Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 7659, Laban Hawkins, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Hawkins, Laban. Catharine
N. 7659
CONTENTS

W. M. M. 3754
6 to 10 AM E. O. H. 1838 Jan 26 1838
Catherine Hawkins widow of Laban Hawkins, deceased who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 1820 of Halifax in the State of Virginia who was a private in the Co. commanded by Captain Cook of the by in the Va. Guard line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Pensioners at the rate of 80 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 3 day of Aug 1838 sent unto Mrs. B. S. Bedford, Charlotte, N.C.
Arrears to the 4th of Mar. 1838 240.00 Semi-annual allowance ending Sept. 38 40.00
$280.00
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by J. M. Gandy, Clerk, Book 4. Vol. 2. Page 178.

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7 th July, 1838, entitled "An Act granting half pay and pensions to certain Widows—"
State of Virginia: Halifax County to wit:
On this 31 st day of January, 1839, personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid Catharine Hawkins a resident of said County and State, aged 68 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, entitled "An Act granting half pay and pensions to certain Widows—"
That she is the Widow of Laban Hawkins late of the said County and State, who was a Private in the Continental line and Militia service of the State of Virginia, in the war of the Revolution— She declares, that she does not know any thing as coming within her personal knowledge, respecting the services of her late husband in the Revolutionary war, excepting what she has repeatedly heard from him in his life time, and from others who served with him at the time— She recollects distinctly hearing him say, that he was a long time in the service, was engaged in several battles, and suffered many hardships and privations during the time— That in consequence of old age, and loss of memory she cannot at this time call to mind the particulars of his service, and therefore prefers to rely on the statement of old soldiers who served with him, whose affidavits accompany this her

declaration - She further states, that for the same reason, she cannot say how long he was in actual service altogether, but supposes that at the smallest estimate, he must have been in service altogether for the period of 24 months - for which time she claims a pension - In support of her claim, she relies on the Public Records, and accompanying Certificates of old soldiers - She further declares that her husband, died before the passage of the Act of Congress of the 7 th June, 1832, or he would have been entitled under that act -
She further declares that she was married to the said Laban Hawkins, on the 30 th day of December, 1784; that her husband, the aforesaid Laban Hawkins, died on the 18 th day of May, 1820: that she was not married to him, prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first day of January, Seventeen hundred and ninety four: to wit, at the time above stated - Catharine her Hawkins mark.
sworn to and subscribed before me a Justice of the peace in and for the county and state aforesaid, this 31 st day of January, 1839 -
Matthew Proctor J.P.
Virginia: Halifax County to wit:
I do hereby certify, that the said Catherine Hawkins widow of Laban Hawkins, is an old and infirm lady, labouring under many bodily infirmities of such a character, that she cannot

without much pain and considerable inconvenience at- tend the County Court of Halifax to make the forgoing declaration - I further certify, that she is a credible person, and her statement entitled to full confidence Given under my hand this 31. st day of January, 1839 -
Matthew Dowlett. J.P.
Virginia: Halifax County to wit:
I David B. McGehee of Halifax County, do hereby certify that according to my best recollection Laban Hawkins late of the County of Halifax, departed this life sometime in the month of May, 1820; that he left at the time of his death his widow Catharine Hawkins, who is still alive resident in the County of Halifax, and that she has remained a widow ever since his death, and is still a widow -
David B. McGehee.
sworn to and subscribed before me - I further certify, that he is a credible person, and his state- ment entitled to full confidence - Given under my hand this 31. st day of January, 1839 -
Matthew Dowlett. J.P.

