached to the 10 th Virginia Regiment, Commanded by Col o Edward Stephens, and that the said Sampson Henderson continued as a good Soldier in the Army so long as he continued, which was until the 24 th of April 1778.
Sworn to and declared before me the day and year aforesaid — in open Court.
R d Ratcliffe
I Richard Ratcliffe presiding Justice of the Court now sitting as aforesaid, do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Sampson Henderson did serve in the revolutionary war as stated in the preceding declaration against the Common enemy for the term aforesaid on the Continental establishment. And I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and laid before me, to the Secretary for the Department of War pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned Act of Congress —
R d Ratcliffe

The Commonwealth of Virginia to wit
I William Mose clerk of the county
Court of Fairfax in the Commonwealth aforesaid do hereby certify that Richard Ratcliffe Gentleman who has subscribed the within Declaration and affidavit was at the time of making and subscribing the same the presiding Justice or Judge of the said Court being a Court of record within the said Commonwealth and that full faith and Credit is and ought to be given to all his acts as such as well in Courts of Justice as elsewhere. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set
my hand and affixed the seal of the said County this 16 th day of February 1819 and in the 43 rd year of the Commonwealth
Wm Mose

State of Virginia
County of Hampshire
On this 25 th day of February 1856 personally appeared before the county court for county & state aforesaid Elizabeth Fuller a resident of said county & state aged about 60 years who first being 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 8 th February 1853 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the revolutionary war; that she is the widow of Sampson Henderson who was a private soldier in the revolutionary war, that the service he performed is set forth in said Henderson's application for pension, now on file in Pension Office at Washington.
She further declares that she was married to the said Sampson Henderson about July 1812, that her said husband died about July 1820 that she was not married to him prior to the second of January eighteen hundred, but at the time above stated as near as she can recollect. She further declares that after the death of her husband after the death of her husband, Sampson Henderson, she was married to one Stephen Fuller & that he died on the 22 nd day of January 1854 & that she is now a widow. She further states that she dwelt with her first husband, Sampson Henderson in the county of Hampshire & state of Virginia & that he died in the open field near their dwelling in said county & state at the time above stated.
Elizabeth res of Fuller mark

Virginia to wit
At a Court held for Hampshire County on the 25 th day of February 1856. Elizabeth Hulen widow of Stephen Hulen made her declaration in open Court for a pension. She being the widow of Sampson Henderson and now the widow of Stephen Hulen and her second husband which is ordered to be certified.
I John B. White Clerk of the County Court of the County of Hampshire (a Court of Record) do hereby certify that the above is a true Copy from the records in My office.
I further certify that I can find no record evidence of the Marriage of said Sampson Henderson with said Elizabeth except that during the coverture of the said Elizabeth with said Stephen Hulen she with said Hulen made a deed to William Henderson for her dower in the lands of said Sampson Henderson.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed My Name and affixed the seal of the said Court this 27 th day of February 1856
J. B. White
I know Sampson Henderson and if your index refers to his declaration filed in 1819 you will find that scarcely any soldiers of the Revolution have left a widow who is better entitled to a pension based upon his services.
J. B. White

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Presented by M c B Shenandoah Romney Va

State of Virginia
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County of Hampshire } On this 17 th day of March 1856 personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace in and for the county aforesaid Elizabeth Fuller aged about sixty years a resident of the county of Hampshire & State aforesaid who being duly sworn according to law declares that Elizabeth now the widow of Stephen Fuller dec d , that she was married to the said Stephen Fuller in the county of Hampshire about the year 1825 and that the said Stephen Fuller departed this life in said county & State sometime in the month of January 1856; That at the time of her marriage to said Stephen Fuller she was the widow of Sampson Henderson deceased who was a soldier in the revolutionary war and who was inscribed on the pension list as a pensioner under the laws of the United States for some years before his death & drew his pension up to that time, that the services which her husband Sampson Henderson performed in the revolutionary war are set forth in said Hendersons application for pension now on file in the Department at Washington city to which reference is hereby directed, further further states that she was married to the said Sampson Hen- derson about the year 1812 in the month of July & that she was legally married to him at the time above stated and that her maiden name before her said marriage was Elizabeth Groce, also that her own now name was inscribed on the list of revolutionary pensions on the 5 th March 1856, that her application for said pension & the accompanying proof is on file in the Department of Interior, to which reference is directed for the proof necessary to support this her application for bounty land; that her first husband Sampson Henderson died in Hampshire County State of Virginia about July 1820. She makes this declaration to obtain the bounty land

