Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 18437, Aaron Haskins, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Haskins, Aaron
S. 18437
carded
CONTENTS

Virginia 16.915
Aaron Haskins, of  of  the  the  State of  the  State of  the  who was a Ser. & En. in the  who was a Ser. & En. in the  commanded  commanded  by Captain  by Captain  of the Regt  of the Regt  commanded  commanded  by Col. Henry in the  by Col. Henry in the  line for 10 months 21 days,  line for 10 months 21 days,  entitled  entitled  to a pension of  to a pension of  and R.R. allowance.  and R.R. allowance.
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 65. - Dollars 50 - Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 15. day of Oct 33. and  and  S. R. H. Haskins  S. R. H. Haskins  Chesterfield, Va.  Chesterfield, Va.
Arrears to the 4th of Semi-ann. allowance ending  Semi-ann. allowance ending
Due up to Dec 1. 1833 - the day of her death $120.45.
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { At June 7, 1832 }
Recorded by Math. Price  Math. Price Book E Vol. 10 1/2 - Page 17
Adm. Pen. Agent Richmond Va. 15 Oct. 1833

Aaron Haskins's
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1832 August 14. presented, sworn to allowed & ordered to be certified.
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On this 14 th day of August, Anno Domine 1832, personally appeared in open Court, before the County Court of the County aforesaid, now sitting, Aaron Haskins, a resident of the said County and State, aged seventy five years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832, entitled "An act supplementary to the 'Act for the relief of certain surviving officers and Soldiers of the Revolution'."
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated.
In the year 1775, he enlisted for the term of two or three years (he does not remember which) as a volunteer in Captain Francis Good's Company of minute men, in the County of Chesterfield & State of Virginia, & in the month of October of that year entered the service with the rank of Serjeant to the said Company, marched down to Williamsburg where the said Company was put under the command of Colonel Patrick Henry, continued in the service about seven weeks, was discharged about the middle of December & returned home; that the subaltern officers of the said company were George Markham, Lieutenant, & James Moody ensign.
In the summer of 1776, he again entered the service in the same company (with the rank of Ensign) commanded by the same Captain & James Moody Lieutenant, in the same County & State, marched with the said Company by land to Hampton, where they were embarked & carried to Hampton Portsmouth & attached to the Regiment commanded by Col. Samuel Meredith & Lieut. Col. Richard James, & was discharged in the County of Chesterfield, he supposes sometime in the month of December, as he remembers there was a considerable fall of snow before the company left Portsmouth, having served during this term at least three months.
Late in the winter or early in the Spring of 1781, the said declarant again entered the service, in the same County, as a Serjeant in the company of militia commanded by Captain Edward Moseley, John Hill & Robert Wooldridge being the subalterns, marched with the said company down to Blackwater in lower Virginia, under in the Battalion commanded by Major Boyce, Regiment commanded by Col. James Monroe & Brigade by General Muhlenburg. After remaining there a short time, they were pursued up to Petersburg by the British forces under either Phillips or Arnold.

That he (but being posted in that part of the Town called Pocahontas) did not was present, & engage in the Battle at Petersburg about the last of April, when the Baron Steuben also had some command, against the combined Bri- tish force under Generals Phillips & Arnold; from Petersburg, marched through Chesterfield about the time the Courthouse of that County was burnt by a detachment of General Phillips's Army, crossed James River at Tuckahoe, marched down to Richmond & was met there by General Lafayette, & discharged soon after at Wilton in the County of Henrico, in the month of May, some time af- ter the death of Genl. Phillips at Petersburg, as well as he can now recollect, ha- ving served during this tour at least three months.
In the latter part of the summer of the same year, he again entered the service in the same County, as orderly sergeant in the militia Company commanded by Capt. George Markham, Robert Woodbridge & Luke Fowler being the subalterns, in the Regiment commanded by Col. St. George Locket, marched down to the neigh- bourhood of Williamsburg, & then to York; was present & engaged in the siege of that place; after the surrender of Lord Cornwallis's Army, attended the pri- soners to Winchester, returned to the County of Chesterfield, & was there discharged about the last of November, having served upwards of three months.
That he was born in the County of Chesterfield and state of Virginia, the 9th February 1757 as he has always understood, and has always resided in the same County in the neighbourhood, but has no record of his age. That he has never received any written discharge, and has no documentary evi- dence of his service, except that he has preserved three original muster rolls made out by him as orderly sergeant, two of the Capt. Good's com- pany of minute men, and one of Capt. Markham's Company at the siege of York. That he does not recollect having served with or under any Regular officer, except at York when he was put into the main Ar- my under General Washington.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the a- gency of any state.
Sworn to and subscribed this day and year forementioned.
A. Haskins
We, Charles Fossee, a Clergyman residing in the County of Chesterfield and state of Virginia, and William Goode senior residing in the same, do hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Aaron Has- kins, who has subscribed and sworn to the foregoing declaration, and that we believe him to be seventy five years of age; that he is reputed