Virginia - Halifax County to wit
I William Holt clerk of the County court for the County of Halifax aforesaid. hereby certify that Matthew Rowell is a true copy of the County of Halifax and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his are genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my office seal and subscribed my name this 8 day of February 1839 -
Wm Holt. clk
Virginia, to wit
At a Court held for Halifax County the 22 day of April 1839 - On motion the Declaration of Catherine Hawkins of Halifax County Virginia, with accompanying documents and evidence, for a pension, under the act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838, was presented in open Court, and the whole papers were read and fully explained to the Court interest satisfaction of the Court. Ordered that said Declaration with accompanying papers be certified to the War Department - In testimony that the foregoing is a true copy from the record I William Holt clerk of the said Court, hereunto set my hand with the seal of said Court annexed, as above. this 22 nd day of April 1839 -
Wm Holt. clk
for Catherine Hawkins
for her own
Martha 1784 1870
under act July 7 th 1838 -
for a pension
Catherine Hawkins -
Declaration of
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Wm. D. D. D. D.
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FAMILY RECORD.
MARRIAGES.
Laban Hawkins & Catherine Negehee was Married the 30 th of December 1954
MARRIAGES.

FAMILY RECORD.
BIRTHS.
BIRTHS.

C. Howells case -
Miss. State Penitentiary Jan 14 1914
10 C
W. A. Dugdale
am. exp.
Cl. 10-6-14 15
Jan 15 1914

London Office 1885 1809 April 8 th
Yours Sir, of the 20 th inst. requesting copy of the Marriage Licence Book of Salton Hunton and Salton St. Andrew's was yesterday received.
In reply I have to inform you that there are no records of any Marriage Book used in the office between the years 1781 and 1787. after said period are such books as this was referred to.
I venture to suggest to you that as the names of Hunton & Salton are both common in the County of Devon, Devonshire, and as that County was, but a few years since, to the time you refer, in the habit of taking from that County, it probably may be found there.
Very Respectfully &c. E. H. Leigh
W. B. D. ...

H. of R. Jan. 5 th / 846
Eden Rigsby Esq
Dear Sir
Permit me to call yr- attention to the within letter, & ask the favor of you to furnish the copies as had except contrary to the rules of yr- office -
Yr - ob't serv't E. H. Alarce

Revolutionary War
WIDOW, &c.
File No.
7659
Catharine Hawkins
Widow
Laban Hawkins
Port. Val. line
Act:
July 7/98
Index:—Vol.
4
Page
304
[Arrangement of 1870.]

1920 Nov 12. Copies mailed to Miss Alice M. Millard Box 82, Tazewell, Va. (see receipt for payment in Walter Bernard. 86634) aw

Request for Photostating (To be prepared in duplicate)
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OFFICE OF THE CHIEF CLERK
Job No. ....
Date Nov 12 1923
Subject Satan Hawkins, W 7659: Rev.
1 copies of 5 pieces consisting of 7 pages to be (No.) (No.) (No.) forwarded when completed to the REV. WAR SECTION Division.
Remarks: .....
Approved:
A. B. Wilson
Chief Div. REV. WAR SECTION
Chief Clerk.

Place 18 2/10/1837
Wm J. B. Bradford Esq
Charlotte B.H.

I Branch J. Worsham clerk of Prince Edward County Court in the State of Virginia, certify that I have examined the Register of marriages in my office and do not find any Certificate of marriage between Laban Hawkins and Catharine McGehee, nor do I find that any marriage License bond is upon file in my office.
Given under my hand this 18 th April 1839.
J. Worsham C. C.

Mount Lagrange Va April 27 th
6
Mr Bedford
Attorney at Law.
Charlotte Court House
Va

Halifax County, Virginia. April 24 th 1827
I hereby Certify that I this day cut from the family bible of Laban Hawkins deceased the enclosed Family record & believe it to be a correct & true one.
Beverly H Fleming

Virginia: Prince Edward County to wit:
I do hereby certify, that I was acquainted with Laban Hawkins in the war of the Revolution, and recollect that said Laban Hawkins in the county of Amelia, enlisted for three years under Capt Thomas Ford, marched to the south, and was at Bufords defeat - At Bufords defeat, he was taken prisoner - I was in the action with him, and knew him well, and know the facts that he was a good soldier - I am in the 84 th year of my age, and was a Lieutenant of the Continental line, and now a Pensioner of the United States - Given under my hand this 17 th day of March, 1839 -
John Creel Lt Col of the Revolution