to which she may be entitled under the Act of Congress approved March 3 rd 1855.
Elizabeth her Fuller Mark
We Robert A Harper and Nathaniel Knappendall residents of the county of Hampshire State of Virginia upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Elizabeth Fuller in our presence and that we believe from the appearance and statements of the applicant that she is the identical person she represents herself to be.
Robt: A. Harper. N. Knappendall
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be & that I have no interest in this claim.
David Gibson J. P.
Virginia, Hampshire County to wit,
I John B. White, clerk of the County Court of the County aforesaid in the State of Virginia do hereby certify that David Gibson esq. before whom the foregoing declaration and affidavit appear to have been made, is at this date (the date also of said declaration) a Justice of the Peace in and for said County and State duly commissioned and qualified. I also certify that the signature above, pur- porting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof I hereunto subscribe my name and affix the seal of said County Court at Office in Romney this

17 th day of March A. D. 1856.
John B. White, clk. By J. B. White Jr., deputy.

June 10 th Trent #8.. Washington D.C. Wheeling West Va March 4 th 1876. J.H. 80
Rev WIDOW, &c.
1876 from to from C.P.A.
File No.
7339
Elizabeth Fuller
formerly Wid.
Sampson Henderson
Brit Rev War
Act: July 3 rd 1848
Index:—Vol. 64 , Page 258
[Arrangement of 1870.]

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Ms 6267 Elizabeth Fuller Wid of Sampson Henderson ple
8 Feby 1853

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I Minot Eng Camp: of Pensions Washington D.C.

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Henry Wm Lloyd Campb. of Pines Washington 96

Application for transfer
State of Virginia } New Creek } ss
On this 12 th day of October 1863 before me the subscriber Geo H Wagner Capt & Provost Marshal personally appears Elizabeth Fuller, widow of Sampson Henderson, who formerly belonged to the company commanded by Capt in the Regt commanded by Col in the service of the United States; that her name was placed on the pension roll of the State of Virginia, and that she resides in that State in New Creek in the County of Hampshire where she intends to remain, but wishes her pension for the present, and until after the restoration of the State of Virginia, to her former condition of loyalty and Union with the United States, to be paid to her in Washington City in the District of Columbia.
The following are her reasons for desiring such change in the place where she may hereafter receive her pension. That in consequence of the rebellion now existing in the State of Virginia against the Government and laws of the United States, in which she the said Elizabeth Fuller now resides has had no participation or sympathy She is prevented from receiving her pension at Richmond in the State of Virginia as heretofore, and unless such change is made she will be entirely deprived of said pension, of which she is now greatly in need.
signed Elizabeth Fuller
Subscribed and sworn to before me the day and year aforesaid
Geo H Wagner Capt & Provost Marshal New Creek W. Va Oct 12 th 1863

We Granville Shoemaker and Geo. Bobo both of Hampshire County Virginia upon our oath declare that we are acquainted with Elizabeth Fuller widow of Stephen Fuller and Sampson Henderson both deceased, that she is the identical person who has been receiving a pension as the widow of Stephen Fuller and that she is still his widow. we further state that we have personally known her the said Elizabeth Fuller for the last 20 years. And we further declare our belief that since and during the rebellion now existing in the state of Virginia against the Government and Laws of the United States, she has not in any manner given aid or encouragement to the said rebellion, but has remained, and continued loyal to the Government of the United States.
Geo. Bobo his mark Granville Shoemaker
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 12 th day of October 1863 and I certify my belief that the said affiants are creditable persons.
Geo. H. Wagoner Capt V.V. Mat.
New Creek Hampshire County Virginia
October 12 th 1863
I certify that Capt Geo. H. Wagoner of the Army in the service of the United States, is Provost Marshal of Hampshire County Va and duly authorized to administer Oath and that the above and foregoing is his proper signature and hand writing
A. Broom
2 nd Reg P.H.O. M ts Bats
Comd of Post