and believe in his neighbourhood to have been a soldier of the Revolution, that we concur in that opinion and have never heard it doubted.
Subscribed and sworn to this day and year aforesaid.
Charles Fance
Wm Goodie S r
I, Edward Bays, a resident of the County of Chesterfield and State of Virginia do hereby certify that I am well acquainted with Aaron Haskins, who has sworn and subscribed to the foregoing declaration. That he served, as he represents, in the two tours in the minute service in Capt. Francis Goodie's company, in the first of which he acted as Orderly Sergeant and in the second as Ensign. I have also understood and have no doubt that he served other tours in the militia during the Revolutionary War, and I believe him to be seventy five years old.
Subscribed and sworn to this day & year aforesaid.
Edward Bays S r
I John Condry, a resident of the County of Chesterfield and State of Virginia, do hereby certify that I am well acquainted with Aaron Haskins, who has subscribed and sworn to the foregoing declaration. That he served, as he represents, in the militia, two tours; one in Capt. Morley's company, when we were marched below Petersburg, were stationed in Pocahontas during the battle there. The other tour in Capt. Markham's company down at York, and was employed in the siege of that place; and that the said Haskins held the rank of orderly Sergeant during the whole of both these tours. That he has also understood and has no doubt that the said Haskins also served in the minute service during the Revolution.
Sworn to and subscribed this day and year aforesaid.
his J s Condry mark

And the said court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and putting the interrogatories presented by the War department, that the above named applicant Aaron Harkins was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states. And the court further certify that it appears to them that Charles Fona who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman residing in the county of Chesterfield and state of Virginia, that William Forde Esq r who has signed the same, and that Edward Peap son & John Cridy who have signed the other preceding certificates are residents in the county and state aforesaid, and are credible persons, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I Carke Pomdexter clerk of the county court of Chesterfield county, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of Aaron Harkins for a pension: In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 15 th day of Aug t anno Domini 1832, and in the 57 th year of our Independence.
Carke Pomdexter Clerk

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Aaron Haskins
25 121 3.7
35. 333 16
1849
Admit as
serf of 7 mo 21 day, - 38 50
3. Pungent 30
5. 6850
Int. 7.
Certificate to be issued to Eliz. Haskins, widow, for d. and up to Dec 7 1832 $124 45
(Page 76)
R.W. Flannery -
see let. Nov 21 -
To P. P. Smith Chesterfield

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BRIEF in the case of Aaron Haskins of Chesterfield in the State of Virginia (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 75  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     on Tristis In 1775 Oct. about 1. 21 - Privat Serg. Gen. Capt. Francis Goode Col. Patrick Henry   Summer 1775 at least 3 7 Ensign Capt. Goode Col. Meridith   Winter 1781 entered the service " 3 7 Serg. Col. Richd. James Capt. Edw. Mosely Col. Monroe   Summer 1781 " " upward 3 7 orderly serg. " Geo. Moorhouse Col. Geo. Tucker  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? YORK  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Chesterfield Co. Va.  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Traditional & witnesses  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Correct 
I certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Strough
Examining Clerk.