County of Hampshire } State of Virginia } to wit
I John B. Altitz, clerk of the County Court of the County of Hampshire, in the State of Virginia, do hereby certify that Henry M. Inskup Esq r before whom the within power of attorney appears to have been acknowledged, and whose genuine signature is subscribed to his certificate of acknowledgment within was on the day of the date of said acknowledgment a Notary Public commissioned within and for said County and State duly qualified as such, and that full faith and credit are due to all his official acts.
Given under my hand and official seal at office in Romney this 11th day of April 1857.
John B. Altitz clk. By John B. Altitz Jr. D.C.

I have this day constituted and appointed John B Sherrard of the County of Hampshire & State of Virginia, My agent to prosecute for me and in My name any and all claims against the United States Government to which I as the widow of Sampson Henderson do d may be entitled from the Government aforesaid. Witness My hand & Seal This 25 th day of March 1857.
Seate
Elizabeth her Fuller
Seal
PP: W. Harper.
Mark
M m A. Freyendall
State of Virginia, Hampshire's County, to wit:
This day personally appeared before the subscriber, a Notary Public duly commissioned by the Governor of Virginia, in the County & State aforesaid, Elizabeth Fuller and acknowledged the above to be her act & deed. Given under my hand this 26 th day of March, 1857-
Henry W Inskip Notary Public

No. 2. 2 nd Set. P. 19.
Dale. West Va.
Oct. 20. 1864
I. Battery on P. River Road.
Capt. Martin Wallace

Know all men by these presents, That I Elizabeth Fuller
of the County of Hampshire and State of West Virginia do hereby constitute and appoint STEPHEN W. DOWNEY of Washington City, D. C., my true and lawful agent and attorney for me and in my name, to prosecute my claim against the United States for damages sustained and property taken by the troops of the United States during the war of 1861. Said claim is made for the purpose of obtaining a new Pension Certificate
and I do hereby authorize my said attorney to draw said claim from that department of the Government in which it is on file to examine the records, papers and documents on file in any department of the Government or the several offices thereof, relating to my said claim to appoint one or more substitutes to assist him in the business aforesaid; to file additional evidence or arguments whenever required; to receive the draft or the certificate which may issue in my name upon said claim and to do any and all acts necessary in attaining the object of his said appointment.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 20 day of April A. D. 18 64.
Executed in the presence of 2 witnesses
Elizabeth X Fuller mark
Chas Simmons George W. Pomeroy
[L. S.]
[L. S.]
State of West Virginia ss. County of Hampshire
Be it remembered that on this 20th day of April A. D. 18 64 before me the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for the county and state aforesaid, personally appeared Elizabeth Fuller
and made oath on the Holy Evangely of Almighty God, that the foregoing power of attorney is her act and deed.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand the day and year aforesaid.
23rd Feb 1864 Martin Wallace Captain
State of West Virginia ss. County of Hampshire
2nd Separate Brigade Dept of War
I Jas. A. Mulligan Col. Comd 2nd Sept. Bn. Va. Inf. Clerk of the Court
within and for said county, certify that Martin Wallace Esq., whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing certificate of acknowledgment, was at the time of subscribing the same and still is an acting Justice of the Peace, in and for said county, duly commissioned and sworn, and that his official acts are entitled to full faith and credit.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said county at Newbern Virginia on this 20th day of April A. D. 18 64
Jas. A. Mulligan
[L. S.]
led. 23rd Feb 1864 Comd 2nd Sept. Brigade

1st. Q. 2 d Seld. Pm.
Dale. West Va
Newberia Va
Apr. 20. 1864
I certify as hereunder that Mason Wallace whose signature appears in the within certificate was at the time of subscribing the same & also is Provost Marshal of the Grand Soud. Prng. of the State of West Va. duly appointed.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand this day & year aforesaid
Jas. C. Mulligan Col. Comd g
Stephen M Downey Lock Box No 42 Washington DC

APPLICATION FOR A NEW CERTIFICATE.
A blank space is left at the close of applicant's affidavit that the time, place, and manner of the loss or destruction of the original certificate may be set forth.
The pensioner's oath must be supported by the evidence of another person as to identity. The witness must swear that he or she well knows applicant to be the same person described in his or her affidavit, and the magistrate must certify that the deponent is a person of veracity.
When a person acting as agent or attorney for a pensioner loses the certificate, the affidavit of that person, duly authenticated, is also required.
The official character and signature of the officer before whom the affidavits are made must be authenticated by the certificate of the proper officer, under his seal of office, and in every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or small ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer.
STATE OF West Virginia COUNTY OF Hampshire , ss.
On this 20 th day of April , 1864, before the subscriber,
the First Marshal for said county, personally appeared
Elizabeth Fuller , who, on her oath, declares that she is
the widow of Sampson Henderson
who formerly belonged to the Company commanded by Captain
in the Regiment commanded by Colonel
in the service
of the United States; that her name was placed on the pension roll of the State
of Virginia ; that she received a certificate of that fact under the
signature and seal of the Secretary of Interior ; which certificate, on or about
the 26 day of October , 1861, at or near Romney in
the County of Hampshire state of Virginia
was captured amongst other papers of John
B Sherrard by the Federal forces, and
lost or destroyed
Sworn and subscribed to before me { Elizabeth Fuller mark
the day and year aforesaid.
Martin Wallace Captain 23 rd Ills Infanty
And Provost Marshl. 2 nd Separate Brigade
Dept. W. Va.
STATE OF West Virginia COUNTY OF Hampshire , ss.
On this 20 th day of April , 1864, before the subscriber,
a the First Marshal for said county, personally appeared
William S. Pugh , who, on his oath, declares that he
well knows Elizabeth Fuller who has executed the foregoing affidavit, to
be the identical pensioner named therein. Wm S Pugh
Sworn and subscribed to before me the day and year aforesaid.
Martin Wallace Capt 23 rd Ills Infanty
And Provost Marshl. 2 nd Separate
Brigade Dept. W. Va.

Romney Va
March 14 th 1860
Dear Sir
I have before me the letter from Geo C Whiting Commissioner of date May 18 th 1857 which says, "the Court of claims has decided that pensions under the Act of Feb'y 3 1853 should commence on the 4 th March 1848, instead of the date of the Act. This decision must receive the sanction of Congress before it can become operative." Please inform me if Congress has at any time sanctioned this construction of the Act.
You will find among the papers in the case of Mrs Elizabeth Fuller of Va (a pensioner under the act of 1853) a power of Atty for me to prosecute her claim before the Department.
Yours &c
M c Whernard

Post Office, New Creek Station, Va.
June 11 th 1863.
To. Commission of Pensions
Mrs Elizabeth Fuller a widow lady who had been drawing pension yearly, up to the beginning of this rebellion. J. B. Sheppard was her Attor- ney said Sheppard is now in the Rebel Army. Mrs Fuller is very Poor. The only son she had with her was driven off, a prisoner by the Rebels, said Mrs Fuller is as loyal a woman as lives will you please inform me, what course to pur- sue, to obtain her money. She lives in and our time

Saw Shurel has her papers. your attention to the matter will relieve a suffer- ing lady. Mrs. Hula Jim in the County Hampshire, Romney was her address. you will return note to me
Yours Resp
Wm Purvis as. t. P.M.
Minerva Stokes Hamp Co Va