March 16, 1931
Mrs. R.H.Bruce Chester Virginia
Rev. & 1812 Wars Section EEL
Dear Madam:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S.18437, that Aaron Haskins , the son of Robert, was born February 9, 1757 , in Chesterfield County, Virginia.
In the year 1775, while residing in said Chesterfield County, he was enrolled in Captain Francis Goode's Company of Minute Men, and in October of that year, he enlisted and served seven weeks as orderly sergeant in Captain Francis Goode's Company, Colonel Patrick Henry's Virginia Regiment.
In the summer of 1776, he entered the service as Ensign and served as such in Captain Francis Goode's Company, Colonel Samuel Meredith's Virginia Regiment, and was discharged in December, 1776.
Early in 1781, he enlisted and served three months as orderly sergeant in Captain Edward Moseley's Company, Colonel James Monroe's Virginia Regiment; late in the summer of the same year, he enlisted, served three months as orderly sergeant in Captain George Markham's Company, Colonel St. George Tucker's Virginia Regiment, was at the siege of Yorktown and guarded prisoners to Winchester.
Pension was allowed on his application executed August 14, 1832, while residing in Chesterfield County, Virginia.
He died December 7, 1832.

The soldier left surviving him a widow, Eliza D. Haskins, her maiden name and the date of their marriage not given. It was also stated that he left a child and two grandsons, children of a deceased daughter, no names stated.
John H. Haskins was the administrator of the estate of Aaron Haskins, no relationship to soldier shown.
The above is the history of the only soldier of that name found on the Revolutionary War records of this bureau.
Very truly yours
E.W.MORGAN Acting Commissioner.

To Aaron Hastings at Williamsburg
Hastings, Aaron No 518437

Springston
This comes to let you know that we are all well hoping this will find you so I have Rec d three letters from you and desire you'll send another if you are to stay any longer but Col l . Cary told me he intended to send down a couple of companies to relieve you if you do not know anything of your being discharged shall be glad you'll send up a little of that dinner by Barkley if you want Money to pay for it Apply to Capt m Markham for some or all of W m Clance Money if he will pay it; if you apply to Capt m Markham give my services to him and tell him that I shall esteem it as a favour of him if he will discharge the Bond of Clance or part of it if you can't get any of him Apply to Thos n Ellis for some and don't for get to get us some Money paper if you can contrive it I am so busy that I can't come down yet but if you continue I will come down as soon as possible I don't expect I can come till the last of next week or the first of the week after the all Remember Our Love to you Give My compliments to your Officers and Love to all the soldiers and you'll oblige your loving Father
4 th Dec r 1775
Rob t Haskins

To Mr Aaron Haskins at Portsmouth

Loving Son
I Rec d your fourth Letter and am glad to hear that you are getting Better of your Sickness you wrote me word that there was no paper to be had it was not paper. I wrote you but paper and your Mammy says you must get her a paper of pins if you can. We are all in tolerable health at present, hoping this will find you and the rest of the company so I understand that it is a very wicked place you are in. I hope you will take care not to follow such ill Examples but behave yourself at all times as though you were in the presence of God as you certainly are for he is a Discerner of thoughts as well as Actions. I hope you'll send me a Letter by Josiah Bays to let me know how you and all the rest of you are. Josiah Leeker is dead the Neighbours are all much as you left them no more at present but had your Mammy Brothers and Sisters joins me in our Love to you and I Remain Your Loving Father
Oct r 31 st 1776
Rob t Haskins
Letter 3 d
P.S: I shall be glad if you'll send me some Wafers in your next Letter if there is any to be had.
R. H.

M rs Aaron Hashins at Head Quarters Woon. Portsmouth.

Loving Sons
This is to let you know that we are all in health prais'd be God for it, hoping this will find you both. So your Mother says she will send you a shirt about Paw-der if any Opportunity I expect to send the folks to the quarter Next week to get the ground Ready for planting of Corn. I expect Henry Hatcher to take his place and bob to come home you ought to see whether he has Money enough to bring him up or Not; Capt. Williamson says he saw two Negroes a going to the Governor to let him know we have taken Lord Cornwallis and all his Men No More at present we all join in Our Love to you and your Brother
5 th April 1781
Rob t Harkins

Mr. Aaron Harkness
at
headquarters
o o o o o o o o
Daniel Burpin George ... Chas Gordon Thos Worsham David ... ... Nicholas ... Stephen ... ... Robt ... John Gordon ... ..

M c Aaron Hashins
at
head Quarters
o o o o o
Daniel Garrison
George Ample
John Gordon
John Worsham
David Garrison
Frederickson
William Garrison
Stephen Nelson
King George
Robt. Harrison
John Gordon
Isaac Hale

Small Bank Group of men in 1882
Dwight Propper Wm. Cliborn Jonah Blumenschuh Ben Blumenschuh Thos Ferguson R. Robinson
Wm Blumenschuh J. Schuchman Wm Clapp John Gorder Wm Blumenschuh
Henry Beasly Henry Blumenschuh James Kinaley R. Sater Henry Boles John Gayle
SS

Loving Son I take this opportunity of informing you that we are all well hoping this will find you so we have recd. the Cloaths you sent by Noel but have not got any by Jacob I have sent Bob Down I saw Maj r Goode as he was going Down at Din Lach Court and spoke to him about it he furth- er told me to keep him at home till he got Better I have heard to day that the Maj r is at home Sick I have heard to day also that you have taken Cornwallis but don't know the certainty of it if it is not so I would be glad you'd let me know in your next letter whether there is any of the British on Gloucester side or not I am in hopes you will do your work and be up to the Draught but if not I shall act for the best for you that I can but had rather you could be there yourself Harry Tatum had the misfortune to lose his wife in a short time Tell Richard Northcutt his family is all well and his wheat is brot out and sowed M c Moore at present but all my family and your sister Hatcher joins me in our well wishes and love to you and I remain your Loving Father
Saturday Night the 18 th Oct r 1782
Rob t Hadrine

Aaron Haskins
Affidavit in relation to p.
121.45-   .58  17.12  34.21  6.852
12/6832/570  60  81  10  30  30/571/19  271

Virginia; Chesterfield county to wit,
At a court held for Chesterfield county, at the court house thereof, on the 14 th day of August in the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty three.
It was proved to the satisfaction of this court, by credible testimony that Aaron Haskins an applicant for a Pension as a soldier of the Revolution died on the 7 th day of December in the year 1832, that Celiza D. Haskins is his widow, and that John H. Haskins is his legally and only qualified Administrator, all of which is ordered to be certified to the Secretary of the Department of War.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand Seal of Office this fifteenth day of August anno Domini one thousand eight hundred and thirty three and in the 58 th year of our Independence.
Isaac Poindexter Atty

R. W. Flournoy Chesterfield Court House, Virga.

War Department
Pension Office
December 24 1832
Sir:
The papers in the cases of John Benday, William Hill, William Watkall, Edward Bell, Asahel Taylor and Aaron Keaskins, have been re-examined and the claims of the five first named admitted. Enclosed are certificates for them. Aaron Keaskins papers are returned. Before a decision can be had in his case it must be shown from whom he received his commission and what has become of it. This is required by the 6 th interrogatory which should have been noted in the brief as not having been answered. If in his possession it should be transmitted to this Department. As the Department require the best evidence in the power of the claimant to produce, and as the muster rolls are considered amongst the best evidence, those in the claimants possession should be transmitted to the Department, and if required, they will be returned. —
I am

I am Sir. Respectfully Yours (Mr. Abn. Dork.- J L Edwards
R. W. Flournoy Esq Chesterfield C. H. 192

Aaron Haskins

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims , of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Aaron Haskins which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? yes II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? yes III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? no IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? yes V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? no VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? yes VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? yes VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? yes IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? yes X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? yes

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service?
yes
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it?
—
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had?
There is a
witness
XIV. † If the applicant has produced a witness or witnesses as to his service, has the magistrate who administered the oath certified that he, she, or they are persons of credibility?
yes
Has the official character and signature of the magistrate been certified by the proper officer under his seal of office?
—
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service?
yes
XVI. † Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct?
yes
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered?
6, 7
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
“Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades: For _____ year _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension.”

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which the applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable.
†QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
‡QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticated the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the end of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
# Muster Rolls in the claimants possession should be transmitted to the Dept. thru extant as evidence of his service.

To James L. Edwards Esq.
Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington City.
off. in the case of Ann Harkness

Chesterfield Court House, Oct. 24 1833.
Sir,
When I was at your office last saturday, I left with you the papers in support of Major Aaron Haskins's application for a pension, with which you expressed yourself satisfied, and said nothing more was necessary, except the certificate of the Court specifying  of the date of Maj. Haskins's death, and the name of his widow. I now enclose this certificate, which I had previously procured, but had accidentally omitted to take with me. I suppose the warrant will be forwarded as soon as convenient.
Major Haskins left a child, & two grandsons, children of a deceased daughter, & I understand they insist strenuously that his widow is entitled only to her third part of the pension, as of the other estate. I would be obliged to you to send me one line, mentioning what is the uniform rule of the department in that respect. I am sorry to trouble you so much, but it would be much more satisfactory to all the parties concerned, as well as to myself.
With much respect, I am your &c.
R. W. Flournoy.