Elizabeth Fuller, for- merly widow of Samp- son Henderson of Nampshire Co Virginia
adm d 3 Feby 1853
$96 a year from the passage of the act
cert to Jno. B. Sherrod Esq Romney va

Brief in the case of Elizabeth Fuller formerly widow of Sampson H. Anderson Hampshire County and State of Virginia act 3 Feby 1853
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Her husband was pensioned under the Act of 1878 at $96 a year under the Act of 1878-
Her marriage proved by witnesses who knew she lived with him as his wife, and by a record in the office of the Clerk of the Hampshire County Court with reference to a (If for increase.) deed of her husband's with which she
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
joined,
Cohabitation, general reputation of marriage, her identity as the pensioner's widow, his death then present and which proved a special to us Reputation
Name and residence of Agent John B Sherrod Esq Ramsey Va
Thornton D. Lipp Examining Clerk

Brief in the case of Elizabeth Fuller, formerly widow Sampson Henderson, Priv Rev War
Hampshire
County and State of West Va
act of 3 rd February 1853 2 nd section
CLAIM FOR NEW PENSION CERTIFICATE,
PROOF EXHIBITED,
The name of the pensioner was inscribed on the roll on the 5 th March 1856, at the rate of $96.00 per annum, to commence on the 3 rd February 1853.
She now applies for a duplicate certificate alleging that the original has been lost.
Name and residence of Agent.
Pensioner care of Stephen W Downey Esq Lock Box N o 42 Washington D.C.
H. C. Lauck Examining Clerk.

Romney Va May 9 th 1857
Dear Sir.
Enclosed is a Power of Atty giving me Authority to prosecute any claim as the which M c Elizabeth Fuller may have vs the United States. Is she not entitled to pension from the death of her first husband Sampson Henderson to her marriage to her second husband Stephen Fuller, a period of about five years as I am informed? If so please send me the necessary forms & instructions. She was granted a pension on 5 th March 1856. By a reference to her application you will see how the case stands. If convenient please inform me in your communication of the date of her marriage to her second husband.
If she has any other claim upon the Government I would be glad you would inform. I have not possessed of a complete copy of all the acts of Congress granting pensions & pay to widows & soldiers.
Yours Most respectfully
J. C. B. Sherrard

State of Virginia } County of Hampshire }
On this 25 th day of February 1856 before me James Parsons a justice of the Peace in and for the county of state aforesaid personally appeared Larkin D Henderson a resident of county & state aforesaid & made oath that he was personally & intimately acquainted with Sampson Henderson & his wife Elizabeth Henderson whilst they lived together in said county & state, that his own residence was within five miles of theirs in the same county & state that he never heard any one intimate but that they the said said Sampson Henderson & Elizabeth his wife were not lawfully married, that the said Sampson Henderson about July 1820 was found dead in an open field a short distance from his (Sampson Henderson's) dwelling, that he saw him before he was removed from the place in which he was found & assisted to convey him away & at his burial, and he further states that after the death of his wife  his wife he was privy to the fact by which he now now to me  he knew about
in the loss of which Sampson Henderson  he knew , that Mrs Elizabeth Fuller now in his & my presence is the identical person whom he knew as wife & widow of Sampson Sampson Henderson, that she makes these statements in support of the application of said Mrs Elizabeth Fuller for a pension under the act of Congress passed February 3 rd 1853 Teste Larkin D Henderson
Sworn to & subscribed before me this 25 th day of February 1856 James Parsons

Hampshire County to wit:
I John B. White, clerk of the county court of the county aforesaid, in the State of Virginia, do hereby certify that James Lawson esq. before whom the within affidavit appears to have been made, and whose genuine signature appears within, is now and was at the date thereof a justice of the peace, in and for said county & State duly commissioned and qualified, and that full faith and credit are due, and ought to be given to all his acts as such.
Given under my hand and seal of Office at Romney this 28 th day of February 1856.
J. B. White clerk. By J. B. White Jr. Deputy.