P
18434
INVALID.
1922 Jan 21 Hist. To Elizabeth Curtiss. Letter in W. 9400 Gideon Curtiss.
1931 Mar 16 - Hist. To Mrs R. H. Bruce Esq.
File No. 18437
Dan Hopkins
Ensign Rev War
Act: June 7" 82
Index: — Vol. 1 , Page 166
[Arrangement of 1870.]

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Aaron Haskin's a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
    DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     1775- Oct. 1775- ✓ 7 weeks Minuteman Ordly Sgt Francis Goode Francis Goode ✓ Patrick Henry Va   Summer 1776 3 mos. Ensign Francis Goode Samuel Meredith   Winter Sp. 1781 3 mos. Sgt. Edward Mosely James Monroe   Summer 1781 3 mos. Ordly Sgt George Markham St. George Tucker   
Battles engaged in, Siege of York
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Chesterfield County Va
Date of application for pension, Aug. 14, 1852 His cl. was al
Residence at date of application, Chesterfield County Va.
Age at date of application, born Feb 9, 1875 - in Chestnut Hill, Pa.
Remarks: _____ } died Dec. 7 1882
Soldier left a widow Eliza D. Haskins, a child and two grandsons, children of a deceased daughter, their names are not stated. John H. Haskins was Soldier's admin. to relation- ship is not stated.
Respectfully,

Jan 9 - 1931
2014
Aaron Haskins served in the Revolutionary war and received a pension I think in 1830 or near that - date Can you Give me any information with regard to the pension? and any other information of his service it will be greatly appreciated and I thank you
Mrs. R. H. Bruce Chester Va.

State of Virginia, Chesterfield County, ss.
Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the peace in the County & State aforesaid, Aaron Haskins, who, being duly sworn, deposes to the following statement, viz: "That from old age & the consequent loss of memory he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service for the United States in the Revolutionary War, but according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades, viz, For one month & twenty one days I served as a Sergeant in the minute Service, for three months I served as Ensign in the minute Service and for six months I served as Sergeant in the Virginia militia in the United States service in the Revolution, making three months as Ensign & seven & a half months as Sergeant, for which service he claims a pension. That he could mention several hundred persons he supposes, who can testify to his veracity & their belief of his service in the Revolution, but supposes it will be sufficient to refer to Major Wm Good, & Capt. Edmund Lockhart, late high sheriffs of the County, & to James Elam, Richard Elam & Wm J. Archer esquires."
A Haskins
Subscribed & sworn to before me this 4th. of December 1832.
William Goode
We, James Elam & Richard Elam, residing in the County of Chesterfield & State of Virginia, certify that we are & have for many years been well acquainted with Aaron Haskins, who has made the above Affidavit, & believe him to be seventy five years of age: he is reputed & believed in his neighborhood to have been a soldier of the Revolution, in which belief we concur, & have never heard it doubted: & that he is a highly respectable & veracious man, & his statement entitled to full credit.
J. J. Elam
Richard Elam
Subscribed & sworn to before me the 4th. of December 1832
William Goode

I, William Goode Jr., a Justice of the peace for the County of Chesterfield & State of Virginia, do hereby certify that Aaron Haskins, who has subscribed the foregoing affidavit, & James Elam & Richard Elam who have subscribed the foregoing certificate, made on the day before me, of the truth of the same. I further certify that they and are all highly respectable & credible men, & their statements are entitled to full credit. Given under my hand the 4th day of December 1832.
William Goode Jr.
Virginia, Chesterfield County Court, Clerk's Office.
I Parke Forde, Clerk of the County Court of Chesterfield, in the State of Virginia, do hereby certify that James William Goode Jr. esquire, whose name is affixed to the foregoing affidavit and certificate (in relation to the application of Aaron Haskins for a pension) is, and was at the time of signing the same, an acting Justice of the peace, in and for the County aforesaid, duly Commissioned and qualified as such, and that his signatures thereto subscribed, are his genuine signatures.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office, this fifth day of December, Anno Domini 1832, and in the 57th year of our Independence.
Parke Forde Clerk