State of Virginia County of Hampshire } ss
On this 25 th day of February — 1856 before me James Parsons a justice of the Peace in and for the County & State aforesaid personally appeared Jesse Froyer a resident of County of Hampshire & State of Virginia & upon his oath states that from about the year 1817 to the year 1820 he lived a neighbor to Sampson Henderson & his wife Elizabeth Henderson that during that period there were born unto them some one or two children & that he never heard any person intimate but that they were lawfully married, that he saw the said Sampson Henderson after he was found dead in an open field near his dwelling & assisted at his funeral & that Mrs Elizabeth Fuller now in his & my presence is the identical person whom he knew as the wife & widow of Sampson Henderson, that he makes these statements in support of the application of said Mrs Fuller for a pension under the act of Congress passed February 3 rd 1853.
Teste John M. Malick John P. Gardner
Jesse his Froyer. mark
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 25 th day of February 1856. James Parsons J.P.
Hampshire County Sd.
I John B. White clerk of the County Court of the County aforesaid in the State of Virginia do hereby certify that James Parsons esquire, before whom the foregoing affidavit appears to have been made, is now, and was at the date thereof, a justice of the peace in and for said County & State duly commissioned & qualified, and that full faith & credit are due & ought to be given to all his acts, as such. I also certify that the signature above, purporting to be his, is genuine. In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and

affix the seal of said court at Office in Romney this 28 th day of February 1856.
J. B. Alltuto clerk By J. B. Alltuto Jr. Deputy.
[Faint, mirrored text from the reverse side of the page, likely bleed-through from the original document.]

Sampson Henderson
it appears, has not been reported to the Agent at Richmond —

Washington Dec. 12 th 1834
Mr. Edwaards
Sir
Samuel Henderson of Kingmo a Pennsian on the Government died 14 years ago (as his notation say) last July, and at the time of his death they think there was money coming to him about 180 dollars which they wish to obtain.
Will you have the goodness to have an examination made of this matter as soon as convenient and give me an answer in writing, and oblige Yours sincerely John Thomson

Romney Ma Nov r 22 nd 1855
Hon J Minot Commissioner of Pensions
Dear Sir
There is an old lady in this vicinity, the widow of a revolutionary soldier whom it seems to me, is entitled to a pension. She is very old & very poor.
Sampson Henderson her first husband served in the revolutionary war, was married to this woman about July 1812. He applied for & rec d a pension for some time before his death, which took place from the best information I can get, about July 1820. About 5 years after this, Mrs Henderson married one Stephen Fuller & he died 22 nd January 1854. I would be glad you would give me all information & forms necessary to present her claim to the Dept for consideration.
It will be difficult, if not impossible, for her to prove her husband's service. I presume the proof of his service is on file in the Dept with his application. Will not that be sufficient on that point?
Yours most obt Serv t
P.S. I find by record in our County Office, administration was granted upon J B Sherard Hendersons estate 15 th Aug 1820. The widow says this occurred some 3 or 4 weeks after his death.

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TRANSFER LETTER.
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For Finance Division, Transfer Section.
Blackwell
Pension Agency,
April 27 th , 1876
Sir:
In compliance with yours of the Jan'y 29 th instant, notifying me of an application for a transfer from this agency by Elizabeth Fuller formerly wid of Sampson Henderson a Pensioner under Certificate No. 5684. , the following report is made:
 1. Date to which last paid: March 4, 1876,  2. Rate at which last paid: Eight Dollars per Mo.  3. Rate at which to be paid: Do Do " "  4. Are semi-annual or annual examinations required?  5. Is he exempt from biennial examination?  6. How many children entitled to the additional $2 per month?  7. Has any child died or been abandoned?  8. How many children, or sisters and brothers; and are all the children entitled to the $2 per month additional?  9. Names of minors who have died before 16 years of age:  10. Date when minor's pension terminates:  11. Name of the acting guardian:  12. If overpaid, suspended, re-enlisted, re-married, or other objection to a transfer, report it:  Address: Purcellville, West Va.  13. Date when last payment was made: 
Respectfully,
D. Lee
Pension Agent.
To
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
J.H.